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USS Andromeda 
“Return to Active Duty” Part III

Starring 
Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Amy Bennet as Commander Trial Martin
Derek Castro as Commander Juan T’Pal
Miika Nikula as Commander Senek Zhnirev
Becky as Commander Buchanon
Wes Deimon as Commander Wes Deimon
Jack Farfri as Lieutenant Commander Ray Durron
Nuno Cruz as Lieutenant Commander Rie-mann Z’heta
 James Van Hoyweghen as Lieutenant Tal’el Jordain
 PJ Chapman as Ensign Phillipe Joseph Capulette
And ...
John McDermott as Shadow Fiend and Transporter Chief Molecules

Host Shadow Fiend says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Return to Active Duty" Part 3 10301.19
OPS Capulette says:
::Seated at the Ops Console monitoring the open comm of the AT::
CEO Deimon says:
@::continues to scan the rift::
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The shuttle approaches the dimensional barrier surrounding the SS Runner
OPS Capulette says:
CO: The CNS' shuttle is approaching the dimensional barrier.
Host CO Sketek says:
OPS: Do we have an open channel to the away team?
CTO Senek says:
::At the science console, performing all kinds of scans on the freighter::
OPS Capulette says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CEO Deimon says:
@*CO*Captain, I'm running scans over this. And I may have some ideas...
Host Shadow Fiend says:
::watching the away team with sinister eyes::
CNS Jordain says:
@:: In the shuttle on his way to the SS Runner and slows down a bit:: *CEO* Jordain to Deimon
CSO Z`heta says:
$::uses the tricorder to scan the predators:: Self: Oh boy...
CEO Deimon says:
@*CNS*Deimon here.
CNS Jordain says:
@*CEO* I'm on my way with a shuttle to try and get you out, what is your status?
Host CO Sketek says:
*CEO* Sketek here. Feel free to speak.
CEO Deimon says:
@*CNS* That's great... but I may be making progress
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The CNS successfully docks with the SS Runner
CEO Deimon says:
@*CO*Captain, I was right, it is an interdimensional gateway, just like it seemed, but I've been able to distinguish a quantum pattern... one quantum pattern, it appears to be a gateway to universe existing within the globe
CEO Deimon says:
@*CO* That means, if I had to bet money, as I said earlier, Mr. Z'heta's molecular structure is very intact... but in another dimension
CSO Z`heta says:
$::walks slowly towards the dark-light source, still scanning the predators::
OPS Capulette says:
CO: The CNS has docked with the runner.
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: Shadow fiends begin to rise from the ground behind the CSO, looking for a meal
 CMO Buchannon says:
@All: Report status of where you are? ::stands alone on the bridge keeping a close eye for anything::
CNS Jordain says:
@*CEO* Please give me you position, I'm now docked with the Runner :: opens the doors and enters the runner::
Host CO Sketek says:
*CEO* Understood.
Host CO Sketek says:
CTO: Start scanning all the anomalies, dimensional drifts, and whatever unknown there is ahead.
CEO Deimon says:
@*CO*Should I try to find a way to go through and get Z'Heta?
Host CO Sketek says:
CTO: The Andromeda sensors should be more powerful and precise so they might provide valuable data.
CNS Jordain says:
@*CO* Captain, I have docked with the runner without problems.
Host CO Sketek says:
*CNS* Acknowledged.
CEO Deimon says:
@::hears the tricorder beep and looks down to see it report that a computer simulation has been confirmed, flesh contact activates the gate::
Host CO Sketek says:
*CEO* You should gather the away team together for security reasons first.
CEO Deimon says:
@*CO*I know how to go through
CTO Senek says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CSO Z`heta says:
$::tries to speak to the predators::  Predators: I'm Lt.Comm. Z`heta of the UFP.
CNS Jordain says:
@::takes out his tricorder and scans for the crew:: *CEO* Where are you?
CTO Senek says:
::Keeps scanning the dimensional barrier surrounding the freighter::
CEO Deimon says:
@*CO*Understood, I will proceed with Trial's permission. Deimon out.
