USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11405.10

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
				OPS Laurent		
				Station OPS
				Lt. Redshirt
				Lt. Conway
				Argile

Conor Power		as	[XO] Commander Conor Power
				First Officer

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

Jack Farfri		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Xerus Vorln Ivara
				Chief Science Officer 
				SO_CWO_Womack
				SO_Ens_Baker
				PO3_Dack

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

Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding 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		

William Davis		as	[SOPS] Commander William Davis

Summary: The USS Cataria has navigated beyond the nebular cloak, this time without incident, and is on final approach to Deep Space 17.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "All the Little Pieces" Mission 1 - SD 11405.10~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

OPS_Laurent says:
*DS17 OPS*: DS 17, This is the USS Cataria, requesting approach course and clearance.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::on the intrepid class ship's bridge, at a secondary station in the rear, a padd in her hand.::
Station_OPS:
@COM: Cataria: You have received clearance for final approach. Please proceed on following course.  ::Transmits data::
OPS_Laurent says:
*DS17 OPS* Course received. Cataria out.

OPS_Laurent says:
FCO: Transferring approach course to your station now ::sends data::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::checks forward sensors along the station’s indicated course:: FCO/XO: Course shows clear of obstructions.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Understood.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
OPS: Received. ::on the bridge at the helm of the USS Cataria.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::on the bridge::
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::sees the ship approaching the inner markers and begins slowing to 1/4th impulse:: XO: Sir, slowly to 1/4th impulse.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Understood.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::engages maneuvering thrusters and begins moving the ship into place to dock with DS17::  XO: Engaging maneuvering thrusters...
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Scratch the paint and the station staff will have some angry words for you.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::hears the hiss of the Cataria achieving soft seal, engages docking clamps:: XO: Would never think of it sir...docking clamps engaged.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Everyone get their homework assignments?
OPS_Laurent says:
FCO: Soft seal looks good, engaging station umbilical uplinks.
OPS_Laurent says:
FCO: Uplinks established, you're good for hard seal
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::watches the atmospheric data flooding in from the main airlock impassively:: XO: Yes sir.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::secures the hard seal then wipes the sweat off of his forehead, because he hates docking the ship::
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
XO: Hard seal secure.
Station_OPS says:
@COM: Cataria: Welcome back, Cataria. The station commander would like to meet with Commander Power within two hours.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::looks at the various checklists turning green:: All: Another successful docking. Who says routine can't be fun..
OPS_Laurent says:
XO: A message from the station sir, the station commander would like to meet with you within two hours.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Understood, ensure we have a duty officer on the bridge at all times. I suspect this won't be a long visit. Make sure we get whatever supplies are needed.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Alright, the rest of you know what you should be doing. Expect a briefing before the day is out and us to be heading out shortly after that.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Questions?
OPS_Laurent says:
::nods at the XO::

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Alright, I'll be aboard the station then.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
XO:aye sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::gets up and and steps into the TL:: TL: Deck 8
SO_Ens_Baker says:
::looks around the science lab as smoke billows from an overturned drum:: *CSO* Lieutenant...::She pauses as something explodes loudly:: *CSO* Could you come to science lab three?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks at the padd in her hand then sighs ever so faintly::*SO Baker* Dack?
SO_Ens_Baker says:
::notices a stringy compound hanging from the ceiling and sidesteps just before a length of it splatters to the floor:: *CSO* Yes.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::steps out on to deck 8 and starts walking towards the docking port::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::rubs the bridge of her nose with one hand then sighs:: *SO Baker* I'll be right down.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks from the FCO to the CTO for a moment:: CTO/FCO: Gentlemen.  ::she walks slowly towards the turbolift. Not really wanting to see what mess Dack had gotten into this time.::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Looks down at herself, searching for this "gentleman", Wonders if it's because of her part Klingon heritage or muscles.::
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
CSO: Lieutenant?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@::steps aboard DS17 and starts heading towards the commanders office::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
CSO: Hopefully it'll be a small mess and not a, as my engineering professor put it, a smorgasbord of crud.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@::enters the command wing of the station glancing down at his PADD of vague notes and orders::

