Infinite (The Story of Kira Command Book 1)

Infinity's Prism

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It was an interesting read. But even though I liked the story, I did feel it to be somewhat slow for lack of a better word at times. I guess I would have wanted more to happen, or to have been drawn in to the story a little bit more. So, there I was, thrown right into a storyline that I loved and getting to know what might have happened if that alliance never came to be, if Voyager instead were crippled from an attack by Species and couldn't continue their journey towards Earth Do I even have to mention that I loved this story?

And not just because of it being about Voyager and involving so many of the interesting species from the Delta Quadrant that we got to know during the series run. But also because it's really well written by Christopher L. The world building and the character development is really good.

I mean, come on, Harry Kim even gets to be something more than an Ensign! But, all jokes aside, I really loved this. The world and the people that the crew ended up with made for a great story. Just the idea of Voyager not continuing on their journey makes for a lot of interesting issues in itself.

The Darkness Remains

How the crew copes, if they really will manage to make a life for themselves so far from home, if Janeway will ever let go of accepting this etc. I would even go so far as to saying that I gladly could have read a whole trilogy just based on this story, just so that I could dive deeper into it and get even more out of it. Let's just say that the book was very hard to put down during this story. Just imagine Khan getting his way and humanity is shaped off of this several hundreds of years later enslaving and conquering other species that are not as enhanced and worthy as they are.

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I really liked getting to see where this was going, though. And it didn't hurt having Julian Bashir in the lead and the Botany Bay sleeper ship showing up from before Khan had risen to power What was especially interesting was the idea of how a dictatorship is seen differently from different points of view. How it's all about getting the people to believe the lies and how you can end up fighting for something that wasn't what you thought it was.

I really enjoyed seeing the characters develop, and to see the history explained both as it was thought to have been and how it actually was. Oct 18, Alicea rated it it was amazing. Kirk is at his side as First Officer. Well, Vulcans are not a member of the Federation of Planets Kirk has his own bone to pick with the Vulcan people and it all comes to a head when the Enterprise picks up T'Pol for a diplomatic mission A Less Perfect Union by William Leisner explores a world where Christopher Pike remains the captain of the Enterprise while James T.

Kirk has his own bone to pick with the Vulcan people and it all comes to a head when the Enterprise picks up T'Pol for a diplomatic mission to try to repair relations with their alien neighbors. Stranger still, McCoy has joined the crew and he and Kirk immediately butt heads over what McCoy perceives is Kirk's racist feelings toward the Vulcans. Of course, longtime fans of TOS will find this humorously ironic. It's politically and racially charged with tons of action just like all the great Trek episodes. I've never seen any episodes of Voyager I know, I know so I found this one extremely easy to accept as canon.

I guess it might have been harder if you already knew the "real" events of this universe. For those unfamiliar, the crew of Voyager is stranded in the Delta Quadrant and are trying to find their way back to planet Earth while navigating the unknown and dangerous stretch of space in-between.

In this version, their ship is crippled and they must make an emergency landing on a planet where they are essentially refugees forced to make new lives for themselves. It delves into how each member of the crew reacts to the knowledge that they will most likely never reach their homes in their lifetimes. I love character studies so this one was right up my alley. Well, Seeds of Dissent by James Swallow has a truly terrifying answer. After Khan's victory, augmented humans become the norm and Khan is viewed as a deity.

If you're a Trekkie, then you most certainly heard ominous music playing just then. When fictionalized history clashes with the harsh truth of reality the world crafted under Khan's descendants begins to fragment. This book was the push I needed to continue my Trek tutelage by beginning DS9 by the way. Dec 17, Joseph Barnes rated it it was amazing. More than a hundred It's been said that for any event, there are an infinite number of possible outcomes. But the warship Defiance, under its augmented commander, Princeps Julian Bashir, makes a discovery that could shake the pillars of his proud civilization: I Love "Alternate Timeline" Stories!

If your a Star Trek Fan you will like this book! May 17, Andrew Riley rated it liked it. Lets face it, if you're looking for a great novel to stimulate your mind and expand your horizons you're in the wrong place. As with all tv and movie tie-ins the Star Trek books are light hearted distractions not the heights of modern literature. Three very different types of what if too.

