Kurvanis was a Saurian who was alive in the 22nd century. By 2164, he held the rank of colonel in the M'Tezir Royal Command, and was the leader of the military contingent dispatched to Narpra, and oversaw the removal of non-Saurians from the country as per their agreement made with M'Tezir for their assistance with the raging plague. (ENT - Rise of the Federation novel: Tower of Babel)