Dwellers in the Crucible

The Romulans turn kidnappers – to shatter the Federation from within!

Summary

 * From the book jacket
 * Warrantors of Peace: The Federation's daring experiment to prevent war among its members. Each warrantor, man or woman is hostage for the government of his native world - and is instantly killed if that world breaks the peace.


 * Now Romulans have kidnapped six Warrantors, to foment political chaos - and then civil war - within the Federation. Captain Kirk must send Sulu to infiltrate Romulan territory, find the hostages, and bring them back alive - before the Federation self-destructs!

Background Information

 * Story is set after Saavik enters Starfleet Academy, and prior to.
 * A female Romulan character whose ship supplies the base where the hostages are held is strongly implied to be the unnamed Romulan Commander from.
 * When this novel was released by Titan Books in the UK, it was released as a "Giant" novel and not as part of the normal numbered series. It was one of four such releases - the others being Uhura's Song, Shadow Lord and Pawns and Symbols.

Characters

 * James Kirk
 * Spock
 * Cleante al-Faisal
 * T'Shael
 * Leonard McCoy
 * Saavik : Starfleet lieutenant.
 * Hikaru Sulu
 * Uhura
 * Chen : Ensign who beat Admiral Kirk in a game of five-card stud.
 * Tolz Kenran : Klingon.
 * Krazz : Klingon.
 * Delar: Romulan Centurion.
 * Heihachiro Nogura : In the early 23rd century, he is remembered as captain of USS Horizon.