The Alpha Borg Queen's Visit (Part Six)

Guest Poster: Jennifer Baxter

Captain Picard, The Alpha Borg Queen, Deanna, Seven, the Borg Queen, myself, plus Worf and his Security Team are just getting ready to beam over to the Borg Citadel, which has been taken over by the Troi Borg Queen in a coup.

The two Borg sides, the moderates and hardliners are fighting each other in space. As that goes on, we intend to go in, as the Borg Leader knows the Defence Access Codes.



"I do wish you would not go, Jennifer." says Data as he comes to kiss me goodbye, "It is dangerous, "I ought to be going instead of you."

"Don't worry about me, darling." I reply, as I get my black suit prepared and check the power of my multi-phase disruptor, "You know it's time for your monthly diagnostic by Geordi, and besides, if the Troi Queen got hold of you, she'd literally tear you apart."

All of us are in place in the Transporter, and Captain Picard gives the instruction to beam over.

We appear in an empty corrider. The walls have pictures of the Alpha Borg Queen, and her various Borg Queens.

"It's this way." the Leader says, "Be careful, she could have her minions anywhere."

As she says that, five drones appear who look pretty lethal.

"Enemies!" exclaims the Alpha Borg Queen.



While the others are dithering about which strength to use on their phasers, I waste no time and get my mini-disruptors, which are permanantly set to maximum and start shooting.

"Eat this!" I exclaim, and within a few seconds the advancing drones have vanished into nothingness.

"Your Ensign is most effective, Locutus." remarks the Alpha Borg Queen to the Captain.

"Indeed." he replies, "Perhaps you ought to consider Ensign Baxter for the Security Team, Mr Worf?"

"I did ask her some time ago, Captain." Worf replies with an annoyed tone., "But she stated that we were 'too wimpish' for her tastes. Personally I consider her too much of a loose cannon."

"A cannon that works effectively." I comment sarcastically.

The Alpha Borg Queen motions us all to be quiet.

"This is the Throne Roon where I sit." she whispers, "The Troi Queen should be in here."

We all enter, weapons at the ready.



"I am the Alpha Borg Queen" she declares, "And I am here to regain my throne."

However, we find the room is empty. What a letdown!

Suddenly, a number of hostile drones beam in, along with the Troi Borg Queen. I hate surprises like that!

"I don't think so." she declares, "Your day is over."

To be continued....

TWQ: Comfort Food

We all have comfort food we like to eat when we feel like it. TWQ (The Weekend Question) asks about yours.

What is your favourite comfort food? List as many as you wish.

My answers are:

Bacon & egg sandwich
Sausage sandwich
Cheese on toast
Peanuts

Now it's over to you...

The Alpha Borg Queen's Visit (Part Five)

The Bridge of the Enterprise looks rather strange right now.

Not only are the Senior Staff there, but also Seven's employer, the Borg Queen 01 and the Leader of the entire Borg race, known as the Alpha Borg Queen.

The reason for this odd combination is that the Troi Borg Queen and her hardline forces have taken the Borg Citadel in a coup, and she declared herself the new Alpha Borg Queen.  Her predecessor has implored me to help, as she warns that Troi will invade and want assimilations all round. The easy truce we have had in the past will be over.



"How do you propose to attack, Locutus?"  the Borg Queen asks me.

I look amazed.

"I'm not the one with masses of Cubes!" I exclaim, "Your Leader needs to decide how the attack formation should be. We're just here for the ride and a taxi service,"

"That is not so." The Alpha Borg Queen states, "This is the flagship leading the assault in the Citadel. It carries the Borg Leader and her faithful 01 with her."



"So how do we get in the Citadel, your Majesty?" Deanna queries in a somewhat sarcastic way, "Surely you know how it is built?"

"Indeed I do." the Alpha Borg Queen replies, "The Enterprise will be leading a more covert plan of action, while the Cubes engage in battle above the Citadel. Only I know the beam-down codes. The Borg Troi will have overlooked this. We shall go down and take the Citadel."

"Hold on!" I say, "What is the danger risk here? Am I sending them into certain death. I don't want to kit them all out with red shirts like Kirk used to do."

"That will not be necessary." The Alpha Borg Queen says confidentally, "Just get your Security team ready with phasers. The Queen and I will come along and take her by surprise."

"I'd like to come along, Captain." says Jennifer, "My multi-phase disruptor needs some use."

"So would I." Deanna pipes up, "I will enjoy seeing her captured."

The Alpha Borg Queen gives us the co-ordinates, so that she, the Queen, Jenny, Deanna plus Worf and the Security Team are ready to beam down.

I give the instructions and we are ready to go.

To be continued after the TWQ.....

The Alpha Borg Queen's Visit (Part Four)

Guest Poster: Deanna Troi, Borg Queen

Oh, glory, glory!

This is truly a day for me to rejoice. I have now managed to take over the coveted role of Alpha Borg Queen from that weakling who was my predecessor. No more appeasing with the humans and going to their Christmas parties. Now that the hardline forces have taken over, there is only one word people need to know... assimilate!

