USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript – 10209.19

“A Time of Choices”

Prelude

Host Frank_SM says:
The USS Sharikahr is still docked at SB 371, waiting for the word to move on to the next assignment.  Though the crew has been ordered to stop investigating "Captain" Harrison, the crew is still discussing that very topic.
Host Frank_SM says:
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Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sitting at the head of the table in the Sharikahr's briefing room::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::sits in the briefing room::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::pours a glass of water for himself in the briefing room::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::in the briefing room::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks over the senior officers:: All: I believe that you've all been brought up to speed on our findings, as well as Starfleets new position on this investigation?
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::follows the COs look::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::nods reluctantly::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::nods::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Brings her tea back to the table and takes her seat::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sits back in the chair:: All: Your thoughts? I'd like to know how you feel about it. I think it's important that we're all on the same page.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  We have been asked to let it go.  The way things were going, that seems the best idea.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::doesn't voice her concerns for fear they may become a reality::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::grins, thankful that at least not everyone is on the mutiny bandwagon::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods at his wife:: CMO: Why do you think that?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::studies a scratch on the table as she listens but doesn't offer up what she really thinks::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  Unless we are willing to go back to that planet, there is not much we can do.  Once Starfleet takes things in hand, some things vanish.  That is a simple fact whether acknowledged or not.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CMO: Perhaps.. ::looks out the rest of them:: All: Do any of you agree? Disagree?
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::speaks up:: All: I agree to an extent.  I don't believe there's much we can do, but I do know there's a difference between doing what's right, and doing what's ordered.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Runs a hand through her hair in frustration as he was correct.  But it was too easy to go down that road of good intentions.::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::thinks that she had better keep her mouth shut, she was already in enough trouble::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: Thank you, Commander. Anyone else?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::raises a brow:: All: I think we're well beyond being shy with opinions here, ladies and gentlemen.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::knows that the CO is already aware of her opinion:: CO: Sir...
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::thinks that she had better speak to the stewards about applying more polish to avoid any further scratches to the table::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks up:: CNS: Yes, Counselor?
Host Admiral_Shadow says:
<Duty OPS> *CO*: Sir, incoming priority transmission from 5th Fleet HQ.   Admiral Shadow wishes to speak to you.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:raises his hand up to stall them for a sec:: *D-OPS*: Acknowledged.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stands:: XO: Wrap this up for me please, Commander and begin preparations to break dock.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks at Jyg::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::slips his chair back and walks the length of the table, ducking out the port door and then into his office::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::waits for the captain to exit:: CNS: What were you going to say, Counselor?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*D-OPS*: Put it through in my ready room, please. ::sits in his chair and faces the screen::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
XO: I believe you to know that my major concern is to the safety and well being of this crew... including the captain.  I am content to allow this to slip through our fingers for now rather than to risk being set up.  Which I feel is happening.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::looks concerned:: CNS: Set up by whom?
Host Admiral_Shadow says:
<Duty OPS> *CO*: Aye sir.  ::Puts the comm through as ordered::
Host Admiral_Shadow says:
@COM: CO: Ah, Captain.  I'm sure you know why I called...
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::shakes her head once:: XO: I am not sure... who ever is responsible for all the things that have been happening.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
COM: Adm: Yes sir, I believe I do. The senior staff has been informed. For now, all we're doing is keeping our eyes and ears open.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CNS: That's a valid concern.  We can only hope the Sharikahr has played her part in their plan.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looks up briefly at Keely and then goes back to studying the scratch::
Host Admiral_Shadow says:
@COM: CO: Well, I can delay this mission for no longer, the delegation is getting "antsy".  Continue doing what your not doing on you way.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::almost smiles at the odd choice of words:: COM: Adm: Aye-aye sir, we'll get underway immediately.
Host Admiral_Shadow says:
@COM: CO: Shadow out.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
All: Is that all?  No one wishes to say anything further?  ::stays looking on Clooney for a moment::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Puts her empty cup down::  XO:  We could say many things, but unless we are ready to do something drastic, there is not much more we can do... except keep eyes and ears open.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::feels his eye on her and looks up to look at him straight in the eye but doesn't say anything::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::presses the blue comm button:: *Shipwide*: Senior Officers on the bridge, immediately.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::nods to the doctor:: All: Very well, dismissed.  Prepare for the Vulcan delegation.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gets up from his desk and heads out to the bridge::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::hears the CO and heads for the door::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::stands up and follows after Keely::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Stands, putting this aside and heads for the bridge.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::leaves the room last::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::makes her way to her station on the bridge::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::relieves Yesman at OPS and prepares to leave the dock::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks out on the bridge, glancing at Ike before walking up to his command chair and settling down::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Moves near the big chair, curious::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::sits in his chair next to the CO, leans over:: CO: Greetings from the Admiral?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles over at his wife and then puts back on his work face:: XO: Marching orders, Commander. Have Engineering get the core prepped for high warp.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CO/XO:  I guess that is my cue to head on down below.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks forward:: OPS: Ensign Clooney, inform Starbase 371 that we'll be leaving their tender care. Thank them for their help and then disengage the locking clamps.