Cloak (novel)
Cloak is a Pocket TOS novel – the third novel in the Section 31 series – written by S.D. Perry. Published by Pocket Books, it was first released in .

Summary 
From the book jacket 
They are the self-appointed protectors of the Federation. Amoral, shrouded in secrecy, answerable to no one, Section 31 is the mysterious covert operations division of Starfleet, a rogue shadow group committed to safeguarding the Federation at any cost.

Once, in order to preserve the galaxy's fragile balance of power, Captain James T. Kirk carried out a dangerous mission to capture a cloaking device from the Romulan Star Empire. Months later, while investigating a mysterious disaster aboard a Federation starship, Kirk discovers that the same technology he obtained for the sake of peace is being put to sinister purposes. What the crew of the  uncovers will send shock waves through the quadrant, as Section 31 sets in motion a plan that could bring the major powers of the galaxy to their knees.

Memorable quotes 
"I'm convinced that what Starfleet stands for is good and true, and I think Section 31, whatever it is, exactly, is only a very small part – like a tumor, a cancer. Something that doesn't reflect any of the virtues and beliefs that Starfleet is about. But if each of you – each of us – is willing to question that one order that doesn't feel right, if we are willing to accept the responsibility of keeping our faith, by no longer taking it for granted – if we're willing to do that, then the cancer won't be able to spread."
 - Kirk

Background information 
 This story takes place between the events of  and .
 The novel details events mentioned as the background to .

Characters 
 James T. Kirk  Captain, USS Enterprise.
 Spock  Science officer.
 Leonard McCoy  CMO.
 Montgomery Scott  Chief engineer.
 Christine Chapel  Nurse.
 Uhura  Communications officer.
 Hikaru Sulu  Helmsman.
 Pavel Chekov  Navigator.
 Joseph M'Benga  Doctor.
   Commodore
 Bendes Ketteract  Omega molecule researcher.
   Starfleet captain.
   Starfleet captain, USS Sphinx.
   Captain, USS Constitution.
 Robert Wesley  Commodore.
   Commodore.
   Captain.
 Jose Mendez  Commodore.
 
   Engineer, rank of ensign.
 Rick Washburn  Engineer, rank of ensign.
   Engineer.
   Engineer.
   Engineer.
 
 
   Nurse.

Mentioned 
Matt Decker
Garth of Izar
R.M. Merrick
Ron Tracey
Nancy Crater

References 
Altair VI; cloaking device; Gamma Hydra IV
  Federation starship commanded by Captain .

General Order 24
Halkans
Lantaru sector 
Nereid  Moon of Neptune.
Omega molecule
Regulans
Section 31
   starship.
Starbase 19
Starbase 23
Starbase 27
Starbase 29
Tellarites

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