Episode 114. At the Crossroads of Time

Story

The Enterprise, deprived of both warp nacelles, faces the sustained fire of the Tarantula's tetryon beams. Worse, the shield overload that allowed us to break free from the Tholian web has almost drained all our batteries, preventing us from using the full retaliatory capacity of our energy weapons.

Tarsi positions Tal'Kyr just above us and extends its shields to the Enterprise, allowing us to divert our energy reserves to weapons.

As the battle rages, a wormhole begins to form near the combat zone. Our eyes turn toward the phenomenon. A few seconds later, a gleaming white ship fitted with a ring emerges from it. No doubt about it: VSS Schak'Irra is arriving straight from the 26th century.

In a certain sense, my officers are right, but I do not want to demoralize them. Faced with the urgency of the situation, it is clear that I have to act. My attention turns to Angie, who is staring at me intensely with a slight sigh that says everything. In such a moment, words are unnecessary for us to understand each other, and we both know what must be done. Angie nods in approval, and so I rise from my chair to give my final order...

My officers rise and, one by one, come to salute me before quickly heading toward their escape pods. The ship gradually empties, everyone hurrying to ensure their own survival. Angie and I remain alone, aware that we are the last two aboard capable of maneuvering the Enterprise.