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| + | The '''[[Suliban]] Cabal''' was an interstellar [[terrorist]] organization active in the [[22nd century]]. The Cabal took their orders from [[Humanoid Figure|a mysterious figure]] who was [[humanoid]] and communicated from the [[28th century]]. As a representative of a faction in the [[Temporal Cold War]], this individual used the Cabal as his foot soldiers in his attempts to alter history towards his own ends. He communicated his orders directly to [[Silik]], the Cabal's leader. |
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| − | The '''Suliban Cabal''' was a group of [[Suliban]] that placed great emphasis on their evolution and genetic modification. They were active in the [[22nd Century]]. [[Silik]] was a senior official in the Cabal; he was assisted by [[Raan]]. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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| + | As payment for their services, the Cabal's benefactor provided members of the organization with the technical expertise to perform a number of [[Genetic engineering|genetic enhancements]] on themselves, including the ability to [[Shapeshifter|shapeshift]], enhanced senses, and the ability to survive in extreme environments. He also provided them with advanced technology, including biomimetic garments and [[cloaking device]]s. The Cabal was in possession of many advanced spacecraft, including [[Suliban cell ship (spherical)|cell]] [[Suliban cell ship (cylindrical)|ships]], [[Suliban stealth-cruiser|stealth cruisers]], and immense [[space station]]s known as "[[Suliban helix|helixes]]," which were aggregate structures comprised of many different vessels held in place by [[magnetic seal]]s. ({{ENT|Broken Bow|Cold Front|Shockwave}}) |
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| − | The Cabal received its support from a [[Future Guy|mysterious humanoid]] from the [[29th Century]]. Common modifications to members of the Cabal included the addition of two bronchial tubes, altering the alveoli clusters to process multiple atmospheres, the installation of subcutaneous pigment sacs, certain [[telepath|telepathic]] abilities including measuring trust, and biomimetic clothing. In exchange for their modifications, the Cabal carried out tasks for its master from the future, who was involved in a [[Temporal Cold War]]. The faction backing the Cabal was incapable of physically manifesting in the past; they could only appear as silhouettes. ([[ENT]]: "[[Broken Bow]]", "[[Cold Front]]") |
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| + | Some members of the Cabal grew disenchanted with their efforts, and left to form a resistance movement. Suliban such as [[Sarin]] engaged in operations designed to disrupt the Cabal's efforts. ({{ENT|Broken Bow}}) |
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| − | The Cabal's military forces included ships such as the [[Suliban cell ship|cell ship]] and the [[Suliban stealth-cruiser|stealth-cruiser]], as well as installations like the [[Suliban helix|helixes]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Broken Bow]]", "[[Shockwave, Part I]]") |
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| − | Not all Suliban belonged to the Cabal, such as those in [[Detention Complex 26|Tandaran detainment camps]]. Some members, such as [[Sarin]], grew disgusted with what the Cabal had done and left. ([[ENT]]: "[[Broken Bow]]", "[[Detained]]") |
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| + | [[File:Temporal communications chamber.jpg|thumb|left|Silik communicates with his master]] |
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| + | In [[2144]], the Cabal began carrying out attacks on the [[Tandaran]]s, a species from a neighboring territory. This led to the creation of detention camps, where the Tandarans would inter the Suliban in their sector, even those who were not members of the Cabal. ({{ENT|Detained}}) |
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| + | In the [[2150s]], the Cabal began staging attacks within the [[Klingon Empire]], making it appear as if one faction was attacking another, in an attempt to start a civil war. Their plot was uncovered in [[2151]] when [[Sarin]], a former member of the Cabal, provided the [[Klingon]] [[courier]] [[Klaang]] with relevant information. The crew of the {{EnterpriseNX}} eventually transported Klaang back to [[Qo'noS]], but not before coming into conflict with the Cabal on [[Rigel X]] and onboard a Helix in the [[atmosphere]] of a [[gas giant]]. ({{ENT|Broken Bow}}) |
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| + | [[2152|The next year]], the Cabal attempted to frame ''Enterprise'' for the destruction of the [[Paraagan II]] [[mining]] [[colony]], in an attempt to [[sabotage]] their mission. The ''Enterprise'' crew was eventually able to prove their innocence with the help of {{dis|Daniels|Crewman}}, a [[temporal agent]] from the [[31st century]]. |
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| − | In [[2144]], the Cabal began attacking the [[Tandaran]]s. The war lasted until the [[2150s]]. In [[2151]], the Cabal began staging attacks within the [[Klingon Empire]], making it appear as if one faction was attacking another, leading to a civil war. This plan was foiled by actions of Sarin, [[Klaang]], and [[Jonathan Archer]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Broken Bow]]", "[[Detained]]") |
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| + | [[File:Tholians vs Suliban.jpg|thumb|''Enterprise'' trapped in the middle of a battle between the Cabal and the Tholians]] |
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| − | In March [[2152]], the Cabal sent a stealth-cruiser to place a [[plasma]] emitter on the [[hull]] of one of [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']]'s [[shuttlepod]]s, resulting in the destruction of a [[Paraagan II|Paraagan mining colony]]. When ''Enterprise'' personnel discovered this by raiding the stealth-cruiser, the Suliban retaliated and dispatched thirty cell ships to kidnap Captain Archer. They then occupied ''Enterprise'', although Archer had disappeared off the starship. Later, the crew of ''Enterprise'' were successful in reobtaining their starship. ([[ENT]]: "[[Shockwave, Part I|Shockwave, Parts I]] & [[Shockwave, Part II|II]]") |
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| + | Later that year, the Cabal attempted to capture an [[Earth]] vessel from the [[31st century]] which ''Enterprise'' had discovered adrift in space. Suliban vessels engaged in combat with {{dis|Tholian starship|22nd century}}s, the [[Tholian]]s also having an interest in the Cold War. The Earth vessel was ultimately retrieved by those who sent it when [[Commander]] [[Charles Tucker III|Tucker]] managed to activate a [[temporal beacon]] found inside the ship. ({{ENT|Future Tense}}) |
