Picard will take on the task of merging events from both older and newer events from the trek universe, spanning several timelines the upcoming cbs all access series will feature patrick stewart returning to his star making role of captain jeanluc picard from star trek. But before we engage the warp drive and explore the history of the future, heres an ataglance guide to how the various movies and tv shows fit into the star trek timeline. His short fiction has appeared in more than twenty anthologies, and hes written for magazines such as nco journal, kansas city voices, famous monsters of filmland, star trek, and star trek communicator, as well as the websites. In 2002, star trek nemesis became the final feature film to feature the tng crew and famously ended with datas death. The star trek timeline is laid out for all to see in a new video posted on startrek. Picards timeline will take the venerable science fiction franchise where it truly has never gone before the end of the 24th century. Looking for timeline order for some star trek novels post nemesis, post ds9, etc i have updated my timeline to include the tng novel available light and made a few minor changes.
Text in italics are comments made by the writer in our universe, the one in which star trek was a piece of fiction. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. The hugo awardwinning author wrote the books that adapted every single original star trek episode into short stories, and then went on to write the first star trek novel for adults, in 1970. The next generation is a series of books written by various authors, based on the likewise named tv series created by gene roddenberry, who was also the executive producer of the original 1966 series, star trek. In the episode, daniels even had the technology to take archer to the future of an alternate timeline. Chronology of written star trek fiction a timeline of trek books, novels, and novelizations. Star trek novel timeline 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. Azati prime that the spherebuilders had technology that allowed them to examine alternate timelines. The series is well known for its intricate mythology, including spawning its very own legitimate language, klingon. 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. Apr, 2020 the series continues picards arc from where it left off in star trek. All the various books from the next generation, deep space nine and.
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 next generations third season, yesterdays enterprise, turned 30 this week and remains one of the most beloved and acclaimed episodes of not just tngs run, but all of star trek. The landmark alternate timeline episode from the middle of star trek. See the production timeline for a chronological overview of the production history of star trek. Discovery the vulcan hello takes place on may 11, 2256. Star trek original series federation when starfleet hears about this, i dont know if theyre going to give you a medal or a courtmartial. The episode routinely pops up on best of lists for its series and for the franchise as a whole, and its the. In universe timeline chronological order star trek enterprise ent, star trek. This does not include flashbacks, flashforwards, acts of time travel, or alternate timelines excepting the alternate reality. It is a scifi based adventure series with elements of drama. Star trek postnemesis novel reading order shastrix books.
Nemesis may be continuing despite the picard series. For star trek crossover series, please see star trek. Is there a chronological reading order for star trek books. Each listing includes the year, then any sources or deductions that led to the entry in the timeline for that year. 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.
Nemesis, ds9 begins after the final episode of the series. Star trek technically, the events of this film are in an alternate timeline that splintered off from events that take place after star trek. Star trek timeline thg star trek timelines, star trek. The definitive chronological viewing order for the star trek.
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. The next generation and mirror universe tng comic books, we. Star trek online takes place in the prime timeline. The timeline was written in the past tense as if the writer were living in the star trek universe a few years after the current adventures. More recent next generation novels link directly with other star trek book lines and series, such as. In real life, 18 years have passed between nemesis and. The series continues picards arc from where it left off in star trek. The next generation book line is based on the television series of the same.
Treklit reading order flow chart the trek collective. 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. The next generation has been published in novel form by pocket books since 1987 in. The next generation novel series began in 1987 and is still ongoing. Picard will take on the task of merging events from both older and newer events from the trek universe, spanning several timelines the upcoming cbs all access series will feature patrick stewart returning to his starmaking role of captain jeanluc picard from star trek. Resistance tng pocket book legacy missions 15 q and a tng pocket book before dishonor tng pocket book greater than the sum tng pocket book start seven deadly sins. This puts it two years after the events of the cage, the classic star trek pilot. The publisher has brought together the continuities of all these series. What you leave behind, voy begins after the final episode of the series. Many of the alternate views and dates which it is based upon have already been covered in this text. Las vegas, as reported by trekcore, attendees were told that two kelvin timeline novels, cancelled years ago, will now be published the books are. Titan 20052017, destiny 2008, typhon pact 2010 2012. 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.
Essential star trek novels that even nontrekkers should read. The next generation book line is based on the television series of the same name. Novels based on the kelvin timeline film series which were withdrawn from. Aug 01, 2019 at the trek publishing panel today at star trek.
Mike mcmahan is best known for his work on the emmy awardwinning rick and morty, which he currently serves as executive producer and showrunner, and as the author of star trek. Tng books in order of when they were originally published, as well as a list of the novels in chronological order. Nov 04, 2017 thanks for the a2a sorry for the late response. Nemesis, while also picking up threads from star trek. Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star trek. Picard is not only boldly going where star trek has never gone before, its also explaining the proper origins of the alternate reality films known as the kelvin timeline. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. The expansive continuity that is the star trek relaunch novels range often leaves. This is a basic timeline chronology of the star trek universe 163rd episode of star trek tng called parallels simultaneous portrayal of numerous different universes was cited by roberto orci, one of the screenwriters for the 2009 star trek film, as proof that, despite the movies creation of a secondary timeline, the regular trek universe was. For more information about star trek books, try the official site, the psi phi database. The next generation tng, and all of the star trek feature films, including the three newest j.
A more detailed timeline of the stories following star trek. The chronology of star trek relaunch novels includes tng, ds9, voy, titan and nf stories. Greater than the sum tng pocket book end star trek destiny trilogy the borg invade earth and are essentially destroyed in the end losing the peace tng. Picard properly explains the kelvin timelines origin. This includes the ongoing adventures in the next generation, deep space nine, voyager, and enterprise lines, along with spinoff series titan and adventures of. 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. 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. The book line was relaunched with the publication of death in winter 2005, by michael jan friedman. Whether youre a fan of tng, ds9, voyager, or enterprise the chart below will. The video chronicles the events of the star trek universe from the big bang visited by the star trek. 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. Much has been made about this cover to the new star trek.
Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. Abrams reboot films, or kelvin timeline based on the original series. Nov 16, 2019 the star trek timeline is laid out for all to see in a new video posted on startrek. Looking for timeline order for some star trek novels post. Aug 01, 2018 resistance tng pocket book legacy missions 15 q and a tng pocket book before dishonor tng pocket book greater than the sum tng pocket book start seven deadly sins. Strange new worlds boldly explained big ideas paul ruditis. It looks like the timeline established in the star trek novel series in the wake of star trek. As we know, the timelines diverged so the further along we go, the universes will naturally look less and less like each other, which lead to a seemingly different universe, but as well see all the major. Tng writers reveal darker alternate ending for one. An engaging guide to the neveraired 8th season, an official parody book published in 2015. Now, in 2020, picard picks up where nemesis left off.
Dayton ward is the new york times bestselling author or coauthor of nearly forty novels and novellas, often working with his best friend, kevin dilmore. Novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery. Leading starfleet top brass to beef up their ship designs. This is the timeline of the star trek series and films in chronological order inuniverse. Mirror broken author david tipton, scott tipton, et al. The complete pocket books novel list updates the novel list as given in the back of pocket books novels in years past, before the list became so long that it was. This is the story continuity which includes the events of all the star trek television series and the first ten movies. If the voyager novel to lose the earth ever comes out that will mostly likely go after typhon pact. Also to the left is the five year mission timeline i compiled. Mirror broken series, getting its first issue out on may for free. Best star trek books 353 books meet your next favorite book. 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. It looks like the timeline established in the star trek novel series in the. Mirrors and smoke weve had for the past few years star trek kelvin timeline, star trek.
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