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:''You may be looking for the ''[[Star Trek: New Frontier]]'' novel, ''[[Treason (novel)|Treason]]''. |
:''You may be looking for the ''[[Star Trek: New Frontier]]'' novel, ''[[Treason (novel)|Treason]]''. |
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:''"Treason, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder".'' |
:''"Treason, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder".'' |
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::- [[Elim Garak]] ({{DS9|Second Skin}}) |
::- [[Elim Garak]] ({{DS9|Second Skin}}) |
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+ | '''Treason''' was the act of betraying one's country, [[:Category:organizations|organization]], affiliation, or ally, usually to assist the enemy. One who committed this act was known as a '''traitor''', and might be convicted as a [[crime|criminal]]. Sometimes, a traitor was influenced by the enemy to commit such acts due to [[politics|political]] or situational circumstances. |
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| + | Treason was one of the very few crimes punishable by [[death penalty|death]] on [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]] in the [[22nd century]]. ({{ENT|Kir'Shara}}) |
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Various [[Starfleet]]-related acts of treason and traitors have been uncovered throughout history. |
Various [[Starfleet]]-related acts of treason and traitors have been uncovered throughout history. |
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| − | [[Jack (24th century)|Jack]], [[Lauren]], [[Patrick]] and [[Sarina]] almost committed treason in [[2374]], by trying to give [[Weyoun]] and [[Damar]] Starfleet [[battle plan]]s and [[fleet deployment]]s. ({{DS9|Statistical Probabilities}}) |
+ | [[Jack (24th century)|Jack]], [[Lauren]], [[Patrick]] and [[Sarina Douglas|Sarina]] almost committed treason in [[2374]], by trying to give [[Weyoun]] and [[Damar]] Starfleet [[battle plan]]s and [[fleet deployment]]s. ({{DS9|Statistical Probabilities}}) |
The [[Female Changeling]] was determined that Damar "pay a price" for his treason against the [[Dominion]]. She ordered Weyoun to find Damar's wife and children. ({{DS9|Tacking Into the Wind}}) |
The [[Female Changeling]] was determined that Damar "pay a price" for his treason against the [[Dominion]]. She ordered Weyoun to find Damar's wife and children. ({{DS9|Tacking Into the Wind}}) |
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[[Captain]] [[Braxton]] accused Captain [[Kathryn Janeway]] and [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]] of being traitors after they denied his story of being from the future to [[police]] [[officer]] [[Sims]]. ({{VOY|Future's End}}) |
[[Captain]] [[Braxton]] accused Captain [[Kathryn Janeway]] and [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]] of being traitors after they denied his story of being from the future to [[police]] [[officer]] [[Sims]]. ({{VOY|Future's End}}) |
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| + | ''In [[2259]] of the alternate reality, [[Montgomery Scott (alternate reality)|Montgomery Scott]] asked Captain [[James T. Kirk (alternate reality)|James Kirk]] to beam him off the {{USS|Vengeance}}, noting that he had committed treason against Admiral [[Alexander Marcus (alternate reality)|Alexander Marcus]] by [[sabotage|sabotaging]] the ship.'' ({{film|12}}) |
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==Known acts of treason== |
==Known acts of treason== |
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===Khitomer conspiracy=== |
===Khitomer conspiracy=== |
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==Known traitors to Starfleet== |
==Known traitors to Starfleet== |
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===Admiral Cartwright=== |
===Admiral Cartwright=== |
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===Valeris=== |
===Valeris=== |
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| − | [[Valeris]] was a Vulcan Starfleet officer who served aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A|-A}} as [[Conn Officer]] in [[2293]]. |
+ | [[Valeris]] was a Vulcan Starfleet officer who served aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A|-A}} as [[Conn Officer]] in [[2293]]. She played a major role in the Khitomer conspiracy aboard the ''Enterprise''-A. Valeris was taken into custody and later charged with treason. ({{film|6}}) |
