Though the United Federation of Planets still reels from Andorโs political decision that will forever affect the coalition, Captain William T. Riker and the crew of the U.S.S. Titan are carrying out Starfleetโs renewed commitment to deep space exploration. While continuing to search the Beta Quadrantโs unknown expanses for an ancient civilizationโs long-lost quick-terraforming technologyโ a potential boon to many Borg-ravaged worlds across the Federation and beyondโTitanโs science specialists encounter the planet Taโith, home to the remnant of a once-great society that may hold the very secrets they seek. But this quest also takes Titan perilously close to the deadly Vela Pulsar, the galaxyโs most prolific source of lethal radiation, potentially jeopardizing both the ship and what remains of the Taโithan civilization. Meanwhile, Will Riker finds himself on a collision course with the Federation Council and the Andorian government, both of which intend to deprive Titan of its Andorian crew members. And one of those AndoriansโLieutenant Pava EkโNoor shโAqabaโhas just uncovered a terrible danger, which has been hiding in plain sight for more than two centuries. . . .
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