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

USS Andromeda 
“Pirate’s Cove”

Starring 

Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Lília Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes
Derek Castro as Commander Juan T’Pal
Miika Nikula as 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
 PJ Chapman as Ensign Phillipe Joseph Capulette
 Michael Hebert as Ensign Michael Hebert
Guest Star
 Kyle Cordek as Ensign Cordek

And ...

John McDermott  

Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Pirate Cove" 10211.03
CIV_T`Pal says:
::sitting on bridge reading up on reports::
Host XO_Gomes says:
::floats around the gravity-les bridge. She finally gets her hands on a pair of mag boots and puts them on::
CTO_Senek says:
::Starts fixing the torpedo launchers::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Sitting at OPS trying to keep the ship running on what little resources are left.::
SO_Cordek says:
::heads of the turbolift and goes to sci 1::
CNS_Jordain says:
::on the bridge next to the Captain with his bag around his body and a disruptor rifle at his side::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The Ghost enters the Rigel system as the Ion Storm lays siege to the system preventing all warp travel out or in
Host CO_Sketek says:
*Shipwide* : All stations, please report your operational status.
SO_Cordek says:
::scanning the ghost::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: I've got most of the essential systems stabilized with a minimal amount of power allocated to each.
CIV_T`Pal says:
CO: I’m here a little distressed at the crew but here sir.
Host XO_Gomes says:
::looks over the navigational readings checking the present course::
FCO_Durron says:
::pulls on the last pair of mag boots and walks back to his console::
SO_Cordek says:
::checking status
FCO_Durron says:
::checks something:: XO: looks like we are stuck here for a while ma'am
SO_Cordek says:
::finding out problems with the sensors: CO: Short Range Sensors online LRS offline.
Host XO_Gomes says:
FCO: Lets hope our momentum can take us to more peaceful stops
CTO_Senek says:
*CO* I'm currently working on bringing the torpedo launchers back online.
SO_Cordek says:
::working on a way to get sensors online::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: What is the status of the cloaking device? It would be important to cloak if possible.
Host XO_Gomes says:
SO: your priority are the long-range sensors, if there are other ships near by we need to know
CNS_Jordain says:
::sees to it that all crew is not to tense::
SO_Cordek says:
XO: yes ma’amm working on it.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: The cloaking device is currently operational
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Very good.
Host XO_Gomes says:
OPS/CO: One less thing to worry about. All we have left is to get out of this storm
CEO_Martin says:
::works on replacing the dilithium crystals::
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CEO* How are the crystals? Any advancement there?
CIV_T`Pal says:
CO: Sir can I ask you a question sir?
CEO_Martin says:
*CO* I'm working on replacing them now sir
FCO_Durron says:
::sits down and begins working with thrusters to maneuvers into a somewhat stable orbit around the target's moon::
SO_Cordek says:
*CEO*: Do you think you can get a team to the long range sensors, sir.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Sir, I'm going to take a look around the ship to check up on the rest of our crew
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The Rigel system is filled with freighters, birds of prey with pirate clan markings, as well as numerous other alien ships
CEO_Martin says:
*SO* I believe I can spare a few engineers, ::orders a few engineers to work on lrs::
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: This is a tough little ship.
SO_Cordek says:
*CEO*: Thank you sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CIV: Yes, of course.
Host XO_Gomes says:
CO: I prefer a large stable one ::smiles::
CIV_T`Pal says:
CO: Do you always allow a relaxed state on your Bridge sir?
SO_Cordek says:
::randomly pushes buttons::
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Sir?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CIV: I expect everyone to handle their duties. I am not strict about formalities.
CTO_Senek says:
::Finishes his work with the torpedo launchers and heads back to the bridge::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: That sounds a very good idea.
CEO_Martin says:
::brushes away shards and chunks of crystal carefully from the holders for the crystals, then inserts one intact crystal to it's proper place::
CIV_T`Pal says:
CO: I have noticed sir ::Said with sarcasm::
CEO_Martin says:
::starts cleaning out the second holder::
SO_Cordek says:
::checking up on the engineering team::
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Aye Sir ::walks out and moves towards engineering::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: As the CEO replaces the crystal, 50% main power is restored and gravity is returned to a full G
Host XO_Gomes says:
::frowns at the CIV::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Gravity has been restored to 1 G, sir.
