USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11304.06

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
			and	MO Raas
			and	Captain Raile
			and	Computer
			and	USS Dionysus

Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding Officer
			and	FCO

Conor Power		as	[XO] Commander Conor Power
				First Officer

Jack Farfri		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Xerus Vorln Ivara
				Chief Science Officer 
			and	SO Ensign Baker

William Davis		as	[SOPS] Commander William Davis
			and	Intelligence Analyst Lieutenant Gulash

Andrew James		as	[OPS] Cadet Lora Inaji
				Chief Operations Officer

Chris Esterhuyse		as	[CNS] Commander Varesh
				Counsellor

Absent:

Andrew Dalrymple	as	[CEO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Tavish Duncan McQuade
				Chief Tactical Officer

Karriaunna Scotti		as	[CMO] Commander Sierra Knight-Sky
				Chief Medical Officer 

Trevor Howard		as	[CTO] Ensign Felicia N'Leth Thorson
				Chief Tactical Officer

Summary: The USS Cataria finds itself in what appears to be an alternate universe or alternate timeline. With the ship's transponder now deactivated and the ship's signature masked by the magnetic field of a gas giant's pole, the crew attempts to find a way home.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Their Final Hour: Something Lethal in the Wind" Mission 5 - SD 11304.06~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::looks over the information she recovered::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods to security to deactivate the force field and steps out of the cell before the force field goes back up::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::leans back in the chair, glaring at the console::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*: Any luck with Raile?

ACTION:
Alarms begin to sound in the science lab. Before Ivara can stop them, the scanner suite begins to smoke and arc... catching Ivara in the power surge.

XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CO* Like all the other women in my life I didn't get much out of her.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Computer: Computer, cut power to science lab 4!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*: I appear to have struck out with Lot as well. Meet me on the bridge.

ACTION:
ACTION: Power in the science lab dies as Ivara collapses to the deck, unconscious.

XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CO* I'm already keeping my seat warm up here.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::in his quarters, at his desk; he's tapping the glass surface, thinking::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*Sickbay*: Varesh to sickbay. Med team to science lab 4.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::monitors a power surge on her console:: XO: Sir, I've just detected a power surge in the Science lab.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*: Be there in a few.  ::makes his way out of the brig area::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Who is down there?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::rushes over to Ivara, dropping to his knees and sliding the last few centimeters to her side, feeling for a pulse::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::taps her console:: XO: Sensors show Commander Varesh and Lieutenant Ivara, Sir.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CNS* Sensors show a power surge down there, everything going to plan?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::leans back for a moment in his chair::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs with relief after feeling a pulse, thin and thready, but there:: *Sickbay*: Prep for electrical shock vitcim.
MO_Raas says:
*CNS*: Understood.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*XO*: If the plan includes Ivara almost being fried to a crisp. then yes. The sensor suite we were using to scan the device blow up, catching her. I've cut power to the lab and she's alive.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::approaches Davis's quarters and presses the chime::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CNS* Need anything from us up here or have you got it under control?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::eyes the door::  Aloud: Enter.
MedTeam says:
::Arrives in Science Lab 1, and begins moving Ivara onto a gurney:: CNS: Sir.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::strides through the hatch once the doors open:: SOPS: Commander.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Medteam: Get her to sickbay, I'll be there in a moment.
MedTeam says:
CNS: Yes Sir. ::Carts Ivara away::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::steps out of the TL and onto the bridge and heads toward his RR::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Conor, please join me.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*XO: I need an engineering team to determine why the sensor suite blew up. ::takes the object from the scanner and pockets it.:: I'll be in sickbay - I'm sending the results up to you.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: Aaron, you have the bridge.
FCO says:
CO: Aye.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::looks back at her readings, hoping everyone will be okay::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CNS* Understood, let me know if there is any change in her status OPS: Notify engineering they have some work to do.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::stands awkwardly in the quarters for a moment, almost as though he's forgotten why he's come::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::follows the CO into his RR::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::relays the message to Engineering::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks over to his desk:: XO: I'm going to be honest here Conor... I'm at a loss. We're getting absolutely nothing from our two visitors.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::after a lengthy delay - maybe it feels longer than it actually was:: SOPS: Were you able to talk to her?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Computer: Send the results from the scans of the object to the Captain and Exec. Seal the lab doors when I leav ::nods decisively as the computer confirms the order and leaves the lab, watching the doors close::
Computer says:
CNS: Acknowledged.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sits down:: XO: Suggestions?

