Abel Niwen (FASA)
Admiral Abel Niwen commanded the United Nations Space Force's Sixth Fleet in the late-21st century, when the first official contact was made between Humans and Tellarites on Reference Stardate 0/7308.20 (20 August 2073).[1] A Tellarite vessel entered the Sol system, declaring that it had been "annexed" by the United Planets of 61 Cygni.[2] Niwen, aboard the Liberty class U.N.S.S. Bonhomme Richard,[3] chose to diplomatically welcome the vessel, warning that any hostile action would be reciprocated. The Tellarite commander accepted what he saw as a message of friendship and implied military alliance.[2] Admiral Niwen received the Medal of Honor for his efforts, and later retired from the UNSF to serve as Earth's first ambassador to Tellar.[2]
"A very long silence followed, broken finally by the still gruff voice accepting our offer of friendship and exclaiming that as allies we would be an invincible duo."[3]
Notes and References
- ↑ Theisen, John A. (Author). The Romulan War. Star Trek: The Role Playing Game. Book 2221A . Cover art by Dana Knutson. Illustrations by Cliff Van Meter and Dana Knutson. FASA Corporation. 1986.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Theisen, John A. (Author). Where Has All the Glory Gone?. Star Trek: The Role Playing Game. FASA Book 2217. Cover art by David Deitrick. Illustrations by Jane Bigos and Dana Knutson. FASA Corporation. 1985.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Goldstein, Stan et al (Authors). Spaceflight Chronology. Star Trek. Book. Wallaby Books. 1980.