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Star Trek: A Call To Duty Presents ....

USS Andromeda
”Farewell to an XO”

Starring 
Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Amy Bennet as Commander Trial Martin and NPC Rachel Rogers
Miika Nikula as Commander Senek Zhnirev
Jack Farfri as Commander Ray Durron, NPC Shuttlebay Crew, NPC Shuttle Pilot Rick Blane, NPC Flight Deck Chief Shulkee and himself
Nuno Cruz as Lieutenant Commander Rie-mann Z’heta
  James Van Hoyweghen as Lieutenant Tal’el Jordain
  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 himself
Host FCO_Durron says:
---BEGIN MISSION--- USS ANDROMEDA 10308.31
Host FCO_Durron says:
--Farewell to an XO--
Host XO_Martin says:
::In her quarters packing up the last of her belongings::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Walking towards the Andromeda shuttle bay::
CEO_Capulette says:
::Walking out of Main Engineering towards a Turbolift::
CTO_Senek says:
::Waits at the shuttle bay::
OPS_Laredo says:
::Leaves bridge, and heads towards the Turbolift:: TL: Shuttle bay.
Host FDC_Shulkee says:
::Has set the shuttle Spectacular Bid on the ready line and has the Shuttle bay crew lined up along a strip of carpet running from the doorway to the shuttle::
CEO_Capulette says:
::Steps into Turbolift:: CPU: Main Shuttle Bay.
Host FDC_Shulkee says:
CTO: could you stand over here sir I have prepared this area for senior staff.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Puts the last piece of Rachel’s clothing in her bag, and puts in the little device that automatically transports it to the Shuttle::
CTO_Senek says:
FDC: Sure. ::Walks to the area pointed at by the FDC::
Host FCO_Durron says:
::Has prepared the shuttle and has briefed Shuttle pilot, Rick Blane::
OPS_Laredo says:
::Exits Turbolift and enters the Shuttle bay::
CEO_Capulette says:
::Steps out of Turbolift and walks towards Shuttlebay::
Host FCO_Durron says:
-ACTION- XO's equipment is transported to the shuttle.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Enters the shuttle bay::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Picks up the other bag and slings it over her shoulder, and wonders where Rachel is, and looks around the quarters for her daughter::
CTO_Senek says:
::Notices the others arriving::
Host FDC_Shulkee says:
CTO: Thank you.
OPS: Could you stand next to the CTO, sir? I have that area prepared for senior staff.
CEO_Capulette says:
::Enters Shuttlebay, walks towards where crew is congregating::
Host FCO_Durron says:
::Climbs out of the shuttle and dusts off his dress uniform::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Finds Rachel in one corner of her room holding onto her favorite doll:: Rachel: Come on Rachel, hon, it's time to go. ::smiles::
OPS_Laredo says:
FDC: Of Course ::Walks over and nods to the CTO::
Rachel says:
XO: Where are we going to go Mommy?
Pilot_Blane says:
::Sitting at the shuttle's helm::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Walks to the rest of the senior crew and nods to all::
Host XO_Martin says:
Rachel: we're going back to Earth for a while, Mommy's going to be teaching at Starfleet for a while...
Rachel says:
::Pouts:: I dun wanna go back there, the other kids were mean
CEO_Capulette says:
::Stands around the Shuttle Bay::
FDC_Shulkee says:
Sr Staff: Sirs, if you would be good enough to stand in a line over here with Mr. Senek and Mr. Laredo it would be a more attractive setup.
CEO_Capulette says:
FDC: Are we going for attractive, or are we going for a functional farewell of a beloved friend and crewmember?
Host CO_Sketek says:
FDC: Very well. ::Goes to the line::
Shuttlebay Crew says:
::Shuffle a little at someone questioning their boss::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Smiles again:: Rachel: And that’s why you won't be going to the same school. ::Takes Rachel’s hand and leads her to the door of the quarters:: You're going to be going to a new school, one where no one will make fun of you. ::Smiles, exits the room with Rachel, who isn't pouting anymore, and heads for the nearest TL::
FDC_Shulkee says:
CEO: Sir I am arranging it so that both situations are pleased. a functionally attractive situation where Ms. Martin can say farewell to each of you personally as she makes her way to her shuttlecraft.
