Begin USS Andromeda Fleetwide Part Five 10609.10

 
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda command crew arrives on the moon to view the military base
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Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The hall is decorated in military honors to welcome the representatives of the newly joined Federation
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
self: Aw, they like us.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Amenti fighters continue to pursue a freighter which has broken off from a trade convoy, containing Synod stowaways, the CTO is being kept up to date via earpiece
 
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: There are lines of troops in full dress uniforms welcoming the crew
Adm_Stolgins says:
:: Arriving at the reception room, he smiles at the impressive display.  With a nod, he moves to greet the Starfleet party.::
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Watches over the welcoming committee.:: Self: Quite impressive. ::Smiles and straightens his uniform once more.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek_ says:
::Faces the welcoming committee and waits for the Admiral::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Looks over the uniformed soldiers ::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: There are lines of troops in full dress uniform present to greet the representatives of the newly joined Federation
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Looks over uniformed soldiers with interest ::.
CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
::Walks to the Admiral:: Stolgins: I am Captain Sketek of starship Andromeda.
Adm_Stolgins says:
:: Puts forth his hand::  CO: Captain, captain, captain... it is so good you could join us.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The CTO is being kept up to date of the pursuit of the freighter via earpiece
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
::A bit reserved due to so direct approach, but extends his hand anyway:: Stolgins: Nice to meet you.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Listens carefully to the updates, but doesn't see it necessary to relay the specifics to the others::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Several Armored tanks roll by in the background near an overlooking parade ground accompanied by artillery pieces
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
<Armored>
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Approaches one of the military personnel and inspects their uniform. :: self: Interesting.
Adm_Stolgins says:
CO: I am very pleased you could join us.  And I sincerely hope you enjoy your visit.  Please... feel free to mingle around, ask questions... I know my people have lots of questions to ask yours.
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::turns around at the sound of the tanks and looks at them in awe.::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Starts humming ride of the valkyries::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Hears the distant rumble, but remains gazing at the soldier ::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
<Earpiece> Amenti forces believe that the freighter is carrying Synod stowaways, the fighters are attempting to destroy the freighter and not disable it
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Not sure how she managed to find herself down with the others, but quietly walks around, just observing.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
Admiral: Could you show us what kind of ships and troops are stationed here? I'm very interested on your technology.
Adm_Stolgins says:
CO: But of course... where would you like to begin?
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Approaches a stern looking soldier, when their gazes meet a shudder runs down his spine. :: Soldier: Hey there, I'm Ensign Fielding of the starship Andromeda. Great place you have here, if you could arrange a visit to your science facilities for me sometime I ’d be most grateful :: smiles sweetly ::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The freighter takes a direct hit to its port nacelle and begins venting plasma
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
Stolgins: The ships?
Dirk_Pitt says:
@::Still observing on the bridge, he can't help but notice about the attack on the freighter. Without saying or asking anything, he starts making notes.::
Adm_Stolgins says:
CO: If you will come this way...  :: Leads the small group out and toward the shipyard.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
::Nods at the Admiral::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
CO: Captain, permission to visit the science facilities please.
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Follows the group towards the shipyard.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Follows the CO, trying to get his attention without seeming suspicious to the hosts::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Moments before the freighter's destruction several Synod beam aboard the Andromeda!
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
<CTO EarPiece> Intruder Alert
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Red Alert activates on the Andromeda
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CSO: Granted.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Yanks CO's sleeve and speaks quietly:: CO: Intruders aboard the Andromeda. We should return immediately
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Tricorder beeps to alert of change in status::
Dirk_Pitt says:
@::Hears the red alert and is startled. He wonders what has happened.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
::Very alarmed::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Notices tricorder beep ::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Looks at the CTO::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
::Says bluntly:: Admiral: Excuse us. We will now leave.
Adm_Stolgins says:
:: Entering a cave like room, he waves his hand expansively:: CO: As you see before you...
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Amenti sensors detect the Synod on the Andromeda
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CEO: Beam everyone back to Andromeda.
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Reads information on tricorder, and prepares for transport ::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Uses tricorder to beam everyone back to the Andromeda::
Adm_Stolgins says:
:: Looks around in surprise and annoyance.:: CO: But...
