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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“The Rigel Agenda” – Part XIV (Mission Transcript n. 216)

	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 himself

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Rigel Agenda" 10501.30

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::strolls into the ship's mess, looking for that insolent helmsman::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The Ghost leaves Rigel IV and begins to head into space leaving the planet behind

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::Is in the Big Chair::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::stands up:: CO: Captain, you have the bridge.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::at the Klingon science station, still in her pirate clothing::

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Let's have a talk in captain's office.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Aye aye, Sir.  ::walks with the CO::

CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: You have the bridge.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::moves to the Chair from the helm::

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Enters captain's office in the Klingon ship::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The Ghost flies on main impulse, as routine traffic and merchant vessels mull about the system docking and trading their illegal goods at various ports of call

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Looks at the FCO:: FCO: You are really enjoying that too much to be healthy

XO Commander Z’heta says:
:: Follows the CO into his office::

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: I want to say a few words about the incident on the planet.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::laughs:: CEO: Such are the privileges of having a red collar, Conor.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Yes, Captain.

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: The situation turned out fine, at least for the given circumstances but disobeying direct orders is not a way a Starfleet officer can conduct.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO: Privileges and responsibilities

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::Looks the CO in the eyes:: CO: Permission to speak freely, Sir?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CSO: Very true, very true. But I'm up for the challenge.

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Permission granted.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CSO: Are you picking up any Gorn vessels on sensors?

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The local planets rotate lazily in their orbits and the side facing away from the sun enters night, a curtain of darkness can be seen dividing night and day on local planets

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Captain, the Romulan was way out of line, he started the physical aggravation.  If I didn't have responded, everybody in the bar would now that I was Starfleet, because no Klingon would let that insult go unpunished.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: I did what I had to do to keep my cover.  The fact that I enjoyed it is secondary.  And I never meant to disobey you...

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO: None in sensor range

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO: Mostly only local freights going about their businesses, probably illegal

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::Stands at attention::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CSO: Well, we aren't here to interfere.. in their particular affairs, anyway.

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: It is true that the Romulan was very aggressive but the initiative was not only on his side.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
FCO: I know Lt, I was just stating a fact

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CEO: Did you get used to Klingon engines yet?

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::Makes a head bow in agreement::

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: It just looks like that as for your behaviour, it got out of hand.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO: I really need to get a decent ship next time, but everything seems to be working.

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: There will be no formal process or a complaint against you. Just grow as a Starfleet officer and try to maintain a better grip of the situation.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: A local comet is passing through the system, its icy core leaving a long and beautiful trail of water vapour which casts a rainbow hue in the solar wind

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Yes, Sir. Thank you, Sir.

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Dismissed.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::glances at the viewscreen with the rainbow and all but doesn't give it a second look::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::gives a low whistle at the view::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
Self: Should of brought my camera

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Aye, Captain. ::Turns around and returns to the Bridge::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CEO: Personally there are a few things here I still have difficulty in reading. Klingon computers...are not very logical

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::stands as the XO returns:: XO: Commander on the Bridge.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CSO: Don't I know it, what I wouldn't do for a Starfleet interface.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The comet passes close to the Ghost spreading water vapour particles in the local area

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::nods at the FCO:: FCO: As you were...

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::checks the comet trajectory::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: Do you have an ETA?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::remains standing, offering the XO the Chair:: Helm: ETA to the planet?

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Takes a deep breath while looking at the stars::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
XO: Sir, There is something unusual about the comet that is just passing us

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::sits in the Firs Officer's chair:: CSO: On screen and elaborate.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
<Helmsman> FCO: Two hours, sir.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
XO: Its trail is composed not only of water vapour but also of helium.  And hydrogen ions are being drawn to it, the kind released from an impulse engine

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The comet appears on the screen

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::stands, confused as to his best course of action::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CSO: That's odd...

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
XO: And perhaps worth exploring?  The comet is in its way out of the system

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CSO: Shields up.  *CO* Captain to the bridge.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::raises shields::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: plot a course to follow it.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: Shields rise, diagrams of deflectors outline the Ghost's sensor profile

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CEO: What do you reckon about the ion emissions?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
Helm: Follow that comet.

