Chains of Command

Commander Riker must either give up the USS Enterprise or sacrifice his captain's life.

Summary

 * While exploring a group of devastated class-M planets in a remote sector of space, the crew of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) is shocked to discover a group of Human slaves on a forbidding, glacial world. When the slaves revolt against their Human overseers, Captain Picard and his crew sympathize with the slaves plight but cannot interfere in the conflict.


 * After the revolt is a success, Captain Picard learns that both the slaves and the overseers were controlled by a mysterious bird-like race called the Tseetsk, who are coming to reclaim their property. With the time running out, the rebels kidnap Captain Picard and Counselor Troi – drawing the USS Enterprise into the middle of their deadly plan of vengeance.

Memorable Quotes
"There's a difference between fulfilling a function and bringing imagination to the job."
 * - Jean-Luc Picard (p. 49)

"The away team that didn't get away."
 * - Riker (p. 24)

"You cannot maintain a stable society based on slavery."
 * - Riker (p. 245)

"You've shown that you're willing to die for freedom. Will you live for it?"
 * - Vossted (p. 275)

Background Information

 * This is the only Star Trek novel written by Bill McCay and Eloise Flood.

Characters

 * Jean-Luc Picard : Captain.
 * William T. Riker : Commander.
 * Deanna Troi
 * Janet Kilsolving : Yeoman.
 * Akihoko
 * Iovino
 * Martinez
 * Jeremy

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