Star Trek: Vanguard Series

Set aboard a remote 23rd-century starbase, this series follows a diverse crew of Starfleet officers and civilians on a mission of discovery. Stationed in an uncharted region, they race to unravel an ancient mystery with potentially cataclysmic implications. Their quest for truth intertwines with the political and military landscape of the era, echoing the spirit of classic space exploration. Readers will be captivated by the blend of suspense, scientific curiosity, and profound secrets waiting to be uncovered.

Star Trek, Vanguard 2, Summon the Thunder

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Star Trek: Vanguard. Harbinger
David Alan Mack
400 pages
14 hours of reading
3.9(1021)Add rating
Returning from its historic first voyage to the edge of the galaxy, the damaged U.S.S. Enterprise journeys through the Taurus Reach, a vast and little-known region of space in which a new starbase has been unexpectedly established. Puzzled by the Federation's interest in an area so far from its borders and so near the xenophobic Tholian Assembly, Captain James T. Kirk orders the Enterprise to put in for repairs at the new space station: Starbase 47, also known as Vanguard. As Kirk ponders the mystery of the enormous base, he begins to suspect that there is much more to Vanguard than meets the eye. It's a suspicion shared by the Tholians, the Orions, and the Klingon Empire, each of whom believes that there are less than benign motives behind the Federation's sudden and unexplained desire to explore and colonize the Taurus Reach. But when a calamity deep within the Reach threatens to compromise Starfleet's continued presence in the region, Kirk, Spock, and several key specialists from the Enterprise must assist Vanguard's crew in investigating the cause of the disaster and containing the damage. In the process, they learn the true purpose behind the creation of Vanguard, and what the outcome of its mission may mean for life throughout that part of the galaxy. Inside: Bonus diagrams of Vanguard station!
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Star Trek, Vanguard 2, Summon the Thunder
Dayton Ward
3.9(593)Add rating
In the aftermath of 'Harbinger', Commodore Diego Reyes commands Vanguard while waging an intensely personal struggle; tasked to uncover the true significance of the Taurus Reach while simultaneously concealing that mission from his fellow officers - and even his closest friends.
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Vanguard #3: Reap the Whirlwind
David Alan Mack
464 pages
17 hours of reading
4.2(22)Add rating
Set in the expansive universe of Star Trek, this work explores themes of exploration, diversity, and the human condition through its iconic characters and imaginative settings. The narrative delves into the challenges faced by the crew as they navigate uncharted territories and encounter new civilizations, highlighting the importance of cooperation and understanding across different cultures. With a blend of science fiction and philosophical inquiry, it captures the essence of adventure and the quest for knowledge in the cosmos.
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Star Trek. Vanguard #4. Open Secrets
Dayton Ward
428 pages
15 hours of reading
3.9(431)Add rating
Open Secrets reexamines the classic era of Kirk and Spock, uncovering hidden secrets about their infinite and perilous universe through the eyes of all-original characters.
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Precipice
David Alan Mack
331 pages
12 hours of reading
4.1(399)Add rating
On a post-apocalyptic world in the Taurus Reach, undercover Starfleet Intelligence agent Cervantes Quinn finds an ancient Shedai conduit. Unfortunately, the Klingons have found it first and have sent an army to claim it.
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Declassified
David Alan Mack
Four new adventures in the Taurus Reach featuring starship crews, undercover agents, civilian colonists, and alien power players from the Vanguard saga.
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Vanguard. What Judgments Come
Dayton Ward
342 pages
12 hours of reading
4.0(316)Add rating
Operation Vanguard has risked lives to uncover Shedai secrets, but now the vengeful Shedai awaken. As violence erupts in the Taurus Reach, Ambassador Jetanien seeks to prevent war with Klingons and Romulans, only to find their mission may be doomed. Meanwhile, exiled Diego Reyes holds the key to stopping the Shedai. The saga's end begins.
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Vanguard: Storming Heaven
David Alan Mack
347 pages
13 hours of reading
4.6(8)Add rating
In the saga's finale, Admiral Nogura sends the scout ship Sagittarius to find an ancient weapon that might be the Federation's only hope of stopping the Shedai, while Tholia, teetering on the brink of madness, deploys an armada to destroy the Vanguard.