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Host John Sea says:
Begin USS Andromeda 10206.02  "Farewell to a Friend"

EO Z’heta says:
::Is on ME performing some routine checkings::

CTO Senek says:
::Sits in his quarters in deep thoughts::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Sits in her Ready Room.::

CNS Jordain says:
::in the TL on his way to the bridge::

CTO Senek says:
::Remembers that he should be in the Ready Room::

CTO Senek says:
::Gets up and heads for the RR::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Presses the intercom.::
Shipwide: All officers report to Captain Ready Room.::

CNS Jordain says:
::Exits onto the bridge and walks to the RR. Touches the controls on the door’s side.  A small sound goes off::

EO Z’heta says:
::Leaves ME and heads for the Captain's RR::

FCO Durron says:
::looks up from his padd in the lounge and heads for the lift::

CSO Sketek says:
::Leaves the science console for automatic monitoring and maintenance and takes a few steps for the ready room door::

CTO Senek says:
::Arrives at the RR and takes a seat::

EO Z’heta says:
::enters TL, waits... exits and enters RR::

FCO Durron says:
::arrives on the bridge and heads for the RR::

EO Z’heta says:
ALL: Hello!  ::Takes a seat::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Sees everyone is there.:: All: Welcome.

CNS Jordain says:
::enters the RR as everybody enters and nods at his crewmates::

FCO Durron says:
::sits down in his seat and looks back down at his padd::

CNS Jordain says:
::walks to the side of the CO's desk and stands there::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Stands up and reaches into her pocket.::

CSO Sketek says:
::Wandering around the ready room until he takes a comfortable position::

FCO Durron says:
::glances at the CNS than at the CO and continues doing stuff on his padd::

Host CO Kalla says:
CNS: Mr Jordain, please rise.

CNS Jordain says:
::looks at the CO and makes a step forward::

FCO Durron says:
::puts his padd down and looks up::

CNS Jordain says:
::stands in attention::

Host CO Kalla says:
CNS: For your hard work It is a pleasure for me to promote you to Lieutenant Junior Grade.::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Puts on the extra pip.::

CNS Jordain says:
CO: Thank you Ma'am

Host CO Kalla says:
CNS: Fully deserved, lieutenant.

Host CO Kalla says:
::Salutes and waits for CNS to sit.::

CNS Jordain says:
::nods towards the CO to thank her again and walks back to his spot next to the desk::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Looks around the room, then focuses on one officer.:: FCO: Please stand.

FCO Durron says:
::looks at the CO and than stands up::

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: It is my pleasure to give you a Commendation for your personal initiative and problem solving skills.

Host CO Kalla says:
::Reaches into her desk drawer and takes out a very official looking document which she hands to Durron.::

FCO Durron says:
::continues to stand at attention:: CO: thank you ma'am  ::takes the document and puts it on the table in front of him::

CNS Jordain says:
::looks at the FCO::

FCO Durron says:
::looks around and sits back down::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Looks around.::
All: We will soon be receiving three diplomats on board who we will be taking on a diplomatic mission.

Host CO Kalla says:
All: This should be a very easy mission, all we have to do is pamper to their wishes. Dismissed.

EO Z’heta says:
::stands up::  CNS: Congratulations, Lieutenant!

CNS Jordain says:
::nods and starts to walk towards the bridge:: EO: Thanks

FCO Durron says:
::stands up and neatly places his document in his pack and heads for the CNS::

Host John Sea says:
Action The Andromeda approaches Starbase 50, the command base for this sector, charged with monitoring the Orion Constellation

CTO Senek says:
::Exits the RR and goes to tactical::

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Congratulations, you deserved it.

FCO Durron says:
CO: thank you again ma'am.

Host CO Kalla says:
::Nods.::

CSO Sketek says:
::Nods to the people in the room and leaves for the bridge and his console::

CNS Jordain says:
::sits himself down in his chair on the bridge and starts looking at the viewscreen::

FCO Durron says:
::exits the RR and heads for his station by way of the CNS:: CNS: congratulations sir.

Host CO Kalla says:
::Sits at her desk looking through her mail.::

EO Z’heta says:
::Leaves the CO's RR and heads for the ME::

CNS Jordain says:
FCO: Same to you Mr Durron ::nods::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Updates the two personnel files.::

FCO Durron says:
::pats the Relief FCO on her shoulder::
Lureng: I'll get her from here on in you are relieved for the rest of the day.

