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USS Andromeda
”First Contact” Part VI

Starring 
Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Amy Bennet as Commander Trial Martin
Miika Nikula as Commander Senek Zhnirev
Jack Farfri as Commander Ray Durron
Nuno Cruz as Lieutenant Commander Rie-mann Z’heta
 James Van Hoyweghen as Lieutenant Tal’el Jordain, NPC Ensign Mecca and NPC Ensign Gardner
 PJ Chapman as Lieutenant J.G. Phillipe Joseph Capulette and NPC Transporter Officer
 Casey Hare as Lieutenant J.G. Larn Kostra, Computer and NPC Ensign Jones
 Scott Boggs as Ensign Spike Angelus Laredo and NPC Security Team
And...
John McDermott as Captain Marshall and himself

Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "First Contact" 10304.27
OPS_Capulette says:
::At OPS Monitoring Helm & OPS, arranging quarters and treatment for the guests::
CTO_Senek says:
::Sits at the command chair::
TO_Laredo says:
::In Transporter Room with CO::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: Crew of the USS Athena continue to arrive on the Andromeda.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::On his way to the transporter room::
CMO_Kostra says:
$::Stands up from dealing with minor injuries::
CNS_Jordain says:
::Materializes on board of the Andromeda together with the Other CO::
CMO_Kostra says:
$*OPS*: This is the CMO. Could you beam me to the largest triage center?
OPS_Capulette says:
*CMO* Will do. ::Initiates transport::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Waits for the captain of the old ship to beam up::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Transports CMO to Cargo Bay 1::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Shimmers into existence in Cargo Bay One, starts to help medical crews with emergency care where needed::
CNS_Jordain says:
::Steps from the transporter pad in Transporter Room 1::  CO Marshall: Welcome to the U.S.S. Andromeda, sir.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Action: Captain Marshall materializes in Transporter Room One, clad in a gold tunic with Captain's markings on his sleeves and the triangular old style Federation symbol, black pants and leather boots.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Raises his hand to the ancient Vulcan greeting::
Host Captain_Marshall says:
CO: Live long and Prosper to you as well Captain.
CNS_Jordain says:
::Sees his CO also there::
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: Welcome to the Federation starship U.S.S. Andromeda, NCC-50007.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: I am captain Sketek, here is our tactical officer Mr. Laredo, and I assume that you already met our counselor Mr. Jordaïn.
CTO_Senek says:
::Reads through the probe data again, trying to gather every possible piece of information out of it::
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Captain: I am grateful to you for the rescue of myself and my crew I admit being shocked at awakening 85 years later.  The issue I wish to discuss is any possible pollution the crash of the Athena and the Warlord brought to the world below us.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: That is indeed something we are curious about as well.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
::Nods to the TO and the CNS::
CNS_Jordain says:
::Nods back at the CO::
Host Captain_Marshall says:
CO: I believe the Warlord went down near the North Pole, we of course had no control of the battle.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Sees no major injuries not already treated, continues wrapping up minor care::
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: We have found evidence that suggests that. However our discussion would certainly benefit from the company of our other bridge officers so I welcome you to the Andromeda bridge where we can also use technological tools in our investigation.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Sir, If you have no longer need for me, I'll go to help our CMO with Captain Marshall's crew.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Captain: Thank you Captain, what is to become of the Athena?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: I think they need help and we don't need anything here so go ahead.
CTO_Senek says:
OPS: What do you think of the Melodians? Do you think it's possible they might be hiding something?
CMO_Kostra says:
::Begins to draft less injured Athena med personnel to help with care::
OPS_Capulette says:
CTO: I wouldn't put anything past them. The fact that they were keeping their military, communication & power data classified from us is suspicious enough, now we find this.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Aye sir ::turns to Marshall:: CO Marshall: Sir, I wish you the best. ::Nods and walks out heading for the Triage Center::
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: I don't know what will happen to your ship. That is something we have not yet had any time to consider about.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
::Thinks its interesting that Starships in the future have Counselors::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Enters a Turbolift and waits for the TO and Marshall to follow::
CNS_Jordain says:
Computer: Where is Doctor Kostra?
