Star Trek: Sigils and Unions

Written by Nerys Ghemor, Sigils and Unions is an alternate take on the Deep Space Nine relaunch written in "novel" format that will span several different settings ranging from Federation territory and starships to that of the Cardassian Union.

The series will continue on a number of the series' themes, particularly regarding the nature of the United Federation of Planets. Of particular importance will be the journey of a devastated Cardassian Union to survive and define itself in the post-Dominion War era and the impact this has on those who witness and experience it. Ultimately, while there will be heavy involvement of Federation-affiliated characters, Sigils and Unions intends to be one where the outside perspective...often Cardassian but sometimes of people from Federation member species...ultimately drives the train.

The series begins, however, in 2375 during the last several months of the Dominion War when Lieutenant Commander Makis Spirodopoulos of the USS Petraeus is taken prisoner on AR-558 and crosses paths with Gul Akellen Macet, the commander of the Cardassian warship Trager...

Main Characters of the Sigils and Unions Universe
(Over time it will become necessary to cross-reference the characters of this universe in a variety of ways as all of the main arcs are developed. For now, what follows is a list of characters thus far introduced in The Thirteenth Order; as necessary the list of main characters will be pared down and supporting characters assigned to their respective vessels or affiliations.)

Crew of the CUW Trager

 * Gul Akellen Macet: Commanding officer
 * Glinn Thouves Daro: First officer
 * Glinn Jeval Topak: Chief engineer
 * Doctor Sekdain Istep: Chief medical officer
 * Hirhul Mendral: Helmsman (rank yet to be established)
 * Mindesa Rhos: Engineering NCO (rank yet to be established)
 * Lakur Haravl: Engineer (second in rank to Topak)


 * Arawil: Vorta "representative" (commonly referred to by the Cardassians as "Arhaviyl")

(In the Sigils and Unions continuity, "glinn" is revealed to be the rank just below gul, with two glinns reporting to one gul, typically filling the traditional "first officer" role and the chief engineer roles.)

Starfleet Personnel

 * Lieutenant Commander Makis "Mike" Spirodopoulos: Originating posting--USS Petraeus.
 * Ensign Folani Jederia: Originating posting--USS Petraeus
 * Petty Officer Indivreilis (Vreya) zh’Thessel: Originating posting--USS Petraeus

Works

 * The Thirteenth Order (in progress)

Canon
The continuity of Star Trek: Sigils and Unions fully includes the following canon works:
 * Star Trek: The Original Series
 * Star Trek: The Animated Series
 * Star Trek: The Next Generation
 * Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
 * Star Trek movies

Continuity partially includes the following canon and non-canon works:
 * Star Trek: Voyager
 * Terok Nor series
 * A Stitch in Time
 * Avatar 1 and 2
 * Gateways novels

Undecided:
 * Star Trek: Enterprise