Daedalus
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October 5, 2140. After a half-dozen years of research and testing, Starfleet prepares to launch its first warp 5 vessel — Daedalus.Propelled by a radical new engine designed by Earth's most brilliant warp field theorist, Victor Brodesser, the new ship will at last put the stars within mankind's reach.
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But on the eve of her maiden voyage, a maintenance engineer, Ensign Charles Tucker III — "Trip" to his friends — discovers a flaw in Daedalus'sdesign. When he confronts Brodesser, the scientist — as charismatic as he is brilliant — eases Trip's concerns. The ship launches on schedule, and as Trip watches in horror, it explodes in a catastrophic ion cascade reaction, killing all aboard.
Thirteen years pass. Still haunted by memories of that disaster, Trip now serves as chief engineer aboard Enterprise.When a freak explosion cripples his vessel, leaving her helpless before a surprise attack, Trip is forced to abandon his ship — and his shipmates. As he is on the verge of mounting a desperate rescue attempt, however, a shocking turn of events forces him to confront the ghosts of Daedalusone final time.
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