"The Recruited" (or Star Trek: The Recruited) was the third short of Star Trek: Phoenix-X and second short of the third season. It originally stood on its own as its own fan fiction short until it was integrated into Star Trek: Phoenix-X in 2014. The story involves Section 31 and a martial arts-skilled Commander Sith who regrets joining the organization.
Summary
On stardate 47796.9, Commander Sith of Earth Spacedock is called upon to join the shadow group Section 31. But after joining, the Commander begins to understand its true darkness - and before he knows it, he starts pining for a way out.
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Background information
- The writing was originally a fan fiction competition submission at the Helix BBS.
- This fan fiction serves as a sequel to TNG: "The Wounded".
- Enabran Tain and Sloan make an appearance, before their deaths on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, as does the USS Valiant before its official deployment two years later.
- Events in this story also connect to mentions in "Mirrorlyness!" and "Secret Occurrences".
- The fan fiction also serves as a prequel to Star Trek: Phoenix-X. Commander Sith is the same character seen in Star Trek: Immortal Coil.