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The glass globe clears revealing a world orbiting a black sun
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: Lightning begins to swirl about the freighter
CEO Deimon says:
@XO, *CMO*: I know how to go through the gateway and have a good idea of where Z'Heta is. Buchannon, if you'll join us in the cargo bay, I believe the three of us need to go through the gate and retrieve him
Host Shadow Fiend says:
CSO: come closer
CNS Jordain says:
@::finds the crew's location and hurry's in there direction::
 CMO Buchannon says:
@::shrugs and goes to the cargo bay::
CEO Deimon says:
@*CNS*We're in the cargo bay... you may lose on the tricorder in a few moments
OPS Capulette says:
::Continues to monitor scans of the Runner and the crew::
XO Martin says:
@::nods at the CEO:: CEO: alright, sounds good to me, we should be extremely careful though of course, who knows what’s on the other side...
CSO Z`heta says:
$::Slowly approaches the Shadow Fiend, checking his phaser on heavy stun- spreading beam::
CTO Senek says:
::Compares the dimensional barrier surrounding the freighter to the other dimensional gates and anomalies in the Andromeda's database::
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The CSO's empathic abilities detect that the shadow fiends are so spiritually bankrupt and hideously evil that he is becoming nauseous
CSO Z`heta says:
$::backs away from the predator:: Shadow Fiend: Who are you? What are your intentions?
Host Shadow Fiend says:
CSO: We are attracted to your light....
CEO Deimon says:
@XO, CMO: If you're both ready, I recommend phasers on level 8. Please prepare to touch the globe...
CNS Jordain says:
@::enters the cargobay and sees the AT:: ALL: Did someone call a taxi?
CEO Deimon says:
@::takes out his own phaser and sets it to level 8::
 CMO Buchannon says:
@CEO: phasers set on level 8? you know that’s against regulations unless we are under attack
CSO Z`heta says:
$::wonders what light can that be...::  Shadow Fiend: do you mean the light of my home world?
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The lightning reaches out and appears to atomize the Andromeda............................!!!!!! However, anyone looking at the dimensional globe sees the Andromeda appear inside it
XO Martin says:
@::pulls out her phaser, sets it to the above-said setting, and takes a deep breath:: CEO/CMO: ready to go when you are...::moves closer to the globe::
CEO Deimon says:
@CMO: That's low kill, considering that black sun... I don't feel safe.... ::turns to the XO:: XO: Trial, your call
CNS Jordain says:
@XO: Ma'am, what is going on here?
XO Martin says:
@::nods:: CEO/CMO: you both ready to go?
CEO Deimon says:
@ALL: Oh nuts... everyone, we have a problem
CEO Deimon says:
@::points at the globe::
CMO Buchannon says:
@::looks over at the XO::
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The Andromeda is now orbiting the shadow world and can contact the CSO
OPS Capulette says:
$CO: We've regained contact with the CSO
CEO Deimon says:
@CNS: You might as well set your phaser to level 8 and come with us... it appears we're the only crew left in this universe
 CMO Buchannon says:
@CEO: i and going to follow regulations. I don’t know about you too, but its better to study whatever we are facing first than determine the situation.
Host CO Sketek says:
$OPS: Strange.
Host CO Sketek says:
$CTO: Can you explain what just happened?
OPS Capulette says:
$CO: I think strange doesn't begin to encompass the realm of un-normalcy this mission has taken on.
CEO Deimon says:
@::looks at Trial:: XO, ALL: Okay, I'm ready if you are ::reaches out to touch the globe::
XO Martin says:
@::turns and sees the CNS:: CNS: oh, er...welcome - we were just going to go through the gateway to this other world...::turns back and looks in the globe at what the CEO mentioned and squeezes her eyes shut hoping she didn't see what she thought she did::
Host CO Sketek says:
$OPS: Nevertheless open a channel to the CSO.
CSO Z`heta says:
$Shadow Fiend: I do not know what do you mean by light.  Is that light inside my veins?  Are you draw to my blood?
OPS Capulette says:
$::Opens channel:: CO: Channel open sir.
 CMO Buchannon says:
@XO: if anything, I recommend setting phasers on stun ::grumbles more words and touches the globe::
CNS Jordain says:
@XO: Ok, This is just great. Why is it always us. ::takes out a phaser rifle from behind him and puts it on the right level:: I'm ready
Host Shadow Fiend says:
CSO: Feed me ::draws closer, revealing ebony fangs::
XO Martin says:
@::nods:: CNS: alright then, touch the globe and you'll be on your way ::turns and touches the globe::
CNS Jordain says:
@::touches the globe::
CTO Senek says:
$CO: Sir, there appear to be old ruined constructs on the planet.
