Star Trek Voyager: The Hansen Identity

Star Trek Voyager: The Hansen Identity (Chapter 1)

“The Internal Council is deeply obliged to you Captain for agreeing to accompany me to my new post on Kamsia…” The Padrian ambassador paused to take another long sip of his glass of kanaar, the Cardassian drink being the only one on board which suited his physiology. “I myself ma eternally grateful, the trip from Padria to Kamsia hasn’t been an advisable one of late.”

Janeway delicately dabbed off the remains of Neelix’s attempt at Padrian cuisine with a napkin before answering. “Kamsia is on our route, it’s no problem to take you to your new post Ambassador, not after how gracious and hospitable your government has been to us.”

The ambassador inclined his head in acknowledgement of the compliment. “You may not find the Kamsians so open but they are harmless…”

Chakotay spoke up from his place across the table, anything to avoid having to take another sip of kanaar, besides he was intrigued by the ambassador’s earlier comment. “Is there some dispute or spatial anomaly which makes the journey between the planets difficult?”

“Oh no, it’s a recent development. A Borg cube appeared just outside of the orbit of Kamsia four days ago. We have to take such threats into consideration…”

Janeway’s eyes went urgently to Seven at the foot of the table. “Is this area known for Borg activity Seven?”

“No, this sector is far from the perimeters of Borg space.” Seven replied conclusively. In spite of this her curiosity was piqued. “Do you have any more detailed information?” She asked the ambassador.

“Apparently it just appeared out of nowhere, materialised in front of the scanners. There was quite a panic on the surface but it was heavily damaged, the Kamsian planetary defence net managed to neutralise it but I believe there’s still half a cube floating in the sky. They’re desperate to get rid of it; it’s understandably undermining their trade.”

“What do you think Seven?” asked the Captain.

“The most plausible explanation is that it somehow fell out of transwarp.”

“Maybe we could figure out some way of disposing of this cube, help the Kamsians out. We need deuterium and they trade in it don’t they?” Harry mused thoughtfully.

“Seven?” The Captain questioned, approving of Harry’s suggestion.

“It’s possible Captain.” Seven answered noncommittally.

“You are excused to investigate. We’ll be there by morning.” The Captain swiftly ordered after only a moment’s consideration.

“Yes Captain.” Seven rose to begin her task with no further fuss but as she left the table the Doctor felt the need to issue her a reminder.

“Don’t work too late. I want you to get some regeneration in before your maintenance check tomorrow.” Seven nodded silently but not before she caught Chakotay’s watching eye and rolled her own slightly, getting a barely noticeable shrug from him in response before taking to her heel and leaving the Mess Hall.

The Padrian watched her go with a curious frown settled on his features. “You’ve done an admirable job of civilising her Captain, is she trustworthy?”

Chakotay squeezed the glass in his hand to breaking point, not listening to the Captain’s nondescript, civil reply as he fought a tide of protective anger. Not trustworthy! Loyal almost to a fault was more like it! If only they knew he’d much rather be alone with Seven in Astrometrics than trapped on the diplomatic roundabout.

Seven pressed firmly down on the doorbell, a muffled call of “Enter” preceded the door’s smooth opening and she stepped inside. “Good Evening.” She said softly.