The Light

by Jeff D. Jacques

Relaunching the adventures of the U.S.S. da Vinci, as Captain David Gold, Commander Sonya Gomez, and the rest of Starfleet's miracle workers solve the problems of the galaxy, one disaster at a time. The da Vinci is sent to investigate a downed Borg Cube. While the fearsome vessel appears to be inert, there are minor indications of power readings. When Commander Gomez and her crack S.C.E. team investigate, they find an entire civilization that depends on the Cube to survive. They are led by the Sage, who derives her power directly from the Cube. But what begins as a simple examination of the technology of the Federation's greatest enemy becomes a desperate fight for survival, as the Sage dies -- and Gomez takes her place! Continuing the all-new adventures of the S.C.E.!

Genres: Star Trek, Science Fiction

92 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 2, 2007

Reviews

[Joe Pranaitis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author Jeff D. Jacques brings us an interesting adventure for Commander Sonya Gomez and the crew of the U.S.S. da Vinci. A borg cube has been found on what was thought to be a lifeless planet by the U.S.S. Hood. Starfleet calls in the Corps of Engineers to shut down the cubes power supply so another Borg cube dose not come across it. Commander Gomez and her team head down to the planet and blast their way through the cube's walls only to find out as they track where the energy was going to an underground civilization. Making first contact Gomez and her team come up with a way to change the power signature of the cube so the Borg won't be able to detect it. While everything is going on Gomez is going through a personal crisis of her own and she feels like her life is ending. This mission gives her something to focus on making sure that even though she isn't having a good time now she will return to duty ready for the next adventure and hopefully her heart will be back in it with her too. I highly recommend this novella to all Star Trek and Science fiction fans.

[BBFlyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story. Another Star Trek Engineers episode. A relative peaceful encounter with a crashed Borg Cube.

[Travis James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!

Great novella! Definitely gets five stars! I definitely cannot wait to read more novellas in this particular franchise. Live long and prosper!!!!!

[John Barclay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the good ones. It wraps up a little to fast, but what a great set of images, ideas and fun. Lots going on with simple ideas and complex details. Yea!