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Star Trek 2 was a Bantam Books compilation of TOS episode novelizations written by James Blish, the second numbered edition of TOS novelizations of the series.

Some translated volumes were given unique names, Goldmann's German language translation was titled Strafplanet Tantalus.

Description[]

Eight journeys into the unexpected with the crew of the starship Enterprise. Travel to the unexplored reaches of outer space, to worlds where Humans are an alien race and the unusual is routine. Astonishing new worlds of strange beings, bizarre customs, unknown dangers and awesome excitement. A world where war is fought by computers! A world inhabited by great lizard-like creatures of conquest! A world ravaged by a relentless plague of madness and death! A world where life has developed beyond the need for physical bodies! Travel now to the bold new worlds of tomorrow.

Contents[]

"Arena"
Stardate 3045.6: When the Gorn destroy a Federation outpost, Kirk retaliates.
"A Taste of Armageddon"
Stardate 3192.1: The Enterprise is diverted by two planets fighting a computerized war.
"Tomorrow is Yesterday"
Stardate 3113.2: The Enterprise is thrown back to 20th century Earth.
"Errand of Mercy"
Stardate 3198.4: Kirk and Spock battle Klingons to free Organia.
"Court-Martial"
Stardate 2947.3: Kirk is recalled for a potential court-martial.
"Operation—Annihilate!"
Stardate 3287.2: The Enterprise crew saves Deneva from deadly parasites.
"The City on the Edge of Forever"
Stardate 3134.6: Kirk and Spock go back in time to save McCoy.
"Space Seed"
Stardate 3141.9: Kirk meets Khan, a leader of Earth's Eugenics Wars.

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Translations[]

German:
  • Title: Strafplanet Tantalus
  • Subtitle: Die Original-Abenteuer von Raumschiff Enterprise, Band 2
  • Publisher: Goldmann
  • ISBN 3442237319
  • Published: 1986
Reprints / other issues
  • As a part of:

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Connections[]

published order
Previous book:
Star Trek 1
TOS novelization anthologies Next book:
Star Trek 3
Previous book:
Star Trek 1
Books by:
James Blish
Next book:
Star Trek 3
chronological order
Previous Adventure:
see individual stories
Memory Beta Chronology Next Adventure:
see individual stories


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