In fact, past experience as a brutal dictator seems to be an important qualification, as both Khan Noonien Singh and Philippa Georgiou have made it past Section 31's vetting procedures. You don't have ...

Section 31 is a secretive, dark organization within Starfleet using extreme methods for security. They employ real-world intelligence agencies as inspiration and control dangerous objects.

The 25-year evolution of the Federation’s clandestine spy division known as Section 31 and its presentation within the "Star Trek" universe has taken a few twists and turns over the years.

As the shadowy branch of Starfleet Intelligence gets its very own movie, we look back at Section 31's morally dubious history. The United Federation of Planets may hold itself up as a futuristic ...