Also included are updates on the upcoming third season of star trek. Within this fictional universe, starfleet is a uniformed space force maintained by the united federation of planets the federation as the principal means for conducting deep space exploration, research, defense, peacekeeping, and diplomacy although starfleet predates the federation, having originally been an earth. Star trek, its graphics, logos and all incarnations are property of cbsparamount. In its broadest sense, star trek is a collection of science fiction video entertainments, owned by paramount and cbs, as well as various spinoffs. The star trek encyclopedia, michael and denise okuda. Greenberger, author of over a dozen trek novels and short stories, tells this fascinating tale as only an expert and longtime fan could. The pocket books timeline adjusts these dates to 2293 and 2065 to make them compatible with the dates given in the films generations and first contact. It is a reference book but it is also a work of fiction. Its actually bigger than that, in terms of crossover potential, and so dont be surprised to find a lot more within the pages, and the books to come.
It goes so far in its charade as to even have a fake bibliography referencing other nonexistent future history books. For the first time, an in universe history of star trek, complete with excerpts from starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence. Rising from the ashes of world war iii, new seeds of the federation were brought forth in 2063, when doctor zefram cochrane created earths first warpcapable ship. The history of the united federation of planets is the tale of an extraordinary interstellar alliance, slowly forged from the convergence of human, vulcan, tellarite, and andorian histories, and those of its other member species. Articles of the federation following the surprise resignation of federation president min zife after the disastrous tezwa affair, nan bacco of cestus iii has won a hotly contested election to become the new chief executive of over one hundred fifty planetary civilizations and their.
The captains daughter is a very engaging book which explores the star trek universe better than many of the best star trek books. The dominion is commanded by changelingsthe founders, a race of shapeshifters responsible for both the creation of the dominion and all strategic decisions undertaken throughout its history. Star trek original series federation when starfleet hears about this, i dont know if theyre going to give you a medal or a courtmartial. The latest volume in the shipyards series features ships of the united federation of planets, including vulcan, andorian, tellarite, bajoran, trill, and earth civilian ships. Each ship profile features artwork from the original visual effects models, detailed technical specifications, service history, and annotated views. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are in print. The page details the history of the united federation of planets. Exploring new worlds set to arrive at the skirball cultural center. Set in the year 3000, the show was to chronicle a period of decline and rebirth for the united federation of planets, spearheaded by a crew on a new uss enterprise. Starfleet is a fictional organization in the star trek media franchise. Sep 06, 2016 there are a few women writing trek novels, but generally speaking, scifi, including star trek, is really whitewashed. The federation is not affiliated with or endorsed by cbsparamount. A newly revised, 2 book set is to be released on october 18, 2016 with about 300 pages of new and expanded entries, up to and including into darkness. Thirteen movies shown in theaters from 1980 to 2016.
It is set in the 23rd century, ten years before the original star trek series. The first season is about a war between the federation and the klingons. Set in the year 3000, the show was to chronicle a period of decline and rebirth for the united federation of planets, spearheaded by a crew on a new uss enterprise premise edit utopia as a goal is like the fire in a nuclear engine. This monthly series follows captain james kirk and his crew aboard the starship enterprise as they continue their adventures during the final year of their historic mission of exploring strange new worlds and seeking out new life and new civilizations. The first 150 years celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the united federation of. Oct 08, 20 for the first time, an in universe history of star trek, complete with excerpts from starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence, including james t. This more recent selection in our list of the best star trek books is a novel by greg cox which looks at the life of a character well known to star trek fans. Lower decks, the animated series currently scheduled arrive on cbs. For the first time, an in universe history of star trek, complete with excerpts from starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence, including james t. Federation members is latest volume in the star trek shipyards series the very first series of books to collect all of the ships from star trek film and television shows in chronological order. An allnew novel based upon the explosive star trek tv series. Greenberger, author of over a dozen trek novels and short stories, tells this fascinating tale. The best star trek books for the 50th anniversary kristen mcquinn sep 6, 2016. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of.
Hearing of the outbreak of hostilities between the united federation of planets and the klingon empire, captain christopher pike attempts to bring the u. The motion picture, the entropy effect, the klingon gambit, and several more. Nov 19, 2018 when star trek was created, the idea of the federation was a peaceful coalition of worlds. Essential star trek novels that even nontrekkers should read. United federation of planets star trek expanded universe. As captain kirk, captain jeanluc picard, and their. Unlike other galactic powers such as the klingon empire or the. Because of these incorporated materials, star trek federation. Jeanluc picard is assimilated, becoming locutus, and starfleet is almost. Starfleet had the dual purpose of being the military force defending the federation and also exploring new worlds and cultures. The overall tone of the book is that of a government or museum curator guiding the reader along with paintings and often the first page or two of an official document.
