Section 31 | |
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Universe | Star Trek |
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Type | Autonomous intelligence and counter-intelligence agency |
Founded | Prior to 2151 |
Location | Alpha and Beta Quadrants |
Leader | Unknown |
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Purpose | Defend the United Federation of Planets by any means necessary. |
Technologies | Classified Federation technologies |
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Section 31, in the fictional universe of Star Trek, is an autonomous intelligence and defense organization that carries out covert operations for the United Federation of Planets. Created by Ira Steven Behr for the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Inquisition", the organization was intended to act as a counterbalance to the utopian portrayal of the Federation.[1]
Section 31 settings and characters have appeared in dozens of episodes, novels and comics.[2]: 551 In 2019, CBS announced a new series was in development about Section 31, starring Michelle Yeoh.[3] However, this has since been changed to a movie to be streamed on Paramount+.[4][5]
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