There was even a time when we used our telepathic abilities as a weapon, a time when we learned to kill with a thought. - The Stone of Gol! - You know of it? I know the story from Vulcan mythology. The Stone of Gol is real, but there is nothing magical about it. It is a psionic resonator, a device which focuses and amplifies telepathic energy. It is one of the most devastating weapons ever conceived. But according to the legend, the stone was destroyed by the gods. The resonator was thought destroyed during the Time of the Awakening. Only one piece survived. It was placed in a museum under heavy guard. A year ago, that piece was stolen from the museum. Soon after, mercenary ships began raiding archaeological sites across the quadrant. A member of the isolationist movement is attempting to reassemble the resonator. A telepathic weapon! My orders are to find that assassin and stop him. It would seem that Baran has to deliver these artefacts to the assassin in order to get paid. Therefore, you and I should continue our masquerade. Agreed. But, Captain, I cannot allow the resonator to be assembled. If necessary, I will destroy this ship, its crew, all of us, to prevent that from happening. Acting Captain's log, stardate 47160. 1. We are entering the Hyralan sector, which I believe to be the next destination of the mercenary ship. I am picking up a small vessel bearing 127, mark 335. - Is it the mercenary ship? - No, sir. It's a Klingon ship. A Toron-class shuttlecraft. One person. Open a channel. This is Lt Cmdr Data of the Enterprise. Koral. I take it that is your name? May I enquire as to your destination? No. May I ask the purpose of your journey? No. Perhaps I have not made our intentions clear... He seems most uncooperative. He may have been curt but he was also worried and a little scared. Sir, may I recommend that we bring the shuttlecraft aboard with our tractor beam, search it and interrogate Koral? According to the Klingon-Federation treaty, Koral has every right to free transit. We cannot search his vessel without cause. Yes, sir. However, the treaty does give us the right to conduct health and safety inspections on any ship. Health and safety inspections?! I am not certain that using this clause to conduct a search would be consistent with the spirit of the treaty. Yes, sir. However, if Koral wishes to contest our actions, he can file a protest with the Advocate General's office. Bring the shuttle aboard. Then you and Dr Crusher begin inspection. Aye, sir. Hello. I'm Dr Crusher and this is Lt Worf. We're here to conduct a health and safety inspection of your ship. Health and safety inspection?! That's right. You know, radiation leaks, biochemical contamination, other health hazards. Excuse me. No radiation so far. I'm sure you're glad to hear that! Right. There's an incoming message from the Klingon shuttle. It was sent 15 minutes ago. He's at the rendezvous coordinates. He's been detained by the Enterprise. He's stopped transmitting. The Enterprise! How did they find out about the rendezvous, Commander? Quiet! All that matters is that the Enterprise has the second artefact. We have no choice. We'll have to board the Enterprise. Do you have any idea how many security officers there are on board a ship like that? No, I don't. But he does. I could get us on the Enterprise. I can find the artefact. Very convenient. We beam you back aboard your old ship and then you change your mind and betray us. I have saved your life twice already, Galen! I thought you'd begin to show some gratitude by now! Galen, if you're so worried about Riker, you can go on the raid and watch him. Agreed. Draw weapons and equipment for a raiding party of five. If you're thinking of betraying us to your friends on the Enterprise, you might remember that I still have the ability to kill you. I haven't ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Аты-баты, шли солдаты... на английском - текст Поцелуй бабочки на английском - текст 200-пудовая красотка на английском - текст Авалон на английском - текст Туманность Андромеды на английском |