Doors Into Chaos

An enigma from the distant past threatens the future of the galaxy!

Summary

 * From the back cover:
 * More than 200,000 years ago, the ancient Iconians created a network of interdimensional Gateways providing instantaneous transportation across unimaginable distances. Once known as the "Demons of Air and Darkness," the Iconians mysteriously vanished many millennia ago, never to return – or so it was believed.


 * Summoned to an emergency briefing at Starfleet Headquarters, Captain Jean-Luc Picard is stunned to discover that the legendary Iconians have returned at last, and are offering to sell the secrets of their advanced technology to the Federation. To prove their sincerity, they have reactivated their long-abandoned Gateways, but the results have been strife and chaos throughout the entire Alpha Quadrant. Now Picard and his crew must contend with feuding Klingons and Romulans as the captain seeks to discover the sinister truth behind the Iconians' unexpected rebirth!

Background Information

 * The third of seven books in the Star Trek: Gateways saga.
 * This novel has a cliffhanger conclusion that leads into the Gateways finale, What Lay Beyond.
 * The Federation President, while not named, is referred to as "Madam President", although according to other non-canon references, the president who succeeded Jaresh-Inyo was Min Zife, who was male.

Characters

 * Jean-Luc Picard
 * Deanna Troi : acting captain of the starship Marco Polo.
 * Carter Brisbayne : Starfleet captain, of the USS Mercury.
 * Solok : Vulcan, captain of USS T'Kumbra.
 * Grekor : Klingon, captain of IKS Chargh.
 * Tarnan : Klingon, captain of IKS Qob.
 * Desan : Romulan, commander of Glory.
 * Taleen : Nyrian
 * Bractor : Ferengi, DaiMon of the Kreechta.

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Doors Into Chaos