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Entanglement Part 3

Voyager gets caught in a local conflict.

Overview

Warp required1
Operations level34
Warp for completion28
Warp via superhighway1
Completion via superhighway28

Costs & rewards

Mission rewards

Tritanium
Objective ID942,499,233
Amount3,352,000
10K Dilithium Token
Objective ID942,499,233
Amount40
3★ Uncommon Refined Crystal
Objective ID942,499,233
Amount35
Officer XP
Objective ID996,675,809
Amount234,000
Tritanium
Objective ID996,675,809
Amount3,352,000
10K Dilithium Token
Objective ID996,675,809
Amount15

Locations

Objectives

Objective 1

ObjectiveAnswer the hail.
DestinationVaskan Kyrian

Objective 2

ObjectiveWhat should we do?

Objective 3

ObjectivePrepare the insurgents for transfer.
DestinationVaskan Kyrian

Objective 4

ObjectiveStop the Coalition ship.
EncounterCoalition Ship
Opponent strength770,677
DestinationVaskan Kyrian

Objective 5

ObjectiveAnswer the hail.
DestinationVaskan Kyrian

Objective 6

ObjectiveLet the insurgents go.
DestinationVaskan Kyrian

Objective 7

ObjectiveDonate 700K Dilithium to bring the Coalition ship back online.
ResourceDilithium
Amount700,000

Objective 8

ObjectiveAnswer the hail.
DestinationVaskan Kyrian

Objective 9

ObjectiveFollow the warp trail.
DestinationDeesha

Objective 10

ObjectiveDonate 700K Dilithium to bring the Coalition ship back online.
ResourceDilithium
Amount700,000

Objective 11

ObjectiveDefeat 5 hostiles of level 34 or higher.
Required count5
Required level34

