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The closemouthed division 31 are set to become god - stratum scoundrel in theStar Trekuniverse . do work from the shadows , department 31 work to keep the Federation rubber – no matter the cost . Controversial amongStar Trekfans , Section 31 has however become a fascinating part of the traditional knowledge . Now , inStar Trek#19 , the agencyapproaches one of Sisko ’s crewwith an offer that may doom the universe .
Star Trek#19 is written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Megan Levens . ThroughoutStar Trek’sprevious plot line , Ensign Sato became more and more disillusioned with Starfleet and the Federation . At the end of issue 19 , she is approached in her quarters by a human beings distinguish himself as “ Martin ” and using a person named Sloan ’s override . Martin appeal to Sato ’s grow dissatisfaction , tell her that “ mistake have been made ” and certain Starfleet officials “ lack leading . ”
Martin then tender Ensign Sato a job with Section 31 .
Section 31 Is The Darkest Aspect ofStar TrekLore
Section 31 Has a Long History of Violence and Terror
Star Trekdepicts a utopian fellowship that has moved beyond money and the demand to produce wealth . This idea is embodied in the United Federation of Planets . An organization such as plane section 31 , that run in the shadows and routinely uses torment and slaying to further their ending , would seem at odds with Gene Roddenbery ’s optimistic view of humankind . Indeed , Section 31 has try out to be a point of contention among fan . Some parcel ofStar Trekfandom play off it because it go against the show ’s burden principals , while others have hailed it as sacrifice the enfranchisement nuance .
Starfleet ’s prohibition on cleaning lady starship captains in Kirk ’s time was odd , and now fans learn it was a very actual , but unofficial , thing .
Section 31 first appeared inStar Trek : Deep Space Nine’ssixth season , in the episode “ Inquisition . ” Created byDeep Space Nine’screative team to search the darker sides of Federation life , surgical incision 31 works to keep the Federation a paradise . However , their agency are extreme . Section 31 has been creditworthy for assassination and staging coups . They have allegedly infiltrated nearly every other agency in the Federation , giving them eye and capitulum everywhere . The closest real - world doctrine of analogy to Section 31 is the Central Intelligence Agency . Section 31 also observe echoes in the Romulan Tal’Shiar and the Cardassian Obsidian Order .
A smattering ofStar Trekepisodes , include the Original Series episode " The Enterprise Incident " andThe Next Generation’s"The Pegasus " have been retconned to have involved Section 31 .
NoStar Trekshow or moving picture has explored the story of subdivision 31 , but it is ( chronologically ) one of the oldest agency in the franchise . They derive their authority from Article 14 , Section 31 of Starfleet ’s charter , hence the name . This part of the Starfleet Charter allows the organization to take extreme measures in times of great crisis . Section 31 has been active at least as early as the 22nd century . Malcolm Reed , the Tactical Officer under Captain Jonathan Archer , was affiliated with incision 31 earlier in his career .
By the twenty-third one C , Section 31 had produce , and seemed to be working even further undercover . The agency had a front on display board theUSS Discovery , which was using the then - new “ spore drive , ” that tapped into a universal mycelial connection . Discovery’saffiliation with the bureau only grew as gang appendage Ash Tyler was enrol , as was Empress Phillipa Georgiou , from the Mirror Universe . Finally , the AI Section 31 trust on , tried to seize control condition of the agents , and use them to loose bedlam on the galaxy . Discoverywas instrumental in stopping Section 31 , but was sent to the future .
Star Trek confirm that the descendants of the first human space dependency develop into a clear-cut new race . Who are the Centaurans ?
In the twenty-fourth century , division 31 was implemental during the Dominion War . As the war embroil on , and casualties began to pile up , Section 31 bioengineered a virus that could pour down Changelings . During this time , the agency approach Doctor Julian Bashir , seek to enter him . Much like Ensign Sato inStar Trek#19 , Section 31 , constitute by Luther Sloan , approaches Doctor Bashir in his quarters . However , unlike Sato , Section 31 did not find a receptive audience in Doctor Bashir . Bashir also finds a cure for the computer virus Section 31 designed , which help end the Dominion War .
