Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Sanctum" Fleetwide Part Three 10608.20
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CTO: Stand down to green alert.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Signing has just taken place on the USS Sharikahr, with much fanfare and news reports the Amenti have been admitted to the United Federation of Planets
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Nods at the captain and lowers the ship's alertness status to normal::
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Sitting at the helm, making sure they're still... moving.::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Slips quietly onto the bridge and moves over to the auxilary science console.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: There are numerous ships in the area both Starfleet and Amenti which have been here to witness the event, the communication channels are a buzz with holo videos and commentary of this momentous occasion
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Sitting in the lounge again, hoping for an officer to come along.::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Quietly listens into the various broadcasts.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Keeps himself informed about the ships in the region::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The newsmedia is especially alert with stories from around the Federation and reactions from the various member worlds of the Federation
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Politics: The Klingon Empire seems rather disinterested since this event doesn't directly effect them, there is not a single Klingon ship here
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: There were a variety of thoughts on the signing of this new race into the federation, ranging from against to a hearty welcome.::  Interesting...
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
*CEO* We picked up some faint signals of unidentified starship a moment earlier. Make sure that our long range sensors are working with maximum precision and give them any extra energy they need.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CTO: Continue long range sensor sweeps.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
*CO*: Aye sir ::begins increasing the gain to maximum on the long range sensors::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: One unidentified ship has appeared at the extreme range of long range sensors at least one day away
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: Something just appeared at the boundary of our sensor range. It might well be the same ship that we picked up earlier.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Flagship  USS Andromeda is providing security for the event, flanked by two Defiants
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::On the 1st officer's chair listening to the CTO::
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::looks over his shoulder at the CTO.:: Self: Not again. What do they want from us?
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Tying into sensors, pulls up the incoming telemetry.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The alien ship is unidentifiable with no known configuration.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CTO: Raise our alert status to yellow.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CTO: Is the ship standing still or it is closing in distance?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: Assuming the usual cruising speed, the ship is about one day's travel away from here. We're too far away to say anything about the ship's configuration, as it's of a type we haven't seen anywhere else before.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CO: Captain, normally I wouldn't have bothered you for a vessel as far away as this one is, but since we're coming with 2 other ships it means more responsibility.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Nods at the captain and raises alertness status:: All: Yellow alert.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
XO: Yes, I agree with your actions.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Bridge deflector activated, phasers charged photon torpedoes loaded
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Under her breath::  Hmmm... I wonder... :: shakes her head and lets the computer weed through the information.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Various ships in the area detect the Andromeda's heightened alert and begin comming
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
XO: Inform the other ships of this sensor signal.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CO: Aye aye, Sir.
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Feeling somewhat annoyed that there is no officer around he decides to try a different approach.:: *CO*: Captain, this is Dirk Pitt with the SFN. I was wondering if I could have a look at the bridge sir.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action :Since the Ship is far away no new information can be gathered from it, at least one day away at warp travel
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks around and faces the captain.:: CO: Sir? How do we proceed?
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::presses buttons:: COMM: Defiants: This is USS Andromeda.  You're receiving data regarding a war vessels we picked up on our LRS.  Turn to Yellow alert status and follow our lead.  No combat is expected for the time being, so don't go into attack formation.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
*Dirk Pitt* Right now we have work to do so no senior officers will be available for questions and you will not be given a tour on the bridge but because of our orders, I have to let you on the bridge if you insist that.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Local starships begin to become concerned that the Flagship is adopting a defensive posture, several deflectors go up in the area
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
FCO: Let's maintain our position next to the other ships.
Dirk_Pitt says:
*CO*: I have no intention to bother anyone in their duties sir. A look around would already be sufficient... for now. ::Starts to rub his hands.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: Several local ships are becoming alarmed by our yellow alert.