Adm_Stolgins says:
:: Turns to his aide::  What is going on?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The crew materialize on the bridge Lt. Law yields the chair to the CO
Adm_Stolgins says:
:: As he is being filled in, his face gets slightly red.  In a booming voice::  CO: Captain.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Walks over to the weapons locker and passes phasers out::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Amenti Admiral is informed by aides of the situation
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ :: Seeing they are gone heads for the closest comm unit.::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Runs towards station and checks internal sensors ::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CTO: Deploy all security forces.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Materializes in the TR::
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Rushes to his seat at the helm.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CEO: Identify the location of the intruders and check for any intrusions in our computer systems.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Nods at CO and directs the security department to search for the intruders::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CSO: Run extensive internal scans.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Begins running a full security check of all core systems::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Finding herself back on the ship, lifts a brow, but taking it in stride makes her way to sickbay.::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
CO: Aye Aye
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action :There are several Synod in cargo bay one, they appear to be unarmed
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
FCO: Secure our computer systems to the maximal extent possible.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
FCO: Navigational systems and weapons are our most important priority. We must maintain our control over those systems.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: The situation is somewhat unclear to me. It seems that one of the freighters here was carrying Synod people, who shouldn't have been here.
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ COMM: CO: I understand you might be dealing with Synod stowaways.  They are terrorists.  We demand their extradition and immediate execution!
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: The Amenti attacked them to kill and it seems that the Synod are seeking refuge here.
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
CO: Reading Synod in cargo bay one, they appear to have no weapons on their persons.
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::nods and immediately begins pressing buttons.:: CO: Securing sir. ::Waits for the computer to respond with a beep.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Security surrounds the people who actually appear to be more refugees than terrorists
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ :: Sends orders for his people to get onto this.::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
CO: Security have arrived at the intruders location sir. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CTO: If they show no resistance, have them escorted to the brig. Avoid any violence or forceful contact.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Orders the Synod to be escorted to the brig for the time being::
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ :: Impatiently awaits a response from the Federation captain.::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: All core systems report no computer intrusions
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: I think we should talk to the Synod right away. I can't trust the Amenti with them.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Amenti Admiral is on the Comm demanding extradition
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
CO: Sir... systems are secure. ::Checks on the Amenti fighters.::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
CO: Resolving scans sir, one moment.
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
CO: Confirmed, all Synod are unarmed and are currently being escorted to the brig sir. There appears to be no hostile intent. Nothing else to report.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
COMM: Admiral: There are unauthorized visitors on our ship. We will investigate the situation and inform you when we make progress.
Adm_Stolgins says:
@LT Gravint: Prepare for terrorists.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CSO: Good.
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Continues monitoring the track of security and the intruders to the brig ::
Adm_Stolgins says:
@COMM: CO: You are in our space sir.  Those are terrorists and we deal with terrorists unconditonally.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
::Tries to calm down from his adrenaline rush::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Begins to relax a little as security gets closer to the brig, disengages monitor and rests for a moment ::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
FCO: How fast can we get out of Amenti space at maximum warp?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CTO: Maintain red alert and full shields.
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Is intrigued by the Captain's apparent plan to run ::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Nods at the CO::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CEO: In comparison with the Amenti ships, can we outrun them with our engines?
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Calculates:: CO: That would be 2 days captain.
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Begins running basic scans over weapon systems and shields ::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Continues monitoring position of intruders ::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: All Synod are in the brig
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
All: They demand extradition in order to execute them. In accordance with the Federation principles, we can't extradite in these conditions.
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
CO: Captain, the Synod have been escorted to the brig successfully. :: Relays sensor report to tactical ::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Amenti warships begin to surround the Andromeda
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
FCO: Open a direct, non-encrypted communication channel with the nearest Starfleet starbase.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Nods in agreement::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: They are quite equal to us on a technological level
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Lack of Starfleet subspace network in the area will not allow for immediate transmission it will take a few days the Andromeda is on its own
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CEO: I am not sure if this will proceed peacefully so I wanted to have an option to run away in case we need the option.
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::nods:: CO: Aye aye captain. ::Again presses some buttons.:: No can do cap. It appears that the Starfleet subspace network is not operational here.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
FCO: Understood.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Nearest Starbase is 2 days away
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Notices that communication isn't operational, yet hears the FCO ::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: It seems that we are outgunned and can't outrun them. However, our principles demand that we confront them on this issue. But before that, I would like to hear what the Synod we have in our brig have to say.
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::notices their ships.:: CO: Err... captain? I can probably dodge a few of them, but... there are two thousand back on the moon. Are you sure we have to do this?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Amenti are demanding extradiction of these terrorists and express anger at their new "allies"
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
COMM: Admiral Stolgins: This is Captain Sketek. We have resolved the situation. The intruders are of Synod origin. They show no resistance.