There is no need for people to be booking summer vacations around the galaxy. After our Cubes pay a visit to their planets, vacations will be irrelevent.

Let me tell you about what happened from my point of view. I won't have time to tell you while I'm putting you all into the Assimilation Chamber. It's good that I've managed to find out how to use the Federation Journal. It will come in useful when the entire galaxy is Borg. I can put some recipes on as well.

It was so simple really. My hardline forces all attacked the Imperial Cube where the former Alpha Borg Queen. She scooted off in the 01 Cube with that sympathiser Borg Queen 01. Now I am in the Throne Room of the Borg Citadel.

That 'yes-Queen' really drives me mad. She is a real crawler. Both are far too moderate. Why they went to the Enterprise Christmas Party the year before last is beyond me. Both should have been executed for treason. You wouldn't have caught me wearing a paper hat and dancing the Okey Kokey!

Well, not I'm the Alpha Borg Queen, it's time to start assimilating. I've got the Chamber all ready for excess use.



A drone comes through.

"Set a course for the Dryan System" I command, "I want to assimilate it before dinnertime."

"Pardon me, you Majesty" says the drone, "That may not be possible."

"WHAT! I shout, "Whyever not?"

"Moderate forces are closing in on the Borg Citadel" it tells me, "The entire fleet are closing you. Communications are stating that the Enterprise has joined in with them so that you are removed immediately."

Now I am in a bad mood, and call upon two other drones to dissect the one who bought me the bad news. They'll think twice about doing that again!

Now I look on the incoming forces. Hmm...it WILL be a tough battle.

I'd better get my hair done.

To be continued....

TWQ: Illness Cures

As I have a cold right now, I thought TWQ (the Weekend Question) ought to look on cures you all use.

When you are not feeling well, what cures do you use to help feel better? Any unusual ones?

My answers are:

* Lots of drinking.

* Lemon drink, plus honey and lemon

* Keep warm

* Cough sweets

* Anadin tablets

* Vaseline on the nose when in bed

Now it's over to you...

The Alpha Borg Queen's Visit (Part Three)

Ever since the Alpha Borg Queen, who is leader of the race, and the Borg Queen  have been on the Enterprise,  nerves amongst the crew have been ragged, So have mine.

Seven and her two friends have been striding about the corridors. As soon as any crew member sees them coming, they hurl themselves into the nearest room. I heard that one hid in a Jeffries tube until the three of them had walked past. When Vic Fontaine gave a set at The Sands, our holographic nightclub, the three Borgs came in. It didn't take long for a table to suddenly appear empty for them.

Anyway, we are taking the Alpha Borg Queen and the Borg Queen to a point where moderate Borg ships are due to meet. Right now, there is a scism in the ranks, and hardliners, led by the Troi Borg Queen are trying to take over the leadership. It's essential we don't let this happen. She is a fanatic, while we have a sort of truce with the moderate leadership. We can't let it break up.

The Borg Leader enters the Ready Room.



"Locutus." she comments, "I cannot help feeling a slight sensation of unease amongst those on this ship. They stay well clear of us."

"You've got to understand, your Majesty." I carefully reply, "You are the Leader of a race that has assimilated countless billions. They're not going to be exactly welcomming."

"I understand that." she says, "But the human Jennifer Baxter follows me around in that black suit of her, waving that disruptor around saying such things like "If anything happens to my Data, then this is for you."

"Err..that is a little over the top for her." I answer, "I'll have a quiet word with Ensign Baxter."

Satisfied, she leaves, just as Worf enters, who looks annoyed.



"Captain." he says, "My Security Team are having to work double shifts to accomodate the two Borg Queens. As we are supposed to protect them, we are also having to cater to their every petty whim, as if they are a female 21st century pop singer."

"I know, Mr Worf." I reply, "But we are nearly at the co-ordinates, then they will be off our ship."

Grudgingly, he accepts this and leaves.  The Borg Queen enters.



"Locutus." she says with a smile, "There is something I must discuss with you."

I beckon her to sit down, and she drinks a cup of Earl Grey. She leans forward and holds my hand with her clammy paw. I'm glad Bev isn't here.

"I fear that we may have lost the Borg Civil War." she utters. I look grim.

"Why?"

"The Hive Mind is all out of control." she tells me, "It's like one of your old televisions without the channels tuned. My Leader hasn't accepted it yet. She's afraid to know the truth."

"Well we're at the co-ordinates now." I tell her, "Perhaps your friends have more news?"

The Borg Queen leaves. She and her Leader beam over to one of the Cubes that surround us.

Ten minutes later, the VideoScreen comes on.

"I regret to inform you that there has been a coup at the Borg Citadel." The Borg Queen tells us, "The hardliners have seized control of it and are now running everything. The Troi Queen is in charge"

"What happens now?" I ask.

