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USS Andromeda
”First Contact” Part X

Starring 
Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Amy Bennet as Commander Trial Martin
Miika Nikula as Commander Senek Zhnirev
Jack Farfri as Commander Ray Durron
Nuno Cruz as Lieutenant Commander Rie-mann Z’heta
 James Van Hoyweghen as Lieutenant Tal’el Jordain, NPC Gar’th , NPC Child and NPC MO Fritz
 PJ Chapman as Lieutenant J.G. Phillipe Joseph Capulette
 Casey Hare as Lieutenant J.G. Larn Kostra
 Scott Boggs as Ensign Spike Angelus Laredo 
And...
John McDermott as Melodian President Windwalker, Captain Marshall, Captain Ragnarok and himself

Host ACTDJohnSea1 says:
Resume USS Andromeda "First Contact" 10306.29
CNS_Jordain says:
::On the bridge in his chair next to the Captain::
CMO_Kostra says:
::In sickbay::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: How do you think the Klingons will react?
FCO_Durron says:
$::Sitting in the Melodian negotiation room::
Host CO_Ragnarok says:
COM: USS Andromeda: We demand the return of our warriors and their Captain!
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: How would you feel if an allied vessel would fire at you?
Host MelodianPresident says:
FCO: My people report to me that the wreckage has been destroyed without incident.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Checks status of Klingon captain, still frozen::
FCO_Durron says:
$Melodian President: that is very good news.  The Klingons will likely be departing soon than.
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: IKS Phoenix: We apologize for the previous conflict. We will beam them to your ship right away. We must both drop our shields during the transportation.
CMO_Kostra says:
*CO* Sir, this is Kostra, sorry for the lateness of this report, but the radiation problem on Melodia has been fully resolved.
Host MelodianPresident says:
FCO: They  seem to be an imperialistic and most inhospitable culture, we hope to have no future dealings with them.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Lock on to all the frozen Klingons and be prepared to beam them. *CMO* Acknowledged. Good work.
FCO_Durron says:
$Melodian President: that is an understandable position, and due to your position in space it is unlikely that you will have any further dealings with them.
Host CO_Ragnarok says:
COM: USS Andromeda: You gave us quite the shock by firing upon us, good, we respect that.
Host MelodianPresident says:
Action: The Klingon Bird of Prey lowers its shields.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Aye sir ::gets up and walks to the OPS station and locks on to the "ice creams"::  Ready sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Energize.
CNS_Jordain says:
::Activates the transporters::  CO: Transporting.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Watches Klingon captain disappear into a transporter beam, Mumbles to himself:: See ya, Cap'n
Host MelodianPresident says:
Action: The Andromeda successfully transports the Klingon bodies and their CO to the Bird of Prey Phoenix, the Phoenix then returns through the wormhole without incident.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Leaves Sickbay, heads to Bridge::
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: That was easy enough.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Yes, at least for now. I hope that no diplomatic conflicts will follow. *FCO* The Klingons have left the system through the wormhole.
Host MelodianPresident says:
FCO: We request that you provide us with the necessary knowledge to handle antimatter safely.
FCO_Durron says:
*CO* Thank you sir.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: So do I. That is the last thing we need now. By the way, how is the other away team doing?
Host MelodianPresident says:
::Fluffs his feathers and ruffles his wings::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: To my knowledge, they have gained the trust of the Melodian government.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Enters bridge, takes station::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CMO: Welcome back, Mr. Kostra.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: That is good ::sees the doc enter:: CMO: Hi doc, hope you said goodbye to our ice creams!
CMO_Kostra says:
CO: Thank you, sir.
FCO_Durron says:
$President: I am not in a position to give you that information immediately.  I can however likely get it for you in fairly short order. If my CO approves.
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: They just disappeared! I don't think they liked me very much.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: I can imagine ::grins a bit::
Host MelodianPresident says:
Action: Local Media stations seem to report a significant cultural aversion to the Klingons, pollsters interviewing the populace report that 8 of 9 Melodians give their impression of the Klingon "aliens" as "very unfavorable."
