Yrik Ulfthar was a reporter with the Federation News Service in the late 24th century. In 2381, Ulfthar reported on the breakout of riots in New Samarkand, the capital city of Alpha Centauri, over medicinal supplies at Our Lady of Significant Mercy Hospital. Ulfthar was unable to get a comment for this story from Governor George Barrile. (ST novel: A Singular Destiny)