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'''Eco-terrorism''' was a form of [[terrorism]] in support of ecological causes.
'''Terrorism''' is the use of force by groups or individuals called '''terrorists''' to obtain political or other demands. Such force is known to include [[crime|criminal]], violent, extremist, or [[military]] acts.
 
   
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During [[World War III]], [[Colonel]] [[Phillip Green]] led a faction of ultra-violent eco-terrorists, which resulted in some 37 million deaths by the war's end in [[2053]]. ({{ENT|In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II}} production art)
{{bginfo|There is no universally accepted definition of terrorism. As noted by the [[Ansata]], what is considered as terrorism in one society is considered freedom fighting in another, thus choosing to name themselves as rebels, insurgents or resistance fighters. Conversely, the terrorists (like the [[Bajoran Resistance|Bajoran]]s, the [[Maquis]] or the [[Cardassian Rebellion]]) could consider their enemies as oppressors, occupiers, or conquerors.}}
 
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{{bginfo|Information regarding the start date of World War Three and Phillip Green's role in the war comes from an historical archive graphic seen on a monitor aboard the {{USS|Defiant|NCC-1764}} in "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II".}}
   
 
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One terrorist leader in the [[1990s]] and [[2000s]] was [[Osama Bin Laden]]. An image of him appeared to [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer|Archer]] when the [[time stream]] was corrected. ({{ENT|Storm Front, Part II}})
 
 
In [[September]] of [[2001]], a series of terrorist attacks were carried out on the [[United States of America]] on [[Earth]]. An image of the attack on [[New York City]] appeared to Archer after he had corrected the timeline that [[Vosk]] had corrupted. ({{ENT|Storm Front, Part II}})
 
 
{{bginfo|This article only deals with the reference to World Trade Center attack from ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' as nothing more than an image of the burning towers was shown in [[canon]]. For more information on the September 2001 attacks, please see the {{wikipedia|September 11, 2001 attacks}}.}}
 
 
In [[2004]], [[Loomis (21st century)|Loomis]] commented that he thought the [[Xindi-Reptilian]]s that he was collecting [[blood]] "samples" for might be terrorists. ({{ENT|Carpenter Street}})
 
 
In [[2024]], [[Ireland]] was re-unified after a successful string of terrorist attacks influenced northern counties to merge into the rest of the independent Irish state. ({{TNG|The High Ground}})
 
 
{{bginfo|This piece of future history was deliberately cut from the aired episode in the United Kingdom.'' [http://rec.horus.at/trek/lists/faql.rec.arts.startrek.pilots]}}
 
 
In [[2154]], the [[Vulcan High Command]] considered the [[Syrrannite]] movement to be a terrorist organization. That group was implicated in the bombing of the [[United Earth Embassy]] on Vulcan, which had actually been planned by members of the High Command. ({{ENT|The Forge|Awakening|Kir'Shara}})
 
 
Prior to the [[Antwerp Conference]], the last significant terrorist bombing on Earth took place some time prior to 2272. ({{DS9|Homefront}}) The [[Ansata]] turned to terrorism in the late [[23rd century]] to obtain independence for their region on [[Rutia IV]]. ({{TNG|The High Ground}})
 
 
According to [[Aamin Marritza]], while he was posing as [[Gul]] [[Darhe'el]], the most effective terrorist weapon was the random violence. ({{DS9|Duet}})
 
 
After a [[bomb]] destroyed the [[school]] aboard Deep Space 9 in 2369, Commander Sisko told [[Vedek]] [[Winn Adami|Winn]] that this was no misguided person who did this but someone who listened to Winn's voice. Winn disbelieved that Sisko was holding her responsible for this act of terrorism. ({{DS9|In the Hands of the Prophets}})
 
 
The [[Cardassian]]s saw the attacks on them by the Bajorans during the [[Occupation of Bajor|Occupation]] to be terrorist actions, although the [[Bajoran]]s considered those who carried out the attacks to be freedom fighters. Kira though, recognized that she had been a terrorist and told [[Thomas Riker]] so, explaining that he would never make a good terrorist, since he wanted to be a hero, and terrorists never get to be heroes. ({{DS9|Defiant}})
 
 
In [[2370]], the [[Circle]], headed by Bajoran [[Minister]] [[Jaro Essa]] attempted to take control of [[Deep Space 9]]. They were foiled by [[Li Nalas]] and Major [[Kira Nerys]]. ({{DS9|The Siege}})
 
 
Officially, the [[Federation]] viewed the [[Maquis]] as a terrorist group. Federation citizens who aided or joined the Maquis subsequently lost their Federation citizenship. ({{DS9|For the Cause}})
 
 
{{bginfo|Despite this, [[Admiral]] [[Alynna Nechayev|Nechayev]] said in {{e|The Maquis, Part II}} that members of the Maquis were "still Federation citizens". This may represent a change in Federation policy over time.}}
 
 
In [[2372]], the Cardassian group the [[True Way]] began terrorist attacks on Federation and Bajoran targets. They planted and detonated a bomb aboard the {{USS|Orinoco}} and attempted to assassinate [[First Minister]] [[Shakaar Edon]]. ({{DS9|Our Man Bashir|Crossfire}})
 
 
After [[Kira Nerys]] asked [[Weyoun]] to release [[Rom]], the [[Vorta]] told her that the [[Dominion]] "takes a dim view of terrorism". ({{DS9|Favor the Bold}})
 
 
== Terrorist organizations ==
 
* [[Alliance for Global Unity]]
 
* [[Ansata]]
 
* [[Bajoran Resistance]]
 
**[[Higa Metar]]
 
**[[Kohn-Ma]]
 
**[[Ornathia resistance cell]]
 
**[[Shakaar resistance cell]]
 
* [[Cardassian Liberation Front]]
 
* [[Maquis]]
 
* [[Terra Prime]]
 
* [[True Way]]
 
 
== See also ==
 
*[[Temporal Cold War]]
 
 
== External link ==
 
 
* {{wikipedia}}
 
* {{wikipedia}}
   
 
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[[fr:Terrorisme]]
 
 
[[Category:Crimes]]
 
[[Category:Crimes]]

Revision as of 10:23, 23 September 2013

Eco-terrorism was a form of terrorism in support of ecological causes.

During World War III, Colonel Phillip Green led a faction of ultra-violent eco-terrorists, which resulted in some 37 million deaths by the war's end in 2053. (ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II" production art)

Information regarding the start date of World War Three and Phillip Green's role in the war comes from an historical archive graphic seen on a monitor aboard the USS Defiant in "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II".

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