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
CO: :: Lowers tone :: Captain, all of these vessels are equipped to full combat readiness.
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Finds it all rather interesting and without interrupting any of the officers, he stands at the back of the bridge, making notes.::
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ :: Not even bothering to hide his anger and disgust::  COMM: CO: They are synod.  The are terrorists.  We have no sympathy for them.  The only good synod is a dead one.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
COMM: Admiral Stolgins: Despite our recent alliance, we can't comply with your request for extradition. The core Federation principle is the protection of life and we can't extradite prisoners if they are to be executed.
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ COMM: They are not just any criminal, they are terrorists.  Are you telling me you will allow terrorist to run through our homes?
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
self: ::whispers:: Hardly homes, they're in our brig...
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Synod in the brig request formal asylum under Federation law from persecution
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::does not one bit like the way this conversation is going.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: Requesting permission to interrogate the Synod.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
COMM: Admiral Stolgins: This is Federation space and we can't take action not compliant with Federation legislation.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CTO: Granted.
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Notices information Synod have provided and relays to tactical ::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CEO: While the CTO is absent from the bridge, take control of the tactical station.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Aye sir ::Takes tactical::
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ COMM: CO: I have never heard of such a thing.  They are to be turned over and dealt with by us.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CSO: I'd like you to join me in talking to them.
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
CTO: Certainly ::stands to leave with CTO::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Enters a turbolift and heads for the brigs::
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Keeps worrying about the Amenti ships. Even though he knows they're allies now.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
COMM: Admiral Stolgins: Negative. We can't comply with the request for an extradition.
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Stands in turbolift examining the CTO, has never been this close to them before and is interested in their appearance ::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the CSO::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Looks away:: CTO: My apologies, I'm so new here I hardly recognise anyone from the side or behind... just practicing. :: Looks straight ahead ::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
FCO: Plot an escape route that will take us through any natural obstacles like planetary systems or asteroid fields, or anything that makes it hard to chase us.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
FCO: If they open fire, try to make an immediate escape.
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ :: Orders more ships to launch and surround the vessel while he checks with his superiors on this.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
FCO: I know this is not really a feasible plan but do whatever improves our chances of survival, even if it's not much.
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Puffs out some air.:: CO: I'll see what I can do captain. I can only work with sensors, since Amenti space is also not yet fully mapped.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CSO: Ah. ::Feels hurried and exits the turbolift as soon as it arrives and paces to the brigs::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Follows closely::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CEO: They might be hesitant to destroy our ship so they might try to disable our shields and invade this ship as a police operation trying to stun everyone.
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::While keeping an eye on the ships gathering around them, he wonders what would be a good way to evade two thousand ships.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
CEO: As long as the CTO is away, prepare the security to face an invasion.
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ :: A growl of anger erupts from his throat as he is informed by his superiors that they cannot attack; they can only file a protest.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Faces the Synod refugees in the brig::
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ :: He ignores the fact his people have scattered around him as he turns toward the tactical screen.::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Stares blankly into their faces ::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
*Security* We have a possible situation which may result in a boarding of the ship. Have all security teams load up in assault gear and be ready to take defensive positions
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
<assult=assault>
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
COMM: Admiral Stolgins: Our sensors show that there are no hostile ships in the area, yet your ships are in combat readiness. In fact, they seem to be in attack formation around the Andromeda.
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Brings up the information about the route they had taken to get to the moon and calculates possible chances of escape from that.::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Begins programming the computer to automatically build containment force fields around any boarding parties::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek_ says:
COMM: Admiral Stolgins: Are you threatening an act of mutiny against your own superions as well as a war against the United Federation of Planets?
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ :: Sees red before his eyes as he hears the comm.  He it ignores it for the moment as he contemplates his options.::
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
:: Waits to follow the CTO's lead ::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
Synod: I'm Commander Senek, the chief of security of this ship. Introduce yourselves.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda enters warp space towards Federation borders
CSO_Ens_Fielding says:
Synod: I'm Ensign Fielding, chief science officer.
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Looks up at the captains final words.::
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ :: Orders his ships back to standby.::
Adm_Stolgins says:
@ COMM: You do not know what you have aboard... but you will.  I just hope that we do not all regret your actions this day.  Stolgins out!
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Sanctum" 10609.10 
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