Star Trek Reader’S Reference to the Novels: 1994-1996: Volume 8

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Contents

Preface

Format

Acknowledgments

Star Trek Reader’s Reference to the Novels: 1994-1996

Abbreviations

Interesting facts about these missions

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Appendix A: Stardates

Appendix B: Quotations

Appendix C: Selected Extracts from Amanda Grayson’s journals

Appendix D: Chronological Timeline

Appendix E: A Brief History of Vulcan

Appendix F:

Works Consulted

Preface

These References keep growing and what began as a source of information for myself has generated interest beyond my expectations. Though my task was begun in the early 1980s, I had no idea the novels would continue to be written. Yet I begin each Reference with expectations of meeting the most interesting peoples. As I write this preface, to date more than 300 novels about the Star Trek Original Series have been written and continue to be written. The television show of the late 1960s captured the imagination of so many, and continues to do so today, that in the foreseeable future, the novels will continue to tell the stores of Enterprise’s missions. My one aim is to offer helpful information for the professional and amateur writer who want information at their fingertips to document a mission or to insert a mission story within the chronology of Kirk’s missions. Readers who enjoy the novels will discover within these pages expanded information about those novels. This Reference covers novels written between 1994 through 1996 and include a variety of items ranging from characters and missions to quotes to stardates and aliens. I discovered when I selected these novels to reference that the writers were beginning to create continuous stories requiring several novels to tell it. So, in keeping with the original intent to reference the Original Series novels in the order they were published, this eighth volume includes two novels that begin two different story lines—Odyssey and Invasion—continued in later publications. A storehouse of information is offered here as a fascinating exploration into the world of StarFleet and her wonderful peoples.

Format

Each character, place, event, reference, allusion, quote, and stardate found in each novel of this group is documented beginning with the entry followed by the identification of the novel in which it appears, then followed with general information about the entry. If an original TV episode is connected to the information, that episode is identified. Movies are identified only if the movie being referenced has been novelized and is in this group. Only those movies made before the date of the information in the novel are considered. Included are entries with which any reader is familiar and many with which they are not. Biographies of all seven major characters continue to expand as new information is discovered. Each piece of equipment of the Enterprise has not been identified since it can be assumed the reader of this Reference will be a STAR TREK fan and thus familiar with the item. However, when a piece of equipment is entered, it generally is unusual and may or may not have a novel identification unless it plays an important role in the outcome of the mission. In some cases equipment has been included, especially when extensive information has been found to provide a broad entry. When the item is unusual and associated with the novel’s mission, the item is entered and defined, often with information from several sources. Chronological order of missions has not been followed for any of the References, for to do so would be difficult. Many of the novels do not have references to TV episodes or other missions already novelized that would help determine its chronological order. I have arranged the Reference according to novel publication and grouping them according to their publication date. Also, I have kept the information confined to what is offered in the group being reference and to those novels already referenced.

Abbreviations used in the Reference are identified, and each entry consists of information in a given, established order. All entries are credited to a novel source or an independent source. Quotations in the Appendix appear in the order they occur in the novel along with chapter identification. Plot summaries are given for all fifteen novels of this Reference. TV episodes are identified only if they are associated with the entry. Numbers that sometime follow an author’s name refer to pages. For example, Trimble 242 refers to Bjo Trimble’s Concordance page 242. As asterisk abbreviation denotes a TV episode, animated episode, or a movie. I have begun to use a more inclusive bibliography style by including the author and a main word from the novel to identify the source of the information being offered. In keeping with STAR TREK’s concept of a unified earth, I have used the term Terra to avoid confusion about whether the information relates to the planet or to the soil of a planet. Frequently a SEE refers to another entry or item that will offer expanded information. CONSULTS are provided when a previous novel or TV episode has mentioned the entry or further information would be helpful. Appendices supplement information in the References. A complete bibliography of all sources, novels, independent sources, etc., is provided.

Any errors pertaining to the accuracy of information, documentation, and credit are to be directed solely to the author of this Reference.

