Star Trek: A Call To Duty Presents ....

USS Andromeda 
 “Test”

Starring 

Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Lília Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes
Miika Nikula as Lieutenant Commader Senek Zhnirev
Amy Bennet as Lieutenant Commander Trial Martin
Jack Farfri as Lieutenant Commander Ray Durron
Nuno Cruz as Lieutenant Rhiemann Z’heta
James Van Hoyweghen as Lieutenant Junior Grade Tal’el Jordain

And ...

John McDermott  as Admiral Lake and voice from Outpost 4 

Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Begin USS Andromeda "Test" 10209.29
CNS_Jordain says:
::in the CO's readyroom standing next to the door::
CEO_Martin says:
::sitting, for once, in one of the comfortable chairs in the CO's readyroom waiting::
FCO_Durron says:
::standing against the wall next to the door in the CO's RR fiddling with something on a padd::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Looks at the crew, turns to watch the stars for a few seconds, turns back again, and stands up::
XO_Gomes says:
::sits opposite the Captain close to his desk. Her chair is close to the end of the table so she can observe all the others::
XO_Gomes says:
::watches as the CO rises but remains seated, waiting for him to talk::
CEO_Martin says:
::attempts to stifle a yawn, which shows how much sleep she has gotten::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CEO: Lieutenant Commander Trial Martin, front and center.
CEO_Martin says:
::stands from her seat and goes front and center::
XO_Gomes says:
::leans back, hiding a smile::
FCO_Durron says:
::stands away from the wall and sticks the padd back in his pack::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CEO: You are hereby given an official commendation for your commitment to Starfleet. You have been an example for many and I hope that you will continue good work.
CEO_Martin says:
::looks slightly surprised, but nods and salutes:: CO: thank you sir
XO_Gomes says:
::smiles widely::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CEO: Congratulations. ::Claps::
XO_Gomes says:
::claps::
CNS_Jordain says:
::claps as well::
CEO_Martin says:
::smiles slightly, and returns to her seat, blushing lightly::
FCO_Durron says:
::applauds::
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Lieutenant Ray Durron, front and center.
FCO_Durron says:
::looks at the CO and walks up to him::
XO_Gomes says:
::looks at the FCO::
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Sir?
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: You are hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. You will receive all the privileges and responsibilities of your new rank.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Thank you sir. I hope to be able to live up to your expectations.
XO_Gomes says:
::gets up and applauds:: 
FCO_Durron says:
CO: and those of StarFleet
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Congratulations and keep up good work.
CNS_Jordain says:
::applauds::
FCO_Durron says:
::nods and resumes his position beside the doorway::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: Incoming Message from Starbase 50, Admiral Lake
XO_Gomes says:
::makes a motion to sit back but remains up when she hears the transmission::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Notices the incoming transmission and ponders a bit::
FCO_Durron says:
::looks at a padd than at the CO::
CNS_Jordain says:
::looks at the CO::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Accepts the message and puts the admiral on a computer screen in the ready room::
Host ACTDJohnSea1 says:
<Admiral_Lake> CO: Since your CEO has just received a commendation we at headquarters believe it is time to test her command ability, you are ordered to run a preprogrammed simulation on the Holodeck with her in command. Lake Out
XO_Gomes says:
::moves next to the FCO:: FCO: Congratulations lieutenant commander. But remember, new rank, new responsibilities ::smiles::
Host CO_Sketek says:
COMM: Admiral: Acknowledged. Andromeda out.
CNS_Jordain says:
::looks at the CEO:: Self: here we go again...
CEO_Martin says:
::looks slightly alarmed, but tries to remain calm::
Host CO_Sketek says:
*EO Vixie* Please prepare a command simulation for Holodeck one.
CNS_Jordain says:
::sees the reaction of the CEO and walks up to her:: CEO: You will do find trust me
FCO_Durron says:
XO: Yes Ma'am
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: We will meet at Holodeck one in five minutes.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Aye Sir
CEO_Martin says:
::looks up and raises one eyebrow:: CNS: yes...I hope I will do okay...::stands::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: Or make that two minutes. We have no time to waste.
