The Enterprise/Borg Alliance (Part Six)

Guest Poster: Beverly Crusher

While a battle rages in space between the Cylon ships and the Borg Cube, which is defending us, the Enterprise has slipped through towards the Resurrection Ship.

Jean-Luc, the Borg Queen and I have beamed down to the ship so we can destroy it before it creates any human-form Cylons like Six, who Data, Jennifer Baxter, Six, Ensign Britney and T'Pol managed to destroy.

I've come officially to help in case anyone gets injured. In truth, though, if the Borg Queen lays her clammy hand on Jean-Luc again, she's toast.

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The three of us materialise in a corridor and look around. No one is around.

I spot a sign on the wall. It says

SHIP SELF-DESTRUCT BUTTON THIS WAY >>>



"That's very handy." comments Jean-Luc, "Let's go. The whole problem might be solved right now."

As we walk by, the Borg Queen alerts us.

"Look!" she says.

A bubbling vat of steaming water is in one of the rooms. Outside it is a peg with a skimpy red dress hanging from it. We look in the vat, and through the steam, we can see the image of Six starting to take shape again.

"I think I'll take care of this!" I say sharply, and set my phaser rifle to it's highest setting.



I blast the beams into the vat and it all explodes. Water goes over the floor.

"You're very direct." comments the Borg Queen.

Before we leave, I take the skimpy red dress and put it in my holdall.

"I think I'll keep that for myself." I say, "I know I'll look good in it, don't you think, Jean-Luc?"

"I'm sure you will, Bev." he replies.

The Borg Queen raises an eyebrow. I think she got the message about not holding hands with my Captain!

We find the Self-Destruct Room soon after, and set the timer for two minutes.

As we wait, with just a few seconds to go, a few Cylon Centurians walk in and march towards us.

"Bye bye!" I say as we dematerialise. The Borg Queen goes through her 'Reistance is Futile' speech as well.

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The three of us emerge in the EnterpriseTransporter Room.

"The Resurrection Ship has exploded." Riker informs us, "When it did, the Cylon ships seemed to lose all sense of purpose. It looks like they have all been defeated, as we hoped."

"Excellent." comments the Borg Queen to Jean-Luc, "We have done well together, Locutus. Perhaps we will be able to go on more missions together?"

"Err...I'm not sure about that." Jean-Luc answers hesitatingly.

The Queen moves to hold Jean-Luc's hand, but decides against it when she sees me watching with my phaser rifle.

"Nonetheless, it was a good mission." she tells us, "I shall give my Report to the Alpha Borg Queen. We will both look forward to seeing you at the Enterprise Christmas Party next week."

The Queen beams back to her Cube.

"That's good." comments Jean-Luc." we have ended an intergalactic war just in time for the Christmas Party. How could the former go ahead if we were having the latter?"


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Editor's Note:

Though the finishing date for the Enterprise Christmas Party was the 26th November, I am giving you until Sunday for any late entries. Send them to: Captain Picard (wibblywebb-1@yahoo.co.uk) marking your entry 'Enterprise Christmas Party'. The E Mail address is also under 'Secure Channel' on my Journal page.

The Enterprise/Borg Alliance (Part Five)

The Borg Queen has just informed me that she has had word via the Collective Hive Mind from Seven of Nine that Data, Ensign Britney, T'Pol, Jennifer Baxter and herself have eliminated the artificial life form Six and her Cylon bodyguard Norman.

Now all we have to do is destroy the Resurrection Ship in Cylon Space before another Six being is created.

I say 'all we have to do', as if it is a simple matter, like a quizmaster might do on an awful galactic telecast show.

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"The Alliance is working well, Locutus." says the Borg Queen over the videoscreen, "Now what I propose is..."



"Hold on." interrupts Bev, "If this is an Alliance, then we are not going to take any directives from the Borg."

I think Bev is still sore because the Borg Queen held her clammy hand on mine as a sign of the Alliance. At least that might be the reason.