CMO_Kostra says:
::Chuckles::
FCO_Durron says:
$::Pulls out a PADD and blanks the data:: *CO* Sir The Melodian president is asking for information regarding how to handle antimatter.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: Say doc, would you join me for dinner later on. Eating alone is sometimes unpleasant.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* I am not sure if it is wise to give them any more technology.
Host MelodianPresident says:
FCO: Since the accomplishment of our first warp ship, we shall continue to grow as a space faring race, it seems only civilized for you to aid us and gain the benefit of your experience so that we can avoid unnecessary death.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* After the Klingon ship and the Federation ship are gone, there should be no risk.
FCO_Durron says:
$*CO* Understood sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* We can give some limited information.
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: Sure, be glad to.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* Mainly information about safety precautions and things like that. However we will not give any actual technology.
FCO_Durron says:
$*CO* Thank you sir.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: Thanks. We can get to now each other a bit better.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* I will have the science department to prepare an informational document for the Melodians.
CMO_Kostra says:
CMO: Indeed.
FCO_Durron says:
$Melodian president: Sir as your first warp vessel came ...  ::takes off his COM badge and puts it in his pack::...pardon me.  As your first warp vessel and the technology came from unusual situations we are somewhat hesitant to grant you more technology...
CMO_Kostra says:
::Pulls out PADD, begins working on a schedule for crew physicals::
Host MelodianPresident says:
::Listens::
CNS_Jordain says:
::Goes back to his chair and starts working on some personnel reports::
FCO_Durron says:
$Melodian President;...however we are prepared to give you some limited information on safety precautions.  this technology you must develop on your own...
Host Captain_Marshall says:
CO: Um about my ship,,,
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: After the FCO returns to the ship, we will begin the lifting of the Athena.,
Host MelodianPresident says:
FCO: We understand that you wish to keep your technological advances, we only ask for information to help protect ourselves from radiation and other such hazards from warp flights
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* I would appreciate if you managed to finish the talks soon. We need your help with lifting the Athena.
FCO_Durron says:
$Melodian president: The Andromeda's science department is already working on a document including a good deal of ...::completely ignores the muffled sounds coming from his pack::...this very information.
Host MelodianPresident says:
Action: Melodian Sun ships return to going about their business, since the aggressive Klingons have departed.
FCO_Durron says:
$Melodian President: Now If you will excuse me I must return to the Andromeda.  I hope we will speak again soon.
Host MelodianPresident says:
FCO: Excellent, then I believe we have concluded our negotiations amicably
FCO_Durron says:
$::Pulls the COM badge out of his pack than puts it back on.::
MO_Fritz says:
CNS/CMO: Sir's, this is ensign Fritz. May I ask that you report to sickbay ASAP.  There has been a holodeck injury and it has to with Lieutenant Jordaïn’s program.
CMO_Kostra says:
*MO* Acknowledged. CNS: What kind of program?
FCO_Durron says:
$::Stands up and offers the Melodian president his hand.:: President: This is a standard greeting or farewell among several of the Federation's planets.  It shows that neither party is carrying weapons or ill will towards the other.
CNS_Jordain says:
::Looks at the Doc::  CMO: I hope it is not one of my training programs.  ::gets up and runs to the TL:: TL: Sickbay.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Follows CNS::
Host MelodianPresident says:
::Nods, and shakes FCO's hand, careful to retract his talons first::
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: What kind of training programs? What are we dealing with here? And who would be using a program of yours?
MO_Fritz says:
Child: You were a bit stupid to do that.
FCO_Durron says:
$President: Thank you sir. I look forward to our next meeting.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Notices the CNS and CMO leaving the bridge::
FCO_Durron says:
$*Andromeda* One to beam up
Host MelodianPresident says:
::Nods:: FCO: Until next time.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Locks on the FCO and energizes::
Host MelodianPresident says:
Action: The FCO returns to the Andromeda.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO:  I have training programs that could be deadly, they have no safety but they are protected with a password.  unless.......
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: Unless?
FCO_Durron says:
::Materializes on the bridge and pulls out one of his other PADDs quickly working out the last bits of data::
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Welcome back.
FCO_Durron says:
::Over shoulder distractedly:: CO: Thank you sir
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: We are free to use any non-aggressive methods in raising the Athena. Would you join me and FCO in this operation?
