I just bought, 'SCE - Some Assembly required' because I liked the idea. I noticed after I left the shop that it was book 3 but I assume that I don't need to have read the other two for it to make sense.
It has however given me an idea for an rpg series concept:
Star Trek: 'Thunderbird!' UFP Rescue.
USS Thunderbird: An Intrepid-sized rapid deployment ship full of all number of utility shuttles and gizmos specially designed for complex emergency rescue operations.
Commanded by Captain Tracy.
1st officer, Troy
Science officer, 'Brains'
Ship's Councillor, Penelope
etc etc
Okay... maybe without the silliness. I still think it'd be a pretty fun idea, though.
I might type it up for the Series concept thread in the Narrator's Ready Room
Chee-ahz
Crow