THE BENMATA CHRONICLES
Written by Michael Rosado.
Based on original stories and characters created by Michael Rosado.
The following unmonetized fictional stories are non-canonically based on Star Trek(TM), created by Gene Roddenberry. They draw from canonical sources in that genre for consistency and authenticity, so any resemblance or reference to actual characters from Star Trek shows, movies, games, literature, or other entertainments is done merely to maintain canonicity where it's desirable to do so. Aside from that, the author reserves all rights to these stories and their reference materials. The pictures belong to their respective contributors as cited. Star Trek is a trademark of CBS Studios / Paramount Pictures. Star Trek Online is an MMORPG owned by Perfect World Entertainment / Cryptic Studios.
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BOOK 1: A TRUE WAY RESURGENCE
"Author's personal log, supplemental.
"This is the first of three unmonetized fictional short stories based non-canonically on Star Trek(TM), created by Gene Roddenberry. The series focuses on several factions in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants and the struggle to maintain a working peace in the wake of the Dominion War (2373-2375 AD). This first story chronicles Starfleet Rear Admiral Davir Benmata’s mission to put down a True Way resurgence deep in Cardassian space in April 2380 AD. In doing so, he discovers an underlying plot involving planet-killing weapons and new elements in the Klingon Empire that threaten the Alliance’s galactic designs. Books 2 and 3 will focus on the Klingon and Romulan groups in turn and describe how this nefarious plot plays out in the Beta Quadrant.
"Computer, end log."
BOOK 2: CHEGH JUBWI' (THE IMMORTAL ONE'S RETURN)
"Author's personal log, supplemental.
“I'm writing the second of three fictional stories based non-canonically on Star Trek(TM), created by Gene Roddenberry. The second installment of the Benmata Chronicles tells how the return of Kahless’s sword sparks a storm of unrest between the Klingon High Council and the Federation-Klingon-Romulan alliance. As K'Lira of House Trestian questions her own future, she finds herself in unwilling conflict with her erstwhile friend Chancellor Gowron, who’s being telepathically manipulated against her. With help from rogue aliens, she must find a way to save him without bringing the empire she loves to an inglorious end. Book three will describe how the overall plot plays out in the Romulan Star Empire and the galaxy at large.
"Computer, end log."