Title: refers to what is found.
Episode Twenty-Five
"The Battalion"
The Taiyou hurtled through hyperspace towards unknown destinations, propelled by the will of the Borg Drone, Three of Twelve.
"Stand down or I will deactivate you!" Francoise cried out at Three of Twelve, desperate to regain control of her ship. Three of Twelve turned to look at her, and retracted his tubules. The ship immediately dropped out of hyperspace. Bugsy hit the forward console.
"I take offense," He groaned from his familiar position of being slumped on the floor. "I hate space travel!" He pulled himself up and looked at the window. "Where are we now?"
"Good god," Zaldorp said in shock. The group all looked in awe.
Ships. Thousands upon thousands of ships. Some big and commanding, some small and speedy. All moving in formation. All very impressive and imposing.
"Who are they?" Bugsy asked. Francoise and Zaldorp shrugged.
"Species 486, The Battalion," Three of Twelve answered. The group stared in wonder, and jumped when the console chirped again.
"Incoming transmission from unidentified vessel," Taiyou said. Francoise rolled her eyes and pushed the button.
The image of an imposing creature filled the viewscreen. "We are the Battalion. You are being taken into custody. Stand down your weapons and your shields and prepare to be boarded."
The group was shocked. "Why are we being taken into custody?" Francoise demanded.
"You harbor a Borg," was the reply and the message was ended. Immediately they felt the familiar pull of a tractor beam.
The three companions turned to once again look at the troublesome Drone. "Well poopie."
Meanwhile, on Planet X...
"Are you sure this will work?" Prince Zoug asked his military adviser.
"Yes, sire, this plan will most definitely expose to us just who the spy is," General Zekrex responded, most confident.
Zoug smiled wickedly. "Well done, General. It seems that our invasion will be able to continue on schedule after all." The two Zorpians smiled at each other, as Zigwik entered the room.
"Your Highness, a message comes for you, from your father the King," Zigwik said, handing a data chip to the Prince.
"My Father?" Prince Zoug was annoyed. "What does he want? I'm busy plotting invasion."
"He demands that you return home immediately, there seems to be a dangerous situation brewing," Zigwik informed him factually.
"What kind of situation?" Zekrex asked, immediately concerned, as he took the datachip from Zoug.
"This kind!" Zekrex flew backward as the shot hit him square in his green chest. Zoug jumped back, and turned to find his personal assistant Zigwik, holding him at gunpoint.
To Be Continued...
Trivia and Spoilers: Species 486 are the Battalion. The number is not significant, although it now occurs to me i should probably research Borg designations online to make sure I'm not botching it up.
-The Battalion arc begins with this episode.
-The chirp strikes again, Fourth time.
-The Zorpians return in this episode, continuing their B plotline. Zigwik is revealed as a traitor.