These stories feature the Star Trek characters from The Original Series and The Animated Series, and all stories are set aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, NCC-1701, during the command of Captain James Tiberius Kirk. Look for some of your favorite regulars including Captain Kirk, First Officer Spock, Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy, Chief Engineer Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu, Lieutenant Penda Nyota Uhura, Ensign Pavel Chekov, Lieutenant Arex, Lieutenant M'ress, Nurse Christine Chapel, Lieutenant Kevin Riley, Transporter Chief Kyle, Lieutenants DeSalle and Palmer and even Mister Leslie.
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written by D.G. Littleford; set in
2265/66
available in Antares 18
first published in 2009: Antares 18
Captain James T. Kirk takes command of the U.S.S. Enterprise in a wonderful, character-driven piece.
written by Mary Rottler & Lynn Syck; spanning
2265/72 to 2266/01
available in ORION ARCHIVES 2229-2265 THE BEGINNINGS2
first published in 2006: Antares 14
This story bridges from "The Beginnings" timeframe to the start of the "First Mission" timeframe. Doctor Leonard McCoy joins the beleaguered crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise following its shakedown cruise to the edge of the galaxy.
written by Ann Zewen; set in 2266/14
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1999: Antares 3
The story of Kirk and a security officer on a planet where something has gone horribly wrong.
written by Thomas C. Harden; set in 2266/16
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1979: Stardate 1
Kirk finds that an old friend may be responsible for betraying Federation interests to the Orion-dominated Barrier Alliance.
written by Paul Starkey; set in 2266/19
available in ORION ARCHIVES --
2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2002: Antares 10
While treating an ailing ambassador, McCoy is forced to employ an Alcrani good luck charm in his sickbay.
written by Patricia Wright; set in 2266/23
available in ANTARES16
first published in 2007: Antares 16
During his first night aboard the Enterprise, Pavel Chekov was determined to find out what sort of man James T. Kirk was...not from his officers, but from his crew.
written by Jerry Sohl; set in 2266/25
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While on a star charting mission, the Enterprise encounters a cube-like object that begins to emit dangerous radiation. Upon the destruction of the buoy, the starship encounters an immense spherical ship with plans to destroy the Enterprise.
written by Randall Landers; set in 2266/27
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1984: Stardate 21
Just how does McCoy know all of the archaic 20th century slang? The answer is one that no one might suspect.
written by Stephen Kandel; set in 2266/30
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The crew of the Enterprise encounters a galactic con man named Harcourt Fenton Mudd.
written by David Lawrence; set in 2266/32
available in ANTARES 18
first published in 2008 as an on-line exclusive
Sulu finds an off-hand remark gets Mister Scott in trouble, and he blames Chekov!
written by Diane Doyle; set in 2266/34
available in ANTARES 18
first published in 2008 as an on-line exclusive
Chekov finds everything that possibly could go wrong with a landing party assignment does!
written by Richard Matheson; set in 2266/36
available on video from Paramount Home Video
A transporter accident separates Captain Kirk into two beings: one good, one evil.
written by Sally Collard; set in 2266/36
first published in 2012 as an on-line exclusive
Kirk struggles with the aftermath of facing his dark side. He needs Spock's insight and friendship to pull him back from the brink.
written by George Clayton Johnson; set in 2266/38
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While conducting a routine medical survey of two archaeologists, the crew of the Enterprise is repeatedly attacked by a shape-changing salt vampire.
written by d. William Roberts; set in 2266/40
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1993: Orion 33
A young crewmember finds himself tested under battle conditions during his first time on "The Night Watch."
written by John D.F. Black; set in 2266/42
available on video from Paramount Home Video
A virus infects the Enterprise crew, lowering their inhibitions so that their hidden personality traits surface.
written by Linda McInnis; set in 2266/42 during the
events of "The Naked Time"
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1982: Stardate 14
A look at the feverish mind of James T. Kirk during the events of "The Naked Time."
written by Cathy German; set in 2266/42 during the
events of "The Naked Time"
available in ORION ARCHIVES
-- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2001: Antares 7
A security guard undergoes a conversion during "The Naked Time."
written by Nomad; set in 2266/42 during the events of
"The Naked Time" (framing section set in 2274)
available in ORION
ARCHIVES -- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2002: Antares 9
Ensign Pavel A. Chekov, newly aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, finds himself swept up into a sexual encounter during the insanity caused by the Psi 2000 virus. Note: Sexual situations.
written by Steven K. Dixon; set in 2266/44
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1985: Orion 22
The Orions are up to no good, smuggling a controlled substance from Federation territory to the Klingons.
written by D.C. Fontana; set in 2266/45
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise encounters a young man with immeasurable power and without the self-restraint needed to control them.
written by Jim Ausfahl; set in 2266/46
available in ORION ARCHIVES --
2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2002: Antares 10
Jim Kirk has his hands full with natives on Dhamar II and the Starfleet official slated to meet with them.
written by Paul Schneider; set in 2266/50
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Romulans attack and destroy a series of Federation Outposts along the Neutral Zone. The Enterprise must stop them at all costs, even if it leads to war.
written by Robert Bloch; set in 2266/52
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Captain Kirk, Nurse Chapel and a security team beam down ostensibly to rescue Doctor Roger Korby from Exo III. But Korby is not what he seems to be, and Chapel finds herself torn between her captain and her fiancé. And James T. Kirk finds himself at the mercy of Korby, the formidable android Ruk and an android made in his own image.
written by S. Bar-David; set in 2266/54
available on video from Paramount Home Video
An escaped mental patient from the Tantalus Penal Colony prompts an investigation into its operations. Captain Kirk and Doctor Helen Noel find themselves victimized by the power mad Tristan Adams and his Neural Neutralizer.
written by Adrian Spies; set in 2266/56
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Hundreds of lightyears from Earth, the Enterprise crew discover an identical planet that has been stricken by a plague which kills adults and extends the lives of children for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, children eventually mature into adults, and on Miri's planet, that means death.
written by Bonnie Reitz; set in 2266/58
available in The Worlds of Bonnie Reitz
first published in 1990: Saurian Brandy Digest #29
Captain Jack Redbeard, scourge of a distant sector of space, finds a unique Human with a special gift that Starfleet wants to exploit.
written by Barry Trivers; set in 2266/60
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Investigating the death of his friend, Captain James T. Kirk comes to suspect the leader of a troupe of actor of being the mass murderer Kodos the Executioner.
written by Susannah; set in 2266/62
first published as an on-line exclusive in 2010
Chekov and McCoy find themselves shanghied on an alien world!
written by Susannah; set in 2266/65
first published as an on-line exclusive in 2010
A landing party finds itself inexplicably cut off from communicating with the Enterprise, possibly as a result of the canopy of the enormous trees of the forest into which they've beamed down. The obvious solution is to send Chekov up a tree and try to hail the starship from up above. Unfortunately, that's about the time that a Klingon landing party arrives...
written by Oliver Crawford & S. Bar-David; set in
2266/71
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While exploring Murasaki 312, Lieutenant Commander Spock and the science team find themselves stranded on a hostile planet, under attack from its primitive anthropoid natives. Making Kirk's life difficult is Federation Commissioner Ferris who wants to abandon the search.
written by Chris Dickenson; set in 2266/72
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1990: Orion 29
Captain Kirk beams down to the surface of a planet reportedly inhabited by vampires, and is clearly attacked by something...or someone...someone startlingly familiar. A post-holocaust horror story told by Montgomery Scott is nearly as chilly as what happens to our good captain.
written by Don M. Mankiewicz & Steven W.
Carabatsos; set in 2266/73
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Captain Kirk finds himself on trial for ejecting an ion pod before giving the crewman inside a chance to evacuate.
written by Rob Morris; set in 2266/75
available in ANTARES
15
first published in 2006: Antares 15
A departure from our regular stories, this one looks at the aftermath of the events of "Court-martial" wherein Samuel Cogley defends Benjamin Finney from Areel Shaw’s prosecution. An excellent look at these characters!
written by Gene Roddenberry; set in 2266/77
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Spock commandeers the Enterprise and its former captain, Fleet Captain Pike, for an unauthorized and highly illegal trip to Talos IV, the punishment for which is death.
written by Diane Doyle; set in 2266/77
available in ANTARES 17
first published in 2008: Antares 17
A look at the events of "The Menagerie" from Chekov and a security guard’s point of view.
written by Theodore Sturgeon; set in 2266/79
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While surveying a class M planet, Doctor McCoy encounters a rather large rabbit and a blonde haired girl who both disappear into a hole in a hedge.
written by Nomad; set in 2266/79
available in ANTARES 19
first published in 2010: Antares 19
Angela Martine-Teller has found the Shore Leave planet to be a personal trap she may not be able to escape...
written by Susannah; set in 2266/80
first published as an online exclusive in 2010
An alien race considering the notion of joining the Federation ask for Chekov to help them overcome their differences!
written by Susannah; set in 2266/81
first published as an online exclusive in 2010
Captain Kirk investigates the mysterious noises in the lower decks!
written by Paul Schneider; set in 2266/83
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise encounter a madman with unlimited power only to find out what a naughty boy he truly is.
written by Gene L. Coon; set in 2266/85
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Federation outpost on Cestus III has been destroyed. While in pursuit of the attackers, the Enterprise finds itself in uncharted space, facing a powerful alien race who abduct Captain Kirk and force him to combat the captain of the Gorn vessel which destroyed the colony.
written by Don Ingalls; set in 2266/87
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The crew of the Enterprise encounter a unique individual who keeps trading places with his counterpart from an alternate universe, and the portal through which is happens threatens the entire universe!
written by D.C. Fontana; set in 2266/89
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While returning to Starbase 9, the Enterprise is drawn into an uncharted black star. Pulling away from its gravitational fields propels the starship into a slingshot effect back in time to 1967 where it is mistakenly identified as a UFO!
written by Boris Sobelman; set in 2266/94
available on video from Paramount Home Video
An investigation of the disappearance of the U.S.S. Archon reveals a society controlled by Landru, its people little more than sheep except for one night a year during which their emotions run amok. Kirk and Spock beam down to search for their missing crewman and are captured, only to discover that Landru is actually a computer!
written by Robert Hamner & Gene L. Coon; set in
2266/97
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Another missing starship, another planet where battles fought via computer have perpetuated a war for hundreds of years. The Eminians are wonderful hosts until the Enterprise is designated "killed" by the computers, forcing the captain to teach the Eminians and Vendikars a valuable lesson: Never let James T. Kirk near your computer!
written by Gene L. Coon & Carey Wilber; set in
2267/00
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise encounters the S.S. Botany Bay, a sleeper ship filled with refugees from Earth's terrible Eugenics War. But the crew soon discovers that those "refugees" are in fact the genetically-enhanced supermen who started those wars in the first place!
written by D.C. Fontana; set in 2267/01
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Ordered to evacuate the Federation colony on Omicron Ceti IV, the crew of the Enterprise encounters resistance from the colonists who are held in control by spores who thrive on the very radiation that prompted the evacuation order. Kirk finds his crew soon turns against him, and it's up to him to get his crew back!
written by d. William Roberts; set in 2267/04
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1994: Orion 34
Lieutenant j.g. Shaun Kelsey finds himself in charge of a bunch of Nova cadets during a crisis situation: Kirk is injured and in a coma, and the Romulans have established a base in Federation territory!
written by Susannah; set in 2267/05
first published in 2011 as an on-line exclusive
The crew of the Enterprise finds the exploration of a class M planet is far deadlier and treacherous than any they've encountered before.
written by Gene L. Coon; set in 2267/06
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Pergium production on Janus VI has been stopped by attacks on the miners from a creature that emits a caustic acid. Kirk's orders are to get pergium production underway again, but he discovers the creature is actually an intelligent being whose young have been killed by mining operations.
written by Gene L. Coon; set in 2267/08
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Tensions with the Klingons are leading to skirmishes. The Enterprise is sent to Organia, the only class M planet in the disputed area, with the hopes that Kirk and Spock can convince the peaceful inhabitants to join the Federation. Before their mission can be accomplished, the Klingons invade the primitive planet. Much to the chagrin of the Organians, Kirk and Spock mount a resistance, forcing the Organians to reveal exactly how "primitive" they truly are.