TO_Laredo says:
::Motions to the Turbolift:: CO Marshall: After you sir.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
::Stops as a child runs by him in a corridor chasing a dog:: CO: Umm, you have children on starships?
CPU says:
CNS: Cargo Bay One.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: The officers may have their family along them.
TO_Laredo says:
CO Marshall: I have a daughter aboard sir.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
CO: Sounds dangerous.
CNS_Jordain says:
Computer: Thank You. *CMO* Doc, Do you need some help there?
Host Captain_Marshall says:
TO: Isn’t that risky for a child?
TO_Laredo says:
CO Marshall: No sir, my daughter can keep out of trouble.
CMO_Kostra says:
*CNS* Yes, if you don't mind. The medical half is pretty much taken care of, but we've got some pretty confused people down here. My counseling skills are a few years out of date, so I'd appreciate all the help I could get.
TO_Laredo says:
CO Marshall: Security restrictions keep the children safe from the ship and the ship safe from the children.
CTO_Senek says:
OPS: I can't blame them for being cautious, but they are pushing the limits of rational caution. I hope this won't endanger their possible future membership of the Federation.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
::Steps into the Turbolift:: All: I suppose longer missions require families but in case of war it seems well, I guess its not my place to say.
CNS_Jordain says:
*CMO* Ok, I'll be there in a moment ::enters Turbolift:: TL: Cargo Bay One
TO_Laredo says:
::Follows CO Marshall in to the Turbolift::
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: We are not in a war.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Captain: Your vessel could be called into military service I assume.
OPS_Capulette says:
CTO: Speaking frankly, sir. I'm not sure I'd prefer to have someone who keeps such critical data classified as a member of the Federation.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: Smaller conflicts do occur, that is true. And we must handle them if necessary.
CNS_Jordain says:
::Exits Turbolift and enters the Cargo Bay::  CMO: So Doc, Where are the people who need a bit of counseling?
Host Captain_Marshall says:
CO: Doesn’t the fact of having civilians killed even children on dangerous Federation missions make you nervous, I mean, if we had children on the Athena I could have lost everyone potentially.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Chuckle:: CNS: Wherever your eyes turn, Counselor; they're all displaced 85 years from their lives. Family, friends, everything.. gone.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: I am a Vulcan.
CTO_Senek says:
OPS: We'll have to see how our future relations with them evolve. But currently I'd like to have more information on their research to the Klingon ship.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
CO: Do you agree with the policy ?
CMO_Kostra says:
::Rethinks chuckle as a couple of Athena crewmembers look at him sadly::
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: I see, so I'm going to have a lot of work. ::calls his assistant, Ens. Mecca, who is there to him::
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Action: The Turbolift opens onto the bridge.
OPS_Capulette says:
CTO: Let me know if you require assistance.
ENS_Mecca says:
CNS: Yes sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: I do agree with the concept of having families aboard starships. In fact starships are not all that dangerous when compared to many other places. After all, we are in possession of military capabilities way over any other permanent place of living.
CTO_Senek says:
::Turns to the Turbolift and sees the captains enter the bridge::
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Captain: Surely the Earth or a Starbase is better defended than a ship?
ENS_Jones says:
CMO: Doctor, you guys all look human enough, but what is this place? Those are some weird uniforms, and we weren't told anything. Just beamed from the Athena to here...
Host CO_Sketek says:
::While entering the bridge:: Marshall: In some ways yes, in other ways no. Planets and starbases cannot run away if they are outgunned while ships can.
CNS_Jordain says:
Mecca: Where are the big problems, so I can handle with them first
TO_Laredo says:
::Enters the bridge::
CMO_Kostra says:
Jones: Actually, Ensign, I'm a Betazoid, and CNS Jordain here's an El-Aurian; but this is the Federation ship Andromeda, and your entire crew has been in transporter stasis for 85 years now... ::waves hands around cargo bay:: Welcome to the future.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO/OPS: This is Captain Marshall. Marshall: This is our Chief Tactical Officer Senek and this is our Operations Officer Mr. Capulette.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Captain: I guess we all take our chances.
