Envoy: A Captain Sulu Adventure

Star Trek: Captain Sulu Adventures

by L.A. Graf, George Takei (Reader)

While on the U.S.S. Excelsior, Captain Sulu receives top priority orders to proceed by shuttlecraft to Starbase Three. He is to act as the Federation's envoy to a historic peace ceremony between the Krikiki and the Den-Kai-the two dominant, warring races in that sector. The Federation has made it clear to Sulu that it is vital that this mission be successful.

Genres: Star Trek, Audiobook, Star Trek Original Series, Science Fiction

Audio CD

First published April 1, 1995

About the author

L.A. Graf reportedly stands for Let's All Get Rich and Famous. Its a pseudonym used by authors Karen Rose Cercone and Julia Ecklar.

They have co-written some eleven Star Trek novels. Their first Star Trek novel came out in 1990.

Reviews

[John Barclay · Rating 3 out of 5]

A neat story with the usual classic Trek trappings.

[Donavon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of the three "Sulu Adventures", this is the best story, though there is so much alien singing that it is hard to get through.

[Piperpinemarten · Rating 3 out of 5]

First and foremost this is more of a play made up of monologues and soliloquies and George Takei is one of half a dozen voice actors telling this story. George Takei is a good voice actor with a good emotional range. It is a shame he cant do more of the voices in the book as he can do other characters well. the other voice actors do a decent job in the story some more flat then others. Serious work was made in developing music, effects, and voices for this audio drama and it is surprising this much work went into the production. There were several times in the audio production that the sound effects drowned out voices making it harder to understand what was going on which was a shame. People put effort into making this a varied and well developed adventure but struggling to understand what people are saying is a serious problem.

This was part of a series of audio adventures made for Captain Sulu set in the era after he becomes Captain of the Excelsior. The idea of following Sulu on adventures has merit. This is good Trek story about Captain Sulu struggling with his responsibility as an officer and what he sees as a moral quandary. It tells a good story in an hour and I didnt regret the story. It works well enough though I would have enjoyed a little more time exploring the idea. Honestly if my big problem with a story is "I want more of it" then that is perhaps a good mark.

Overall I found this fun and I wish they had done more of these audio plays with Sulu, Uhura, and other Trek characters. It isn't overly long and if you'd like a short little Trek adventure then this could amuse you.

[Rob · Rating 3 out of 5]

This Audio Program was a story, Just not one of my favorites. Still if you like evil genie of the lamp sort of stories, but instead of wishes you get dreams maybe you will want to put up with this book. Still iw was a good read.

[Rob Cook · Rating 3 out of 5]

George Takei's dulcet tones enliven an average adventure for Captain Sulu. Aside from computer voices, the occasional translated alien voice and an annoying Admiral, this is a Solo Sulu adventure and not quite like I was expecting (Big Finish's style of work). It works but only just.

[Jose · Rating 3 out of 5]

A better story than the other audio shows of this series, but much audio noise that disrupts the story.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had some creepy vibes.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the best of the Captain Sulu adventures. It offers an interesting alien culture, a compelling moral dilemma, and a satisfying resolution.

[Marcelo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the most personal and introspective of the three audio originals starring the awesome George Takei as Capt. Sulu.

This time, the master of the USS Excelsior is by himself when he's chosen to be the custodian of a Prince that's being offered in a very ritualistic peace treaty between two exotic warring races. Sulu goes through an emotional roller coaster as he tries to comprehend the customs and reasoning of said ritual.

There's also some action, thanks to a dissident group that (wait for it) doesn't think peace is such a good idea.

I think Envoy is more immersive than the other two Sulu audio originals. Transformations is also very immersive, but I think Envoy is better written and more Star Trek-y. I'm glad I listened to Envoy for last. It has left a good impression of Capt. Sulu in me.

[Mikael Kuoppala · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Envoy” is a pleasant, simple but smart story that will no doubt resonate with fans of the franchise. We get Sulu serving as the captain of the Excelsior, a diplomatic mission, universal themes of peace and tolerance as well as some truly nice, genuinely alien aesthetics. Everything works well, making this one perhaps the very best in this series of tales about Sulu’s life onboard his own command.

[B. Barron · Rating 1 out of 5]

CRAP!

[Yosef Shapiro · Rating 3 out of 5]

A rather weak story. The audio quality was not the best . I gave it one additional star due to Sulu being played by George Takei .

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely worth the listen!