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Cloak is a Pocket TOS novel – the third novel in the Section 31 series – written by S.D. Perry. Published by Pocket Books, it was first released in July 2001.
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.
- Once, in order to preserve the galaxy's fragile balance of power, Captain James T. Kirk carried out a dangerous mission to capture a cloaking device from the Romulan Star Empire. Months later, while investigating a mysterious disaster aboard a Federation starship, Kirk discovers that the same technology he obtained for the sake of peace is being put to sinister purposes. What the crew of the Enterprise uncovers will send shock waves through the quadrant, as Section 31 sets in motion a plan that could bring the major powers of the galaxy to their knees.
- Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.
Memorable quotes[]
"I'm convinced that what Starfleet stands for is good and true, and I think Section 31, whatever it is, exactly, is only a very small part – like a tumor, a cancer. Something that doesn't reflect any of the virtues and beliefs that Starfleet is about. But if each of you – each of us – is willing to question that one order that doesn't feel right, if we are willing to accept the responsibility of keeping our faith, by no longer taking it for granted – if we're willing to do that, then the cancer won't be able to spread."
- - Kirk
Background information[]
- This story takes place between the events of TOS: "The Enterprise Incident" and TOS: "For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky".
- The novel details events mentioned as the background to VOY: "The Omega Directive".
Characters[]
- James T. Kirk
- Captain, USS Enterprise.
- Spock
- Science officer.
- Leonard McCoy
- CMO.
- Montgomery Scott
- Chief engineer.
- Christine Chapel
- Nurse.
- Uhura
- Communications officer.
- Hikaru Sulu
- Helmsman.
- Pavel Chekov
- Navigator.
- Joseph M'Benga
- Doctor.
- Carl Jefferson (β)
- Commodore
- Bendes Ketteract
- Omega molecule researcher.
- Gage Darres (β)
- Starfleet captain.
- Jack Casden (β)
- Starfleet captain, USS Sphinx.
- Phil Waterston (β)
- Captain, USS Constitution.
- Robert Wesley
- Commodore.
- Aaron Stone
- Commodore.
- Nick Silver (β)
- Captain.
- Jose Mendez
- Commodore.
- Grant (β)
- Burdock (β)
- Engineer, rank of ensign.
- Rick Washburn
- Engineer, rank of ensign.
- Tam (β)
- Engineer.
- Dixon (β)
- Engineer.
- Joanna Celaux (β)
- Engineer.
- Steve Chase (β)
- Chesterton (β)
- Sandra West (β)
- Nurse.
Mentioned[]
References[]
Altair VI; cloaking device; Gamma Hydra IV
- USS Constitution
- Federation starship commanded by Captain Phil Waterston (β).
- Deep Space Station M-20 (β)
- Deep Space Station R-5 (β)
- General Order 24
- Halkans
- Lantaru sector
- Nereid
- Moon of Neptune.
- Omega molecule
- Regulans
- Section 31
- USS Sphinx (β)
- Centaurus-class (β) starship.
- Starbase 19
- Starbase 23
- Starbase 27
- Starbase 29
- Tellarites
External link[]
- Cloak at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
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