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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“The Rigel Agenda” – Part III

	Starring...
Janne Nikula as Commanding Officer, Captain Sketek Zhnirev,
Nuno Cruz as Executive Officer, Commander Rie-Mann Z’heta,
Miika Nikula as Chief Tactical Officer, Commander Senek Zhnirev,
James von Hoyweghen as Ship’s Counsellor, Lieutenant-Commander Tal’el Jordaïn and MO Cortze,
Matt Coe as Flight Control Officer, Lieutenant, Junior Grade James Andrews,
Conor Power as Chief Engineer, Ensign Conor Power,
Lília Perfeito as Chief Science Officer, Ensign Laeena Saprin,
	and...
John Sea McDermott as himself

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Rigel Agenda"

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Scene: The Andromeda is struggling to make repairs as the pirate ship hangs in space

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Floating around ME looking for leaks in the coolant system::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::gives the order for everybody to arm themselves and wakes up the other shifts. Waiting for the CTO to return::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::on the bridge::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Hurries onto the bridge and goes to tactical::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
Engineering crew: Everyone take a weapon of some sort, phaser, phaser rifle, hyperspanner I don't care, just be careful.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::on the bridge at science one, monitoring the pirates the best sensors allow::

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::sits at the helm, instructing the flight crew to arm themselves::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CTO: You have your station back sir, all crew is arming themselves and all shifts have been set on work instruction.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Floats over to the EPS conduits for the shield and scans them for damage::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::leaves the tactical station and makes his way to his chair::

CTO Commander Senek says:
CNS: Good.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*CEO* Try to give me some kind of estimates on the progress of the repairs.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::sends further instructions to the flight crew; all available crew report to ME in null-grav suits for repair duty::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Do we have transporters online?

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Alerts all tactical personnel and assigns squads to patrol the ship and protect critical locations such as the bridge, main engineering and main computer core::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::tries to adapt the sensors to the plasma interference but fails::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::reads reports from the various stations of Andromeda::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO/XO: The bird of prey is venting plasma, she almost certainly has lost engine power. But I can not scan accurately over the plasma cloud that formed

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: What is your estimate: does the enemy have their transporters online?

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: It would appear that with some discomfort we'll be able to power them up.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Good.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::quickly taps a few buttons::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::informs himself of status in sickbay::

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: They still haven't responded to our communication attempts?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Correct.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: They don't seem to have main power, transporters aren't working, nor are shields

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Sir, getting reports from sickbay

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: In that case, I recommend we fire a warning shot at them to show that our torpedo bays are still functional.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: That would probably make them think twice before trying anything.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Captain, nevertheless they still pose a serious threat.  My opinion is that we should use our torpedoes for the final blow.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
XO/CO: Or send a boarding party and take prisoners

CEO Ensign Conor says:
*CO*: I'm refilling the core as we speak, Shields are still down, phasers too

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The warp core is now filled with the anti-deuterium which makes warp drive possible and begins an azure glow of beginning warm up

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: They should be aware our weapons. After all, the second time they decloaked, we disabled them before they had a chance to fire.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: I am not sure if I want to have them destroyed unless it is the only way.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Very well, Sir.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: Hm. That may be so.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: They could be a dozen well-armed and well-trained pirates so that is not a very easy thing to do.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: Then we send 2 dozen well trained and armed starfleet officers, perhaps Captain?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: sir, about 100 casualty's: engineers, civilians but no children. A great relief.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CSO/CO: Yes, we must not forget they got their hands on a BOP, so they must have some skills...

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: 100!?

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CSO/CO: It would take a couple of shuttles, but we could do it.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: How many dead, how many wounded?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Could we beam them directly to our brigs?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Yes sir, I’m going down there now to see for my self. As I can see on this laupdate from sickbay, there are no death's but all wounded have plasma burns. They where around and in engineering.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: It depends on the amount of interference from the plasma cloud.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
*CO*: The core will be coming back online shortly, I have to bring it up slowly to test if my repairs to the coolant system were successful

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::continues monitoring the BOP and surrounding space::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: I see. It is good to hear that no one has passed away.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: Main power begins to creep online like a dragon awakening from a long slumber, the matter and antimatter begin to violently destroy each other sending power into the Andromeda

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: I also suggest we solve this as soon as possible, there may be more pirates around

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::gets up from his chair:: CO: With your permission sir...

