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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“The Rigel Agenda” – Part XIII (Mission Transcript n. 215)

	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 Dark Light, Inkeyes, Gorn military, Klingon Major,
				         Klingon Helmsman, and himself

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Rigel Agenda" 10501.23

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: The deal in the warehouse begins to take shape

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::keeps her eyes opened and tricorder ready to monitor what is happening in the warehouse::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: A various assortments of illegal drugs, biological arms and weapons lie in crates here

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@::In sniper position watching the place where meeting will be held::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: The purchasers are carrying multiple suitcases of gold press latinum

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: Darklight has 5 bodyguards plus the XO

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$::Stands besides Darklight with a ferocious look, and sensing if any of the presents is hostile against him::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::whispers:: Self: Walking into an ambush...

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Keeps hidden in the warehouse and takes a look at the dealers once in a while::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CO/CEO: I'm detecting 10 Gorn, approaching from the southwest by foot

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Inkeyes the buyer: Do you have the money?

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$::Approaches Darklight and tries to sense his emotions::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
<Inkeyes> Darklight: Of course, let us look around the merchandise

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@::Initiates a communication with a very silent voice:: *XO* Step aside for a second. I must talk to you.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CO/CEO: They should be here in about ... 2 minutes

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CTO: I'm going to do a quick perimeter sweep...

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Nods to FCO as a sign of approval::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*CTO* There are 10 gorns approaching the place. They will be here in two minutes. Be ready to counter their fire.

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CO* Understood.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$*CO* Acknowledge.  ::takes his tricorder and pretends to be scanning for whatever security reasons ands steps away from the deal::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@Team: Everyone keep your weapons aimed at them. Let's not fire until I give an order.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::before crawling away, looks over at the CTO, hearing the CO:: CTO: That's exactly what I was worried about.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CO: There they are

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
<Inkeyes>::walking around the crates inspecting them as Darklight examines the money::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*XO* There are 10 gorns approaching the location. They will be there in an instant. Do whatever you can to keep your associates secure!

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CO: Aye ::keeps her weapon aimed at the approaching figures; maintains out of sight::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::checks the setting on his phaser, knowing this is probably going to be messy::

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: We should be ready to defend the dealers at the first sign of trouble. ::Draws his phaser::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$*CO* Understood. ::inconspicuously returns to the deal, hand on a klingon disruptor::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::spots the Gorn:: Self: Well, that's odd.... *CO*: Sir.. it looks like they're military.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CO: They have military uniforms sir, they are probably here to apprehend the illegal dealers. We can not fire on them ...

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*FCO* Yes, I have them on sight.

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
::impatient as the buyer looks around the crates and inspects weapons, checks the drugs' potency with a chemical tube ::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
*CO*: What do you suggest? I might be able to pick or two off before they spot me.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$ ::whispers:: Darklight Bodyguards: Look alive, I happen to know that undesirable people found about this transaction...

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*XO* Tell them that the military is coming to pick them up. Tell them to run, now.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$Darklight: There are militaries coming!

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CO: Furthermore, now that they are close, I am detecting they are armed with standard military disruptors, knives and body armours. I would say they are here to stop the negotiators and catch them on the act

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*FCO* We should not start a fight against military unless we protect ourselves. You can give cover fire to provide them with a route for escape but nothing else.

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: One of the Gorns sneak up on one of Darklight's lookouts standing outside and slightly vaporize him

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
*CO*: Understood.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CO: Their weapons seem to be set on the highest setting. They are not afraid to kill

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$Darklight: Take cover! There are weapons fires!

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*XO* You need to pull back!

