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"The Wormhole Connection"
  
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The [[Klingon Empire|Klingons]] attack with a new secret weapon.
  
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==Creators==
  
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* Based on ''[[Star Trek]]'' created by [[Gene Roddenberry]]
  
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* Writer : [[Mike W. Barr]]
  
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* Artists:
  
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** Pencil art: [[Tom Sutton]]
  
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** Ink art: [[Ricardo Villagran]]
  
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** Color art: [[Michele Wolfman]]
  
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** Letter art: [[John Costanza]]
  
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* Editor: [[Marv Wolfman]]
  
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==Background==
  
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* Takes place between the events of ''[[Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan]]'' and ''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock]]''.
  
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* Throughout this story arc (and many subsequent [[DC Comics|DC]] issues), [[Saavik]] is drawn in the likeness of [[Kirstie Alley]].
  
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* This issue introduces Bryce, Bearclaw and Konom, who reappear throughout [[DC Comics|DC]]'s [[Star Trek (DC volume 1)|initial run]].
  
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* Klingons in this and all subsequent issues feature the ridged look, consistent with [[canon]] chronology.
  
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* Editors cited in the letters columns of various issues that [[Hikaru Sulu|Sulu]] is Kirk's new [[First officer|exec]] while Spock is not present.
  
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* Story continues in the [[The Only Good Klingon|next issue]].
  
   
 
==Summary==
  
==Summary==
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;From the book: ''Captain's log, [[Stardate]] 8141.5. Though Klingon violations of the [[Neutral zone|Neutral Zone]] are fairly frequent, they have been unusually numerous of late.''...
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While patrolling the Neutral Zone as part of [[Treaty of Organia|Organian Peace Treaty]] stipulations, the ''USS Gallant'' is ambushed and attacked by Klingon [[K't'inga class|''K't'inga''-class]] [[Battle cruiser|battle cruisers]], leaving the ''Gallant'' dead in space. Captain Bearclaw orders immediate launch of the ship's [[log buoy]] then asks Bryce, his science officer, what happened. Bryce doesn't have time to finish his reply as the ship is destroyed. The log buoy escapes.
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While patrolling the Neutral Zone as part of [[Treaty of Organia|Organian Peace Treaty]] stipulations, the USS ''Gallant'' is ambushed and attacked by Klingon {{class|K't'inga}} [[battle cruiser]]s, leaving the ''Gallant'' dead in space. Captain Bearclaw orders immediate launch of the ship's [[log buoy]] then asks Bryce, his science officer, what happened. Bryce doesn't have time to finish his reply as the ship is destroyed. The log buoy escapes.
 
 
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On the bridge of a Klingon ship, Captain [[Koloth]] and other Klingons rejoice in the gloriousness of the attack. Koloth orders his helmsman, Konom, to set course for home. Privately, Konom is horrified at the deaths of the ''Gallant'' crew.
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On the bridge of a Klingon ship, Captain [[Koloth]] and other Klingons rejoice in the glory of the attack. Koloth orders his helmsman, Konom, to set course for home. Privately, Konom is horrified at the deaths of the ''Gallant'' crew.
 
 
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At [[Starfleet Headquarters]] on [[Earth]] (stardate 8145.3), [[James T. Kirk]] meets with Grand Admiral Stephen Turner to request permanent command of the ''Enterprise'', to which Turner consents. After the meeting, Kirk calls up to the ship to announce the news to an overjoyed crew. Soon, the ''Enterprise'' leaves Earth orbit (stardate 8145.6), en route to Section 14 of the [[Gamma Hydra]] system. Kirk sits in his quarters reading the copy of ''[[A Tale of Two Cities]]'' given to him by [[Spock]]. [[Saavik]] calls to inform him that they're approaching the Neutral Zone. Kirk orders Saavik to patch him through the ship, and expresses his confidence in the ''Enterprise'''s newer crewmembers over the [[intercom]].
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At [[Starfleet Headquarters]] on [[Earth]] (stardate 8145.3), [[James T. Kirk]] meets with Grand Admiral Stephen Turner to request permanent command of the ''Enterprise'', to which Turner consents. After the meeting, Kirk calls up to the ship to announce the news to an overjoyed crew. Soon, the ''Enterprise'' leaves [[Earth]] [[orbit]] (stardate 8145.6), ''en route'' to Section 14 of the [[Gamma Hydra system]]. Kirk sits in his quarters reading the copy of ''[[A Tale of Two Cities]]'' given to him by [[Spock]]. [[Saavik]] calls to inform him that they're approaching the Neutral Zone. Kirk orders Saavik to patch him through the ship, and expresses his confidence in the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s newer crewmembers over the [[intercom]].
 
