Reviewed in the united states on october 26, 2006 deep space nine is a space station orbiting the planet of bajor. This book easily ranks among the best star trek novels ive read or listened to. From the moment he stepped on board deep space 9, commander and later captain benjamin sisko grappled with his additional title as the bajorans emissary to the prophets, a dual role that became fraught with tension. To save the station they must discover what caused an invasion by heavily armed alien warriors and find a. When the troubled commander sisko takes command of a surrendered space station, he learns that it borders a unique stable wormhole. The deep space nine novel series began in the year 1993, when author j. In addition to the references noted below, several additional novels, short stories, and comics are connected. Deep space nine episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Deep space nine novels in order of when they were originally released as well as in chronological order. But sisko later found that it came with benefits as well, helping him understand and connect with others he might not have been able to before including those with. Deep space nine is a phenomenal piece of television.
Its still my favourite of the star trek series, and while ive been enjoying my episodebyepisode rewatch of the next generation i felt like a slight break and have jumped back to the very. Sisco brings along the baggage of still grieving his dead wife and trying to raise his son alone. In the reference work the new trek programme guide, the authors write that emissary is the most assured trek debut yet and a flawless exercise in storytelling on a grand scale. Its often a bit overlooked because of its unique setting. Deep space nine novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. Set in the 24th century, the series begins following the adventures on deep space nine, a space station located near a stable wormhole between the alpha and gamma quadrants of the. List of topics covered atomic pills pier oddone secret codes logical units pier oddone born on march 26, 1944 atomic number 26 of iron56 isotope routes his life to illinois route 56 fermilab year 1944 code 44 of. The novel series is based on the television series that ran from 19931999. Nov 23, 2019 all this and more in emissary, the book that was made possible by a grant from the jake sisko career fund and by viewers like you. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. M dillard published its first novel titled emissary. I got this expecting it to be nothing more than a scriptscreenplay of the ds9 pilot.
This space station is strategically located not only because of its orbit about bajor, but also because of its proximity to the only known stable wormhole. The enterprise docks at deep space nine, and sisko has a tense meeting with picard, whom he blames for the death of his wife. More recent deep space nine novels link directly with other star trek book lines and series, such as. A number of authors have given their contribution to the series and have written novels continuing with the plot of the series based on the television show. Book 212 deep space nine emissary codes translated. All novels published as paperback editions, except where indicated. Emissary is the novelization of deep space nine s pilot episode of the same name. Perry would establish that ro is not a pahwraith cultist as some fans thought might be the case.
I say controversial in that at times, this series whether when it was airing or on dvd and in print it seems to be treated as the red headed stepchild of star trek. Deep space 9, may be the greatest science fiction story ever filmed. All this and more in emissary, the book that was made possible by a grant from the jake sisko career fund and by viewers like you. Set in the 24th century, the series begins following the adventures on deep space nine, a space station located near a stable wormhole between the alpha and gamma quadrants of the milky way galaxy, in orbit of the planet bajor. Destiny 2008, typhon pact 20102012, the fall 2014, and the relaunch of the section 31 series. Yarka warns him that a 3,000yearold prophecy of doom could come true, destroying the temple and station once three vipers have arrived. The station had been built by the cardassians, as terok nor, but recently taken over by the bajorans after a very oppressive occupation of their planet was ended. Dillard commander benjamin sisko is just recovering from the. Rechristened deep space 9, the station quickly becomes a major trade and exploration center when.
Nov 30, 2017 book212 analysis by herb zinser translates books and their possible messages. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read star trek. In addition, a series of murders on the station have shaken everyone on board. Even before we see the station and learn about the brutal occupation of bajor.
Although sisko commands deep space 9, the station actually belongs to the inhabitants of nearby bajor, who requested starfleets protective presence after bajoran freedom. This space station is strategically located not only because of its orbit about bajor, but also because of its proximity to the only known stable wormhole in the galaxy. To try and prevent the conflict, commander benjamin sisko and his crew take a nevertested federation warship through the wormhole to. Deep space nine ds9 focuses on the twentyfourth century. A strange device from the gamma quadrant has shifted quark and odo three days into the future to a silent deep space nine littered with the bodies of their fallen crewmates.
Feb 12, 2017 deep space nine 01 emissary abridged novelization part 3. The extraordinary new novel based on the blockbuster pilot episode for the exciting television series. The plot of the novel shows a new crew that takes over the space station at a distant space and is about to. It is the novel adaptation of deep space nines pilot episode, the emissary. Deep space nine ds9 focuses on the 24th century adventures of captain benjamin sisko on space station deep space 9, an outpost situated near the mouth of a stable wormhole on the far reaches of explored space. It is the first star trek series not to involve franchise creator gene roddenberry. Looking back at star trek deep space nine is having its.
