The untold fate of the hero who lost it all in Counterpoint.

In the Star Trek Online Task Force Operation "Counterpoint," the Mirror Universe twist reveals that Fleet Admiral Thomas H. Rutledge was taken captive and corrupted by the Terran Empire. This event ultimately led to the Mirror Universe version of Leeta, a former Dabo girl from Deep Space Nine, using an Orb of the Prophets to bring an invasion fleet to the Prime universe.
Here's a deeper look into the details of the twist:
The Incursion: The TFO begins with the appearance of a massive Terran Empire fleet attacking Deep Space Nine. The player and allied forces must repel this invasion and board the Mirror universe Terok Nor station to stop the attack.
Rutledge's Fate: The operation reveals that Fleet Admiral Rutledge was captured during a previous encounter with the Terran Empire. While the exact details are not always shown directly in the TFO, the overarching story reveals that he was subjected to brutal Terran conditioning, twisting his loyalties.
Corrupted Leeta's Rise: The main antagonist is the Mirror Universe counterpart of Leeta, who has become an Admiral in the Terran fleet. She is a formidable and ruthless figure, a stark contrast to the kindhearted Bajoran woman from the Prime universe.
The Power Source: Leeta's incursion is made possible by an Orb of the Prophets, a powerful artifact of the Bajoran faith. She uses its power to open a gateway between the two universes, allowing the Terran fleet to launch its attack.
Escalation of the Mirror Universe storyline: The events of "Counterpoint" serve as a key point in STO's larger narrative involving the Mirror Universe, which escalates further in subsequent story arcs. Mirror Leeta, now an Empress, becomes a central antagonist, forcing the player to confront the repercussions of her temporal meddling.
The twist is significant because it subverts the typical heroic portrayal of a Starfleet admiral. It also showcases how even a high-ranking officer can be broken and repurposed by the brutal methods of the Mirror Universe. The revelation turns the TFO from a simple defense mission into a desperate struggle against a corrupted version of a respected Starfleet leader and his treacherous Terran captors.