Naruto: Infinity Divide

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AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Updates continue to come out slowly. Here is chapter 60. Enjoy!

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For those of you keeping track; here is an updated timeline of the story:

Stardate/Year/Starfleet Battles Timeline

Stardate 2230. = 2230 = Y120 Spock Born to Amanda Grayson & Sarek

Stardate 2233. = 2233 = Y123 James T. Kirk Born

Stardate 2336. = 2336 = Y126 Constitution Class Launched

Stardate 2248. = 2248 = Y138 Shizuka Nadeshiko Born

Stardate 2254. = 2254 = Y144 NCC-1371 U.S.S. Republic (CA) Ensign James T. Kirk

Stardate 2254. = 2254 = Y144 Naruto Born to T'Ara and Sovar

Stardate 2263. = 2263 = Y153 Talok Born to T'Ara and Sovar

Stardate 2265.-2270 = 2265-2270 = Y155-Y160 NCC-1701 U.S.S. Enterprise (CA) 5 year Mission (TOS)

Stardate 2265. = 2265 = Y155 Naruto's kahs-wan

Stardate 2267. = 2267 = Y157 Naruto enters the Vulcan Science Academy

Stardate 2267. = 2267 = Y157 Naruto and T'Lyra's koon-ut-la

Stardate 2271. = 2271 = Y161 Naruto and T'Lyra enter Starfleet

Stardate 2272. = 2272 = Y162 V'Ger Incident (Star Trek I)

Stardate 2272. = 2272 = Y162 End of Naruto's first semester/Naruto and T'Lyra return to Vulcan

Stardate 2272. = 2272 = Y162 Subcommander Kurenai promoted to her first command, the RIS Scimitar (K5R)

Stardate 2273. = 2273 = Y163 Cadet Cruise aboard NCC-1802 U.S.S. Darwin (GSC)

Stardate 2273. = 2273 = Y163 Naruto graduates Starfleet Academy

Stardate 2274. = 2274 = Y164 Cruise aboard NCC-1728 U.S.S. Gettysburg (CB)

Stardate 2274. = 2274 = Y164 Discovery of Ozari-Thul of the Tkon Empire

Stardate 2274. = 2274 = Y164 Location of Tkon Colony planet Rzom discovered (Planet Atra)

Stardate 2274. = 2274 = Y164 Journey on NCC-602 U.S.S. Oberth (SUR)

Stardate 2274. = 2274 = Y164 Mission on NX-1602 U.S.S. Wolverine (CF) and Battle with the Cai at Arcanum System and launched through space/time

Stardate 2277. = 2277 = Y167 NCC-1500 U.S.S. Kearsarge completed (NCL)

Stardate 2278. = 2278 = Y168 Return of NX-1602 U.S.S. Wolverine (CF)

Stardate 2278. = 2278 = Y168 General War Begins with Lyran/Kzinti War

Stardate 2278. = 2278 = Y168 NCC-1602 U.S.S. Wolverine (CF) Assigned to Starbase 15

Stardate 2278. = 2278 = Y168 Discovery of the Machu

Last time:

Stardate 2279.156, Federation Territory, NCC-1602 U.S.S. Wolverine

Naruto was speaking with his little sister Talok over dinner in his cabin. "It only sems like yesterday that we would sit together and I would read to you and play Kal-toh with you." said Naruto. "Now you have grown into a beautiful and talented dancer. I almost mistook you for Mother when I first saw you."

She had humor in her onyx eyes. "Siegfried is so much like you, big brother. I am eager to see your mates as well. Has sister T'Lyra kept up with her ka'athyra playing? I believe she could teach our musician Grake a lot about the instrument. Hearing her play her experimental music is a most enjoyable experience."

Naruto gave a tiny smile. "T'Lyra is quite popular with the crew. Her music is experimental as ever. I believe the two of you performing together is a joy to behold."

Talok replied, "I find her music inspiring. It makes me want to perform interpretively."

"Mother sent a recording of your interpretive dance at the ShiKhar performing arts theatre." said the blonde. "My mates and I were all dazzled by your performance Talok. Your routine was flawless."

