The Children of Kings

Introduction (blurb)
From the |Simon & Schuster Spring 2010 Catalog: When the Orion syndicate holds the Enterprise’s doctor for ransom, Captain Pike must discover why the Orions no longer fear Starfleet in this new novel set in the classic Star Trek era.

A thorn in the side of civilized space travel for more than a hundred years, the Orion syndicate has gotten bolder. They are harassing more ships and daring to even tangle with smaller Starfleet vessels. When one of the leading members begs Captain Christopher Pike to let his doctor treat one of their own, Pike agrees. But it’s a trap, and the Orions take the doctor hostage. Captain Pike is left to wonder why, since the Orions know that Starfleet does not negotiate. Spock thinks perhaps they no longer fear the consequences, and if so, they must discover what has changed the Orions’ instinctual nature.

Regulars

 * Christopher Pike
 * Spock

Starships and vehicles
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Locations
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Races and cultures
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 * Human
 * Vulcan
 * Orion

States and organisations
Referenced:
 * Orion Syndicate
 * Starfleet
 * United Federation of Planets

Related Stories

 * Previous stories featuring Captain Pike, and his crew of the USS Enterprise include: