The Deep Space Nine Relaunch Titles from Pocket Books represent something of a watershed in the history of Star Trek Literature. These novels, novella collections and comic books are the accepted "season eight" of DS9. We agree. Since some of the characters in these publications tend to cross into other "non-canon" novels, their very presence in them may trump their non-canon status. We'll be adding to this page with the crossover titles as we get more information. -Eds.
A Stitch in Time, by Andrew J. Robinson (May 2000):
Presented as a letter from DS9-resident Cardassian spy and tailor Garak (writer Andrew Robinson's character from the series) to Dr Julian Bashir, Garak recounts his life story, and also notes developments on Cardassia after the end of the Dominion war. This book was not originally published as part of the Relaunch, but as the editor of the Relaunch considers it to have the same relevance to these books as an episode of the series, it was retroactively added to the relaunch line-up.
Presented as a letter from DS9-resident Cardassian spy and tailor Garak (writer Andrew Robinson's character from the series) to Dr Julian Bashir, Garak recounts his life story, and also notes developments on Cardassia after the end of the Dominion war. This book was not originally published as part of the Relaunch, but as the editor of the Relaunch considers it to have the same relevance to these books as an episode of the series, it was retroactively added to the relaunch line-up.
N-Vector, by K.W. Jeter (August 2000 - November 2000):
A four-issue comic book limited series/miniseries details an adventure of the crew of DS9 and the Defiant between Benjamin Sisko's disappearance and Commander Elias Vaughn's joining the crew. In it, the crew deals with some unusual behavior by Quark which leads to the discovery of a Romulan experiment gone awry. It introduces the character of Tiris Jast, a Bolian female, who serves as executive officer of the station and commanding officer of the Defiant until Commander Elias Vaughn's arrival. Jast also cameos in The Next Generation: Maximum Warp, a novel duology.
A four-issue comic book limited series/miniseries details an adventure of the crew of DS9 and the Defiant between Benjamin Sisko's disappearance and Commander Elias Vaughn's joining the crew. In it, the crew deals with some unusual behavior by Quark which leads to the discovery of a Romulan experiment gone awry. It introduces the character of Tiris Jast, a Bolian female, who serves as executive officer of the station and commanding officer of the Defiant until Commander Elias Vaughn's arrival. Jast also cameos in The Next Generation: Maximum Warp, a novel duology.
The Lives of Dax (edited by Marco Palmieri, 1999 trade paperback, 2003 mass-market paperback)
A compilation of stories involving each of the Dax hosts; Ezri's story is set during the relaunch, though the book was originally published as a standalone; it was also retroactively added to the Relaunch canon several years later.
A compilation of stories involving each of the Dax hosts; Ezri's story is set during the relaunch, though the book was originally published as a standalone; it was also retroactively added to the Relaunch canon several years later.
Avatar (2 books by S.D. Perry, May 2001)
Introduced DS9's new executive officer, Commander Elias Vaughn. These two volumes were the first official Relaunch books to be published.
Introduced DS9's new executive officer, Commander Elias Vaughn. These two volumes were the first official Relaunch books to be published.
Section 31: Abyss (Jeffrey Lang and David Weddle, July 2001)
Dr. Bashir, working for shadowy intelligence agency Section 31, is assigned to deal with a rogue S31 agent who has taken control of a Jem'Hadar cloning facility abandoned by the Dominion after the war, and who, like Bashir, is genetically enhanced.
Dr. Bashir, working for shadowy intelligence agency Section 31, is assigned to deal with a rogue S31 agent who has taken control of a Jem'Hadar cloning facility abandoned by the Dominion after the war, and who, like Bashir, is genetically enhanced.
Gateways 4: Demons of Air and Darkness (Keith R.A. DeCandido, September 2001)
Part of the cross-series Gateways sequence, this book focuses on the effort to save a group of colonists endangered by radiation, and on Quark's negotiations with the mysterious aliens who claim to control access to the gateways.
Part of the cross-series Gateways sequence, this book focuses on the effort to save a group of colonists endangered by radiation, and on Quark's negotiations with the mysterious aliens who claim to control access to the gateways.
Gateways 7: What Lay Beyond - "Horn And Ivory" (Keith R.A. DeCandido, 2001, reprinted October 2002)
In a follow up to the previous story, Kira finds herself trapped in Bajor's distant past — and must come to accept her new role on Deep Space Nine.
