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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“The Rigel Agenda” – Part V

	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 
Matt Coe as Flight Control Officer, Lieutenant James Andrews,
Conor Power as Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Junior Grade Conor Power,
Lília Perfeito as Chief Science Officer, Ensign Laeena Saprin,

	and...
John Sea McDermott as Captain K’Tan and himself

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Rigel Agenda" 10410.31

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@::on the BOP, near the Cargo bay::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The Away Team remains exploring the Bird of Prey in the abyss of space

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::sits at the helm, holding Andromeda's position::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: Shall we make it to the bridge?

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Sits at engineering one::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Yes.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: If there's someone alive in here, they're probably there.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The cargo bay of the Bird of Prey is full of biological and conventional weapons

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Heads for the bridge of the BOP, signalling the others to follow::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Please step aside from the console and stand at attention.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: Very well. You've assessed the route, so lead the way.  *CO* Captain, CNS Tal and CSO Saprin should be beaming to Andromeda with a sample of the virus to be analysed.  The CTO and I are going to the bridge.

CEO Ensign Conor says:
::Stands to attention::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::turns around in his chair to watch::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The CSO and the CNS beam to Sickbay with a virus sample

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*XO* Acknowledged.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Walks to the CEO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: For your service to Starfleet and the Starship Andromeda, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade with all the responsibilities and privileges of your new rank.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Congratulations.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::applauds the CEO::

CEO Ensign Conor says:
CO: Thank you sir, I'll try to live up to the new rank. ::shakes hand::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: I am sure you will.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The Away Team arrives on the bridge of the Bird of Prey, it is shrouded in toxic mists, red alert lights lazily blinking, pirates are slumped over chairs

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO/FCO: Now, let's get back to work.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CEO: Yes sir.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::sits forward in his chair::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: This doesn't look good. Let's check if anyone's still breathing.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Takes out his tricorder, walks from pirate to pirate and checks if there are any life signs::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: Agreed.  Go to those on the port bow, I'll check these ones on star.  ::moves to the pirates, tricorder scanning them::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*Sickbay* Once you have any results from examining the sample, please inform the bridge.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Everyone I checked is still alive. They're unconscious and poisoned, though.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Move us to a closer position so that we can easily beam in and out from the Bird of Prey.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir, moving us in. ::pulls the Andromeda in closer::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: I'm very uncomfortable with the idea of more beam-ins like the CSO and CNS did.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The FCO's panel beeps, Klingon BattleCruiser entering quadrant this sector and slowing

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: I've found the same.  Let's inform the CO of the situation.  What do you think we should/can do?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Sir, I'm detecting a Klingon battle cruiser just entering this sector.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: We need to get these people on the Andromeda. Beaming still isn't an option, though.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: I think the best we can do right now is to seal off the bridge from the rest of the ship to prevent the virus from spreading. That would at least give the Andromeda time to figure out how to get these people out of here alive.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Take tactical and engineering. Give me a full update of our current battle capabilities.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Does it look like a genuine Klingon ship of their Imperial Fleet?

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CEO: Aye sir, ::transfers tactical to engineering console::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: How do you propose we do that?  I think it's easier to beam them into SB and raise a force field immediately after that.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::scans the ship:: CO: It's identifying as the IKS Bloodwing.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*XO* There is a battle cruiser approaching and I am not sure if they are friendly. Whatever you are doing right now, I suggest that you finish it quickly, get all the data you can and return as soon as possible.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CO: All weapons are online.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: We still can't do that. We can't beam anyone even inside this ship, since many compartments are flooded with plasma that interferes with the signals.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Good. Bring us to red alert and arm all weapons.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::prepares a series of tactical manoeuvres::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Hail the cruiser.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@::looks at he CTO:: *CO* Yes Captain.  The CTO and I found some pirates alive.  I'm not sure what to do, but leaving them here doesn't seem right.  Can we beam them to SB?  They bust be under quarantine, I'm not sure if they have the virus.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Brings ship to red alert and arms all weapons::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::hails the ship:: CO: Hailing frequencies open.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda's shields go up and she powers weapons

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
COMM: Battle cruiser: This is Federation starship U.S.S. Andromeda. Please identify yourself.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@*CO*  The CTO told me the beam is not an option.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The Klingon Warship comes to a full stop out of weapons range

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: We could try depressurizing the flooded compartments, fixing the engines and moving us out of the plasma cloud, but that would probably take a considerable amount of time.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: She's come to a stop... just outside weapons range.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: Mr. Senek, what if we drag the pirates to a beamable area?