@ACTION: As Power nears the SC office, he is unceremoniously nudged aside by a chattering and running medteam surrounding an anti-grav stretcher. They disappear through the doors ahead and into the Admiral's office.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::nods as she steps into the lift before pausing and turning:: CTO: It is Petty Officer Dack...Most likely it is a...::she considers several colorful euphemisms before settling on a simple discriptor:: CTO:...not small.  Would you care to join me?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@::pushed to the side:: Medteam: Hey! I haven't lost that much weight I'm invisible here!
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
CSO: I can. Mr. Orbison will take care of security while I'm away.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Steps into the TL.::

@ACTION: A lieutenant red shirt runs past Power, toward the Admiral's office, with a mumbled "excuse me," or something resembling it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@::realizes where the medteam is going and quickly follows them::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::nods slightly and waits for the tactical officer, once she is aboard she addresses the lift:: TL: Deck Six. Science labs.
@ACTION: As Conor follows the lieutenant into the Admiral's office, a small group can be seen dematerializing - the medteam, surrounding the stretcher, on which a single figure lies convulsing. A pile of PADDs is scattered across the otherwise impeccably neat office. 

FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::finishes locking down all the stations on the bridge then heads towards the TL and steps inside:: TL: Deck 8
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@ LT: What is going on here?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::taps her commbadge:: *CWO_Womack* I have a mess to deal with in lab three.  Could you go on station, and secure a package for me.  ::the statement is phrased like a question but has the implication and inflection of an order::
SO_CWO_Womack:
*CSO* Yes ma'am.  What is it?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::steps out of the TL and onto deck 8. begins to heads towards the docking port::
Lt. RedShirt says:
@::Hits his combadge:: *CTO*: Conway here. Get a an investigation team to the Admiral's office, A-sap. Commander Rosstre is down.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::smiles faintly at the CTO while the lift continues:: *Womack* One of the station's scientists has some secured data for me.  She'll be waiting at the replamat, I'll call ahead.
Lt._Conway says:
@::Notices Conor and turns his direction, but finishes his piece, first:: *CTO*: And post security in sickbay...I want them practically breathing down the Commander's neck.  Conway out.  ::Slaps the combadge again, then looks Conor up and down, with as sudden flash of suspicion:: XO: And you are...?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::steps out of the lift and heads towards science lab three while typing a quick message onto her PADD::
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::Lori steps onto the station and takes a moment to take in his surroundings::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::stops dead in the hall as the smell wafting from lab three hits her.  A mix of rotting eggs, ozone, and burnt hair. She gags slightly as her eyes start to watter.::

ACTION: As Lori makes his way onto the station's promenade, a very dignified human of nearly 90 years, hair entirely silver, seems to make eye contact with Lori, and starts to move his way.

XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@::sees the Lt's eyes move:: LT: Not who you are looking for, I followed you in here remember? Commander Power, USS Cataria.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
CSO: What's the matter?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::wipes the corners of her eyes and coughs several times:: CTO: You can't smell that?
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
CSO: Of course. Smells like Grandmother's pudding. I hated that smell, but it doesn't bother me.
Lt._Conway says:
@With a sudden light of recognition, highlighted with concern, and lowlighted by continued suspicion. He nods:: XO: Ah, yes, Commander Power. Commander Rosstre was expecting you. I'm sorry...
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@Lt_Conway: What is going on in here then?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::notices an older gentleman walking towards him::