 
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In the [[Mess hall|ship's mess]], Ensign Nancy Bryce, still recovering from the death of her father on the ''Gallant'', leaves for her duty shift on the bridge. Outside Kirk's quarters, she is intercepted by Ensign William Bearclaw, whose father was the ''Gallant'''s CO. Bearclaw blames Bryce's father for his own father's death and starts a physical altercation. Kirk walks out as Bryce kicks Bearclaw, knocking him into Kirk. Kirk berates and advises them not to "do the Klingons' job for them". Bryce accompanies Kirk to the bridge. There, after the ship has dropped from warp, Saavik informs Kirk there is no sign of Klingon ships. Kirk decides to try "fishing", with the ''Enterprise'' as the bait.
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In the [[mess hall|ship's mess]], Ensign Nancy Bryce, still recovering from the death of her father on the ''Gallant'', leaves for her duty shift on the [[bridge]]. Outside Kirk's quarters, she is intercepted by Ensign William Bearclaw, whose father was the ''Gallant''{{'}}s CO. Bearclaw blames Bryce's father for his own father's death and starts a physical altercation. Kirk walks out as Bryce kicks Bearclaw, knocking him into Kirk. Kirk berates and advises them not to "do the Klingons' job for them". Bryce accompanies Kirk to the bridge. There, after the ship has dropped from warp, Saavik informs Kirk there is no sign of Klingon ships. Kirk decides to try "fishing", with the ''Enterprise'' as the bait.
 
 
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On the bridge of Koloth's ship, Koloth plans to launch another surprise attack, upon the ''Enterprise''. When no one is looking, Konom sends a warning transmission. ''Enterprise'''s sensors register the Klingon ships' sudden appearance in time to raise shields, just before the Klingons open fire. Noticing a pattern to their tactical strategy, Kirk prepares to use it against them. He orders Sulu to drop shields and Chekov to stand by on torpedoes. When Saavik starts to question his decision, Kirk snaps at her. Kirk's counteroffensive strategy succeeds, destroying two Klingon ships, causing the remaining two to withdraw to their hideaway. Saavik's inability to explain their whereabouts elicits another severe reprisal from Kirk, who orders a briefing in fifteen minutes and leaves the bridge.
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On the bridge of Koloth's ship, Koloth plans to launch another surprise attack, upon the ''Enterprise''. When no one is looking, Konom sends a warning transmission. ''Enterprise''{{'}}s [[sensor]]s register the Klingon ships' sudden appearance in time to raise [[shields]], just before the Klingons open fire. Noticing a pattern to their tactical strategy, Kirk prepares to use it against them. He orders [[Hikaru Sulu|Sulu]] to drop shields and [[Pavel Chekov|Chekov]] to stand by on [[torpedo]]es. When Saavik starts to question his decision, Kirk snaps at her. Kirk's counteroffensive strategy succeeds, destroying two Klingon ships, causing the remaining two to withdraw to their hideaway. Saavik's inability to explain their whereabouts elicits another severe reprisal from Kirk, who orders a briefing in fifteen minutes and leaves the bridge.
 
 
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In [[Sickbay]], McCoy is treating a patient when Saavik enters and asks to speak with him. McCoy takes her into his office, where she informs him of Kirk's attitude towards her, suspecting that Kirk will always think of her as "second best" compared to Spock. McCoy tells her he appreciates her problem, but she'll just have to deal with it—which Saavik doesn't find helpful. Afterwards, McCoy confronts Kirk in Kirk's quarters, reminding him that she isn't Spock and deserves to be treated as an individual. Kirk realizes that he's right.
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In [[sickbay]], McCoy is treating a patient when Saavik enters and asks to speak with him. McCoy takes her into his office, where she informs him of Kirk's attitude towards her, suspecting that Kirk will always think of her as "second best" compared to Spock. McCoy tells her he appreciates her problem, but she'll just have to deal with it – which Saavik doesn't find helpful. Afterward, McCoy confronts Kirk in Kirk's quarters, reminding him that she isn't Spock and deserves to be treated as an individual. Kirk realizes that he's right.
 
