Star Trek: Year Five #4

In "Under the Raptor's Wings [Part 1]," Spock is thrust into a pivotal moment in Vulcan history, witnessing the rise of Surak and the birth of logic—only to discover the past is far more complicated than the records suggest. As he navigates a divided Vulcan society torn between reason and emotion, the present-day Enterprise faces a sudden, hostile fleet with Romulan echoes, hinting at a timeline unraveling.

In "Under the Raptor's Wings [Part 2]," Spock grapples with the weight of history as he attempts to guide two warring Vulcan factions toward peace—without unraveling the timeline. Meanwhile, Kirk and the Enterprise face a desperate battle against a fleet of Vulcan-Romulan warships, their very existence a consequence of the past gone awry.

In "A Crypt Called Ithaca [Part 1]," the Enterprise returns to Earth after its five-year mission, marking a turning point for its crew. As Spock, Uhura, and Scotty face scrutiny from Federation Administrator Renei during a high-stakes debriefing, Kirk offers Spock command of the Enterprise—only to be met with a surprising refusal that leaves both him and the crew reeling.

In "A Crypt Called Ithaca [Part 2]," the Enterprise is ensnared in a Tholian Web, its crew trapped as the Federation’s key worlds fall under siege. With Spock at the helm and Kirk facing the enigmatic Gary Seven, the fate of the Federation hinges on a desperate plan to break free—and confront a threat that’s not just alien, but deeply personal.

In "A Crypt Called Ithaca [Part 3]," Kirk races through time to stop Gary Seven from altering history by killing him in the past, while Spock commands the Enterprise in a tense standoff against the Tholian fleet—where Bright Eyes struggles to sway his people from war.

In "Epilogue [Experienced in Loss]," the Enterprise crew's journey reaches a quiet turning point as former officers navigate life after the five-year mission, while Admiral Kirk and Bright Eyes face the delicate task of forging a peace treaty with the Tholians—each step forward shaped by the weight of what they've lost.