String Theory_ Cohesion (Book 1) - Jeffrey Lang [120]
“I don’t know,” Neelix said. He stretched his neck to look about. “And where’s Mr. Tuvok?”
The Doctor followed Neelix’s gaze. “I don’t know,” he repeated.
Frowning, Neelix said, “Computer, locate Lieutenant Tuvok.”
“Lieutenant Tuvok is not aboard Voyager.”
Neelix blinked. “Not aboard…? Computer, how exactly did Tuvok leave the ship? And how long ago?”
“Lieutenant Tuvok departed Voyager in the shuttlecraft Shoemaker one hour, fifty-two minutes, and forty-three seconds ago.”
Neelix scowled and tapped his combadge. “Neelix to Janeway.”
“Go ahead,” came the reply.
“Ma’am, did you or Commander Chakotay authorize a shuttle launch in the last two hours?”
A pause. “No, we did not. What’s this about, Neelix?”
The Talaxian’s eyes widened. He looked at the Doctor, whose brow had furrowed in apparent confusion and concern.
“Captain,” Neelix began, “I think we have a problem.”
CONTINUED IN
STRING THEORY, BOOK 2:
FUSION
Glossary of Monorhan Terms
ati-harat: artisan in service to the rih-hara-tan
hara: group or pack
harat: male leader of a hara
haras: female leader of a hara
haran: male or female member of a hara
kuntafed: wild Monorhan animal
linuh-harat: seer/prophet, advisor to the rih-hara-tan
Protin: Monorha’s primary star
rih-hara-tan: leader of an entire Monorhan tribe who can establish the same psionic link with all tribe members that a harat or haras can with his/her hara
shalla: head of a secular committee of Monorhans, established by the Interim Emergency Council
Shi-harat: personal bodyguard to the rih-hara-tan
The Blue Eye: Monorha’s second star
wantain: snow
Acknowledgments
First, I have to thank the Voyager geeks, my collaborators, Kirsten Beyer and Heather Jarman. They’re the cocaptains of this particular vessel and they were kind enough to ask me aboard to play. Second, grateful thanks to Katie Fritz, without whom I never would have known enough about Voyager to have been in the position to be asked. I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the cast, writers, production team, and artists responsible for Star Trek: Voyager.
I wouldn’t have been able to complete this project without the constant affection, assistance, teaching, and encouragement (whether you knew it or not) from Barbara Gladney, Annarita Gentile, and Joan White. Thank you, ladies. Also, many, many thanks and head rubs for my son, Andrew, and kisses for my sweetie, Helen, for their patience and love.
Last, as ever, thanks to Marco. I owe you everything for giving me the chance to do this work I love so much.
About the Author
JEFFREY LANG has authored or coauthored several Star Trek novels and short stories, including Immortal Coil, The Left Hand of Destiny (with J.G. Hertzler), “Foundlings” in the DS9 anthology Prophecy and Change, and “Mirror Eyes” (with Heather Jarman) in the anthology Tales of the Dominion War. He is likely currently behind deadline on his next project. He lives in Bala Cynwyd, PA, with his partner, Helen, his son, Andrew, an irascible cat named Samuel, and a fearful hamster named Scritchy.
Contents
Historian’s Note
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Epilogue
Glossary of Monorhan Terms
Acknowledgments
About the Author