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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“The Phoenix Incident” – Part XVI — Conclusion 

	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, Lieutenant JG 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 Snowhound, Romulan Agent, IKS Ghost and himself

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Phoenix Incident" 10406.06

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::sits in the shoe store, surrounded by Tal'shiar equipment::

XO Commander Durron says:
$::stops walking away from the hound and than turns quietly to face it::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Snow Hound stops and listens

XO Commander Durron says:
 $::Stops moving and stays still::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
$::Jumps into dumpster bin::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@CNS: Let's get out of this building.

Host Snow Hound says:
::sniffs the ground, listening::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@CNS: I trust that we can use the same way out.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@CO: Indeed, we can get out the same way we came in.

XO Commander Durron says:
$::doesn’t move anything but his eyes with which he watches the hound::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@CNS: Very good. Let's go then.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::gets up and moves over to the Tal'shiar agents and unholsters his disruptor:: Agent: Feel like doing me a favour, pal?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@CO: After You ::smiles and bows::

Host Snow Hound says:
Action: The Hound cannot see the XO in the darkness, and leaves after the XO's team remains silent

XO Commander Durron says:
$::stays still watching the hound walk away::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@::Goes to the tunnel::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
$::Stands up in the bin::

Host Romulan Agent says:
FCO: &*^&(*(*! ::gagged::

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

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
$::is crouching until the Snow Hound leaves::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
$::Standing in bin:: XO: Well that was fun.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
Agent: Ahhh. So that's how we're going to play. ::quickly moves his arm, smashing the side of his disruptor into the Romulan's jaw::

XO Commander Durron says:
$::looks at the CEO:: CEO: You have the box?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@::After a while exits from the tunnel and returns to streets walking like an average citizen::

Host Romulan Agent says:
Action: The Hound disappears back into the refinery

CEO Ensign Conor says:
$::Shows box to the XO::

XO Commander Durron says:
$CEO: Good,

Host Romulan Agent says:
::looks at the FCO defiantly::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@CNS: We don't know what happened with the Senator but one thing is certain: there is progress.

XO Commander Durron says:
$CEO/CSO: lets go.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
$::approaches the XO and CEO::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
$::Jumps out of bin::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
$XO: aye aye, Sir.

XO Commander Durron says:
$::quickly jogs out of the alley than walks calmly towards the shoe store::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::points the disruptor at the Romulan's forehead:: Agent: I'll ask you again. Feel like doing me a favour?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@::exits the tunnel after the Captain, greets the Tied up Tal'shiar agents in the store and walks out after the Captain:: CO: Yes there is progress, now it’s their move.

Host Romulan Agent says:
FCO: ^&%^%*&!!!!!   ::bleeding now::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@::looks over and sees the CNS:: CNS: Hey, I've been looking for you two!

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@::sees the FCO and bows:: FCO: Well hello there

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@Agent: Well, I guess I don't need you anymore. ::gives the Romulan a friendly slap to the cheek, followed by a backhanded disruptor-whip, then follows the CNS::

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

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@FCO: Now that was not very nice

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@CO: I came by to send a message to our friends outside and thought I'd try to see if you were okay.. but I guess you are, so I'm just waiting to hear from the XO so I can lead him to the exit and we can all get out of here.

Host Romulan Agent says:
Action: Over the monitors in the "shoe store" mercenaries and Romulan's are engaged in heavy fighting with each other in the hotel, beam weapons are being used

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
@CNS: I'm not sure about the words, but it seemed like he was saying "Go breath vacuum" after I asked him for a favour.

XO Commander Durron says:
$::continues walking down the street than turns into the shoe store than walks quietly to the back::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@FCO/CNS: Looking at that screen, it seems that the cooperation with Romulans and the mercenaries won't have any success.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::notices the kafuffle in the screens:: Self: Well, would you look at that. CO: What did you say to the mercenaries?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@FCO: Apparently I said the right thing.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
$::Follows the First Officer, remaining silent::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@FCO: You must always treat you prisoner with respect and knock him out in one blow not in two ::smiles::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: I guess that depends on your point of view. ::notices the XO:: XO: Afternoon.

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks around:: ALL: good afternoon.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Did your team get any results?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::snickers:: CNS: I tried. I guess Romulans are a little more resilient than I expected.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@CO: Yes, You can say that again

XO Commander Durron says:
::pats the box the CEO is carring:: CO: Sample secure.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::similes::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
FCO: Then you have much to learn my young friend. btw how old are you?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Very good, Commander. I think now would be the right time to start looking for an exit from this world.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CNS: Just turned 29 last month, sir.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: That is my opinion also.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Already have one lined up, sir. ::hands him the PADD with the city map, with an exit route highlighted::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Let's follow that route if it is secure enough.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO/XO: Captain, I don't think  I've shared this info before, but we're now able to tap in the environmental controls.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
FCO: that is indeed young, I'm 505 years old ::smiles and winks his right eye::

Host Romulan Agent says:
Action: According to the monitors, the Excalbian disguised as Senator Ralock has fled

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: It should be. It's the most back-roads route from the refinery, and we're not that far from it.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: I will keep that in mind. We will use that ability if it is necessary. However we won't want to raise any more attention than what is necessary.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::looks at the CNS with a bit of confusion:: CNS: You're... you're not human?

