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USS Andromeda
”The Prometheus Interphase” Part XI - Conclusion

Starring 
Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Jack Farfri as Commander Ray Durron 
Miika Nikula as Commander Senek Zhnirev 
Nuno Cruz as Commander Rie-mann Z’heta
James Van Hoyweghen as Lieutenant Commander Tal’el Jordaïn
Mat Coe as Ensignign James Andrews
	And...
John McDermott as Liege and himself

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Begin USS Andromeda "The Phoenix Incident" 10402.01

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The USS Andromeda emerges from warp space close to the outer navigation bouy of Starbase 50

XO Commander Durron says:
::sitting in the XO's chair on the bridge::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::make final course adjustments:: CO: We're approaching Starbase 50, sir.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::On the Science Console::  XO/CO: We have SB 50 on SRS range.  On screen, Sir?

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: On screen.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
FCO: Hail them and ask for a permission to dock.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::in sickbay making preparations to move the very badly injured out of the Andromeda sickbay to the Medical facility on SB 50:: *CO* Sir how long until we reach SB 50? 

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<Main Viewer> Starbase 50 looms large, on the border with Rigel IV close to Orion Syndicate space, the heavily armed Starbase tasked with customs, 1 Galaxy Class is on Patrol, and a defiant class is chasing a fleeing drug smuggler

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::puts the pretty looking SB on screen and magnifies it::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
COM: SB: This is the USS Andromeda on approach, requesting permission to dock.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
*CNS* We have them on screen and we are asking for a permission to dock. We should be there really soon.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
*CO* Aye sir, I’ll inform medical to stand by. 

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<Starbase 50> Comm: USS Andromeda: You are cleared to dock at bay 94, welcome home

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: The new orders will send us to a very dangerous mission.

XO Commander Durron says:
::glances around the bridge and taps his foot::

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: as always.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: We're cleared for landing, sir.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::makes a standard sensor sweep of the surrounding space::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::plots a course for Bay 94::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
COM: SB50: Medical: This is Lieutenant Commander Tal'eL Jordaïn counsellor on board of the USS Andromeda. Please prepare to take on heavily wounded.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
FCO: Dock the ship.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::guides the ship into the docking bay::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<Main Viewer> Two Klingon Battle Cruisers are moored out of the way of traffic, their glowing warp engines, bristling gun ports and weapon scorch marks leave no doubt that their culture is one of war

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks at the battle cruisers suspiciously::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::sees the battle cruisers and wonders which one is the Ghost::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<Starbase 50> Comm: CNS: Acknowledged we will meet at the docking ring

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::feels proud to see such great warrior vessels as the IKS's before him::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::does some last aid to a woman who has been attacked by a giant sludge::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda glides into docking bay 94 and extends its moorings, her impulse engines flame out

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Andromeda is docked, sir. Should I switch power feeds?

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
FCO: Yes, proceed with that.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<Main Viewer> Two Defiants tow a captured Orion Smuggler into port

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::engages station power:: We're docked.

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks around the bridge and than at the smuggler's ship::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda's warp core shuts down for maintenance and the starship switches to station power

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: Inform the station of our arrival and try to get contact with Commander. Perceptus.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
XO: Beautiful ships, aren't they? ::points to the Klingon vessels::

XO Commander Durron says:
::checks his panel:: CO: Aye.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::feels that the Andromeda is docked:: All Medical: Lets move them out, let it be swift....

XO Commander Durron says:
CSO: Just so long as they are not trying to run into us.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
XO: I'm sue we're  safe, Sir...  ::smiles::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<Medical Personnel> Begin to offload wounded at the docking ring

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::sets a PADD down on his console and begins downloading Klingon flight control specs into it for later perusal::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
*CO/XO* I'm moving the injured out, as soon that all is done I will join you unless you want me to join u now sir?

XO Commander Durron says:
::opens a comm channel to station::
COM: SB 50: USS Andromeda to Starbase five zero.  We have docked and are requesting a repair and resuply.  We have causalities and request the use of your medical facilities.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<SB 50> Comm: XO: Acknowledged, the Starfleet Corps of Engineers are boarding the ship as we speak

XO Commander Durron says:
COM SB 50: Also if Commander Perceptus is aboard please have him contact us.  Thank you.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<SB 50> Comm: XO: Commander Perceptus is awaiting you in briefing room one on the starbase

XO Commander Durron says:
Comm: SB 50: Understood. Thank you again. Andromeda out.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
*CNS* We will be briefed at the station soon. Join us there.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: Sir. Comander Perceptus is in Briefing room One on the SB.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
*CO* Aye sir, I will join you ASAP

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::gets of the Andromeda with the wounded and is still trying to stabilize a patient who has just gone into shock::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
All: Let's meet at the briefing room.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<Starfleet Corps of Engineers> ::replacing the destroyed tractor beam system with a new one, frowns as they see the Andromeda has no shuttle bay doors::

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: Aye sir. See you there.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::picks up his PADD and begins reviewing the stored information::

ACTD JohnSea is now known as Commander Perceptus.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
*Shipwide* The senior crew should gather to the briefing room one of the starbase in five minutes.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
::Leaves the bridge::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::stands and heads for the turbolift, nose buried in the PADD::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
CO: yes Captain.  I'll meet you on the Briefing  Room.

