MISSION PROLOGUE: Subspace tears abound in the Sharikahr's surrounding area.  Could these be related to the disappearance of two Starfleet vessels?  What ship or race has the technology to not only open rifts, but drag whole Starfleet vessels through - since there's no debris at all.  Or perhaps they're just very good at picking up after themselves

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	USS Sharikahr,  Stardate 10507.28, "Business as Usual, Part 7"

Starring:
Commanding Officer: Captain Keely Cephas, played by Charlotte Wrestler
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

Absent:
Executive Officer: Commander Sarah Renee Horn, played by Janaye Hinsley

With Special Appearances By:
	Science Officer Ensign Altia Ganze, played by KJ Deal
	Captain Harold McLin, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Tactical Officer Ensign Smith, played by James Homuth

Managed by Christopher Dickinson

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

CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::sitting on the bridge in her hover chair::
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::standing at her station::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::sitting in sickbay finishing up with getting an IV of fluids::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::At the CONN attempting to maintain control over the Sharikahr and keep her from running unnecessarily into the Subspace tears.::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
:sitting on the bridge at the engineering station::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Nurse_Johnson: Thank you for the help. I should be good to go after this.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
All: Anything?
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Ensures inertial dampeners are working properly with all the jostling she's doing at the CONN she wouldn't want Logan to spill another milkshake on her account.::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::Nurse Johnson removes the IV and cleans the CMO's arm up as the CMO taps his commbadge:: *CO*: Captain, I should be good to go in just a few.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::continues to run scans looking for more tears:: CO: I'm still scanning and running sensor sweeps.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*CMO*: Understood.

INFO: The subspace tears seem localized.  As the Sharikahr expands its search radius, it runs out of rifts to dodge.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*CO*: Cartwright out.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: Any ideas on why here... in this region of space?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Duty OPS: Open a comm to McLin.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::hops off of the biobed and stumbles a bit but regains his footing and leaves sickbay::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
<Duty OPS>: Aye ma'am ::opens the comm::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
*CMO*: I'm going to need your help analyzing the data from the probe. Can you meet me in Engineering?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Self: I got to remember to take it easy with this concussion. *CEO*: On my way Ensign.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Captain it baffles my mind.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
COM: McLin: Have your officers come up with anything during this sweep?
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: However if you'd really like a thought the subspace tears are sealing themselves up......
Host Captain_McLin says:
@COM: Sharikahr: We've got nothing yet, Captain.  You?

ACTION: A subspace rift begins to form 10 kilometers behind the Sharikahr.

CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: Oh?  Completely?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::enters the TL and heads for Engineering::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::gets up from his station and heads for the TL:: Computer: Disable bridge engineering controls
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Well its like the form then repair and then new ones form.  But its not cyclical its random.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::Continues to read the scans:: CO: A rift just formed behind us. But we seem to be clear of them.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: And we have one 10 KM behind us.  ::Adjusts the Shari to be out of the way.::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: Get us to safety.  COM: McLin: We have a new rift opening.  Move away.
Host Captain_McLin says:
@COM: Sharikahr: We're on our way, Captain....
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::enters the engineering area and begins looking for the CEO::
EO_Ens_Smith says:
CMO: Can I help you?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*CEO/CMO*: We have a new rift forming gentlemen.  Take a look at the sensors.

ACTION: As the rift expands, three saucer shaped vessels appear out of it.  The rift begins to close behind it.

CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
*CO*: Aye Captain. I'm on my way to Engineering.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO/SO: Report!
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::accesses a station and begins going over the sensor data::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO:  Um Captain something just came out of the rift.  ::Moves the Shari to be about face to the 3 vessels and tries to scan them for identity.::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::enters Engineering:: CMO: What's going on?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: On screen

INFO: The ships sit still, not moving.  Several lights blink around the edge of the saucer, and appear to spin slowly.

SO_Ens_Ganze says:
CO: It appears we have company coming from the rift Sir. ::tapping the console before her::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Hits the big button that says screen on.::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: Another tear appeared behind us.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Duty CTO: Red Alert!
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
<Duty CTO>: CO: Aye ma'am. ::sounds red alert and raises shields::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::looks up at the red flashing lights:: CMO: Something tells me there's more than a tear opening ::sits down in his office and checks the readings::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Shall I open hailing frequencies?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: Yes
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Hits the button that says open the comm.::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: They're open ma'am.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: My guess is someone is trying to enter our dimension.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
COM: Ships: This is Captain Keely Cephas of the starship Sharikahr, please respond.