"Then perhaps I could perform with T'Lyra while I am aboard." said the younger sibling with a gleam in her eye…

Chapter 60

Stardate 2279.157, Federation Territory, NCC-1602 U.S.S. Wolverine

Personal Log of Captain Naruto M'Fau, Stardate 2279.157. My mate T'lyra has agreed to guide the Vulcan members of the Cultural Exchange Program around the ship and has also agreed to play the ka'athyra so Talok can try some interpretive dancing. My mates Samui, Allison an Shizuka are all very excited to see their performance. I too am looking forward to it…

Just after 18:00 hours, the Vulcan group made up of Talok, T'Alaro, Elieth, L'Vor, Sakonna and Grake were touring the U.S.S. Wolverine under T'Lyra's guidance. T'Lyra had her ka'athyra with her and had agreed to play for them at Talok's request.

The group travelled around the ship asking logical questions to sate their curiosity. L'Vor said, "All I am interested in is the performing stage. It seems logical to go there first."

T'Lyra stated, "The itinerary I have is for all involved. It is logical to follow it rather than just your personal preferences Miss L'Vor. Thee needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few." The dancer simply stuck her nose up.

As the Vulcans went through various areas, Sakonna said, "We have been to many places in Starfleet but none have been under the Command of a Vulcan. What is it like serving under Captain M'Fau?"

"Compared to other commanders I have served under? He is far more logical and thinks things through. The Captain is also very detail oriented. He sets a strong example and others do their best and live up to his standards."

Grake was more interested in T'Lyra's ka'athyra than the ship. "I recognize the ka'athyra you carry is of the classical ShiKhar style but the string arrangement…it has four extra strings separate from the others."

"They play deeper ranges." explained T'Lyra. "This instrument I built for transposing other culture's compositions as well as classical Vulcan music. It allows me to experiment with many different tones."

"Intriguing." said Grake.

"I find it appalling." said L'Vor. "One should not trifle with classical instruments."

"Your lack of imagination and fixation on past traditions is what I find appalling." stated Talok in an iron tone. It was the first time Talok had ever openly said something contrary about the older dancer.

L'Vor rounded upon Talok but found that the younger girl's onyx eyed glare was hard as diamonds. Her retort to the V-Shan Dancer died in her throat and she quickly averted her gaze.

Ever the peacemaker, T'Alaro said, "Let us continue our tour of the ship."

Eventually the Vulcan group made it to the recreation deck where the stage was just completed. L'Vor got up on the stage and danced gracefully across it. She said "Grake, play something classical for me on the ka'athyra. I wish to compare your playing to Miss T'Lyra's."

A small crowd of onlookers watched as Grake played a Vulcan classical piece called Desert Sunrise to which L'Vor danced nearly to perfection.

There was polite applause from Shizuka and her Marines that had just finished the stage as well as Samui and Rafi who were down on the rec deck stargazing. L'Vor elegantly bowed to her small audience. L'Vor said "Now you may play Miss T'Lyra." 'Top that.'

T'Lyra said, "Let Miss Talok take the stage and I shall play an original composition I have named Sandfire Storm."

Talok hadn't ever heard this piece but nodded. L'Vor stepped off the stage to let the younger dancer have a try. T'Lyra started tapping her feet in a rapid, pulse pounding rhythm that Talok started warming up to as the others watched. Then T'Lyra exploded into a furious stringed assault that made the audience feel completely enraptured by the music.

Samui said to Shizuka, "It reminds me of Saber Dance by Aram Khachaturian*①."

"I don't know what song you're talking about Samui but it totally rocks!" replied Shizuka. "Look at them go!"

Rafi laughed, "Our songbird is in rare form."

Talok was totally in her element. The sheer ferocity of the music guided her seamlessly across and around the stage in a fantastic display of both fan dancing and acrobatics that left her audience mesmirized. The V-Shan Dancer soared like a firebird as the ten-minute piece urged her to dance at new heights…

As both T'Lyra and Talok came to a crescendo the music stopped as quickly as it had started and Talok landed in a perfect bow.

The small audience exploded into a roar of applause and cheering

Grake was absolutely astounded and said, "A magnificent performance." 'I never realized what a goddess Talok is on the stage until now…'

"Well done, both of you." said T'Alaro as she clapped.

Sakonna praised them as well and the ever-aloof Elieth even acknowledged them.

And L'Vor was utterly humiliated.

Unfortunately for all concerned there was another member of the audience who had come there to inspect the stage… Ambassador Farrah Heming. "Young Talok, darling! I knew you were the jewel of the Vulcan crown but that was above and beyond! We must incorporate your new dance into the show. What is that majestic song called Grake?"

