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| Author = [[Vonda N. McIntyre]]<br />Screenplay by [[Jack B. Sowards]]<br />Story by [[Harve Bennett]] & [[Jack B. Sowards]]
  
| Author = [[Vonda N. McIntyre]]<br />Screenplay by [[Jack B. Sowards]]<br />Story by [[Harve Bennett]] & [[Jack B. Sowards]]
 
| Publisher = [[Pocket Books]]
  
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| Year = [[2285]]
  
| Year = [[2285]]
 
| Stardate = 8130.5
  
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| ISBN = 0671741497 (paperback)<br />{{ASIN|B000FC0URQ}} (Kindle)
 
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''The extraordinary novel based on Paramount Pictures' supreme space adventure.''
  
''The extraordinary novel based on Paramount Pictures' supreme space adventure.''
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* [[Novels|Novelization]] of {{film|2}} by [[Vonda N. McIntyre]].
  
* [[Novels|Novelization]] of {{film|2}} by [[Vonda N. McIntyre]].
 
* [[Saavik]] is revealed to be half-[[Romulan]]. This information originated from the script, however, it did not appear in the final cut of the film.
  
* [[Saavik]] is revealed to be half-[[Romulan]]. This information originated from the script, however, it did not appear in the final cut of the film.
 
* A brief romantic interest between Saavik and [[David Marcus]] is suggested in the novel.
  
* A brief romantic interest between Saavik and [[David Marcus]] is suggested in the novel.
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* Saavik also helps out [[Peter Preston]] with his studies, and the young Peter has a crush on her. Preston is also revealed to be the nephew of [[Montgomery Scott]] which was cut from the original theatrical version of the film.
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* Saavik also helps out [[Peter Preston]] with his studies, and the young Peter has a crush on her. When Preston dies Saavik has a deep emotional reaction to his death, locking herself in a room and throwing a chair and crying. Preston is also revealed to be the nephew of [[Montgomery Scott]] which was cut from the original theatrical version of the film.
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* A subplot involving the [[Regula I]] science staff is also prominent in the novelization, centering around two young physicists, Del March and Vance Madison.
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* A subplot involving the [[Regula I]] science staff is also prominent in the novelization, centering around two young physicists, Del March and Vance Madison. The deaths and torture of the science staff is given much more detail as well.
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* Joachim's character is fleshed out more and he is more merciful when the Regula I science staff are being tortured.
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* [[Jedda]] is a [[Deltan]], as in the early drafts of the film's screenplay.
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* The novel revealed that Chekov had the night watch on the ''Enterprise'' when Khan was on board and that Chekov had feelings for Marla McGivers.
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* [[Hikaru Sulu]] is mentioned to be promoted to captain, and going to get his own command soon. This was deleted from the film, but Sulu indeed get his own command later, in {{film|6}}.
 
* UK and Australian editions were from [[Futura Publications]].
  
* UK and Australian editions were from [[Futura Publications]].
   
 
==Characters==
  
==Characters==
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[[File:Leonard_McCoy,_2293.jpg|thumb|McCoy.]]
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[[File:Leonard_McCoy,_2293.jpg|thumb|McCoy]]
 
;[[James T. Kirk]] : Starfleet [[rear admiral]]. Around his birthday, Kirk gives a debriefing to the ''Kobayashi Maru'' scenario cadets before visiting ''Enterprise'' for an inspection. He teases young Midshipman Preston for boasting about the ''Enterprise'', calling it a "death ship".
  
;[[James T. Kirk]] : Starfleet [[rear admiral]]. Around his birthday, Kirk gives a debriefing to the ''Kobayashi Maru'' scenario cadets before visiting ''Enterprise'' for an inspection. He teases young Midshipman Preston for boasting about the ''Enterprise'', calling it a "death ship".
 
;[[Spock]] : Starfleet captain, commander of the training vessel ''Enterprise''.
  
;[[Spock]] : Starfleet captain, commander of the training vessel ''Enterprise''.
 
