Malic was a male Orion and a highly placed Orion Syndicate operative in the 24th century. In 2376, Malic came to Deep Space 9 and offered Quark the opportunity to work for the Syndicate. Malic did not elaborate further to Quark at the time. (DS9 - Section 31 novel: Abyss) Several weeks later, when the Iconian gateways opened, the Petraw masquerading as Iconians approached the galactic powers to sell the technology to the highest bidder. Malic was selected as the Syndicate representative, and brought Quark to Farius Prime to negotiate on their behalf.