USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11309.14

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
			and	Dr Brae
			and	Romae
			and	USS Challenger
			and	Sannia
											
Conor Power		as	[XO] Commander Conor Power
				First Officer

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

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

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

Absent:

Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding Officer

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

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

Chris Esterhuyse		as	[CNS] Commander Varesh
				Counsellor

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

William Davis		as	[SOPS] Commander William Davis

Summary: Doctor Night-Sky waits the arrival of Heath Agent Romae in sickbay while Sannia sits in an atificially-induced faux-death. Meanwhile, the Heath vessels Oncinta, Michel, and Anra wait off the port-side.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Being USS Andromeda: "Give or Take" Mission 9 - SD 11309.14~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::steps out on the the bridge::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::on the bridge at the primary science station, looking over the ship's wealth of sensor data, keeping an eye out for duderon surges and on the tachyon sweeps being provided by the two probes.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::on the bridge at the operations console::
Agent_Romae says:
::Looks questioningly from Dr. Brae to Doctor Knight-Sky and the form of Sannia through the glass of the quarantine area::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: In an contagion suit, sitting next to the still body of Sannia, her eyes looking off into the past as her mind wondered at the future.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Have we detected any more hidden transmissions from any of the ships or unexplained signals?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: No Commander, there have been no more transmissions since Agent Romae and Doctor Brae came aboard.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
::Subconsciously she knew the health agent had arrived... was their set up enough?::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Speaking of which, where are they now?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Agent Romae went down to Sickbay just a few minutes ago.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Very good.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Have you picked up any unusual readings? Increases in duderon particle count or any similarities to previous raiding attempts we've seen?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Sensors are currently clear sir.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Incoming distress call, Commander.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Audio on, she turned slightly to look through the window.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Put it through
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Standard distress call Sir from a Cebelrai freighter reporting they are under attack by a Ferengi Marauder. ::puts the transmission over the comm and pulls out her earpiece::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Distance and what is our current ships state?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Warp drive is offline. At full impulse, it'd take approximately twenty years to cover the two light years distance.
Agent Romae says:
::Looks from Brae, down the hall he's indicating:: Brae: What...what happened?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: What are our sensors like at that distance? Anything usable?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::wonders about the possibility of sending the shuttles, but they'd be no match for a marauder::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Long range sensors only sir, I can pick up both ships, but not what is going on. USS Challenger is moving to intercept. Her ETA is about 24 minutes.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Send whatever data we have on previous attacks to them, we're not much use to them in our current state.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: The Decoy Heath vessel is still nearby, perhaps that could assist somehow.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::nods:: XO: Aye sir. OPS: Would you hail the Challenger please?
Dr_Brae says:
Romae: There was... an incident. Something between our physiologies. ::Steps aside so that Romae and approach and see through the window::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: What are the specs on that ship? Can she handle herself against a marauder? I'd rather not send them off to a hopeless battle.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: The ship is unmanned, but could hassle the marauder, buying more time for the Cebelrai freighter, and the Challenger.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Sky did not hide the sadness in the eyes of her still face. To want to harm a child who has done nothing, is indeed something to be sad about in a society. To take a child from all that he is familiar with is a great sadness. But saddest of all, was to lose those you loved::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::hails the Challenger:: XO: On Screen.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: USS Challenger: This is XO Power here on the Cataria. We're dead in the water here and unable to respond to that distress call. We've investigating repeated attacks against these ships by suspected pirates.
Agent_Romae says:
Brae: I don't understand. What happened to the child?  ::Looks through the window at Knight-Sky::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: USS Challenger: We see you en-route to intercept, we may be able to send a decoy ship in to try buy under attack vessel more time. Our CSO will send more detail about previous attacks. Any attempt you can make to try apprehend the attackers would be helpful.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Over to you then.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*Sickbay* Bridge to Sickbay, is Romae down there with you?
USS Challenger says:
@COM: Cataria: We're enroute and should arrive in another 20 minutes. We appreciate any data you can provide.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*XO*: Aye, commander.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Needing this to be kept short, she hoped the first officer needed the official, now.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::attaches an info packet to the Comm channel feeding the Challenger all the data that they have currently collected on the situation::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*Sickbay* Can you put Romae through on the comms? We've got another distress call.
Dr_Brae says:
Romae: She succumbed to the "infection." But there was a pathogen that the attackers brought to the Oncinta. The others did not live long enough for it to propagate, but...
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: standing she moves to the comm and taps it.::  *Romae*: Commander Conor needs to speak with you.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*Sickbay*: We've received another distress call. We have another ship en-route but it won't arrive for about 20 minutes or so. We're wondering about the possibilities of using your decoy ship to distract the marauder for the time being to buy it more time.
Agent Romae says:
*XO*: I don't care what you do with the decoy ship, as long as you send me and my people back to our vessels first.
Dr_Brae says:
Agent_Romae: If we're exposed...  ::Shakes his head::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks toward Dr. Brae and then back to the child.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::mutes comm:: All: Why are they still here if they want to leave then.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::doesn't know the answer::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*Sickbay* Once your people are medically stable we can look at transferring them back if that is your wish.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks at the XO and shrugs, she's been out of the loop lately, clearly the Captain has his reasons::
Host SMLea says:
<Agent_Romae>::Looks to Brae once more, then back:: ::With something of a flat tone:: *XO*: Sannia is dead, and....I've been advised that it would be unwise to take her remains with us. I and the two remaining bodies in sickbay are ready to return to my ship.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*Sickbay*: I understand. I'll be down shortly then.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
::Not wanting to tip the balance, she remains still.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::grumbles:: CSO: You have the bridge. I'm going to sickbay, keep me up to date on the attack on the other ship and the Challenger's progress.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::gets up and walks into the TL:: TL: Sickbay
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Sir, one moment.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
TL: Hold. OPS: Yes?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::nods curtly:: XO: Aye sir. ::Checks:: XO: The Challenger is arriving, and the Marauder is departing sir.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Commander, I've been thinking about these messages. They stopped once Agent Romae and Doctor Brae came on board. ::pauses:: The more I think about it the more I believe the messages stopped because the sender is on board. Doctor Brae.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Marauder now no longer on sensors sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Understood. See if you can contact the Challenger and see if they picked up anything useful this time.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Another thought - could it be possible that he is part of the group responsible for the attacks? Perhaps some poor way of protesting the bearer procedures, or something. I know I am reaching now, but at least I think it has to be Doctor Brae who sent the message.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Can you pull the transporter logs and see if Brae had anything on her that she shouldn't have?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Getting worried now, as time is dragging, she moves over toward the child and covers her body.  She then begins to shut things down.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::rubs his forehead:: OPS: See if you can pull anything from the logs tying him to this. I need to think what our next move will be. Obviously don't' call me over the COMM with this.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Right away. ::checks the transporter logs:: He only had a medkit, Sir.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: I'll also check for any patterns in the recent attacks in the area.
USS Challenger says:
@COM: Cataria: Challenger here. ::The voice on the other end is tired sounding::
Agent_Romae says:
Dr_Brae: I'll wait then for them to send us back.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Ok keep at it. TL: Sickbay
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
::dimming the lights in the room, she subtly moves to inject the child with the prepared meds that will assist her as well as keeping her asleep.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks at the Operations officer and nods again, then straightens her lab coat and goes back to watching the sensors.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CSO: Looks like the raids in this area started just after the Vroa invasion. Since then, the raids have increased in frequency, taking advantage of the Federation being weakened.
MO_Storm says:
Dr. Brae: All is ready.
Dr_Brae says:
MO: I understand. Romae: I need to remain a few moment longer, to provide Sannia with Immel, since we will not be taking her body to Immarii.
MO_Storm says:
::turning to leave, catches the doctors words and wonders what an Immel was.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CSO: Each attack has been by the same four vessels, and on small freighter, transport and cargo vessels with little defense.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CSO: Based on the fact that the attacks are on weaker single world governments in the Federation border, it stands to reason someone is trying to snatch their allegiance.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::steps into sickbay and takes a glance around::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
OPS: The variety of weapons and technologies does not sound like whoever is trying to gather the allegiance has much in the way of support.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::nods:: CSO: That could be true, but I doubt the Ferengi or Andorians would help out. Stands to reason the attackers are trying to hide their true identity. The Vroa are rumoured to be a few sectors away from these worlds.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CSO: Another thing, and this is worrying. Every time there has been an attack, no Starfleet vessel has been within a 25 minute distance. So either they have special sensors, or they have an insider telling them our movements. The sensors being more likely.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CSO: While the attacks at the start were brief and relatively mild, just stealing cargo, recently they have escalated to killings.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: everything set, she exits the room via the decontamination rays above the door.::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As the doors close behind her, she removes her head gear to see the first officer::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
OPS: I disagree, if the Ferengi saw a profit in it they would attack. As to the sensors, Starfleet ships tend to stand out. Of interest is that they attacked while we were within that 25 minute window, except for our drive troubles, that would not be common knowledge.
Agent_Romae says:
Brae: Understood. ::Looks to Conor:: XO: I, and the two Heath in your morgue, are ready to return. My doctor must remain to conduct rites for Sannia, with your permission.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CSO: Ferengi.. perhaps. Andorians? I can't see it happening. At least not unless they were pirates.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Catches the first officers attention, her eyes intent, before turning away to look at Brae.:: All: If you will excuse me, I need to write my report. ::heads for her office.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
OPS: That is not out of the question. What other race's technology has been involved?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::sees her console blink:: CSO: The Challenger reports they arrived too late to the scene. Cargo has been stolen, all crew dead. Looks like Cardassian blaster weapons. ::pauses:: So, we've seen Ferengi, Romulan, Klingon, Andorian and now Cardassian.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::nods:: Agent_Romae: Of course
Agent_Romae says:
XO: Thank you.  ::Nods:: I will make my preparations aboard my ship. Your transporter room is still in the same location, yes?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Agent_Romae: I will have someone escort you there shortly.
Agent_Romae says:
XO: Very well.  ::Folds her arms and moves to stand beside Brae:: I will wait.

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