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::notices main power coming online:: CO: Captain, main power's coming back online!

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: Please report back when you get to the sickbay.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: To be honest, this is a situation where a loss of life is an acceptable risk.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Raises shields and diverts as much power to them as is available::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::hears the FCO:: FCO: Some good news!

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Yes sir ::walks to the TL and enters:: TL: Sickbay

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Make a plan to transport all of them to brig and execute it.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: Aye.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
XO: Ensign Conor's a miracle worker; I thought it'd take four times as long as it did!

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::transfers information to the tactical sensors to help the CTO get a lock on the pirates::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::exits TL and walks to sickbay:: MO Cortez: Status report.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Sends an extra security team to the brig and as soon as they arrive, starts locking transporter beams on the pirates::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::feels her body return to normal weigh::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda starboard nacelle stops venting drive plasma as damage control teams restore proper plasma flow to the warp coils

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO/XO : we stopped venting plasma

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: I'm lowering our shields for the transport now. ::Lowers shields and transports the pirates::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Excellent.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: It's good to know we have a competent crew.  We may also need your skills.  The CTO is planning to beam the pirates to the brig, but in order to use the transporters, we may need to pass very near the BOP.  Please, plot a course to do so.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
<Cortze>CNS: Some are already fit to leave sickbay sir, but a few where near a console as it blew and they are badly wounded. I'll show you ...

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
XO: Aye sir. ::taps his console:: Course plotted and laid in.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: oh, and try to avoid their plasma leeks, so that we can reduce the interference.

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

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: Transporters cannot get a lock through the plasma flow in and around the BOP, space is ionized

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
XO: Already taken care of. ::smiles::

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO/FCO: The plasma cloud is interfering quite a lot. We need to move closer.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Raises shields again::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CTO/CO/XO: Perhaps if we beamed them aboard a shuttle, past the plasma cloud?

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: Great.  I hope that's good enough.  Show the trajectory to the CTO.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Steps into TL:: TL: Bridge

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::transfers the trajectory to the Tactical console::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Move us closer once you have coordinated things.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
MO Cortez: I see what you mean ::goes back a bit and hits his commbadge:: *CO* Captain, I have news from sickbay

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

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CO/XO: I should be able to get us within a couple of hundred metres, but with that plasma cloud, things are a little iffy.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Steps onto the bridge and heads towards engineering console.::

CTO Commander Senek says:
CSO: I don't think there's great risk involved in moving closer to them.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::engages the impulse drive, 1/8th power::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CTO: Yes sir

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Once we get closer, reinforce the shields except for the moment of transport.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: Of course, sir.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
*CO* Some e already left sickbay and will return to duty within a few days but there are a few others who will need a bit more then that. They where next to a console that blew up when we where hit. 85% of their body has been burned by plasma.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda moves into the plasma flow, scorching the hull, the children onboard think the plasma makes pretty colours

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: Currently the plasma blocks all routes for transport except for those from their shuttle bay.  Can you try to manoeuvre us into a better position?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*CNS* That sounds bad but I have faith in our medical teams.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO/XO: We are crossing the plasma cloud caused by the BOP, hull integrity maintained

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CSO: Keep an eye the plasma and warn if it becomes hazardous to us and if the shields are blocking it.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: Can and will. Adjusting course now. ::changes course, blind as a bat but instrument flight is old hat::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
XO: Aye aye Commander

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
*CO* They will do everything they can but we need to get these people of the Andromeda as soon as possible to have them transported to starbase 50 for additional care.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*CNS* I see. That means we can't waste much time here.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO:: This is somewhat odd given their situation. The life signs aboard are standing still, not moving around the ship or even trying to escape

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: Shields are deflecting the plasma, the plasma temperature is creating nasty black marks on the beautiful Andromeda silver hull finish

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
*CO* every minute spared is a chance of recovery. I'm coming back to the bridge, the medical team can handle it here ::looks at Mr Cortez:: MO: You are still in charge here unless someone of the senior staff says otherwise.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CSO: Do you think they are asleep or dead?