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<IKS Bloodwing> Comm: USS Andromeda: This is Captain K'Tan of the IKS BloodWing

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*XO* If you leave them there, do they have any chances of survival?

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: The only reliable beamable area is the shuttle bay, and the risk of the pirates getting the virus on our way there is high.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
COMM: Bloodwing: This is Captain Sketek. We are investigating a Bird of Prey that attacked us. You must have it in your sensors. Do you recognize that ship as missing or stolen?

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: I'm not an expert, but I would estimate that these pirates have only about 30 minutes left before they die of the poisoning. If the virus gets here, they might die even sooner.

Host CO K says:
COMM: Andromeda: We are shocked that you adopt a defensive posture in the face of an ally

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@*CO* The pirates will die within 30 minutes if they're not treated.  I'm getting out of options here...  Can someone come over carrying EVA suits?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
COMM: Bloodwing: I understand what you mean. However, please understand our position as well. We were attacked by a ship of Klingon origin and surely that is not something I would expect from Klingons. However we discovered that the ship is run by pirates so we presume it is stolen or hijacked.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: perhaps someone can bring an EVA suit.  I don't see any other way of moving them.  Do you?  Meanwhile, I'll download the IKS's computer logs on to the tricorder.

Host CO K says:
COMM: USS Andromeda: I understand. As a gesture of good faith let us both return to peaceful posture and we will come into formation with you

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: I can't think of anything else.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*XO*: That would be very hard right now. Don't you have a security team there that could carry the pirates?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
COMM: Bloodwing: We accept the gesture.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CO: If you don't mind me saying, that seems a bit too friendly to be Klingons

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Stand down to yellow alert.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: However, prepare to rearm weapons in an instant at all times.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CO: Aye sir. ::drops to yellow alert but keeps weapons ready to be armed::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: I understand that they might be trying to deceive us but on the other hand, they will be as unprotected as we are.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: Very well.  *CO* Captain, carrying the pirates means moving them into an area contaminated by the virus, and they'd surely die.  The CTO and I see the EVA as our only way out.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Start passive scanning of the Klingons. No active scans.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::begins the scans::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*XO* Is there an airlock anywhere near the bridge where our shuttle could dock and transport you out?

Host CO K Tan says:
Action: The Klingon Warship assumes a neutral posture and pulls into formation with the Andromeda

Host CO K Tan says:
Comm: USS Andromeda: We Offer Assistance

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: Download tactical and Senior crew's logs, let's try to see if the BOP was taken by force by the pirates.  I'll download sensor and other logs.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@*CO*: Checking, Captain... ::uses the tricorder and reads BOP specs to find nearest airlocks::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Aye. ::Accesses the ship's computers and downloads its relevant logs to his tricorder::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
COMM: Bloodwing: Please be more detailed.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Do the passive scans show anything out of the ordinary?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Nothing special.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Let's be cautious anyway.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Understood.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: the ventilation system is online and it's spreading the virus.  After You've downloaded the logs see if you can vent the virus out of the areas surrounding the bridge.  BTW, there's another option: a shuttle can connect to that air locks ::points::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: I'll look into it.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@*CO* Captain, you're correct, there's an airlock coupled to the BOP's bridge.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Order the shuttle bay to prepare a shuttle. In case they find a suitable airlock where a shuttle can dock, you'll fly it there and back.

