USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript – 10301.16

“New Friends, Old Enemies… ”

Chapter II 

Host Frank says:
The Sharikahr is still about a days journey from her destination, Deep Space 3.
Host Frank says:
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CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Walks through a corridor, on her way to engineering.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Arrives on the bridge and takes her station.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::sits in his chair on the bridge, drumming his fingers on the armrest::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::in his quarters, on the couch, working off a steak sandwich he shouldn't have had::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::At science one on the bridge, sweating and fiddling with his collar, which doesn't seem right to him anymore::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::walks into sickbay holding her arm looking for the CMO::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::As the doors into engineering opens, Anne feels a certain trepidation. She feels she has the backup of the others, but is she ready?::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Slipping Sorran into his cuddle pack, she slips it over her shoulders, tying it to her waist.::  CO:  You look toooooo comfortable there, you know that don't you.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Dismisses the Crewman who was manning the helm during her lunch break.::  White: Enjoy your lunch, I recommend the casserole if you dine in the mess hall.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::is greeted by a nurse and pointed to a biobed::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::winces:: CMO: My digestive track begs to differ. Going in?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::tugs at his collar:: Self: What the hell is the matter with this thing? ::oblivious as usual::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::With one arm, keeping Sorran against her, she leans down to kiss her husband.::  CO:   You won't get too much sympathy from me.  ::Stands up.::  I am going to pop into sickbay for a bit.  I shouldn't be too long.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::It's not as if everyone reacts visibly when she walks in, but with mainly Vulcans there, it's what had she expected. She walks quietly to her office and starts on the reports after routine checks of the ship's condition.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::watches as the nurse pulls up her records and set the medical tricorder up for the scan::
Host Frank says:
Action: A very weak distress signal is picked up on comm... location and type vessel are indeterminate due to the weak signal.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: CMO: Okay... hurry back. I think I'm going to need another pillow. ::smiles::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Detects a signal on the Comm.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
XO: Commander, I am detecting a signal appears to be a distress signal.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Chuckles::  CO:  I think it is the other way around sweetie.  ::Still chuckling, she leaves their quarters for sickbay.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::sits up straight:: FCO: Change course to intercept.  CSO: Commander, find that signal's origin.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: Confirmed. ::pulls at his collar:: It's weak, but it's out there. I'm trying to get a fix on it now
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
XO: Sir, I can't tell where it is coming from.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::carries on small talk with the nice nurse as she unwraps the arm and reveals the series of punctures::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Applies a series of filters::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
FCO: Fine then, all stop.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches his wife and baby go and then kicks back on the couch, reaching for the vidscreen remote::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Looks up bemused::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::watches as the nurse runs the tricorder over her forearm::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::As the lift swiftly takes her to her destination, she smiles down at the contentedly sleeping baby.::  Sorran:  Why can't you be content all the time?  Hmmm...  ::Gently she caresses his soft head before stepping from the TL.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
*CEO*: I've been ordered to stop the ship.  ::Brings the vessel to a stop.::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::After looking at the pile and scanning headlines, she decides that she has her nighttime reading set up for her with those reports. That means she will have wait with her latest edition of "Space Engineering Monthly."
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CSO: Feel free to take the surplus power from engines to boost the sensors.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::runs another sweep, looking for the ship::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: Aye Sir
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: Give me a hand here, try realigning the navigational triangulation matrix if you don't mind
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::As the doors to sickbay slide open, she glances around the room, a habit of old, before entering.  Spying Keely on the biobed she heads in that direction.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
*CEO*: I've got a feeling we're going to need to have the engines on standby for full speed Chief.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::smiles at the CMO:: Hello doctor!
