These stories are set following Star Trek: The Final Frontier and through Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country. Captain James T. Kirk is in now command of the U.S.S. Enterprise, NCC-1701-A. For one last time, he and his crew are again bravely going where no man has gone before. Joining Captain Kirk are Captain Spock, Doctor McCoy, Captain Scott, Commanders Chekov and Uhura, Lieutenant Reichard, Ensign Indri, Lieutenant Peter Kirk, Doctor Giacomo Eletto, Nurse Marie Webb and prankster Physician's Assistant Harrison "Hardav" Davids.
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written by d. William Roberts; set in
2285/07
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 1
first published in 1994 as a novella
"Free Market Incident" written by d. William Roberts; set in 2285/42 (during In Harm’s Way (the Kelvan War)The Kelvans are re-invading the galaxy, this time in full force. The Gorn soon fall prey to their voracious appetites, and Starfleet finds itself under attack with some unusual allies: the Klingons. A terrific story which has Captain James T. Kirk leading the counter-offensive as the Commander of Starfleet!
Shaun Kelsey finds another nest of Kelvan after their defeat in the war.
written by Selek;
set in 2285/60 & 2229/76
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2229-2265 The Beginnings 2
first published in 2002: Antares 8
The first meeting between Sarek and Amanda.
written by Nomad; set in 2285/62
available in print in Antares 18 and ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 2
first published as an on-line exclusive in 2008; first printed in 2008: Antares 17
Following the Kelvan War, the Enterprise stops at Omicron Delta V, giving Captain Kirk some quality time with one of the most important people in his life.
written by Joanne K. Seward; set in
2285/65
available in print in ORION
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first published in 1991: Idylls 6
Kirk stumbles upon a love nest in the observation lounge, leading to his own tryst there...
written by Rowena Warner; set
in 2285/75
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 2
first published in 1982: Stardate 17
Kirk and Spock appear on a holovid talk-show!
written by Jeff Card; set in 2285/82
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 4
first published in 1982: Total Entropy 1
The Enterprise encounters what appears to be another doomsday machine!
written by Bonnie Reitz; set in
2285/95
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 4
first published in 1990: Masiform D #17
While setting up a communications monitoring station, Commander Uhura finds herself in a precarious situation: her team has been killed; she's been captured by Orions bent on setting up a test weapon; and in the company of a Pakari Warrior!
written by Lucy Cribb; set in
2286/46
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 4
first published in 1982: Total Entropy 2
While on a botanical survey mission, Captain Kirk is injured...
written by Jim Ausfahl; set in
2286/73
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 1
first published in 2000: Antares 4
The crew of the Enterprise encounters the mother of all motherships!
written by Ann Zewen; set in
2286/79
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 4
first published in 1987: Beyond the Farthest Star 3
Stranded on an icy world, Kirk, Uhura and McCoy find a pleasurable way to share their bodies' warmth. Note: Explicit sexual situations.
written by Jim Ausfahl; set in 2287/22
available in print in ORION
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first published in 2007: Antares 16
The Federation’s negotiations with the alien Vharang are approaching a critical point. The final step cannot move forward without Bharii Shandar's exotic companion being found in a search that makes finding a needle in a haystack look like a pushover...
written by Jim Ausfahl; set in 2287/54
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 2
first published in 2001: Antares 7
Scotty's "death" baffles the crew until they begin to solve the mystery; meanwhile, our favorite chief engineer finds himself dealing with a unique lifeform in a unique biome.
written by Carol Davis; set in 2287/71
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 3
first published as a novella in 1992
During a diplomatic mission to the planet Dianas, which is near the Klingon Treaty Zone, the crew of the Enterprise run into malium crystals, fight renegade Klingons, encounter Koloth who is serving as the Klingon ambassador to Dianas, watch helplessly as a valued crewmember succumbs to a mysterious condition, and rejoice as Chekov falls in love. A wonderful story!
written by Mary R. Schuttler; set in
2287/83
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 2
first published in 2001: Antares 7
A chilling Halloween story has Kirk haunted by the death of one of his crew.
written by Jim Ausfahl; set in 2288/45
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 2
first published as a novella in 2002
"The Hitchhiker" written by Jim Ausfahl; set in 2288/67En route to a plague planet, the crew of the Enterprise discover a lost NASA space station with a survivor aboard. And while adjusting to 23rd century life, the survivor turns out to be the key to the very medical mystery surrounding their mission!
Captain Kirk and his crew take aboard a hitchhiker, unaware of that his true nature could cost the crew their lives.
written by Jim Ausfahl; set in
2288/87 and 2266/46
available in print 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."A Form of Release" written by Rob Morris; set in 2290/77
In this sequel to Carol Davis’ novella, The Dianasian Gift, Peter Kirk is in the Tantalus Penal Colony where he faces some tough questions by a persistent interrogator.A Form of Redemption written by Rob Morris; set in 2291/13
Recently released from Tantalus Penal Colony, Peter Kirk finds himself onboard the Enterprise and in the dog house with Captain Montgomery Scott. Is the chief engineer being unfair, or does Peter truly deserve the Scot's outright hatred? "Revenge" written by Jim Ausfahl; set in 2291/60
A Federation colony is stricken by a mysterious illness that was launched millennia ago by an ancient race seeking revenge on another race which has long since perished... Can Doctor McCoy and the medical staff of the U.S.S. Enterprise save the colony? "The Choice" written by Jim Ausfahl; set in 2292/40 (2294/14)
While the Enterprise command crew are on a diplomatic mission to Walven IV, a talented musician disappears, and Spock is the prime suspect! "A Bird in the Hand, A Bird in the Bush"
written by Joann K. Seward;
set in 2293/18
available in print in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 1
first published in 2000: Antares 4
Prior to the events of Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country, Doctor Leonard McCoy watches as his friend and commanding officer contemplates returning to the Academy as a teacher.
written by Nicholas Meyer & Denny
Martin Flinn; set in 2293/40
available from Paramount Home Video
An accident on the moon, Praxis, forces the Klingon Empire to parley for peace. At the behest of Captain Spock, the Enterprise is sent to escort Chancellor Gorkon to Earth for peace talks. But forces (from both sides) opposed to peace thwart their plans.
written by Sean Corbett; set in 2293
(during the events of "Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country")
available in print
in ORION ARCHIVES 2285-2293 The Third Mission 2
first published in 2002: Antares 9
Kirk and McCoy have a conversation during their shuttle ride to the Enterprise following Admiral Smillie's briefing.
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