Many recognisable characters from TOS are found Lets face it, if you're looking for a great novel to stimulate your mind and expand your horizons you're in the wrong place. Many recognisable characters from TOS are found here illustrating how culture strongly affects individuals.

This offering gives us the standard characters that change only with the ongoing plot, showing how big a difference a single change can make. The characters here are mostly name touch points, the human counterparts being unregonisable in terms of personality or indeed physical appearance.

I enjoyed all the stories, they're interesting looks into other types of future, the first and last could have been non-Star Trek stories, but they would have needed longer to set them up. Playing on the differences makes it quick and easy to understand the new timeline. None of them have any link to the "real" Trek universe and they don't link to each other. Jun 08, Joy rated it really liked it Shelves: I love "what if" stories. This set of short stories was a great idea. It differs from the "mirror universe" because it explored what would happen if different events in Star Trek history were tweaked.

There are three stories in this volume. In this universe, humans have shunned the rest of the aliens, including Vulcans, and gone it on their own. Captain Pike and his first officer, James I love "what if" stories. Captain Pike and his first officer, James Kirk are out patrolling in the new Enterprise, Kirk still bitter about the death of his wife Carol at the hands of Vulcans. Now times are changing, and some people on Earth are thinking about joining the rest of the universe again and they are looking to T'Pol, the last member of the original Enterprise for guidance.

New alliances are formed with the Vostigye which some crew members accept but others don't. What if most humans were genetically enhanced. Princips Julien Bashir leads a ship of genetially enhanced humans and alien slaves around the galaxy, stamping out any signs of dissent. Then, they find a ship of humans from before Eugenics called the Botany Bay and things begin to change.

Aug 11, Leif Paulson rated it liked it Recommends it for: Overall, an ok book. It's always fascinating to discover the events of alternate realities and to learn where they diverged with our so-called normal universe. There are 3 short stories in this book. The first story shows what would've happened had humanity not developed a "federation" with aliens.

There's still a Starfleet with an overall peaceful mission, but there are a few sublte differences. For anyone who is a fan of classic Star Trek, consider this a treat. The second story is a Voyager epi Overall, an ok book. The second story is a Voyager episode where Capt. Janeway and crew never negotiated with the Borg regarding a solution to their threat.

Here, Voyager finds a planet to settle and the crew lead different lives throughout the region. Janeway obsesses with getting home, she might not be too far away. Lastly, the third story shows the events if Khannnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!! Humans have become ruthless in the galaxy, enslaving any alien species. One such human, Julian Bashir, discovers the gravest threat to their empire, humans without any genetic enhancements from the past. Overall, a decent book. Parts could've been wrapped up better, but a good escapist read.

Jul 29, Jeffrey rated it liked it Recommends it for: Well, the first story was ok I remember and enjoy the original series and it does link nicely with Enterprise, however it just didn't carry the plot well. TOS time period The second story was alright as well. However, at times it was too convoluted and probably spread over too long a period of time. Kes was dealt with in too saintly of a way. She had faults and we saw them constantly throughout the series. Some of the portrayals, Well, the first story was ok Some of the portrayals, even given their hardships, were not very realistic.

Voyager time period The final story was the best in my opinion. I liked the Augments story and the way it linked up with TOS history. The fact that Bashir was used made sense and connected well. The pace was also good. Lets be honest, none of these stories are what I'd call high art. In fact, these were bathroom stories However, they were mostly entertaining. Jun 06, Kim rated it liked it Shelves: I enjoyed Places of Exile the most, I think.

Voyager's confrontation with the Borg was one of the ship's most pivotal moments, and could easily have gone in so many different ways. The author really nailed Janeway's personality, her drive and determination to finish her mission, her unease at doing anything that would detract from said mission, and her fierce protectiveness of her crew. Ultimately, the book was rather interesting, playing on some of the most fascinating moments of Star Trek lore I enjoyed Places of Exile the most, I think. Ultimately, the book was rather interesting, playing on some of the most fascinating moments of Star Trek lore.

