USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11304.27

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
			and	Voice
			and	MO Nurse Raas
			and	Captain Raile
			and	Attaché Commander Light
			and	Commander Kytides
			and	FCO Ensign Jardon Lori
			and	Captain Destiny Grey
			and	Dionysus Officer

Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding Officer

Conor Power		as	[XO] Commander Conor Power
				First Officer

William Davis		as	[SOPS] Commander William Davis
			and	Intelligence Analyst Lieutenant Gulash

Trevor Howard		as	[CTO] Ensign Felicia N'Leth Thorson
				Chief Tactical Officer
			and	TO Ensign Orbison
			and	TO Colt
			and	TO Copeland

Andrew James		as	[OPS] Cadet Lora Inaji
				Chief Operations Officer			
			
Absent:

Andrew Dalrymple	as	[CEO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Tavish Duncan McQuade
				Chief Tactical Officer

Karriaunna Scotti		as	[CMO] Commander Sierra Knight-Sky
				Chief Medical Officer 

Chris Esterhuyse		as	[CNS] Commander Varesh
				Counsellor

Jack Farfri		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Xerus Vorln Ivara
				Chief Science Officer 

Summary: The USS Cataria, under the command of a few dozen members of the USS Andromeda has just survived battle with the Prometheus class Dionysus by a combination of: Aid from an unidentified Sabre class vessel dropped from cloak; some unknown assistance from Captain Raile in sickbay, who has against passed into unconsciousness from the strain; and Lieutenant Ivara's plan to dive the Cataria headlong into the sun then pick a fight and duck, leaving the remaining two crafts of the Dionysus to take the punch.

While Commander Varesh handles radiation treatment of the rest of the crew, Nurse Raas has come to the bridge to treat the rest. Commander Kytides of the Dionysus is broadcasting surrender, and Commander Power is opening communications with the Sabre class vessel.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Their Final Hour: Something Lethal in the Wind" Mission 7 - SD 11304.27~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::at the operations console, fighting against nausea::

ACTION:
The commline opens.

XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: Sabre Vessel: Unknown vessel, this is the USS Cataria, identify yourself.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks up at Raas as she injects him with a hypospray::
Voice:
@COM: USS Cataria: This is the Freedom's fire, aka enemy-of-your-enemy. That was some interesting flying, there, Commander Power.  And before you ask, we've been listening in on your chat with Commander Kytides there.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::leans forward in his chair as he listens to the vessels response::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::returns to the Bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COMM: Freedom's Fire: Nice shooting, so if you are the enemy of your enemy does that make us friends?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::mutters to herself something about the vessel finally communicating with them properly, as she wipes a little blood from her nose::

ACTION:
Dionysus continues to broadcast its surrender. 