Objective 12

ObjectiveFollow the warp trail.
DestinationDeesha

Dialogue

Mission dialogue

Objective ID
1,161,019,996
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
You allowed them to slip through our fingers!
Objective ID
1,161,019,996
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Look. We want no part of this conflict. We have important business to–
Objective ID
1,161,019,996
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Your business is with the Coalition now, rectifying the mess you have caused here. Provide me access to your Dilithium stores so that we might bring our ship back online.
Objective ID
1,161,019,996
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
700,000 Dilithium, now!
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
You have something we want.
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Do we, now? Please, elaborate.
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Do not get involved in things you know nothing about, outsider.
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
That’s Captain Janeway to you. And I’m all ears.
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
I have it under good authority that you are harboring known insurgents. The Coalition wishes to capture and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Insurgents?
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Exactly. Terrorists. Threats to the Coalition and its people.
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
That is a grave accusation indeed… Give me a moment, please. I will ask my crew if they know anything about these insurgents.
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Now, hold on just a–
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Pause transmission, Ensign Kim. Now. Care to tell me what this is all about?
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Zelkan
Dialogue
We’re not terrorists. That farming colony we told you about? That’s part of the Coalition now. We didn’t want to be. Some of us chose to do something about it.
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Commander Chakotay
Dialogue
They are freedom fighters, Captain. You know what will happen if we hand them over. Can you live with that?
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
I don’t like it either, Chakotay. Still… we cannot afford to start a conflict with a colonial power. We need to focus on the situation with the Borg.
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Commander, what do you think we should do?
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
A new member of your Holocrew, Commander?
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
No. We helped Zelkan and Kylore out of a dangerous situation after our investigation of the Borg Sphere. They are the reason we were delayed.
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Lieutenant Commander Tuvok
Dialogue
You are the first Vulcan I have met in the Delta Quadrant. Sochya eh Dif.
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Zelkan
Dialogue
The first what? Actually, never mind. I don’t know who you people are or what you’re doing messing with the Borg, but the Commander promised to bring us to Vendoo. Can we be on our way?
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Kylore
Dialogue
Please, it is urgent. We have to…
Objective ID
1,467,040,708
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Ensign Kim
Dialogue
That’ll have to wait. An unknown ship has just warped in, Captain. They’re hailing us.
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Our warp drive is still down, dammit! We cannot let the terrorists get away… You will have to follow them. Chase them down on the Coalition’s behalf!
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
A tall order! Our Dilithium wasn’t enough for you?
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
The terrorists would be in our custody had it not been for you. It is your duty to right your wrong.
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
We had no idea that the Insurgence would swoop in and–
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
You protected and harbored wanted criminals.
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Dammit, Commander, what did you get us into?!
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Comply, or face the might of the Coalition!
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Ugh! Very well. We will follow the Insurgence ship.
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
You will capture it and return it to the Coalition.
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Yes, yes. We will try.
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Commander Chakotay
Dialogue
Captain–
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Have faith, Chakotay.
Objective ID
1,488,407,211
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Be on your way, then!
Objective ID
1,853,186,281
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tom Paris
Dialogue
The Insurgence ship is leaving now, Captain.
Objective ID
1,853,186,281
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Commander Chakotay
Dialogue
They got what they came for, and their pursuers can’t follow.
Objective ID
1,853,186,281
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Perhaps this is for the best. Now we can clean our hands of this mess and focus on the Borg.
Objective ID
1,853,186,281
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Ensign Kim
Dialogue
Uh… We’re not out of the woods yet, Captain. The Coalition ship is hailing us again.
Objective ID
1,853,186,281
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Of course they are. Put them through.
Objective ID
1,986,570,215
Phase
dialogue_dilemma
Character
Mission Computer
Dialogue
Should we turn the insurgents over to the Coalition?
Objective ID
323,011,484
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
You’re right, Commander. We can’t get bogged down in this conflict.
Objective ID
323,011,484
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Commander Chakotay
Dialogue
This is the wrong move, Kathryn. Either way, we’re getting involved. But this way, we have blood on our hands.
Objective ID
323,011,484
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Zelkan
Dialogue
And you’ll have our people to answer to!
Objective ID
323,011,484
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
That’s a risk we’re going to have to take. I don’t want the Coalition on our heels while we are trying to deal with the Borg.
Objective ID
323,011,484
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Commander, prepare our visitors for transport.
Objective ID
323,011,484
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Initiating transport…
Objective ID
323,011,484
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Kylore
Dialogue
… Come on, guys, it’s now or never!
Objective ID
386,824,207
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Ensign Kim
Dialogue
Captain, a ship has come out of nowhere! They’re intercepting the transporter signal… They have the insurgents.
Objective ID
386,824,207
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Commander Chakotay
Dialogue
Good.
Objective ID
386,824,207
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tom Paris
Dialogue
The Coalition ship is opening fire! What should we do, Captain?
Objective ID
386,824,207
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
We sit this one out. We don’t want to take sides here.
Objective ID
386,824,207
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Lieutenant Commander Tuvok
Dialogue
It may already be too late for that.
Objective ID
386,824,207
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tom Paris
Dialogue
They’ve taken out the Coalition ship’s engines!
Objective ID
386,824,207
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Commander Chakotay
Dialogue
They’re leaving now. They got what they came for, and their pursuers can’t follow.
Objective ID
386,824,207
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Ensign Kim
Dialogue
The Coalition ship is hailing us again.
Objective ID
386,824,207
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Put them through.
Objective ID
557,924,618
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
You’re right, Commander. We cannot hand these people over. We are missing context here, and until we get it, we will not do anything that might endanger someone.
Objective ID
557,924,618
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Commander Chakotay
Dialogue
This is the right move, Kathryn. Either way, we are getting involved. At least now, our conscience will be clean.
Objective ID
557,924,618
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Indeed, though I fear our clean conscience might not be much of an advantage in a fight. Reopen the line of communication, Kim.
Objective ID
557,924,618
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
At last! Do you have any idea who you–
Objective ID
557,924,618
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
We will not be transporting the “insurgents” onto your ship. It seems premature, given how little context we have on this situation.
Objective ID
557,924,618
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
I am ordering that you do so. You need no more context than that.
Objective ID
557,924,618
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Perhaps if we could–
Objective ID
557,924,618
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Enough! If you are so concerned with the Insurgence, you can die alongside them!
Objective ID
557,924,618
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tom Paris
Dialogue
They’re charging weapons, Captain! Raising shields, taking evasive maneouvres…
Objective ID
562,966,183
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
You allowed them to slip through our fingers!
Objective ID
562,966,183
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Look. We want no part of this conflict. We have important business to–
Objective ID
562,966,183
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Your business is with the Coalition now, rectifying the mess you have caused here. Provide me access to your Dilithium stores so that we might bring our ship back online.
