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The '''Terra Empire''' is a Faction base in [[Alternate Universe|Alternate]] version of the [[Star Trek]] Universe in which human civilization diverged at some point (when exactly was this point of divergence has never been specified although it has been stated that it happed before the 20th century and various theories exist among the fandom as to where it might be). In which Terran Civilization became an expanionistic militiristic monarchical state that (among other things) has enslaved various species, makes use of brutal military disipline and advancement is often achived (despite all its impracticality) through assasination of one's superiors.  
[[Image:Mirro NX01.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The ''ISS Enterprise'' (NX-01): best thing about ''[[Star_Trek#Star_Trek:_Enterprise|Enterprise]]''.]]
The '''Terran Empire''' was a faction in the [[alternate universe|alternate]] "mirror universe" of the Star Trek franchise. Envisioned as the polar opposite of the [[Federation]], it is portrayed as an expansionist regime, relying on military might and brutal oppression to maintain itself in a violent universe.


By the late 24th century, the Terran Empire has collapsed. The fan rection to this has been very negative.
==History==


== Episodes featuring the Terran Empre Universe ==
It is unclear when and how the Empire rose to prominence in the Mirror Universe. An Imperial flag is shown flying at the time of the Moon landing, suggesting the Empire was already a political entity in the alternate 20th century.


Non Cannon stuff not listed
Throughout the 22nd and 23rd century, the Empire struggled to contain a rebellion of disgruntled citizens. While this rebellion came close to crippling the Imperial armed forces in the 2150's, it had been reduced to a nuisance in later years.
 
The Empire met its end following a series of reforms instituted by the alternate [[Spock]], who aimed to scale back the Empire's aggression. These reforms left the Empire open to a coordinated attack by the [[Klingon]]-[[Cardassian]] Alliance, which absorbed the former Empire's territories and citizenry.
 
Little is known of the Empire's structure or society. It is portrayed as a form of meritocracy based on influence and guile; assassination is considered a valid method of ascension in rank, and personal loyalty to an officer can be rewarded with promotion. While women and non-humans are able to serve in the Imperial Starfleet, they are generally considered second-class citizens.
 
The only known Emperor is [[Hoshi Sato]], who forcibly took the title in 2154.
 
[[Image:Mirror spock.jpg|thumb|right|Spock has a goatee in the mirror universe.]]
== Fan Reaction ==
The Terran Empire and its universe are well known and popular parts of the Star Trek franchise. "Mirror, Mirror" is among the most famous and popular [[TOS]] episodes in the library and was notable for spawning the cliché of a "goateed evil twin". The fan reaction to the fact that the Terran Empire had fallen by the DS9 era was very negative. The most popular episode of ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' was the "Mirror Universe" two-parter.
 
== Episodes featuring the Terran Empire ==
 
===[[TOS]]===
*"Mirror, Mirror"
 
===[[Star Trek: Enterprise|Enterprise]]===
*"In a Mirror, Darkly" (parts 1 & 2)
 
==Non-Canon==
The Star Trek novel ''Dark Mirror'' features a [[TNG]] foray into the mirror universe in which the ''[[Enterprise-D]]'' crew encounter their evil counterparts.


[[TOS]]
*Mirror, Mirror
[[DS9]]
*Crossover
*Through a Looking glass
*Shattered Miror
*Resurrection
*The Emperor's new cloak
[[Enterprise]]
*In a Mirror, Darkly (parts 1 & 2)
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[[Category: Star Trek]]
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[[Category:Human Factions]]

Latest revision as of 23:15, 3 October 2010

The ISS Enterprise (NX-01): best thing about Enterprise.

The Terran Empire was a faction in the alternate "mirror universe" of the Star Trek franchise. Envisioned as the polar opposite of the Federation, it is portrayed as an expansionist regime, relying on military might and brutal oppression to maintain itself in a violent universe.

History

It is unclear when and how the Empire rose to prominence in the Mirror Universe. An Imperial flag is shown flying at the time of the Moon landing, suggesting the Empire was already a political entity in the alternate 20th century.

Throughout the 22nd and 23rd century, the Empire struggled to contain a rebellion of disgruntled citizens. While this rebellion came close to crippling the Imperial armed forces in the 2150's, it had been reduced to a nuisance in later years.

The Empire met its end following a series of reforms instituted by the alternate Spock, who aimed to scale back the Empire's aggression. These reforms left the Empire open to a coordinated attack by the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance, which absorbed the former Empire's territories and citizenry.

Little is known of the Empire's structure or society. It is portrayed as a form of meritocracy based on influence and guile; assassination is considered a valid method of ascension in rank, and personal loyalty to an officer can be rewarded with promotion. While women and non-humans are able to serve in the Imperial Starfleet, they are generally considered second-class citizens.

The only known Emperor is Hoshi Sato, who forcibly took the title in 2154.

Spock has a goatee in the mirror universe.

Fan Reaction

The Terran Empire and its universe are well known and popular parts of the Star Trek franchise. "Mirror, Mirror" is among the most famous and popular TOS episodes in the library and was notable for spawning the cliché of a "goateed evil twin". The fan reaction to the fact that the Terran Empire had fallen by the DS9 era was very negative. The most popular episode of Star Trek: Enterprise was the "Mirror Universe" two-parter.

Episodes featuring the Terran Empire

TOS

  • "Mirror, Mirror"

Enterprise

  • "In a Mirror, Darkly" (parts 1 & 2)

Non-Canon

The Star Trek novel Dark Mirror features a TNG foray into the mirror universe in which the Enterprise-D crew encounter their evil counterparts.