Star trek probe book

Star trek 4 director teases his vision for continuing the franchise jeremy dick jan 10, 2020. In the aftermath of the visit of the mysterious probe to earth in 2286, starfleet is wondering what. It is more heavily armored and equipped than comparable vessels from other factions, however it does not appear to have any abilities. The fourth star trek adventures quadrant sourcebook is, aptly enough, focused on the fourth star trek television series no, the cartoon doesnt count. Best star trek books score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The delta quadrant sourcebook is heavily, although not quite entirely, based on the adventures of the starship voyager as it tried to make its way home from the delta quadrant. At first glance, the novel probe promises to provide a lot of information about the entity that almost destroyed earth in star trek iv. The author spins an absolutely great tale as to where the probe went after it left earth.

Its too bad the script and direction dont give them much to do. In addition to the main plot, his life with amanda is told through flashbacks and journal entries. Probe is a pocket tos novel, credited to margaret wander bonanno. Probe novel memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki fandom.

Complete pocket books novel list the star trek litverse. The original series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The series is also known as star trek logs and star trek. Its constantly told to us that this mission is to save the entire human race and has a huge scope, but we dont really see that being played out. When captain jonathan archer of the uss enterprise discovers ancient weapons of absolute power scattered across the alpha quadrant, he and. Star trek log is a series of ten novelizations based on, and inspired by, episodes of the science fiction television series star trek. Noah hawley says he has his own take for the next star trek movie, which will likely consist of an all.

The voyage home, the borg are mentioned obliquely in communication with the whale probe as spacefaring mites the whale probe s term for humanoid races who traveled in cubical and spherical spacefaring vessels. Only human arrogance would assume the message must be meant for man. Unfortunately it went into romulan space and of course the enterprise is sent to follow up on it. Probe by margaret wander bonnanno ten years have passed since captain kirk and the enterprisetm crew brought back humpbacked whales from the. Published by pocket books, it was first released in hardback in april 1992. Mcintyre strangers from the sky margaret wander bonanno final frontier diane carey spocks world diane duane the lost years j. Probe star trek by j molloy book cover, description, publication history. The depictions and specifications are taken from the tng technical manual, whereas an identification on screen was usually not possible owing to their small size relative to the starships.

The cetacean probe was a device created by a distant race of cetaceans to search for other species. An alien space probe of unknown origin, the probe wreaked ecological havoc on planet earth when, in 2286, it came searching for humpback whales. The voyage home, the borg are mentioned obliquely in communication with the whaleprobe as spacefaring mites the whaleprobes term for humanoid races who traveled in cubical and spherical spacefaring vessels. I bought this book probe by margaret wander bonanno because i recently bought another book named saturns child which was cowritten with nichelle nichols.

Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. So with the wealth of data and images collected and compiled by fans on the web, i decided to try put something together myself. Star trek a vision of humanitys future that has captivated audiences world. What was one of the most memorable moments of star trek. Probe audiobook by margaret wander bonnanno, james. Sep 17, 2019 for star trek fans who desperately miss the 24th century version of the final frontier, the debut of star trek. However, once you get into this novel, you realize that it is primarily a book about romulan human relations and a lesser plot is the story of the probe. Most of the following starfleet standard probes were mentioned in various episodes. Spock, and their shipmates hurtling into unparalleled danger. Roddenberry portrays the hopes and fears of his own characters as no one else could hope to do. In star trek 4, an unknown space probe travels to earth, emping everything on its way and almost destroying the planet by trying to talk to whales. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. The probe wanted to contact the intelligent species, but unfortunately the humpback had become extinct in the 21st century, so there were no whales to contact.

Review delta quadrant sourcebook star trek adventures. Original whale probe a cylindrical space probe was already envisioned in the reference book star trek spaceflight chronology p. Dillard prime directive judith and garfield reevesstevens. In its years of exploration it encountered many worlds and species, including the borg, who attempted to assimilate it. Isbn 067101093x cd probe is a pocket tos novel, credited to margaret wander bonanno. A guide to reading the star trek litverse providing series by series reading lists for star trek books in chronological order and more. But, other than sir patrick stewarts return to the titular role that made him famous across the galaxy, perhaps the most exciting thing about the franchises newest effort is the addition of michael chabon as the lead writer and showrunner. Star trek probe ten years have passed since captain kirk and the enterprisetm crew brought back humpbacked whales from the twentieth century to communicate with the mysterious probe which. The novel i didnt write is a 17page essay by margaret wander bonanno. Probe is a direct sequel to the events portraited in the theatrical film star trek iv. Dwellers in the crucible star trek no 25 by margaret w.

Star trek a vision of humanitys future that has captivated audiences worldwide for over a quarter century. The changeling is the third episode of the second season of the american science fiction television series star trek. The motion picture isnt a good entry in the series, its just that theres merely nothing special at all about the film. To avoid to feel a little lost in the setting of this story, and being able to enjoy to the fullest the novel. At last, in december 1979, gene roddenberrys vision was transferred to the screen with star trek. It is the fourth feature installment in the star trek film series, and is a sequel to star trek iii. Lin, while a good action director, isnt a good storyteller. No reason is given by cryptic studios about why the developers choose to reimagine the ship. You think this is its way of saying hi there to the people of the earth. So, if you havent watched that film yet, i suggest you to watch first that movie andor reading the novelization.