CEO Deimon says:
@::hand reaches the globe::
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The XO appears on the surface of the shadow world
Host CO Sketek says:
$CTO: Do you know what civilization made them?
CSO Z`heta says:
$Shadow Fiend: Stop or I'll open fire!  *Andromeda*: Z´heta to the bridge: beam me up, please!!!
CTO Senek says:
$CO: Impossible to say at the moment. They don't appear to be familiar to our databases.
Host CO Sketek says:
@OPS: Beam him up.
XO Martin says:
@::looks around feeling rather uncomfortable with the surroundings now...::
OPS Capulette says:
@CO: Aye ::beams up CSO::
CTO Senek says:
$CO: It appears that our XO is at the surface of that planet..
CTO Senek says:
$CO: I have no idea of how she got there.
CEO Deimon says:
@::appears beside the XO, tricorder in one hand scanning, phaser in the other, as quickly scans visually, ignoring the tricorder a moment::
CSO Z`heta says:
@::dematerializes and appears on the Bridge:: CO: Great timing, Captain!
Host CO Sketek says:
@CSO: Welcome back to Andromeda, mr. Z'heta.
CTO Senek says:
@CO: CEO now appeared there as well. It might be worth taking a look at those ruins; they may be a way back to our own world.
Host CO Sketek says:
@CSO: The bad news is that we are still in the wrong universe.
XO Martin says:
@::remembers seeing the Andromeda in the globe, and taps her commbadge:: *CO* it would seem the CEO's theory of how the globe works was correct...we're in the shadow world now...
CNS Jordain says:
@::arrives on the shadow world next to CEO:: Self: Alright, pure logic is far to fatch here
Host CO Sketek says:
@XO: So it seems.
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The shadow fiends lunge at the XO
CSO Z`heta says:
@CO: Thank you, indeed.  Yes, I can see we’re still here.  I have reasons to believe that this world has dark creatures that drink our blood.  They claim that we possess a light that attracts them
XO Martin says:
@::jumps back with a squeal and fires her phaser at the...thing::
CEO Deimon says:
@XO: LOOK OUT! ::fires phaser at the shadow fiend::
Host CO Sketek says:
@CSO: That doesn't sound very positive.
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: More fiends rise from the earth
CNS Jordain says:
@::sees the Fiends and jumps away::
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The CMO appears on the planet surface
XO Martin says:
@::trips backwards over something on the ground, but keeps firing at whatever fiends she can see::
CTO Senek says:
@CO: Hand weapon fire detected on the surface. Our CMO appeared there too.
CEO Deimon says:
@*Andromeda*Not to question anything Trial might have said... but I really think now is a good time to BEAM US UP!!!
CSO Z`heta says:
@CO: No it isn't, Sir.  I didn't open fire upon them, but judging by what happened to the crew of the freighter I'm guessing our weapons don't harm them
Host CO Sketek says:
@OPS: Beam them up.
OPS Capulette says:
@CO: Aye ::Beams up the AT::
CNS Jordain says:
@::fires his phaser rifle at one of the fiends that is trying to make dinner out of him::
 CMO Buchannon says:
@::looks around stunned:: Self: what in the tarntions is going on.
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The away team shimmers just as a shadow fiend passes through the XO.....
OPS Capulette says:
@CO: There's an intruder in the beam.
Host CO Sketek says:
@OPS: Redirect the beam to a secure location if it's still possible.
XO Martin says:
@::scrambles up just as the transport is activated, and comes face to face with one of the fiends::
Host CO Sketek says:
@All: Take your phasers out!
OPS Capulette says:
@CO: Aye, I’m redirecting it to the space surrounding the shadow planet ::Redirects Intruder's beam::
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The fiend and the XO's pattern is mixing!
CTO Senek says:
@::Draws his phaser::
Host CO Sketek says:
@::Takes his phaser and puts it on heavy stun::
OPS Capulette says:
@CO: Problem, the intruder and the XO are mixing
CSO Z`heta says:
@CO: Nevertheless, I was able to speak to them.  Perhaps if you'd care to open hailing frequencies and talked to them we could find out more information about these predators...
Host CO Sketek says:
OPS: Redirect to brig?
 CMO Buchannon says:
@::sees the mixing and runs to try to knock both out of the beam::
OPS Capulette says:
CO: Aye ::Redirects patterns to the brig::
Host CO Sketek says:
OPS: Just try to save the XO.
