Chapter 139.
(Leah POV)
As Tuvok is training his Hazard team. We are still on course for home.
"Captain, I'm picking up a distress call," Harry said.
"Source," I said.
"A Ship, But they aren't responding to hails," Harry said.
"Tom set a course," I said.
"Aye Captain," Tom said.
After 5 minutes we are almost on top of the ship.
"We're in range," Tom said.
"Drop us out of warp," I said.
"I see them," Harry said.
"On screen," I said. "Hail them,"
"No response," Harry said. "Strange,"
"Captain, I detecting an energy output coming up fast from that ship," 7 said.
"It's charging weapons," Harry said.
"Shields up," I said.
As we got hit.
"Red Alert," I said as the Klaxons went red. "Battle Stations,"
"They open fired," Harry said.
As we got hit.
"We got secondary EPS conduits on Deck 8 and 9 Rupturing," Harry said.
"Tom get us out of here," I said.
"I can't, Warp drive is offline," Tom said.
As we got hit again.
"What happened," Alex said as the 2 twins got here.
"We responded to a distress signal from a derelict vessel and it opened fire," 7 said.
"Tuvok, They're not responding to hail. Let's send a clear Message, Target their weapons array and Fire," I said.
"Fire Phasers," Tuvok said. As we got hit again. "Direct hit, No effect, Phasers are not even scratching them,"
"Aft shields are down," Harry said.
"ZPM," I said.
"I can't," Harry said.
"Engineering to Bridge. That last shot took our ZPM module offline, As for now, ZPMs are out of the question," B'Elanna said.
"Acknowledged," I said.
"Rerouting auxiliary power to the shields," Tuvok said.
As we got hit again.
"Captain, Reports of extensive damage on Deck 9 and 10, We can't take another hit," Harry said.
"Tuvok, Photon Torpedoes full volley," I said.
"Ready," Tuvok said.
"Fire," I said.
As we hit them with 4 photon torpedoes. Then we got hit with some sort of shockwave.
"Every one alright," Chakotay said.
"Fine," Harry said.
"All good here," Tom said.
"I'm fine," 7 said. As did Tuvok.
"What happened," I said.
"Captain we seem to have been torn from normal space, I think we've been pulled through some sort of Isodimensional rift," Harry said.
"Then where are we," I said.
"Apparently here, Captain, Sensors and most of Voyager's Primary systems are offline, Until repairs are made, It may be difficult to ascertain exactly where here is," Tuvok said.
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"Captain's log, Stardate 54693.9, Voyager was attacked by an unknown force and we've been transported to some sort of Starship graveyard. Whereabouts is unknown, Voyager took heavy damage, Communications, Weapons, Shields and other primary systems are offline, until repairs are made we are completely helpless and stranded, End log," I said.
"Chakotay, let's get this ship back online, Get Damage Control online, Every Engineering team we have, Harry, Find out what you can about those other ships and exactly where we are," I said.
"Aye Captain," Harry said.
"Engineering to Bridge, Captain there's a containment leak in Engineering, If we don't get it sealed we are going to have a Warp core Breach," B'Elanna said.
"Acknowledged," I said. "Munro, You both are wearing Hazard suits, get down to Engineering and help B'Elanna seal that leak,"
As they both got into the Turbolift and headed.
"Captain, We're drifting," Tom said.
"Do we have RCS thrusters," I said.
"Yes," Tom said.
"Compensate with them," I said.
"I'm having a hard time getting any information on those ships, Captain," Harry said.
"Keep trying Harry," I said. "And see if Comms are back online,"
"The Warp core is offline, We not having a core breach anymore," Chakotay said.
"The Twins did it," I said.
"We're being boarded at the loading dock," Harry said.
"Intruder alert, All security and Hazard team personnel to the Loading Dock," I said. "Tuvok go," As Tuvok went.
After 5 minutes.
"Tuvok to the Bridge," Tuvok said.
"Go ahead," I said.
"The intruders have been repelled," Tuvok said.
"Good work Tuvok, It seems our situation is worse than we thought, Report to the Conference Room," I said.
"Acknowledged," Tuvok said.
"Captain, I've found a ship, It's life support is still online, But I'm not detecting any lifeforms on board," Harry said.
"We could Send the Hazard team and get their sensor records," Chakotay said.
"Yeah," I said.
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"Alpha Team is away," Harry said.
"What about Beta Team," I said.
"They are beaming out now," Harry said.
"Keep a transporter lock on them beam them back at the first sign of trouble," I said.
"Aye Captain," Harry said.
After 5 minutes.
"Captain that ship's shields are up. I've lost the Transporter lock and we lost Comms with the Hazard team," Harry said.
"Keep trying to get through," I said.
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It's been at least 2 hours. And we still haven't heard anything from the Hazard team.
"Any luck," I said.
"None, Captain, I'm still trying," Harry said.
After at least another 2 minutes.
"Captain, the Vessel shields are dropping, I've got Comms and Transporter lock back, We're being hail," Harry said.
"Foster to Voyager," Foster said.
"Lt, Is it good to hear your voice, What happened over there," I said.
"It's a long story, But Let's just say we've made an ally, but we have injuries, we need to beam directly to sickbay," Foster said.
"Standby, Harry," I said.
"I got a lock Energizing," Harry said. "We got everyone but the Munro twins and Foster,"
"Sickbay has the wounded, We're ready to beam you back now," I said.
"Acknowledged, Foster out," Foster said.
"Beam them home," I said.
"We have them, Captain, Everyone is back," Harry said.
XXX
"Thanks to the Etherians data we know what is going on, This is the Forge. but the Etherians have no more information about it," Chakotay said.
"What else," I said.
"This is weird, We've picked up another strangle ship," Harry said.
"What's strangle about it," I said.
"The alloy would say it's an Earth ship," 7 said.
"Did the Etherians have an Image of it," I said.
"Yes," Harry said as he put it up.
"The Daedalus," I said.
"Captain," Tuvok said.
"SGC had at least 3 ships of that Class. Apollo, Odyssey and the Daedalus," I said. "Their Class was known as BC 304, It only had 2 main roles. A Battlecruiser and Deep space Carrier, Between Earth and Atlantis,"
"What about the other 2," Chakotay said.
"The Odyssey only did the journey once, They wanted to do a test of some sort. The Apollo was backup if the Daedalus was doing something else. There was times when Daedalus and Apollo were at Atlantis," I said.
"What type of weapons did it carry," Tuvok said.
"When It was refit. It Carried 4 Asgard Plasma Beam arrays. 32 Railsguns and 16 VLS Missile Tubes," I said.
"What were the Missiles," Chakotay said.
"From Cruise Missiles Mk8 To a Mk 9 Nuclear Misslies," I said.
"It Carried Nukes," Harry said.
"They did work well against the Wraith Hive ships," I said.
"What about Shuttles," Tom said.
"Not Shuttles, But It did Carry 8 to 16 F302 Fighter Interceptors," I said.
"What about other Technologies," Harry said.
"Asgard Transporters, Which I would put as Close to ours already. Long Range Transmitter, Not sure if it is better than ours. It's Targeting system used Earth Targeting Systems, Shields were Asgard, Not Idea if they would be better than ours. Hull was made from Naquadah to Trinium Alloy," I said.
"What about their Power," Tuvok said.
