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Episode Eighteen: SURPRISE!
The Starfleet Counseling Corps, which has been spread thin, thanks to the sheer numbers of Doman refugee’s entering Federation and Alliance space, has uncovered some disturbing things. The Elleb seem bent not only on domination of the Doman Race - but complete genocide.

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While there has been no confirmation of these assertions, the fact that every Doman refugee has told a tale of wanton rape, death and destruction, it seems to be more than a coincidence, but genocide, is still considered unfounded.

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The U.S.S. Andromeda is to investigate these rumours by proceeding to the Nuemega Star System, within Elleb space, and conduct a complete scan of the system. In order to ascertain the actual situation, the Elleb government is not being notified of this spot-check. However, they are bound by the Cease-Fire Agreement garnered at Camp Khitomer to...

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allow any Federation Vessel entry into a possible hostile situation to enforce the Cease-Fire.

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..

OPS_Rogers says:
::At console preparing the sensors for the scan::

CSO_Sketek says:
::Checking long range scanners...::

CTO_Senek says:
::At tactical, scanning the surroundings for Elleb (and other) vessels::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Stands and straightens his tunic and exits his ready room::

XO_Kalla says:
::Has just entered the bridge, looks around.::

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  The Andromeda is entering the Nuemega star System.

CNS_Shania says:
::In her office reading reports::

JAG_Vetrov says:
:: At SCI2, reading relevant legal material ::

CEO_Martin says:
::Sitting at the engineering console on the bridge doing the regular rutine stuff::

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: We are entering Nuemega star system.. conducting short range scans.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Heads to center chair:: OPS: Whats our status?

XO_Kalla says:
::Nods to Captain Turner as she heads for her seat.:: CO: Captain.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Nods back to Kalla:: XO: Commander.

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  The Neumega star system has a total of 12 planets. 9 of which are J class, and 1 is N class.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Sits down in the center seat on the bridge::

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: Everything is ready for the scan, sir.

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ACTION:  Neumega II ( Nclass ) has a Small orbital platform orbiting it.

XO_Kalla says:
::Sits down next to the Captain. Punches up some of the statitstics on the Neumega II planet.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO:Continue LRS and SRS and keep me posted.

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: The system has 12 planets. 9 are J class, 1 is N class.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: The same goes for you Lt.

CTO_Senek says:
CO: The second planet in the system has a small orbital platform in orbit.

Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Understood.

CTO_Senek says:
::Scans the platform::

Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: What do scans of the platform show?

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: I've conducted initial scans of the system. There are total 12 planets out of which 9 are class-J and 1 class-N.

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ACTION:  The platform is not armed -  it is largely automated, used to transfer  Latinum to cargo vessles.

CTO_Senek says:
CO: Scans show that the platform is unarmed. It is an automated cargo transfer station.

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ACTION:  A com comes through  from Neumega II.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: Understood.

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: Sir, a comm signal is coming from Neumega II.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Any life signs comming from the platform?

Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Open a channel.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: Scanning...

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Opens the channel and puts it on screen::

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ACTION:  There are nearly a million Elleb ground troops occupying the 5 mining cities on the surface, along with the small orbital platform

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: putters around Sickbay, twiddling her thumbs::

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<Elleb> COMM: Andromeda:  What are you doing here.  Please leave!

OPS_Rogers says:
::Lays in a few evasive maneuvers, just in case this thing goes south::

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: There are about million ground soldiers occupying the planet and also small group at the orbital platform.

XO_Kalla says:
CSO: A million - around that one installation?

Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Elleb: This is Captain Turner of the Federation starship Andromeda. We are here on behalf of the United Federation of Planets to enforce the cease fire agreement we have.

CTO_Senek says:
::Makes sure that shields and weapons are ready to be brought online as quickly as possible::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
::Checks to make sure Sickbay is ready for the 100th time::

CSO_Sketek says:
XO: There are five mining cities on the planet. The soldiers are gathered to those cities.

XO_Kalla says:
CSO: I suppose there is no point in asking if they are heavily armed?

Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Why do you suppose they have that many troops gathered Number one?

CTO_Senek says:
::Scans the cities for any weaponry capable of firing into space::

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<E>COMM: Andromeda: Please leave .... there are no problems here. ::closes connection::

OPS_Rogers says:
::Whispers:: CO: Considering that this may be a hostile situation, sir, perhaps we should go to yellow alert.

XO_Kalla says:
XO: At this point one can only speculate, Captain, and the conclusions are grim.

