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USS Andromeda 
“Return to Active Duty” Part X

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 PirateFreighter, EMHJohn, TCMolecules, SB50StationMaster and himself

Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Return to Active Duty" 10303.09
OPS_Capulette says:
::At OPS monitoring OPS & Engineering::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Locks phasers onto the thugs with the anti-air missile launcher and fires::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Steps up and goes to the flight control console::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Continues trying to get a transporter lock on the coolant and plasma::
Host CO_Sketek says:
Bridge: I just told them to hand over the stolen property. Now we just have to wait for their reply.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Indeed sir, the airwaves are quiet, though.
XO_Martin says:
::Sitting at tactical::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The FCO successfully beams aboard the warp plasma........however, a shield goes up over the warehouse.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Let's wait a couple of minutes.
Host PirateFreighter says:
COM: USS Andromeda: You are out of your jurisdiction, leave us honest traders alone.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Sweeps the phasers over the warehouse's shields.::
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: Pirate freighter: You are carrying stolen Federation property and it is in our jurisdiction to have it back. The Federation does not have any treaties with pirates.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Moves the shuttle away than turns it towards the warehouse and locks two micro-torpedoes on and then launches::
Host PirateFreighter says:
Action: The FCO's phasers dance across the warehouse's shields with a technicolor rainbow effect, no damage; two heat seeking missiles strike the FCO's shuttle, rocking it violently.
XO_Martin says:
::Listens to the conversation between the pirates and the captain::
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Lock torpedoes on their engines and weapons systems. Do not fire yet.
Host PirateFreighter says:
COM: USS Andromeda: The Federation's law does not extend beyond Federation space; YOU would be committing an act of Piracy.
XO_Martin says:
::Brings up the weapons on the console in front of her and locks torpedoes on the pirates engines and weapons::
XO_Martin says:
CO: Done Captain.
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: Pirate freighter: Federation property is Federation property regardless of its location.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Continues firing phasers at the warehouse then loads up two more torpedoes::
Host PirateFreighter says:
COM: USS Andromeda: Not beyond Federation territory its not, we are not subject to your bullying.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Cut communications.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Terminates Transmission::
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Fire.
XO_Martin says:
::Activates weapons and fires on the pirate ship::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Prepare evasive maneuvers.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Plots evasive headings::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Ready with multiple maneuvers sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Start phaser fire and try to disable their weapons and engines.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Locks the torpedoes on and continues the near continuous Phaser fire::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: If they start firing back, engage, otherwise wait.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye.
XO_Martin says:
CO: Firing already sir. ::Continues to fire on the pirates ship::
Host PirateFreighter says:
Action: The Andromeda quickly makes short work of the freighter's shields and engines, disabling both; A heat seeking missile hits the FCO's starboard impulse engine destroying it and sending millions of pieces of shrapnel into the passenger cabin injuring the FCO.
XO_Martin says:
CO: We've disabled their weapons and engines sir
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Very good. Cease fire. Lock torpedoes on both ships but do not fire.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Open communications again.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Re-connects communications::
XO_Martin says:
::Ceases firing on the ships, but keeps weapons locked on::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Spits out a very bad word than turns on his COM system than begins evasive maneuvers:: COM: Andromeda: Hey guys I could use a hand...oh never mind.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, receiving message from the FCO.
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: Pirate freighters: This is Captain Sketek. You are disarmed and you can't escape. Return the stolen Federation property now.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Record the pirate response. Put FCO on speakers.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Routes communication:: CO: Aye, FCO On speakers.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Locks the helm onto the warehouse then launches two more torpedoes then loads and fires two more.::
Host PirateFreighter says:
COM: USS Andromeda: We'll never surrender. ::Pushes a self destruct countdown::
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: FCO: What is your status?
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, the freighters have initiated self-destruct.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Move us to a safe distance.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Brings Andromeda about moves off at 1/4 impulse::
FCO_Durron says:
@COM: Andromeda: Engaged in air to ground combat. Injured, cabin pressure compromised. Equipment located at warehouse.  Preparing to ram the warehouse.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, The self destruct appears to have 5 minutes remaining; perhaps we could board the freighters and disarm it?
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: FCO: Ram? No!
FCO_Durron says:
@::Loads and fires two more torpedoes::
Host PirateFreighter says:
Action: The warehouse shields begin to weaken.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: How long would it take us to get to FCO's location at maximum speed?
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: We could be there in about 40 seconds at Warp 7.
