Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda 10808.10
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Doomsday Machine has just left the area and headed into deep space, leaving the Andromeda and the drifting Silverhawk behind
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Resume "Counter-Espionage"
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::on the bridge in his chair::  CNS:  Varesh, are you able to get in contact with those in the transporter buffers?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Robotic Captain Raptor is behind a forcefield and continues to bang his metallic hands futiley against the field
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sits up in his chair:: CO: I'm still working on getting it right - my usual way seems to not be working.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Doomsday Machine continues to make its way into space and is on LRS
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Well, I don't believe they're going anywhere, so just see what you can do.  ::grins::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Brings up a diagnostic screen and checks over some reports::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Conor, what's the status on our mechanical friend?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: CO: Well, I don't think its the best thing for them to be in there indefinitely. I know I wouldn't want to be.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Annoyed I'd guess, but I'll run some better scans
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::scans the contents of the forcefield and examines the results::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  There's not a whole lot we can do from here to get them released.  I just want to make sure our other visitors are neutralized.  Any suggestions?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  He's not the only one annoyed!  ::grins::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Well, I would say dump the pods and use them for target practice, but I'm guessing that is not what you have in mind?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  As much as I'd like to, I don't think that would be beneficial.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: CO: If we can find the off-switch for Captain Bolts over there, then the others would be easy, I suppose.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Pumps liquid nitrogen into the forcefield and waits for the robot to freeze::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Captain Raptor freezes solid
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  You volunteering to step in there to find his off switch?  ::grins::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: I'll deal with this bag of bolts ::Has the frozen robot beamed to a secure section of the science labs::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The now petrified Captain Raptor is a shimmering statue of ice with his arms frozen in place
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::idly taps ideas in a PADD while talking to the Captain, trying to figure out how to communicate with the people in the transport buffers.:: CO: Sir, I've survived bomb blasts and I was declared dead... but I don't think I can deal with a killer robot.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Nice thinking Conor!
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Decides to be lazy and beams himself to the science lab::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  But you're a Counselor.......analyze my boy, analyze!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::chuckles:: CO: Well, I could start on you, but I like my challenges to be simpler.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Scans the robot for any energy readings::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::shoots a look at the CNS::  CNS:  I'll take that as a compliment!  ::chuckles::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Oh, believe me it is, sir. But how are things on getting the Silverhawk crew out of the buffers?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*:  Take him apart piece by piece if you have to.  We've got plenty more to research on in the cargo bay.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
*CO* Roger that ::Begins doing detailed scans of the robot::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Once Lt. Power has any idea on the inner workings of those robots, it might be easier to send an AT over there to get them out.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Robot's circuitry are of alien design but contain identifiable power sources memory units and storage, hydraulics for motion and various internal beam weapons for attack
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::taps some more ideas into the PADD:: CO: Well, I'm having trouble getting through to anybody in there. ::gives the PADD an extra hard punch with his finger::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Robot also appears to be fairly new as if it was just manufactured recently
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Taking it out on your PADD isn't going to help.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::looks for a design flaw in the power or control systems::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Counselor is able to link with the shuttle computers and can confirm that the crew of the 'Hawk are perfectly stored in memory all about 1000
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::glances over at the Captain:: CO: You're right, but it does make me feel better. ::looks at the PADD:: At least they are still perfectly stored.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Really?  You've been able to determine that?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Robot has various data systems and hardrives filled with information and directives
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::holds up the PADD:: CO: Seems I was able to link to the Silverhawk's computer and it shows they are fine.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::activates the bridge's viewscreen::  *XO*:  Activate the viewscreen in the science lab......it might be interesting to see how you're handling things down there.  ::grins::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins:: CO: Shall I get some popcorn?
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Downloads a copy of the robot hard drive into a separate stand alone console::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::pats his stomach::  CNS:  You trying to fatten me up, or what?
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Brings up a video feed and sends it to the bridge::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The  full Compliment of the ship about 400 people including civilians are in the buffers
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Well, it will give your brother someone else to tease.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Starts searching the database for any interesting information
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The download fails because the robot is solid ice
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Breaks out a drill and starts boring a hole for a data cable::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Oh, he knows who rules the roost on this ship!  ::laughs::  Have you had a chance to meet up with him yet?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks up at the viewscreen to see his XO performing a robotic lobotomy::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Slows down the drill speed to avoid any accidents..::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: As the XO begins to drill the robot's left arm cracks and falls to the ground shattering in a millon pieces
XO_Lt_Conor says:
Self: Nuts
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Slows down even more::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*:  Remember Conor, clean as you go!  ::chuckles::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
*CO* This is why I hand out the work assignments
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::laughs::  *XO*:  Just remember, a clean workspace is a happy workspace.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: SCI LAB1 is now covered in melting ice
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::watches the screen for a moment:: CO: Yes, we met up a few times to talk.
 
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The XO is working on his science experiment in Sci Lab one
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Feels his feet are slightly damp and decides to step out of the containment chamber and lower the temperature of the chamber::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::watches the robot dripping on the floor:: *XO*: Just be careful he doesn't defrost on you.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  I must say, I'm thrilled to have him here for as long as he wants to stay.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Sensors indicate there is power fluctuation in one of the shuttles, since the 'Hawk is smashed the transporter buffers have been running non-stop for quite some time
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*:  And don't stand in any puddles while holding any active circuitry!
