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USS Andromeda
”Last Of His Kind” Part VIII

Starring 
Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Jack Farfri as Commander Ray Durron and NPC Ensign David White
Miika Nikula as Commander Senek Zhnirev
Nuno Cruz as Lieutenant Commander Rie-mann Z’heta
 James Van Hoyweghen as Lieutenant Commander Tal’el Jordain
 PJ Chapman as Lieutenant Phillipe Joseph Capulette
 Casey Hare as Lieutenant J.G. Larn Kostra
 Scott Boggs as Lieutenant J.G. Spike Angelus Laredo
And...
John McDermott as ROM, Master Chief Petty Officer Samuel Molecules and himself

Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Last of His Kind" 10310.12
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
::In the Observation Lounge::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Sits down in the Observation Lounge::
CEO_LtJG_Capulette says:
::Standing in the back of the Observation lounge, having walked in late::
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Sitting in his chair in the Observation Lounge::
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
::Sitting in the Observation Lounge::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: We still have some formalities to do.
CEO_LtJG_Capulette says:
::Walks to the replicator and summons a frosty glass of 2% Milk, returns to standing spot::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: So please stand at attention.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Stands at attention::
CEO_LtJG_Capulette says:
::Sets milk down and stands at attention::
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Stands up and draws himself to attention::
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
::Stands at attention::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
::Gets up and stands at attention::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CEO: Mr. Capulette, would you please step forward.
CEO_LtJG_Capulette says:
::Blinks and steps towards the good captain::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CEO: You are hereby promoted to the rank of Full Lieutenant with all the responsibilities and privileges of your new rank.
CEO_LtJG_Capulette says:
CO: Thank you sir, ::Extends hand for a shake or two::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CEO: Congratulations.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CO: Thank you. ::Returns to standing at attention in spot::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: At ease. Now, we have issues we must discuss about so let's gather around the table.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
::Sits back down again right across the Captain::
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Grabs the mug of milk and sits at the table::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: It's about the offer the alien computer gave us, the request to join to a future mission of ours.
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Walks over to the table than stops on his rout to his old seat.  He turns and goes to the XO's chair::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: I would like to hear your opinions on that, especially from the fields of your own specialty.
So feel free to voice your opinions but please, only one at the time.
::Waits for the crew to speak their mind::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: Well sir...
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Yes, please go ahead.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: I think he will pose not threat to us for so far I have seen but if we go along with this, we need to restrict him from certain places.
Or be allowed to do certain actions like walking through walls and so on.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CEO: What is your opinion? And can we use forcefields or similar constraints to limit the movement of the computer if the need comes?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Gestures for an opportunity to speak::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Yes?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: Even though the presence of an artificial alien life form might offer some interesting insights to the problems we'll encounter, my advice is that we reject the offer until we know a lot more about the computer. As far as I know, we aren't fully aware of its technological level. We don't know what kind of powers it can control, so it can be a very unpredictable element in dangerous situations.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CO: I think as long as he doesn't pull another stunt like logging into our computers and altering our systems, then I'd be fine with him. That walking through walls thing the counselor mentioned does however make it difficult to restrict movement.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Nods at the CTO and the CEO::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: I think if we can reason with him he will acknowledge our safety regulations and restrictions.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Well, he will surely cooperate with us as long as he is friendly.
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Looks at the crew and begins making his own thoughts::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CNS: But do we know if it can be trusted?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CTO: He saved our away team from the attacker and gave us some information about them.
If he where to take over the ship and its crew, he would have done it long ago
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CNS: We can hardly say we know anything of its true intentions.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CO: Can we request his programming schematics so we can take a look at how he's designed and established what his capabilities really are?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CTO: Indeed, but is this not a risk we took when we let him on board earlier on.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CEO: We could request them, of course, but I doubt if they are any use to us. I assume it is way too complex for us to analyze, at least without experts.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CNS: We had no external threats at that time and could have been able to concentrate fully on the computer.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CO: And I suppose transmitting them to the Starfleet Corps of Engineers is too long a process to wait our decision on?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CEO: Correct. We can't stand here idle. We must get to our next mission in time.
OPS: What is your opinion on the computer?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CTO: That is indeed again correct. I also understand the danger but I also understand the potential of having ROM on board.  The knowledge he possesses is so vast that it would take many decades for us to gather.