CEO_Capulette says:
FDC: Ahh, Martha Stewart of the 24th century. ::Walks to the line::
FDC_Shulkee says:
::Looks at CEO and makes a mental note than takes her place and waits::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Enters the Turbolift and orders it to the Shuttlebay, waits as the Turbolift goes downwards listening to Rachel sing a little song about Turbolifts::
CEO_Capulette says:
::Continues standing in line::
Host FCO_Durron says:
::Shuffles his feet::
OPS_Laredo says:
::Rocks on heels::
Shuttlebay Crew says:
::Shuffle a little and talk quietly among themselves::
CEO_Capulette says:
::Crouches to sit Native American style on the deck::
FDC_Shulkee says:
::Coughs into her hand and looks around::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Still on the Turbolift, wondering why it's taking so long to get to the Shuttlebay::
Host FCO_Durron says:
-ACTION-The Turbolift arrives on the Shuttlebay level. A relay shorts out and the Turbolift doors fail to open.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Frowns:: Self: Why didn't they get rid of Microsoft before we built starships?
Rachel says:
::Tugs at Trial’s sleeve:: XO: Mommy, why didn't the doors open?
CTO_Senek says:
::Starts getting a bit worried::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Scratches her head wondering how to explain it:: Rachel: Er...the Turbolift is sick, so it can't open it's door for us.
CEO_Capulette says:
*XO* Ma'am, with all do respect, not that we're trying to get rid of you or anything, but what's the holdup?
Pilot_Blane says:
::Feels underdressed in his duty uniform::
Host XO_Martin says:
*CEO* The Turbolift doors just shorted out and won't open ::Crouching in front of the control panel, which now has it's panel off, trying to open the doors manually::
CEO_Capulette says:
*XO* Which lift? ::Begins walking towards the exit of the Shuttle Bay::
Host XO_Martin says:
*CEO* Its okay, manual override will work well enough.
Host FCO_Durron says:
-ACTION- The doors spring open with a satisfying swish followed by a worrying thump.  The doors then stay open.
CEO_Capulette says:
*XO* Okay. Let me know if you need any assistance.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Stands again, and takes Rachel’s hand, and gets out of the Turbolift before the doors can close again::
CEO_Capulette says:
::Returns to the FDC's Oh-so-unnecessary line::
Host FCO_Durron says:
-ACTION- Something goes pop in the Turbolift and sparks shower out of the console.
Host XO_Martin says:
*CEO* Okay, we'll be there in a second, in the future though, make those overrides easier to manage
CEO_Capulette says:
*XO* Will do. *Engineering* Guys, come down to Main Shuttlebay and take care of whatever the problem with the Turbolift is.
FDC_Shulkee says:
::Nods and shoots a look at the Shuttlebay staff::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Heads down the hall to the Shuttlebay doors::
Shuttlebay Crew says:
::Shuts up and stands silently::
CTO_Senek says:
::Notices XO finally arriving::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Walks through the doors and sees all the people waiting for her formally::
Pilot_Blane says:
::Self-consciously straightens his tunic::
Host FCO_Durron says:
-ACTION- The Boson’s pipe sounds over the ship's COM.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Raises an eyebrow wondering whats happening::
FDC_Shulkee says:
Shuttlebay Crew: 'TEN HUT!
Shuttlebay Crew says:
::Snap to attention::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Shifts uncomfortably:: All: Um...what’s this then?
CEO_Capulette says:
XO: Ask the Chief. ::Points to Shulkee::
FDC_Shulkee says:
::Under breath:: XO: A farewell ma'am.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Looks at the FDC:: FDC: ... And...why is everyone standing at attention? ::slightly perplexed at people being so formal at her leaving::
FDC_Shulkee says:
XO: fairly standard for jr. officers and crewmembers to stand at attention for a sr. officer. ma'am
Host XO_Martin says:
::Shrugs finally:: All: I suppose I need to make a speech or something...I'll need to get used to it sooner or later if I'm teaching at the academy ::smiles::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Steps forward:: XO: First I would like to say a few words on the behalf of the crew.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Nods:: CO: of course sir
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: More than three years ago, the Andromeda received a new officer assigned to engineering. She was first an engineering officer, then a chief engineering officer, and then finally ship's executive officer. She has shown great dedication to the ship during all these years. But it is not only about duty. We've come to know this person, Trial, during these years. She has been a crewmember and a friend to all of us. And for all that, we will remember you in our thoughts and memories. ::Salutes the XO::
Host FCO_Durron says:
ALL: Hip hip.
Shuttlebay Crew says:
Hurrah!
CEO_Capulette says:
::Looks strangely at the FCO::
Host FCO_Durron says:
ALL: Hip Hip.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Smiles sadly, and slowly salutes back:: CO: Thank you, sir
CTO_Senek says:
::Salutes::
Shuttlebay Crew says:
Hurrah!
