USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11308.31

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
			and	Sannia
			and	Romae
			and	Doctor Brae
			and	Anra/Milla
								
Chris Esterhuyse		as	[CNS] Commander Varesh
				Counsellor

Evan Taylor		as	[FCO] Ensign Jardon Lori	
				Flight Control Officer	

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

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

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

Absent:

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

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

Trevor Howard		as	[CTO] Ensign Felicia N'Leth Thorson
				Chief Tactical Officer

Summary: The Cataria is 2 minutes from arriving at the scene of an unknown vessels attack upon the Heath Bearer vessel. The Agency vessel arrive three minutes ago, and is taking heavy damage as it engages the unknown enemy.

Meanwhile, down in sickbay, Doctor Knight-Sky has engaged in an ill-advised mind meld with the child Sannia, with Doctor Brae as her guide. Commander Varesh lies unconscious on the bed beside them, stable and recovering from his own bout with the child's overwhelming and destructive emotions.

Further down in Engineering, Lieutenant McQuade is clothed in an EVA suit as the temperatures in Main Engineering drop below -50C, and continue to fall; the cooling making it possible for the Cataria to reach the battle well under the near hour it would otherwise take.

Finally, back on the bridge, Captain Knight, as well as the CTO, FCO, and OPS prepare to enter battle. The effects of Sannia are muted - for now.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Give or Take" Mission 7 - SD 11308.31~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: In medical, her fingers gently lying against the key places of the child's face in preparation of a melding. Melding with a child was never advised, but she could only go by what one of her people would know to be best... she hoped::

ACTION:
Another pulse strikes from Sannia as she experiences a quiver of fear.  On the bridge, Captain Knight and the CTO each collapse.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::groans, rolling over on his side and curls in on himself as he feels Sannia's fear::

ACTION:
90 seconds to arrival.

CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: The sending of calming murmurs of ease do not cease as she guides the child.::
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::looks over from the helm and sees the Captain collapsed on the ground::
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>::Whispers to Knight-Sky:: CMO: Share...share with her your calm...your resilience...your acceptance of your own emotions...
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>::Catches a breath as the Starfleet ship's Captain collapses beside her::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::maintains a transporter lock on the CEO and diverts power where necessary for the upcoming battle::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Deep in the back of her mind she is aware her husband has become unconscious and Varesh is close to awakening, but there is little she can do other then what she is. Remaining calm she wraps that feeling around the child.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: Attacking vessel is breaking off, Sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::groans again, dry heaves over the side of the biobed and sits up weakly::
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: Have they gone to warp yet?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: Negative, they're powering up.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Acceptance of her own emotions... she had not really thought about that in a long time. Perhaps because she had been very lucky in her parents... in their understanding. And the acceptance of both sides of her family.::
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>::A hand still on each the CMO's shoulder, and the child's head, he continues:: CMO: We cannot process strong negative emotion... Vulcans, though blessed with the power of melds, merely repress it. Repressing the grief will only destroy us...
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: Powering up? Are they getting ready to attack us?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: She knew that family was at the root of the problem for the child, but it was also both their greatest strenth. She drew on that.::

ACTION:
5 seconds to arrival.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks over at Sannia and sees Sky busy with a mind meld:: Brae: Can I help again? I've had my fair share of processing grief. ::just picking up on what was said::
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
ALL: About to drop us out of warp. Cadet raises shields on my mark... OPS: Now ::drops the Cataria out of warp::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: Sir, no, they're entering warp!
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>::Nods quietly to Varesh:: CNS: If the Doctor can link you...

ACTION:
Cataria drops from warp as the enemy ship jumps to warp, engaging its cloaking device.

OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: And they're cloaking! ::sends the flight console the projected flight path of the vessel::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Hearing Dr. Brae, she brought forth memories of anger, and fear, and quickly to catch the child, and then quickly tempered them with love and protection::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::gets off the biobed, catches himself before he drops to the deck and wobbles his way over, settling next to Sky:: ~~~CMO: Let me in, let me help.~~~
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: Dammit... We need to make sure that the Michel is okay. Hail them I want to know their status.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Her heart lightens at the touch of one who is like a brother to her. And she draws that memory along with allowing Varesh in.::
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>::Wraps her arms about herself, waiting to hear from the Michel and the Anra, though she fears the worst::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::hails the Michel::

ACTION:
No response from the Michel.

Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
Agent Romae: Are you okay?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::slips into the meld with practiced ease, long familiar with this sister of his heart::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: No reply. ::scans the Michel::
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: Also try the Anra as well.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::hails the Anra:: FCO: Attempting to contact the Anra now, Sir.
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae> FCO: I just... the Michel... it's sacred, and... ::Shakes her head, trying to pull herself together:: I'll need to speak with my homeworld. They must send help.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: Sensors show no life signs on board the Michel. ::pauses and shakes her head::
Host SMLea says:
@<Anra>COM: Cataria: OPS: Anra here, Milla speaking. Thank you, Cataria...
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>::Presses her hand to her forehead::
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: No life signs? That can't be. Agent Romae: How many people were onboard the Michel?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Emotions shared only with family, she takes the child through memories, at the same time, she helps the child temper her own.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::adds his own memories of loss and acceptance, remembering the grief and coming to terms with it::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::checks the sensors again in case she made a mistake::
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
COM: Anra: Milla: This is Ensign Jardon Lori of the USS Cataria. How badly damaged is your vessel?
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>::Sensing that both Knight-Sky and Varesh are firmly within the meld, he continues:: CMO/CNS: We will never be able to completely remove negative emotion once it is present. It sits upon our souls as a scar. But the wound can be healed, protected against infection...
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>::Shakes her head:: FCO: Most Bearer vessels contain fifteen to thirty Honor Bearers.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
::regrettably, negative emotions were part of life. All sentient life. One may push them to the side or one may negate them or one may deal with them. But they existed and how this race could have come as far as they had without that experience, she did not understand. But that thought she shared only with Varesh.::
Host SMLea says:
@<Milla>COM: Cataria: FCO: Our weapons are gone, and warp engines will need repaired, but our engineers can handle that. Transporters and life support are still functional.
Host SMLea says:
<Sannia> ::Begins to relax in Knight-Sky's arms::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
Romae: Considering your people have been trading for generations, I am surprised at how fragile your ships are.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::echoes Sky's thought, but sharing with Sannia his means of coping, remembering everything about the person that was no longer there::
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>::Still a little in shock at the loss, she speaks distractedly:: OPS: We have been surrounded by Federation space. It's never been a significant problem before.
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
COM: Anra: Milla: Understood and if you need anything please don't hesitate to ask. Cataria out.
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>FCO: Please... I need to contact my homeworld. Let them know to send another Bearer.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
Romae: Perhaps it might be a good idea to hold off on the usual trade routes for now, or... Romae/FCO: Sir, could we not use a vessel as bait somehow, draw the attackers back out?
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
Agent Romae: I understand your need to send more vessels, but do you think that is wise?
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>CMO/CNS: Help her...help her hold the flame of grief without being consumed by it. You can give her that strength, that barrier...
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: I could Cadet, but what if the vessel attacks before the ship makes it to our location? And we are in another situation where we can't get to it in time. We would be risking more lives for nothing. Besides I want to know why the entire crew of the Michel is died. It's can't be just due to the attack.
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>FCO: I also want to know why---why attack the Michel? The Oncinta, I understand.  But the Michel contained nothing of value.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: I mean some sort of automated vessel, but... ::trails off as her confidence wanes from suggesting an idea::
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>FCO: But...I must have another Bearer arrive, to bear these souls to Immarii.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::shares with Sannia the memories of Kayta Prin who died saving Trill symbionts, of the father he never knew and would never meet, of all the friends and colleagues that has gone and would never be part of his life anymore::
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: Cadet I'm sorry it was a good idea really... Romae/OPS: Does your vessels have the ability to send vessels remotely?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::looks up at the FCO with a faint smile then back to her console, trying to get better scans of the vessel::
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae> FCO: What do you mean...?
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
Agent Romae: Unmanned vessels... ships that can fly without people operating it.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
