A wide variety of stories awaits readers of our latest issue. We've got a psychological drama-based sequel to "Shore Leave" by Nomad. Diane Doyle shows us a look at Chekov who finds he has more in common with Mister Spock that he presupposes. Jim Ausfahl has Kirk, Spock and McCoy encounter an alien lifeform with its own Prime Directive. Mary L. Barnes has McCoy and an old flame investigate a mystery on Beta Arae. Security Chief Chekov finds himself locked out of Security's squad room in a Diane Doyle story, and in two Nomad stories, we take a look at Chekov on the Reliant.

Another issue which primarily focuses on the first five-year mission of the U.S.S. Enterprise under the command of James T. Kirk. Featured stories include Kirk's command ceremony, a pair of Chekov stories, three stories which complement several episodes and a look at contact with the Tholians. Also are a couple of post-TMP Chekov stories, along with a terrific story with Kirk on the shore-leave planet, and lastly a story about one of Sevrin's space hippies. A terrific issue, no doubt about it!

This issues mainly focuses on the first five-year mission of Captain James T. Kirk, including a few looks at Ensign Chekov, a diplomatic mission with a mysterious alien race, four stories which are tied-in to various episodes, Spock at the Academy and even Peter Kirk taking the Kobayashi Maru...again. Contributors include Jim Ausfahl, Diane Doyle, Nomad, Rob Morris and Patty Wright. This is a very good issue, and you'll enjoy it, we're sure!

This issues runs the gamut from the evening Pavel Chekov first stepped aboard the Enterprise to a mission set during the final days of Kirk's command of the U.S.S. Enterprise, NCC-1701-A; from Spock's departure from Vulcan for Starfleet to Kirk's tour as a Starfleet Academy instructor (and special missions operative) prior to Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan. This is a good solid issue, well worth reading!

This issue features a variety of stories, ranging from Captain Pike on his Enterprise to Admiral Kirk on a cadet training cruise, from Ensign Chekov trying to fit in with the command crew of the Enterprise to Commander Chekov dealing with Spock’s death, from Samuel T. Cogley and Areel Shaw wrestling over Ben Finney’s case to Montgomery Scott wrestling with his soul. All in all, a very good issue you’ll definitely enjoy!

Sure to please everyone who reads it, this issue features stories by Jim Ausfahl (Scotty's origins), Diane Doyle (Finnegan returns), Nomad (the death of Amanda), D.G. Littleford (Spock and Kirk on Spring Break in Iowa), Rob Morris (the anniversary of Kirk's death), and Mary Rottler & Lynn Syck (McCoy joins the Enterprise crew). A really well-written issue!

Features fiction by Donna C. Clark, Nicole Comtet, Chris Dickenson, Mark C. Henrie, Randall Landers, D.G. Littleford, Linda McInnis, Phillip A. Mucha, Jane Yambe, and Ann Zewen. Poem by Linda McInnis. Artwork by Donna C. Clark, Nomad, Tim Farley, Toni Hardeman, Don Harden, Jeanne L. Matthews, M.J. Millard, Christine M. Myers, Julie Nosal, Bonnie Reitz, Zaquia Tarhuntassa and Will.

Features fiction by Jim Ausfahl, biotech, Elise, Nomad, Lisa Evans, Donna S. Frelick, D. G. Littleford, Rob Morris, Mary Rottler, Saidicam, Selek, Lynn Syck and T'Lea. Artwork by Gamin Davis, Don Harden, Bobbie Hawkins, Joseph Melvin, Christine M. Myers, Bonnie Reitz and Gennie Summers.

Features fiction by Nomad and Elizabeth Knauel. Artwork by Nomad.

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A novel by Jim Ausfahl. There are several things that are accepted without question in the Star Trek universe that the series never really explains: dilithium crystals, for instance, or trititanium, or the apparently limitless supply of antimatter that seems to power the 23rd century. Although Studying the Field is not primarily a story about explaining these things, the development of the plot line provides an explanation of that and more. The story itself is about the interaction of two childhood friends who find each other at graduate school, and the fruit of their friendship.

Features fiction by Deborah A. Bailey, Chris Dickenson, Steven K. Dixon, Donna S. Frelick, Cathy German, Thomas C. Harden, Randall Landers, Linda McInnis, Valerie A. Phillips, d. William Roberts, and Ann Zewen. Artwork by Nomad, Don Harden, Bobbie Hawkins, David Lawrence, Jeanne L. Matthews, Julie Nosal, Catherine Schlein and Gennie Summers.

Features fiction by Nicole Comtet, Cathy German, Leigh Hall, Anna Perotti, Alex Rosen, Christine Schinella and Mary Schuttler. Artwork by Don Harden, Bobbie Hawkins, Christine M. Myers and Julie C. Nosal.

Features fiction by Jim Ausfahl, Mike S. Bagneski, Nicole Comtet, Chris Dickenson, Caroline Kummer, D.G. Littleford, Linda McInnis, Mary Schuttler, Joanne K. Seward, Jim Thomasson and Ann Zewen. Artwork by Linda P. Baker, Steven K. Dixon, Nomad, Toni Hardeman, Don Harden, Bobbie Hawkins, Julie Nosal, Richard G. Pollet and Zaquia Tarhuntassa.

Features fiction by Amanda Cassity, Pamela J. Corsa, Nomad, Terry Endres, Thomas C. Harden, Caroline R. Kummer, Randall Landers, Kevin Morgan, Crystal Perry, d. William Roberts and Ann Zewen. Artwork by Nomad, Randall Landers, Christine M. Myers, Cynthia D. Slatton, Gennie Summers and Marie Williams.

Features fiction by Jim Ausfahl, Chris Dickenson, Diane Doyle, Nomad, Cathy German, Rob Morris, Sharon Pillsbury, Christina Schinella, Joanne K. Seward, Angela Solomon, Paul Starkey and Ann Zewen. Artwork by Linda P. Baker, Tim Farley, Don Harden, Bobbie Hawkins, David Lawrence, Christine M. Myers, Julie C. Nosal, Christina Schinella and Zaquia Tarhuntassa.

A novella by Ann Zewen. Set at the end of the five year mission, this story projects additional insight into why Kirk would willingly accept a desk job at Starfleet Command. Kirk joins a privateer crew in order to gain information about a force invading the galaxy. Spock is seemingly killed, and Commander Scott soon decides he never wants command of a vessel. A terrific story, well written. Artwork by Michael C. Goodwin and Christine M. Myers.

Features fiction by Deborah Baudoin, Diane Doyle, Nomad, Donna S. Frelick, Mark C. Henrie and Ann Zewen. Artwork by Nomad, David Lawrence, Christine Myers, Gennie Summers and Zaquia Tarhuntassa.