The chronology of star trek relaunch novels includes tng, ds9, voy, titan and nf stories the publisher has brought together the continuities of all these series. Nemesis may be continuing despite the picard series. Whether youre a fan of tng, ds9, voyager, or enterprise the chart below will. This extraordinary new collection contains all the key moments of star trek comic history. Tng by the author for his new frontier novels, published by. Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. Star trek postnemesis novel reading order shastrix books. It is a scifi based adventure series with elements of drama. Speaking of guest stars, theres a wishlist of people wed like to see make appearances on patrick stewarts new show. For more information about star trek books, try the official site, the psi phi database, the complete starfleet library, the lcars book database or the star trek novel rankings. But lets focus on the enterprise crew from the next generation. Dayton ward is the new york times bestselling author or coauthor of nearly forty novels and novellas, often working with his best friend, kevin dilmore.
Discover the secret origins of characters you know, and meet lost characters such as dr. His short fiction has appeared in more than twenty anthologies, and hes written for magazines such as nco journal, kansas city voices, famous monsters of filmland, star trek, and star trek communicator, as well as the websites. One area of star trek novels that has been very much lacking is in the kelvin timeline. Abrams reboot films, or kelvin timeline based on the original series. Titan 20052017, destiny 2008, typhon pact 2010 2012. Interactions of the two based on star dates, episodes, and also novels. The hugo awardwinning author wrote the books that adapted every single original star trek episode into short stories, and then went on to write the first star trek novel for adults, in 1970. Abrams rebooted the series with the film star trek, creating a new timeline for the already confusing trek universe. All the star trek tiein comics that are actually canon. A gap of 10 years passed between the broadcast of the last episode of star trek. Essential star trek novels that even nontrekkers should read. Looking for timeline order for some star trek novels post. Tng books in order of when they were originally published, as well as a list of the novels in chronological order. This is the story continuity which includes the events of all the star trek television series and the first ten movies.
Novels based on the kelvin timeline film series which were withdrawn from. As a result, recent tieins have actually seemed to be canon, and a couple of them have even been subtly referenced in the show. The next generation tng, and all of the star trek feature films, including the three newest j. Portrayed by whoopi goldberg, guinan is a bartender in the tenforward lounge aboard the starship uss enterprised.
Treklit reading order flow chart the trek collective. Is there a chronological reading order for star trek books. In 2016, cbs commissioned various tiein novels and comics for star trek. Also to the left is the five year mission timeline i compiled. Since then, over 70 novels have been published, chronicling the next generation era of star trek. See the production timeline for a chronological overview of the production history of star trek. It originally aired from september 28, 1987, to may 23, 1994, in syndication, spanning 178 episodes over seven seasons.
Nemesis, ds9 begins after the final episode of the series. A more detailed timeline of the stories following star trek. Two kelvin timeline novels to be released next year. Each volume of star trek graphic novel collection contains a single story crafted from several comics, and a bonus classic story pulled from the star trek archives. Pocket books holding off on star trek movie tieins 4. A more detailed version can be found at the site of the star trek chronology project.
My thoughts on the last five tng novels ive read and why i hate peter david. Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star. The next generation novel series began in 1987 and is still ongoing. In the time before the 22nd century, many ancient civilizations arose and declined. What you leave behind, voy begins after the final episode of the series. The chronology of star trek relaunch novels includes tng, ds9, voy, titan and nf stories. She was also played as a child by isis carmen jones in the episode rascals. Picard this series takes place after the events of both nemesis and star trek 2009s destruction of romulus in the prime universe and is placed accordingly. The following is a recommendation of a reading order for the novels that are set in andor interact with the postnemesis era of star trek. Some novels are not very good but for the most part they are decent. Star trek novel timeline the star trek universe of novels is far more vast than any other universe i am aware of, at least for the novel universes i am interested in reading. Deep space nine seasons 2 these two seasons also air simultaneously, though its worth noting that next generation season 7 ends just before the last few episodes of deep space nine season 2, so all in all just make sure you watch the ds9 episode the jemhadar last and youll be fine. Id like to know the story behind these interactions etc star trek star trek tng star trek ds9 chronologicalorder. Aug 01, 2019 at the trek publishing panel today at star trek.
Ive mentioned before that id very quickly gotten away from the numbered novels and started reading only harcoverspecial edition novels. The publisher has brought together the continuities of all these series. Sorting out temporal anomalies contradictions, exceptions, and where the real work is done ent. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. There were a handful of starfleet academy books years ago, but nothing since 2012, not counting the. Las vegas, as reported by trekcore, attendees were told that two kelvin timeline novels, cancelled years ago, will now be published the books are. This includes the ongoing adventures in the next generation, deep space nine, voyager, and enterprise lines, along with spinoff series titan and adventures of the uss. Boldly go on a chronological journey through the trek universe by richard edwards 12 march 2020 from the original series to discovery, heres how the star trek timeline fits. There are countless characters in the star trek universe that would make excellent additions to the cast.
The next generation tng is an american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. The relevant history of the major political powers in the galaxy spans several notable periods. Season 1 season 2 parallel to next generation season 3 episode 17 between next. The complete pocket books novel list updates the novel list as given in the back of pocket books novels in years past, before the list became so long that it was. Ive noticed character crossovers in each series but considering the timeline is mostly linear, when does tng take place in relation to ds9. What you leave behind voy begins after the final episode of the series. The star trek annotated timeline by win scott eckert c 20012003 iv introduction this timeline began in the late 1970s as an effort to place the original star trek novels published by bantam books, and the star trek log books by alan dean foster, into a logical chronology with the televised episodes of the original series. Oct 07, 2011 ive mentioned before that id very quickly gotten away from the numbered novels and started reading only harcoverspecial edition novels. The chronology gives an overview over historic events and the timeline of star trek online. Patrick stewarts new picard star trek series should set.