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
CO: I do not see any threat in the computer, but I agree as well with the CTO in a way.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CNS: I acknowledge your point, but I still believe that security should be our prime concern. I wouldn't want to let it aboard for an extended period without knowing a lot more about it.
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Your thoughts?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CTO: I agree, we need to keep an "eye" on him 24/7
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
CNS: The CTO has a point, with something this technologically advanced, security is an essential.
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
CO: Sir, I would like to point out how convenient for it that the hostile aliens arrived from their long journey shortly before our own arrival.  Also I do not like the idea of having something aboard that we can not control.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Chugs the last of the milk::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: The prime concern seems to be speculation about whether we can trust the computer.
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
CO: However I would like to see the knowledge this computer has and I would like to see how it is arranged...out of curiosity if nothing else.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: And the obvious truth is that we don't know.
So it will be guessing regardless of the way we choose to continue.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
All: Are we forgetting that this computer, while programmed to be sentient, is a computer nonetheless. "Trust" is personifying a machine on whether or not it will carry out what it's programmed to do.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CEO: I do not agree with that point of view. One can trust or not trust an engine, a machine.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CO: Point proven.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: I am inclined to take the alien computer with us to our next mission.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CO: Do we have our new mission orders?
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: It will be a journey with an unknown entity aboard but that is what we do, research the unknown.
CEO: No, we do not. We will receive them once we return to the Starbase 50.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Nods::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: I don't necessarily disagree, but I do want to see the computer's programming and design specifications before I agree.
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Looks at the CEO::
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Looks at the XO Looking at him::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CTO: Then we will just have to ask ROM.
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Looks back at the CO::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: We will have to request them. Only that it might be that they do no exist anymore. It was build a long time ago, after all.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Looks at the XO looking at the CO, Looks at the empty milk glass::
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Looks back at CEO::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: Anything we can find out is of assistance.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Looks up to the XO::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO/CEO: Although it is not exactly respecting a guest, we need to research the vulnerabilities of the computer as well.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: Agreed.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
::Overseeing all::
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Breaks the XO's stare:: CO: Very true, if you'd like I'll take the liberty of requesting the schematics from this....."ROM".
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO/CEO: Of course, that will not happen in public or confrontational way but covered as something else.
CEO: Yes, that is fine.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CO: Understood.
Host ROM says:
::Wondering how the debate is going::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: Of course.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
::Makes a few notes on this conversation::
Host ROM says:
::Wishes the children of his world had teddy bears to play with, Thinks to self, “Wow what a neat invention.”::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: So we are going to take the alien computer to our next mission. If there are any objections, now is the last time to speak out.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CO: Once we have the schematics....I suppose we should issue ROM quarters?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
::Nods to the captain in agreement with the decision and keeps looking at him::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CEO: Probably. I really don't know how we should accommodate a computer.
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Nods agreement with the captain::
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
CEO/CO: I could take care of assigning him quarters.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Very good.
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
::Nods to the CO::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: Does anyone have any issues or questions they would still like to bring up?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: None at all sir
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: So the meeting is over. Everyone should resume their duties and we will be heading back to the Starbase 50.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Nods and stands from chair::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: Aye sir ::stands up and waits::
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
::Stands::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: Dismissed.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Stands up::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Leaves the observation lounge::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
::Nods and walks out waiting just outside the door until the Captain comes out::
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Stands up and waits for everyone to file out than leaves for the bridge::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Leaves the observation lounge, waits for CEO to enter the bridge::
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Steps onto the bridge and heads to Engineering 1 to check on power levels::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: Sir, May I have a word with you?
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
::Leaves the Observation Lounge, walks to his console and sits::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Stops CEO::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Certainly. Is it private?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: Yes sir, It is
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CEO: I believe we have some work to do, and I'd like to start as soon as possible.
Host ROM says:
::Awaits an answer::
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
::Brings up the cabin assignments and looks for empty cabins that could accommodate the computer::
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CTO: Of course, where do we find ROM?
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Turns to the XO entering the bridge:: XO: You have the bridge. Set our course to the Starbase 50 and engage. Also inform ROM of our decision.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CEO: I believe it would be best if the Captain contacted it first.
