Book description
He is perhaps the ultimate human achievement: a sentient artificial
life-form -- self-aware, self-determining, possessing a mind and body
far surpassing that of his makers, and imbued with the potential to
evolve beyond the scope of his programming. Created by one of the most
brilliant and eccentric intellects the Federation has ever known, the
android Data has always believed he was unique, the one true fulfillment
of a dream to create children of the mind.
But is he?
Investigating the mysterious destruction of a new android created by
Starfleet, Data and the crew of the U. S.S. Enterprise uncover
startling secrets stretching back to the galaxy's dim past. That
knowledge is coveted by beings who will stop at nothing to control it,
and will force Data to redefine himself as he learns the hidden
history of artificial intelligence.
Jeffrey Lang launched his Star Trek career with a
contribution to the LIVES OF DAX anthology, and is co-author of the
Deep Space Nine volume ABYSS in the phenomenally successful Section 31
quartet.
