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USS Andromeda 
“Return to Active Duty” Part V

Starring 
Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Amy Bennet as Commander Trial Martin
Derek Castro as Commander Juan T’Pal
Miika Nikula as Commander Senek Zhnirev
Becky Slater as Commander Buchanon
Wes Deimon as Commander Wes Deimon
Jack Farfri as Lieutenant Commander Ray Durron
Nuno Cruz as Lieutenant Commander Rie-mann Z’heta
 James Van Hoyweghen as Lieutenant Tal’el Jordain
 PJ Chapman as Ensign Phillipe Joseph Capulette
And ...
John McDermott as Shadow Fiend and himself

Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Return to Active Duty" 10302.02
CNS_Jordain says:
::In the Brig together with the CEO and CSO interrogating the Alien::
CSO_Z`heta says:
::on the brig meditating on the Info given by the Fiend::
OPS_Capulette says:
::On the bridge at the OPS console slaving OPS and Science, running internal scans of the ship::
FCO_Durron says:
::still at the helm he slaves engineering to his console::
CEO_Deimon says:
::standing in the brig staring at the fiend::*CO* The interrogation has revealed some new information... and I think we may have a very big problem...
CTO_Senek says:
::At tactical::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::At the bridge::
CEO_Deimon says:
*CO*:... the shadows are intending on invading our universe... You might like to come down here and hear for yourself
CSO_Z`heta says:
CEO/CNS ::whispering:: I'm concerned about this... They'll be all-mighty in our Universe.  We must find a way to destroy their "globe making machine"
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: The CSO suddenly disappears
CEO_Deimon says:
CSO: Good i...... WHERE'D HE GO?!
CNS_Jordain says:
CSO: ::whispering as well:: Indeed, we.............self: What the he...
CEO_Deimon says:
Fiend: Are you responsible for this?
CSO_Z`heta says:
Self: What????
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CEO* I will be there as soon as I can.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Leaves the bridge and heads for the brig::
CNS_Jordain says:
CEO: This is not good  *CO* Captain We have a problem here
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CNS* What kind of a problem?
CEO_Deimon says:
Fiend: I said are you responsible for this?!
CSO_Z`heta says:
::tries to understand what's going on::
CEO_Deimon says:
::pulls out a tricorder awaiting his answer and scans for the CSO::
CNS_Jordain says:
*CO* The CSO has disappeared.  It is better that you stay on the bridge at this time for safety
CEO_Deimon says:
Computer: Is the CSO on board the Andromeda?
CSO_Z`heta says:
::experiences a floating sensation::
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: The CSO reappears stunned
CEO_Deimon says:
Computer: Respond
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CNS* Understood. ::Halts his step at the turbolift entrance and turns around::
CEO_Deimon says:
::again gets no response::
CEO_Deimon says:
CSO: Where were you?
CEO_Deimon says:
::scans the CSO with his tricorder::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: The CSO has disappeared. Start running full scans.
Host ShadowFiend says:
<Computer> The CSO is on the Andromeda
CTO_Senek says:
CO: What do you mean disappeared?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: I am uncertain.
CTO_Senek says:
::Scans the brig and the surrounding compartments::
CEO_Deimon says:
Computer: Do you have any record of the CSO being anywhere but the brig in the last 5 minutes?
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: The CSO awakens
CNS_Jordain says:
Self: What..... sees the CSO.  CSO: Rie, can you hear me?
CEO_Deimon says:
::closes his tricorder upon finding the CSO appears normal::
Host ShadowFiend says:
<Computer> The CSO has always been on the Andromeda
CTO_Senek says:
CO: He appears to be in the brig.. I have noticed nothing out of the ordinary.
CSO_Z`heta says:
Self: err... hum...  ?
CEO_Deimon says:
Fiend: Are you responsible for this?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Strange.
CNS_Jordain says:
CSO: Are you ok Rie?
CTO_Senek says:
::Scans the brig for any anomalous energy readings and takes a look at the sensor records from the last few minutes::
Host ShadowFiend says:
CEO: What? ::genuinely is ignorant as if nothing happened::
CSO_Z`heta says:
CEO / CNS: Oh!   Did I just lost my consciousness?
CEO_Deimon says:
*CO* I think I just got an idea...
CTO_Senek says:
CO: No, scans show nothing special at the brig.
CNS_Jordain says:
CSO: You disappeared for some time and then reappeared right back here
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CEO* Go on.
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: The FCO disappears
FCO_Durron says:
::looks over at ops than looks back down at his console and beg...