CIV_T`Pal says:
::Ignores the Cmdr::
Host XO_Gomes says:
::feels her arms suddenly heavy again::
SO_Cordek says:
::cheers::
CEO_Martin says:
::realizes now that the one crystal has been replaced, she has no need of the magnetic boots anymore::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Loosens grip on chair::
CEO_Martin says:
::brushes away the last shards and puts the second intact crystal in it's place::
FCO_Durron says:
XO: We are in the system and out of the ion storm but the storm surrounds the system.
CTO_Senek says:
::Gets back to tactical ::
SO_Cordek says:
CO: It seems were going to have to send out a  team outside the ship to fix the sensors, sir.
Host XO_Gomes says:
FCO: An effective fence against trespassers
CNS_Jordain says:
::arrives in engineering and walks towards the CEO::  CEO: How are things here Ma'am?
CEO_Martin says:
CNS: just getting the second crystal replaced now
CNS_Jordain says:
CEO: And your crew, how are they holding up under these situations?
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: A Gorn task force emerges from the far side of the moon, 1 carrier escorted by 2 destroyers
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: That's good news.
SO_Cordek says:
*CEO*: it seems that we'll need a team outside the ship ma
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: Main Power completely restored
Host CO_Sketek says:
SO: How long would it take?
FCO_Durron says:
XO: Also it forms as an effective fence against escape.
Host XO_Gomes says:
::watches as red lights blink on the sci and tac consoles::
CTO_Senek says:
::Notices main power coming back::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Main power has been completely restored.
Host XO_Gomes says:
FCO: Every fence has a door. We'll just need to find it
CEO_Martin says:
::glances at the small number of engineers in ME, considering the CNS's question for a moment:: CNS: well...I haven't noticed anything, nor have I had any complaints...no one has been to annoyed with anyone else yet
SO_Cordek says:
CO: a few hours but we ever need a space walk or to land the ship
FCO_Durron says:
::looks at his console and uses the thrusters to move around the incoming vessels::
CTO_Senek says:
XO: A Gorn carrier, escorted by two destroyers, has just come out of warp nearby.
CEO_Martin says:
*SO* I've got a team working on LRS repairs already sir, I'll notify them of this
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Do they show any signs of hostility?
CNS_Jordain says:
CEO: Lets hope it stays that way, well if you need me do not hesitate to call me ok. I'll be on the bridge
Host CO_Sketek says:
SO: You can assign a team but it's not a top priority.
FCO_Durron says:
XO: Every fence may have a gate but I doubt that this fence was unnatural so it may not have an exit.
CEO_Martin says:
::nods:: CNS: of course, thank you for your concern
Host XO_Gomes says:
CO/CTO: If they detect us we are in trouble
CTO_Senek says:
::Tries to gather all possible data from the Gorn vessels available to passive scanners::
SO_Cordek says:
CO: yes, sir.
Host XO_Gomes says:
FCO: They have to get out of the system somehow
CNS_Jordain says:
CEO: No problem at all ::nods at the CEO and heads back towards the bridge::
SO_Cordek says:
::starts assigning a team::
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Let's just hope they don't detect us.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: What's the status of our cloaking device and defense systems?
FCO_Durron says:
XO: I doubt they can. Ion storms are typical temporary. They are likely trapped here with us...or the other way around.
SO_Cordek says:
CO: We could cut power to ship systems to make it more difficult to detect us.
CNS_Jordain says:
::arrives back on the bridge and takes his position next to the CO::
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Our cloaking device is currently operational, and our weapon systems are fully repaired.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Good.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: I'm intercepting ship to ship between a few Gorn vessels, sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Let's hear it.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: The Gorn carrier just launched four fighters. They appear to be looking for something.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Taps some buttons, Gorn comms come over speakers.::
Host XO_Gomes says:
FCO: Perhaps but if we are to leave this system we need to go through the best path
SO_Cordek says:
CO: I suggest we cut power captain.
SO_Cordek says:
CO: energy signals could be picked up by sensors.
Host CO_Sketek says:
SO: The cloaking device is the best protection we can have right now.
