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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“Gemini Entanglement” – Part VI

	Starring...
Janne Nikula as Commanding Officer, Captain Sketek Zhnirev,
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

	and...
John Sea McDermott as Tropical Sea Bear and himself

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Gemini Entanglement" 10408.08

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::in Flight Bay 1, coordinating the mission prep for the Perseus::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::On the Science Station, on the bridge::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*Shipwide* All senior officers report to an away team at shuttle bay one.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Captain, the Planet is a class M, I'm reading a non-hazardous atmosphere.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Finishes reading all relevant sensor information on the facility::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::looks at his PADD and makes a few final checks on personal weapons, scanners and atmospheric thrusters::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Very good.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Enters a TL at the bridge, waits for the others to come too::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: To be more accurate, it contains oxygen and nitrogen, 80 percent water, 20 percent land mass; the lab is in a tropical climate/rain forest.  I'm ready to follow you to SB1. ::picks up his gear::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::steps outside the Perseus with a smallish case:: CPO Arran: Mike, I hope she's ready to go..

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Leaves the bridge and enters a TL::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::follows the Captain, while holstering a Bath'leh::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::sets the case down on a panel and flicks it open, revealing a pair of compression rifles, a pair of hand phasers and four tricorders::

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: The environment around the facility should be quite pleasant. There are some large carnivorous animals in the forests, but otherwise there are no obvious natural threats.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: Shuttle Bay One is prepping the shuttle, crewmen are stocking the armoury with weapons, and the engines with deuterium

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Sounds good.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Exits the TL and enters the shuttle bay::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
<CPO Arran> FCO: She's fuelled up, sir. Shields have been configured for high output, your phasers are hot and you have a full supply of microtorpedoes.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Follows the CO to the shuttle bay and goes to check the shuttle's armoury::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CPO: Good man.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CO/CTO: Captain! Commander! ::tosses each a phaser rifle::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<Crewman WaxOn WaxOff> ::polishing the hull::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::grabs himself a phaser and delivers the other to the CSO::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Turns to FCO's direction and catches the rifle::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: Thanks you.  ::grabs the phaser riffle::  ALL: We must be prepared for some wild beasts.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<EO Gears>::activates warp core and closes panel::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Looks around at the shuttle and the crew::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<OPS Supply> ::adds jet boots to the armoury::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::checks his PADD:: CO: She's ready to fly, sir. Would you like to take the helm?

CTO Commander Senek says:
CSO: I would be more concerned about hidden defence systems.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Looks at the FCO puzzled:: FCO: I'm not a pilot...

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CTO: That too, Commander.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::shrugs:: CO: I thought it'd be only fair to offer... Perseus might be my baby, but she's on your ship. Captain's prerogative, right?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: Everyone remember that we are entering an area that has been proven to contain alien-designed defence systems and other structures. We have no idea about the level of their sophistication. Be on guard.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CTO: I'm confident that your bombardment put out most of the defences.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Don't be too humble! The Captain trusts his pilots.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::nods:: CO: Thank you, sir.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CSO: I targeted all air defences we could find. Land defences are more difficult to find from orbit.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CSO: Also, one thing that has been puzzling me is the possibility of the facility still being manned by its original research and security staff. Have we received any indications in one direction or another?

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CTO: Right. I'll be on my guard.  Well, the time waves we detected were chaotic, so the experiment is either abandoned or it turned the wrong way.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
Flight Crew: All right, everybody who isn't going to the surface, clear the deck! ::looks to Flight OPS:: *ATC Farin*: Jennara, clear the Perseus for takeoff and be ready to call up some Engineers in case we get a little scorched.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Sits down at the tactical console::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The shuttlebay door slowly open revealing the curtain of stars and the angled curve of the class M planet below, lighted by the aurora effect of the timewaves

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::heads into the Perseus with the case and sits down at the helm:: All: Beginning the preflight sequence.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::takes a place at the Science console::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda heads deeper into the timewaves taking the brunt of the time wave effect in order to provide the shuttle maximum cover in the starship's wake

CTO Commander Senek says:
CSO: I agree the existence of survivors from the original staff is not likely, but we have to remember that it is not impossible.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::engages the ship's sensors::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::brings the atmospheric thrusters online, gently pulling the Perseus from the deck::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: All systems come online, SRS activate

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CTO: Yes, prudence is advisable.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Does his best to configure the shields to ward off the harmful effects of local space::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::scans the planet's surface::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
All: Thrusters online, ::flick:: shields at maximum and ::flick:: weapons at the ready... shall we pay these researchers a visit?