The fire caves is where the prophets imprisoned the pahwraiths after an attemp. Emissary is the twopart series premiere, comprising the pilot and second episodes, of the american science fiction television series star trek. A new starship just joined the starfleet armada thanks to star trek. A rough cut of the ira steven behr and david zapponehelmed commemorative documentary, what we left behind. While security chief odo investigates the murders, commander s. M download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This book is an example of the star trek universe at its best. Now years later have had a chance to listen to one of star trek finest adventures, thank you grandpa, thank. What is the explanation of the ending of star trek. List of topics covered atomic pills pier oddone secret codes logical units pier oddone born on march 26, 1944 atomic number 26 of iron56 isotope routes his. Emissary codes translated paul dirac atomic database coffin and the nikola tesla earth soils signal and message system explain the sinai peninsula sin wave conflicts, the book of the dead netherworld languages and their spokes person benjamin netanyahu of the israel rael verison of real reality. The novelization of emissary is an adaptation of emissary, written by j. Sep 25, 2019 back in deep space nines destiny, when sisko and starfleet scientists attempt to set up a communications link through the wormhole, vedek yarka adamantly argues that he should stop. At the edge of the wormhole, the space station deep space nine and the planet bajor sit on what will be the front line in any dominion attack.
Commander benjamin sisko, whose life has changed after his wife was killed in the battle with the borg at wolf 359, is to take command of the space station deep space nine near bajor. But kai winn passed on an opportunity to back up her executive officer, offering only that the name of the station was emissarys sanctuary now. Star trek kobayashi maru full audio book youtube 360p duration. Basically theres more going on in that last episode than meets eye. Deep space nine book 1 kindle edition by dillard, j. With avery brooks, rene auberjonois, alexander siddig, terry farrell. More recent deep space nine novels link directly with other star trek book. Michael piller commanded by an embittered starfleet officer and populated by a myriad of exotic aliens, the mysterious space station known as deep space nine hovers on the edge of a wormhole, a doorway that leads. When the troubled commander sisko takes command of a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading emissary star trek.
To save the station they must discover what caused an invasion by heavily armed alien warriors and find a pathway back. Rick berman commander benjamin sisko is just recovering from the death of his wife when he is assigned command over the former cardassian, the new federation space station, deep space nine. Emissary is the novelization of deep space nines pilot episode of the same name. Destiny 2008, typhon pact 20102012, the fall 2014, and the. Book212 analysis by herb zinser translates books and their possible messages. Deep space nine 01 emissary abridged novelization youtube. Deep space nine book series by multiple authors includes books emissary, the siege, bloodletter, and several more. I first encountered this book, years ago, thanks to my grandfather. Rechristened deep space 9, the station quickly becomes a major trade and exploration center when the first known stable wormhole opens near bajoran space. Deep space nine revealed a modern balance between science. Commence station log, deep space nine, commander benjamin sisko, stardate 46388.
It was published only a month after the show premiered, and small details obriens rank, odos origin, jake and nogs friendship, etc were not adjusted to match the final script, let alone future story arcs. Gul dukhat is attempting to release the pahwraiths, think evil fire and opposite to the prophets. In this pilot, commander ben sisko is assigned to a formerly cardassian space station, now held by the bajorans. Emissary is the twopart premiere episode of the science fiction television series star trek. Block list emissary as being one of the ten essential episodes from star trek. Deep space nine celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. To try and prevent the conflict, commander benjamin sisko and his crew take a nevertested federation warship through the wormhole to track down and confront the dominion. The plot of the novel shows a new crew that takes over the space station at a distant space and is about to change the galaxy with its astonishing discoveries. The episode was directed by david carson and written by series creators rick berman and michael piller. In addition to the references noted below, several additional novels, short stories, and comics are connected due to various references in other books, or to other books. Feb 12, 2017 deep space nine 01 emissary abridged novelization.
Fearful symmetry, a new novel in the ongoing deep space nine series set after the end of the critically acclaimed television series. To celebrate, im taking a look at the first season. Star trek, deep space nine ds9 omnibus emissary, the siege. Ds9 novel series began in 1993 with the novel emissary by j. Commander benjamin sisko is just recovering from the death of his wife when he is assigned command over the former cardassian, but new federation space station, deep space ninetm. Deep space nine is a series of science fiction novels by various authors. The federation is taking over from the departing cardassians and have sent benjamin sisco to run it.
Captain kiras lookalike, iliana ghemor, dreams of fulfilling a prophecy that will mark her as the one true emissary of the mirror universea messianic figure who will lead her followers into a war that could trigger the. Star trek, deep space nine ds9 omnibus emissary, the siege, bloodletter, the big game, betrayal book. Deep space nine series was published under the title emissary in the year 1993. Being set in a specific place, as opposed to a show on the move, emissary and its subsequent series presents the first and so far only trek premise in which the main setting is not a starship, being set instead aboard space station deep space 9. It is the third liveaction ongoing series in the star trek franchise, and the fourth series in total including star trek. While the trappings of the show the large recurring cast, the stationary setting, the longform storytelling are all set up reasonably well in emissary, the opening scene establishes perhaps the must fundamentally distinction between deep space nine and its closest siblings the next generation and voyager. Although sisko commands deep space 9, the station actually belongs to the inhabitants of nearby bajor, who requested.
Deep space nine literarische fortsetzung wikipedia. For crossover star trek miniseries, please see star trek. Deep space nine is a series thats often forgotten by fans. Deep space nine series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.