Tools of Tyranny was the second issue in the four-part Star Trek: The Original Series miniseries The Modala Imperative. The story was initially published by DC Comics in early August 1991, then reprinted in a miniseries omnibus in October 1992. This story was written by Michael Jan Friedman and drawn by Pablo Marcos. In this story, during Pavel Chekov's first landing party mission, he and James T. Kirk were trapped in a Modalan prison.
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Summary[edit | edit source]
While incarcerated with Modalan rebels, Kirk and Chekov hoped to learn the reasons behind recent political changes on Modala. Nobody knew where the police got their advanced energy weapons. When a guard harassed Kirk, Chekov fought back. A prisoner took inspiration from his bravery, vowing to bring bloodshed to the tyrants. Kirk proposed strategic sabotage, a more effective strategy than killing.
Meanwhile, Spock and Leonard McCoy beamed down to locate the missing officers. McCoy suggested that bartenders knew everything, but at the nearest tavern, the barman appeared scared to talk. However, a woman overheard their conversation. She witnessed Kirk and Chekov's arrest, and knew their probable location.
References[edit | edit source]
Characters[edit | edit source]
- Christine Chapel • Pavel Chekov • James T. Kirk • Ryan Leslie • Jabilo M'Benga • Leonard McCoy • Montgomery Scott • Spock • Hikaru Sulu • Nyota Uhura • unnamed Modalans
- Referenced only
- Garth of Izar • John Kyle • Tillis
Starships and vehicles[edit | edit source]
Locations[edit | edit source]
Races and cultures[edit | edit source]
States and organizations[edit | edit source]
- Federation Starfleet • Krisaia • Modalan Senate • Starfleet Academy • United Federation of Planets
- Referenced only
- Klingon Empire
Science and technology[edit | edit source]
- airlock • alcohol • bomb • brandy • communicator • engine • helmet • rifle • technology • turbolift • weapon
Ranks and titles[edit | edit source]
- bartender • captain • commander • doctor • ensign • Federation Starfleet ranks (2260s) • martyr • officer • rebel • Starfleet ranks • surgeon • tyrant
Other references[edit | edit source]
- animal • beam • blood • civilization • culture • briefing room • gruel • landing party • logic • miani-fly • police • Prime Directive • prison • rebellion • sickbay • Starfleet uniform • Starfleet uniform (2265-2270) • tavern
Timeline[edit | edit source]
| published order | ||
|---|---|---|
| Previous comic: "A Little Seasoning" |
TOS comics The Modala Imperative |
Next comic: "The Price of Freedom" |
| chronological order | ||
| Previous Adventure: "A Little Seasoning" |
Memory Beta Chronology | Next Adventure: "The Price of Freedom" |
Appendices[edit | edit source]
Background[edit | edit source]
- Ryan Leslie manned the navigator's station during Chekov's visit to Modala.
- Christine Chapel and Jabilo M'Benga discussed detachment while under stressful situations in sickbay.
Related stories[edit | edit source]
- TOS comic: "Prisoners" – In 2265, Kirk, Spock and Gary Mitchell were arrested, then locked in a prison with life sentences.
External link[edit | edit source]
- Tools of Tyranny article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
