Rihannsu: The Bloodwing Voyages (Star Trek: The Original Series)

Product Description THE HISTORIC SAGA BEGINS Born in the twilight years of Vulcan's violent and passionate past, those who declared themselves Rihannsu chose to reign free in the unknown reaches of space rather than to serve under the new tyranny of logic. Having severed themselves from their homeworld, they survived the perilous voyage across the stars to wash ashore on a distant planet, there to begin the civilization that would one day flower into the Romulan Star Empire. Now, after millennia of wars and conquests, that empire is decaying from within, surrendering its noble heritage to reckless ambition, abandoning honor for kidnapping and murder. The corruption is so great that the Rihannsu's finest military officer -- Commander Ael t'Rllaillieu of the warbird Bloodwing -- believes she can save her people only by joining forces with her greatest enemy: Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise TM. Meanwhile, on the Romulan homeworld, a Federation deep-cover agent has been posing as a household servant named Arrhae i-Khellian -- but her operation takes a strange turn when a captured Starfleet officer is brought to her home . . . The lives of Ael, Arrhae, and the crew of the Enterprise come together in these astonishing adventures -- originally published in four volumes: My Enemy, My Ally; The Romulan Way; Swordhunt ; and Honor Blade -- that will challenge everything you thought you knew about the Romulans. About the Author Diane Duane is the author of numerous science fiction and fantasy novels, amongst them the fan-favourite Star Trek titles DARK MIRROR and the 5-volume Rihannsu series of novels exploring the world of the Romulans (the first four volumes of which are now available as the omnibus THE BLOODWING VOYAGES 1416525777) released together with the fifth volume (THE EMPTY CHAIR 1416508910) in January 2007.

born In The Twilight Years Of Vulcan's Violent And Passionate Past, Those Who Declared Themselves rihannsu Chose To Reign Free In The Unknown Reaches Of Space Rather Than To Serve Under The New Tyranny Of Logic. Having Severed Themselves From Their Homeworld, They Survived The Perilous Voyage Across The Stars To Wash Ashore On A Distant Planet, There To Begin The Civilization That Would One Day Flower Into The Romulan Star Empire.

now, After Millennia Of Wars And Conquests, That Empire Is Decaying From Within, Surrendering Its Noble Heritage To Reckless Ambition, Abandoning Honor For Kidnapping And Murder. The Corruption Is So Great That The Rihannsu's Finest Military Officer -- Commander Ael T'rllaillieu Of The Warbird bloodwing -- Believes She Can Save Her People Only By Joining Forces With Her Greatest Enemy: Captain James T. Kirk Of The starship Enterprise.

meanwhile, On The Romulan Homeworld, A Federation Deep-cover Agent Has Been Posing As A Household Servant Named Arrhae I-khellian -- But Her Operation Takes A Strange Turn When A Captured Starfleet Officer Is Brought To Her Home . . .

the Lives Of Ael, Arrhae, And The Crew Of The enterprise Come Together In These Astonishing Adventures -- Originally Published In Four Volumes: my Enemy, My Ally; The Romulan Way; Swordhunt; And honor Blade -- That Will Challenge Everything You Thought You Knew About The Romulans.

Rihannsu is a Star Trek: The Original Series miniseries by Diane Duane with Peter Morwood. The first two novels—My Enemy, My Ally and The Romulan Way—were originally published as stand-alone (though interconnected) adventures. When a follow-up duology was published in 2000, the first two were reprinted under the umbrella title Rihannsu. In December 2006, the fifth novel, The Empty Chair, was published, as was an omnibus collection of the four previous novels titled The Bloodwing Voyages. My Enemy, My Ally and The Romulan Way were revised for the omnibus, with dates and character ranks shifting to be consistent with the later novels. Also, Honor Blade was merged into Swordhunt for the omnibus. Concluding the fortieth anniversary celebration of STAR TREK, a collection of four original novels that first explored the Federation's most cunningly dangerous enemies, the Romulans – from New York Times bestselling author Diane Duane.