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
*FCO*: Understood, FCO. We'll make sure you can draw all you need.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Types up engine control on her monitor and checks, nothing wrong still. Walks out of her office.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::feels the ship slow and looks out the window at static stars:: Self: What the heck?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Taps into the navigational computers to manually realign the triangulation sensor.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CSO: Done commander.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
*CEO*: I'm rerouting power to the auxiliary sensor pallets. Give me all you can please
Host Frank says:
Action: With some effort, the distress signal is determined to be coming from a location which will delay the Sharikahr for about 2 days, but she is the closest ship.  It is also determined that the ship might be under attack... however there is no confirmation of this as the freighter is well outside the range of LRS.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
*CSO*: Understood. We're right on it.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: Good....::looks at his console for any new information::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
CNS:  I had this feeling I was needed somewhere.  ::Smile she looks at the arm, then reaches out to take it in hand, running a hand along it.::  My goodness... were you fighting someone with a fork?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
*CEO*: Thanks, Hayward out
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: I have a fix on her now
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CSO: Awaiting the coordinates sir.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::chuckles:: CMO: No ma'am.  Toklen just surprised me was all.  I didn't have my guard on.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: We're two days out...looks like the ship may have sustained damage. ::Feeds the coordinates to the FCO::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CSO: Two days?  Are there any other ships in the vicinity?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Gets them and plugs them into the navigational array for a course.::  XO: I have a course laid in sir.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
FCO: Hold on the course for now, Ensign.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: We're the closest. There’s something coming through on audio...."under attack".....I'm trying to clear it up now
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
XO: Yes sir.  ::Awaits course orders.::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Shake her head as she steps aside to let the nurse finish what she was doing.::  CNS:  I guess so.  ::Glances over at her empty office.::  When Tyana is done here, mind if we chat?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::raises an eyebrow at the unexpected drop from warp but decides to ignore it for now, settling back into the couch to find something good to watch::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods::  CMO: Sure.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::watches as the nurse runs the dermal regenerator over her arm::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::sighs::  CSO: Send the coordinates to DS3 and a message stating our situation.  FCO: Engage course, warp 7.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Walks up to one of the stations. Tests the two main engines with a system diagnostic, no problems there.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
XO: Toward the signal sir?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: Aye Sir. ::sends the message and coordinates::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
*CEO*: I'm going to be engaging the warp engines at factor 7.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::half surprised, half annoyed:: FCO: Yes Ensign, toward the signal.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
*FCO*: No problem.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::Engages toward the signal at warp 7.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Feels the pull of gravity as the ship jumps to warp.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Looks at Ikari, then Haynes and back again::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Sees the readings soar up as the engines are activated. Somehow they seem to look as if they are dancing. Good sound engine system.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Activates her LRS for navigation to pick up anything as soon as they are within range.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
<Nurse> CNS:  There you go. ::smiles as she picks up a hypo and pushes it again the CNS's neck::  This should do it for you.  Try not to itch the area for awhile.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
*CO*: Bridge to Captain Ahkileez.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Smiles at Tyana who was new to the staff, then motions Keely towards her office.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Attempts to establish communications with the ship in distress::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::uses her braces and walks to the CMO's office::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns down the volume on the screen:: *XO*: Ahkileez. What is it, Commander?
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
*CO*: Just letting you know of a change in direction, sir.  We're responding to a distress call, a possible attack.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::As Keely enters, she closes her office door::  CNS:  Take a seat.  Can I get you something?  ::Moves toward the replicator.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::raises both eyebrows this time:: *XO* Do we have an ID on the victims or the attackers? ::keeps in mind where they are::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Enjoys a nice quiet day on her first day in office.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
XO: Sir I recommend not entering the area until we get sensor readings so we aren't attacked as well.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CMO: No thank you. ::takes a seat::  What can I do for you?
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
*CO*: No sir, though you should know there may not be attackers.  The signal was very weak.  We're about two days out from the signal origin.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::pauses his conversation with the CO:: FCO: Noted.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Keeps her eyes on the sensors for anything.::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Gets a glass of cold juice and with practiced care, takes a seat across from Keely.::  CNS:  Well, I am not sure actually.  I was more concerned about you.  I was hoping to nab you for a bit, but things have been a bit hectic with the new staff and all the home changes and the new mission and... well, I am sorry I have not until now.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sighs:: Self: If it's not one thing, it's another. *XO*: Acknowledged, Commander. Log the incident and report it to Deep Space Three for relay to the Command office in this sector.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
*CO*: Yes sir.  I'll notify you of any change in the situation.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::smiled at the baby as the CMO takes a seat::  CMO: You were concerned about me? ::looks up at her a bit quizzically::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CSO: Keep an eye on the sensors, and be ready to take us to yellow alert if you pick up anything unordinary.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*XO*: Good. Ahkileez out.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::As everyone seems to know what they are doing, she decides to go and have a look at Sensor Monitoring three doors down the hall.::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
CNS:  Maybe I am just extra sensitive at the moment.  But things seem a bit... off with you.  You don't seem quite your normal self.  I don't mean to pry... but.  You know, the old saying.  Who councils the counselor.  ::Smiles:: But a friend.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::As the blast doors close she can't stop herself from admiring the quietness of those heavy doors. She walks down the quiet hall and enters the Sensor Monitoring where she enters her password to the systems console.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::sighs::  CMO: I have been meaning to talk to you ever since I last talked to the XO.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
CNS: The XO?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CMO: Yes... it seems he figured out that there was something wrong too.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::The automated level 5 diagnostics show no problems with LRS or SRS. She is not surprised.::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
CNS:  What's up Keely?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Wonders what they are getting themselves into this time.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
Self: Well, I've got a whole day to figure it out.
