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USS Andromeda 
“Return to Active Duty” Part IX

Starring 
Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Amy Bennet as Commander Trial Martin
Miika Nikula as Commander Senek Zhnirev
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
 Scott Boggs as Ensign Spike Angelus Laredo
And...
John McDermott as CaptainScar and himself

Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Return to Active Duty" 10303.02
OPS_Capulette says:
::Monitoring Communication at the OPS Console::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda is about to leave Federation Space
FCO_Durron says:
@::Replicates a helmet and a black cloak than takes the pack of grenades and looks at what he has on::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir we are about to leave Federation space.
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Please raise yellow alert.
CTO_Senek says:
::Arrives at Main Engineering::
TO_Laredo says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::raises alert::
FCO_Durron says:
@:: Quickly replicates a simple black jacket, boots, and a disruptor rifle::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, a problem. Being that the Golden Earring is in the Rigel Constellation-out of Fed jurisdiction might I add-a Federation starship blazing in might cause some trouble.
CTO_Senek says:
::Sees to it that there are enough engineers working on weapons and shields::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Shrugs out of his Starfleet jacket and puts on the black one changes his boots and than the cloak::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: That is indeed a problem.
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The FCO emerges onto the pirate world "The Golden Earring" It is a typical villainous world filled with the usual suspects of scum and villainy, it is an urban environment filled with skyscrapers and pollution.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Slings the pack of grenades around his shoulder and grabs the disruptor than lock down the replicator::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Try to initiate communications with the away team. Perhaps they know something that would help us in making this decision whether to go or not.
TO_Laredo says:
::Standing at tactical observing the console::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Attempts to raise AT::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Exits and locks the shuttle's door than looks around and grins::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Heads for the warehouse than carefully looks around::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Establishes connection:: CO: Sir I have the FCO on Audio.
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: FCO: Please report your status.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Continues monitoring surface transmission::
CTO_Senek says:
::Notices that most of the repairs have been completed::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Are they receiving?
FCO_Durron says:
@COM: CO: ::whispering:: I am infiltrating a warehouse to secure the command crew from the two freighters.  I figure that if I can get them I can lure the freighters further out system so that you can jump them. Ok good now I am going to stop talking to myself. People will think I am crazy...or a spy.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Indeed they are.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Approaches the warehouse and spots a guard::
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: FCO: Acknowledged.
CTO_Senek says:
::Relaxes a bit, but keeps monitoring the energy usage of the ship's different systems::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Close the connection.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Terminates connection:: CO: Done.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Ignores the guard and walks into the warehouse::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda has left Federation Space, ETA to Golden Earring System, 10 minutes....local pirate craft report the USS Andromeda entering pirate space.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, communications indicate our presence is known.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Hold our position here. Let's not go further.
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Watch closely the movements of the pirate ships.
TO_Laredo says:
CO: Aye.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Looks around the warehouse and begins hading for the auctioneer’s podium::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Commands ship to halt::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: Several Pirate fighters keep a safe distance from the Starship and report movements; The FCO enters a pirate warehouse where the pirates are planning an auction and beaming in the stolen supplies, there are 100 guards.
TO_Laredo says:
CO: Sir, the pirate ships are keeping safe distance from us.
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Very good.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Looks at the room than looks for the person who is giving the orders carefully watching the guards without looking directly at any of them::
Host CaptainScar says:
::Sitting at a table going through an inventory of the stolen goods::
Host CaptainScar says:
Lackey: Be careful with that you troll, it is WARP Coolant!!! <Lackey> Uh sorry boss.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Walks quietly up to one of the few people sitting down:: Scar: Who is in charge here?
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Looking around at the bridge seeing only two officers apart from him:: OPS/TO: To be honest, we don't have much information about the situation and going there looks like suicide. Do you have any comments or suggestions?
Host CaptainScar says:
FCO: Who wants to know?
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: If we still could contact the ghost I'd recommend using that.
FCO_Durron says:
@Scar: Someone who could take all of this stuff off your hands for substanially more than you would expect.
Host CaptainScar says:
FCO: Can't help you.
