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Star Trek: The Eugenics Wars #2: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh  
Author: Greg Cox
ISBN: 0743520661
Format: Handover
Publish Date: June, 2005
 
     
     
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Book Description
Many unanswered questions remain about the terrible Eugenics Wars that raged on Earth during the 1990s, an apocalyptic conflict that brought civilization to the brink of a new dark age. Centuries later, as Capt. James T. Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise™ are forced to defend a colony of genetically enhanced humans against Klingon aggression and sabotage, Kirk must probe deeper into the past -- and into the glory days of one of the greatest adversaries he has ever faced. 1992. Almost twenty years ago, Gary Seven and Robeta Lincoln, undercover operatives for an unknown alien civilization, failed to prevent the Chrysalis Project from creating an entire generation of supermen and women. Now, the children of Chrysallis are adults and rapidly demonstrating that superior abilities spawn superior ambition. Perhaps the most formidable of this new breed of supermen is the charismatic Khan Noonien Singh. Head of a vast global conspiracy, Khan's power stretches across a quarter of the planet. Khan dreams of leading his fellow superhumans to complete and total domination of the world. But serveral of his gene-engineered brothers and sisters have equally grandiose visions for the future, visions that recognize no one but themeselves as supreme ruler. Gary Seven and Roberta watch in horror as the children of Chrysalis wage a covert war against one another, threatening the safety of millions and the future of the entire world!




Star Trek: The Eugenics Wars #2: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh

FROM THE PUBLISHER

"Many unanswered questions remain about the terrible Eugenics Wars that raged on Earth during the 1990s, an apocalyptic conflict that brought civilization to the brink of a new dark age. Centuries later, as Capt. James T. Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise are forced to defend a colony of genetically enhanced humans against Klingon aggression and sabotage, Kirk must probe deeper into the past - and into the glory days of one of the greatest adversaries he has ever faced." "1992. Almost twenty years ago, Gary Seven and Roberta Lincoln, undercover operatives for an unknown alien civilization, failed to prevent the Chrysalis Project from creating an entire generation of supermen and women, genetically engineered to be stronger, smarter, and more resourceful than ordinary human beings. Now, at last, the children of Chrysalis have grown to adulthood, and are rapidly demonstrating that superior abilities spawn superior ambition." "Perhaps the most formidable of this new breed of supermen is the charismatic Khan Noonien Singh. Working behind the scenes of history as head of a vast global conspiracy, Khan's power soon stretches across a quarter of the planet, but that is only the beginning of his grand design. Determined to unite humanity beneath the enlightened rule of a genetic elite, Khan dreams of leading his fellow superhumans to complete and total domination of the world." But several of his gene-engineered brothers and sisters have equally grandiose visions for the future, visions that recognize no one but themselves as supreme ruler. Gary Seven and Roberta watch in horror as the children of Chrysalis wage a covert war against one another, threatening the safety of millions and the future of the entire world!

SYNOPSIS

At the head of a vast global conspiracy, Khan Noonien Singh dreams of leading his fellow superhumans to total domination of the world. But several of his gene-engineered brothers and sisters recognize no one but themselves as supreme ruler.

FROM THE CRITICS

KLIATT

The main tale is framed with an incident in which Captain James Kirk and the Enterprise are sent to evaluate the Federation application of a human colony practicing eugenic biological enhancement. The story of Khan emerges as Kirk reviews the little-known history of the late 20th-century Eugenics War. Cox weaves the action around real and real-sounding events of the late 20th century and brings in many references to later Star Trek adventures. The result is an interesting blend of history and fiction that concludes with Khan being sent off in a secret sleeper ship to his future rendezvous with Captain Kirk, as seen in the second Star Trek movie. (Star Trek: The Eugenics Wars, vol. 2). KLIATT Codes: JSA;Recommended for junior and senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2002, Pocket Books, 435p.,

     



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