Daedalus (novel)
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| Author(s): | Dave Stern |
| Publisher: | Pocket Books |
| Series: | Pocket ENT |
| Published: | December 2003 |
| Pages: | 326 |
| Stardate: | Unknown (2153) |
| Reference: | ISBN 0743471180 |
[edit] Summary
- From the book jacket
- October 5, 2140. After a half-dozen years of research and testing, Starfleet prepares to launch its first warp 5 vessel — Daedalus. Propelled by a radical new engine designed by Earth's most brilliant warp field theorist, Victor Brodesser, the new ship will at last put the stars within mankind's reach.
- But on the eve of her maiden voyage, a maintenance engineer, Ensign Charles Tucker III — "Trip" to his friends — discovers a flaw in Daedalus's design. When he confronts Brodesser, the scientist — as charismatic as he is brilliant — eases Trip's concerns. The ship launches on schedule, and as Trip watches in horror, it explodes in a catastropic ion cascade reaction, killing all aboard.
- Thirteen years pass. Still haunted by memories of that disaster, Trip now serves as chief engineer aboard Enterprise. When a freak accident cripples his vessel, leaving her helpless before a surprise attack, Trip is forced to abandon ship — and his shipmates. As he is on the verge of mounting a desperate rescue attempt, however, a shocking turn of events forces him to confront the ghosts of Daedalus one final time.
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[edit] Characters
- Monique Duvall
- Older sister of the Duvall that broke the warp 3 barrier, captain of Daedalus
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