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| Author = [[J.M. Dillard]] |
| Author = [[J.M. Dillard]] |
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| Publisher = [[Pocket Books]] |
| Publisher = [[Pocket Books]] |
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| Series = [[Pocket TNG]] |
| Series = [[Pocket TNG]] |
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− | | Published = {{d|1|December|1996}} |
+ | | Published = {{d|1|December|1996}} (hardcover)<br />{{d|3|November|1997}} (paperback) |
− | | Pages = 276 ( |
+ | | Pages = 276 (hardcover)<br />304 (paperback) |
| Year = [[2063]], [[2373]] |
| Year = [[2063]], [[2373]] |
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| Stardate = 50893.5 |
| Stardate = 50893.5 |
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− | | ISBN = 067100316X ( |
+ | | ISBN = 067100316X (hardcover)<br />ISBN 0671015885 (paperback) |
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| AB = Yes |
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+ | | ABAbridged = Yes |
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| ABReadBy = [[Gates McFadden]] |
| ABReadBy = [[Gates McFadden]] |
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| ABRunTime = 3 hours |
| ABRunTime = 3 hours |
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| ABPublisher = [[Simon & Schuster Audio]] |
| ABPublisher = [[Simon & Schuster Audio]] |
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− | | ABPublished = {{d|1|December|1996}} (cassette)<br />{{d|3|February|1997}} |
+ | | ABPublished = {{d|1|December|1996}} (cassette)<br />{{d|3|February|1997}} (CD) |
− | | ABISBN = 0671573918 (cassette)<br />ISBN 0671856944 |
+ | | ABISBN = 0671573918 (cassette)<br />ISBN 0671856944 (CD) |
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Captain Picard and the crew of the ''Enterprise'' travel back in time to stop the Borg from assimilating Earth. |
Captain Picard and the crew of the ''Enterprise'' travel back in time to stop the Borg from assimilating Earth. |
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==Summary== |
==Summary== |
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− | :''From the deepest, darkest reaches of [[space]] came the greatest threat the Federation had ever faced: the [[Borg]]. Half organic/half mechanical, the Borg were relentless and bent on conquering and "assimilating" all intelligent life; a single Borg vessel destroyed |
+ | :''From the deepest, darkest reaches of [[space]] came the greatest threat the Federation had ever faced: the [[Borg]]. Half organic/half mechanical, the Borg were relentless and bent on conquering and "assimilating" all intelligent life; a single Borg vessel destroyed thirty-nine [[Federation]] [[starship]]s, decimating [[Starfleet]].'' |
:''Stronger and more dangerous than ever, they are ready to launch a new attack against the Federation, one that threatens its past... its present... and its future.'' |
:''Stronger and more dangerous than ever, they are ready to launch a new attack against the Federation, one that threatens its past... its present... and its future.'' |
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* [[Novels|Novelization]] of {{film|8}} by [[J.M. Dillard]]. |
* [[Novels|Novelization]] of {{film|8}} by [[J.M. Dillard]]. |
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+ | * The audiobook version was abridged by [[George Truett]]. |
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* [[Judith Reeves-Stevens|Judith]] and [[Garfield Reeves-Stevens]] wrote a section in this book (the hardcover, at least) on the making of [[Star Trek: First Contact|the movie]]. |
* [[Judith Reeves-Stevens|Judith]] and [[Garfield Reeves-Stevens]] wrote a section in this book (the hardcover, at least) on the making of [[Star Trek: First Contact|the movie]]. |
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* [[Pocket Books]] released a trade paperback edition to its international markets simultaneously with the US hardcover. |
* [[Pocket Books]] released a trade paperback edition to its international markets simultaneously with the US hardcover. |
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+ | *The novelization mentions Worf's posting to [[Deep Space 9]] under [[Benjamin Sisko]]'s command, unlike the film. |
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; [[Jean-Luc Picard]] |
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; [[William T. Riker]] |
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[[New York]]; [[World War III]] |
[[New York]]; [[World War III]] |
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+ | == See also == |
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+ | *[[Star Trek: First Contact (young adult novelization)|Young adult novelization]] |
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+ | *''[[Star Trek: First Contact - The Borg]]'' |
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− | | class="previous" | Previous novelization:<br />''[[Star Trek Generations (novel)|Star Trek Generations]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Star Trek: First Contact - Breaking the Barrier]]'' |
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− | + | *''[[Star Trek: First Contact - The Movie Storybook]]'' |
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Revision as of 18:30, 22 October 2015
Template:Realworld Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise travel back in time to stop the Borg from assimilating Earth.
Summary
- From the deepest, darkest reaches of space came the greatest threat the Federation had ever faced: the Borg. Half organic/half mechanical, the Borg were relentless and bent on conquering and "assimilating" all intelligent life; a single Borg vessel destroyed thirty-nine Federation starships, decimating Starfleet.
- Stronger and more dangerous than ever, they are ready to launch a new attack against the Federation, one that threatens its past... its present... and its future.
- Only the courage and determination of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew can prevent the Borg from striking at the heart of the Federation and Earth.
- Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.
Background information
- Novelization of Star Trek: First Contact by J.M. Dillard.
- The audiobook version was abridged by George Truett.
- Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens wrote a section in this book (the hardcover, at least) on the making of the movie.
- Pocket Books released a trade paperback edition to its international markets simultaneously with the US hardcover.
- The novelization mentions Worf's posting to Deep Space 9 under Benjamin Sisko's command, unlike the film.
Characters
References
See also
- Young adult novelization
- Star Trek: First Contact - The Borg
- Star Trek: First Contact - Breaking the Barrier
- Star Trek: First Contact - The Movie Storybook
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