USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11308.24

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
			and	Sannia
			and	Romae
			and	Doctor Brae
			and	Anra
			
Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding Officer
					
Evan Taylor		as	[FCO] Ensign Jardon Lori	
				Flight Control Officer	

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

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

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

Absent:

Conor Power		as	[XO] Commander Conor Power
				First Officer

Chris Esterhuyse		as	[CNS] Commander Varesh
				Counsellor

William Davis		as	[SOPS] Commander William Davis

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

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

Summary: The Cataria waits beside the Agency vessel Anra, as the Bearer vessel Michel approaches. Varesh and Dr Brae have been speaking, and Captain Knight and Agent Romae have reached the bridge.

Is now a time for answers?

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Give or Take" Mission 6 - SD 11308.24~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::steps onto the bridge with Romae::  FCO: Status of the Michel?
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::stands up and looks over at the Captain entering the bridge:: CO: About 60 minutes away Sir.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: caught in a memory she knew intuitively was not hers, she tries to pull away from it.::
Sannia says:
::Sitting beside Varesh and Brae on the biobed, still holding Varesh's hand...she suddenly whimpers, then begins to vomit once more::

ACTION:
Another empathic wave emanates from Sannia, this time Varesh bears the brunt, and collapses.
Anyone not on the bridge or in Main Engineering feels overwhelming nausea; about half becomes physically sick. Those within the dampening fields experience a wave of queasiness, but nothing too serious.

OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::looks over as the guest and Captain enter the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: Understood. Keep me informed if anything unusual changes. I will be in my Ready Room.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::suddenly feels a small wave of queasiness, it soon passes:: CO: Aye, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
OPS: Cadet, see if by chance, there is any further information you can find on that message you recovered.  ::heads toward his Ready Room::
Romae says:
::Tilts her head, as she follows the Captain across the bridge and into the Ready Room:: CO: Message, Captain?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: smoke, fire... the mental trauma of those dying nearby.::
Dr_Brae says:
::Catches Varesh as he begins to fall, preventing his head from hitting the side of the biobed::
Sannia says:
::Wipes at her eyes with the back of her hands:: CNS/Brae: I'm sorry... I'm so sorry... I don't kno--   ::Overwhelmed, and now alone, she leans over on the side of the biobed, curling up in a fetal position::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Romae: Yes, but I cannot go into detail on that just yet. Please, after you. ::motions for Romae to enter the Ready Room::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: Yes Sir, though I'm not sure what else to look for to be honest.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: A sense of overwhelming fear pervades her. Like many she reaches for the first person to protect her, to know her. Her mother::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::sits back down as the Captain enters his Ready Room::
Romae says:
::Nods curtly. Keeping information to oneself is certainly understood in her culture::
Romae says:
CO: I see, of course.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::looks down at the message again, wondering how else to dissect it::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Romae: Please, have a seat. So please, tell me everything you know about what you believe happened.

INFO:
Current empathic wave induces a sense of despair - minor in the dampening fields, and overwhelming outside of them - within the crew.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sits back in his chair a pauses for a moment, shaking off the empathic wave::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: I wish this dampening field worked a little better. ::runs a hand across her brow::
Dr_Brae says:
::Carries Varesh's unconscious form onto the biobed across from Knight-Sky's and manages to lay him out on it, while calling out:: Aloud: Someone! Help!
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
::The tears of a child flow down her cheek. A sense of abandonment walks next to her.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::a strong feeling comes over him from Sierra::  ~~~CMO: Sierra, focus on my voice.~~~
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: I understand how you feel Cadet.

ACTION:
The Sense of despair sinks insidiously deep within Captain Knight.

CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: A memory. Part of her. She reaches for it like a life line.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: It's rather testing, but I keep reminding myself that the girl is suffering more than us.
Romae says:
::Settles into a seat, completely unaffected by whatever is impacting the rest of the crew:: CO: Of course, Captain. Our sensors picked up a distress call and attack on our Prosperiteer vessel, the Oncinta. Sensors then indicated that another vessel had moved into the area, and the attack ceased.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Looks over the last set of power calculations as he sips some coffee in engineering.:: EO: Mr. Paterson, I need the primary and secondary power junctures reinforced. ::Tries to stay focused.::
Romae says:
CO: You must understand, Captain, we are not a tactically powerful people. Had you moved in to steal the spoils of the previous attacker, there would have been nothing we could have done about it. You greatly out-power us.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::tries to focus on Romae as well::  Romae: Is there anything specific you believe the attackers were after?
Romae says:
CO: I assume the cargo the Oncinta carries. It is quite valuable, particularly on Lysia.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::stands up and walks over to the Cadet:: OPS: Just stay focused on the task that the Captain has given you, this will be over soon and peace will come to the child. So don't worry. ::smiles:: Let me know if I can help you with anything.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: With a gasp she opens her eyes, the air clear, able to breathe freely, the temperature cold.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
~~~CMO: I am here Sierra. Describe where you are at.~~~
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: Well, I've analysed the message, pinpointed its location. I'm not too sure how else to analyse it, Sir.
Sannia says:
::Continues to whimper silently in sickbay, curled up in a fetal position at the foot of Knight-Sky's biobed::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
<Paterson> CEO: Aye sir. I'll pull a team. I assume with power a main problem we keep things mechanical where we can.

ACTION:
Captain Knight is again deeply invaded by a sense of despair and hopelessness.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Romae:  Yes, but why now? Your species transports cargo all the time.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
Paterson: I think that would be wise. If we need power for shields or weapons these dampening fields are going to fall pretty quick.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: Could there be some kind of message hidden within it?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
~~~CMO: Focus Sierra. I need you to focus for me.~~~
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: It takes her a moment to reorient herself, the familiar bond holding her to her husband.:: ~~~~~ CO:  I am...~~~~ ::sighs::  ~~~~ I am fine. Now.~~~~ :: looks over toward the child.::
Romae says:
::Turns her hands palm-up, her culture's "shrugging" gesture:: CO: I cannot know. Our limited extra planetary intelligence does not include the motivations of our enemies. I have heard, however, of an increase in raids in the area recently.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~CO:  I was caught in her memories~~~~ ::Giving herself a moment to collect her balance, she then slips off the medical bed.::

ACTION:
Captain Knight is nearly knocked over the by force of despair and hopelessness.

OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: Well, we have the message translated. ::tilts her head as sensors pick up on something:: Sir, the Michel is approximately thirty minutes away, and there's some disturbance. It's another ship, de-cloaking!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::grabs hold of his head and leans forward::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Knowing something is wrong she closes her eyes a moment.::  ~~~~CO:  Are you alright?~~~~
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
OPS: What kind of ship?

ACTION:
Knight-Sky is struck by the same overwhelming sense of despair and hopelessness.

OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::taps the console:: FCO: Andorian class, very old model, Klingon cloaking signature and... it's just opened fire on the Michel with Romulan weapons.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
*CO*: Captain the Michel is 30 minutes away but they might be in trouble sir. We have just detected a ship de-cloaking near them.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
~~~CMO: I..I'm not sure. The dampening field must be malfunctioning.~~~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*FCO*: Can you identify the ship?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Having just experienced the child's memory, she stumbles slowly over to the child.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Tavish, is the dampening field to the bridge functioning properly?
Romae says:
::Jumps to her feet:: The Michel!
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. It's an Andorian class with Klingon cloak and it just opened fire. Permission to set an intercept course?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*FCO*: Set course and engage immediately.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
FCO: The Anra is moving off to intercept. ::activates yellow alert as the CO gives the order to engage::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::gets up::  Romae: I don't suppose you will tell me why anyone would be firing on the Michel.  ::heads out of his Ready Room::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
*CO*: Aye sir. ::heads over towards the helm and sets course towards the Michel's position::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
::There should be no reason for the shielding to be malfunctioning. With that thought in mind, she places up her mental block. It does not block out Ethan but it does place a barrier of privacy between them.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
OPS: Are we within hailing range of that vessel?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: Yes Sir. ::opens hailing frequencies:: Frequency open.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::looks over the readings and taps his badge.::  *CO*: Yes sir, but the impact on the power drain is increasing.  If it keep up we will lose the dampening fields in 2 hours.
Romae says:
::Clearly distressed as she follows the Captain out of the bridge:: CO: I have no concept of why they would!
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
::Gently she lays a hand on the child's shoulder and speaks quietly:: Sannia: Sannia, I am here.
Romae says:
::Presses a button on her belt:: *Anra*: Agent Romae to Anra. Are there any souls on the Michel?!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
COM: Unidentified Vessel: This is Captain Knight of the federation starship Cataria. Stand down your weapons!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks over to tactical and targets the vessels weapons' system::

ACTION:
As Knight-Sky touches Sannia, she feels a momentary overwhelming wave of emotion, but it quickly fades as the child empathically clutches to Knight-Sky. The impact upon the crew fades once more to reasonable levels.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All: Red Alert!
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: A light mental touch shows her, her own children are basically fine, though stressed. She sets in place another mental shield. Then scooping up the child, she sits on the biobed, holding her.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
OPS: Any response?
Host SMLea says:
<Anra>*Romae*: I am pulling the records from the homeworld now, Agent. I will inform you immediately.
Host SMLea says:
<Anra>*Romae*: We are enroute. Give us over to Imma. Anra out.

ACTION:
As the Red Alert klaxons ring out, other alerts shrill as well: The power pull from red alert systems weakens the dampening fields, and they are quickly overwhelmed, shorting out.

CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Watches as the dampening fields fail on the bridge and engineering.:: Self: Damn...
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: No reply, but they definitely heard. ::looks over as the lights switch from yellow to red::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::grabs hold of the tactical console and tells himself to focus::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Holding the child, humming quietly to her, she looks at the stranger, while noting in the background they had gone to red alert.::
Dr_Brae says:
::Looks up, speaking in his native language, translated by the universal translator:: CMO: Are you... are you okay?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: She did not need to tell her staff what to do as they suddenly jumped into motion, getting ready.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*: Sierra, is there any way to block that child's mind?
Sannia says:
::Curls up in Knight-Sky's arms, wrapping her own arms around the doctor's neck::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CO: Captain we are 30 minutes out at Warp 7.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
Brae: Yes, thank you.  :
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: Maximum warp Ensign.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: The Michel is being disabled system by system. Their phasers are offline.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: not wanting to say it out loud::  ~~~~ CO: If she is unconscious. But that is not healthy for her.~~~~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*: What a about a stasis field?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
OPS: How soon before we are within firing range?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*FCO*: Keep us under warp 6 for another 3 hours and we are still venting plasma. We can get that cleared shortly.
Romae says:
::Stands beside the Captain, paralyzed by her helplessness as the waves of the Michel's destruction announced wash over her::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CO: Sir because of our engineering problem we are unable to go to maximum warp. We can't really keep the current speed we have. We need to reduce our speed.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Mentally sending a wave of calm and peace to the child, she slowly rocks her::  Brae: You are the doctor who was coming aboard?
Dr_Brae says:
::Nods earnestly::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
*CEO*: Understood. I'm bring us down to Warp 4.95, is that good enough?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: 23 minutes, Sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Tavish, I need maximum warp as soon as possible!
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CO: Sir, remain at warp 7 or can I bring us down to Warp 4.95?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*FCO*: Would be better than max warp. ::Taps the badge again.:: *CO*: I need three hours on max warp Captain. The warp system is still in cool down from their last over use.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Not wanting to use her husband's suggestion unless she must.:: Brae: She is caught in the despair of her memories. Have you any suggestion to help her that would allow my crew to function normally?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::pounds his hand on the console:: FCO: Keep us just under warp 6.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Nods to Gallard.:: EO: Stop venting plasma and bring the system to normal. I'll report repairs are complete.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Romae: There has got to be something more going on here!