Grake explained, "Ambassador, it is titled Sandfire Storm.

"…And who is this virtuoso of the ka'athyra?" Farrah asked T'Lyra dramatically.

"I am Engineer's Mate T'Lyra Tolaris of Vulcan." said T'Lyra as she set her instrument down.

"How would you like to join our troupe?!" asked the ambassador excitedly. "Such talent should be shared with everyone."

T'Lyra replied, "I thank you for your praise but I am a member of Starfleet and cannot join your program. My duties on this ship take precedence over my music."

"Wherever did you learn to play that marvelous piece of artistry then?" asked Farrah. "It was so powerful and moving."

"Sandfire Storm is an original piece." stated T'Lyra. "I was classically trained since childhood."

Naruto and T'Lyra's Quarters

"…And the Ambassador wants me to play in concert with Talok and the Cultural Exchange Program. She is a most insistent woman." said T'Lyra in a flat tone.

There was mirth in Naruto's eyes, "It seems that my lovely mate's talents have drawn unwanted attention. Ambassador Heming is overbearing though. Do you want to perform with Talok?"

"It is always a pleasure to play for Talok as she dances." stated the brunette beauty. "I simply do not wish to perform with this troupe. It is not my place."

"Should she ask, I will explain that your duties will not allow you to leave the ship then." said Naruto. "As a member of Starfleet your abilities are needed here."

Ambassadorial Guest Quarters

Farrah Heming was talking to Commander Whitaker. "You see Amelia, talent like that does not just grow on trees. As I understand it, Miss T'Lyra isn't even a part of your ship's band. It's positively criminal!"

Amelia cringed. 'The ambassador wants to recruit the Captain's wife?!' "You must understand that T'Lyra only performs occasionally for small groups on the ship. She is very busy in engineering and has never shown any interest in joining the ship's band though she was invited of course."

"I can't believe that gift is going to waste!" exclaimed Farrah. "Perhaps I should talk to the Captain about this."

"Captain Naruto would no doubt side with Engineer's Mate T'Lyra." said Amelia. "Her place is aboard the Wolverine. If you try to interfere with the way this ship is run, you will find out that our Captain is very protective of his people."

Stardate 2279.158, Recreation Deck, NCC-1602 U.S.S. Wolverine

The Cultural Exchange Program put on two dazzling shows for the crew of the Wolverine and many came to hear Engineering's songbird T'lyra play. The crew applauded loudly when Talok danced to T'Lyra's solo playing, but none were more pleased than Naruto M'Fau. He found himself lost in his mate's music as well as his sister's spectacular dancing. It was truly a night to remember…

Ship's Dining Hall

Talok M'Fau was eating with her brother Naruto and his mates T'Lyra, Shizuka, Samui and Allison.

Allison said, "It seems that the little V-Shan Dancer I used to watch as a child has grown up. I always knew you had talent but you and T'Lyra together are like watching a supernova!"

Talok replied, "Sister T'Lyra and I seem to have a symbiosis that inspires us both to perform better. I am pleased that you enjoyed our performance sister Allison."

"I'm just amazed you handle those metal fans so effortlessly." said Shizuka enthused. "They must be heavy."

"Great-grandmother trained me in their use as weapons before she taught me to dance with them." explained Talok. "It gave me a much greater understanding of the fans."

Samui smiled. "When you were on stage you shined like a star Talok. It seems you are every bit the genius Naruto is."

T'Lyra set down her drink and nodded. "Naruto has claimed that for years."

Talok's onyx eyes lit up "You said that brother?"

"I have always believed that Talok." replied the blonde.

The dancer gave him a tiny smile that seemed to light up the whole room…

Stardate 2279.159, Engineering

The next morning, Naruto was talking with Freyja Christianson and Kloene about the show. "As it turns out, I'm glad I went." said the Chief Engineer. "T'Lyra really put on quite a performance, and the dancing really was something to see."

Kloene nodded eagerly. "That Vulcan woman that was dancing solo with T'Lyra's music was incredibly sexy. She was hot as a warp core. What did you think of her Naruto?"

Naruto gave his big Orion friend a flat stare. "That dancer happens to be my younger sister Talok. She is very talented… and off limits."

The green skinned man tried to look as small as possible and squeaked out, "Well, I'd best get back to my duties. Lots of work to do you know." Then he speed walked away.

