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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“The Phoenix Incident” – Part XIV

	Starring...
Janne Nikula as Commanding Officer, Captain Sketek Zhnirev,
Jack Farfri as Executive Officer, Commander Ray Durron,
Miika Nikula as Chief Tactical Officer, Commander Senek Zhnirev,
Nuno Cruz as Chief Science Officer, Commander Rie-Mann Z’heta,
James von Hoyweghen as Counsellor, Lieutenant-Commander Tal’el Jordaïn,
Matt Coe as Flight Control Officer, Ensign James Andrews,
Conor Power as Chief Engineer, Ensign Conor Power,
Tom Farr as Chief Medical Officer, Ensign Elren Ji’An
	and...
John Sea McDermott as Nightshade, Gorn Mercenary and himself

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda  "The Phoenix Incident" 10405.23

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::with the Captain::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::with the XO::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::standing near the refinery, looking for schematics on the city's computer network::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The crew of the Andromeda are in the alleyway behind the refinery as the smoke from the vanishing Excaliban clears

XO Commander Durron says:
@::in the alley near the refinery watching the building::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::stands close to the CNS::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Looking at the crew::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Looking around alleyway::

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
@::stands close to the XO looking nervous::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Goes to talk to XO::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::looks at the CO::CO: yes?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CMO: You look nervous. What is wrong?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: That poor man I just met was an Excaliban. We are a part of an Excaliban play.

XO Commander Durron says:
@CO: how dose this change the mission?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::walks to the CMO::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::takes the chance to look at his tricorder readings::

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
@CNS: Its the whole atmosphere sir, its just a bit unnerving. ::shivers::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: They are deliberately trying to create a war between us and the Romulans.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: The most interesting thing about him was that he was an Excaliban who was against this experiment.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Listens to CO and XO::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::puts his hand on the CMO's shoulder:: CMO: Don't let it get to you my dear girl, all will be fine.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::after some attempts discovers that he his able to hack into the holo-matrix of the sky::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: We know for sure that the creature posing as Ralock is an Excaliban.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: and the senator is one attempting to create the war?

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: A noisy commuter train over head stops picks up workers and continues on its way as the rain continues to fall from a dark sky

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::sees the CO and the XO busy and decides to tell the others::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Looks at the CSO:: CSO: Why not make it snow?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: The real senator is of course here. ::Points at the dead body in the bag:: But how the assassination changed the senator's plans, we don't know.

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
::feels the warmth from the Counsellors hand:: CNS: If I have faith in myself I can get through anything... 

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Frankly, I don't know what to think about all this.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CEO: Not a bad idea!  ::presses buttons on the tricorder to make a beautiful Christmas time holo snow::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CSO Commander Z’heta: I do love some snow.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: We need to find out about Nightshade, get a sample, and get back to federation space sir.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::notices a snowflake fall through his PADD and looks up, then at the CSO:: CSO: You missed a spot.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The rain becomes a light snow

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: The poor man also told me that this compound is not really as powerful as we thought. It just avoids sensors and that's all.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Walks over to the senators body and kicks it gently:: Self: He's dead alright.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CMO: You must believe in your heart and in your mind, you must believe in your friends. I'm a friend for all these people. If you have some problem come to me and I will help you.. ::looks at her with tender loving eyes of friendship::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CEO: I could have told you that without any kicking...  what do you think about the snow?

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks at the snow with a raised eyebrow:: CO: We still should get a sample.  You could have been deceived.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Yes, you are correct.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Go with your team to get the sample. I'll go with the CNS.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CSO Commander Z’heta: I do like the snow, but to make some cover turn it into a blizzard. Plus you never know, these romulans are sneaky.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CSO: I think it's lacking in cohesion, it isn't collecting on my PADD.

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
::nods:: Logic would dictate I ignore these emotions, it would appear my growing contact with humans has affected me. A momentary lapse.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: Do you want me to take everyone else?

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Walks over to the CO:: CO: I think I've found something.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Yes. CEO: What is it?

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: Common people on the street begin to look confused at the snow

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CO: I think I found where Nightshade is.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CMO: If I’m not around, you can always talk to my good friend Rie, the CSO. But I'm not Human Ji'an ::smiles and walks to the CO touching her face to comfort her::

XO Commander Durron says:
::nods to the CO::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CEO:/FCO: Perhaps the snow may arouse some suspicions...  I'll make the weather turn normal unless we really need some cover.  ::presses buttons::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Well, where is he?