"The Daedalus using Naquadah Generators for Power, Even ZPM if it was available," I said.
"So we could find one on it," B'Elanna said.
"Maybe, But Scraping the Daedalus isn't a priority right now, Let's focus on getting out of here with the Daedalus," I said.
"What engines did it use," Tom said.
"Normal Sublight Engines, Similar to our Impulse drive. Manoeuvring thrusters and An Asgard Hyperdrive. Capable of going Between 2 Galaxies," I said.
"Wow," Tom said.
"What else did the Etherians have," Chakotay said.
"They have were the Scavengers are. This is base of operations where it has Isodesium, A rare isotope that doesn't seen to be affected by the dampening field," Harry said.
"Captain if we can get it back to Voyager. I think I can use it to get Repairs done and bring Main power Back online, Including Weapons and Shields," B'Elanna said.
"Then We should send the Hazard team to get it," Chakotay said.
"Agreed," Tuvok said.
"Same here, But I'm going to take a part of the team to the Daedalus. See what it is like over there," I said.
"Captain, Etherians Sensors didn't pick up any lifesigns," Harry said.
"I know, But Still it worth a look," I said. "Call the Hazard Team, Chakotay you're with me,"
XXX
"All available hazard team personnel, report to the Briefing room," Chakotay said.
As they came in.
"With the Information your team retrieved, We've been able to learn a few things about our situation, Commander," I said.
"This is called the Forge, It's generating the Dampening field that Keeps Voyager and the other ships trapped here," Chakotay said.
"Do we have any idea what's running that thing or why it's here," Alexandria Munro said.
"No, the Etherians had no detailed information about it, For all we know it could be a simple machine, But our main concern right now is finding a way out of here," Chakotay said.
"This is Isodesium, A rare isotope that doesn't seem to be affected by the dampening field, B'Elanna thinks she can use it to get repairs done and Bring Main power back online. Then, hopefully, Voyager can escape, The sensor info from the Etherians, shows that there is Isodesium nearby, Commander," I said. "Unfortunately it's located here,"
"What is that," Alex Munro said.
"The Scavengers base of Operations, These are the Scavengers, A loose alliance of survivors from the other ships trapped here, They survive by raiding other ships for supplies, Like their attack on Voyager Earlier as well as our Encounter with the Void. The Isodesium was most likely stolen from other ships, Look like they use some of it, But most of it is scattered around their base, They probably don't know of it's energy potential," I said.
"It's imperative that we get the Isodesium and get Voyager functioning again we don't know what other surprises we'll encounter here of what that Forge has in store for us," Chakotay said.
"Lt Foster," I said.
"Sensors show hundreds of scavengers on that Base," Foster said. "All races we're familiar with Klingon, Human, Malon and Hirogen, We're a bit outnumbered here, so we've opted for a stealth infiltration and retrieval operation, they seem to have a transporter inhibit field,"
"So a team of 5 will be shuttled to the base in the Delta Flyer By Lt Paris," I said.
"Once there, Kenn and I will set up an extraction point," Foster said. "Alex Munro, Telsia and Odell will split up and retrieve 3 samples of the Isodesium each, When you're done, You will make your way back to the Extraction point,"
"Alexandria, Chell and Chang, You will be with me on another mission," I said.
"That's it People, Now get prepped and report to the Shuttle bay," Foster said.
"My Team get Prepped with EVA suit's and report to the Transporter room in 10 minutes," I said.
"Good luck team," Chakotay said.
"Dismissed," I said.
As they left.
"You should be staying on Voyager," Chakotay said.
"I'm the only one who knows about the Daedalus, I'm going, You've got Voyager," I said.
As I went and got ready. With a EVA Combat suit after I had to took off my uniform, Leaving me in my Dark Blue catsuit which is comfortable.
I didn't put on the Helmet yet, As I went to the Armoury to grab a weapon or 2. As I got a Phaser and Phaser compression rifle I headed to the Transporter room. As the 3 were there.
"Ready," I said.
"Aye Captain," Alexandria said.
"Helmet's on people," I said as I got mine on and headed to the pad. As I fired up the oxygen. "Grav Boots,"
"Online," Chang said.
"Ready," I said.
"Ready," Alexandria said.
"Ready," Chang said.
"Chell," I said.
"Ready," Chell said.
"Energize," I said. As we were beamed over to the Daedalus and it was dark. "Light's on," as I switched my Suit's light's on as well as my Compression rifle light.
"Where are we," Alexandria said.
As I saw a number on the hull.
"We're not that far away from the Engineering section, If we get there we can see how much power this old girl has and get Life support back online," I said. "On me,"
As we started headed that way as there was no gravity. Lucky we had the grav boots on. Just we finally reach the Engineering section.
"Alright," I said. "Let's see what we've got,"
As we started to look around. Where I saw this light next to the Asgard/ human controls.
"Captain, you see this," Alexandria said.
"Yes, I see it, Where is it going to," I said.
"I don't know, If we can get even Emergency power on," Alexandria said.
"Then we may be able to see where it is going, Hold on give me some light here," I said. As I start to get the power grid up. As the Lights came back online. And I got Life support back online. "Alright, got Life support powering up, Chell pressure,"
"It's normalizing," Chell said.
"Captain the light is still on," Alexandria said.
"Yeah, I see that," I said. "According to this, The power is going to Med bay,"
"Any idea what it is," Alexandria said.
"None," I said. "Come on, Let's check it out,"
As we headed out of the Engineering section to the Med bay.
"Pressure is normal," Chell said. "Life support is back online,"
As I took my helmet off.
"Yeah, it's good," I said.
As the Rest took off they helmet and put them into their buffer.
"Captain, over here," Alexandria said as she went around the corner as I went around and saw it. "What are they,"
"Stasis chambers," I said.
"But they don't look like Earth Stasis chamber not as buckle," Chang said.
"That's easy," I said. "Let's check them," as We went and opened one as we woke one of the crew up.
As he was starting to get up.
"Easy, What's your name," I said.
"Evan Lorne, Major," Lorne said.
"Captain Leah McCall of the Federation starship Voyager," I said.
"Never heard of it," Lorne said.
"Maybe not," I said. "Easy let one of my people help you,"
"We need to wake the others up," Lorne said.
"There are others," I said.
"Yes, At least 8 of us were all that was left," Lorne said.
"Help him get them out, I'll head for the Bridge," I said.
"Aye captain," Alexandria said.
"Chang, Stay and help her," I said.
"Aye Captain," Chang said.
"Chell, Head back to Voyager, Inform Chakotay that we will be bring people back from the Daedalus And I want the Doc to check them over," I said.
"Aye Captain," Chell said. "Chell to Voyager, One to beam back," As he beamed back as I headed up to the Bridge.
While I was waiting for them. I was able to download all the data on the Ship's main computer. But the second it was done.
"Captain," Alexandria said. "We have everyone,"
"All here," I said.
"Yes, Ma'am," Alexandria said.
"Who are you," Someone said.
"Look I'd rather explain it somewhere where the ship isn't going to lose power than here," I said. "McCall to Voyager,"
"Go ahead," Chakotay said.
"We got everyone beam us home," I said.
"Aye Captain," Chakotay said. As we beamed to Voyager's sickbay.