 
 
At the briefing, Saavik displays energy wave readings on a computer screen, gained as a result of Konom's transmission. Scotty identifies it as [[wormhole]] energy. Kirk and Scotty devise a plan to enter the wormhole. Saavik volunteers to go on the mission. It seems at first that Kirk will not allow it, until he reveals that he has already selected her. Kirk returns to the bridge to recruit Ensign Bryce as well. Bryce follows him to the [[transporter room]], where engineers are modifying [[Environmental suit|environmental suits]]. Kirk contacts Uhura on the bridge and tells her to notify the main council on [[Organia]] of the situation.
  
At the briefing, Saavik displays energy wave readings on a computer screen, gained as a result of Konom's transmission. Scotty identifies it as [[wormhole]] energy. Kirk and Scotty devise a plan to enter the wormhole. Saavik volunteers to go on the mission. It seems at first that Kirk will not allow it, until he reveals that he has already selected her. Kirk returns to the bridge to recruit Ensign Bryce as well. Bryce follows him to the [[transporter room]], where engineers are modifying [[Environmental suit|environmental suits]]. Kirk contacts Uhura on the bridge and tells her to notify the main council on [[Organia]] of the situation.
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A short while later, Saavik leaves the ship in a modified [[shuttlecraft]] and activates the shuttle's [[Warp drive|warp]] sled, causing the vessel to enter wormhole space. At the same time, Kirk and Bryce beam out in the environmental suits. McCoy asks Scotty if he thinks they'll be all right, but Scotty isn't sure.
  
A short while later, Saavik leaves the ship in a modified [[shuttlecraft]] and activates the shuttle's [[Warp drive|warp]] sled, causing the vessel to enter wormhole space. At the same time, Kirk and Bryce beam out in the environmental suits. McCoy asks Scotty if he thinks they'll be all right, but Scotty isn't sure.
 
 
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Elsewhere, Kirk and Bryce rematerialize in open space, above a massive Klingon space station.
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Elsewhere, Kirk and Bryce rematerialize in open space, above a massive Klingon space station.
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==Memorable quotes==
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"''We've taken her away from you twice, and you've gotten her back twice. I think that's lesson enough even for a Grand Admiral, don't you... Captain?''"
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: - '''Admiral Turner''', to Kirk, re: the ''Enterprise''
 
 
   
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"''Damn that Kirk! He is a sorcerer!''"
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==Characters==
  
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: - '''Koloth''', after Kirk bests him in battle
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(Sighs) "''Muh poor engines...''"
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: - '''Scotty''', when Kirk orders him to create a matter-antimatter imbalance
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==Background information==
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* Takes place between the events of {{film|2}} and {{film|3}}. The story continues in the [[... The Only Good Klingon...|next issue]].
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* Throughout this story arc (and many subsequent [[DC Comics|DC]] issues), [[Saavik]] is drawn in the likeness of [[Kirstie Alley]].
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* This issue introduces Bryce, Bearclaw and Konom, who reappear throughout [[DC Comics|DC]]'s [[Star Trek (DC volume 1)|initial run]].
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* Klingons in this and all subsequent issues feature the ridged look, consistent with [[canon]] chronology.
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* Editors cited in the letters columns of various issues that [[Hikaru Sulu|Sulu]] is Kirk's new [[first officer|exec]] while Spock is not present.
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* [[Gamma Hydra]] ("Gamma Hydra, Section 14"), located in proximity of [[Romulan]] space, is a tip of the hat to the [[Kobayashi Maru scenario|''Kobayashi Maru'' scenario]] in ''The Wrath of Khan''.
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* Kirk's log indicates that, following the events of ''Star Trek II'', [[Carol Marcus|Carol]] and [[David Marcus]] have returned to [[Regula I]], and the crew of the {{USS|Reliant}} has been relocated to [[Starbase 12]] for medical attention and reassignment.
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** [[Michele Wolfman]] (color art)
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** [[John Costanza]] (letter art)
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** [[George Pérez]] (cover art)
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* Editor: [[Marv Wolfman]]
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{{non canon characters|DC TOS volume 1}}
  
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[[File:Spock's funeral.jpg|thumb|Senior staff of ''Enterprise'']]
 
; [[James T. Kirk]]: Admiral and ''Enterprise'' [[Commanding officer|CO]].
  
; [[James T. Kirk]]: Admiral and ''Enterprise'' [[Commanding officer|CO]].
 
; [[Leonard McCoy]]: ''Enterprise'' [[Chief medical officer|Chief Medical Officer]].
  
; [[Leonard McCoy]]: ''Enterprise'' [[Chief medical officer|Chief Medical Officer]].
 
; [[Montgomery Scott]]: ''Enterprise'' [[Chief engineer|Chief Engineer]].
  
