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| Author = [[John Vornholt]]
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| Publisher = [[Pocket Books]]
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| Series = [[Pocket TNG]]<br />[[Star Trek: A Time to...|A Time to...]] #1
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| Pages = 304
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| Year = [[2378]]
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| ISBN = 0743491491 (paperback)<br>{{ASIN|B000FC0ZVC}} (Kindle)
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Captain Picard and the starship ''Enterprise''-E must brave the dangers of the Rashanar Graveyard.
 
Captain Picard and the starship ''Enterprise''-E must brave the dangers of the Rashanar Graveyard.
   
==Summary==
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== Summary ==
From the book jacket:
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;From the book jacket
 
:''The site of one of the [[Dominion War]]'s fiercest [[conflicts|battles]], the Rashanar [[Sector]] now contains a vast interstellar graveyard littered with the lifeless hulks of hundreds of devastated [[starship]]s. The explosive destruction of so many varied [[warp drive]]s has severely distorted the [[space-time continuum]] in this region, resulting in dangerous unleashed [[energy|energies]] and bizarre [[gravitational anomaly|gravitational anomalies]].''
 
:''The site of one of the [[Dominion War]]'s fiercest [[conflicts|battles]], the Rashanar [[Sector]] now contains a vast interstellar graveyard littered with the lifeless hulks of hundreds of devastated [[starship]]s. The explosive destruction of so many varied [[warp drive]]s has severely distorted the [[space-time continuum]] in this region, resulting in dangerous unleashed [[energy|energies]] and bizarre [[gravitational anomaly|gravitational anomalies]].''
   
:''The [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)|''Enterprise''-E]] has been assigned to patrol the perimeter of the danger zone, while other vessels carry out the difficult and highly hazardous task of retrieving the bodies of the dead from the wrecked warships.''
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:''The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} has been assigned to patrol the perimeter of the danger zone, while other vessels carry out the difficult and highly hazardous task of retrieving the bodies of the dead from the wrecked warships.''
   
:''To some [[alien]] [[races and cultures|races]], the former battleground is hallowed [[space]]. To others, including the rapacious Androssi, it is a scavenger's paradise, ripe for salvage. None expect this ship's graveyard to hold a deadly secret that will force the [[android]] [[Data]] to make a heart-wrenching decision about the path his life will take -- and that will endanger not only the ''Enterprise'', but [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]]'s future in [[Starfleet]].''
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:''To some [[alien]] [[races]], the former battleground is hallowed [[space]]. To others, including the rapacious Androssi, it is a scavenger's paradise, ripe for salvage. None expect this ship's graveyard to hold a deadly secret that will force the [[android]] [[Data]] to make a heart-wrenching decision about the path his life will take &ndash; and that will endanger not only the ''Enterprise'', but [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]]'s future in [[Starfleet]].''
 
{{review}}
 
{{review}}
   
===Chapter 1===
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=== Chapter 1 ===
 
[[Wesley Crusher]], still with [[the Traveler]], completes his apprenticeship and is "reborn" into the family of travelers. As part of this ceremony, he is taken to the Pool of Prophecy where he sees the ''Enterprise'' [[auto-destruct]].
 
[[Wesley Crusher]], still with [[the Traveler]], completes his apprenticeship and is "reborn" into the family of travelers. As part of this ceremony, he is taken to the Pool of Prophecy where he sees the ''Enterprise'' [[auto-destruct]].
   
===Chapter 2===
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=== Chapter 2 ===
The ''Enterprise'' arrives at the Rashanar Graveyard, a battle site from the Dominion War, with no survivors. They are met by the USS ''Juno'', an [[Excelsior class|''Excelsior''-class]] starship, and [[Captain]] Jill Leeden, who warns Picard and crew to be very careful in the Boneyard, as there are many dangers, including a mysterious gravity sink, an impossible [[antimatter]] asteroid, and scavengers of all shapes and sizes. Her mission is to collect the dead, while the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)|''Enterprise'']]'s is to cover her back while they attempt to explain the mysterious going's-on in the boneyard.
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The ''Enterprise'' arrives at the Rashanar Graveyard, a battle site from the Dominion War, with no survivors. They are met by the USS ''Juno'', an {{Class|Excelsior}} starship, and [[Captain]] Jill Leeden, who warns Picard and crew to be very careful in the boneyard, as there are many dangers, including a mysterious gravity sink, an impossible [[antimatter]] asteroid, and scavengers of all shapes and sizes. Her mission is to collect the dead, while the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s is to cover her back while they attempt to explain the mysterious goings-on in the boneyard.
   
[[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] decides to begin his investigations aboard the [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy''-class]] starship ''Asgard'', using his new [[Captain's yacht|yacht]] ''Calypso''. As he, [[Data]], and [[Geordi La Forge]] explore the ''Asgard'', they find that they are not alone on this dead ship, and their visitors are trying to steal the ''Calypso''.
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[[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] decides to begin his investigations aboard the {{Class|Galaxy}} starship ''Asgard'', using his new [[Captain's yacht|yacht]] ''Calypso''. As he, [[Data]], and [[Geordi La Forge]] explore the ''Asgard'', they find that they are not alone on this dead ship, and their visitors are trying to steal the ''Calypso''.
   
===Chapter 3===
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=== Chapter 3 ===
[[Data]] is able to stop the would-be thieves, but is only able to capture one of the scavengers, an Androssi named Ghissel. Questioning her, they learn that she is a forward spotter for other scavengers. [[Geordi La Forge|La Forge]] and [[Data]] come up with a plan to capture her companion.
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Data is able to stop the would-be thieves, but is only able to capture one of the scavengers, an Androssi named Ghissel. Questioning her, they learn that she is a forward spotter for other scavengers. La Forge and Data come up with a plan to capture her companion.
   
Meanwhile, [[William Riker|Riker]] is having trouble beginning operations in the boneyard. He and [[Deanna Troi|Troi]] encounter their first Ontailian ship, from the planet this battle saved. [[Deanna Troi|Troi]] senses they are hiding something.
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Meanwhile, [[William T. Riker|Riker]] is having trouble beginning operations in the boneyard. He and [[Deanna Troi|Troi]] encounter their first Ontailian ship, from the planet this battle saved. Troi senses they are hiding something.
   
While [[Geordi La Forge|La Forge]] and [[Data]] continue their search for Ghissel's missing companion, the Androssi paralyzes [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] and allows her compatriot to enter the ''Calypso''.
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While La Forge and Data continue their search for Ghissel's missing companion, the Androssi paralyzes Picard and allows her compatriot to enter the ''Calypso''.
   
