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USS Andromeda presents
”The Phoenix Incident” -  Part VII

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
               Ensign James Conor
	And...
John McDermott as Artic Hound, Romulan Canine patrol, Tal Shiar  and himself

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Begin USS Andromeda "The Phoenix Incident" 10403.14

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::With the XO::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda's new CEO walks up to the CTO, gives a password and identifies himself as the new CEO

XO Commander Durron says:
::standing across the street from the shoe store looking and thinking::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::opens the XO's case, examining the tools within::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Acknowledges the validity of the password:: CEO: Welcome.

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks for windows in the shoe store::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: I wonder if there are any other entrances.

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks at the other buildings near the hotel::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: I should be able to get into a transporter room, though I don't know if I'll be able to get us in without raising any alarms. I'd have to disable the sensors in the room.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CEO: It's better to leave your full identification and presentation for a later time. The circumstances aren't really good for them right now.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: It seems that is the best plan we have now.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CTO_Cmdr_Senek: Alright.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Shall I, then? ::indicates towards the door::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
XO: It will not be easy to get in there, but we must try to find out what is so secret in there.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Proceed with that. Keep us updated with the communicators.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Puts away full id::

XO Commander Durron says:
CNS: we could just kill him.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Will do. Shall I beam in the XO's team after ours?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: I don't think that's necessary.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
XO: Sorry to say so but, no we can't. When his body is found then they will set of the alarm and we don't want that

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::closes up the case and begins mentally working on his cover story:: CO: All right. I'll be in touch. ::turns and heads for the main entrance::

XO Commander Durron says:
CNS: I could distract him while you tried to sneak in.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: I can't think of any other ways to get in right now.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
XO: That is off course a better action, we could try that. But it will have to be quick

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
::eyes the FCO::

XO Commander Durron says:
CNS: If you have an idea go ahead and say it.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Silently:: CO: Meanwhile, meet our new CEO. He knew our password, so he should be the right person.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::nods to the patrol::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Welcome.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CO: Thanks

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
FCO: Halt

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::stops for the patrol:: Patrol: Yes?

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
<Arctic_Hound> ::sniffs the FCO and cocks his head for a long time::

XO Commander Durron says:
CNS: any ideas?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
XO: You could of course make a bit of minor trouble to get the guard away from the shop

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::attempts to hold his cool, reminding himself there's no way that could be the same animal::

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
::growls a little::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::looks at the hound, then chuckles to himself:: Patrol: Must be my case.. I have one of my own and the damn thing decided to mark the whole thing this morning.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Silently:: CEO: How much do you know about our mission?

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
FCO: Ok you can pass ::pets his dog:: Hound: Good Boy

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Silently:: CTO: Very little

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
Patrol: Thanks. ::continues on in::

XO Commander Durron says:
::shakes his head:: CNS: that guard is staying put.  I'll have to distract him.  You get in position and wait till his back is turned.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::looks at the others and sees the FCO enter::  XO: The FCO is in

XO Commander Durron says:
CNS: Good.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::pulls out his Romulan padd and tries to pull up a map of the building, looking for the transporter pads::

XO Commander Durron says:
CNS: lets go.

XO Commander Durron says:
::walks across the street to the guard smiling::

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
Action: The FCO enters a very expensive hotel, wealthy guests are mulling about and checking in

CTO Commander Senek says:
CEO: The basic idea is that the Romulan government has showed an unusual interest in this world. Quite soon a conference will be held in that hotel, where the participants include a Romulan senator and an Orion arms dealer.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
XO: Got it. lets rumble on ::moves away and goes across the street a bit further trying not to be noticed by the guard at the shoe store::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CTO: Some sort of secret base?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::looks at his surroundings as he enters the hotel's TL:: TL: Four.

