USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11305.04

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
			and	Captain Raile
			and	Transporter Chief

Conor Power		as	[XO] Commander Conor Power
				First Officer

William Davis		as	[SOPS] Commander William Davis
		
Trevor Howard		as	[CTO] Ensign Felicia N'Leth Thorson
				Chief Tactical Officer
			and	TO Ensign Orbison

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

Chris Esterhuyse		as	[CNS] Commander Varesh
				Counsellor

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

Evan Taylor		as	Ensign Jardon Lori	
				Flight Control Officer, Freedom's Fighter	
			
Absent:

Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding Officer

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

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

Summary:  Two and a half hours have passed. The crew of the Andromeda works to find a way home...

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Their Final Hour: Something Lethal in the Wind" Mission 8 Stardate 11305.04~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::moving about the medical facilities they set up in CB1, treating patients methodically and efficiently::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Shoulders his engineering kit and nods to the transporter chief.:: Outloud: Energize.
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::moves around Cargo Bay 1 assessing and treating patients::
Transporter Chief says:
CEO: Aye.  ::Swipes the controls::

ACTION:
McQuade dematerializes from the Cataria's transporter pad and appears on the Dionysus bridge.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::leans back in his chair at one of the aft stations, stretching out for a moment::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::moves back to the OPS console to check the data transfer is going well::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Looks around as he materializes on the bridge.::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#::Looks at her tricorder while Orbison stabilizes Kytides and other Dionysus crewmen.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::turns to see the CEO shimmer onto the bridge:: CEO: Welcome, Sir.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#::Turns to the CEO.:: CEO: Lieutenant. Cadet Inaji is trying to get as much of the information from the Dionysus banks as she can. Orbison and I are making our final sweep.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#OPS: Thank you Cadet.  ::Pulls his tricorder out taking a quick scan.:: I'm heading to engineering.  Are the power systems looking good down there?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks up to see someone he doesn't know, walking over:: F_FCO: You're not part of my crew, are you? ::curious, not accusatory::
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CNS: No I'm not.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#CTO: Very good Ensign. Please continue. ::Walks to the turbo lift and calls the car.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles:: F_FCO: Then welcome to the Cataria. Which ship were you serving on?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Enters the lift.:: TL: Main Engineering.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#CEO: Looks fine, yes Sir. ::nods::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#::Nods and folds her tricorder and replaces it at her hip. watches Orbison drag another injured crewman, reading them for beam out.::
Captain_Raile says:
*SOPS*: Commander Davis?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Nods to those on the bridge before the doors close.::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#::Walks over to OPS.:: OPS: Cadet, how are you doing? Need anything?
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CNS: I'm the FCO for the Freedom's Fire. My names Jardon Lori. ::extends his hand out to the CNS but still has an air of caution around him::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::leans forward again, deciding instead to stand and pace a little:: *Raile*: Yes?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::goes back to the data transfer, her access limited by security restrictions:: #CTO: This is going to take a while. If only we could get security clearance from the crew who surrendered.
Captain_Raile says:
*SOPS*: I realize the Cataria is engaged in preparations, but if you have a few minutes some time before we reach Earth, I would appreciate a final audience with you.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Steps out as the doors open. The large corridor opens up to the main entrance for engineering.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Looks at his tricorder readings.::