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Robot begins to defrost
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Replicates a full body winter suit and gets dressed while the setting the computer to pump in more liquid nitrogen::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns at his PADD:: CO: Something's wrong with one of the shuttles. The computer is reporting power fluctuations.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Robot freezes solid again
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: It's good to have your brother here. ::keeps his mind tightly shielded::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Steps back into the containment chamber and slowly resumes boring a hole in the robot::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  I know all about your past with him Varesh.  No need to worry about me telling anyone.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action': The robot starts to shake and cracks appear
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Stops drilling::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Not much of a past, I'm afraid. I wanted what he couldn't give to me at the time.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  He can be a handful, can't he?  I'm sure one day he'll outgrow his wild ways.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
*CO* This guy might crack, but we have 200 more to get this right ::very carefully starts removing layers of ice::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Sensors indicate that the patterns of the Hawk crew may be starting to degrade
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::brings up information on his console as it beeps::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: CO: Someday... I might still be around then. ::frowns:: We'd better do something about the pattern degradation.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene;  The XO succeeds in retrieving the Hard Drive!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::taps a few buttons:: CO: Can we transfer all of them over to the ship's buffers?
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Carefully walks out of the chamber, puts the drive down gently and starts to thaw it::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Well Varesh, I think I'm going to send you on an AT.  Beam over to the Silverhawk and see if you can stabilize the buffers....or better yet, see if you can retrieve them.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The HD begins to thaw slowly
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Connects the HD to a the stand alone console and starts scanning it::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods and gets up:: CO: I'll keep you informed.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::crosses his arms and paces a bit while looking up at the viewscreen::  CNS:  Understood.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The XO comes across directive files
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Reads the directive files::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Varesh, hold up.  Maybe we could somehow access those buffers from here.  I'll enter my command codes.  ::punches in commands on his console::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Great minds think alike... I was going to suggest the same thing.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Robots were instructed to kill the crew of Andromeda and wait for the robot manufaturing ship to arrive escorted by the doomsday machine and replace the crew with robots
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Success!  I'm giving you authorization to their systems.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
*CO* I'm sending you a copy of the robots directive, it makes for interesting reading...
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The CNS is successful in slaving the shuttles to Andromeda
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Awesome. ::goes to sit at one Science console and gets the job done::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*:  Nice work Conor!  I'll have something hot for you to drink when you get back to the bridge!  ::grins::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene; The Robots discovered the planet killer adrift near their homeworld , it had emerged from a wormhole and they reactivated it , and plan to spy on earth
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::brings up the robot's directive and begins reading::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Sets the computer to scan the remains of the robots for any technical flaws or power switches and leaves the robot on freeze::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::spends a few minutes making sure the shuttle buffers wouldn't destabilize::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: This appears to be an operation  as prelude to invasion they hoped to return the andromeda to service and gain info
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Robots are supposed to check in   1 hour and summon the robot manufacturing ship and the planet killer
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Suffice to say the other robots have no idea the plan failed
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::finishes reading and sits back in his chair with a concerned look on his face::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The shuttle buffers patterns are at 75 %
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::goes back to his seat:: CO: The shuttles are fine for now, but we can't leave it for too long.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Gets changed and makes his way back to the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Begin working on a way to retrieve their patterns.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The planet killer has left LRS
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  We've just lost the planet killer off sensors.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::goes back to Science I and gets to work, then looks up:: Does that mean we're going too slow?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Too much time has lapsed since the Andromeda sent its communication probe back to HQ something must have happened
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Unfortunately yes.  We need to move quickly.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Get the crew and lose the ship?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Crew is primary.....ship is secondary.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action:  The CNS can download the crew into the Andy and re-energize them now
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Steps on to the bridge:: All: I'm back!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Nice work Conor.  I wish we had time to celebrate, but as you've read from this robot's directive, we're short on time.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::keeps tapping in calculations:: CO: I can get the crew over to our buffers and rematerialize them.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods::  CNS:  At your quickest speed Varesh.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: I can take the Hawk
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action:  Silverhawk Impulse engines have charged her phaser banks
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::starts the transfer process::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Warp drive on the hawk is a total loss
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: After 5 minutes the crew of the Hawk are in Andromeda memory
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Unless their warp drive is functioning, that might not be so helpful.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: I can do a bit of rigging and meet up
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene; 45 minutes to check in time
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks down at his chronometer::  XO:  You've got 45 minutes my friend.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: I got the crew transferred to our buffers, I guess its crunch-time.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::has the computer beam over supplies and himself to engineering::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  If you are unable to within that timeframe, I want you on the first shuttle out of there to rendezvous with the Andy.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::delay mine::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::nods at the CO as he beams out::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Feel like taking the helm Counselor?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The XO arrives in the Engineering with an engineering team and supplies
XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Everybody lets move, we have 40 minutes to get this thing online!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles:: CO: You know it. I haven't had a chance to fly a ship this size. I'll have the transport chiefs and medical personnel get the crew out of the buffers.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::goes to sit at the helm and configures it for his preferences::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Set course for the last known coordinates of the planet killer and engage.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::inputs the coordinates:: CO: Highest warp factor with the ship in tow, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods::  CNS:  Steady as she goes.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: After 40 minutes the XO and his crew get the Silverhawk's shields at 60 percent and miracles of miracles the Andromeda sees the Silverhawk begin to move under her own impulse power
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::engages the engines and monitors the tractor beam and the Silverhawk's structural intergrity::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
<put me last before the action>
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::Walks into the shuttle bay and hooks the shuttle cores into the main EPS conduits::
 
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::fires up the shuttle warp engines on low power and hooks remote control into the main computer::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Shuttle cores bring the Silverhawk's main sensor array and LRS and tactical systems online
XO_Lt_Conor says:
@*CO* Thats as ready as she'll ever be in 40 minutes
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Counter Espionage" 10808.10