USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11307.27

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
			and	Girl/Sannia
			and	Romae
			
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	aFCO Jacobs

William Davis		as	[SOPS] Commander William Davis

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

Chris Esterhuyse		as	[CNS] Commander Varesh
				Counsellor

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

Absent:

Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding Officer

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

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

Summary: The USS Cataria, with the Oncinta in tow, continues at Warp 4 toward Heathercrist. The child, Sannia, is now sleeping peacefully. The Cataria is 57 minutes from the Heathercrist system.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Give or Take" Mission 3 - SD 11307.27~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::stays near the biobed in case Sannia wakes up::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::underneath the console, trying to get a more stable power supply::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: How further until we reach Heathercrist?
FCO_Jacobs says:
XO: Sir, we are about 57 minutes from the Heathercrist system.
OPS_La says:
::working away at the operations console::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Taps the comm.:: COMM: Cataria: XO: Commander the Dampening fields are now active in Engineering and around the bridge.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::puzzles over the strange ATP readings::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::In his office, reviewing reports with Gulash::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Looks over the readings from the Cataria as the dampening fields come online.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO: Sir, do you think the Dampening fields will work?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COMM: Freighter: CEO: Good work. How is life treating you on the freighter?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::reconnects a relay::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO: It will work as a secondary measure along with the treatment Commander Varesh is providing.
OPS_La says:
::notices a blinky light:: XO: Commander, we are being hailed by the Heathercrist homeworld.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Smiles.:: COMM: Cataria: XO: Tired a little hungry and could use a cup of coffee,  but we are keeping ourselves busy over here.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::sits up, almost bashing her head on the bottom of the control panel::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COMM: Freighter: CEO: Understood, let us know if anything changes. Power out.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS_La: Put it through.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::wanders around sickbay with the PADD in his hand:: Self: It makes no sense.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@COMM: Cataria: XO: Roger that Commander. Oncinta out.
OPS_La says:
::puts the hail on screen::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::stands up and looks at her console, pleased with the power reading::

ACTION:
The viewscreen flickers to life, showing momentarily an elaborate symbol much like a fleur-de-lis, subtitled with a foreign texts. A moment later, the screen is replaced by the image of a women, apparently in her fifties, seated in what is clearly an office of some stature.

Romae says:
# ::Smiles graciously:: COM: Cataria: XO: This is communications agent Romae. We've been monitoring your progress with the Oncinta. May I ask to whom I have the pleasure of speaking?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: Heathercrist: Romae: Romae, I am Commander Conor Power, XO of the USS Cataria.
Romae says:
# COM: Cataria: Commander Power, thank you. I hope your towing of our vessel toward our planet means you are indeed returning our salvage, as it appears. I have heard such good things of the Starfleet and Federation. You would have our gratitude if that were the case.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::walks back to the biobed where Sannia is sleeping, running his hand over her hair::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@::walks over to the OPS:: OPS: Is there anything I can help you help?
OPS_La says:
XO: Commander, the translators are not being used. She is speaking Federation standard, surprising for a species known to be somewhat xenophobic.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::absently plays with a stray lock of shocking white hair, glowering at the PADD::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: Heathercrist: Romae: Yes, we are intending on returning the ship to you, however there was a single survivor from the raiders attack on this ship.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@ ::looks to the FCO:: FCO: Well, thanks, but I'm just kind of twiddling around with things while we wait. ::smiles::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::nods in the direction of OPS La::
Romae says:
# ::Blinks as if processing, then smiles in surprise:: COM: Cataria: XO: Well, this is good news! We had assumed all hands lost to Imma. If you do not mind, Commander Power, I would like very much to meet you enroute, to greet our survivor.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@::smiles back:: OPS: Yeah... I just can't figure out what to twiddling with.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: Heathercrist: Romae: I'm sure that could be arranged, if you send us your current coordinates and flight path I'm sure we could meet somewhere agreeable to us both. I would also like to talk to you about this attack as well in person.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@ ::smiles:: FCO: Yes, it is a bit of a slog today. Not the glamorous away missions they advertise at the Academy. ::looks at the console:: FCO: Here, take a look at this... ::points:: I have been picking up some background noise, but now... is there a pattern?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::signals at Ops La to mute the channel discreetly::
OPS_Lai says:
::mutes the channel and nods confirmation to the XO::
Romae says:
#::Presses a control on the glass before her:: COM: Cataria: XO: Of course. Transmitting now. As we are not hampered by towing, we will be able to make best speed toward your desired coordinates.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@::takes a look at the Cadet's console::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS_La: Can you triangulate where this transmission is coming from? I don't know why they want to meet us along the way.
OPS_La says:
XO: Seems like it's coming from the Heathercrist homeworld, but I'll take another look and see if we can get a more specific location. ::starts working on it::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
aFCO: Did we receive the flight plans?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@FCO: There... the same pattern again. The odds of the same signal twice in such a short time is against all the odds.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@OPS: I see what you're talking about Cadet and there definitely seems to be a pattern to it, but I don't recognize it.
OPS_La says:
XO: The comm is from a small vessel, Commander. Sensors show it went into orbit of the Heath homeworld some ten minutes before it contacted us. Before that, it was on the planet itself.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@FCO: Let's see if we can isolate it.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks down at the sleeping girl:: Self: Why would a seven year-old want to go to heaven? I hope the Honor Bearers will ask for your reasons and consider them carefully before taking you there. ::sighs::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS_La: Ok, try gather all data on that ship and what we know about it. Start full signals intelligence analysis. I want to know what they are up to.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Looks at her console and picks up the ship's signal.::
FCO_Jacobs says:
XO: Sir, we have received the coordinates. Do you want me to set a course?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@FCO: That must be why I recognized it in the first place... CEO: Sir, I've detected a pattern within the background noise of the comm system. It's a Cardassian morse coded message!
Sannia says:
::Stirs a little in her sleep::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO_Jacobs: Can you overlay it on top of our current flight path and pick something more favourable to us?
FCO_Jacobs says:
XO: Aye sir. ::overlays the Heath's new flight plan with Cataria's current one::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Turns to the Lori and Inaji and moves over to the console.:: FCO: Can you translate it? ::Looks down at the console.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::takes a seat next to the biobed and takes Sannia's hand::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO: Trying to sir. ::taps on the console trying to translate the coded message::

