Storm Front (Baldwin)

Not to be confused with ENT: "Storm Front"

Summary

Khan takes revenge on USS Baldwin captain Patrick Ingrum by kidnapping one of his old friends

Log Entries

Captain's log, Stardate 52069: In the last four months, we've started taking the offensive. We've taken the Chin'toka system, and have knocked the Dominion out of much of our pre-war territory. Still, I'd feel a lot better the sooner this thing is over.

Captain's personal log, Stardate 52081.3: I am now approaching the planet where I have encountered Khan before. He told me this this matter is personal — believe me, it is.

Memorable Quotes

"Also, I have a little decoration for your ready room,”

(Patrick pulls out a award)

• For your quick thinking in the middle of the battle and devising a maneuver using Ottawa's multi-vector assault mode along with Nimitz, I have the pleasure of presenting you with the Grankite Order of Tactics."

"Not to mention your eternal gratitude for saving your skin," "That, too."

— Patrick Ingrum and Andrea Riffin

"So, Khan thinks that by swiping Katy, he's going to convince you to confront him."

"Yes, and he's damn right about it too."

— Reinette Hernandez and Patrick, on Khan's Psychological strategy

"You must really love Katy to do this for her. Would you do if it were one of us?"

"I probably would, but I think Khan knew where to hit me the hardest."

— Bridget and Patrick

"If you're trying to push my buttons, you're hitting them squarely at the bullseye,"

— Patrick, recognizing Khan's intentions

References

Cassoday, Katy; Grankite Order of Tactics; Interphase cloaking device; Ingrum, Patrick; USS Nimitz; Riffin, Andrea; Singh, Khan Noonien

Background

• In contrast to Kirk in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Richie noted Khan implemented his psychological warfare well, and that he did, in fact, hit the target.
• Andrea Riffin is promoted to captain and awarded the Grankite Order of Tactics for her actions in the previous story, Captain's View.
• This story takes place 4 months after Captain's View. The events of DS9: "Tears of the Prophets" are noted in the opening log.
• The title of the story is a reference to the Billy Joel album, and is the first of many stories in USS Baldwin to take its title directly from the name of a album or song.
• This is the shortest story in USS Baldwin after the 2009 re-write.

External link

Storm Front Full text of the story, on the author's website.