"Doc, Check them out, I'll be on the Bridge," I said. As I headed and got out of the EVA Combat suit and back into my Uniform. As I headed back to the bridge. "What's the status with Foster's Team,"
"Nothing yet," Chakotay said.
"You have the Bridge," I said as I headed into my ready room.
XXX
It has only be 5 minutes. When my door bell rang.
"Come on," I said. As Tuvok came in.
"The Hazard team has returned," Tuvok said.
"Something tells me this is bad news," I said.
"I'm afraid so," Tuvok said. "Lt Foster and Isodesium has been taken by the Borg,"
"What," I said. "Where Did the Borg come from,"
"No idea, I've already asked Lt Kim and 7 of 9 to start looking for a Borg ship," Tuvok said.
"Let me know the second we find it," I said.
"Aye Captain," Tuvok said.
As my Door bell rang.
"Come in," I said as the Doc came in.
"Captain, there may be something you may want to know," Doc said.
"Excuse us Tuvok," I said.
"Aye Captain," Tuvok said. As he walked out.
"What is it Doc," I said.
"I have finished examing the crew you brought back from the Daedalus," Doc said.
"And," I said.
"I think you may want to have a look at this," Doc said. Passing me a Padd.
Carson Beckett, Jennifer Keller, Ronon Dex, Rodney Mckay, Steven Caldwell, Evan Lorne, Teyla Emmagan Shepherd and John Shepherd.
"John," I said. "Have you confirmed it with the Database,"
"3 times, All of them check out," Doc said. "Isn't John,"
"My uncle," I said. "Remember when I told you, Tuvok and Chakotay what happened to me,"
"This is good news," Doc said.
"Is it," I said. "I thought I would never see them ever again,"
"Maybe this could help," Doc said.
"I don't know," I said.
"Captain you should tell him. But I will leave it up to you," Doc said. "Oh one more thing, He has been asking to speak with you," As the Doc left.
It must of been 5 minutes before my door bell rang again.
"Come in," I said. As John came in.
"I hope I am not interrupting anything," John said.
"You aren't," I said.
"It's Leah right," John said.
"It is, And you," I said.
"Lt Colonel John Shepherd," John said.
"So What can I do for you," I said.
"From What I hear your last Name is McCall," John said.
"Yes, It is," I said. "But what I would like to know is what happened to the Daedalus,"
"We got attacked by some kind of ship we never seen before we had to hit it with our Asgard weapons to destroy it after we destroyed the ship we were brought here. We tried to repairs the Daedalus but something attacked us, We managed to get one more shot off with the Asgard weapons to disable the ship before we managed to drive off them but then we barely having enough power to even get us out. Which was when we found out about the Dampening field. So we decided to shut down everything we could and use the Pods, We have been there ever since until you found us," John said.
"What was the year you got here," I said.
"2020," John said.
"It's 2377," I said.
"We've been in stasis for over 300 hundred," John said.
"357, to be exact," I said.
"It's still hard to believe," John said.
"Yeah it is," I said.
As John laughed for a second.
"What," I said.
"Sorry you just sounded like someone I knew," John said.
"Knew," I said.
"My nephew, he went missing since 2014," John said. "We did get a message from him but ever since nothing. Just hoping he is safe wherever he is,"
As I started thinking maybe I should tell John. Know what, I am. But just before I do.
"Tuvok To McCall," Tuvok said.
"Go ahead," I said.
"Lt Kim and 7 have found a Borg vessel," Tuvok said.
"On my way, Meet us down there with whoever is next in line for command of the Hazard team," I said.
"Acknowledged," Tuvok said.
"Sorry but I have to go," I said.
"Don't worry about it, It is your ship after all," John said. As he left.
"I should of told him," I said to myself. Before I left and headed down to Astrometrics.
Once I got down there.
"Harry, 7 what have we got," I said.
"A Borg Cube," 7 said.
"Great," I said.
"I should go in this mission," 7 said.
"What," I said.
"I'm the only one who knows about Borg technology," 7 said.
"I know as much about them as well, Let me go," I said.
"No," 7 said. "I should be going,"
As Tuvok and Alex came.
"Ensign, You already know 7 and Lt Kim," I said.
"7 and I were going over the Etherians data and we've located a Borg Cube here in the dampening field with us," Harry said.
"The Vessel appears to be heavily damaged," 7 said,
"Munro, You and the Hazard team are going to beam over there and get back the Isodesium," I said.
"And Foster," Alex said.
"Ensign we're not ever sure he's still alive but if it's possible to rescue him then yes by all means, But the Isodesium is of the Highest Priority," I said. "7 and I will be joining you on this mission, And Ensign you are now officially in command of the Hazard team, Get the Team prepped to get in half an hour,"
"Yes Ma'am," Alex said.
"7 has prepared a plan of action for us," I said. "7,"
"Since we don't know where the Borg may be storing the Isodesium, I have chosen a beam in point within reasonable proximity to a Primary sub processing matrix, From there, I should be able to determine the exact location of the Isodesium there is also an Assimilation chamber on route," 7 said.
"It's possible that Foster is not assimilated and being held there," I said.
"Why not beam directly to the Matrix," Alex said.
"We do not wish to alert the Borg. The Beam in point is in an area of low importance," 7 said.
"Hopefully, they'll be too busy repairing their ship to worry about a few trespassers," Harry said.
"Sounds good, So we get in there, Get the Isodesium and Rescue Foster if possible," I said.
"Yes Captain," Alex said.
"30 minutes, Get prepped," I said.
As I headed out and Headed to get a Hazard suit on me as 7 came and done the same.
"Leah, you should be here," 7 said.
"I'm not letting you go in there alone," I said.
"I don't want that to happen again," 7 said.
"What makes you think we will fail," I said.
"That is one of the reason's I'm coming with you," 7 said.
"Love you too," I said.
As we finished getting ready. And Grabbed the weapons and put then into the Transporter Buffer. As I went and grabbed some Ballistic weapons. Pistol, P90. As we got to the Transporter room.
"As for firepower, 7's infinity modulator prototype is ready for field testing. If the Borg turn Nasty, We'll be more than ready for them," Alex said.
"It is unwise to underestimate the Borg," 7 said.
"Yeah, see, you're gonna need me to help eliminate some Borg. Uh. No offence Ma'am," Rick said.
"None taken," 7 said.
"Biessman, I know you're upset about Kenn and Foster. But Killing a bunch of Borg isn't going to bring them back. I need cool heads, you're going to have to learn to control yourself before I can assign you to another mission Dismissed," Alex said.
"Alex Come on," Rick said.
"I said Dismissed," Alex said.
"Oh you're loving this aren't you," Rick said as he left.
"Sorry Captain," Alex said.
"Don't worry about it Ensign you managed that well," I said.
"If there are no further delays," 7 said.
"Then Let's ride," I said.
As we got into the transporter pad.
"Energize," I said.
As we beamed into the Borg Cube.
"Alright team, just keep to ourselves and they should ignore us, This isn't a simulation so stay Sharp," Alex said.
As I already took out a distribution node. Shutting down a forcefield and deactivated the drones here.
"When did you," Alex said.
"Who do you think helped Tuvok program that simulation," I said. As we keep going.
As Munro took the lead. Just as we were all at a access point. One of the Drones activated.
"Look out," Nelson said.
"What are you doing," 7 said.
"Captain, He's coming right at us, Should I take him down," Nelson said.
