forgotten. I have an additional task, one that will prove your loyalty. This raid is an opportunity to get rid of Galen. Once you've found that artefact, kill him. I'm sure the inspection won't last much longer. I'm really glad we've had this opportunity to get to know you. May I ask what business you're in? Lt Worf has programmed our replicators to make a very good approximation of Klingon bloodwine. I believe you will find it to your liking. That's my third scan and I haven't found anything. He must be hiding something. We should analyse his computer memory. I can't defend that as part of a safety inspection. We could claim that the computer was generating abnormal radiation. We're on shaky ground as it is. We can't just... - Don't! - Watch that door! - What is going on? - Shut your mouth, Klingon! - Surprised to see me? - You could say that. I've had a change of profession. It's not in here. You! - Where's the artefact? - What are you talking about? They wouldn't be searching the shuttle if they had it. Koral must have it. Where is that Klingon pilot? In the observation lounge, with Data and Troi. - How far? - 12 decks away. Security will not allow you to get that far. They won't get the chance. The shuttle transporter will beam us in. Sorry about this. Let's go! If you could tell us something about the nature of your mission... - What is this? - Quiet! Does he have it? - This is it! - Are you sure, Galen? Yes, I recognise the inscription pattern from the first artefact. Cmdr Riker, by taking this action, you risk charges of assault, theft, piracy and treason. Really? Then I guess one more charge wouldn't hurt. Is he dead? - Yes. - Good. Activate the transporter. Security alert. Medical team to the observation lounge. Bridge, raise shields. Begin sensor sweeps for the mercenary ship. He's alright. He's only stunned. I must admit, I am experiencing a similar sensation. This is gonna take a little time to explain. Set course, 310, mark 215. Warp six. Where is it? I have something else for you. - Tell him what happened, Narik. - Riker turned on us. He tried to kill Galen before we beamed back. He might have killed all of us. He was acting under your orders, Baran. You betrayed us. This has gone far enough. I think it is time that we had a new commander, who'll lead us to those profits we've been promised. Really? And who would that be, Galen? You? He's plotted this all along, opposed me at every turn... ...endangered all of us by refusing to follow his orders. Follow your orders? The orders of a small man trying to fill a role too big for him. I say it's time for a change! Who's with me? It's over. Not quite. As long as I have this, I'm still Captain of this ship. You can't kill all of us. You need us to run the ship more than we need you to command it. I don't have to kill you all. Just you, Galen. - What happened? - I switched the transponder codes. Given his feelings about me, it seemed a sensible thing to do. Baran was nothing. We have a mission to complete and the crew needs a leader. There will be no more punishment on board this ship. Do your duties, and I'll see to it that we complete our mission and get our payment. - Remove that. - Orders? Maintain our present course and speed for now. I'll find out when and where we're supposed to deliver our cargo. Aye, Captain. Worf to Cmdr Riker. Minister Satok of Vulcan Security is standing by on a secure channel. Put it through in here. Greetings, Commander. How may I be of service? The mercenary ship that has been raiding planets in the Taugan system is headed for Vulcan right now. I do not understand. I'm sorry. It's been a difficult few days. One of your operatives is on a mercenary ship investigating the reassembly of a psionic resonator. I didn't want anyone firing at them. Commander, I believe there is a problem. We have ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Автора! Автора! на английском - текст Вельд на английском - текст Девять с половиной недель на английском - текст Лиловый шар на английском - текст Статский советник на английском |