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Telle

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Glinn Telle serves as a military aide to Gul Macet in the Cardassian delegation. He joins diplomatic missions aboard Federation starships like the Enterprise, where he represents Cardassian interests during tense peace talks. Telle maintains professional conduct amid scrutiny, protesting innocence when accused of unauthorized actions and accepting swift discipline from his superior. His responses reveal the rigid hierarchy of Cardassian command and the friction with Starfleet protocols.
5 appearances
Cardassian Diplomacy
Also known as: Glinn Telle

Telle's Journey

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5 moments
S4E12 · The Wounded
O'Brien's Loyalty to Maxwell Clashes with Riker

Professionally detached, adhering to the expectations of his role within the Cardassian delegation.

Glinn Telle materializes with Gul Macet and Glinn Daro as part of the Cardassian delegation. Like Daro, Telle’s demeanor is neutral and professional, reflecting the disciplined expectations of Cardassian officers. …

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S4E12 · The Wounded
O'Brien's Hostility Toward Cardassians

Neutral and professional, adhering to Cardassian military discipline despite the underlying tensions

Glinn Telle materializes aboard the Enterprise alongside Gul Macet and Glinn Daro as part of the Cardassian delegation. Like Daro, Telle is introduced to Riker and Troi and acknowledged by …

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S4E12 · The Wounded
Macet undermines Worf’s authority on the bridge

Startled, defensive, and resigned, oscillating between confusion and humiliation

Telle is dragged onto the bridge by Worf, his initial defiance ('I will protest this, Klingon!') giving way to confusion and defensiveness as Macet publicly disavows him. His protests of …

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S4E12 · The Wounded
Macet requests private meeting with Picard

Startled, defensive, and betrayed—Telle is reeling from Macet’s public rejection, his protests of innocence met with cold dismissal. He is left feeling exposed and powerless, his loyalty to the Cardassian Union called into question by his own commander.

Telle is dragged onto the bridge by Worf, his defiance crumbling under Macet’s sudden betrayal. His protests of innocence are met with Macet’s icy dismissal, leaving him stunned and isolated. …

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S4E12 · The Wounded
Macet pledges discipline amid rising tensions

Not directly observable, but implied to be a mix of defiance and regret, given the severity of his actions and their diplomatic consequences.

Glinn Telle is mentioned indirectly as the Cardassian aide whose unauthorized attempt to access Federation weapon systems precipitated the confrontation between Macet and Picard. Though not physically present, his actions …

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Affiliations

Cardassian Union
member
Interstellar Military Operations and Fragile Alliance Diplomacy

Telle serves as a military aide within the Cardassian Delegation, implying membership within the Cardassian Union given its rigid military hierarchy.

Cardassian Delegation
member
Interstellar Diplomatic Probing and Intelligence Gathering

Telle is part of the Cardassian delegation, representing their interests during diplomatic missions.

Cardassian Central Command
member
Cardassian Military Discipline and Diplomatic Delegations

Cardassian Central Command oversees Telle's military officers and the delegation's mission aboard the enterprise.

Across the Seasons

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Season 4 · asteroid

Glinn Telle serves as a military aide to Gul Macet in the Cardassian delegation. He joins diplomatic missions aboard Federation starships like the Enterprise, where he represents Cardassian interests during tense peace talks. Telle maintains professional conduct amid scrutiny, protesting innocence when accused of unauthorized actions and accepting swift discipline from his superior. His responses reveal the rigid hierarchy of Cardassian command and the friction with Starfleet protocols.