"No, Don't fire," I said.
As he vanished.
"A High security forcefield, I shall attempt to override it," 7 said.
"Hazard team, Defense now," I said.
"This terminal is malfunctioning," 7 said.
"Chang take out that generator," I said.
As It blew Borg beamed in.
"We've got company," Nelson said.
"IMods Now," I said. As Munro and I took out the ones in front of us.
"They're shooting," Nelson said.
As I took out the ones on a upper level.
"Since when can the Borg Shoot," Nelson said.
"They have obviously been isolated from the collective for sometime they must have adapted," 7 said.
"Great," Chang said.
"Let's keep moving," Alex said.
As we moved on where another Drone activated but the team already shot it dead.
"Captain, Over here," Alex said.
"It's Foster, We have to save him," Jurot said.
"I detect no controls or power sources for this forcefield I would advise against taking unnecessary risks," 7 said.
"Unnecessary, Captain we can't just leave him behind like this," Jurot said.
"Over here," Chang said. As a forcefield went down as Alex had already went in and up onside and showed up at the over side just 1 away from Foster as he shot the drone and got the Forcefield down.
"McCall to Voyager, We got Foster beam him to sickbay now," I said.
"We're being him directly to sickbay now," Chakotay said. As Foster got beamed up.
"Nice work Munro," I said. "Now let's find the Isodesium and get out of here,"
As we headed on and took another 11 drones out. And a Distribution node. Taking out another forcefield.
As we came to another huge section.
"This looks safe," Chang said.
"Did you hear something," Nelson said. "What was that,"
"They're waking up," I said. As we took out another 6 drones out from the other side shooting at us like snipers.
"Nelson's Down," Chang said.
As I got the another 3 drones.
"Jurot," I said.
"He's hurt bad, Captain he's got to beam out," Jurot said.
"Sorry, Captain," Nelson said.
"Get back to Voyager, Nelson," I said.
"Aye Captain," Nelson said. "Nelson to Voyager, beam me directly to sickbay," As he beamed out.
"Let's move," I said as we got to another section with 2 forcefields. As move Borg beamed in.
As we took them out. As the Forcefield went down. As went went through.
"Stay here and watch out for more Borg, Munro, 7 and I will scout ahead," I said.
"Aye Captain," Chang and Jurot said.
As we got to the next part.
"7," I said.
"I can bypass this forcefield but it will take some time," 7 said.
"Munro, Hazard team, Defence, Hold the Borg off as long as possible," I said.
"Captain the Borg are coming," Chang said.
"Hold them off, As long as possible," I said.
As they were eventually pushed back here.
"Captain we can't keep this up," Alex said.
"7 now or never," I said.
"Forcefield is down," 7 said.
"Everyone through now," I said as we got out of there.
We done nothing but shoot Borg until we finally reach the Sub processing.
"What is it," I said.
"The Primary sub processing matrix," 7 said.
"Whoa, 7, What are you doing," I said.
"I should be able to download useful information form the memory core, I shall attempt to pinpoint the exact location of the Isodesium," 7 said.
"Could of warned me," I said.
"Strange, The memory core is fragmented, Certain data is shielded. This is not typical of the Borg, all Information is shared," 7 said.
"These Borg are anything but typical," Jurot said.
"Agreed," I said.
"Intriguing," 7 said.
"What is it," I said.
"I found more information about the Forge. This Cube engaged a probe similar to the One Voyager encountered. The Probes are sent by the Forge. Those vessel with sufficient technology to destroy the probes are transported here by the resulting explosions," 7 said.
"Which is what happened to us," I said.
"I've found more," 7 said. "Once here, this Cube was invaded by a vessel sent from the forge. Scavengers call them harvesters, They forcibly disassemble the trapped ships and take the parts and crew back to the Forge. They abducted hundreds of Drones and nearly one quarter of the ship before they were driven off. The Harvesters resistance quotient is extremely high,"
"A species even the Borg are afraid of," Jurot said.
"It ties in with what John Shepherd told me. They managed to get one more Asgard Beam to hit the Harvester ship, It must of Disabled everything but the Engines," I said.
"We don't plan on sticking around long enough to make their acquaintance," Alex said.
"He's right, 7 Isodesium," I said.
"Just a moment, Yes. 3 levels below. Quaternary Environment Control Chamber 9 Alpha. There is more but I cannot access it. Memory is fragmented," 7 said.
"Good enough, get out of it," I said. "Let's move, 7, 7,"
"I am sorry, I was distracted," 7 said.
"Let's move," I said.
As we pressed on. As we had to deal with More Borg. Through at least another 2 sections. Then we came to a huge area.
"What is that," Alex said.
"That isn't A," I said.
"The Vinculum, It is the Hub through which all Borg Thoughts are processed and organized It creates order out of Chaos," 7 said.
"Ambush," Chang said.
As we got Surround and then a field of some sort went up.
"We are the Borg," as they used 7 to speak.
"She's turned on us," Jurot said.
"Stand down, It's the Vinculum," I said.
"Captain Leah McCall of the Starship Voyager. Species 5618, you are the leader of your unit," They said.
"Yes I am," I said.
"We wish to negotiate," They said.
"Negotiate, I'm remember the last time I made I deal with you lot," I said.
"You and your team will be allowed to leave this Vessel with the Isodesium you are attempting to retrieve," They said.
"Sounds good, What do you want from us," I said.
"We have assimilated information from this unit detailing your previous encounters with Species 8472," They said.
"They here too," I said.
"Yes, This Vessel was engaged in combat with Species 8472 who had infiltrated our vessel. The Forge probe attacked us during this conflict, Upon destruction of the probe we were transported to the Forge As were several of Species 8472," They said.
"I don't like where this is heading," Jurot said.
"Despite our adaptations, Species 8472 has remained resistant. We Assimilated your Lt Foster to gain information that may be of use in protecting the Cube from them. However they stole the Isodesium and have been using it as an energy source. They are reproducing rapidly. We cannot contain them," They said.
"Okay, Let me guess you want us to stop them for you," I said.
"This unit has memory of specialized nanoprobes developed by Voyager to eliminate Species 8472. You will use these to eradicate the Infestation," They said.
"And if we refuse," I said.
"You have only 2 options. Accept or be assimilated. Resistance is futile," They said.
"Alright, We'll do it," I said.
As the Field went down and the Borg beamed away.
"You will proceed through this route to Quaternary Environmental Control Chamber 9 Alpha where you will find Species 8472's lair, Their resistance quotient is extremely high," They said.
"7, 7," I said. As I caught her. "Are you,"
"The Vinculum has released me," 7 said.
"How are we going to take them out with these weapons Species 8472 can regenerate pretty fast," Chang said.
"Since Our last Encounter with Species 8472 at their Space station, I have modified our weapons designs to be effective against them," 7 said.
"Alright Let's go," I said.
As we made out way there fight through a lot of Species 8472. As we finally cleared them out and found the Isodesium.
"Finally," I said.
As we started to move towards the Isodesium as Borg Beam in.
"You will be assimilated," They said.
"Hold on we had a deal," I said.
"Irrelevant, You will be assimilated," They said.
"Knew it," I said. "Why am I not surprised, Chang, Do it,"
"Aye Captain," Chang said as he activated something. As the whole Cube Shook. As the Drones were complete offline. The ones behind us at least. As we took out the rest. As a few more beamed in. As we took them out too.