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@Team: Fire at the general area so that the Gorns must hide.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::opens fire from his location, firing past them, trying to draw their fire as he does so, running to multiple locations::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@::Starts firing at the general direction of the Gorns::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Fires some scattered shots in the direction of the Gorns, aims accurately if they try to get in::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$Bodyguards:  Cover the entrance, let's get the military in a crossfire.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::aims for the feet of the gorns and fires:: CO: Yes sir

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$Darklight: Go to the other end, try to barricade yourself or find another exit.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::looks for somewhere to sneak around the Gorn in order to flank them::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: The buyers pull weapons and fire at Darklight and his people incinerating 3 bodyguards catching them by surprise

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@All: Phasers on stun. Fire at the Gorn soldiers. We must save the XO.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*CTO* Phasers on stun. You can now shoot the Gorns.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Turns his attention to the buyers and starts firing at them::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$::opens fire on the buyers::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::continues firing on the Gorn, considering trying to bring down the leader::

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CO* We have more problems. The buyers have attacked Darklight's men.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::aims for the closest soldier and fires::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: The meeting is obviously a trap the buyers have betrayed Darklight and made some shady deal with the Gorn Government

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$*CO* The buyers are firing on us, what's your status?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*XO* We are firing at the Gorns.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::vaguely hears weapons fire from deeper inside the warehouse and swears:: Self: I knew it! I knew it!

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@All: Fire at the buyers too, if you see them.

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: Everyone begins to exchange fire

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@::Trying to shoot wherever he sees Gorns and buyers::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::tries to aim through the windows of the warehouse and fires::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::keeps firing on the Gorn from behind, trying to pick off the leader::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$::Ducks, aims, opens fire, keeps on the move::  Darklight: Don't be a sitting duck, take cover!

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: Gorns rush inside the building and dive for cover

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CO: Captain, the XO team really must get out of there. If they fire on one of the many weapons crates inside, this whole area could be destroyed

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Uses the cover offered by the numerous boxes and tries to keep as well hidden as possible while firing::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$Bodyguards: Fire on the incoming Gorns, I'll cover you from the buyers!

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
::takes cover firing a disruptor in each hand::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::sneaks in behind them, knowing the shadows will obscure him, but them as well::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*XO* You must get yourself out of there.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*XO* There are crates that can explode in this fire!

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::waits until one of the soldiers fires to open fire on their location::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$*CO* Aye aye!

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: A random blast hits a crate, 100 grenades come rolling out on the floor and sit there

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Notices the grenades and stops firing::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$Darklight: Run on my mark, when we reach the exit aim at the grenades!

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: The room goes silent people stop and stare with only the sound of rolling photon grenades to be heard

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::watches her tricorder silently:: CO: I would say an explosion is eminent

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$*CO* How many Gorns are at the entrance?

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: Darklight jumps out the nearest window shattering the glass

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::hears everyone stop, then sneaks up on one of the Gorn, pressing the tip of his phaser into the back of its head:: Gorn: Up. Now.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*XO* I can't tell. There is too much smoke in the air.

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
<Gorn>::points his disruptor at a grenade> FCO; Drop your weapon

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$*CO* I'll take my chances and make a run for it. ::Jumps at a window near the Darklight's one::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::raises an eyebrow, trying to determine whether or not him firing would cause the Gorn to fire reflexively::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: People slowly start backing away

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Stays covered behind a box, occasionally peeking in the direction of the enemies::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CO: Perhaps we too should be leaving?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@CSO: Perhaps.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::decides to play it safe, switches phaser hands and swiftly kicks the Gorn's disruptor hand, trusting he'll be able to disarm him::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*XO* I will pull back everyone else. We'll have to meet somewhere after we're safe.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$Darklight: You sure know how to make a deal...  Come, order your bodyguards to aid my friends, you own your life to them

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*CTO* Pull back your team. Meet my team two blocks west from here.

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: One of the grenades stops rolling hits a box and time seems to stand still as the pin slowly falls out.............and *clink* hits the floor, the grenade begins to *tick*

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@Team: Let's go.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Notes the grenade::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@::Leaves the room and runs down the stairs and goes to the door::

CTO Commander Senek says:
FCO: Out, now! ::Runs and jumps out from the nearest window::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$*CO* Agreed!

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::nods to the CO and leaves, running down the stairs and out the building::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::stares at the grenade for a second then runs::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: The CTO dives out the nearest window shattering the glass, the Gorns and the dealers panic

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$Darklight: Run, now!

