A guide to reading the star trek litverse providing series by series reading lists for star trek books in chronological order and more. 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. It is the imprint under which all current star trek massmarket paperback novels are published. The first book shows in great detail how trips death was faked, in order for it to. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. Nemesis may be continuing despite the picard series. It was announced at star trek las vegas that two of the cancelled star trek kelvin timeline novels will finally be published in 2020. Part of the star trek novel verse, continuing the series star trek. Nemesis, ds9 begins after the final episode of the series. Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star. Star trek, star trek enterprise voyagerdeep space ninediscoverypicard and the next generation are all owned and distributed by cbs. Enterprise postfinale novels and related litverse novels in chronological order. 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.
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. The chronology of star trek relaunch novels includes tng, ds9, voy, titan and nf stories. 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. Titan is a series of science fiction novels which detail the adventures of captain william t. Star trek postnemesis novel reading order shastrix books. A practical guide to who, what, where, and why, written by terry j. Star rating 4 reflects the rarity of a crew member in star trek timelines, which roughly equates to each of their skills total potential. 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. Largely historical events often depicted in flashback. The original series the next generation deep space nine voyager other star trek series. As well, a starting point for this time is the book star trek chronology.
Star trek online takes place in the prime timeline. Pocket books published a timeline of their books in adventures in time and space. The okudas have been involved in cataloguing star trek for years, ever. As recently as 2017, novels based on deep space nine and enterprise were. Star trek returns to the kelvin timeline in the unsettling. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. It looks like the timeline established in the star trek novel series in the wake of star trek. Within the tv show and movies alone, there are prequels, sequels, time travel and alternate universes to keep. Memory beta chronology memory beta, noncanon star trek. Enterprise seasons 14 sure, this series gets plenty of flak.
The following pages are a chronological guide to all stories and established events that have taken place in the star trek universe. The biggest part of the games story takes place in the early 25th century, roughly 30 years after the last onscreen appearance of the u. To date, no star trek series or film has been set primarily in a year past 2379, which saw the events of the final star trek. The series depicts the timeline of events from the kelvin timeline films, and. The star trek fiction timeline memory beta, noncanon star. Season 3 episode 15 directed by david carson story by trent christopher ganino. Is there a chronological reading order for star trek books. Yesterdays enterprise is the 63rd episode of the american science fiction television series star trek. Commanded by captain israel daniel dickenson, the sloopofwar enterprise and. Seasons 1 and 2 laid the fundamental foundations for what star trek would become and gave us classic science fiction starring iconic characters. Apr 30, 2019 for fans of star trek starships and for fans of the kelvin timeline and certainly for fans of both. 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. Likewise, television series did not include the prefix on its title card until. Within the tv show and movies alone, there are prequels, sequels.
The definitive chronological viewing order for the star. Being the first prequel series since enterprise, the show has been methodic and careful in its storytelling, as it could easily and majorly break the continuity of the main timeline all the shows try to follow. Everything we know about the timeline of star treks. Enterprise begins the unfortunate trend star trek has continued since, of looking backward instead of pushing the series forward in its timeline. Voyager series finale endgame, where admiral janeway goes back 27 years to the delta quadrant and secures voyagers earlier return to the alpha quadrant. Today, we share star trek 101s file on the temporal cold war, as seen on enterprise. The destruction of romulus eventually leads to the prime timeline events in the mmorpg videogame star trek online. Since 2003, he has been one of pocket books most prolific and popular authors of star trek tiein fiction, including the epic next generation prequel the buried age, the star trek. What you leave behind voy begins after the final episode of the series. For fans of star trek starships and for fans of the kelvin timeline and certainly for fans of both. It has been about a hundred years since doctor zefram cochrane made first contact with the vulcan. Attendees got a glimpse at what is coming next year in the form of star trek novels and comics and a few surprises along the way.
