Devil In The Sky

The Hortas of Janus VI are the greatest miners in the galaxy, capable of burning through solid rock the way humanoids move through air. Recruited to help rebuild Bajor's devastated mining industry, the Hortas could provide new hope for the planet's struggling economy.
But when Cardassian raiders abduct the Mother Horta, Commander Sisko finds himself stuck with twenty Horta eggs -- and then the eggs begin to hatch...
While Major Kira leads a desperate rescue mission deep into Cardassian space, Commander Sisko faces a ravaging mass of newborn Hortas -- uncontrollable, indestructible, and eager to consume Deep Space Nine? itself!
The Hortas of Janus VI possess an amazing ability to effortlessly burn through solid rock, and they hold the key to reviving Bajor's devastated mining industry. But Cardassian raiders abduct the Mother Horta, and Commander Sisko is stuck with 20 Horta eggs. When the eggs begin to hatch, Commander Sisko faces an uncontrollable, indestructible mass of newborn Hortas. Original.