It has been a long time coming, but after more than fifteen years as Jean-Luc Picard’s steadfast second in command and reliable right-hand man, William T. Riker has finally accepted the responsibility, and the honor, of commanding his own starship as captain of the U.S.S. Titan. But if there was ever a man more capable and deserving of such awesome command, it’s Riker. His experiences on the Enterprise have taught him a lot, not just about keeping a cool head in a crisis but also trusting in the skills and abilities of your crew. Because being a captain is not just about issuing orders, it’s about knowing what your people can do. And Riker knows people. It’s one of his greatest strengths, and those instincts will serve him well as captain. But he has one other great strength, and that is the love he has for his wife, the half-Betazoid empath Deanna Troi. With her by his side, there is nothing he cannot achieve.