The Dominion War is three years over. The once-proud Cardassian Empire is continuing its fight to rebuild, and they decide to take the next step by requesting talks for a trade and commerce agreement, as well as the chance to reenter Alpha Quadrant society. The Federation and Bajor agree to be there and both parties are invited to Lakarian City, seat of the new government. Admiral Kathryn Janeway, seven months pregnant, is sent off on a final diplomatic mission as the Federation liaison. But an old enemy emerges from the shadows of the still-ruined Cardassia, determined to see the fledging alliance--and those involved--to fail....

This is a sequel to Katesfire's story Rejection. It is recommended that you read that story first for the sake of continuity. [warning! Rejection is rated NC-17. read at your own risk if you are not fond of NC-17.]

Due to the amount of minor and original characters featured in this novella, I have also compiled a cast list. It is suggested that you look at this list first or keep it open in a separate window/tab. This may help you put names to faces, as I have bios on some of the characters and pictures for some of the others. You can find it here: Retribution Cast

Retribution Chapters:

part 1
part 2
part 3
part 4
part 5
part 6
part 7 [epilogue]