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USS Andromeda presents
”The Phoenix Incident” -  Part III

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 Ensign James Andrews
	And...
John McDermott as Romulan Guard, Arctic Hound and himself

Host ACTD John Sea says: Resume USS Andromeda " The Phoenix Incident" 10402.15

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  ::on the OPS station::

Host ACTD John Sea says: Action: The Ghost approaches Phoenix IV

XO Commander Durron says:  ::standing in the shadows on the bridge::

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::sitting at the conn, trying to stay on top of the detection grid::

CTO Commander Senek says: ::At tactical::

CTO Commander Senek says: All: There are two Romulan Warbirds orbiting the planet.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: FCO: Slow us down and keep us at a safe distance from the planet. Let's check it's safe before we go to the orbit.

CTO Commander Senek says: All: Sensors also show a lot of construction shuttles working on an orbital defence network.

Host ACTD John Sea says: Scene: The Frozen world of Phoenix IV looms large on the main viewer, a mystery encased in a shroud of deathly cold

Host CO Captain Sketek says: CTO: Do you think that our cloaking device is good enough to keep us undetected?

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CO: Aye sir. The solar flares and storms are making things a little interesting... but they won't give us away, not if I can help it.

XO Commander Durron says:  ::looks at the main viewer and shivers involuntarily::

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::slows the Ghost and begins patrolling a good distance away from the planet::

CTO Commander Senek says: CO: If we avoid sudden movements and keep our energy signatures low, we should have no trouble avoiding their scans.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  ::looks at the planet on the screen and has a memory of long ago::

XO Commander Durron says:  ::quietly:: CO: we could of course land sir.

CTO Commander Senek says: CO: We should remember, though, that as the Romulans are themselves capable of cloaking their ships, their sensor systems are probably quite adept at detecting cloaks as well.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: XO: Yes, that is an option...

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::begins scanning for potential landing sites::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  XO: Sir, I'm detecting landing pads for atmospheric craft ringed by Surface to Air missile sites, there is one Romulan troop transport on the ground next to a landing freighter

XO Commander Durron says:  ::nods to himself and than looks at the other bridge officers::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: CNS: That is very strange.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  CO: Indeed sir, it is strange

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CO: I don't think we'd be able to use those landing pads, sir; we'd have to land in the snow.

CTO Commander Senek says: CO: All entrances to the underground city appear to be well guarded.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: XO: Either we land directly or then we put the ship to orbit and beam down. Which one would you prefer?

Host ACTD John Sea says: Scene: Surface Temperature is currently -10, when the sun goes down it will be -100 F

XO Commander Durron says:  CO; if we leave the ship in orbit we risk detection from the grid that could come online at any time.

CTO Commander Senek says: CO&XO: Landing should be a very safe option; heavy storms in the planet's atmosphere make detection by turbulence almost impossible.

XO Commander Durron says:  CO: however if we land in a nice valley near the landing pads and pull some snow down on top of us...

Host CO Captain Sketek says: CTO: Do you think it would be possible to hide the ship safely under snow or something else?

CTO Commander Senek says: CO&XO: Hiding under snow is of course a safe option, but getting the ship back up might be more difficult.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: CTO: I assume that we would still be able to use transporters to beam ourselves back to the ship even if it was buried deep in snow.

XO Commander Durron says:  CO: also if we beam down the Romulans may detect the power signal.

CTO Commander Senek says: CO: True, but transporter usage may show up in their sensors.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: XO: That is true, so if possible, we must avoid using transporters. But it's possible to use them if there's an emergency.

CTO Commander Senek says: CO&XO: I believe we could just leave the ship on snow and keep the cloak on.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  ::continues to listen in on comm between the romulans::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: FCO: Make a landing plan somewhere near to one of the landing pads on the planet.

Host ACTD John Sea says: Scene: Main viewer, the landing zone is constantly swept by heat spotlights to keep the ice off the pads, the Romulans also seem to be employing large dog like creatures as guards since equipment seems to freeze

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CO: Aye sir. ::begins looking from pad to pad, trying to find the most suitable location::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: CNS: We need some excuse for them to let us in. Think of something.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  CO: Sir, I just intercepted a message that will interest us. It seems that senator Ralock and Nightshade are staying in the "Lucky Lady" Casino / hotel. I'll try to think of something.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: XO: I think we should go as one team. Do you have any other thoughts?

XO Commander Durron says:  CO: you have heard my idea correct?

Host CO Captain Sketek says: XO: Yes, we are planning to land near a landing pad...

XO Commander Durron says:  CO: I meant my Idea for cover.

CTO Commander Senek says: CO: We'll have to be extremely careful inside the city. The area is protected against transporter beams, so nothing can beam in or out.

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CO: Sir, the closest I can get us to a landing pad is a ten minute walk.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: XO: The media and lawyers? The lawyers might work, the media wouldn't.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: FCO: Very good. Execute the plan.

