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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“The Rigel Agenda” – Part X (Mission Transcript n. 212)

	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 Romulan Officer “Fire Knife”
				    and himself

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Rigel Agenda" 10412.12

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Scene: The gangway of the Bird of Prey lowers onto Rigel IV, an urban haven for piracy and illegal contraband

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::is out of the BoP, looking around, using his klingon tricorder to check stuff::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
Self: What a nice place to live right here, great future I see in this place

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Checking that his tricorder and disruptor are in place::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::steps off the ship, looking like hell, but entirely intentionally; he fits in beautifully to the 'weapons smuggler' role::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::steps out after the others, her tricorder concealed in the pirates clothes::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Scene: The Ghost is on one of several landing pads connecting to a main hanger bay and into the main areas of the city

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::makes sure that his "little weapons" are all in the right place::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Steps off the ship and discreetly checks his sensor jammer is working::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Gets out of the ship, wearing clothes and a disruptor suitable for a pirate of Romulan origin::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: So what'd I miss in the briefing?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: Everyone remember that here we will act on a first name basis on this world. This planet treats Federation ranks and "sirs" as enemies.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
All: Anyone interested in one of these ::Pulls sensor jammers out of pocket::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::grabs:: CEO: Yoink!

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: Tricorders indicate that there are several drug purchasing areas, a slave pen, a casino and various weapons dealers’ ships nearby

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::nods to Sketek::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::wearing his black and dark blue clothes with his blackcloak covering all::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO Lieutenant Andrews: You know the usual, Sneak in find out what’s happening, report back

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Takes one jammer from the CEO::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: Sounds easy enough.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO Lieutenant Andrews: Just like every other time

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Goes to CTO:: CTO: Any idea where we should start looking for the man?

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::looks discretely at tricorder readings::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CEO: That would be handy yes.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::looks away:: CEO: Yeah.. of course.

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: Our information points to a tavern called Lazy Gorn.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::approaches the CSO::  CSO: Anything unusual, Saprin?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Good.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO: Sounds like a fun place, Lazy Gorn

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CTO/CO: Yes I am reading a romulan signature there

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: We should now find a tavern called Lazy Gorn.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: I hope it isn't too cold in there. C'mon.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Scene: The air is somewhat polluted as the government is rife with corruption and cares little for environmental standards or safety, clouds darken and it begins to rain

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: There ::points to the tavern where she reads the romulan::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO: ::raises an eyebrow:: Didn't pack enough tops?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Ah, good.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::raises an eyebrow:: FCO: I could grab a coat. They just tend to restrict my movement.. and in this environment, you need all the mobility you can get.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: I will go to meet the man with XO and CTO. The rest should not be directly in our company but to wander nearby and be ready to give help if we get into trouble.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Checks disrupter in pocket to see its power levels::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::nods to the Captain::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Got it.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::nods at the CO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: That is to say, keep your hand on your disruptors if something out of place starts happening.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::nods at the CO's remark::  CO: I'm ready, Sketek.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::puts his hood on to stay dry for the most part. The hood covers his face to the nose so only the lower part of his face is free::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO/CTO: Now let's go.

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Scene: Various races mull about the urban environment, going about their business, all citizens openly wear weapons as a normal part of clothing

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CO: What could happen in a bar called the Lazy Gorn on a planet full of traitors and smugglers?

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Nods at CO and starts walking towards the tavern::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::Looks at the CNS:: CNS: Tal, don't get into trouble...  ::winks::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CEO's comment::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::checks his sidearm, making sure it's safely secured in his hip holster::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: A lot.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::looks sideways at the CEO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Walks to the tavern.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::makes a half smile::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::approaches the CO and CTO and follows them::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::bows to Rie:: XO: Thanks for that Rie, but you know me ::smiles a bit::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Makes his way towards the bar::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::stays close to the CO not letting him out of view, also keeping his hood on::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Scene: The lazy Gorn tavern sign is an old fashioned wooden sign depicting a drunk Gorn passed out on a couch with a beer in his claw, the sign is worn, and marred from continuous acid in the local rain

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::walks around with the others trying to look as casual as possible. But somehow failing::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::wanders into the tavern after everyone else and looks around briefly, assessing the room::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Looks around in the tavern::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Steps into the bar and looks around::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::gets his hand on his dagger, not liking of what he sees::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::moves toward a corner table, keeping his back to the corner so he can observe everything that's going on::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Scene: Inside the tavern, various customers go about their business, negotiating deals and selling all sorts of shady items, there is a man with Romulan lifesigns near the back in a secluded part of the bar