;[[Leonard McCoy]] : Starfleet commander, former [[CMO]] of ''Enterprise''.
  
;[[Leonard McCoy]] : Starfleet commander, former [[CMO]] of ''Enterprise''.
 
;[[Khan Noonien Singh]]
  
;[[Khan Noonien Singh]]
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[[File:Saavik TWoK.jpg|thumb|Saavik.]]
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[[File:Saavik TWoK.jpg|thumb|Saavik]]
 
;[[Saavik]] : Starfleet [[lieutenant junior grade]], a [[trainee]] assigned to ''Enterprise''.
  
;[[Saavik]] : Starfleet [[lieutenant junior grade]], a [[trainee]] assigned to ''Enterprise''.
 
;[[Montgomery Scott]] : Starfleet commander, chief engineer of ''Enterprise''.
  
;[[Montgomery Scott]] : Starfleet commander, chief engineer of ''Enterprise''.
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;[[Nyota Uhura|Uhura]] : Starfleet commander, communications officer of ''Enterprise''.
  
;[[Nyota Uhura|Uhura]] : Starfleet commander, communications officer of ''Enterprise''.
 
;[[Hikaru Sulu]] : Starfleet captain awaiting his first command, former [[helmsman]] of ''Enterprise''. Kirk congratulated Sulu on his pending assignment to ''Excelsior''.
 
;[[Hikaru Sulu]] : Starfleet captain awaiting his first command, former [[helmsman]] of ''Enterprise''. Kirk congratulated Sulu on his pending assignment to ''Excelsior''.
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::''Although Sulu wore commander insignia in the movie, the novel portrays him as (possibly figuratively) wearing an "extra braid" indicating his recent captaincy.
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{{bginfo|Although Sulu wore commander insignia in the movie, the novel portrays him as (possibly figuratively) wearing an "extra braid" indicating his recent captaincy.}}
 
;[[Clark Terrell]] : Starfleet captain in command of ''Reliant''
  
;[[Clark Terrell]] : Starfleet captain in command of ''Reliant''
 
;[[Peter Preston]] : Starfleet engineering [[midshipman]], nephew of Montgomery Scott. Preston is only 14 years old at the time of his training cruise.
  
;[[Peter Preston]] : Starfleet engineering [[midshipman]], nephew of Montgomery Scott. Preston is only 14 years old at the time of his training cruise.
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::''In the script and the novelization Preston is clearly stated to be the nephew of Scott, however this information was cut from the original theatrical print of the film. It was restored in a {{y|1985}} ABC TV airing of the film, as well as the later {{y|2002}} [[Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (The Director's Edition)|Director's Edition]] [[DVD]].''
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{{bginfo|In the script and the novelization Preston is clearly stated to be the nephew of Scott, however this information was cut from the original theatrical print of the film. It was restored in a {{y|1985}} ABC TV airing of the film, as well as the later {{y|2002}} [[Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (The Director's Edition)|Director's Edition]] [[DVD]].}}
 
;[[Jedda]] : Assistant of Dr. Carol Marcus.
  
;[[Jedda]] : Assistant of Dr. Carol Marcus.
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::''In the original script and the novelization Jedda is a [[Deltan]]. However in the movie he is portrayed as a human.''
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{{bginfo|In the original script and the novelization Jedda is a [[Deltan]]. However in the movie he is portrayed as a Human.}}
 
;[[Delwin March|Delwin "Del" March]] : Physicist, member of Carol Marcus' science team.
  
;[[Delwin March|Delwin "Del" March]] : Physicist, member of Carol Marcus' science team.
 
;[[Vance Madison]] : Physicist, member of Carol Marcus' science team.
  
;[[Vance Madison]] : Physicist, member of Carol Marcus' science team.
 
;[[Beach|"Stoney" Beach]] : Starfleet commander, [[helmsman]] of ''Reliant''.
 
