Zelent was a Tzenkethi who lived in the 24th century. Zelent held the "Bel", "Gar" and "A" classifications of Tzenkethi society and was an advisor to Autarch Korzenten. In 2381, Zelent was present at a meeting between Korzenten and Alizome in which the Typhon Pact was discussed. Zelent informed Alizome that her upcoming mission in the Romulan Star Empire would be to maneuver a Romulan the Tzenkethi preferred into the role of Praetor. (ST - Typhon Pact novel: Rough Beasts of Empire)