The original series is a series of science fiction novels based on the popular television show 19661969 and movies created by gene roddenberry. It is the sequel to the excellent movie star trek iv a voyage home. Star trek online wiki is a fandom gaming community. Cetacean probe memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. The voyage home, the survival of earth depends on a mysterious probe having a conversation with humpback whales.

Spock, and their shipmates attempt to discover the secrets behind the probe that almost destroyed the eart and find themselves hurtling into unparalleled danger. Historians note under ordinary circumstances, i would not be so arrogant as to honor myself with the title of historian. The probe is returning to earth and has plotted its course, and the enterprise must continue to delve into. As recently as 2017, novels based on deep space nine and. Probe by margaret wander bonanno goodreads share book. Only human arrogance would assume the message must be. A novel that reveals the secrets behind the mysterious probe that almost destroyed earthand whose reappearence now send captain kirk, mr. The voyage home is a 1986 american science fiction film directed by leonard nimoy and based on the television series star trek. In the star trek novel probe, which takes place following the events of star trek iv. A tribute to star trek is maintained by john patuto. Star trek probe by margaret wander bonanno book report by vincent. The original book series by multiple authors includes books star trek. Standard probes special probes satellites uncertain probes unknown probes. Sep 30, 1991 this book ended up being a must read for me.

Bonannos the others controversial third novel in the popular star trek series she requested that the publisher remove her name from the cover after. I have many star trek books and have enjoyed all of them. Apr 06, 2020 the fourth star trek adventures quadrant sourcebook is, aptly enough, focused on the fourth star trek television series no, the cartoon doesnt count. Spock and their shipmates hurtling into unparalleled danger an unsurpassed discovery. There are other forms on intelligence on earth, doctor.

Dillard starfleet academy diane carey star trek books by william shatner with judith and garfield reevesstevens the ashes of eden. Ten years have passed since captain kirk and the enterprise crew brought back humpbacked whales from the twentieth century to communicate with the mysterious probe which threatened earth. Vega ix, longrange probe that was sent to record the collapse of the star beta stromgren and discovered the living ship named gomtuu tng. Probe another species encountered was the humpback whale of earth. The motion picture, the entropy effect, the klingon gambit, and several more. For the borg invasion event, the ship was given its canon appearance and the new design was given to the tractor probe and regeneration probe. Tin man we may assume that vega ix is the individual name of the probe. The main cast also make appearances, at times unlikely but well written all the same. The brave and the bold, book in this unforgettable star trek adventure spanning three generations, a series of ancient weapons wreak havoc across the galaxy. Jan 25, 2011 star trek probe by margaret wander bonanno book report by vincent. This is a great book for star trek fans and those who do not necessarily keep up with trek.

As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are in print. On the plus side, the cast is magnificent and the charm they bring to their roles makes this enterprise watchable. This story continues on the movie star trek 4, with the whales. Probe star trek by bonanno, margaret wander hardback book the fast free. Strangers from the sky star trek bonanno, margaret wander pocket books mass. Net is in no way associated with, nor endorsed by, paramount pictures andor viacom. The original model of the probe was different from the one seen in canon.

In the book, it was described as a small probe of unknown origin, measuring 2. This star trek series book tells the story of sarek in the time not long after the events of the movie star trek vi. The voyage home, the survival of earth depends on a mysterious probe having a conversation with humpback whales mccoy. Spock and their shipmates hurtling into unparalleled danger an unsurpassed. A novel that reveals the secrets behind the mysterious probe that.

Although my interest in the past runs wide and deep within my heart, my actual experiences in dabbling with history have been amateurish at best. Probe is an epiclength novel that at last picks up the story of the uss enterprise and her crew where star trek iv left off. Here now is probe an epiclength novel that at last picks up the story of the uss enterprise and her crew where star trek iv left off. The wrath of khan 1982 and continued in the search for spock. The borg probe fills the role of a frigate in the borg collective.

As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. This tells the story of the probe and what it has been up to since nearly destroying the earth as seen in the movie. Probe is the follow up on star trek iv the voyage home. In a 22nd century attack on earth, it wipes out more than 7 million people from florida to venezuela. They failed, but did succeed in damaging its crystal memory. For star trek fans who desperately miss the 24th century version of the final frontier, the debut of star trek.

Published by ballantine books from 1974 to 1978, the series was written by alan dean foster and edited by judylynn del rey. I enjoyed reading saturns child and i know i will enjoy this book too. Probean epic length novel that at last picks up the story of the uss enterprise and her crew where star trek iv left off. Aug 25, 2017 star trek probe ten years have passed since captain kirk and the enterprisetm crew brought back humpbacked whales from the twentieth century to communicate with the mysterious probe which. The whole book had me, anticipating what was going to happen next. The voyage home, which sees the enterprise crew tracking down the whale probe as it heads into romulan space. Written by john meredyth lucas and directed by marc daniels, it was first broadcast on september 29, 1967. Tos tiein book that was never approved called music of the spheres. A novel that reveals the secrets behind the mysterious probe that almost destroyed earth and whose reappearance now sends captain kirk, mr.