XO_Gomes says:
::nods to the Captain::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Nods to the crew and leaves to a turbolift::
CEO_Martin says:
::nods at the CO and heads for the door of the RR::
CNS_Jordain says:
CEO: Well if you need me ma'am I will always be there ::smiles a bit::
CEO_Martin says:
::turns back:: CNS: thank you
XO_Gomes says:
CEO: Don't worry, we are keeping the Holodeck safeties on ... I think
CNS_Jordain says:
CEO: You are welcome, that is why I'm here
Host CO_Sketek says:
::In turbolift::
FCO_Durron says:
::enters the secondary lift and heads for deck three::
CNS_Jordain says:
::on his way to Holodeck one::
CEO_Martin says:
::half smiles:: XO: you...think?....oh well...::nervous laugh, and heads for the turbolift::
XO_Gomes says:
::shakes her head smiling::
CEO_Martin says:
::steps into the TL and orders it to the appropriate deck, and waits as patiently as she can for it to reach it's destination::
Host ACTDJohnSea1 says:
Action: The crew arrives on the Holodeck which is a perfect replica of the Andromeda bridge
Host CTO_Sketek says:
::Goes for the tactical console::
CSO_Gomes says:
::looks around at the now familiar bridge and takes her old place at Science One::
CEO_Jordain says:
::takes his station or both of them CEO and OPS::
FCO_Durron says:
::looks around the bridge and walks to his station::
Host CO_Martin says:
::looks around the simulated bridge from the middle and glances at the Big Chair behind her::
CEO_Jordain says:
::stands at the Engineering station::
Host ACTDJohnSea1 says:
Action: Begin Simulation, the Andromeda is patrolling the Romulan Neutral Zone, Intelligence reports indicate that tensions between the Romulan Empire and the Federation are hostile, war is imminent
CSO_Gomes says:
Self: Romulans ... now there's an opponent I've never met
Host CO_Martin says:
::sits on at the edge of the Big Chair, shifting nervously, still trying to calm the butterflies in her stomach::
Host ACTDJohnSea1 says:
Action: OPS receives an incoming distress call from Outpost 4 on the border
FCO_Durron says:
::check his console and makes sure that impulse engines are working::
CSO_Gomes says:
::looks for any signs of unusual activity along the long range sensors::
CEO_Jordain says:
CO: Ma'am, I'm receiving a distress call from outpost 4
CTO_Sketek says:
::Scanning the area for hostile vessels::
Host CO_Martin says:
::looks back:: CEO: put it through...on visual if possible
CSO_Gomes says:
::enhances the signal from the outpost using the sensor input signal::
CEO_Jordain says:
CO: Aye Ma'am ::puts it through::
FCO_Durron says:
::puts the communication through to bridge speakers and than looks for a visual signal::
Host Outpost_4 says:
Comm: To any Federation Starships this is Outpost 4 we are under attack and need immediate assistance *static* please we have women and children here
FCO_Durron says:
::shifts power from impulse to Comm::
CTO_Sketek says:
::Tries to identify the attacking vessels::
CEO_Jordain says:
::gives some power to the Comm::
FCO_Durron says:
CO: no visual signal Ma'am sorry
Host CO_Martin says:
CSO/CTO: can you pick up who's attacking the outpost on scanners? and possibly how many?
FCO_Durron says:
::shifts power back from Comm to sensors::
CTO_Sketek says:
CO: I am not reading any attacking vessels in the sensors.
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: The outpost is severely damaged and their shields are down.
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: There is also a build up of plasma energy in the area. The situation is grim
Host CO_Martin says:
::frowns:: CTO: no vessels?.....CSO: then I suppose we'll have to go see what we can do to help...FCO: let's head for the outpost and see what we can do...
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: I suggest we raise shields before we get there
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Yes Ma'am  ::engages at warp one:: CO:ETA One Zero minutes
Host Outpost_4 says:
COMM: Is there anyone out there????!!!
Host CO_Martin says:
::nods at the CSO:: CSO: yes, raise shields ....
