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USS Andromeda
”First Contact” Part VII

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 
 PJ Chapman as Lieutenant J.G. Phillipe Joseph Capulette
 Casey Hare as Lieutenant J.G. Larn Kostra, NPC Security Billy & Bob, and NPC Ensign Gardner
 Scott Boggs as Ensign Spike Angelus Laredo 
And...
John McDermott as Captain Ajax, Melodian President Windwalker, Dr. Greenbeak, Captain Marshall and himself
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "First Contact" Part VII 10305.11
CNS_Jordain says:
::On the Bridge of the USS Andromeda::
OPS_Capulette says:
::On Bridge at OPS monitoring communications channels::
CMO_Kostra says:
::At the Med Station on the bridge::
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks at the helm and checks the projected next one hundred orbits against the growth of the wormhole and nods satisfied that the Andromeda will not have an unfortunate run in with the wormhole::
CNS_Jordain says:
::Going over some reports about the Athena crew::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Trying to get little-used med station back to operational standards, including the ability to switch other departmental controls there in case of emergency::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Loads internal security display on secondary console::
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: IKS Phoenix: May I ask you information about a ship that was crashed roughly 70 years ago near our end of the wormhole?
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The wormhole's opening remains quite small, a spinning rainbow of tachyon particles against the dark blanket of space.
CSO_Z`heta says:
::On the Science console, adjusting the sensor's array to sweep the wormhole entrance::
FCO_Durron says:
::Nods satisfied again than walks over to the CSO's station::
CSO_Z`heta says:
::Looks at his side:: FCO: Hello, Commander.
Host CaptainAjax says:
COM: USS Andromeda: The IKS Warlord was reported lost near our sector of space in the Beta Quadrant approximately 85 years ago, why?
CNS_Jordain says:
::Sees a report about Mr. Gardner and thinks he is going to fade::  Self: Oh Mr. Gardner, what did you do now?
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: IKS Phoenix: We know the crash location of IKS Warlord. We also know who currently possesses ship, or whatever was left of it. Knowing the technology the IKS Warlord was carrying at that time would help us understand the race that got the wreckage.
CSO_Z`heta says:
FCO: I'm also preparing the probes to be launched. Do you have any recommendation?
FCO_Durron says:
CSO: No. Continue. I was just thinking about how to approach the situation with the warlord.
Host CaptainAjax says:
COM: USS Andromeda: We of course would like the ship and any bodies returned to our home world.
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: IKS Phoenix: Currently we do not have the ship or any bodies.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Manages to get tactical screen up at med station, files it to secondary monitor in case of need::
CSO_Z`heta says:
FCO: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps some buttons on the console::
FCO_Durron says:
::Looks around and walks over to an open panel and begins typing things in than deleting them as ideas come to mind and he rejects them::
Host CaptainAjax says:
COM: USS Andromeda: I will of course alert the Klingon High Council.  The Warlord was a D-9 Heavy Cruiser, top of the line at its time, designed to combat Federation Constitution Class Starships.  She was equipped with photon torpedoes, disruptors,  transporters, cloaking device, artificial gravity, replicators and troops.
CNS_Jordain says:
::Gets up and walks towards the Doc:: CMO: say Doc, our Mr. Gardner was in trouble again.  It seems he destroyed a replicator in the lounge.  I'm going to see him.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Documents information of the D-9 Heavy Cruiser with previously obtained data::
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: IKS Phoenix: Very good. Our need for information is satisfied. You can contact us at any time if you wish to know more. Andromeda out. Q’apla'.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Looks at CNS:: CNS: Destroyed a replicator? We should either confine him to the brig or inject him with an enzyme that automatically stops the injection of alcohol into the bloodstream.
Host CaptainAjax says:
COM: USS Andromeda: We will remain at this location until we receive instructions from our government, when the wormhole allows, we will join you in the Alpha Quadrant.
