Post by limi on Sept 3, 2014 21:28:42 GMT
T’onk sat at a station in one of the mpwl’nach’s labs, an unpleasant expression across her face. With a stern voice, she spoke to the computer.
“I am T’onk, daughter of Korth of House Ka’rel. I.K.S. mpwI'nach, Chief of Science’s personal log. Encryption protocols active. Begin recording.”
“Brigadier Ma’roch, commanding officer of the mpwl’nach turned upon the crew after a battle with nausicaan pirates. Amidst our exhultations of victory, we received a brief message from Qo’nos. It dictated simply that there was a qah'meH quv aboard our ship. The bridge was sealed. All turbolifts frozen, and all bridge crew were ordered away from their stations. Inspection and the proving of loyalties was to follow, when Ma’roch… attacked Lord Ka’rel.”
“There was no hesitation from the warriors of the mpwl’nach. Weapons were drawn and all who were able advanced upon the beast. Bloodrage overtook me, and I charged it with nothing but my hands. My strength proved to be enough to remove the beast from Lord Ka’rel, and I was able to restrain the foul creature long enough for a killing blow to be dealt.”
“I am certain that the deeds of the crew will be recorded elsewhere.”
“I performed an autopsy upon the qah’meH quv in lab 1. Though I found little of difference with the others that have been captured and studied… there was something curious. The creature bore the scar of a bat’leth injury, or of a very similarly made blade. The scarring pointed to a blade of exceptionally fine make. Perhaps it is nothing, but perhaps Ma'roch was able to face his killer, and die in battle.”
“Commendable, to die on one’s feet. Though, this does raise the question: How long has this creature worn Ma'roch's face?”
“End log. Complete encryption. File by stardate and flag this message so that I don’t forget its details.”