written by Harlan Ellison; set in 2267/11
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While investigating waves of space-time displacement, McCoy is accidentally injected with a drug known to cause insanity. While pursuing the doctor on the surface of a dead planet, the crew of the Enterprise discover The Guardian of Forever, a construct that serves as a portal to ages long past. The doctor leaps through the portal back into 1930, and history is changed. Kirk and Spock leap through as well in order to set right whatever it was that McCoy changed.
written by Sally Collard; set in 2267/14
first published in December 2012 as an on-line exclusive
In this follow up, Spock comes to the conclusion that his analysis resulted in heart-wrenching pain in both his friends: Kirk and McCoy. He is forced to turn to a kind soul to help him from making even more mistakes. An outstanding first-person Spock story!
written by Steven W. Carabatsos; set in 2267/15
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Kirk and his crew are investigating a wave of madness sweeping across part of the galaxy. Its cause? Flying parasitical creatures which force their victims to their will. Its victims? The entire planet of Deneva is infected, and his brother and sister-in-law have died from the "infection." Spock is infected, and it's a race against time to find a cure, or Kirk will be forced to destroy the entire planet!
written by Rob Morris; spanning from 2267/16 - 2295/55
available in ORION ARCHIVES
-- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2002: Antares 9
Over the years, Denevan survivor Peter Kirk matures as does a member of the Enterprise crew.
written by Diane Doyle; set in 2267/21
available in ORION ARCHIVES
-- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2006: Antares 14
When Starbase 6 plays host to the Enterprise crew on shore leave, Seamus Finnegan has no choice but to lay down the baseball mitt before his former plebe, James T. Kirk...
written by Ann Zewen; set in 2267/24
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 6
first published in 1992: Idylls 8
Pavel Chekov awakens to discover he has quite a unique gift...
written by Robert Bloch; set in 2267/25
available on video from Paramount Home Video
A landing party to Pyris VII falls victim to invaders from outside the galaxy who seem to delight in inflicting pain and terror on them. A Halloween episode if there ever were one!
written by Diane Doyle; set in 2267/25
available in ANTARES 18
first published in 2008 as an on-line exclusive
Winner of Honorable Mention for the 2008 Orion Press
Writer's Challenge Contest
Set during the events of "Catspaw," this short story reflects Pavel Chekov's perspective during the crisis on Pyris VII.
written by Gene L. Coon; set in 2267/27
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While transporting the ailing Commissioner Nancy Hedford, the shuttlecraft carrying Kirk, Spock, McCoy and the Commissioner crashes on a small planetoid, forced down by a gaseous entity. On the planet's surface, they encounter Zefram Cochrane, the inventor of the warp drive!
written by Jill Thomasson; set in 2267/28
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 6
first published in 1992: Idylls 8
A new crewmember aboard the Enterprise finds herself drawn to Leonard McCoy. Unfortunately, he can't seem to get past blaming her subtle advances (flowers here, a note there) on the captain!
written by D.C. Fontana; set in 2267/29
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While negotiating topaline mineral rights with High Teer Akaar of the Ten Tribes of Capella IV, Kirk, Spock and McCoy find themselves caught up in a political struggle. The Capellans culture is much different than that of the Federation, and the Starfleet officers commit a "crime," forcing them to flee with the assassinated High Teer's pregnant wife, pursued by the new High Teer Moab and his Klingon "advisor" who has helped Moab in exchange for topaline rights for the Klingons.
written by Patricia Wright; set in 2267/30
available in ANTARES 17
first published in 2008: Antares 17
Pavel Chekov finds his early morning swim interrupted by an admirer...
written by Gilbert Ralston; set in 2267/31
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While surveying Pollux IV, the crew of the Enterprise encounters the Greek god Apollo!
written by Theodore Sturgeon; set in 2267/32
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Spock finds himself caught up in the plak tow, the "blood fever." He must return to Vulcan for plak tow, the "time of mating," or die. Kirk violates orders to get his first officer and friend to Vulcan, only to find himself facing the Vulcan in hand-to-hand combat to the death!
written by Jill Thomasson; set in 2267/33
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 6
first published in 1994: Idylls 10
The relationship of Leonard McCoy and Jennifer Malone which began with "Crossed Signals" continues. But this time, things aren’t so idyllic when, on an alien planet, the Enterprise landing party encounters a race of gargoyles.
written by Ann Zewen; set in 2267/34 during the events
of "The Doomsday Machine"
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1997: Antares 1
We learn why Uhura wasn't on duty during that episode, and how close she came to losing her life in a struggle with a powerful entity.
written by Norman Spinrad; set in 2267/35
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The crew of the Enterprise engages in battle with both a planet-killing berserker from another galaxy and with a revenge-driven commodore whose crew perished in a previous encounter with the doomsday device. Working from the commodore's crippled ship, Jim Kirk struggles to defeat an indestructible weapon of mass devastation!
written by Donna S. Frelick; set in 2267/36
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1993 as a novella
James T. Kirk resigns after allegations of sexual impropriety. Meanwhile, a merchant ship captain finds a plot against the Federation and turns to one disgraced starship captain for help.
written by Patricia Wright; set in 2267/44
available in ANTARES
15
first published in 2006: Antares 15
In an attempt to win a race against the crew of the Valiant, Captain Kirk has placed command of their schooner in the hands of Pavel Chekov who may or may not be up to the task at hand...
written by Robert Bloch; set in 2267/45
available on video from Paramount Home Video
An incorporeal being comes aboard the Enterprise to wreak havoc and generate as much terror as it can, terror which it feeds upon! Kirk, Spock, McCoy and Scotty do battle literally with Jack the Ripper!
written by John Meredyth Lucas; set in 2267/46
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise comes under attack from Nomad, an Earth-launched deep space probe with a programming problem: instead of seeking out new life and new civilizations, it now seeks perfect life and sterilizes all biological imperfections. Another computer for Kirk to out-think.
written by Deborah A. Bailey; set in 2267/47
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 2000: Antares 4
A look at what Uhura must’ve gone through following her re-education.
written by Valerie A. Phillips; flashback set in
2267/47
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1992: Orion 31
Another look at what Uhura must’ve gone through following her re-education and who was there to help her.
written by Max Ehrlich; set in 2267/48
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The primitive society of Gamma Trianguli IV is ruled by Vaal, a Rock-Zilla looking super computer. Calling Captain Kirk!
