| Space: Above and Beyond (novel) | |
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| Author | Peter Telep |
| Illustrator | N/A |
| Publication date | October 1995 |
| Published by | Harper Collins |
| ISBN | 978-0061056505 |
| Publication Order | |
| Preceded by N/A |
Followed by Demolition Winter |
Space: Above and Beyond is the novelization of the Pilot episode of the television series created by Glen Morgan and James Wong.
Plot Summary[]
A human colony 16 light-years away is attacked and destroyed by an unknown alien force while a group of youngsters enlist in the United States Marine Corps. While they train to become aviators, war is declared and human military forces suffer several costly defeats. The recruits are sent on a routine training mission.
Captured enemy information reveals the battle plans of the alien attackers. The half-trained 58th Squadron, The Wild Cards, based upon the space carrier USS SARATOGA is deployed to the far rear. However not everything is as it seems and the inexperienced 58th are suddenly thrown into a desperate battle.
Inconsistencies with Plot and Storyline[]
- In this book Lovell's dog is named Captain Krunch however is the Pilot episode of the television series he calls the dog Buzz.
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[]
- Kylen Celina
- 2LT Mike Pagodin
- 2LT Michelle Low
- 2LT Lynn Bartley
- 2LT Ken Carter
- 2LT Charlie Stone
- 2LT Mordock
- 2LT Linquist
- 2LT Perry
- Sergeant Major Frank Bougus
- GYSGT Maxwell
- LTC Fouts
- Secretary General Chartwell
- Colonial Governor Jonathan Overmeyer
- Colonial Governor Borman
- Lovell
- Jax
- Andrea
- Joan Tisha
- Osbourne
- Richard West
- Anne West
- Neil West
- John West
- 1LT Vansen (Shane's Mother)
- 1LT Vansen (Shane's Father)
- Yolanda
- Alex Foster
Author[]
- Peter Telep