Landru

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  • Beta III VI system developed by the native philosopher of the same name c.4th millennium BCE (TOS: "The Return of the Archons")
  • Due to improper controls in scope of solution implementation, extended efforts to control native population through direct mental influence in order to manage planetary affairs and enforce order and peace (TOS: "The Return of the Archons") (TOS: "The Return of the Archons")
    • Capable of controlling individuals through sonic- and light-based mental manipulation through associated light and sound emitters (TOS: "The Return of the Archons"; SCE Short Story: "Foundations, Book Two")
      • Subset of population used as direct implements to maintain control of population via implanted neurological computer chip (SCE Short Story: "Foundations, Book Two")
    • Single member of population maintained through subconscious programming to enable backup system in event of system failure (SCE Short Story: "Foundations, Book Two")
  • System shut down January 19, 2267 by intervention of USS Enterprise (TOS: "The Return of the Archons")
    • SCE followup mission removed last influences of Landru following brief reactivation of backup system, re-establishing independence of citizenry (SCE Short Story: "Foundations, Book Two")
  • System later obtained by Ferengi traders, installed on SS Debenture of Triple-Lined Latinum (SCE Short Story: "Caveat Emptor")
    • Caused threat to Ferengi culture through attempt at taking control of Ferenginar in similar manner via persona of Milia (SCE Short Story: "Caveat Emptor")
    • Threat averted through actions of SCE via USS da Vinci (SCE Short Story: "Caveat Emptor")