"That's all of them," Alex said.
"McCall to Voyager, We got the Isodesium, Beam 7 and the Isodesium to Engineering," I said.
"Hang on, Energizing," Harry said. As 7 and the Isodesium beamed out. "We got them,"
"Get us out of here Harry," I said.
"Energizing," Harry said as we got beamed out and back to the Transporter room Where Tuvok meet us.
"Report," I said.
"The Cube has been destroyed. No Borg Signatures detected," Tuvok said. "7 got the Isodesium to Engineering. Lt Torres believes Voyager will have power restored within a Day or 2,"
"Good, I know for one thing the Hazard team is a valuable asset. Consider yourselves all off duty until further notice," I said. "New work Team,"
"Mr Munro, I must Commend you and your team on the rescue of Lt Foster. He is in Sickbay and is likely to recover, You all have some holodeck time I suggest you use it," Tuvok said. As they all left.
"I'm glad We started to plan for that team when we knew we were going to be travelling home," I said.
"Indeed," Tuvok said. "They have even proved to be a Valuable asset,"
"They sure are, This next month if everything goes as planned as we can here almost complete communications with Starfleet Command. I'm so recommending that Starfleet adopt this Hazard team idea of yours," I said.
"Of ours Captain, you did of course, Suggest this idea almost 7 years ago," Tuvok said.
"But you made it happen Tuvok," I said.
"With your help programming a holodeck simulation for the Hazard team as well," Tuvok said.
"Alright of ours then," I said. As I headed out to get changed back into my uniform and headed for the Bridge. "How's B'Elanna coming along," As I got to the Bridge.
"So far so good, B'Elanna think we have main power online in the next day or 2. But a day for the Defense systems," Chakotay said.
"Good," I said. "Anything else,"
"Colonel Shepherd is waiting for you in your ready room," Chakotay said.
"You didn't tell him did you," I said.
"No," Chakotay said. "Are you going to,"
"I can't leave him in that suspense for much longer," I said.
"Good luck," Chakotay said.
"Thanks you have the Bridge," I said.
"Actually Tom and I were going to grab some Lunch," Chakotay said. "I'll leave Harry in Charge when we head, Want to join us,"
"Maybe," I said. As I headed into my ready room. Where I saw John sitting on the sofa. "See you made yourself at home,"
"I figured I meant as well as came here for when you got back, We never did finish our talk," John said.
"Yeah we never did," I said.
"It's weird, At times you remind me of him," John said.
"Bet I do," I said. Screw it. "There's something I got to tell you,"
"Which is," John said.
"I know what happened," I said.
"What. Do you mean you know what happened to him," John said.
"I know more than that," I said.
"What do you mean," John said.
"How was Mum after you all got my messages from Chris," I said.
"What," John said.
"I give Chris that case of USB's with my messages for everyone," I said.
"Scott," John said.
"Missed you too, Asshole," I said. As John rushed and hugged me. "Easy John and It's Leah now,"
"Sorry," John said backing up. "What happened to you, Last time I know you weren't a girl,"
"Dick," I said. "Trust me after you read all of the Logs about the Borg before mine. Trust me when I say they got a lot more sinister than normal,"
"It's really you," John said.
"Yeah, I thought I won't see anyone again. Not to mention finding the Daedalus out here in a graveyard. With Ancient Stasis pods and you," I said.
"Yeah guess that does sound a bit out of there," John said.
"Yeah it does," I said. "So, you and Teyla then,"
"I know, Sorry I couldn't send you a invitation this far ahead so you could find a way back," John said.
"Even if I found one here, I can't just leave Voyager in the Delta Quadrant," I said. "I promised this crew I would get them home almost 7 years ago,"
"How long has you been like that," John said.
"Almost 2 years. I'm already used to it," I said.
"Not to mention good looking to," John said.
"John," I said as I hit his shoulder.
"Ow, Okay sorry," John said.
"How was Mum," I said.
"She was worried about you even a bit after your messages got to us," John said.
"I kind of knew that was going to happen," I said.
"Last time I saw her. She was Married to Chris," John said.
"Chris Argent," I said.
"Yes," John said.
"Allison," I said.
"I knew she missed you bad. But she had 2 girls. the first was what you both picked," John said.
"Chloe Allison McCall," I said.
"Yeah," John said. "She called the second one. Ellie Melissa McCall,"
"Wait, Mum's name as her middle name," I said.
"Yeah," John said. "The others were always around,"
"Never doubt that," I said.
"How long have you been here," John said.
"Almost 9 to 10 years," I said. "Now I'm hungry, You,"
"Let's go," John said as we headed out and went to the Turbolift as we went down to the mess Hall, Where I saw the Munro Twins with Telsia.
As we sat down.
"Captain," Neelix said.
"Need some Coffee Neelix," I said.
"Black as usual," Neelix said.
"Of course," I said.
"What can I get you," Neelix said.
"Same thanks," John said.
As Neelix left.
"It's weird, Even knowing about this," John said.
"I know, Hell there is still a crap ton I need to tell you," I said.
"I kind of guessed that," John said. "So when do I get to meet her,"
"John, Seriously," I said.
"Yes, Seriously, your still family," John said.
"Shut it," I said as John laughed. "Laugh it up while you can John, Not going to change anything,"
"Oh it will," John said.
"Ass," I said.
"I know mine's good," John said.
"Shut up, before I knock you out," I said.
"Okay, Easy," John said. "What really been happening to you,"
"It's a long story," I said.
"It's a long night," John said.
"Apart from what happened after I ended up here or Since we been here," I said.
"First one," John said.
"Come on, I know where to have all of this," I said as I headed out of the Mess Hall and To my Quarters. As we headed in.
"Not bad," John said. "See you still have this," As he pointed to the PS.
"Course," I said.
"Wow who are these," John said as he saw my photo of me and my girls.
"My Girls," I said.
"Wait as in," John said.
"Not Clara. Chloe, Let's just say it was a interesting point," I said.
"Then How did you get Clara," John said.
"After I got through the Academy in 3 years. I was brought here with the person that took me in when all that shit went down," I said. "We were headed to an area known as the Badlands to find a ship. We were following the ship course, When we scanned by a coherent Tetrion beam Next a displacement wave hits us bring us 70,000 Lightyears from the Badlands. There was an array," As I told him all about the Caretaker. the Ocampa. Then the Kazon. Which would had used the array if we left it alone. But Destroying it also meant we were stuck out here.
"You never did say how long the journey would take you," John said.
"At Voyager warp, At least 75 years, We came across a few wormholes. Shortcuts, Stole technology from the Borg just trying to get home a bit faster. And almost 7 years we only have another 30,000 more to go," I said. Then I went to tell me about the last 6 years. Everyone but left out the wraith Hive ship. Just waiting.
"Bloody hell, How is this ship even going," John said.
"Oh you want to know what we found twice," I said.
"What," John said.
"An Ancient outpost," I said.
"Ancient outpost, 2 of them," John said. "Luck SOB,"
"The First one was good," I said.
"Why," John said.
"I put most of the Ancient Tech already on this ship," I said.
"You mean," John said.
"This girl has to same Module as Atlantis does for ZPM's," I said.
"You got 3 ZPM's," John said.
