The Skriiti were seen as dangerous and loathsome creatures. They were hunted by the "builder-creatures", the Lanatosians. (TNG comic: "The Barrier") When Lanatos was about to destroyed around stardate 44292.2, the Lanatosians hid the herd of Skriiti from the USS Enterprise-D to make sure that they could evacuate all their monuments. The Skriiti were then discovered by the Enterprise-D 's counselor, Lt. Cmdr. Deanna Troi. (TNG comic: "Trapped") After Troi was trapped with the Skriiti, they revealed themselves to be telepathic. (TNG comic: "The Barrier")