The Continuing Story of Deep Space 2: Page 74
Captain Jaques Denorman gave orders to the helm to put the USS Chili back on the original course. Denorman knew he was not going to find anything new and the medical supplies his ship was carrying needed to be delivered at Bora II as an epidemic was to be expected.
But Admiral Arthur had nothing else to do than to investigate these events that lead to the disappearance of al ready to many Federation starships. As the Romulans, the Klingons, Cardassians and all other species outside the Federation didn't have these kind of troubles, the criminal mind behind this had to be somebody who had been in trouble with the Federation before and was seeking revenge. This person's intentions were very clear.
"In case you have not noticed... I am back !"
That was a message this person left after one of his or her actions. This was certainly an act of revenge of some kind. Arthur had already consulted the Federation Science Database for all kinds of persons who had been insulted or humiliated by the Federation and who had stopped their activies because of that, but at this time he had not found anything yet. It was clear this was an organisation of one person. Maybe he had some working for him or her, but it was certain this was not a massive attack on the Federation.
"Admiral."
It was Chief Engineer Louis who had turned around on his seat, pointing at the main viewer. It was a small shadow, possibly a spaceship of some kind.
"What is that Louis ?"
"It is not clear yet. I will enhance the resolution and magnify."
The image on the main viewer changed. This was clearly some kind of spaceship, although it was not moving. even the Tactical droid had no word for it. there were no records of anything like it. This ship was cubical shaped, but it was no Borg ship. It was much bigger than a Borg cube anyway.
"Any life signs ?"
The operations droid responded with a simple "Negative."
"Can we get any closer ? Can we contact this ship ?"
Another "Negative." from the operations droid.
"What do you mean we can't get any closer ?"
The mechanical voice of the operations droid sounded like all of this was very logical.
"That ship is out of phase. It is not in this universe. The sensors of the USS Strike can penetrate beyond normal space. This ship cannot travel beyond normal space."
But the Admiral was not ready to accept such an answer. Again he looked at the main viewer. There had to be a way to get over on that ship or at least make contact with it. Arthur Felt that this ship was the key to all the attacks on Federation ships. He couldn't let go now. Just as he wanted to sight very deep, Chief Engineer Louis came up with a sollution...