CTO_Senek says:
::Stands up and greets Captain Marshall::
ENS_Mecca says:
::Points out some of the more serious cases::
Host Captain_Marshall says:
CTO: Live long and Prosper.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Stands up:: CO Marshall: It's a pleasure to meet you, sir. ::Offers handshake::
ENS_Jones says:
CMO: Betazoid?!? Does that mean you're reading my mind?
Host Captain_Marshall says:
OPS: You are Caitian, yes? ::Offers hand::
CNS_Jordain says:
::Hears his name being spoken by the Doc:: CMO: If you need my help just say so ok?
CTO_Senek says:
Marshall: Peace and long life.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO Marshall: Indeed, sir. ::Shakes hand, flicks tail visibly::
CMO_Kostra says:
Jones: Not without permission, Ensign, of course not. CNS: Thanks, will do.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
OPS: Good people, I am fond of Caitians, some on my crew in fact.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Our current objective is to concentrate on the Klingon ship. Have you found anything new?
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Not yet. I have reviewed the probe data, though.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO Marshall: Really? I should like to meet them. I am only partially Caitian.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: I have been hesitant to send in another probe due to the risk of it being detected.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
OPS: Of course, my CTO is Caitian, must be a predatory instinct.
CNS_Jordain says:
::Thanks his assistant and move towards one of the crewmen of the Athena who is sitting in a corner of the Cargo bay by himself::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO Marshall: Indeed. If you'll excuse me. ::Returns to OPS::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Tells a med worker to try and coax down one of the Caitian crewmembers who apparently climbed up in the cargo bay rafters out of fear/nervousness::
CNS_Jordain says:
::is now in front of the crewmember of the Athena:: Athena Officer:  Hi there, I'm Counselor Jordaïn. What is your name?
CTO_Senek says:
CO: The Melodians have utilized the Klingon artifacts to a great extent, and have even been able to develop the technology further.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Very unfortunate but in this situation, also unavoidable.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: However, if we are to look deeper into the Melodians' research, we risk being noticed. The diplomatic consequences of that are obvious and should be avoided.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Indeed. For example, their first warp flight and the incredible anti-gravitation technology are both based on Klingon technology.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: I am considering how the prime directive applies to the situation.
ENS_Jones says:
CMO: Alright, then let me ask you this. If we're 85 years in the future, who won the war between us and the Klingons?
ENS_Gardner says:
::Sees the CNS and jumps up grabbing at his neck:: CNS: Let me go, let me go.
CMO_Kostra says:
::looks over at CNS in concern::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: They acquired warp capabilities through alien technology - without contact - but their warp flight has lead to an alien contact: us.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: Doc ...some....help...please. ::is not getting air::
CTO_Senek says:
CO: If we interpret the directive in its strictest form, we must conclude that we are still a lot more advanced than they are. Thus the prime directive would prevent us from interfering with their internal affairs.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Runs over to CNS, forces Gardner off of CNS's neck:: Gardner: ENSIGN! You are on a Federation ship, show proper conduct!
CNS_Jordain says:
::Falls to the floor trying to free himself::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: Strict interpretation is not useful in this situation since the directive has already been broken, at least from some perspective.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Bends down to help CNS up:: CNS: Are you alright?
CNS_Jordain says:
::Still has problems breathing::
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Agreed.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Pulls out tricorder, begins scanning CNS::
CTO_Senek says:
CO: But perhaps our guest could tell more about the Melodians' technological level before the crash?
CMO_Kostra says:
::Gets out med kit, pulls out hypospray of muscle relaxant/healer, sprays CNS's neck:: CNS: That should help open your throat again..
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Captain: The Prime Directive should not apply once a society has achieved warp flight , although I do admit, they accomplished it not wholly on their own, however we cant take the technology from them and thus they will become a space fairing species.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Nods at the CTO and turns to Marshall with inquiring face::
CNS_Jordain says:
::Starts to feel a bit better and feels the air rush into his body again::  CMO: Thanks Doc. ::gets up slowly::
CMO_Kostra says:
*CTO* Sir, this is Dr. Kostra in Cargo Bay One. Could you send some security down here? We've got some Athena crewmembers acting a little... violently to treatment.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Looks at Gardner acidly::
Host Captain_Marshall says:
::Reviewing the data since the crash::
CTO_Senek says:
*CMO* Immediately.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: I'm going to see what I can do for him later. I want you to join me then in case of emergency.
