The Chute Line-by-Line

[CaptVader]

Ambassador Liria: No, they're very much alive.

 

[Orac]

Captain Janeway: Then where are they?

 

[May 20]

LIRIA [on viewscreen]: Your men have been convicted of the terrorist bombing at the Laktivia recreational facility, which resulted in the death of forty seven off-duty patrollers.

 

[CaptVader]

JANEWAY: I assure you, Ambassador, my people had nothing to do with this attack.

 

[May 20]

LIRIA [on viewscreen]: We found chemical traces of the explosive used in the bombing on their hands and clothing.

 

[Orac]

Chakotay: I'm sure the same could be said of anyone who was near the explosion. It's hardly enough evidence for a conviction.

 

[CaptVader]

LIRIA [on viewscreen]: The explosive was trilithium based. There is no source of trilithium anywhere in our system. So, you can imagine our surprise when our investigation revealed that your ship is powered by dilithium, which our scientists tell us is convertible into trilithium. We have long suspected that the so-called Open Sky Terrorists had off-world collaborators. Now we know who they are.

 

[May 20]

TUVOK: Captain, two Akritirian ships are approaching at bearing two seven one, mark six four.

 

[CaptVader]

LIRIA [on viewscreen]: Prepare your ship for inspection, Captain.

 

[Orac]

Janeway: If it will help confirm our innocence, I'll consider it. But first I want to know where my people are being held, and I want to talk to them immediately.

 

[CaptVader]

LIRIA [on viewscreen]: Communication with inmates is not permitted.

 

[Orac]

Janeway: If you want my co-operation, Ambassador, you're going to have to do better than that.

 

[Khamsin]

Liria: Perhaps you've misunderstood me. Let me clarify our position. Your vessel is being impounded. You and your crew are under arrest. Prepare to be boarded.

 

[May 20]

TUVOK: Captain, their ships are powering weapons.

 

[CaptVader]

JANEWAY: Mister Tuvok, raise shields. Mister Chakotay, take the conn. I'd like to resolve this situation peacefully, Ambassador, but let me clarify my position. I will not allow this ship to be boarded.

 

[May 20]

LIRIA [on viewscreen]: That, Captain, is an error in judgement.

(The two small ships open fire, rocking Voyager.)

 

[Orac]

Tuvok: Captain, should I return fire?

 

[CaptVader]

JANEWAY: That's not going to help us get Tom and Harry back. We need to regroup. Get us out of here, Commander.

 

[Orac]

Chakotay: Aye, Captain.

 

[Athena28]

[Paris' hovel]

KIM: What took you so long? I've been back at least half an hour.