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
<Romulan_Shoe_Store_Guard> ::eyeing XO since the XO is still in the area::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Keeps his voice low:: CEO: We don't know exactly. Our mission is to find out the reason of the Romulans' interest in this world.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::nods at the CTO::

XO Commander Durron says:
::walks up to the guard::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::sneaks up behind the guard trying not to be noticed. Acting as normal as possible::

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
Action: The Elevator will not allow the FCO to push the 4 button without a key card

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
CNS: Move along ::fingers under his trench coat::

XO Commander Durron says:
::hands the guard the fifty credits back:: Guard:  As it turns out I didn't need them.  Thank you.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::raises an eyebrow and waits for the door to close before opening his case::

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
<Romulan_Guard>::pockets money::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::turns around and goes around the corner and looks back fast to see the XO work his magic::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::waits for the right moment::

XO Commander Durron says:
Guard: I'm sorry about earlier.  I'm usually better than that.  Turns out I've got two more days.  My wife was just trying to scare me.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::disappointed with Intel's failure to provide anything other than recon gear, smashes the pad with a palm-heel and leaves the TL::

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
XO: You're quite an actor, come with me ::finger under coat::

XO Commander Durron says:
::leans against the building looking like someone who is slowly coming down from an adrenalin high::

XO Commander Durron says:
Guard: Excuse me?

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
XO: Make nice and smile, lets go I insist

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::sees the XO in trouble and looks at him with questioning eyes to help him or enter the store::

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks at the guard's hand:: Guard: I must ask where we are going before I go anywhere.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Looks around the plaza, relieved to note that the FCO got in without too much trouble::

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
XO: I'll kill you on the street if I have to now move

XO Commander Durron says:
::slowly taps his hand on the building than nods:: Guard: ok.

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
Action: Fortunately no one saw the FCO vandalize the expensive elevator panel

XO Commander Durron says:
Guard: lead on.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
self: this is not good. ::looks at XO and motions hands help or go inside::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Now we can only wait.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::heads up the stairs to the fourth floor::

Host Romulan Canine Patrol says:
Action: The Guard leads the XO into the shoe store, which is normal, then into the back door which is obviously Tal Shiar Intelligence

XO Commander Durron says:
::steps away from the building than looks at the store again, nods his head and watches the guard::

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: It seems so. I wonder how well the others have succeeded.

XO Commander Durron says:
$::looks around impressed::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
Self: Great, just groovy

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: Now that we are in private, sit in the chair ::looks at his scanner::, and I'll take that disruptor

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: all right I am going to take it out now with two fingers.

XO Commander Durron says:
$::Slowly pulls out the disruptor::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::enters the shoe store making no noise and puts his ear to the wall where the XO is behind::

Host Tal Shiar says:
Action: The Tal Shiar agent puts the disruptor in an armory, ok spy, talk

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: Ok spy, talk

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: about what?

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: Why are you here and who do you work for

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$Self: I must help the XO but with what?

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Silently follows the CNS into the shoe shop::

Host Tal Shiar says:
Action: The CNS notices cameras in the shoe store

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Stops at the shop door::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$ self: Darn ::turns around and sees the CEO and moves towards him:: CEO: Who are you?

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain: Your new CEO.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::notices the stairs also require a keycard:: Self: Damn it... Well, into the conference I go.

Host Tal Shiar says:
Action: The CEO provides the CNS with a password which the CNS recognizes as valid

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: It seems that the CEO left for other direction rather swiftly without either of us noticing.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: I just noticed that myself.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$ CEO: Ha yes well we have a problem. The XO is held in there by Tal-Shiar agents and there are cameras in this shop so we better move along and try to avoid to be noticed

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: This doesn't sound very good.