OPS_Laredo says:
::Salutes::
Host FCO_Durron says:
ALL: Hip Hip!
Shuttlebay Crew says:
Hurrah!
Host FCO_Durron says:
::Salutes XO::
CEO_Capulette says:
::Follows suit and Salutes the XO::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Stands quietly for a few seconds, looking at everyone:: All: I'm not quite sure what to say to you all, but since the first moment I stepped aboard this ship, I felt welcomed, and needed
Host XO_Martin says:
All: you are all great people, and you are all my friends, and I hope one day I wil be able to come back to serve with you all again
Host XO_Martin says:
All: Each of you have your quirks to be sure, but you are all my friends, and you will all be missed dearly. Thank you for making these last three years, or less if you have only been a friend a short time, a wonderful, wonderful experience - serving on another ship will never be the same. 
  Host FCO_Durron says:
XO: It has been a pleasure and an honor to work under you ma'am.
Host XO_Martin says:
OPS & CEO: I've known you two probably not as long as I could have, or should have - or even as well as I could have, but you are my friends still, all the same - take care of this ship as if she were your baby, I expect she'll be in the same condition when I next step foot on this ship.
CEO_Capulette says:
XO: It's been great, Ma'am. May not've spent much time working together, but it's been memorable. And as for Andromeda, I'll take care of her well.
CSO_Z`heta says:
::Approaches the XO:: Ma'am, it was a wonderful experience to have such a competent officer like you as my Chief Engineer and as XO.  Please, keep this as token of friendship ::gives the XO a Klingon knife::
OPS_Laredo says:
XO: Its been a pleasure serving under you and with you, you will be greatly missed, and the Andromeda will be well taken care of.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Takes the knife and looks at it:: CSO: It's beautiful, thank you ::smiles, nods at OPS and CEO::
CSO_Z`heta says:
XO: Nobody explains warp mechanics like you. ::Kisses the XO on the cheek::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Raises both eyebrows in surprise::
CTO_Senek says:
XO: Your service has set an example for all of us to follow. I will miss you, both as a fellow officer and a friend. ::Raises his hand in the traditional Vulcan greeting:: XO: Live long and prosper.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Smiles:: CTO: Thank you, you have been a good friend - as well as a Vulcan can be ::grins, and returns the Live Long & Prosper greeting::
CEO_Capulette says:
::Flicks tail, thinking to self "I don't like goodbyes. It's right up there with hot milk."::
Host XO_Martin says:
::Attempts to return the greeting in Vulcan, but stumbles over the words:: CTO: Mine saket uuur'sevha.....oh dear, I know that’s not right.
Pilot_Blane says:
XO: Ma'am we should be going. we will miss our window.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Turns to the Pilot:: Blane: Of course, thank you for reminding me
CTO_Senek says:
XO: It's the thought that matters.
Host XO_Martin says:
All: Thank you for this surprise farewell, it's really quite touching ::smiles:: I'll miss you all, but now I really must go.
Pilot_Blane says:
::Returns to fiddling with the console::
Host XO_Martin says:
All: I'm sure I haven't said nearly enough to you all, so my apologies to any who I didn't say anything to personally. Goodbye! ::Steps onto the shuttle, pushing Rachel lightly ahead of her::
Host FCO_Durron says:
XO: You will say it when you return.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Turns and waves as the shuttle doors close::
Pilot_Blane says:
::Closes the door::
CSO_Z`heta says:
::Waves::
CTO_Senek says:
::Salutes XO for the last time in a long time::
Host FCO_Durron says:
-ACTION- The Shuttlebay doors slide smoothly open.
Host XO_Martin says:
::Sits Rachel in a seat, and takes a seat at one of the consoles::
CSO_Z`heta says:
::Shouts:: Rachel: Goodbye and take care of your mom.
Host FCO_Durron says:
-ACTION- The shuttle lifts and slowly, smoothly glides out of the Shuttlebay. The Shuttle picks up speed and than jumps to warp leaving the USS Andromeda far behind.
CTO_Senek says:
::Follows the shuttle's flight as long as it can be seen::
CSO_Z`heta says:
CTO: I'll miss her, commander...
CTO_Senek says:
    CSO: We will all miss her.
FDC_Shulkee says:
Shuttlebay Crew: Alright folks that enough. Back to work!
CEO_Capulette says:
FDC: Just had to go and ruin the moment, didn't ya? ::Walks off shaking head::
 Host FCO_Durron says:
-End Mission-.