FCO Durron says:
<Lureng> FCO: yes sir.

CSO Sketek says:
*CO*: We are approaching the Starbase 50 and we have the Federation, Klingon, and Gorn vessels on our sensors just as expected.

FCO Durron says:
::sits down as Lureng exits the bridge::

Host CO Kalla says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged.

Host CO Kalla says:
::Walks out of the Ready Room.::
FCO: Please hail station OPS and hear if the ambassadors will beam direct to the Andromeda.

CNS Jordain says:
::takes a padd and starts to go over reports of the Medical department::

EO Z’heta says:
::enters ME and talks to the EO's there to get a report on how the systems are going::

FCO Durron says:
CO: yes ma'am.

FCO Durron says:
::hails station OPS::

FCO Durron says:
Comm: station OPS: This is the Andromeda.  Will the Ambassadors be beaming over directly?

Host John Sea says:
<Starbase 50> Comm: USS Andromeda: All Ambassadors are ready to be beamed aboard, each will have their body guards

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Are all the security arrangements in place?

FCO Durron says:
CO: The ambassadors are ready to beam over ma'am.  They will beam over with their body guards.

CTO Senek says:
CO: Yes, sir.

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO/CTO: You go and receive them.

CTO Senek says:
::Makes sure that internal sensors are working properly::

CTO Senek says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CSO Sketek says:
CO: Aye. ::Heads for the transporter room::

CTO Senek says:
::Goes to TL and waits for CSO::

EO Z’heta says:
::Ensures that the Transporters have enough power and gets some emergency energy ready just in case::

CTO Senek says:
::Orders TL to TR::

FCO Durron says:
CO: Should I tell them to beam over Ma'am?

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Set course for TriAlta IV

CSO Sketek says:
CTO: It's not every day you see a Gorn, especially in terms of peace.

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Oh, yes, you'd better.

CTO Senek says:
::Arrives at TL and waits for the ambassadors to arrive::

CTO Senek says:
CSO: Indeed.

FCO Durron says:
Comm: Starbase 50: They may beam over immediately.

CSO Sketek says:
::Goes to attention and waits for the beaming::

FCO Durron says:
::sets course for TriAlta 4::

FCO Durron says:
CO: course set.

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Good.

Host John Sea says:
Action The transporter energizes, all three Ambassador's materialize in the transporter room with one bodyguard each

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: As soon as they are onboard, execute course at warp 6.

CSO Sketek says:
Ambassadors: Welcome to U.S.S. Andromeda. We are here to escort you to the planet TriAlta IV. I am the second officer and here is the chief tactical officer Senek.

CTO Senek says:
::Nods to the ambassadors::

FCO Durron says:
CO: Undersood...they are aboard Ma'am. engaging now.

Host John Sea says:
<Gorn Ambassador> ::hisses at everyone in the room with distaste for non reptilian life forms::

EO Z’heta says:
::makes sure everything is fine and decides to go to the Bridge and use the engineering console there::

CSO Sketek says:
::Greets every ambassador in the way of their cultures::

FCO Durron says:
::taps the nice little engage button on his consol::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Nods, and walks over to the TL.::
FCO: you have the bridge.

Host John Sea says:
<Federation Ambassador> CSO: Thank you, the pleasure is mine

Host John Sea says:
<Klingon Amb> CSO: Well met!

FCO Durron says:
CO: Understood Ma'am.

CNS Jordain says:
CO: Ma'am shall I accompany you?

FCO Durron says:
::looks at the big chair but stays in his seat as he has more buttons to push::

CSO Sketek says:
Ambassadors: Do you wish to be shown to your quarters or would you like a tour of the ship?

EO Z’heta says:
::enters TL and orders it to Deck 1::

Host John Sea says:
<Gorn Ambassador> CSO: Take me to my Quartersssssss Immediately Flesh creature !

Host CO Kalla says:
CNS: Not right now.

Host John Sea says:
<Klingon Amb> CSO: Where's the bar?

CNS Jordain says:
CO:Aye Ma'am

Host CO Kalla says:
TL: Transporter room 1.

