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IDIC—Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations—is more than a motto for Vulcans; it is the foundation of their society. At the Vulcan Science Colony of Nisus, where Vulcans, Humans, Klingons and many other species collaborate, a mysterious plague begins to spread. Its origin appears bound to the very concept of IDIC, threatening to undermine the principle of tolerance that holds these diverse cultures together. As the outbreak escalates, the fragile peace of Nisus hangs in balance and the possibility of interstellar conflict looms on the horizon.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Jean Lorrah
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