CEO_Jordain says:
CO: Ma'am, outpost 4 is a medical research facility with a 1000 scientists and there families
Host Outpost_4 says:
Action: The Andromeda enters warp space as her shields go up
CSO_Gomes says:
::looks at the CTO::
FCO_Durron says:
CO: would you like me to respond to the hail Ma'am?
Host CO_Martin says:
COMM: this is the USS Andromeda, we are coming to assist you, are you still under attack?
CTO_Sketek says:
::Raises the shields::
Host Outpost_4 says:
COMM: USS Andromeda: They are devils, came from nowhere, like a giant bird
CEO_Jordain says:
Self: Warbirds...
CSO_Gomes says:
All: Giant bird? as in Warbird?
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: The plasma readings are definitely not coming from the outpost, something else maybe working here
Host CO_Martin says:
All: perhaps a cloaking device?...CSO/CTO: can you find out if that’s what it is? cloaking?
Host Outpost_4 says:
Action: The Outpost appears on the main view just as an odd shaped vessel decloaks
CTO_Sketek says:
CO: The plasma trail is definitely guided.
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: Well, the neutrino emissions are definitely a sign of a vessel nearby
CTO_Sketek says:
CO: There is an unrecognized vessel decloaking.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Thirty seconds until intercept
CSO_Gomes says:
::looks at the viewscreen then back at her console::
CEO_Jordain says:
::looks at the readings on his console to see if everything is working normal::
Host CO_Martin says:
CTO: we can't tell what it is? at all? All: be on your guards, we don't know what they might do....
CTO_Sketek says:
CO: It remains unidentified. We just entered torpedo range. I recommend red alert status.
FCO_Durron says:
::watches the timer on his console and prepares to slow to impulse:: CO: would you like me to hail the vessel?
Host Outpost_4 says:
Action: The vessel recloaks......then fires..............a large ball of plasma torpedoes.......incinerating the outpost........<Outpost> COMM: AIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEE!!!
CTO_Sketek says:
CO: The outpost was completely annihilated.
CSO_Gomes says:
::scans for survivors::
FCO_Durron says:
::stares at the viewscreen than returns to his console and cuts off audio::
CEO_Jordain says:
::looks at the screen not knowing what to think::
Host CO_Martin says:
::gripping the sides of her seat:: ALL: Red Alert! - are there any survivors? anything at all?
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: No ma'am ... everything was destroyed
Host CO_Martin says:
FCO: then we follow that ship!
CTO_Sketek says:
CO: Raising red alert. The ship that decloaked is now on straight course back to the Neutral Zone. Currently we remain in Federation space.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Aye
Host Outpost_4 says:
Action: All off duty crew race to their stations as Red alert sounds
FCO_Durron says:
::Advances to warp three in a direct pursuit course::
CSO_Gomes says:
All: So it was more or less a hit and run situation
FCO_Durron says:
::checks something and advances to warp 8::
CEO_Jordain says:
::gives all power possible to engines, weapons and shields::
Host Outpost_4 says:
Action: The Andromeda races after the alien ship rapidly approaching the border
FCO_Durron says:
::looks at his console than at the CEO with a raised eyebrow than advances to warp 9::
Host CO_Martin says:
::considers the situation as carefully as she can allow time for:: All: stand down to yellow alert, red alert may not be the best way to enter the neutral zone...
CSO_Gomes says:
::looks at the stored data looking for clues as to what sort of ship this is::
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: I'm afraid there is no good way to enter the neutral zone ....
CTO_Sketek says:
CO: Standing down to yellow alert. The analysis indicates that the ship recloaked and then fired. It is certainly a new prototype Federation has not yet encountered.
Host Outpost_4 says:
Action: The vessel just makes it across the neutral zone and drops from warp
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: The other ship's engine are overheating so we have a sure way to track it
Host CO_Martin says:
CSO: unfortunately that is true.....CTO: a new prototype, hmm...find out as much as you can from sensor recordings, our knowledge may be our best tool in this
FCO_Durron says:
CO: the vessel has dropped from warp on the far side of the neutral zone. ETA to neutral zone thirty seconds. Ma'am
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: Ma'am, if we enter the neutral zone we are in direct violation of the Romulan federation treaty
CEO_Jordain says:
CO: Ma'am, They are probably testing a new weapon of some sort. It can only be the only one of it's kind
Host CO_Martin says:
::nods at the FCO and CSO and CEO::
FCO_Durron says:
::glances at the CSO and quietly grins:: CO: Ten seconds to boundary.
