Star trek novel chronology

Pocket was the publisher given license by paramount to produce a series of original novels and episode novelizations based on star trek. The next generation season three dvd box set, released in the united states on september 3, 2002. Some central storylines and stories can be picked out however. Day of honor crossover miniseries is inspired by the voyager episode day of honor. Enterprise has been published in novel form by pocket books since 2001 in the usa under license from paramount pictures. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of narratives.

It spun off into more tv series, films, comic books, and novels. The definitive chronological viewing order for the star trek. Voyager is a series of science fiction novels based on the television series that ran from 19952001. The expansive continuity that is the star trek relaunch novels range often. More extensive timelines for the series can be found in several of the books. The first of two mustread star trek novels by ford, the final reflection is the first novel to delve into klingon culture and show the klingons as having honor and valid ideas of their own. Let me be clear that no one at paramount or pocket books has asked me to take it down at least not yet. Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. The deep space nine reading list is centered around the deep space nine relaunch, which chronicles events following the end of the dominion war. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The chronology gives an overview over historic events and the timeline of star trek online. This is a list of novels which take place after star trek nemesis in what i consider the proper chronological reading order. The original series is a series of science fiction novels based on the popular television show 19661969 and movies created by gene roddenberry.

An indispensible guide for star trek enthusiasts and writers alike, the star trek chronology has been exhaustively researched and brought up to date by star trek production staff members michael okuda and denise okuda, and includes littleknown inside information and trivia about the making of the hugely successful television shows and films. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Original concept series such as prometheus, new frontier, titan, section 31, seekers, and vanguard, have been published since 1994. Nov 02, 2018 while technically not a film, its worth noting that star trek online takes place in the original timeline and continues the story past the events of star trek. In addition to the references noted below, several additional novels, short stories, and comics are connected due to various references in other books, or to other books. The first television series, called star trek and now known as the original series, debuted on september 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. The publisher has brought together the continuities of all these series. As such, it is a mixture of realworld events up until the space shuttle orbiter in 1980, and. Voyager, which was stranded in the delta quadrant during a mission. The series begins with house of cards, but the first four books were all short, and. While star trek spaceflight chronology is generally considered to be noncannon by the star trek community it contains and explains some of the tidbits that you might have wondered where the heck did that come from. The chronology of star trek relaunch novels includes tng, ds9, voy, titan and nf stories. The voyager relaunch is a moniker given to the set of novels written after the events of endgame, the final episode of star trek.

For maximum enjoyment, i would recommend saving enterprise series 14 and discovery until last. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. Enterprise book series by multiple authors includes books broken bow, star trek. The novel series is based on the television series that ran from 19931999. The star trek fiction timeline memory beta, noncanon star trek. The history of the future is a reference book detailing the history of the star trek universe, written and compiled by production staffers mike and denise okuda, and officially endorsed and licensed by paramount. I just started reading the star trek books and would like to know what is the best order for reading so that i can progress chronologically. Star trek is highly appraised by many people around the world for its futuristic thinking as per the time and era it was created in. It also includes official posts made by cryptic studios developers, game documentation, news updates, lore blogs, and original fiction e. Based on test averages, to get one more drop, you may need to do another. Treatys law is a star trek novel, but does not include the original series subtitle.

Along with the various star trek novel series there have also been dozens of authors who have contributed to the franchise, including but not limited to roddenberry himself, g. Macks most recent novels are the midnight front and the iron codex, the first two books of his dark arts series from tor books, and the star trek. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. Although not all fans accept all the references in the star trek. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. This timeline is based on the star trek chronology model described below, supplemented by data from the website note. Although star trek into darkness does include a cameo of spock prime, and star trek beyond mentions his death and features some images from the primeline, we dont feel that they are enough of a plot point in those films to officially include them in our chronology of the prime universe. Deep space nine leading up to the beginning of the book. The book is rich in fullcolor concept art from the old series and moving into the first movie. The star trek annotated timeline began in the late 1970s as an effort to place the original star trek novels published by bantam books, and the star trek log books by alan dean foster, into a logical chronology with the televised episodes of the original series.

End game new frontier, book 4 1997, novel by peter david. The original series reading list lacks the firmly established relaunch that is the hallmark of the other series continuities. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more. Star trek novels and novelizations were produced by bantam books between 1967 and 1981, under license from desilu studios and paramount pictures. Enterprise novels based on the american science fiction television series. But i do have to consider the wisdom of promoting a book.

Memory beta chronology memory beta, noncanon star trek. The relevant history of the major political powers in the galaxy spans several notable periods. Tin man was first released on vhs cassette on august 8, 1991 in the united states and canada. No one in the history of histories has lost more than philippa georgiou, ruler of the terran empire. The star trek fiction timeline memory beta, noncanon star. Despite being written from an inuniverse perspective, it also is annotated with some realworld commentaries by the authors. While technically not a film, its worth noting that star trek online takes place in the original timeline and continues the story past the events of star trek.