===Chapter 4===
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=== Chapter 4 ===
The Androssi escape with the ''Calypso'' leaving the [[Starfleet]] officers to await rescue from one of the ''Enterprise''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s shuttles. Picard explains the circumstances of the ''Calypso'''s theft to [[Captain]] Leeden, and she warns him to be vigilant.
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The Androssi escape with the ''Calypso'' leaving the [[Starfleet]] officers to await rescue from one of the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s shuttles. Picard explains the circumstances of the ''Calypso''{{'}}s theft to Captain Leeden, and she warns him to be vigilant.
   
The ''Enterprise'' then answers a distress call from one of the Ontailian ships, but instead encounters the [[antimatter]] asteroid. After his lapse with the ''Calypso'' and seeming inability to help the Ontailians, [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] worries that his days as best [[Captain]] in the fleet are numbered, but [[Beverly Crusher|Dr. Crusher]] is able to lift his spirits.
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The ''Enterprise'' then answers a distress call from one of the Ontailian ships, but instead encounters the [[antimatter]] asteroid. After his lapse with the ''Calypso'' and seeming inability to help the Ontailians, Picard worries that his days as best captain in the fleet are numbered, but Dr. [[Beverly Crusher|Crusher]] is able to lift his spirits.
   
Meanwhile Ghissel, now commanding the [[Captain's yacht|yacht]] discusses a plan to steal a [[Romulan]] [[D'deridex class|''D'deridex''-class]] Warbird with several other Androssian Overseers.
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Meanwhile Ghissel, now commanding the yacht, discusses a plan to steal a [[Romulan]] {{Class|D'deridex}} Warbird with several other Androssian Overseers.
   
===Chapter 5===
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=== Chapter 5 ===
After a brief pass of the Ontailian flagship ''Vuxhal'', [[Deanna Troi|Troi]] requests permission to follow the ship in a [[shuttlepod]] on a hunch. [[William Riker|Riker]] agrees to go with her as the [[Enterprise-E shuttlecraft|shuttle]]'s pilot. They see the ship dump an [[antimatter]] storage cannister and transmit a brief [[distress call]].
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After a brief pass of the Ontailian flagship ''Vuxhal'', Troi requests permission to follow the ship in a [[shuttlepod]] on a hunch. Riker agrees to go with her as the [[Enterprise-E shuttlecraft|shuttle]]'s pilot. They see the ship dump an [[antimatter]] storage canister and transmit a brief [[distress call]].
   
After witnessing these strange events they make a report to [[Captain]] Leeden who diesbelieves the entire story.
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After witnessing these strange events, they make a report to Captain Leeden, who disbelieves the entire story.
   
===Chapter 6===
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=== Chapter 6 ===
Four days later, [[Data]] and [[Geordi La Forge|La Forge]] take the [[Enterprise-E shuttlecraft|shuttlecraft]] ''Hudson'' to investigate some probes sent to the approximate location of the gravity sink.
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Four days later, Data and La Forge take the shuttlecraft ''Hudson'' to investigate some probes sent to the approximate location of the gravity sink.
   
Meanwhile, Ghissel is implementing her plan to steal the [[D'deridex class|Warbird]], with the help of four Androssi scavenger ships.
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Meanwhile, Ghissel is implementing her plan to steal the Warbird, with the help of four Androssi scavenger ships.
   
On the ''Enterprise'', [[Lieutenant]] Vale takes note of a small [[Federation]] ship chasing four Androssi scavengers. [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] decides not to get involved when an Ontailian ship tells them that they are moving to assist. The message turns out to be false, and the ''Juno'' and the ''Enterprise'' move to intercept.
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On the ''Enterprise'', [[Lieutenant]] Vale takes note of a small [[Federation]] ship chasing four Androssi scavengers. Captain Picard decides not to get involved when an Ontailian ship tells them that they are moving to assist. The message turns out to be false, and the ''Juno'' and the ''Enterprise'' move to intercept.
   
 
Ghissel decides to break plan and ambush the ''Juno'', which is a staggering success that leaves the ship adrift.
 
Ghissel decides to break plan and ambush the ''Juno'', which is a staggering success that leaves the ship adrift.
   
===Chapter 7===
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=== Chapter 7 ===
As the [[Captain's yacht|yacht]] makes good its escape, the ''Enterprise'' moves to assist the ''Juno''. As they begin rendering aid, [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] orders the ''Hudson'' to pursue the purloined [[Captain's yacht|yacht]]. The ''Hudson'' and the [[Captain's yacht|yacht]] begin a game of cat and mouse that spans half the boneyard.
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As the yacht makes good its escape, the ''Enterprise'' moves to assist the ''Juno''. As they begin rendering aid, Captain Picard orders the ''Hudson'' to pursue the purloined yacht. The ''Hudson'' and the yacht begin a game of cat and mouse that spans half the boneyard.
   
Meanwhile, the Androssi's plan to make off with the [[D'deridex class|Warbird]] has been thwarted by the Ontailians, but three of the ships are still at large in the boneyard. The ''Enterprise'' still cannot leave the ''Juno'', but they are eager to join the pursuit.
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Meanwhile, the Androssi's plan to make off with the Warbird has been thwarted by the Ontailians, but three of the ships are still at large in the boneyard. The ''Enterprise'' still cannot leave the ''Juno'', but they are eager to join the pursuit.
   
Meanwhile, the ''Hudson'' continues to close on the purloined [[Captain's yacht|yacht]], but not before the larger ship loses power and is left adrift.
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The ''Hudson'' continues to close on the purloined yacht, but not before the larger ship loses power and is left adrift.
   
===Chapter 8===
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=== Chapter 8 ===
The ''Enterprise'' detects a closing Androssi scavenger and moves to intercept. Tracking down the bandit, [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] convinces them to surrender, but the Ontailian warship ''Vuxhal'' intercedes and destroys the raider.
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The ''Enterprise'' detects a closing Androssi scavenger and moves to intercept. Tracking down the bandit, Picard convinces them to surrender, but the Ontailian warship ''Vuxhal'' intercedes and destroys the raider.
   
