Vendetta (David novel)
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | Peter David |
| Products | Tie-in novel for Star Trek: The Next Generation |
| Owner | Pocket Books |
Vendetta is a tie-in novel for Star Trek: The Next Generation, written by Peter David and published by Pocket Books in 1991. The book achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 4 on the New York Times Paperback Best Sellers list in April of the same year.
Development
The creation of this novel encountered controversy involving Peter David and Richard Arnold, who challenged the portrayal of the Borg character Reannon. Arnold maintained that Borg entities could not be female, a perspective held before the introduction of the female Borg character Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Voyager. Due to this disagreement, the publisher included a disclaimer with the novel, explicitly stating that its content should be considered apocryphal.
Plot
The narrative centers on Delcara, a survivor from a species assimilated by the Borg, who embarks on a quest for vengeance utilizing a Planet Killer. This weapon is identified as the fully operational version of the device previously encountered by the USS Enterprise in the episode "The Doomsday Machine". The control mechanism of the Planet Killer contains psychic imprints of its original creators, who, along with Delcara, possess an intense animosity toward the Borg. Originating near the galactic barrier, the Planet Killer becomes a focal point when the Borg invade after assimilating a Ferengi vessel. Delcara must attain Warp 10 to breach Borg territory and fulfill her mission of retribution before fatal phaser injuries overcome her.
Sequel
Peter David continued this storyline with a follow-up novel titled Before Dishonor, published by Pocket Books in 2007. This sequel includes prominent figures such as Kathryn Janeway, Seven of Nine, Spock, and members of The Next Generation crew as they face a renewed Borg menace.