"Whatever you please, Doctor Crusher." the Queen answers, "I just suggest that as my Cube has superior firepower, that can hold off any Cylon attacks while Locutus and I beam down to plant the inner explosives."

"It does sounds a feasible method of attack." Worf concedes.

"I agree." Riker answers.

"It might well be." Beverly grudgingly admits, "But I'm coming down with the Captain."



"Is that wise?" Deanna asks Beverly, "It could be dangerous there."

"I know that." Bev answers, "You might need...err...medical help."

I think Beverly was making sure that the Queen does not have a chance to make a suspected pass at me again.

"Very well." the Borg Queen says, "We shall do that, Locutus."

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A few hours later, we are in Cylon territory. The Enterprise is being taken by Borg Cube tractor beam as if we are prisoners to fool the Cylons. The Borg Queen beams on board our ship.

"Locutus." says the Queen, "Let us hope our joint effort will rid the galaxy of the Cylons for ever."

She holds her clammy hand on mine, which I quickly remove as Bev enters.

"Preparing to release tractor beam" says the Queen as she gives instructions.

The Enterprise heads towards the Resurrection Ship while the Cube defends us against Cylon ships.

"Beaming down now!"

Now to see if we can rescue the galaxy...again. I'm keeping a tally on how many times I do this, by the way, just in case some Admiral ever tells me off.

To be continued...

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Editor's Note:

Don't forget to send in your entry for the Enterprise Christmas Party. Send your entries to: Captain Picard (wibblywebb-1@yahoo.co.uk) marking your entry 'Enterprise Christmas Party'. The E Mail address is also under 'Secure Channel' on my Journal page. Closing Date Wed 26th November.....FINISHING SOON!

The Enterprise/Borg Alliance (Part Four)

Guest Poster: Data

Right now, I feel as if I am the intruder on a night out that women are partaking in.

In truth, I am the bait in a trap.

My girlfriend Jenny, plus Seven of Nine, Ensign Britney, and T'Pol are all on the planet Feloria, where the artificial Cylon human Six has been sighted. We are here to eliminate her, while the Borg Cube 01 and the Enterprise have joined together to destroy the Resurrection Ship. Together, these two attacks will stop the Cylon threat to the galaxy.

At least that is the plan.

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"Go on, Data, honey." urges Jenny, "I'll sort out Six with my multi-phase disruptor, while Seven, Britney and T'Pol will put paid to that lump of metal Norman the Cylon Centurian."

With our positions agreed, I walk into town alone. The doors hurriedly close as the local citizens know when trouble is coming.

Why is it my circuits are reminding me of the 20th century Earth movie High Noon? I feel an urgent compulsion to say "Yup." for some reason.

Suddenly I hear a pair of stiletto heels on the ground behind me.



"Now this IS a pleasant surprise!" trills Six softly, "I was hoping we would meet again, Data. Did you feel the same attraction for me as I did for you at that Convention. Your advanced workings could do wonders for Centurian technology, and the two of us could rule over...."



"Ain't gonna happen!" says another voice, "I'm Jennifer Baxter, Data's girl, and I'm here to finish you off."

Jenny always had a penchant for the dramatic.

"Is she the best you can do, Data?" asks Six, "This human woman does not meet the standards us artificial life forms can aspire to. Do you not see me as the best there is? Norman! I have a job for you."

An overly large Cylon Centurian comes out of a local house. Correctly put, he smashed through the door.

"Norman." commands Six, "Destroy the human woman in the latex outfit."

As he marches towards Jenny, Britney, T'Pol and Seven emerge from their secluded places and release the charges of their high voltage phaser rifles towards Norman.



"Get this, you heap of tin cans!" shrieks Britney, as her phaser charge hits him. In a few moments, Norman is a pile of molten metal, enough to make a new shuttlecraft for the Enterprise.

All that is left now is Six, who is looking a little less confident before.

"This one is by me!" Jenny declares, "Data is MY territory, and anyone crossing into it makes a mistake. You just made a mistake, Six."



With the loud noise of Jenny's multi-phase disruptor, Six screams as her body falls into nothingness.

"Resistance is futile!" exults Seven.