Meanwhile, the ''Hudson'' stumbles upon not one, but two identical ''Calypso'''s, unpowered and drifting together. As they approach, the [[Enterprise-E shuttlecraft|shuttle]] loses power as well. [[Data]] also shuts down inexplicably, and before [[Geordi La Forge|La Forge]] can attempt repairs, he is also incapacitated.
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Meanwhile, the ''Hudson'' stumbles upon not one, but two identical ''Calypso'''s, unpowered and drifting together. As they approach, the shuttle loses power as well. Data also shuts down inexplicably, and before La Forge can attempt repairs, he is also incapacitated.
   
===Chapter 9===
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=== Chapter 9 ===
The ''Enterprise'' moves to find the lost ''Hudson'' as [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] recieves an urgent message from [[Admiral]] [[William Ross|Ross]]. Apparently, [[Captain]] Leeden's reports aren't sitting well with the [[Starfleet admirals|Admiralty]] at [[Starfleet Command]].
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The ''Enterprise'' moves to find the lost ''Hudson'' as Picard receives an urgent message from [[Admiral]] [[William Ross|Ross]]. Apparently, Captain Leeden's reports aren't sitting well with the [[Starfleet admirals|Admiralty]] at [[Starfleet Command]].
   
As the ''Enterprise'' approaches the ''Hudson'' 's last known coordinates, [[Commander]] [[William Riker|Riker]] Takes the [[Enterprise-E shuttlecraft|shuttle]] ''Polo'', along with [[Beverly Crusher|Dr. Crusher]] to search among the debris for the missing craft. They find the disabled ''Hudson'' along with an unconscious [[Geordi La Forge|La Forge]] floating within the ''Calypso'''s debris. Unfortunately, [[Data]] is nowhere to be found.
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As the ''Enterprise'' approaches the ''Hudson''{{'}}s last known coordinates, Commander Riker takes the shuttle ''Polo'', along with Dr. Crusher to search among the debris for the missing craft. They find the disabled ''Hudson'' along with an unconscious La Forge floating within the ''Calypso''{{'}}s debris. Unfortunately, Data is nowhere to be found.
   
The ''Polo'' returns to the ''Enterprise'' and [[Beverly Crusher|Dr. Crusher]] takes [[Geordi La Forge|La Forge]] to sickbay as [[William Riker|Riker]] reports to [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] on the ''Hudson'''s location. They take the [[Enterprise-E shuttlecraft|shuttle]] in tow and move to an area where it is safe to bring the smaller craft aboard.
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The ''Polo'' returns to the ''Enterprise'' and Dr. Crusher takes La Forge to [[sickbay]] as Riker reports to Captain Picard on the ''Hudson''{{'}}s location. They take the shuttle in tow and move to an area where it is safe to bring the smaller craft aboard.
   
Meanwhile, [[Data]] is reliving an experience from his first days at [[Starfleet Academy]]. As the memory fades, he find himself floating in space watching several relics being pulled into a gravity sink.
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Meanwhile, Data is reliving an experience from his first days at [[Starfleet Academy]]. As the memory fades, he find himself floating in space watching several relics being pulled into a gravity sink.
   
===Chapter 10===
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=== Chapter 10 ===
Aboard ''Enterprise'', [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] and [[Commander]] [[William Riker|Riker]] go to see [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Geordi La Forge|La Forge]] in sickbay, who fills them in on the events aboard the ''Hudson''.
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Aboard ''Enterprise'', Captain Picard and Commander Riker go to see [[Lieutenant Commander]] La Forge in sickbay, who fills them in on the events aboard the ''Hudson''.
   
[[Data]] activates his [[emotion chip]], to give him some edge that might enable him to make it out of the mess he's in, and watches as an Androssi raider and the ''Vuxhal'' approach one another. The ''Vuxhal'' shuts down as the raider approaches, and the raider begins to shift and change into an exact duplicate of the ''Vuxhal''. [[Data]] determines that the mimic is responsible for many troubles in the boneyard, but moments later, he gets his chance for escape as the original ''Vuxhal'' explodes.
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Data activates his [[emotion chip]], to give him some edge that might enable him to make it out of the mess he's in, and watches as an Androssi raider and the ''Vuxhal'' approach one another. The ''Vuxhal'' shuts down as the raider approaches, and the raider begins to shift and change into an exact duplicate of the ''Vuxhal''. Data determines that the mimic is responsible for many troubles in the boneyard, but moments later, he gets his chance for escape as the original ''Vuxhal'' explodes.
   
===Chapter 11===
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=== Chapter 11 ===
As the debris comes flying at [[Data]], he uses it to make his way to the drifitng hulk of the [[Ambassador class|''Ambassador''-class]] ''Seattle''. Once inside, [[Data]] finds a [[Subspace transmitter]] and attaches it to his internal power source in an effort to contact the ''Enterprise''.
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As the debris comes flying at Data, he uses it to make his way to the drifting hulk of the {{Class|Ambassador}} ''Seattle''. Once inside, Data finds a [[subspace transmitter]] and attaches it to his internal power source in an effort to contact the ''Enterprise''.
   
Soon the ''Enterprise'' arrives and [[Data]] is brought on board. He tells his tale to the [[Captain]] and the senior staff and the danger is immediately apparent. Especially once the faux ''Vuxhal'' appears and makes course for the ''Enterprise''. Data immediately jumps to his feet and implores upon the [[Captain]] to destroy the mimic ship. [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] orders [[Data]] to deactivate his [[emotion chip]]. He does so, but maintains his position that the mimic ship must be destroyed.
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Soon the ''Enterprise'' arrives and Data is brought on board. He tells his tale to the captain and the [[senior staff]] and the danger is immediately apparent. Especially once the fake ''Vuxhal'' appears and makes course for the ''Enterprise''. Data immediately jumps to his feet and implores upon the [[Captain]] to destroy the mimic ship. Picard orders Data to deactivate his emotion chip. He does so, but maintains his position that the mimic ship must be destroyed.
   
===Chapter 12===
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=== Chapter 12 ===
[[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] soon realizes he has no choice and orders [[Quantum torpedo|Quantum torpedoes]] fired at the ship. The ship breaks apart, but none are convinced that the mimic ship has been destroyed.
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Picard soon realizes he has no choice and orders [[quantum torpedo]]es fired at the ship. The ship breaks apart, but none are convinced that the mimic ship has been destroyed.
   