It took all of Freyja's willpower not to explode into laughter at Kloene's expense…

Stardate 2279.160, Starbase 15 Docking Berth 7, NCC-1602 U.S.S. Wolverine

The Wolverine docked at her usual berth before disembarking the members of the Cultural Exchange Program. As the ship had been on continuous patrols for the past six months, they were resupplying and receiving minor upgrades. Workbees and construction shuttlecraft buzzed about the fast cruiser making sure everything was in top shape.

The Cultural Exchange Program would be at Starbase 15 for six weeks putting on shows at the base for various starship crews so Naruto was pleased that he would be able to visit his little sister again. Amidst all the chaos of resupply, he received a double encrypted message from the Starfleet Bureau of Design & Repair. Rear Admiral Lucien Tolm was on the screen and Naruto saluted.

Tolm smiled and said, "At ease Captain Naruto. I wanted to keep you in the loop about your latest brainchild. The ship has been moved into the detail design stage and already has the nickname The Great Experiment. Any transmissions regarding the design will be coded NX-2000 and will be considered top secret. Very nicely done Captain."

Naruto was honestly shocked the design went through so quickly though he didn't show it. "Then it was voted through by the Admiralty?"

"It was voted through by an overwhelming 8 to 1 in favor Captain." said the old Admiral. "My colleagues know a winner when they see one and Fleet Admiral Nogura is 100% behind it. …Now I have a question for you Captain. The staff here is divided on whether the experimental transwarp theory should be applied to NX-2000 or whether we should use your hot warp. I'm asking for your objective opinion as an engineer of course."

Naruto pondered for a moment and said, "The NX-2000 was designed around the proven curved transitional warp theory. To speed production and avoid cost overruns the B10 is suffering from it would be logical to experiment with transwarp on a vessel that is specifically designed for it. That is my opinion as an engineer."

"You have read the transwarp theory*② by Professor Ursula Mornay of the University of Tarrigor then Captain?" asked Tolm.

"I have studied it intensely." replied the blonde Vulcan. "The experiments on the Wizard class vessels*③ have not proven to be as successful as hoped. Admittedly they were adapted and not fully designed around transwarp but I cannot see the logic in incorporating that theory until those ships are established to be effective. Their performance has been mediocre in comparison to the transwarp theory's predictions."

The Rear Admiral nodded, "So noted. Your argument is solid, and we want the NX-2000 to be built on sound principles. Besides, the design is experimental enough without transwarp engines."

"I agree Admiral." said Naruto. "I wondered if the new construction techniques necessary would defeat the design."

"That is Captain Vach's area of expertise. She says it will work and I believe her. I personally can't wait to see the NX-2000 detail design completed. Again Captain, Bravo Zulu.

"Your praise is greatly appreciated sir." replied the blonde…

Personal Log of Captain Naruto M'Fau, Stardate 2279.167. Though I personally will miss my sister Talok's company, I am pleased to see Ambassador Farrah Heming and her disruptive behavior go. The Cultural Exchange Program was an enormous burden on the Wolverine and her crew. I have formally submitted that a Federation Starliner dedicated to the program be used from now on. Whether or not this will produce any results remains to be seen…

Shizuka's Quarters

Naruto's mates were off duty spending some bonding time together. T'Lyra was playing a new piece she had learned and transposed on her ka'athyra for Shizuka, Samui and Alison. Shizuka smiled and then laughed. "Is that surf music T'Lyra?"

T'Lyra nodded as she precisely went over the strings and played a lower range.

Alison said, "It's called Surf Medley*④ if I recall correctly."

The ka'athyra player said. "You are correct Alison. I've been studying this surf music and found it intriguing."

Shizuka shook her head and asked Allison, "How do you remember all these things?"

"I'm from California too." replied the redhead. "It's kind of native to that region of the United States on Earth. I grew up around it."

Samui was tapping her foot to T'Lyra's playing and said, "It's a shame Naruto can't be here. Admiral Shimura called him in once the Cultural Exchange Program troupe totally disembarked. I wonder if it has something to do with Ambassador Heming."

Starbase 15, Admiral Danzo Shimura's Office

Captain Naruto M'Fau was sitting before Admiral Shimura with a star chart showing the Remus System. Danzo explained, "Remus IX is the planet in question. It's a heavily forested, tropical world with abundant unintelligent lifeforms. It's being considered for possible colonization. That's the official story."