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir. ::returns his focus on his console and the view screen in front of him.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
*Dirk Pitt* I give you a permission to enter the bridge but don't interfere with the crew discussions.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: We should probably inform them about the situation, so that they don't get any wrong impressions.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Listening to the comm, feels a bit sorry for the man.  While the private sectors loved the concept, those in the Federation tried to simply deal politely.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Amenti ships have not as of yet changed their alert status
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
*XO* Inform the local ships too. Also ask them if they know what ship it could be.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::whispers:: CO: Captain, do you think it's wise to have a reporter here while we still haven't clarified what war vessel is that, Sir?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
XO: It's downright stupid but we have to follow our orders and they say the reporters will be given free access to our day-to-day ship operations.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The next scheduled event is for the Andromeda to escort some Amenti ships on a tour of Amenti space but the Andromeda seems to be unsettling the conference ships
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::smiles:: CO: Understood, Captain.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::nods to the CO:: COMM: Defiants: This is Cmdr Z'heta of USS Andromeda.  Please acknowledged.   Switch to Yellow Alert.  Do you recognized the Unidentified warship?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The two escort Defiants go to yellow alert and begin arm weapons
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: As far as I can tell, there has been nothing to identify the unknown vessel as a warship.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Several more starships raise shields
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: Shields are being raised all around. It seems like the captains here are quite nervous.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
XO: The Amenti ships, too. They need to know.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: One Amenti ship raises shields this is becoming a diplomatic incident at the signing
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CTO: You have a point, Commander. Thank you
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Gets pretty excited as he watches the Amenti ships take action.::
Cmd_Desteri says:
@ :: Nods to the comm officer and waits a moment.  Suspicion written all over his face.::  COMM: Andromeda: This is Commander Desteri, explain your actions.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
COMM: Amenti Ships: This is USS Andromeda.  He detected an identified vessel.  It's quite far from us, but to play it safe we're adopting a Yellow tactical alert.  Please do the same.  If you recognize the ships, let us know.  Andromeda Out. ::presses button to send data::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Federation reporters are now exchanging several communications across channels as holo videos of the Flagship on alert status go across the network
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
XO: Have the Amenti ships been informed of our sensor picks and our alert status?
Cmd_Desteri says:
@ :: Looks over at his security officers and waits for them to work on the problem.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: More Federation ships raise deflectors
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CO: Just know, Captain.  COMM: Cmdr Desteri: I've just contacted your ships to inform you.  Do you recognize the vessel?
Cmd_Desteri says:
@ :: His face gets a look of annoyance as he listens.  Then nods to the communication officer.::  COMM: Andromeda: That ship is nothing.  It belongs to the synod.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Newsreporters start speculating about a firefight at the signing
Dirk_Pitt says:
::He makes his way from the lounge to the nearest turbo lift and takes a ride to the bridge.::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
COMM: Cmdr Desteri: Can you identify the ship, please?  Is she a warship?  What fire power does it possess, warp speed, etc,?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Hears the communication, waits for an order to lower the shields and stand down yellow alert, and puts his fingers on the buttons already::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: People are getting nervous now
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::As the turbo lift doors open, he steps out onto the bridge and looks around with amazed eyes.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: We're almost causing an incident by our defensive posture. If the locals know of the ship, we shouldn't be this worried about it.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: You know more about the Amenti than we do. Do you know about the synod?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CTO: Stand down to green alert.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Yellow alert means weapons are loaded, armed and on standby there are a lot of loaded weapons now and nervous people on their buttons
Cmd_Desteri says:
@ :: Considers a moment on how much to let these Federation people know.  He was not for this signing, but he did follow orders... usually.:: COMM: Andromeda: That ship belongs to the Synod's, one of our neighbors.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
XO: Inform the other Federation ships that there is no danger and that they should stand back to green alert too.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Notes the arrival of the reporter... good or bad.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Pushes the buttons and nods at the captain:: CO: We're back on green alert.
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Still at his console, making sure the Andromeda has a smooth trip.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Flagship adopts a relaxed posture and returns to green alert
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CO: Aye aye, Captain.  COMM: Defiants: This is Andromeda.  Return to condition Green.  There's no threat.  The Amenti have identified the vessel..  Andromeda out.
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Looks somewhat surprised at the XO at the word danger.::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::looks back at Mr Pitt::
Dirk_Pitt says:
:frowns::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The escort defiants stand down but the other vessels in the area do not, people are nervous
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CO: Captain, what I know is... basically unconfirmed.  They have exhibited an extremely paranoid behavior and beliefs that has made it hard for us to ascertain their true state.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Glances sideways at the reporter, but decides not to let his presence interfere:: CO: Many locals are still nervous and have their shields up.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Newsmedia begin to hype that at a” so called” peaceful signing the Andromeda loaded torpedoes and panicked people
Dirk_Pitt says:
::knowing full well he is not to interfere with the officers duties, he just starts to think out loud.:: Self: Danger, what danger? Interesting...
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: So basically we don't really know much about them.
FCO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Turns around, looking a little annoyed at the reporter, then returns to his work in front of him.::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CTO: Do the Amenti have their shields up, Commander?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
News headline on Earth "Andromeda Panics Amenti Signing by loading torpedoes"!  ......"Is the treaty in Jeopardy?"  ....."What really is going on?" ...."Are we in danger"?
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Starts making notes on a PADD::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CO: Nothing definite, if that is what you mean.  I can tell you what is believed, but that is kind of dangerous in itself.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: Many of them do.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: So, what is believed?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
News headline: "Is Starfleet Hiding Something?"....