ACTION:
ACTION: A message beeps on the CO's computer, the results from the scans flashing there.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*Engineering*: Varesh to engineering. I have sealed science lab four. Contact me when you require access.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods again, still leaning back in the chair, not really looking at anything in particular::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: Well because they aren't getting their way. If we give them free roam we might see something but I don't trust them to do so. I've had the CNS/CSO scan whatever Raile had on her to try figure out what it is. Unfortunately the power grid destabilized and blew up and nearly took Ivara out with it.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::walks down the corridor, heading for sickbay::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Will she be okay? ::looks at his computer::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
IA: I did.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::considers for a moment whether or not he will have to beat it out of Davis::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: She's stable for now and Varesh is looking after her. I'm due to get the initial scan results of the device however little from them soon.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::swings his computer around for Conor to look at:: XO: What's your take on these scans?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::realizes he's distracted, and swivels slightly to look at Gulash and attempt to focus a little more:: IA: I have something to go off of here...I don't want to tell you too much right now.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::nods:: SOPS: I understand. What are your orders?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::leans into the console and takes a look::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::tries to trace some paper trails to find more information about the divisions::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::stands and pushes the chair back in to the desk::  IA: Continue what we agreed on before. I'll give you more once I have more to give. Right now, I'm not sure that what I have will be productive. ::shrugs:: I've got to work the angle here and see.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::nods:: SOPS: Understood, sir. ::turns to depart::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::arrives in sickbay:: MO Raas: Raas, do a cellular level scan, I want to see what kind of damage we're dealing with.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::follows the burly Klingon out into the corridor and towards the turbolift::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: Something moving in time but yet fixed here? If we understood how this effect actually worked we may be able to control it and undo whatever this was. What Raile said that now is a consequence of them not achieving their objective originally.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::enters the turbolift with Gulash:: Turbolift: Bridge.
MO_Raas says:
CNS: Yes Doctor. ::Helps lift Ivara onto the scanner bed and initiates the scans::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::heads out on to the Bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: I'm not fully trusting our guests either. But, perhaps we should give them some leeway and a bit of trust?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: Having said that, I'm thinking back to the prophecies here. If the Light is the Federation and not Commander Light we shouldn't be helping them at all?
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::follows Davis out, immediately looking for a console he might be able to use for the time being::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::nods at Davis and Gulash as they enter::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::his eyes move across Inaji, although the face doesn't register with him and he continues scanning across the Bridge to see what's up::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::moves over to the display, watching as the scan results appear::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: The only thing I think we should be giving them is the wrong end of a phaser. While I'm generally against killing Federation officers I wouldn't be against leaving them in a shuttle with their toys to do their own thing.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::drifts towards the aft part of the Bridge, not seeing the decision makers::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs with relief:: MO Raas: Just some neural and cellular damage, nothing too serious.

ACTION:
A disturbance in space flashes on sensors.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: I understand your feelings Conor. But right now, they might be the only people who have some answers here.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: Has SOPS managed to get anything out of either of them?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Unknown. Perhaps you should ask him.

ACTION:
ACTION: A ship begins to decloak, 100,000 km from Cataria's location, on the reverse side of the gas giant.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::moves over to the biobed, picking up a cellular regenerator, starting to repair the damage::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: I'll get him up here then..
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*SOPS* Can you join us in the CO's ready room please?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
MO: Raas, take over here, I just had a thought about something and I need to get started on that.
SO_Ens_Baker says:
::at the bridge science station:: Aloud: New potential sensor contact.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
*XO*: On my way.
MO_Raas says:
<MO_Raas> CNS: All right, Doctor. I'll let you know when she's conscious.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::starts towards the ready room, then pauses at Baker's remark:: *XO*: Commander, there's something coming up on sensors. You might want to step out here for a moment.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: Be right back... ::gets up and heads out on to the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods to Conor::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: Sir, ship decloaking nearby!
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::steps out onto the bridge in time to catch the last comment:: All: What do sensors show about this ship?
FCO says:
OPS: Raise shields!
SO_Ens_Baker says:
SOPS: Starfleet transponder, reading as a Prometheus class.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::Frowns:: XO: Prometheus class?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::raises the shields::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::looks over the sensor readings on the console:: FCO: Keep us on the far side of the sun from that ship. All: Any indication they've detected us so far?
FCO says:
XO: Aye sir.

ACTION:
The Prometheus - USS Dionysus - is holding position.

XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: Not sure I'd like to get in a fight with one.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::turns and looks at Gulash::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::walks over to Raile:: Raile: I don't suppose I can ask you for that chip of yours with your medical scans, could I?
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::approaches Davis::
SO_Ens_Baker says:
XO: No obvious signs of hostility, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::heads out of his RR and onto the bridge:: XO: Status!
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::whispers:: IA: Go ask her.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::moans slightly::
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::immediately enters the turbolift:: Turbolift: Sickbay.
Captain_Raile says:
::Looks up as Varesh addresses her:: CNS: Given this restraining field active here, I rather doubt I could stop you. ::Mildly::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: Ever wanted to see a Prometheus class up close? Now is your shot. It doesn't look like they have picked us up so far.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Raile: I thought I would be polite and ask.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Federation?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: USS Dionysus