CSO_Z`heta says:
::Places some orders regarding the enhancement of the probe's com. system::
CMO_Kostra says:
FCO: Sir, I have tactical control available at my station in case of emergency ::waves to indicate CTO and TO are off duty::
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: I'll see to his condition and let you know if he needs the injection.  ::walks to the CO:: CO: Captain, permission to leave the bridge for a sort of Athena crew problem?
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Close the connection but be prepared to initiate it again if it becomes necessary.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::Closes connection::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Actually there is something I need to talk with you about. If there is someone causing trouble, beam them to brig for now.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Unless you can assign someone else to deal with the problem.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Looks at CNS with an "I told you we should" look::
FCO_Durron says:
::Nods at the CMO:: CMO: Very good.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Aye sir  CMO: Could you see to it that Mr. Gardner gets a nice bunk in the brig, doc?
Host CaptainAjax says:
Action: Communication intercepts via the wormhole report that the Klingon Ambassador to the Federation Council is requesting that the Klingon Empire be given control of the Andromeda's assignment, debate on the issue to be held by the full council shortly.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: I'm at your disposal Captain.
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: I would be delighted. ::turns to CO:: CO: Sir, if I am allowed to take Mr. Jordain's place in attending to this issue?
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, I'm intercepting a transmission through the wormhole:
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Since your duty was to investigate the religious customs of the Melodians, I am curious whether you discovered any indication of any religious meaning for the Federation vs. Klingon battle or the crashed Klingon ship?
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: He is still in the lounge.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CMO: Permission granted.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: The Klingon liaison to the Federation council has proposed that the Empire be given control of our assignment. The Council is to discuss it shortly.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Nods at CNS, CO, heads to Turbolift::
CMO_Kostra says:
TL: Lounge.
CSO_Z`heta says:
::Prepares shield modulations most compliant with wormhole radiation::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Send a reply informing them that we acknowledge the transmission but do not consider it binding until the Council has made their decision. We will continue our current assignment unless told otherwise.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Exits Turbolift, heads towards lounge::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Sends reply::
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Actually not Captain.  They believe in a great spirit like on Earth they believe in God.  But nothing out of the ordinary.  There is no evidence in the Melodian culture that they have any knowledge of the Athena's Existence, the existence of the Klingon Warship is a very closely held secret which most of the population is ignorant of, except a few cultural references here and there. But there is something else...
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: If there is something else, please tell.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Enters lounge, sees Gardner surrounded by Security Billy and Security Bob::
CMO_Kostra says:
Gardner: We're too busy with more important matters to discuss this second infraction with you, Ensign. You're confined to the brig until further notice. Security: Escort the ensign to a cell.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: When I talked to Dr Greenbeak he was always asking If I knew about miracle medicine.  
Security Billy/Bob says:
::In a unified voice:: CMO: Aye, sir!
CSO_Z`heta says:
::Uploads a software to make the probe able navigate in the wormhole::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: The Klingon medical technology, even 80 years ago, could look like magical healing for less advanced culture.
CSO_Z`heta says:
CO / FCO: Sir, the Wormhole has reached  3m of diameter.   Should we launch a probe?  Hopefully this one will maintain contact with us
FCO_Durron says:
::Stops working on the ideas and looks at the CO:: CO: Sir if you wanted I could remotely pilot the probe?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CSO: We are currently aware of the other end of the wormhole and the Klingon ship there. Probes can only serve scientific purpose at the moment.
ENS_Gardner says:
::Obviously drunk:: CMO: But, suhr! It wuzz lookin' at me funny! It called my mother a p'takH! Whatever that is... ::struggles against security::
FCO_Durron says:
::Nods in agreement::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CSO: However if you see our current situation a good place to conduct some scientific experiments about this particular wormhole or wormholes in general, you are free to go ahead with a probe.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Indeed, but he asked me seven times in our conversation.  He wants to know something and he is not getting it.  So he asked me but I told him that I did not know of any medicine.
CSO_Z`heta says:
CO: Yes, Captain.  Nevertheless we only know what the Klingons wish to tell us...