In a follow up to the previous story, Kira finds herself trapped in Bajor's distant past — and must come to accept her new role on Deep Space Nine.
Mission Gamma: The refurbished USS Defiant embarks on a mission of exploration in the Gamma Quadrant, captained by Elias Vaughn. Comprised four books:
- Twilight (David R. George III, September 2002)
- This Gray Spirit (Heather Jarman, September 2002)
- Cathedral (Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels, October 2002): Dr. Bashir, Ezri Dax and Nog find a mysterious construct in space while Quark, Ro Laren and others wonder what their future will hold when Bajor joins the Federation.
- Lesser Evil (Robert Simpson, November 2002): the wreckage of a Borg vessel is discovered, containing Prynn Tenmei's mother, Ruriko.
Rising Son (S.D. Perry, January 2003)
Chronicles the adventures of Jake Sisko in the Gamma Quadrant following his attempt to make contact with his father in the Bajoran Wormhole at the end of Avatar.
Chronicles the adventures of Jake Sisko in the Gamma Quadrant following his attempt to make contact with his father in the Bajoran Wormhole at the end of Avatar.
The Left Hand of Destiny (2 books, J.G. Hertzler and Jeffrey Lang, May and June 2003)
Events involving Commander Worf and Chancellor Martok (co-writer J.G. Hertzler's character from the series) upon their victorious return to the Klingon homeworld Qo'nos, based around an attempted coup against Martok.
Events involving Commander Worf and Chancellor Martok (co-writer J.G. Hertzler's character from the series) upon their victorious return to the Klingon homeworld Qo'nos, based around an attempted coup against Martok.
Unity (S.D. Perry, November 2003 hardcover, December 2004 mass-market paperback)
Following the apparent assassination of Bajoran First Minister Shakaar Edon, the parasites seen in the TNG episode "Conspiracy" (and in The Lives of Dax) return. Bajor finally enters the Federation.
Following the apparent assassination of Bajoran First Minister Shakaar Edon, the parasites seen in the TNG episode "Conspiracy" (and in The Lives of Dax) return. Bajor finally enters the Federation.
Worlds of Deep Space Nine
- Volume 1: Cardassia and Andor (Una McCormack; Heather Jarman, May 2004): Chief O'Brien and family adjust to perilous life on Cardassia, working for the Federation rehabilitation mission; Ensign Thirishar ch'Thane visits his homeworld to fulfill cultural and familial obligations.
- Volume 2: Trill and Bajor (Andy Mangels & Michael A. Martin; J. Noah Kym February 2005): Ezri Dax and Julian Bashir face unrest and revelations on Trill; the station crew encounters new challenges as Bajor integrates into the Federation.
- Volume 3: The Dominion and Ferenginar (David R. George III; Keith R.A. DeCandido, February 2005): Quark and Ro Laren battle political intrigue on Ferenginar; Odo deals with a strange discovery in The Dominion.
Warpath (David Mack, April 2006): The Jem'Hadar Taran'atar has brutally attacked Captain Kira and Lieutenant Ro, and Commander Vaughn must track him down.
Fearful Symmetry (Olivia Woods, Release date July, 2008)
From the Pocket Books Catalogue: Two books in one (a "flip book" with covers on both sides). A surprising tale of doubles, secret pasts, and alternate realities. In our universe a Cardassian sleeper agent -- Iliana Ghemor -- was once surgically altered to resemble and replace Bajoran resistance fighter Kira Nerys. That plan never reached fruition, and the fate of the agent remained unknown... until now.
From the Pocket Books Catalogue: Two books in one (a "flip book" with covers on both sides). A surprising tale of doubles, secret pasts, and alternate realities. In our universe a Cardassian sleeper agent -- Iliana Ghemor -- was once surgically altered to resemble and replace Bajoran resistance fighter Kira Nerys. That plan never reached fruition, and the fate of the agent remained unknown... until now.
Robbed of the past sixteen years, and on the brink of madness, Iliana is back with a vengence. She has already made one attempt on the real Kira's life, then succeeded in killing Intendant Kira in the mirror universe, and now the heroes of Deep Space Nine must stop the false Kira without derailing the delicate flow of history that must unfold if two universes, and countless others are to survive.