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On the edge of uncharted space... Captain Jonathan Archer and the crew of the Starship Enterprise™ find their way forward blocked by a mysterious alien vessel, piloted by a race they will soon come to know as the Antianna. Unable to decipher the alien ship's transmissions, unwilling to risk a battle, Enterprise is forced to veer from its planned course. Almost immediately, they find themselves in the heart of space ruled by the Thelasian Trading Confederacy, who have also had dealings with the Antianna. The Thelasian leader, Governor Maxim Sen, is in fact in the middle of organizing a war against the Antianna, to eliminate the threat they pose to the Confederacy's trading routes. Archer suspects Sen has other motives as well. He also suspects that there is a reason for the Antianna's seemingly hostile posture. But with the assembled races of an entire sector against him, he needs more than just suspicions. He needs facts. And only one woman can give them to him: Ensign Hoshi Sato. If she can translate the Antianna language, peace may just be possible. If not, war -- a devastating sector-wide war -- will soon result.
Is Rosetta appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A Star Trek novel featuring diplomatic tension, potential war, and space conflict. Violence is present but not graphic, consistent with the TV series. No sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war and political violence.
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Who'll love this
Fans of Star Trek: Enterprise will enjoy seeing Captain Archer and Hoshi Sato navigate a tense first contact situation that could prevent or trigger a devastating war.