Story:Star Trek: The Next Generation/Borg Encounter/Act Three

As Branson's Federation fleet moves in battle formation small fighter ships lead the way, followed by progressively bigger ships all the way to Galaxy-class even without the Second Fleet, it's an impressive sight.

On the bridge Lieutenant Mitchell chimes in.

Sir, incoming message from the Cortez they're still having trouble stabilizing the guidance thrusters on their port nacelle Lieutenant Mitchell says as he looks at his console.

Captain Branson looks at him.

Have them drop out of formation and make repairs bring up the Peterson to take its place Captain Branson says as he looks at him.

He nods and inputs commands into the console.

Lieutenant Ro chimes in.

That's the eleventh ship to fall out of formation Lieutenant Ro says as she looks at Ensign Kaye.

She looks at Ro.

Damn if we keep losing ships we'll be at a huge issue against the Borg Ensign Kaye says as she looks at her.

Sensors beeping.

We're approaching the coordinates now Ensign Kaye says as she looks at her console.

Captain Branson looks at Mitchell.

Let's see it Captain Branson says as he looks at him.

Viewer shows the transwarp conduit swirling.

Sir the Intrepid is hailing us Lieutenant Mitchell says as he looks at him.

Branson nods at him and Captain Halliwell appears on the viewer.