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: Unless someone has accessed my program.  I was working on it before we got this mission ::exits TL and walks to sickbay and enters::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Enters Sickbay, sees child, immediately grabs tricorder, begins scanning::
CMO_Kostra says:
MO_Fritz: What's the problem?
Host CO Marshall says:
CO:  Absolutely, my crew and I have been eager for this stage of the operation, my First Officer reports that the Athena's main impulse engines are working, we should be able to reach escape velocity if we can get airborne.
FCO_Durron says:
COs: as I see it we have two options in raising the Athena.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: Sounds very good.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Listens to FCO::
FCO_Durron says:
::is still working at his console working with numbers::
Host CO Marshall says:
Action: The Athena's Vulcan first officer enters the bridge.
MO_Fritz says:
CMO: This child got access to program Jordaïn785 and was injured in some sort of fight.
CNS_Jordain says:
::Sees child:: Child: Christopher! What where you doing with 785 and how did you get the password?
CMO_Kostra says:
::Scans child, sees MO_Fritz has done an adequate job of beginning treatment, grabs hypospray, adjusts levels of hemoglobin in child's blood::
FCO_Durron says:
COs: firstly we have to clear the Ice off.  We may be able to clear some of the ice with phasers but if a mistake is made we will damage the Athena.  The other option is of using a shuttlecraft's exhaust and venting it downward to melt the ice.
MO_Fritz says:
CMO: Sir, you better take a look at the back of this child.  His worst injury is there.  ::points::
Host CO Marshall says:
Action: Sensors indicate that the Athena's Chief Engineer has restored partial main power and charged the main deflectors.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Looks::
FCO_Durron says:
COs and XO: Than we can attempt to raise her with several shuttle craft and tractor beams or we can attempt to trade with the Melodians for their anti-gravity technology and use that to raise her.
Host CO Marshall says:
FCO: My ship's mass is too large to raise with shuttlecraft unfortunately.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Scans, sees some vertebral damage, grabs spinal regenerator:: Child: You're lucky we don't have to go into surgery. You cut it close.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Will you contact the Melodian president about their technology?
FCO_Durron says:
CO Marshall: I was considering using as many shuttle craft as both vessels could provide in concert.  It would be difficult to keep the tractor strength even but I believe that we could manage it.
Host CO Marshall says:
FCO:  I propose we melt the ice by starting the main impulse drive on very low.
Child says:
CNS_Jordain: I'm sorry Tal but my friends and me where just going to have fun.  Gar'th entered your password and I don't know where he got it.
FCO_Durron says:
CO Sketek: I could sir but I do not have anything to offer in exchange for the use of their technology.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Begins repairing the damage to child's back::
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: We have already given them a significant cure.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: But if they make demands, we have to consider it. Or if they offer a deal, we have to consider it too.
FCO_Durron says:
::Pauses:: Marshall: I had not thought of that sir.  You would run the risk of damaging the saucer section but other than that a workable theory
Host CO Marshall says:
FCO: True, but we could attempt to keep the engines in neutral.
CNS_Jordain says:
Self: Gar'th Igahe...CMO: You take care of this child while I go find Gar'th  Child: And Christopher I want to see you later on, we need to talk.  ::walks out::
FCO_Durron says:
CO Sketek: Yes sir I will make the contact presently.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Watches CNS leave:: CNS: Okay.
FCO_Durron says:
::Begins to open a link to the Melodian president.::
CNS_Jordain says:
*Gar'th* Mr. Gar'th Igahe, Report to my quarters at once.  You are in a lot of trouble mister.
CMO_Kostra says:
Child: Now you lie still, or MO_Fritz will have to give you a sedative, okay?
FCO_Durron says:
Marshall: A very good plan sir.
Gar’th says:
*CNS* a....aye.....s..sir
Child says:
CMO: Yes doctor
Host CO Marshall says:
FCO: Our helmsmen is not well, I would ask that you pilot the Athena on our ascent
FCO_Durron says:
::Opens a COM channel to the planet and asks for the president::
FCO_Durron says:
Marshall: Sir I would be honored.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Begins work on vertebrae:: What exactly were you fighting, son?