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| + | In [[2153]], after Earth suffered a devastating attack which resulted in the deaths of seven million people, the Cabal abducted Captain Archer from ''Enterprise'' and delivered him to a [[temporal communications chamber]]. There, the Cabal's benefactor provided Archer with intelligence that the [[Xindi]] were behind the attack, and that they were working for another faction in the Temporal Cold War. This gave [[Starfleet]] the information it needed to mount a mission to stop the Xindi from destroying Earth. ({{ENT|The Expanse}}) |
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| + | One year later, Silik was assigned to stowaway on ''Enterprise'', when his master learned that Daniels would be sending the ship back in time to [[1944]] to stop the [[Na'kuhl]], another Cold War faction, from constructing a [[temporal conduit]]. Wanting the ability to physically [[Time-travel|travel through time]] rather than just communicate through it, the Cabal's benefactor ordered Silik to steal the conduit's specifications and deliver them back to him. Silik was discovered, however, and eventually teamed up with Captain Archer in order to stop the Na'kuhl. They were eventually successful in destroying the conduit before the Na'kuhl had a chance to use it, but Silik was shot to death in the process. With the destruction of the conduit and the defeat of the Na'kuhl, the Temporal Cold War came to an end. ({{ENT|Storm Front|Storm Front, Part II}}) |
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| − | ** "[[Future Tense]]" |
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| − | ** "[[The Expanse]]" |
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== Related topics == |
== Related topics == |
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* [[Suliban starship classes]] |
* [[Suliban starship classes]] |
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Revision as of 20:34, 4 July 2015
Silik, leader of the Cabal, with two of his soldiers
The Suliban Cabal was an interstellar terrorist organization active in the 22nd century. The Cabal took their orders from a mysterious figure who was humanoid and communicated from the 28th century. As a representative of a faction in the Temporal Cold War, this individual used the Cabal as his foot soldiers in his attempts to alter history towards his own ends. He communicated his orders directly to Silik, the Cabal's leader.
Background
As payment for their services, the Cabal's benefactor provided members of the organization with the technical expertise to perform a number of genetic enhancements on themselves, including the ability to shapeshift, enhanced senses, and the ability to survive in extreme environments. He also provided them with advanced technology, including biomimetic garments and cloaking devices. The Cabal was in possession of many advanced spacecraft, including cell ships, stealth cruisers, and immense space stations known as "helixes," which were aggregate structures comprised of many different vessels held in place by magnetic seals. (ENT: "Broken Bow", "Cold Front", "Shockwave")
Some members of the Cabal grew disenchanted with their efforts, and left to form a resistance movement. Suliban such as Sarin engaged in operations designed to disrupt the Cabal's efforts. (ENT: "Broken Bow")
Activities
Silik communicates with his master
In 2144, the Cabal began carrying out attacks on the Tandarans, a species from a neighboring territory. This led to the creation of detention camps, where the Tandarans would inter the Suliban in their sector, even those who were not members of the Cabal. (ENT: "Detained")
In the 2150s, the Cabal began staging attacks within the Klingon Empire, making it appear as if one faction was attacking another, in an attempt to start a civil war. Their plot was uncovered in 2151 when Sarin, a former member of the Cabal, provided the Klingon courier Klaang with relevant information. The crew of the Enterprise NX-01 eventually transported Klaang back to Qo'noS, but not before coming into conflict with the Cabal on Rigel X and onboard a Helix in the atmosphere of a gas giant. (ENT: "Broken Bow")
The next year, the Cabal attempted to frame Enterprise for the destruction of the Paraagan II mining colony, in an attempt to sabotage their mission. The Enterprise crew was eventually able to prove their innocence with the help of Daniels, a temporal agent from the 31st century.
Enterprise trapped in the middle of a battle between the Cabal and the Tholians
Later that year, the Cabal attempted to capture an Earth vessel from the 31st century which Enterprise had discovered adrift in space. Suliban vessels engaged in combat with Tholian starships, the Tholians also having an interest in the Cold War. The Earth vessel was ultimately retrieved by those who sent it when Commander Tucker managed to activate a temporal beacon found inside the ship. (ENT: "Future Tense")
In 2153, after Earth suffered a devastating attack which resulted in the deaths of seven million people, the Cabal abducted Captain Archer from Enterprise and delivered him to a temporal communications chamber. There, the Cabal's benefactor provided Archer with intelligence that the Xindi were behind the attack, and that they were working for another faction in the Temporal Cold War. This gave Starfleet the information it needed to mount a mission to stop the Xindi from destroying Earth. (ENT: "The Expanse")
One year later, Silik was assigned to stowaway on Enterprise, when his master learned that Daniels would be sending the ship back in time to 1944 to stop the Na'kuhl, another Cold War faction, from constructing a temporal conduit. Wanting the ability to physically travel through time rather than just communicate through it, the Cabal's benefactor ordered Silik to steal the conduit's specifications and deliver them back to him. Silik was discovered, however, and eventually teamed up with Captain Archer in order to stop the Na'kuhl. They were eventually successful in destroying the conduit before the Na'kuhl had a chance to use it, but Silik was shot to death in the process. With the destruction of the conduit and the defeat of the Na'kuhl, the Temporal Cold War came to an end. (ENT: "Storm Front", "Storm Front, Part II")
Related topics
External link
- Cabal (Suliban) at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works