XO Commander Durron says:
::Adds a crate to the list of things to transport to the Ghost. Than stands and looks around::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::drops down on the ground next to the bed of the patient he was helping, but not anymore for he is dead....::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::calls a SO to be on the Science console and leaves the bridge::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
<Main Viewer> ::Work Bees begin manoeuvring huge shuttle bay doors into place as other bees and Engineers in EVA suits begin to weld the doors with phaser torches::

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks out the viewer and winces than turns and enters the TL:: TL: Portside main Airlock.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
::Arrives at the Briefing Room One::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
::in the briefing room with folders on the mission::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
CO: Welcome Captain

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
::Salutes Perceptus::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::gets up and walks without thinking to briefing room one on the starbase, not actually aware of where he is he walks down corridors on his way to hell as so he believes for he is unable to think::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::heads toward the briefing room doors, almost colliding with the wall instead:: Self: Whoops.. I guess that's as much cramming as I get. ::enters the room::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::leaves Andromeda and walks on the SB::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
CO: Please be seated Sir, I will begin the briefing when your staff arrives, in the meantime please help yourself to refreshments

XO Commander Durron says:
::exits the TL, walks to and through the airlock, walks to the nearest TL and orders it to the briefing room::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::enters the Briefing Room, looks at Perceptus and makes a small head bow:: Perceptus: Good morning.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::looks around and sees the snack trays:: Self: Hmm... ::pours himself a coffee and takes a seat an appropriate distance from the more senior bridge crew::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
Perceptus: They should be arriving soon. ::Takes a seat::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
CSO: Good Morning, please be seated and help yourself to a beverage

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::tries to continue reading the PADD inconspicuously::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
Perceptus: Oh, thank you.  Don't mind if I do.  CO: You'd you like a drink too, Sir?

XO Commander Durron says:
::exits the TL follows the hallway to the first briefing room and walks in quickly grabbing a coffee than quickly goes to the table.::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: Just water.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::arrives at the door of the briefing room and enters with his head bowed down looking at the ground, some tears are rolling out of his eyes::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::pours a tea for himself and water for the Captain::  CO: Here you go, Sir.  ::hands over the cup of water as he takes a sit::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
CNS: Welcome, I'm sorry for your losses they were great

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::sees the Counsellor and speaks quietly:: CNS: Everything all right?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
Perceptus: Thank...you ..sir  FCO: No, I’m not all right. Actually I'm far from it....

XO Commander Durron says:
::sits and drinks his coffee::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::sips his coffee and puts the PADD into standby mode::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::takes a seat at the far end of the table a bit away from the rest of the crew::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
::dims lights and closes door::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: This briefing is classified, if you are caught, Starfleet will disavow you and your mission

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::looks at Perceptus, intimidated::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::thinks to himself that this must be an intriguing mission::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: Your mission is purely surveillance unless your CO determines that demolitions is necessary

XO Commander Durron says:
::nods and wonders about the phrase 'demolitions'::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::turns and looks at the Captain::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: Two Solar months ago Starfleet Listening Post 84 along the Romulan Border intercepted a Romulan transmission that indicated a great deal of official Government interest in a relatively remote planet in the Romulan Empire

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
::Listening to the Commander::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::sits at the other end listening to all that is being said and at the same time he is thinking what to do with the child who lost its parents just a few moments ago::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: Romulans are a proud race, however, they seem to be using the Orion Syndicate in this area, for some unknown reason

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: This man, known as Nightshade is a half human half Gorn hybrid agent of the Orion Syndicate has been spotted on the target planet by our operatives on Phoenix, his scar on the right side of his face comes from a knife fight with a full Gorn, he is dangerous and is known for assassination, money laundering, terrorism and arms dealing

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
:: looks at the Gorn's ugly pic::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: Nightshade has been known to use poison as his method of killing, he has what we call an Ego Signature, he always leaves the Ace of Spades on his victims.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
Self: morbid...

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: This man ::changes slides::  Senator Ralock sits on the Romulan Foreign Intelligence Committee is a very influential member of the Romulan Senator, his rise to power came with an arranged marriage to the one of Romulus' weathy families, he is treacherous, and had his family executed as a display of loyalty, in essence, he is a fanactic

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: The combination of these two men, the movement of large sums of monies to the Phoenix Solar system, as well as infantry makes us believe something very foul is afoot.  Lights

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
Self: ::thinking:: to kill his own family? What a lack of honour...