ACTION:
#Dionysus' engineering is sparkling clean and barely used. Everything is still in spec. This is clearly the engineering of a maiden voyage.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::shakes the proffered hand:: F_FCO: I'm sorry, but I'm a bit out of the loop with which ship is which, I was in sickbay most of the time and then down here setting up the extra medical facilities.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::pauses, then scans the Bridge, not seeing the Captain or Power::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::steps out on to the bridge::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#OPS: Seeing as how Kytides and the others were a bit... strange, I don't think we can get that information from them. Can you bypass or hack in? This may be an alternate present, but Starfleet codes should work on Starfleet vessels shouldn't they?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::observes Power immediately, and sighs, not really wanting to play mental chess while jumping through the ring of fire in a penguin suit with Raile - again::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
# CTO: I've managed to crack the first three levels of security ::::scratches behind her ear and looks at the half-Klingon:: but there are still four more.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
*Raile*: I'll get back to you.
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CNS: We're the ship that saved your butt.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Folds the tricorder and places it on his hip.:: Self: Let's see what this lady is packing. ::Strolls through the corridor to the main engineering doorway and peeks in.:: Not too shabby.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::paces in the general direction of Power::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#CTO: I'll try my best and keep going. I'll keep you updated, of course. ::smiles politely::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: You look like either you need to use the toilet or have something to say.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs:: F_FCO: Well, thanks for saving our butts then. Are these your crew?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::wonders what he would say if he told Power he'd like to use the toilet on him right now, then say something, but decides this would pass, just barely, into the realm of the inappropriate:: XO: Raile has asked for an audience with me. ::voice trails off, perhaps indicating his lack of desire to engage in mental gymnastics::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Runs his hands across the edge of the consoles as he walks through engineering.:: Dionysus:  Okay you sexy thing you lets you and me get things back online.  ::Taps his badge.:: *OPS*: How far are we hacked into the system? I'm going to start playing down here in engineering and don't want to set you back.
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CNS: Nope, they're from the Dionysus.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#OPS: Hmmm... You're doing better than I. I wasn't very good at computer science. ::Shrugs her broad shoulders.:: Very well. Qapla'.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::nods affirmatively to the CTO and looks back at her console, running another piece of cracker software::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Sets the engineering kit down next to the main engineering console and takes a seat.:: Outloud: Standard Starfleet engineering codes first I think. ::Begins entering the codes to bring up basic system status information.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
F_FCO: I see. ::moves to one of the patients:: Do you have any idea what happened to them? I haven't seen anything like this.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#::Wanders over to the Dionysus' tactical console to have a look-see while OPS and TO Orbison finish up their duties.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::detects some recent comm logs that look like they'd be easier to crack, so she turns her attention to those::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::unsure of whether Power will ever speak again, he decides he's stuck between a rock and a hard place; on one hand, he doesn't want to speak to Raile, and on the other he doesn't want to die while waiting for Power to speak::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::heads for the turbolift::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Brings up the status of the impulse engines and warp systems.::
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::follows the CNS:: CNS: I haven't seen anything like this before. They should be suffering from simple radiation poisoning but it seems as if something is interfering with their brain receptors.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Turbolift: Deck 3.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
*Raile*: I'm on my way.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CEO*: McQuade, I need a full status report on the state of the Dionysus and if she's ready for a fast sprint back to earth
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Taps his comm badge.:: *XO*: Give me a few minutes just calling up the systems now.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
F_FCO: That is what I've determined. ::glances over at him:: Are you medical staff?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Reads over the data as its displayed.::
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::gives a small laugh:: CNS: No but my past host was a medical officer in Starfleet.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins:: F_FCO: Useful. What do you do now if you're not a doctor?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::arrives on Deck 3, searching for the assigned quarters of Raile::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#::Smiles as she looks over the weapons manifest. Notes the torpedo counts on the craft that both the Cataria and Freedom's Fire crews took.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::gets lost in the code breaking::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::presses the console by the door, activating the chime; he draws his hand back, again sighing::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CNS* How are you doing down there?
