Rules of Engagement (Star Trek, Book 48) [Mass Market Paperback]

Peter Morwood (Author)

Book Description

Series: Star Trek (Numbered Paperback) | Publication Date: February 1, 1990

Rules of Engagement

A sudden revolution on the planet Dekkanar brings Captain Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise™ running to evacate Federation personnel trapped there. But their orders from Starfleet are quite clear; the U.S.S. Enterprise is to assist in the evacuation, no more. No weapons are to be displayed, no shields raised, no shots fired.

Meanwhile, halfway across the galaxy, an experimental Klingon warship sets forth on a mission of its own, a warship with hidden -- and heretofore undreamed of -- capabilities, commanded by a warrior who will stop at nothing to bring glory to his Empire -- and restore his own lost honor.

the Klingon ship's destination? The planet Dekkanar...

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A sudden revolution on the planet Dekkanar brings Captain Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise^TM running to evacuate Federation personnel trapped there. But their orders from Starfleet are quite clear: the U.S.S. Enterprise is to assist in the evacuation, no more. No weapons are to be displayed, no shields raised, no shots fired.

Meanwhile, halfway across the galaxy, an experimental Klingon warship sets forth on a mission of its own, a warship with hidden -- and heretofore undreamed of -- capabilities, commanded by a warrior who will stop at nothing to bring glory to his Empire -- and restore his own lost honor. The destination of the Klingon ship is Dekkanar.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books; First Edition edition (February 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671661299
• ISBN-13: 978-0671661298
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #513,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great book to use in college organizational behavior classes, February 22, 1999

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This review is from: Rules of Engagement (Star Trek, Book 48) (Mass Market Paperback)

I use this book in my organizational behavior class called "Task Group Dynamics." The stark contrast between leadership styles, use of power, ethics, and motivational tactics between the Federation crew and the Klingon crews make it a great vehicle for application of organizational behavior concepts. It's a brief enough book that students don't object too much, even if they don't particularly appreciate science fiction. I find it useful to recommend seeing the first Star Trek movie if they are unfamiliar with the characters.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre at best., May 21, 2003

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James Yanni (Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rules of Engagement (Star Trek, Book 48) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is tolerably well-written, and I can't really say that the characters are badly handled. But the plot is not really very interesting, (a study in how the conflict between the Federation and the Klingons played out under the Organian Peace Treaty -- basically, the Klingons are reduced to behaving like unruly children on the schoolyard, trying to goad their opponents into attacking first, so that they can get them in trouble with the teachers, or in this case, the Organians).

If you're one of those fans of the Klingons who absolutely must read anything that allegedly illuminates the alleged working of the alleged Klingon mind, then this is a must. Otherewise, it's definitely a mid-range Star Trek book; better than many, but not at all high on the list of Star Trek books to read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a worthy sequel to Final Reflection, September 21, 2000

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Ichirou Ohgami "stelok" (Manila, Metro Manila Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rules of Engagement (Star Trek, Book 48) (Mass Market Paperback)

I enjoyed the book How Much is for Just the Planet, another of John M. Ford's books.

But Rules of Engagement is a bit better than the Mr. Ford's sequel to the wonderful book Final Reflection. Mr. Morwood's Rules of Engagement proves to be a truly inspirational sequel to the Final Reflection.

Perhaps it is proof that Ford's legacy will not be forgotten.

If you already read Final Reflection, you'll want to buy this book.

May the Black Fleet commend John M. Ford and Peter Morwood. They shall be remembered with honor.