TO_Laredo says:
CO: I suggest we hold our ground and let the FCO do his thing.  We don’t want to trash the ship right after we've gotten it fixed again.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: I don't think I.K.S. Ghost is anywhere near us.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: I've scanned, they aren't.
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: More pirate ships arrive and begin to harass the Andromeda by flying close by at high speeds.
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Yes, that is what I am thinking too. I was just considering if you had alternative plans.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, these ships are getting very close. And the pirates are having very interesting conversations about us.
FCO_Durron says:
@Scar: You think you are going to be able to get what you were looking for? All of this is federation junk.  If you had Klingon equipment you would sell that but no one has a federation ship to use it on.
TO_Laredo says:
CO: It's unfortunate that there are so few options that we are thinking the same things.
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Raise red alert but don't do anything that would show outside such as raising shields.
CTO_Senek says:
::Walks idly around ME, trying to familiarize himself with the place a bit more::
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Just get everyone to battle stations.
Host CaptainScar says:
FCO: I don’t know you, you have no references, you  could be a spy.  Show me 1 million credits and maybe I'll talk.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Can you capture any of their conversations?
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Boy can I, sir. Would you like playback?
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: The fighters dart in and around the Andromeda making sport.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Any information you can provide about them would be very valuable.
TO_Laredo says:
::Orders battle stations covertly::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Yes.
FCO_Durron says:
@Scar: You could be correct about that.
CTO_Senek says:
::Hears red alert being raised and goes to a console next to him::
CTO_Senek says:
::Notices that shields haven't activated::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Grins at Scar:: Scar: Of course you won't get half the turn out you expect if it is heard that you don't have your biggest investment.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Activates speakers:: <Pirate> It is unsettling to have these federation dogs invading our territory. They take and take more of our space and then invade what we have left. I'd like to slit their throats just for coming here. So long as they don't find out about the parts auction things will remain well.
Host CaptainScar says:
FCO: Show me 50 thousand credits as a show of good faith.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Hears the pirates speaking::
CTO_Senek says:
*CO*: What exactly is happening up there?
FCO_Durron says:
@Scar: What is to prevent you from taking it from me and killing me.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CTO*: We are in a situation that might escalate into a battle soon. Please return to the Bridge. You can still control the engineering from here.
CTO_Senek says:
*CO*: As you wish.
CTO_Senek says:
::Returns to the Bridge::
Host CaptainScar says:
FCO: Nothing, I am surrounded by my guards and feel safe here.  This is quite the auction.  I need to know you aren’t a Fed
TO_Laredo says:
::moves to the Tactical2 console::
CTO_Senek says:
::Arrives at the bridge and goes to Tactical::
FCO_Durron says:
@Scar: any how I don't have that much on me.  I have to contact my ship and Have them transport it to me.  I propose that if you want it yourself and myself should take a little walk.  If you think I am a spy at the end of that I will give you half the credits.
TO_Laredo says:
CO: Sir, LRS detect a wing on pirate bombers.
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Raise shields.
Host CaptainScar says:
FCO: Go get the money and come back
TO_Laredo says:
CO: Aye Sir ::raises shields::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Lay in an evasive flight pattern.
TO_Laredo says:
CO: They are in an arrow formation.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Alters flight pattern::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Engage.
FCO_Durron says:
@Scar: I will get the money but I won't bring it in here.  If you want, it will be out side.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Engaged. ::Activates flight pattern::
CTO_Senek says:
::Powers up the ship's phasers::
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Ready phasers and be ready to use them if they initiate fire. But do not fire first.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Turns his back on scar and walks calmly for the doorway::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: The Andromeda comes about at a 45 degree angle causing the pirates to scatter.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: The pirates are scattering sir. I think we've frightened them.
TO_Laredo says:
::Looks at his console:: CO: Phasers are already up sir.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Looks around for somewhere private and is muttering to himself::
TO_Laredo says:
CO: The bombers are closing in, the fighters are scattering!
CTO_Senek says:
CO: We managed to frighten the fighters. They're fleeing.
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: Bombers 1 million km and closing fast.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: The bombers are at 1 million kilometers and closing at high-speed.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Go to warp. Let's get out of here. 
FCO_Durron says:
::Leans against the wall of a building and pulls his COM badge out:: COM: Andromeda: Hey are fellas you busy?
