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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“The Rigel Agenda” – Part XVI (Mission Transcript n. 218)

	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 , Taurus and himself

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Rigel Agenda" 10502.13

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: We return to Darklight's secret base where our heroes are undercover and learning ever more details of the sinister plot

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::looks around, trying to assess what kind of operation Darklight has going on::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: The crew passes mines where they observe the crews of the Crusader and the Romulan scout ship being forced to mine some kind of alien ore

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Looking at starship crews working::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Looks around::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
::walking up a gangway looking very pleased with himself on his way to the control room::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::tries to probe Darklight’s thoughts and feelings::

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Following the XO::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: The crew pass several storerooms filled with biological containers, drugs, small, large and ship class arms, a small hanger bay for fighters

XO Commander Z’heta says:
~~~ CO: Captain I hope you can hear me.  Darklight is very greedy.   I sense that he is about to make a great play for power against the other pirate leaders. ~~~

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::Unconsciously slows as they pass the flight bay, looking in::

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Just nods, doesn't look at anyone::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: In the flight bay, crews are fitting fighter crafts with miniature cloaks

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
Self: Wow, gotta get me one of those.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
~~~ CO: I'm afraid that a pirate war may have bad consequences for innocent people caught in between.  I think we should try to stop him before he moves. ~~~

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
::arrives in the main control room after passing a security handprint door::

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Nodding again::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::quickens his pace to catch up with the others::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Takes notice of security systems in the area::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::notices the Captain's nods, exchanges a quick look and continues to follow Darklight::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: Many of the fighters are covered with meteor strike pock marks and frozen ice streaks

XO Commander Z’heta says:
Darklight: You know, as a mercenary I've seen lots of undercover operations, but nothing that compares to this one.  You could become the ruler of all pirates...

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Whispers to FCO:: Wonder where those have been.

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
XO:  There will be piles of money for all once we ignite a war between the Federation and the Romulans and the Klingons!

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::stifles a snicker:: CEO: Better call in a forensic scientist.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Whispers:: You call for me?

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::nudges the CEO with his elbow, as if to say, 'Right'::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
Darklight: I see.  Let them kill each other and a new order will arise!  But how do you propose to accomplish that?

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
All:  Shall we all have dinner while I discuss business with you, I have quarters already arranged

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::nods::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
All:  I will prepare the feast while you can relax

XO Commander Z’heta says:
Darklight: We appreciate, thanks.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::wonders about his cooking skills, thinking he might offer to assist and gather intelligence::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: A servant in a tuxedo shows the crew to their luxurious and lavish quarters; one centre common room adjoining doors to individual bedrooms

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
Self: Very nice...

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
::goes off to talk with a particularly looking unfriendly and ugly 4 armed Gorn::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::notices the Gorn out of the corner of his eye:: Self: Nah... although I wouldn't be surprised.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::takes the opportunity and goes see the CO::  CO: Badok, what do you think of the situation?

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: That Gorn has been genetically engineered.

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: It's interesting.

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: But I don't really know what direction we should take.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::looks at the Gorn::  CO: Right...

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CO/XO: Well, he certainly has a small armada of fightercraft.. all being outfitted with cloaking devices.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Perhaps we should wait 'till our business dinner to see if he reveals more of his plans.

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene:  The fireplace in the common room is warm and friendly, there are snacks and treats to be had on the table as well as a food replicator

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Probably.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
FCO: And what about those starships of his?  Heavy power...

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: We should probably get back to orbit after the dinner.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Understood.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Flicks on personal jammer and walks right beside the XO::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::lays on the sarcasm:: XO: Yes.. that looked awfully similar to a Defiant-class vessel... but a Defiant in civilian hands? Surely it must be a coincidence.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
XO: Since we have no way of scanning this room, we better watch our mouths::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::winks at the FCO:: CEO: Thank you, well thought.

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Does not talk much in the fear of being listened::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::holds up his hands in the shape of the jammers to Conor, as though to ask, "got any more?"::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Takes one out of pocket and throws it at the FCO::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::catches it and flips it on:: CEO: I hope you brought more than two.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO: I brought one for everyone member here ::Starts passing them out::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: Hey, thinking ahead. Nicely done.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
All: It has a limited battery, so only use them when necessary

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CEO: Understood.

