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Unable to handle the power of Torres's emotions, Frane commit- formance in this film. (“Far Beyond the Stars” [DS9]). ted an act of violence, nearly causing Torres to be punished

frankfurter. A smoked, often seasoned sausage, reddish in color, made with meat, popular on 20th-century Earth. Frankfurters were often served with sauerkraut. (“Far Beyond the Stars” [DS9)). SEE: hot dog. Fredrickson, = ——— — a —

U.S.S. Federation starship, Excelsior-class, registry number NCC-42111. The Fredrickson was one of several ships damaged in battle against forces of the Dominion in early 2374. (“A Time to Stand" [DS9)). The ship was named for Anthony Fredrickson, a scenic artist on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

freedom of the press. The right in a free society of the news media and the general citizenry to express opinions and to report news in any way they deem appropriate, without interference from the government. Even though some opinions and reports may be controversial, harmful, or simply wrong, freedom of the press is based on the belief that it is healthier for an educated adult citizenry to be exposed to as many viewpoints as possible so that they may make informed choices about their lives. The United Federation of Planets guarantees freedom of the press to its citizens, as did many ancient Earth civilizations. Other, less enlightened cultures sometimes believe it necessary to “protect” their citizenry from information that the government might find “dangerous,” but such policies invariably encourage abuse and generally harm the society itself over the long term. Jake Sisko, a reporter for the Federation News Service, was startled to learn that the Dominion did not respect the freedom of the press (“Call to Arms” [DS9)).

French Resistance. Holodeck } |S ® simulation program. Re-creation —— : of part of Earth's brutal second il | t | world war, set in the republic of —— France on the European continent. In the scenario, soldiers of Nazi Germany invaded France, forcing many French of the city of Sainte Claire to use covert means to fight against the occupying army. These French citizens included the owner and employees of Le Coeur de Lion, a tavern that served Nazi soldiers during the evening hours. The tavern was also a local headquarters for the underground during the day, from which resistance fighters later provided vital aid to liberation forces from the American army. Hirogen hunters, aboard the Starship Voyager in 2374, used the program to study human behavior. In this playing of the program, Klingon warrior characters from another holodeck simulation lent further assistance in freeing the French from the Nazis. SEE: Allied Forces; de Neuf, Mademoiselle; Katrine; World War Il. ("The Killing Game, Parts | and II" [VGR]).

French toast. Earth breakfast dish of bread dipped in a batter of beaten eggs and fried. (“Real Life” [VGR]).

Frola. (Nina Minton). Young daughter of exobiologist Forra Gegen. Frola was interested in Tova Veer, her father's assistant. (“Distant Origin” [VGR]).

From Here to Eternity. Ancient motion picture produced on Earth in 1953 by Columbia Pictures. From Here to Eternity was a noninteractive entertainment film, the story of American military officers just prior to the beginning of Earth's second planetwide war. Many members of the viewing public preferred this type of THE STAR TREK ENCYCLOPEDIA: A REFERENCE GUIDE TO THE FUTURE—-SUPPLEMENT FULL CONSORTIUM 608

effort to cure him. In 2374, Frane, a telepath, stole a violent reality-based story to the more imaginative fare offered by scithought from visiting Voyager crew member B'Elanna Torres. ence fiction. Actor-singer Frank Sinatra won acclaim for his per-

under Mari law. SEE: Guill. (“Random Thoughts” [VGRY]). full consortium. In the game of tongo. a high-value card hand. (“Change of Heart” [DS9]).