The Peacekeepers
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Gene DeWeese |
| Products | Star Trek: The Next Generation novel |
The Peacekeepers is a 1988 novel authored by Gene DeWeese set in the Star Trek: The Next Generation universe. The story takes place during the first season of the television series in the 24th century, featuring characters from the then-current show.
Plot
During an investigation of an alien wreck, Geordi La Forge and Data find themselves transported several light-years away to a comparable derelict orbiting a planet similar to Earth. The inhabitants of this world—a civilization reminiscent of late-20th-century Earth—mistake them for "the Builders," who are believed to have created the derelict known as the "Repository of the Gifts." One native named Shar-Lon had discovered this Repository years prior and utilized its advanced technology to halt conflicts that threatened nuclear devastation. Nonetheless, Shar-Lon's rule through the Peacekeepers is now regarded as oppressive, hindering both societal and technological advancement. La Forge and Data take on the identity of "Builders" to assess the circumstances and manage the political intricacies of the Peacekeepers, striving to return to the Enterprise without interfering with the native culture or breaching the Prime Directive.
Background
Inspired by the original 1960s Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation is a science fiction television program that premiered in late 1987. It quickly became the most highly rated syndicated series of its era and was honored with a Peabody Award.