Gediash is the last of his kind. He was found on an away mission by the USS Voyager in the Delta Quadrant having been marooned on a distant moon barely clinging to life and promptly brought back to Voyager where the EMH was able to stabalize his lifesigns. Once Voyager returned to the Alpha Quadrant, Gediash started a new life for himself in the Federation. Unfortunately, being from a subteranean race his eyes weren't able to adapt to the brightness of a Federation starship and Starfleet had to equip him with a visor for him to see. Though his history is unknown, his future appears quite bright as shown by his rapid rise to command. With his telekenetic & empathic abilities, he seems to have an advantage on most foes.