The definitive chronological viewing order for the star. Cataloging and listing all the star trek media to day for the main star trek universe and the new kelvinabramasverse. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. It is for the most part, but moves some books around to account for spoilers for later books, and more coherent chapters. Keep in mind this is not a strictly chronological order. Many of these dates are roundedoff approximations, as the dialog from which they are derived often includes qualifiers such as over, more than, or less than. This includes the ongoing adventures in the next generation, deep space nine, voyager, and enterprise lines, along with spinoff series titan and adventures of the uss aventine. Novels based on deep space nine and enterprise were published as recently as 2017. Chronology, it nevertheless serves as an excellent place to begin. Novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are currently in print. The motion picture, and the technology developed along the way.

The next generation novel series began in 1987 and is still ongoing. Finally, if you want to read novels in a chronological order, rather than publishing order, select the novels chronology database. Ds9 relaunch memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki fandom. It is the first star trek series not to involve franchise creator gene roddenberry.

The timeline includes stories from episodes, comics, novels, and games. Certain items which are conjectural are noted, and a good amount of space in this section is devoted to dis cussing them. Dixon star trek chronology, an attempt to put all star trek. The original series is a series of novels written by various authors and based on the science fiction genre. Star trek novel submission guidelines resources happy new. You may be looking for the legends timeline, or the inuniverse timeline of galactic history. The star trek novels were mostly written to accompany the various television series and movies, thereby enriching the mythos even more. Treklit reading order flow chart the trek collective. Largely historical events often depicted in flashback. Through a licensing process similar to those granted to create collectibles, comics, and games, paramount pictures has granted the rights to market star trek stories and books of various sorts through a number of different publishers, beginning in 1967 with a. Voyager novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. The captains daughter is a very engaging book which explores the star trek universe better than many of the best star trek books. Which means, to put it bluntly, that my own separate webbased timeline is rapidly losing its relevance. The novels follow the crew of the uss excalibur, under the command of mackenzie.

Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star trek. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Some of these novels overlap, so anyone wishing a pagebypage reading order feel free to contact me. Furthermore, given that the fiction published over the last fifteen years or so has been using the okudas star trek chronology as a primary reference for so many books now, im beginning to grudgingly accept that the older fiction must now be retconned to match the chronology of the new.

All enterprise novels and adaptations have been part of this ongoing series. A guide to reading the star trek litverse providing series by series reading lists for star trek books in chronological order and more. Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star. This site is maintained by mark martinez, whose obsession with star trek comics has gotten way out of hand. The first two books in the series are known as caretaker and mosaic which were published in 1995 and 1996 respectively.

In the time before the 22nd century, many ancient civilizations arose and declined. All these books continue the events of tng, ds9, and voy beyond the final filmed events of the franchise, star trek. Bantam books was the second publisher given license to produce a series of original novels and episode novelizations based on the star trek. Characters vice admiral kathryn elizabeth janeway 2377 2380. Yes, some fans think there is a proper order to read star trek novels. Avatar, book one includes a chronology of events in star trek. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.

Titan is a series of science fiction novels which detail the adventures of captain william t. Deep space nine is a series of science fiction novels by various authors. Trekbbs user thrawn found a most elegant solution, with his brilliant star trek litverse reading order flowchart. The star trek universe of novels is far more vast than any other universe i am aware of, at least for the novel universes i am interested in reading. Essential star trek novels that even nontrekkers should read. While there exist multiple alternate futures for the crossover universe, star trek is often regarded by researchers as the true future. Star trek postnemesis novel reading order shastrix books. The next generation novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. Is there a chronological reading order for star trek books. Exploring new worlds set to arrive at the skirball cultural center.

The first four books, released in 1997, were a single, serialized storyline, later combined into an omnibus edition. This more recent selection in our list of the best star trek books is a novel by greg cox which looks at the life of a character well known to star trek fans. If youre a bit lost navigating the sometimes complex web of interconnectivity between the various star trek novels in the postfinale continuity, this is the resource you need. Star trek onlines internal canon extends beyond what takes place in the game. This is the order i would recommend watching them in if you want to work your way through the entire saga. Star trek is a series of episodes initially divided into three seasons and produced by america based producer gene roddenberry which was an experiment of its own kind and later set the legend for many people. It should be noted that the discovery stardates jump all over the place and are thus just as useless for chronological purposes as tos stardates, perhaps moreso, as i know there are some who would accept a stardate based approach to tos chronology, but that would be impossible with discovery.

It was estimated that it would take 75 years to find their way home. The following is a recommendation of a reading order for the novels that are set in andor interact with the postnemesis era of star trek. The series is set during the 2370s on the starfleet vessell u. The star trek spaceflight chronology is a reference book which catalogs mankinds technological endeavors into space, spanning the period from the launch of the first artificial satellite, sputnik i, to the events depicted in star trek. Pocket books published a timeline of their books in adventures in time and space. The majority of tos novels are standalone, and most can easily be read in any order.

