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Author Topic: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 11/17/2009
Date Posted: 9/22 8:15pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/15/2009
Jade_eyes-Yes, it is. happy Wes rocks, yes. Thanks for reading.

Zeb-*Sees hammer rearing back* Maybe. tongue Superweapons? Not the good guy's style. wink Glad you found Wes' melancholy understandable. I felt he'd be a bit down after what's been going down. And you know past circumstances... but do you know what those past circumstances are? mischief

Stooky-Welcome back. happy I did have a good vacation, thanks. Yeah, she loves the angst. rolling_eyes Han's been under stress, yes, but he might be coming back here. happy And Kirk could talk Palpatine into jumping off into the shaft on DS II. laugh

Jaded_Girl-Ae, he is awesome. Don't feel insignificant! Such a wonderful producer of fanart such as yourself is quite significant! Nothing suspicious about the Dawnstar. Just a little Trekkie-humor. grin And yeah, Wedge has a legit scary point there.

JediCarpet-Thanks. happy You'll be seeing.

earlybird-I love the Rogues, too. happy I use them a lot.

Daena-LOL, that's cool. They didn't appear often. Yes, very little. wink

Authors Note

In the 40th anniversary novel 'Crucible: McCoy' we learn that Bones eventually marries Tonia Barrows. I went with that, here.

Here we go!

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RSS Kenobi
“And reversion in three, two, one... back in normal space, sir.”

Captain Logk nodded as hyperspace changed to the void of 'real' space outside the bridge's main viewport. He paced slightly on the command walkway above the crew pits. “Location?”

A female Mon Calamari looked up from her console. Her eyes swiveled around as she addressed Logk. “Right outside the Omega System, Captain. We're on course and engineering reports we're all set for the next jump when you give the word."

Logk bowed his head and gave thanks to the gods before looking back and down. “Please send a message to Starbase 312 that we've arrived and will be leaving shortly.”

The comm officer acknowledged his order and looked down. He pressed a few buttons, but stopped and adjusted his headset. “Message coming in from Starbase 312,” the Benzite reported, his respirator bobbing slightly in front of the prominent nasal lobe and whiskers.

Logk nodded. “Patch it through.” He walked over to a small sectioned-off area near the port side and stepped in, a holographic comm tank for personal communications. Several spotter lasers shone over him before a humanoid female in Starfleet admiral's dress appeared. Logk stood up straight as the hologram solidified. “Admiral,” he said, nodding.

The dark green-skinned female, a native of Orion, returned the nod. “Safe journeys, Captain,” Vice-Admiral Gaila said. She reached up and pushed a lock of light-red hair away from the wrinkles and crow's feet around her eyes. Well over a century old, and she looked half the age, keeping in good shape.

Logk smiled. “Thank you. Please send the time of our departure to the fleet so they know when to head out.”

Gaila glanced to the side at something out of range of the holo-cam before looking back and nodding. “Done. Good luck, and please send Captain Picard and Admiral Sisko my regards,” she said before she disappeared.

Logk stepped out of the holo-tank and back to the command walkway. “Helm, set course for the Delta Quadrant. And make sure to download all navigational information to the comm station so we can send it to the fleet as it follows.”

There was a flurry of acknowledgments from the crew. Logk turned back to the main viewport as the bright star of the Omega System's primary disappeared to starboard, followed by all the stars in the sky turning to lines as the Kenobi sidestepped the laws of physics and entered hyperspace.

One of the aft turbolift doors opened and Admiral Sisko stepped out. He walked up to Logk. “Captain, drop out of hyperspace in fifteen minutes on my mark... mark.”

Logk's eyebrow quirked slightly. “Why?” he asked simply.

Sisko blew out a breath and spread his arms slightly. “I have a feeling that will be a good time to stop. Call it a vision.”

The Zabrak hung his head. “And far be it from me to ignore a vision.” His eyes went to Sisko's belt. “Wait, where is it? I know Starfleet allows them.”

Sisko glanced down where his uniform jacket was belted, right at the waist. “Excuse me?”

“Your lightsaber,” Logk clarified, smirking slightly. “You sounded rather like a Jedi, there.”