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: The XO and Darklight run down the street

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::looks behind him as he runs, hoping he'll be well out of the blast radius::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Rolls over the broken glass, gets up and runs away from the warehouse, hoping that FCO took heed of the warning::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::keeps running with the CO to the meeting point::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$Darklight: This is safe enough.  Be ready to fire at any pursuing Gorn.  I want my friends to survive as well.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::runs out of the main doorway, full tilt, for any sort of cover::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@::Running along a street::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: Five second later the entire building explodes in a scene of photonic light, sending ash and debris flying as the building collapses on itself into a pile of rubble, biological canisters explode

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Dives behind another building's corner for cover::

CTO Commander Senek says:
*FCO* Status?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::dives behind a support column, not that far from the CTO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@::Hears the extremely loud explosion and stops for a second, then continues running::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$*CO* Are you safe?

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::stops with the Captain, just in time to look at her tricorder::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::looks over to the CTO:: CTO: A little winded, but good. How about you?

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CO: I'm reading heavy concentration of toxic gas coming from the former warehouse

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: Fire engulfs the building as thick black smoke billows from the burning weapons, random phaser cartridges continue to explode from crates making a *pop* sound every now and then

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Notices the FCO:: FCO: I got some quite nasty scratches from the glass window I jumped through, but nothing really serious.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*XO* Yes, for now. There is toxic gas coming from the warehouse. Keep running!

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Scans the rubble for any survivors and doesn't find any::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*CTO* Toxic gas is coming from the warehouse. Run away quickly!

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CO* What's your status? My team is safe.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CTO: Better than the Gorn can say...

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CO* Clear. FCO: We need to run. The building stored biological and chemical weapons.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$Darklight: I don't think that there are bodyguards left alive.  I'm all you've got. Come, let’s keep running and regroup with my partners. ::runs::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Starts running away from the building::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::nods, takes a breath in, gets up and runs::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CO: Those gases are spreading fast, Can't we ask to be beamed to safety?

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$*CO* Understood, I'm on the move.  Shall we group before reaching the town centre?  I don't like the idea of more snipers waiting for me in middle town...

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@*XO* We'll regroup once we're safe from this gas.

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
XO: You have earned a place in my organization this day, you and your allies.  We will meet at my base at the 7th planet in this system in 2 days, to talk business

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
@CSO: I'll ask.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$Darklight: Understood. Do you have somewhere to go to right now?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*IKS Ghost* Can you get a lock on me, CSO, CEO, FCO and CTO?

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
::gives the XO a padd with directions and co ordinates and beams away::

CTO Commander Senek says:
*CO* What is your location? I think we should meet up.

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
<Ghost> *CO* Affirmative

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
*IKS Ghost* Then beam us in.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
$::takes the padd and keeps moving, scanning the premises for crewmembers::

Host IKS Ghost says:
Action: The Ghost retrieves the entire away team, who materialize in the transporter room in a shimmer of light

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::arrives on the deck of the Ghost mid-stride::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::is grateful to find herself in the transporter room, even if its a Klingon one::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::manages to stop himself before colliding with a bulkhead::

Host Klingon Major says:
CO: Good hunting glorious

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Takes a deep breath once he has materialized::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::looks around:: All: I'm glad to see everyone's ok. CO: Darklight gave me this, it's the location of his base.

Host Klingon Major says:
XO: We were monitoring your fight on sensors, well done giving Fireknife what he deserved!

XO Commander Z’heta says:
Klingon Major: Qappla!

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Interesting.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: Let's get on the bridge.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Glares at the Major for a while, then follows CO to the bridge::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::heads for the bridge::

Host Klingon Major says:
Scene: One again the crew find themselves in the lowlight of the Imperial Klingon Warship Ghost, an eerie green light illuminates the room as Klingon Special forces mull about in full body armour decorates with various citations

XO Commander Z’heta says:
Klingon Major: I'm sure you'd have done the same, that is to teach honour to a deceiving Romulan patach!

