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+ | | Series = [[Pocket TNG]] |
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+ | | Published = {{d|1|December|1996}} (hardcover)<br />{{d|3|November|1997}} (paperback) |
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+ | | Pages = 276 (hardcover)<br />304 (paperback) |
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+ | | ABReadBy = [[Gates McFadden]] |
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+ | | ABISBN = 0671573918 (cassette)<br />ISBN 0671856944 (CD) |
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Captain Picard and the crew of the ''Enterprise'' travel back in time to stop the Borg from assimilating Earth. |
Captain Picard and the crew of the ''Enterprise'' travel back in time to stop the Borg from assimilating Earth. |
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==Summary== |
==Summary== |
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− | From the deepest, darkest reaches of [[space]] came the greatest threat the |
+ | :''From the deepest, darkest reaches of [[space]] came the greatest threat the Federation had ever faced: the [[Borg]]. Half organic/half mechanical, the Borg were relentless and bent on conquering and "assimilating" all intelligent life; a single Borg vessel destroyed thirty-nine [[Federation]] [[starship]]s, decimating [[Starfleet]].'' |
− | Stronger and more dangerous than ever, they are ready to launch a new attack against the Federation, one that threatens its past... its present... and its future. |
+ | :''Stronger and more dangerous than ever, they are ready to launch a new attack against the Federation, one that threatens its past... its present... and its future.'' |
− | Only the courage and determination of Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]] and his crew can prevent the Borg from striking at the heart of the Federation and [[Earth]]. |
+ | :''Only the courage and determination of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] and his crew can prevent the Borg from striking at the heart of the Federation and [[Earth]].'' |
+ | {{review}} |
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+ | * ''Quotes needed'' |
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==Background Information== |
==Background Information== |
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+ | * [[Novels|Novelization]] of {{film|8}} by [[J.M. Dillard]]. |
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+ | * The audiobook version was abridged by [[George Truett]]. |
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+ | * [[Judith Reeves-Stevens|Judith]] and [[Garfield Reeves-Stevens]] wrote a section in this book (the hardcover, at least) on the making of [[Star Trek: First Contact|the movie]]. |
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+ | * [[Pocket Books]] released a trade paperback edition to its international markets simultaneously with the US hardcover. |
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+ | *The novelization mentions Worf's posting to [[Deep Space 9]] under [[Benjamin Sisko]]'s command, unlike the film. |
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==Characters== |
==Characters== |
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+ | ; [[Jean-Luc Picard]] |
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+ | ; [[William T. Riker]] |
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+ | ; [[Deanna Troi]] |
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+ | ; [[Worf]] |
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+ | ; [[Geordi La Forge]] |
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+ | ; [[Zefram Cochrane]] |
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+ | ; [[Borg Queen]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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+ | [[New York]]; [[World War III]] |
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+ | == See also == |
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+ | *[[Star Trek: First Contact (young adult novelization)|Young adult novelization]] |
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+ | *''[[Star Trek: First Contact - The Borg]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Star Trek: First Contact - Breaking the Barrier]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Star Trek: First Contact - The Movie Storybook]]'' |
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+ | | series2 = [[Star Trek films]] |
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Revision as of 17:37, 15 April 2015
Template:Realworld Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise travel back in time to stop the Borg from assimilating Earth.
Summary
- From the deepest, darkest reaches of space came the greatest threat the Federation had ever faced: the Borg. Half organic/half mechanical, the Borg were relentless and bent on conquering and "assimilating" all intelligent life; a single Borg vessel destroyed thirty-nine Federation starships, decimating Starfleet.
- Stronger and more dangerous than ever, they are ready to launch a new attack against the Federation, one that threatens its past... its present... and its future.
- Only the courage and determination of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew can prevent the Borg from striking at the heart of the Federation and Earth.
- Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.
Background Information
- Novelization of Star Trek: First Contact by J.M. Dillard.
- The audiobook version was abridged by George Truett.
- Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens wrote a section in this book (the hardcover, at least) on the making of the movie.
- Pocket Books released a trade paperback edition to its international markets simultaneously with the US hardcover.
- The novelization mentions Worf's posting to Deep Space 9 under Benjamin Sisko's command, unlike the film.
Characters
References
See also
- Young adult novelization
- Star Trek: First Contact - The Borg
- Star Trek: First Contact - Breaking the Barrier
- Star Trek: First Contact - The Movie Storybook
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