In the mirror universe, Ataan Rhukal was a Cardassian male who lived during the 24th century. After Kaleen Ghemor was killed, Rhukal pulled Iliana Ghemor away from her mother's burning body. Prior to 2377, Rhukal assassinated Tekeny Ghemor and subsequently confessed to the crime under interrogation supervised by Natima Lang, Ghemor's successor as director of the Obsidian Order. He was allied with the Bajoran dissident movement. His contact within the organisation was Lupaza.