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
<Communication Intercept> Gorn Carrier: Gorn Fighter: Drop tachyon buoys at the following co ordinates
Host XO_Gomes says:
CO: It is true; they could detect us by our power output or neutrino emissions
OPS_Capulette says:
All: Tachyon buoys mean trouble.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: They're looking for cloaked ships.. I can see no other reason for them to use tachyon buoys.
FCO_Durron says:
XO: That would be what they expect us to do.  I think we could hide in this system until the storm dissipates.
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: True. CTO: True as well.
SO_Cordek says:
::cutting down on sensor output::
Host XO_Gomes says:
FCO: IF it dissipates
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Is there any way we could use the moon of the system to hide ourselves better?
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: Gorn fighters drop tachyon buoys around the planet in a ring, 2 cloaked pirate ships appear on sensors and flee
FCO_Durron says:
XO: of course ma'am. we could land and power down everything but the cloaking device and life support but I don't think that is necessary.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO/XO/CTO: May I suggest that we go to yellow alert just in case
CIV_T`Pal says:
Self: Well this should be interesting.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: A wise precaution. CTO: Initiate yellow alert.
CTO_Senek says:
::Activates yellow alert::
Host XO_Gomes says:
::looks at the sensor readings over the SO's shoulder::
SO_Cordek says:
::feeling a bit claustrophobic::
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Two pirate vessels were exposed by the buoys.. it won't be long before they find us unless we figure out a way to evade them.
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: Yellow alert appears on the panel displays as back up systems activate::
Host XO_Gomes says:
CTO: Do the gorn appear to be attacking those vessels?
CNS_Jordain says:
::sees the SO:: SO: Are you all right?
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Not necessary? What would be a better way to hide?
CTO_Senek says:
XO: No, sir.
SO_Cordek says:
CNS: just a little claustrophobia. ::nothing to worry about::
CNS_Jordain says:
SO: I worry about everything, that is my duty
Host XO_Gomes says:
::nods:: CTO: So unfortunately the pirates weren't the Gorn's targets ...
FCO_Durron says:
CO: We are currently in orbit of the moon. they are placing the tachyon buoys around the planet its self. why worry yet. sir they do not know we are here.
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: Gorn fighters begin circling the system
SO_Cordek says:
CO: Maybe we could try talking to the gorn.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Yes, I see.
CTO_Senek says:
XO: Agreed. The fighters have now started a search of the system.
CIV_T`Pal says:
CO: Why dont we modify a torpedo to fly the edge of the system emitting a high level radiation burst to disrupt the tachyon field?
Host CO_Sketek says:
SO: And what would we say to them?
FCO_Durron says:
::begins looking at the layout of the tachyon buoys for holes big enough for the Ghost::
CTO_Senek says:
CIV: And decloak to fire it?
SO_Cordek says:
CO: We can try launching a probe.
SO_Cordek says:
CO: at the tachyon grid.
CIV_T`Pal says:
CTO: We could always release it from a cargo hold and put a time delay on it.
CTO_Senek says:
CIV: Yes, but it'd still give away our general whereabouts.
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: All traffic gives the Gorn task force a wide birth as it settles into orbit around Rigel IV
Host XO_Gomes says:
CIV: The torpedo would probably be detected at the time of launch and so would we
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Thinking::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: The Gorn are in orbit around Rigel IV, everyone is giving them a lot of room.
Host XO_Gomes says:
CIV: Not to mention we would have to drop the cloaking device to fire
CIV_T`Pal says:
::shakes head as the XO wasn’t listening::
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: You know Sir, I find that very interesting.  What are they transporting?
CIV_T`Pal says:
XO: We could release it from cargo hold or even transport it.
Host XO_Gomes says:
::again frowns at the CIV::
OPS_Capulette says:
::drums fingers on the console at the futility of this line of questioning::
CTO_Senek says:
CO: The planet has been encircled with buoys.
Host XO_Gomes says:
CIV: It is too risky
Host CO_Sketek says:
CIV: Since you have examined the mission a bit, do you know the exact place where it would be optimal for an away team to beam to?
CEO_Martin says:
::has been working on minor ship repairs, and giving some advice to the lrs repair team::
CTO_Senek says:
XO: The Gorns appear to be ignoring the pirates they find. Perhaps we could modify the markings on this vessel so that we'd appear to be yet another pirate ship?
FCO_Durron says:
::whispers to ops:: OPS: you think you could beam us down an away team from the moon?