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Sees the FCO and heads towards him::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::sits with the FCO, after getting a drink::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Should we approach that man?  ::points discretely to the romulan::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::looks at the funny coloured glass::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO: nice clean glass by the looks of it.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::tries to hide his amused smirk:: CSO/CEO: Ahh, customers already.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::stands next to the CO and the XO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: You could go and try to make contact.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Stays close to CO and XO, watching other customers carefully::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO: That was the idea ...I just ordered something I saw one of the locals ordering it. But I have no ideas what its made of

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO: Only one way to find out

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Aye aye, Sketek.  ::walks in a casual fashion, trying to eavesdrop on the romulan's conversation::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CEO: Yeah, using the tricorder

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
XO: Should I join you Rie?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::lowers his voice:: CSO: Good idea.. but if I suddenly change our topic of conversation, for the love of God, go with it.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::discretely scans the drink::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::nods to the CNS::

Host Fireknife says:
Scene: People of all races mull about the bar, going about their business, there are drugs being measured and sold and weighed in the back room near a card game

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::keeps an eye on the room, keeping aware of when people might be eavesdropping on them::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::follows the XO acting a bit like a servant::

Host Fireknife says:
Scene: The Romulan is seated with two other Romulans they are not talking

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Watches where the XO is going and tries to listen any conversation in that direction::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO: Alright James

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::tries to scan the mind of FireKnife knowing that it's a hard job to do on a Romulan::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CEO/FCO: The drink is 30% alcohol, 65% water, 4% organic matter and 1% trace chemicals I can not identify ....

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO: Sounds very nice.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::looks over at the CEO:: CEO: That's one hell of a stout.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO: I don't think I'll get a drink now.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Takes note of the weapons the Romulans are carrying::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::glances at the Romulans::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CEO/FCO: I don't think this is good ...

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: It'll put hair on your chest.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO: And everywhere else.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::follows the CSO's look:: CSO: I'd tend to agree with you. ::slowly unholsters his gun::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::decides to talk to them, almost in a whisper::  Romulan: FireKnife, I presume...

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::whispers:: FCO/CEO: The romulans are armed with disruptors and knives .... but I suppose that’s to be expected in a place like this

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::stands behind Rie, almost out of sight of Fireknife::

Host Fireknife says:
::looks up:: XO: Perhaps, who's asking

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Slowly draws disrupter and takes at look at the XO:: CSO/FCO: I have a bad feeling about this.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
Romulan: some who's scheduled to meet him...  ::looks to him and to the other romulans on the table::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: Don't do anything stupid, Conor.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CEO: Keep calm, we can not act without careful consideration

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO: Ever known me to do so?

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO/FCO: Expecting me to do a crazy firefight in here?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: No, but there's a first time for everything.

Host Fireknife says:
XO: Despite your Klingon heritage as a mistake of birth maybe I'll talk to you

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CEO/FCO: Lets wait and see ::sips her drink, making a face after it::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::stifles a snicker:: CSO: Used to synthale, Saprin?

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Looks at the CSO and smirks::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Nods to the CTO and approached XO and the Romulans::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::looks around for things out of the ordinary::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::makes a bad klingon face::  Romulan: I think the race is out of the issue here...  ::whispers, now::  Romulan: what does the romulan intelligence have for us?

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Follows CO::

Host Fireknife says:
XO: Join us and lets talk

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO/CEO: Actually I'm used to real alcohol. This is just ...well, it probably has something else ::puts the drink aside::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Thinks back to the sensor scan of the drink and shudders::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::sits at the table and makes a gesture so that the CNS also joins in::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CEO/FCO: I can listen to the conversation on the edge of my perception. It appears hostile but not violent

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CSO: That sounds about right. Let me know if it starts to take a turn for the worse.

Host Fireknife says:
XO: I expect to speak with your leader and not an underling

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::nods at the XO and joins in::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Goes boldly to take a seat next to the Romulans::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FireKnife: I have the Captain's trust on me to speak to you....  But I respect your desire to talk to a higher ranking officer...  ::looks at the CO::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FireKnife: But don't try to humiliate me anymore....

XO Commander Z’heta
::looks at the CO::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CSO: Good.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::moves in her seat, still paying attention to the romulans::

Host Fireknife says:
Scene: The CO sits with the Romulan Intelligence Officer Fireknife

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Takes a seat as well::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::sitting next to the XO and across the CO still with the hood over his face::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::discreetly:: CNS: What did you think?

Host Fireknife says:
CO: Welcome, I will overlook your XO being one of the inferior races since it is nice to talk with a Vulcan

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Fireknife: I am the leader.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::relaxes a little, knowing that the CO's situation is being monitored and goes back to scanning the room::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FireKnife: If these were other circumstances, I would kill you where you stand!