XO Commander Durron says:  CO: I understand that.  The media was a backup cover.  we can still work with the lawyers and the owner of the vessel that brought them in...

Host ACTD John Sea says: Scene: The icy fingers of Phoenix rake across the planet's frozen wastelands

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  XO: Sir do you need a personal guard with that plan?

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CO: Aye sir. Beginning the landing sequence. ::plots a course to the site avoiding the missile launchers as much as possible::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: XO: We could introduce ourselves as lawyers, the CNS and CTO could be our security guards, and the rest our assistants and servants.

Host ACTD John Sea says: Action: The Ghost slides from its celestial home of space into the frozen atmosphere of Phoenix, blinding crosswinds require an instrument landing, after some expert piloting by the FCO the Ghost comes to rest in a snow valley, undetected ...

FCO Ensign Andrews says: Self: ...like a glove. ::chuckles to himself::

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Wonders why would lawyers be hiking outside a city on a freezingly cold ice world::

XO Commander Durron says:  CO: We could sir.  however I had a reason for having one of us be a ship owner.  If that person were to visit the casino they would have every right to gamble and would in fact be encouraged to.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: XO: Oh, I see. Well, you could be the ship owner.

XO Commander Durron says:  CO: I had planed on it.  With either the FCO or CNS escorting me as either pilot or body guard.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: XO: You can choose your escort.

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CO: Sir, we're down. The cloak should last us more than long enough. I'd recommend maintaining minimal shields while we're gone.

XO Commander Durron says:  CNS: you are with me.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: FCO: Very good.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  XO: Aye sir, I'll be your Guard if you do not mind

XO Commander Durron says:  CNS: that is what I had planed.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  XO: Very well sir

XO Commander Durron says:  CO: I will leave you to your preparations sir.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: All: We are about to leave the ship. Everyone take along appropriate clothing, weaponry and communications equipment. Everything should look like original Romulan.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: ::listens to the Captain::

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CO: Aye sir.

XO Commander Durron says:  ALL: remember we are private persons.  none of us are military.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: All: Also remember that our Federation background must not be discovered. Make up whatever white lies or deceptions necessary.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  ::is dressed in his usual dark colours like black. Looks like a very though Bodyguard with his black hood on::

CSO Commander Z’heta says: ::picks up some Romulan items with a certain disgust...::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: All: We will try to go in as one team but we will split once we are in.

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Picks up a Romulan-style disruptor and a large knife::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: All: Now let's go.

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::picks up a Romulan disruptor and some heavy clothing::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: ::Takes a Romulan-looking PADD, disruptor, communicator and a warm hood::

XO Commander Durron says:  ::pulls on a disruptor pistol than pulls on a set of winter clothing::

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Finishes dressing up in heavy hoods::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  ::takes the weapons when he was Balitek many years ago and adds a romulan Disruptor::

CSO Commander Z’heta says: ::looks at a mirror just to see his romulan face::  Self: not a bad looking warrior

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::wraps himself in the clothes, hoping that his "new" ears will compensate for the muffling::

Host ACTD John Sea says: Action: The exit ramp opens, the crew is buffeted by -10 degree F weather and blowing snow, up close, there appears to be snow hanging in the air over the invisible ship, the perimeter of the landing zone can be seen with the searchlights and baying of hounds

Host CO Captain Sketek says: ::Waves his hand to show everyone to follow him::

FCO Ensign Andrews says: Self: Well, at least that floating patch of snow'll remind us where we are...

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::follows the CO::

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Follows the CO:: XO: If the storms cease, we risk detection. We must keep track of the weather.

XO Commander Durron says:  ::stands at the top of the exit ramp::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: ::Starts walking in the snow to the direction of the landing pad::

CSO Commander Z’heta says: ::walks towards the Captain::

XO Commander Durron says:  ::exits the ship a couple dozen paces behind the captain::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  ::exits the ship and follows the XO going into his role as bodyguard::

Host ACTD John Sea says: Scene: The snow is 3 feet deep, movement is taking longer then expected, after trudging for 20 minutes, the gallant crew arrives at the boundary of the base

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Looks back at XO, then gets closer to CO in order to pose as his bodyguard::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: CTO: You are my body guard. CSO/FCO: You are my assistants.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: CO: Yes ..  ::hesitates for a moment and skips the "sir"::

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CO: Mind if I act as Z'heta.. er... Riek's bodyguard?

Host CO Captain Sketek says: FCO: That is fine.

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CO: I'd hate for years of hap ki do to go down the drain. ::grins::

CSO Commander Z’heta says: ::looks at the FCO:: FCO: Do I look vulnerable in this outfit?

XO Commander Durron says:  ::Nods to the CNS:: CNS: how are we fairing Balitek?

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::looks:: CSO: Not with me here.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: XO: You can be as loud-mouthed as you want in the checkpoint.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: FCO: Good one!

