Real world article
(written from a production point of view)
Aboard the starship U.S.S. Enterprise, the atmosphere was tense! Under the very eyes of silent, watchful officers, Mr. Spock leaned forward, menacingly…
Summary[]
In a war between the Klingon-controlled planet Morkol and neighboring Thark, Kirk and Spock disguise themselves as Klingons to try to rescue the kidnapped son of the Tharkian leader.
Memorable quotes[]
"You've played right into my hands, Captain Kirk! I've been waiting to give you a beating for months!"
- - Spock
"A Klingon, by Jupiter! What are Klingons doing on Morkol?"
- - Kirk
Background information[]
Characters[]
- Kirk swears by Jupiter.
Setting and technology[]
Kirk and Spock meet Sektrak of Thark
- Chekov is aboard, placing the story between 2267 and 2269.
Publishing history[]
None of the UK weekly stories had titles.
- Part 1: Valiant & TV21 #74, 24 February 1973
- Part 2: Valiant & TV21 #75, 3 March 1973
- Part 3: Valiant & TV21 #76, 10 March 1973
- Part 4: Valiant & TV21 #77, 17 March 1973
- Part 5: Valiant & TV21 #78, 24 March 1973
- Part 6: Valiant & TV21 #79, 31 March 1973
- Part 7: Valiant & TV21 #80, 7 April 1973
- Part 8: Valiant & TV21 #81, 14 April 1973
- Part 9: Valiant & TV21 #82, 21 April 1973
- Part 10: Valiant & TV21 #83, 28 April 1973
- Part 11: Valiant & TV21 #84, 5 May 1973
- Part 12: Valiant & TV21 #85, 12 May 1973
- Part 13: Valiant & TV21 #86, 19 May 1973
- Part 14: Valiant & TV21 #87, 26 May 1973
- Part 15: Valiant & TV21 #88, 2 June 1973
- Part 16: Valiant & TV21 #89, 9 June 1973
- Part 17: Valiant & TV21 #90, 16 June 1973
Appearances[]
Regular cast[]
Other characters[]
- Sektrak, Tharkian leader
- Aarkan, son of Sektrak
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