CMO_Kostra says:
::Sighs:: Security Billy/Bob: Take him to a cell, and call a nurse if needed to sober him up. 
Host CO_Sketek says:
CSO: We have no reason to suspect them right now.
CSO_Z`heta says:
CO: Of course not, Sir.  I apologize.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: I could always ask him about why he needs that info?
Security Billy/Bob says:
::Nods, drags Gardner away, who is singing a bad rendition of some song::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Walks out of lounge, heads to Turbolift:: TL: Sickbay.
CSO_Z`heta says:
CO: Launching probe...now. ::Presses button::
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Yes, maybe. But I don't think an away team is the proper thing to do right now.
Host CaptainAjax says:
Action: The probe enters the wormhole and begins to transmit information.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: I agree, but I can contact him from here, From the Andromeda.
CSO_Z`heta says:
::Reads the info being sent::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Exits Turbolift, walks to sickbay, sees EMH already operational:: 
EMH says: 
   CMO: Please state the nature of... you don't look wounded.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Very well. Go ahead, but do not be too obvious.
CMO_Kostra says:
EMH: I'm your new boss, the real CMO. What are you doing activated?
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Aye sir, Permission to use the Observation lounge?
Host CO_Sketek says:
CNS: Granted.
EMH says:
CMO: I was activated to help deal with mundane medical issues while the real medical staff attended to the emergencies in the Cargo Bays. I tell you, "sir," if you bring those wounded in here, I'm sure I could treat them far more effectively.
CNS_Jordain says:
::Nods at the Captain and heads for the OL.  Enters and activates screen and establishes contact with Dr Greenbeak on the surface::
CMO_Kostra says:
EMH: It's been taken care of. Look, I don't like you, and you don't like anybody, because you're a hologram, so just stay here and ready in case of a real emergency. I'm needed on the bridge for... something.
EMH says:
CMO: I'm a doctor, not a temp worker. I'm not programmed to sit here and twiddle my thumbs while you sit on the bridge... sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: What do you suggest we do right now? The Klingons will come sooner or later but I'm wondering if there is something essential we should do before that.
CMO_Kostra says:
EMH: Look... you're not a doctor, you're an extension of the computer. You don't have thumbs, you have optical fields manipulated in the shapes of thumbs. While my staff is busy, you're the only thing here to treat patients. Do it. ::leaves sickbay::
Dr. Greenbeak says:
COM: CNS: Hello, good to hear from you.
CSO_Z`heta says:
::Continues to analyze the probe's data and attends it to reach the other end of the wormhole::
CNS_Jordain says:
COM: Melodia: Dr.: Some here Doctor, How are you today?
EMH says:
::Speaking to the thin air left in sickbay:: Welcome to the Andromeda, boss.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: I believe we should contact the Melodian president about the "strange readings" from there North Polar Region.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: For what it's worth, try to listen any normal Melodian radio transmissions and try to see if there is something interesting in the air.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Heads back to bridge::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::Begins monitoring Melodian radio transmissions::
Dr. Greenbeak says:
COM: USS Andromeda: CNS: I have been doing quite well and am still eager to learn of your culture but at our last meeting you seemed uncomfortable like I was asking you for secrets.  I won’t press the issue.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: I guess contacting the Melodians is inevitable.
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Open a communications channel to the Melodian president.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Enters bridge, takes seat at medical station::
FCO_Durron says:
CO: I do not think that we should tip our hand to early sir.
CNS_Jordain says:
COM: Melodia: DR: Not at all doctor but I was just a bit fatigue but if you have any questions you are free to ask them.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::Opens a channel to Melodian President:: President Windwalker on screen, sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: President: Greetings president.
Dr. Greenbeak says:
COM: USS Andromeda: CNS: I am curious as to the medical science of your people and how we might be able to gain some medical knowledge to treat our people
CNS_Jordain says:
::Types a text message in the console in the Observation Lounge and sends it to the Medical console on the bridge. "Doc, I'm in communication with a doctor from the planet. I may need you later on".::
President Windwalker says:
COM: USS Andromeda: Greetings Captain, we appear to see something in our sky, our people are worried.