ACTION:
An overlay appears on the viewscreen, across the image of the patiently awaiting Romae, showing the .013 light years between the Cataria and the Heath homeworld, Cataria's flight path toward the homeworld, and Romae's proposed flight path back to Cataria. The two flightpaths coincide, overlaying each other almost exactly.

CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO: Keep at it Ensign. ::Taps a secure comm to the Cataria:: COMM: Cataria: XO: Commander Ensign Lori and Cadet Inaji has found background noise in the message. It seems to be a coded Cardassian message. Ensign Lori is trying to decode it now.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO_Jacobs: Pick a point at the edge of their solar system and send them that as the RV coordinates. We'll see what they say.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@ ::looks at the CEO and the FCO, wondering why they are going to try and translate it themselves when she is a Cardassian herself:: CEO/FCO: Um... Sirs... it's not a perfect code, it is broken, but it says.. "Please... tell... none..."
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CTO: Get on that.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Aye.
FCO_Jacobs says:
XO: Aye sir. ::transmits the new coordinates::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@OPS: Is that all it says?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@CEO/FCO: The rest is more broken up... give me a moment...
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COMM: Oncinta: CEO: Transfer whatever data you have as well to the CTO for analysis.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COMM: Heathercrist: Romae: You should have received the suggested coordinates for the RV at this point.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Begins working. Pooling every resource she can to help.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Nods to Inaji.:: COMM: Cataria: XO: Understood Commander. We need a little longer to translate.  The signal is pretty broken. ::Transfers the first part of the message.::
Romae says:
#::Looks down at the sheet of glass before her, hesitates a moment, turns to another spot on the glass, taps it a few times, then nods:: COM: Cataria: XO: That will do. We will meet you in 7 minutes.  ::Smiles once more:: Thank you again for your assistance, Cataria.
Romae says:
#COM: Cataria: XO: One last thing, Commander.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::never thought her father would be right that this code could 'come in handy someday'::
Romae says:
#COM: Cataria: XO: Our sensors indicate several of your crew aboard our vessels. I am certain they are there only for repairs, and not to raid our technology or information?  
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::glowers at the PADD again, his one hand now holding Sannias, worried about her more than he should be. He would be happier if she were with her own people again::
Sannia says:
::Slowly begins to rouse, tossing once more on the biobed::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@CEO: It says... do not give them the... fish? Or that could be 'child'. It isn't clear because it isn't complete, but I'll assume it's 'child'. Unless you have a pet fish in your pocket.

ACTION:
Varesh can feel Sannia's emotions beginning to rise to the surface, turbulent emotions, though his connection to her. For a moment, he sees a flash of her dreams.

CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
Self: Deciphering Cardassian codes? I'm better off searching for the Sword of Kahless. ::Tries a different codex when the other failed.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@OPS: Why would the Cardassians be concerned about a child?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COMM: Heathercrist: These are the damage control team who beamed aboard to save what was left of the freighter. Your technology and information is safe rest assured.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@FCO: I don't know if it's Cardassians sending the message, or if they know the communications officer is a Cardassian. I can't pinpoint the source with all the damage the Oncinta has.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@OPS: Excellent work Inaji. I think 'child' would be correct, but let's leave our options open. ::Shoots Inaji a smile through his helmet.:: COMM: Cataria: XO: Commander we might have a problem here.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::closes his eyes, feeling the emotions coming up strong again. Her dream is so strong, he gets a flash::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COMM: Oncinta: Tell me about it, you have 5 minutes to find out what they are so concerned about aboard that ship. They don't want us rooting about.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Romae's vessel has broken orbit and on intercept course to rendezvous coordinates, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CNS* Is the kid awake yet?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@CEO/FCO: There's a little more. ::double checks:: It continues, "If you tell, they will find me."
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@CEO/FCO: Before we beamed over we were delayed because it was thought we detected life signs on the Oncinta, yes? What if there is someone hiding here?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CTO: Understood, keep a close on them. Something is up.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::flames all around, smoke, his mother screaming, her white hair almost disappearing against the intensity of the flames, then a voice speaking practically in his ear::
Romae says:
#COM: Cataria: XO: Of course, Commander. I never doubted it. See you shortly. Agent Romae out.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::shakes himself hard before opening his eyes and focusing:: *XO*: Just about to wake up sir, you should feeel it round about now.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO/OPS: Did we check internal sensors once we got the power up and running?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO/OPS: Do it. They are not going to let us stay around here long.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CNS* Well the CEO's telepathic shielding is up so hopefully not. In the meantime, can you see what the kid remembers from the attack? Probe gently though, these people are hiding something.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO: Take a tricorder and come with me for a deck to deck check. OPS: Try the ships internal sensors.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Aye. ::Works on message and keeps eye on ship.::

ACTION:
The image of Romae flickers once more to the elaborate comm screen with more foreign text, then flickers out.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*XO*: Sir, I will be poking with a feather and marshmallows. This kid can crush my mind if she spooks.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COMM: Oncinta: CEO: What is the issue and have you made any more progress on that signal?
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO: Aye sir. Can I suggest we keep an active comm open between us and the OPS. ::grabs a tricorder::
Sannia says:
::Her eyes blink open, and she tenses up momentarily, gripping Varesh's hand hard, as she wakes up in an unfamiliar place::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@CEO/FCO: The pattern is gone. Whoever it is just went silent. The ships internal sensors are damaged, and it looks like whoever it is can avoid detection anyway.
Sannia says:
::Slowly relaxes, as she at least remembers that she does know this place::
FCO_Jacobs says:
XO: Sir, do you want to start heading towards the new coordinates?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@COMM: Cataria: XO: I think the Cataria has some impulse engine problems Commander. We need more time here. The message is as follows: "Please... tell... none...  do not give them the child. If you tell, they will find me." The message has gone quiet sir. We are going to do another deck to deck check over here.
Sannia says:
::Quietly, as she feels a bit of security from seeing Varesh again:: CNS: Barish...
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO_Jacobs: You heard the CEO, we have engine troubles. Drop us down to 1/4 impulse.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@COMM: Oncinta: CEO: You need more bodies to help search?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@OPS: Manual sweep it is Cadet. Lori and I will start at the lower decks keep the comms open.  ::Pulls the tricorder from the hip holster.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles:: Sannia: It's Varesh.
FCO_Jacobs says:
XO: Aye sir, 1/4 impulse. ::drops the ship down to a quarter impulse::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@COMM: Cataria: XO: No sir. We do not want to bring suspicion if the Heath are watching.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::nods, aware she'll be alone up here:: CEO: Good luck. I'll see if I can get the internal sensors working a little better.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@OPS/FCO: Everyone be safe and don't do anything without backup. Call if you detect anything out of place.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO: Ready when you are sir. ::winks at the Cadet:: OPS: Keep in touch.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Moves towards Lori and heads for the ladders.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@COMM: Oncinta: CEO: Fair enough, keep in touch.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@::heads towards the ladders with McQuade::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: And vent some plasma while you are at it. Make it look legit.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Begins to drop down the ladder at a steady pace to deck 4.::
Sannia says:
::With obvious effort:: CNS: B---B---B-------Bvarish.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::ignores the wink and gets back to the console::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Goes through old Klingon code libraries.::
FCO_Jacobs says:
XO: You got it.. .::vents a small amount of plasma out into space::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
XO: Romae is at the rendezvous point, Commander.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO: Take the aft. I'll go forward and we will meet in the middle. We want detailed scans of any open spaces or spaces that are solid and shouldn't be. ::Continues to climb down.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO: You got it...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins:: Sannia: Almost. Make the 'ih' and 'eh' and you have it.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@*OPS*: Any chance there were some hidden files or cargo manifests within the computer? ::Gives a little laugh.::  Would save us a lot of walking.
Sannia says:
::Smiles, still blinking a little sleepily. Slowly she sits up:: CNS: Are we almost there yet, Bvar-esh?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::helps her sit up:: Sannia: I don't know. I haven't left you alone the whole time, so we will have to go look on the computer to see where we are
Sannia says:
::Sits up, looking interested::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::helps Sannia jump down and leads her to the CMO's office::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@*CEO*: Checking, but the cargo got transferred to the Cataria already, so I doubt it. Looks like you can skip the gym this week.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@*OPS*:  Yeah thats what I figured.  Carry on with the manual search.  ::Reaches deck 4.::

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission - Time Lapse: 15 minutes~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

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