Ranor was a Cardassian gul, commander of the Galor-class warship Kraxon. In 2371, Ranor's cruiser was the closest warship in pursuit of the USS Defiant after it was stolen by the Maquis. After Maquis leader Thomas Riker agreed to surrender, Ranor was ordered to protect the Defiant against two Keldon-class warships fielded by the Obsidian Order. (DS9: "Defiant")