XO Commander Durron says:
$::looks at the guards:: Tal Shiar: Alright.  I'm a agent for the law firm H'daen, Aehkhifv, & Mnheia.  I am here investigating two persons who's names I have been instructed to keep private.  They may be receiving a substantial amount of money if they are who they clamed to be.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
~~~CTO: I can see you from over here.~~~

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: I see, and your lawfirm is based here?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@Self: Unless... ::pulls out his padd again and tries to find a way into the hotel's security systems::

XO Commander Durron says:
$::laughs::Tal Shiar: of course not.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::looks around for some evidence::

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: I see, so your wife needed shoes and you shop here all the time ::smacks XO:: Amateur lie

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Points in the shoe store's direction:: CO: There. Apparently he recognized the others.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: I see it now.

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: I agree.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Strolls over back towards the CO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*FCO* How's it going?

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: I would have thought up something better but I am pressed for time.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: What's the situation over there?

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CO: Not good

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@*CO*: It could be going better. Without a keycard, I won't be able to get anywhere near the transporter pads.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Please elaborate.

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: my superiors want a report by tonight and they don't take failure well.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CO: The XO seems to be held by some Tal_Shiar agents.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::searches for the main power box to turn of the cameras::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*FCO* Try to get there somehow and keep us updated.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: That sounds rather bad.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CO: Yes it is.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::notices that the entire place is covered with sensors and curses himself::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Would it be better if we just rescued the XO and retreated from these buildings? This seems a mission impossible right now.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::remembers his own keycard and re-enters the TL::

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: Then maybe I should just kill you, who are you working for?

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: I know that the persons who I need to find out about are in the hotel and I guessed that their would be a connection into that building from this one.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: I don't think that the espionage part has become impossible just yet.

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: I've told you that already.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: I recommend we split again. Others will rescue the XO and hide somewhere while the others try to get into the conference.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::swipes his own keycard through the reader, holding his tricorder near it, then presses the button for his own room::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$: takes his tricorder and scans the interior of the room to determine how many people are in there::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Well, it's true that the FCO is not in a hurry but the XO situation needs some improvement right now.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: Yes, but if all of us participate we risk losing the last bits of our cover stories.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Very well. Go with the CEO. I'll try to get to the building.

Host Tal Shiar says:
Action: The FCO enters his room on level 5 an expensive, furnished room with food, an invitation to the convention, a holotelevision and Romulan Ale

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: I am working for H'daen, Aehkhifv, & Mnheia.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: Aye. CEO: Now let's still keep a low profile until we need to take direct action.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CTO_Cmdr_Senek: Yes, sir.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::looks around:: Self: Well, for all the security, at least it's well furnished. ::picks up the invitation and enters the washroom to work on his keycard::

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: More specially I am working for Mnheia.

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: I'm sure Romulan Mind Probes will help jog your memory

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: that is hardly necessary.

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: my memory is fine

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Walks to the edge of the plaza, near to the shoe store::

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CNS* What exactly happened? Where are you?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::opens the briefcase, wondering what's making that noise::

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: Of that I have no doubt

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$:: notices that there are 4 guards:: Self: 4 is a bit much to take on my own. *CTO* I'm in the shoe store, get in here I need you're help

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CNS* I'm on my way.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Follows the CTO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Walks away from the plaza and looks for a gun shop::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Signals CEO to follow and walks to the shoe store with quick steps::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::moves to the door::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::realizes the entire suite has been bugged:: Self: Damn it... ::looks through the case some more and finds a jammer, which he then deploys::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Walks in a gun shop::

CTO Commander Senek says:
$::Enters the shoe store and looks around for CNS::

Host Tal Shiar says:
Action: The FCO is no longer being observed, SF Intel devices have neutralized the bugs

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::stops the CTO and the CEO when they enter:: CTO: There are cameras everywhere. We need to get the Xo out of the room in the back

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::examines his tricorder logs to see if there is a way to interfere with the keycard transmission, or reprogram the card::

XO Commander Durron says:
$::looks at the guards and shrugs:: Tal Shiar: Do whatever you want I know I can't stop you.  But when the law suit comes don't blame me.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CNS_LtCmdr_Jordain: Anti-bug devices any good?

