Galif jav Velk was a Tellarite male who served as Presidential Chief of Staff under Federation President Pro Tempore Ishan Anjar in 2385. He lost his family during the Borg Invasion of 2381 and as a result became more hawkish in his politics towards foreign powers. He was one of the parties responsible for enabling the assassination of Nanietta Bacco with the support of Ishan Anjar. (ST - The Fall novel: Revelation and Dust)