Star Trek: Vanguard
Encyclopedia
Star Trek: Vanguard is a series of Star Trek
books set during the time period of the original television series. At present six novels and one novella collection have been released.
into an interstellar expanse called "The Taurus Reach". While the station does in fact help colonies across the area, its true mission (known only to a few people) is to study a mystery that began with the discovery of genetically engineered DNA
millions of times more complex than any previously encountered, known as "The Taurus Meta-Genome".
In its effort to understand the Meta-Genome, Starbase 47 has three vessels permanently assigned to it, the Constitution-Class cruiser USS Endeavour , the tiny Archer-Class USS Sagittarius, and the Starfleet Corps of Engineers starship USS Lovell. Another starship, the USS Bombay, was destroyed during the events of Harbinger
. In addition to the mission, those who know of Vanguard's true nature must also prevent others from becoming aware of the situation, especially the Klingon Empire and the Tholian
Assembly, both of whom have interests in the region and are suspicious of the Federation's presence.
While the majority of the characters featured in the first novels are original to this series, the Vulcan
Lieutenant Commander
T'Prynn appeared in two other Star Trek novels—the Lost Era's The Art Of The Impossible by Keith R.A. DeCandido, and Deep Space Nine
's Lesser Evil by Robert Simpson
(and was also mentioned in Unity by S.D Perry). In addition, Petty Officer
Razka (from the third novel, Reap The Whirlwind) first appears in the Next Generation
novel A Time To Kill by David Mack
, and Carol Marcus from Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan
appears at the end of the same novel.
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
books set during the time period of the original television series. At present six novels and one novella collection have been released.
Premise
The books largely take place on board Starbase 47, also known as "Vanguard", which serves as a support facility for a supposed colonization push by the United Federation of PlanetsUnited Federation of Planets
The United Federation of Planets, also known as "The Federation" is a fictional interplanetary federal republic depicted in the Star Trek television series and motion pictures...
into an interstellar expanse called "The Taurus Reach". While the station does in fact help colonies across the area, its true mission (known only to a few people) is to study a mystery that began with the discovery of genetically engineered DNA
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...
millions of times more complex than any previously encountered, known as "The Taurus Meta-Genome".
In its effort to understand the Meta-Genome, Starbase 47 has three vessels permanently assigned to it, the Constitution-Class cruiser USS Endeavour , the tiny Archer-Class USS Sagittarius, and the Starfleet Corps of Engineers starship USS Lovell. Another starship, the USS Bombay, was destroyed during the events of Harbinger
Harbinger (Star Trek novel)
Harbinger is the first novel in the Star Trek: Vanguard series concerning the Starbase 47, otherwise known as Vanguard.-Synopsis:...
. In addition to the mission, those who know of Vanguard's true nature must also prevent others from becoming aware of the situation, especially the Klingon Empire and the Tholian
Tholian
Tholians are a fictional starfaring and extremely territorial race in the Star Trek fictional universe. The Tholian home nation is the Tholian Assembly, which inhabits an area of space in the Alpha Quadrant, near the Cardassian Union and the Badlands....
Assembly, both of whom have interests in the region and are suspicious of the Federation's presence.
While the majority of the characters featured in the first novels are original to this series, the Vulcan
Vulcan (Star Trek)
Vulcans, or sometimes Vulcanians, are an extraterrestrial humanoid species in the Star Trek universe who evolved on the planet Vulcan, and are noted for their attempt to live by reason and logic with no interference from emotion. They were the first extraterrestrial species in the Star Trek...
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander is a commissioned officer rank in many navies. The rank is superior to a lieutenant and subordinate to a commander...
T'Prynn appeared in two other Star Trek novels—the Lost Era's The Art Of The Impossible by Keith R.A. DeCandido, and Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
's Lesser Evil by Robert Simpson
Robert Simpson
Robert Simpson or Bob Simpson may refer to:American:*Bob R. Simpson, American Business Executive, Major League Baseball Owner*Robert Simpson , American meteorologist and co-developer of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale...
(and was also mentioned in Unity by S.D Perry). In addition, Petty Officer
Petty Officer
A petty officer is a non-commissioned officer in many navies and is given the NATO rank denotion OR-6. They are equal in rank to sergeant, British Army and Royal Air Force. A Petty Officer is superior in rank to Leading Rate and subordinate to Chief Petty Officer, in the case of the British Armed...
Razka (from the third novel, Reap The Whirlwind) first appears in the Next Generation
Next Generation
Next Generation or Next-Generation may refer to:- Publications and literature :* Next Generation Magazine, video game magazine that was made by the now defunct Imagine Media publishing company...
novel A Time To Kill by David Mack
David Alan Mack
This article is about the Star Trek and Wolverine novelist. For the comic book artist, see David W. Mack.David Alan Mack is a writer best known for his freelance Star Trek novels...
, and Carol Marcus from Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a 1982 American science fiction film released by Paramount Pictures. The film is the second feature based on the Star Trek science fiction franchise. The plot features James T...
appears at the end of the same novel.
Novels
- HarbingerHarbinger (Star Trek novel)Harbinger is the first novel in the Star Trek: Vanguard series concerning the Starbase 47, otherwise known as Vanguard.-Synopsis:...
by David MackDavid Alan MackThis article is about the Star Trek and Wolverine novelist. For the comic book artist, see David W. Mack.David Alan Mack is a writer best known for his freelance Star Trek novels...
(August 2005) - Summon the ThunderSummon the Thunder (Star Trek novel)Summon the Thunder is the second novel in the Star Trek: Vanguard series concerning the Starbase 47, otherwise known as Vanguard.-Synopsis:The Shedai, an ancient race of beings, threaten the lives of all aboard "Vanguard" a Federation starbase....
by Dayton WardDayton WardDayton Ward is a science fiction author primarily known for his Star Trek novels and short stories, which began with publication in the Strange New Worlds anthology series. He published stories in each of the first three Strange New Worlds volumes, making him the first author to render himself...
and Kevin DilmoreKevin DilmoreKevin Dilmore was a newspaper reporter and long-time contributing writer to Star Trek Communicator Magazine before breaking into fiction writing...
(2006) - Reap the WhirlwindReap the Whirlwind (Star Trek novel)Reap the Whirlwind is the third book in the Star Trek: Vanguard series of Novels, released in June 2007. Proceeded by Summon the Thunder and Followed by Open Secrets, released in 2009.- Summary :...
by David Mack (May 2007) - Open Secrets by Dayton Ward, story by Ward and Kevin Dilmore (May 2009)
- Precipice by David Mack (December 2009)
- What Judgments Come by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore (September 2011)
- Storming Heaven by David Mack (TBR 2012)
Novella Collection
- Declassified (June 2011)
- Almost Tomorrow by Dayton Ward
- Hard News by Kevin Dilmore
- The Ruins of Noble Men by Marco Palmieri
- The Stars Look Down by David Mack