PREVIOUSLY in STARFLEET ACADEMY... In the year 2258, Cadet Uhura's investigation into an unusual audio signal from a quarantined region of space has led her and Cadet Kirk to a secret mutiny responsible for the disappearance of the fabled U.S.S. Slayton. Sadly, their discovery has caught the eye of Admiral Marcus and placed Uhura on the edge of expulsion from Starfleet. Three years later, the Centennial Competition continues. Cadet K'Bentayr proved his moral constitution during a medical challenge. T'Laan is bested by the Vulcan delegation during a transporter exercise, causing her to lash out at her teammates and reveal her intention to leave Starfleet. Even with Professor Trumble's encouragement, our cadets are fractured as they depart Earth for the final leg of the competition. written by
MIKE JOHNSON RYAN PARROTT DEREK CHARM
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