ACTION:
The Dionysis begins to close in on the Gas Giant's location, although the planet is still between the two vessels.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: What does the database say about her?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Is there anything else in this system which would bring them out here? This was meant to be a quiet spot
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Did your research dig up anything on this particular ship?
SO_Ens_Baker says:
XO: Sir, do you believe in coincidences? ::checks the sensor scan logs of the system::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::checks:: XO: It's a very new ship Sir, only recently launched. It hasn't seen a battle since being commissioned.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::exits the turbolift and heads towards Sickbay::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Do tell.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::enters Sickbay::
Captain_Raile says:
CNS: Well...that's nice enough of you. Help yourself, I suppose.  
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
OPS: Cadet, are you able to pick up any communications from them?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles slightly:: Raile: Thank you. ::retrieves the chip and heads back to his office::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::listens intently::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: Checking Sir. ::opens a checklist to remind her how to do it::
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::moves in to Sickbay, looking around for someone to speak to::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: Not picking any communications up Sir. ::double checks she did it correctly::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::places the chip on the console on the desk and reads through the information again once it loads::
SO_Ens_Baker says:
XO: Well sir, the odds of a starship de-cloaking that close to us are remarkably small. Further we have no evidence of other life in the system, so unless someone sent a Prometheus class to do a mineral survey of the gas giants then I think it is safe to assume she is here for us.

ACTION:
The Dionysus halts its approach to the gas giant, maintaining a distance of 50,000 km from Cataria's position. Moments later 6 probes are launched from the Prometheus class ship.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Conor, is there a way to hail them without giving away our position?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::looking down at this console:: CO: They've fired probes towards us. We're going to be spotted soon regardless if we don't move.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: 6 probes seems a little small to cover a gas giant this size with a consistent sensor grid, can you map out any potential holes we can fly through?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::compares Ivara's scans with Raile's::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Has there been transmissions of any kind from this ship? We should be running silent here.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::not being greeted by anyone, he begins looking for Raile::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::glances up, seeing Gulash, gets up and walks out into the main sickbay:: IA: Anything I can do for you, Lt.?
MO_Raas says:
::Applies a final pain killer and stimulant to Ivara:: CSO: ...Lieutenant?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::opens one eye pretty sure that she is dead:: Aloud: Is it Christmas?

ACTION:
The senor probes split into two groups: Three make their way toward the north pole, and three toward the south.

OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Nothing Sir. However, earlier when I accessed level 3 on the database, it may have set some alarms off as I previously reported.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: A Prometheus is one hell of a reaction
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::looks at Varesh:: CNS: Yes, sir. I was hoping to speak to Captain Raile briefly.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
IA: Any particular reason you want to speak with her?
SO_Ens_Baker says:
XO: Looks like they suspect where we are hiding sir.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Perhaps Prometheus vessels are more prominent here.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Head down towards the equator, buy us some time from their probes.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
CNS: Commander Davis asked me to run a follow-up debrief with her, after his conversation with her.

ACTION:
The southern sensor probe group moves into position around the south pole, then begins spreading to maximize coverage over the pole. The northern group continues to approach the pole.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: Belay that.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: We're going to be spotted if we don't move.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Conor, it appears they know we are here. Perhaps just a direct communication with them is what we should give them.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
IA: I'll have to check with the Captain.
IA_Lt_Gulash says:
::nods:: 
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: What does the book stay about first contact and temporal events?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: The book be damned. Are we just supposed to sit here and do nothing?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: We can move out and hail them then
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: We are obviously no match for a Prometheus class starship.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CO: Ethan? Sorry to bother, but I want to check if Lt Gulash can inverview Captain Raile on behalf of Davis.~~~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods to Conor at that suggestion::
SO_Ens_Baker says:
XO/CO: Going deeper into the planet would buy us some time, also the probes appear to be standard Starfleet sensor probes and we should be able to fool them somewhat.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Take us out nice and slow then.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SO: Keep a close eye on them. I want to know their reaction immediately.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
OPS: Hail them....audio only.
FCO says:
XO: Aye. ::brings the Cataria out::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::has to double take at the order, but complies immediately:: CO: Hailing frequencies open.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
COM: USS Dionysus: This is the USS Cataria.  Please state your intentions.
SO_Ens_Baker says:
::Brings active sensors online::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
~~~CNS: Let me speak briefly with Davis before proceeding.~~~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Commander, is it your intention to have someone speak to Raile?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: Yes, I asked Lieutenant Gulash to go and follow-up with her to see if we could check what little information she provided to see if she's lying or inconsistent.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CO: What's the harm, can't do any worse then what we've gotten out of them~~~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Thank you commander. I wanted to be sure none of your officers were going rogue.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CNS*: Allow him to speak to our guest.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods::
Dionysus says:
COM: USS Cataria: This is the USS Dionysus. Identify yourself further immediately.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission - Time Lapse: Moments"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

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