CTO_Senek says:
XO: They do use stolen Klingon birds of prey, after all.
CIV_T`Pal says:
::hands the CO a pad Showing a warehouse in a section of the city:: CO there is my choice.
OPS_Capulette says:
FCO: Depends on the situations, but most likely yes, again there is the risk of detection.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CIV: Thank you.
Host XO_Gomes says:
CTO: Its a good idea. Other than the hull marking what do you suppose would identify us as Pirates?
SO_Cordek says:
CO: We could make it look like were Orion pirates.
FCO_Durron says:
Ops: do you think you could disguise the transporter beam? so that it looked like someone beamed down but they couldn't tell where?
CNS_Jordain says:
::overhears the XO:: XO: Ma'am, our uniform will give us away. If we want to be pirates we need to change
CTO_Senek says:
XO: The pirate vessels do generally show signs of poor treatment.
OPS_Capulette says:
FCO: That might take some work, but I think I could do it.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: Everyone listen. I am thinking of a plan like this. We approach the planet, drop the shields, and beam an away team to the surface. After that the Ghost escapes to the asteroid field and tries to maintain communications with the AT over encrypted channel.
OPS_Capulette says:
FCO: Some sort of scattering beam or multiple beam down locations.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: The away team would be everyone except me and FCO.
Host XO_Gomes says:
CO: You would be detected sir
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: Any suggestions or opinions?
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Sir I have a secondary plan similar to yours
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Yes, but that is rather inevitable. The plan would be to use the asteroid field as a mean of escape.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Beaming would be detected and could be traced, sir.
SO_Cordek says:
CO: we launch a decoy probe.
SO_Cordek says:
CO: that would mimic a bop.
Host XO_Gomes says:
CO: It is too big a risk, they have better ships and could catch you easily
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: That is true as well. The away team would have to start by hiding their origin too.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Let's hear it.
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: 10 Gorn infantry have beamed to the planet surface in full body armor
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir there are 10 full-armed infantry just now beamed to the surface.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: we could land on the moon in a nice crater or something beam down as much of the crew as necessary with a scattering beam or something that hides the location of the transport and try to time it to one of the pirates beam downs.  make it look like a minor error in thair beam down not an entirely different beam...anyhow just keep the Ghost on the...
Host XO_Gomes says:
CTO: Can you hypothesize as to their intentions?
FCO_Durron says:
...moon cloaked and quiet. you could beam down and leave me up here alone with the ship.
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: Gorn fighters seem to be chasing a Bird of Prey
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: That sounds good. All: Any comments on FCO's suggestion?
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: The Gorn appear to be in pursuit of a Bird of Prey.
SO_Cordek says:
CO: Maybe we can try beaming some of the infantry away to a different location
CTO_Senek says:
XO: If those Gorn vessels are trying to look for us, it's probable that that away team is trying to take care of our primary mission objectives.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Nothing here
Host XO_Gomes says:
::nods::
CTO_Senek says:
CO: The Gorns are pursuing only those birds of prey with the markings of Fire Blade clan.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: I could probably land her on my own so we can beam you down form wherever you wanted. sir
Host XO_Gomes says:
CO/CTO: So we could just be in the middle of a clan fight. That could certainly work to our advantage
CTO_Senek says:
CO: It may be that they'd ignore another clan's ship.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Interesting.
CIV_T`Pal says:
CO: There is an asteroid field right?
SO_Cordek says:
CO: We could make it seem like we're an ally clan
Host CO_Sketek says:
CIV: Yes.
CIV_T`Pal says:
CO: Is there a roid large enough to land on?
FCO_Durron says:
CO: It may also be wise to disguise the away team as pirates sir.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Can I have just a second of your time sir?
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: If there are no objections, we will proceed with the FCO's suggestion and land on a crater on a moon, and then transport from there to the planet surface.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CIV: That's something the science department knows better.
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The Bird of Prey cloaks and the Gorn fighters begin to harass a Fire Blade freighter
SO_Cordek says:
CO: why don’t we harass the bird of prey
CTO_Senek says:
CO: I recommend that we try to clear all markings of the Klingon Empire from our hull; an Imperial vessel will surely draw attention.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: The Gorn fighters are moving in on a Fire blade freighter.