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: Questions?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::afraid of asking any questions so that he doesn't look like a foolish green ensign in front of so many senior officers::

XO Commander Durron says:
Commander Perceptus: do either of these men have close confidences who could be used to gain information?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::has heard everything that has been said and has memorized it::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
XO: Senator Ralock has a mistress on Phoenix, and Nightshade has a weakness for gambling and exotic foods

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: Other questions?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::wipes the tears from his eyes and looks up to his crewmates trying to look ok but inside pain is consuming his heart and soul::

XO Commander Durron says:
Commander Perceptus: Do we know of any the orbital detection emplacements in the Phoenix system?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::tries to avoid Perceptus' gaze but perks up at the XO's question::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
FCO: You will be responsible to navigate the Phoenix System which is characterized by ion storms and solar flares, any questions?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::tries to act confident:: Perceptus: None, sir.

XO Commander Durron says:
::glances at the CNS and makes a mental note to talk to him later::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
XO: Phoenix has until now been a very remote and uninteresting system however we believe the Romulans are in the process of constructing an orbital defence network

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::looks at the CO, XO and the CSO with eyes calling for help::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::tries to download as much astrometric information regarding the Phoenix system into his PADD::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
CNS: Are you alright, Tal?

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
All: Well, now that we have been briefed, we should be going on our way.

XO Commander Durron says:
Commander: Thank you.

XO Commander Durron says:
::nods::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
Perceptus: Is the Ghost ready?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
Perceptus: Pardon me for interrupting, but do we know if that defence network can detect cloaked Klingon ships?

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: You are instructed to remove all insignia, and not bring any Starfleet equipment, Vulcans will need to cover their ears at all times due to the fact that Vulcan is founding member of the Federation.  CO: We can alter your ears to appear Romulan if you wish

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CSO: No I’m not, It feels like I'm dying. Pain is consuming my heart and soul.  ::says this quietly::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
FCO: The truth is, I don't know

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
Perceptus: Understood. ::thinks to himself, "Well, this will be interesting..."::

XO Commander Durron says:
::hears the CNS and makes a note to talk to him as soon as the briefing is over.::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
CNS: If you need to talk to someone, you know I your friend.  For the time being, let's get busy! Don't allow your mind to dwell on painful thoughts.

XO Commander Durron says:
::Takes off his pips and places them on the table than takes off his comm badge and places it on the table, than takes out hand phaser and places it on the table.:: Commander: I trust you'll hold these for me?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CSO: Thank you Rie but I think it is to late for that

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
*Station OPS* Beam the Andromeda senior crew to the Ghost. Change the uniforms of Vulcans to Romulan counterparts and change the uniforms of the rest to neutral, non-formal clothing.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::nods at the CNS::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::takes the XO's lead and removes all his SF material:: 
CSO Commander Z`heta says:
CO: Captain, I'll need extra disguise.  ::points at his own klingon forehead::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::picks up his PADD and instructs it to transfer all the information he's downloaded into the Ghost memory core::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
All: Our surgery department will alter anyone during the trip, we have a surgeon on the ghost for that purpose

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::removes all starfleet things and places them on the table::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
Action: The Command Crew arrives on the IKS Ghost which is cloaked and stationed between the two Klingon Warships seen earlier

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
Perceptus: That's nice to hear, Commander.  It might get ugly if they saw a klingon there.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
All: We have a long and dangerous journey ahead. FCO: Set the course to the Phoenix system and engage.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::looks at his new clothing:: Self: Nice fit... ::sits at the Ghost's conn and notices on SRS that they're on a cloaked, third ship:: CO: Aye sir. ::plots a course and engages::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::stands in the back of the bridge in a dark corner trying to get his thoughts in one line::

XO Commander Durron says:
::glances around the bridge and smiles:: CO: home away from home.

XO Commander Durron says:
::spots the CNS stops smiling and walks over to him::

Host Commander Perceptus says:
Scene: The Main Bridge of the Ghost is dimly lit and filled with the triangular markings of the Imperial Klingon Empire

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::sees the XO moving towards him::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::tries to remember the crash-course in Klingon he just took:: Self: See, now I wish I could've brought that PADD with me...

XO Commander Durron says:
CNS: how are you holding up?

Host Commander Perceptus says:
Action: The Bird of Prey Ghost silently enters warp space, with no one the wiser, the two Battle Cruisers on her flank, suddenly cloak and head back to Klingon Space

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
XO: Not good I’m afraid, it feels like my heart is going to burst from pain. Sir, I saw 5 children die on my watch and one of them I helped bring to this world 7 months ago.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::Looks at the XO talking to the CNS and decides to ask directly the CO:: CO: Sir, I'll need to see the surgeon on this vessel. May I leave the bridge?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::realises that they're alone on this mission with no possible backup and mutters to himself, "You had to apply for the ship with the barest crew, didn't you, Jamie?"::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
FCO: Learn the operate the cloaking device and engage it once we are approaching the Neutral Zone.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Sir, it's... already engaged.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: Permission is granted.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
FCO: I see.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
CO: Thank you, Captain.  *Surgeon* Sir, I'm on my Way to meet you.  I'll need your help to look...  less Klingon

XO Commander Durron says:
::swears to himself:: CNS:I know...and you know that we need you on this mission.  I need  you to watch the CO.  I am worried about him...and you.

Host Commander Perceptus says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Phoenix Incident" 10402.01