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: Like that ever bothers the Tal Shiar ::moves towards a cabinet::

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: Clear. Have you scanned the room? How well is it guarded? Do we have a way to enter it?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$CTO: There are 4 Tal-Shiar guards questioning him. They assume he is a spy but he is using the cover of the firm, but that is not going to last long

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Gun shop clerk: I'd like one pair of jet boots.

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: it should this time.  do you know who I am investigating?

Host Tal Shiar says:
<Gun_Store> CO: I see you work for merchant Avarice, here you are, 10,000 credits, I'll bill him

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::reprograms the card for level four clearance:: Self: There we go... ::picks up his things and pockets the sensor jammer as he leaves his suite::

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: Three guns against four guns. They have the advantage of defensive position. This doesn't look too good.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
$CTO: I thought you were deadly accurate?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Gun shop clerk: Thanks. ::Walks away from the shop:: Bye.

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: I just want to know who you really are ::gets mind probes;:

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CTO: I do have an Idea. We make noise here like someone has broken in and one or two have to come out and check

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CEO: Most probably Tal Shiar agents are as well.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::re-enters the TL and swipes his card, moving to level four::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*FCO* What's the situation?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Looking for a take-away restaurant::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@*CO*: I'm moving to the TR's floor now. I'll let you know once I'm in.

Host Tal Shiar says:
Action: The FCO enters level 4

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CTO: What do you think?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*FCO*: Very well.

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: It's a good alternative.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::looks at his padd briefly to locate the TR, then moves toward it, checking his tricorder for lifesigns within::

Host Tal Shiar says:
Scene: Level Four is very dimly lit, there are occasional patrols, and transporter rooms where there are usually guest rooms

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: The persons Nightshade and Ralok will receive a substantial amount of credits at the conclusion of my investigation.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
C TO: Then lets do it before they get mind probes

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: On the other hand, if we fail now, we ruin all our chances to save him, so let's not be too hasty.

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: ::stops:: What do you know of Senator Ralock?

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: One or two of them will come to check what's going on.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*CTO* Status.

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: I know he is here in the hotel next door.  I also know that someone died and has willed him a very large number of credits.

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CO* We're planning the rescue.

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: I'll have to confirm your story, you will wait

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::realises that no matter what TR he uses, he'll have to deal with its operator::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*CTO* Understood. Over.

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: my Law firm needs to assure themselves of his identity before they admit to it.

Host Tal Shiar says:
::moves to communication panel::

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: That means at least two of them will stay with the XO, and we'll have little chance of winning these two or three agents without them having time to kill Mr. Durron.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CTO: Indeed, and what will happen if you pull the plug on the power?

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: Are there other entrances to the room where he's being held?

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: Even without cameras, they have their hand disruptors.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::takes a quick breath and enters the TR::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$CTO: Indeed but when the lights are out, they don't know what to fire at

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@TR Chief: Feel like a break?

CEO Ensign Conor says:
$CNS: Just go with the breaking in plan, someone smash a window or knock something over.

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: I doubt that anyone will be able to tell you about it.  We don't want the senator to find out about the money before hand in the event that he is not the person named in the will.

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: And neither do we.

Host Tal Shiar says:
<TR_Chief> FCO: Who are you?

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: Tough

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: It would be more of a surprise to them, though, so the idea is still good.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$CTO: There are no other way in except for a trap door which leeds to the underground

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@TR_Chief: S'Tev. Thought you could use a few minutes off; it's been a long day.

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: and when you find no evidence pointing either way what will you think?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::moves over towards the panel, beside the chief::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
$CTO: Maybe if the FCO ever gets his job done, he could beam the agents out into space?

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CEO: Beaming in or our of the city is restricted. It can't be done.

Host Tal Shiar says:
<TR_Chief> FCO: Beat it, I cant leave my post

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: That's probably not a good way for us to get in.

Host Tal Shiar says:
XO: Be quiet underling ::activates communication panel::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$CTO: But what if the underground passage should lead to the hotel and it is because of this that the Tal-Shiar are here?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@TR_Chief: I was told to relieve you. Go on. Fifteen minutes won't hurt anyone.

XO Commander Durron says:
$Tal Shiar: I am sure that We could reach some type of arrangement that would be mutually benificial.

CTO Commander Senek says:
$CNS: That could be, but I think it's most likely that the underground passage is related to Tal Shiar's presence in this city and that they guard it somehow.

Host Tal Shiar says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Phoenix Incident" 10403.14