Naruto raised an eyebrow in his usual way. "…And the unofficial story?"

"Starfleet has been using it to train our most elite Marine forces in jungle warfare for approximately a decade." said Danzo. "I tell you this in confidence of course. We received a distress signal from the Remus Base from Marine Captain Scarlet Terrill." Shimura turned to the screen and said "Computer, play message."

Naruto saw a pretty human woman with wavy brown hair on the screen. He remembered her as a Marine Officer Candidate back when he was at the Academy*⑤ that he had met in passing. She looked exhausted like she hadn't slept for days.

"…This is Marine Captain Scarlet Terrill of Commando Group Ragnarok. There are only one hundred ninety-one of us left that have not gone feral. The entire Marine contingent on Remus IX is out of control and extremely dangerous. If the situation cannot be contained, then I would recommend quarantining this planet."

"I've attached all the data we've managed to gather so far by our combat medics. I don't know how much longer we can hold out. We are currently in the tunnels of the Shrevport Mountains near the equator and will abandon the communication station here as soon as possible due to lack of supplies. Terrill Out…"

The Admiral said, "I want the U.S.S. Wolverine there at flank speed as soon as possible Captain Naruto. I need you to find out just what the hell is going on in that system."

Starbase 15 Docking Berth 7, NCC-1602 U.S.S. Wolverine

Naruto's voice rang out on the overhead. "Scheduled shore leave is cancelled. We have an emergency situation. We will be leaving dock in 90 minutes. All Staff members report to the Staff Meeting Room immediately."

Staff Meeting Room

As the staff piled into their seats, Naruto strode in and said without preamble, "Admiral Shimura has given us an assignment in the Remus system. We are proceeding to Planet Remus IX to attempt to contact a group of Federation Marines on exercises there."

He continued, "There seems to be some sort of contagion there that has driven the vast majority of the Marines into a feral state. I'm counting on our medical staff to do their best to identify and neutralize whatever it is hat thas afflicted our forces there."

Naruto played Marine Captain Terrill's message to the staff and murmurs went around the room. Then the blonde Vulcan said, "The attached medical files will go to you and your staff Doctor Wilson."

"We'll do our best of course." replied Shelly.

When the staff meeting came to an end, the Wolverine was ready to leave dock.

Stardate 2279.169, Remus System, NCC-1602 U.S.S. Wolverine, Bridge

Two days later the Wolverine arrived at its destination. "We've entered the Remus System." said Samui. "There are no signs of any ships in the system."

Naruto nodded and turned to his beautiful Caitian Communications Officer. "Have you had any success at contacting Remus Base M'rella?"

"Hnnnn. Negative Captain Naruto." she replied. "There are no signs of any signals. We should be picking up something by now."

"Keep trying M'rella." said Commander Kumo. "Perhaps once we are in orbit something will reveal itself."

Shar was at the sciences station "Our long-range scans don't show any signs of technology at all. Everything must be very well hidden."

"Well, it is supposed to be top secret." commented Lieutenant Commander Whitaker.

"True." Agreed Shar. "But there should at least be communications relay and weather satellites though."

Sick Bay

Doctors Shelly Wilson and Gregory Hammond were cross referencing their data with Alison Fairbanks on the contagion from the medical data they received with Captain Scarlet Terrill's transmission. After a thorough examination, Shelly called the bridge. "Wilson to Bridge."

"We read you Doctor." replied Naruto. "Go ahead."

"The so-called contagion isn't natural." said Shelly. "It was deliberately engineered. I believe someone on Remus IX unleashed it upon our Marines."

"See if you can develop a counter agent." said Naruto. "Time is of the essence."

The ship's Doctor replied, "We're already working on a counter agent Captain. We will cure it."

Bridge

"Now entering geosynchronous orbit over the Shrevport Mountain Communications Station Captain." reported Rafi.

"Sensors show the station is powered down." said Shar. "That would explain why we've received no responses to our hails."

"I'm picking up short range communications." said M'rella. "They are still using hand communicators to stay in contact with each other." She purred. "Hnnnn. The communications are encrypted in a non-standard code. This may take some time."

Naruto said, "And time is precisely what we don't have."

"Wilson to Bridge." said the Doctor on the overhead.

"Proceed Doctor Wilson." replied Naruto.