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: One by one local ships begin to return to a neutral posture
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: considers a moment and notices the reporter.:: CO: Perhaps... in a nice quiet area?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: The proportion of alarmed ships is starting to get smaller.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: Ok. Captain's Office.
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Looks up from the PADD and exchanges a look with the CIV and the Captain.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
XO: You have the bridge.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CTO: thank you...  COMM: Cmdr Desteri: Having received your info, we returned to Green status.  Can you please inform that there is and there was no danger to your people, please?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Enters Captain's Office.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::Stands up as the CO leaves:: CO: Aye, Si
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Stands to join the captain.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: Even though the situation here seems to be calm and under control now, the media is going wild over this.
Adm_Harlan says:
# :: On approach to Arcadia, looks up as one of her aides enters, a grim look on his face.::
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Looks somewhat disappointed now that the XO mentioned no danger and starts to make more notes on his PADD.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: This is safe area, others will not hear the conversation here. ::Expects the CIV to speak::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::sits in The Chair::  CTO: You know, many reporters lack their sense of... logic.  Logic doesn't make nice headlines...
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: As the doors close behind them she begins.::  CO: Please remember, this is not definitive nor accurate, just supposition.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: Yes, I understand. ::Anxious to hear this secretive gossip::
Adm_Harlan says:
# :: Taking the padd she reads through it, and barely refrains from rolling her eyes.  Keeping her temper masked, she sends for Captain Red.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: There seems to be lots of crazy speculation about - maybe we should prepare a press release of our own to clear up the situation.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Again glances at the reporter on the bridge::
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Feels lightly unwanted by all the glares and looks he gets.::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CTO: Understood.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Picking up on the captain's mood.: CO: I should also let you know, that I do not mean for this information to be top secret, but I have not fait in either SFI or reporters.  But continuing... we believe their technology is two or thee generations behind ours in several key areas.  SFI analysis of their trade behavior and with outsiders has <c>
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
<c> only reveled commodities and components used in various applications. Sensor records of energy signatures suggest many of their weapons utilize harmonizers to increase damage by resonating against the projected frequency of shield systems and armor.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
Mr Pitt, we're no longer on yellow alert, please feel free to ask questions.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
<c> Despite slight lack of sophistication and refinement in their military technology, their power generation gives Synod weaponry more than enough strike power.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
< add Pitt:: >
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Rubs her nose:: CO: I know there is other information in general that can be pulled up.  I know more about their physiology... well again, what we believe.
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Nods:: XO: Thank you sir. ::Walks a little closer.:: Perhaps you care to tell the people what it is that caused these precautionary measurements?
Adm_Harlan says:
# :: Looks up as Red comes in and hands him the current report.::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
Pitt: We were just being extra cautious.  We picked an unidentified ship on our LRS.  But the Amenti know her, so it's no longer unidentified.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: Well, tell me what you know.
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Looks up from his PADD:: XO: So tell me sir, you have identified it? Can you inform the people who they are and what they are doing here, so close near the Amenti?
Adm_Harlan says:
# <Captain Red> Adm: And you are surprised?
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CO: Well... as an overview, the are A religiously and culturally integrated assemblage of three races that reside in an area of space known as the Sanctum. The Synod is a xenophobic and aggressive race, highly defensive of its borders.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
Pitt: It seems that the the ship belongs to a race allied of the Amenti.  Maybe no allied, but at least a friendly race.  It is of no importance.  You can let people know that all is and as always been ok.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
Pitt: Do you want a tour of the bridge, Mr Pitt?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: I see. Well, that's probably enough information for now. Thanks.
Adm_Harlan says:
# Red: No... :: stands and goes to the port.::  But this was exactly as we discussed and I warned the council.  As you and I knew, we would end up dealing with in the end.  I wish very much I could put a lid on this now.  But I also know, trying to quiet this would give them free reign for even more extravagance.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: As expected the media won't let go of the incident which is more exciting to talk about and sells more newspapers than a signing..............sensational headlines such as "The torpedo is mightier than the pen" circulate, retired Starfleet Admirals are brought in as commentators on the networks to give their two cents
Dirk_Pitt says:
::Making some last notes on that subject.:: XO: Please sir, if you do not mind. And... sir? Just to be sure... there will be no further investigation into these... allies, as you call them?
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CO: Yes sir... If I can help with anything... please let me know.  Having worked with Harlan's team, I have been privileged to know some things, but I am not the end all be all in information

XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
Mr Pitt: Certainly, when the opportunity raises, the Amenti will inform us and perhaps introduce us.

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Sanctum" Fleetwide Part Three 10608.20