FCO_Durron says:
@COM: Andromeda: Well whatever, you are busy with I just remembered something.  Though some assistance will be necessary.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Plot a course there and engage.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Plots to Warp 7 towards planet, engages::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Fires two more torpedoes making passes at the warehouse firing phasers at one point on the shields::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, the Warp drive won't go above Warp 1, 5 minutes to orbit at Warp 1.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Understood.
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Use the scanners at maximum efficiency and try to get a transporter lock to the FCO.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: While we're still in transporter range might I suggest we re-visit sending an away team to disarm the self-destruct?
Host PirateFreighter says:
Action: The FCO succeeds in lowering the warehouse's shields while dodging heat seeking missiles and small arms fire from the ground.
XO_Martin says:
::Nods at the CO and goes to work::
FCO_Durron says:
@COM: Andromeda: I have warp plasma aboard beam that out first.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: We can't form a boarding party this quickly.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: I'll do it.
Host PirateFreighter says:
Action: The Andromeda suddenly streaks near the planet at Warp 1.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Activates the shuttle’s external speakers:: People Outdoors: Run.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: We are lacking bridge officers. I can't afford to lose another one. We might have to enter a battle at the planet.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Locks two torpedoes onto the warehouse and fires::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye sir. The freighters have de-activated their self-destruct sequences and are moving off.
XO_Martin says:
::Attempts to get a lock on the FCO::
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: If you can get a lock on that warp plasma the FCO is talking about, do so.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir sensors indicate the Plasma is unstable, we shouldn't transport that.
XO_Martin says:
::Changes her attempts to get the FCO to getting the warp plasma::
FCO_Durron says:
@COM: Andromeda: Uh...might have a problem with that warp plasma.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Could we at least transport it to space so that it wouldn't pollute the planet?
Host PirateFreighter says:
Action: 2 torpedoes hit the warehouse as people run out causing severe structural damage; the warp coolant that is inside begins to leak.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: We could beam it into oblivion, sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: That would be enough. As long as it doesn't hurt anyone.
FCO_Durron says:
@COM: Andromeda: Beam me out and take that warehouse down to the foundation. I have a plan.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. XO: I'll take care of the transporters, ma'am. ::Brings up the Transporter Console, locks onto the Warp plasma and coolant, beams into quarantine containers in Cargo Bay 3:: CO: Sir, I've beamed the coolant on the planet and the plasma into CB3 in the quarantine unit. I'm also able to read almost all the items in the warehouse.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Looks at the suddenly disappearing warp plasma and is annoyed.::
XO_Martin says:
::nods at OPS::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Very good but beam the FCO out now.
Host PirateFreighter says:
Action: Transport of the hazardous containers complete.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Locks onto FCO, initializes transport::
Host PirateFreighter says:
Action: The FCO suddenly beams out of the shuttle, sending the shuttle on a collision course with a local school
FCO_Durron says:
@::Locks the shuttle onto a orbital course than de-materializes::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, the shuttle is preparing to collide with a local school.
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Lock on to the shuttle and fire phasers. We must destroy it before it hits the ground.
XO_Martin says:
::Nods and quickly attempts to lock on to the shuttle with weapons::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Materializes aboard Andromeda and says:: *OPS* Beam the shuttle to Main Shuttle bay or tractor it into the shuttle bay
XO_Martin says:
CO: Locked on and firing now, Sir. ::Fires Phasers::
OPS_Capulette says:
*FCO* The XO is destroying it, sir.
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks around the transporter room::*OPS* Well that is her prerogative but it is salvageable. Sort of.
OPS_Capulette says:
*FCO* Captain's orders, you have it colliding with a school. In the meantime you should be checked out in Sickbay then get up here, we might have trouble.
Host PirateFreighter says:
Action: The XO's panel shows a spinning green lock on circle of cross hairs with an image of the shuttle at the center....the circle stops spinning and turns red giving off a tone.  Phasers lash out and incinerate the shuttle into dust.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO/XO: The shuttle has been obliterated.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Good.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Now what about the items in the warehouse?
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks around the transporter room than wonders why the lights are fading out.:: Molecules: Beam me to Sickbay.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: I can read most all of them clearly. It seems pedestrian traffic down there is minimal so we could send a party to retrieve the items.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Would it be possible to retrieve them by using transporters only?
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Then beam them to our cargo bays.
FCO_Durron says:
::Materializes in sickbay than looks at the Nurse:: Nurse: Hi.
Host TCMolecules says:
*FCO* Stirring your atoms is my business, shaken and stirred!
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye. ::Begins transport of items to Cargo Bay 2::
Host PirateFreighter says:
Action: The cargo bay begins to registers crates of Andromeda items.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Receiving items.