Objective ID
562,966,183
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
700,000 Dilithium, now!
Objective ID
94,190,511
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tom Paris
Dialogue
Hulls are holding, but our shields are down, Captain. The Coalition’s weapons have been disabled.
Objective ID
94,190,511
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Good. Then let’s–
Objective ID
94,190,511
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Ensign Kim
Dialogue
Captain, another ship has come out of nowhere! They’re engaging the Coalition vessel…
Objective ID
94,190,511
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Commander Chakotay
Dialogue
It must be the Insurgence here to rescue their comrades.
Objective ID
94,190,511
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Zelkan
Dialogue
Took them long enough…
Objective ID
94,190,511
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Ensign Kim
Dialogue
Now they’re scanning Voyager. The Insurgence ship is locking onto Zelkan and Kylore, Captain. They’re attempting to initiate a transport!
Objective ID
94,190,511
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Well, we can’t exactly stop them with our shields offline, can we? Let them go.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Ensign Kim
Dialogue
The warp trail goes cold here, Captain.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Commander Chakotay
Dialogue
Captain, you can’t really plan on capturing those freedom fighters on behalf of a colonial power.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Of course not! I want to get more context on this conflict. If we’re being pulled into it, we should at least understand the gravity of our choices…
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Broadcast on all open channels, Ensign Kim.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
This is Captain Janeway of the starship Voyager. We don’t want any trouble.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
Then you should not have come.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Tom Paris
Dialogue
They’re decloaking… I count 5 Insurgence ships, Captain. They have us surrounded.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Now, let’s not do anything rash. We’re just here to talk.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
I have no wish to listen to a friend of the Coalition.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
We are not “friends of the Coalition”. We hadn’t even heard of the Coalition before today. We were trying to investigate some dangerous Borg activity.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
The Commander here answered a distress signal and saved your people from certain death. Before we knew it, we were being drawn into a conflict we knew nothing about.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
Then you are as unlucky as you are foolish. Let me enlighten you about this conflict, as you call it. The Coalition is a cancer. It swallows up everything around it.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
Every colony which has pushed back against their relentless expansion has been razed to the ground. Every single one. The few survivors scattered to the wind and fight from the shadows now.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
The Coalition started as a few colonies banding together to improve their economic and military situation.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
They soon had a monopoly on trade in this sector and needed to expand their territories so that their industry and power could continue to grow.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
They were the only unified faction around here. The local colonies didn’t stand a chance. My home was brought into the Coalition… Well, it must be nearly 2 decades ago now.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
But the Pakik are far older than the Coalition. We traveled far to make our home here, and we will not lose it now.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Lieutenant Commander Tuvok
Dialogue
The Pakik?
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
Ah! You should have mentioned that you had one of ours onboard, Captain Janeway. But you seem confused, child. Surely you have not strayed so far that you have forgotten your roots?
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Lieutenant Commander Tuvok
Dialogue
You are mistaken. I hail from Vulcan, far from the Delta Quadrant.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
Then perhaps our roots are the same, after all.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Our warp drive is still down, dammit! We cannot let the terrorists get away… You will have to follow them. Chase them down on the Coalition’s behalf!
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
A tall order! Our Dilithium wasn’t enough for you?
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
The terrorists would be in our custody had it not been for you. It is your duty to right your wrong!
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
You opened fire on my ship. We were simply defending ourselves.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Even so! You protected and harbored wanted criminals.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Dammit, Commander, what did you get us into?!
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Comply, or face the might of the Coalition!
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Ugh! Very well. We will follow the Insurgence ship.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
You will capture it and return it to the Coalition.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Yes, yes. We will try.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Commander Chakotay
Dialogue
Captain–
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Have faith, Commander.
Objective ID
942,499,233
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Coalition Soldier
Dialogue
Be on your way, then!
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Ensign Kim
Dialogue
Hull breach on deck 7, Captain! Shields are holding steady.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
As you can see, we are more than capable of defending ourselves. Do you want to keep going? Or do you want to talk?
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
Argh, fine! Stand down weapons. Say your piece.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
We are not “friends of the Coalition”. We hadn’t even heard of the Coalition before today. We were trying to investigate some dangerous Borg activity.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
The Commander here answered a distress signal and saved your people from certain death. Before we knew it, we were being drawn into a conflict we knew nothing about.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
Then you are as unlucky as you are foolish. Let me enlighten you about this conflict, as you call it. The Coalition is a cancer. It swallows up everything around it.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
Every colony which has pushed back against their relentless expansion has been razed to the ground. Every single one. The few survivors scattered to the wind and fight from the shadows now.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
The Coalition started as a few colonies banding together to improve their economic and military situation.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
They soon had a monopoly on trade in this sector and needed to expand their territories so that their industry and power could continue to grow.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
They were the only unified faction around here. The local colonies didn’t stand a chance. My home was brought into the Coalition… Well, it must be nearly 2 decades ago now.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
But the Pakik are far older than the Coalition. We traveled far to make our home here, and we will not lose it now.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Lieutenant Commander Tuvok
Dialogue
The Pakik?
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
Ah! You should have mentioned that you had one of ours onboard, Captain Janeway. But you seem confused, child. Surely you have not strayed so far that you have forgotten your roots?
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Lieutenant Commander Tuvok
Dialogue
You are mistaken. I hail from Vulcan, far from the Delta Quadrant.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
Then perhaps our roots are the same, after all.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Ensign Kim
Dialogue
The warp trail goes cold here, Captain.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tom Paris
Dialogue
There is nothing on the scanners, but they could be hidden.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Commander Chakotay
Dialogue
Captain, you can’t really plan on capturing those freedom fighters on behalf of a colonial power.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Of course not! I want to get more context on this conflict. If we’re being pulled into it, we should at least understand the gravity of our choices…
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Broadcast on all open channels, Ensign Kim.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Ensign Kim
Dialogue
Ready, Captain.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
This is Captain Janeway of the starship Voyager. We don’t want any trouble.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
Then you should not have come.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Ensign Kim
Dialogue
They’re decloaking… I count 5 Insurgence ships, Captain. They have us surrounded.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Captain Janeway
Dialogue
Now, let’s not do anything rash. We’re just here to talk.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
T'Soth
Dialogue
I have no wish to listen to a friend of the Coalition.
Objective ID
996,675,809
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tom Paris
Dialogue
They’re charging weapons! Raising shields and taking evasive maneouvres…