Host CO K Tan says:
COMM: Andromeda: We offer any assistance you require, we read that your warp efficiency is at warp 1 and offer any allied support necessary, we are detecting serious biohazards on the BOP which was stolen from one of our shipyards

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*XO* Understood. We will prepare a shuttle and send it as soon as possible.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Looks at the air locks:: XO: The shuttle sounds like a good plan. Ask the Andromeda if they can send a shuttle right away.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. I'll handle the preparations myself, with your permission.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@*CO* Thank you, Captain. BOP out.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: It needs to be taken into account that even though the air here is not contaminated with the virus, it's still poisoned. Special care is needed when operating the air locks.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Are there any spare parts or other similar stuff we need in order to repair more systems?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Permission granted. It seems that such an airlock was found so you may leave right away. Please try to be quick.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: While the FCO is gone, I'll take the science console and helm.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::stands and heads to the lower turbolift:: TL: Flight Bay One.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: I understand.  Can you use the ventilation system to remove plasma and virus?  ::meanwhile starts uploading the BOP computer's logs onto the tricorder::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CO: Aye sir

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Walks to his old station, the science console::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CO: I will need to get a new matter/anti matter injector and a warp flow isolinear chip. But to repair the Perseus I will need to return to the SB to get custom parts.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Removing all the poisonous gasses will be very difficult without completely depressurizing the compartment, but I'll see what the life support system is still capable of doing.

Host CO K Tan says:
Action: The XO begins to gather information from the BOP's main computer

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Accesses the ship's life support systems and sees if it can recycle the bridge's air and filter the poisonous gasses away::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::walks onto the flight deck:: All: All right, people, I'm taking shuttle 5 over to the Bird of Prey, we need to prep it for plasma flight and quarantine. Let's move! ::heads to the small locker and removes an EVA suit::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
COMM: Bloodwing: We could use a new M/AM injector and a warp flow isolinear ship. At the moment we are pulling our away team back from the Bird of Prey by sending a shuttle. Once our shuttle has returned, we have no crew or anything else aboard the ship so it'll be all yours.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: Very well, do your best.  ::Starts reading some logs while uploading others::

Host CO K Tan says:
COMM: Andromeda: Prepare to receive supplies we thank you for returning our stolen vessel

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CO: Shouldn't you tell them to watch out for the flesh eating virus floating about in there?

Host CO K Tan says:
Action: A M/AM injector and a new warp isolinear chip materializes in Main Engineering

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Works on the life support system:: XO: This goes better than I thought. Almost all of the poison will be filtered away quite soon.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::finishes putting on the EVA suit and sits down at the main console about the shuttle, test-activating the quarantine field::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Has the security team monitor the status of the pirates::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: Great news, I'll tell the Captain.  *CO* Sir, the CTO is using the ventilation and life support to remove the poison from the bridge.  It should be safe for the Shuttle to connect to the BOP's bridge air lock.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
COMM: Bloodwing: Our away team has reported that the ship had been carrying biological weapons such as dangerous viruses. After they attacked us and we fired back, it seems that they were no longer contained and have effectively contaminated the ship. Therefore I recommend extreme caution when your crew enters the ship.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
*CO*: I'm ready to go.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*FCO* Permission to launch is granted.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
*PO Farin*: Open the bay doors.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Raises force fields around the bridge to prevent the spread of the virus::

Host CO K Tan says:
COMM: Andromeda: It is likely in the best interest of Both our Governments to scuttle the ship then, please send us a copy of all the data you retrieve, after your people are off, we will destroy the ship

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::exits the flight bay and begins the cautious instrument flight to the indicated airlock::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: I also raised force fields to secure us from the virus. We should now be as safe as possible from environmental hazards.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: The new parts you requested have been beamed in. Please get engineering to continue the repairs.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
COMM: Bloodwing: If that is what you wish, then we accept.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: Well done, Senek.  I'm reading the logs, so that we have a better idea of what happened here.  The shuttle should be arriving.

Host CO K Tan says:
COMM: Andromeda: Its seems reasonable, our Intelligence believes that the pirates are part of ring operating in this area but we have yet to discover their base or true motives

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Heads over to the TL:: Main Engineering

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Great.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::switches to thrusters and docks to the airlock with a slight bump:: Self: That'll take a while to buff out...

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
@*XO*: Somebody call for a ride?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
COMM: Bloodwing: Our away team has reported that they may be able to transport some of the pirate crew back to our ship. If their health can be recovered, they might be available for questioning.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Slaves the tactical station to science::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: After making sure the pirates will safely get onboard the Andromeda, I'd like to take another look at the cargo bay.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@::listens to the FCO:: *FCO* good to hear you.  How long will you take to get here?