CTO_Senek says:
::Notices the FCO disappearing::
CEO_Deimon says:
*CO* We just had the CSO disappears and reappear, but shadow genuinely seems to not remember that, the computer didn't respond during that time
OPS_Capulette says:
::Looks around:: CO: Sir, the FCO
CEO_Deimon says:
*CO*It's as if time stopped...
CTO_Senek says:
::Scans FCO's last location::
CEO_Deimon says:
*CO*The shadow fiends are not effected by physics in our universe
OPS_Capulette says:
::Reaches over to the helm and feels empty air::
CEO_Deimon says:
*CO*It may possible that we will begin to experience anomalies as long as we are then this universe... it could go both ways...
CSO_Z`heta says:
CNS: I disappeared?  Body as well?  It felt somewhat like a spiritual travel...
CEO_Deimon says:
<then=in>
OPS_Capulette says:
CPU: Location of FCO Durron?
CNS_Jordain says:
CSO: You where gone Rie, totally gone....
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: The FCO reappears
CEO_Deimon says:
*CO*That's just a theory, but it makes the most sense based on what little we know and the events that just took place
OPS_Capulette says:
FCO: Are you okay?
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CEO* Noted. That sounds a good working hypothesis.
CNS_Jordain says:
::helps the CSO up again::
CEO_Deimon says:
Fiend: What do you know about physics in this universe?
FCO_Durron says:
::begins working on a minor course correction::
CSO_Z`heta says:
CNS: That's strange...  I was floating and I saw all of you on a Cargo Bay.  You were being checked by Orion Doctors...
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Our sensors show nothing special. They didn't record Mr. Durron's disappearance.
FCO_Durron says:
::looks at CTO::CTO: by happened what do you mean?
Host ShadowFiend says:
CEO: I grow weary of your questions
FCO_Durron says:
OPS: I am perfectly fine
CEO_Deimon says:
Fiend: I don't care
CTO_Senek says:
FCO: You just disappeared.. and then reappeared.
CEO_Deimon says:
Computer: Lower lights by 10%
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: That is... fascinating.
CTO_Senek says:
FCO: Didn't you notice anything?
OPS_Capulette says:
FCO: You disappeared, like poof, gone, vanished, magic, presto chango
CEO_Deimon says:
CSO: You saw us being checked by Orion doctors? Do you think this was the future or the past?
FCO_Durron says:
CTO: I see.  most curious.  probably nothing.
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: The fiend seems unaffected
CNS_Jordain says:
CSO: What?   CEO: I think we better get out of here and return to the bridge. I have some questions for all of the crew.
CTO_Senek says:
::Is a bit suspicious about the FCO::
CEO_Deimon says:
CNS: Okay, you go, I have one or two more questions for the fiend and I will join you immediately
OPS_Capulette says:
::Runs a scan covertly on the FCO::
CTO_Senek says:
::Notices FCO changing the ship's course, checks the course himself::
Host CO_Sketek says:
Bridge crew: Mr. Deimon came up with a theory that suggests this universe or the creatures living in here do not exist in the same way we are used to. This meaning that they might act according to a set of physical laws unfamiliar to us.
CSO_Z`heta says:
CEO/CNS: It was probably just a senseless wandering of my mind...
FCO_Durron says:
CTO: Is there any sign of Orion pirates in the area that you can see?
OPS_Capulette says:
::Scans come up normal::
CNS_Jordain says:
CEO: Ok, just hurry up. CSO: If you can run... we need to get to the bridge
CTO_Senek says:
FCO: Orion pirates..? Perhaps you should go to sickbay to be examined.
CTO_Senek says:
FCO: There are no pirates here.
CEO_Deimon says:
Computer: Lower lights by another 10%
CEO_Deimon says:
Fiend: Where are the gateway factories that make the globes?
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: The CNS disappears
FCO_Durron says:
CTO: It is nothing Simply that you may want to be careful if you see any.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: So you're saying that this universe has a different set of physical laws than our own?
CSO_Z`heta says:
CEO: Oh my god!
CNS_Jordain says:
*CO* Captain, is everybody except the CSO, CEO and myself on the ....::disappears
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Perhaps.
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: 10 minutes pass and the CNS reappears stunned
CTO_Senek says:
FCO: How did you come up with the idea of Orions?
FCO_Durron says:
CTO: Just a feeling.
CEO_Deimon says:
::has decided to give up on the fiend and has been waiting for him to reappear::
CNS_Jordain says:
::drops onto the floor::
CEO_Deimon says:
CNS: Are you okay? You've been gone for 10 minutes!
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CNS* Counsellor?