"In the module and more in storage, Thanks to the second one as well," I said.
"Son of a bitch," John said.
"Voyager can even fire drones," I said.
"Of course, I thought I saw the same chair I used to Fly Atlantis on the Bridge," John said.
"I got that placed there instead of my old chair," I said. "I could control Voyager from that,"
"Wait all of the Primary systems," John said.
"Yeap, Not to mention firing Drones as well," I said.
"Wait you got drones as well," John said.
"Found them at Both outpost. We can fire those from our own Torpedoes bays," I said.
"Great, What is next you beat a Wraith hive ship as well," John said.
"Actually we encountered a Hive and 2 cruisers at the first one," I said.
"Are you kidding me or being serious," John said.
"Oh, Completely Serious, Took out the Cruisers as the Hive Stayed back," I said. "Even with Just Voyager's normal weapons,"
"Oh come on," John said.
"Oh Beat the Hive ship with a Tricobalt device modify to hit the Hive as if it was getting hit by 3 Quantum Torpedoes," I said.
"You have got to be kidding me," John said.
"Nope," I said.
"Bloody hell," John said.
"Then that was when we found Clara," I said.
"Wait but she looks human," John said.
"Nope, The Wraith used her John, Give her some kind of Serum that even today still isn't breaking down in her bloodstream, We found her in an escape pod," I said. "We couldn't just kill her, Cause,"
"How does that make us different from them," John said.
"Exactly," I said. "If a while she had our Doc, Change her a bit, So she looks a lot more human, She's hates the wraith more than I do,"
"Cause of what they have done to her," John said.
"Yeah," I said. "She does still have those month pieces though,"
"What why," John said.
"The Enzyme, Clara can still use it," I said.
"Has she," John said.
"Twice, On me once, when that thing happened on that planet, What I told you about, " I said.
"Yeah, and the other," John said.
"That time when the Hirogen taken over Voyager, She did it to one of the Hirogen to give us a chance," I said.
"It must have worked," John said.
"It did," I said.
"You definitely had the one of those kind of times, Haven't you," John said.
"Yeah," I said.
"Come on we should go meet my team," John said.
"Why," I said.
"I maybe have," John said.
"You told them about me," I said.
"Of course, Couldn't resist at times as well," John said.
"Oh knew that," I said.
"Coming," John said.
"You go on, Meet you in a bit," I said.
"You better," John said as he left.
After a minute or 2, Was when the door opened again as my Girl's came in.
"Hey," I said.
"Mum," Clara said as she hugged me.
"Mummy," Chloe said as she hugged me as well.
"There's my girls," I said as I hugged them to me. "I've missed you,"
"What's going on," Clara said.
"Long story," I said.
"Come on, Tell us," Clara said.
"Please Mummy," I said.
"Bridge to the Captain," Harry said.
"Go ahead," I said.
"We need you on the Bridge. We've detected a ship, headed this way, It's hull matches the files from 7 about the Harvesters," Harry said.
"Get the senior staff to the Conference room, And tell Tuvok to bring Munro as well. I'm on my way," I said. As I released my girl. "Clara get hold of a Phaser. Not matter what, look after your sister,"
"I will, Mum," Clara said.
"Chloe, Stay with your sister," I said. "No matter what,"
"I will, Mummy," Chloe said.
"That's my girls," I said. As I headed out and went to the Conference room. As we were about to bring as John and his team including Lorne and Caldwell. "What are you all doing here,"
"Something is going on and we should know," Caldwell said.
"Check yourself Caldwell, You're not on the Daedalus again, This is my ship, My Command," I said. "We know this thing a harvester,"
"And that the Forge sent it to disassemble Voyager," 7 said.
"I was afraid you were going to say that," I said.
"Combing the records 7 retrieved from the Borg ship with my own sensor scans. I would concur with 7's appraisal," Tuvok said.
"Wait a second, Didn't one of those ship's tear up a Borg Cube," Tom said.
"Yes, Judging by the Information. The Harvesters must Like the Viidians did to us once. Attach themselves to the stranded ships," I said.
"And use massive claws to literally tear the ship's apart, The Harvester aliens, meanwhile, invade the ship and plunder equipment and crew," Tuvok said.
"It's what happened to us on the Daedalus, We managed to get one more shot off which only disabled it," John said.
"The Effect is utterly devastating," Tuvok said.
"Great, Thanks for the pep talk," Tom said.
"B'Elanna how soon will we get Warp drive and defense systems back online," I said.
"Not soon enough, Captain, the Isodesium is helping but it's still going to take several more hours," B'Elanna said.
"Okay, fine, we don't have weapons or shields," I said. "What about the shuttles,"
"They not more powerful than Voyager even with all of them together," Chakotay said.
"Tuvok you analyzed our drones, Any chance," I said.
"No, I'm afraid not, The drones will only stun or temporary disabled their systems, We would need at least 10 Jumpers before we could do enough damage to fully disabled their systems," Tuvok said.
"What else have we got," I said.
"I thought I saw something in the Etherians records about some sort of Gunship that's stranded here too," Harry said.
"Yes the technology is consistent with that of Species 1567. They were engaged in a long range war in which they sent out automated gunships called dreadnoughts to destroy enemy outposts, They possessed impressive firepower," 7 said.
"Sounds like a giant cannon on autopilot," Tom said.
"Essentially yes," 7 said.
"If we can board it, Aim it at the Harvester," Chakotay said.
"We could blow the Harvester away before it reached Voyager," Harry said.
"Can we fire it thought," I said.
"My scans do indicate that the ship does still have power," Tuvok said.
"Lifesigns," I said.
"None detected," Tuvok said.
"I can't see any better option. Tuvok, Munro, put together a plan for the Hazard team but fast we don't have much time, Have all Hazard team personal not on the away mission to be ready if they do get here, I don't intend to simple let them board this ship without a fight, Same with all security personal as well," I said.
"What about the Daedalus," Chakotay said.
"Were the Asgard beam damaged," I said.
"McKay," John said.
"No just offline, But with this dampening field, It would take even more than one ZPM to fire just 1 shot," McKay said.
"Which disabled it last time," John said.
"Something tells me this thing won't make it even for the same thing to happen twice," Caldwell said.
"Doesn't mean we can't try," John said.
"John, Stop, Caldwell right, Who to say who or whatever is in control of the Forge, Would not doubt upgrade the ship so it didn't get damaged like that again, We stick with the Dreadnought Plan, B'Elanna try and do whatever it takes to get our weapons array online," I said.
"I'll do my best Captain," B'Elanna said.
"Let's do it then. Dismissed," I said. As we left.
XXX
I was in my ready room. After I heard that the Hazard team and Tuvok is away 1 hour. As my door bell rang.
"Come in," I said.
As John came in.
"Hey," John said.
"Hey," I said.
"They been away for an hour," John said.
"Yeah, Now we wait and be ready, just in case," I said.
"You okay," John said.
"This isn't the first time, this kind of shit has happened," I said.
"I guessed," John said.
"Yeah," I said.
"Want to meet my team then," John said.
"After this," I said.
XXX
It's already been another 2 hours and 10 minutes and still nothing from the Hazard team or Tuvok.
"Captain to the Bridge," Chakotay said.
As I headed out.
"Time," I said.
"15 minutes," Chakotay said.