Acknowledgments

The effort continues with the support of my sweetheart Bill. Without his support I would not have a professional presentation of information.

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*First book in trilogy Odyssey

+First book in Invasion Quartet

Abbreviations

Interesting facts about these missions

A

Academy Christmas (TW)—StarFleet Academy keeps the traditional holidays regardless of religious inclinations of the cadets. All of the cadets enjoy the parties.

Acolytes of Gol (S)—One who studies to become a Master of Gol; a member of the Kolinahr. SEE T’Rea.

Achernar (Cr)—A battle Kirk had been involved in.

Adajia (Cr)—Orion female described as beautiful and voluptuous having black hair and long gold painted fingernails. She wore jeweled bracelets and was believed to be from the 26th century. Rescued from the damaged ship Nautilus, she was placed in the Enterprise brig with Thaddeus Smith. A quick medical inspection led Dr. McCoy to discover she had neural implants in her brain. He also learned that her clan lord had given her to Arios. After breaking out of the brig, she created a weapon from engine tape, a small pry bar, and spare wire-stripper blades. She guarded Spock as he worked on Nautilus’ engines. SEE Nautilus; Arios; Thaddeus Smith.

Adam, Emiko (Cr)—One of two Adams serving on Enterprise. Her brother was a cargo chief while she was assistant to Lt. Berghahl in Anthro/Geo lab.

Aesh (+FS)—Member of the Rath left in command when Zennor and group went to the Enterprise. SEE Rath.

adrenalase (Cr)—Refers to the adrenal glands situated near the kidneys which release an enzyme. The chemical compound released can be used to burn or prohibit the creeping edges of the neural implants and slow their growth, allowing a period of time for resistance. Arios used this chemical to burn the ends of Phil Cooper’s neural implants. SEE Phil Cooper; Arios.

Agian Paradox (FS)—Night club where Kirk located Chekov and invited him to accompany him to rescue Sulu.

Akara (FS)—One of several patients Dr. McCoy was scheduled to see. Mr. Akara wanted immunizations for his vacation to the Vornok System.

akhras name (Cr)—Implies a translated Vulcan name since most birth names are considered unpronounceable. Spock employed the word when he referred to Sharnas. SEE Sharnas.

Aeronautical Division (TW)—StarFleet section that tests new ship design and conducts tests on prototypes.

A’hde (TW)—Vulcan term.

Ahn-woon (Re)—Described as the oldest Vulcan weapon known, it is a band of leather about six feet long with handles at the ends. It can be used as a bola, a sling, or a garrote (Trimble 123). Kevin Riley constructed one using a near invisible but flexible cable which he cut into two-meter sections and tied the ends to weights. He saved Anab Saed’s life by striking her legs with the weapon and causing her to fall.

Akhmatova, Zhanya (Re)—This StarFleet captain of the vessel Starhawk wore her black, but touched with silver, hair shoulder length. It complimented her exotic eyes and high cheek-bones which hinted at her Tartar ancestry and gave her an air of Vulcan dignity. She graduated head of her Academy class and at the time of this mission she was nearing retirement. When Recovery fired on the Starhawk, Romolo, who was visiting was killed, and she was injured. Sarek saved her life and that of her First Officer Marsten.

Alamogordo (TW)—Location of the White Sands Flight Center, Terra USA.

Alamogordo Valley (TW)—Sulu flew the Wraith shuttle above this location. Location is New Mexico, Terra.

Alexes (BM)—Native female Empyrean about seventeen years of age; friend to Anna March.

al-Jasir (Cr)—Captain Kirk’s personal yeoman who regularly trimmed a potted plant Kirk kept on his desk in his quarters.

A’Ila’Mos (TW)—Uhura used this culture as an example in her communication class. They had no written language; employed audio recorders. SEE Naiilat.

Albrecht, Jason (Re)—Young doctoral student on Recovery witnessed the war games and was with Angelina Mola and Chia Noon when they searched Myron Shulman’s quarters. Shulman killed him.