Soon [[Captain]] Leeden informs [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] that the Ontailians are not happy about the events that have just taken place. Since it looks like the ''Enterprise'' just destroyed the ''Vuxhal'', the remaining Ontailian ships assualt and destroy the ''Juno'' without the ''Enterprise'' crew being able to do anything about it.
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Soon Captain Leeden informs Picard that the Ontailians are not happy about the events that have just taken place. Since it looks like the ''Enterprise'' just destroyed the ''Vuxhal'', the remaining Ontailian ships assault and destroy the ''Juno'' without the ''Enterprise'' crew being able to do anything about it.
   
The ''Enterprise'' retreats outside the boneyard and heads back to [[Earth]].
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The ''Enterprise'' retreats outside the boneyard and heads back to Earth.
   
===Chapter 13===
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=== Chapter 13 ===
Having watched all this without interfering, [[Wesley Crusher]] decides to return to [[Starfleet Command]] and exert a small amount of influence over the coming events. He assumes the guise of [[Ensign]] Brewster, a non-entity that most won't notice and no one can describe. He becomes Admiral Nechayev's aide and becomes privy to a meeting of the Starfleet Admiralty, who decide that [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] will become the scapegoat over the matter. Admiral Admiral Nechayev refuses to accept this and offers to be [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]]'s defense council at the inquiry.
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Having watched all this without interfering, [[Wesley Crusher]] decides to return to [[Starfleet Command]] and exert a small amount of influence over the coming events. He assumes the guise of [[Ensign]] Brewster, a non-entity that most won't notice and no one can describe. He becomes Admiral Nechayev's aide and becomes privy to a meeting of the Starfleet Admiralty, who decide that Picard will become the scapegoat over the matter. Admiral Nechayev refuses to accept this and offers to be Picard's defense council at the inquiry.
   
Soon, [[Doctor]] Yerbi Fandau, head of [[Starfleet Medical]] contacts [[Beverly Crusher|Dr. Crusher]] about [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]], and it becomes apparent he will be remanded to the custody of [[Starfleet Medical]] Mental Health upon the ''Enterprise''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s return to [[Earth]]. She is ordered not to reveal this to the [[Captain]], but she does so anyway out of loyalty.
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Soon, Doctor Yerbi Fandau, head of [[Starfleet Medical]] contacts Dr. Crusher about Picard, and it becomes apparent he will be remanded to the custody of [[Starfleet Medical]] Mental Health upon the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s return to Earth. She is ordered not to reveal this to the captain, but she does so anyway out of loyalty.
   
===Chapter 14===
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=== Chapter 14 ===
[[Wesley Crusher|Wesley]], under the guise of [[Ensign]] Brewster meets with [[Admiral]] [[Alynna Nechayev|Nechayev]] and [[Commodore]] Korgan, a [[Medusan]], who is to be the prosecutor at [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]]'s inquiry. The [[Admiral]] and the [[Commodore]] cannot reach a deal, so the inquiry must go forward. It is also clear that the [[Commodore]] suspects something about [[Ensign]] Brewster.
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Wesley, under the guise of Ensign Brewster, meets with Admiral Nechayev and [[Commodore]] Korgan, a [[Medusan]], who is to be the prosecutor at Picard's inquiry. The admiral and the commodore cannot reach a deal, so the inquiry must go forward. It is also clear that the commodore suspects something about Ensign Brewster.
   
[[Admiral]] [[Alynna Nechayev|Nechayev]] meets with [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] and [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]] as they arrive at [[Earth]], and [[Data]] is sent to the [[Starfleet Corps of Engineers]] for testing while [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] is soon remanded to the custody of [[Counselor]] Colleen Cabot at [[Starfleet Medical]] Mental Health. She takes him to a holoward for testing over the next two days before his trial.
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Admiral Nechayev meets with Captain Picard and Lieutenant Commander Data as they arrive at Earth, and Data is sent to the [[Starfleet Corps of Engineers]] for testing while Picard is soon remanded to the custody of [[Counselor]] Colleen Cabot at Starfleet Medical Mental Health. She takes him to a holoward for testing over the next two days before his trial.
   
===Chapter 15===
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=== Chapter 15 ===
Later that evening, [[Geordi La Forge]] is unable to meet up with [[Data]] at the [[Starfleet Corps of Engineers]] to attend the memorial service for the crew of the ''Juno'' until [[Ensign]] Brewster intervenes. They, along with the [[Captain]], [[Counselor]] Colleen Cabot, [[Beverly Crusher|Dr. Crusher]], [[Admiral]] [[Alynna Nechayev|Nechayev]], and [[Counselor]] [[Deanna Troi|Troi]] all make it to the service without further incident.
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Later that evening, Geordi La Forge is unable to meet up with Data at the Starfleet Corps of Engineers to attend the memorial service for the crew of the ''Juno'' until Ensign Brewster intervenes. They, along with the captain, Counselor Colleen Cabot, Dr. Crusher, Admiral Nechayev, and Counselor Troi all make it to the service without further incident.
   
As the night wears on, [[Counselor]] Cabot makes friends among the present ''Enterprise'' crew and is able to determine that the [[Captain]] was in his right mind when he fired upon the ''Vuxhal''.
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As the night wears on, Counselor Cabot makes friends among the present ''Enterprise'' crew and is able to determine that the captain was in his right mind when he fired upon the ''Vuxhal''.
   
===Chapter 16===
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=== Chapter 16 ===
The inquiry does not go well. It seems that every defense [[Admiral]] [[Alynna Nechayev|Nechayev]] offers is a pale echo next to the arguments of the Prosecutor, [[Commodore]] Korgan.
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The inquiry does not go well. It seems that every defense Admiral Nechayev offers is a pale echo next to the arguments of the prosecutor, Commodore Korgan.
   
In the end, [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] is found to have acted negligently in not doing more to prevent the tragedy. But the battle is far from over.
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In the end, Captain Jean-Luc Picard is found to have acted negligently in not doing more to prevent the tragedy. But the battle is far from over.
   
===Chapter 17===
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=== Chapter 17 ===
A short time later, [[Geordi La Forge|La Forge]] is stunned to learn that [[Data]] has been returned to the [[Starfleet Corps of Engineers]] to have his [[emotion chip]] removed. Despite his protests, [[Starfleet]] is apparently in the right, and nothing can be done to prevent the loss.
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A short time later, La Forge is stunned to learn that Data has been returned to the Starfleet Corps of Engineers to have his emotion chip removed. Despite his protests, Starfleet is apparently in the right, and nothing can be done to prevent the loss.
   