SO_Ens_Baker says:
::Steps out of the lab now wearing a re-breather.  The left shoulder of her uniform decorated in a stringy licorice like material. Her slightly hidden expression rather grim::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::moves forward to Baker:: SO: What happened?
Argile says:
@::Shuffles eagerly toward Lori, but almost steps past him, speaking beneath his breath as he pauses, shoulder to shoulder, with the FCO:: FCO: ...Do you have it?
SO_Ens_Baker says:
CSO/CTO: I think he was trying to ferment andorian grain...He says it was supposed to be a cleaning solvent.
SO_CWO_Womack says:
@::steps out of the ship's airlock, a small carry all over his shoulder.  He pauses to look around and get his bearings.
Lt.Conway says:
@::Holds out his hand to Power in greeting:: XO: Commander. Clerk came in here with some paperwork about...three minutes ago, found Commander Rosstre convulsing. Called a medteam.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
SO_Baker: Making Andorian Ale, hmm?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks at Baker as another dull thud can be heard from the room followed by a particularly rancid wave of odor.::
CMO says:
@*Conway*: Lieutenant, we have stabilized Commander Rosstre's condition, but he's fallen into a coma. I'll have more details for you if you can come by sickbay.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@Lt_Conway: Does the commander have any known medical issues?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
@::raises his eyebrows at the man, not understanding his question:: Argile: Excuse me?
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
SO/CSO: That would clean many thing at this potency.
SO_Ens_Baker says:
CTO/CSO: Possible, but whatever he made is very reactive with the fire suppression systems....and just about everything else.
Argile says:
@::With a little too much enthusiasm:: FCO: Do you have it? Do you have it!?   ::Grows agitated, actually turning to face Lori now:: The phase inverter...did you bring it?
SO_CWO_Womack says:
@ ::spots the FCO and the very agitated man, then decides that he is not standing in the best place, before heading in the direction he thinks the replamat is in.::
Lt.Conway says:
@::Shakes his head:: XO: Healthy as a horse.   *CMO*: Understood. I'll be there soon as I can.   ::Looks back to Conor:: XO: But you...I know he had orders for you.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::nods simply and takes a deep breath, knowing that the air in the lab will only be worse.:: CTO: After you? ::motions to the lab door::
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
@Argile: I don't know what your talking about. Phase inverter? Why would I have it? Who are you?
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Enters the lab and looks around, fanning her face as the fumes grow stronger near the source.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@Lt_Conway: I'd rather stick about until I know more about what happened to the Commander. If he is as healthy as you say, he shouldn't have to be beamed out with a medteam.

Lt.Conway says:
@::Folds his arms:: XO: Yes, well, we've had a bad run of station commanders lately. "Mysterious circumstances," is becoming rather usual. But I have my orders concerning you, and they were to ensure you made if off to investigate this anomaly in no more than 16 hours. Before that time, my team will need to complete installation of special shielding around your power conduits throughout the Cataria.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::enters behind the CTO, her view momentarily obscured.  Two science officers are hurrying around the lab throwing buckets of sand like material on the floor around a large slowly spreading pool of fluid. Smoke sizzles from two consoles near the center of the pool, and strings of foamy material hang from nearly every surface in the room.::
Argile says:
@::Throws his hands up:: FCO: Bah! Wrong one...wrong one. Why do you all look like?  ::Starts to move off, muttering still loudly to himself:: ...Why must it be in such a ridiculously secluded place? Why?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@Lt_Conway: Seem odd for such a secured station. Is anyone following up on these "circumstances" or do they ship in another replacement?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
@::reaches his hand out to stop the man before he can move too far out of range:: Argile: Wait a second? Look alike? Do you know someone who looks like me?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks at one of the strings, before coming to the realization that it had been the fire suppression foam before a strange chemical reaction turned it into this quickly drying foam.  Her attention turns to the large blue drum near the middle of the room.  It sits on a raised platform with several tubes and beakers attached to it::
Lt.Conway says:
@XO: They keep promoting up from within, to try to contain any possible security breaches...but I think that's like trying to patch holes in the Titanic at this point. Commander Rosstre took on the weight of the world about a day after he took command. I expect I'll receive a similar communique.
Lt.Conway says:
@XO: For now, you and the other ships stationed here, are the only ones allowed in or out. Took much risk, with Section 31 taking over the next two stations over.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@Lt_Conway: Any word out of those stations in the meantime? Have they moved out any further?
Argile says:
@::Turns back to face Lori, clearly distracted:: FCO: You and all those spots... How is anyone supposed to keep track of all those spots? Too many spots! 
Lt.Conway says:
@XO: No signs that additional stations have been taken...it's been strangely quiet. Too quiet, I think.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@Lt_Conway: What about the clerk who found the Commander?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::spends a moment longer looking around:: Aloud: PO Dack: Petty Officer James Dack, front and center.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
@Argile: Well...maybe I can help.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
CSO: What do you make of that? ::points to the blue drum?:: A distillery?
 Lt.Conway says:
@XO: Commander Rosstre's own aide. He wanted only those he trusted around him.
Argile says:
@::Pauses, momentarily placated:: FCO: You'd help?
Argile says:
@::With sudden excitement:: FCO: You have a phase inverter?!  