"Yeah, sisters!" shouts Britney, and all four women high-five each other in a victory statement. I am even encouraged to join in.

"Well, we have accomplished our mission." T'Pol muses, "I wonder how the Enterprise are getting on in theirs?"

To be continued...

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Editor's Note:

Don't forget to send in your entry for the Enterprise Christmas Party. Send your entries to: Captain Picard (wibblywebb-1@yahoo.co.uk) marking your entry 'Enterprise Christmas Party'. The E Mail address is also under 'Secure Channel' on my Journal page. Closing Date Wed 26th November

TWQ: Movie Theme Tunes

While I'm in London right now watching the musicals Wicked and Hairspray, I'll leave you with this TWQ. Apologies for not being able to comment on your blogs.

Movie theme tunes are sometimnes so recognisable. TWQ (The Weekend Question) asks which you know.

Which are the most identifiable movie theme tunes for you? List as many as you wish

My answers are:

Psycho (definately the most recognisable)

Wind Beneath My Wings (not so much a movie theme song, but Beaches automatically comes to mind.

Now it's over to you...

But before you go....

ATTENTION READERS AND LURKERS!

This is your official invitation to the Enterprise Christmas Party that starts on Monday 1st December!

What I'm asking you to do is write a short post of what happens from your viewpoint at the party. It will be then published in the Journal.

These are the rules to remember:

1: The post is from YOUR viewpoint only. You can involve Enterprise characters, plus other known races and figures, such as the Romulans, the Borg, Q, Lwaxana Troi, Seven, Jadzia Dax, Karena, Ensign Britney, T'Pol or make some up yourself. You can even include some bloggers that are likely to be there (see my Guest Quarters' list on my blog).

2: Remember that that this year, the event is taking placing in a representation of the Borg Cube on the Enterprise holodeck. The Borg drones will be doing the serving, and their band The Strolling Drones will be plaing the music. A special visitor will be the Alpha Borg Queen, leader of the entire race. Anything can happen. You are only limited by your imagination!

3: The length should be whatever you consider suitable.

4: Remember this is a family-friendly Journal, so take heed of what you write.

5: In accordance with Rule 4, I reserve the right to trim entries or not to publish them if I consider them unsuitable.

6: The closing date for entries is Wednesday 26th November.

7: Send your entries to: Captain Picard (wibblywebb-1@yahoo.co.uk) marking your entry 'Enterprise Christmas Party'. The E Mail address is also under 'Secure Channel' on my Journal page.

8: Don't forget to include your blog ID and your blog URL address so you can be credited.

9: If I get a substantial number of entries, I will be doing several posts together, to be changed daily from the 1st December onwards.

10: For any of those unsure of what their entry should look like, read some examples from last year's party in the December archives week commencing 3rd December, or the year before, week commencing 4th December.

Good luck, everybody! Time running out!

The Enterprise/Borg Alliance (Part Three)

Guest Poster: Jennifer Baxter

My boyfriend Data, plus Ensign Britney, T'Pol, Seven of Nine and myself are all in the Orion shuttlecraft heading straight for the part of Cylon space where the artificial creature Six was last spotted.

Due to an Alliance between the Enterprise and the Borg Queen's Cube, the two ships are off to destroy the Resurrection Ship in the centre of Cylon space, while us five dispose of Six.

"I like your black leather outfit, Jenny." says Ensign Britney, "They could be a real hit in some of the parties T'Pol and I attend."

"I use it for fighting." I reply sharply, "Not for dancing or your kind of fun."



"Am I to be the bait in this, Jenny?" Data asks me, "I see an element of danger in this mission."

"Yes, you are, Data, honey." I reply, "But don't worry, I'll make sure that Six doesn't harm a circuit. With us four around and my multi-phase disruptor, she'll be history before she knows it."

"Seven shall triumph over Six." states Seven defiantly, "Resistance is futile!"

Was this an attempt at Borg humour? I'm not sure exactly. Nevertheless we all shout "RESISTANCE IS FUTILE." in a unifying voice. Even Data says it, although he wears a somewhat puzzled expression.

