280: The Rigellians Are Psycho

09/01/19 • 95 min

Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

Early Voyages #1-4. Captain Christopher Pike has played a large role in the Star Trek universe over the past year, and we have made a concerted effort to take a look at the books that chronicle the adventures of this captain of the Enterprise. So it only makes sense to cast our gaze back to the late '90s, when Marvel Comics briefly held the licence to print Star Trek comic books, and released a series based on the voyages of the U.S.S. Enterprise under the command of Chris Pike.

In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by Shahank Avaaru and Barry DeFord of the Trek Geeks podcast Poli-Treks to discuss the first four issues of Star Trek: Early Voyages. We talk about the crew's introduction in "Flesh of My Flesh," a face-off with the Klingons in "The Fires of Pharos," the crisis on Rigel VII in "Our Dearest Blood," and revisit Talos IV from a new perspective in "Nor Iron Bars a Cage." We wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings and where Barry and Shashank can be found online.

At the top of the show, we respond to your feedback on the Babel Conference for Literary Treks 278: His Losses Continue to "Mount."

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Feature: Early Voyages #1-4 Welcoming the PoliTreks Guys (00:12:31) Flesh of My Flesh (00:17:29) The Fires of Pharos (00:32:12) Our Dearest Blood (00:43:07) Nor Iron Bars a Cage (00:58:22) Ratings (01:15:29) Final Thoughts (01:26:08)

Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson

Guests Shahank Avaaru Barry DeFord

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

At the top of the show, we respond to your feedback on the Babel Conference for Literary Treks 278: His Losses Continue to "Mount."

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Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson

Guests Shahank Avaaru Barry DeFord

Previous Episode

279: The Young, Rash, Impetuous Russian

Greg Cox: The Antares Maelstrom. A 23rd century gold rush kicks off when a rare element is discovered on planet Baldur III, and it's up to the crew of the Enterprise to maintain order when the small colony world is overrun by pioneers hoping to strike it rich. Complicating matters is the nearby Antares Maelstrom, a treacherous area of space that has claimed the lives of many explorers over the years. With his crew stretched thin, can Kirk manage to prevent tragedy?

In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther welcome author Greg Cox to the show to discuss his The Antares Maelstrom. We talk about the pergium discovery that starts things off, an old-fashioned western set in space, Sulu's mystery woman and the role they play, a side quest for Spock and Chekov, a major crisis the colony faces, the mysteries of the Antares Maelstrom, and wrap up with projects that Greg is currently working on and where he can be found online.

At the top of the show, we review issue #4 of Star Trek: Year Five from IDW, and respond to listener feedback from the Babel Conference for Literary Treks 277: You're Meant to Be Confused.

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Feature: Greg Cox Una in the Legacies Trilogy (00:19:01) There's Pergium in Them Hills (00:25:32) Khan's Antares Maelstrom (00:30:11) An Old Fashion Western (00:33:07) Sulu's Old Flame and Mystery (00:40:24) A Shady Character (00:48:37) Uhura's Dance Hall (00:51:03) Spock and Chekov's Tea Mission (00:52:48) Yurnos (00:55:39) Thunderbird Power Plant (01:00:36) Getting Through the Maelstrom (01:02:35) More From Greg (01:14:52) Final Thoughts (01:19:08)

Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson

Guest Greg Cox

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281: The Next Evolutionary Step of the Borg

Before Dishonor. The Enterprise has fought a costly battle with the Borg. Now, the massive cube they faced seems to be dormant, and Starfleet sends a team led by Admiral Kathryn Janeway to investigate. However, the Borg ship comes alive without warning and captures the admiral, using her to lead a direct attack on the heart of the Federation. Now, it's up to the crew of the Enterprise, along with Spock and Seven of Nine, to counter the renewed Borg threat.

In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss Before Dishonor by Peter David. We talk about the newly-evolved Borg, Seven of Nine's role in the story, Ambassador Spock, unexpected actions taken by Picard's crew, the Doomsday Machine, Admiral Janeway's fate, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.

At the top of the show, we review Star Trek: Year Five #5 from IDW and respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 279: The Young, Rash, Impetuous Russian.

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Feature: Before Dishonor The Borg Again (00:24:16) Feels Like a Comic Book (00:33:01) Seven of Nine and Vargo (00:36:30) Picard is Doomed! (00:41:49) Spock Boards the Enterprise (00:46:49) Mutiny (00:53:27) The Doomsday Machine (01:01:11) The Battle (01:03:56) Death Becomes Her (01:08:54) Some Interesting Notes (01:14:15) Ratings (01:19:04) Final Thoughts (01:26:20)

Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson