Paul Ruditis

Explore the STAR TREK universe.

Discover how the dream became a reality with the founding of the United Federation of Planets. Explore the worlds of the Federation. Wander through alternative realities.

Delve into the history of Starfleet. Revisit the Enterprise, her captains, her crews. Identify both ally and enemy: the Bajorans, the Ferengi, the Maquis, the Xindi, the Orions. Khan Noonien Singh. The Gorn. The Klingon Empire. The Romulan Star Empire. The Cardassian Union. The Dominion. Elim Garak. Dukat. The Borg Collective.

Explore the science and technology, including warp drive, transporters, holographic technology, phasers, communicators, tricorders, cloaking devices. Look at New Life and New Civilizations. Tholians. The QQ Continuum. The Talosians. The Traveler. The Nacene and the Caretaker. The Prophets. The Pan-Wraiths. The Guardian of Forever. V’Ger. Tribbles.

Travel into the unknown, into the far-distant future . . . where no one has gone before.

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This revised, updated edition gives readers a look at STAR TREK from the original series through the newest movies and streaming shows, including “Star Trek: Beyond,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Star Trek: Picard,” and “Star Trek: Short Trek.” In the pages of this book, readers can explore The Final Frontier, Starfleet, Federation Allies and Enemies, Science and Technology, and New Life and New Civilizations.

This comprehensive guide begins with the key concepts of the series, looks at the well-known characters, and discusses the events and moments that defined . . . and continue to define . . . the STAR TREK universe. Graphics, illustrations, photographs, quotes, stills, and props all play a part in telling the extraordinary adventures in the final frontier.

Included: a Glossary; a complete listing for each of the television series; the movies.

Highly recommended.… (mer)