no operative aboard a mercenary ship. We are to deliver the pieces to the T'Karath Sanctuary on Vulcan. I know that place. It was an underground stronghold for a faction in the last civil war. It's been abandoned for centuries. Galen to bridge. Alter course for Vulcan. Understood. Could you help me with something? I have translated most of the writings on these two pieces. Mostly, they're warnings of death and destruction to anyone who opposes the resonator, but I am not able to determine what appears on the anterior side. For example, this symbol represents the god of war, and this, the god of death, but if you look really carefully, you can see a third symbol is missing. Now, that obviously should belong to the final piece. What's odd is that the god of death and war would typically always stand alone on an artefact, not be combined with a third glyph. Fascinating. But I am not an archaeological expert. I'm anxious to see the final artefact. It might provide a valuable insight into Vulcan mythology. When we arrive at Vulcan, I will take the pieces to a secure holding area before going on to the sanctuary. I prefer to go alone. It will arouse less suspicion on the part of the isolationists. There should be no problem entering orbit. I asked Cmdr Riker to contact the Vulcan authorities and let them know that we were approaching. Why did you do that? I didn't want to risk a misunderstanding. Someone might have mistaken this for an actual raid. It was a wise precaution. Perhaps I should contact the Enterprise, have them meet us at Vulcan in case these isolationists try to escape. Your offer is appreciated. But our security forces are adequate. I see. Do you think it's wise for you to go there alone? After all, they were expecting Baran. If I were to accompany you, it might seem more plausible. Captain, I do understand your human emotional need to be there at the final moment. But this is a Vulcan matter. Of course. Thank you. We have entered the orbit of Vulcan. Tallera, I've decided on a change of plan. Leave one of the artefacts here. When we're paid in full, we'll complete the delivery. - That was not the agreement. - I realise that. But it's safer for us all to leave one behind. They will not pay us until they get both pieces. They've been waiting too long to take any risks. Take one artefact and beam down. That is all I was waiting for. Go to the navigational computer and check file 137/Omega. There's a message secretly transmitted to the Enterprise containing our flight plan. She's right. The message was sent by Galen. He's a Starfleet officer. Tallera is right. But what she's not telling you is that those artefacts she's holding are part of an incredibly powerful weapon. There's no reward waiting for you on the surface. As soon as she's got those artefacts, she'll leave you behind to be captured. I don't care what you want, Tallera. I don't care if that's a weapon for your personal use or if you're really just making a delivery. I want my money. So I propose a compromise. Narik and I will go with you to guarantee that we're paid. After that, you can go anywhere you want. Agreed. Bring him as well. He'll be our hostage if Starfleet arrives. If not, we'll kill him. There. Your reward, as promised. Is it all there? No, it's less than half what we were promised. Where's the rest of it? That is all I could manage. Take it and leave. I did not come this far to be cheated. I want it all now! Very well. You will get what you deserve. Go ahead, Captain. Pick up the phaser. See what good it will do. You won't get away with this. Starfleet won't let you tear apart a founding world of the Federation. How little you understand what you're facing. You're used to enemies like yourself. People on ships with defence shields, energy weapons, warp drives. But this is unlike anything you've ever ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Ностальгия на английском - текст Eorin shinbu на английском - текст Алиса на английском - текст Драка друзей на английском - текст Чудеса своего рода на английском |