Alien Parks (FS)—Bartender at Pluto’s Inn informed Kirk there were none of these in the Scottish Highlands.

Alloway (+FS)—Town located in Scotland, Terra.

Alpha Centauri (+FS)—One of the nearest stars to Terra. Home to Zephram Cochrane and large mammaloids.

Alpha Kratonii (BM)—This planetary system in which Starbase 86 is located has a number of productive colonies.

Alpha Prime Twelve (CD)—Site of archaeology digs.

Alpha Team (FS)—Commander Garvin of the Excelsior organized two teams to rescue Captain Sulu and others being held by Maldari. Effort unsuccessful. SEE Maldari; Maldari hostages.

Altair Six (CD)—The inhabitants of this planet had ended a long inter-planetary conflict in 2267. Enterprise 1701 was scheduled to be present at the ceremonies marking this historic event, but Kirk diverted the ship to Vulcan because Spock was undergoing the throes of plak tow.

Altairean champagne (TW)—The term champagne refers to the classic sparkling wine named for the Terran site of its origin. The term, on Terra, is seldom used to refer to sparkling wines not of French origin. However, Altairean champagne is quite good and compares well with Terra champagne. Sulu provided this expensive drink for himself, Uhura, and Chekov as they celebrated the end of the week that began with Sulu’s death and ended with the arrest of Willis, Kahle, Leong, and Broad along with others. SEE Adam Willis; Jackson Kahle; Leong; Broad.

alternative evolution (FF)—Once Kirk and his team had evaluated their circumstances, it was Spock and McCoy who determined they were on Terra but a Terra on which humans had not evolved.

Alton, Josh (+FS)—Enterprise solar chemist. He and his sister explained to Kirk what possibly happened to the sun and planets of a system closely resembling those on the Fury star chart. According to their search, the system’s sun went through its red-giant phase some three to four thousand years ago, destroying all the planets.

Amanda’s funeral (S)—It was held at the top of Mt. Seleya. Though she was cremated, a ceremony was held, presided over by T’ Lar, High Master of Gol. High-ranking officers of Vulcan as well friends were present. Sarek and Spock were present. They walked together to stand before the two huge pillars. T’Lar spoke a few words: Today we honor the memory of Amanda Grayson. She was a human who honored us with her presence on our world. From Amanda Grayson Sarek, we learned that our people and humans could live together in peace, that they could be allies, friends, and bondmates. Amanda Grayson Sarek possessed great strength, fortitude, and courage; the courage to survive a world that poses great hardships for outworlders, the fortitude to endure the suspicion and distrust in which humans were frequently held; and the courage to forever alter the way Vulcans view people of Terra. She changed us, not through strident protest, but by quietly prevailing, becoming over the years a living testament. Today we honor her, we honor the wife, we honor the mother, we honor the teacher, we honor the person of Amanda Grayson Sarek. Her life is one to be held in highest regard and esteem. Sarek followed these with words of his own: As a diplomat, I use words as a builder would use tools. But the words will not serve me today. Grieve with me for with Amanda’s passing we have all lost someone very rare. I can say no more. My family, my friends, I wish you peace and long life. Spock did not speak, nor did anyone else. The service was short (Crispin Sarek).

Amanda’s garden (S)—She began to cultivate one shortly after Spock’s birth, including a variety of desert plants from several Federation worlds to provide brilliant colors, including shades of lime green, amethyst, turquoise and dusty greens and reds. A crushed stone path wound around among the plants, providing ample walking and viewing. When she could no longer care for the garden, Sarek often worked it as did members of the household to provide her with its enjoyment.

Amanda’s journals (S)—She began them as a young girl and continued throughout her life, with the last entry a few days before she died. They were written on paper in book form using pen and ink. The dated entries are accepted as references to Terran years though some of her entries also carry reference to a Vulcan month. Her last request of Sarek was that he read them all. SEE Appendix C.

