Its open to the public. As to Destiny = NJO, it kind of is. It takes us beyond what weve had onscreen while keeping within our boundried universe.
Well, if that's the definition, then Trek Lit has been doing that for years with many projects, not just DES.
Only four??? Did I know that? I thought I didn't have to thing about that for at least 10! Where on earth has my brain gone? Stupid French assignment...
Yup, four years. Warpath and Fearful Symmetry take place in January 2377, and Destiny takes place in February 2381.