;[[Beach|"Stoney" Beach]] : Starfleet commander, [[helmsman]] of ''Reliant''.
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::''Although described as helmsman in the novel, Stoney sits at a [[science station]] in the film.''
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{{bginfo|Although described as helmsman in the novel, Stoney sits at a [[science station]] in the film.}}
 
;[[Kyle]] : Starfleet lieutenant commander, [[communications officer]] of ''Reliant''.
  
;[[Kyle]] : Starfleet lieutenant commander, [[communications officer]] of ''Reliant''.
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[[File:Enterprise trainee lieutenant junior grade.jpg|thumb|Croy.]]
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[[File:Enterprise trainee lieutenant junior grade.jpg|thumb|Croy]]
 
;Croy : Blond [[cadet]]-[[lieutenant]] who was on the [[bridge]] during the cruise.
 
;Croy : Blond [[cadet]]-[[lieutenant]] who was on the [[bridge]] during the cruise.
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::''This character was seen in the movie, see: [[unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) personnel]].''
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{{bginfo|This character was seen in the movie; see [[unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) personnel|Unnamed USS ''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701) personnel]].}}
 
;Mandala Flynn : Starship [[captain]]. Flynn's USS ''Magellanic Clouds'' was due to leave the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]].
 
;Mandala Flynn : Starship [[captain]]. Flynn's USS ''Magellanic Clouds'' was due to leave the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]].
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::''Captain Flynn first appeared, as a security commander, in "[[The Entropy Effect]]" (also by McIntyre).''
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{{bginfo|Captain Flynn first appeared, as a security commander, in ''[[The Entropy Effect]]'' (also by McIntyre).}}
 
;[[Marla McGivers]] : Khan's described his wife's death to Terrell and Chekov.
  
;[[Marla McGivers]] : Khan's described his wife's death to Terrell and Chekov.
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[[File:Christine Chapel, 2286.jpg|thumb|Christine Chapel.]]
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[[File:Christine Chapel, 2286.jpg|thumb|Christine Chapel]]
 
;[[Christine Chapel]] : ''Enterprise'' medical officer.
  
;[[Christine Chapel]] : ''Enterprise'' medical officer.
 
;Peter Grenni
  
;Peter Grenni
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==References==
  
==References==
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;USS ''Andromeda'' : [[Federation]] [[starship]], a so-called "Galaxy" class explorer.
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;USS ''Andromeda'' : [[Federation]] [[starship]], a so-called "Galaxy"-class explorer.
   
 
;{{USS|Excelsior}} (NX-2000): Experimental Federation starship [[prototype]].
  
;{{USS|Excelsior}} (NX-2000): Experimental Federation starship [[prototype]].
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;"Galaxy" class : This is not a [[starship class]] in the traditional sense, as this was a series of ships designated for the purpose of leaving the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]].
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;"Galaxy" class : This is not a [[starship classification]] in the traditional sense, as this was a series of ships designated for the purpose of leaving the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]].
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::''There didn't seem to be a class ship named ''{{USS|Galaxy}}'' at this point. Each ship was named after the [[galaxy]] they were investigating. It wasn't revealed if these ships were simply taking scans of the galaxies and then returning, or if they actually were headed towards them. The latter would seem to be ruled out by ''[[TNG]]'', where [[warp speed]]s still couldn't propel us to other galaxies in less than a few generations -- unless these ships were meant to be generational vessels.''
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{{bginfo|There didn't seem to be a class ship named {{USS|Galaxy}} at this point. Each ship was named after the [[galaxy]] they were investigating. It wasn't revealed if these ships were simply taking scans of the galaxies and then returning, or if they actually were headed towards them. The latter would seem to be ruled out by [[TNG]], where [[warp speed]]s still couldn't propel us to other galaxies in less than a few generations &ndash; unless these ships were meant to be generational vessels.}}
   
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;''[[USS Kobayashi Maru|Kobayashi Maru]]''
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;''[[Kobayashi Maru]]''
   
 
;{{USS|Reliant}} (NCC-1864)
  
;{{USS|Reliant}} (NCC-1864)
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:''The novel contains the description of ''Reliant'' used in the script, describing it as an older starship
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{{bginfo|The novel contains the description of ''Reliant'' used in the script, describing it as an older starship.}}
   
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;USS ''M-31'' : Federation [[starship]], a "Galaxy" class explorer.
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;USS ''M-31'' : Federation [[starship]], a "Galaxy"-class explorer.
   
