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+ | | Author = [[David Stern]] |
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| − | | ISBN = 1439158991 (paperback)<br>ISBN 1439173192 (eBook) |
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| − | '''''The Children of Kings''''' is a |
+ | '''''The Children of Kings''''' is a [[Pocket TOS]] novel from [[Dave Stern]], released in {{m|April|2010}}. The novel features [[Christopher Pike]], and is set during his command of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}. The [[Orion Syndicate]], [[Number One]], and [[Spock]] also feature. The title and story were revealed by editor [[Margaret Clark]] at the Shore Leave convention on {{d|10|July|2009}}. |
== Summary == |
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| + | :''A distress call goes out from a [[Federation]] outpost near the [[Klingon]] border. The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}, under the command of [[Captain]] [[Christopher Pike]], responds. Starbase 18 lies in ruin. There are no survivors. And there is no clue as to who is responsible for the attack, until Captain Pike's brilliant [[science officer]] discovers a means of retrieving parts of the station's log. Lieutenant [[Spock]] has detected signs of a unique energy signature, one that he believes is Klingon. There are unsubstantiated reports that the [[Klingon Empire]] has made a technological leap forward and created a [[cloaking device]] – code-named Black Snow Seven – that can shield their ships from even the most advanced sensors. The destruction of the base and the unique energy signature that remains prove that the Empire has succeeded.'' |
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| − | :''When the [[Orion Syndicate]] holds the ''[[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|Enterprise]]''{{'}}s doctor for ransom, Captain [[Christopher Pike|Pike]] must discover why the [[Orion]]s no longer fear [[Starfleet]], in this new novel set in the classic ''Star Trek'' era.'' |
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| + | :''For generations the [[Orion]]s have been known as pirates, operating at the margins, outside of legal conventions. A proud and powerful race, the Orions were once a major force in the sector, and they have been using the tension between the Klingon Empire and the Federation to rebuild their power. Captain Pike is charged with trying to foster cooperation between the Orions and the Federation. A distress call from an Orion vessel offers him the perfect opportunity. But the Orion ship lies in disputed space long claimed by the Klingon Empire, and crossing it could be the spark that sets off an interstellar war.'' |
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| − | :''A thorn in the side of civilized space travel for more than a hundred years, the Orion Syndicate has gotten bolder. They are harassing more ships and daring to even tangle with smaller Starfleet vessels. When one of the leading members begs Captain Christopher Pike to let his doctor treat one of their own, Pike agrees. But it’s a trap, and the Orions take the doctor hostage. Captain Pike is left to wonder why, since the Orions know that Starfleet does not negotiate. [[Spock]] thinks perhaps they no longer fear the consequences, and if so, they must discover what has changed the Orions’ instinctual nature.'' |
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== Background information == |
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+ | * The novel was originally titled ''To Thine Own Self''. It was solicited to retailers by Pocket under that title, and a cover bearing it was used in the Spring 2010 catalog. Stern and editor [[Margaret Clark]] ultimately felt that ''The Children of Kings'' seemed more appropriate. [http://www.amazon.com/gp/forum/cd/discussion.html/ref=cm_cd_et_md_pl?ie=UTF8&cdForum=FxZ8SQXXUK3CRW&cdMsgNo=2&cdPage=1&cdSort=oldest&cdThread=TxGTG0ZFH3DWN2&cdMsgID=MxFZ1F68J4A5O8#MxFZ1F68J4A5O8] |
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| + | File:To Thine Own Self solicitation cover.jpg|''To Thine Own Self'' solicitation cover |
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Revision as of 20:01, 29 June 2015
Template:Realworld The Children of Kings is a Pocket TOS novel from Dave Stern, released in April 2010. The novel features Christopher Pike, and is set during his command of the USS Enterprise. The Orion Syndicate, Number One, and Spock also feature. The title and story were revealed by editor Margaret Clark at the Shore Leave convention on 10 July 2009.
Summary
- From the book jacket
- A distress call goes out from a Federation outpost near the Klingon border. The USS Enterprise, under the command of Captain Christopher Pike, responds. Starbase 18 lies in ruin. There are no survivors. And there is no clue as to who is responsible for the attack, until Captain Pike's brilliant science officer discovers a means of retrieving parts of the station's log. Lieutenant Spock has detected signs of a unique energy signature, one that he believes is Klingon. There are unsubstantiated reports that the Klingon Empire has made a technological leap forward and created a cloaking device – code-named Black Snow Seven – that can shield their ships from even the most advanced sensors. The destruction of the base and the unique energy signature that remains prove that the Empire has succeeded.
- For generations the Orions have been known as pirates, operating at the margins, outside of legal conventions. A proud and powerful race, the Orions were once a major force in the sector, and they have been using the tension between the Klingon Empire and the Federation to rebuild their power. Captain Pike is charged with trying to foster cooperation between the Orions and the Federation. A distress call from an Orion vessel offers him the perfect opportunity. But the Orion ship lies in disputed space long claimed by the Klingon Empire, and crossing it could be the spark that sets off an interstellar war.
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Background information
- The novel was originally titled To Thine Own Self. It was solicited to retailers by Pocket under that title, and a cover bearing it was used in the Spring 2010 catalog. Stern and editor Margaret Clark ultimately felt that The Children of Kings seemed more appropriate. [1]
Cover gallery
To Thine Own Self solicitation cover
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