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
OPS: Cadet, please send a message to the Dionysus to stand by for surrender terms.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: We should send over a boarding party and shut them up. Who knows what else might show up sniffing at that surrender signal. We were lucky this time against a Prometheus class.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: Yes sir. ::composes and transmits a message to the Dionysus::
Voice says:
@COM: USS Cataria: Well, I wouldn't necessarily go that far. But not enemies, I think. Our sensors tell us you hit quite a bit of radiation there. Do you need any assistance?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::remains in the background for now, listening intently::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::looks at Nurse Raas:: Raas: You need a few extra hands?
MO_Raas says:
::Nods with wide, intense eyes:: XO: It's just Commander Varesh and I in there. And the crew is spread throughout the ship.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::decides that this universe, or timeline, or whatever they are in defies normal logic and she should stop trying to work it out and just go along with it::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: And what about the medical aid from our new neutral friends? Meet in a mutual secure location and gather some local intel while we're at it?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Agreed on both matters.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CTO: Take a tactical team and secure the Dionysus, shut their distress signal off.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
*SOPS*: Gulash to Davis.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: Freedom's Fire: Some medical aid would be appreciated, how do you suggest we do this?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::leans against the bulkhead behind him for a moment, still contemplating whatever the hell Raile just did to that other ship::  *IA*: ::quietly:: Go ahead.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::whispers:: XO: For now, I don't want to take any chances with our new friends. We've been burned in the past before. Make sure all precautionary measures are taken.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
*SOPS*: Commander, I located some information that may be of interest given our current situation. Would you be able to meet me on Deck 3?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::nods at the CO:: CO: No mistakes.
Voice says:
@COM: USS Cataria: I have an officer with medical background. I can send him and some limited supplies wherever you need.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
*IA*: On my way.  ::slowly makes way for the turbolift::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Aye. ::Taps commbadge.:: Ens. Copeland and Orbison: Copeland. Orbison, meet me in TR2.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::enters turbolift:: Turbolift: Deck 3.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CTO: Once you have the Dionysus secured, have her captain escorted to the Cataria.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: Freedom's Fire: We'll send transport coordinates to you shortly, in the meantime could you send us some historical data? If you've been listening in you know we're not from this neck of the woods.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::still considering what has just transpired, and how scary the power, or ability or whatever that Raile has, is::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::watches as the doors open with their usual hiss, revealing Gulash, who immediately enters the turbolift::
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
Turbolift: Sickbay. ::hands a PADD to Davis::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::takes the PADD, reading the single line of text already present on the active window::  IA: She has answers?
Voice says:
@COM: USS Cataria: XO: I think we could put something together. So the medic and some history.  Mind if I tag along to meet you?
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::gives him a serious-as-hell look:: SOPS: I only know what you know, Commander.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Conor and nods::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CTO: Prepare TR1 to receive a medic and their supplies but keep a very close eye on them. No mistakes.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Aye. Mr. Colt will stay here. Need anyone else. I can leave Copeland?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: You are with the CTO, download the data banks of the Dionysus, I want to know everything about them and who sent them out here.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves off the lift after the doors open, again heading slowly towards Sickbay::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CTO: Leave Colt and Copeland here for internal security of our new guests, take others with a "tactical focus" from other departments if required. I'll try join you on the Dionysus shortly.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::bolts out of the turbolift, nearly running into the ass end of Davis before realizing his pace is several times that of the human's; he adjusts without a costly and painful incident::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::hadn't caught all the conversation between the CTO and XO but gets the idea:: XO: Aye, Commander. ::steps away from operations, handing it over to another officer::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
COM: Dionysus: This is Captain Knight, please prepare to receive a tactical team from the Cataria.
TR1 says:
*CO/XO*: Ready to receive guests. Tactical has arrived. Anyone else want to be here before we beam them over?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: Freedom's Fire: Agreed, once we send the coordinates you can beam over with the medic.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Nods her head to Varesh, knowing he was more than capable should the Dionysus' CO become... difficult::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: I'll go receive our guests?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods to Conor::  XO: If... if you feel all is in order, you may escort her CO to my RR.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Orders EO Brandt to oversee TR1 triage conversion.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::nods and checks his phaser before making his way to the TL::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::turns into Sickbay, dodging the side of the door, which he very nearly clumsily runs into, clearly distracted::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
~~~XO: Watch your back Conor.~~~
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::navigates the door easily, and wonders if Davis has been drinking::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CO: Always~~~ TL: TR1
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves immediately towards Raile, not waiting for anyone to guide him or ask him anything::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
OPS: Meet Orbison and I in TR2, sir, when ready.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::follows closely behind, not wanting to be left out of this conversation, as he was the previous::
Capt_Raile says:
::Looks up:: SOPS: Commander.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::steps out of the TL and into TR1 and does a quick check of the security arrangements::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CTO: Yes... sir. ::gestures to her cadet pips and steps into the turbolift::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::holds up the PADD::  Raile: You rang?
Capt_Raile says:
::Not bothering to hide her internal conflict:: SOPS: I now know what happened, and how we need to fix it. Not sure if you'd going to like it, though.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::happy with the security set up:: COMM: Freedom's Fire: Co-ordinates are on their way now ::sends message::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: I'll gladly take something over nothing, at this point.
Voice says:
@COM: USS Cataria: XO: Acknowledged.  On our way.
Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: I asked one other person to be here.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::looks back at Gulash, wondering if he botched something::
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::offers a blank look in return::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Enters TR2 and takes the twin phasers from Ens. Orbison's outstretched hands.::
Attache_Cmdr_Light says:
::Enter sickbay, and quietly moves toward the small group of people around the isolation bed. Looks up with mild surprise:: SOPS: Commander....?  ::The question only a slight tinge to her otherwise acknowledgement::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::walks into TR2, ready::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::recognizes her voice first, which gives him the benefit of restraining his facial expression; he turns and acknowledges Light, not questioning her presence or offering any indication that this is anything less than what he was expecting::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Stands on pad, acknowledging OPS as she came in. Hands her a phaser.:: OPS: Ready?
Capt_Raile says:
SOPS/IA/Attache: I'll be brief. All three of you are aware of the "department" of Section 31, operating from behind-the-scenes in Starfleet. They purport to have the best interests of the Federation at heart, but are willing to go to any means to secure them.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::takes the phaser with a smile:: CTO: Yes, Sir, albeit slightly nauseated.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
OPS: Relax. Commander Power will join us later. I don't think we'll have too much to worry about. When we do, you'll know. *XO* We're ready.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CTO* Good luck, go score me a Prometheus.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::takes her place on the pad:: CTO: I think it's more the radiation, Sir.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
TR Chief: Energize.
Capt_Raile says:
SOPS/AI/Attache: But the Section 31 we know is not the Section 31 that could have been. Something...something in the past, acted as a counter to Section 31. Caused them to measure their actions. To remain our shadowy protectors instead of our active dictators.

ACTION:
The CTO and OPS dematerialize from the Cataria, and materialize on the bridge of the main Dionysus. 

ACTION:
#The sight that meets the CTO's and OPS's eyes is a grim one. Five officers lie insensate along various points of the perimeter. At the command center, the body of PO Raeyld lies, phaser blast to her chest, while Kytides holds himself up by the back of his chair, phaser dropped at his feet.

Capt_Raile says:
::Swallows and takes a breath:: SOPS/AI/Attache: Whatever it was...Section 31 was bound to eventually figure it out.  Something stopped that check, that balance.  And I was supposed to fix it.  When I didn't go back, we got this.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
# OPS, Orbison: Take your radiation counteragent hypos.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: ....this...?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::complies:: CTO: Is there anything we can do for them? ::gestures across the bridge::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#::Opens the away team pack on Orbison's back and hands them the hypos.::
D_CO_Cmdr_Kytides says:
#::Looks toward the group that beams in, eyes glazed:: Outloud: We surrender.
Capt_Raile says:
SOPS/AI/Attache: A Federation that absorbs its surrounding members, or blasts them to oblivious. A Federation with a cheerful police state on every planet. A Federation with an effective cast system based on race and planetary membership "level."
TO_Ens_Orbison says:
#Self: Yeesh, just like outta the simulator.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::folds his arms:: Raile: Why is it that you only know this now?

ACTION:
As the Cataria's tactical/OPS team beams out, the TC activates transporters again. Two figures shimmer into existence on the Cataria's transporter pad. One human female and a Trill male.

CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#OPS: I don't know. Orbison and I'll secure the captain and the room, get started on your data transfer.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::nods grimly at the CTO and moves over to the Prometheus' Operations console::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Greetings, I'm Commander Power.
Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: I was able to "unlock" additional communications from the artifact.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::glances over the transporter scan results to ensure the guests didn't bring any unwanted toys aboard::
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::stands on the transporter pad with hands by his side a little tense::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::carefully decides for a moment how much, or how little, he wants to challenge that claim - but he questions the point of such efforts anyway, since she holds pretty much all the cards except the one that controls the forcefield, apparently::
Host F_CO_Grey says:
::Nods curtly, bright green eyes blazing from her brunette hair:: XO: Destiny Grey.  ::Gestures toward Lori::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#OPS: If they don't look too badly injured, administer some of the counteragent to any you can.
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
XO: Jardon Lori
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Grey/Lori: Conor Power
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Grey: So you are our mysterious benefactor which I'm guessing makes Lori your medic.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::begins a data transfer directly to the Cataria, and to a data storage device she brought with her, then moves to the closest fallen officer::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*: Conor, did our guests arrive safely?
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#::Walks over to Kytides.:: D_CO: I'm giving you an injection to help ward of the radiation poisoning some. ::Administers hypo.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CO* Looking at them right now. We'll be up shortly.
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
XO: I'm actually the ship's pilot but I double as a medic on occasions.
D_CO_Cmdr_Kytides says:
#::Continues vaguely staring and not acknowledging Thorson, repeating the sentence ad nauseam::  Outloud: We surrender.
Capt_Raile says:
::Sighs:: SOPS/AI/Attache: Look, I'm not trying to make this difficult. And lest I remind you, I'm the one literally tied down here. And if you're really keen on the idea of trying to integrate yourself into a Section 31-run society...if you're simply relieved they're not functioning in the shadows anymore....then I guess just beam me into the nearest star.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods finally:: Raile: So what do we need to do to fix this?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*: Understood.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Lori: Ok, you sound like some of our crew already.
TO_Ens_Orbison says:
#CTO: That guy's had a bad time, or he's a loon.

ACTION:
#An officer near OPS shifts into consciousness. He's whispering, muttering, barely audible.

CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#::Glares at Orbison, though agrees with the notion::
Host F_CO_Grey says:
XO: I have my man back on the Fire compiling a history docket for you. He'll let us know when it's ready to transmit.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::bends down to one knee, administering the hypo:: Officer: We'll try and help you, relax.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Lori: If it is ok with you, I'll have you brought to our triage center to help with some of the radiation sickness.
Capt_Raile says:
SOPS/AI/Attache: If, on the other hand, you want to go back to the timeline we know. I need only three things.
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::looks at his Captain then back at the Commander:: XO: That's why I'm here... lead on.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Colt/Copeland: Can you bring our medic to the triage center, as you know sickbay isn't the safest place right now with some of the damage we took.
D_CO_Cmdr_Kytides says:
#::Shows no reaction to being talked about:: Outloud: We surrender.
Host F_CO_Grey says:
::Nods to Lori, fully trusting the young new officer::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Grey: And if you'd follow me, I'll bring you to the CO.
TO_Colt  says:
XO: Can do, sir.
Officer says:
#::Mutters:: OPS: ...we......sur.......render.............. ....we.....surrender......
TO_Copeland says:
::Follows Colt.::
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::follows the two officers to the triage center::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#Officer: Yes... I... ::pauses:: CTO: Sir, this officer is also repeating himself, that they surrender.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#OPS: As does the captain. Hmm.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#CTO: Call it cadet's nerves, but something's not right here.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#::Wishes she had the time and manpower to set up forensics.::

ACTION:
#The officer with OPS continues to repeat his line, as if it's the only line to life.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: I'm listening.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#OPS: Agreed.
Host F_CO_Grey says:
::Nods:: XO: Of course.
Capt_Raile says:
::Looks to each in turn:: SOPS: My artifact. Attache: My "gift."
Capt_Raile says:
AIl: And Earth. Fast.

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