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;USS ''Magellanic Clouds'' : Captain Mandala Flynn's [[starship]], a "Galaxy" class explorer. This vessel was slated for a long term extragalactic probe.
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;USS ''Magellanic Clouds'' : Captain Mandala Flynn's [[starship]], a "Galaxy"-class explorer. This vessel was slated for a long term extragalactic probe.
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::''In the novel "[[Dreadnought!]]", Flynn was mentioned as captain of {{USS|Magellan}}, and ''Magellanic Clouds'' is later referred to as ''Magellan'' in the "[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (novel)|Search for Spock]]" novelization.
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{{bginfo|In the novel ''[[Dreadnought!]]'', Flynn was mentioned as captain of {{USS|Magellan}}, and ''Magellanic Clouds'' is later referred to as ''Magellan'' in the ''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (novel)|Search for Spock]]'' novelization.}}
   
 
===Chronology===
  
===Chronology===
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*[[2233]] - James Kirk born
  
*[[2233]] - James Kirk born
 
*[[2267]] - Khan found
  
*[[2267]] - Khan found
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*[[2283]] - Romulan ale bottled
 
*[[2285]] - Kirk's 52nd birthday
  
*[[2285]] - Kirk's 52nd birthday
   
 
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The extraordinary novel based on Paramount Pictures' supreme space adventure.

Summary

From the book jacket
Prepare yourself for warp 10 excitement!
The galaxy's ultimate future is in the hands of James Kirk, Mr. Spock and the indomitable crew of the USS Enterprise...
The galaxy's ultimate weapon is in the hands of the evil Khan and his followers.
A battle that will shake the universe cannot be avoided... and the ultimate adventure is about to begin.

Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.

Prologue

Lieutenant JG Saavik takes the no-win scenario test, and loses.

Chapter 1

Rear Admiral James T. Kirk ends the scenario and surveys the destruction. After conversing with his former senior staff, he attends a cadet debriefing. He bids Captain Spock farewell after receiving Spock's gift of A Tale of Two Cities.

Chapter 2

Commander Pavel Chekov records a log entry aboard Reliant.

Background information

  • Novelization of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan by Vonda N. McIntyre.
  • Saavik is revealed to be half-Romulan. This information originated from the script, however, it did not appear in the final cut of the film.
  • A brief romantic interest between Saavik and David Marcus is suggested in the novel.
  • Saavik also helps out Peter Preston with his studies, and the young Peter has a crush on her. When Preston dies Saavik has a deep emotional reaction to his death, locking herself in a room and throwing a chair and crying. Preston is also revealed to be the nephew of Montgomery Scott which was cut from the original theatrical version of the film.
  • A subplot involving the Regula I science staff is also prominent in the novelization, centering around two young physicists, Del March and Vance Madison. The deaths and torture of the science staff is given much more detail as well.
  • Joachim's character is fleshed out more and he is more merciful when the Regula I science staff are being tortured.
  • Jedda is a Deltan, as in the early drafts of the film's screenplay.
  • The novel revealed that Chekov had the night watch on the Enterprise when Khan was on board and that Chekov had feelings for Marla McGivers.
  • Hikaru Sulu is mentioned to be promoted to captain, and going to get his own command soon. This was deleted from the film, but Sulu indeed get his own command later, in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.
  • UK and Australian editions were from Futura Publications.