The roots of the federation stretch back to mid21st century when on april 5th, 2063 a vulcan starship detected the warp signature of earths first warp ship, the phoenix and conducted first contact. Do what the crew of the enterprise does in every episode. The hugo awardwinning author wrote the books that adapted every single original star trek episode into short stories, and then went on to write the first star trek novel for adults, in 1970. This includes the ongoing adventures in the next generation, deep space nine, voyager, and enterprise lines, along with spinoff series titan and adventures of the uss.
Drastic measures by dayton ward it is 2246, ten years prior to the battle at the binary stars, and an aggressive contagion is ravaging the food supplies of the remote federation colony tarsus iv and the eight thousand people who call it home. Goodman, is an in universe history of star trek that celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the united. Star trek postnemesis novel reading order shastrix books. The original book series by multiple authors includes books star trek. In the first two hundred years of its existence, the federation grew to be the dominant galactic superpower in the alpha and beta quadrants, thanks in no small part to the efforts of its starfleet. At last, the united federation of planets and the romulan star empire have agreed to meet on neutral ground to attempt to resolve the. Jan 20, 2020 first up, idw publishing is offering two new titles, beginning with star trek. An electrifying thriller from bestselling author diane duane set in the star trek. The omnibus edition of an epic crossover trilogy uniting characters from every corner of the star trek universe, and revealing the shocking origin and final fate of the federations most dangerous enemythe borg. Many of these types of collections are often known as franchises the main parts of the star trek franchise are. Kirks official biography and newly translated klingon reports. The first 150 years is essentially an inuniverse textbook in the tradition of other star trek technical manuals and history books. Star trek federation is a wellwritten hardcover book that star trek fans will enjoy.
But in the hellish nebula known as the pergamum, the stalwart commander instead finds an epic battle of his own. Picard is on, so expect to read all the latest news and info for the new show. The longawaited novel featuring both crews of the enterprise in an epic adventure that spans time and space. This brand new star trek history book is a different kind of release for star trek. In this golden age, two old friends are drawn together. Some genuinely great recipes, many volunteered from the cast and crew. But in the hellish nebula known as the pergamum, the. A shattered ship, a divided crewtrapped in the infernal nightmare of conflict. Also hitting stores this month is the latest issue of star trek magazine. Through a licensing process similar to those granted to create collectibles, comics, and games, paramount pictures has granted the rights to market star trek stories and books of various sorts through a number of different publishers, beginning in 1967 with a series based on star trek. Humanity found it was not alone in the galaxy and soon began to spread out into local space. As one of the most popular franchises in movie and tv history, star trek is not lacking for extensive and thoughtful source material. As recently as 2017, novels based on deep space nine and. Real lawyer reacts to star trek tng measure of a man picard defends datas humanity legaleagle duration.
Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. The power vacuum created by his demise has put theromulan star empire, longtime adversary of the federation, at the brink of civil war. The star trek cookbook, ethan phillips and william j. The original series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. It covers federation history from the eugenics wars up to kirks death in generations. Federation was an undeveloped star trek spinoff to be produced by bryan singer. With star trek first contact the producers of the next gen series chiefly headed by rick berman went ahead and messed with established trek history and rewrote the tale of zefram cochran. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions have been published. Buy a cheap copy of federation star trek book by judith reevesstevens. Seven television series first shown from 1966 to today and. Discovery and whats going on behind the scenes of star trek. The first television series, called star trek and now known as the original series, debuted on september 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc.
Federation history memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. It made for an entertaining movie to be sure, but had berman had the ability to turn any trek novel into a movie, none would have been better received than. They seek to understand, and wonder how what they have long beli. The next generation the borg show up in federation space to start an invasion. History is unraveling right before their eyes, and the more garcia struggles to maintain the time line, the quicker it seems to change. The united federation of planets, commonly the federation or ufp, is an interstellar political entity founded in the 22nd century. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. Star trek simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The easiest way is to see it as nothing more than a star trekdoctor who crossover. Aug 28, 2017 star trek original series federation when starfleet hears about this, i dont know if theyre going to give you a medal or a courtmartial.
In 1983, during the first discussion on the design of our organization, federation founder and star trek creator gene roddenberry issued our prime directive. It will easily fit into your existing library of history books. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. For over 35 years, members and chapters of the federation have done exactly that.
Each ship profile features artwork from the original visual effects models, detailed technical specifications, service history, and annotated views of. Hearing of the outbreak of hostilities between the united federation of planets and the klingon empire, captain christopher pike attempts to bring the uss enterprise home to join in the fight. In the star trek universe, the dominion is an interstellar state and military superpower from the gamma quadrant, composed of hundreds of dominated alien species. Each vessel is illustrated in cg artwork, with original vfx models made for the tv shows, alongside a technical overview and operational history. Maybe, hopefully, the wins of the hugo awards this year by n. This is the history of the first 150 years of the united federation of planets.
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