OPS Capulette says:
CO: Her pattern is corrupting
CEO Deimon says:
::runs over to the transporter controls knocking the chief out of the way::
Host CO Sketek says:
CTO: Divert power from other systems to transporters. All available power.
OPS Capulette says:
::Tries to separate the patterns and save the XO::
CTO Senek says:
::Gives the transporter system all the power it needs::
CEO Deimon says:
@*OPS*:I'm going to see what I can do from here, keep the pattern, I've got to try to separate them
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: OPS successfully separates the patterns just before the CMO enters the beam
OPS Capulette says:
CO: I've got it, the patterns are separated
CNS Jordain says:
@self: Now this, oh just fine  ::shakes his head::
Host CO Sketek says:
OPS: And where are they now?
 CMO Buchannon says:
::slides to a stop on her feet:: Self: I give up ::walks away::
CSO Z`heta says:
::walks to the Science console and runs scans over the planet's surface::  
CEO Deimon says:
*OPS*Good work!!! I see you've got them separated. I'll take the XO in here, take the.... thing wherever you see fit
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Action: The fiend is locked in a cell
OPS Capulette says:
CO: The XO is still on the surface and I've re-directed the shadow being to the brig cell. ::Redirects appropriately::
Host CO Sketek says:
OPS: Understood.
XO Martin says:
@::collapses to the ground a look of panic plastered across her face from the close encounter::
Host CO Sketek says:
OPS: However the XO needs to be beamed again.
CNS Jordain says:
::materializes onboard of the Andromeda:: CEO: Here you are, what happened with the XO?
OPS Capulette says:
CO: Aye, beaming her aboard. ::Initiates transport::
CEO Deimon says:
*CO*While Capulette takes care of that I'm beaming Trial back aboard
CEO Deimon says:
::energizes::
OPS Capulette says:
CO: Beaming successful, we've got her aboard
Host CO Sketek says:
*XO* Welcome back, Commander. Report to the sickbay for an immediate medical checkup.
Host TC Molecules says:
::covered in burnt wires and melting plastic from head to toe, arrives on bridge::
OPS Capulette says:
TC: Aren't you supposed to be in the TR?
CEO Deimon says:
::looks for the TC:: All: Where did Molecules run off to?
XO Martin says:
::appears back on the Andy looking pretty freaked out:: *CO* Yes sir...::walks off the TR pad, and heads out into the hall and makes her way slowly to sickbay::
CNS Jordain says:
::stands next to the CEO:: CEO: I don't have a clue
OPS Capulette says:
TC: Oh, don't tell me, your Yo Yo got caught in the pattern buffer, didn't it?
Host TC Molecules says:
CO: Transporter is fused, separating the XO blew out all the relays
CNS Jordain says:
::sees the XO:: XO: Ma'am, I'll come with you 
Host CO Sketek says:
TC: They need to be repaired later. But transporters are not our priority issue.
CSO Z`heta says:
*CMO* Commander, I'm running a surface scan to get information regarding the fiends.  I'm sending the data to you.  Perhaps if you understand their physiology you'll be able to explain why do they want our blood.
Host TC Molecules says:
::wipes soot from his face::
CEO Deimon says:
*CO* ::looks down at the transporter condition:: I don't know where out transporter chief went, but I have some bad news about the transporters
CNS Jordain says:
::helps the XO to Sickbay:: XO: How are you feeling Ma'am?
Host CO Sketek says:
*CEO* What are the news?
XO Martin says:
::nods at the CNS, and keeps going down the hallway to the TL::
CTO Senek says:
::Notes that everyone is safely back on the Andromeda::
Host TC Molecules says:
*CEO* Transporters are fused all relays destroyed
CEO Deimon says:
*CO*The power relays have been blown... I don't know what else is damaged, I'm just glancing at an overview
XO Martin says:
::looks at the CNS for a minute:: CNS: after a close encounter with one of those...things.....how do you think I feel?
CEO Deimon says:
*TC*Just great. Assumably you only mean the EPS relays?
CNS Jordain says:
XO: Sorry Trial. May I call you Trial Ma'am?
XO Martin says:
::sighs and nods:: CNS: yes yes, whatever...::steps into the TL and orders it to sickbay::
CTO Senek says:
::Makes sure that the force fields in the brig have enough power to operate::
CNS Jordain says:
XO: It was ugly hummmm.  ::smiles a bit trying to cheer the XO up::
Host TC Molecules says:
Resume Mission
CSO Z`heta says:
@CO: Captain, since I already talked to a fiend and because I'm an empath, I'd like to join in the team that will interrogate the prisoner.