[[Admiral]] [[Alynna Nechayev|Nechayev]] visits [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] in a cell at [[Starfleet Command]] and convinces him not to appeal so that he may be remanded back to [[Starfleet Medical]] Mental Health. He will lose face, but not to the people who matter.
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Admiral Nechayev visits Picard in a cell at Starfleet Command and convinces him not to appeal so that he may be remanded back to Starfleet Medical Mental Health. He will lose face, but not to the people who matter.
   
And as [[Beverly Crusher|Dr. Crusher]] wanders the grounds of [[Starfleet Academy]] she is visited by [[Wesley Crusher|Wesley]] in a tearful reunion. When asked why he is back, he says only that he intends "To save the ''Enterprise''."
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And as Dr. Crusher wanders the grounds of Starfleet Academy, she is visited by Wesley in a tearful reunion. When asked why he is back, he says only that he intends "to save the ''Enterprise''."
   
 
== Memorable quotes ==
==Background Information==
 
 
"''You can't go home again.''"
* First book in the ''[[Star Trek: A Time to...]]'' series.
 
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:- Thomas Wolfe
   
===Memorable Quotes===
 
;''"You can't go home again."'' : --Thomas Wolfe
 
   
 
"''La Forge has clocked many hours with his hands inside my head.''"
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:- Data
   
 
== Background information ==
;''"La Forge has clocked many hours with his hands inside my head."'' : --Data
 
 
* First book in the ''[[Star Trek: A Time to...]]'' series.
   
==Characters==
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== Characters ==
[[Image:Wesleycrusher2379.JPG|150px|thumb|Wesley Crusher in [[dress uniform]].]]
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[[File:Wesley Crusher, 2379.jpg|thumb|Wesley Crusher in [[dress uniform]]]]
*;[[Wesley Crusher]] : [[Human]], former member of [[Starfleet]] who has become a [[Traveler]]. After witnessing a prophecy of the ''Enterprise''-E's destruction, he decides to keep closer tabs on the ship.
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;[[Wesley Crusher]] : [[Human]], former member of [[Starfleet]] who has become a [[The Traveler|Traveler]]. After witnessing a prophecy of the ''Enterprise''-E's destruction, he decides to keep closer tabs on the ship.
[[Image:Traveler.jpg|thumb|150px|The Traveler.]]
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[[File:Traveler_in_Main_Engineering,_remastered.jpg|thumb|The Traveler]]
*;[[The Traveler]] : Male Traveler. Guides Wesley through his birth into the Traveler family.
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;[[The Traveler]] : Male Traveler. Guides Wesley through his birth into the Traveler family.
[[Image:Kell Perim.jpg|150px|thumb|Kell Perim.]]
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[[File:Kell Perim.jpg|thumb|Kell Perim]]
*;[[Kell Perim]] : Unjoined [[Trill]], [[conn]] [[lieutenant]].
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;[[Kell Perim]] : Unjoined [[Trill]], [[conn]] [[lieutenant]].
   
*;[[Jean-Luc Picard]]
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;[[Jean-Luc Picard]]
   
*;[[Data]]
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;[[Data]]
   
*;[[William T Riker]]
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;[[William T. Riker]]
   
*;Christine Vale : Human, [[Tactical officer]] of the ''Enterprise''-E.
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;Christine Vale : Human, [[Tactical officer]] of the ''Enterprise''-E.
   
*;Jill Leeden : [[Captain]] of the USS ''Juno.'' [[Fleet captain]] at the Rashanar Battle Site.
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;Jill Leeden : [[Captain]] of the USS ''Juno''. [[Fleet captain]] at the Rashanar battle site.
   
*;[[Geordi La Forge]]
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;[[Geordi La Forge]]
   
*;Ghissel : Androssi Female Scavenger. Spotter who steals the [[Captain's yacht]] ''Calypso''.
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;Ghissel : Androssi Female Scavenger. Spotter who steals the [[captain's yacht]] ''Calypso''.
   
*;[[Deanna Troi]]
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;[[Deanna Troi]]
   
*;[[Beverly Crusher]]
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;[[Beverly Crusher]]
[[Image:WilliamRoss2375.jpg|150px|thumb|William Ross.]]
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[[File:WilliamRoss2375.jpg|thumb|William Ross]]
*;[[William Ross]] : Human Male [[Admiral]] at [[Starfleet Command]]. Head of the Tribunal over [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]].
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;[[William Ross]] : Human Male [[Admiral]] at [[Starfleet Command]]. Head of the tribunal over [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]].
[[Image:FleetAdmiralNechayev.jpg|150px|thumb|Alynna Nechayev.]]
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[[File:Alynna Nechayev.jpg|thumb|Alynna Nechayev]]
*;[[Alynna Nechayev]] : Human Female [[Admiral]] at [[Starfleet Command]]. Serves as [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]]'s trial counsel.
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;[[Alynna Nechayev]] : Human Female [[Admiral]] at [[Starfleet Command]]. Serves as [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]]'s trial counsel.
   
*;Brewster : [[Ensign]], aide to Admiral Nechayev. Cover identity for Wesley's covert observations.
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;Brewster : [[Ensign]], aide to Admiral Nechayev. Cover identity for Wesley's covert observations.
[[Image:Owen paris (herd).jpg|150px|thumb|Owen Paris.]]
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[[File:Owen Paris.jpg|thumb|Owen Paris]]
*;[[Owen Paris]] : Human Male [[Admiral]] at [[Starfleet Command]]. Member of the Tribunal over [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]].
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;[[Owen Paris]] : Human Male [[Admiral]] at [[Starfleet Command]]. Member of the tribunal over [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]].
[[Image:ViceAdmiralNakamura.jpg|thumb|150px|Admiral Nakamura.]]
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[[File:Nakamura, 2365.jpg|thumb|Admiral Nakamura]]
*;[[Nakamura]] : [[Admiral]] at [[Starfleet Command]]. Member of the Tribunal over [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]].
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;[[Nakamura]] : [[Admiral]] at [[Starfleet Command]]. Member of the tribunal over [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]].
   
*;Yerbi Fandau : [[Argelian]] doctor, head of [[Starfleet Medical]].
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;Yerbi Fandau : [[Argelian]] doctor, head of [[Starfleet Medical]].
   
*;Korgan : Medusan [[commodore]] in [[Starfleet]]. Served as opposing council in [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]]'s trial over the events at the Rashanar Graveyard.
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;Korgan : Medusan [[commodore]] in [[Starfleet]]. Served as opposing council in [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]]'s trial over the events at the Rashanar Graveyard.
   
