06-24-2026, 02:42 AM
Ameen watched as the heavy lid of the stasis pod slid open, the biting chill of the escaping vapor washing over his uniform.
When the Apex Protector finally stepped out into the simulated sunlight, the sheer, imposing scale of the genetically engineered soldier validated every single one of Lieutenant Gath's tactical concerns. It was a living weapon, and as it swayed unsteadily on its feet, Ameen knew they only had seconds before the disorientation wore off and the adrenaline set in.
"Midshipman Cortez," Ameen ordered, his voice cracking like a whip across the quiet clearing. "Broadcast that ascending frequency through the Holodeck emitters now. Maximum volume."
Ameen stepped forward, deliberately moving into the alien's direct line of sight. He kept his posture tall but non-aggressive, holding both of his hands up with his palms open and empty to clearly demonstrate he was unarmed.
"Lieutenant Gath," Ameen said, never taking his eyes off the towering alien. "You have your window. Administer the doctor's injection. Now."
As the UT prepared to translate his words into the complex, mathematical chords of their language, Ameen spoke clearly and calmly to the waking giant.
"I am Commander Morad Ameen of the United Federation of Planets. We mean you no harm. Your vessel was destroyed, but we have saved your people."
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When the Apex Protector finally stepped out into the simulated sunlight, the sheer, imposing scale of the genetically engineered soldier validated every single one of Lieutenant Gath's tactical concerns. It was a living weapon, and as it swayed unsteadily on its feet, Ameen knew they only had seconds before the disorientation wore off and the adrenaline set in.
"Midshipman Cortez," Ameen ordered, his voice cracking like a whip across the quiet clearing. "Broadcast that ascending frequency through the Holodeck emitters now. Maximum volume."
Ameen stepped forward, deliberately moving into the alien's direct line of sight. He kept his posture tall but non-aggressive, holding both of his hands up with his palms open and empty to clearly demonstrate he was unarmed.
"Lieutenant Gath," Ameen said, never taking his eyes off the towering alien. "You have your window. Administer the doctor's injection. Now."
As the UT prepared to translate his words into the complex, mathematical chords of their language, Ameen spoke clearly and calmly to the waking giant.
"I am Commander Morad Ameen of the United Federation of Planets. We mean you no harm. Your vessel was destroyed, but we have saved your people."
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