OPS Capulette says:
::Scanning shadow planet and space surrounding::
Host CO Sketek says:
CSO: Sounds reasonable.
CEO Deimon says:
::is still reading over the damage report on the transporter and thinks "This is going to take some time to fix":
XO Martin says:
::leans against the wall in the TL only standing straight again when it comes to a stop::
CTO Senek says:
CO: The away team now appears to be out of trouble. We should start thinking about getting home.
CNS Jordain says:
::helps the XO out of the TL and on here way to Sickbay::
Host CO Sketek says:
CTO: Indeed.
 CMO Buchannon says:
::Walks into the sickbay and right to her desk and opens a drawer throwing her stuff into it::
CSO Z`heta says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.  Perhaps the CTO would like to question the prisoner as well...
you can write up something technical about transporter damage if you like : )
CEO Deimon says:
::walks out of the transporter room and heads for the bridge rather than engineering::
CTO Senek says:
CO: I believe our best bet is those ruins down there. We'd have to deal with the locals, though.
Host CO Sketek says:
CTO: Go to interrogate the prisoner with the CSO and CNS.
CTO Senek says:
CSO: I certainly would.
XO Martin says:
::shrugs off the CNS's help:: CNS: I was not injured...I'd rather you didn't touch me...
CSO Z`heta says:
CTO: Very well, Sir.  Whenever you want..
CTO Senek says:
*CNS* When you have the time, join me and CSO at the brig. We're going to question our guest.
CTO Senek says:
::Goes to TL and signals CSO to follow::
XO Martin says:
::stumbles slightly mid-step, but keeps going down the hall towards the sickbay, and finally enters it, and sits on one of the beds::
CEO Deimon says:
::steps out onto the bridge and steps up to the CSO waiting for him to finish his conversation::
CSO Z`heta says:
::orders the computer to keep scanning the planet's surface and the black sun and enter TL::
CNS Jordain says:
XO: I'm sorry Ma'am. I just wanted to help you.....::hears the Comm:: *CTO* On my way.  XO: If you will excuse me then Ma'am ::nods and walks away heading to the bridge::
CTO Senek says:
::Orders the TL to the brigs::
CSO Z`heta says:
::looks at the CEO::
CEO Deimon says:
::follows the CTO and CSO:: CTO, CSO: Mind if I follow you boys?
CTO Senek says:
CSO: Is there anything I should know about those fiends before I see one of them?
CTO Senek says:
CEO: No, you're free to join us, unless you have other business to attend to.
 CMO Buchannon says:
XO: What seems to be the trouble? ::looking up from her console::
CSO Z`heta says:
CEO: Not at all! ::looks at the CTO:: I think the fiends feed on our blood, which is like light to them.  
CTO Senek says:
CEO: I heard the transporters didn't take the strain lightly.
XO Martin says:
CMO: medical checkup....just had a close encounter with one of those freaky creepy fiend things....ugh....I think I'm more shaken than hurt though...
CEO Deimon says:
CTO, CSO: Well, I do, but I need some inspiration... Yeah, the transporters are pretty beaten, I've got some crewman working on it, but I wanted to take a look at another problem before I spent some time on that one
 CMO Buchannon says:
::taps a few keys:: XO: Just lay there for a sec, checking your vitals.
CTO Senek says:
CEO: Fine.
XO Martin says:
::sighs and lay back, much preferring to not be in sickbay...::
CSO Z`heta says:
CTO/CEO: Sirs, I don’t fully understand the fiend's nature, but I'm guessing they sense in us an aura...  that may be the light that they refer too. Or perhaps its a temperature issue... we may be "hotter" than them
CTO Senek says:
CEO: By the way, welcome back to the Andromeda. All these worries made me forgot that I hadn't welcomed you back yet.
 CMO Buchannon says:
XO: seems like your right. I don’t see any physical damage, just your heart rate is up a bit. Due to fear. explainable. Just get some rest for the rest of the day. enjoy.
CEO Deimon says:
CTO: Thanks, Senek CTO, CSO: Well, guys, I know no one knows, but here's a question... how are we getting home?.... We don't even know where we are
Host Shadow Fiend says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Return to Active Duty" 10301.19