PO3_Dack says:
::gulps and dumps the rest of the speedy-dry around the edge before scurrying towards the center of the room::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@Lt_Conway: Gotten to by S31? Any other recent visitors then us?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::thinks to himself that he doesn't know if he should help, but he wants to know what the man is up to:: Argile: I'd try...I don't have a phase inverter but I can be a very resourceful man. ::gives the man a reassuring grin::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CTO: I didn't make it. I haven't been in this lab since we left Delta.  They were supposed to be working on something portable with a long shelf life to clean stains off phase active items like a transporter pad.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks at Dack for a long moment:: PO Dack: What happened?
Lt.Conway says:
@::Shakes his head:: XO: Since the Section 31 "coup" went down, we've ceased any transactions with the outside space. Two ships remain on patrol, stopping by starbase 21 when they need resupply...God help them.
Lt.Conway says:
@XO: Challenger has remained docked here with us, on emergency standby.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@*CTO* Power here, need something from you. Going to send you some data, need you to run the names through the intel database. Something is up here. Seal the Cataria, only our crew in and out.
PO3_Dack says:
::straightens his lanky frame for a moment, then gasps and answers in a rush:: CSO: Well, we had some success with replicated synthale, but the compounds left a different stain that was...harder to remove, so we were working with something called witchazel, but because of its alcohol content the replicators gave us a synthale equivalent..
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::glances at the CTO and murmurs:: CTO: That sounds more important...I'll deal with this.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
*CO*: Aye Commander.
PO3_Dack says:
::Continues without pause:: CSO: The synthale itself was leaving a remarkable stain...we have items that remove that but they all would run the risk of damaging sensitive systems.  So I looked into how to make regular alcohol, and you wouldn't believe how easy it should be...
Argile says:
@FCO: Can you GET a phase inverter? I'm...::Takes on an almost pleading air::...I'm getting too old...I'm not going to make it.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Leaves the lab and heads for the Bridge to lock  the ship down.::
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
@Argile: What do you mean? Do you need medical attention? Why do you need the inverter?
PO3_Dack says:
::pauses hoping that this will suffice as an explanation::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks grim and silent::
Lt.Conway says:
@XO: I appreciate the assist, but my top priority is getting you back on the road. I need to get my teams started on installing that shielding.
PO3_Dack says:
CSO: So we got a barrel from engineering, it was empty, and we made what was called a still...The plans are in the computer.  I replicated some grain and started the process...That was about four hours ago. Apparently the pressure was too much for the containment chamber, and it started leaking. It leaked on a console...

XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@Lt_Conway: Well given I'm based here, I have a vested interest in the security of this station, I figure I have at least 17 hours. You got a copy of my orders?
PO3_Dack says:
CSO: At least I think it did, by the time I knew what was going on the console was on fire. The fire suppression system kicked on, and when the foam hit the fluid it just...kinda...reacted. I it looked like a sulfur based reaction, the foam changed form into this...::he picks up a piece of dry foam from the console.::
Argile says:
@::Suddenly grasps Lori by the shoulders, his spry hands surprisingly strong and pincer-like, while he stares sharply into Lori's eyes, revealing a clear brilliance hidden behind the occasional fogs of age:: FCO: A legacy, m'boy. We have only so long to leave a legacy. You must leave your mark on the universe... Or it may as well be as if you were never here.
Lt.Conway says:
@XO: Yeah, uh...  ::Reaches down to pick up some of the PADDs scattered across the floor and restacks them on the desk, quickly filing through them, before pulling one out:: XO: Here's a copy. Just what Starfleet Command sent you, I believe.
PO3_Dack says:
::watches the foam crumble to dust on the floor.:: CSO: So, yes, it went downhill from there as you can see.
Lt.Conway says:
XO: Commander Rosstre received a second set of orders, but they're encrypted and locked.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@Lt_Conway: Where? They also may be encrypted with my security codes?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks at the lanky young man quietly, then at the closed door:: PO Dack: You are telling me that you made a still with replicated grain, and a plastic, potentially contaminated, containment vessel?
PO3_Dack says:
CSO: Yes ma'am...
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::places her face in her hands and walks towards the door:: Dack: Clean this place up. You've got until first thing in the morning. Then we will talk about punishments, and how to move forward.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
@::I stare intensely into the other man's eyes unable to turn away, as if in a trance:: Argile: I understand the need to leave a legacy. To make sure that the time you have is spent leaving a mark that the people around you will remember long after you are gone. Hoping against hope that if you do find yourself apart from them you memory lives on
Lt.Conway says:
@::Gestures for the computer on the Admiral's desk:: XO: By all means, take a look.
PO3_Dack says:
::gulps slightly, and nods:: CSO: Yes ma'am.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::turns at the door:: PO: I expect the damaged equipment to be replaced as well.
PO3_Dack says:
CSO: Yes ma'am.
Argile says:
@::Pats Lori on the back, releasing his grip:: FCO: Good boy. Make every day count. ::Looks around in disgust on at the promenade:: And don't waste any of them stuck in the tarpit that is this station!  ::Throws his hands up in disgust::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@ ::takes a seat at the Commander's computer and tries pull up the orders:: Lt_Conway: You said something about shielding? What am I getting in to?
Lt.Conway says:
@XO: Beyond what's in the open orders? I don't know. But Commander Rosstre issued the order, after receiving his own orders. He's been...agitated. But given the recent circumstances, that was hardly unexpected.

FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
@Argile: So let’s not waste any more time indeed. Obviously I wasn't the man you were looking for, but fate doesn't make mistakes. We should walk around the promenade to see if maybe we can spot him. But first I need to make a quick call.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@Lt_Conway: Anyone else been in and out of here with the Commander recently? Any ships/guests arrive/depart recently?
Argile says:
@::Evaluates the young man, looking him up an down, then slowly nods:: FCO: Very well. Perhaps he is already here, but couldn't find me. Meet me in the replimat when you're ready.
Lt.Conway says:
@XO: We've been on lockdown since the Section 31 coup. You've been the only one in or out in that time. So if you happen by a space bakery while you're checking out that anomaly...
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
@::nods towards the older man:: Argile:You got it.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@Lt_Conway: Big box of donuts then. Should we head down towards sickbay then?
Argile says:
@::Nods, and turns away for the replimat, still muttering beneath his breath::
Lt.Conway says:
@XO: Yeah, need to get a report from the doctor.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@::stands up:: Lt.Conway: Shall we?
Lt.Conway says:
@::Nods and steps away, before turning for the door and heading out, leading the way to sickbay::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@::follows Conway::

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