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Enters the bridge::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The Ghost arcs over 45 degrees and enters the comet trail, water vapour bounces off the shields

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: What's the status?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: Captain, the bridge is yours. ::returns to the helm::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Sir, there's a strange comet giving out ion emissions.

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Nods agreeingly at the FCO::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::uses the Klingon sensors to maximum scanning the comet and its trail::

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Do you have a hypothesis?

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::scans the emissions::

CO Captain Sketek says:
CEO: Is the cloaking device active?

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
XO: They are heavy hydrogen atoms, possibly from an impulse engine. Impossible to tell

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: The CSO and CEO are working in one.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: Can you take the helm?  Perhaps we'll need our best pilot...

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
CO: No sir, shields are up though

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: I've risen shields as a precaution.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::sits down at the helm:: XO: It's been a while since I've flown the Ghost, sir.. but I won't disappoint. ::looks over the navigational sensors, bringing himself up to speed::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
XO: There is something not right about this comet

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CSO: Go ahead, Ensign, what is it?

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::smiles at the FCO::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::puts the diagram of shadows on the viewscreen:: CO/XO: The solar shadows are all wrong. We could be looking at something cloaked here

CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Scan recent Federation records to see if there have been any similar observations about strange comets.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::nods to the CO and checks that::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: I've run a quick search on the computer library. No similar reports were found

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CEO: Can you give more power to sensors?

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO : What do you think about the comet's trajectory?  Is it likely to have an engine?

CO Captain Sketek says:
All: We know that there might be smuggling operation or something else hiding inside of what looks like a comet but is there any reason for us to pursue it?

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
XO: Can do sir, if I drain the power from the disrupter banks or photon launchers

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
XO: Doesn't look like it, sir. If it weren't for the hydrogen ions, I'd say it's just a comet.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CEO: Until I'm sure it's safe I don't want to loose any tactical advantage.  Standby on the power rerouting, then.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
XO: Aye sir

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Sending a probe might be a safer option.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::stands by as well, hoping these klingon sensors can be improved::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: Thanks, Lieutenant.
CO: Agreed.
CSO: You heard the Captain, can you prepare a probe to send to the comet?

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: We could put in some sensors for detecting biological weapons. If we find any traces of them, this might be more interesting.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
XO: Aye sir, I'll check the probe compliment and find the more adequate one.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Oh yeah.
CEO: You're with me, let's equip the Ghost with extra sensors.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Looks around:: XO: Aye sir

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::prepares the Klingon probe the best she can to look for biological and technological signatures on the comet::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: I'll keep you posted of our progress, Captain.  ::walks to the CEO::  CEO: After you.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
XO: Yes sir ::Heads towards the turbolift::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: Probe ready for launch

CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Launch.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::enters the TL::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
TL: Main engineering

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::launches the probe at the comet's trail::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The probe launches into the comet approaching the head deeper, deeper into the mists and ice vapour, reporting data on various water and some helium and hydrogen ions, it approaches the perimeter of the head and.............disappears

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::not showing her surprise:: CO: We have just lost the probe

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
Self: Now that's definitely not right.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CEO: Let's see what the Klingons have here and then we can replicate what else we need to make the sensors enhancement, OK?

CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Did the probe or our sensors record anything out of the ordinary when it disappeared?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::prepares a series of evasive manoeuvres, just to be on the safe side::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
XO: Aye sir, ::starts rummaging through supplies and constantly checking his PADD::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: Only the hydrogen ions detected earlier

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: Oh and also a very high electromagnetic field sir

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: Both highly unusual for a comet

CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Yes, I agree.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: I've run a few tests on the ions, they seem to have resulted from a fusion process

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CEO: Do you think we can accomplish this right now or will we need to be in drydock?

CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Fusion? Well, that just confirms there is something very advanced technology in there.

CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Are there any transmission in or out the comet?