"Red Alert," I said as the Klaxons went Red again. "All hands this is the Bridge, The Harvester ship is 10 - 15 minutes away, Arm yourselves, If these Harvester alien board Voyager we will fight them hand to hand if we have to, All Remaining Hazard Team and security personal Gear up,"
After another 10 minutes. There was closing fast.
"The Harvester ship is closing," Tom said.
"Still no sign of the Dreadnought been fired," Harry said.
"From these Readings there are got to cut through the hull at Deck 4," Chakotay said.
"All security and and remaining Hazard Team personal, Take position on Deck 4," I said.
"They're closing 10,000 kilometers, 8,000, 6,000, 4,000, 2,000," Tom said. "They're 500 kilometers away and closing,"
"They're right on top of us," Chakotay said.
"Captain, I've detected weapons fire, It's from the dreadnought, Impact with harvester 5, 4, 3, 2, 1," Harry said. "Direct hit, It's been disabled,"
"We've being Boarded," Chakotay said.
"We've got the Hazard team and Tuvok back," Harry said.
After 10 minutes.
"Munro to Bridge, The harvesters have been eliminated," Alex said.
"Nice work, We'll get clean up crew down there on the Double," I said.
"I can't believe the alien's survived the hit from that Dreadnought," Alexandria said.
"It would of have been worse if you and our team didn't disabled the ship," I said.
XXX
We were in the Conference room as Caldwell, Lorne, John and his team was with us.
"The Isodesium is working environmental Controls and most critical systems will be online soon, but I don't know if we'll get full power back," B'Elanna said.
"Warp drive," I said. "I want to get out of this death trap,"
"I might be able to get it up and running, But I can't guarantee it's stability with that constant power drain from the Forge's dampening field," B'Elanna said.
"Harry what about sensors can we," I said.
"Wait, Aren't we," Alex said.
"Go ahead, Ensign what's on your mind," I said.
"Aren't we going to counter attack," Alex said.
"What," I said.
"I mean, are we going to just sit here and wait for them to attack again or are we going to strike back," Alex said.
"I don't intend to leave Voyager a sitting duck, Ensign, Maybe you weren't paying attention just now, But we're doing our best to get out of here," I said.
"Mr. Munro, You were invited to this conference as a courtesy, The Captain has rejected your proposal," Tuvok said.
"Captain, I'm just saying what everyone is thinking," Alex said.
"And what is everyone thinking," I said.
"It's just that people are tired of being on the defensive for so long," Alex said.
"I have to agree, I've talked to some of the Crew, morale is low, They feel vulnerable," Chakotay said.
"The best defense is often a strong offense," 7 said.
"What are we going to do without Engines and weapons, Drift over there and use harsh language, That thing's outer defences could cut Voyager to ribbons," Tom said.
"Not every problem can be solved by force Ensign, I would have thought you would know that by now," Tuvok said.
"While we're sitting here licking our wounds the Forge could send another Harvester ship," Alex said.
"All the more reason to get repairs done sooner," Harry said.
"But what if the repairs can't be finished because of that dampening field," John said.
"He's right if we take out the generator on the forge for the dampening field We could get out of here, But the Daedalus took heavy damage, It could take long enough for by time we even finished a quarter of the repairs to the Daedalus the forge could have another dampening field online," McKay said.
"I get it, We're all feeling vulnerable. I'm not just the captain of this ship, But the crew as well, I can't ignore the morale of my people, If they don't get a chance to fight back, they might not have any fight left in them by the time the next Harvester comes," I said. "I can't ignore the fate of the other countless victims this Forge has taken, And the ones it's yet to take. We've been fighting so hard for our own survival we've almost forgotten our responsibility to the others trapped here, If we have a chance to stop this madness once and for all we must take it, But Voyager is in no condition to fight the forge. Munro I take it you have a plan in mind,"
"Yes I do. Trojan horse," Alex said.
"The Harvester ship," John said.
"Of course," Harry said.
"I can take a small team of my best people, We use the Harvester to enter the forge and lower it's defense so you can sent reinforcements in shuttles, If we can shut down the dampening field, Voyager the other ships should be able to escape," Alex said.
"We don't have any idea what kind of internal defense that thing has," B'Elanna said.
"At the very least, we can buy Voyager some time," Alex said.
"Alright, Chakotay, Tuvok, Munro, Let's put together a plan, It's time we brought the fight to our captors," I said.
"We're coming with," John said. "This thing has crapped the Daedalus we will never get her back to full again,"
"Shepherd's right, If we get out of this, As commander of the Daedalus, My crew come aboard Voyager as we scrap the Daedalus and upgrade this ship," Caldwell said. "What do you say Captain,"
"Be sure, There's no going back," I said.
"We are," Caldwell said.
XXX
"Once the dampening field generator is down we will evacuate the forge and return to Voyager via the shuttlecrafts and the Delta Flyer," Tuvok said.
"Crewman Jaworski, Yes," Chakotay said.
"Sir, How are we going to get the Harvester back to the Forge, We don't know how to operate it do we," Jaworski said.
"A science team has examined the Harvester ship and discovered an automatic recall system. The ship is programmed to return to the Forge on it's own," Chakotay said.
"Your Team leader Ensign Munro will now brief you on your specific mission objectives," Tuvok said.
"The first team is going to be a small group, Just myself, Alexandria, Telsia, Biessman and Chell, We will board the harvester and initiate the auto return sequence," Alex said. "We believe the harvester will return to this area of the forge, a docking ring of some sort still under construction, apparently. Our scans indicate that the external defences power grid is located somewhere in this area, after we shut it down, we'll call for reinforcements, that's where the rest of you come in. Once we rendezvous, we will spread out and proceed down this main shaft. We'll try to locate the generator for the Dampening field and destroy it, Allowing Voyager to escape. Any questions. Liz,"
"What kind of resistance are we going to run into," Liz said.
"Honestly we don't know, We presume there'll be more Harvesters over there and who knows what else, We don't know anything about this Forge and who's operating it, But I expect pretty high resistance," Alex said. "Look I know some of you must be scared. I know I am, But the Hazard team was created and trained for exactly this kind of dangerous assignment, We can beat this thing,"
"This crew has repeatedly surprised and impressed me over these past 6 years. Starfleet, Maquis and others. We've all come together and performed beyond the expectations of even the finest ship crew. I know you can do this, We will shut down this deathtrap and get out of here," I said.
"Alright, Let's suit up and get going, My Team meet by the Harvester docking tendrill in one half hour dismissed," Alex said.
XXX
As John was with me and Tuvok as we headed to see them off.
"Come to wish us luck," Alex said.
"Vulcans do not believe in Luck Mr. Munro, However your success is crucial, and while I believe you will prevail, I hope that your mission doesn't encounter undue adversity," Tuvok said.
"Thanks Tuvok," Alex said.
"I and Colonel Shepherd here did come to Wish you luck, But I think that you got a lot more than that," I said.
"Thanks, Captain," Alex said.
"We will join you as soon as your team deactivates the outer defences," I said.
"Yes Ma'am," Alex said as he and his team went.
"Let's get ready ourselves," I said.
"Bridge to McCall," Harry said.
"Go ahead," I said.
"The Hazard team is away, Forcefields are in place and holding," Harry said.
"Acknowledged," I said.
XXX
We geared up as John and his team was with me. As we were in the Delta Flyer as we were just waiting for our go.