Amusement Park planet (CD)—While searching for clues to his daughter’s disappearance, Sulu discovered her footprints abruptly ended. At that place, he fell through the roof of an underground cavern. As he fell, he briefly recalled his time on the amusement planet (*SL; *OUP/a). SEE Taine.

anabolic protoplaser (TE)—Medical instrument Dr. McCoy employed to heal ribs and leg bones. It had a built-in anesthetic function to cut down on pain.

Anderson, Anna (PT)—Deceased mother of Kim Li Wing and wife of Kan Sung Wing. She was a former director of the Federation Council on Intercultural Affairs.

Anderson, Kyle (S)—Described as a distinguished-looking black man with a heavy iron-grey beard, though bald, he served as Commandant of StarFleet Academy. It was his duty to notify Kirk that his nephew Peter had disappeared from the Academy. Following Peter Kirk’s Kobayashi Maru test Mr. Anderson admitted that he had admiration for the way Peter had played the test. SEE Peter Kirk.

Andorian erotic cuniform (TW)—The motel Dr. McCoy took the injured Chekov to had carpet and bedspread bearing this pattern.

Andorian winter solstice music (TW)—A selection played by the interplanetary chamber orchestra at the 2269 Christmas party at StarFleet Headquarters.

Andorus (Cr)—Christine Chapel and Lao Zhiming shopped at a toy store on this planet. SEE Lao Zhiming.

Anik (CD)—A female Maternain from the planet Matern who was described as tall, ethereal-looking, with skin so thin it showed the blood vessels. Her Standard had a slight accent. She lobbied StarFleet Command for a position on Excelsior and was placed as Captain Sulu’s First Officer. Though she questioned his order for a course change, she did prepare a shuttle craft for his use in reaching the surface of Askalon Five. Left in command, she faced a difficult choice when Admiral Harriman demanded Excelsior’s surrender and return to Starbase Nine. She stood her ground even in the face of a court martial, as did all the senior Bridge crew. Her choice proved to be the correct one.

Anjor (PT)—Native Patrian and commander of the starcruiser Komarah. He was described as having yellow eyes with vertical slits, nictitating membranes, and dark golden skin. Career military although he began as a ship’s cook. He was part of the plot to enable Klingons to claim Patrai and to keep themselves in power, and he also enabled Klingon disruptors to be brought to the planet. Arrested when evidence revealed his participation.

Ankor (PT)—Possible a deity of the Patrians.

Annapolis (TW)—The StarFleet Security Academy employed the old buildings and grounds of the United States Naval Academy that once occupied the area.

Annapolis Security Academy (TW)—Located in Annapolis, Maryland, North America, gated grounds with a guardhouse and guard; Chekov remembered it as a place of bitter truth and hard reality with no room for insecurity or ego.

Annie (CD)—Daughter of Janice Rand; died at age two.

Anomaly Points (Cr)—Unusual, unpredictable and unexplored area in the Crossroad Nebula.

Antares (Cr)—One of many conspiracy theories that circulates in StarFleet has it that Kratisos Shah was tending bar on this planet.

Antelope (Cr)—Arios told Kirk this was his ship, until he discovered the ship he called Nautilus. Kirk couldn’t find a ship called Antelope in StarFleet records. Arios had used this ship to rescue Sharnas but it was nearly destroyed in the effort. In fact, Kirk learned that the Nautilus was really the Antelope. SEE Arios; Sharnas.

Anthony, Tim (TW)—Particle physicist working on the Klingon disruptor project didn’t like Dr. Piper though he worked in Dr. Piper’s lab at the Johns Hopkins University; negative attitude; hated winter and the winter holidays.

Anthro/Geo Lab (Cr)—Anthropology/Geology laboratory located on Deck 2 Enterprise 1701.

anticone (Cr)-One of several compounds in Dr. McCoy’s medical kit to administer to Arios and his group. Considered a stimulant.

anti-wave cancellation (TE)—A process Spock concluded would occur by employing a tractor beam to induce counter-vibrations of the proper frequency in order to dampen the natural oscillation of the planet’s crust before the wave motion became too strong for the ship’s onboard inertial dampers to compensate. Kirk’s description of the process was like oil on water but Spock preferred his explanation.