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Touches XO's shoulder:: ~~~XO: At the moment we can't fight. We would be crushed in an instant. But if we want to destroy this base and free the ship and their crews, we can do something.~~~

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::wanders over to the replicator to test the security protocols or perhaps break through them::

CO Captain Sketek says:
~~~XO: If we were to find out about the guards and weapons in this base and we returned to orbit, we might be able to draft a better plan for an assault.~~~

CO Captain Sketek says:
~~~XO: The other option is to strike from orbit.~~~

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Walks towards the FCO:: FCO: Anything interesting

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::Listens carefully to the Captain's words and nods::  ~~~ CO: Honestly I don't a direct attacks a good option.  Darklight has a strong fleet.  Perhaps sabotage? ~~~

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: Well, let's have a look. ::begins poking around the systems, trying to back-door his way into something a little more important::

CO Captain Sketek says:
~~~XO: Sabotage is hard too. Yet another approach would be to take Darklight as a prisoner. Organisations like this are usually based on one man and if you take that man away, the rest can't work in orderly fashion.~~~

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Sees if he can remove the panel to access the circuits behind::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
~~~ CO: Agreed.  Darklight is very ambitious, he doesn't share power.  If we grab him, his organization would easily crumble ~~~

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
Self: Why, what have we here... ::pulls up the view of the galley::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
Self: Hellooo

CO Captain Sketek says:
~~~XO: If someone were to sabotage the transporter shielding, we could just beam Darklight in our brig when we are about to leave.~~~

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: Well, I certainly wouldn't wear red to dinner.. Let's see what else we have. ::switches to the mines::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO: Yeah...what the hell is going on in here

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: If I had to guess, I'd say the genetic engineering isn't restricted to the Gorn.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
~~~ CO: we must also prevent their the pirate's response.  Perhaps a diversion while we sabotage the transporters and beam ourselves with Darklight. ~~~

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO: Everyone is game here, apparently.

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: I just hope they haven't been experimenting on the crew of the Crusader.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO: Take a look at the mines to find out

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::taps the console again:: CEO: It's taking a bit to respond.. ::tries again::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: The sound of cloven hooves can be heard approaching

CO Captain Sketek says:
~~~XO: This isn't easy.~~~

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::looks over then closes up shop and quickly replicates himself a drink::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::looks towards the sound::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Looks natural::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Action: A half man half bull enters the room with long sharp horns on his head

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
<Taurus> All: I am Taurus of the Red Gemini, dinner is served

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
::turns on his hooves swishes his tail and exits::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
~~~ CO: I don't think we can make right now.  There are too many unknown variables.  I suggest we get as much info as we can and then return to the BoP and plan Darklight's kidnap. ~~~

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::waits for him to leave:: All: Well, I guess we aren't having steak...!

CO Captain Sketek says:
~~~XO: Agreed.~~~

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::snickers::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::nods discretely to the CO and looks at Taurus::  All: Let's eat!

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
<Taurus> ::aloud:: FCO: I heard that pink skin

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::cringes and goes red::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::frowns::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: Clip clop of hooves down the hall

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::takes a sip of his gin and tonic::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
FCO: Smooth

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
CEO: And I thought he'd have been relieved at that. Ahh well. Tough crowd.

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Enters the dining hall::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::follows the CO in and tries to procure a seat close to Darklight::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::Approaches the table not sure were to sit:: Darklight: Good evening.

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: The main dining hall is decorated with trophies, piles of gold, swords (for the occasional duel), old style candles and food for each of the crew's races

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Scene: Security is provided by Taurus and Shift X the Gorn

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::looks impressed at the decoration:: Darklight: Great room!

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
XO: Please be seated my good friends, I see you have met Taurus

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::subtly sizes up Taurus and Shift X, trying to get a figure on where their centre of gravity would be in case it came to depositing one of them onto the ground::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
Darklight: Thank you.  ::Sits down::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Takes a seat ::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::sits::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
All:  These men are from the Red Gemini Corporation whom are partners with me in our plans to supply weapons to the warring factions, they operate of course from a secret base

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::Looks at Taurus::

FCO Lieutenant Andrews says:
::thinks, "great, someone else to eliminate.."::

Host Darklight the Klingon says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Rigel Agenda" 10502.13