USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript - 10301.30

“New Friends, Old Enemies… ”

Chapter III

Host Frank says:
The USS Sharikahr is still investigating the freighter.
Host Frank says:
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XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::sits at his chair on the bridge, skimming progress reports::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::At her station keeping the Sharikahr at a close distance to the dead in space frieghter.::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
::Getting the Security details together to go back over that ship looking for anything that seems out of place::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::At her station on the bridge, scanning information on computer core of the freighter.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::in her office::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
Security teams: The XO wants us to go back oer the freighter and see if there is anything there that looks out of place so keep your eyes peeled as they say and get this mess done with.
MO_Lt_Sky says:
::Arriving on the bridge, steps off the TL, looking for who has command of the bridge.::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
::Taps com badge:: *XO*: Mr. Ikari, we are ready to beam back over there and start our search again.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
*FCO*: Has any personal data files or artifacts been recovered by the away teams?
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
*TO*: Alright, wait for the medical team that's being sent over.
MO_Lt_Sky says:
::Walks over to the first officer::  XO:  Sir, I have the final report on the deaths of the victims.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
*CNS*: Counselor, to my knowledge some isolinear chips have been recovered and my yield some data information.  They are in the process of being decoded now.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::stands up:: MO: Excellent, what did you find?
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
*XO*: Understood, sir.  How long until they are ready, do you know?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
*FCO*: Very well thank you.
MO_Lt_Sky says:
XO:  They all died an un-natural death.  In other words, they were murdered.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
*CNS*: You're welcome Ma'am. Haynes out.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
*TO*: Hopefully soon.  Get Ensign Brincker to join you as well.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
MO: Right, well thank you.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
*XO*: Understood.
MO_Lt_Sky says:
::Hands him the padd::  XO:  Some of the deaths were not simple.  They had the appeance of being tortured.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
*CEO*:  I would appreicate receiving word from you if you should find what appears to personal files of the crew from the isolinear chips you folks brought back.  Until then I will just stay out of your hair. ::smiles::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::raises an eyebrow::  MO: Tortured?  That changes things.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Keeps an eye on the area sensors.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::begins to pull up files assoicated with first contact procedures and protocols::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Gets up.:: XO: I'll be going to the freighter then?
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
*CEO*: Ensign Brincker, the XO would like you to come with us back to the freighter.  Please report to the TR 2.
MO_Lt_Sky says:
XO:  The one most badly damaged, was wearing civilian clothes.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Gulps at the words murdered and tortured, hoping whomever it was doesn't come back for them now that we are snooping.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::holds up a hand to the MO for a pause:: CEO: Yes, if you wouldn't mind.  FCO: Ensign Haynes, you will join them.  You need some away team experience.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Salutes.:: XO: Aye, aye sir. ::Walks to the TL and goes to TR2.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::Gets up and releases helm control to the duty crewman.::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::The TL arrives and Anne steps out in TR2.:: TO: Reporting for duty, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::turns back to Sky:: MO: Why do Ensigns always salute?  Anyway, you were saying?
MO_Lt_Sky says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  XO:  A sign of respect I believe.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Arrives in TR2 just after the CEO.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::shrugs it off:: MO: I think all they see are the pips.  Forget it though, you were saying about the torture victim?
MO_Lt_Sky says:
XO:  At least one individual was badly tortured with the possibility of a few others.  Unfortunatly, the style used did not point to any specific race.  It is believed that whomever the torturer was, they were strong and heavy boned.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Ensures her phaser is set properly and correctly holstered at her side.::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
::Nods to the CEO:: CEO and FCO: We are to look for anything that does not fit in with the surroundings.  If it looks out of place then grab it and alert one of the security details.  Understood?
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Steps onto the platform.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
TO: Lieutenent, how are we to now its out of place if we are not familiar with this species?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
*CEO*: Respond please.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
FCO: Were you over there on the first away mission?
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
MO: And this individual was in civilian clothing?
MO_Lt_Sky says:
XO:  Yes.  No indication that he was part of the crew.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Remembers the question from CNS, blushes at having ignored it.:: *CNS* Yes, sir, I will.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
TO: No sir, I was on the bridge manning flight control and communications.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
MO: A passenger with information, maybe?
