Monday, October 12, 2009

Vulcan's Soul Book 1: Exodus (2004)

Vulcan's Soul Book 1: Exodus (2004)
("Star Trek" novel)
Josepha Sherman and Susan Schwartz
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Vulcan's Soul Book 1: Exodus
Sub-series: The Original Series, The Next Generation (time frame)
Continues in: Vulcan's Soul Book 2: Exiles.
Star Trek Calendar Year: 280-380 A.D., 2364, 2373, 2377
Stardates: None given

Chronological Placement Notes: Present day portions of novel take place "one year following the end of the Dominion War" (the Dominion War ended in late 2375; date given at the beginning of chapter three given as "January 2377). The ancient flashback scenes to early Vulcan events (including the characters of Karatek and Surak, and the Vulcan exodus) range from 280 to 380 A.D. In addition to these two primary time frames, there is also a brief prologue that takes place soon following the Next Generation episode, "The Neutral Zone", in 2364, and a chapter showing Admiral Chekov's reaction to the start of the Dominion War in 2373.

Notable Characters: Spock, Saavik, Uhura, Chekov, Sarek, Surak.

Notable Alien Species: Vulcans, Romulans, Klingons.

Version of Enterprise: None. (Other significant ships: Captain Saavik's U.S.S. Alliance.)