Section 31 (Star Trek)

This article is about an organization in Star Trek. For other uses, see Section 31.
Section 31
UniverseStar Trek
In-universe information
TypeAutonomous intelligence and counter-intelligence agency
FoundedPrior to 2151
LocationAlpha and Beta Quadrants
LeaderUnknown
Key people
  • Harris (2150s)
  • Philippa Georgiou (2250s)
  • Leland (2250s)
  • Luther Sloan (2370s)
PurposeDefend the United Federation of Planets by any means necessary.
TechnologiesClassified Federation technologies
Affiliations

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]

  1. ^ Barrett, Michèle; Barrett, Duncan (2000-12-13). Star Trek: The Human Frontier. New York: Routledge. pp. 65–66. ISBN 978-0-415-92982-0.
  2. ^ Erdmann, Terry J.; Block, Paula M. (August 2000). Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion. New York: Pocket Books. ISBN 978-0-671-50106-8.
  3. ^ Otterson, Joe (2019-01-14). "Michelle Yeoh Standalone 'Star Trek' Series in Development at CBS All Access". Variety. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
  4. ^ April 18, Nick Romano; EDT, 2023 at 11:00 AM. "Michelle Yeoh's 'Star Trek' spin-off is now 'Section 31' movie event". EW.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Otterson, Joe (April 18, 2023). "Paramount+ Greenlights 'Star Trek: Section 31' Film Starring Michelle Yeoh".