XO Commander Durron says:
CEO/CMO/CSO/CTO/FCO: Ok team. We are going to attempt to capture a sample of the material.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CO: On the 4th floor of the hotel under the name of Nrog

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Thanks.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: We're going to see Mr. Nightshade. Let's go.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: I'm ready to go Master

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Aye. ::picks up the disguised medkit::

XO Commander Durron says:
Team: Lets move out.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::looks back one last time at Ji'an and puts his hand on his heart as a sign that she must believe::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The weather returns to rain and the maintenance workers conclude it was a glitch

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::nods at the XO::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Gives XO a suspicious look, then nods::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Looks for phaser rifle::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
XO: Are you sure we need this many people?

XO Commander Durron says:
@::moves towards the refinery:: Team: split up into pairs, try to look inconspicuous.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: Do you have any ideas about how we can enter the hotel?

XO Commander Durron says:
@FCO: We have this many people.

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
::feels the warmth of the Counsellors hand:: CNS: I will be strong.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: Entering the place has been a bit of a challenging task lately.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Walking towards the hotel::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::checks his disruptor again and moves out:: @XO: Fair enough.

XO Commander Durron says:
@CTO/CMO: you two together.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: What, exactly, is your plan?

XO Commander Durron says:
@CSO/FCO: you two

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
@::moves next to the CTO and gestures for him to lead::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The Guard and his now fully healed Snow Hound are at the front of the Hotel, the Blue-Eyed Hound is quite pleased with the snow on the ground

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Glances at CMO, then nods at XO::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::follows the CO:: CO: Btw, I've discovered a way to temper with the weather.  I've a feeling it will come in handy for an escape...

XO Commander Durron says:
@CEO: your with me.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: why don't we use the secret tunnel in the store in front of the hotel?

XO Commander Durron says:
@CTO: lets see what kind of guards they have and meet back here.

XO Commander Durron says:
@Team: five minutes back here.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::looks at the CSO:: CSO: Looks like it's you and me.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Fine.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: There's a secret tunnel? Okay, that is great.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Nods at the CSO::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
@FCO: It seems so.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@CMO: Hey! Catch! ::tosses the CMO a sensor jammer::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: As far as we discovered it will lead into the hotel. I'm not 100% sure but it is worth a shot

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
@::catches the sensor jammer:: FCO: Err thanks S'tev {{Now what do I do with this?}}

CEO Ensign Conor says:
@CMO Ensign Ji`An: Clip it on to your belt and turn it on.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$CNS: Very good.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Gestures CMO to follow, then leaves the alleyway and starts walking around the refinery, trying not to look suspicious::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
@FCO: let's join the XO

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@CSO: Agreed. ::moves to follow the XO::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::walks slowly around the refinery looking at doorways and windows::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::glances at the FCO and nods than looks at the building again.::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::Continues around the building watching for guards or cameras::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$CO: Sir, before we go into this danger. I'm telling you this now before it is to late. If something would happen to me, It was an honour to have served you...

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
@::follows the CTO looking around, very alert but still inconspicuous::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Pays attention to guards and static defences::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$CNS: Likewise.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The refinery is a fenced location with guard towers and lights sweeping around it, Snow hounds patrol the fence line, oddly unaccompanied by handlers

CEO Ensign Conor says:
@::Whistles::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::tries to take a glance into the guard towers, seeing if they're occupied::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::extends his hand to the captain::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::looks around shakes his head and looks at the surrounding building and looks for ground vehicle entrances::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
@FCO: <w> can you suggest an escape route, just in case? As a flight officer you're more qualified...

CEO Ensign Conor says:
@XO: You know, I could run back to the hotel to the transporters

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Takes CNS' hand for a moment with a firm grip, then lets it go:: CNS: Now we have to find the tunnel.

XO Commander Durron says:
@CEO: not yet.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The CO's team enter a shoe store, in the back there is a trap door leading to a tunnel

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Looks up to the sky, then tries to spot anti-air weaponry in the refinery's defences::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::stifles a snicker:: CSO: I'll keep it in mind. I was thinking if we can see the guards, if we all fire at once we might be able to knock them all out and make a run for it in..

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Sees if there's anyone in the store::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$CO: follow me master ::moves to the front and enters the store::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
@FCO: Agreed.  Also keep in mid that we can use the sky and weather as an ally.