Host MelodianPresident says:
COM: USS Andromeda: Yes?
FCO_Durron says:
COM: President: Sir We are going to attempt to raise the Federation vessel in your southern polar region.  I ask for the use of some of your formidable anti gravity technology.
CNS_Jordain says:
::Enters his quarters and sits himself down after taking an nice cup of earl gray tea::  Computer: dim lights to 30% ::lights go down as the door chime sounds::  Gar'th: Enter
Gar’th says:
::Enters::
CMO_Kostra says:
::seals up child's back, works on skin damage:: Child: What kind of program was this?
CNS_Jordain says:
Gar'th: Sit down Gar'th
Host Melodian President says:
::Pauses:: Com: USS Andromeda: We propose to trade our antigravity units for....3 dilithium crystals and 4 radiation suits, and one magnetic bottle for antimatter containment
Child says:
CMO: It was a battle program.  A reconstruction of what happened on the planet Nidaar a few hundred years ago when Tal was there.
CMO_Kostra says:
Child: And you thought you could handle yourself in there? 
CNS_Jordain says:
Gar'th: First question: how did you get hold of my password Gar'th?
FCO_Durron says:
COM: planet: president ::splutters:: what! We couldn't possibly give you three dilithium crystals and  four radiation suits. not to mention the mag bottle ::looks at the president:: I might be able to get you one crystal two suits but a mag containment bottle will be difficult to arrange.
Child says:
CMO: Gar'th said that we would be all right.  But I guess he was wrong ::is in a bit of pain::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Notices child's pain, give him small hypospray injection:: Child: Who's Gar'th?
Gar’th says:
CNS: I saw you enter your password once and I remembered it so I could play it to.
Host MelodianPresident says:
::Thinks:: COM: USS Andromeda: How about three dilithium crystals, 2 radiation suits and a magnetic bottle?
Child says:
CMO: Gar'th is a Klingon friend of mine, or at least he was a friend of mine
FCO_Durron says:
COM: President: I can't do better than two dilithium crystals.  three suits ::glances at the CO for confirmation on the mag con bottle.::
CMO_Kostra says:
Child: Indeed. Well, ::finishes dermal regeneration:: you're pretty much finished here, but from now on, don't go into holodeck programs you're not supposed to, okay? If I see you in here again, I'll have to report you to the Security Department, and I'm sure your parents wouldn't like that.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: We can give it.
CNS_Jordain says:
Gar'th: Indeed, but you did not know what kind of program it was did you. Never play a program you don't know and one that is protected with a password. Do you understand?   Christopher got off well on the other hand he could have been killed.
FCO_Durron says:
Com: President: and I'll give you the magnetic containment bottle as well.
Host MelodianPresident says:
COM: USS Andromeda: Deal
Gar’th says:
CNS: Yes sir, I understand. I'll never do it again, I promise.
FCO_Durron says:
COM: President: Deal.
Host MelodianPresident says:
Com: USS Andromeda: Set a time for the exchange and we will have the units.
CNS_Jordain says:
Gar'th: Good ::drinks from his thee::  Now go, let this be a lesson.  Always ask permission.
Child says:
CMO: Yes doctor. Thank you.  ::jumps from the biobed and runs of::
Gar’th says:
CNS: Yes sir ::gets up and leaves the counselors quarters::
CNS_Jordain says:
*CMO* And how is Christopher doc?
FCO_Durron says:
*EO_Lishan* prepare Two dilithium crystals, three radiation suits, a magnetic containment bottle and two self sealing stem bolts for immediate beam down.
CMO_Kostra says:
*CNS* He'll be just fine. I just sent him off with a little warning.
FCO_Durron says:
COM: President: the equipment will be beamed down shortly
CMO_Kostra says:
*CNS* But maybe you should work on your security programs a little better ::chuckles::
CNS_Jordain says:
*CMO* Good, I had a little chat with Gar'th.  He is going to remember this day for a long time and now I'm going to change my codes.  I'll meet you in the lounge at 2000 hours ok?
CMO_Kostra says:
*CNS* Acknowledged.
Host CO Marshall says:
Pause USS Andromeda "First Contact" 10306.29