Sisko's eyes narrowed and his nostrils flared slightly. He stepped forward and began speaking. “I spent nearly nine months with the Prophets of Bajor in the Celetial Temple. Not the same training as Luke's, but it's allowed me to begin the beginning of understanding. At some times, the path becomes clear.”

Logk turned around and looked at the viewport and the swirl of hyperspace beyond. “I hope this time is one of those times. I'd prefer to avoid some of the more infamous denizens of the Milky Way, no matter Picard's assurances.”
*****
“... And if we attune the combadge to this frequency, the Borg Collective's influence will be reduced. Not eliminated, but reduced.” Spock looked up from the partially-disassembled combadge sitting on a work bench in a science lab on the Enterprise at everyone around him. “Does this seem logical?”

Bones, sitting in a chair at the desk, leaned over and examined Spock's work. He nodded, his head shaking a bit more than normal. “Nice job, Spock. It'll give us time to get to any infected and prevent assimilation.” He smiled slightly. “Thanks for reminding us why we keep you around.”

Spock let out the tiniest of sighs. “Of course, Doctor. This, with your condensed antivenin will be two potent weapons against the Borg.” His eyebrow raised slightly. “How many injections does it contain?”

Lusa piped up from a station mounted on the bulkhead. “We're at six, now, Captain. Force willing we'll break double digits before encountering any cubes.” The Chironian sighed and rolled her shoulders. “Stang, I feel like I've run across Coruscant.”

Bones turned around in his chair. “Well for god's sake, Lusa! You've been at that blasted console for who knows how long! Go get some rest, kid!” he said, waving her off.

Lusa opened her mouth to protest, but a long and loud yawn came out instead. She covered her mouth and turned away from everyone, cheeks turning a bright crimson. “I am so sorry,” she finally said, looking back at Spock and Bones.

Spock paused a moment before talking. “Lieutenant, you are temporarily without access to the Force due to the armband projecting the ysalamiri field. Therefore, you are at a reduced capacity. Jagged Fel has already retired, while Doctor McCoy and I shall be doing the same. It is not logical to push oneself so hard. Nor is it wise to disobey the order of an admiral.” He walked over to Lusa, feeling the 'void' in the Force around her. “Please, get some sleep.”

Lusa opened her mouth, but stopped short before speaking. “Yes, sir,” she finally said. She shut down her station before standing up on all four legs and trotting out.

Bones shook his head as he watched her go. “I remember being that young. Those were the days, when the galaxy was the limit to what you could do.” He held up a paper-thin hand and looked at it, almost looking through it. “Now look at me. All used up and almost gone.”

Spock tilted his head slightly. “That is... illogical, Doctor. You still have much to offer. Your years of experience and knowledge are invaluable to the Federation.”

Bones chuckled, coughing slightly before speaking, “A shame it took me so long to get said knowledge and experience.” he slowly rose from his chair. “I miss Jim, Spock. I miss Tonia. What's so damned good about growing old if the people you love aren't there to enjoy it with you?”

Spock shook his head and tapped his lower abdomen. “They still exist, Doctor. And they always shall.”

Bones snorted. “I never took you for the sentimental type, Spock. Are those your emotions showing?”

Spock shook his head. “No need to be insulting, Doctor. I am merely stating a fact.” He motioned to the lightsaber hanging from his belt. “And as you must remember, I have died before.”

Bones' mouth turned down slightly in a frown. “Would you being Force-sensitive explain how the hell that worked?” He scratched his head. “I never figured that out. Not sure I wanna start now, either.”

Spock placed a hand on Bones' shoulder and the two old friends walked to the hatch leading out into the corridor. “No need to, Doctor. The will of the Force is logically the correct answer.”
*****
Unicomplex, Delta Quadrant
Han paced in the throne room, sweat beading on his brow. He marched up to Anakin and placed two hands on his youngest son's shoulders. “I would never blame you for Chewie's death like that. No matter what, you're my son, damn it!” He suddenly leaned forward and wrapped his arms around Anakin in a hug. “I love you.”

