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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“Gemini Entanglement” – Part I

	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 Quartermaster, Computer himself

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Begin USS Andromeda "The Gemini Entanglement" 10406.13

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Scene: The IKS Ghost is on approach to Starbase 50 just passing the outer navigation buoy, Starbase 50 looms large against the blackness of space and its mysteries

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
XO: Please inform the starbase of our arrival.

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::sits at the helm::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
XO: Also, please request any supplies and equipment we might need to be delivered to Andromeda before we arrive.

XO Commander Durron says: 
::nods and brings up the ops control at his seat::

XO Commander Durron says: 
::opens a comm channel to the station::

XO Commander Durron says: 
Comm: Starbase 50: Starbase five-zero this is IKS Ghost.  We are approaching your location and request docking clearance.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
::on the bridge, making a routine check up on the sensor grid::

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Scene: The Ghost's glides past several Klingon warships moored at the outer marker awaiting supplies and weapons

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
::runs standard diagnostics::

XO Commander Durron says: 
Comm: Starbase 50: We will also need to transfer supplies to the USS Andromeda.

XO Commander Durron says: 
::awaits a reply::

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
<Starbase_50> Comm: Ghost: You are cleared to dock at port 7, the quartermaster is available for orders and supplies

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
::Sees the Klingon warships and feels proud::

XO Commander Durron says: 
FCO: We are clear for port seven.

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
XO: Aye sir. ::plots a course to port 7::

XO Commander Durron says: 
Comm:Starbase 50: Acknowledged. heading for port seven.

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Scene: The USS Andromeda can be seen outside the port window, her warp nacelles filled with the ghostly glow of matter/antimatter mutual annihilation which makes warp drive possible, her hull has been phaser scrubbed and she glistens in the starlight

XO Commander Durron says: 
::looks out the porthole:: Andromeda: Well hello old girl.

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
::Whistles::Self: Nice ship.

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::looks at the Andromeda:: XO: It's certainly been a while since we've seen it.

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Action: The Ghost docks at port seven and powers down as the airlock pressurizes, and indicates green, the impulse engines flame out as the crew breathe a sigh of relief for being at a full service Starbase once again

XO Commander Durron says: 
*Quartermaster*This is...Commander Durron of the Andromeda.  Myself and our senior crew have returned from a temporary post on the IKS Ghost.  Could you please have our supplies moved back to the Andromeda.  Thank you.

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

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
CEO: Let's make this quick so beam us right back to Andromeda.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
::signals to a crewmember of the Ghost and relieves the Science console to him::  Ghost_SO: Qapplah!

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
<Quartermaster> *XO* Of course, any items you wish in particular, fresh meat, fruits, wine, bread, torpedoes?  You'll be on mission once you depart

XO Commander Durron says: 
*Quartermaster* I trust that the Andromeda's weapons and supplies have been restocked.  However if you could send me your wine list as well as a list of what other luxury items you have available I may make a purchase.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
CEO: ...?

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::stifles a snicker:: XO: A pity we didn't pick up some Romulan Ale while we were gone...

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
CO: Sorry sir, Not thinking straight today.

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
*XO* Of course, its a rare opportunity to be at Starbase we have fresh goods from Earth, such as red wine as well as Romulan Ale which is now legal

XO Commander Durron says: 
CO: It may be more efficient to have the senior staff retrieve their own equipment form their quarters and meet up in the transporter room sir?

XO Commander Durron says: 
FCO: and what do you think I had in that briefcase?

XO Commander Durron says: 
*Quartermaster* when did that legislation pass?

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
XO: I don't think that is necessary.

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::lets out a laugh::

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

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
<Quartermaster>*XO* Ever since the alliance against the Dominion, trade with the Romulan Star Empire has been expanded

XO Commander Durron says: 
*Quartermaster* splendid.  How many crates do you have?

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
CEO: The beaming?

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
CO: Right away sir.

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
<Quartermaster> *XO* 50 crates of 10 cases each

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
::Walks over to the CO and XO:: CO/XO: The Science console is relieved and I'm ready to disembark, Captain.

