Balok is a childlike-appearing male citizen of the First Federation from Star Trek: The Original Series, captain and sole occupant of the vast vessel Fesarius. In 2266 he made first contact with the Federation, using a menacing puppet to disguise himself and test the character and ethics of the Enterprise crew.
Once the ruse was revealed, Balok welcomed his visitors with a drink of tranya, and Captain Kirk left crewman Dave Bailey aboard for a cultural exchange. Balok was portrayed by Clint Howard and voiced by Walker Edmiston. This overview summarizes cited facts; see the statements and Timeline for detail.
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