He let go and shook his head before walking over to Jacen. “So, I abandoned you, ordered Jaina to kill you?” He groaned and looked to Chewie. “Chewie, what did I want most in life?”

Chewie bared his teeth and roared. [A family, Honor Brother. Someone to call your own!]

Han walked over to the other side and Jacen, his oldest son. “I told Jaina to kill you. I abandoned by own flesh and blood. You're not Thracken. You're not some three-times removed cousin I'm not even sure I share blood with. You're my son!”

The door in the back behind the throne suddenly opened and Queen Jaina entered. “My apologies,” she said. “Matters of the Collective take up much time. Especially with the addition of new territories in the Beta Quadrant and your home galaxy take up much time.” She focused her eye on Han and her brow furrowed. “You feel a bit... different.” She shifted her stance and placed her hand on her hip. “Do you have something to say to me?”

Han clenched his hands, causing his knuckles to crack. “Oh, I've got a few 'choice' words in mind, Queenie.” A feral grin crossed his face. “Although they might not be the ones you wanna hear.”
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Date Posted: 9/22 8:17pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/15/2009
Ain't this funny. I was looking for the thread to see if you updated, then when I click on it, you update. HA!

Anyways, printing off the update now. May or may not leave feedback, depending on how busy I get. Enjoying as always, though. Keep it up, buddy.

 

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Date Posted: 9/22 8:53pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/22/2009
Yeah I know superweapons aren't the good guys' shtick, but they do have their uses. I wonder what it is that Sisko senses. If it's two Pakleds dumbing down the collective with their sheer stupidity I'm gonna cry. Just kidding ... it's gotta be something serious in the lack of clowning around sense, if not the this-is-bad sense. And Logk's right ... Sisko's very Jedi-like at times. Hmmm ... I wonder if their jammer could bust a few drones out of their borgification. Couldn't they run the same frequency on a more powerful set for more ... dramatic results? Or have I just been watching too much Mythbusters? Any way they could boost antivenin production ... or even use the Borg's centralized nature to hack into the collective and spread it all around. Oooh ... Han's pissed ... watch out Queenie. Can't wait for his reply. And I bet there is a good bit of work in managing the collective.

 

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Date Posted: 9/22 9:20pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/22/2009
Spock and Bones bickering as always happy

And loved Han and his conversation with his children. What will the queen hear? thinking

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Date Posted: 9/22 10:15pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/22/2009
It's only four weeks in, and I'm tired of the early twentieth century already... There. Had to get that last bit of ranting out of my system.

“You sounded rather like a Jedi, there.”

Sisko's eyes narrowed and his nostrils flared slightly. He stepped forward and began speaking. “I spent nearly nine months with the Prophets of Bajor in the Celetial Temple. Not the same training as Luke's, but it's allowed me to begin the beginning of understanding. At some times, the path becomes clear.”

And it don't matter what the training was... prophets, little green Jedi Masters. Sometimes, it circles around to the same purpose: to see what's out there.

“Stang, I feel like I've run across Coruscant.”

Bones turned around in his chair. “Well for god's sake, Lusa! You've been at that blasted console for who knows how long! Go get some rest, kid!”

Liked this little touch. Lusa's been pushing herself, trying to be of use, and and now she's dead tired. Understandable, as Spock says below.

“And as you must remember, I have died before.”

Bones' mouth turned down slightly in a frown. “Would you being Force-sensitive explain how the hell that worked?”

Funny. Could have been BOTH the Force AND the Genesis Wave together that did it. Will of the Force that his 'casket' (which was actually a torpedo casing) didn't actually get fired into a sun?

“I told Jaina to kill you. I abandoned by own flesh and blood. You're not Thracken. You're not some three-times removed cousin I'm not even sure I share blood with. You're my son!”

And this? Loved that entire scene, but this especially. This is Han, not some recalcitrant person who doesn't care about his family. It is HIS family, and that part got kinda lost amid the plot holes of the LOTF, didn't it? (Still not reading that series in full, other than the snark thread. No way.) Blood is thicker than water, and family is thicker than blood. No more, no less.

And... is he about to give her a piece of his mind? *grabs popcorn* Bring it on, Striker.