*;Jason Emery : Human Starfleet [[commander]], [[telepath]]ic aide to Commodore Korgan.
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;Jason Emery : Human Starfleet [[commander]], [[telepath]]ic aide to Commodore Korgan.
   
*;Colleen Cabot : [[Counselor]] at [[Starfleet Medical]] Mental Health. Given custody of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] prior to his trial.
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;Colleen Cabot : [[Counselor]] at [[Starfleet Medical]] Mental Health. Given custody of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] prior to his trial.
   
==References==
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== References ==
[[The Traveler]], [[auto-destruct]], [[Dominion War]], [[Excelsior class|''Excelsior''-class]], [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy''-class]], [[Captain's yacht]], [[Romulan]] [[D'deridex class|''D'deridex''-class]], [[distress call]], [[Starfleet admirals|Admiralty]], [[Starfleet Command]], [[emotion chip]], [[Ambassador class|''Ambassador''-class]], [[Subspace transmitter]], [[Quantum torpedo|Quantum torpedoes]], [[Starfleet Medical]], [[Medusan]], [[Starfleet Corps of Engineers]]
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[[Starfleet admirals|Admiralty]]; {{Class|Ambassador}}; [[auto-destruct]]; [[captain's yacht]]; {{Class|D'deridex}}; [[distress call]]; [[Dominion War]]; [[emotion chip]]; {{Class|Excelsior}}; {{Class|Galaxy}}; [[Medusan]]; [[quantum torpedo]]; [[Starfleet Command]]; [[Starfleet Corps of Engineers]]; [[Starfleet Medical]]; [[subspace transmitter]]; [[The Traveler]]
   
 
;Pool of Prophecy : Part of the Traveler rebirth ceremony.
 
;Pool of Prophecy : Part of the Traveler rebirth ceremony.
 
;Rashanar Graveyard : Site of a massive battle in the [[Dominion War]]. There were no survivors.
 
;Rashanar Graveyard : Site of a massive battle in the [[Dominion War]]. There were no survivors.
;USS ''Juno'' : [[Excelsior class|''Excelsior''-class]] starship assigned to the Rashanar Graveyard to collect the dead. [[Captain]] Jill Leeden commanding.
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;USS ''Juno'' : {{Class|Excelsior}} starship assigned to the Rashanar Graveyard to collect the dead. [[Captain]] Jill Leeden commanding.
 
;gravity sink : One of the many perils of the Rashanar Graveyard. No viable explanation by the end of the novel.
 
;gravity sink : One of the many perils of the Rashanar Graveyard. No viable explanation by the end of the novel.
 
;antimatter asteroid : One of the many perils of the Rashanar Graveyard. No viable explanation by the end of the novel.
 
;antimatter asteroid : One of the many perils of the Rashanar Graveyard. No viable explanation by the end of the novel.
;USS ''Asgard'' : [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy''-class]] starship destroyed at the Rashanar Battle Site.
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;USS ''Asgard'' : {{Class|Galaxy}} starship destroyed at the Rashanar Battle Site.
;''Calypso'' : [[Captain's yacht]]. Replacement for the [[Cousteau (yacht)|''Cousteau'']] following the events of [[Star Trek: Insurrection]].
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;''Calypso'' : [[Captain's yacht]]. Replacement for the [[Cousteau (yacht)|''Cousteau'']] following the events of {{film|9}}.
;Androssi : Scavengers at the Rashanar Graveyard. Humanoid with sepiahued skin and brown hair.
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;Androssi : Scavengers at the Rashanar Graveyard. Humanoid with sepia-hued skin and brown hair.
 
;Ontailian : Federation members. Non-humanoid with a wiry frame and lumpen heads.
 
;Ontailian : Federation members. Non-humanoid with a wiry frame and lumpen heads.
 
;Androssian Overseer : Captain of an Adrossian scavenger crew.
 
;Androssian Overseer : Captain of an Adrossian scavenger crew.
 
;antimatter storage cannister : [[Tritanium]] cannister for storing [[antimatter]]
 
;antimatter storage cannister : [[Tritanium]] cannister for storing [[antimatter]]
 
;''Vuxhal'' : Ontailian flagship.
 
;''Vuxhal'' : Ontailian flagship.
;''Hudson'' : [[Enterprise-E shuttlecraft]], disabled by the mimic ship.
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;''Hudson'' : ''Enterprise''-E shuttlecraft, disabled by the mimic ship.
;''Polo'' : [[Enterprise-E shuttlecraft]] used to search for the ''Hudson''.
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;''Polo'' : ''Enterprise''-E shuttlecraft used to search for the ''Hudson''.
;USS ''Seattle'' : [[Ambassador class|''Ambassador''-class]]starship destroyed at the Rashanar Battle Site.
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;USS ''Seattle'' : {{Class|Ambassador}} starship destroyed at the Rashanar battle site.
 
;Starfleet Medical Mental Health : Section at [[Starfleet Medical]] used to evaluate persons of known and unknown mental condition.
 
;Starfleet Medical Mental Health : Section at [[Starfleet Medical]] used to evaluate persons of known and unknown mental condition.
   
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Captain Picard and the starship Enterprise-E must brave the dangers of the Rashanar Graveyard.

Summary

From the book jacket
The site of one of the Dominion War's fiercest battles, the Rashanar Sector now contains a vast interstellar graveyard littered with the lifeless hulks of hundreds of devastated starships. The explosive destruction of so many varied warp drives has severely distorted the space-time continuum in this region, resulting in dangerous unleashed energies and bizarre gravitational anomalies.
The USS Enterprise-E has been assigned to patrol the perimeter of the danger zone, while other vessels carry out the difficult and highly hazardous task of retrieving the bodies of the dead from the wrecked warships.
To some alien races, the former battleground is hallowed space. To others, including the rapacious Androssi, it is a scavenger's paradise, ripe for salvage. None expect this ship's graveyard to hold a deadly secret that will force the android Data to make a heart-wrenching decision about the path his life will take – and that will endanger not only the Enterprise, but Picard's future in Starfleet.

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Chapter 1

Wesley Crusher, still with the Traveler, completes his apprenticeship and is "reborn" into the family of travelers. As part of this ceremony, he is taken to the Pool of Prophecy where he sees the Enterprise auto-destruct.

