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In this expanded tale set on stardate 1312.4, a junior Captain Kirk faces a career‑shattering dilemma: killing his closest ally to protect the USS Enterprise. The narrative follows Kirk and the energetic, unconventional Gary Mitchell from their tumultuous first encounter at Starfleet Academy to their joint mission on the USS Republic. Their journey brings them to a planet poised for a historic reconciliation ceremony, where they must quell a terrorist threat that endangers two worlds. The story blends personal conflict with larger themes of duty, friendship, and the cost of peace in a space opera setting.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Michael Jan Friedman
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