be his.
83 "Number Two," he ordered, "kindly report below and tell them
everything is secure. We have only moderate damage. Number Three, go to
the command deck. Give my compliments to the Commander and crew of the
battleship. Tell them, 'Good shooting! ' Advise them we have the
situation in control, and they may be about their business with our
gracious thanks. The order fifty-seven is rescinded. Depart, gentlemen.
I am going to sickbay and have the Doctor help me with my situation
report."
84 "Yes sir," both Officers acknowledged. "May I make a comment, sir?"
asked the Number Two.
85 "You may," agreed Morn.
86 "Well done, sir!" he said. The men got up and headed down the
corridor. "And also to you, gentlemen!" Morn shouted after them.
87 Morn reached sickbay and asking the Doctor to sit beside him, he
made a full account to Fleet of all that had happened.
88 "I am sending all tapes and data," said Morn, "for study in
scientific section. I recommend no action be taken against the
mutineers. The creature affected their minds, and made them temporarily
irrational. They are good citizens of The Empire and I believe in this
circumstance every leniency should be shown. I'm sure my ship's
physician will agree with me on this matter.
89 I further suggest the miners be returned to their own station with a
full battle squad equipped to handle any more of these creatures,
should they appear. But I consider this highly unlikely. I recommend
for my prime engineering crew, and, my Second and Third Officers
appropriate honors, for the courage and devotion to duty they showed
during this hazardous engagement.
90 I will move to the shipyard facilities at this station to commence
necessary repairs to my vessel, and await instructions. Commander
Morning Star, vessel Son's Pride.' Well, Doctor," Morn asked, "what do
you think?"