Jan 15, Marchel rated it liked it Shelves: Hasil beli dengan alasan utama: Mungkin karena saya bacanya tersendat-sendat, alias tidak langsung dibaca hingga tamat. Tetap saja kerinduan saya terhadap dunia starship, pasher, senjata photon, transponder, Vulcan, Klingon, dan Enterprise, terobati sudah. Jadi sekarang pertanyaannya adalah: Apr 03, Joe Pranaitis rated it it was amazing. I enjoyed all three stories within this volume and would like to see a continuation of all three of them from the Unifcation of Valucan and Romulas and the inclusion of Earth into the Intersteller Coliton to the Detla Colitions introduction into the United Federation of Planets post Donimion War to the rebellion within the Khan rulled universe and how they could toppel it.

Needless to say this was a very good read but I would like to see these stories continued. Mar 04, Phillip rated it it was amazing. I'm usually not a fan if alternate universes stories which is pretty much most fanfic , but these three stories were awesome. There was a lot of technobabble in the second one, but there is something for every Trekkie in these stories.

Aug 30, Leichelle rated it really liked it. I am not always a fan of alternate universes and the "reasons" behind them but the writers did a great job pulling events from the accepted canon and what fans wanted into three enjoyable stories. Dec 18, Liz rated it liked it Recommends it for: Fans of Species , and alternate timelines.

I really wish we could review these stories individually. I bought this book specifically for the "Voyager" story, and while the other two seem interesting enough, I'm not in a dying hurry to read them. If and when I do read them, I'll add their reviews to this one, and the book's overall rating might change. But for now, this review pertains only to the "Voyager" story, "Places of Exile. What if Khan had won the Eugenics Wars? What if Bajor had never been freed from Cardassia? What if Voyager had given up the journey home and settled in the Delta Qudadrant? What if Janeway hadn't made that fateful Alliance with the Borg?

A digital line-art of [Freedom Gundam] in its full appearance then appeared followed by the list of folders. Normally, Kira would have kept a few important information so they couldn't be accessed such as N-Jammer Canceller, but taking into consideration of the different level of this world's technology compared to Cosmic Era and that the N-Jammer Canceller was created by Coordinators from ZAFT to counter the N-Jammer effect which this world didn't even have in first place, maybe it was safe to say that it would be still a very long way before this world could replicate the CE technologies, hopefully However, Maya was still in shock after learning that Kira created such an advanced security system before she exclaimed.

But this level of security is almost on par with the current one used by national ministry of defense! Even hackers would take days or maybe a week! Feeling a bit guilty to the teacher, Kira scratched his head and apologized. I'm sorry if I had made you worried then. At least you're fine now and that's all that matters.

The two then switched back and now it was Kira's turn to watch Maya. After a few times typing on her keyboard and clicking her mouse, the screen now showed a small window with the data transfer bar in progress. However, due to the massive amount of data the [Freedom] had, the estimated time until it finished would take at least 15 minutes.

Honestly, he didn't know much as he expected himself to be dead after his duel with Rau. But now that he was still alive, alone without his friends or anyone he knew or recognized in this new world he didn't even know exist. What should he do next? I'm very far away from my home, my friends, and I don't even know if I could go back. I guess' I'm stuck here for the time being She understood that Kira came from a totally different world and now he was lost like the fairytale Alice in Wonderland, except this time the Alice couldn't go back home for real.

Was there something she could do to help? He possessed an Infinite Stratos and piloted one. Her face was full of excitement and enthusiasm at the idea. And besides, I'm sure Orimura would be happy to have another male student here. The woman had a point. Besides he was somewhat in her and Chifuyu's debt for saving his life. Getting back into school life, not having to fight a war and seeing more deaths before his eyes were very tempting. Maybe he could start a new life like how he wanted here. Sure, he'd miss Athrun, Cagalli, Lacus, Sai, and all of his dearest friends, but he had to move on.

This is at least what I can do to repay you back. The green haired woman then went back to her console, typing more commands on her keyboard. If he was really dead in his own world, then could that mean maybe all his late friends were here as well? It was the only thing that he wondered about. But that's up to the student administration. Chifuyu then moved from her desk towards one of the lockers there and took out a uniform set and school sneakers and then put aka dropped them on her desk.

She then opened the drawer under her desk and took out two textbooks. One was a very thick book and a smaller book on it. I expect you to understand them a lot for tomorrow. Kira couldn't help but feel a bit tense at how Chifuyu used that kind of stern tone. Was she always like this? Learning all of them in a single day? Well he can do it very well thanks to his 'natural blessing', but what about other students? You can check what your room number is on the keychain. Whether you'll be alone there or someone's already there, that's something you'll have to check on yourself.

