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{4.5/5} “‘Well, for one thing, Skellen Three’s soil and climate aren’t exactly conducive to farming. So why build an agricultural colony?’ ‘Maybe these farmers just aren’t very bright. Doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve got ulterior motives, does it?’” — Kirk & McCoy Star Trek: Mission — Muddled by Howard Weinstein, published in 3 issues from Aug. […]
{4/5} “‘I’m certain we’ll find the Federation filled with kindred spirits.’ ‘And some not so kindred, Ambassador Goffen. You see, we value diversity as much as we do the refinements of higher civilization’” — Goffen & Kirk Star Trek: Gods’ Gauntlet by Howard Weinstein, published in 2 issues from Jun. 1991 to Jul. 1991 The […]
{5/5} “Here is a young man who won’t be returning to his family, who will never have the chance to experience a tenth of the wonders we’ve experienced in our careers.” Star Trek: Once a Hero! by Peter David, published in May 1991 Captain James T. Kirk is trying to write a eulogy for a […]
{4.5/5} “‘We shall double our efforts.’ ‘I hope so, Commander, for your sake. The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am.” — Moff Jerjerrod & Darth Vader Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, released in 1983 The Empire is building another Death Star. Meanwhile, on Tatooine C3-PO and R2-D2 become servants of […]
{4.5/5} “‘This conversation will remain confidential?’ ‘It never took place. But why tell us something you won’t tell your own superiors?’ ‘You won’t execute me.’” — a Klingon defense officer & Kirk Star Trek: Partners? by Howard Weinstein, published in 2 issues from Mar. 1991 to Apr. 1991 The USS Lafayette is attacked by an […]
{4.5/5} “What use is there for one who sings the songs of a dead world?” Star Trek: Worldsinger by J. Michael Straczynski, published in Feb. 1991 The Enterprise is in orbit of a planet that’s about to implode — everyone has been evacuated that they’re just taking readings. Then a life form shows up on […]
{4.5/5} “‘Bones, can you revive them?’ ‘Scotty and I will have to check the systems over and we should be careful. Last time we did this was over a decade ago, and they took over the ship in repayment.’” Star Trek: The Return of the Worthy by Peter David & Bill Mumy, published in 3 […]
{5/5} “‘When hostages were take on Nimbus III, it was myself and my crew that was called in to be the rescue party… and as I recall that was a successful mission. Am I not right, gentlemen?’ ‘Actually, Captain, we were captured as well.’ ‘I had it under control, Mr. Spock.’ ‘Sybok took over the […]
{5/5} “There’s a feeling that you have when you command a starship. It’s impossible to explain to someone who has never had that responsibility. To see the stars shoot by you, and know that you… no on else… is responsible for bringing four hundred and thirty lives safely through that vast unknown. And you feel… […]
{5/5} “I did not fear death the first time I died. I would imagine it only becomes less intimidating with subsequent experiences.” — Spock Star Trek: The Return! by Peter David, published in 9 issues from Oct. 1989 to Jun 1990 After the visit to Sha Ka Ree, the Enterprise-A is repaired and ready to […]