Holo-novel program

A holo-novel program (also called a holo-novel or holo-movie) was a holographic program which, like its ancient counterpart, had a story with a protagonist, characters and a plot. Each character was a hologram, however, a person could play a character instead on a holodeck or in a holosuite, if programmed. The clothing and facial attributes (for example, beards, swords, wooden legs) were holographically added to one's body, if necessary, enabling a person to look the part without any real physical modifications. Holo-novels did not replace the traditional writing of novels, as in the 23rd century books were still written. Holo-novels, however, were simply interactive versions of novels, in which anyone could reenact their favorite book. 
Jean-Luc Picard was a well-known fan of the Dixon Hill holo-novel series, while Julian Bashir often played novels written by his friend . (; )
Holo-novels were not always written for entertainment purposes. For example, Lieutenant Commander Tuvok was the original author of a holo-novel, Insurrection Alpha, in which he simulated the mutiny of the Maquis aboard . His purpose in doing so was to train new security officers in case the Maquis aboard Voyager ever attempted such a coup d'etat. However, Tom Paris (and others) took it upon themselves to ignore the Vulcan's original intent and participated in the yet unfinished holo-novel with pure entertainment purposes in mind. ()
== Examples ==
* Crisis Point: The Rise of Vindicta
*Dixon Hill
*Insurrection Alpha
*Enterprise (series)
* Photons Be Free
== See also ==
*Holocomic book
*Holo-program
== External link ==
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Category:Holographic programs
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