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The CTO alters the shuttle shield geometry to maximize deflection

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Keeps an eye out for any defence systems that might have been previously undetected::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: Maximum deflection is achieved by altering the traditional perimeter shield configuration into 2 overlapped twelve sided geometric shapes

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::notices the double-dodecahedron geometry of the shields::  CTO: Well done, Commander.

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

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: I'm not sure which possibility I like better, that there are or are not researchers left down there. In fact, I don't really consider either a good one.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CO: Engaging thrusters. ::flips the throttle to high and begins the descent through the path the probe left::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The shuttle launches into the wake of the Andromeda whose main deflectors have left a wake of turbulent but otherwise tolerable space, without the starship the shuttle would have been crushed like a soda can, the shuttle enters the atmosphere and slides down into the biosphere without incident

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: Well, sir, if they decide to chase us out, it's certain nothing a few microtorpedoes wouldn't solve... if it came to that.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Nods humbly at CSO::

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: Sure.. but if they are hostile - which is very likely considering the nature of this facility - we'll get no information or help from them. If there's no one left down there, we'll face the task of understanding the experiment all by ourselves.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: Sensors indicate 7 craters near the lake.  ::transfers the telemetry to the helm::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
All: I'm picking up a clearing about 800 metres from lab. Who's up for a short hike?

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Turns his attention to sensors:: All: There are seven downed shuttles near the lake. Perhaps we should investigate them before the facility.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CSO: Thanks... I'll see if I can find a good flat spot for us.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: Well, if they're hostile, that's where the microtorpedoes come in.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::tries to understand what caused the craters and concludes that they are impacts from shuttles::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
All: All right, I think I've found a good spot. Setting her down. ::pilots the Perseus towards the landing zone and activates the landing struts::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Go ahead with the landing.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::executes a more-than-practiced landing; barely a jostle as the Perseus touches down::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The shuttle comes to an easy resting place, the seven impact craters are 50 meters from the shuttle in all directions

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CO: And we're down. ::brings the thrusters down to warm standby::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
ALL: there are no toxins in the local air. The atmosphere is breathable and healthy

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CSO: So they're only polluting space, eh?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Go check all the impact craters. When done, join back with the rest. FCO: Go with the CTO.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::smiles at the FCO's remark::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::encrypts his controls, stands and heads to the back, grabbing a tricorder for himself and the CTO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Let's go slowly towards the installation.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: Aye. ::Grabs the tricorder, gets out of the shuttle and jogs to one of the craters::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Aye aye, Captain.  ::leaves the shuttle, takes the tricorder out and starts scanning::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::follows the CTO out::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Keeping his tricorder on his left hand, phaser rifle on his right hand::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Continuously scanning the environment while slowly walking towards the installation::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Slows as he approaches the crater, lifting his rifle a bit::

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Action: Six of the 7 shuttles bear the name USS Gemini United Federation of Planets, the Seventh bears the name USS Andromeda, United Federation of Planets

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::walks behind the CO, also scanning::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: I guess the Gemini tried more than once... ::scans for lifeforms::

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
::eating some berries next to a nearby lake, watching the new visitors::

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: Indeed. Let's take a closer look at one of these Gemini's shuttles.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Approaches one of the downed Gemini's shuttles, tries to get in::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: Aye sir. ::follows::

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Action: The bodies of Gemini Officers and crew are strewn across the various shuttles including the Captain, all dead, however gear and supplies are savalable from all 6 shuttles

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::sees a tropical plant and takes a small sample out of curiosity for the flora of a binary Black Hole system::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Approaching the installation, carefully::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::glances at his tricorder, then looks up and toward the lake at the sea bear:: Self: Hmmm... almost seems herbivorous..

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: Nothing of interest here. That these shuttles appear untouched after their crashes is a good sign.

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
::content to watch and eat his berries::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: I agree. Should we start moving the supplies over to the Perseus?

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::scans the facility for defences, doors, etc.::

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: I don't think that's necessary yet. I'd rather investigate the last shuttle and then join the others.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Hesitantly glances in the direction of the crashed Andromeda shuttle, then goes to investigate it too::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
Self: Wait a second... there's only one Gemini captain down here... CTO: Sir, I get the impression that the installation's manned!

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: And, more importantly, that they have hostages!

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Stops and turns to FCO:: FCO: Explain.

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Scene: The Andromeda shuttle is a ghostly sight, the bodies of the Captain, the CTO the CSO and the FCO are a tangled mess, the shuttle is a total loss

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Captain, should we try to get in?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Do you see any good entrances?