MO_Lt_Sky says:
XO: Unknown at this time.  Have you been able recover any of the records... such as a passanger list or manifest?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::downloads the information she had retrieved from the database onto a PADD before hovering out of her office heading for the bridge::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
FCO: I see.  Take a few minutes once we arrive over there to familiarize yourself with the way the ship looks and feels.  Then as you are walking around you will begin to see those things that don't look like they belong.  Stick with me and I will assist you.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
All: Everyone on the Pads for transport.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::shakes his head:: MO: No, most of that would be in the computer, and we haven't recovered it yet.  We do have what we believe are personal logs, but we haven't had much success in translating them.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
TO: Very well.  ::Still not sure he understood what she meant, but goes along trusting his judgement.::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
Transporter chief: Whenever you are ready, chief.
MO_Lt_Sky says:
XO:  Odd.  Considering the species is not so different from humans.  Perhaps there is some undertones to the language preventing us from easily deciphering it.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
*Crewman Sarah* Please inform Alpha Team to start briefing the officers assigned to theri observation area of the First Contact procedures and protocols. ::enters the TL and turns her chair around to face out::  TL: Bridge.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
<Crewman Sarah> *CNS*: Aye ma'am.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
ACTION: The Away team beams over without any problems
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
MO: We don't have any full fledged decryption specialists aboard the ship, and I don't believe there are any on Deep Space Three.  We may need a language expert to get any further.
MO_Lt_Sky says:
XO:  There was one more thing to note... ::Takes the padd and hitting the correct keys, hands it back to him.::  Located on all those wearing civilian clothes was some kind of dirt.  We did not find any dirt on those in uniforms.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Rematerializes on the alien vessel.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::rides the lift up to the bridge and enters onto it as the door swish open::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@::Materializes and looks around to make sure everyone is safe:: All: Let's split up and keep your eyes open everyone.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Opens her tricorder and begins taking readings while keeping a cautious eye on the physical environment around here ready to pull her phaser.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
MO: So the civilians were perhaps some sort of archeolgists, the uniformed people were just a transport.  Was the same dirt found with the items?  ::nods to the CNS as she enters::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Materializes and goes to the engine room again to have a crack at that core and the info it may hold.::
MO_Lt_Sky says:
XO:  We had someone do an analysis on that and it came up possitive.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@FCO: Ensign, have you been on many away missions?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@TO: One sir.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::hovers down to the command area and to her station next to the XO.  Nods back::  XO: I have the last information about First Contact procedures and policy if you wish to review them sir.  The rest of my staff is already at work briefing the crew. ::holds up the PADD::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CNS: Good.  ::hands her the PADD he was reading as he takes hers:: Take a look at what Medical has found.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::takes it and looks it over::
MO_Lt_Sky says:
::Tilts her head lightly in greeting to the counselor.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CNS: What typically motivates a person to torture their victim?
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Lights up the display she has started to think of as "her" workstation on the freighter.::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@FCO: What is the first thing you notice about the design of the ship?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@TO: Its a freighter sir. ::Looking like he's lost his mind asking such questions.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::shakes her head at the thought of people being capable of such horror::  XO: Need to retieve information... perhaps to set an example to others... other than that I am not sure.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@FCO: That is general.  I am talking about the specific design and use of space.  Look again.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::looks up and nods a greeting to the MO::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Discovers an area she has not explored before.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@TO: They have computer consoles set up similar to our own, however the "symbols" on them are alien to me.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::nods:: MO/CNS: I'm banking on that first option.  The uniformed people were dispatched of quickly.  They didn't know anything, they were just the ride.  But these civilians, they knew something their attacker wanted to know.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Tries to apply the algorithms the universal translator has made to the new area, Woops, something...::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::hears a beep on her console and looks at a message she has just received from the science department.  Pushes her thoughts about Woody aside.::  
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Walks down a corridor, looking at the fixtures and set up of consoles.::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@FCO: Correct.  And the symbols, notice how they are rounded without any points or sharp edges, much like the corridors?
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@*XO* Sir, it seems that the freighter was carrying out some sort of archaeological mission.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@TO: Sir, I mean no disrespect however we are to be looking for what is out of place not what is similar, those are obvious to the naked eye.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Reads on "...the dig at <unreadable> gave some interesting finds.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: We can confirm that from what we've found here.  Any data on where they uncovered the items?