::Her two most saddest memories, when Q had taken her and she had lost almost everything, and the fear of the loss of her first born child in child birth, and then took those fears and wrapped them in joy.  As one found balance and a new family to claim and the other of life reaffirmed.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::frustrated with how helpless this feels::
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>FCO: Yes...I believe it is possible.
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>FCO: But I need to have a Bearer sent.
Host SMLea says:
<Sannia>::Quietly begins to wake up...still in pain, but no longer radiating it::
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>::Quietly:: Good...
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
Romae: Forgive me for interjecting, but until this is resolved, sending any more people out here is asking them to sacrifice their lives.
Host SMLea says:
::Turns to Inaji:: OPS: Our peoples' souls are more important than our lives. They must be bourne to Immarii. Our society depends upon it.
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
Agent Romae: I understand.....Please contact your homeworld right away. And have them send an unmanned vessel to these coordinates. I don't want to endanger any more lives if we don't have to.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Runs his hands slowly across the brittle control surface.:: Outloud: -176C and falling. Warp core meltdown in 18 minutes. The temperatures seem to be working. Slowly...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::joins Sky in showing the joy of making new friends, making one's own family::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
Romae: This isn't just some kind of spiritual belief, is it?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
Outloud: Switching to auxiliary controls. Bio-gel packs are no longer responding.
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>::Tilts her head:: OPS: I don't... understand. FCO: It does not work that way, Sir. A machine cannot bear them to Immarii. A remote controlled vessel may serve your purposes, but not ours. But I could have a decoy sent along with the true Bearer.
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>::Brushes Sannia's hair away from her face:: CMO/CNS: ...good. Wean her away...
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
Romae: I mean Immarii, I understand it's significance in your culture. But is this a faith, or is there empirical evidence for it?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Looks down at the console as a fine crack forms along the edge.:: Outloud: -180C... I am going to manually increase the temperature. from -180C. ::A shiver washes through his body as he decreases the temperatures.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Holds out his hand as the first of the Nitrogen rain falls onto his glove.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Continues to shiver and only focusing on lowing the temperature of the warp drive unit.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::all his friends and self-claimed family flash through his mind, he lingers on some longer than others, but all of them wrapped in love::
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
Romae: Is there any way for us to bear them to Immarii? I just don't want to risk anymore lives and my gut tells me if you send a ship even with a decoy then it will be attacked. I don't see the reason in sending multiple vessels here only to have them die so you can send another to bear them to Immarii.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
Outloud:  Mmm...  Minnnus.  Minus 197 Cel.  Warp core temp falling to n...  normal. ::Moves his hand on the console and realizes the glove is stuck to the console surface.::
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>::Shakes her head:: FCO: Only the Honor Bearers can complete the task. OPS: We...would not believe something if it was not true.
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>CMO/CNS: Now... let her stand on her own... disassemble the link...
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As the child latched onto the positive emotions, she took the memories and drew them backward, made them so they were months old, instead of days, allowing the healing process to progress. For most species, time was a healer of such emotions.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Falls against the console his hand still stuck on the surface as the rain falls in engineering.::  Outloud: Warp drive.. Now. Warp... Wa..  ::His body shivering to try and ward off the hypothermia.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
Romae: Perhaps if you shared this information with us, we could see if there was some way we could help, and if there is some link between these attacks.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::lets go of Sky's mental hand, stepping back a bit and watching as she places the finishing touches on the healing they just did::
Host SMLea says:
<Sannia>::Brings her arms down from Knight-Sky's neck, then curls them up in front of her, between their bodies, and quietly begins to cry::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As her brother slipped from the meld, she brought it to a close. Opening her eyes, she wrapped her other arm around the child.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Looks up at the rain dancing in the lights of engineering. The cold frost covering everything was a site to behold.::
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
Romae: Will you permit us beam over one of the bodies from the Michel? I do not believe that the attack caused all the death aboard the vessel. You said you want answers as to why they are died. Well so do we.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Closes his eyes.::
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>::Grows slightly stiff:: OPS: They could have no interest in Immarii. They could not possibly access it. Its location is a sacrosanct secret.