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: There's only one Gemini captain here. If the past Gemini sent down a shuttle, the future Gemini immediately would.. so where's the other captain?

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: I'm scanning for any one...

CTO Commander Senek says:
::After a very short look at the Andromeda shuttle, decides that it's not worth exploring more thoroughly::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::looks in the future Perseus and at his own corpse:: Self: Oh my God... ::staggers outside::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Starts to walk away from the shuttle and towards the facility:: FCO: I don't think we need to spend more time here.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*CTO* Have you found out how and why the shuttles crashed?

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::leans, weakly, against a tree:: CTO: All right, sir.. I'll.. be right along.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: My tricorder's reading one main entrance and two landing pads. There is a strong Electromagnetic field coming from the lab.

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CO* Yes. They were all hit by the air defences.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: That pad has a fighter craft. Let's go to take a look at it.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Yes, Captain.  ::Follows the CO::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::builds up his courage and starts to tag along after the CTO, nervous as anything::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::approaches the craft, still scanning with the tricorder::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Does his best to contain the revulsion caused by the sight of his own corpse, manages to maintain at least outer calmness:: FCO: We should join the others. ::Changes the tone of his voice to his usual formal one:: You raised a good point about the Gemini captain. There may be other explanations for that, though.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Goes to touch the fighter craft and tries to analyze the technology of the craft::

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Scene: The Fighter craft is of total alien design, it is coated with a stealth technology and anti proton weapons

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Notices tracks around the lab::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: Aye sir. ::follows along, wondering how he's dealing with seeing his own dead body::

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Action: 500 meters behind the party there is a mighty roar coming from the location where the Sea Bear was

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CO* Captain, we may have a problem.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::wheels around and draws his phaser, aiming blindly, terrified::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: That radar-like gear on the roof is a jammer and also the lab's sensor array.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*CTO* Explain.

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CO* There are tracks in search patterns around the facility. I count the number of humanoids to have walked here to be 25.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*CTO* We should join together immediately to increase our defensive power.

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CO* Agreed.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: We must go to CTO's team right now. Let's run.

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Action: The Seabear lumbers off in the distance with something in its mouth

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Starts running fast::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Yes, Sir. ::starts running::

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Action: Both teams reunite

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: We also heard a threatening roar from there, apparently from a local animal. ::Points in the direction of the bear::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::jumps as the CO and CSO return::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Uses his tricorder and tries to get a very close scan of the animal::

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: A curious thing that Mr. Andrews took note of was that we found only one dead Gemini captain. If both the Geminis sent shuttles down here, there should of course be two of them.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::takes out his bath'leh just in case::

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Action: The scan reveals the Seabear near a tree playing with a robotic head, its claws have traces of metal under its nails

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Did you find two corpses from other officers?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: My scan shows that the animal is a bear and is playing with a robotic head.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::moves just a bit to get a visual on the bear::

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Scene: The Seabear is playing with the head of robot, content to bat it around in its mighty paws

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: In fact, it appears that only one Gemini sent down shuttles.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: I'll try to stun the bear. ::Sets his rifle on stun level, aims and then shoots::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::shouts and hits the dirt as the CO fires::

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Action: The Captain misses the bear, which becomes startled and runs off leaving its toy behind

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: Which makes the mystery of the tracks a bit more threatening.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: Let's see the robotic head more closely.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Walks to the head and examines it::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Gets closer to the head, keeping an eye out for threats::

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
::moves towards the robotic head::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::climbs to his feet again and hesitantly follows the captain, wondering why he ever decided to come down to the surface::

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Action: The head is from a combat drone, which is likely equipped with a cloak and stealth technology, the body is near the lake raked by bearclaws

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: I am not sure that we are alone here.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: The existence of the search tracks seems to confirm that.

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: I agree, Captain.  There may be cloaked neighbours...

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CO: I've got a bad feeling about this..

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: None of the shuttles appeared to be visited, though, and there were no tracks around them.

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Action: Based on the patterns of the attack marks, the CTO concludes that the attack was defensive because the robot got too close to the bear and the claw marks are not random, indicating the bear could see the robot

CSO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: And if they're robotic, there's no way that I can telepathically sense them...

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Examines the rake marks a bit closer::

CTO Commander Senek says:
All: The marks indicate that this drone was visible during the fight. Also, the bear seems to have been on defence.

Host Tropical SeaBear says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Gemini Entanglement" 10408.08