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CNS: Well....I was....I mean I am a pilot. But on occasion do a little of this and that. ::looks away nervously and scans another patient. He doesn't like all the questions that Starfleet officer is asking him.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*OPS*: I need full computer control on the Dionysus, what is the current status?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CTO*: Is the Dionysus secured?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Taps his badge once again.:: *XO*: Things looks good over here. I'm going to run a simulation on the warp core to see if it can handle the trip.  But all the numbers look excellent at this point.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*XO*: Slow going, these people are all practically zombified by whatever happened.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CEO* Understood, make sure it's in good shape, we're going to relocate to it.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::taps her badge:: *XO*: Well, Sir, I am still attempting to crack the layers of security. I have made good progress, but it's slow work. I have just discovered that the Captain was given this ship at Cameron station and was en route to Earth to collect the rest of the crew.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles:: F_FCO: Sounds like we have more in common than I thought. I've been a relief pilot on this ship for some time, and do this and that when required.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Enters a warp core simulation program to test the systems and subsystems based on current ship status.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*OPS*: Well grab whoever you need to help speed it up, even Kytides if he can remember his own name let alone his access code.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#*XO*: The thought did cross my mind, but as you allude to, I doubt he'd be much help at all. I'll keep working as fast as possible, Sir.
Host Capt_Raile says:
*SOPS*: Enter.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*OPS* Reverse your data flows by the way, we're going to relocate to the Dionysus instead.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::the hiss springs the turbolift doors (or does their opening cause the hiss...?), which in turn reveals the inside of the quarters; he steps in without hesitating::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*FCO* Once you have a free moment, get over to the Dionysus and make sure the conn is in good shape.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::makes an adjustment on her console, the distraction from the XO bringing her mind out of security-cracking mode for a moment:: *XO*: Noted, Commander. Inaji out.
Host Capt_Raile says:
::Sitting in a chair at what passed for a dining table, sipping a glass of water:: 
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::continues working down the line, a bit creeped by the "We surrender" that was coming from those that were awake.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::takes another three or four steps in, though he's still close enough to the door to run out:: Raile: You asked to see me?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Checks the data then taps his badge.:: *XO*: Commander simulations look good. We can handle warp for 12 hours max, but we need an additional 2 hours at cruise to make our destination. It will be a 14 hour trip. There isn't any way to squeeze out more without totally tearing this ship apart.
Host Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: Yes, please. I just wanted to let you know one additional piece of information, before this is all done and you're back in your timeline.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks up:: F_FCO: At looks like their mental activity is normal, but the memory centres were affected, like all neural activity was rerouted.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#Self: Ooo... New toys. ::Goes over to Orbison.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::waits patiently, taking the time to consider what kind of nonsense she had to say in order to get the CO and XO to spring her from biobed-jail::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CEO*: Good, prepare to transfer everything over. We're going to leave the Cataria behind
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::continues to run a scan of the current patient's brain functions:: CNS: I am seeing the same thing.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#CTO: Sir, I've uncovered more information regarding the Dionysus.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::mutters to himself, wondering what the hell had happened::
Host Capt_Raile says:
::Watches Davis a moment, then sighs:: SOPS: I see I'll need to make this brief.
Host Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: The nature of time, as we understand it in my time, compared to yours.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#::Turns to the young OPS officer.:: OPS: What do you have?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
F_FCO: Any theories?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
# CTO: Well, ::turns her console slightly if she wants to see for herself:: It seems the Dionysus is expected at Earth - Kytides has been successful against the Breen and several vessels are convening at Earth for his arrival.
Host Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: The chief theory of your time is that of nearly infinite parallel universes, quantum realities. For each decision or random chance that could have gone one way or another, a new alternate universe is formed, creating infinite possible universe.
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CNS: I'm at a loss... If I had to guess I would say that they are stuck. That their brains can't remember any functions past those that are involuntary and when they announced that they were going to surrender.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::shrugs:: Raile: No offense, but I'm just a lowly administrative paper pusher, not a temporal physicist.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#OPS: Against the Breen? Even the Klingons in our timeline have had trouble with them. How is that possible?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
F_FCO: That is what I feared. ::starts to get an idea of what could have happened::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::shrugs:: CTO: Sorry, I don't have much more yet. ::pauses:: But people are going to start asking questions if the Dionysus fails to show up at Earth.
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CNS: I guess the real question is...Was the radiation the trigger for their brains shutting down?
Host Capt_Raile says:
::Stands up, momentarily letting her irritation at the entire situation get the better of her::  ::Sharply and pointedly:: SOPS: Look, this is important. To you. For you. Whether you like it or want it or not. You really don't want to hear it? You really have something better to do? Then get out of here, Commander.   I -requested- an audience; I didn't -order- it.    