===Calvin Hudson=== |
===Calvin Hudson=== |
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[[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Calvin Hudson|Calvin "Cal" Hudson]] was attache to the Federation [[colony|colonies]] in the [[Demilitarized Zone]]. After years of seeing the suffering and abuse of the colonists by the [[Cardassian]]s, he joined the Maquis, but was uncovered by Sisko. ({{DS9|The Maquis, Part I|The Maquis, Part II}}) He was killed in a skirmish with the Cardassians after they allied with the [[Jem'Hadar]] in [[2373]]. ({{DS9|Blaze of Glory}}) |
[[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Calvin Hudson|Calvin "Cal" Hudson]] was attache to the Federation [[colony|colonies]] in the [[Demilitarized Zone]]. After years of seeing the suffering and abuse of the colonists by the [[Cardassian]]s, he joined the Maquis, but was uncovered by Sisko. ({{DS9|The Maquis, Part I|The Maquis, Part II}}) He was killed in a skirmish with the Cardassians after they allied with the [[Jem'Hadar]] in [[2373]]. ({{DS9|Blaze of Glory}}) |
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===Stefan DeSeve=== |
===Stefan DeSeve=== |
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[[Stefan DeSeve]] was a Starfleet Ensign who had defected to the [[Romulan Star Empire]] in [[2349]]. In [[2369]] he returned to the Federation to face treason charges and, more importantly, to deliver a message from [[Spock]] about the [[Romulan underground movement]]. ({{TNG|Face of the Enemy}}) |
[[Stefan DeSeve]] was a Starfleet Ensign who had defected to the [[Romulan Star Empire]] in [[2349]]. In [[2369]] he returned to the Federation to face treason charges and, more importantly, to deliver a message from [[Spock]] about the [[Romulan underground movement]]. ({{TNG|Face of the Enemy}}) |
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===Ro Laren=== |
===Ro Laren=== |
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[[Ro Laren]] was a [[Bajoran]] national who formerly served in Starfleet aboard the Federation [[starship]] {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} before finally sympathizing with, and later joining, the Maquis. Her fate remains unknown. ({{TNG|Preemptive Strike}}) |
[[Ro Laren]] was a [[Bajoran]] national who formerly served in Starfleet aboard the Federation [[starship]] {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} before finally sympathizing with, and later joining, the Maquis. Her fate remains unknown. ({{TNG|Preemptive Strike}}) |
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===Michael Jonas=== |
===Michael Jonas=== |
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| − | [[Michael Jonas]] was a former member of the Maquis, who subsequently joined the [[crew]] of the {{USS|Voyager}} after being stranded in the [[Delta Quadrant]]. He secretly conspired with [[Seska]], a Cardassian [[spy]] who defected to the [[Kazon-Nistrim]], and ultimately tried to sabotage ''Voyager''. Jonas was killed as he fell into a [[plasma fire]], near ''Voyager' |
+ | [[Michael Jonas]] was a former member of the Maquis, who subsequently joined the [[crew]] of the {{USS|Voyager}} after being stranded in the [[Delta Quadrant]]. He secretly conspired with [[Seska]], a Cardassian [[spy]] who defected to the [[Kazon-Nistrim]], and ultimately tried to sabotage ''Voyager''. Jonas was killed as he fell into a [[plasma fire]], near ''Voyager''{{'}}s [[warp core]]. ({{VOY|Investigations}}) |
===Michael Eddington=== |
===Michael Eddington=== |
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[[Michael Eddington]] was a Starfleet [[security officer]] assigned to [[space station]] [[Deep Space 9]] during the late [[24th century]]. Eddington became disillusioned with Starfleet and the [[Federation]], and joined the [[Maquis]]. |
[[Michael Eddington]] was a Starfleet [[security officer]] assigned to [[space station]] [[Deep Space 9]] during the late [[24th century]]. Eddington became disillusioned with Starfleet and the [[Federation]], and joined the [[Maquis]]. |
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==Other traitors== |
==Other traitors== |
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* The [[Romulan]] admiral [[Alidar Jarok]] was lured into committing treason against the [[Romulan Star Empire]] in hopes of making a better life for his people. ({{TNG|The Defector}}) |