CNS_Jordain says:
COM: Melodia: DR.: Are your people ill then Doctor? If so please describe it to me.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Reads text on screen, sends note back to CNS. "Gotcha. by the way, Gardner's in the brig."::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Airwaves indicate that the local astronomers can see the wormhole on the planet with their naked eye.
CNS_Jordain says:
::Sends message back to CMO "Good, I'll send a sign when I need you"..::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Nods to the OPS:: COM: President: Frankly, so are we - not for the wormhole, but for your people. We know that roughly a century ago you found something you shouldn't have found.
Dr. Greenbeak says:
COM: USS Andromeda: CNS: Some of our scientists are suffering from hair loss, changing skin color and reduced immune functions (interpreted as antimatter radiation poisoning)
President Windwalker says:
COM: USS Andromeda: Captain, I suggest we meet in private to discuss this further.
Host CO_Sketek says:
COM: President: You may join to our ship with my senior officers.
President Windwalker says:
COM: USS Andromeda: Ok, how can I get to your ship?
CNS_Jordain says:
COM: Melodia: DR.: I see, one moment please ::cuts the audio:: *CMO* Get in here please.
CMO_Kostra says:
*CNS* Aye. ::Stands up, walks quickly to observation lounge::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Reserve a room suitable for a few officers and beam the president there.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Enters lounge:: CNS: What's the problem?
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO/CSO: Let's go to meet the president.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: yes sir.
President Windwalker says:
::Waiting on the planet surface, wondering how he is going to get up to the ship::
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Makes appropriate arrangements, Initiates transport:: He is in a room on deck 4, sir.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: A few scientists are suffering from hair loss, changing skin color and reduced immune functions on the planet. I think it is Antimatter radiation poisoning.
President Windwalker says:
::Feels a bit dizzy as he materializes::
FCO_Durron says:
::Exits the bridge and heads for the "Negotiation room"::
CNS_Jordain says:
*CO* Captain Could you please come to the Observation lounge.
Captain Marshall says:
Captain: I request to join in the negotiations.
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: I'd need to scan them to be sure, but it sounds about right, especially if they've been meddling about a damaged Klingon warp core.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: You may join us.
CSO_Z`heta says:
::Follows the FCO::
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CNS* What is it? This is a really bad time.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: Indeed
Captain Marshall says:
Captain: Thank you. ::Enters Turbolift with CSO and FCO::
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Enters Turbolift with Marshall, CSO and FCO::
FCO_Durron says:
::In same Turbolift as CO, Marshall and CSO::
CNS_Jordain says:
*CO* So is it in here captain. The Doc and Myself are almost sure, for about 95% that some people on the planet are suffering from antimatter radiation poisoning.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CNS* Did it begin a moment ago with the wormhole or is it a long-time problem?
CSO_Z`heta says:
CO/FCO: I'm wondering why did they investigate the Warlord and left the Athena untouched...
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Arrives at the room at deck 4::
CNS_Jordain says:
*CO* I think it is from a long time ago but I'll continue to find out any detail about this matter
FCO_Durron says:
CSO: likely because they didn't know where it landed.
FCO_Durron says:
::Enters the room and walks quickly to the left::
Host CO_Sketek says:
*CNS* Yes, continue with that. This seems to be critical information.
CSO_Z`heta says:
FCO: I suppose it shouldn't be too difficult to find her...
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: The only problem is, Counselor, how are we going to get them to admit that they've been meddling around with that damaged core? And I'm sure as heck not going to contribute to the cultural poisoning of this system by giving them the cure, not without permission!
CNS_Jordain says:
*CO* Aye sir  ::re-opens COM to the planet:: 
Host MelodianPresident says:
Pause USS Andromeda "First Contact" Part VII 10305.11