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks at the floor and wonders why it is moving like that::
Host EMHJohn says:
FCO: Sit on the bio-bed please, you look awful. ::Offers the FCO a cup of black coffee::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Transport complete sir, we've received all items.
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks at the coffee than the bio-bed and manages to sit::
Host EMHJohn says:
::Begins to remove shrapnel from the FCO's skin:: FCO: Besides having shrapnel in your skin, you have a severe case of ugly....
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Good. Plot a course back to the Federation territory and engage.
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks at the EMH and wonders what happened to the attractive Nurse that he saw when he beamed in::
Host EMHJohn says:
::Snickers::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Plots course to Fed space, engages:: We can surprisingly break Warp 1, Sir!
Host EMHJohn says:
Action: The Andromeda heads to Federation space.
Host EMHJohn says:
::Regenerates FCO's scars:: FCO: Say "ah."
FCO_Durron says:
EMH: Huh?
Host EMHJohn says:
FCO: I'm going to check your teeth.
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Make sure that we are not being followed and that there are no hostile ships nearby.
FCO_Durron says:
EMH: My teeth? Ok... ::Opens his mouth::
XO_Martin says:
::Scans for ships following, and finds none:: CO: No sign of pursuit, Sir.
Host EMHJohn says:
FCO: My goodness, last time a saw a mouth like that it had a hook in it.  ::chuckles:: FCO: You're fine you can go.
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks at the EMH somewhat suspiciously:: EMH: Ok. ::Walks out of the sickbay than looks at the now empty coffee mug in his hand.::
Host EMHJohn says:
::Disappears ::
FCO_Durron says:
::Places the mug in a nearby replicator than jogs for the Turbolift::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
::Mug disappears::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: We are now in Federation space, sir.
FCO_Durron says:
::Enters the Turbolilft and heads up to the Bridge::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Adjust course for the nearest Starbase.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye sir, Setting course for Starbase 50 at warp 5. ::Adjusts and engages course:: CO: Engaged.
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: Border Patrol from Starbase 50 greet the Andromeda as it crosses the border.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Border Patrol says "Hello" Sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Greet them back.
FCO_Durron says:
::Arrives on the bridge and sits at the helm::
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Welcome back, commander! ::Returns to the Captain’s Chair::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Sends greeting to U.S.S. Bozeman-A::
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks at the CO:: Thank you sir.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: They have asked if we require assistance.
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: Starbase 50 outer marker flickers on the main viewer as a Galaxy Class ship drops out of warp near it.
XO_Martin says:
::Looks over tactical, while humming that song about...till we meet again or something::
FCO_Durron says:
::Takes flight control back and gets his baring back::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: We don't require any assistance now. However we will need a complete inspection of our systems and lots of re-supplying.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye sir, notifying Starbase 50 of our arrival and need of inspection. ::Raises Starbase 50 and informs::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda drops from warp and prepares docking procedure, several Federation Starships are docked there as well as the Vulcan freighter which the Andromeda bought supplies from.
Host SB50StationMaster says:
COM: USS Andromeda: You are cleared for docking at Ring 4.
FCO_Durron says:
::Brings impulse online then plots a course for Ring 4::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda successfully docks at Starbase 50.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Docking complete, Ship now in External Support Mode.
FCO_Durron says:
::Shuts down the impulse engines and then Helm control::
Host CO_Sketek says:
Bridge: We may let the Starbase engineers on the ship now. Every senior officer is granted shore leave on the Starbase until further notice.
XO_Martin says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.  ::Smiles and leans back relaxing a bit in her seat::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Thanks, sir.
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks at the helm console then at the viewer::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Walks away from the bridge and enters his ready room::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Gets up from OPS, Enters Turbolift:: CPU: Deck 8, Lounge.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Starts recording his duty log:: 
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks at the duty roster than heads for the Turbolift::
FCO_Durron says:
CPU: My quarters
OPS_Capulette says:
::Turbolift doors open at Deck 8, walks to Lounge:: Bartender: One Vampire's Vengeance, please.
XO_Martin says:
::Gets up from Tactical and enters the Turbolift, ordering it to the senior crew quarters deck::
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks at the XO and nods::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Bartender hands drink:: Self: Bottoms up.
XO_Martin says:
::Smiles back at the FCO as the Turbolift comes to a stop::
FCO_Durron says:
::Walks into his quarters and falls onto the bed::
XO_Martin says:
::Steps off the Turbolift and heads down the hall to her quarters, glad to have a chance to rest after a long mission::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
End USS Andromeda "Return to Active Duty" 10303.09