MO_Lt_Sky says:
XO:  Unfortunately Commander, there is very little we can learn from the bodies other than what we have given you.  We have placed them all in stasis to be returned to their people.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::sees that it is just an update observation report from a superviser and wquickly files it::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
MO: We got as much information as we could, that's what matters.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@FCO: Correct, but if we are to find that which is out of place we must first establish what is the norm for this civilization.  To do that we must look at things the way they would look at them.  We must "get into their heads" as one of my professors put it for archeological studies.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::One side of her mouth moves up - why do they always ask the questions that have no answers right now.:: *XO* No particular name as yet. But it seems they were going away from there when whatever happened, occurred.
MO_Lt_Sky says:
XO:  Any further orders?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@TO: I agree however we must not look at the obvious norms but attempt to find what is the unobvious.  ::Motions toward her tricorder and points to the intricate details on some of the items.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
MO: Take a break, we may need you again soon.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: Location?
MO_Lt_Sky says:
XO:  I will be in sickbay if you need me.  ::With a nod to him, she turns to leave.::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@*XO* Well, I am right now trying to recover the course settings of the freighter when the attack happened.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Decides to try something a bit more drastic.::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Remembers her computer hacking friend at the Academy, Phelia, who always walked on the brink of trouble. What was it again. "Find the weakest spot."
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@::Notes the tricorder results and examines them closer:: FCO: Excellent work, Ensign.  Now, can you use this data to find what we are looking for?  ::Notes that they are apparently on the crews quarters deck 2 decks below the bridge::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::thinks of something turns quizzically towards the XO::  XO: Do we now if the ship was ranshack... like someone was looking for something?
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@Self: So, we have access to the archaeological mission file. They must have some sort of setting here. ::Remembers CNS's request *CNS* Sending some files to you now.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Transmits the data.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CNS: The cargo hold in particular looked pretty chaotic
MO_Lt_Sky says:
::Stepping of the TL, she makes her way to sickbay where she resumes her duties while the CMO is away.::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@*XO* Therer is something here. Could they have been running at course 173 mark 23? Would that make sense?
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CNS: The whole ship had things strewn about, but I couldn't really say what that was from.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Nods at the TO and continues her scrutiny of the corridor.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::gets another beep on her console::  *CEO* Got it. ::turns back around:: XO: It is possible that they had something... and the tortures were wanting it back.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Keeps typing away at the alien keyboard where she has at least figured out 50% of the functions - with the aid of the universal translator.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: Ensign, the way things work around here is I ask you the questions that I can't answer, you don't need to ask me those questions.  ::his grin fades as the CNS brings him back to their conversation::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CNS: Something they found at the dig site.  We'll hopefully have that location soon.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Finds a few smaller files and transmits them to CNS as well as her equipment on board seems unable to process them.::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Hopes the XO has a sense of humour, so this was not a reprimand. Decides he probably has.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::gets some more files from the CEO and starts to look through them::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@FCO: It would seem that we are too late for whatever was here may have already been found.  What do you think?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@TO: Sir, If I am not mistaken this area was already searched.  Perhaps we should continue to an area that was not a personal area.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@FCO: Very well.  Lets go up one deck to the office areas and check there.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@TO: If I may, I suggest the science labs as they appeared to be on an archaeological mission based on the artifacts found here previously.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Gets up from the chair to try one of the other displays and immedately trips over her toolbox left over from last time::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@FCO: They are areas that are side by side.  We can check them both.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
XO: ::still reading::  The location of the dig coincides with the projected location that the freighter came from.  It is well outside of Federation space.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@FCO: Is your tricorder picking up anything of interest?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Nods to the TO and starts for a climbing hatch.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CNS: Ah, then we'll be off shortly.  I think we've just about tapped our resources here, as it is.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@TO: Not at this time.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
XO: What is to be done about the ship, sir?
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Discovers she accidentally pressed her comm badge when trying to stay on her feet, so her swearing would have been broadcast to the Shari, hopes it was not heard.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CNS: We'll have DS3 send a tow out.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Rubs her toe and hobbles over to another display.::
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@FCO: Alert me if it does.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
*TO*: Lieutenant, your team has at maximum an hour left on the ship.  When you get back to the Sharikahr, we'll be following a new course.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@*XO*: Understood.  I will alert all the teams.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
@::Working at the other display she quickly forgets about her sore toe.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Something dawns on her about the symbols about what she read previously.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@TO: Sir, I think the language is a cross between Klingon, Vulcan and Romulan the ancient tongues.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@*All AT members*: We have one hour left so make it a good one.
TO_LtJG_Semaj says:
@FCO: I am inclined to agree with you.  It is what helped me read it when I was over here before.
Host Frank says:
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