Real world article
(written from a Production point of view)
(written from a Production point of view)
In command of he giant starship Enterprise, Captain Kirk had destroyed a Klingon battle fleet and saved the planet Thark from being plundered. Now Kirk and his crew returned to their role of peaceful exploration and contact…
Summary[]
In a conflict between the planet Sklurr and her Romulan-controlled neighbor Karr, Captain Kirk and the ruler of Sklurr are captured by Romulans and destined to amuse the mob by facing the perils of the arena.
Memorable quotes[]
"It – it was as though Enterprise was being squeezed– by a gigantic nutcracker!"
- - Spock
"Good grief! Get back! It's occupied… by some kind of giant snail!"
- - Kirk
Background information[]
Setting and technology[]
- This story picks up shortly after the prior story, placing it between 2267 and 2269.
- The Romulans are portrayed as Roman soldiers.
- The shuttle has a registry of NCC-1701-3. Shuttle "NCC-1701/3" was named Icarus in the apocryphal story "The Flat, Gold Forever".
Publishing history[]
None of the UK weekly stories had titles.
- Part 1: Valiant & TV21 #91, 23 June 1973
- Part 2: Valiant & TV21 #92, 30 June 1973
- Part 3: Valiant & TV21 #93, 7 July 1973
- Part 4: Valiant & TV21 #94, 14 July 1973
- Part 5: Valiant & TV21 #95, 21 July 1973
- Part 6: Valiant & TV21 #96, 28 July 1973
- Part 7: Valiant & TV21 #97, 4 August 1973
- Part 8: Valiant & TV21 #98, 11 August 1973
- Part 9: Valiant & TV21 #99, 18 August 1973
- Part 10: Valiant & TV21 #100, 25 August 1973
- Part 11: Valiant & TV21 #101, 1 September 1973
- Part 12: Valiant & TV21 #102, 8 September 1973
- Part 13: Valiant & TV21 #103, 15 September 1973
- Part 14: Valiant & TV21 #104, 22 September 1973
- Part 15: Valiant & TV21 #105, 29 September 1973
- Part 16: Valiant & TV21 #106, 6 October 1973
Appearances[]
Regular cast[]
Other characters[]
- Nereus, Romulan commander
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