waited so long? Atmospheric dissipation is a rare and unpredictable event. When it occurs, it proceeds rapidly. He may not have had warning. What was that? The dissipation is generating energy bursts. - Is there any danger to the ship? - I do not believe so. But we may experience intermittent system failures and power surges. Keep an eye on it. Mr Worf, any luck? There is no response to our hail, sir. I'm attempting to scan the observation post. He could be hurt and can't respond. Sensor interference is significant. But the post appears intact. Their power grid is still functioning. However, I am reading no life forms within the structure. It's not like him to leave the post. Not under these circumstances. Captain. I'm detecting power emissions from caverns near the post. - It could be a deflector shield. - That can't be native. The Boraalans don't have that technology. Captain, request permission to lead an away team. Very well. But regardless of this planet's situation, we must observe the Prime Directive. I want to minimise the risk of contact with the inhabitants. You will go down alone. I want you surgically altered to pass as a Boraalan. Aye, sir. You're worried about Nikolai, aren't you? Yes. - Are the two of you close? - We are brothers. You never talk about him. What's he like? Nikolai is older than I. We are not alike. We had many disagreements when we were growing up. That's not unusual. Nikolai has a mind of his own. He attended Starfleet Academy. But he was unable to follow the rules. He left after one year. But he has many fine qualities. He's brilliant, persuasive. - A natural leader. - Sounds intriguing. I look forward to meeting him. What are you doing here? You're not from our village. Who are you? Who is this? My name is Worf. I am a traveller. How did you survive the storms? I would know that voice anywhere. Worf, is it really you? It's good to see you. You've changed a lot in four years. Nikolai? Yes. Worf. This is my brother Worf. He's come to help us. Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission, to explore strange new worlds... ...to seek out new life and new civilisations... ...to boldly go where no one has gone before. If you could get here, the storms must have subsided. - Please... - Is it safe on the surface? Please, I must speak to my brother. Nikolai, what have you done? They were dying. I refused to sit in the post and watch it happen. I set up a deflector shield to screen these caves from the radiation and brought them here. - What did you tell them? - They think I am a Boraalan. At least you had that much sense. When I sent the call, I knew the Enterprise was nearby, but I wasn't sure you'd come. I'm glad you're here. Nikolai, there is nothing we can do for these people. You have only postponed their deaths. I will discuss that with your captain. And I am certain he will want to speak with you. Friends, my brother and I must go to the surface. He has provisions and needs help bringing them. - We will return shortly. - It's too dangerous. The storms... Don't worry. Worf is a seer. He understands the storms. He'll know when it's safe to travel. Yes, that is correct. Our seer died when the storms first came. - We've been without his guidance. - Let me go with you. I know the terrain. I can help. No, Vorin. Worf and I will be safe. We'll return shortly. Doctor, you were fully aware that the atmospheric dissipation could not be stopped. What did you hope to accomplish, assisting these people? I was trying to give them a future. What I propose is we create an atmospheric shield. We can camouflage the equipment. No one will ever know it's there. - You can't be serious. - Indeed, I am. It will only provide atmosphere for a limited area, but it will be enough to save one village. I will not compound ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Особенности национальной охоты на английском - текст Запасной путь на английском - текст Пираты XX века на английском - текст Жидкое небо на английском - текст Текс на английском |