Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Infinity Gambit" 10802.03 Part Four
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: We rejoin out good people in the Proxima Alpha Solar system
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The landing party is currently on Proxima Alpha One
 
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The landing party is outside the main temple in the capitol city
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::on the bridge::  CMO:  You know, even though we're trying to figure out what has happened here, perhaps you can shed some light on something.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@All: Well did our scans pick up anything from my quick trip?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@::Walks around the site, trying to find hints about the archaeologists' deaths::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The wind whistles on the planet surface through the trees
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Following her husband onto the bridge, noting his sadness, but unable to remove it.::  CO: What is that?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: There are 25 skeletons scattered throughout the campsite
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: Hook up to the base computer and see if there is anything interesting
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Perhaps we can use your knowledge of the past year to our advantage.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The skeletons seem to have been decomposed to a state which would have taken 200 years
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CTO: Any obvious indications to how these people died?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@::Kneels down at one of the skeletons, examining it closely::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks cautiously at him::  CO: Is that wise?  I would hate to alter history... and this might fall under the temporal directive.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  You stated that we had completed the mission we are currently at.  What was the outcome?  Can you give me some details that would help us?
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: Aye.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: There are no signs of external violence on the skeletons. However..
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Goes to check the computer systems of the camp::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: The tricorder indicates that the bodies have been decomposing for about two hunderd years.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  You have knowledge of the past, so I'd say the bridge was already crossed.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CTO: Last time I heard these people were alive pretty recently
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: On the far side of the temple on the opposite side of the camp there is a scorched area of grass
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@::Nods deeply at the XO:: XO: The anomalies of spacetime wouldn't be so maddening if we had detected even the slightest disturbance of the usual fabric.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Perhaps... but also notice that time here is not linear... nor stable.  What I remember, may not come to pass.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  You may be right.  But at least give me the opportunity to decide what we do as being either wrong or right.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@::Gets up from the skeleton and walks to the area of recently scorched grass::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: moves closer to lay a hand on his arm.::  ~~~~ CO: I am sorry about your not having memories of our children... but be careful about wishing things back to the way they were.~~~~
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Where would you like to begin?
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: The findings of the scientists are rather well logged in their computer systems.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: They discovered that the locals were very superstitious and they believed in magical items.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The CTO immediately recognizes the pattern of a Romulan scout ship in the scorched grass
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: Probably something to do with these things we have discovered ourselves.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: Anything else?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  We'll worry about the way things were later.  First, what can you tell me happened......and please, start at the beginning.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@::Looks at the scorch marks and notices a very disturbing pattern::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: They have analysis of the local philosophy, it seems to be rather sophisticated.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@::Checks for certain emission traces with his tricorder and confirms the suspicion:: XO: Over here!
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::Runs over to the CTO:: CTO: What have you found?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: These scorch marks are from a Romulan scout ship. No doubt about it.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@*Andromeda* XO here, come in please
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*:  Go ahead.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CTO: How long since they've been here?
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@*Andromeda* We've found something quite disturbing here
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: It appears to have lifted off from this point at around the same time as the scientists sent their distress call.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Frowns as she thinks back.::  CO: When we arrived, you had an incident.  Then shortly afterwards, you went down with the others, two different away missions sent to each planet.  There you found the ruins along with the archeologists remains and their equipment.  :: voice slows::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sits down and listens::  CMO:  And?
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@All: Everyone, phaser in hand, I want every scan a tricorder can do
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Logs from the scientists continue to discuss advanced religion and philosophy on a par with advanced Greek concepts and symbolic conceptual language and ability to grasp various aspects of reality such as Mind/Body and Space/Time and Reality/Power
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: I was aboard, left in command.  You sent up the bodies for which I did an autopsy on and... Hmmm... I do not remember what I had found.  Odd.  Later you called up and said you had found... found... :: turns and looks away, confusion on her face.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  What?  What did we find?
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@*CO* We've found evidence that a romulan ship was here about the time the scientists disappeared
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Scientific Logs also find the philosophy steeped in religious superstition and "magic" they dont have any concept of scientific method or critical thinking or technology
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Tracks of Romulan infantry lead into the backdoor of the temple and back to the ship
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Turns back to look at him::  CO: I don't remember.  From there it seems very vague... almost like a fog covering my memories.  And yet... I remember the children's birth.  Hmmm... I can remember everything about the children, but not what happened here.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::stands up and walks over to tactical::  *XO*:  Understood.  I'm going to raise shields and scan the area for any possibility of more cloaked vessels.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Searches the scientific logs for any mentions of alien contacts of the locals::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@::Examines the site closer, hoping to find more traces of the visiting Romulans::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@*CO* We'll take further scans from down here to see if we can learn anything else
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::raises shields::  CMO:  Sierra, would you mind scanning the area for any Romulan ships while we continue this discussion.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The CSO continues to note that the culture definitely "found" something "magical" at the site where the temple is now
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Standing moves toward the sensors pulls up telemetry for the area.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*:  Remember, at the first sign of any danger, either on the planet or up here, I want you immediately transported back.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@*CO* Aye sir
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Andromeda shields go up and SRS sweep the system, no ships detected
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Continues reading more about the things the culture "found"::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: The area is currently clear.  Checking for past signatures.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Now that is strange.  Why would your memories be so selective?  That is not like you.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The CSO reads about artifacts and religious gems which made people younger and older and such power!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks over to the adjoining science console next to Sierra::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: True.  Later, I will share with you what I have and you can see for yourself.  It could go back to my earlier statement, that things are not set in stone for you yet.  After all, as things stand, I have already altered history here.  You did not go down.  Perhaps that alone is why the memories are vague.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Very interested, continues reading about the items::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*:  All scans show there are no other ships in the vicinity.  But we'll continue to monitor long range sensors.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The locals believed them gifts from the gods and certainly they were the chosen race and like the Mayans there must be human sacrifice to keep there good fortune going!
