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Far from the familiar reaches of the Federation, the starship Enterprise has championed the growth of an uncharted planet, its colonists relying on the ship's guidance and protection. The Enterprise, alone against numerous alien threats, faces a precarious balance as its own mission to safeguard the colony stretches to its limits. With the time for adventure ending, Captain James T. Kirk passes guardianship of the colony to a new vessel, only to have that ship destroyed amidst a lethal attack. Commander Nick Keller, the first officer and sole survivor of the decimated crew, finds himself marooned and initially solitary. Nevertheless, he must find a way to complete his original mission and support the Enterprise as it confronts a powerful new enemy that threatens not only the colony but also the Federation itself.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Diane Carey
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