Star Trek Deep Space Nine Technical Manual Preview

Ever wondered what drives an Rnot about? How generations of Cardassian and then Federation engineers helped keep Terok Nor, née Deep Space Nine‘s titular space station, apparently nothing but Miles O’Brien’s contempt? Good news: the only book you wanted to read arrived this week, and we’ve got a peek inside.

Out this week from Eaglemoss and Hero Collector’s Star Trek range, Simon Hugo and Ben Robinson’s Deep Space Nine: The Illustrated Handbook gives fans a glimpse into the universe of technology behind one of the most loved tour shows around. From Federation Runabouts to the legacy of Cardassian design Sisko’s team has to do with transforming DS9 into a hub of Federation and Bajoran interests, all the way to breaking down the Challenging, the vanguard of Starfleet’s war against the Dominion, the book is packed with artwork and stills from DS9 that highlight everything that makes the titular station tick.

To celebrate the release of the book, we’ve got an exclusive look at a few spreads that detail the Federation’s souped-up support vessel, the Runabout, and how those Runabouts and other ships docked at DS9’s many ports, whether permanently should be stationed. at the outpost or while passing on the way to Bajor, the Gamma Quadrant and beyond. Check them out below!