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Lays in course, engages at Warp 2::
FCO_Durron says:
@COM:Andromeda:Anyone up there?
CTO_Senek says:
CO: The bombers are preparing their quantum torpedoes.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Load our torpedoes.
CTO_Senek says:
::Loads the Andromeda's torpedo tubes::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: The Andromeda engages at warp two outdistancing all fighters, bombers closing 500,000 km at Warp 3.
FCO_Durron says:
@COM: Andromeda: Hello?
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Increase our speed.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: The bombers are still approaching.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Increases to Warp 5.59::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: What's the maximum speed of the bombers?
CTO_Senek says:
::Scans one bomber's engines::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Looks at his COM badge.:: Self: Well that is that I am on my own.
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: The CTO's threat panel indicates red as it detects a target lock.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: We're being targeted.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: The bombers can reach the speed of Warp 5.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Pockets his COM badge and than turns back to the warehouse::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Reverse our direction. Turn about and go to warp 9.4.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Executes 180 at warp 9.4::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Fire our torpedoes at them.
CTO_Senek says:
::Fires torpedoes::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: As the Andromeda begins to accelerate the bombers fire torpedoes!  The CTO's panel goes red with approaching inbound vectors.
CTO_Senek says:
All: Prepare for impact!
FCO_Durron says:
@::Walks towards the warehouse and enters by the front door::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Braces against panel::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: Aft torpedoes fire.
TO_Laredo says:
::Holds onto his panel::
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Reinforce shields.
CTO_Senek says:
::Holds tight on his console::
TO_Laredo says:
CO: Aye Sir! ::Reinforces shields::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: The Andromeda accelerates to warp Seven.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Put us to direct course to the Golden Earrings system.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: And try to shake those bombers off our trail.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Alters flight path to the Golden Earring system, attempts to shake bombers::
CTO_Senek says:
::Tracks the torpedoes on his console::
FCO_Durron says:
@::steps up to Scar's table:: Scar: My crew has forwarded an idea to me. Perhaps I can transfer 60 thousand to an account.  Of your choosing and save this distrust of actual money.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Load more torpedoes. We will need them.
CTO_Senek says:
::Reloads all torpedo tubes::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: 15 quantum torpedoes come within 2 meters of the Andromeda's aft...........run out of fuel and drop off...........All: Andromeda torpedoes impact..............Bombers destroyed.........
FCO_Durron says:
@::Slips a hand into his pack fingering one of the smoke grenades::
CTO_Senek says:
All: We managed to outrun the torpedoes.
TO_Laredo says:
::Lets go of his console and stands upright::
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Our torpedoes were effective. All the bombers have been destroyed.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Bridge: Gentlemen, I am impressed. Very good work.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Thank you sir. Good work to you too!
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Initiate communications to the FCO.
TO_Laredo says:
CO: Thank you, sir.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Yes sir. ::Attempts communication successfully::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: I'm receiving transmission from the FCO already.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Put it on speakers.
FCO_Durron says:
@Scar: You may wish to tell your friends over there that they are carrying a crate of high explosives and should show it some respect.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Also, we are very too hard on the engines at the moment. Slow us to warp 6.
OPS_Capulette says:
::On speakers:: <FCO>: COM:Andromeda:Anyone up there? COM:Andromeda: Hello?
OPS_Capulette says:
::Slows engines to warp 6::
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: FCO: This is Andromeda. Please report in.
Host CaptainScar says:
::Hears the FCO's COM badge::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: Pirates begin to surround the FCO.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Attempts to locate FCO's planetary position:: Self: Helmsman....you tiny little helmsman, you precious little helmsman, where are you?
FCO_Durron says:
@::Looks around:: Scar: Does it matter who buys the equipment from you?
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: We're to far out of range for me to determine the FCO's physical location.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Still calm:: Scar: One monetary source is just as good as another.
Host CaptainScar says:
All: SEIZE THE SPY!
FCO_Durron says:
@::Yanks the smoke grenade out and pulls the pin then tackles Scar::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: We will just have to approach it at the current speed then.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye sir, maintaining warp 6.
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Do we have any hostile ships or fighters in sight?