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Some hours later, we arrive at the planet Feloria, where Six was reported recently.

T'Pol and Britney are sent into the main town as scouts and return soon after.



"We're in luck!" Britney, who is trying to look normal in an undercover outfit, "Some have mentioned a gorgeous looking woman in a skimpy red dress with blonde hair."

"That's it." I say, "Let's all go in to the town and get her."

To be continued after the weekend TWQ

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Editor's Note:

Don't forget to send in your entry for the Enterprise Christmas Party. Send your entries to: Captain Picard (wibblywebb-1@yahoo.co.uk) marking your entry 'Enterprise Christmas Party'. The E Mail address is also under 'Secure Channel' on my Journal page. Closing Date Wed 26th November

The Enterprise/Borg Alliance (Part Two)

The Borg Queen and the Enterprise have an alliance. Her Cube and the my ship are going to go into the heart of Cylon territory and try to defeat Six and her army of mechanical Centurians.

Why is it always us that saves the universe? Is it in the small print of my job spec? I'll have to check that in the small print when I can.

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The Queen beams over to the Enterprise, and stands in the Ready Room. Naturally, Seven of Nine is next to her.



"It is pleasing to see you again, Locutus." smiles the Queen, "Have you any proposals as to how the Cylons should be eliminated?"

"From what I've heard, they have a Resurrection Ship that creates beings like Six if they are destroyed. We also need to get to the Six that has currently been created."

"Excellent tactics, Locutus!" exclaims the Queen, "The Borg miss having you with us when you were assimilated. We had a distinct advantage when the contents of your brain were in the Hive Mind."

"Well never mind about that!" I hurriedly say. I'd rather forget about that.

"What would attract Six to being ambushed and eliminated?" Riker asks.

"Commander Data." states Seven, "When I was at the Convention, Six expressed great interest in probing Data and learning more about him."



"I'm not having that creature explore my Data!" exclaims Ensign Jennifer Baxter, who is Data's girlfriend.

"Jenny." Data answers, "I'm sure with well-armed people with us, no harm will come to me."

"Yeah." she replies, "Me with my multi-phase-disruptor will show that Six the folly of messing with my man!"

Whew! That Jennifer is one tough fighter.

"Does anyone else wish to go with them?" I ask, "Two more will provide an effective fighting unit."



"Why not." Ensign Britney says as she shrugs her shoulders, "Fancy a trip out, T'Pol."

"Sure, Brit." answers her best friend, "If you go, I go."

"Very good." answers the Borg Queen, "I will send Seven of Nine with you so that she can relay the end result to me via the Hive Minsd. While the five of them tackle Six, the Enterprise and the Borg Cube will go into Cylon space and destroy the Cylon Resurrection Ship. Our theory is that then those two points are destroyed, the Cylons will be without a leader and powerless."

It's like one massive battle plan. I'd rather be sipping some Earl Grey or cuddling Bev on the back row of the Enterprise cinema.

Still, our attack plan is ready to go.

To be continued...

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Editor's Note:

Don't forget to send in your entry for the Enterprise Christmas Party. Send your entries to: Captain Picard (wibblywebb-1@yahoo.co.uk) marking your entry 'Enterprise Christmas Party'. The E Mail address is also under 'Secure Channel' on my Journal page.

The Enterprise/Borg Alliance (Part One)

After my meeting with the Borg Queen last week, I've been thinking she'll call again.

So she did.

As we travel through the Harlan Sector, a Borg Cube comes out of nowhere, and a visual message comes on the screen from the Queen.



"Greetings, Locutus." she says, "Have you consulted your superiors about a possible Alliance between the Federation and the Borg against the Cylons, who are led by this blonde named Six?"

"Indeed I did." I reply, "But they were very dismissive. They did not trust you and saw that it might be a good opportunity to reduce the Borg fleet. In other words, they want to sit back and watch the two sides fight it out, as both sides will get decimated."

The Borg Queen looks incensed, as if her bad temper might just make her disconnect a drone or two to take her mind off it.