CSO_Z`heta says:
::bends over:: CNS: Tal? Are you ok?  ::slaps him gently::
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: The CNS awakens
CTO_Senek says:
FCO: Can you be any more specific..?
CEO_Deimon says:
CSO/CNS: Come on, let's go to the bridge, we have some things to discuss...
CEO_Deimon says:
::looks back at the quiet fiend who has not answered his questions::
CSO_Z`heta says:
CEO: Yes, Sir ::follows the CEO::
OPS_Capulette says:
*CEO* Have we actually put anyone in the cell with the Fiend yet?
CEO_Deimon says:
CNS: Can you walk, are you all right, do you need help getting to the bridge?
FCO_Durron says:
CTO: If I am you will believe that I am crazy.  Just keep an eye out for clocked ships.
CNS_Jordain says:
CSO: Oh, my head. What a rush! ::gets up slowly::  *CO* I'm here sir, we are on our way to the bridge. Please let no one leave. I have questions.
CEO_Deimon says:
::having decided that the fiend has energy saved up, has decided interrogation is pointless::
CEO_Deimon says:
Computer: Lights off in the brig
CEO_Deimon says:
CSO/CNS: Let's go
Host CO_Sketek says:
*Shipwide* All senior officers report to the observation lounge for a meeting.
CNS_Jordain says:
CEO: I can walk, thanks.  ::hurry's himself to the bridge::
CEO_Deimon says:
::walks out of the brig and heads for the bridge::
CTO_Senek says:
FCO: Okay.. but are you sure that some rest wouldn't be good for you?
FCO_Durron says:
CTO: I am perfectly alright.
CSO_Z`heta says:
::is thinking about telling his "dream" to the crew...  It can be a possible future... ::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Gets up from the OPS Console and walks thoughtfully towards the observation lounge::
CTO_Senek says:
::Sets the scanners to perform a neutrino scan during the meeting to detect cloaked ships, just in case::
FCO_Durron says:
::hands the helm off to the relief FCO and heads for the meeting.::
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: All that can be seen is the glowing red eyes of the fiend in the dark brig
CTO_Senek says:
::Walks to the observation lounge::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Leaves the bridge and enters the observation lounge::
CEO_Deimon says:
::enters TL with CSO and CNS:: Computer: Deck 1
CSO_Z`heta says:
CNS: Tal, did you have some sort of a dream like I did?
FCO_Durron says:
::arrives at the lounge and stands by the door::
CNS_Jordain says:
CSO/CEO: This is going out of hand. We have another problem then we think
CEO_Deimon says:
CNS: How do you mean?
OPS_Capulette says:
::Enters OBS Lounge and takes a seat at the middle of the table:: Self: I love these comfy chairs.
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: Security reports to the CTO that after 24 hours in a dark cell the fiend will die
CEO_Deimon says:
::the turbolift doors open, Deimon steps out onto the bridge still listening to the counsellor and heads for the observation lounge::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Looks at the alien universe from the OL window::
CNS_Jordain says:
CSO/CEO: I also had a dream, a bit more in detail then the dream of Rie here. I think it is the future.
CNS_Jordain says:
::enters the OL::
CEO_Deimon says:
CNS: Maybe if everyone who has had these dreams combines them in the meeting it'll make more sense
CNS_Jordain says:
CEO: That is my plan
CEO_Deimon says:
::enters the observation lounge and goes to the seat across from the one that used to be his and sits for the first time in the CEO’s chair::
CTO_Senek says:
::Waits for the interrogation group to enter the lounge:: CEO: It appears that you left the fiend to a completely dark brig. If it won't get any light in the following 24 hours, it's very likely that it'll die.
CTO_Senek says:
::Sits down::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: I called for a meeting in between all the senior officers so that everyone would be filled in with the situation.
CEO_Deimon says:
CTO: I'm hoping that leaving it in there for a few hours will drain it, then we can turn them up to about 50 or 60 percent
CSO_Z`heta says:
::takes a sit::
FCO_Durron says:
::sits down in his normal chair and nods to CSO and CNS::
CEO_Deimon says:
CTO: Then we can question it more
CTO_Senek says:
CEO: Fine.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: Many have been examining their own projects and now it's time to share all the information we have learned.
CNS_Jordain says:
::remains standing and nods at the FCO::
CEO_Deimon says:
::thinks a minute:: CTO: Maybe you could turn it up some
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: So now, please let's go on with one department at the time.
CEO_Deimon says:
CTO: But not too much ::quiets down for the captain::
CTO_Senek says:
::Signals the guards to turn the lights up a bit::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: First, let's hear about the team that was interrogating the intruder. CEO: Mr. Deimon, please go ahead.