The first star trek novels were direct novelizations of the original star trek episodes by james blish, running from 19671978. Each book is a manageable size to thumb through, without being so big that they become unwieldy. Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star trek. More stars means overall higher stats in skills, like enterprised picards skills in command, diplomacy, and science. One area of star trek novels that has been very much lacking is in the kelvin timeline. 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. For more information about star trek books, try the official site, the psi phi. With the success of the star trek films and star trek.
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. Star trek fans will have the opportunity to return to the kelvin timeline in april. In fact, it almost has a timeline of its own as rich as the prime reality of trek. Department of temporal investigations series, and the ongoing star trek. Storm front is the title of the first and second episodes of the fourth season of the american science fiction television series star trek. Star trek, star trek enterprisevoyagerdeep space ninediscoverypicard and the next generation are all owned and distributed by cbs. The definitive chronological viewing order for the star trek. Enterprise series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The timeline includes stories from episodes, comics, novels, and games. Were pulling our entries from the book star trek 101. What you leave behind, voy begins after the final episode of the series. 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 series based on star trek.
The official star trek website and gateway to the final frontier. Starfleet is about to launch its first ship in three. Nov 02, 2018 update weve added star trek beyond into the timeline, now that we know where it lies in relation to into darkness. Each listing includes the year, then any sources or deductions that led to the entry in the timeline for that year. The novels are set after the events depicted in the 2002 film star trek. The uss enterprise is destroyed the uss enterprisea is commissioned at starbase yorktown as its replacement. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of. The thrilling premier of an allnew star trek sagaplus, as a special bonus, a look behind the scenes of the hit tv series.
There are currently sixteen books in the star trek. Jan 04, 2020 an invaluable resource, it encompasses star trek. The biggest part of the games story takes place in the early 25th century, roughly 30 years after the last on. Enterprise has been published in novel form by pocket books since 2001 in the usa. The year 2233 is when the kelvin timeline diverges from the prime timeline. The publisher has brought together the continuities of all these series. Enterprise book series by multiple authors includes books broken bow, star trek. Jul 21, 2017 the destruction of romulus eventually leads to the prime timeline events in the mmorpg videogame star trek online. 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 fits. The star trek novels were mostly written to accompany the various television series and movies, thereby enriching the mythos even more. 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. Update weve added star trek beyond into the timeline. Discovery continues to build upon the vast canon of star trek in new and exciting ways.
Trek core the designing starships series is hard to beat as a complete set of coffee table books. Picards timeline will take the venerable science fiction franchise where it truly has never gone before the end of the 24th century. This is the story continuity which includes the events of all the star trek television series and the first ten movies. Novels, comic books, games, fan fiction and other items are not covered by this timeline. 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. The history of the future written by michael and denise okuda and published by pocket books in november 1996. The official star trek twitter revealed the cover for the novel. Nemesis ds9 begins after the final episode of the series. What lay beyond and again in voyages of imagination, aka the star trek fiction companion.
There was an acknowledgement stating that after star trek 7 or star trek 8 the credit for writing star trek novels goes to his wife and mother j. While the 1990s are generally considered one of the most peaceful periods in modern history in our timeline, in the star trek timeline it is the exact opposite. It is the 15th episode of the third season, first airing in syndication in the week of february 19, 1990. Earth has become united in a united earth government. There were a handful of starfleet academy books years ago, but nothing since 2012, not counting the. Star treks mirror universe is one ofhell, themost famous parallel universes in science fiction history. Enterprise ended its brief television run in may 2005.
Bantam books was the first licensed publisher of star trek tiein fiction. Enterprise and the early days of the star trek expanded universe. Enterprise, as well as the first 10 trek feature films. One of the highlights of the recently completed star trek las vegas convention was the star trek publishing panel. With two seasons in the books and a third coming soon, star trek. Novelizations daedalus the romulan war rise of the federation for series based on the multiple tv series. Mar 28, 2020 while the 1990s are generally considered one of the most peaceful periods in modern history in our timeline, in the star trek timeline it is the exact opposite. The books were quite famous once the show gained popularity and bantam books republished blishs books in three volumes one for each season.