Mission Prologue: Shore leave has been cancelled.  It's unfortunate, but a regular occurrence of Starfleet life.  We join the crew of the USS Sharikahr as they load back aboard their vessel and prepare to depart from Starbase 24.  Can they really help locate and recover the missing Luna or Vesuvius?

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	USS Sharikahr,  Stardate 10506.02, "Business as Usual, Part 1"

Starring:
Commanding Officer: Captain Keely Cephas, played by Charlotte Wrestler
Executive Officer: Commander Sarah Renee Horn, played by Janaye Hinsley
Flight Control Officer: Lieutenant Amber Marie Haynes, played by Amber Haynes
Chief Tactical Officer: Ensign Donavin Arinoch, played by James Homuth
Chief Engineering Officer: Ensign Rodos Falor, played by Dave Sullivan
Chief Medical Officer: Lieutenant Junior Grade Logan Cartwright, played by Jeremy Castro

With Special Appearances By:
	Tactical Officer Marcus, played by James Homuth
	Flight Control Officer: Ensign Speeda, played by Amber Haynes
	Medical Officer: Nurse Johnson, played by Jeremy Castro

Managed by Christopher Dickinson

<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>

FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Completes her duty roster just in the nick of time.::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::sits in his office, reviewing for the hundredth time his duty roster::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::sits in her chair and oversees the preparations::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::leaves sickbay and heads to the turbolift::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::in a turbolift heading for the bridge::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::gets up from his desk, and heads for his office door:: Computer, locate commander Horn.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Heads for the bridge from her office on the flight deck and enters a TL.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::steps into the turbolift and orders it to the bridge::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::smiles and is in a pleasant mood::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::feels the TL come to a stop, walks out and stands at attention in front of the CO:: CO: Ensign Rodos reporting for duty, ma'am.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
<Computer> CTO: Commander Horn is currently en route the bridge.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
XO: Cmdr what perfect timing.  Here is the duty roster for Flight. ::Hands her the Padd.::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::nods, catches a lift and orders it to the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::takes the PADD:: FCO: Have a good shore leave Lieutenant?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::takes his PADD from him with his orders and gives it a look see::  CEO: Ah... I was just commenting in my last log how we were in need of more personnel. ::hands the PADD back to him::  It is a pleasure to have you with us.  Have you been to your quarters yet?
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::steps off the lift, glances around and notices the XO not there yet, so places the PADD on the console near her chair on his way to his station::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::takes the PADD back:: CO: Not yet.
TO_Marcus says:
::moves to the secondary station as Donavin approaches::

ACTION: Starbase 24 signals the Sharikahr is cleared for departure, whenever they decide they'd like to get around to it.

FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
XO: It was interesting Cmdr. ::Blushes a bit.::  But I'm ready for duty again.  I think refreshed ::Smiles.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::feels the lift come to a stop and the doors open::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Duty OPS: Do we have quarters for the new Ensign?
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
CO: Captain, Starbase 24 has cleared us.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO: Good ::smiles::  A refreshing leave is always the best. ::notices the blushing::  Not to mention a little...memorable. ::heads out to the bridge::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
XO: Yes Cmdr Memorable. ::Follows her onto the bridge and to the Flight station seeing that they were given clearance.::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
<Duty OPS> CO: Yes ma'am he will be on deck 3 port side quarters 23A.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Morning Captain.  ::heads to her seat::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
XO/CO: We've been given clearance to leave at our discretion.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: Signal them back that we will contact them when we are prepared to ship out.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::runs his fingers over the console for a final diagnostic, and then sends the return signal as the CO asks:: CO: Signal sent, sir.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the XO::  XO: Have all departments report their readiness to depart.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Decides to have one of her new Pilots do the de dock.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::looks up at the new face:: CEO: Ensign... Rodos right?  Your papers just landed on my desk this morning.  Welcome aboard.  I'm Commander Horn, ship's Exec. ::holds out a hand::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CEO: Feel free to check out your new quarters if you like.  Then when you are ready you can go check out main engineering.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Aye Ma'am. ::smiles::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
*FCO Ens Speeda*:  Speeda to the bridge.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::taps in a command to bring up the weapons inventory... a little hint of paranoia from their last mission slipping in::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::shakes the XOs hand:: XO: It's nice to meet you, Commander. I look forward to serving on the Sharikahr and with her crew.
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged ::Surprised at how the order.::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO:  Thank you Lieutenant.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CO: Thank you ma'am. ::nods his head in acknowledgement at the CO and XO, then heads for the TL::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::continues his diagnostics, before looking up at the XO:: XO: Everything over here is ready to launch.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
TL: Deck 3.
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
::Arrives on the bridge nervous and quickly heads toward the FCO.:: FCO: Reporting as ordered ma'am.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
Speeda: Ah good Ensign that was fast.  Have a seat. ::Indicates the main Pilot chair.::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::leaves the TL, heads down the corridor and enters his quarters::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::having officially given his report, goes back to watching his console and receiving tactical and/or security reports::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
XO: What departments are we still waiting on?
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
FCO: Ma'am, I've never really done this before only in simulations.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
Speeda: Well there is nothing like the first time.  ::Taps the seat for her again.::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::looks around and sighs, smiling.:: Self: You did it Falor. You're a chief engineer now. ::puts his duffle bag down and heads out the door::
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
::Reluctantly sits down and takes deep breath.::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::sits in sickbay going over the new CTO's medical charts::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::enters a TL:: TL: Deck 7, Main Engineering.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::sits back in his chair, and watches the viewscreen... waiting for things to get started::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
Speeda: Just follow the CO's and/or the XO's lead the station OPS directions.  I'll be right here.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*CTO*: Ensign Arinoch, I need you to report to sickbay for your physical.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*All Departments* Please contact me if your department is ready to disembark.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::exits the TL and heads over to the CEOs office, then proceeds to run a systems check on the propulsion systems::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Sits down in the empty OPS seat next to Speeda and activates the console linking it to the main Pilot one just in case.::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::sighs, gets up from his seat and motions Smith back to the primary tactical console:: *CMO*: On my way, lieutenant.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
*CO*: Captain, we're ready to fly down in Engineering.
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
::Nods to the FCO and looks briefly at the CO and XO talking.::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*CEO*: Ensign Rodos, I need you to report for your physical.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::looks at her small console:: CO: Non-bridge, Engineering, and Medical departments are showing ready Captain.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Ops ready Captain. ::Nudges Speeda.::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged ::sighs::
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
CO: Flight ready Captain.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
CO: Heading to sickbay, captain. I... ::cringes faintly:: shouldn't be long.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::makes his way for the turbolift, and orders it to the appropriate deck::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::gets a report from the Duty CSO:: XO: Science is ready as well.  Take us out.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::enters a TL:: TL: Deck 8, sickbay.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
Speeda: Keep communication going with the CEO too.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::steps off the lift, and strides none too hurriedly down the corridor and into sickbay::
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
FCO: Always ma'am.  ::Quotes.:: "A good pilot always works in partnership with the duty head of Engineering."
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::exits the TL and heads down the corridor, bumping into the CTO::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::leaves his office into the sickbay and prepares two biobeds::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::blinks and glances behind him at the CEO:: Ensign. ::steps into sickbay and looks for the good doctor::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO: Disengage the ramps Lieutenant.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::follows behind the CTO into sickbay::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Speeda: Release docking clamps Ensign.  Report when we are floating free.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CTO/CEO: Ensigns, please hop up on a biobed. ::points the freshly prepared ones::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: ::whispers:: I remember my first time leaving dock.  I got in trouble. ::grins::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::observes her relatively new crew in action::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
*Station OPS*: Releasing docking clamps.  ::Nods to Speeda to do so.::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
XO: Oh? ::smiles::  Sounds like an interesting story.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::claims the nearest bed and climbs up on it::

ACTION: The umbilicals retract, and the ship is floating on its own.

CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::glances at the CMO, then heads over to the next closest bed::
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
XO: Done Cmdr.  ::Relaxes a bit comforted that Haynes is right beside her helping her along::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CTO: Anything I should know ahead of time before we begin?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Speeda: Take us out, thrusters only until we clear the base.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
CMO: Yes. Your biobeds are uncomfortable. ::winks just slightly:: But other than that, no.
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
::Does exactly as she is told.::  XO: Yes Cmdr.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: What about you?
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CMO: Nothing out of the ordinary
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::flips on both biobeds and begins the evaluation::

ACTION: Biobed number 2 reports that the CEO's heartbeat is 215 beats per minute.

FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Activates the flight sensors and comm signals as they are no longer attached to the station::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: I got anxious and hit full impulse too early.  Then I went to warp before passing the outer markers.  I was writing apologies to the station staff for a week. ::grins::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::just lays there, waiting for the CMO to finally set him free::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::chuckles::  XO: Glad I never did that.
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
::Clears the station and goes stationary holding.:: XO: We're clear Cmdr.  Which way?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::grabs a stethoscope and listens to the CEO's heart rate to be sure::

ACTION: A Steamrunner class vessel glides in towards the docking area.

CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CMO: is something wrong?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::watches the nervous young Ensign::  Speeda: You are doing fine.  Increase to one-half impulse
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::casts a brief look at one of the nurses while the doctor's occupied, and wonders how he missed seeing her on his rounds::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: Ensign would you mind going to the next bed over?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Speeda: Course is 156 mark 213.
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
XO: Aye. ::Goes to 1/2 impulse away from the station and opposite the Steamrunner class vessel::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
<Nurse> ::smiles and bats her eyes at the CTO::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::begins to evaluate the CTO::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CMO: Sure ::hops off Biobed 2 and hops on to Biobed 3::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::sees the other ship on the view screen as the Sharikahr alters course:: CO: Looks like someone is coming home for a break.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::shrugs faintly, and goes back to looking at not much... what little there is in sickbay to look at::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Checks to see that Speeda did the course correction correctly.::  Speeda: Very good Ensign  Its just like the Simulations only better. ::Smiles.::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
XO: If they are anything like we were, they deserve it.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::looks at the CO in mock horror:: CO: May God have mercy on their souls if they met that fate.
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
XO: Course laid in and engaged.  FCO: I know but this is real ma'am.  I don't want to make a fatal mistake.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
<Nurse> ::huffs at the snob and grabs the really cold gel::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::waits until the CMO's focused more on the readings than on him, then tries to find that nurse again::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::makes some notations in the CTO's chart:: CTO: Ok you are free to go. ::whispers:: By the way, that is nurse Johnson and she is available.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Begins to receive the sensor data along their course.::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::Goes to biobed 3 and starts over on the CEO::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::nods and gets down from the bed:: CMO: Thanks, dock. Here's hoping my next visit here's... well, social.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::watches as they increase the distance from the station::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CTO: Have a good one Ensign.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Speeda: Watch for the outer markers from the station and increase to warp 2.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::starts for the door out of sickbay::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
Speeda: We all make mistakes along the way.  Its how we learn.  If you don't learn from them is when I will be concerned or if they become habits.  Other than that.  Do what you were trained to do and you will succeed out here.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
<Nurse>  ::pouts as she was going to do a needless procedure on the CTO just to slap the cold gel on him::
MO_Nurse_Johnson says:
CTO: Come back soon.
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
XO: Understood  ::Readies to jump to warp.::  *CEO*: Chief, we will be going to Warp 2 shortly
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::doesn't hear as the door is already closing, and he's on his way toward the nearest lift::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::steps into the lift:: TL: Bridge.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
*Speeda*: Very well. Everything checked out in Engineering.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
XO: Well so far it has been uneventful.  ::smiles at her::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::makes a few notations on the CEO's chart:: CEO: You are free to go Ensign and by the way I'm Doc Cartwright or Logan. ::extends his hand to him::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::the lift comes to a stop, and he steps off, nodding to the CO and XO on his way to his station::
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
*CEO*: Thanks Chief. ::Thinks she recognizes the voice but isn't entirely positive.::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CTO::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: By the way, I need you to send someone in to recalibrate Biobed 2.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::laughs:: CO: I was just thinking the same thing.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::shakes the CMOs hand:: CMO: Nice to meet you, doc. I'll get someone on that right away.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::relieves Smith, who returns to the secondary console, and picks up where he left off::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: Thank you.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::nods at the CMO and heads out of sickbay::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Self: Might as well get the last of the senior staff.
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
XO: We are approaching the outer marker Cmdr.  Warp 2 in 10 seconds.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::enters a lift:: TL: Engineering.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::taps his commbadge:: *FCO*: Lt. Haynes, I need you to report to sickbay as soon as you have a chance.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::looks to the CO and smiles::  CO: Smooth sailing.  I might actually get some paperwork done.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::watches as the station becomes a small dot, replaced by streamlined stars as the ship goes to warp::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Surprised at the COMM.:: *CMO*: Doctor?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*FCO*: It is time for your annual check up.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::exits the TL and enters Engineering, looking at the warp core with a big grin:: Self: There she goes.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::smiles at her XO::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
*CMO*: Doctor, I was just a patient for an extended period of time, you mean to tell me you haven't got the information?  ::Sounds irritated.::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*FCO*: You were only treated for the illness. So please when you have the time report to sickbay
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Thinks to herself.:: Haven't I been in Sickbay enough?  What on earth more can he possibly do?
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::makes a minor adjustment to his console, setting it up more to his liking::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::over hears the CMO across the FCO's commbadge::  FCO: I believe Speeda can handle things up here for now.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::smiles to the FCO::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::heads into the CEOs office and sits down, watching his staff whiz around engineering::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Turns to the CO with a not so happy look.::  CO: Captain?
FCO_Ens_Speeda says:
CO: Captain, this is my first time. ::Sounding very anxious.::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Closes her commbadge.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::tries to hide a grin:: FCO: Perhaps he is in need of company?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: I ordered the CMO to give out physicals... your turn is up.  I and the XO can make sure she doesn't run us into a star.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::shifts his attention briefly to the XO:: XO: Seeing as I'm not needed here, permission to leave the bridge?
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Begrudgingly releases the console she is at and goes to the TL and orders it to SB.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: Hmm, do I have your new department rotation Ensign? ::smiles::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
Engineering Staff: Department meeting in 20 minutes at the master control station.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
<Engineering Staff> CEO: Aye sir.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
*CMO*: I am on my way Doctor.  If something happens to this ship while I am down there, I'm holding you personally responsible.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::returns the XO's smile, and points to the PADD that's been sitting on her console since she got there:: XO: Right there, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: Meet me in an hour please.  I have a couple of questions for you.

ACTION: The ship continues on its path for the next hour... until it picks up a faint distress call...

<<<<<PAUSE MISSION>>>>>>