ACTION:
The Cataria's transporters activate.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Gently she rocks the child, humming quietly a simple child's song she had written for her eldest son, letting the child feel comfort and allowing her to deal with what they had shared.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
Romae: Perhaps these attacks are an attempt to locate it. ::looks at her console again:: FCO: Sir, sensors showing that Engineering is way below tolerable conditions even with an EVA suit.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::hugs Sannia between himself and Sky, letting her cry out her grief::
Host SMLea says:
ACTION: McQuade is beamed from Main Engineering directly to sickbay.
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>::Steps back quietly::
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: Is McQuade still down there?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: He's just been transported to Sickbay, Sir.
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>CMO/CNS: And now...we must find a way to let her--- ::Struggles, as there is no word in his language for what he needs to communicate::---pass.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks up as the distinctive transporter sound and lights play through sickbay, taking in the frost covered EVA suit and the mist coming off it before Brae's words sink in:: Brae: Pass? ::frowns::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks at the doctor, uncomprehending and then turns to Varesh for possible clarification.::
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>::Tries to remember the word... and finally manages to speak it in Federation standard:: CNS/CMO: She must... die.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::looks at Romae with eyes full of pleading:: Romae: Please, too many people have already died. It's time for you to help us to help you.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<MO Wilcox>  ::moves to assist the CEO::
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>FCO/OPS: You may beam aboard whomever you wish from the Michel. But I must...I must have the Bearers summoned.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Litterally frowns as she looks at Dr. Brae.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<MO Wilcox> :: with the help of another, they get the man to a biotable and begin taking off the eva suit.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::gets to his feet:: Brae: Must? Why? ::sees the MOs swarm over the EVA suit::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<MO Wilcox>  :: once the suit is removed and he is easier to move, they take him to one of the private rooms.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
Romae: Is there a time limit on getting into Immarii? ::getting increasingly frustrated but doing well not to show it::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: keeping the child safe, she lets Varesh handle this::
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae>CMO/CNS: So that they do not take her to Immarii.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Brae: What is Immarii and why is death preferable to going there?
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::Looks over at the Cadet:: OPS: That's enough! She has heard our pleads but ultimately the choice is hers. Beam aboard one of the bodies from the Michel and have the Doctor start a full Autopsy. Romae: Contact your homeworld and tell them to send a decoy with the ship.
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>::Looks from Inaji to Lori, then nods quietly, and takes her communication device from her pocket::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<MO Wilcox> ::once they have him settled, they run a scan.  Mutters under his breath:: Soren: Begin procedure for hypothermia.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::looks at the FCO:: FCO: I was simply trying to gather information, Sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::glares at Brae, since Sky voiced his own question::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::taps her console and attempts to get a lock on a body::
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::walks over to the Cadet::: OPS: I understand but there comes a point where gathering information turns into harassing.
Host SMLea says:
<Dr_Brae> ::Speaking once more in his own language:: CNS/CMO: It's not. But it's the only way they won't try to take her there. They must believe she is... passed.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Brae: Believe... not actually. ::considers.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<Soren> ::quickly and efficiently, the Vulcan moves into action, listening to the doctor.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: So instead we blindly follow her wishes even knowing it could lead to more deaths? Our job is to protect life, not put it at greater risk.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::speaking quietly::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<MO Wilcox> Soren: Severe nitrogen narcosis. We are going to have to deal with the bends.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::glances at Sky:: CMO: You think we could pull it off?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CNS: If this is what is needed to save the child, I can do it. I may need your health and possibly Ethans. I especially need to know more about their physiology.
Host FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: I agree but we can't force our own ideology on others. We have made her aware of the dangers but she has still decided to send her people in harm's way. We have done our duty now we must try to protect the lives of that crew as best as we can. And my duty until the Captain comes to is to protect you guys.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::nods politely at him:: FCO: I understand, and I'll support your decision. I may still be a Cadet, but at the moment it looks like I'm your temporary number one, meaning it was my duty to point it out.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission - Time Lapse: 10 minutes~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

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