CTO Senek says:
::Stands at attention, while CSO handles the ambassadors::

CSO Sketek says:
Gorn ambassador: The ensign Laurendale will escort you to your quarters. ::Nods to the ensign::

Host John Sea says:
<Federation Ambassador> CSO: I must speak with your CO

FCO Durron says:
::begins trying to shorten the trip already::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Exits and goes to the TR, enters.::

CSO Sketek says:
Klingon ambassador: I believe that since you come from a fine warrior family, the CTO can accompany you to the bar.

Host John Sea says:
<Ens Laurendale> ::looks at the 7 foot, toothy Gorn Ambassador and turns pale::

Host CO Kalla says:
Ambassadors: Welcome on board, I am Captain Kalla.

CTO Senek says:
::Greets the Klingon ambassador::

EO Z’heta says:
::Enters the Bridge and looks at the FCO:: 
FCO: Hello, Sir.  By the way, I didn't get a chance to congratulate you on your commendation.  It's good to know that an officer like yourself is a part of this crew. 
::heads for the Engineering console::

CSO Sketek says:
::Notices the CO entering the room and lets her to carry on with the Federation ambassador::

Host CO Kalla says:
All: I expect that you will all join me for dinner tonight.

Host John Sea says:
<Gorn Ambassador> :;hisses, ignores the CO and follows the Ens dragging his tail across the deck::

FCO Durron says:
::nods to the EO::
EO: thank you sir. How is Main Engineering these days?
::smiles::

Host John Sea says:
<Klingon Ambassador> CO: An Honour of course

Host John Sea says:
<Federation Ambassador> Captain Kalla: Greetings

EO Z’heta says:
FCO: Quite normal...  just routine.

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: I hope you will convey that invitation to our senior officers too.

FCO Durron says:
EO: that is good.

CSO Sketek says:
CO: I will make sure of that.

Host CO Kalla says:
Amb: Welcome on board.  I believe we need to talk.

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: Full dress uniform of course.

FCO Durron says:
CNS: and how is the crew doing? nothing to exciting I hope?

CSO Sketek says:
CO: Naturally.

Host John Sea says:
<Klingon Amb> CO: There will be Gagh of course!

CNS Jordain says:
FCO: Since we had that small problem with the timeloop No, everybody is turning out fine.

Host CO Kalla says:
Klingon Amb.: Of course, we will have a full complement of Klings specialities.

FCO Durron says:
CNS: that is good.

Host John Sea says:
<Klingon Amb> CO: Ah, excellent! ::picks his teeth with his ceremonial 3 pointed dagger::

CNS Jordain says:
FCO: And how are you feeling Mr Durron?

FCO Durron says:
::glances at the big seat again but than his console beeps as a set of calculations havefinished::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Shudders.::

Host CO Kalla says:
Fed. Ambassador.:: I can show you your quarters or you can come to mine.

Host CO Kalla says:
::Walks towards the door.::

FCO Durron says:
CNS: I am doing well.  The Flight Department is also doing well though we are having some trouble with the shifts it should be straightened out shortly.

Host John Sea says:
<Federation Ambassador> CO: Yes we have some routine business to discuss

CTO Senek says:
::Leads the Klingon ambassador to the Officer's lounge while telling him about the various beverages served there::

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: The official reception is in half an hour.

CNS Jordain says:
FCO: Nice to hear that you are fine.

Host CO Kalla says:
::Walks out the door.:: Fed. Ambassador. Let's go to my quarters then.

CSO Sketek says:
CO: I will make the preparations.

EO Z’heta says:
::taps some buttons on the console::

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: Thank you.

Host CO Kalla says:
::They arrive at Kalla's quarters and enter.:: Fed. Ambassador: What can I do for you?

Host John Sea says:
<Klingon Ambassador> CTO: I must go to my quarters and prepare for the dinner, excuse me

Host John Sea says:
Action The CO and the Federation Ambassador engage in a private conversation and the Federation Ambassador leaves

CTO Senek says:
Klingon: Of course. I hope you'll have time for refreshments later.

CSO Sketek says:
*Senior officers* There will be an official reception for the ambassadors in half an hour. Everyone is expected to be there and give our sincere respect. Everyone will be wearing full dress uniforms.

CNS Jordain says:
*CSO* Aye Sir.