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Date Posted: 9/23 3:20pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/22/2009
Delightful update. All the way around. applause grin The lines you give Spock just make me wanna turn him into chocolate candy so I can eat him up LOL!!! I'm way past incorrigible in that department grin wink

 

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Date Posted: 9/24 10:29pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/22/2009
Haha I loved it all, so does this mean Han is going to be laying some smackdown on Queen Jaina? Can't wait til the next one.

 

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Date Posted: 9/25 9:45pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/22/2009
The dark green-skinned female, a native of Orion, returned the nod. “Safe journeys, Captain,” Vice-Admiral Gaila said. She reached up and pushed a lock of light-red hair away from the wrinkles and crow's feet around her eyes. Well over a century old, and she looked half the age, keeping in good shape.

laugh Gallia! She survived the Farragut's gutting! Oh wait... alternate reality. Right. Minako moment there.



~“... And if we attune the combadge to this frequency, the Borg Collective's influence will be reduced. Not eliminated, but reduced.” Spock looked up from the partially-disassembled combadge sitting on a work bench in a science lab on the Enterprise at everyone around him. “Does this seem logical?”

Bones, sitting in a chair at the desk, leaned over and examined Spock's work. He nodded, his head shaking a bit more than normal. “Nice job, Spock. It'll give us time to get to any infected and prevent assimilation.” He smiled slightly. “Thanks for reminding us why we keep you around.”

*Jaded_Girl has to be bolted to her chair to keep from glomping the daylights out of the both of them, the adorable, brilliant little things!* love



Lusa opened her mouth to protest, but a long and loud yawn came out instead. She covered her mouth and turned away from everyone, cheeks turning a bright crimson. “I am so sorry,” she finally said, looking back at Spock and Bones.

Aww! So cute! hugs



~Han groaned and looked to Chewie. “Chewie, what did I want most in life?”
~Chewie bared his teeth and roared. [A family, Honor Brother. Someone to call your own!]

*sniffles* So sweet! He's all crusty on the outside and squishy on the inside! And now he has to look at his children with knowledge of what may or may not be possible?! Poor, poor Han! [/Petrie]



Han clenched his hands, causing his knuckles to crack. “Oh, I've got a few 'choice' words in mind, Queenie.” A feral grin crossed his face. “Although they might not be the ones you wanna hear.”

Go Han! Kick her butt, even if it's only verbally! dancing


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Date Posted: 9/29 5:24pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/22/2009 - Date Edited: 9/29 5:28pm (1 edits total) Edited By: RK_Striker_JK_5
TIEPilot-LOL, serendipitous timing, it seems. happy I hope you enjoyed it.

Zeb-You'll see about Sisko. mischief There's no such thing as too much Mythbusters. happy And it's only in the planning stages at the moment. I'm not sure if the Hack can work anymore, either. Adaptation, after all.

earlybird-Aye, and they do it so well. happy You'll find out about Han here. wink

Daena-School work, eh? hugs Starfleet's motto, after all. Where no one has gone before. cool Lusa's just that way, you know? She wants to help her friends. Good theory on why Spock survived, there. And yeah, Han's back in full force.

Jade_eyes-Glad you liked. happy And I'm keeping Spock away from you. wink laugh

smash128-He might. wink You'll see this post.

Jaded_Girl-LOL, Gallia might've survived. We don't know what ship she was on, and there were some pretty big fragments floating by. I'll be keeping Spokc and Bones away from you. *Sits her besides Jade_eyes* Who is Petrie? And yeah, poor Han. All the knowledge of canon. sad

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Queen Jaina snorted. “I have heard much in my time, Father. What do you have to say to me?” she said as she sat down on her throne. Cables shot from the chair, connecting with the ports in her spinal column.

The smuggler and scoundrel backed up a bit to where Chewie and Threepio stood, near Lowie and Em Teedee. He turned to them and leaned close. “Don't say anything,” he half-whispered, gesturing to Queen Jaina behind his back. “If she gets angry, I want her to get angry only at me. Get it?”

Chewie growled slightly and bared his fangs, but nodded. Threepio's head bobbed slightly and his arms waved up and down.