written by Diane Doyle; set in 2267/49
available in ANTARES 19
first published in 2009 as an on-line exclusive
Ensign Pavel Chekov finds he has more in common with Mister Spock than he previously thought.
written by Jerome Bixby; set in 2267/50
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Kirk, Uhura, McCoy and Scotty find themselves in a Mirror Universe, where their counterparts are despicably evil, and where the crew advances in rank by assassination.
written by Rob Morris; set in 2267/50
to be available in ANTARES 17
to be published in April 2008: Antares 17
During the events of "Mirror, Mirror," in our universe, Spock has to turn to one of the mirror-universe officers for help...
written by Joanne K. Seward; set in 22267/51
available in ORION ARCHIVES --
2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2002: Antares 10
Prior to the events of "Journey to Babel," Amanda writes her son.
written by David P. Harmon; set in 2267/52
available on video from Paramount Home Video
An investigation at the science survey team on Gamma Hydra IV results in radiation poisoning of Kirk, Spock, McCoy and Scotty. The senior officers of the Enterprise begin aging rapidly, forcing Commodore Stocker of Starbase 12 to assume command and violate the Romulan Neutral Zone!
written by Diane Doyle; set in 2267/53
first published on-line in 2009
Following the events of "The Deadly Years," Lieutenant Uhura decides to check in our her favorite navigator.
written by Rob Morris; set in 2267/53
available in ORION ARCHIVES --
2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2004: Antares 13
The command crew of the Enterprise comes to grips with the aftereffects from the events of "The Deadly Years."
written by Chris Dickenson; set in 2267/54
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 1989: Idylls 3
Uhura and Sulu are trapped in a chamber, awaiting rescue. Sulu finally gets Uhura to discuss what happened to her in the Mirror universe and why she's been so distant from him since.
written by Stephen Kandel; set in 2267/55
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Galactic con man Harry Mudd is back, this time assisting androids in a takeover of the Enterprise. Their goal? They want to take care of Humanity, much as they took care of those who constructed them eons ago.
written by Susannah; set in 2267/56
first published in 2010 as an on-line exclusive
Following shore-leave at Starbase 14, the Enterprise is confronted by a hostile race bent on retrieving an item stolen from their homeworld.
written by Susannah; set in 2267/57
first published in 2010 as an on-line exclusive
While en route to an alien planet, several Enterprise officers (including Spock, Chekov and Uhura) suddenly appear to have died at their stations! The only possible answer may be in a nearby gas giant....
written by David Gerrold; set in 2267/59
available on video from Paramount Home Video
They're cute, they're furry, they're delightful, and they're hungry for Federation grain! Captain Kirk deals with Captain Koloth, a Klingon spy, an arrogant Federation commissioner and an ever-increasing problem!
written by Cathy German; set in 2267/60
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 1
first published in 2000: Antares 4
Doctor Leonard McCoy tries his best to keep up with Kirk and Spock during a landing party adventure.
"Missing
in Action"
written by Patricia Wright; set in 2267/61
available in ANTARES16
first published in 2007: Antares 16
James T. Kirk is not the sort of man to leave one of his officers behind...
written by Gene Roddenberry & Gene L. Coon; set in
2267/62
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While investigating the disappearance of the S.S. Beagle, the Enterprise crew discover a planet where Rome never fell. Its 20th century populace enjoys televised gladiatorial games while seeking to put down a religious rebellion, and Captain Kirk's crew is captured under the direction of the missing ship's captain who has significantly violated the Prime Directive.
written by Cathy German; set in 2267/63
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 2
first published in 2000: Antares 5
The Enterprise crew encounters a rather unique creature with a rather expensive taste.
written by Mary Schuttler; set in 2267/65
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 2
first published in 2000: Antares 6
A chilling tale of a Scottish spirit aboard the Enterprise.
written by D.C. Fontana; set in 2267/68
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise is ferrying delegates to a peace conference on Babel when it comes under fire. Meanwhile, Spock's father, with whom he hasn't spoken with in years, is stricken by a heart attack, and James T. Kirk is assaulted by a knife-wielding intruder!
written by Gene Roddenberry; set in 2267/72
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While testing the native plants of the planet Neural for medicinal purposes, the landing party comes under attack. The peaceful, primitive Villagers have been armed with flintlocks! Spock is badly wounded, and Kirk and McCoy beam down to find a Klingon "advisor" behind this change in the balance of power.
written by Margaret Armen; set in 2267/74
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Kirk, Uhura and Chekov find themselves gladiators on a planet where the dominant three life forms force others to fight for their wagering and entertainment.
written by Christina Schinella; set in 2267/76
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 2
first published in 1992: Orion 32
The starship Enterprise receives a distress call from a civilian science ship, the S.S. McAulliffe. A landing party beams down to investigate the crash site and encounters a being who is torn between Humanity and the alien race who befriends her.
written by Art Wallace; set in 2267/78
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Following the deaths of his landing party, Kirk pursues a cloud-like creature with a taste for Human blood.
written by Robert Sabaroff; set in 2267/80
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise encounters a giant space-going amoebae which has killed the crew of the Intrepid.
written by Ster Julie; set in 2266/81
available in ANTARES 18
first published in 2008 as an on-line exclusive
The First Prize Winner of the 2008 Orion Press
Writer's Challenge Contest
Immediately following the events of "The Immunity Syndrome," Starfleet tries to assign the Enterprise to yet another mission.
written by David P. Harmon & Gene L. Coon; set in
2267/82
available on video from Paramount Home Video
On Beta Iotia II, James T. Kirk, Spock and Doctor McCoy find themselves caught up in a society which has modeled itself after the Chicago Mobs of the 1920's!
written by Chris Dickenson; set in 2267/83
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 5
first published in 1990: Idylls 4
During a Halloween masquerade party, Hikaru Sulu finds himself unexpectedly drawn to a fellow officer!
written by Anna Perotti; set in 2267/84
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 2
first published in 2000: Antares 5
The title is a reference to an often disregarded Starfleet Regulation, and how not adhering to it can lead to an unpleasant surprise.
written by Cathy German; set in 2267/84
available in ORION
ARCHIVES -- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2001: Antares 7
A young woman writes a letter home, not realizing it'll be the last one she ever sends.
written by D.C. Fontana & Jerome Bixby; set in
2267/85
available on video from Paramount Home Video
An advance guard of invaders from the Andromeda galaxy capture the Enterprise and its crew as a part of their plan to conquer the Milkyway.
