Worse Combination (April 28, 2016)

Enterprise was on the Cardassian border when she was attacked unexpectedly by a Cardassian cruiser. She didn't have her shields up and felt the hits. "I should've known." She sighed, hissing in pain as her starboard coupling was disabled. She came about, evading the remaining phaser fire and lit up the stars with her own. Taking damage to its engines, the Cardassian ship stood down. "Why did you attack me?" Enterprise asked. Angry green eyes met hers. "Is it not custom to fire on one's enemies in war, Enterprise?" T'Lora asked. "We are not at war." Enterprise replied. "The Federation has a treaty with Cardassia." "Until you broke it!" "Say what now?" This was news and Enterprise tilted her head to one side, unable to hide her curiosity. "A Federation ship destroyed one of our unarmed science stations. It only just managed to send an emergency distress signal before it was incinerated." T'Lora growled. Enterprise frowned. "Let me talk with Starfleet Command." She said and T'Lora reluctantly agreed. If what she was saying was true, and someone did violate the treaty there would be hell to pay! Enterprise would see to that!

"Enterprise, we've confirmed your report. It was Phoenix." Galaxy said. "Under the command of Benjamin Maxwell." "Ben Maxwell?" Enterprise whispered. "Pared with Phoenix? You can't get a worse combination. Ben lost his family in the war and Phoenix has a score to settle with Cardassia."