FCO Durron says:
::listens to the CSO's announcement::  self: oh boy

Host John Sea says:
Action 15 minutes pass

CTO Senek says:
::Guides the Klingon to the Ambassador's quarters and goes to change into dress uniform::

CNS Jordain says:
::is in full dress uniform and has given Ms Mecca orders to stay on the bridge in his place::

Host John Sea says:
Action 5 minutes pass

FCO Durron says:
::has somehow gotten a Relief FCO on the bridge::

Host John Sea says:
*Bridge to CSO* The CO's door seems to be stuck opening and closing

CNS Jordain says:
::walks in the corridors::

EO Z’heta says:
::taps the final orders to ME and leaves to his quarters to get dressed::

FCO Durron says:
::jogs to his quarters and begins looking for his dress uniform::

CSO Sketek says:
*Bridge* Acknowledged.
*EO* The doors of CO's quarters seem to be malfunctioning. Could you go check what's wrong?

EO Z’heta says:
*CSO* Right away, Sir!

FCO Durron says:
::Finds his Dress Uniform and puts it on quickly than walks back to the bridge::

CSO Sketek says:
::Walking to his quarters to change the uniform::

EO Z’heta says:
::stops the TL and heads back to the CO's quarters::

CTO Senek says:
::Stares emptily out of his window for a while, then heads for the reception ceremony in full dress uniform::

CNS Jordain says:
::is walking towards the reception ceremony::

EO Z’heta says:
::approaches the suspected door and scans it with the tricorder::

Host John Sea says:
Action The EO comes upon the scene of the crime, the Captain's body is halfway in and halfway out of her quarters with the door opening and closing on her, she is face down

FCO Durron says:
::looks around the bridge and suddenly realises that no one is in command::

EO Z’heta says:
*CTO/CSO* Security Alert! The Captain's hurt!

CTO Senek says:
::Hears EO:: *EO* Where?

FCO Durron says:
:: Looks around the bridge and finds an Ens with a little night shift duty and puts her in command. and tells her that if anything happens to contact himself immediately::

EO Z’heta says:
*CTO* On her quarters!  

CTO Senek says:
::Heads for the CO's quarters, running::

CNS Jordain says:
::walks past the CSO quarters::

CSO Sketek says:
*EO* What has happened?

EO Z’heta says:
::scans the body for her life signs, although he's using an Engineering Tricorder::

CSO Sketek says:
*EO* Is she conscious? Alive?

CTO Senek says:
::Arrives at CO's quarters and sees CO's body:: EO: What.. what is this?

EO Z’heta says:
CTO/*CNS*/*CSO* The CO's very injured. I suggest an emergency beam to Sickbay

CTO Senek says:
*Sickbay* Alert! Immediately beam medical personnel to CO's quarters!

Host CO Kalla says:
::Her eyes open very slightly, sees a blurred image of the officers.:: All: Goodbye,..

FCO Durron says:
::quietly heads for the reception::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Pulls CTO near.::
CTO: Tell Adam...

CSO Sketek says:
::Running to the scene and hears the CO::

EO Z’heta says:
CTO: You can see for yourself, Sir!
CO: Hold on, Captain...

CTO Senek says:
::Bows down to CO::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Expires.::

Host John Sea says:
Action The CO dies in the CTO's arms

CNS Jordain says:
*EO* What? ::hurry's himself to Sickbay:: *FCO* Meet me in sickbay at once, The Captain is hurt.

FCO Durron says:
::knows he is ten minutes early but thinks someone should be here::

CTO Senek says:
CSO: She's dead. There was nothing to be done.

FCO Durron says:
*CNS*: Understood!

CSO Sketek says:
::Watching the scene absent-minded::

FCO Durron says:
*Computer*:Emergency beam to sick bay

CNS Jordain says:
::still running::
*EO* What is her status?

Host John Sea says:
Action The CO's eyes are open, pupils dilated, fixed, staring up at the CTO

CSO Sketek says:
::Watches the CTO and the body:: CTO: I understand.

CTO Senek says:
::Medical personnel arrive at the CO's quarters only to find out that the CO is dead already::

EO Z’heta says:
CTO:/*CNS*  I don't believe it... 
::stops for a while and performs the klingon shouting to warn the dead that a honourable warrior is coming::
Loud: OUUUUU!