XO Commander Durron says:
@::returns to the alley and awaits the other teams::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Following the CNS::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::grins:: CSO: A thick, rolling fog certainly never hurt anyone...

CTO Commander Senek says:
@CMO: Doesn't look too good. Let's get back to meet the others. ::Starts walking towards the alleyway::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::enters the back room with caution and moves to the back wall::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::looks around and notices that the XO and CEO have disappeared..::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The Refinery is billowing out thick smoke from each of its stacks, it received routine supplies via hover truck every 15 min.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Notes the hovercraft::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Still following::

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
@::looks back to mention this to the CSO to discover that he's gone as well:: Self: Hmmm.. That's not good. ::sneaks back to the alleyway::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::nods to the FCO and the CSO::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::looks around and sees the Tal'shiar from the last time:: CO: look master something I forgot here last time  ::points at the Tal'shiar::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$CNS: What is it?

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
@CTO: I agree, lets make a move ::hurries after the CTO::

XO Commander Durron says:
@FCO/CSO: what have you got?

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Meets the others::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$CO: Tal'shiar Master, Tal'shiar. They must know the secret tunnel, don't you boys ::looks at the group sitting on the floor tied up::

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
@XO: About as much as you, sir. I was thinking if the guards in those towers are all in view at once, we could shoot them with a low-power disruptor blast and rush the gates..

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Looking at the CNS with a puzzled face::

XO Commander Durron says:
@CTO/CMO: What do you have?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::makes some more light and finds some papers on the ground and picks them up:: CO: I'll Explain later my Master :: reads the papers::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Gives FCO a very questioning look::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
@XO/FCO: We were also considering some possible escape scenarios.  I'm thinking about using the weather in our favour, but I'm afraid it may get in the CO's way. It would have to a joint operation of the 2 teams.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: My assessment of the situation is that all direct attacks are doomed to fail.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Doesn't really understand::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::nods at the CTO::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: However, we might have some luck in trying to sneak in by using the hovercrafts that supply the refinery.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
@XO: I could pay a little visit to the power factory and make a distraction for you.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$CO: Master these documents reveal that the trap door you are standing on by the way leads to the basement kitchens of the hotel, our way in.

XO Commander Durron says:
@CTO: That looks like the best plan so far.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$CNS: Well, then let's go.

XO Commander Durron says:
@CSO: We may do that

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Of course, getting out will be another challenge.

XO Commander Durron says:
@CEO: I don't like splitting the team up that much.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: I agree with you, but if we move quickly it may work...

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::opens the trapdoor and motions to the Captain that he may go first::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: I also noticed that they appear to have no anti-air defences, but I don't really see how we could make use of that right now.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
@XO: Its a backup plan if things go pear-shaped, and they have several times in this mission.

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
@CTO: As far as getting out goes, I'm sure the CSO here could roll in a thick fog in order to cover our escape.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Goes through the door::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The CO and his team arrive in the kitchens near an elevator

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::follows the Captain and closes to door behind him:: 

XO Commander Durron says:
@Team: good work.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Goes to taken an elevator::

XO Commander Durron says:
@Team: lets head for that store and see if we can get in.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@FCO: Not a bad idea at all, but if we're detected while inside, even getting out of the building could prove difficult.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Do you think it's wise for all of us to go in?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Requests the fourth floor, waits a few moments in the elevator, and then steps out at the fourth floor::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::nods and heads for the store that the hover trucks are coming from::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: If some of us stayed outside, leaving the building could be a lot easier.

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
@CTO: As long we stay out of sight, that won't be a problem.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::follows the Captain::

Host Gorn Mercenary says:
CO: What do you want ugly?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Gorn: Your name?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::stands behind the Captain like a real bodyguard::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::over his shoulder:: CTO: sure. you stay out here with Andrews.

Host Gorn Mercenary says:
CO: Hey look you're on the wrong flour

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Didn't really get the answer he was expecting:: XO: As you wish.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Gorn: Nightshade asked me to come here and here I am. I don't know what you're so angry about.

Host Gorn Mercenary says:
CO: Hmm what do you want?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Gorn: To discuss.

Host Gorn Mercenary says:
CO: Go on

Host Gorn Mercenary says:
Action: Several Trucks are being loaded by workers

XO Commander Durron says:
@::looks around for guards::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$Gorn: If you look at tricorder readings near Senator Ralock, you might find out something weird about this planet.