written by Cathy German; set in 2267/87
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 2
first published in 2000: Antares 5
A Federation reporter finds herself following up on the events of "By Any Other Name."
written by Cathy German; set in 2267/90
available in ORION ARCHIVES
-- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2001: Antares 7
McCoy is disturbed by the fact that Jim Kirk finds it difficult to accept that he's incapable of controlling bad things that happen to the people in his charge.
written by Jim Ausfahl; set in 2267/92
available in Antares
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first published as an on-line exclusive in 2009
McCoy is disturbed by the fact that Jim Kirk finds it difficult to accept that he's incapable of controlling bad things that happen to the people in his charge.
written by John Kingsbridge; set in 2267/94
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Captain Kirk, Mister Spock and Doctor Ann Mulhall exchange their bodies with beings of superior intellect. But what if those beings decide to keep their bodies?
written by John Meredyth Lucas; set in 2267/95
available on video from Paramount Home Video
In search of a Starfleet cultural observer, Captain Kirk discovers Professor John Gill has interfered with the Ekosian society, directing them down the path of Nazism.
written by D.C. Fontana; set in 2267/96
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Starfleet decides to test a new multitronic computer system aboard the Enterprise. Obviously, they haven't been keeping up with the ship's logs or Kirk's record on computers.
written by Ann Zewen; set in 2268/85
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 5
first published in 1991: Idylls 6
Dr. Anne Mulhall is pregnant, a "gift" from Sargon and Thalassa. Will Mulhall allow the father (a certain starship captain) to share in the birth of their child? Note: Sexual situations and themes.
written by Gene Roddenberry; set in 2267/98
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise encounters the Exeter in orbit aboard Omega IV. The landing party learns the ship's crew was decimated by plague, and beam down to the planet below where they find Captain Ron Tracey is interfering in the planet's culture by helping the Kohms in their battles with the Yangs.
written by Cathy German; set in 2267/99
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 2
first published in 2000: Antares 5
A Starfleet observer finds herself in the midst of a battle with aliens, with her friends, herself, and learns a vital lesson.
written by Rob Morris; set following in
2268/01
available in ORION
ARCHIVES -- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2002: Antares 10
A sequel to "The Ultimate Computer." Commodore Robert Wesley reflects on the events that lead to a major decision for his career.
written by Alex Rosen; set in 2268/01
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 2
first published in 1980: Stardate 3
A reclusive history professor has information which the Federation needs and which the Romulans don't want disclosed.
written by Art Wallace; set in 2268/03
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise travels back to 1968 for a cultural survey mission, only to find a Human beaming from a distant star system. Does he plan to interfere with history? Just who is the mysterious Gary Seven?
written by Angela Solomon; set in 2268/09
available in print in ORION
ARCHIVES -- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2003: Antares 11
McCoy comes to grip with a tragedy.
written by Nicole Comtet; set in 2268/10
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 2
first published as a novella in 1999
Kirk, Spock and the male Enterprise crewmembers find themselves held in disdain by the Cygnetian delegation, which is comprised entirely of women.
written by Gene L. Coon; set in 2268/30
available on video from Paramount Home Video
On orders from the Starfleet, the Enterprise violates Melkotian space only to have its crew snatched from the ship and forced to face the Earps during the Gunfight at the OK Corral.
written by John Meredyth Lucas; set in 2268/31
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Elaas and Troyius have agreed to end their hostilities toward each other. The Dohlman of Elaas is set to marry the Crown Price of Troyius, barring conflicts with the Troyan ambassador, a Klingon battlecruiser, a traitor amongst her guards and the captain of the Enterprise who has fallen under the spell of her biological charms.
written by Ann Zewen; set in 2268/32
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 5
first published in 1996: Interludes 1
Following their successful mission to Troyius, Uhura and Chapel beam down for a little shopping before their next assignment. Uhura comes across a rather unique bottle and a rather unique being...
written by Leigh Hall; set in 2268/33
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 2
first published in 1998: Antares 2
A landing party discovers a rather unique world, and a creature which has the best of intentions.
written by Margaret Armen; set in 2268/35
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While seeking to prevent an asteroid from destroying an inhabitant planet populated by Native Americans, James T. Kirk loses his memory and "goes native." All the while, Spock and the crew of the Enterprise seek to divert the asteroid and save the planet and their captain who is trapped there.
written by Caroline
Kummer; set in 2268/66
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 2000: Antares 6
A wonderful story which nicely tidies up the events of "The Paradise Syndrome" and leads to a surprise revelation about a subsequent episode.
written by D.C. Fontana; set in 2268/69
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Appearing to be going insane, Captain Kirk takes the Enterprise into Romulan territory where the starship is promptly captured by three Romulan ships. Spock is seemingly making a deal with the attractive Romulan commander when he is forced to kill Captain Kirk!
written by Edward J. Lasko; set in 2268/71
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Rumors of a demon from long ago fail to stop the Starnes expedition to Triacus. Unfortunately, the rumors are proven to be true as the Gorgon takes control of their children and eventually the crew of the Enterprise.
written by Rob Morris; set in 2268/72
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES --
2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2003: Antares 11
A sequel to "And the Children Shall Lead"; Tommy Starnes faces up to the tragedy caused by the Gorgon.
written by Chris Dickenson; set in 2268/73
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 1990: Orion 29
Scotty and McCoy try to rescue a child trapped in a cave-in.
written by Gene L. Coon; set in 2268/74
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise encounters an ion-powered starship, and a beautiful woman beams aboard, rending the entire crew unconscious. They awaken to find that Spock's brain has been stolen, and they must find it and return it before his body dies!
written by Sera Graham; set in 2268/75
available in Antares
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first published in online in 2008
Leonard McCoy finds things curiouser and curiouser until he's victimized by the 'sonic maneuver'...
written by Jean Lisette Aroeste; set in 2268/77
available on video from Paramount Home Video
One look at a Medusan can drive a man mad. So when Larry Marvick, one of the designers of the Enterprise, attempts to murder Medusan Ambassador Kollos, he goes insane. He commandeers Engineering and takes the ship literally to where no man has gone before. It's up to Spock to mindmeld with the ambassador to pilot the ship back to known space.