FCO Durron says:
::materializes in sick bay::

FCO Durron says:
::gets an emergency kit and looks around::

FCO Durron says:
*Computer* Locate the captain!

CNS Jordain says:
*EO* Rie what is her status?

EO Z’heta says:
*CNS* I'm afraid… the Captain's dead...

CSO Sketek says:
CTO: There is someone behind this and he/she/it is running free on this ship.

FCO Durron says:
<Computer>*Durron* the captain is in her quarters

FCO Durron says:
::Grabs a bunch of medical equipment::

CTO Senek says:
CSO: Agreed, and we have to find them.

FCO Durron says:
*Computer* emergency transport to captain's quarters.

CNS Jordain says:
::stops running.  he drops to his knees::
*FCO* The Captain is dead, I say again, The Captain is dead

CSO Sketek says:
CTO: You are in charge of the investigations and the security. I will go inform the Starfleet.

CTO Senek says:
CSO: Aye, sir.

FCO Durron says:
::materializes in the captains quarters and hears the CNS's comment::

CSO Sketek says:
::Runs to the bridge and takes the nearest turbolift::

CTO Senek says:
::Turns back to the CO's body and notices something suspicious in her neck::

EO Z’heta says:
CTO: I'll access the computer logs to see what happened, Sir

Host John Sea says:
Action The CTO discovers a poison dart on the CO's neck

CTO Senek says:
EO: Go on.

CTO Senek says:
::Scans the dart::

CNS Jordain says:
::gets up:: Computer: beam me to the captain's quarters.

CTO Senek says:
EO: Seal off this area with force fields.

FCO Durron says:
::Runs up to the captain:: CTO: lets get her out of this doorway.

CNS Jordain says:
::materializes on the spot::

CTO Senek says:
FCO: Not yet. I want to have every inch of this area investigated before we move anything.

EO Z’heta says:
::taps the nearest Computer console and reads the scan logs and other personnel info::

CTO Senek says:
::Calls in security teams to carefully scan the area for any more abnormalities::

CSO Sketek says:
::Arrives at the bridge and rushes for the captain's ready room and opens a high priority channel to the Starfleet command::

EO Z’heta says:
CTO: Aye aye, Sir!  ::Raises level 5 force fields around the indicated area::

FCO Durron says:
CTO: yes sir ::looks at the CTO with poorly disguised anger and begins scanning the captain with a medical tricorder::

CNS Jordain says:
::bends over the body of the captain and puts his hand on here chest::
ALL: May her spirit live on in all of us
:pulls away his hand::
*CSO*: I'll inform the Ambassadors and let them return to their quarters

CTO Senek says:
::Security teams arrive and start scanning CO's remains and the surroundings::

FCO Durron says:
::looks at his medical supplies with disgust.::

CSO Sketek says:
COMM: Starfleet HQ: This is second officer Sketek of U.S.S. Andromeda. The captain of this vessel, Capt. Kalla, has been assassinated. I am the highest ranking officer, temporarily in command, and asking for instructions.

Host John Sea says:
<Starfleet Command Admiral Norman Frazer> CSO: We are grieved and outraged at the murder of your CO, a fine officer and fine soul.  You are hereby promoted to Captain of the USS Andromeda and ordered to continue your mission and launch and investigation, I'm sorry the promotion is under these circumstances.

CTO Senek says:
FCO: I understand your loss, but whoever did this is probably still free on this ship. We must find them before we can proceed with our mission, and above all we must try not to let this influence our performance.

EO Z’heta says:
::is still reading the last computer logs::

FCO Durron says:
::looks at his tricorder::
CTO: I apologize sir but you had better find this being before I do.

CTO Senek says:
::Watches as the security teams work, trying to conceal his feelings::

Host CO Sketek says:
COMM: Admiral: Understood. We will start full investigations to resolve the matter.

EO Z’heta says:
CTO: Would you like me to activate the EMH for him to help on the medical cause of death?

CTO Senek says:
EO: You may proceed.

FCO Durron says:
::stares at his hands and the medical tricorder::

EO Z’heta says:
::activates EMH::

CNS Jordain says:
::looks at his crewmates and starts to say a prayer::

Host John Sea says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Farewell to a Friend" 10206.02