"Ready," John said.
"Are you," I said.
"Yeah," John said.
"John," Teyla said.
"We'll talk about all of this, When we get back," John said. "I promise,"
"We'll hold you to that," Ronon said.
"Munro to Voyager, Captain, The Defense grid is down, You should be able to bring in reinforcements to the docking ring, But you better hurry, We hit some pretty real resistance," Alex said.
"Acknowledged, Munro, We shall be there as soon as possible. In the meantime try to locate the main central shaft of the Forge, Our scans indicate it should lead to the energy dampening field generator, Good luck Ensign," I said.
"Acknowledged, Munro out," Alex said.
"McCall to all shuttles defense grid is down, Let's ride, Harry's Voyager is yours keep her in one piece," I said.
"Aye Captain, Good luck, We'll be waiting for that field to fail," Harry said.
As we flew out and headed there.
"Sensors say we are approaching the outer defense grid. Wait there are still online," McKay said.
"Why would they say they were down," Ronan said.
"False sensor readings, We can get through while the targeting system think we are just drifting passed," I said. "McCall to the Fleet, Stay on course, We're going in,"
As we flew in and landed the Flyer down.
"Gear up," John said.
As we got our weapons on as we headed out.
"Let's split up, Tuvok Take your Team and catch up with Munro, The rest of us let shut down this death trap," I said.
As we headed to our own way.
We just managed to get there.
"Chakotay to the Captain, We're pinned down here," Chakotay said.
"Chakotay, Hold on we're on our way," I said.
As we found them. "Take them out,"
As we took them out.
"Chakotay said.
"We're fine, Those things are more weird," Chakotay said.
"When is that new," I said.
As I headed something hit us hard.
"Not just a planet an entire galaxy, These reavers are the ultimate killing machines, We have spent thousands of your years abducting species from all over this galaxy our probes have found worlds your punt Federation Would never dream existed, We've tested and dissected them all combining and manipulating their DNA. We have grown the ultimate warrior race, You and your entire galaxy shall fall to the Vohrsoth," It said.
"Go to Hell," I said.
"Pitiful creatures, To the Vohrsoth you are nothing more than an infestation, An annoyance to be crushed like A," It said as it got cut off.
"John," I said.
"We're okay," John said.
"Chakotay," I said.
"Something is blocking it's voice," Chakotay said.
"Tuvok. Captain This is Munro, We found the main shaft and just had some sort of contact with the being who seems to be in control of this stations," Alex said.
"Yes, We all had the same Message, We are still recovering from it," I said.
"They're creating an army of Drones, They're just like the Borg," Munro said.
"No," 7 said. "The Borg seek only perfection, These Vohrsoth seek to annihilate all lesser being and dominate whole galaxies,"
"Sounds like the Daleks," I said.
"Not just them," John said.
"Captain We can't just shut the generator down," Munro said.
"Agreed, We're destroying the entire station Nothing left. We setting up Plasma charges now," I said. "Munro, Just take out that Dampening Generator, We're handle the rest,"
"Acknowledged Captain Good luck," Munro said.
"You too, Ensign," I said.
XXX
We finally got them down as we got back to the Flyer as we started to evacuate.
"Voyager to the Captain," Harry said.
"Go ahead, Harry," I said.
"The Dampening field is gone," Harry said. "defense systems are back online, We on route to pick everyone up,"
"Acknowledged," I said.
Before I fired the engines we had another vision from that thing.
"Insignificant Creatures, you cannot stop us, This Forge is but the first of Missions we will launch the seed, it will grow into a new forge and create thousands more," It said. "You have simply delayed the inevitable, The Vohrsoth shall conquer your galaxy then countless others," As it was gone.
As we got back to Voyager, As We headed for the Bridge.
"Harry Report," I said.
"The Munro twins aren't responding they are going to try and stop that seed themselves," Harry said.
"What," I said. "Where's everyone else,"
"They just returned now," Harry said.
"We're going in," I said. "The Daedalus,"
"I already have the course set for hitting the Forge and beaming out Munro and grab the Daedalus as we get out," Harry said.
As the Senior staff got here.
"We got to get them back," Chakotay said.
"Tom set a course," I said.
"Aye Captain," Tom said.
"Battle stations, Harry get a transporter lock on both of them, Energize when ready," I said.
As we started to fly there.
"We're almost there," Tom said.
"We're in Range, I've got a locked on both of them, Energizing," Harry said. "We've got them Captain,"
"Target that stations Reaction, and fire at will," I said.
As we launched torpedoes at it and hit it with a full series of Phaser strikes as we flew away and grabbed the Daedalus as we got out of there.
"Impulse engines are at full power Captain," Tom said.
"Keep going, Tom," I said. "Daedalus,"
"The Tractor beam is holding," Harry said.
"The Forge has been destroyed," Tuvok said.
"We made it," Tom said.
"What about the other ships," I said.
"Some of them made it out, Captain, I'm getting a message from the Etherians, They thank us for our help and are back on their way to their new home," Harry said.
"Captain' I've got some readings on our position, We're still in the Delta Quadrant But we're over 2 thousands lightyears closer to the Alpha Quadrant," Tom said.
"So we gained 2 years. Not bad, Get us back on course Tom, And find us a Planet where we can scrap the Daedalus, Unless you changed your mind colonel," I said.
"Not at all," Caldwell said.
"I've got a planet over 5 lightyears from here, Class M," Harry said.
"Set a course," I said.
"Looks like your plan worked twins," Chakotay said.
"Yes Congratulations Munro, Good work , Both of you," I said.
"Your Performance was quite satisfactory, You appear to be injury, you both should report to Sickbay," Tuvok said.
"Aye Sir," Alexandria said.
"Yes sir," Alex said.
XXX
We were in the Mess hall after I've decided to Promote Both of the Munro Twins. Can't say I was more proud of this crew. And we had the service for Biessman and the others we lost. We almost at the Planet Where B'Elanna Believe we will be there for only 5 to 8 days for scrapping the Daedalus.
"Lt Munro," I said. To both of them.
"Those pips suit you well Lt, Both of you," Chakotay said.
"Thank you sir," They said.
"You had us worried there, at the end," I said.
"They disobeyed orders and did not board the escape shuttle," Tuvok said.
"We could let it," Alex said.
"We know, We all saw it," I said. "You did what you had to do,"
"It was commendable, You were willing to sacrifice yourselves for the whole," 7 said.
"Where ever my Brother goes, I go," Alexandria said.
"Always," Alex said.
"As did the entire team, you all performed bravely," Chakotay said.
"The Hazard team has proven to be more valuable than we imagined, Starfleet really should adopt this when we get back Tuvok," I said.
"Thank you Captain, But I think The Munro Twins is the responsible for the success of the team," Tuvok said. "It took some time, and not inconsiderable effort but you have proven yourselves to be an outstanding officers and natural leaders. As I always believed you would,"
"Thank you Tuvok We were afraid you would think our decision was too impulsive," Alexandria said.
"Sometimes Lt, Your gut instinct is better than what logic and procedure would suggest both are needed in a good leader, that why I chose Both of you to begin with," Tuvok said.
"Tuvok, Is that a bit of Pride I detect," I said.
"Surely Captain there is no cause to insult me," Tuvok said.
As we just started laughing.
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