USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11307.13

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
			and	Critalla
			and	MO Warren
			and	Transporter Chief
			
Conor Power		as	[XO] Commander Conor Power
				First Officer
					
Andrew Dalrymple	as	[CEO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Tavish Duncan McQuade
				Chief Engineering Officer

Evan Taylor		as	[FCO] Ensign Jardon Lori	
				Flight Control Officer	
			and	FCO Jerkins

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

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

Absent:

Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding Officer

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

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

Chris Esterhuyse		as	[CNS] Commander Varesh
				Counsellor

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

Summary: Selected crew of the USS Andromeda have settled in once more upon the Intrepid class Cataria, setting course for coordinates 096,000,000 at Warp 7. The Cataria is now 9 days into its 19-day journey.

All ship functions appear nominal - or frustratingly ever-so-slightly better, in the case of the chief engineer. Cataria has just passed by the Heathercrist system.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Give or Take" Mission 1 - SD 11307.13~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::on the bridge, looking over the latest forms from their requisitions on SB514::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::at the helm monitoring course and speed to coordinates 096.000.000::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Walks onto the bridge, hair a mess and a few days stubble growing. He scans the bridge with a tricroder before logging into his station.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::sitting in his chair reviewing some notes::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::watches the CEO and wonders if he's lost the plot:: CEO: Are you okay, Sir?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Turns from his station.:: OPS: I'm fine Cadet. Thank you. ::Looks back at the station looking over yet another round of detailed system reports.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CEO: If I may be so bold... you don't look it. Sir.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Takes her spot at tactical, takes her watch, noting the three trade vessels nearby. She sees one is leaving the system, the other two have arrived. All three have local Heathercrist markings.::

ACTION:
The lighting levels on the bridge soften ever-so-slightly, reducing the amount of glare on the control panels.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::his eyes roll up to glance around at the subtle light change:: CEO: Still looking?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::looks down at her console as the lights change:: Computer: Computer, restore standard lighting.

ACTION:
After a moment, the lights return to normal.

OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::frowns then returns to her console, bringing up the stats on the light changes to see who gave the command::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::hopes the odd behavior of the lighting system doesn't continue::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
XO: Yes Commander. ::Notes the lights on the padd.:: We should have stayed at Starbase 514.  There is something still not right with this ship. It's as if.... I still haven't found anything sir.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO/CEO: Sir, records show the light change was not ordered. Looks like a malfunction, or the computer acted independently.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
OPS: Long nights of reviewing computer core coding. I've been spending time in the computer core on the off hours.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Short range sensors have detected an unknown vessel... de-cloaking. ::Keeps her eye on the sensors.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CEO: Well make sure you are ok first and not chasing ghosts. Without something other than your hunch we can't stay in SB514.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CTO: Yellow alert, raise shields. Full scans.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Drop us to impulse
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
XO: You got it, Sir. ::drops the ship down to impulse::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Anything in SF records for unexplained events going on in this area?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
XO: It's not ghosts sir, but this ship isn't 100% in our control.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Taps the Yellow Alert command and watches the shields go up.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Receiving a distress call, Sir. It's from a trade vessel called the Oncinta.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Put it through
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::adds the lighting data to the long list of events in his data log.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: And bring up everything we know about that ship as well.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Unknown vessel is attacking Heathercrist vessel.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: The vessel is marked as the Oncinta.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CTO: Red alert, lock weapons on the unknown vessel attacking the Oncinta.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Plot an intercept course.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Open a wideband hail.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
XO: Sir, it looks like the de-cloaked vessel is .15 LY away from our current position. We can be there in 15.3 minutes at maximum warp.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::patches the distress call through:: XO: Aye. ::accesses information on the Oncinta.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Do it.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::plots both intercept course:: XO: Aye

ACTION:
The viewscreen comes to life with an image from the Oncinta command center - a man with long white hair is gripping tightly to his chair, sheer terror evident in his eyes.

Critalla says:
@COM: General: To anyone who can hear us!  ::Shaken from his seat at weapons fire rocks the vessel:: We're under attack! I repeat, we are under attack! Please, if you can hear u---
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Engages red alert and locks weapons onto her target.::

ACTION:
@The Oncinta's comm system fails.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CTO: Tactical analysis of the attacking ship?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Unable to open hailing frequencies, Sir. Looks like their comms have failed.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Try hail the attacking ship.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Scanning...
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Information on Heathercris for you Sir. There are neutral, non-Federation members. They aren't xenophobic, but usually interact with others only where trade is involved. Their main export is valuable gems.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Further, the trade vessels are often family-run, being inherited through generations.