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Looks at engineering console too see the hull being scorched:: Self: More for me to fix...

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
::on a hunch, prepares a quick escape route::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: How is the plan proceeding?

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
XO: They are alive for certain

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: Is there an opening in the plasma cloud enveloping their ship? It would seem that only their shuttle bay is an option for beaming.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Scene: The Bird of Prey continues to spin in space slowly, completely adrift

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: At least from our current position we could only beam to or from their shuttle bay.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::exits sickbay and moves towards the TL:: TL: Bridge

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: It'd appear that's the only opening, sir.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CSO: Are their lifesigns, brain waves, etc, compliant with conscious activity?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::arrives at the bridge.::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Manoeuvre us to a position where we can beam them off.

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: How about sending a shuttle into their shuttle bay and relaying the transporter beam from there? Or is it too dangerous for shuttles to move in the plasma cloud?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::nods at the captain and remains standing looking at the viewscreen::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Can we use our deflector dish to clear some of this cloud?

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CO: Warp field is now stable enough to go to warp one, Phasers at 90%, Shields at maximum and Sensors at full resolution

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: The progress is good but we still need greater warp speeds.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: Manoeuvring shuttles is no more dangerous than manoeuvring Andromeda, with the right pilot..  but yeah, we could probably use a shuttle as a transport relay.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CSO/CO: Or some kind of reverse tractor beam to clear the plasma

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
XO/CO: we could do something similar but there would always be residual ions which would make beaming very dangerous

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Now that we are close, is direct beaming possible or not?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::looks at the CTO::

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: It would appear that no beaming is possible inside their ship, except for the shuttle bay.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CSO: Understood.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Could we tow this ship while going warp?

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: Some of the compartments in their ship are probably flooded with plasma which interferes with the beams.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CSO: By the way, have the pirates moved?

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
XO: Not yet sir

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: What are likely causes for this non-movement?

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CO: If you intend on tearing this ship apart, yes, as the structural integrity isn't high enough.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: I see.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: So, is sending an away team the only option we have?

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: We could board through docking ports near their location. Two shuttles, take them completely by surprise through the plasma cloud.

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO/CO: Since we are unable to transport anything anyway, I recommend we move away from the plasma cloud.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: They might all be injured, those maybe fake readings

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: I believe so, Captain.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: I can not think of any other options at the moment

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CTO: Agreed. If they decided to self-destruct, we wouldn't have time to get away. ::prepares a course to move to a safer distance::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Is it possible that this ship would be remotely controlled and this crew is nothing but a show for fooling our sensors?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Pull back from the plasma cloud.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: It is a possibility indeed.

FCO Lieutenant JG Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::engages the course to pull them several kilometres away::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: I'm not sure on how they got their hands on a BOP.  Perhaps this non-movement is part of their pirate techniques.  I advise great caution.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: There is something mighty strange about this.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: I can find no evidence to deny or support that theory

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda is now 30 km away

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Does the Bird of Prey carry any cargo?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::his chair console beeps and he checks it out:: CO: Sir I can say that the few very badly injured crewmen are stable and asleep. they feel no pain at this moment.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Maintain as strong shields as you can. There is something here that is not right.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: Agreed. ::Checks that shields still get all available power::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: Yes sir they do. their cargo bays are full and venting an unidentifiable gas

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: On the other hand, we won't get to any answers by staying still.  I recommend you send a boarding party.  But keep an eye for anything odd, like other cloaked ships.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Basically we have two options. Leave this place and let the Bird of Prey meet its destiny whatever it might be. Or go board the ship and see what awaits us.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: The first is safe and there is not much that can go wrong. We won't find out much. The second is not safe at all but we can find out a lot of stuff.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: And then there is of course the option of shooting a photon torpedo right at their core.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Captain, I agree with your analysis, but I don't like the idea of leaving pirates that attacked us unpunished...

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Rigel Agenda" 10410.17