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: Captain Scar and the FCO wrestle as the smoke grenades go off, the guards are confused.
TO_Laredo says:
CO: No hostiles sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Very good. Stand down red alert.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Hits scar on the side of the neck with but of his disruptor than drops another smoke grenade grabs Scar and fires at the wall in an attempt to make a new doorway::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: At warp six we will return to GES in an hour, sir.
TO_Laredo says:
CO: Aye Sir ::takes down red alert::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: That is a long time but it seems that we have very little choice.
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: Captain Scar is an Orion and is too heavy for the FCO, however the FCO does indeed make a hole in the wall.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Have you any plans once we return to the GES, sir? As to what we will be doing?
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks at Scar pulls his hand phaser out. Sets on stun and fires it at Scar than drops a stun grenade and a smoke grenade::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: No, I do not have plans.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: I see.
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: Scar dodges the blast and returns fire, local vents begin to clear the smoke.
FCO_Durron says:
::Mutters something than runs, dives for the new door, and drops another smoke grenade::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: The FCO escapes.
Host CaptainScar says:
Aloud: AFTER HIM YOU FOOLS!
FCO_Durron says:
@::Exits the hole than rolls and looks for targets than runs for the shuttlecraft::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: Several of Scar's not so bright henchmen chase the FCO firing disruptors, the FCO make it to the shuttle dodging a hail of fire!
OPS_Capulette says:
::Raises damage report to see Warp Engine status following 9.4 run::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Surprised:: Self: Strong little engine especially after a pillaging to be able to withstand high speed battles.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Half hour to the GES sir.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: The freighters appear to be leaving the system.
FCO_Durron says:
::Dives into the shuttlecraft and begins firing back out the doorway than begins powering up the ship:: COM: Andromeda: hay if you are there could you grant me permission to destroy the equipment.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: What freighters?
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: FCO: What equipment?
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Those that are full of supplies stolen from us.
FCO_Durron says:
COM:CO: The stolen equipment.
FCO_Durron says:
COM:CO: I take it that if you are talking to me we don't need it but we don't want them to, right?
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Change our course to match those freighters.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Pursuit course of freighters::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: The Andromeda streaks into the system at warp 6 as the freighters warp out at warp 3.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Powers the shuttle up, looks at the henchmen who are firing at the shuttle, and sweeps the phasers across them::
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM:FCO: You may destroy it if you are sure that we can't retrieve it from there. But please keep in mind that we had toxins there as well and I don't want you to pollute the entire planet.
FCO_Durron says:
@COM:CC Thank you sir.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: At present speed we will shoot right past the freighters, sir.
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: The henchmen dive for cover.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: What's the ETA?
FCO_Durron says:
@::Runs a scan of the warehouse and begins moving towards the building at high-speed and low altitude.::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: ETA 2 minutes.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: 2 minutes to contact with freighters sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Red alert. OPS: Drop out of warp when we are right next to them.
TO_Laredo says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::raises red alert yet again::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Hovers the shuttle over the warehouse and begins working on a transporter lock on the coolant and the plasma::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: The Andromeda comes out of warp space almost on top of the freighters, the freighters power down.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: The freighters have powered down.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Dropping out of warp, the freighters are powering down.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Disengages warp::
Host CO_Sketek says:
TO: Raise our shields. OPS: Open a communications link to the freighters.
TO_Laredo says:
CO: Aye ::raises shields::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye ::Establishes com link with the freighters::
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: Several Henchmen open crates outside the warehouse and begin loading shoulder mounted, surface to air bazookas.
FCO_Durron says:
::Keys the shuttle's external speaker:: Scar: I would be leaving now.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Targets the henchmen's crate and fires phasers::
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: Freighters: This is Captain Sketek of USS Andromeda. You are carrying stolen property of the United Federation of Planets. We expect you to hand over the stolen property. If you do not agree, we will initiate fire.
Host CaptainScar says:
Action: Two henchmen launch........Surface to Air lock on flashes across the FCO's panel.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Clicks on the shield system and fires phasers again::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Load torpedoes.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: All tubes are already loaded.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Begins working on a transporter lock on the mag. containment bottles::
Host CaptainScar says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Return to Active Duty" 10303.02