ACTION:
ACTION: 12 minutes until intercept.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Self: It better not be those damn gems again.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: It's a Ferengi vessel, yet it has Romulan weapon and power signatures. She's been heavily modified.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::taps her console, removing the checklist for extra view-space:: XO: No reply from the attackers, Commander.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
XO: 12 minutes until intercept...
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: It's likely an unmanned attack ship. Bring up all sensor reports of attacks on trade vessels in the last 3 months within a 3ly radius.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Can we not go any faster?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Or missing trade vessels with registered flight paths in this sector.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::does so and puts it as in inset window on the main viewer:: XO: On screen now.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
XO: Sir, we're at max....Unless the CEO can get us some more power this is as fast as we can go.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Their weapons are strong against the Oncinta, but not against us.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Scan for elevated duderon particles as well.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
XO/FCO: Give me a second. ::Enters the engineering console commands and requests additional increase in velocity from the computer.::

ACTION:
The viewscreen's inset displays an increasing number of similar raids on trade vessels over the course of the last 3 weeks, with an increasing frequency.

CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
XO/FCO: Not sir if this is going to work or not.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Aye. ::uses the computer to tell her how to do that, and moments later begins the scan::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CTO: Let's try disable them swiftly, last time I hit one of their power conduits and there wasn't much left. I'm hoping you can do better than me.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CEO: Understood sir....any power you can give will sure help.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Watches the warp core numbers.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
XO/FCO: I don't know how but you have 9.985 warp.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: I'll try to not pull a Power. ::Targets the ship's impulse driver coil with a 30% phaser shot.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Sir, Oncinta is taking heavy damage. Their life signs are dwindling. I hate to state the obvious but if we don't get them out soon, there'll be no one left to save.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Duly noted.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Put it to good use.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::watches as the warp core numbers increase:: CEO/XO: Awesome sir....New ETA 5 minutes
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::looks at the life sign numbers dropping, distressed that each number is a person::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: They've broken their attack and have cloaked.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Are they emitting a duderon trail?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
XO: Should we have transporters standing by for wounded?
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
:: continues to monitor new speed and watching for any changes in ship stability::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: No Duderon trail, Sir. Life signs are down to 3, making the death toll 18. :looks grimly at him, though he can't see her behind him:: Sensors show fires on decks 2 and 3, hull breaches on deck 4.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CEO: Please do.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Notify medical for incoming casualties.

ACTION:
The Cataria approaches the Oncinta.

FCO_Ens_Lori says:
XO: Sir it looks like the retreating vessel is moving away and fast at least 9.980.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::drops the ship out of warp::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
XO: We're out of warp, sir and approaching the Oncinta.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
XO: Yes sir.  ::Notifies transporter room 1 to get a lock on the three survivors on the Oncinta.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
*Sickbay*: Prepare for incoming casualties. First degree burns and smoke inhalation highly likely. XO: I've lost another life sign. Only two left where the fire is detected. Attempting to get a lock.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Get us within transporter range of the Oncinta.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Adjusts the shields to allow transporting the survivors.:: XO: Shields are ready for transport sir.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
XO: Aye sir. ::moves the Cataria into transporter range.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Beam the survivors to sickbay.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CTO: State of the Oncinta?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Prepare an intercept course for the attacking ship, maximum warp.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
OPS: Sending shield codes to your station. ::Transfers the shields exact frequency.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::sets course and speed:: XO: Aye sir setting course and speed maximum warp.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::energizes with the shield codes::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: She's in a bad way. Hull strength down to 11%. Weapons and shields gone. Impulse is out, Warp capability is minimal at best.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Overlay their last known course with a sector map, anything nearby?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
XO: Suggest taking their cargo to give back to the family.

ACTION:
Two life signs are beamed from the Oncinta to sickbay.

OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: We have two life signs in Sickbay, Sir. ::sounds dejected::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Their computer is offline. Life support is gone, she wouldn't have survived a minute longer under attack,
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::overlays the cloaked vessel's last known position with the sector map....calculating...::
MO_Warren says:
*Bridge*: Warren to bridge. Two Heath arrived, both in bad condition. We're doing the best we can. I'll let you know when it's certain.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Keeps an eye out for the attacking ship.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Returns the shields to a normal rotating frequency.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CEO: Secure whatever is left and can you transfer any data from their core? I'm interested in their manifest
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Could we perhaps try to save the rest of their vessel, put the fires out?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Prepare a recovery and damage control team to beam over.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
XO: Sir their course took them away from both Heathercrist and Federation space. There's no systems within 2 LY in any direction.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Aye Sir. ::taps her console and relays orders, partly wishing she was going too::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
XO: I'll see what I can do Commander. ::Targets cargo area's and begins to beam over cargo from the Oncinta into Cargo bay 1.::
MO_Warren says:
*XO*: Warren to Commander Conor.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Sets the shields back to a single frequency and ties the transporters to the shields.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*MO* Go ahead
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Begins to scan for any working consoles on the Oncinta.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CEO: You get to lead the recovery team, I want to know if we're dealing with the same bunch again stealing these gems. Take whoever you need.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Notes the weapon signature, the damage, and their attack, looking for any familiar tactics or patterns.::
MO_Warren says:
*XO*: We received what looked like an unconscious mother and child. They both suffered severe respiratory distress and burns from the fires...but it looks like the mother shielded the child, taking the brunt of the damage. I'm...I'm afraid the mother didn't make it, but she spared the child. She's unconscious and resting for now.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Stands.:: XO: Aye sir. OPS/FCO: Cadet Inaji and Ensign Lori your with me. Meet in transporter room 1. Make sure you have a side arm, eva suit, tricorder and external wrist light.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Picks up a PADD and makes a forensic report.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::eyes widen at the sound of the child, then nods to the CEO::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Move to the turbo lift as a replacement engineer takes over his station.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*MO* Understood. Power out.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::walks into the turbolift::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CEO: Aye sir. ::hears the news about the mother and baby. Wonders if he could have been able to help. Shakes his head and heads to the turbolift::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
TL: Transporter room 1. ::Looks over to Inaji and Lori.::
OPS_La says:
::takes the OPS station on the bridge::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::gently shakes her head, looking down, as she thinks about the child::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: According to my analysis, this attack matches those reported by SB514's CO. Sound like Ferengi tactics to me. Attack a tactically weaker target and leave before they attacked by a superior opponent.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
OPS/FCO: We want to make this quick. Stay focused. If we can't save the ship we need to get whatever we can from the records. We need to know why this was done.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CEO: Gotcha....Your standard dine and dash.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CTO: Yeah but modified ships with cloaking tech attacking ships with valuable gems? Sounds like our friends are back.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::exits the turbolift when it comes to a stop and heads over to a locker to get the necessary equipment::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Steps out of the turbo lift as the doors open. Noting the slight increase in speed of the doors.:: Self: Not now.  Stay focused. ::Moves into the corridor and into the transporter room.::
MO_Warren says:
*XO*: Warren to Commander Conor.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Opens another equipment locker grabbing a eva suit to put on.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*MO* Go ahead.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::starts pulling on the EVA suit in silence::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Ferengi are cowards, but have a shred of honor. They'd have stayed to fight us, then surrendered. I'm analyzing the debris now for any clues.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Taps his badge.::  Engineering: I need an engineering kit to transporter room 1 asap.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::steps out of the TL and grabs an EVA suit begins to put it on::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Slides the EVA suit on locking the clasps before putting on the mag boots.::
MO_Warren says:
*XO*: How close did we get to the attacking ship? I normally wouldn't report something like this, but in the ten or so minutes since the attack, I've had two cases report into sickbay for lightheadedness or dizziness. That's not a lot, but---well, given the altercation, I thought you should be aware.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::finishes putting on mag boots and comes to grab the rest of the gear::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CEO* Hold on before you transport over
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::equips the rest of her gear:: CEO: Ready.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Put distance between us and that ship, edge of safe transporter range.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*XO*: Understood sir. ::Takes the extra equipment from the locker as an engineer brings in the engineering kit.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CEO* Does any of your away team have telepathic capabilities?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*XO*: I'll ask sir. Hold on.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: I have transporter signatures on decks 3 and 4 of the Oncinta. I believe they belong to our mystery guests.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::shakes her head at the CEO::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
OPS/FCO: Do either of you have telepathic abilities?
FCO_Jerkins says:
XO: Aye sir.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CEO: No sir...but I have a few pasted lives.

ACTION:
Cataria's distance to the Oncinta opens gradually.

CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Looks like a run of the mill "smash ;n; grab".
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CTO: Guests? We have people still aboard the Oncinta?
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: No, I meant the attackers.
FCO_Jerkins says:
XO: I'm putting us right at the edge of transporter range. ::stops the Cataria just within transporter range of the Oncinta::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
FCO: Noted.  *XO*: None here, Sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CEO* We've gotten reports of people feeling dizzy or lightheaded, this smells like last time. We've put us at the edge of transporter range. You are clear to beam aboard but watch out for any mystery tech. Report in every 5 minutes.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*MO* Noted, I've put distance between us and that ship for the time being. Let me know if there are any additional reports.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::patiently waits, knowing that every moment they delay means the damage is greater::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*XO*: Noted Commander, we will leave the comms on.  OPS/FCO: Stay close and report in if you feel dizzy or lightheaded. Prepare for transport. ::Grabs the engineering case and steps onto the transporter padd.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::double checks equipment, puts on his helmet and heads towards the transporter padd.::
MO_Warren says:
*XO*: Understood, Commander. Will you be coming down to see the survivor?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CEO: Aye Sir. ::steps onto the transporter pad::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*MO* Eventually. I want to get the situation up here under control first.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
FCO/OPS: Weapons on heavy stun.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Sets his phaser and turns on the wrist light.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CEO: Aye sir. ::sets weapons to heavy stun::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::checks her weapon, the last time she used one of these was during the Vroa attack on Earth:: CEO: Aye Sir.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
Transporter Chief: Energize.
Transporter Chief says:
CEO: Energizing.

ACTION:
ACTION: The away team dematerializes.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission - Time Lapse - 30 minutes~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

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