Host Klingon Major says:
CTO: You have something to say to me Vulcan? !::steps up to the CTO::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::arrives at the bridge with the others, wishing she could go change back to her uniform::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::walks onto the bridge, relieving the duty helmsman with a light smack to the shoulder::

Host Klingon Major says:
::follows the CTO::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Turns back to face the Major:: Major: I have merely noted that you have encouraged defiance of orders in one of our officers.

Host Klingon Major says:
<Helmsman> ::thinks the FCO is playing and gives him a slight shove::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Takes the central chair of the bridge::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::takes the Klingon science console and goes over the sensor data for the past hours::

Host Klingon Major says:
CTO: You say that like its a bad thing, ::deep belly laugh:: Romulans are the scum of the universe and deserve no less

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::gets right by the helmsman's ear:: Helmsman: You're in my seat. Move.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::holsters his disruptor and tricorder::  CO: Darklight told me about a new business deal.  I think we should attend it.

Host Klingon Major says:
<helmsman> FCO: Say please

CTO Commander Senek says:
Major: Such matters should be settled on the officers' free time.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::unclips his phaser:: Helmsman: I'll count to three.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Tell me more about it.

Host Klingon Major says:
CTO: Is that a challenge?

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the Major::

CTO Commander Senek says:
Major: I have duties to attend to. You may talk to me later if you wish. ::Gets onto the bridge::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::watches the discussions around and feels really glad she is a Starfleet officer::

Host Klingon Major says:
<Helmsman> ::attitude darkens:: FCO: Don’t write checks your body can't cash

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Darklight's wants us in his base in 2 days.  I have no reasons to distrust him so far.  He seems to understand he has a life debt towards us.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
Helmsman: This is a Starfleet operation. You will do what I tell you to do or I'll send you home in a torpedo casing. You're in my seat.

Host Klingon Major says:
::feels he has not been challenged and goes about his business::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Where is the base?

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

Host Helmsman says:
FCO: I will cut you a break because you are not familiar with honour.  Ask me nicely to move

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: The exact location is on the padd.  It's in the 7th planet.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Thinks of giving an order to FCO, then sees the dispute:: Helmsman: Stop that silliness and respect your superiors.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::raises an eyebrow, realising that while he may be "unfamiliar with honour", the helmsman is equally unfamiliar with "chain of command" and speaks almost sarcastically:: Helmsman: Fine. Will you graciously permit me to continue my duties and relinquish your console to me?

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Excuse for just a moment...  ::stands and walks to the helmsman::

Host Helmsman says:
CO: With all due respect the FCO has made this a matter of honour

Host Helmsman says:
::feels the FCO has backed down and moves::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
Helmsman: What is this bickering? You of all should know your enemy and we are not him!

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Can't believe that the Klingons have managed to keep their Empire more or less in one piece for even as long as a year::

Host Helmsman says:
XO: All we ask is to be respected we are special forces

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::sighs and sits down, making a mental note to go over the concept of who-takes-orders-from-whom with this helmsman later on::

Host Helmsman says:
XO: We are allies and not underlings

XO Commander Z’heta says:
Helmsman: Your reputation precedes you and believe we respect you as warriors.  But now is the time for us to man this vessel.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::watches the quarrels::

Host Helmsman says:
::walks off in a huff::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Where to, boss?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: The seventh planet.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: XO has the exact location on the planet.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::whispers:: FCO: Klingons are proud walk in a very thin line. Don't give any reasons to fight you, ok?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Plotting a course. ::prepares a course::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::starts long range scans::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::hands the FCO his padd::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::nods:: XO: Touché... understood.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: Plot your course, Lieutenant.  ::Walks to the Captain::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::looks at the PADD and sets a course for a geostationary orbit:: XO: Course plotted and laid in.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::looks at the Captain:: FCO: Engage!

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
XO: Aye sir. ::engages the engines::

Host Helmsman says:
Action: The Ghost lifts off and heads to the sky and adventure!!

Host Helmsman says:
Pause USS Andromeda 10501.23