A fourissue prequel to jj abrams star trek reboot in 2009, star trek. I just started reading the star trek books and would like to know what is the best order for reading so that i can progress chronologically. The timeline of the history of the galaxy spans almost fourteen billion years, only a small fraction of which has seen the involvement of the races which currently inhabit the region. As well, a starting point for this time is the book star trek chronology. Along with the various star trek novel series there have also been dozens of authors who have contributed to the franchise, including but not limited to roddenberry himself, g. Dec 19, 2008 my thoughts on the last five tng novels ive read and why i hate peter david.
It looks like the timeline established in the star trek novel series in the. It has seen picard and crusher get married and have a son, the destruction of deep space nine, the return of benjamin sisko, a new alliance of worlds called the typhon pact, the resurrection of data and much more. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. It looks like the timeline established in the star trek novel series in the wake of star trek. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are in print.
The biggest part of the games story takes place in the early 25th century, roughly 30 years after the last onscreen appearance of the u. One half murder mystery, one half cold war political thriller, this is an often overlooked but really strong film that closes out the original series era in style. The next generation is a series of books written by various authors, based on the likewise named tv series created by gene roddenberry, who was also the executive producer of the original 1966 series, star trek. Alright, the first two seasons suck, but seasons 35 are classic trek with a great team of writers behind them. This james dixon star trek chronology file is without a doubt as far as i know, at least the most exhaustively researched and informationpacked timeline of the star trek universe available without insulting the intel ligence of hardcore trekkers by bombarding them with commonlyknown trek facts, that is. They and the other tv characters such as dax and dr. In the film, a bad guy travels back in time and destroys the uss. Pre encounter at farpoint david gerrold oct87 1 ghost ship diane carey jul88 2 the peacekeepers gene deweese sep88 3 the children of hamlin carmen carter nov88 4 survivors jean lorrah jan89 5 strike zone peter david mar89 6 power hungry howard weinstein may89 7 masks john vornholt jul89 8 the captains honor david. Jeanluc picard has been summoned back to earth for a preliminary enquiry to see if he should stand trial for his role in deposing president min zife. More recent next generation novels link directly with other star trek book lines and series, such as. Guinan is a recurring character who appears in the american science fiction television series star trek. The original series and the release of the motion picture. The definitive chronological viewing order for the star trek.
Its a huge cohesive timeline of dozens of novels, crossingover and such, like the old star wars eu novels were. The expansive continuity that is the star trek relaunch novels range often. In universe timeline chronological order star trek enterprise ent, star trek. This does not include flashbacks, flashforwards, acts of time travel, or alternate timelines excepting the alternate reality. The next generation tng and some 20 years after star trek. It will be a stunning reference book covering every star trek novel ever published. Chronology of written star trek fiction a timeline of trek books, novels, and novelizations. The definitive chronological viewing order for the star.
Zimmerman are supporting characters in a book about jayme miranda and her. For star trek crossover series, please see star trek. Mccoys daughter joanna and the vulcan xon, who almost replaced spock in the 1970s and includes rare stories that have been out of print for decades from every publisher to have. Collateral damage memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. As an example ive noticed a correlation in the maquis and a mention of cardassian occupation but im not aware as to when these took place in a linear timeline. Im trying to add torebuild my collection of trek novels and id like to see what the community feels are some of the best tng novels going. This is the timeline of the star trek series and films in chronological order inuniverse. The miniseries explores the events that led the two to travel back in time in star trek, detailing spocks desperate but unsuccessful attempt to prevent the supernova that destroyed the romulan empire. Novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are in print. Star trek postnemesis reading order the following is a recommendation of a reading order for the novels that are set in andor interact with the postnemesis era of star trek. The first star trek novels were direct novelizations of the original star trek episodes by james blish, running from 19671978. The next generation has been published in novel form by pocket books since 1987 in.
Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star trek. Through a licensing process similar to those granted to create collectibles, comics, and games, paramount pictures has granted the rights to market star trek stories and books of various sorts through a number of different publishers, beginning in 1967 with a series based on star trek. Countdown follows the stories of spock and nero in the year 2387. All the various books from the next generation, deep space nine and. While we dont know the exact timeline, we do know the new show will take place after the events of star trek. However, i know there were many great novels, numbered or otherwise. Phillipa louvois takes charge of the prosecution and turns it into a virtual witch hunt. A category has been created to view the entire timeline. Novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery. A short overview of the chronology of all the star trek tv series and movies set in the original star trek universe. As recently as 2017, novels based on deep space nine and.
No, what it is more than anything else is a starfleet academy book focusing on six entirely new characters. This includes the ongoing adventures in the next generation, deep space nine, voyager, and enterprise. Novels, comic books, games, fan fiction and other items are not covered by this timeline. The third series in the star trek franchise, it is the second sequel to star trek. If the voyager novel to lose the earth ever comes out that will mostly likely go after typhon pact. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. For the old favs, the relaunch novels is a series of dozens of novels that continue the story of tng, ds9 and voy. The history of the future written by michael and denise okuda and published by pocket books in november 1996. The next generation and the films star trek generations and star trek. The tng references outnumber the ds9 and vgr references, but this is not primarily a book about picard and the enterprise crew.