[Report This]Date: 21 Jan 2021 13:03 Title: Part II - The Never-Ending War: 3
Yep... These people have turned.
Never a good idea to turn down an armed escort in a war zone. You never know whom you might need protection from.
Interesting story, reminiscent of Pacific island wars still in full combat after the end of WWII - and the Battle of New Orleans.
Thanks!! rbs
Author's Response: Owens is my hero captain, so I obviously have a soft spot for the man but you're right. Some of his decisions are questionable. On the other hand, the man likes to see himself as a diplomat and I guess the optics of meeting a marines commander with an armed escort are probably not ideal.
Date: 06 Nov 2014 19:04 Title: Part II - The Never-Ending War: 3
Those darned Captains, ignoring their officers and the regulations that were designed to protect them. This is just destined to go very, very poorly, and I hope that everyone escapes in more or less one piece.
I feel bad for Belore, as he's in an awful position. I'm still disinclined to take him at face value. One doesn't survive long among Cardassians with such a benevolent attitude. There has got to be more that we haven't seen yet, and the part of me that is in love with all things intrigue and espionage is biting at the bit to see just what’s underneath that thick, reptilian skin :-D
Author's Response: Yeah, Kirk never had this problem. But then again that was before Starfleet decided to molly-coddle their captains. Owens is terrible at following any advice pertaining to his safety, regularly frustrating the likes of Nora Laas. As for Belore, you are not wrong to be careful about him. That's all I shall say on that for now however.
Date: 05 Nov 2014 17:40 Title: Part II - The Never-Ending War: 3
Well, these Marines must be quite shell-shocked having in mind that they have been serving on this planet for two years. Still, I expected more curiosity and relief on seeing Starfleet personnel. Probably Lam has hidden from them that the war is over. Their hostile attitude toward the Cardassian is logical, most Starfleet troops consider Cardassians enemies, war or no war. At least they did not shoot the away team – being killed by friendly fire while bringing news on the end of war would be highly unfortunate.
Author's Response: We'll find out fairly soon what Lam may or may not have shared with his troops. A certain amount of relieve would have made sense here, you're right. It might have gone straight out of the window the moment they saw that Cardassian amongst the away team.