"Locutus." she says, "You must join us in an attack on the Citadel. We may be able to wrest control before they settle properly."

The staff on the Bridge look to me.

"Very well." I say, "Set a course for the Borg Citadel and we'll be following behind.

"I hope you know what you're doing, Jean-Luc." Bev whispers to me.

"So do I" I quietly reply.

The Alpha Borg Queen's Visit (Part Two)

Guest Poster: The Borg Queen

Locutus seems to groan after I inform him that I wish the Enterprise to transport the leader of our glorious race, the Alpha Borg Queen.

"Why us?" her protests, "Can't your Borg Cube do it?"

"That is not possible." I reply, "However, I shall let our Leader give you the details."

Beverly Crusher steps forward.



"Hello, Queenie." she says to me.

"Greetings, Beverly." I answer. She is one of the few people I allow to call me 'Queenie' after our alliance on my Borg Cube when she took control of it and helped defeat Species 8472 when I was injured.

"Jean-Luc." she tells Locutus quietly, "Whatever the reason is, it must be a good one. It would be wise to listen."

"Very well." Locutus sighs, "Beam her aboard."

I give the instruction over the comband, and a shimmering light appears.



I bow down and say "Your Majesty." Locutus and the others give a grudging sort of bow after Seven orders them to.

"You may stand" she tells us all, then looks around.

"It is good to be on this human vessel Enterprise again." my Leader observes, "I enjoyed the Christmas Party the other year and partaking in the various pursuits that take place. Sadly, Locutus, this is a serious matter."

"Let's go into the Ready Room." Locutus suggests, "I'll bring my senior staff with me."

-----------

When everyone is assembled, they look to the Alpha Borg Queen, who had her eyes fixed on Deanna Troi.

"As you have heard, the hardliners have been causing  more trouble for the moderate Borg leadership." my Leader starts, "Led by the Troi Borg Queen, they are pressurising and threatening drones to turn against their masters and side with them. A split in the Borg ranks is getting wider, Locutus."

"What's that to do with us?" Locutus asks blankly, "Many would say if the Borg are fighting each other, they have less time for assimilation.."

The Alpha Borg Queen rolls her eyes, as if she explaining something simple to a small child.

"Do you not realise, Locutus?" she says, "If the Troi Queen hardliners mount a coup and win, the position will be very different. The truce you and I have had will end and this entire galaxy will be overrun very quickly. This is the first place they will come."



"Can't you send someone in to assassinate this Troi Queen?" the Bjoran Ro Laren suggests, "A guy in dark clothes, high powered rifle?"

"My multi-phase disruptor would have done a good job." Jennifer Baxter pipes up.

"We should have done a long time ago." I reply, "But now she is too powerful, and has too many supporters"

"So what do you want us to do?" Locutus asks.

"My Imperial Cube was attacked by hardline forces" my Leader continues, "Fortunately, the 01 Cube was nearby and managed to rescue me before it was destroyed. The Troi Queen is searching for the Cube now, she will not realise that I am on the Enterprise."

"What about the Hive Mind?" asks Locutus.

"Fortunately I am able to deny access to them" the Alpha Borg Queen continues, "If you take me to a designated point where moderate Borg forces are located, I can attack the opposition and return home."

"Very well, your Majesty."  Locutus glumly says, as if he has just agreed to a visit to the dentist.

"I shall stay on board as well" I inform him, "As I will need to look after my Leader. My 01 Cube can be maintained by my drones. I hope they won't want paying double time because I'm not there."

To be continued...

The Alpha Borg Queen's Visit (Part One)

"Set a course for the Episilon System, Mr Data." I say in my best Captain's voice, "We have to meet some delegates there in three days.

"Setting course, sir." Data replies robotically. I guess that's the best I can to to an android joke.



"You will refrain from doing so, Locutus!" Seven of Nine commands me, as she strides on to the Bridge, her metal suit clanking as she does so.

"Seven." I tell her, "You can't just..."

"The Borg Queen is about to arrive at co-ordinates 122.874." she says, "You must send the Enterprise there quickly, as she has something important to tell you."

"What is it?"

"That is classified" she tells me, like an FBI agent, "She will inform you when the time is right."

With that, Seven turns on her mechanical heel and walks off the Bridge again.



"What do you think that's all about, sir?" Riker asks me, as he tucks into his second donut.

"I'm not sure, Number One" I reply, "But I think we need to go there. The USS Washington can handle those delegates."



"We need to be careful" advises Deanna. "That err... woman can bring a lot of problems."

------------------------

Several hours later, we arrive at the co-ordinates given by Seven. A Borg Cube appears in front of us. I recognise it as Cube 01, the one used by the Borg Queen who employs Seven of Nine.

A figure beams over.



"Greetings, Locutus, hello again Seven." she says when she sees us. "The Enterprise is going to have a very special mission. Transporting the Leader of our glorious race, the Alpha Borg Queen."

I groan. It's not going to be my day.

To be continued...