CTO_Senek says:
TO: There are some security problems with the crew of the Athena. Take a security team with you and handle it.
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: Right. We'll have some guards down here too, just in case.
TO_Laredo says:
::Nods to CTO:: CTO: Aye ::Walks to Turbolift:: TL: Cargo Bay One.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: Did you have this problem or something like it with other crew members from the Athena?
TO_Laredo says:
*Security Team*: Please meet me in Cargo Bay One
Security_Team_One says:
*TO* Aye.
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: They've been a little angry and sullen, but none outright violent like that one... everyone else is showing typical culture displacement shock.
TO_Laredo says:
*CMO*: I am on my way with a security team.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: Do you have any knowledge of the Melodians before these ship crashes?
CMO_Kostra says:
*TO* Acknowledged. Advise that there's no real danger, we just need some backup to treat some of the more... agitated crew members without getting injured ourselves.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: Good, I hate it when this happens. ::walks to the other crewmen and starts to help them::
TO_Laredo says:
*CMO*: Of course, Be there shortly
ENS_Gardner says:
::Stands like he has been paralyzed::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Goes back to Jones:: Jones: To answer your question shortly, there was no war. Your battle never mattered because both ships were destroyed and presumed lost. No one knew they attacked you.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Captain: None, we emerged from the appearance of a sudden wormhole, and emerged here in Melodian space, the Warlord must have been swept here as well, before we could investigate, the Klingons assumed the wormhole was a new Federation weapon and attacked.  We have sensor scans of what the planet looked like 85 years ago but that’s all.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: Those scans might be valuable.
ENS_Jones says:
CMO: What? It didn't matter?? But... but...
TO_Laredo says:
::Turbolift arrives at Cargo Bay 1 steps off and enters the Cargo Bay and walks to the CMO::  CMO: Where can I be of service?
CNS_Jordain says:
::Sees the TO enter the Cargo bay and walks to him:: TO: Mr. Laredo, A word please.
CMO_Kostra says:
Jones: We're actually at relative peace with the Klingons at present, with even a few Klingons serving in Starfleet.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
::Provides the Captain with his command codes:: CO: This will give you access to the Athena's computer core.
CMO_Kostra says:
TO: Assist the CNS over there, please.
TO_Laredo says:
::Turns to the CNS:: CNS: Of course.
ENS_Jones says:
CMO: Klingons... in... Starfleet.... ::faints::
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: Thank you. OPS: Can we access the Athena computer remotely somehow?
CMO_Kostra says:
::Shakes head:: Self: I knew I shouldn't have said that just yet. ::helps Jones lie down comfortably::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: I will see if I can establish a remote link.
CNS_Jordain says:
TO: I have an ensign here who attacked me from shock I believe.  Could you take him to a guest quarters and place a guard at his door.   I want to talk to him later together with the Doc.
TO_Laredo says:
CNS: Of course, Where is he?
CNS_Jordain says:
::Points to the man standing in the middle of the Cargo bay, who seems to be a statue::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, In order to establish a remote I'll need to beam to the ship and install a relay in the Athena's computer core. I could have someone planet side do it but I feel more comfortable supervising the project myself.
TO_Laredo says:
CNS: Ahh, ok ::Walks over to the Ensign:: ENS_Gardner: Please come with me.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Very well. Beam down and do whatever you need to do.
ENS_Gardner says:
::Still not moving and does not see the TO arrive or hear him but walks with him no matter what, like a zombie::
TO_Laredo says:
::Gets no response::
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Captain: I believe there is one factor we haven’t considered
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: What would it be?
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Captain: Klingon survivors.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Walks to Turbolift:: TL: Transporter Room 1.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Walks over to CNS:: CNS: I don't think this is the right approach, us just going around to 400 people. But I don't have any other ideas, short of an assembly type thing, and then we can deal with the ones that are the most traumatized.
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: Most of these people don't even know where and when they are yet
TO_Laredo says:
::Steps out of the cargo bay where the security team is waiting; picks one security personnel out of the team:: Security Officer: Come with me please.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: I have given a few thoughts to the possible Klingon survivors. Currently we have absolutely no evidence to either direction when it comes to their influence.