XO Commander Durron says:
::watches the trap door leading to the hotel::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Ok. All: Let's go.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
FCO: No I'm not human, I'm an El-Aurian.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Wise decision, Sir

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::holsters his disruptor and exits the store, leading the away team along the route and to the city's entrance::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::a "light bulb" moment:: CNS: Ahhhh... Fair enough. 

XO Commander Durron says:
::smiles at the tal-shiar than walks out of the shoe store normally, following the FCO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Arrives at the entrance of the tunnel:: All: We must be cautious of guards.

Host Romulan Agent says:
Action: The city streets are a scene of chaotic melees as mercenaries have gathered into units and are challenging the Romulans

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::walks next to the FCO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Sets his rifle on heavy stun::

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks around and smiles:: Self: Our work here is done.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Handy little diversion you came up with.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Sometimes a word is mightier than a weird alien compound.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
ALL: I think it's time to go home now

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::looks at the small fights admired...::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
XO: You should probably head out first; our escorts will be looking for you to come out.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Indeed.

XO Commander Durron says:
::walks next to the CO:: CO: you may want to hide that sir...kinda gets some attention.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: Let's go through this tunnel.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO/FCO: Sure, I'll take point

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::takes the tricorder out and scans the tunnel::

Host Romulan Agent says:
Scene: The guards have abandoned their posts and are racing towards the city to quash the mercenary rebellion

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO/XO: I'll go with the FCO if that is alright with you?

XO Commander Durron says:
::glances around and walks calmly out the tunnel, out of the city::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: The road is clear. Now we just have to make our way to the ship.

XO Commander Durron says:
::Gets his barings from the tunnel entrance and heads for where they left the IKS Ghost::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Not a problem, sir; they should be waiting for us to appear.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
ALL: I'll be glad to get rid of this disguise.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::stands in the snow a moment:: *Ghost*: Any time, guys.

Host Romulan Agent says:
Action: The crew emerges from the tunnel into the arctic environment of Phoenix IV, several mercenary craft are lifting off

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::stands next to the FCO looking at the others::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
*Ghost*: Ghost, respond!

CEO Ensign Conor says:
FCO Ensign Andrews: Shouldn't we be inside the ship by now?

XO Commander Durron says:
::continues heading for the Ghost, jogging through the snow::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Captain, my I suggest that a small rain might clear our snow tracks? By the time they fixed the weather, the tracks would be gone and no one would suspect a crew leaving the place on a ship...

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CEO: A while ago. All: Anybody remember where we parked?

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: I'm scanning...  ::uses tricorder::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::starts walking straight in a direction heading for the ghost::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::follows the CNS:: *Ghost*: Ghost, please respond!

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks at the FCO and CEO:: FCO/CEO:Cut the comm chatter boys.  We are still on a hostile planet I don't want those Warbirds coming down on us.  No Transporters either.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: I thought that you had only the underground environmental facilities in your control.

Host Ghost says:
*FCO* We read you the beaming shield has collapsed as wide spread riots are spreading

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
*Ghost*: So get us out of here, what are you waiting for?!

XO Commander Durron says:
::continues jogging toards the area that he is sure the GOST landed::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
XO: I guess they didn't get my message, or something.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Actually I was convinced that part of the environmental controls extended to the outer perimeter, but I'll check it, Sir.

Host Ghost says:
*FCO* Ready to transport

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
*Ghost*: Then do it and prepare for takeoff!

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: You’re correct, the controls are for the interior alone.  Nevertheless, even if they extended, it would be harder to jamm them being so distant from the main control

Host Ghost says:
Action: The away team beams onto the Ghost, materializing in a glitter of energy sparkles

XO Commander Durron says:
::mutters something than looks at the FCO::FCO: That was not wise.

XO Commander Durron says:
::Heads for the bridge::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
XO: The plan was for them to beam us out as soon as we appeared, so we wouldn't have to have done that.

Host Ghost says:
Action: The Ghost shudders to life as the main impulse engines ignite

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Get us up and as we enter the orbit, engage to warp.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::takes his place at the science console::

XO Commander Durron says:
ALL: Get to your stations.  Don't worry about your disguises yet.  We'll have time for that later.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::breaks for the bridge::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::sits down at the conn and sets a course for high orbit::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::goes to tactical::

XO Commander Durron says:
::stands on the bridge:: FCO: Do not lift yet.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
XO: Sir?

XO Commander Durron says:
CSO: What is the status of that tachyon field they were building?

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::engages Long Range Sensors::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Stands at terminal::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
XO: Verifying, Commander...

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Runs diagnostics on all systems::

XO Commander Durron says:
FCO: see if you can get close to one of the merc. ships.

