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The T'Varon Chronicles by Gloria Fry are a series of Star Trek: The Original Series stories set in an alternate universe. In this universe, James Kirk is chosen to serve on an all-Vulcan starship in an attempt by the Federation to improve human/Vulcan relations. Kirk, who had always thought Vulcans above such things, is shocked to discover how prejudiced some of them really are about Vulcan superiority to humans. Spock, being half-human, is assigned to help Kirk adjust to life amongst Vulcans, but at first, Kirk finds him to be the most Vulcan of all. Slowly, however, as they get to know each other, a strong bond of friendship grows between the two. It was interesting to see the juxtaposition of Kirk and Spock in these stories--in this universe, Kirk is the lone human on a ship full of Vulcans and Spock is his superior officer. I really enjoyed watching the friendship between them grow, as Spock gradually allows some of his emotions to surface in order to help Kirk succeed in his mission. For his part, Kirk has to learn how to control his own very strong and often wild emotions so that he does not disturb the Vulcan crew.