<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Fourth in the series of <b><i>STAR TREK ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOKS</i></b>, this guide takes an in-depth look at the space station <b><i>Deep Space 9</i></b> and the starship <b><i>U.S.S. Defiant</i></b>. <p/>The perfect gift for the <b>Star Trek</b> fan in your life!</b> <p/>Exploring the former Cardassian space station in detail, this volume looks at Deep Space 9's history and operation under the command of Captain Benjamin Sisko of the United Federation of Planets. The chapters feature the station, the warship the U.S.S. Defiant, and the small, multi-purpose runabouts used as transport by the crew. With technical information from official sources, annotated exterior views and isometric illustrations of key locations, this handbook provides an extraordinary reference guide to 24th century Federation life on the diplomatic outpost. <p/>With technical information from official sources, annotated exterior views and isometric illustrations of key locations, this volume provides an extraordinary reference guide to 24th century Federation life on the diplomatic outpost.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i><b>From the inside flap <p/></b></i>This volume of the <b><i>Illustrated Handbook</i></b> series offers an opportunity to explore the former Cardassian Space Station Terok Nor, under joint Bajoran-Federation administration. Beginning with an account of the station's construction and operation, from power storage and propulsion to maneuvering, weapons, and defenses, the pages provide a walk-through of the whole station. Isometric illustrations reveal Cardassian and Federation technology, operations rooms, and crew quarters, plus key areas and systems of one of the first-ever Federation warships, the <b><i>U.S.S. Defiant</i></b>.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Simon Hugo is a freelance writer and editor specializing in pop culture and top brands, in particular film and television on which he has written widely. Simon is also the author of several books about <i>LEGO</i>.<br/> <br/>Ben Robinson is best known as the man behind Eaglemoss's Official Star Trek Starships collection, which in the last three years has become the largest and best-regarded collections of model Star Trek ships ever produced.<br/><br/>Ben has been involved with Star Trek for 20 years. Ben was the launch editor of the huge Star Trek Fact Files reference work, which sold over 50 million units. Then he went on to edit the US Star Trek: The Magazine, which ran between 1999 and 2003. He has co-written two Haynes Manuals, the first featuring all seven Enterprises, and the second focusing on the Klingon Bird-of-Prey. Ben is particularly passionate about the writing, design, and visual effects behind the series. In the last two decades he has conducted extensive interviews with many of the most significant figures in the history of Star Trek from Dorothy Fontana and Matt Jefferies to Michael Piller, Ira Steven Behr, Ron D. Moore, and Bryan Fuller.
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