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Quiet.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO/CEO: The romulans are not fond of our XO and I think the feeling is mutual

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO/FCO: I didn't expect them to play nicely

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::whispers:: XO: I do not know what to think but I smell fear in this room. Something is a foot in here.

Host Fireknife says:
CO: Our Government has agreed to co operate
XO: Your empire as your people are nothing  ::radiating hatred::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Thinks that the Romulans and the Klingons deserve each other::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO/CSO: Neither did I. Let's just hope they can keep their hands from their weapons for the time being.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::whispers::  CNS: I think I scared the Romulan....

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::takes the arm of Rie to calm him down::

Host Fireknife says:
CO: As I was saying before the child interupped me

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Fireknife: That is very nice of your government.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::Listens to FireKnife, closes his hands with rage, but obeys the CO and stays quiet::

Host Fireknife says:
CO: Our Government has agreed to co operate because of what appears to be a conspiracy in this region regarding organized piracy

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::nods to Andrews::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO/CEO: And we will be ready if trouble arises

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO/FCO: Hopefully they can restrain from killing each other while we are in here.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CSO: Assuming they can't handle things themselves. I'd rather not blow our cover if we don't have to.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Fireknife: Yes, we have had a few encounters that appear to be a work of a conspiracy. So, what can you tell me about it?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::keeps an eye on all that moves on the table::

Host Fireknife says:
CO: There have been one attempt to take over one of our scout class ships which was repelled, what is not widely known is that a pirate attack was successful on another scout ship

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO: Agreed

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::wonders if they have dom jot tables in the back room, so he can keep a better eye on the proceedings::

Host Fireknife says:
CO: We believe that there is an organized and highly funded effort to steal one of each type of starship for each of us, the Federation, the Klingons and the Romulans
We believe as many in your government do that the goal is to have these ships attack starbases and ignite a war between our governments for some purpose

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::Frowns::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Fireknife: One stolen Klingon ship was blown to pieces and one Federation ship was recaptured back to Federation.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::moves his hand to his weapon:: CSO: What is it?

Host Fireknife says:
CO: The Red Gemini Corporation is behind the viral agents and manufactured weapons they have both an open and a secret presence here

Host Fireknife says:
CO: Yes but the conspiracy must be destroyed, we do not know if there are any other pieces to this

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO/CEO: If what the romulans are saying is true, then this is an organization of huge proportions

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO/FCO: Then it will just be another day at the office of saving the galaxy secretly and restoring power

Host Fireknife says:
CO: Your task will be to establish yourself as a weapons dealer on this world and gain access into the community as a player

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::thinks to himself, 'you have no idea...'::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CSO: Been getting any details?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::knows that Saprin can hear all that has been said and looks in her direction seeing that the FCO has his hand on his weapon::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Fireknife: What should we be looking for, in the community?

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CEO: Or getting killed in the process

Host Fireknife says:
CO: If you make enough of what earth people call a "splash" you may be approached

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Raises an eyebrow::

Host Fireknife says:
CO: You can also begin to look for secret fronts and bases around the area, and maybe get the drop on some of their agents

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO: That’s not like you, you should be more upbeat about sabotage on a global scale.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO/CEO: Yes, they are mentioning a conspiracy by this organization to promote war. Our part in this will be very important

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Fireknife: It doesn't sound very straightforward.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Fireknife: But if that is the only course, then we have to take it.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::nods::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::looks down at his hands so that no one can see his face::

Host Fireknife says:
CO: Its not, these people are very suspicious and you will have to be creative, our Government does not have the assets in place in this system to effect chance, being close to the system the Federation has assets in place here

Host Fireknife says:
CO: That is all we have

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Fireknife: Thanks for telling.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Creative, but honourable, not deceiving little snakes like romulans......

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Does not like the apparent near future::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO/CTO/CNS: Let's go.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Steps up and leaves the table::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CEO/FCO: All is done and all seems to have gone well

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CEO/FCO: Should we get up too?

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO: Don't jump to conclusions

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::gets up and lets the Co and others pass before him and follows as last in line::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CSO: Not yet. Wait till well after they leave.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::looks at the romulans, looking mean, and steps up::

Host Fireknife says:
::trips the XO::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CSO/CEO: Then you two get up. I'll leave after you do.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Stands up and follows the CO::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::follows down, gets up immediately and punches FireKnife in the nose::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO/FCO: Wait a minute or two. it will be obvious we are a group

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::nods and does as the FCO suggests::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Takes XO from his shoulders and pulls him away::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::moves to the fight and pulls the apart:: Fireknife/XO: Enough of this!!

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::hears a commotion in the back room and looks over:: Self: Oh God, what now?

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Steps between the Romulans and the XO::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::fights the CO's hold for a bit but rests::

Host Fireknife says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Rigel Agenda" 10412.12