Zi Ongola was one of the leading officials in the initial Pernese settlement of Landing. He served variously as a lieutenant commander, colonist, and meteorologist. He also understood Dolphin, but was afraid of the water pressure endured by Dolphineers in the ocean, and did not become one. He impress Fancy He married Sabra Stein; they have two children. He was severely injured by Avril Bitra when she made her escape in the Admiral's gig, but escaped death.