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USS Andromeda presents
”The Phoenix Incident” -  Part II

Starring 
Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Jack Farfri as Commander Ray Durron 
Miika Nikula as Commander Senek Zhnirev 
Nuno Cruz as Commander Rie-mann Z’heta
James Van Hoyweghen as Lieutenant Commander Tal’el Jordaïn
Mat Coe as Ensign James Andrews
	And...
John McDermott as Liege and himself

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Continue USS Andromeda "The Phoenix Incident" 10402.08

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::is on the bridge of the IKS Ghost standing behind the captain's chair looking over the bridge::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The cloaked Ghost approaches the Neutral Zone border at impulse, there are four Romulan frigates on patrol on the other side of the border, on this side of the border, there are 2 excelsior classes on patrol

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::in is quarters admiring the job made by the surgeon::  Self: I really look like a romulan!

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Scene: The Romulan Border has four man made artificial asteroids which are listening posts and are radiating tachyon beams

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::is dressed in black Romulan clothes and with a cape and hood::

XO Commander Durron says:
::on the bridge working at a secondary console::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::leaves the quarters, enter the TL and commands it to deck one::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: I hope that the cloaking device is in order.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Position: The Ghost is on the Federation Side of the border

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: it appears to be sir.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: I'm also worried about the tachyon beams as they have been known to uncover cloaked vehicles.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: I am similarly concerned sir but they can be avoided.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::just stands there and says nothing::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::enter the bridge:: XO: Good morning Sir. I'm reporting for duty.  It is I, Rie Z'heta!  ::looks at the CO and makes a small head bow:: CO: Sir...

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: If any course adjusting need to be made, feel free to execute them.

XO Commander Durron says:
CSO: Of course.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::goes to the Science console::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::sees the CSO enter the bridge and makes a small bow::

XO Commander Durron says:
::walks over to the helm console and looks at the tachyon beams::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
XO: Sir, sensors show that the Romulan Listening posts are also using motion detection as a means of detection...

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: Monitor those tachyon beams.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Yes Captain.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: a fed freighter is crossing the border.  I am going to try to keep us in close to her.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::presses buttons on the SRS console::

XO Commander Durron says:
::swings the ship in close to the SS Beast of Burden::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: Very good.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Ghost slides near into the Federation Freighter

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Freighter clears inspection and heads into Romulan space away from the Phoenix system

XO Commander Durron says:
::matches the freighter's speed an tries to make the ghost look like a sensor echo::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
<Computer Diplomatic Warning> IKS Ghost is now in Violation of Treaty on entering the Zone

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::keeps track of the tachyon particles::

XO Commander Durron says:
::follows the freighter until they are clear of the boarder patrol than breaks off for phoenix system watching the freighter for the burst of speed signalling warp drive::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: One of the Romulan Frigates begin to follow the freighter

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
All: As the Federation officer said, officially speaking, we don't exist. People that don't exist have the benefit of not having to follow treaties.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: Do they have these tachyon beams everywhere or just on the border?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Nicely said sir ::says this in a Romulan way and bows::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: Frigate begins to actively scan, the freighter jumps to warp

XO Commander Durron says:
::jumps to warp at the same time as the freighter::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Checking, Captain...

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CNS: I read that you have experience working as an undercover agent. We will need that experience once we are at our destination.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Captain, these particles flow mainly across the Romulan border.  No doubt, they're meant to expose cloaked vessels.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: Very good.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: Romulan Frigate has raised shields and is ordering the freighter to stop

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
XO: Commander, the Romulan Frigate detected 2 ion trails on the warp jump and I think that she is now suspicious...

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Aye sir, I'm at your disposal. 

XO Commander Durron says:
::advances warp factor for a few seconds than cuts and drops to impulse::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
All: They have no proof of Federation provocation so they might get suspicious but they can't start fire without risking a war. Therefore we should just get out this scene as quickly as possible.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Freighter comes to a dead stop and falls out of warp

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
XO/CO: The Romulan Frigate is scanning actively the area around the Freighter and launching probes.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: best bet would be to play dead.  stay close to the freighter for as long as possible.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: It seems we have no other alternative at this point.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
XO/CO: The detection of 2 warp signatures really raised suspicions.  Perhaps the freighter can "cover" us...

XO Commander Durron says:
::begins powering down everything except life support::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::also keeps a watch at sensors and tactical::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Romulan Frigate begins to drop tiny photon charges around the freighter which violently shake nearby space, the whole ship begins to shake and bolts start coming loose

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CNS: Take OPS and see if you can hear any transmissions between the Romulans and the freighter.

XO Commander Durron says:
::Eases the Ghost closer to the freighter::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Yes sir ::moves to OPS and starts listening for any transmissions::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::holds on to the console::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
<Intercepted Transmission> Romulan Ordering Freighter to Remain Still, Freighter Captain arguing that he has done nothing wrong and will protest to the Federation Council

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: A charge falls close to the Ghost, right impulse engine damaged, the secondary SCI panel cracks

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: What's the status of the cloaking device?