Host Ghost says:
Action: The Ghost streaks towards orbit on main impulse, leaving behind the snow which had accumulated on it, the wintry storm creates a trail behind the cloaked ship

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
XO: Aye sir. ::plots a course to approach a mercenary ship::

XO Commander Durron says:
::Whispers to the CO::CO: Sorry sir. I didn't know if you remembered that field...also as I recall there are two warbirds in the area.  Not something I wanted following us.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: We have to take off anyway. There are naturally risks associated with that.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
XO/CO: There's an orbital defence ring being constructed. There are also 2 warbirds in orbit.

Host Ghost says:
Action: The warbirds open fire on the cloaked Ghost as the Ghost climbs

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Red alert!

XO Commander Durron says:
FCO: Evade.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO/XO: Return Fire?

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
XO: Aye sir, evasive manoeuvre alpha! ::attempts to avoid the Warbird's firing::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: No. We must get the cloak working.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
XO/CO: No tachyon emissions detected.  The 2 warbirds seem to be the only vessels in the vicinity, besides us, of course.  They're beaming troops, Sir.

Host Ghost says:
Action: The Warbirds are firing in the general area of the Ghost, where the snow trail is, powerful disruptor blast streak by narrowly missing

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::rerouting power to cloak:: CO: I'm rerouting power from weapons to the cloak.

XO Commander Durron says:
FCO: Flip the ship over, dump anything on top of us than try to get us to open space.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
XO: Aye sir. ::executes a barrel roll and passes between the Warbirds on the way up::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Go to warp as soon as possible.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: If their accuracy gets better, I recommend to take of the cloak and power up shields, at least until we get the snow off!

Host Ghost says:
Action: The Ghost dumps the snow and fades into nothingness, the warbirds stop firing as the snow disappears

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::plots a course for Starbase 50 for the moment orbit is cleared::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Disregard, we've cleared the area.

Host Ghost says:
Action: The Ghost enters warp and fades away into the stars on course for Federation Space

XO Commander Durron says:
::sits down:: FCO: Head for the nearest federation boarder crossing

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
XO: Aye sir. ::plots a course through the edge of the Neutral Zone and relaxes against his seat::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Stand down red alert.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::turns to face the Klingon comms officer:: Klingon: You petaQ! You had one thing to do!

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Aye Captain.  ::Presses button::  Yellow alert established, Sir.

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks at the FCO::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
XO: Sorry, sir.. I.. I sent a message from that shoe store with specific instructions -- be ready for you and your team to leave the city and the moment you appear, beam us onboard.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: We are now on a steady course heading back home. Now please join me, immediately, in the Observation Lounge of this deck.

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

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Leaves his chair and goes to the OL::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::stands from his station and follows the CO to the Observation Lounge::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Follows FCO::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::calls in a Science Officer to take the console and follows the Captain::

XO Commander Durron says:
::raises an eyebrow:: FCO: so you sent a message that the romulans could detect telling the Ghost to beam us aboard which would be detected also?

XO Commander Durron says:
::Makes sure everyone is in the lounge than enters himself::

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
XO: The other part of the instruction was "do not respond". A broadcast might be traced, but where it was going is anybody's guess if its recipient doesn't respond.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: Attention!

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::stands at attention::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::stands in attention::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::stands in attention::

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks at the FCO with a raised eyebrow than draws himself to attention::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::stands at attention::

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks at the CO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Please step forward.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::tilts his head slightly, then steps forward, curious::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: For your service to the starship U.S.S. Andromeda and the Federation, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. From this moment you are entitled to all the privileges and responsibilities of your new rank.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::starts to crack a smile:: CO: Thank you, sir. ::offers his hand::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Firmly takes the hand:: FCO: Congratulations.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::beams and steps back into line, unable to stop grinning::

XO Commander Durron says:
::salutes the FCO:: FCO: Congratulations

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::returns the salute:: XO: Thank you, sir. I'll.. ahh.. explain my most recent actions on the surface in my log.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: Please step forward.

XO Commander Durron says:
FCO: I expect so.

FCO Ensign Andrews says:
::turns his head, then snaps back to attention::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::Looks at Tal smiling::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::walks forward towards the Captain::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: Due to your sacrifices on our mission to this remote world we left behind, you are hereby awarded the Purple Heart medal. This medal is given for Starfleet officers wounded in combat. You are a great example for the entire crew.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::applauds the CNS::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::applauds the CNS and winks at him::

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks at the CNS than salutes:: CNS: Thank you.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::bows to the Captain:: CO: Thank you sir, I was only doing my job ::extends hand::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Takes the hand firmly:: CNS: Congratulations.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Thank you sir ::bows again and walks back to his spot nodding at the crew::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CNS: You deserved it, Tal!  I'm happy for you!

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CSO: Thank you Rie, Thank you.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: Everyone can get their facial implants and modifications removed during our way back. We will also return to Andromeda, a ship that some of you might not have even seen yet.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: That is all. Dismissed.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::nods and turns to return to the bridge::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews: Someone's ego got a giant boost today.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::walks over to the CNS::  CNS: See? Something else came from your bravery besides a wound!

XO Commander Durron says:
::smiles at the CO than walks back to the bridge::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::shrugs:: CEO: All in good time.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CSO: Indeed, and this does not hurt ::smiles and leaves the room::

Host Ghost says:
End USS Andromeda 10406.06