Arabic qaf (TW)—The nineteenth letter in many Semitics’ languages, it is sometimes given as Qoph or qop, or in modern Arabic, qaf. Dana Cereone enlisted Uhura’s help when her project in communications resulted in gibberish. She had expected to receive this letter. SEE Sulu’s code.

Aragor (+FS)—Klingon science officer on the Qul who had difficulty comprehending what happened to cause all the mass to be eliminated in the Kgha’lugh System.

Aralu (+FS)—In one culture this name identified the place where the guilty or damned were sent. Compare Hell.

Aralua (+FS)—In one culture this term identified the place where the guilty or damned of society were sent. Compare Hell.

Archnos (FS)—Largest city in the Beta Prometheus System.

Areian (BM)—Alien group mainly traders.

Arena Club (PT)—Large building located in the steamier side of the main city on Patria that hosted a gaming club that featured life and death games, one of which was known simply as The Game. Kirk reported that the Arena Club they visited was noisy, with loud music he described as a strange mixture of howling winds, crashing surf, and weird, rattling percussive notes, like hundreds of sticks being struck together yet, he added, it had a powerfully rhythmic ebb and flow . . . in an eerier manner that was almost hypnotic. The color black dominated although colored lights similar to strobe lights were put into play when the action began. One entered at the head of a flight of stairs leading to the main floor where dancers, Spock, surmised, worked themselves into a frenzy for the coming combat. Lt. Iano confirmed Spock’s observation that the dancing was a prelude to the Game everyone had come to see. The center of the dance floor allowed for the emerging seven monoliths to be positioned in a rectangular form. Each monolith separated by a distance of five feet was approximately four feet square by twelve feet high. Two monoliths stood side by side, then three in a row, staggered to the first two. The remaining three stood parallel to the first tow. The top of each was four feet square. Each monolith was colored by lights and each player wore a color to match a monolith. Three upper galleries circled the room giving space for spectators as did the dance floor. A lounge area off to the side catered to the customers. SEE Game.

Ares City (CD)—Capital of Mars, Sol’s fourth planet.

Arena Game (PT)—A life and death game, played until only one player remains, has as its purpose to win at all costs. It is a nationally favored game conducted in a building constructed just for this purpose. The building, located in Patria One, the capital city, sits in the oldest and most crowded and high crime section of the city. Although the Game is controversial and troublesome, it is not illegal. To hold a Game, one must be licensed and registered with the government which charges fees and takes a percentage of the profits. The winning player often finds he has won a lot of money. The floor of the central area of the building, whose dominant interior color is black, is the game playing arena surrounded by three upper walkways staggered so that spectators have a view of the arena floor. Prior to the beginning of the Game, spectators are subjected to the enjoyment of extremely loud music that Kirk described as a strange mixture of howling wind, crashing surf, and weird, rattling, percussive notes, like hundreds of sticks being struck together yet, he noted, it had a powerfully rhythmic ebb and flow . . . in an eerie manner that was almost hypnotic. A note from Spock’s report surmised the music was to help the spectators work themselves into a frenzy, having it verified by Iano who said the music and dancing was a prelude to the game that everyone had come to witness. In Kirk’s description of the arena, he noted that a slab-like monolith slowly rose from the floor and added that a total of seven monoliths occupied the area. He also included that each four-foot square monolith stood twelve feet high at a distance of five feet from two others, arranged so that two monoliths stood side by side, then three in a second row, and the last two stood parallel with the first two. Each allowed space for a player, clothed brightly in matching monolith colors, to emerge from the top and to occupy the top of the monolith, within striking distance of three other players. As each player’s name is called, he is shot up through the center [of the monolith] to emerge at the top" carrying a six-foot staff made of metal, round at one end and a squared-off lance-like projection at the opposite end which delivers an electrical shock. Repeated shocks cause death. The Game begins with the emergence of the monoliths and the introduction of the seven players. No time limits, no rules, and no time-outs allow each player to dislodge another by any means. As each player is dislodged from his monolith, he falls twelve feet to the floor where he is kicked and pummeled as he tries to escape. Often the crowd will kill fallen players. The empty monolith goes dark but does not reseat into the floor. Remaining players use the darkened pillars to escape blows or to get closer to an opponent to deliver a blow. Only males are allowed to participate. Spock declared the Game to be a violent, fast moving, completely unpredictable combat, full of speed, strength, agility, coordination, and quick thinking.

