Star Trek: Dominion

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Star Trek: Dominion

Uhura did so but reported "They are not acknowledging Captain. Shall I keep trying?" At Kirk's nod, she turned back to her panel and continued her work. "The wessel is continuing to approach us, Keptin" Chekov reported, "Scans indicate there are only five life signs on board, two Klingon and three human." Kirk frowned, this latest taking him by surprise but he said only "What about its weapons capability?" "Its disruptors are functional, but it looks as if the ship has been in a fight, Keptin" Chekov responded, then a moment later "Sir, the wessel has just lowered its shields and taken its weapons off-line." "Captain, the ship is now within range of our tractor beams" Spock informed him, his voice calm as always. Kirk glanced across at Uhura and she shook her head, "They're still not answering our hails, sir." "Very well, Uhura. Sulu, engage the tractor beam." Kirk ordered. The small Bird of Prey shuddered as the tractor beam took hold of it but made no effort to resist as it was drawn towards the Enterprise. "We'll bring it into shuttle-bay one" Kirk said, "I want a full security team waiting there. Chekov, Spock, come with me." The officers entered the great shuttle-bay and stood watching as the alarm sounded and the doors began to rise, until the whole of the shuttle-bay was exposed to space. Only the powerful forcefield stood between them and the cold vastness of space. The tractor beam brought the Klingon vessel closer and closer until the bird-of-prey filled their vision, almost completely blocking their view 327


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