CSO_Sketek says:
XO: It's impossible to say anything about their armament but my estimate would be that they are heavily armed.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: Check for any small space craft they might use as well.

XO_Kalla says:
CSO: I agree.

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: They have closed the signal, sir.

CTO_Senek says:
CO: Yes sir.

CTO_Senek says:
::Scans the surface for any small vessels as well::

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ACTION:  6 Elleb Vesslesl ( roughly equivalent in size and power to a Miranda Class vessle)  arive in system.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: Sir, 6 Elleb vessels have entered the system. Recommend yellow alert.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: Go to red alert for now.

CTO_Senek says:
::Raises red alert::

CTO_Senek says:
CO: Shields are up.

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ACTION:  A distress  signal  begins being beamed to Elleb space.

Host Captain_Turner  (Alert.wav)

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
::Calls in backup Medical staff as a result of red alert status::

Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Hail the Elleb again.

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Hails the Elleb ships::

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<E vessles>  COMM: Andomeda: Andromeda what are you doing in this system ?

CTO_Senek says:
::Has phasers powered up and torpedo tubes loaded::

Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Have the Counselor stand and sick bay stand by for any casualties mental or physical.

XO_Kalla says:
CO: Aye, sir.

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ACTION:  Scans of the planet are difficult thanks to storms.

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: The Elleb want to know why we're here.

XO_Kalla says:
*CMO* Have sickbay ready to receive casualties - mental as well as physical.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: I am picking heavy storms down on the planet.

Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: E vessels: We are here to enforce the cease fire agreement we have. Is there a problem with that?

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: The ships that is.

XO_Kalla says:
*CNS* Please report to the bridge.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
*CO*: Sickbay stands ready, Sir.

XO_Kalla says:
*CMO* Good.

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ACTION: Scans show that the planets are devoid of Doman life. According to reports  from Doman refugees, before the occupation, the planet was thriving with nearly 25 million Doman-- and now zero.

XO_Kalla says:
*CNS*  Please report to the bridge.

CNS_Shania says:
*XO* On my way  ::leaves her office::

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: This planet down there used to be a Doman planet according to the refugees. They said there were 25 million of them but now I am reading no Domans on the planet.

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<EV> COMM: Andromeda: There is no conflict going on in this system, there for you ahve no reason   for being here so leave.

OPS_Rogers says:
Self: This doesn't sound right...

XO_Kalla says:
JAG: Please take helm.

CNS_Shania says:
::steps on the bridge:: XO: You rang?

JAG_Vetrov says:
XO: Aye, ma'am. :: walks up from Sci2 to the conn and sits down ::

Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: EV: As I said we are hear to enforce the cease fire agreement.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Are you sure there are no Doman?

XO_Kalla says:
*CNS* We are at present in contact with the Elleb. It would be good to have your opinion on them.

JAG_Vetrov says:
:: Initialises the console, and waits for orders ::

OPS_Rogers says:
::Thinks that this conversation isn't getting anywhere::

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: That's what the sensors tell.

XO_Kalla says:
CEO: Is everything ready in Engineering?

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Understood.

Host Shann says:
<EV> COMM: Andy: There is no battle going on  captain, and therefore you have no business here.  We will gladly escort you out but  really I dont' see a point for you being here.

CNS_Shania says:
XO: I was just trying to work my way through the SF files about them.

CEO_Martin says:
::Still sitting at the engineering console on the bridge:: XO: Yes, everything is fine

XO_Kalla says:
CNS: You can do so from here as well I hope.

CSO_Sketek says:
::Concentrates scans on the class-N planet::

Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM:EV: Well from what my Science Officer tells me the nearby refugee settlement is void of the Doman that recently occupied it. Would you know anything about that?

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Whispers over shoulder:: CTO: Have all weapons on standby including quantum torpedos.

CTO_Senek says:
::Whispers:: CO: All weapon systems are still fully powered and ready.

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ACTION: The scans  show that on the O class planets they detect several crashed starships under the salt water, global oceans.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Whispers:: CTO: Good.

XO_Kalla says:
CNS: What have you found so far?

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Waits for the Elleb's answer::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Stands up and straightens tunic in an attempt to establish a dominant presence on screen and thinks "I hope this works."::

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ACTION:  The N class planet  is a hot, inhospitable world.  It is too close to the star to support complex life.  Swirling dust storms and great sahara - type deserts cover the world, broken only by  various moutian ranges. The planet is a vertible jewel to the feragngi- great amount of Latinum has been found in the crust and the Doman ad quite an

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....industry here until the Elleb attacked.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: This is interesting... I am picking up crashed starships on the oceans of class-O planets.

