The IDIC Epidemic
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| Author | Jean Lorrah |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Star Trek: The Original Series |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Pocket Books |
Publication date | February 1988 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 278 |
| ISBN | 0-671-70768-X (first edition, paperback) |
| Preceded by | Bloodthirst |
| Followed by | Time for Yesterday |
The IDIC Epidemic is a science fiction novel by American writer Jean Lorrah, part of the Star Trek: The Original Series saga.[1][2] The novel provides an explanation of why the Klingons seen in the original series have a very different appearance from the "Imperial" Klingons with huge forehead ridges seen later.
Premise
I.D.I.C. – Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination – is a philosophical cornerstone of the Vulcan society. Currently, a mysterious plague has hit the planet, which is somehow tied into I.D.I.C and the fact hundreds of races also currently make their home on Vulcan as well. However, Vulcan is also a central part of Starfleet and the Federation as well, so if it falls, war might follow.
Continuity
The book features Daniel and T'Mir, a human/Vulcan couple from the author's previous novel, The Vulcan Academy Murders.
References
- ^ "PAPERBACK BEST SELLERS: FEBRUARY 21, 1988". New York Times. February 21, 1988. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ "The IDIC Epidemic". Simon & Schuster, LLC. Retrieved September 28, 2025.