The woman nodded, "Exactly, and I doubt that person would be my brother since he has been placed to room So, I hope you can settle arrangements with your potential roommate, Yamato. Kira didn't say anything which Chifuyu took that he already understood that part. She then took the card and showed it to him. Use it to buy your needs at the shopping mall outside, but you'll have to notify me or any teacher first before you leave the academy's grounds.

For every two weeks, students will be given allowance. After finished with her explanation, Chifuyu then gave the key and card to Kira who then eyed them for a moment before looking back at her. Kira's eyes went wide at the sight of the ring, something that the teacher had expected. It was the ring that Lacus gave to him before he went into the battle of Jachin Due. Although he didn't really show it, Chifuyu could tell that the ring held a sentimental value to Kira as he was holding back his sadness.

Maybe she had picked the wrong time to show it to him. It was rather strange that throughout his life, Kira had never actually been in Japan despite his Japanese heritage. He had only been taught about the Japanese custom by his adoptive father, Haruma Yamato. Now if we're clear and done here, then you may go to the dormitory now. Remember, the class starts at 7 AM tomorrow and I expect you to come earlier to find out where your class will be. And with that, Kira took his leave and walked out of the office, leaving Chifuyu alone in her work desk.

The woman heaved out an exasperated sigh but then smirked a bit.

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It looked like this year would be very interesting with the appearances of two male IS pilots. Hopefully, it wouldn't turn into a chaos An hour later, Kira could be seen wandering around the school grounds, looking to his right and left to find the mentioned dormitory building. From the 3rd floor level, it was very easy to spot it from the window, but from the ground level, it was harder thanks to the big trees around.

From what I remembered, it should be around here. Unaware to him that someone had been stalking on him ever since he left the main school building. And seeing now that he was alone, the mysterious person decided to make appearance to the Coordinator. She had short wavy light blue hair and red eyes which were very unusual, almost exotic. The girl then walked around Kira in circles, staring at him from up to bottom as if she was measuring him which made the Coordinator a bit nervous from her action.

What did she want from him? You're not some kind of pervert who snuck around to spy the girls or maybe steal their panties, are you? You got it wrong! The girl just giggled, finding his reaction amusing before she tapped his shoulder to reassure him. It's just you're really cute when teased. Sorry about that" She apologized in playful manner.

I'm the student council president of this school, so if you need help, which I think you do now, then don't be shy to ask me. So, could you show me the way to the dormitory? I'm still new here and I don't know my way around. Out of nowhere then, Tatenashi suddenly grab Kira's arm and took him along, causing the boy almost drop his clothes and book. I'll give you a quick tour of the academy first and after that, I'll take you to the first year dorms.

I'm putting up a Poll for who ichika is to be paired up with look on my profile. Just In All Stories: Story Story Writer Forum Community. I've always been better out there in a Mobile Suit. The crew know what they're doing and we have faith in you to lead them! Andrew adopts a relieved expression before and he and DaCosta race out of the Bridge.

The Lunar Orbital Fleet and Minerva are to head there as reinforcements! Luckily, they seem to be holding their own. Hurry up and send the ship out! As the Lunar Fleet Along with both the Gondwana and Minerva take off after the enemy fleet, Shinn and Rey are stood in front of Durandal, a tense atmosphere surrounds them. Shinn, himself, has a conflicted look on his face which Durandal takes note of. At that moment, on the battlefield, Athrun detached his Sub-Flight Lifter and the device hurtled towards a Nazca-Class, easily burning right through it before returning to Athrun.

Once again, Kira and Athrun attempted to soften up their enemies by firing a volley of beams from their combined weapons. They're successful at taking out a significant group. Why the hell are they faulting you for that?! It truly is sad that this must go on…". They never even bothered with negotiations and just arrived here and started to attack. The cycle will never end because nothing will have changed. I don't ever want another world like that.

We've come this far! At that moment, Kira and Athrun charged at a lone Nazca-Class. These explode and the Ship becomes crippled.

Athrun then deals the finishing blow by blasting the Bridge. Unfortunately, they're broken out of their reverie as their sensors start blaring and they manage to avoid a large volley of beams hurtling directly towards them. The collective alliance all adopt confused expression as they turn to see a large amount of enemy forces closing on them.