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CO: Sir, at warp 6 we will reach the Michel in 50 minutes.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: The main assault has ceased. Looks like the transporters are activating.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*CO*: Some good news Captain we have repaired the system and no longer venting plasma from the nacelles. ::Takes a long breath trying to contain the added emotional burden.::
Romae says:
::Clearly distraught:: CO: I don't know! I--There's nothing there for them to--  ::Overwhelmed at the thought of someone ransacking their sacred vessel, she collapses into the nearest empty seat::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::uses the moment of chaos to send a message in the background noise requesting more information in the same manner as the message was received::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: You heard Tavish....punch it!
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::doesn't get a reply, but wasn't really expecting one::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks down at Romae:: Romae: Will you be okay?
Dr_Brae says:
CMO: I--I---...   I have only theories....
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Bangs the console.:: *Engineering*: This is Lieutenant McQuade. I need everyone out of engineering.  You have 3 minutes. ::Taps his badge.:: *CO*:  Captain. I think I have a way to give you a warp increase.
Dr_Brae says:
CMO: You---can't tell anyone. Please. Even your husband... She'll know, if you do.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: simply nods, listening.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Whatever it is.....I'll take it!
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*CO*: It's out of the realm of Starfleet protocol. Aye sir.
Romae says:
::Swallows hard:: CO: I just... I don't know why... All they do is carry the Honored to Immarri... The valuables are left on the Homeworld...
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As all strong telepaths, she was able to compartmentalize certain thoughts and memories. She prepared to do so with this one.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Opens a locker and pulls out an ENV Suit.::
Dr_Brae says:
::Hesitates, then steps close to Knight-Sky and Sannia. Gently, he lays his hands on Sannia's shoulders, and "Shhh's" softly:: Sannia: It's okay... it will be okay...
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
Computer: Lock down all engineering doors full emergency procedures.
Dr_Brae says:
::Closes his eyes, a look of deep concentration on his face::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Pull the helmet on.:: Computer: Bring ENV systems online within engineer. Code McQuade alpha one.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Goes to the console and pulls up the containment fields to the warp core.::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
::Another mind joining her link with the child, Brae's.::
Dr_Brae says:
::Whispering:: CMO: I believe... you may hold the answer for Sannia... Imma, let me help...
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
Computer: Are all engineering crew out of engineering on the Cataria?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
<Computer> CEO: Yes all engineering crew are out of engineering. ENV systems are online and ready within engineering.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: She remains passive, paying close attention, though she does not ease the mental soothing to the child.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Taps the controls.:: Computer: Flood engineering with 100% Nitrogen gas. Bring temperatures down slowly in engineering.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
<Computer> CEO: Acknowledged.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: Anra is five minutes away from the Michel, Sir. ::tells herself it won't be quick enough::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Looks at the readings closely.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
OPS: Is the unidentified vessel still in the same location?

ACTION:
The warp core begins to cool.

Romae says:
::Whispers:: Imma help them.... ::Covers her face with her hands::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: Affirmative.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Her curiosity is on overdrive as she wonders what answers she might hold. Memories of her own?  Of her children?::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
OPS: Understood.  Let's hope they are still there in five minutes.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
<Computer> Continue to bring the temperature down in engineering. Begin warnings at -50C.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::nods::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Taps the arm controls to increase the env within the suit.::
Dr_Brae says:
::Still whispering:: CMO: You have suffered loss....and survived. You are resilient. Lend her your resilience...You have that power... You are unique...
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Moves over to the warp station and begins flooding the main chamber.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
FCO: Ensign, as soon as Tavish gives the word, increase warp.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Lifts a brow but says nothing as she turns her focus more onto the child.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*CO*: You have more warp. It will continue to increase slowly. I'll maintain watch down here in engineering.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Finding the memories, but not sharing their contact, she searches for the emotions, the knowledge that would help the child.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged. Remind me to buy you a drink!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods toward the FCO::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*CO*: Aye sir. ::Shivers and turns up the env suit.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
::hears the CEO over the conn... gradually increase warp speed.:: CO: Captain I'm increasing warp speed now.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::makes sure she has a transporter lock on the CEO::
Dr_Brae says:
::Whispers:: CMO: What do you call it...? ...M--Meld, with her...
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::takes in a deep breath and just hopes they catch up to the vessel in time::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Hearing the Doctors request, she stills briefly. She doubts the doctor understands what she is asking.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CO: The Anra and the attacking vessel are engaging each other, Sir.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Taking a deep breath, she lifts a hand to gently caress the child, her fingers lighting on key contact points.::
Romae says:
::Her voice catches in her throat:: CO: They'll never make it...
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
OPS: Understood.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Romae: I'm just hoping they can keep them occupied until we get there.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Taking another deep breath, blocking all other surroundings from her, she pushes for the connection.::

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission: 11308.24 - Time Lapse: 30 seconds~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

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