written by Sharon Pillsbury; set in 2268/79
available in ORION
ARCHIVES -- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 1991: Tantalus 2
While on shore leave on a rustic planet, James T. Kirk contracts Vegan choriomeningitis, taking him and Spock to death's very door! Will the Enterprise return from its resupply mission to Starbase 10 in time? An excellent story steeped in the true hurt-comfort tradition!
written by Joyce Musket; set in 2268/81
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While attempting to retrieve the science team observing the Minaran sun which is about to go nova, Kirk, Spock and McCoy find the scientists were tortured to death. The Vians who now plan to conduct their heinous experiments on the Enterprise senior officers, but why?
written by Nomad; set in 2268/81, just after the
events of "The Empath"
available in ORION
ARCHIVES -- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2006: Antares 14
Spock and McCoy discuss why the doctor chose to sacrifice himself to the Vians...despite the logic of letting Spock do it...and giving Spock something to think about...
written by Cathy German; set in 2268/82
available in ORION ARCHIVES
-- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2002: Antares 9
McCoy has to deal with a severe injury to Spock during a landing party to an arboreal planet.
written by Mary Schuttler; set
in 2268/83
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 2000: Antares 6
A Ouija board brings forth a painful and terrifying memory in the Enterprise captain.
written by Judy Burns & Chet Richards; set in
2268/84
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise encounters the starship Defiant which is trapped in an interspatial sink. Discovering its crew killed each other from the insanity caused by exposure to interphase, the landing party attempt to return to the Enterprise, losing Captain Kirk. Spock races against time to rescue his captain as the Tholians take objection to their presence in their territory.
written by Cathy German; set in 2268/84 (during "The Tholian Web")
available in ORION
ARCHIVES -- 2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2002: Antares 10
What went through James T. Kirk’s mind during his time trapped in interphase?
written by Ann Zewen; set in 2268/85
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 1990: Orion 29
McCoy contracts xenopolycythemia, and his condition causes him to commit a rash act that he truly comes to regret.
written by Rick Vollaerts; set in 2268/86
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The U.S.S. Enterprise encounters Yonada, an asteroid-sized ship whose inhabitants are unknowingly on a collision course with Daran V. Meanwhile, Leonard McCoy is stricken with xenopolycythemia and chooses to leave Starfleet and joined the doomed population.
written by Jerome Bixby; set in 2268/90
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Answering a distress call from the colony on Beta XIIA, the landing party is captured by Klingons. Beaming up, the tables are turned on the Klingons, but soon things are out of control. An alien entity which feeds on hate itself is manipulating events. Can Kirk and Spock convince the Klingons and their own shipmates to lay down their arms?
written by Jill Thomasson; set in 2268/91
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 1992: Orion 31
Captain Kirk, Mister Spock and Doctor McCoy beam down to a desert planet filled with Egyptian-styled ruins to ascertain the status of an archaeological team stationed there some time earlier, only to find that they have been dispatched by a rather murderous creature...a creature which is now pursuing its new prey: the Enterprise officers.
written by Diane Doyle; set in 2268/92
available in Antares 17
first published in 2008: Antares 17
Pavel Chekov questions his own sanity following the events of the past few weeks wherein he lost is mind during the Enterprise's encounter with the interphase, and when he was possessed by the hate-consuming energy being.
written by Meyer Dolinsky; set in 2268/93
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Answering a distress call from Platonius, Kirk, Spock and McCoy beam down only to be captured by the domineering Platonians who use telekinesis in an attempt to force Kirk and Spock to abandon McCoy.
written by Joanne K. Seward; set in 2268/95
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 1995: Orion 35
A group of cadets find their posting on the Enterprise different than they imagined it to be. At first, confusing, then boring, and lastly potentially lethal.
written by Arthur Heinemann; set in 2268/97
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While answering a distress call from the planet Scalos, a landing party finds the planet abandoned. Suddenly, a crewman is gone, and the ship's systems begin crashing. Without warning, Captain Kirk disappears leaving Spock, McCoy and Scotty to solve this crisis!
written by John Meredyth Lucas; set in 2269/01
available on video from Paramount Home Video
A ghost planet? Not hardly, but a landing party beams down only to find themselves stranded from the apparent destruction of the Enterprise. That being bad enough, suddenly a beautiful alien woman has started stalking them, killing them one by one.
written by Oliver Crawford; set in 2269/03
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The crew of the Enterprise finds their ship the battleground between two Cherons whose primary problem with each other is their opposite skin coloring.
written by Lee Erwin; set in 2269/05
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Fleet Captain Garth of Izar has gone dangerously insane and, using shape-shifting powers taught to him by the Antosians, has taken over the Elba II Treatment Center for the Dangerously Insane. And when Kirk and Spock beam down to transfer a new medicine, Garth captures them. His goal: the Enterprise itself!
written by George F. Slavin & Stanley Adams; set
in 2269/07
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Gideon is supposed to be a paradise, but because its population refuses to practice birth control, it's become overrun with its people who basically live thousands of years. Now its government has the ultimate plan: convince the population to begin killing itself and using James T. Kirk as the source for the only infectious disease that can kill them.
written by Jim Ausfahl; set in 2269/09
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 1998: Antares 2
The Enterprise tries to render aid to a civilization beset with a strange and seemingly incurable plague.
written by Jeremy Tarcher & Shari Lewis; set in
2269/11
available on video from Paramount Home Video
A unique lifeform refuses to die, and is in search of a new host. Finding a suitable body on the Enterprise, Lieutenant Mira Romaine, the aliens attack the starship. But they run into opposition from the crew, and especially Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott.
written by Margaret Armen; set in 2269/13
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Federation member planet Stratos has a caste system and a civil war on its hands. Both sides agreed to a temporary truce, and Captain Kirk and Commander Spock beam down to retrieve zeinite, which is needed to stop a plague elsewhere. The miners, known as Troglytes, use the opportunity to try to capture them in order to force social change but fail. However, Kirk and Spock decide to take a closer look at the situation, and it's not pretty...
written by Arthur Heinemann; set in 2269/15
available on video from Paramount Home Video
A yacht full of space hippies come aboard the Enterprise, and one of them is Chekov's old girlfriend. They seek the mythical planet Eden, and unfortunately for them, they find it.