The most noticeable of which is…. Shinn adopts a nervous expression before he reminisces about his conversation with Rey where he revealed his origins as a clone and the precursor to the Ultimate Coordinator: He recalls how Rey told him about his desire to be of use to the world. To make a lasting impression. To be able to create a world where they're not born into a world of hate and suffering. I want a world where children like the Extendeds won't have to suffer anymore and we're not driven by a selfish desire to be better than everyone else.

The other Mobile Suits both onboard the Archangel and Eternal have finally fully mobilized and ready to launch and assist Kira and Athrun. He's soon quickly joined by a squadron of Murasames who launched after him. Her subordinates quickly follow suit and dispatch a few of their own.

Don't stray too far! We need to hurry on after the kids! The Minerva has now managed to stumble onto the Archangel and the two infamous ships now stare each other down. Talia recalls her meeting with its captain and how they both hold the same ideas before she hastily shakes it off. Arthur regards her with confusion. Open all Launchers and target the Archangel! The Impulse's unique launch catapult is prepped as the Core Splendour rises out of the bowls of the Ship while the Minerva's weapons are all armed. One ZAKU Warrior managed to get a clear shot on the Eternal and dealt a significant amount of damage to the ship with its missiles.

Showing up here again! Dearka, realizing who he was referring to, lets out an exasperated sigh at his friend's typical behaviour. Soon enough, the Chest Flyer and Leg Flyer follow suit and align themselves with the Core Splendour as it transforms into the core pack. The Legs and Chest then merge with the core and the Impulse is formed. The Force Silhouette then docks with the Impulse which responds with extending its shield and blasting off into the battlefield.

Shinn was currently sat in the cockpit of his Destiny, fiddling with the OS and checking that the Destiny was in perfect condition to fight.

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He was waiting to be summoned again by Durandal who was currently in conversation with Rey. He was filled with this sense of anticipation of having his final confrontation with the Strike Freedom and Infinite Justice. After that, they'll probably come straight here. There aren't too many of them, after all. Elsewhere, Lunamaria had just gotten very lucky as the Eternal was completely exposed with no defence Especially with its Main Cannon destroyed. She ignites her boosters and hastily charges towards it. Meyrin manages to pick this up and panics. This is how it should be, right?

The sound of her sibling's voice gives Lunamaria pause as she slows to a halt. If we fail in dealing with them completely, our efforts will have all been for nothing. Meanwhile, Shinn is still impatiently sat within his Mobile Suit's cockpit, awaiting his summon. He's already concluded that his Destiny is as ready as can be for the final battle.

As a result, he pulls out the Mobile Phone that his deceased sister used to own and stare at it. Soon enough, a knowing expression crosses the youth's face. So that this never happens to anyone else! Lunamaria's hesitation, unfortunately, pays off as the trio of DOM Troopers have finally noticed the Impulse within close proximity of the Eternal. They soon speed towards her.

At that, the trio all line up Hilda at the front with Mars at the back and commence their signature attack. They all activate their "Screaming Nimbus" Scattering Beam Guns which encompass the Mobile Suits in a reddish texture of particles and charge at the Impulse. Lunamaria finally notices the trio charging her and turns to address them. Hilda charges at Lunamaria with a Beam Sabre while Lunamaria tries to fire at her, but the Particle's effect causes the shot to be ineffective.

Hilda attempts to fire her Bazooka at Lunamaria, but is successful in her evasion. Herbert then attempts to slash the Impulse with his Beam Sabre, but she responds by flying over the slash and then using the DOM's head to propel herself at the final Trooper. Mars fires his Bazooka which Luna then blocks with her shield. Shards can be seen as the shield explodes into pieces. Mars soon flies into close proximity of the explosion as part of manoeuvre, deactivating his "Screaming Nimbus", but it's his downfall as a Sabre flies through the explosion and impales the Mobile Suit in the cockpit area, incinerating the pilot outright.

Both Hilda and Herbert look on in shock as the Mobile Suit explodes and their comrade is killed. And with that, both pilots charge at the Impulse in anger.

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Lunamaria brandishes her Beam Rifle in the other hand and engages battle with them. She fires at Herbert with her Beam Rifle who responds by activating his energy shield to block it. While doing this, Lunamaria dodges a slash from Hilda and tries to slash her with her own Beam Sabre.

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