| Dark Side of the Sun (novel) | |
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| Author | Dina Anastasio |
| Illustrator | N/A |
| Publication date | June 1996 |
| Published by | Harper Trophy |
| ISBN | 978-0064406444 |
| Publication Order | |
| Preceded by The Aliens Approach |
Followed by Mutiny (novel) |
Dark Side of the Sun is the young adult novelization of The Dark Side of the Sun episode of the television series created by Glen Morgan and James Wong.
Plot Summary[]
The Wild Cards are sent to secure a major fuel ore mining facility, only to find it in the hands of enemy Silicates.
Inconsistencies with Plot and Storyline[]
- The aliens are referred to as "Ticks" in the book instead of as "Chigs" as in the television series.
- The television episode the mining platforms are numbered 1 and 2, while in this book they are lettered A and B.
- In the television episode the Wild Cards sent on the security mission include 1LT Woodyat and 1LT Yeamon while in the book these two officers are replaced with 1LT Bennett and 1LT Gwynn.
Main Characters[]
- 1LT Nathan West
- 1LT Shane Vansen
- 1LT Cooper Hawkes
- 1LT Paul Wang
- 1LT Vanessa Damphousse
- LTC Tyrus Cassius "T.C." McQueen
Additional Characters[]
- 1LT Nelson
- 1LT Gordon
- 1LT Sterling
- 1LT Woodyat
- 1LT Bennett
- 1LT Gwynn
- Feliciti OH
- Justin EB
- Brandon IM
- Sabrine EW
- Jean Paul
- 1LT Vansen (Shane's Mother)
- 1LT Vansen (Shane's Father)
Author[]
- Dina Anastasio