* The [[Romulan]] admiral [[Alidar Jarok]] was lured into committing treason against the [[Romulan Star Empire]] in hopes of making a better life for his people. ({{TNG|The Defector}}) |
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* [[Curzon Dax]] was falsely accused of treason by the [[Klaestron]] for revealing the location of [[General]] [[Ardelon Tandro]]. In fact, Tandro himself was the traitor, and Dax was only guilty of committing adultery with Tandro's wife. ({{DS9|Dax}}) |
* [[Curzon Dax]] was falsely accused of treason by the [[Klaestron]] for revealing the location of [[General]] [[Ardelon Tandro]]. In fact, Tandro himself was the traitor, and Dax was only guilty of committing adultery with Tandro's wife. ({{DS9|Dax}}) |
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| + | * [[Elim Garak]] had wanted to invent charges of treason against [[Legate]] [[Porania]] when he was in the [[Obsidian Order]], so he wouldn't have to "''hear his voice again''". ({{DS9|The Die is Cast}}) |
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* [[Admiral]] [[Leyton]] was prepared to commit treason in order to save [[Earth]] from the [[Dominion]]. [[Benjamin Sisko]] believed that Leyton didn't see his actions as treasonable, but as desperate acts of patriotism. ({{DS9|Homefront|Paradise Lost}}) |
* [[Admiral]] [[Leyton]] was prepared to commit treason in order to save [[Earth]] from the [[Dominion]]. [[Benjamin Sisko]] believed that Leyton didn't see his actions as treasonable, but as desperate acts of patriotism. ({{DS9|Homefront|Paradise Lost}}) |
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* [[Senator]] [[Kimara Cretak]] was found guilty of treason against the Romulan Star Empire by the [[Continuing Committee]] in [[2375]], for illegally accessing [[Chairman]] [[Koval]]'s personal [[Tal Shiar]] database. She was actually trying to save Koval's life, as she had been told by [[Julian Bashir]] that Koval was about to be assassinated by [[Section 31]]. In actuality, having Cretak accused of being a traitor was the plan all along, as it was likely she would be ejected from the [[Romulan Senate]] and Koval would take her place on the Continuing Committee. ({{DS9|Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges}}) |
* [[Senator]] [[Kimara Cretak]] was found guilty of treason against the Romulan Star Empire by the [[Continuing Committee]] in [[2375]], for illegally accessing [[Chairman]] [[Koval]]'s personal [[Tal Shiar]] database. She was actually trying to save Koval's life, as she had been told by [[Julian Bashir]] that Koval was about to be assassinated by [[Section 31]]. In actuality, having Cretak accused of being a traitor was the plan all along, as it was likely she would be ejected from the [[Romulan Senate]] and Koval would take her place on the Continuing Committee. ({{DS9|Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges}}) |
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| + | * [[Commander]] {{mu|Jonathan Archer}} committed acts of treason in the [[mirror universe]] when he destroyed the {{ISS|Avenger}} and attempted to become emperor of the [[Terran Empire]]. ({{ENT|In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II}}) |
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==Further references== |
==Further references== |
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* {{wikipedia}} |
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[[Category:Crimes]] |
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Revision as of 13:18, 27 May 2014
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- You may be looking for the Star Trek: New Frontier novel, Treason.
- "Treason, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder".
- - Elim Garak (DS9: "Second Skin")
Treason was the act of betraying one's country, organization, affiliation, or ally, usually to assist the enemy. One who committed this act was known as a traitor, and might be convicted as a criminal. Sometimes, a traitor was influenced by the enemy to commit such acts due to political or situational circumstances.
Treason was one of the very few crimes punishable by death on Vulcan in the 22nd century. (ENT: "Kir'Shara")
Various Starfleet-related acts of treason and traitors have been uncovered throughout history.