; [[Montgomery Scott]]: ''Enterprise'' [[Chief engineer|Chief Engineer]].
 
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; [[Hikaru Sulu]]: ''Enterprise'' [[helmsman]] and [[first officer]].
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; [[Pavel Chekov]]: ''Enterprise'' [[security officer|security]] and [[weapons officer]].
 
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; [[Saavik]]: ''Enterprise'' [[science officer]].
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; Konom : Klingon [[helmsman]] on Koloth's ship.
  
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; Bernie Bryce : USS ''Gallant'' [[science officer]], father of Ensign Nancy Bryce (dies in this issue).
 
; [[Koloth]] : [[Klingon]] commander.
  
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''"We've taken her away from you twice, and you've gotten her back twice. I think that's lesson enough even for a Grand Admiral, don't you... Captain?"''
  
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''"Damn that Kirk! He is a sorcerer!"''
  
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:- '''Koloth''', after Kirk bests him in battle
  
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'' (Sighs) "Muh poor engines..."''
  
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:- '''Scotty''', when Kirk orders him to create a matter-antimatter imbalance
  
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* [[Gamma Hydra]] is located in proximity of [[Romulan]] space. Its inclusion ("Gamma Hydra, Section 14") is a tip of the hat to the [[Kobayashi Maru scenario|''Kobayashi Maru'' scenario]] in ''[[Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan|The Wrath of Khan]]''.
  
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* Kirk's log indicates that, following the events of ''[[Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan|The Wrath of Khan]]'', [[Carol Marcus|Carol]] and [[David Marcus]] have returned to [[Regula I]], and the crew of the [[USS Reliant|''USS Reliant'']] has been relocated to [[Starbase 12]] for medical attention and reassignment.
  
 
 
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; ''[[A Tale of Two Cities]]''
  
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; [[antimatter]]
  
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; [[cloaking device]]
  
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; [[Gamma Hydra]]
  
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; [[Khan Noonien Singh|Khan]]
  
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; [[Klingon]] [[Neutral zone|Neutral Zone]]
  
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1st star-spanning collector's issue! -- The Klingons attack with a new secret weapon.

Summary

"Captain's log, Stardate 8141.5. Though Klingon violations of the Neutral Zone are fairly frequent, they have been unusually numerous of late."

While patrolling the Neutral Zone as part of Organian Peace Treaty stipulations, the USS Gallant is ambushed and attacked by Klingon K't'inga-class battle cruisers, leaving the Gallant dead in space. Captain Bearclaw orders immediate launch of the ship's log buoy then asks Bryce, his science officer, what happened. Bryce doesn't have time to finish his reply as the ship is destroyed. The log buoy escapes.

On the bridge of a Klingon ship, Captain Koloth and other Klingons rejoice in the glory of the attack. Koloth orders his helmsman, Konom, to set course for home. Privately, Konom is horrified at the deaths of the Gallant crew.

At Starfleet Headquarters on Earth (stardate 8145.3), James T. Kirk meets with Grand Admiral Stephen Turner to request permanent command of the Enterprise, to which Turner consents. After the meeting, Kirk calls up to the ship to announce the news to an overjoyed crew. Soon, the Enterprise leaves Earth orbit (stardate 8145.6), en route to Section 14 of the Gamma Hydra system. Kirk sits in his quarters reading the copy of A Tale of Two Cities given to him by Spock. Saavik calls to inform him that they're approaching the Neutral Zone. Kirk orders Saavik to patch him through the ship, and expresses his confidence in the Enterprise's newer crewmembers over the intercom.

In the ship's mess, Ensign Nancy Bryce, still recovering from the death of her father on the Gallant, leaves for her duty shift on the bridge. Outside Kirk's quarters, she is intercepted by Ensign William Bearclaw, whose father was the Gallant's CO. Bearclaw blames Bryce's father for his own father's death and starts a physical altercation. Kirk walks out as Bryce kicks Bearclaw, knocking him into Kirk. Kirk berates and advises them not to "do the Klingons' job for them". Bryce accompanies Kirk to the bridge. There, after the ship has dropped from warp, Saavik informs Kirk there is no sign of Klingon ships. Kirk decides to try "fishing", with the Enterprise as the bait.

