{"id":5322,"date":"2022-01-17T18:29:05","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T23:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/?p=5322"},"modified":"2022-01-17T18:29:05","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T23:29:05","slug":"weavers-journey-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/weavers-journey-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Weaver&#8217;s Journey 4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My shuttle approached the coordinates for a nice-enough tear through the dimensional barrier. It was a nice Captain\u2019s Yacht that I, er, \u201cborrowed\u201d from the <em>USS Jerome Horwitz<\/em>. \u201cComputer,\u201d I said, \u201ccalculate optimal coordinates for a photon torpedo to open the tear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCoordinates calculated,\u201d replied the computer. \u201cFire at will.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThank you.\u201d I entered the coordinates for the torpedo, then pressed the launch initiator. The photon torpedo flew out from my shuttle\u2019s underside and hit the tear, opening a vortex for me. I then flew the shuttle into the vortex. It was a very smooth ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cApproaching exit aperture,\u201d reported the computer. I then steeled myself, preparing for the eventual Borg encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRaise shields and ready weapons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShields raised. Weapons ready.\u201d I kept one hand near the navigational console while my other hand hovered over the weapons. The shuttle left the vortex and arrived at a Borg Unicomplex. Two cubes rushed out to greet me. \u201cEnemy vessels are scanning this shuttle,\u201d reported the computer. I then looked at the monitor and arched an eyebrow at the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s weird, Borg scanning shouldn\u2019t be so erratic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEnemy Unicomplex hailing us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOpen a channel.\u201d The Borg came through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe-We-W-W-We are-We are-We are the-are-are-are the Bo-the Bo-Bo-Bor-Borg-g-g-g-g. Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-You will b-will-will-w-w-w-will b-b-be ass-be assi-assi-assi-assimila-milated-ed-ed-ed. Resi-Resi-Re-Re-Re-Resis-is-is-istance i-i-i-i-is fut-t-t-tile.\u201d The Cubes then activated their tractor beams, but the shuttle barely jiggled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026Computer, analyze tractor beam wavelength,\u201d I ordered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEnemy tractor beam is unable to maintain cohesion,\u201d replied the computer. I then got an idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cComputer, given all possible data on the Borg, is it possible that being in a separate universe would make their micro-collective decay and their own cohesion fall apart?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe available facts and data support your theory.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThank you, I think I have a plan.\u201d I then went on the comms with the Borg. \u201cBorg Unicomplex, this is Khan, a human. You have been sent here by a person known as Anansi, yes?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<a>C-C-C-orre-orre-orrect-ct-ct<\/a>,\u201d replied the Borg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou\u2019ve been tasked with guarding a book called the Tome, yes?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cC-C-C-orre-orre-orrect-ct-ct.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd your connection to the Collective has all but vanished, leading to chaos in your current micro-collective, yes?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cC-C-C-orre-orre-orrect-ct-ct.\u201d I grinned, then stood the shuttle down from red alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have a plan, but I need your resources. If you allow me access to the Tome, I will be your new\u2026Queen, as it were. I can show you what real perfection is where your old one can\u2019t.\u201d The Borg were silent for a minute. Just then, a green glow flashed from behind me. A hand then yanked me out of the chair! The Borg had sent over a Drone to try and pick my brain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe will begin.\u201d The Borg sounded more cohesive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat\u2019s the idea?!\u201d I demanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA neural transceiver is required for maximum communications.\u201d The Drone then took a small device from its clamp arm and put it onto my neck. \u201cWe will work as one mind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHold on! Yes to the transceiver, but you have to let me program it myself!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe neural link will be temporary. It will disengage when you receive the Tome. You will not be damaged.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI don\u2019t care! I prefer to get into your Collective my own way!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour methods would be inefficient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s the exact same line of thinking that defeats you in the long run! Janeway\u2019s clashes with you would be proof enough!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIrrelevant. You must comply.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI must do nothing of the sort! If you assimilate me in your usual fashion, my computer is instructed to wipe my mind!\u201d The Drone stopped, then took a look in the computer core. It found the program, then stood at attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou may enter the Collective at your own pace.\u201d I sighed. The Borg of this universe must be desperate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThank you,\u201d I said. I took the transceiver off, then set it onto a console. \u201cComputer, initiate Program 9 Alpha Tango.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPassword is required,\u201d replied the computer. Good, just like I wanted it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne Seven Three Four Six Seven Three Two One Four Seven Six Charlie Three Two Seven Eight Nine Seven Seven Seven Six Four Three Tango Seven Three Two Victor Seven Three One One Seven Eight Eight Eight Seven Three Two Four Seven Six Seven Eight Nine Seven Six Four Three Seven Six Unlock.\u201d I then panted after rattling off that password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cProgram downloaded to neural transceiver. Attach when ready.\u201d I handed the transceiver back to the Drone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNow you can put it on.\u201d I pulled my hair back as the Drone attached it just above my spine. The instant it did, the Cubes turned violently and the Drone spasmed before collapsing. \u201cUh oh!\u201d I rushed to check the drone out, then a small HUD appeared in my vision, just on its top. It was showing my own health, then an identifier string, telling me that the Borg Drone was a representative of Species 3783 and that it was Four of Eight, Secondary Adjunct of Unimatrix Zero Nine, then the HUD showed a mini-map. The Drone then groaned. I looked up what other names Species 3783 was called, then saw the word \u201cRomulans\u201d! I gulped at that and saw the Romulan Drone stand up. It was male\u2026and had an angry look to his face! His normal arm grabbed my shirt and he pulled me up close to him. His eye appeared to bore into both of mine, then he released me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe only thing worse than seeing a human,\u201d he grunted, \u201cis having to be grateful to one!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI got your Borg designation, but not your name,\u201d I replied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am Commander Sonavok. Your friend, Anansi, lured my ship here and we were assimilated on the spot!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnansi\u2026did that?\u201d I checked his memories. They confirmed what he said. \u201cI don\u2019t believe it! Anansi?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou said you would use the Tome and fix our little collective!\u201d challenged Sonavok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026I think I can improve it along the way,\u201d I mused as I checked the memories of the rest of the Drones. Very few were assimilated as infants, so the rest of the current Collective had clear memories of Anansi throwing them here. \u201cTell me, how does revenge against Anansi and travelling to other universes with ease sound to you?\u201d The Collective appeared to consider. Sonavok grinned after a second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou have our undivided attention, Mister\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCome on, we\u2019re all part of the same hive mind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI guess I\u2019d like to hear some form of verbal introduction. Besides, I gave you my name.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou\u2019re right, it\u2019s only fair I give you mine. I am Khan, the Author of Reality!\u201d My words were then directed to the Collective at large. \u201cYou, my friends, shall become the Lords of all Creation! With the Tome, victories shall be glorious! We shall carve our legacy across every star sustaining every planet in every universe! From this moment on, WE ARE THE LORDS!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWE ARE THE LORDS!\u201d repeated the newly christened Lord Collective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My shuttle approached the coordinates for a nice-enough tear through the dimensional barrier. 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