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CO: To fit this new equipment I shall need to shut down the core and drain some AM

Host CO K Tan says:
COMM: USS Andromeda: I would like to be present for interrogations

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
@*XO*: I'm docked. You didn't feel it?

Host CO K Tan says:
Action: The atmosphere equalizes and the airlock blinks green

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
COMM: Bloodwing: If we can transport them and if they are conscious, you will certainly be allowed to join.

Host CO K Tan says:
COMM: Andromeda: Our Government appreciates your cooperation in the spirit of our alliance

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@*FCO* Aye, I did. I thought it might be you.  I'm opening the air lock. ::presses buttons::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: Shall we carry the pirates inside the shuttle?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
@*XO*: Sorry about the bump; docking in instrument flight's next to impossible to do smoothly. I'm activating the quarantine field.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Sure.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Starts carrying the pirates into the shuttle and orders the security team to help::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Switches critical systems over to fusion generator power::

Host CO K Tan says:
Action: The Andromeda switched to the impulse engines and the core goes dark

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@*FCO* Understood.  ::Picks up a pirate and starts moving into the shuttle, behind the CTO::

Host CO K Tan says:
Comm: USS Andromeda: We offer a power transfer while your core is down

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
Engineering team: Ok people I want this M/AM injector fitted ASAP.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Picks up warp control chip and heads into Jefferies tubes::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Takes out isolinear chip reader and verifies it before installing::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
COMM: Bloodwing: If our core repairs take longer than anticipated, we would be grateful for your assistance. However I trust that we can execute the repairs quick enough for us to go fine with impulse power.

Host CO K Tan says:
Action: Engineers begin working on the core

Host CO K Tan says:
Comm: Andromeda; As you wish

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Installs isolinear warp flow chip::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@::picks up 2 pirates, dragging them by their clothes and brings them to the Shuttle::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
@::looks at the XO carrying two pirates in:: XO: How many are we dragging back?

Host CO K Tan says:
Action: The chip slides into place and warp field geometry resets into optimum configuration, the old chip falls out blackened and charred

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Leaves the last pirate on the shuttle's floor:: XO: I don't think we're going to need the security team here anymore, so they can probably take the shuttle back too. Is there anything that would prevent me from staying and taking another look at the cargo bay?

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
Self: pfft, Stupid chip ::Takes in hand and ponders framing it::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@FCO: All there are left alive.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Takes a look at the ship's internal sensors:: XO: There are still more pirates alive in different parts of the ship.

Host CO K Tan says:
Action: The XO's tricorder has finished extracting the data from the BOP computer core

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CTO: You whish to stay and search the CB?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
@XO: That sounds like there's going to be more.. If I'd known we had this many, I'd have brought a different shuttle. Need me to re-dock anywhere?

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Yes, but saving the pirates takes priority over that.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Of course, the security team can handle most of those pirates.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Walks back into ME and helps fit the M/AM injector::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@::picks up his flashing and beeping tricorder::  CTO: I'm not willing to leave you behind, not unless we don't have enough room in the shuttle...  If that's the case, I'll stay with you.

Host CO K Tan says:
Action: After some effort, the M/AM injector is fitted and aligned

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CO: I am ready to bring the Core back up.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: Fine.

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Sends the four security officers to get the pirates onto the bridge::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Bring it back.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Reactivates the Warp Core::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@::nods at the CTO:: *CO* The shuttle is full with the pirates and the sec. team.  The CTO and I will stay to gather more info from the Cargo bay, with your permission, Captain.

Host CO K Tan says:
Action: The core begins to heat it will take 45 minutes to come on

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: I'm quite intrigued by the virus and the unidentifiable gas. Of course it's possible that the pirates had just raided some ship that was carrying them and were about to sell them, but there are another, more disturbing possibilities..

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*XO* You really should return.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@*CO* Understood, Sir.  CTO: You heard the Captain, I can't leave you behind...  FCO: Do you have room for us too?

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: I see. We'll have to go back then.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
@::looks around:: XO: It'll be a bit of squeeze, but.. yeah, maybe. Come on up front, looks like I'll have to shut down the quarantine.

Host CO K Tan says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Rigel Agenda" 10410.31