Enterprise by Michael Jan Friedman

Author:Michael Jan Friedman [Friedman, Michael Jan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, General, Science Fiction, Media Tie-In, Space Opera
ISBN: 9780671019204
Publisher: Star Trek
Published: 1999-01-02T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

SCOTTY CURSED beneath his breath. “Klingons, sir?” he asked. “Right here, on the ship?”

It was difficult to believe. Nonetheless, Kirk’s intercom voice cut through the throbbing sounds of the engineering room, confirming what he had said a moment earlier.

“Right here on the ship, Mr. Scott—as many as sixteen of them, some armed with phaser pistols. And that’s not all,” the captain elaborated. “These Klingons have been enhanced somehow. They’re stronger and faster than the kind we’re used to.”

Scotty glanced at the half dozen engineers sitting at control consoles or working up on the catwalk. They looked worried about the news. To be honest, the chief engineer reflected, he was a bit worried himself.

Kirk went on. “It’s possible that they’ll try to find [138] the engine room and take the place over, then use it as a bargaining chip. Certainly, that would be one of the options I’d consider if I needed a way off the ship.”

“Aye, sir,” Scotty agreed. “What is it ye’d like us t’ do?”

“There’s a security team on its way,” said the captain. “In the meantime, keep these Klingons away from the engines. It’ll be a lot easier to deal with them if they’re not holding a gun to our heads.” The engineer nodded. “I understand, sir. An’ ye need nae worry—we’ll take care o’ the place until help comes.”

“Thanks, Scotty. Kirk out.” The Scotsman looked around at his staff. Naturally, they were all Academy trained, all capable of handling themselves in an adversarial situation. But they weren’t armed.

And if the captain’s report was accurate, the Klingons were. If that wasn’t cause for concern, Scotty didn’t know what was.

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