CNS_Shania says:
XO: There's not much. Apparently, SF hasn't been interested in that species.

Host Shann says:
<EV> COMM: Turner:  Captain it isn't of your concern . There is nothing wrong here please leave. ::overly polite::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns toward the CSO:: CSO: Ships? What kind of ships?

JAG_Vetrov says:
::Looks suspiciously at the screen::

XO_Kalla says:
::Gets up and walks to helm. Leans over and speaks low.:: JAG: Have some of the battle maneuvers ready.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: The class-N planet seems to be a latinum treasure.

XO_Kalla says:
CNS: No, I suppose they have not.

OPS_Rogers says:
::Prepares for a power switch to shields and weapons since this isn't looking too good::

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: Unfortunately at this point I can't give any more information about the crashed ships.

CEO_Martin says:
::Is still doing what she's been doing (routine scans of the ship) sitting at her console on the bridge, and listening to whats been happening, not really liking the sounds of it::

JAG_Vetrov says:
XO: I've already got several maneuver patterns programmed and waiting for the comnand.

CTO_Senek says:
::Prepares to target the Elleb, in case they attack::

Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM:EV: Well my orders from Starfleet make it my concern and if there's nothing wrong here you won't mind if we investigate for a while till my "curiosity's" satified then would you?

XO_Kalla says:
::Stands up and goes to her own seat.:: CNS: But from the way they speak here, I would not say sincerity is their strong point.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Crashed ships and latinum? See if you can at least find out the types of ships they were. I'm betting frieghters.

CNS_Shania says:
XO: Obviously not.

Host Shann says:
<EV>  COMM: Turner:  What part of of none of your concern and there are no battles going on  so you can please leave.  We are here to escort you out.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Doman freighters to be exact.

CSO_Sketek says:
CSO: Scanning all the time for more information...

CSO_Sketek says:
::Concentrating scans on the crashed ships at the bottom of the ocean.::

OPS_Rogers says:
Self: Escort us out of what is the question...

Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM:EV: I'm under strict orders and won't be leaving anytime soon. If there is no problem here then you have no reason to be concerned about our presence here.

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  The Andy can't get a good scan of the O class planets with out  moving in closer

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Hears OPS and thinks the same thing::

XO_Kalla says:
::Gives OPS the stern Vulcan look.::

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: It's impossible to do a detailed scan of the crashed ships if we don't move closer to investigate.

OPS_Rogers says:
::Thinks "Oops... did I say that out loud?"::

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Very well then.

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ACTION:  The Elleb vessel move between teh Andy and the O class planets.

Host Captain_Turner says:
JAG: Take us closer to the O class planets.

CTO_Senek says:
CO: The Elleb vessels are taking position between us and the O-class planets.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: Understood.

XO_Kalla says:
JAG: Move us in closer.

Host Captain_Turner says:
JAG: Go around them. ::Indicating the Elleb::

JAG_Vetrov says:
::Guides the ship closer to the O class group ::

Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: EV: Now if you want us gone quicker you can make my life a lot easier by telling me what those crashed ships on the surface of the O class planets are.

Host Shann says:
<EV> COMM: Andy:  What are you doing?

OPS_Rogers says:
::Wonders what the Elleb ships are going to do::

CTO_Senek says:
::Has his fingers on the targeting buttons::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Gives the JAG Officer the eye to keep maneuvering closer::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Nods at the CSO to continue the scans::

JAG_Vetrov says:
::Catches the Captain's signal, and pilots the ship further in::

XO_Kalla says:
CEO: Make sure the shields can take any strain.

CSO_Sketek says:
::Continuing scans.::

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<EV>COMM:  They are several of our vessles  bearing latium carelessly struck Baratic mines  that we put in the sustem, then crashed on the planet.

CEO_Martin says:
XO: Yes ma'am. ::checks over the shields systems::

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  Scans  find no evidence of Baratic mines in the system

XO_Kalla says:
CNS: Any conclusions from their behavious so far?

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: There are over 100 ships crashed there. It's very unlikely that 100 ships suddenly crash carrying something that is not found anywhere in this system.

CNS_Shania says:
XO: Just the obvious. They are hiding something.

XO_Kalla says:
CNS: Good. My conclusion too.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  There is no evidence of debris mormally associated with a star ship striking a mine.

Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM:EV: Alright lets cut to the chase here. Why are you lying to me?