Arios (Cr)—Humanoid. Initial description indicated a small, thin man, early 30s, with green hair, prominent cheekbones, a square but fragile jaw line, and a light scratch tenor voice, dressed in baggy clothes whose burned hands were heavily bandaged. He identified himself to the Enterprise as the captain of the Nautilus whose crew consisted of a Vulcan boy, an Orion female, a Klingon female, and two humanoid men. A closer examination by Dr. McCoy revealed Arios was the product of human-hybrid genetic manipulation. Rembegil DNA had been spliced to a human’s so that the person could stand the stress of empathic wiring. At age sixteen, he had been taken from his home to the Consilium Institute and subjected to the IP implant on orders from the Masters of the Consilium. SEE Consilium. IP writing in his brain merged over time with the spinal nerves and gave the Masters control of him. Scars along the back of his neck revealed to have been caused by repeated burns (severing of the IP growth) that, for a while, broke the control of the IP. SEE wiring implant. He had quit the Consilium two years before he arrived in the Crossroad Nebula and met Kirk. During that time he had built a following of dissidents and created a Fleet in preparation to fight the Consilium. He admitted to Captain Kirk that he had been conceived and gene spliced and more or less raised under the aegis of the Consilium [but] reading about you made me fight to go into officer training, instead of being . . . linked to the mind of a yagghorth . . . the way they wanted me to be. He added that Kirk was "a kind of hero, to those who know their history . . . I’d read about you and I’d think that’s what I want. That’s what I want to be and do" (his emphasis). He sincerely believed wired people, trained to do so, could stand up against the Consilium. With repeated questioning by Kirk, Arios told him that he had trained at StarFleet Academy after leaving the Institute although the Consilium planned to train him as an astrogator. He and his group, he told Kirk, had discovered the Nautilus as a derelict with no ID codes or logs. Having lost their ship Antelope in an attack, they had transferred to the Nautilus. Arios did not want Kirk exploring the ship, fearing he would discover the yagghorth and the truth that Nautilus was the Antelope. Unsure of the truth in his answers, Kirk placed all of them in the Brig. A short time later, Arios led his group in a breakout. and they took control of the Enterprise, for a short time, during which he went into a trance to control Kirk and crew. As a Master, Arios was able to control the thoughts and emotions of other wired people and to some extent, physical surroundings of non-wired people. Once Kirk was back in control he learned that Arios was really the engineer of the Nautilus as well as its captain. Arios told Kirk his group was headed to Tau Lyra Three, but when a landing group on Tau Lyra Three proved that all life had been destroyed, the situation changed. McKennon, who had followed Arios and his group back in time, arrived, she told Kirk the eradication of Tau Lyra Three population had been by Arios who was ambitious to become a Master with unlimited control. SEE McKennon. Kirk sent Spock and Arios to inspect the torpedo tubes on Nautilus. They discovered they were useless. The discovery proved McKennon was lying and had, in fact, destroyed the planet, taking captive a small group whom she intended to have wired, having learned that the people of Tau Lyra Three had more powerful mental abilities than anyone suspected. To save this group, Dr. McCoy changed Arios’ physical appearance to a dark brown skin coloring, black hair cut short with the back left long to hide his scars, and a StarFleet uniform. With the aid of Darthanina, a Yoon native to Tau Lyra Three, Arios created an illusion that saved himself, his rescue group, the Yoons, and Kirk’s group. SEE Darthanian. Together they saved the few remaining Yoons. SEE Yoons. Darthanian, already wired, but not controlled by it remained behind to protect those who escaped. Arios soon realized that staying in the 23rd century would have negative results and so he chose to return to his time, Kirk’s future, taking the rescued Yoons with him. He left a hand written note tucked between the pages of The Upbringing of Kyros which Kirk had been reading.