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: I am not picking up the remnants of any recent trails either.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: I can't find any more traces of the Romulan visitors.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Then maybe there's a possibility of things going back to the way they were.  I know it's trivial, but I would like to have the year back from you.  ::inputs some commands in the console::  Hmmmmm.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The culture believed they had to feed the gems with sacrifice
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: Footprints or similar wouldn't probably have lasted for these weeks, but it seems there hasn't been a big fight or anything.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Turns to look at him.::  CO: I understand.  :: looks over at the console::  what have you found?
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@*CO* Aye sir
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Trying to find more about these gifts and items, just keeps reading::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The romulans were definitely very interested in this campsite and the CSO detects the Romulans did download all logs
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CTO: Airbourne weapons or the likes?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  There is a decaying trail that leads to the second planet.  But it's almost completely degraded.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
XO: These logs have been downloaded... by Romulans.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: Any larger energy weapons would have left some marks on the area.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Scoutship could hold 20 infantry and officers
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: frowns:: CO: I missed that... that is not good.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: Transfer all the logs to the Andromeda and remove them from the computer, I don't want more information leaking out
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: Aye.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: This type of a ship has a crew of around twenty, so they could probably have subdued the scientists just by showing up.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Tries to contact Andromeda computer systems and set up a transfer link between the camp and Andromeda::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The CSO sets up a data link
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CTO: Any known intelligence about Romulan activity in the area or nearest base?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Notes a flashing signal on the console and connects with the CSO's tricorder for an uplink::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Initiates log file transfer::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Andromeda firewall detects a Romulan virus infiltrating the system from the link
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@::Contacts the ship's database and checks for any logged Romulan activity in the surrounding area of space::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: I am receiving information from Ensign Bogbinder.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Seeing the warning signal, reaches out to stop the uplink::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Quickly isolates the area.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Possible problem...
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Romulan trap virus is attempting to access communications systems
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
"book binder"
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
<remove that>
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  I suggest we head over to the second planet to see if we can determine more about the trail before it degrades completely.  ::hears the beep from Sierra's console::  What's happening?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Andromeda countermeasures attempting to fight the virus
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Her fingers quickly type in commands as she tries to isolate and counter the virus.::  CO: Virus... appears romulan in nature, but I am not certain.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The virus is replicating itself and searching for all information on this mission and assignment
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Keys in counter measures, closing off command areas as well as other vital areas of the ship.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Can we purge the system?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The virus is able to transmit all ship information on the mission and the Andromeda's current location to deep space before it is caught and erased
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: glances up at one of the small screens::  CO: I am working on it... the quickest measure would be to turn it off.  It is gathering all information on this mission and assignment....
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*:  We've detected a virus from the information that was up linked.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: You've just uploaded a virus
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@*CO* Do you require my assistance in removing it sir?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Hits the console in frustration and then looks at her husband slightly embarrassed.::  CO: Information was transmitted.  Whoever is out there, they know we are now here.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Computer core of the archeologists begins to erase itself
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: I can't see how that is possible.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: I uploaded the computer logs from this camp on your orders, that's all.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: Grab a copy from the core again and store it locally
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@::Follows the conversation in confusion::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*:  Negative.  I believe we've been able to purge it from our system.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: We'll separate it later
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Virus has erased itself... I am seeing if I cannot get a general area where the signal was transmitted.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: Alright, I'll download the base computer core data.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Goes to make a copy of the computer core data::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Computer security detects the virus activated a communications node and transmitted data on the mission and the Andromeda's location to deep space
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CTO: If you were a Romulan, where would you be right now?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: If I was a Romulan, I wouldn't know what I want of this place.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sighs::  CMO:  If you can, also see if there are any ships in the vicinity it was transmitted to.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Pulls up a star map::  CO: The signal went here... M82.  The solar system is unexplored.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Stores all the base computer data on a data crystal::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The CSO successfully downloads most of the information, action the power station main computer realizing the virus has been triggered begins to overload
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: The worst case scenario is, of course, that they're right behind the Andromeda, waiting to strike.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: It is approximately 4 days away at warp 7.  Too far away for me to tell if there are any ships in that area.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks down at the coordinates::  CMO:  Let's be sure to keep a constant eye on long range sensors.  If anyone got that information, I want to be ready for them.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CTO Then we better wrap this up fairly promptly and figure out what is going on
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: You might want to consider who our people were transferred from one planet to another.  Who is to say there is not a gateway in that unexplored system?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: Wrapping the investigation up and figuring out what the Romulans are up to are probably quite related.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: I have all the data copied. Shall I erase the computer logs now?
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: Take another copy and I'll keep it, just in case.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Something passes over the magnetic pole of the planet of Proxima Alpha One it looked for a minute like a buoy
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: Alright.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Begins making another copy to another data crystal::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: What I don't understand is why the Romulans didn't take what they wanted from this place but instead left obvious traces of themselves here.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: It's like they wanted us to find this place, and the virus certainly seems to confirm that.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The power station is overloading
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: catches a blip and looks over at the telemetry::  CO: Odd... sensors picked up something passing over the planet’s magnetic pole.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CTO: It is very odd. ::interrupted by beeping from tricorder::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Right now, all we've discovered is that the platform just goes from Proxima Alpha One to Proxima Alpha Two.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: I would lay odds it goes to other worlds as well.  It would explain the discrepancies.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@All: The power station is overloading! ::runs over and tries shut it down::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Can you be more specific?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@*Anrdomeda* Away team to be beamed up, now!
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: shakes her head::  CO: It was too quickly gone... trying to trace it now.  It was not very large.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*TR Chief*:  Beam the AT up immediately!
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The XO heroically runs into the power station Using his excellent background in engineering the CEO is able to disarm the trap and shut down the overload with four seconds to space
 
