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While Federation forces struggled desperately to keep the fragile peace between the Federation and Klingon Empire alive, a small but powerful faction of the Romulan government had their own ideas. Calling themselves the Kaleh (Romulan for "dagger"), this splinter faction believes that the only way to secure Romulan survival is to eradicate both the Federation and Klingon homeworlds. While having little in the way of diplomatic or bargaining skills, the Kaleh possess a small fleet of Warbirds, although the exact number is unknown. The faction also includes a large chunk of the research and development wing of the Romulan military. With the rest of the fleet engaged in operations to blunt the Klingon assault, Starfleet Command learns of the Kaleh and their secret weapon: A subspace quantum torpedo launcher. | |||
This weapon is a "game changer", and can fire a series of high-yield quantum torpedoes at any target at virtually any range. Having captured one of their number, Starfleet Intel have learned of a diabolical plot to destroy both homeworlds, starting with Earth. With most of the fleet engaged with the Klingons and the Kaleh homeworld near the remote Avalon sector, Starfleet orders the USS Discovery to cross the border. Little is known regarding the location of the weapon, but the Discovery crew quickly uncover the planet the Kaleh use as a base and orders return quickly from Starfleet: Destroy the weapon at all costs. Since the exact location of the weapon on the planet is unknown and time is short, Starfleet authorizes the unthinkable-an orbital bombardment that will kill over 200,000 innocent civilians. | |||
Plagued with the terrible task, Captain Waltas carries out his orders and sends Discovery careening into Romulan territory. They are quickly confronted by warbirds loyal to the Kaleh and a battle ensues, with Discovery besting two Valdore-class Warbirds and a D'Deridex. During the battle, another communication comes in but is cut off when Discovery takes a lethal hit to its communication array. Discovery limps on to the planet containing the device and, under Captain Waltas's orders, prepares to eradicate the surface of the planet. | |||
A portion of the crew begs Waltas to take the time to repair the communications array, while others are content with the grizzly task and believe, as he does, that time is not on their side and the lives of billions are at stake. The decision sets the crew at odds with each other and a near-mutiny ensues, with First Officer Blueheart eventually relieving Captain Waltas of his command. Captain Waltas, confined to quarters, breaks free and with a team of loyal shipmates retakes the bridge and Engineering, taking back command, but not control as Blueheart has locked out the controls. As a stalemate ensues, the clock ticks. | |||
The defunct Science department saves the day by concocting a plan to counter the subspace torpedo and the weapon is eventually located and destroyed. Discovery has been ordered back to Earth and Captain Waltas and Lt. Commander Blueheart are standing trial at Starfleet command due to the "Kaleh Incident". | |||
==={{USS|Drake}}=== | ==={{USS|Drake}}=== | ||