How knowledgeable are you guys?

[Nebraxis]

This might be a tough one. A few years back I read a Trek book. I can't remember what iteration of Trek but I want to say TNG era. All I can remember is that the epilogue was set many years in the future, in comparison to it's setting and it was describing a federation ship, it's crew and tech of that era. I want to say it involved some sort of AI and a description of some new propulsion system. The Q series of books keeps coming to mind but if I'm honest, I'm having trouble reconciling the two concepts. I know it's a big ask, but if anyone out there has any idea of what I am talking about, I'd love anymore info.

 

[Avro Arrow]

Sounds like you might be thinking about Federation, by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens?

 

[Nebraxis]

Are they the authors that helped William Shatter with his Shatnerverse novels? Because after I posted those stories kept coming to mind as well.

 

[Avro Arrow]

^ Yes, they are.

 

[Nebraxis]

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. As mentioned it's been years since I have read those. Maybe it's time to re-edit them. Thanks again

 

[tomswift2002]

Or are you thinking of the Million Year Mission from the Strange New Worlds Anthologies?

 

[ryan123450]

How knowledgeable are you guys?

As a group? Very!

 

[Nebraxis]

Sounds like you might be thinking about Federation, by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens?

Okay, well after reading a brief summary of the story, it isn't Federation. I'm gonna do some investigating...

 

[Mage]

Or are you thinking of the Million Year Mission from the Strange New Worlds Anthologies?

@Nebraxis , I think this is the one you mean allright.

 

[Nebraxis]

Could very well be. I have read the anthology, but the title of the story is unfamiliar. I'll let you guys know. And again, thanks for the help and suggestions to all.

 

[Nebraxis]

Sorry for the double post, but I can't seem to edit my previous post.

Thanks to those who provided suggestions, but the story I am recalling is neither Federation or Million Year Mission. I will attempt to track it down and if I find it, I shall let you know.

 

[Reanok]

Million year mission is from one of the Strange new world books I can't remember which book it's in but I did re-read that story again a few years ago.

 

[Avro Arrow]

Okay, well after reading a brief summary of the story, it isn't Federation. I'm gonna do some investigating...

OK. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Good luck, though!

FWIW, I did some looking on MB, and this is the ship from the Federation epilogue:
Enterprise (distant future)