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: No luck... it could have been cloaked and its going over the magnetic field was just enough to disrupt it for that brief moment.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@*CO* Cancel that. The Romulans had left us a trap, but it was disarmed just in time.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*TR Chief*:  Belay that order Chief.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
<TR Chief Molecules> *CO* Shaken not stirred atoms hee hee hee hee hee atoms hee hee hee <poor Molecules is just not right in the head>
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: I can try, from what little data we have, using size, speed and location, to trace it.  But no promises.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::cursing loudly:: CTO: Have some shuttles sent down, we are going to scout this entire damn area away from any further possible booby traps.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Romulans definitely wanted to scorch the earth
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  We seem to be coming upon more and more questions and no answers.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@*XO* Do we have time for that?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Maybe if you had gone down originally and found whatever it was you did before, the questions and answers would be different.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
<remove *>
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Sierra, I'm not going to start second guessing myself.  I'm proceeding as the situation dictates.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CTO: They've just tried blow us up, I'd rather be in somewhat safer conditions and have a much better sensor payload
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Ok... I think I have something to work with.  Hmm... the question now, is how to get it revealed so that we can see it or snatch it.  It would be rather hard to beam something I cannot see.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Even with a wide transporter beam?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@::Nods at the XO:: *CO* For the safety of the away team, we'd like to have a shuttle to investigate the area with.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@*CO* The Romulans might have more traps in store for us.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: You might get alot more then you bargained for with that.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*:  Granted.  Use what you need.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CTO: I have to say I'm a little fed up of Romulans trying to kill us, I want to know what is so important down here
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: A shuttle should be down here any moment.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::nods at the CTO:: CSO: Any information on where the artifacts were stored?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: I could... put a colored, harmless gas in the general area and see what sweeps through it.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: I'll take a look at the scientific logs.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@XO: So do I. But we don't know how soon the Romulans will be back in the system and threaten our whole ship..
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Right now, I'd just like to get something......anything.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The CSO discovers that the artifacts were stored in the temple next to the base camp
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Let me see what I can do... :: Looks over with humor in her eyes.::  Trust me at the helm?
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: The artifacts were stored in the temple next to this camp.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Of course I trust you......but at the helm?  Don't suppose they have emergency restraints onboard, do they?
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: I don't know if they are still there.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Informs engineering of what she needs.::
 
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: Lets go find out then
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Only when you and your brother are competing are they necessary.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Steps over towards helm, where the FCO has politely stood and is smiling at the exchange.::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: Good idea.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  And they say you don't have a sense of humor.  ::grins::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CTO: Keep an eye out here, myself and the CSO are going to retrieve the artifacts
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
@::Nods at the XO::
 
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Takes her seat.::  CO: What humor?  :: keys in the coordinates to get them to the location she wants, hopefully ahead of the object.::
 
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action : The CMO successfully captures a cloaked  Romulan spy satellite
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Infinity Gambit" Part Four 10802.03

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