The Continuing Story of Deep Space 2: Page 65
Personel log - Admiral van Rhee - Classified
I could never have imagined that Admiral Tevek is part of a political group under leadership of Suruk, also a Vulcan, with plans to overthrow the Federation leadership and try to conquer the Alpha Quadrant. Even technically this evil plan will have great dificulty because most of the Starfleet personnel cannot be in favor of this plot. Yes, a plot it is. I have already spoken with my officers Jan Roel and Geert, who I can only trust with my life. Both of them confirmed Suruk's ideas and plans, using a large part of the Vulcan society. This plot would set the Federation back from in the time of the launche of the Starship Enterprise under command of Captain Archer, when the Vulcans wanted to rule Earth's space travels and gave only limited access to information about space and species near to Earth.
The clock is ticking and we only have three hours left to get to the rendez-vous point with the other ships. Alynna's Akira class USS Nemisis is indeed a fast ship, but the success of this mission depends on going to earth in group and I still wonder wether a fleet of 7 ships can accomplish. Although Alynna seems to have control over her group, I thought it was best to ask for some additional help from old friends, who are completely trustworthy. I did this without Allyna's knowledge, but it seems I have to seperate my private life and the goals of this mission again. I know it smells like the old days, and she probably will never forgive me, but that is not only a risk I have to take, but furthermore I am already convinced that there cannot be a relationship between us at any time. We are just to damn busy saving the galaxy again and again. Alynna was already famous for setting up treaties between species and groups in the Federation itself, but this time there was no possible treaty and she knew it and I know it and if this doesn't end up in a Federation civil war, we must be extremely happy about it. I know that Alynna turns into an ice cold devil in a fight and she will never give up one. I have received information that Admiral Tevek has dispatched three starships of his loyal Captains to intercept us... That will not be a problem. I have to end this log now. Lieutenant Colonel Jan Theys has just informed me that we will arrive at the rendez-vous coordinates in ten minutes.
End Log
Admiral Arthur entered the USS Nemisis bridge together with his XO and Admiral Luke Davis. Admiral Nechayev was sitting in the center seat. She did not look up. Staring at the main viewer she listened to the reports.
"Admiral all ships have arrived."
"All ships, delta four formation."
"Admiral all ships acknowledge and are moving in the formation. Admiral there is a... Let me check this..."
"What is it Lieutenant ?"
"It is a transwarp conduit Admiral, but it is not exactly Borg, there are some elements..."
Admiral Arthur bended over and whispered something in Admiral Nechayev's ear.
"You have got to be kidding me Arthur."
But it was no joke. A second later a ship appeared out of the transwarp conduit: USS Ajax, temporary in command of Commander Wim Keuleers, who immediately opened a channel to the US Nemisis.
"USS Ajax, reporting as ordered Admiral... Admiral Arthur."
"It is all right Commander. We are coming aboard. We have a deadline, and we need a shortcut."
By now everyone realised that Admiral Tevek could give his orders within eight hours and Admiral Nechayev's fleet was at least 12 hours away from Earth. The Deep Space 2 Commanding Officer transported to the Ajax accompanied by his officers without asking Admiral Nechayev for permission. Only a few moments later the face of Admiral Arthur appeared on the USS Nemisis viewscreen.
"We are going to create a transwarp conduit to Earth. The conduit wil stay open for two minutes and fifteen seconds from the moment the USS Ajax enters the conduit. Please follow us as fast as you can. Once in the conduit you only need impulse speed. We will arrive at Earth in 4 minutes and 36 seconds. Countdown begins. Five, four, three, two, one, now."
At this time, close to Earth, Admiral Paris and Commander Barclay have had direct contact with Captain Janeway, who has managed to get USS Voyager back to the Alpha Quadrant with a little help. Even the Borg were unable to stop Janeway. Now suddenly after detecting a transwarp aperture, red alert is again initiated as another transwarp conduit appears close to earth. Convinced that this time the Borg will indeed invade the Sol System, Admiral Paris orders his small fleet back and be ready to use every means necessary to prevent a new threat. But to everyone's amazement, no Borg ships, but another ship appears out of the conduit, followed by several Federation starships. Admiral Nechayev contacts Admiral Paris immediately.
"Admiral Paris."
"Admiral Nechayev."
"Remember what we discussed last month. TIME IS AT HAND."