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#Computer: Engineering Emergency authorization. New Acting Chief Engineering Officer Tavish McQuade.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
F_FCO: I sincerely doubt it. The treatment for radiation is not undoing the memory rerouting.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: Whether you ordered it, or requested it, or sent a greeting card for it, is besides the point. The point is that I want you to get to the point.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#OPS: True. Better tell the Commander. We'll have worse than Breen if this ship doesn't get to her port. Good work. Inform Commander Power so he can get us underway.
F_FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::sighs:: CNS: Yeah I know...
Computer says:
#CEO: Acknowledged.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#OPS: I'll see if Mr. McQuade can get her to where we need her to be. *CEO*: Lieutenant?
Host Capt_Raile says:
::Folds her arms:: SOPS: The point is this: These quantum realities "collapse" into specific patterns. That's why even when you change the timeline, certain things are still there, even though if you ran the calculations, odds are desperately against it. It's why the super-geniuses can predict the future with amazing accuracy, as possibilities actually collapse the further into the future you go.
Host Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: We don't know if it's the multi-universe's way saving space, or conserving energy, or just getting a big laugh. But it's why we're determined. The existence or none-existence of certain things, certain people, seem to be nearly constant across all the quantum realities we've encountered even though the specific details surrounding them change..
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#::nods and taps her badge:: *XO*: Inaji to Commander Power, we've discovered that the Dionysus is expected at Earth by several vessels for some sort of tribute to Kytides for recent success against the Breen.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#::Smiles, then taps his badge.:: *CTO*: This is McQuade, go ahead.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns to himself:: *XO*: Varesh to Power.
Host Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: I tell you this for two reasons:  1. You should know that I'm not from your quantum reality. The person you know...isn't me. I am from some "branch" from your past, possibly from before you were even born.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#*CEO*: Mr. McQaude, I hope that this ship is space worthy and functional.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*All*: Here are your orders, we are going to assist Raile in restoring the timeline through some sort of intervention on Earth. To make the necessary window we are going to abandon the Cataria and transfer over to the Dionysus. Transfer everything you need, we need to get moving soon. Questions, come find me.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*OPS* Understood.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CNS* Go ahead
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::struck by the distinct impression that she has told him everything, and completely nothing, at the same time::
Host Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: Secondly...I know that I'm not from your quantum reality, because in mine, you're dead. You died in a Breen slave camp.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*XO*: Are we taking our patients along?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#*OPS*: Everything is ready and in the green in engineering. I took over computer access for engineering as Acting Chief Engineering Officer down here.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CNS* All Dionysus crew bar Kytides will be transferred to Freedom's Fire.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: I guess that speaks to the non-existence of happy endings in certain contexts.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*XO*: Aye, sir. Will leave treatment orders for their medical staff.
Host Capt_Raile says:
::Shakes her head:: SOPS: In every other quantum reality I've visited, you were dead. The details changed, but you never survived past 11501.01.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#*CEO*: Good. Can you get us to the rendezvous on Earth in the time required?
Host Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: Including in this alternate timeline version of your own quantum reality.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CNS* Understood
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#*CTO*: 14 hours is the best we can do. Twelve at max warp and 2 hours at cruise.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods slowly, still not sure just how many realities and timelines and all this nonsense she's experienced::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#*XO*: I have control down here in engineering. Computer now lists me as Acting Chief Engineering Officer. We are ready to go on the Captains orders.
Host Capt_Raile says:
::Sighs:: SOPS: I'm just saying, Commander.... Please. Please. Please, be careful. 
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
#*CEO*: Thank you Sir, understood.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*XO*: See you on the Dionysus.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CEO* Good job, make sure you transfer anything you need over.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: You can't live out of fear. What happens happens. The reason, or chance, or whatever---it doesn't matter.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CNS* Understood.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: I wouldn't seek out death, but I wouldn't deny the idea that it will come for me, either--in this reality or any other.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: Though I understand what you're saying, I think.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
#*XO*: I left anything of worth on the Andromeda sir.
Host Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: That's your call. But if there's some chance that you could survive in some reality, I couldn't live with myself if I didn't do what I could to contribute to your survival.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
#*CEO*: Do your best. I'll prepare the Bridge then. TO: Orbison, Secure the Cataria crew's arrival.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::laughs:: *CEO* Understood.
TO_Orbison says:
#CTO: Aye.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
F_FCO: Thanks for your help here, it seems like we're heading out. ::assumes the pilot will go back to his ship::

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