"The fools!" exclaims the Queen, "Don't they realise that Earth is the primary target of the Cylons?"

"Yes...but." I stutter.

"You will be signing your own death warrant." she continues, "I thought we had an understanding when we talked and I held your hand in the Cube."



"What?" exclaims Bev, who was standing towards the back of the Bridge.

I go a little red-faced as if I have been caught with my hand in the cookie jar. I quickly tell her that the Queen and I shook hands to confirm an Alliance. Bev seemed satisfied at this, although the Queen seemed to hold her clammy hand a little more affectionately than that.

"Do you agree with what Starfleet said, Locutus?" asks the Queen.

"No I don't." I reply, "I think the Cylons need to be stopped. Evidence has shown they are expanding throughout the galaxy, and will only be a matter of time before they go into Federation territory."

"Then come with us." the Queen offers invitingly, "Together, we can go into the heart of Cylon space."

"That's suicide." I exclaim, "An it's also against orders."

"I read in files that a predecessor of yours, a Captain James T Kirk, was always defying orders."

"That's true." I admit, "But things have changed now; we are more civilised."

"Have they?" asks the Queen, "Shall we go now?"

I turn round, look at the crew, who all nod their heads.

"Let's break out the armoury and destroy a few Cylons." says Ensign Jennifer Baxter. She was always a tough fighter. I turn to the screen where the Queen is.

"Very well." I say, "Let's go."

"Excellent!" exclaims the Queen, "With our two ships side by side we'll finish off the Cylons and be back in time for the Enterprise Christmas Party. Don't forget to tell the chef to make the vol-au-vants, and get the red carpet ready for my Leader, the Alpha Borg Queen."

To be continued...

Editor's Note:

Don't forget to look on the previous post for details on the Enterprise Christmas Party.

TWQ: Newspaper Cartoons

The TWQ (The Weekend Question) is about that vital part of a newspaper we all turn to...the cartoons!

Which newspaper cartoons are your favourites? List as many as you wish.

My answers are:

The British ones that I like are I Don't Believe It and Up and Running from the Daily Mail. As for those in America, I like Dilbert, as it seems to resemble my office at times. Though I haven't seen many, Herman is always hilarious, definate thinking outside the box, like The Far Side always was.

Now it's over to you...

But before you go....

ATTENTION READERS AND LURKERS!

This is your official invitation to the Enterprise Christmas Party that starts on Monday 1st December!

What I'm asking you to do is write a short post of what happens from your viewpoint at the party. It will be then published in the Journal.

These are the rules to remember:

1: The post is from YOUR viewpoint only. You can involve Enterprise characters, plus other known races and figures, such as the Romulans, the Borg, Q, Lwaxana Troi, Seven, Jadzia Dax, Karena, Ensign Britney, T'Pol or make some up yourself. You can even include some bloggers that are likely to be there (see my Guest Quarters' list on my blog).

2: Remember that that this year, the event is taking placing in a representation of the Borg Cube on the Enterprise holodeck. The Borg drones will be doing the serving, and their band The Strolling Drones will be plaing the music. A special visitor will be the Alpha Borg Queen, leader of the entire race. Anything can happen. You are only limited by your imagination!

3: The length should be whatever you consider suitable.

4: Remember this is a family-friendly Journal, so take heed of what you write.

5: In accordance with Rule 4, I reserve the right to trim entries or not to publish them if I consider them unsuitable.

6: The closing date for entries is Wednesday 26th November.

7: Send your entries to: Captain Picard (wibblywebb-1@yahoo.co.uk) marking your entry 'Enterprise Christmas Party'. The E Mail address is also under 'Secure Channel' on my Journal page.

8: Don't forget to include your blog ID and your blog URL address so you can be credited.

9: If I get a substantial number of entries, I will be doing several posts together, to be changed daily from the 1st December onwards.

10: For any of those unsure of what their entry should look like, read some examples from last year's party in the December archives week commencing 3rd December, or the year before, week commencing 4th December.

Good luck, everybody!