Chapter 2

The Enterprise arrives at the Rashanar Graveyard, a battle site from the Dominion War, with no survivors. They are met by the USS Juno, an Excelsior-class starship, and Captain Jill Leeden, who warns Picard and crew to be very careful in the boneyard, as there are many dangers, including a mysterious gravity sink, an impossible antimatter asteroid, and scavengers of all shapes and sizes. Her mission is to collect the dead, while the Enterprise's is to cover her back while they attempt to explain the mysterious goings-on in the boneyard.

Picard decides to begin his investigations aboard the Galaxy-class starship Asgard, using his new yacht Calypso. As he, Data, and Geordi La Forge explore the Asgard, they find that they are not alone on this dead ship, and their visitors are trying to steal the Calypso.

Chapter 3

Data is able to stop the would-be thieves, but is only able to capture one of the scavengers, an Androssi named Ghissel. Questioning her, they learn that she is a forward spotter for other scavengers. La Forge and Data come up with a plan to capture her companion.

Meanwhile, Riker is having trouble beginning operations in the boneyard. He and Troi encounter their first Ontailian ship, from the planet this battle saved. Troi senses they are hiding something.

While La Forge and Data continue their search for Ghissel's missing companion, the Androssi paralyzes Picard and allows her compatriot to enter the Calypso.

Chapter 4

The Androssi escape with the Calypso leaving the Starfleet officers to await rescue from one of the Enterprise's shuttles. Picard explains the circumstances of the Calypso's theft to Captain Leeden, and she warns him to be vigilant.

The Enterprise then answers a distress call from one of the Ontailian ships, but instead encounters the antimatter asteroid. After his lapse with the Calypso and seeming inability to help the Ontailians, Picard worries that his days as best captain in the fleet are numbered, but Dr. Crusher is able to lift his spirits.

Meanwhile Ghissel, now commanding the yacht, discusses a plan to steal a Romulan D'deridex-class Warbird with several other Androssian Overseers.

Chapter 5

After a brief pass of the Ontailian flagship Vuxhal, Troi requests permission to follow the ship in a shuttlepod on a hunch. Riker agrees to go with her as the shuttle's pilot. They see the ship dump an antimatter storage canister and transmit a brief distress call.

After witnessing these strange events, they make a report to Captain Leeden, who disbelieves the entire story.

Chapter 6

Four days later, Data and La Forge take the shuttlecraft Hudson to investigate some probes sent to the approximate location of the gravity sink.

Meanwhile, Ghissel is implementing her plan to steal the Warbird, with the help of four Androssi scavenger ships.

On the Enterprise, Lieutenant Vale takes note of a small Federation ship chasing four Androssi scavengers. Captain Picard decides not to get involved when an Ontailian ship tells them that they are moving to assist. The message turns out to be false, and the Juno and the Enterprise move to intercept.

Ghissel decides to break plan and ambush the Juno, which is a staggering success that leaves the ship adrift.

Chapter 7

As the yacht makes good its escape, the Enterprise moves to assist the Juno. As they begin rendering aid, Captain Picard orders the Hudson to pursue the purloined yacht. The Hudson and the yacht begin a game of cat and mouse that spans half the boneyard.

Meanwhile, the Androssi's plan to make off with the Warbird has been thwarted by the Ontailians, but three of the ships are still at large in the boneyard. The Enterprise still cannot leave the Juno, but they are eager to join the pursuit.

The Hudson continues to close on the purloined yacht, but not before the larger ship loses power and is left adrift.

Chapter 8

The Enterprise detects a closing Androssi scavenger and moves to intercept. Tracking down the bandit, Picard convinces them to surrender, but the Ontailian warship Vuxhal intercedes and destroys the raider.

Meanwhile, the Hudson stumbles upon not one, but two identical Calypso's, unpowered and drifting together. As they approach, the shuttle loses power as well. Data also shuts down inexplicably, and before La Forge can attempt repairs, he is also incapacitated.

Chapter 9

The Enterprise moves to find the lost Hudson as Picard receives an urgent message from Admiral Ross. Apparently, Captain Leeden's reports aren't sitting well with the Admiralty at Starfleet Command.

As the Enterprise approaches the Hudson's last known coordinates, Commander Riker takes the shuttle Polo, along with Dr. Crusher to search among the debris for the missing craft. They find the disabled Hudson along with an unconscious La Forge floating within the Calypso's debris. Unfortunately, Data is nowhere to be found.

The Polo returns to the Enterprise and Dr. Crusher takes La Forge to sickbay as Riker reports to Captain Picard on the Hudson's location. They take the shuttle in tow and move to an area where it is safe to bring the smaller craft aboard.

Meanwhile, Data is reliving an experience from his first days at Starfleet Academy. As the memory fades, he find himself floating in space watching several relics being pulled into a gravity sink.

Chapter 10

Aboard Enterprise, Captain Picard and Commander Riker go to see Lieutenant Commander La Forge in sickbay, who fills them in on the events aboard the Hudson.

Data activates his emotion chip, to give him some edge that might enable him to make it out of the mess he's in, and watches as an Androssi raider and the Vuxhal approach one another. The Vuxhal shuts down as the raider approaches, and the raider begins to shift and change into an exact duplicate of the Vuxhal. Data determines that the mimic is responsible for many troubles in the boneyard, but moments later, he gets his chance for escape as the original Vuxhal explodes.

Chapter 11

As the debris comes flying at Data, he uses it to make his way to the drifting hulk of the Ambassador-class Seattle. Once inside, Data finds a subspace transmitter and attaches it to his internal power source in an effort to contact the Enterprise.

Soon the Enterprise arrives and Data is brought on board. He tells his tale to the captain and the senior staff and the danger is immediately apparent. Especially once the fake Vuxhal appears and makes course for the Enterprise. Data immediately jumps to his feet and implores upon the Captain to destroy the mimic ship. Picard orders Data to deactivate his emotion chip. He does so, but maintains his position that the mimic ship must be destroyed.

Chapter 12

Picard soon realizes he has no choice and orders quantum torpedoes fired at the ship. The ship breaks apart, but none are convinced that the mimic ship has been destroyed.

Soon Captain Leeden informs Picard that the Ontailians are not happy about the events that have just taken place. Since it looks like the Enterprise just destroyed the Vuxhal, the remaining Ontailian ships assault and destroy the Juno without the Enterprise crew being able to do anything about it.

The Enterprise retreats outside the boneyard and heads back to Earth.