CEO_Deimon says:
ALL: We have questioned the fiend and found that the globe we found is a gateway made by the fiends to enter our universe, there they will not be subjected to the laws of physics, which is why they want to enter our universe.
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: The fiend becomes somewhat comfortable and ceases to be afraid of starving to death
CNS_Jordain says:
::is staring outside to the planet of the aliens, listening to the crew::
CEO_Deimon says:
ALL: My theory, based on the fact that we have had some odd physical anomalies, one of which happened in front of the shadow, but he seemed unable to remember, makes me think it is also a temporal anomaly that can occur
CEO_Deimon says:
ALL: Since they are not effected by physics in our universe, I believe these anomalies may be the same phenomena, we may not be entirely subjected to physics here
CEO_Deimon says:
ALL: It's only a theory, but whatever it means. We must find the factory where these globes are produced, and find a peaceful or nonpeaceful way to stop what will be a violent and quick invasion of our universe
CEO_Deimon says:
ALL: We've turned the lights down some in the brig to drain so that we might question it more later, but right now it's being rather indignant
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: I have a question?
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Go ahead.
CEO_Deimon says:
ALL: That's all from me ::looks at the CSO and CNS for comment::
CEO_Deimon says:
::and sits down::
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: Have we actually had someone physically in the cell with the Fiend yet?
Host ShadowFiend says:
::is indignant::
CNS_Jordain says:
::keeps looking outside, in deep thought::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Looks at the CEO, CNS, and CSO expecting an answer::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Stares expectantly at the interrogation team::
CNS_Jordain says:
OPS: No, no one has been in that same cell
CEO_Deimon says:
ALL: We thought about it, started too, but as it attacked every time we got near the force field, we decided against it. By the way, we've been warned that our energy weapons won't work on the fiends
OPS_Capulette says:
All: Permission to put myself in the cell with the fiend?
CEO_Deimon says:
::is quiet at the OPS request and gives him a questioning look::
FCO_Durron says:
::looks at the ops and raises an eyebrow::
CNS_Jordain says:
::turns around fast and somewhat violent:: OPS: NO
CSO_Z`heta says:
ALL: I had a face-to-face contact with the Fiends on the planet's surface, just before I was beamed up um board.  I could sense so much evil in them that it made me a bit nauseous...
OPS_Capulette says:
::Taking in the other's remarks, turns towards the captain::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: I don't think that's a wise thing to do right now.
CTO_Senek says:
::Agrees with the CO::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: You have been doing some scanning of the system and the universe. Can you tell us what you have found?
CNS_Jordain says:
::looks a the OPS in a scary kind of way for asking that question::
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: After continuous scans of the system I've noted several different things of the composition of the system.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Stands up and goes to the monitor and draws up a graphic of the shadow universe::
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: The system is composed of seven planets, we are in orbit of the fourth planet, M Class
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: The third and fifth planets are composed entirely of energy.
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: The black sun seems to have a gravitational effect on said energy.
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: The energy directly around us seems to be differently effected by the gravity, but I can't describe it.
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: The fiends seem to communicate with each other through energy.
CEO_Deimon says:
ALL/OPS: May I ask a question?
CNS_Jordain says:
::turns away from the crew and holds his head in his hands thinking about that dream he had::
OPS_Capulette says:
CEO: Go ahead.
Host ShadowFiend says:
::paces in the brig::
CEO_Deimon says:
OPS: You say the sun has a gravitational effect on a said energy, even at the edge of a normal solar system the ship is effected by a sun’s gravity, how is the ship, and us, being effected by THIS sun's gravity?
CEO_Deimon says:
OPS: And how is matter effected, since energy is being effected strangely?
OPS_Capulette says:
CEO: I'd have to look into that.
CEO_Deimon says:
OPS: Okay, just thought I'd ask, you might want to check at your first chance, it could be important I think
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: If you have anything to add, feel free to speak.
CEO_Deimon says:
::quiets down::
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: One of the things we've noticed is that the SS Runner-you all remember, the ship we encountered that started this adventure-is still in the regular universe-at least we think it is.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: Thank you.  CEO: I have discovered something regarding your question.
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: As well as the sphere that transported us and our shuttle. ::sits down::
FCO_Durron says:
OPS: excuse me. proceed.
OPS_Capulette says:
FCO: No go ahead, everything else I had is purely speculatory and can wait until you have presented your facts.
