The IDIC Epidemic is a science fiction novel by American writer Jean Lorrah, part of the Star Trek: The Original Series saga.[1] The novel provides an explanation of why the Klingons seen in the original series have a very different appearance from the "Imperial" Klingons with huge forehead ridges seen later.
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| Author | Jean Lorrah |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Star Trek: The Original Series |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Pocket Books |
Publication date | February 1988 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 278 |
| ISBN | 0-671-70768-X (first edition, paperback) |
| Preceded by | Bloodthirst |
| Followed by | Time for Yesterday |
Plot
editI.D.I.C. – Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination. This is a philosophical cornerstone of the Vulcan society. Currently, a mysterious plague has hit the planet, a plague somehow tied into I.D.I.C and the fact hundreds of races also currently make their home on Vulcan as well. Unfortunately Vulcan is also a central part of Starfleet and the Federation as well, so if it falls, war might follow.
Continuity
editThe book features Daniel and T'Mir, a human/Vulcan couple from the author's previous novel, The Vulcan Academy Murders.
References
edit- ^ "PAPERBACK BEST SELLERS: FEBRUARY 21, 1988". New York Times. Feb 21, 1988. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
External links
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