Armory (AE)—Located in the center of the main settlement on Chal, it had a reputation of holding hidden weapons though many residents suspected it was the main power station since it was the largest structure on Chal. As discovered by Kirk and Teilani it had extended caverns carved from solid rock. A transporter shield protected it and its forty-year old equipment and contents. The main area had a geodesic patterned ceiling of light channels and from the ceiling hung a Romulan bird-of-prey. A series of transparent display cases ringed the plaza area. Floor panels located in front of each case, when stepped upon by a native Chal, activated videos. One case displayed mannequins of Romulan warrior uniforms with hand weapons. Another case displayed a Romulan male and a Klingon female with a child who sported a furrowed brow and pointed ears. In another case, a video projected simulated DNA molecules coming together. A nearby video revealed the mechanical fertilization of egg cells. Of interest was a video showing the emerging Chal (children created from DNA of Klingons, Romulans, and humans). Large screens attached to the walls ran images of StarFleet destroying Romulan and Klingon cities and horribly mutilated bodies among the ruins. In side rooms some 10,000 hand weapons were stored along with medical equipment, ration containers, and tactical bombs. A giant computer ran the complex.

A’ron (FS)—One of two shuttle pilots stationed at Starbase 499. They shuttled Kirk’s cargo to the Plush Princess. SEE Plush Princess.

Artemis (+FS)—Possibly an entity in the Klingon pantheon of gods for the term was used in describing the Rath.

Askalon Five (CD)—This planet, whose star was in a transitional stage with gradual cooling, had been declared in a survey to be uninhabited and inhospitable. The Federation Office of Planet Survey notified the Office of Archaeology that the planet had remains of a long-dead civilization and was marked for future study. When Enterprise B answered a distress signal from here, Captain Harriman and his landing party met with trouble. Following his killing a member of his own crew, he requested StarFleet Command issue a quarantine on the planet. As a result of Captain Sulu’s determination to discovered what had happened to his daughter on this planet, the plans of Taine and group were discovered as were machinery and technology resembling the Amusement Planet though it had been created by a war-like culture.

Assateague Island (TW)—This is considered a barrier island located off the Maryland coast separating Chincoteague Bay and the Atlantic, but near Delmarva Pennisula. Its only inhabitants were feral ponies roaming beaches, marshes, coves, and bays. Conservation storage sheds placed in convenient locations were used by scientists studying the wild life. A bridge provides access to the island from the mainland, but no roads are allowed on the island. Chekov hid here until rescued by Sulu.

Assist Services (Cr)—Organization similar to the 20th century’s Family Services. It monitors people who have low mentalities. SEE Qixhu.

asteroid (FF)—Scientific evidence conclusively proved an asteroid struck Terra in the planet’s distant past. When Kirk and landing party went through the Guardian of Forever to the time when the timeline for humans changed, they gathered data confirming the theory. Each member of the team provided their impressions. Kirk called it a mindless rock that changed the history of the galaxy, adding that it was as big as Manhattan Island traveling at us at 138,888 miles per second, slightly over a hundred miles to the west of us as his team watched from their home-made space craft. Spock’s report included the description of the asteroid being ten miles long as calculated by the 185 mile diameter of the crater it dug in the Gulf of Mexico. He estimated its weight to be 5.3 x 10 ¹² metric tons or five trillion tons with a force of 200 million hydrogen bombs. His description stated that the asteroid was a typical bolide . . . irregular spheroid with several broken edges . . . content primarily iron, nickel, iridium . . . carbon . . . ice, various ores. Its density he estimated to be roughly 26,000 kilograms per cubic meter. He also included a note that he believed it cracked the mantel to a depth of roughly 50 miles but did not strike near a volcano. His report also included the statement that the mass extinction by asteroid impact [on Terra] is no longer a conclusion based upon bits of evidence. We have proven it. And we have a recording of the actual impact.