Shelly reported, "We're going to need fresh samples but judging by our evidence, the contagion is intertwined with iron-based blood. It was engineered specifically with humans in mind but obviously would affect near humans such as Orions for instance."

Naruto glanced over at Shizuka and asked, "What about Vulcans with copper-based blood?"

"The contagion should have no effect on Vulcans because there is no iron to interact with in the bloodstream." replied Doctor Wilson. "That does not mean a Vulcan could not be a carrier though. We don't know enough yet. The same would apply to Andorians*⑥."

The Captain pondered and said "Shar, Shizuka and I will form an away team at the Shrevport Communications Station. We need to get it online and uplink to the ship. There may be more records we can send up to the Wolverine."

Mabui said, "We will keep trying to break the cipher and get in touch with the uninfected Marines."

"That seems to be the most logical solution." agreed Naruto. "Let's move out. Shizuka, Shar; you are with me."

Transporter Room One

Naruto, Shar and Shizuka were in Marine combat survival suits and armed with phaser rifles as well as phaser pistols. Doctor Wilson was there to see them off. She said, "It's a shame I can't join you, but I can't risk infection. You all know the basics of a medical tricorder and hand scanner. If you are in a position to scan one of the infected Marines, then do so. It would be even better if you could get a sample of fresh blood to analyze."

"We will do so if the opportunity arises Doctor." said Naruto as he accepted the medical tricorder. Stepping onto the transporter pad with Shar and Shizuka he turned to Kloene and said, "Energize."

Kloene nodded and said, "Good luck to all of you." Then he activated the transporter…

Shrevport Communications Station

The Away Team of three shimmered into existence on the (inactive) transporter pad inside the Shrevport Station. It was compact and built within the mountain itself. Naruto quickly noted it was in standby mode and went over to the operating panel. He said, "Computer, lights!" and the lighting in the room came on.

"I wish we had a map of this place." grouched Shizuka.

"That would simply be too convenient." quipped Shar. "Breaking out his tricorder, the Andorian said, I'm not picking up any lifeforms within a fifty-meter radius. The station seems to be abandoned."

The group of three carefully made their way out of the transporter room and up several flights of stairs before they made it to the command deck. There was a turbolift up to the surface that was deactivated. Shizuka activated the main panel and said, "This station is locked down; it's asking for clearance codes."

Naruto manually entered his codes and said, "Computer, who locked down this station?"

The computer answered, "Captain Scarlet Terrill, Unit Leader of Commando Group Ragnarok."

"Did she leave a log entry?" asked Naruto.

"Yes, Captain M'Fau." said the computer. "Would you like for me to play it back for you?"

The blonde ordered, "Commence playback computer."

Scarlet's face appeared on the viewscreen. "Stardate 2279.166, Captain Scarlet Terrill reporting. I have sent an SOS to Starbase 15 in hopes the will send help. This station has been shut down to keep our feral comrades from breaching it and destroying the equipment here. It is my belief that they no longer have the mental facilities to override the computer but I'm taking no chances. I have set our cipher to our own Remus Marine code 105 which can be accessed from this console. If there are any of us left, we can be reached that way. We have dispersed into Alpha, Bravo and Charlie companies in hopes that one of our groups will survive without becoming infected."

"The only further evidence we have is the disease originated around medical station 16 in the south. Terrill out."

"Let's transmit this data to the Wolverine." ordered Naruto. "Shar, get a full uplink gong to the ship." He turned to Shizuka and said, "Contact the ship and inform M'rella to use Remus Marine code 105. I'm going to try to contact Captain Terrill directly from here…"

POSRSCRIPT:

*①: Saber Dance by Aram Khachaturian: Check it out on Youtube if you don't already know this classical piece.

*②: Transwarp theory: See Memory Beta.

*③: Wizard Class vessels: a small class of ships designed specifically with experimentation in mind. See Memory Beta.

*④: Surf Medley by Junior Brown: Again, see Youtube. For some reason I see this song as being ideal for a tricked out ka'athyra.

*⑤: See Chapter 18.

*⑥: Andorian blood has yet to be defined in Star Trek canon other than being blue. It is listed as being cobalt-based in some non-canon sources so we're going to roll with that.

Not exactly a cliffhanger but a good stopping point. So, we've started a new sub-arc. Next Chapter we will continue the adventure on Remus IX. Blue out. 11/17/22