The IRW Khellian was a D'deridex-class Romulan Warbird from the 24th century. (Star Trek: Pioneer) In mid-2379, the Khellian encountered the USS Pioneer and her crew. Using a diplomatic meeting and dinner to his advantage, the warbird commader Telek L'mar took DNA samples from Captain Benjamin Kelsoe. ("Beware Romulans Bearing Gifts")