Host Gorn Mercenary says:
Action: There is one guard at the loading place

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
::whispers:: CTO: What do you think the XO has planned?

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
@::moves to the CTO:: CTO: You may have to err give me a nudge, I'm used to sickbays and labs, all this sneaking about...I'm clueless.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
@XO: I'm telling you, someone has to be at the power plant to help you out if things go wrong

Host Gorn Mercenary says:
CO: Ok lets go see the boss

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::follows the CO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$Gorn: Good decision.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@CMO: Stay focused, don't lose control of yourself. Follow the XO's orders. You can do nothing wrong that way-

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
::has a thought and starts looking for city maps on the network, trying to find the closest surface exit::

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
{{I'm taking shore leave after this is all over}} ::moves behind the XO, eyes wide open looking for guards::

XO Commander Durron says:
@CMO/CSO: stay close.

XO Commander Durron says:
@::looks around the truck docks for guards and for people giving orders::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
@::Keeps watch::

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: They're going to use the supply trucks to get inside. Getting them out will probably be left to us, unless Romulan security is a lot weaker than I give them credit for.

Host Gorn Mercenary says:
Action: The CO and his team enter a richly furnished room, with food, Orion girls and the trappings of wealth everywhere

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::looks around for anything special::

XO Commander Durron says:
@CEO: You also.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Looks around for Nightshade::

Host Gorn Mercenary says:
Action: One truck has been left unguarded

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
CTO: Yeah, that's what just occurred to me, hopefully there's an exit to the surface nearby in case we have to book it.

Host Nightshade says:
CO: Ok my people tell me you have some info for me, so talk

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$Nightshade: I will tell you something you can verify for yourself, nothing more.

XO Commander Durron says:
@::looks in the back of the truck::

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: Are you sure the refinery is accessible from the underground tunnels?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::stands a bit left of the captain with his hood on and head down::

Host Nightshade says:
CO: What’s in it for you?

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
CTO: I honestly have no idea. ::taps his PADD:: Let's see what we can find..

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$Nightshade: My survival. Perhaps.

XO Commander Durron says:
@Team: Everyone in the back. CMO: you first.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$Nightshade: If you take a tricorder scan of Senator Ralock, you will find out that he is not a Romulan.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$Nightshade: That is all I have to say.

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
@::nods to the XO and climbs into the back, crawling to the back and signals for the others to get in::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
@::Sneaks into the back of the van::

Host Nightshade says:
CO: Hmm if this proves right we'll kill him ourselves

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
CTO: Looks like there a few ways in. What are you thinking?

Host Nightshade says:
Action: The XO's team hides in the back of the truck in the piles of supply boxes

XO Commander Durron says:
@::watches the workers:: Team: quickly get into the back of the truck.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$Nightshade: That is not for me to decide. But I hope that you will respect me for bringing this into your knowledge and now let us walk away from here without informing anyone else.

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: Of course any plan of ours will be dictated by the actions of the others, but I believe a basic diversion could be our best option.

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
CTO: In case they have to come running out, guns blazing?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::lifts head a bit and looks at the Captain::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
@Team: I never intended on getting into the refinery this way

Host Nightshade says:
CO: From one mercenary to another ::thinks, rubbing his claws

 CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: It doesn't have to be that bad.

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
@CEO: Neither did I but if it is effective...

Host Nightshade says:
Action: The truck which the XO's team has hidden in, starts and lifts off for the refinery

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: Just that they are detected while inside will be enough to make both exits almost unpassable to them, unless we do something.

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
CTO: Think we should go take a look, see what's back behind the refinery?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Leaves the room::

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: Sure.

XO Commander Durron says:
@::moves boxes so as to hid the team from anyone loading the truck::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::Motions the team with one finger to his lips::

FCO Ensign Andrews  says:
CTO: As long as they keep out of sight, there shouldn't be anything to worry about.

XO Commander Durron says:
@::listens to the truck and the workers::

CMO Ensign Ji`An says:
@::feels the vibrations of the trucks movements::{{I hope this works out...}}

XO Commander Durron says:
<- 'and the workers'>

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
$::Goes to the elevator and checks his tricorder to see if there were any Excalibans with Nightshade::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
$::follows the Captain out leaving about a meter between him and the captain. Exits the room and takes his hood off::

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: I think it's quite optimistic to assume that they can steal some of the compound without being detected, but then again it's my job to be pessimistic.

Host Nightshade says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Phoenix Incident" 10405.23