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
XO: To do anything remotely major we'd need a dry dock, but we could try boost the resolution

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: Agreed sir

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::scans subspace communications:: CO: No sir, it's quiet as a tomb.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CEO: Good idea.  Does that mean adjusting the deflector dish?

CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: What's our current distance from the comet?

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: Captain, I'm analyzing the last data sent from the probe. It would seem local helium atoms are being drawn to the comet

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Four thousand kilometres off our fore, sir.

CO Captain Sketek says:
@FCO: Put us to 1000 km.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir. ::advances on the comet::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Grabs some tools:: XO: Shouldn't but there is a possibility

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: My guess would be that this comet is fully artificial. Its drawing energy to an engine ...to go somewhere

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CEO: Alright.  It seems you have work to accomplish.  Keep me posted, will you?  In the meanwhile I'm returning to the bridge.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
XO: Aye, sir

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CSO: Yeah, it sounds like it's a permanent Bussard collector.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
*CO* Sir, due to the Ghost's configuration, the sensor upgrade you ordered can only be done in drydock.  Lt. Conor, however, is tuning up the sensor grid resolution.

CO Captain Sketek says:
*XO* Understood.

CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: What was the distance to the comet when the probe disappeared?

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: Photon energy signature detected

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Opens a panel and begins scanning all the circuits::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::whispers:: CEO: Just remember no to "provoke" the klingons you have here with you, OK? We definitely don't need a mutiny and besides I'm on a thin line with the Captain...

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: 750 Km. In the meantime I'm detecting a distinct photon signature

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Looks at the XO:: XO: I don't think they'd understand me anyway.

CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Any hypothesis on its origin?

CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Move us to 750 km.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The Klingon tactical officer yells "Incoming"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir, 750 kilometres.

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Raises red alert::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::triggers all dorsal thrusters, trying to push the ship straight down::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: A photon torpedo comes streaking out from the comet

CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Pull us back!

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Begins scanning all the panels in ME to find the location of the sensor relays::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::pulls the ship off::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The torpedo's incendiary heat vaporizes all particles in its path and misses the ship by 100 meters and the FCO veers off

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::Sees the red alert::  CEO: There's a red alert! If you think it's best to leave the sensors for the time being, do so.  Reroute power to weapons, shields and hull, if needed. I'm off

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Deck one!

CO Captain Sketek says:
FCO: Put us to full impulse and then activate the cloaking device.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Runs over to power management console and redirects power to defensive systems::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::leaves TL, enters the Bridge and sits next to the CO, reading the data on his console::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Aye sir, full impulse. ::engages the engine, cloaks the ship and moves upwards two ship-heights::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: The CSO's panel detects weapons locking on

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CO: Captain, we have a weapon's lock on us!

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: Evasive manoeuvres!

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
XO: Aye sir! ::rolls the ship to port and strafes away from their previous position::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CSO: Can they penetrate our cloak?

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Hopes the cloak activation will hide them::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Action: Disruptors violent and angry green hue lance out from the comet scorching the Ghost, fires in main engineering, but the Ghost escapes and cloaks

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
XO: Unknown

XO Commander Z’heta says:
*CEO* Report, are you alright?

CO Captain Sketek says:
*CEO* Damage report.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
*XO* I think I am, we got some fires. I'm trying to get them under control

CO Captain Sketek says:
Self: Is that comet worth the risk?

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Perhaps they just caught out of luck and not because they can see our cloak.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: ME reports the fire is under control.  No casualties, Captain.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The comet ceases fire

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Runs to console:: 
*CO* Minimum hull damage, lots of small fires but all systems are operational

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO: Sir, I may be able to drop torpedoes out the rear launcher while we're cloaked, like a minefield. I could get us right ahead of the comet; we wouldn't even need targeting sensors.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Yells at klingon crew:: <Klingon> Hey you! Go get some people and put out the fires

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Nods to FCO::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::reads the reports of the different stations::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<Klingon_Engineers> ::in fire suits putting out flames::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::pulls the ship forward and dead ahead of the comet:: CO: Arming five torpedoes; we'll be out of the way before they realise what's happening.

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Rigel Agenda" 10501.30