Han turned and walked back to the throne and his alternate-universe daughter. “Interesting what you just called me there-'Father'. I'm not your father.” He jerked a thumb in the direction of Jaina, next to Zekk. “I'm her father, but not yours. Your father basically ordered you to kill Jacen, which you did. No daughter of mine would do that.”

Queen Jaina bristled, but sat still. “But you would, if in his place,' she said, scanner over her right eye brightening. “You and he are so alike, and you never experienced tragedy like he did.”

“But I've experienced tragedy,” Han retorted, crossing his arms. “I'm no stranger to it, believe me. Dewlanna, Jarik Solo, Mako Spince, three months as Jabba's wall ornament...” His right hand went up and rubbed the old scar on his chin. “I've been beaten down, but I keep getting back up. This other Han? Don't make me laugh. He curled up into a ball.”

The scanner over Queen Jaina's right eye flashed and her left hand curled into a fist. “Do not dare to mock him!” she shouted, her face twisting in rage. “You have no idea what he went through when he had to sever his bonds with Jacen.”

Han shook his head, eyes wide. “He abandoned his son. At the time, his only son. After Anakin's death. There's no way any version of Han Solo would do that!”

A mocking laugh came from Queen Jaina. “There a googleplex number of Han Solo's across the multiverse, Father. In some, you make Palpatine look like a rank amateur. In others, you had no family. Do not think yourself above everyone else.”

Han waved her off. “I'm not talking about them-too stupid, remember?” he said, flashing her a smirk and wink before continuing. “This Han Solo, your father, is too close to me for you to so easily dismiss with talk of alternate realities and the multiverse. I can examine him and his actions, as well as your own.”

Queen Jaina's fist trembled, but she willed it to be still. “And what are your findings?” she asked. Her teeth flashed and her breath came in shorter and shorter gasps as Han talked. “What does your Force-less insight tell you?”

“That he's pathetic,” Han finally said. “His son goes Dark Side and he doesn't lift a finger, disowns him like that? Let's him go off on several journeys without even trying to keep tabs on him?”

Queen Jaina waved him off with her right arm and pincer. “You've never seen anyone fall to the Dark Side before! You have no idea what it entails.”

Han shook his head. “No, I have. Luke, when Palpatine came back or whatever the hell happened. Don't worry. You were only one at the time, so I can overlook you not remembering.” He stepped forward. “I did everything I could to help Leia and Luke. And you know what? I say Luke's my brother, and I mean it. But in reality, biologically speaking, he's not.” He pointed to his chest. “In my heart, he's my brother, and my best friend, and I'd got to the ninth level for him. Why wouldn't I do the same for my son?”

Queen Jaina shifted in her throne. “Why didn't you?” she finally said, a feral grin crossing her pale features. “Why didn't you help him when he needed it the most?”

Han shrugged. “If I ever meet him, I'll ask him. After beating him within a centimeter of his life.” He looked around, holding his hand up to his forehead. “Seen any dimensional portals around? We're a long way from the Alpha Quadrant.”

Queen Jaina smirked. “How do you think I got to your reality?”

There was a pause before Han turned back to her from his 'searching' and changed the angle of his hand into a salute. “Thanks for the info.”

“Like it would do you any good,” Queen Jaina replied. She waved him off, servos mounted in her left arm whirring. “Our own portal into your galaxy is in space, like the Gateway. How will you get there, by holding your breath?”

Han waved her off and turned around. “Rule one, kiddo. Never give your enemy any information. No matter how trivial.”

The High Queen reared back. She suddenly stood, the cables tugging on her back before disengaging. “You are NOT my enemy!' she yelled. “I have done everything for your benefit, Father! All of this is to bring everyone together, so they can be safe! So there can be no more wars, no more fighting and dying!”

Han's mouth opened for a moment. “You... you took over the Cyber League, betrayed Zekyag after he helped you out and committed multiple genocides... for me? For us?” he asked, motioning to the still forms all around, standing like statues. He pointed to Chewie and Threepio, still silent. “I have no idea how in the Nine Hells you reached that conclusion, Jaina. But if you really think that way... then there's no hope for you.”