asteroid deflector (FF)—A platform of cast rhodinium six meters square resting on an antigravity launcher holding a matter/antimatter warhead with a blunt strike detonator. The trigger was a simple on/off toggle switch. Designed and built by the Ru who proposed to stop the asteroid from striking Terra and thereby ensure their species did not die out. With great difficulty, Kirk convinced Oya to help him stop the bomb set off by Zalt who had thrown the switch to launch it and allow the asteroid to strike Terra, thereby restoring the true timeline. SEE asteroid; Zalt.

Astronavigation (CD)—StarFleet Academy required a course be taught for navigating in space without no regard for up or down. Sulu taught the course for several semesters.

Aunt Sylvia’s Kidnapper Chow (S)—Peter Kirk fantasied about the food given him to eat by his Klingon captors and thought he could see the packaging: Aunt Sylvia’s Kidnapper Chow. Increases Cooperation.

Aunt Tsmian (Cr)—A Vulcan aunt to Sharnas. She and her son were blacksmiths and were killed on orders from McKennon. SEE McKennon; Sharnas.

Aur (FF)—Female Ru; member of the dinosauroid team sent to the Guardian of Forever and into Terra’s past.

Aurelians (FS)—Members of UFP. Trimble (130) indicates their planet is called Aurelia and Johnson (Worlds 56-57) describes the natives as graceful birdlike people who, as adults, have wingspans of approximately three meters. Furthermore, Johnson writes that they are roughly humanoid in configuration . . . bipedal, intelligent beings known for their fascination with Federation history, having amassed one of the most comprehensive libraries of UFP history to be found anywhere. Their expertise at dressing stone has led to the development of elaborate underground caverns where they dwell. The display of the flowing lines found within the stones that form stone walls and floors fascinate all visitors. Prometheus traded with them. SEE Beta Prometheus.

Auxiliary Bridge (Cr)—Duplicates the main Bridge and is located in the engineering hull on Deck 7 (B). Designed to operate the separated saucer section, the lay-out was similar to the main Bridge. Ensign Lao Zhiming hid here. SEE Lao Zhiming.

Auxiliary Sick Bay (TW)—During Enterprise’s refit, this Bay was finished first and given full life support in case of a construction accident.

Azetbur (S)—As the daughter of the Klingon Chancellor Gorkon, she became Chancellor on his death and agreed to accept Federation help with their needs following the destruction of Praxis. Her position and power gave hope and incentive to other Klingon females to seek government positions. Her rule was challenged by a group of Klingon renegades, but she prevailed.

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Baez (RT)—Alien race whom Ensign Bogle learned about after they rammed the ship he was on. SEE Kelly Bogle.

BaHwil (S)—This Klingon ship commanded by Keraz, who learned Kamarag was under alien influence, joined Kirk and Enterprise to fight Kamarag’s Klingon forces.

Banning, William (RT)—StarFleet Admiral who, Kirk thought, often harassed him while he was at the Academy.

Bannon, Dale (FF)—StarFleet Academy trained lanky red-haired anthropologist on assignment to the Enterprise. Kirk included him on the team to Terra after its timeline changed. He was the first of the team to discover trace evidence of repeated world-wide natural catastrophes on the order of every 10 to 20 million years. Paired with Louise LaCerra he failed to fire in time to save her life. Following the incident involving LaCerra, he refused to continue his task. Kirk, who told him he could resign after the mission ended, ordered him onto the team who went through the Guardian of Forever. Angry and frightened even though he’d found a scientist’s paradise, he hated it and became sullen and disrespectful, insulting a superior officer, and attempting to strike Kirk. He threw a punch but Kirk knew how to fight and landed one blow that ended