Chapter 13

Having watched all this without interfering, Wesley Crusher decides to return to Starfleet Command and exert a small amount of influence over the coming events. He assumes the guise of Ensign Brewster, a non-entity that most won't notice and no one can describe. He becomes Admiral Nechayev's aide and becomes privy to a meeting of the Starfleet Admiralty, who decide that Picard will become the scapegoat over the matter. Admiral Nechayev refuses to accept this and offers to be Picard's defense council at the inquiry.

Soon, Doctor Yerbi Fandau, head of Starfleet Medical contacts Dr. Crusher about Picard, and it becomes apparent he will be remanded to the custody of Starfleet Medical Mental Health upon the Enterprise's return to Earth. She is ordered not to reveal this to the captain, but she does so anyway out of loyalty.

Chapter 14

Wesley, under the guise of Ensign Brewster, meets with Admiral Nechayev and Commodore Korgan, a Medusan, who is to be the prosecutor at Picard's inquiry. The admiral and the commodore cannot reach a deal, so the inquiry must go forward. It is also clear that the commodore suspects something about Ensign Brewster.

Admiral Nechayev meets with Captain Picard and Lieutenant Commander Data as they arrive at Earth, and Data is sent to the Starfleet Corps of Engineers for testing while Picard is soon remanded to the custody of Counselor Colleen Cabot at Starfleet Medical Mental Health. She takes him to a holoward for testing over the next two days before his trial.

Chapter 15

Later that evening, Geordi La Forge is unable to meet up with Data at the Starfleet Corps of Engineers to attend the memorial service for the crew of the Juno until Ensign Brewster intervenes. They, along with the captain, Counselor Colleen Cabot, Dr. Crusher, Admiral Nechayev, and Counselor Troi all make it to the service without further incident.

As the night wears on, Counselor Cabot makes friends among the present Enterprise crew and is able to determine that the captain was in his right mind when he fired upon the Vuxhal.

Chapter 16

The inquiry does not go well. It seems that every defense Admiral Nechayev offers is a pale echo next to the arguments of the prosecutor, Commodore Korgan.

In the end, Captain Jean-Luc Picard is found to have acted negligently in not doing more to prevent the tragedy. But the battle is far from over.

Chapter 17

A short time later, La Forge is stunned to learn that Data has been returned to the Starfleet Corps of Engineers to have his emotion chip removed. Despite his protests, Starfleet is apparently in the right, and nothing can be done to prevent the loss.

Admiral Nechayev visits Picard in a cell at Starfleet Command and convinces him not to appeal so that he may be remanded back to Starfleet Medical Mental Health. He will lose face, but not to the people who matter.

And as Dr. Crusher wanders the grounds of Starfleet Academy, she is visited by Wesley in a tearful reunion. When asked why he is back, he says only that he intends "to save the Enterprise."

Memorable quotes

"You can't go home again."

- Thomas Wolfe


"La Forge has clocked many hours with his hands inside my head."

- Data

Background information

Characters

Wesley Crusher, 2379

Wesley Crusher in dress uniform

Wesley Crusher
Human, former member of Starfleet who has become a Traveler. After witnessing a prophecy of the Enterprise-E's destruction, he decides to keep closer tabs on the ship.
Traveler in Main Engineering, remastered

The Traveler

The Traveler
Male Traveler. Guides Wesley through his birth into the Traveler family.
File:Kell Perim.jpg

Kell Perim

Kell Perim
Unjoined Trill, conn lieutenant.
Jean-Luc Picard
Data
William T. Riker
Christine Vale
Human, Tactical officer of the Enterprise-E.
Jill Leeden
Captain of the USS Juno. Fleet captain at the Rashanar battle site.
Geordi La Forge
Ghissel
Androssi Female Scavenger. Spotter who steals the captain's yacht Calypso.
Deanna Troi
Beverly Crusher
File:WilliamRoss2375.jpg

William Ross

William Ross
Human Male Admiral at Starfleet Command. Head of the tribunal over Captain Picard.
File:Alynna Nechayev.jpg

Alynna Nechayev

Alynna Nechayev
Human Female Admiral at Starfleet Command. Serves as Captain Picard's trial counsel.
Brewster
Ensign, aide to Admiral Nechayev. Cover identity for Wesley's covert observations.
Owen Paris

Owen Paris

Owen Paris
Human Male Admiral at Starfleet Command. Member of the tribunal over Captain Picard.
Nakamura, 2365

Admiral Nakamura

Nakamura
Admiral at Starfleet Command. Member of the tribunal over Captain Picard.
Yerbi Fandau
Argelian doctor, head of Starfleet Medical.
Korgan
Medusan commodore in Starfleet. Served as opposing council in Captain Picard's trial over the events at the Rashanar Graveyard.
Jason Emery
Human Starfleet commander, telepathic aide to Commodore Korgan.
Colleen Cabot
Counselor at Starfleet Medical Mental Health. Given custody of Captain Picard prior to his trial.

References

Admiralty; Ambassador-class; auto-destruct; captain's yacht; D'deridex-class; distress call; Dominion War; emotion chip; Excelsior-class; Galaxy-class; Medusan; quantum torpedo; Starfleet Command; Starfleet Corps of Engineers; Starfleet Medical; subspace transmitter; The Traveler

Pool of Prophecy
Part of the Traveler rebirth ceremony.
Rashanar Graveyard
Site of a massive battle in the Dominion War. There were no survivors.
USS Juno
Excelsior-class starship assigned to the Rashanar Graveyard to collect the dead. Captain Jill Leeden commanding.
gravity sink
One of the many perils of the Rashanar Graveyard. No viable explanation by the end of the novel.
antimatter asteroid
One of the many perils of the Rashanar Graveyard. No viable explanation by the end of the novel.
USS Asgard
Galaxy-class starship destroyed at the Rashanar Battle Site.
Calypso
Captain's yacht. Replacement for the Cousteau following the events of Star Trek: Insurrection.
Androssi
Scavengers at the Rashanar Graveyard. Humanoid with sepia-hued skin and brown hair.
Ontailian
Federation members. Non-humanoid with a wiry frame and lumpen heads.
Androssian Overseer
Captain of an Adrossian scavenger crew.
antimatter storage cannister
Tritanium cannister for storing antimatter
Vuxhal
Ontailian flagship.
Hudson
Enterprise-E shuttlecraft, disabled by the mimic ship.
Polo
Enterprise-E shuttlecraft used to search for the Hudson.
USS Seattle
Ambassador-class starship destroyed at the Rashanar battle site.
Starfleet Medical Mental Health
Section at Starfleet Medical used to evaluate persons of known and unknown mental condition.

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