FCO_Durron says:
::looks at his console for a good hiding place::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: It would be easier to tweak the hull after landing.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO/FCO: If I understand correctly, landing to a crater should pose no security risk.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: That's enough. We just have to make sure that no one notices that we're in an Imperial Klingon ship.
CIV_T`Pal says:
CO: The crate should add some protection from scans also.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CIV: Yes.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: I'm sure that kind of a landing won't be a great challenge to our FCO.
SO_Cordek says:
CO: We can fly into a volcano for cover.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Sir?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Go ahead.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Sir, as I told you once I have not always been a good boy and I have been in situations with pirates before.  I think I can be of great help.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: You are free to give suggestions any time you have them.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Can you find a safe and secure landing spot?
FCO_Durron says:
CO: we have a choice of a volcano or just a little nondescript crater. my advice is the crater.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Just this, when we beam down try to blend in. And try to act normal or our cover will be blown, also try and stay out of trouble.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: The crater with no vulcanic activity sounds better.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Start the landing procedures whenever you are ready.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Thank you sir. and as I will be staying with the ship may I advise that those beaming down not take federation weapons with them?
OPS_Capulette says:
::transferring auxiliary power to landing systems::
FCO_Durron says:
::begins vectoring in towards the crater::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Yes, everyone should follow those instructions.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Aye vectoring to landing point now
OPS_Capulette says:
::puts away hand phaser::
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: And change in to less UFP clothing
FCO_Durron says:
*ALL*Attention attention Secure for landing
CSO_La`tan says:
::rips shirt off::
CSO_La`tan says:
::kirk way::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: As the Ghost descends into the crater, it detects a rather large surge of neutrinos beneath it
FCO_Durron says:
::toggles the switch to lift the wings to landing position::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: They’re a large surge of neutrinos below us.
CEO_Martin says:
*CO* sir, if you don't mind, I would like to know what is happening
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CEO* We are landing on the moon to hide. From there we will beam to the planet.
FCO_Durron says:
::Lifts back up and begins looking for another crater somewhat further away::
CEO_Martin says:
*CO* do we need any sort of disguise? I can go get ready now if this is the case
CTO_Senek says:
CO: We appear to be landing into a neutrino field.. this looks like a base of some kind.
FCO_Durron says:
::vectors for the secondary landing zone::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: That sounds rather bad. Are we landing into a hostile military base?
CTO_Senek says:
::Scans the area below::
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Sir, If you do not mind I'll go and change my clothing
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Probably. A civilian base wouldn't have to be covered up.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: I don't mind.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Recommended course of action?
CEO_Martin says:
::heads for a TL to take her to the crew quarters deck, waiting for the CO's response to her second question, figuring that the disguise is probably a definite yes::
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Military base is an overstatement, though. This appears to be a mere listening post.
FCO_Durron says:
::is totally focused on his console and watching the slowly counting down numbers::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
COMM: IKS Ghost: This is the Klingon Listening Post Rigel IV: You may land and dock if you wish
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CEO* Yes, we need disguise. It's a covert operation.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: This post may not be controlled by forces hostile to us; in fact it may be something the Gorns are looking for.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Before I forget sir, When we are on the planet we have to use our names and not our ranks or something. It may give us away.
FCO_Durron says:
::extends the landing gear::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Try to verify if it's a real Klingon listening post.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Of course.
CEO_Martin says:
*CO* thank you sir
CNS_Jordain says:
::walks of the bridge to change::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye, sir. It's the real McCoy, sir.
FCO_Durron says:
*ALL* thirty seconds to landing
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Very good.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: I have moved us away from the base. I will investigate it later if you wish.
CTO_Senek says:
::Is relieved to hear that the base is controlled by the Klingon Empire::
CEO_Martin says:
::enters her quarters and pulls a small box out from a pack under her bed, and start to change her appearance from a human, to a bajoran with attitude::
FCO_Durron says:
*All* Twenty
FCO_Durron says:
*All* Ten
CNS_Jordain says:
::changes into a black and gray outfit with a long black caut::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, permission to put on some pirate-y clothing, sir?
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Granted.
FCO_Durron says:
::watches as the meter goes down to one m.::
 FCO_Durron says:
*All* Landing imminent
Host ACTDJohnSea says: 
Pause USS Andromeda "Pirate Cove" 10211.03