Book of Fulfillment

"Book of Fulfillment"
Attribution
Series:	Star Trek: The Original Series
Author(s):	Steven Costa
Publication information
Printed:	Strange New Worlds 9
Pages:	20-27
Chronology
Date:	2269

Summary

Archaeologist Richard Galen discovers the remnants of a scroll on the planet Maltos IV and translates the scroll into Federation Standard.

The scroll tells the story of the interactions of the natives of Maltos IV with the Federation and Klingon Empire through a religious lens. The people see the early arrival of Jonathan Archer (referred to as "the Prophet") as a harbinger of the events that happen later.

A generation after Archer's visit, Klingons invade Maltos IV and enslave the native peoples. The natives see this as a punishment and pray to their gods, the Great Ones, for salvation from the Klingon scourge.

Then, the USS Enterprise arrives and Captain James T. Kirk (referred to as "the Liberator") convinces the people to request his help against the Klingons in order to circumvent the Prime Directive (referred to as "the oath"). The people request Kirk's assistance and he leads them in a rebellion against the Klingons, leading to the Klingon expulsion from Maltos IV.

After achieving victory, Kirk offers the native membership in the Federation, to which they readily agree. Then Kirk departs the planet and the people hold a great celebration, ending with the consumption of the Klingons who had been captured as prisoners.

It is unknown if the Federation accepted the Maltos IV natives as members once they learned the natives were cannibals.

References

Characters

the Liberator • the Healer • the Sage • the Way-finder • the Armsman • the Proclaimer • the Machinist

Referenced only

the Prophet • Richard Galen

Starships and vehicles

the vessel of the Liberator

Referenced only

Enterprise (NX-01)

Locations

Maltos IV • valley of the green river

Races and cultures

Human • Klingon • Maltos IV natives • Vulcan

States and organizations

Great Ones • Starfleet • United Federation of Planets • Wise Ones

Science and technology

disruptor • phaser • transporter

Ranks and titles

captain • professor

Other references

bat'leth • Book of Fulfillment • Fifth Cycle • the oath • Vulcan nerve pinch

Chronology

years prior to 2269

The Enterprise (NX-01) visits the planet Maltos IV, but leaves because the natives considered Captain Jonathan Archer a madman.

2269

The crew of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain James T. Kirk lead the liberation of Maltos IV.

Appendices

Timeline

published order
Previous story: A Bad Day for Koloth	Strange New Worlds 9	Next story: The Smallest Choices
chronological order
Previous Adventure: Snake Pit!	Pocket	Next Adventure: Spock Must Die!