Federation

The name of Zephram Cochrane is revered throughout the known galaxy. As the man responsible for the breakthrough that lifted humanity from its planetary cradle, Cochrane made possible the starship that would one day lead to the formation of Starfleet and the Federation. But Cochrane was born into a world ravaged by war -- a world in which his miraculous discovery represented hope to some, and a weapon to others. His struggle to preserve warp technology as an instrument of peace leads to relentless pursuit that spans centuries...and propels the captains and crews of two "Starship Enterprise" toward a rendezvous with destiny across the mists of time."FEDERATION"A Classic Novel Celebrating The Fortieth Anniversary of"STAR TREK (R)"