Host CO_Martin says:
::bites her lip trying to decide::
FCO_Durron says:
CO: we can not CO: we can not leave the deaths of those scientists on our conscious can we?
Host CO_Martin says:
::stands and turns to face the rest of the crew:: All: I ask you kindly for your input on the matter at hand
Host CO_Martin says:
FCO: this is true, but do we want to aggravate the Romulans as well?
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: They probably can't go back to warp so they are an easy target. But if we go after them we are violating our rules and will be as guilty as them
CEO_Jordain says:
CO: I say that we try and take control over that vessel
Host CO_Martin says:
::Nods:: CSO: yes, that is our problem...CEO: take control? and how do you propose we do that?
Host CO_Martin says:
FCO: till we make a decision, we will remain on the appropriate side of the boarder
FCO_Durron says:
CO: They just killed over a thousand people and it is doubtful that the vessel has more than ten beings aboard::
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Understood ma'am
Host Outpost_4 says:
Action: The CSO discovers that the ship is making repairs to its warp drive
CEO_Jordain says:
CO: If there engines are overheating, it could be possible to disable them with a phaser blast or a torpedo
CSO_Gomes says:
FCO: But if we go after them, they have an excuse for war
FCO_Durron says:
::slows to impulse than to stop as they near the boarder::
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: You must make the decision fast, they are repairing their warp engines
Host Outpost_4 says:
Action: The Andromeda stops next to the border
Host CO_Martin says:
All: we are not close enough for tractor beam nor transporters....and I'd like to avoid the start of a war as much as possible
CEO_Jordain says:
CO: Understood ma'am
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Captain Ma'am think what a captured vessel of this type could do for the federation.
Host Outpost_4 says:
Action: The CSO discovers that the vessel will be warp able in 1 minute
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: I suppose we could try a torpedo ...
Host CO_Martin says:
FCO: I am aware of it's importance. ::thinking as fast a she can::
CSO_Gomes says:
CO: They will have warp in 1 minute
FCO_Durron says:
CO: If we had a vessel like this we could reverse engineer their power plant and figure out how they got that much power.
CTO_Sketek says:
CO: You must make your choice now.
Host CO_Martin says:
::closes her eyes and nods:: all: we go across disable the ships engines and drag her back - let's get to it
CSO_Gomes says:
::takes a deep breathe, almost a sigh and continues scanning the other vessel::
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Aye Engaging
Host Outpost_4 says:
Action: The Andromeda crosses the Neutral Zone, alarms go off indicating you are now in violation of treaty
Host CO_Martin says:
::looks at the FCO:: FCO: let's go! All others: prepare for what needs to be done
CTO_Sketek says:
CO: Reverting back to red alert status and arming weapons.
Host CO_Martin says:
::nods to CTO:
Host CO_Martin says:
:
FCO_Durron says:
::turns the Andromeda towards the vessel and advances to full impulse::
CEO_Jordain says:
::monitors the warpcore::
CSO_Gomes says:
::scans the other vessel's engines and looks for the best place to fire in order to disable them::
Host Outpost_4 says:
Action: The alien vessel is indeed a Romulan Warship it destroys itself to avoid capture
CTO_Sketek says:
CO: The Romulan ship self-desctructed.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: orders ma'am?
CSO_Gomes says:
::wonders if there is any good in this::
CEO_Jordain says:
::hears what the CTO says::
Host CO_Martin says:
::growls in annoyance:: self: well...that just figures....::glares at the screen where the ship was a moment before for a moment:: FCO: get us out of here 
Host CO_Martin says:
FCO: fast as possible
FCO_Durron says:
::Turns the Andromeda around and continues at impulse::
Host Outpost_4 says:
End USS Andromeda "Test" 10209.29