Star Trek The Next Generation - Grounded

About “Star Trek The Next Generation - Grounded”

While responding to a distress call from a scientific station in a remote part of the galaxy, the U.S.S. Enterprise encounters a mysterious alien life form that feeds on and transforms inorganic materials. The ship begins to disintegrate, leading Starfleet to order its evacuation and destruction to prevent the infection from spreading. This marks the end of an era for Captain Picard and his crew, who are about to be transferred to different Starfleet vessels. Despite the order, Picard devises a plan to save the ship and his crew, defying Starfleet regulations. His actions lead to a confrontation with the alien force, which poses a threat to the entire Federation. The story is a 1993 novel by David Bischoff.