And with that, he turned and walked back to Chewie and Threepio.

Queen Jaina held out her hand. “Stop!” she shouted, reaching out with the Force and telekinetically grabbing Han. She spun her around and dragged him back, teeth gritted. “You know nothing about my pain!”

Chewie roared, but Han held up a hand. “Back off!” he shouted. “Don't go against me on this, Chewie!”

[But Honor Brother, she-]

Hen turned his head around even as he stumbled forward, his boots clanking on the metal deck plating. “Don't, Chewie! This is my bed, and I'm pretty tired.” He skidded to a halt centimeters from Jaina. He looked down at her, into her dead eye. “So, when do I get it?”

Queen Jaina's sole organic eye blinked. “Get what?”

Han flashed his trademark smile. “The nanoprobes, your hignessness.” He tilted his head back. “Come on, right in the neck. Isn't that the usual spot?” He reached up and tapped his skin, right above the carotid artery. “Come on!”

Jaina's eye widened. “Why do you wish for me to assimilate you?”

“Isn't that what you want to do?” Han asked, cocking his head to the side. He spread his arms out wide. “Why else bring us here?”

“To keep you safe,” Queen Jaina mumbled. She stepped back and shook her head. “I just want... I want everyone to be safe, that's all. Why can't everyone be safe?”

Han slowly shook his head. “Jaina, that's life. It's dangerous, and none of us get out alive.” He reached out a hand to her. “Please, don't do this. Let us go. Stop the invasion. Stop the Collective. Remember who you were, kid. You can be her again.”

The High Queen reached out and gently pushed Han's hand away. “I...” She turned from him, organic eye wide and shining with tears. “I have duties to perform!” she shouted before running from the room.

Chewie and Threepio walked up to Han. [That was foolish,] Chewie growled. He crossed his arms and shook his head. [It's a dangerous game you're playing.]

Han glanced at him before walking over to Leia. He stood off to the side and waited. “Come on, Leia. Look at me.”

Leia's head slowly turned and she blinked. Her mouth opened slightly and her face pinched. The princess' breathing increased. “Han,” she finally spat out. “Help me! Help us! Help her!”

Han looked to Chewie. “I have her right where I want her.”
*****
“Reversion in three, two, one... entering normal space!”

Logk stood up from his chair and looked out the main viewport as the bluish smear changed to the inky void. He looked back at Sisko. “So, what are we looking for?”

The admiral shook his head. “I only know the time, not what it entails.”

A sensor officer in the crew pit glanced up in alarm. “Captain, we have Borg cubes exiting transwarp!” she shouted.

Logk snarled. “Activate the cloaking device,” he shouted before sitting back down. Lights dimmed and klaxons sounded as he pulled the right armrest down and inputted some commands.

Sisko stood behind him. “You have a cloaking device?”

A smile crossed Logk's features. “The New Republic never signed the Treaty of Algernon. And considering the demise of their empire, I believe that treaty's null and void with you as well.” He looked down. “Did they see us?”

The sensor officer glanced down at her console again and shook her head. “No, sir,” the Andorian female reported. Her antennae flattened. “I don't understand, though. They came out of nowhere.”

Logk looked down from his chair. “Isn't that what usually happens?”

The sensor officer shook her head. “No, sir. What I mean is Starfleet sensors are usually able to detect if a Borg cube or one of your ships are approaching from hyperspace a few minutes before. These two, though, appeared out of nowhere!”

Something tickled the back of Logk's mind. He looked to Sisko. “Benjamin, don't the Borg have transwarp conduits?

Sisko nodded. “A network of them throughout the Milky Way. They reached into the Alpha Quadrant before Voyager collapsed that node when she returned home.”

Logk's hands clenched. He rubbed his chin. “Can we use it?” He looked back to Sisko as the admiral stood there, hands clasped behind his back. “Should we?”

Sisko motioned to the fore of the bridge. “Up to you, Captain. I can only guide you, not make the decision. The Kenobi, after all, is your ship.”

Logk stared straight ahead at the cubes as they floated by. “Communications, send a coded message to the Omega System about this location and our route, Helm, take us in.”