XO Commander Durron says:
::shuts down all secondary panels and looks at the nearby area::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::looks at the broken panel ad tries to asses the damages to it::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Captain, our cloak is holding.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Romulan Frigate orders the Freighter to proceed and the Freighter jumps to warp

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
All: As long as we aren't clearly uncloaked, the Romulans will have a very unpleasant diplomatical situation in attacking the freighter.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: Don't follow. Let's stand still here.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::nods at the CO's remark::

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: aye

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Romulan Frigate stays still and is scanning

XO Commander Durron says:
::keeps the ship powered down except for cloaking device::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
All: Now they should have only one warp signature while we should remain well cloaked.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::writes a report to ME stating the damaged circuits in the secondary Science console::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::continues to listen to the comm::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Frigate begins a circular pattern and drops more tiny charges, the Ghost violently shakes, wires come down from the ceiling, gas vents inside, panels crack, and bolts come loose flying across the room  *BOOM*

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: Keep me updated on the status of life support and the cloaking device.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: we could move in close to the frigate::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: I think we are going to have some trouble if we stay here a bit longer sir

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::is a bit shaken::  CO: I will, Captain.  ::updates the data regarding life support and Cloak systems::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: Or away from them, with impulse.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: Do you think they would notice our movement?

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: The cloak is still holding, Sir.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: with all the interference from the explosives...would probably be difficult.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: Very good. Start moving away from them with impulse power.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
XO/CO: The Romulan Ship is actively scanning for energy signatures!

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO/XO: The nearby space is littered with photon energy residue.  I think any movement we might make would be detected...

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: I'm not sure. On the other hand, it's a lot of interference.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Scene: Nearby space is now clouded with energy particles, the Romulan ship is still dropping charges *BOOM* *BOOM*

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CNS: Can you get any communications between this Romulan ship and other Romulans?

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: right you are Captain...

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: Are there any planets or nebulas nearby?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Checking sir, with all these charges listening becomes a bit more difficult ::listens to comm::

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks at the energy distribution around him for areas of lighter particle density.  Also checks maps for nearby star systems::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Sir, from the comm from this ship I can make out that they are searching for a "possible" cloaked vessel but they don't have evidence

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Romulan Frigate stops dropping charges and is scanning for movement in the particle field

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: There are two star systems four light years away.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: That's rather far away as long as we're on impulse only.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CNS: That is what I expected.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Indeed sir, that is also what I expected

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: In the case that they will spot us, plot a course to either of the star systems. Preferably to the one that is less populated.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Romulan Frigate fails to detect the adrift Ghost and returns to the border, reporting that it found nothing

XO Commander Durron says:
::plots a course but dose not engage::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::checks the SRS and deflector dish::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Sir the Romulan Frigate is leaving for the border

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CNS: Excellent news. XO: Plot a course for the Phoenix system.

XO Commander Durron says:
::keeps the ship adrift waiting for the particle field to disperse more::

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: Aye sir.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Captain, our ship is fully operational. All damages are being repaired.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: It seems that they are reporting that they found nothing, I think we are cleared.

XO Commander Durron says:
::lays in a course for the Phoenix system than as the field vanishes engages::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: Are we capable of warp power and would we be noticed if we went to warp?

XO Commander Durron says:
::at impulse::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Ghost powers up and heads to the Phoenix System at impulse

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CNS: You can keep on listening to any communications traffic you might be able to pick up.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: we are capable of warp.  Sensors show no other vessels or stations around us and particle density is normal to void space.  I don't think we'd be detected, Captain.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Will do sir

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: Engage at warp.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: Aye

XO Commander Durron says:
::advances to warp one::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Ghost true to its name passes into warp unseen

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
XO: ETA?

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::maintains full sensor alert and makes continuous scans::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: Start scanning the Phoenix system. We need all the info we can get.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::is still listening to Romulan Communication::

XO Commander Durron says:
::Eases slowly up to warp five:: CO: ETA is four days.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Aye aye, Sir.  ::presses buttons and directs the LRS to the Phoenix System area::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Sir, There are some communications here that are standard comms between ships but also some funny ones

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Captain, the Phoenix system is still too far away.  LRS only provides small astrometical data for the time being.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: It seems that Romulan Millitary is talking about local patrols. The Tal Shiar is unhappy with long patrol assignments and also it seems that the Romulans are jealous.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: Four days pass and the Ghost arrives at the outer planetary boundary of the Phoenix System

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
::At the bridge looking like a true Romulan after a good surgery::

XO Commander Durron says:
::on the bridge back at helm, slows the Ghost to impulse::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: Take extensive scans of Phoenix IV, the population, the military, and everything else.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Aye aye, Sir. ::puts the phoenix system on screen::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Sir may a say something to the crew about the Romulans, since I have been on one of there worlds for some time?

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::engages SRS and scans the vicinity::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CNS: Feel free to speak up.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
All: Please listen to what I going to say. What you have to remember about Romulans is that they are Ambitious, treacherous, envious and greedy. And they can also be vicious killer.  ::stops talking as his console begins to beep::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Sir, you better come and take a look at this. This is totally Unbelievable.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Captain, Phoenix IV is not an M-class planet. It has a long orbit, that makes it completely inhospitable with daily temperatures of minus 100 degrees F.  It's a frozen wasteland with no life on the surface.

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
::Walks to the OPS console::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::looks at the CNS comment and nods::

XO Commander Durron says:
::spots the Warbirds and looks at their orbits::

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
::Sees 4 million life signs somewhere inside the planet:: CNS: What's the way to get in there?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: I detect an orbital defence network being built around Phoenix IV. There seems to be energy signatures coming from deep within this world, on a very vast scale. Sir, it reads about 4 million lifesigns.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: showing two Warbirds in orbit of Phoenix four.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: I'll search for an entrance sir, but still I find this unbelievable.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Ghost's computers begin to record all the data for surveillance files

Host CO Capt Sketek says:
CSO: Are there any minerals or weird energy fields on the planet?
CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: The Star is Solar type, but violent, with frequent solar storms, and ion storms in this system.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: I'm checking, Sir...  ::presses buttons::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: No entrance yet sir, but I’ll keep looking

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Phoenix Incident" 10402.08