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
CO: Aye
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CEO: But we already have some information on the machine, don't we?
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CTO: I do believe so, a small bit, though.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CEO: Nevertheless, I'd like to go through all we have.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Walks towards the ready room:: CNS: Understood. Let's go to the ready room.
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Walks over to middle of the bridge:: OPS: Hail Rom and let him know that we have decided to take him with us.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Brings up the database on ROM on the Engineering 1 console::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CEO: And I'm going to need your help in analyzing the technical details.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CNS: Aye Sir ::follows the Captain::
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
XO: Aye Sir.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CTO: Here's what we have.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Sits behind captain's desk in the Ready Room:: CNS: So, feel free to speak.
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
FCO: Lay in a course for Starbase 50 and standby.
FCO_Ens_White says:
XO: Aye.  ::Lays in course::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Quickly goes through all the information, then reads again the interesting parts::
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
COM: Haphenon II: ROM: We have made our decision and we decided to take you with us.
Host ROM says:
COM: USS Andromeda: OPS: Excellent.  Do you have any conditions?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
::Sits down on the other side from the desk::  CO: Sir, I had a conversation with my brother a few moments ago just after my promotion and it was very difficult to contact him.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CTO: Small scans, mostly. Self cohesive positrons, non harmful to organic life, etcetera. We also have the log of exactly what he did when in our systems.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: I see.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: It seems he is no longer in command of the USS Tal-war but has been promoted to Admiral and there is some other strange thing. He was wearing a black uniform.
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
COM: Haphenon II: ROM: No, I do not believe so.  We are awaiting you arrival before we make our way to Starbase 50.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Looks thoughtful for a while:: CEO: You're right, this really isn't much.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Nods::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Black uniform sounds a bit weird but what is your true cause for concern?
Host ROM says:
COM: USS Andromeda: OPS: Fine, I will await transport ::transmits coordinates:;
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: He refuses to tell me where he is and what he is doing. I'm going to tell you something and this is very hard for me.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CEO: Its composition suggests quite an obvious vulnerability, though: an electron beam won't be kind on the positrons.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: I am listening.
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
XO: I have coordinates for transport.  Shall I make a direct transport to the bridge and take him to his quarters now, or shall I have the TC beam him up and I will meet him there.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CTO: Would it be too blunt to come right out and just ask him to compile for us a database of exactly how he works? I mean, we keep medical files of all our personnel onboard, there's no reason to not have the same for him.
XO_Cmdr_Durron says:
OPS: Have it beamed up to the Transporter room and meet it there.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CEO: It would probably be at least somewhat inappropriate; he is our guest, not a member of our crew.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: Some time ago Starbase 231 Was destroyed and my two sons, who had a shop there, were missing.  One of them was not on the station at that time but the other one was.  After some time now my brother told me that a description was found of my second son.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CTO: True. So where does this put us?
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Closes down his station, stands and walks to the TL:: TL: Transporter Room 1.  TCMolecules: Prepare to beam up ROM when I get there.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: It was possible that he was seen somewhere in the quadrant but he will not tell me where and I have been searching for him for so long
TCMolecules says:
*OPS* Ready to shake and bake.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: I see your pain.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CEO: I am uncertain, as if we ask nothing of him and just poke him with our scanners, he might notice and get aggravated.
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
::Exits the Turbolift and walks into the Transporter Room:: Molecules: Transport now.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
CTO: Quite a predicament.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CEO: Indeed.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: But what also is strange, I have a strange feeling. Like .. i think my brother is watching me.
Host ROM says:
Action: ROM arrives on the Andromeda, a glistening array of circulating positrons, almost crystalline, the white light of the ship, creates minute rainbows inside him in a prismatic effect, quite beautiful.
CEO_Lt_Capulette says:
::Sigh:: CTO: I suppose we should just wait for the Captain's opinion, then?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: I hope you can sort and clarify your feelings about that.
OPS_LtJG_Laredo says:
::Sees ROM arrive:: Self: Wow.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CEO: Agreed, let him decide.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain says:
CO: I hope so to but I would like to thank you for listening to me. It means a lot to me. To have a friend like you
Host ROM says:
End USS Andromeda "The Last of His kind" 10310.12