Rogue

The Enterprise-E runs afoul of a Section 31 operation.

Summary

 * From the book jacket : They are the self-appointed protectors of the Federation. Amoral, shrouded in secrecy, answerable to no one, Section 31 is the mysterious covert operations division of Starfleet, a rogue shadow group committed to safeguarding the Federation at any cost.


 * Six months before their battle against the Borg for the fate of Earth, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E) face a very different kind of crisis. A world in turmoil becomes the focal point of conspiracies and betrayal as an unexpected reunion brings with it startling revelations. Old friends become bitter enemies and one young officer reaches a crossroad when he's forced to choose between the greater good of the Federation and the ideals for which it stands.

Background Information

 * This novel is one of the examples of Star Trek featuring an openly homosexual character, with the first being the The Best and the Brightest.
 * The framing sequence is set during the direct aftermath of and resolves some of that film's loose ends.  The main portion of the story takes place sixth months earlier.

Characters

 * Jean-Luc Picard : Captain of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E).
 * Sean Liam Hawk : Conn lieutenant, significant other of Lieutenant Commander Ranul Keru.
 * Marta Batanides : Starfleet admiral, assigned as head of Starfleet Intelligence in the wake of the Pegasus affair.
 * Cortin Zweller : Sciences division commander.
 * Karen Blaylock : Captain of USS Slayton.
 * Evelyn Hoffman : Captain of USS Thunderchild.
 * Kentrav : Captain of USS Yorktown (24th century).
 * T'Veren : Romulan, commander of warbird Gal Gath'thong
 * Ranul Keru :Unjoined Trill assigned to stellar cartography aboard Enterprise-E. He was the life partner of fellow crew member and conn officer Sean Hawk.


 * Lynch
 * Carter
 * Batson
 * Nelson
 * Eiger
 * M'ryvn
 * Tret
 * Kewlan
 * Rixa
 * Paul Porter
 * Alyssa Ogawa
 * Jyme Soule
 * Kehvan Zydhek
 * Walters
 * Sallee Huber
 * Dr Anthony
 * Krs'lasel
 * Mot
 * Daniels

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Rogue Die Verschwörung (Roman)