CTO_Senek says:
Marshall: The Melodians assured us that we were their first alien contact. Of course, that assurance does not weigh much in this situation.
TO_Laredo says:
Security team: Please help CMO Kostra and CNS Jordain where necessary
OPS_Capulette says:
::Turbolift halts, walks to Transporter Room 1, steps to replicator:: CPU: A computer remote relay station.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Captain: That would of course be the most classified subject in Melodian Government files, alien bodies and survivors.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: Indeed.
TO_Laredo says:
::Walks to the Turbolift and enters followed by the Security and ENS_Gardner:: Turbolift: Guest Quarters.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: Indeed, but what else can we do. We just can't put them somewhere.  We do not have the room for it.  But we could separate the most traumatized from the others.
OPS_Capulette says:
::A CPU Remote relay materializes, picks it up, steps onto Transporter Pad:: Transporter Officer: Beam me to the Athena's computer core.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: I have pondered whether to talk to Melodians directly about this issue or not.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
::Reviews the database:: CO: Of course the Klingon Empire has its own wrinkle in this now.
CTO_Senek says:
::Turns to see a console and notices something in the probe data he missed earlier::
Transporter_Officer says:
OPS: Aye, sir. ::Energizes::
TO_Laredo says:
::Turbolift arrives at the quarters deck, exits followed by the Security and the Ens.; walks to the quarters and the door opens; steps in:: Gardner: follow me please
OPS_Capulette says:
$::Materializes planet side with gear in the Athena's Main Engineering::
Host Captain_Marshall says:
CO: The Klingon Warship is of course Klingon Property
ENS_Gardner says:
::Enters quarters
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: Right. How do you suggest we go about finding the most traumatized out of 400 crewmembers?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: If possible, scan for any Klingon life forms on the planet, whether dead or alive.
ENS_Gardner says:
::Follows the TO still in shock moving slowly but just can't resist::
TO_Laredo says:
Gardner: Please remain here, the CNS and CMO would like to speak with you later.  ::Exits the quarters and speaks to security:: Security Officer:  Stay here and make sure ENS_Gardner does not leave.
Security_Officer says:
Aye
CTO_Senek says:
CO: All previous scans through the planet's atmosphere have proved unsuccessful, but I can try.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Action: OPS materializes in the Main Engineering section of an original Constitution class Starship, Transporter Chief Molecules is halfway  in a Jefferies tube covered in soot.
CTO_Senek says:
::Scans the planet's surface and the floating cities for Klingon life signs::
ENS_Gardner says:
::Sits down in a chair and starts staring outside at the planet::
CTO_Senek says:
CO: It's of no use. There's something else, though - there is an unusual amount of neutrinos coming from the planet's north pole. That is a probable indication of a powerful reactor, fission or matter/anti-matter.
OPS_Capulette says:
$::Begins walking towards the Computer Core::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: It is becoming more and more obvious that we need to send a shuttle down to the north pole region.
TO_Laredo says:
::Makes his way back to the Turbolift:: TL: Cargo Bay 1.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: That might be dangerous due to the Melodians' defense systems.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: Some of them you find just by looking at them. They are silent, nervous or very active.  These are most likely people who fall in that group.
OPS_Capulette says:
$::Arrives in Computer core, opens access panel and begins setting up relay::
TO_Laredo says:
::Arrives at Cargo Bay 1::
CTO_Senek says:
CO: They are, of course, primitive compared to our shuttles, but our shuttles aren't designed for fighting.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO: I doubt that their weapons can do much to the shields of a modern Federation shuttle. On the other hand we do not know the details of their weapons.
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: True, and also, there shouldn't be that many in the entire group. These Constitution class ships were meant for missions of years at a time without going home... that may help a lot of them deal with being so far in the future now.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: All I have been able to find this far have been projectile weapons and guided missiles.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: Others act normal but are not, I'll try and find them as fast as I can.  I'll will also try to find a spot to put them.
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: Let's get to work.
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Then there are the diplomatic issues.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
Pause USS Andromeda "First Contact" 10304.27