The Gale, Part II

"The Gale, Part II" is a  short story by Jesse Heinig, with Christine Thompson, appearing in Star Trek Magazine #43. It was an original fiction that focused on the the crew of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-F) in a mission story-line. It was the second part of a two-parter story.

Summary
Trapped, in an icy, underground canyon, Captain Va'Kel Shon and Kyona theorize the Romulans have been attacking the Remans, on T'liss, for the dilithium and decalithium there. Doctor Savel offers himself as a distraction while the plan is to have Shon climb up behind machinery to escape and get help.

Memorable quotes
"We have to figure out a way to make a distraction."

- Va'Kel Shon

"Sir, the Romulans are hailing us again. They're warning us not to interfere in this internal dispute."

- Kav