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
::Access transporter control::

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
All: Prepare to transport

XO Commander Durron says: 
::quickly gets a lock on the senior crew's equipment and beams it to the Andromeda:: Self: That's everything...I think.

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Action: The Klingon crew begin to file out the airlock on the starbase in a noisy mob

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::nods to himself and realises he doesn't need to keep sitting at helm control and stands:: CEO: Ready to go.

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
::Beams crew back to Andromeda::

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Action: The command staff materialize on the bridge of the Andromeda in a shimmer of golden sparks and energy particles

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
::looks around feeling happy to be "home"::

XO Commander Durron says: 
::smiles than walks to his seat:: Self: Good to be home.

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::looks around at the freshly clean bridge and takes his seat:: XO: Certainly a lot cleaner than we left it..

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
Self: So this is the Andromeda

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
All: Please take your stations and report your status.

XO Commander Durron says: 
*Quartermaster*: Transport five crates to the Andromeda.  I am transferring funds right now.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
CO: Yes, Sir. ::goes to the Science station, powers it up and asks to computer to exhibit status::

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Scene: The main bridge of the Ambassador class starship is a disciplined, ordered scene of a Federation ship of the line starship, the officer of the deck stands as the command crew arrive, bridge systems quietly hum with their own individual sounds

XO Commander Durron says: 
::accesses his personal bank account from one of his padds than transfers the standard amount for five crates of romulan ale and adds a 'significant' tip onto it::

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
::Walks to the turbolift:: Computer: Main engineering.

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
<Computer> CEO: Acknowledged ::chirps to life as the lift moves downwards to main engineering::

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::mutters aloud, so that everyone can here:: Self: Now.. which button's the warp drive again?

XO Commander Durron says: 
FCO: We've been on a klingon ship remember...they are wonderful warriors but they aren’t the most...cleanly of space faring beings..

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

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::chuckles:: XO: I think I prefer our bridge... at least I can read the consoles here.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
::Looks at the main screen and sits on captain's chair::

XO Commander Durron says: 
::walks over to the FCO than leans down so only the FCO can hear:: FCO: If you scratch the paint you will regret it.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
XO/CO: Science report: all is within standard parameters, sensor arrays are responding properly as well as the deflector dish.  Shield generators are also working fine.  No cloaking status to report though... ::smiles::

XO Commander Durron says: 
::returns to his seat smiling than brings up the status reports that were filed over the crew's 'vacation'::

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
*XO/CO*: Engineering reports all systems functioning within normal parameters

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
CSO: Very good.

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::can't decide whether to tremble or snicker:: XO: Nova Squadron, three years straight. If I scratch the paint, I'll be shame of the academy.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
*CEO* Acknowledged.

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Action: The turbolift comes to a stop and opens on the main engineering deck

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
FCO: Please take us out.

XO Commander Durron says: 
::smiles at the FCO:: FCO: Good...it is a... tradition.  Do good and welcome home.

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
CO: Aye sir. ::engages thrusters and pulls cleanly away from the starbase::

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
XO: Thank you, sir.

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Scene: The Andromeda warp core pulses with energy as the deuterium/anti deuterium injectors hum to life filling the core's intermix chamber at regular intervals

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
::engages Short Range Sensors, as the ship is in the vicinity of a station::

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Action: The Andromeda departs from the Starbase, slowly easing away under thrusters, several freighters move out of the flight path of the departing starship

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
CO: We're clear of the starbase. Shall I set a course for the Ulysses system?

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
FCO: Yes. Engage at standard cruise speed.

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
CO: Aye sir. ::plots a course through the traffic and to Ulysses, Warp 7 and engages::

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
::Reads the sensor indications: numerous vessels are around the area, merchants, Klingons, Vulcans and 4 Defiant classes::

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
FCO/XO/CO: at warp 6, the ETA to the Ulysses system is 1 month.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
FCO: On a second thought, put us to maximum warp speed we can sustain for longer periods of time.

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Action: The Andromeda passes the outer navigation buoy and enters warp space in a Technicolor of starlight as stars begin to pass by

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
::engages LRS::

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
CO: Aye sir. At our present velocity of Warp 7, we should make it in two and a half weeks. Warp 8, maybe?

