Requiem (Star Trek New Frontier: Excalibur, Book 9) - Softcover

David, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0671042386 ISBN 13: 9780671042387

Publisher: Pocket Books, 2000

Synopsis

The tragic destruction of the Excalibur, one of the greatest ships in the Federation, sends powerful ripples through Starfleet as the members of the crew await new assignments. Original.

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About the Author

Peter David is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous Star Trek novels, including the incredibly popular New Frontier series. In addition, he has also written dozens of other books, including his acclaimed original novel, Sir Apropos of Nothing, and its sequel, The Woad to Wuin.

David is also well known for his comic book work, particularly his award-winning run on The Incredible Hulk. He recently authored the novelizations of both the Spider-Man and Hulk motion pictures.

He lives in New York.

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Chapter One: PREVIOUSLY IN STAR TREK: NEW FRONTIER...

The normal low-level buzz of conversation on the bridge tapered off as Captain Calhoun stepped out from the turbolift.

He had missed an entire shift, which was unprecedented for him. Everyone understood, however, and no one knew quite what to say to him when he did reappear.

He went to his command chair, took his seat, and when he looked around at the respectfully silent crew, a smile played across his lips. It was a sad smile, but a smile just the same.

"Captain," began Shelby.

"Commander...it's all right," he interrupted. "All of you...really...it's all right. The important thing...the thing I'm not going to lose sight of...is that he went out like a warrior."

There were nods from all around.

"It was very...Xenexian of him, believe it or not. The notion of dying in one's bed is anathema to my people. To die in combat, on the other hand, is very much to be desired...and to die in combat while saving others is the highest, most noble passing that anyone could wish for. I will miss him...and regret the time that we did not spend together, and the time we will not have...but the bottom line is, he died heroically. All of us...should only be so fortunate as to have that opportunity," said Mackenzie Calhoun, five minutes before the Excalibur blew up...

Copyright © 2000 by Paramount Pictures

Edition details

• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0671042386
• ISBN 13: 9780671042387
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 267