On Basilisk Station
1993 novel by David Weber / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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On Basilisk Station is a science fiction novel by American writer David Weber,[1] first published in 1993. It is the first book in his Honor Harrington series, and follows Commander Honor Harrington and Her Majesty’s light cruiser Fearless during their assignment to the Basilisk system. Though Basilisk Station and the planet of Medusa have become a dumping ground for military officers from Honor's home star system of Manticore who are currently in disfavor, she is determined to discharge her duty regardless of the circumstances.
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Author | David Weber |
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Cover artist | Laurence Schwinger |
Language | English |
Series | Honor Harrington series |
Genre | Military science fiction |
Publisher | Baen Books |
Publication date | 1993 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (Paperback) & E-book |
Pages | 422 |
ISBN | 0-671-72163-1 |
OCLC | 27773315 |
813/.54 21 | |
LC Class | PS3573.E217 O5 1999 |
Followed by | The Honor of the Queen |
The story follows Honor and her crew as they deal with the responsibilities of their assignment. When their duty leads them to discover events that would lead to an invasion of Medusa, they have no choice but to act.