| PNX episode | |
| "The Recruited" | |
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| Season: | 3 |
| Episode no. | H3 |
| Prod. code: | PNX080_H003NN |
| Writer(s): | Hawku |
| Original post date: | 2004 |
| Stardate: | 47796.9 |
| Year: | 2370 |
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| episode chronology | |
| Previous episode: | "Civilization" |
| Next episode: | "The Timeship" |
"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 Starbase 01 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.
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.