written by Diane Doyle; set in 2269/20
available in print in ANTARES16
first published in 2007: Antares 16
After visiting the planet Scorbinius, Pavel Chekov unknowingly infects the Enterprise crew with a deadly plague!
written by Jerome Bixby; set in 2269/21
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise is a plague ship, and Kirk, Spock and McCoy beam down to Holberg 917G to find a cure. In addition to the ryetalyn they need, they encounter a rather unique individual, his ward and his robot servant.
written by Mike S. Bagneski; set in 2269/22
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 1996: Orion 36
The crew of the Enterprise races against time as they try to terraform a dead planet into a living world. But other dangers await them, as a pair of civilian scientists soon discover.
written by Nicole Comtet; set in 2269/24
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 1999: Antares 3
Uhura and Spock attend a Wagnerian opera only to find themselves—along with Sulu and Palmer—on what amounts to an excellent adventure.
written by Gene Roddenberry & Arthur Heinemann;
set in 2269/26
available on video from Paramount Home Video
On the molten lava planet of Excalbia, Kirk and Spock are paired with Abraham Lincoln and Surak of Vulcan to do battle against four of history's greatest villains.
written by Rob Morris; set in 2269/26
available in Antares 17
first published in 2008: Antares 17
Still confused and upset by the Excalbian duplicates of Lincoln and Surak, Kirk and Spock turn to McCoy for answers, but does he have them?
written by Jean Lisette Aroeste; set in 2269/27
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While investigating the disappearance of the civilization on Sarpeidon, Kirk is thrown back into the time of their Dark Ages. Spock and McCoy pursue him and end up thrown back into the Sarpeidon Ice Age where they meet up with a political prisoner with a cruel sentence.
written by Rob Morris; set in 2269/27 (a sequel to
"All Our Yesterdays")
available in Antares 17
first published in 2008: Antares 17
The bridge crew learns the reason why Beta Niobe went nova, and it shakes them to their very cores.
written by Jill Thomasson; set in 2269/27 (a sequel to
"All Our Yesterdays")
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 6
first published in 1995: Tantalus 8
It’s complications of the heart for Spock as he attempts to recover from the love and loss of Zarabeth. But it’s complications of a more deadly sort for McCoy.
written by D.G. Littleford; set in 2269/30
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 1999: Antares 3
Starfleet Command dispatches Captain James "Tomcat" Kirk at the behest of the Trill ambassador. Imagine the reaction of Starfleet’s finest when they learn of the nature of the Trill symbionts.
written by Arthur H. Singer; set in 2269/32
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Janice Lester uses the mind transference technology she finds on Camus II to exchange bodies with James T. Kirk in order to gain command of the starship Enterprise.
written by Rob Morris; set in 2269/33
available in ORION ARCHIVES --
2266-2270 The First Mission5
first published in 2002: Antares 10
James T. Kirk deals with his security department following the events of "Turnabout Intruder."
written by Ann Zewen; set in 2269/34
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1989: Idylls 3
A sequel to "Turnabout Intruder." James T. Kirk finds himself trouble by his dreams wherein he is a female victimized by, sexism, chauvinism and even rape! Note: Sexual situations and themes.
written by Jim Ausfahl, set in 2269/35
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 2000: Antares 6
A wonderfully wry and almost comic adventure of the Enterprise crew (and its chief medical officer) as they deal with one of those oh-so-alien ambassadors whose presence aboard the ship is dangerous for everyone concerned.
written by Linda McInnis; set in 2269/36
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 1980: Stardate 7
A sequel to "Wink of an Eye." The Enterprise's visit to Scalos changes the relationship between two people.
written by Chris Dickenson; set in 2269/39
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 3
first published in 1989: Idylls 3
A sequel to "All Our Yesterdays." McCoy helps Spock to confront his feelings about Zarabeth.
written by David Gerrold; set in 2269/40
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The crew of the Enterprise find Cyranno Jones and his ever growing tribbles fleeing from the Klingons who are out for revenge.
written by Walter Koenig; set in 2269/41
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Doctor Keniclius 5, a giant-sized clone of a refugee from Earth's Eugenics War, has cloned a giant-sized version of Spock in order to force peace on a galaxy he's long since out of step with.
written by Jim Ausfahl; set in 2269/42
available in Antares 17
first published in 2008: Antares 17
The Enterprise is carrying an ambassador to complete delicate negotiations with an exotic, socially challenging life form—and finds itself unexpectedly plagued by exotic life forms that appear and disappear without warning. Can the beleagered crew of the Enterprise pull off the negotiations despite the intruders?
written by D.C. Fontana; set in 2269/44
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Spock and Kirk return from an expedition in time to an Enterprise that doesn't recognize who the Vulcan is. It turns out that while in the distant past, one of the scientists conducted research on recent Vulcan history and changed the past. It's up to Spock himself to set things right.
written by Samuel A. Peeples; set in 2269/46
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise is drawn into a gravity well to find an old relic alien starship whose captain scuttled his own ship to save it from the entity which had taken it over. This same entity soon takes over the Enterprise, and James T. Kirk is forced to make a drastic decision of his own.
written by James Schmerer; set in 2269/49
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise encounters what appears to be Carter Winston, a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, whose fiancee, Lieutenant Ann Nored of Security, is on board. Unfortunately, something's wrong, and she knows it.
written by Crystal Perry; set in 2269/51
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1999: Antares 3
James T. Kirk is kidnapped by thugs who want to hold him ransom. Fortunately, they forget the reputation of the man they’ve captured and of his friends who will go to great lengths to rescue him.
written by Margaret Armen; set in 2269/53
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The men of the Enterprise suddenly become complacent as they receive a transmission from Taurus II, and it's up to the women of the starship to save the day.
written by Christina Schinella; set in 2269/55
available in ORION
ARCHIVES 2266-2270 The First Mission 5
first published in 1991: Tantalus 2
The Enterprise is dispatched to Alba III--located near the Klingon Neutral Zone--to investigate the loss of a Federation mining colony. Are the Klingons behind this attack?
written by Marc Daniels; set in 2269/57
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While investigating a mysterious cloud of gaseous matter in Federation space, the crew of the Enterprise is stunned to find it is a enormously large living creature that feeds on planets. And it's heading for the Federation colony planet of Mantilles for lunch!