Jack, Lauren, Patrick and Sarina almost committed treason in 2374, by trying to give Weyoun and Damar Starfleet battle plans and fleet deployments. (DS9: "Statistical Probabilities")
The Female Changeling was determined that Damar "pay a price" for his treason against the Dominion. She ordered Weyoun to find Damar's wife and children. (DS9: "Tacking Into the Wind")
General Martok considered it treasonous to challenge Chancellor Gowron's leadership of the Klingon Empire in the middle of the Dominion War. (DS9: "Tacking Into the Wind")
Captain Braxton accused Captain Kathryn Janeway and Commander Chakotay of being traitors after they denied his story of being from the future to police officer Sims. (VOY: "Future's End")
In 2259 of the alternate reality, Montgomery Scott asked Captain James Kirk to beam him off the USS Vengeance, noting that he had committed treason against Admiral Alexander Marcus by sabotaging the ship. (Star Trek Into Darkness)
Known acts of treason
Khitomer conspiracy
See: Khitomer conspiracy
Klingon Civil War
See: Klingon Civil War
Known traitors to Starfleet
Admiral Cartwright in 2293
Admiral Cartwright
Admiral Cartwright was a high ranking Starfleet official in the late 23rd century. Cartwright was part of the Khitomer conspiracy that arranged the assassination of Klingon chancellor Gorkon as he traveled to negotiate with the Federation President on Earth in 2293. He was ultimately arrested for his involvement with the conspiracy. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
Valeris
Valeris was a Vulcan Starfleet officer who served aboard the USS Enterprise-A as Conn Officer in 2293. She played a major role in the Khitomer conspiracy aboard the Enterprise-A. Valeris was taken into custody and later charged with treason. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
Calvin Hudson
Calvin Hudson in 2370
Lieutenant Commander Calvin "Cal" Hudson was attache to the Federation colonies in the Demilitarized Zone. After years of seeing the suffering and abuse of the colonists by the Cardassians, he joined the Maquis, but was uncovered by Sisko. (DS9: "The Maquis, Part I", "The Maquis, Part II") He was killed in a skirmish with the Cardassians after they allied with the Jem'Hadar in 2373. (DS9: "Blaze of Glory")
Stefan DeSeve
Stefan DeSeve in 2369
Stefan DeSeve was a Starfleet Ensign who had defected to the Romulan Star Empire in 2349. In 2369 he returned to the Federation to face treason charges and, more importantly, to deliver a message from Spock about the Romulan underground movement. (TNG: "Face of the Enemy")
Ro Laren
Ro Laren in 2370
Ro Laren was a Bajoran national who formerly served in Starfleet aboard the Federation starship USS Enterprise-D before finally sympathizing with, and later joining, the Maquis. Her fate remains unknown. (TNG: "Preemptive Strike")
Michael Jonas
Michael Jonas was a former member of the Maquis, who subsequently joined the crew of the USS Voyager after being stranded in the Delta Quadrant. He secretly conspired with Seska, a Cardassian spy who defected to the Kazon-Nistrim, and ultimately tried to sabotage Voyager. Jonas was killed as he fell into a plasma fire, near Voyager's warp core. (VOY: "Investigations")
Michael Eddington
Michael Eddington in 2371
Michael Eddington was a Starfleet security officer assigned to space station Deep Space 9 during the late 24th century. Eddington became disillusioned with Starfleet and the Federation, and joined the Maquis.
He was captured by his former commander, Benjamin Sisko, in mid-2373. Eddington was killed during a special operation while serving his sentence. He and Sisko were able to save several Maquis members from being killed, including his wife, Rebecca Sullivan. (DS9: "For the Cause", "For the Uniform", "Blaze of Glory")
Other traitors
Kimara Cretak learns of her charge of treason
- The Romulan admiral Alidar Jarok was lured into committing treason against the Romulan Star Empire in hopes of making a better life for his people. (TNG: "The Defector")
- Curzon Dax was falsely accused of treason by the Klaestron for revealing the location of General Ardelon Tandro. In fact, Tandro himself was the traitor, and Dax was only guilty of committing adultery with Tandro's wife. (DS9: "Dax")
- Elim Garak had wanted to invent charges of treason against Legate Porania when he was in the Obsidian Order, so he wouldn't have to "hear his voice again". (DS9: "The Die is Cast")
- Admiral Leyton was prepared to commit treason in order to save Earth from the Dominion. Benjamin Sisko believed that Leyton didn't see his actions as treasonable, but as desperate acts of patriotism. (DS9: "Homefront", "Paradise Lost")
- Senator Kimara Cretak was found guilty of treason against the Romulan Star Empire by the Continuing Committee in 2375, for illegally accessing Chairman Koval's personal Tal Shiar database. She was actually trying to save Koval's life, as she had been told by Julian Bashir that Koval was about to be assassinated by Section 31. In actuality, having Cretak accused of being a traitor was the plan all along, as it was likely she would be ejected from the Romulan Senate and Koval would take her place on the Continuing Committee. (DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")
- Commander Jonathan Archer committed acts of treason in the mirror universe when he destroyed the ISS Avenger and attempted to become emperor of the Terran Empire. (ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II")
Further references
- TNG:
- "Reunion"
- "Qpid"
- "Redemption"
- "Redemption II"
- "Gambit, Part II"
- DS9: "Apocalypse Rising"