Saowin was a representative of a planet in the Delta Quadrant that was assisted by the "Think Tank".
His world was plagued by seismic reactions until the "Think Tank" devised a planetary containment field to restore the planet's geostability in 2375. In return, the "Think Tank" demanded a shipment of bernicium ore. Since Saowin's people needed this ore to repair the replicator systems that fed their people, they hid the bernicium, claiming it had been buried by the last series of quakes, and tried to offer the "Think Tank" a rubidium geode instead.
Saowin was persuaded to honor the original agreement when Kurros threatened to deactivate the planet's containment field. He was ushered back to his shuttle. (VOY: "Think Tank")
Saowin was played by actor Christopher Shea.
He filmed his scenes on Friday 15 January 1999 on Paramount Stage 9 with a makeup call at 7:30 am and a set call at 10:30 am.