CNS_Jordain says:
::leans against the wall with one hand::
FCO_Durron says:
::looks at the CNS with a raised eyebrow::
FCO_Durron says:
OPS: thank you.
FCO_Durron says:
CEO: Our Phasers will curve around the sun's gravitational well
CNS_Jordain says:
Self: Dreams, questions, people disappearing....What is the link?
FCO_Durron says:
CEO: also any other energy transmission will curve around the sun or the strongest gravity well.
FCO_Durron says:
CEO: that and the fact that the Fiends lack any type of vehicle or matter/energy transporter
CEO_Deimon says:
FCO: Well, that's very interesting, but I was referring to, how is matter, us ::slaps own arm:: How are solid things effected by this strange gravity?
CNS_Jordain says:
Self: Why Orion Pirates? I do not see the connection with all of this. Is it the Future?  ::speaks that last line rather hard so that almost everybody could hear it::
FCO_Durron says:
CEO: ok from what I have seen so far it effects us much the same way as normal gravity however I will have to look into it further and intend on.
FCO_Durron says:
::looks at the CNS:: CNS: or is it the present.
CEO_Deimon says:
FCO: Thank you very mu.... ::disappears:: ... much
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: All the Senior Officers suddenly feel as if they are floating above their bodies which are connected by the head to the rest of the Andromeda crew....all asleep on bunkbeds stacked to the ceiling in the cargo bay.  Orion doctors are monitoring their progress.  Each crew member now notices that the heart scanner next to them flatlines 
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: The crew then returns to their bodies with a *whooosh*
OPS_Capulette says:
::Blinks rapidly experiencing what can be equated to the feeling when all the blood rushes to the head::
CEO_Deimon says:
::reappears with a jolt::
Host ShadowFiend says:
Action: Everyone is in the Observation lounge again
CEO_Deimon says:
ALL: What was that?!
CTO_Senek says:
::Feels something very weird::
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: We all did that right?
FCO_Durron says:
::looks around:: Self: I appear to be prophetic.
CEO_Deimon says:
OPS: If you mean we all died, yes... but... we didn't die... We watched ourselves die
OPS_Capulette says:
ALL: With the cargo bays and the bunkbeds and the doctors and thee beep beep beep and then the beeeeeeeeeeep?
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: I think that the next person to speak would be Mr. Senek.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: We have noticed very weird anomalies on this ship. Have our sensors picked anything?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: I mean that just a moment ago we all felt something out of the ordinary.
CNS_Jordain says:
::turns around to the FCO:: FCO: What?
CTO_Senek says:
All: The interesting thing about everything we've experienced is that our sensors are completely blind to it.
FCO_Durron says:
::quietly to CNS:: CNS: I said or is it the present?
CEO_Deimon says:
CTO: You know when the CSO disappeared the shadow honestly didn't seem to realize it had happened
CTO_Senek says:
All: Some of you have even disappeared for short whiles, but our sensors haven't showed anything out of the ordinary.
CTO_Senek says:
CEO: I'm not very surprised, but thanks for letting me know.
CNS_Jordain says:
FCO: I'm not sure. But something is wrong   CO: Captain, A question.
CTO_Senek says:
All: I'm at loss to explain this. We should try and get more information on the local physical laws before these incidents can be properly explained.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Thank you. ::Raises his own voice::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: We have now shared the most important bits that we have learned.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Sir?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Oh, go ahead.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: There is more Info, here then we think.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Can you elaborate briefly?
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: The dreams we all had. It is a puzzle we need to solve. We had the same dream just now I believe. But did anybody had another one before this one?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Indeed, some people have had dreams or similar experiences.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: However we need to proceed and I don't think we have time to discuss about the dreams right now.
CEO_Deimon says:
CO: May I make a note?
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: With both the facts and speculation shared, we will continue investigating the mysteries.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir? Briefly?
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Sir, I think that this dream is not actually a dream. I think it is something that has not yet come to pass.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: I'd appreciate it if you'd re-consider the possibility of letting me go face to face with the fiend. I have a theory I'd like to try.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: Please, I understand that everyone has ideas and bits that they consider important, but we still have plenty of time.
CEO_Deimon says:
::listens to what the captain has to say::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: I will write a new mission briefing with new plans. This meeting has been a great help. Thank you for all the participants. You are dismissed.
CNS_Jordain says:
Self:  ::rather hard spoken:: Or that is what we think, we think we have lots of time........
CTO_Senek says:
OPS: We should get more information on the beast before anything like that is tried.
OPS_Capulette says:
CTO: Understood
Host ShadowFiend says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Return to Active Duty" 10302.02