Sipak

Sipak was a Vulcan male who briefly served as President Pro-Tempore of the United Federation of Planets in 2385 after President Pro-Tempore Baras Rodirya was arrested and removed from office.

In 2369 Baras - who was a collaborator working for the Cardassians - had assumed the identity of Ishan Anjar after Ishan was tortured to death following his capture. Under the guise of Ishan Anjar Baras conspired to have President Nanietta Bacco murdered, and arranged to have himself appointed as President Pro-Tempore. In October of 2385 the deception was finally uncovered, and the truth of what happened was revealed to the Council. Following the discovery of this information by Doctor Crusher and the Enterprise, Baras Rodirya was arrested and removed from office.

After Baras was removed from office, Sipak was chosen to serve as President Pro-Tempore until the special election to fill the remainder of Bacco's term was held. Captain Jean-Luc Picard believed Sipak had the temperament to maintain stability over the few days in which he would be President Pro-Tempore. Sipak acknowledged that he would only serve as President Pro-Tempore for a short time in a speech to the Federation council and pledged to maintain stability until the election was held.

Among the actions Sipak took during his brief term was having Admiral Leonard James Akaar drop all the charges against Captain Ezri Dax and the others who helped Doctor Julian Bashir deliver a cure for the Andorian reproductive crisis to the Andorian people. These officers were returned to their assignments and were issued commendations for their actions. Bashir however was required to answer for what he had done. Also Sipak spearheaded a major initiative for Starfleet to resume its mission of exploration.

Sipak was soon succeeded by Kellessar zh'Tarash after her election to the office of President.