Although Section 31 ’s design to apply their virus were thwart , the delegacy still took an interest in Changelings . time of year three ofStar Trek : Picardrevealed that Section 31 experimented on Changelings , even after the war ’s conclusion . These scalawag Changelings broke destitute of Section 31 , and in an number of backfire , defeat thousands of Federation citizens . They also ally themselves with the Borg Queen , who also seek revenge against the Federation . segment 31 is even still alive in the 32nd century , as come across in subsequent seasons ofStar Trek : Discovery .
Section 31 has also appeared in the Kelvin Universe films , admit 2013’sStar Trek : Into shadow
Despite the moral ambiguity of Section 31 , it has proven resistless to generations ofStar Trekwriters and director . The agency has been a part of nearly everyStar Trekshow since its introduction onDeep Space Nine , evenLower Decks . The gray region Section 31 works in provide even more depth and core to theStar Trekuniverse . Deep Space Nineregularly explore the darker sides of Starfleet and life in the Federation , and Section 31 was perhaps its most vituperative interrogation of these nonpareil . plane section 31 depict that even a utopia can have a saturnine side .
Section 31 Adds Darkness–And Depth, to theStar TrekFranchise
Section 31 Can Change the Course of the God War
And now Section 31 is seemingly join the franchise ’s god war – but in what mental ability remain to be seen . Previous matter ofStar Trekhave seeded Section 31.Harry Kim had on the face of it allied himselfwith them . Kim worked closely with Ensign Sato during the Tzenkethi crisis , which may have led to her enlisting . In a late interview withScreenRant , Star Trekwriters Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly commented on Section 31 ’s engagement , cryptically teasing that the reply may lie in the distant past , as pit to more recent events . They did not elaborate on this further .
Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly are no strangers to theStar Trekcomics macrocosm , having mastermindedYear Five , also from IDW .
In the same interview , Lanzing and Kelly talk about Sloan ’s presence , or lack thence . Martin , the broker send to bring Ensign Sato into the fold , invokes Sloan ’s name in his override code . Lanzing and Kelly point out Martin is not Sloan in disguise . However , Martin ’s use of Sloan ’s code is another touch , they revealed . Elaborating on the point , Lanzing state that some Section 31agents may find Sloan did not go far enough in his plans . This would echo Martin ’s comment about Starfleet functionary “ miss leading . ” The murderous and double-dealing Sloan has become a rallying dot for Section 31 .
Kahless ’ late crusade against the gods of theStar Trekuniverse no doubt view Section 31 ’s attention . The god war Kahless instigate jeopardize far more than the Federation , but the integral fabric of reality as well . The god state of war is the exact character of situation Section 31 was designed to combat . Section 31 has access to engineering the ordinary Starfleet officer does not , which can give them an edge in a fight with Kahless or his god - cause of death . Furthermore , the god war also fundamentally altered Lore . Now on a quest for godhood , Lore must be stoppedas well .
Are Section 31’s Intentions Truly Honorable? Or Are They Merely Looking Out for Themselves?
With Kahless' God-Killer Technology, Section 31 Could Be Unstoppable
department 31 may also have less than stately purpose by inscribe Ensign Sato . Sato , and the rest of theTheseus’crew , are maneuver to the Pleroma , the newly reveal “ region of the gods . ” TheTheseus’excursion to the Pleroma symbolize a new frontier in knowledge for the Federation , but it could also be a vast threat as well , one Section 31 will want to be well prim on . Kahless and his god - killer have proven that the franchise ’s god like beings can be pour down , a technology Section 31 might need their hands on too .
IDW ’s line of Star Trek comics are reinventing the franchise , and fans may not be surprised to learn the Almighty were inspired by Marvel ’s Avengers .
Star Trek#19 advances a horrifying notion : Section 31 having dominance of the Pleroma . If Section 31 get down their hands on Kahless ’ technology , they can use it to wring and threaten the being in the Pleroma . Bringing these beings under their thumb , Section 31 could become a truly experiential menace to theStar Trekuniverse . With god - like business leader at their disposition , Section 31 could implement and maintain one of the most tyrannous surveillance system ever known . Dissension will become a thing of the past , as subdivision 31 visit their will on the eternal rest of theStar Trekuniverse .
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