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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=ydpab82af57yiv1211815137msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Mission: For Honor</span></p><p class=ydpab82af57yiv1211815137msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Day: 5</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=ydpab82af57yiv1211815137msonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Stardate: 2446.04.29</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>( Qo'nos- Council Chambers – Lieutenant Galk, Son of Jos - 0840)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Galk was braced as Eshag came at him bellowing but the other Klingon was nearly equal in mass and the impact rocked him, knocking him to the floor. Neither combatant had yet drawn their dahk’tang and Eshag landed atop him heavily then lashed out with a right-handed blow to his head. He was able to turn his shoulders and head so that the follow up blow missed as he tightened his core muscles and legs then used both hands to heave the other off of him as he turned his body. Eshag went tumbling away but was on his feet quickly, pulling his blade as Galk used his left hand to lever himself to his feet, his right hand was drawing his weapon as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> The scion of the house of Eshag leaped toward him with blade extended then executed a back-hand slice aimed at his throat, Galk’s dahk’tang met it and redirected the strike which cut a line harmlessly across the left sleeve of his jerkin. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Galk gave a pleased rumble as he circled Eshag from a crouched position, the weapon now weaving in and out to catch Eshag’s attention. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>“I will gut you like a fel’gesh pe’taq!” Eshag snarled as the two faced one another. “Your ga will not reach Sto’voh’kor from the number of wounds I inflict.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>“You talk like a politician and fight like one as well.” Galk spat then lunged forward, Eshag was quick for his size and slipped the attempt to impale him which left only a deep gouge on his leather chest armor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>He was not a fighter equal to Galk’s skill but his rush slammed into the bigger Klingon and knocked him off balance as he gave a triumphant cry and lashed out with the blade. Galk managed to avoid most of the blow as he spun to his right and the edge left only a slight line on his left cheek from which began to well purple fluid. Galk gathered himself, no longer toying and launched himself from a crouch to meet the return slash with his own blade. The sound of steel echoed through the chamber as Morek fretted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>The chamber itself was extensive though the long table took up the center and the two combatants were fighting to one side. Every Klingon was on his feet and maneuvering to get a view of the battle. Morek himself was closest still they fought almost twenty paces from him. Neither had gotten close to the wall yet, one that found himself with his back against it might well be killed for a lack of room to maneuver. Eshag was acquitting himself well so far in the heat of his anger but Galk appeared to be pleased with the efforts of his opponent. Morek could tell from his fluid movements that he was conserving his energy while Eshag spent his lavishly, as a renowned warrior he had no doubt how this would most likely end and that disquieted him. Unless Eshag found some way to overcome his opponent’s strengths or pinned him against a wall it appeared his doom was certain.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>The two came together again in a clash and Galk faked with the Dahk’tang, set his feet then lash out with a back-handed blow of his left hand which rocked the smaller Klingon, sensing victory he drove forward with the blade which was knocked from his hand by an unexpected counter. His blade skittered across the floor as Eshag, now confident brought his own weapon around in a slash.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Which was stopped as Galk’s hands grappled with his wrist but not without a wound which trailed across his left forearm. Frenzy was driving Eshag’s strength and stamina as the two struggled for control of the weapon which he was trying to use to impale Galk, driving him back step by step.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Morek began to hope the tables had turned as he watched the unfolding drama until Galk gave a mighty heave and sudden twist which caused the weapon to be launched from Eshag’s hand to clatter away. The two men then grappled in earnest until a blow from Galk spun Eshag around and sent him careening in the direction of his dahk’tang. When he had gathered it in he turned to find that his challenger had re-acquired his own as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Morek paced on the periphery in the small area he could carve for himself from the others who were jostling to watch as his thoughts whirled about in his head. If Galk killed Eshag what would he do? He had been in the Federation for several years now an might have formed an attachment, would he set himself against the Chancellor and his plans? Of that he had no doubt. With such large holdings Galk would wield considerable power and his plans laid out so carefully were certain to come to ruin. Galk’s death must happen if the course he had laid was to come to its conclusion. If he could aide that in some way he must take advantage. But to step into the conflict would void it, he had to remain on the side as must the others. At some point perhaps the tide would turn.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>And turn it did but not as he hoped, the blow taken had knocked some of the stiffness from Eshag and in the flurry of combat following his weapon was knocked from his hand, a follow-up fist drove him to hs knees.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>He looked up as Galk stood over him, his blade poised.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>“Do it then!” He shouted. “You with a blade against me unarmed. Execute me like a coward.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Galk stood poised over him, remembering a battle of less than a year ago when he had faced the commander in the war game. And as then he stepped back and tossed away his blade. “Hand to hand then. I will take your life in honorable combat and not use my blade against one unarmed.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>It was as Eshag was getting to his feet that the unthinkable happened and the shout cut through the air.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>“Eshag!”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Morek’s head turned slightly as his eyes found the disruptor pistol which had been tossed tumbling through the air… and he reacted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Galk’s eyes caught it as well, he was half-turned toward Morek with Eshag before him, his opponent’s eyes gleamed as one hand reached out for the weapon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>“Galk!”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>He heard the sound of ripping wood and caught the flash of steel in the corner of his eye as the Bat’leth was tossed between the two, closer to him than to Eshag.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Out of instinct he stepped forward and reached up, the handle sliding into his hand as Eshag was bringing the disruptor around. The Klingon sword handle slid through his hand to the end of the grip as his arm continued to the left, bringing it across his body, the blade was now fully extended. The disruptor was lifting toward his chest as time seemed nearly to stand still as the two were caught up in the moment, a split second before life or death. Galk’s swing reversed as he stepped a little closer and brought all of his considerable muscle to bear, the bat’leth sliced through the air above Eshag’s outstretched arm a split second before he could pull the trigger. Eshag’s eyes widened as the chamber was filled with the sound of flesh separated by steel and the disruptor fell from lifeless fingers as his body toppled, his head tumbling off the other direction.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Galk allowed the swing to continue, turning his body in order to not tear muscles in his arm as purple blood gouted from the stump of Eshag’s neck until the energy was expended and he allowed the bloody bat’leth to hang at his side. His eyes turned with his head as he regarded those others watching in shock, one with his arms now crossed across his chest and the sound of a scuffle beond them as his cha’dich handled the dishonorable one who had acted dishonorably by giving a weapon to his opponent.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>(Reply: Trei}<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>It was then that Morek finally spoke. “Despite what you believe the Empire as it stands is not without honor.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>{Reply: Trei, Pe’tah)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Posted by Charles g </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br /><table style="border-top: 1px solid #D3D4DE;"><tr><td style="width: 55px; padding-top: 13px;"><a href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target="_blank"><img src="https://s-install.avcdn.net/ipm/preview/icons/icon-envelope-tick-green-avg-v1.png" alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"/></a></td><td style="width: 470px; padding-top: 12px; color: #41424e; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Virus-free.<a href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avg.com</a></td></tr></table><a href="#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"> </a></div></body></html>