MISSION PROLOGUE: Starfleet Command has received and acknowledged the Captain's update on their situation.  Science Officer Keller reports that a subspace impurity has affected the cosmic drive, and a tug is en route to tow the ship to Starbase 917.  Until then, the crew is to entertain their guests.  Minutes away, the USS Nigeria will be joining the Sharikahr, and they will resume their patrol for the missing Luna and Vesuvius.

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	USS Sharikahr,  Stardate 10506.30, "Business as Usual, Part 5"

Starring:
Commanding Officer: Captain Keely Cephas, played by Charlotte Wrestler
Executive Officer: Commander Sarah Renee Horn, played by Janaye Hinsley
Chief Engineering Officer: Ensign Rodos Falor, played by Dave Sullivan

Absent:
Flight Control Officer: Lieutenant Amber Marie Haynes, played by Amber Haynes
Chief Tactical Officer: Ensign Donavin Arinoch, played by James Homuth
Chief Medical Officer: Lieutenant Junior Grade Logan Cartwright, played by Jeremy Castro

With Special Appearances By:
	Science Officer Ensign Altia Ganze, played by KJ Deal
	Captain Harold McLin, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Nwot, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Transporter Operator Chen, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Engineering Officer James, played by Dave Sullivan
	Unnamed Duty Operations Officer, played by Charlotte Wrestler

Managed by Christopher Dickinson

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

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::arriving on the bridge::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::running system diagnostics in Main Engineering::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::sits in her chair in the Zen lounge with others of her crew and their new friends::
Host Nwot says:
::Sips his drink again::  CO: And you said this was called...?
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
@::Is on the USS Nigeria heading for the USS Sharikahr and her first duty station::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
EO James: You're in charge. I'll be in the Zen lounge if you need me.

ACTION: A communications signal comes into the Bridge.

EO_James says:
CEO: Aye sir.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Nwot:  It is called tea.  It is made from the extracts of certain plant leaves.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::heads for a TL on his way to his quarters to get changed into dress uniform::
Duty_OPS says:
XO: Ma'am we are being hailed.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
*CO* Bridge to Captain Cephas.  Ma'am, the Nigeria is arriving.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
OPS: On screen please.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::stands center of the Command area::
Duty_OPS says:
XO: Aye Ma'am. ::puts it through to the main viewer::
Host CO_McLin says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Ah... Commander.  I am Captain McLin, of the Nigeria.  We have a crewman to transfer to your ship.  Please stand ready to receive her.
Host Nwot says:
CO: It is... warm.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*XO*: Understood, please inform the CO of the Nigeria that he is welcome to attend our reception if he likes.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Nwot: ::nods::  Yes, but it can also be served cold as well.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
COM: Nigeria: Understood.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*CEO*: Ensign, will you be joining us this evening?
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
*CO*: Yes Captain, I'm just getting ready. I should be there shortly.
Host Nwot says:
CO: Do you prefer it cold or warm?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::smiles as she hears the Ensign::  *CEO*: Just remember... dress uniforms. ::smirks a bit knowing how most do not like the stuffy old dress uniforms::

ACTION: The SO beams aboard, materializing in the Sharikahr's primary transporter room.

CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::sighs:: *CO*: Aye Captain.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Nwot: I like it warm myself.  I find that it relaxes me.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
COM: Nigeria: Captain Cephas invites your commander to a reception for our guests.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::finishes getting ready and boards a TL heading for the lounge::
Host CO_McLin says:
@::Smiles::  COM: Sharikahr: I will assemble a small team and beam aboard in fifteen minutes time.  McLin out.
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
::looks around after transporting to the USS Sharikahr::
Host Nwot says:
::Overheard the CO::  CO: Are these... "dress" uniforms... the white you are wearing?
Host TR_Op_Chen says:
SO: Hello... can I help you locate something?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::leaves the bridge to the OOW and heads off the bridge::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::enters the Zen lounge and sees the captain:: CO: Captain.
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
TR_Operator_Chen: Just getting my bearings is all, I assume I should head for the bridge? 
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::smiles and nods::  Nwot: Yes it is.  It is what we wear when we are with honored guest such as yourself.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CEO::  Nwot: Let me introduce you to my Chief Engineer, Ensign Rodos.
Host TR_Op_Chen says:
SO: I believe the senior officers are in the Observation Lounge.
Host Nwot says:
CO/CEO: I believe we met earlier.  I am sorry you could not repair our ship.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::chuckles::  CEO/Nwot: Oh I forgot, you have already met.
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
Chen: Thank you Sir, What deck is that on?
Host TR_Op_Chen says:
SO: Deck three, ma'am.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
Nwot: I'm sorry too. I really wish there was more we could do.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::orders the lift to deck 3::
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
Chen: Thank you again ::Departs the TR for the turbolift which carries her to Deck 3::
Host Nwot says:
CEO: I am not concerned.  This is merely another stop on our journey.  We will learn much, I am sure
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::steps off the lift and heads to the lounge::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Nwot: What is the life expectancy for your species?
Host Nwot says:
CO: It is a long time, due to our healing abilities.  I have known some to live for five hundred cycles.
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
::steps off the TL a few minutes later on Deck 3 and looks around, making sure she knows where she is going, and is glad she had studied the specs for the ship before hand::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::enters the lounge::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Nwot:  How long is one of your cycles?
Host Nwot says:
CO: It is... one cycle.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::sees the XO enter:: XO: Commander. ::nods::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::heads over to the assembled group::

ACTION: The team from the Nigeria beams aboard the Sharikahr on time.  They nod to Chen and make their way to the lounge.

CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::chuckles a bit and smiles as she sees her XO approach::  XO: Ah glad that you could make it.  May I introduce you to Nwot.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Nwot: This is my first officer.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO: Hello Mr. Rodos. ::smiles::
Host Nwot says:
CO: If she is first, are you second?
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
::enters the lounge and glances around before locating the CO and heading in her direction::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Nwot: It is a pleasure to meet you.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::walks over to the bar and orders a drink::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Nwot: No it is how we refer to the officer that is 2nd in command under the commanding officer  I know it sounds a bit strange.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::notices a new officer approaching::
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
::stops near the CO and her group not wanting to interrupt::
Host Nwot says:
::Tilts his head, then just accepts it::  XO: What is your job aboard this ship?
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::sits alone at the  bar, sipping his drink, looking off into the distance as if thinking hard about something::
Host CO_McLin says:
::Enters the lounge and looks around for a cluster of red collared uniforms::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::while Nwot talks with the XO she turns to the SO::  SO: You must be our newest member ::extends a hand::  Do you have your orders with you?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Nwot: I work with the crew to make certain the Captain's orders are followed and the ship stays 100% operational.
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
::takes the Captains hand:: CO: Yes Sir ::Removes the PADD carrying her orders from her duffle and hands them to the CO::
Host Nwot says:
XO: That sounds like a difficult task.  We could not keep our ship running at 100%.  ::Looks over to the CEO all alone::  CO: Captain, does your Engineer have a virus?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::smiles and takes a mental note as she takes the orders and looks them over::  SO: Looks in order. ::hands them back to the Ensign::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::turns back to Nwot::  Nwot: Not that I am aware of why?
Host CO_McLin says:
::Walks up to the woman with Captain's pips::  CO: Captain?  I'm Captain McLin, of the Nigeria
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::glances over at the CEO::  Nwot: Excuse me for a moment please.
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
::takes back the PADD:: CO: Thank you Sir
Host Nwot says:
::Looks at the new crewmembers.... so many new people!::  SO: And what do you do!?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::walks to the CEO::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::sees the XO approaching and nods at her presence:: XO: Commander.
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
Nwot: I'm a science officer 
Host Nwot says:
SO: Ah!  Science  I am a scientist, too!
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::turns and shakes the Captain's hand::  Capt McLin: Captain, I am Captain Keely Cephas of the Sharikahr.  It is a pleasure to have you on board with us.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO: You are missing quite the, uh, interesting party.
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
Nwot: I see :: not sure if she should leave this little party having interrupted them::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::smiles:: XO: I was never quite fond of social gatherings. I always end up like this, staring off into space and just thinking.
Host CO_McLin says:
CO: I wish we were meeting under better circumstances.  The disappearance of several vessels in our area without a trace is disturbing..  ::glances over::  Nwot: And you must be the visitor to our local area?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO: Perhaps you haven't partied with the right people. ::grins::
Host Nwot says:
::Nods and mimics holding out his hand to the Captain::  CO_McLin: You are... another Captain  CO: How many Captains do you have?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the other CO:: SO: Please.  Feel free to join us to night.  We are celebrating a new friendship.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::smiles at Nwot::  Nwot: Many.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
XO: Perhaps I guess I just need to find my spot, that's all.
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
CO: Thank you Captain ::glancing around the group::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO: Come on, there's no time like the present. ::pats the CEO on the shoulder::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::smiles:: XO: I suppose so. ::gets up and heads towards the group::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::heads back to the group::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::As they approach:: SO: Let me introduce you to your first officer, Commander Horn and our CEO Ensign Rodos.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::nods at the SO:: SO: Ensign. Nice to meet you.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Captain, the tow should be here shortly.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SO: Nice to meet you, Ensign.  Welcome aboard.
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
::nods at the two when the arrive at the group:: XO/CEO: Commander, Ensign 
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to her XO and then turns to Nwot::  Nwot: It sounds like then that you are about to take your next step on your journey.  Are you and your people ready to leave?
Host Nwot says:
CO: I think we are.  I am saddened to leave you.
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
::listens to the CO and Nwot not sure what had transpired before her arrival::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods and smiles::  Nwot: As am I.  It has been a pleasure to have met you.
Host Nwot says:
::Stands from his chair::  CO: If you see him, thank your Medic for introducing us to... milk.. shakes.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::extends a hand towards Nwot:: Nwot: Good luck on your journey.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::smiles::  Nwot: Of course.
Host Nwot says:
::Takes the CEO's hand, then whispers::  CEO: Why are we doing this?
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
Nwot: It's a sign of respect.
Host Nwot says:
CEO: Ah.  I see.
Host Nwot says:
::Starts shaking hands with everyone... even the people who have no idea what's going on::
SO_Ens_Altia_Ganze says:
::laughs lightly when Nwot shakes her hand and watches as he shakes others as well::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::laughs as she watches Nwot::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Self: Indeed it has been refreshing.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::grins at Nwot::

ACTION: Nwot is escorted to the transporter room with additional goodbyes as the tug arrives and locks on to his vessel.  Nwot disappears in the sparkle of blue light, and the tug pulls off with the cosmic voyagers, leaving the Sharikahr to grimmer duties

<<<<<End Mission>>>>>