written by Jim Ausfahl; set in 2269/59
available in Antares 18
first published in 2009: Antares 18
While trying to learn more about the Tholians, the Enterprise is called upon to ferry two aliens to a newly-established Tholian colony. And that's where the trouble began...
written by Stephen Kandel; set in 2269/60
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Love crystals are Harry Mudd's new merchandise, but unlike many of his previous enterprises, these things really work! But look out for those side effects!
written by Larry Brody; set in 2269/62
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Traveling to the center of the galaxy, the Enterprise encounters a space-time continuum where the rules of our universe fail to exist and magic is the norm! And just exactly who is this pan-like entity that calls himself Lucien?
written by Joyce Perry; set in 2269/64
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While evading a pack of Klingon battlecruisers, the Enterprise and the battlecruiser captained by Commander Kor end up trapped in a pocket of space-time with ships going back to the beginning of time!
written by Mary L. Barnes; set in 2269/66
available in Antares19
first published in 2009 as an on-line exclusive
Leonard McCoy and an old friend work to solve the murder mystery behind the Petros mining operations on Beta Arae.
written by Larry Niven; set in 2269/68
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Using the warp shuttlecraft Copernicus, Spock, Uhura and Sulu are transporting a Slaver-made stasis box when they're captured Kzinti "privateers." Once the box is open, they discover a weapon of unbelievable power. Can the Enterprise officers stop them from using it against the Federation?
written by Stephen Kandel; set in 2269/70
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Vedala call Kirk, Spock and a rather motley group of other specialists for a special mission: to prevent the Skorr from launching a jihad against the galaxy.
written by d. William Roberts; set in 2269/71
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1996: Orion 36
Shaun Kelsey faces his greatest challenge: romance.
written by Margaret Armen; set in 2269/72
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The aquashuttle is attacked by a sea serpent, and Kirk and Spock find themselves transformed into water-breathers!
written by Len Jenson & Chuck Menville; set in
2269/74
available on video from Paramount Home Video
During a return to the Shore Leave planet, Lieutenant Uhura finds herself captured by the master computer and her friends under attack by the simulacra!
written by Paul Schneider; set in 2269/78
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While in orbit above an inhospitable, the crew of the Enterprise finds themselves shrinking all the way down to the point that they can no longer operate their systems!
written by Amanda Cassity; set in 2269/80
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1992: Orion 32
The Federation has established contact with a star system. The Enterprise is dispatched to ferry ambassadors from a starbase while Kirk, Spock and McCoy are proceeding to the planet's surface via shuttlecraft. The Galileo comes under attack, and it makes a forced landing on a neighboring planet. Meanwhile, their attackers are searching for them and waiting for the unsuspecting Enterprise to return.
written by David P. Harmon; set in 2269/82
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Searching for the crew of the science ship Ariel, the landing party from the Enterprise find themselves in an alien zoo!
written by David Gerrold; set in 2269/84
available on video from Paramount Home Video
A Pandronian comes aboard the Enterprise to test the crew to see if the Federation is worthy of joining. Unfortunately, he creates more havoc when he violates the Prime Directive and annoys a local deity!
written by Dario Finelli; set in 2269/86
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While touring Dramia, the planetary police arrest Doctor McCoy and accuse the Enterprise chief medical officer of causing a devastating plague on their nearby colony twenty-two years ago!
written by Howard Weinstein; set in 2269/88
available on video from Paramount Home Video
Spock succumbs to a rare disease, and Kirk pulls every string he can to get a vital medicine for him. But when Orion pirates hijack the S.S. Huron and its cargo, Captain Kirk goes after them with a vengeance.
written by Chuck Menville; set in 2269/90
available on video from Paramount Home Video
After passing through a cloud of loosely associated subatomic particles, the Enterprise computer becomes a dangerous practical joker!
written by Russell Bates & David Wise; set in
2269/94
available on video from Paramount Home Video
While investigating a space probe of unknown origin, the crew of the Enterprise encounters a being claiming to be the ancient Aztec god, Kukulkan!
written by John Culver; set in 2269/96
available on video from Paramount Home Video
The Enterprise finds itself in another universe where time flows backward. It's space-time dampeners unable to compensate, the crew find themselves growing younger and younger, to the point that they're reduced to children!
written by Nomad; set in 2269/98
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1979: Where No Man Has Gone Before 1; later reprinted in 1988:
Orion 26
Janice Lester has returned to seek revenge on the man she blames for her present confinement: James T. Kirk.
written by Terry Endres; set in 2270/00
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1980: Stardate 7
Scotty plays Doctor Watson to Spock's Sherlock Holmes as they try to determine the culprits behind a jewel theft.
written by Randall Landers; set in 2270/02
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1979: Stardate 1
McCoy is forced to solve a medical mystery before the crew succumbs to a plague.
written by Thomas Harden, Randall Landers and Kevin
Morgan; set in 2270/08
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1981: Stardate 9
The Enterprise apparently destroyed, Kirk and his landing party find themselves marooned on a planet with Romulan landing party. Can they learn to work together against a force which keeps bringing their dead back to life?
written by Nomad; set in 2270/10
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1979 in Richard G. Pollet's fanzine, Captain's Log, Voyage 3;
published in its original, unedited form in 1981: Stardate 10
James T. Kirk is trapped in his nightmares by the Klingons!
written by Caroline R. Kummer; set in 2270/12
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1998: Antares 2
Captain Kirk and Mister Spock encounter a pair of cadets who are all too familiar to them both.
written by Randall Landers; set in 2270/13
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1979: Where No Man Has Gone Before 1; later reprinted in 1988:
Orion 26
Federation colonists on a distant world find themselves with Romulan saboteurs, and it's up to the crew of the Enterprise to solve the mystery.
written by Pamela J. Corsa; set in 2270/15
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2266-2270 The First Mission 4
first published in 1992: Orion 31
While McCoy is deep in a coma from an extreme reaction to a medication, Kirk and Spock must solve the mystery behind a forcefield which has immobilized the Enterprise.
written by Ann Zewen; set in 2270/20
available in ORION ARCHIVES
2270 No Cold Wind
first published as a novella in 1990
Set at the end of the five year mission, and after Spock is seemingly killed, James T. Kirk resigns from Starfleet and joins a privateer crew. Commander Scott soon decides he never wants command of a vessel as the Enterprise faces an invasion of our galaxy!.
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