Host Frank says:
Action: About a day passes by while the Sharikahr heads toward this strange distress call.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::runs a sensor sweep::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::As she leaves her quarters, she decides that today is the day. She will try to work at the bridge station today.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Back on the bridge at CONN after having a fitful nights rest thinking about what is going to happen.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::enters the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::bottle of dyspeptics secured in his pocket, he sits in his chair on the bridge::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CO: Sir, We've arrived at the coordinates but it appears this is not new damage.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::As she enters the turbolift, she yawns, there were a LOT of reports to check.:: TL: Deck 1.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Quietly feeding Sorran while the triplets quietly draw her a picture of what they think they will look like when they grow up.  An odd task, but...::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::sees Woody and pauses::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: It's a Freighter Sir. No life signs...the message was automated, the damage we're seeing happened at least two weeks ago
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::knows that now is not the time to approach him and moves to her station::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::The turbolift arrives, and Anne quietly slips out hoping that no one notices her as she goes over the Engineering console.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::turns his back to Keely, working at his console::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: All stop, bring us alongside at 15km if you please.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Brings the Sharikahr along side the freighter at a hover.::  CO: Aye sir.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Scans the interior of the vessel::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::nods to the CSO and leans toward the CO:: CO: This fight is long over.  What's our jurisdiction here?  Do we investigate or simply flag the area for the proper authorities?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CO: Sir the freighter appears dead in the water just floating through space.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Looks up as she feels the ship slow.  As Sorran finishes eating, she straightens her shirt, then gently moves him to her shoulder to burp him.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: FCO: Just keep pace with it, Ensign. ::turns his chair towards Ike:: XO: We answered the distress call, we're obligated to investigate it until someone else says otherwise. ::takes a breath:: Let's find out what we can before we make any decisions at any rate.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: Do we know what attacked these people?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CO: Acknowledge Captain.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::looks up and sees the new CEO and smiles wanting to ease her nervousness::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: Scanning now.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Smiles as he gives a milky burp.  Then handing him to Avi, she slowly stands, stretching her back.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: They used disrupter type weapons, but they don't match with any known race.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances over at Ike and raises two fingers:: XO: Mystery number two.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: See if you can project a possible destination for this freighter or where it came from based on its position in space. It might be a long shot, but it could give us something to work with.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CO: They tend to add up quickly in these types of situations.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Avi:  He should sleep a few hours.  I am going to pop into sickbay.  ::Smiles::  There is an old earth toy that is still popular called a jack-in-the-box.  I think that is the rep I am starting to get into sickbay.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Giving the triplets a hug, she heads out the door.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CO: Captain I might be able to get a better idea if I knew what it is/was carrying.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Wonders whether it is possible to access the alien systems to get an engine diagnosis.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CO: We are close to uncharted space, sir.  We should keep a first contact scenario in mind.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CO: Permission to scan the cargo holds?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::mentally prepares for possible first contact::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shakes his head:: FCO: Denied, Ensign. One thing at a time. We're looking at a victim and a perpetrator. Motive is a later concern. Continue your assignment.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sits back in his chair and looks at the ship on the screen:: XO: We can't exactly start blindly calling around and say 'hi, we have some dead people. Do they belong to you?'.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Knows the CO misunderstood her request.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Attempts to track the ion trail as far back as possible to get an idea of the course it was on.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::shrugs::  CO: We'll do what we can, but I'm all for returning to DS3 and our mission as soon as possible.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
XO: unfortunately we can't do that until we knew who attacked this ship, and why. They did it in our space, Ike. That means it's our case.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Arriving at sickbay she checks in.  Finding all quiet, she heads for her office in the hopes of getting reports done early for a change.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CO: Sir I meant that if I knew what the freighter is/was carrying, I could narrow down the possible destinations sir.  I've tracked the ion trail as far as I can and I'm awaiting the computer to analyze courses.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::keeps his tone even:: FCO: I'm well aware of what you meant, Ensign Haynes and I've defined the parameters of your assignment. Now continue with it.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::doesn't want to agree, but knows it's true:: CO: I would just like to start on our new mission.  I'm a little peeved about all this sidetracking we've had recently.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Tries to get the feel of actually being on the bridge of a ship on a mission. Maybe it will be routine one day, hmm....::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles wryly:: XO: You're just experiencing the Hand of Murphy on our affairs again.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: Conduct your deep scans and inform me of the results when they're complete. XO: Have security prep a team for a boarding mission, Commander.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::does a reality check::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Aye Sir.
Host Frank says:
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