XO Commander Durron says: 
::looks about the bridge::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
FCO: Calculate the speed we can sustain.

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::taps his console and raises an eyebrow:: CO: We're already at it...

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
FCO: I see.

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Action: Two and one half weeks pass without incident and the ship begins to approach the Ulysses system

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
CO: Captain, we're approaching the Ulysses system.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
FCO: Put it on screen.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
CO/XO: I have a visual.  On screen, Sir?

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
CSO: Do an extensive scan of the system.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
::leaves the main screen to the FCO and engages SRS on the Ulysses System::

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::engages the main viewscreen to show the Ulysses system in its binary-black-holed glory::

XO Commander Durron says: 
::Sits in his seat comfortably, still going over reports from over the crew's 'vacation'::

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
CO: As charted, the system contains an asteroid belt around the border, and 2 supermassive black holes. There are also 2 Sol type stars on the far side each with one M class planet.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
CSO: Any ships?

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Action: The Andromeda secures from warp speed and returns to normal space

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
CO: checking...

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
CO: There appear to be 3 starships in the area but we are receiving several sensor ghosts.  I guess it's because of the massive graviton flux.  I'm attempting to resolve by shielding the graviton particle signal...

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
*CEO* Please monitor the status of our systems. This star system might put our equipment through serious stress testing.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
CSO: Please identify the ships.

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

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
*CO*: Aye, sir.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
*CEO* Can you reroute 20% more power to the sensor grid, please?

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Action: After some modulation of the Sensor bandwidth, the sensors are able to piece the sensor Ghosts together....sort of, the Starship images appear on the main viewer in a split screen, showing the bridge section hull of the three ships, "USS Andromeda, United Federation of Planets", "USS Gemini United Federation of Planets" , USS Gemini

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
::Redirects 20% power to sensors::

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
::looks with confusion at the ghost signal of the Andromeda::

XO Commander Durron says: 
::closes out the particularly interesting report and brings up a small map of the system on his console showing the location of all four ships::

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
XO: Interesting.

XO Commander Durron says: 
CO: Indeed

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
::sees the increase output on the sensors sensitivity and puts the ship's images on screen:: *CEO* Thank you, Bridge out.

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
CSO: Scan for any temporal anomalies.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
CO: yes Captain.  ::Scans for tachyon and chronotron particles as well as subspace fluctuations and quantum singularities::

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
CO: sensors show that one ship is exactly one hour older than its previous one.

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
CSO: So is that other Andromeda older than us?

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
CSO: I see. So it is obvious that temporal anomalies are running rampant on this system.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
CO: The same is happening to the black holes.  In fact, one black hole is exactly one hour older than the other.

XO Commander Durron says: 
CO: so one could assume that in an hour another Andromeda will enter the system.

XO Commander Durron says: 
CO: It may be prudent to move the vessel sir.

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
CO: Agreed, Sir.  FCO: You are correct, the other Andromeda is older than we.  XO/CO: I wonder if we can establish a comm link...  They may provide us 1 one extra hour of sensor logs...

Host CO Captain Sketek says: 
FCO: Hail the other Andromeda.

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Action: The CEO observes what may indeed be a subspace fracture on top of an inverted wormhole

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
CO: Aye sir. ::opens hailing frequencies to the slightly-older Andromeda::

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
CO: Hailing frequencies open, sir.

CEO Ensign Conor says: 
*CSO Commander Z’heta*: My scans have detected a sub-space fracture on top of an inverted wormhole, caution is recommended.

XO Commander Durron says: 
::watches the split screen in front of him and quietly wonders what is going on::

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Action: All the crew on the future Andromeda are all dead

FCO Lieutenant J.G. Andrews says: 
CO: Sir, I'm not getting a response from the other ship...

CSO Commander Z’heta says: 
CO/XO: Sensors readings are a bit hard to explain...  Particles have inverted spins and temporal momenta, neutrinos rate of decay seem like they're "older" that what they appear...  I can only say that there are inverted tachyon particles, looking inside out as well as inverted neutrinos

Host ACTD John Sea says: 
Pause USS Andromeda "The Gemini Entanglement" 10406.13