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PublisherPocket Books/Star Trek

ISBN-100743471180

ISBN-139780743471183

eBay Product ID (ePID)2420119

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Book TitleStar Trek: Enterprise: Daedalus

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicScience Fiction / Action & Adventure, Science Fiction / Alien Contact, Science Fiction / Military

Publication Year2003

GenreFiction

AuthorDave Stern

Book SeriesStar Trek: Enterprise Ser.

FormatMass Market

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight5.9 Oz

Item Length6.8 in

Item Width4.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-719625

Dewey Edition0

Dewey Decimal813.5/4

SynopsisOctober 5, 2140. After a half-dozen years of research and testing, Starfleet prepares to launch its first warp 5 vessel --Daedalus.Propelled by a radical new engine designed by Earth's most brilliant warp field theorist, Victor Brodesser, the new ship will at last put the stars within mankind's reach.But on the eve of her maiden voyage, a maintenance engineer, Ensign Charles Tucker III -- "Trip" to his friends -- discovers a flaw inDaedalus'sdesign. When he confronts Brodesser, the scientist -- as charismatic as he is brilliant -- eases Trip's concerns. The ship launches on schedule, and as Trip watches in horror, it explodes in a catastrophic ion cascade reaction, killing all aboard.Thirteen years pass. Still haunted by memories of that disaster, Trip now serves as chief engineer aboardEnterprise.When a freak explosion cripples his vessel, leaving her helpless before a surprise attack, Trip is forced to abandon his ship -- and his shipmates. As he is on the verge of mounting a desperate rescue attempt, however, a shocking turn of events forces him to confront the ghosts ofDaedalusone final time., An original novel set in the universe of Star Trek: Enterprise ! October 5, 2140. After a half-dozen years of research and testing, Starfleet prepares to launch its first warp 5 vessel-- Daedalus. Propelled by a radical new engine designed by Earth's most brilliant warp field theorist, Victor Brodesser, the new ship will at last put the stars within mankind's reach. But on the eve of her maiden voyage, a maintenance engineer, Ensign Charles Tucker III--"Trip" to his friends--discovers a flaw in Daedalus's design. When he confronts Brodesser, the scientist--as charismatic as he is brilliant--eases Trip's concerns. The ship launches on schedule, and as Trip watches in horror, it explodes in a catastrophic ion cascade reaction, killing all aboard. Thirteen years pass. Still haunted by memories of that disaster, Trip now serves as chief engineer aboard Enterprise. When a freak explosion cripples his vessel, leaving her helpless before a surprise attack, Trip is forced to abandon his ship--and his shipmates. As he is on the verge of mounting a desperate rescue attempt, however, a shocking turn of events forces him to confront the ghosts of Daedalus one final time., An original novel set in the universe of Star Trek: Enterprise October 5, 2140. After a half-dozen years of research and testing, Starfleet prepares to launch its first warp 5 vessel-- Daedalus. Propelled by a radical new engine designed by Earth's most brilliant warp field theorist, Victor Brodesser, the new ship will at last put the stars within mankind's reach. But on the eve of her maiden voyage, a maintenance engineer, Ensign Charles Tucker III--"Trip" to his friends--discovers a flaw in Daedalus's design. When he confronts Brodesser, the scientist--as charismatic as he is brilliant--eases Trip's concerns. The ship launches on schedule, and as Trip watches in horror, it explodes in a catastrophic ion cascade reaction, killing all aboard. Thirteen years pass. Still haunted by memories of that disaster, Trip now serves as chief engineer aboard Enterprise. When a freak explosion cripples his vessel, leaving her helpless before a surprise attack, Trip is forced to abandon his ship--and his shipmates. As he is on the verge of mounting a desperate rescue attempt, however, a shocking turn of events forces him to confront the ghosts of Daedalus one final time.

LC Classification NumberPS3569