Star trek is a tv series which aired from 1966 to 1969. Furthermore, given that the fiction published over the last fifteen years or so has been using the okudas star trek chronology as a primary reference for so many books now, im beginning to grudgingly accept that the older fiction must now be retconned to match the chronology of the new, and not viceversa. Two kelvin timeline novels to be released next year. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of. Voyager relaunch memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. The okudas have been involved in cataloguing star trek for years, ever since michael first started work as a technical advisor for star trek. The star trek annotated timeline a chronology of the. What lay beyond and again in voyages of imagination, aka the star trek fiction companion. Technically, the events of this film are in an alternate timeline that splintered off from events that take place after star trek. Every series of star trek and all of the movies in rough stardate order. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Las vegas, as reported by trekcore, attendees were told that two kelvin timeline novels, cancelled years ago, will now be published the books.

There were several episodes of the numerous star trek tv shows that came from ideas and scripts that had been sent in by fans, some of whom were hired to work on the show, while others used the exposure to help their own literary careers. Timeline of star trek history editing and compilation by alex rosenzweig all yearsold earth calendar the notes in brackets explain the background, sources, and thoughtprocesses for this timeline of star trek history. Canon in star trek online official star trek online wiki. For star trek crossover series, please see star trek. Forced to take refuge in the federations universe, she bides her time until section 31, a rogue spy force within starfleet, offers. This is the genesis novel of the series that was published on 1st may 1997. The final frontier lets face it, any reference book about an active franchise is outdated like the following day of its publishing, so its no wonder that while this is honestly one of the best, and most gorgeous looking books about star trek, but due it was published in 1996, so what youll find in the timeline here is. Unity continues that chronology through the events of all the relaunch books prior to that novel. The following pages are a chronological guide to all stories and established events that have taken place in the star trek universe.

Be sure to only watch the specific seasons mentioned in my notes. The star trek spaceflight chronology and fasa, a publisher of the first licensed star trek roleplaying game, chose to take the space seed figure, adding a few years to make sure the events of the original series were in the 23rd century. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. The first bluray release was in the united states on april 30, 20. Although released in multiple series such as the original series, the next generation, section, etc you can read these books as one large, interconnected story line. Star trek is one of the largest media tieins around, next to star wars novelizations. The star trek annotated timeline by win scott eckert c 20012003 iv introduction this timeline began in the late 1970s as an effort to place the original star trek novels published by bantam books, and the star trek log books by alan dean foster, into a logical chronology with the televised episodes of the original series. This includes the ongoing adventures in the next generation, deep space nine, voyager, and enterprise lines, along with spinoff series titan and adventures of the uss. Enterprise series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Feb 21, 2018 the producers of star trek were open to receiving scripts written by fans. Star trek postnemesis reading order the following is a recommendation of a reading order for the novels that are set in andor interact with the postnemesis era of star trek. His upcoming works include the shadow commission, book three of dark arts, coming june 9, 2020, and a new star trek novel, more beautiful than death, on.

An allnew novel based upon the explosive star trek tv series. Each listing includes the year, then any sources or deductions that led to the entry in the timeline for that year. Tng books in order of when they were originally published, as well as a list of the novels in chronological order. Boldly go on a chronological journey through the trek universe by richard edwards 12 march 2020 from the original series to discovery, heres how the star trek timeline.

Voyager is the longest running series that you dont want to miss watching. Chronology of written star trek fiction a timeline of trek books, novels, and novelizations for more information about star trek books, try the official site, the psi phi database, the complete starfleet library, the lcars book database or the star trek novel rankings. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. All novels published as paperback editions, except where indicated. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. This page used to be home to a star trek postnemesis novel chronology, done in a more detailed fashion than any other list on the site. This 7th edition is now titled fandom star trek chronology rather than just star trek chronology as it had been named for the past 7 years to prevent confusion with the recent okuda chronology. Canceled star trek storylines we never got to see screenrant.

The next generation companion, and the star trek chronology, which is an illustrated timeline of the star trek universe covering both the original series and the next generation. The first star trek novels were direct novelizations of the original star trek episodes by james blish, running from 19671978. Many of the alternate views and dates which it is based upon have already been covered in this text. A guide to star trek comics and graphic novels published in the united states and elsewhere with brief plot summaries and cover images or more than you ever needed to know about star trek comics. The chronology of star trek relaunch novels includes tng, ds9, voy, titan and nf stories the publisher has brought together the continuities of all these series. The next generation novels based on the american science fiction. The best reference, of course, are the star trek episodes and films. An even newer book, one filled with few surprises but much to talk about, is the star trek chronology book by michael and denise okuda. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Star trek spaceflight chronology memory alpha fandom.