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  Scans of the cargo ships shows no signs of Latinum

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: There is no debris, there is no latinum. Nothing they say is correct.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: So it seems.

OPS_Rogers says:
::Thinks that this sounds really strange::

Host Shann says:
ACTION: the scans of the ships show there weren't carrying cargo...... but Millions of Doman citizens- to a crushing death.

Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM:EV: Look we're going to investigate what happened to those ships. You have 2 options. #1 Stand aside and #2 stay were you are and force us to do this the hard way. Trust me you don't want to know what #2 entails.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: These ships at the bottom of the ocean were once a tool of a mass genocide. They were used to kill Domans.

XO_Kalla says:
OPS: CTO: Make sure main shield power is diverted to shields facing the Elled vessel at all times.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Doman?! ::Feels a flush of anger come over him::

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ACTIONs:  The Elleb, over hearing the CSO closes channle,and  begin jamming on all chanles.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: They were used to transport people to the bottom of the ocean.

OPS_Rogers says:
XO: Aye, commander.

CTO_Senek says:
XO: Yes sir.

XO_Kalla says:
::Raies an eyebrow at the information.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Contact Starfleet Command and request back up. I want every ship in this sector here ASAP.

OPS_Rogers says:
::Prepares the shield emitters for the power change::

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  All comm signals to SF are blocked

CTO_Senek says:
::Makes sure that the shields operate at optimal performance::

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: Our signals are being blocked, sir.

XO_Kalla says:
OPS: Try other frequencies.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: I recommend we send a class IX probe. It has warp 9 capacibility. It would reach SFC pretty soon.

Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Blocked? Well "unblock" them!

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: I'll try sir.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Do it now then!

OPS_Rogers says:
::Puts the signal on rotating frequencies::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO: Suggestions?

CSO_Sketek says:
::Launches class IX probe towards the nearest starbase::

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  The LRS detects 3 more Elleb warships closeing fast- The Andy is clearly out gunned.

CSO_Sketek says:
::Checking long range sensors::

CTO_Senek says:
CO: 3 more Elleb warships approaching.

XO_Kalla says:
CO: For communications there are always possibiliities of getting through. X-ray is one.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: Three more Elleb ships closing our position.

CTO_Senek says:
CO: We are outgunned.

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: Perhaps we could launch several probes that are each sending messages on different frequencies.

XO_Kalla says:
CO: Regarding the present situation on the planet, there is nothing we can do. We must check other planets if they are at risk.

XO_Kalla says:
JAG: Is there any way to hide from these vessels here?

XO_Kalla says:
CEO: How much extra power can you get CTO?

OPS_Rogers says:
::Starting to think we should blast these 6 out of the sky before the other 3 show up::

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  No place to hide and they are getting closer with everymomment

Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Very well then. I don't like this at all though.

CEO_Martin says:
::Checks on the power thing::

Host Captain_Turner says:
JAG: Get us out of here. Continue our patrol route.

XO_Kalla says:
CO: No, but logic says we cannot win a battle - at present.

CEO_Martin says:
XO: Checking that now ma'am

JAG_Vetrov says:
XO: We could hide behind the far planets in the system, but that would only hide us for a short while.

JAG_Vetrov says:
CO: Aye sir.  :: takes the Andromeda out of the system, at warp 1 ::

Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: I know but I don't have to like it.

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  The Andy goes to warp out of system.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns and grunts as he sits down hard in the center seat::

XO_Kalla says:
CO: I wonder if any of the other planets in the system are at risk.

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  Once sthey are out of system they get communication back.

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: We have communications back, sir.

Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Yes that's our primary concern now. There is nothing we can do for the dead.

Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Dispatch that same message to Starfleet then.

XO_Kalla says:
CO: Correct.

OPS_Rogers says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Broadcasts the message to SF::

XO_Kalla says:
CO: CSO could include a report with that signal.

CSO_Sketek says:
::Checking if the Elleb are in pursuit.::

OPS_Rogers says:
Self: We should have destroyed them when we had the chance...

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  The Elleb are not in pursuit

Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO:Continue General Quarters till the Elleb are a safe distance away.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: The Elleb are not in pursuit. Andromeda is safe now.

CTO_Senek says:
CO: Yes sir. Standing down red alert when we are one light year away from them.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Good. Report all your findings to Starfleet Command as well.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: Aye.

JAG_Vetrov says:
:: looks at the instruments on his console ::

CTO_Senek says:
::Stands down red alert::

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