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+ | | Author = [[Susan Wright]] |
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+ | | Artist = [[Sonia Hillios]] |
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+ | | Publisher = [[Pocket Books]] |
+ | | Series = [[Pocket TNG]]<br />[[Star Trek: The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy|Starfleet Academy]] |
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+ | | Published = {{d|1|February|1998}} |
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+ | | Pages = 304 |
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+ | | Year = [[2368]]-[[2371]] |
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+ | | ISBN = 0671015494 (paperback)<br />{{ASIN|B000FBJG5E}} (Kindle) |
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+ | ''The future of Starfleet!'' |
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− | | class="even" | [[February 1998]] |
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− | | class="even" | ''Unknown'' |
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− | | class="even" | ISBN 0671015494 |
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− | ''Follow the adventures of six of the most talented and ambitious young people in the Federation as they navigate their way through Starfleet Academy. Together they will learn about courage, life, teamwork, and themselves--but one of them will not survive! |
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==Summary== |
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+ | :''Every year, [[Starfleet Academy]] in [[San Francisco]] attracts many of the most talented and ambitious young people in the [[Federation]]. They come from all over the [[Alpha Quadrant]], from hundreds of worlds and species, to prepare themselves for the challenges of the final frontier.'' |
− | :''Meet a new generation of [[cadet]]s: a newly joined [[Trill]] just beginning the first of many lives; a [[Bajoran]] [[Vedek]] who finds himself torn between his vows and an unspoken love; a reckless young man fond of pushing the limits; a feline alien raised among humans; a brilliant but immature young woman with a lot to learn; and a native-born [[Earth]] woman with a talent for [[engineering]]. |
+ | :''Meet a new generation of [[cadet]]s: a newly joined [[Trill]] just beginning the first of many lives; a [[Bajoran]] [[Vedek]] who finds himself torn between his vows and an unspoken love; a reckless young man fond of pushing the limits; a feline alien raised among humans; a brilliant but immature young woman with a lot to learn; and a native-born [[Earth]] woman with a talent for [[engineering]].'' |
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==Background Information== |
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+ | * Original pre-release cover slicks promoting this unnumbered novel were headed ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy|Starfleet Academy]]'' rather than ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. |
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+ | * This ''[[Star Trek]]'' novel was probably the first to feature a lesbian character in a major role. |
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+ | *An extract from this novel appeared in [[Star Trek Monthly issue 38|''Star Trek Monthly'' issue 38]]. |
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+ | ==Characters== |
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+ | ===''Enterprise''-D crew=== |
+ | * [[Lieutenant Commander]] Kriss |
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+ | * [[Jean-Luc Picard]] |
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+ | * [[Lieutenant]] B'll |
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+ | * [[Ensign]] Dontorn |
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+ | ===Other cadets=== |
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+ | * Buck Wu |
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+ | * Ijen |
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+ | * Johnny Madden |
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+ | * Eto Mahs |
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+ | * Yllian Mantegna |
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+ | * Puller |
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+ | * Qita |
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+ | * Reeves |
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+ | * Sendonii |
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+ | * Ho Campbell |
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+ | * Vestabo |
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+ | ===Starfleet=== |
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− | ; [[Reginald Barclay]] |
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+ | * Admiral [[James Leyton]] |
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+ | * Tho |
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+ | * Aston |
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+ | ===Other characters=== |
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+ | * [[Jaresh-Inyo]] |
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+ | * Keethzarn |
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+ | * Meesa |
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+ | * [[Lewis Zimmerman]] |
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+ | * [[EMH]] |
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+ | * Raylin Miranda |
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+ | * Maree Taran |
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+ | * Jord |
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+ | * Oxitar |
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+ | ===Referenced=== |
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+ | * [[Winn Adami]] |
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+ | * [[Tolian Soran]] |
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+ | * [[B'Etor]] |
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+ | * [[Lursa]] |
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+ | * [[Rachel Garrett]] |
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+ | * [[Richard Galen]] |
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+ | * [[James Kirk]] |
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+ | * [[Miles O'Brien]] |
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+ | ==Species== |
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+ | ; [[Klingon]] |
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+ | ; [[Bajoran]] |
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+ | ; [[Cardassian]] |
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+ | ; [[Horta]] |
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+ | ; [[Romulan]] |
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− | ; [[Rachel Garrett]],; [[Galen]],; [[Harry Kim]] |
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+ | == External link == |
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+ | | series = [[Pocket TNG]]<br />Unnumbered novels |
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+ | | next = ''[[Planet X (novel)|Planet X]]'' |
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+ | | series2 = [[Star Trek: The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy]] |
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+ | | prev2 = #14: ''[[Deceptions]]'' |
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Revision as of 18:10, 4 September 2012
Template:Realworld The future of Starfleet!
Summary
- From the book jacket
- Every year, Starfleet Academy in San Francisco attracts many of the most talented and ambitious young people in the Federation. They come from all over the Alpha Quadrant, from hundreds of worlds and species, to prepare themselves for the challenges of the final frontier.
- Meet a new generation of cadets: a newly joined Trill just beginning the first of many lives; a Bajoran Vedek who finds himself torn between his vows and an unspoken love; a reckless young man fond of pushing the limits; a feline alien raised among humans; a brilliant but immature young woman with a lot to learn; and a native-born Earth woman with a talent for engineering.
- Together they will learn about courage, life, teamwork, and themselves. Their future is just beginning – but one of them will not survive!
- Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.
Background Information
- Original pre-release cover slicks promoting this unnumbered novel were headed Starfleet Academy rather than Star Trek: The Next Generation.
- This Star Trek novel was probably the first to feature a lesbian character in a major role.
- An extract from this novel appeared in Star Trek Monthly issue 38.
Characters
Main characters
- Starsa Taran
- Bobbie Ray Jefferson
- Nev Reoh
- Jayme Miranda
- Moll Enor
- Hammon Titus
Enterprise-D crew
- Lieutenant Commander Kriss
- Guinan
- Worf
- Data
- William T. Riker
- Lieutenant Meg'han
- Jean-Luc Picard
- Lieutenant B'll
- Ensign Dontorn
- Ensign Karol
Other cadets
- Elma
- T'ress
- Buck Wu
- Ijen
- Johnny Madden
- Eto Mahs
- Yllian Mantegna
- Puller
- Qita
- Reeves
- Sendonii
- Ho Campbell
- Vestabo
Starfleet
- Reginald Barclay
- Jadzia Dax
- Admiral Brand
- Professor Chapman
- Admiral James Leyton
- Tho
- Aston
- Admiral Marley Miranda
Other characters
- Jaresh-Inyo
- Keethzarn
- Meesa
- Lewis Zimmerman
- EMH
- Raylin Miranda
- Maree Taran
- Jord
- Oxitar
Referenced
- Winn Adami
- Tolian Soran
- B'Etor
- Lursa
- Wesley Crusher
- Joshua Albert
- Nicholas Locarno
- Sito Jaxa
- B'Elanna Torres
- Rachel Garrett
- Richard Galen
- James Kirk
- Miles O'Brien
- Brendenson
- Harry Kim
- Dani Miranda
Species
References
External link
- Template:NCwiki-title
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