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::taps on his console, giving Engineering their orders::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::grips her arm softly:: CMO: Just take a seat, you can stay. In case anyone gets motion sickness from being laid up in port so long. ::smiles::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::starts calling up all the data that they have on the Vulcan delegation::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::says bye to the Starbase OPS and releases the docking clamps::  Docking clamps are disengaged.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Chuckles::  CO:  Not to long.  There is usually a short waiting line in sickbay after shoreleave ends, covering a variety of needs.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::feels the slight bump as the ship is loosed:: OPS: Good, move us ahead, thrusters at station keeping. Start plotting course to Sector 001.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::grins as she plots a course for home and eases the ship forward:: CO: Course plotted, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances at his wife, not quite sure he wants to know what those 'variety of needs' are:: XO: Commander, are we ready for warp?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Smiles, lightly patting his hand.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::reads his console:: CO: Able and ready, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods at his first officer:: OPS: Give me a sixty degree roll, we'll salute the station for her hospitality. Charge nacelles. ::looks back at Ike:: XO: Inform the ship we're going to warp please.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
*Shipwide*: Prepare for warp speed.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::has often wondered why they announce that::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::does so but accidentally rolls almost 90 degrees and then back.  grins sheepishly:: CO: Sorry sir.  Nacelles are charged.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles:: OPS: Quite all right.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Hides a smile from Mia and Jyg::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks over at Ike, and folds his arms expectantly:: XO: Well?
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::smiles at the XO::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
OPS: Engage warp drive, Ensign.  ::whispers to the CO:: CO: Good sir?  ::chuckles::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::chuckles and shakes his head:: XO: Had me riveted.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::sends a memo to Sarah to start making arrangements for those that have family on Earth some time to talk::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Aye sir.  Ummm...what speed, sir?
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::gets a little flushed:: OPS: Oh... let's say... warp 7.5.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::stifles a chuckle::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::hides her grin as she engages warp:: Warp 7.5.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles as the pinpoints stretch out to star lines:: XO: Ahh, it's good to be home.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS: ETA?
Host Frank_SM says:
Action: After nearly four days at Warp 7.5, the Sharikahr is 5 minutes out of the Sol system.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Sir, we are approaching the Sol system.  5 minutes out.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::In sickbay, setting up for the next physical.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks up from the report he's reading:: OPS: Very good, Ensign. Begin broadcasting our ID, and inform Command and the Vulcan Embassy that we've arrived.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Does so and then stretches as she feels like she's been sitting there for the entire trip without moving::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Takes a report from Nurse Gold and hands her the list for the rest of the day.::  Gold:  I think everything is about covered.  We should be arriving at Earth soon.  ::Glances over at the chronometer::  Supposedly.  ::Smiles and heads for her office.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks back at his Padd::
Host Frank_SM says:
Action: Matter/Antimatter Injectors suddenly open fully, beginning a reaction the Sharikahr was never designed to withstand.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::prepares to meet the delegation when something doesn't feel right::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::turns in her chair towards the Captain:: CO: Sir?  Will we have time on earth?
Host Frank_SM says:
Action: Warp Speed goes off the scale... seemingly even surpassing the Warp 10 threshold.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Pauses as she starts to sit down, the vibrations of the ship altering to something different.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::grabs on to his armrests:: Self: What now?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::eyes widen at the shuddering:: OPS: What the hell is going on? Take us out of warp!
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::thanks to her hovercraft is able to move over the shaking ground up to the bridge::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::whirls back as the alarms go off across the board:: CO: Sir, I've lost control of helm...I can't slow her down...we're exceeding Warp 10!
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Resists the temptation to call up to the bridge for an update.  Exits her office.::  Gold:  Take care of things.  If you need me, give me a call.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stands up quickly:: *Shipwide*: Red Alert!
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS: Evasive, move us back into open space and have Engineering shut down the warp core manually!
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::arrives on the bridge and takes her station::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::runs over to the science station and yells:: CO: Confirmed, sir.  We're past warp 10.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Stepping onto the turbolift::  Computer:  Bridge.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks down at Ike, face lit red with the alarms:: XO: That's not possible...
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::hits the big red button and keeps fighting to get control of the helm.  Contacts engineering and gives them the order::
Host Frank_SM says:
Action: Due to some unknown reason, or misunderstood law of physics, the Matter/Antimatter reaction ceases.  The warp core shuts down, and all systems are left to Emergency power.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::starts calling up the flight data because that is the only area of expertise she has to offer in this situation::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Glances at the turbolift as it pauses before continuing on at a slower pace.::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::lifts her hands up off of the console:: All: Now what?  Sir, we've lost power.  Emergency back-ups only.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::notices the power slip:: CO: Apparently the ship finally realized that too...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sees the star-lines return to pinpoints and breathes a sigh of relief:: XO: Get status reports, I want to know how everyone is doing.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Steps off the turbolift onto the bridge, everything lit by the red light.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::attempts to find their position:: CO: Aye sir.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::tries to keep up with the dozens upon dozens of messages requesting to know what just happened and concentrates on trying to get the systems back on-line::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
Self: How can I get status reports when there's no one around to give them?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looking around in the emergency lighting to make sure everyone is all right:: OPS: Where are we?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: trying to get sensors back up right now, sir.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::moves over to the science station, keeping out of the way, listening, letting folks do their work.::
Host Frank_SM says:
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