Host Romulan Guard says: Action: The crew approaches the checkpoint

Host Romulan Guard says: All: Halt ! <In Romulan>

CSO Commander Z’heta says: ::stops walking::

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::hears his UT kick in and curses himself for not taking a crash course in Romulan as well::

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Glances at CO, then stops::

XO Commander Durron says:  ::stops walking behind the CO's group::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  XO: All is well 

Host CO Captain Sketek says: ::Removes his hood:: Guard: I'm about to see my client. What's this security stuff all about? <in Romulan>

Host Romulan Guard says: CO: Identify yourself, papers

CSO Commander Z’heta says: ::listens but dares not to speak::

XO Commander Durron says:  ::looks at the guard and waits to see how the passenger responds::

Host Romulan Guard says: <Arctic_Hound> ::sniffing around on leash::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: Guard: Papers? What is this? I'm an important lawyer and I have important business with Senator Ralock! <in Romulan>

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Keeps his eyes firmly fixed on the guard's::

XO Commander Durron says:  ::looks at the hound at the guard::

Host Romulan Guard says: CO: First of all, where is your ship?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  ::looks at the guard and his hound::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: ::Looks at the XO::

Host Romulan Guard says: ::taps foot, starting to get suspicious::

XO Commander Durron says:  ::walks forward and smiles at the guard. than says pleasantly:: Guard <in romulan>: My ship is hidden over there.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: ::As the guard is looking at the XO, Sketek places his hand over the guard's shoulder:: Guard: Look... <in Romulan> ::And tries to do the Vulcan neck pinch::

CSO Commander Z’heta says: ::starts thinking of a plan B where the guard and the hound die::

Host Romulan Guard says: XO: Hidden? As in cloaked? ::arches eyebrow::

Host Romulan Guard says: Action: The guard slumps to the ground and his hound attacks the CO

CSO Commander Z’heta says: ::sees the hound and goes for it::

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Draws his knife and jumps at the hound's neck::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  ::jumps at the hound and holds it to the ground::

XO Commander Durron says:  <in romulan> Guard: If you had a ship...

XO Commander Durron says:  ::ducks away for the CO's group::

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::draws his disruptor but sees the CTO and CSO both go for the hound::

Host Romulan Guard says: Action: The CTO slays the dog from behind leaving blood all over the snow

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  ALL: Some help here

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Repeatedly stabs the hound, makes sure it is dead and stays that way::

XO Commander Durron says:  ::swears::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: All: The scene must be made to look like the guard and dog fought against each other.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: ::gets up:: CTO: Nice knife!

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Gets up, trying to wash away the blood from his clothes with snow::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  All: we need to cover up this little mess now

Host CO Captain Sketek says: All: Or then just cover it up.

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CO: That could be tricky; why not just bury them?

Host Romulan Guard says: Action: The CTO is covered in blood, the dog's body is limp on the ground next to the unconscious Romulan

Host CO Captain Sketek says: FCO: Yes, let's bury everything.

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::sets his disruptor to a high setting and begins melting a deep hollow into the snow::

XO Commander Durron says:  ::looks at this passenger and begins to step back::

Host Romulan Guard says: Scene: Hounds seem to be baying in the distance, they likely smell blood...

Host CO Captain Sketek says: All: Now quick, we should get in real soon now.

Host Romulan Guard says: Action: The entrance to the city is now unguarded

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::picks up the hound's body and tosses it in the hollow::

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Takes off his outermost hood and tosses it after the hound's body::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  CTO: If you can't get the blood of your clothes I could give you my spare clothes.

CTO Commander Senek says: CNS: I should be warm enough without my outermost garment.

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::steps on the Romulan's chest:: Guard: Don't tell me you haven't heard about our law firm....

CTO Commander Senek says: All: The hounds are coming. They have smelt blood.

XO Commander Durron says:  CNS: Balitek...could we get moving now?

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CO: You gonna miss this guy?

CTO Commander Senek says: All: We need to get in.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: FCO: We'll just think of another story with another law firm. Let him live.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  CTO: Very well ::looks around:: XO: Yes we better get going. Don't want to stand here to long

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::shrugs and holsters his disruptors:: CO: Whatever you say.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: ::Takes a few running steps to enter inside::

XO Commander Durron says:  ::motions to his bodyguard and starts for the city entrance::

CTO Commander Senek says: ::Gets to the entrance and waits for the others::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:  ::enters the city behind the XO and looks around, keeping his hood on::

FCO Ensign Andrews says: ::follows the CSO, making sure he gets in before the hounds arrive::

CSO Commander Z’heta says: ::follows the CO::  FCO: Let's go, my protector!

Host Romulan Guard says: Action: After a bloody entrance, the party enters the passageway to the city, once inside alarms go off, indicating that the hounds have found blood and the violent scene

FCO Ensign Andrews says: CSO: Looks like we got in just in time.

Host Romulan Guard says: Pause USS Andromeda "The Phoenix Incident" 10402.15