On the bridge of Koloth's ship, Koloth plans to launch another surprise attack, upon the Enterprise. When no one is looking, Konom sends a warning transmission. Enterprise's sensors register the Klingon ships' sudden appearance in time to raise shields, just before the Klingons open fire. Noticing a pattern to their tactical strategy, Kirk prepares to use it against them. He orders Sulu to drop shields and Chekov to stand by on torpedoes. When Saavik starts to question his decision, Kirk snaps at her. Kirk's counteroffensive strategy succeeds, destroying two Klingon ships, causing the remaining two to withdraw to their hideaway. Saavik's inability to explain their whereabouts elicits another severe reprisal from Kirk, who orders a briefing in fifteen minutes and leaves the bridge.

In sickbay, McCoy is treating a patient when Saavik enters and asks to speak with him. McCoy takes her into his office, where she informs him of Kirk's attitude towards her, suspecting that Kirk will always think of her as "second best" compared to Spock. McCoy tells her he appreciates her problem, but she'll just have to deal with it – which Saavik doesn't find helpful. Afterward, McCoy confronts Kirk in Kirk's quarters, reminding him that she isn't Spock and deserves to be treated as an individual. Kirk realizes that he's right.

At the briefing, Saavik displays energy wave readings on a computer screen, gained as a result of Konom's transmission. Scotty identifies it as wormhole energy. Kirk and Scotty devise a plan to enter the wormhole. Saavik volunteers to go on the mission. It seems at first that Kirk will not allow it, until he reveals that he has already selected her. Kirk returns to the bridge to recruit Ensign Bryce as well. Bryce follows him to the transporter room, where engineers are modifying environmental suits. Kirk contacts Uhura on the bridge and tells her to notify the main council on Organia of the situation.

A short while later, Saavik leaves the ship in a modified shuttlecraft and activates the shuttle's warp sled, causing the vessel to enter wormhole space. At the same time, Kirk and Bryce beam out in the environmental suits. McCoy asks Scotty if he thinks they'll be all right, but Scotty isn't sure.

Elsewhere, Kirk and Bryce rematerialize in open space, above a massive Klingon space station.

Memorable quotes

"We've taken her away from you twice, and you've gotten her back twice. I think that's lesson enough even for a Grand Admiral, don't you... Captain?"

- Admiral Turner, to Kirk, re: the Enterprise


"Damn that Kirk! He is a sorcerer!"

- Koloth, after Kirk bests him in battle


(Sighs) "Muh poor engines..."

- Scotty, when Kirk orders him to create a matter-antimatter imbalance

Background information

Creators

Characters

Canon characters listed below are linked to the main article about them. Non-canon characters are not linked, but those that recurred, appearing or being mentioned in more than one story, are defined further in DC TOS volume 1 characters.

Regular and recurring characters

File:Spock's funeral.jpg

Senior staff of Enterprise

James T. Kirk
Admiral and Enterprise CO.
Leonard McCoy
Enterprise Chief Medical Officer.
Montgomery Scott
Enterprise Chief Engineer.
Hikaru Sulu
Enterprise helmsman and first officer.
Uhura
Enterprise communications officer.
Pavel Chekov
Enterprise security and weapons officer.
Saavik
Enterprise science officer.
Christine Chapel
Doctor and Enterprise medical officer.
Konom
Klingon helmsman on Koloth's ship.
Stephen Turner
Starfleet Grand Admiral.
Bernie Bryce
USS Gallant science officer, father of Ensign Nancy Bryce (dies in this issue).
Koloth
Klingon commander.
John Bearclaw
USS Gallant CO, father of Ensign William Bearclaw (dies in this issue, name originates in Who's Who in Star Trek #1).

Other characters

Welkin
Enterprise crewmember in the ship's mess
Fredericks
Enterprise crewmember; patient McCoy treats in sickbay.
USS Gallant engineering officer
Unnamed USS Gallant crewmembers
Unnamed Klingon ensign
Other unnamed Klingons on Koloth's ship
Unnamed Enterprise crewmembers

References

A Tale of Two Cities
antimatter
cloaking device
Gamma Hydra
K't'inga-class battle cruiser
Khan
Klingon Neutral Zone
Klingon space station
Marcus, Carol
Federation scientist, mother of Kirk's son.
Marcus, David
Son of Carol Marcus and James Kirk.
mosquito
Organia
Organian Peace Treaty
Organians
Regula I
Shuttlecraft Galileo
Enterprise shuttlecraft #3
Spock
Starbase 12
Starfleet Headquarters
thruster suit
transporter
USS Enterprise
Constitution-class starship
USS Gallant
Federation light cruiser, destroyed while patrolling the Klingon Neutral Zone
USS Reliant
wormhole

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