Characters

Leonard McCoy, 2293

McCoy

James T. Kirk
Starfleet rear admiral. Around his birthday, Kirk gives a debriefing to the Kobayashi Maru scenario cadets before visiting Enterprise for an inspection. He teases young Midshipman Preston for boasting about the Enterprise, calling it a "death ship".
Spock
Starfleet captain, commander of the training vessel Enterprise.
Leonard McCoy
Starfleet commander, former CMO of Enterprise.
Khan Noonien Singh
File:Saavik TWoK.jpg

Saavik

Saavik
Starfleet lieutenant junior grade, a trainee assigned to Enterprise.
Montgomery Scott
Starfleet commander, chief engineer of Enterprise.
Pavel Chekov
Executive officer of Reliant.
David Marcus
Carol Marcus
Uhura
Starfleet commander, communications officer of Enterprise.
Hikaru Sulu
Starfleet captain awaiting his first command, former helmsman of Enterprise. Kirk congratulated Sulu on his pending assignment to Excelsior.
Although Sulu wore commander insignia in the movie, the novel portrays him as (possibly figuratively) wearing an "extra braid" indicating his recent captaincy.
Clark Terrell
Starfleet captain in command of Reliant
Peter Preston
Starfleet engineering midshipman, nephew of Montgomery Scott. Preston is only 14 years old at the time of his training cruise.
In the script and the novelization Preston is clearly stated to be the nephew of Scott, however this information was cut from the original theatrical print of the film. It was restored in a 1985 ABC TV airing of the film, as well as the later 2002 Director's Edition DVD.
Jedda
Assistant of Dr. Carol Marcus.
In the original script and the novelization Jedda is a Deltan. However in the movie he is portrayed as a Human.
Delwin "Del" March
Physicist, member of Carol Marcus' science team.
Vance Madison
Physicist, member of Carol Marcus' science team.
"Stoney" Beach
Starfleet commander, helmsman of Reliant.
Although described as helmsman in the novel, Stoney sits at a science station in the film.
Kyle
Starfleet lieutenant commander, communications officer of Reliant.
Enterprise trainee lieutenant junior grade

Croy

Croy
Blond cadet-lieutenant who was on the bridge during the cruise.
This character was seen in the movie; see Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) personnel.
Mandala Flynn
Starship captain. Flynn's USS Magellanic Clouds was due to leave the galaxy.
Captain Flynn first appeared, as a security commander, in The Entropy Effect (also by McIntyre).
Marla McGivers
Khan's described his wife's death to Terrell and Chekov.
Christine Chapel, 2286

Christine Chapel

Christine Chapel
Enterprise medical officer.
Peter Grenni
Max Arrunja
Security commander. Arrunja was paged by Saavik during the Kobayashi Maru scenario, to prepare to assist survivors.

References

USS Andromeda
Federation starship, a so-called "Galaxy"-class explorer.
USS Excelsior (NX-2000)
Experimental Federation starship prototype.
"Galaxy" class
This is not a starship classification in the traditional sense, as this was a series of ships designated for the purpose of leaving the galaxy.
There didn't seem to be a class ship named USS Galaxy at this point. Each ship was named after the galaxy they were investigating. It wasn't revealed if these ships were simply taking scans of the galaxies and then returning, or if they actually were headed towards them. The latter would seem to be ruled out by TNG, where warp speeds still couldn't propel us to other galaxies in less than a few generations – unless these ships were meant to be generational vessels.
Kobayashi Maru
USS Reliant (NCC-1864)
The novel contains the description of Reliant used in the script, describing it as an older starship.
USS M-31
Federation starship, a "Galaxy"-class explorer.
USS Magellanic Clouds
Captain Mandala Flynn's starship, a "Galaxy"-class explorer. This vessel was slated for a long term extragalactic probe.
In the novel Dreadnought!, Flynn was mentioned as captain of USS Magellan, and Magellanic Clouds is later referred to as Magellan in the Search for Spock novelization.

Chronology

  • 1996 Botany Bay launched
  • 2233 - James Kirk born
  • 2267 - Khan found
  • 2283 - Romulan ale bottled
  • 2285 - Kirk's 52nd birthday

External link

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