The Borg cubes moved off, each one with a specific purpose. Their sensors swept all around, catching almost everything. Some of their beams caught errant tachyon emissions, but they blended into the background radiation too well. Priorities and mission statements overrode any need to investigate, and they moved onto their targets.
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Date Posted: 9/29 5:59pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/29/2009
Great update and wonderful confrontation with Han and Jaina--I think he came out on top since Leia's relased... thinking Feels like a turning point has been reached.

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Date Posted: 9/29 8:09pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/29/2009
Hey Striker, sorry that I haven't reviewed last time, time wasn't on my side. I do like Han using psychological warfare on Queenie, as she's so arrogant that she'd easily give up valuable info when pressed. In fact, it seems that the Borg's main weakpoint is its very founder. Now, if you have an epilogue where your Han uses the portal to track down and uppercut TUF Han into the last decade, that'll really make this story. happy As always, I'm looking forward to the next installation with baited breath.

BTW, why don't the Federation ships have cloaking devices? I'm sure they could easily jury-rig them in, safety protocols be damned.

 

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Date Posted: 9/29 8:53pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/29/2009
Fantastic update Han talking sense into Jaina. Now he is getting somewhere.

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Date Posted: 9/30 1:10pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/29/2009
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Point.

Looks like Han's making progress. There is hope for her yet, I think. And Han sure knows tragedy, but he's *Never* been one to give up. Oh, I think you forgot Bria in his little list. Loved Han's little trick with asking when he gets assimilated. The more I read of Queen Jaina, the sorrier I feel for her. I may be a sucker for redemption stories, but I hope she returns to the Light. Leia's awake ... awesomeness! Ooooh ... the Kenobi has a cloaking device. Awesome. Oooh ... they found a transwarp hub. Friggin' awesome!

 

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Date Posted: 10/3 10:05pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/29/2009
Yes, school work. hugs right back at ya.

I'm going to answer for Jaded_Girl: Petrie is also a character from Land Before Time and it's way better in context. Really, watch it. Movie cute.


Han giving Borg!Queen!Jaina a good swift kick in the mental pants, even if she rejects all those points outright and wants to claim "This is for your own good! I'm doing all of this for you!" and basically crawls into a mental bomb shelter with... herself? Loved, loved it. Also loved Leia showing signs of mentally being there.


Well done and wonderful post. happy

 

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Date Posted: 10/5 8:14pm Subject: Where No Jedi Has Gone Before. SW/ST. New post on 9/29/2009
*sits demurely next to Jade_eyes, mentally promising to behave in front of Spock and Bones...*

Thanks, DaenaBenJen42! hugs It IS a good movie- Don Bluth before the quality of his movies took a nose dive. For context's sake: Petrie is the little ptery... ptera... flying beaked dinosaur who at one point the other characters think has croaked. Another character named Ducky starts whimpering "Poor, poor Petrie." That's what I was referencing! ^_^


Quick question first! In this universe, is Jaina here also supposed to be the real Borg Queen in the currently established Trek universe, or when she went back in time, did she alter the currently established Trek's timeline? 'Cause the other Borg queen doen't have an eye piece... but I love the idea of Jaina being on screen!




A mocking laugh came from Queen Jaina. “There a googleplex number of Han Solo's across the multiverse, Father. In some, you make Palpatine look like a rank amateur. In others, you had no family. Do not think yourself above everyone else.”

Hee! *shivers* That's a creepy-yet-utterly-cool statement!



*grabs a bucket of popcorn and enjoys the NJO/DNC/LotF logic beatdown*



Han turned his head around even as he stumbled forward, his boots clanking on the metal deck plating. “Don't, Chewie! This is my bed, and I'm pretty tired.”

Awesome. Love the little twist on the saying.



~The princess' breathing increased. “Han,” she finally spat out. “Help me! Help us! Help her!”
~Han looked to Chewie. “I have her right where I want her.”

First- Yay Leia! Second- Han's statement fills me with hope as well as a bit of rueful dread, solely due to the usual outcomes of what we may optimistically and loosely call Han's "plans"... tongue




And yay for Logk and Sisko! So sneaky! grin



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