Read an exclusive excerpt from Star Trek Explorer’s new collection of short stories
As a long-time Star Trek enthusiast who has spent countless hours navigating the galaxy alongside the crew of the Enterprise, I can confidently say that this upcoming collection, “Star Trek Explorer Presents Star Trek—A Year to the Day that I Saw Myself Die—and Other Stories,” is a must-have for any Trekkie’s library. With stories penned by legends like Walter Koenig and David Mack, it promises to weave tales that will transport us back to the final frontier.
Star Trek Explorer discovers top-tier storytellers to captivate audiences, and unfortunately, with the magazine coming to an end, there won’t be many more thrilling tales ahead. However, Titan Comics has compiled a collection of brief stories as a comfort in these trying times. And generously, they shared a sneak peek of one such story to give you a taste of their exceptional talent.
I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on the latest compilation of short stories titled “Star Trek Explorer Presents Star Trek—A Year to the Day that I Almost Lived—and Other Tales.” As a die-hard fan, I was particularly excited to find original fiction penned by Walter Koenig, famously known for his portrayal of Ensign Pavel Chekov in Star Trek: The Original Series and subsequent movies.
In this passage, we’re delving into a tale titled “Working Miracles“, penned by Jake Black and illustrated by Pete Wallbank. Here, we encounter Scotty and Uhura (characters originally from The Original Series) collaborating. An intriguing twist, as their missions usually didn’t involve them teaming up. Instead, this trip they embark upon turns out to be anything but ordinary.
As I watched in awe, my heart pounding, the shuttlecraft Galileo II’s warp engines roared to life, casting a brilliant spectacle against the backdrop of Spacedock. From within, my comrades – Lieutenant Commander Montgomery Scott and Lieutenant Nyota Uhura – skillfully navigated, plotting a course for the Suhazal system and our eagerly anticipated link-up with the U.S.S. Enterprise.
“It’ll be good to be home.” Scotty said.
“What? Don’t tell me you didn’t love every minute of that conference,” Uhura laughed.
Two companions recently attended a get-together for Starfleet’s top operations specialists, marking their first encounter with preliminary designs for the Constitution-class refurbishment. With the Enterprise preparing to finish its five-year mission in just three months, it was crucial that Scotty and Uhura, serving as the ship’s leading operations personnel, receive updates on the latest technological advancements.
Indeed, my dear, it seems your judgement is sound. The renovated Enterprise will undoubtedly be an impressive vessel, remarked Scott, taking a deep sigh. I can’t help but yearn for one last glimpse of her before they dismantle and reassemble her.
As Uhura gently tapped Scotty’s back, she made her way towards the rear of the shuttle and retrieved some ration packs from a storage area.
She commented, “The updates to the communication systems are indeed striking, and the Golding brothers delivered an excellent presentation. Not to mention, it was perfect that we held this discussion at the Ames Research Center.” Then she passed Scotty one of the packs.
Scotty grinned, placing his meal pack on the control panel. “That ancient structure has certainly aged, but if it was worthy of designing the Voyager probes and the first Mars rovers, then it’s suitable for the Enterprise,” he remarked, a twinkle in his eye.
They each tore the silver packaging from their ration packs.
“Nothing like a starlit dinner,” Uhura joked.
“With good company,” Scotty replied.
All of a sudden, the shuttlecraft jolted to a halt, causing me and my companions to tumble onto the floor, along with our meals. I swiftly got up, rushing over to check the control panel.
“We’re being pulled by a tractor beam!” he shouted.
The Galileo ship was pulled towards an enormous cargo vessel without any identifiable name or association.
An unidentified ship, this is the spacecraft Galileo. It appears you’ve acted hostile towards the Federation. We insistently request your immediate release, as stated by Uhura over our communication system.
Uhura responded with no answer,” she said, tapping the console impatiently as Scotty frantically, though unsuccessfully, worked to liberate the shuttle.
Scotty remarked, ‘Our tractor beam is incredibly powerful! I can’t use the warp drive without risking tearing the shuttle to pieces.’, His worry was evident in every word.
In just a few moments, the shuttle touched down inside the freighter’s hangar. Upon exiting, the two Enterprise crew members were greeted by an imposing Andorian, a massive Ursinoid, and an Orion brandishing a phaser.
The book featuring fourteen stories, totaling 96 pages, goes on sale on December 10, 2024 – perfect timing for Christmas shoppers who are Star Trek fans or if it’s just for you, make it a treat! It retails at $24.99 and can be purchased from Amazon, Forbidden Planet, Books-a-Million, and Barnes & Noble.
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