Star Trek: The Original Series: Excelsior: Forged In Fire

I've always thought Hikaru Sulu's stint as Captain of the Excelsior in Star Trek VI was an under used plot line. Whilst this book doesn't expand on that it does give a prologue and back story to Sulu becoming Captain. The story romps along with the plot weaving and filling in gaps to explain nuances of Trek lore, as well as introducing some favourite characters and early versions of others. The story is not too heavy with Techno babble and zips along keeping the reader entertained and booked till the end, the author recreating a believable version of Sulu, true to the character. I really enjoyed this and would recommend it to all Trek fans.

I came across this book while checking my wife and myself in to the hospital to birth our new baby, and set about reading it between visits from nurses, doctors and generally aiding my amazing wife. Imagine my pleasure surprise to find my favorite crewmembers, Sulu and Dad, team up with the best the Empire has to offer! Based off one of the better Deep Space 9 episodes, with Klingon Captains Kang, Koloth and Korean hunting The Albino, we finally learn the story of why Jadzia Dax aided the trio, almost losing her Starfleet career. We also see what happened to the Original Series Klingons and why they aren't around in the Next Generation and later. We also see the indomitable Mr. Sulu finally gain command of the USS Excelsior, a command promised him by Admiral Kirk before they set off to rescue Spock in STIII. A fine novel, quite enjoyable, and very much worth the read. My newborn daughter and wife enjoyed me reading it with voices for the Klingons.

For those of us disappointed that a series tapping into the potential of Captain Sulu never came to pass, this book is a look at the rich potential that could have and should have been explored. The book honors its past Star Trek traditions and background, while filling in the gaps of how Sulu came to command the Excelsior. It was great to see Sulu back in action again at the height of his game. Thank you also, George Takei, for bringing this character to life for all of us fans, and for your dramatic roles played since that time!

A book that links in with episode blood oath from star trek ds9 it is a prequel novel to that episode very good read it has uss excelsior and sulu in it

Since seeing the episode on Star Trek Deep Space Nine, "Blood Oath" I've often wondered why Jadzia Dax felt the obligation to full fill Curzon Dax's "Blood Oath." Not to mention the story behind Sulu's command of the U.S.S.Exclesior! This story was intriguing and exciting with its story line regarding its background for characters introduction and the continuation of one of Star Trek's finest officer, Hirkari Sulu! It was a fine telling of the events that led to Dax's honor bound commitment (as well as her love for all things Klingon) and Captain Sulu rise to the rank of Captain of the U.S.S. Exclesior! I enjoyed this story emencetly!