ACTION: The ships do not respond to the communications.  After several moments, the ships begin to move - directly towards the Sharikahr.

CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::sees the ships coming closer::  FCO: Move us back.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Aye Captain  ::Moves the Sharikahr out of the ships range.::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CMO: It looks like the bridge has its hands full. Let's work on figuring out those tears, maybe we can come up with some explanations.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::taps the console before her scanning the ships for anything that might give them a hint of who they are::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::opens a communications channel::  COM: McLin: Captain treat them with caution and inform HQ.
Host Captain_McLin says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Understood.  ::Reaches down to open a channel to the nearest Starfleet base::  Let us know if you need assistance, Captain.  ::Closes the channel::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: Agreed
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO/SO: Besides moving have they given any signs of aggression?

INFO: The saucers are slowly overtaking the Sharikahr

FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Only that they seem to want to be in our range.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::brings up the data from the probe on his screen and sifts through it::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Duty CTO: Fire a warning shot across the bow of the lead ship.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
<Duty CTO>: Aye. ::targets across the bow so that it doesn't hit the ship::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::reads over the CEO's shoulder::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: Prepare to go to warp.

ACTION: The Sharikahr fires a phaser beam in front of the lead saucer.

SO_Ens_Ganze says:
CO: No Sir
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*CEO*: What can you tell me about these ships up here.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Nods.:: CO: Yes Captain.  What direction?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: Anywhere but here.

ACTION: A hazy, milky white beam fires from the saucer directly at the Sharikahr.  There is no sense of impact, and no damage to shields.

CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*All*: Report!
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
SO: What was that beam?
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Picks a location to move the Sharikahr to my simply pointing her finger to one of the points on the course chart map in front of her.::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Okay Captain ready to engage when you are.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
*CO*: We're fine down here. The CMO and I are looking over the readings from the probe, and we're not getting much more than with our own sensors.

ACTION: The intruder alert goes off.  The CMO feels a breeze against his cheek.

SO_Ens_Ganze says:
CO: The beam appears to be a low energy phased beam.  More like a phaser beam, but very low power.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Hears that sound.:: Self: Uh oh that isn't good.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
<Duty CTO>: We have an intruder ma'am... appears it is in Main Engineering.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Um Captain how'd that happen we're at RED ALERT?  ::Looks confused.::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::takes a seat and rubs his head::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: They can transport through our shields... go to warp 7 for 30 seconds.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Prepares the burst.:: CO: On your Mark Captain.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Duty CTO: Lock Main Engineering down.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: My head is throbbing.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::hears the forcefields spark on:: *CO*: Captain, what's going on up there?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
<Duty CTO> CO: Ma'am I have been unable to... there are multiple intruders popping up and disappearing all over the ship.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Duty CTO: Isolate the bridge.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
<Duty CTO>: ::nods and locks the bridge down and isolates the computer.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*CEO*: Do you see any intruders?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: Ensign, we aren't alone down here.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
*CO*: I thought I saw something behind the warp core.. but there's nobody there. The doctor says we aren't alone.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: Mark
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Engages at warp 7 for 30 seconds in the general direction of somewhere.::

ACTION: The Captain thinks she feels someone whisper into her left ear.

CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::turns quickly to the left::  All: What was that?
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CMO: There's an emergency medkit just inside that Jefferies tube if you need it

INFO: The saucers do not pursue.  They stop, and hold their position wherever they were.

SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::has been constantly scanning while listening to the others on the bridge::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::stands up and tries to determine the location of the intruder::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::sees something move behind the power transfer conduits:: CMO: Did you see that?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
All: It felt like someone was whispering in my ear.... SO: Anything registering on the internal sensors of the bridge?
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Um Captain they didn't follow.  What next?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: Hold here, contact McLin, and tell him that we have intruders and they can beam through our shields.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::shakes his head and continues to try to use his empathic abilities to track the intruder::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
*CO*: Captain, I swear there's someone down here, but every time I look, there's nothing.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
CO: There seems to be a life sign on the bridge, but it keeps fading in and out. As if it is moving quickly, making it hard to lock down
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Understood  ::Prepares the communication and places the Sharikahr on station keeping.::

ACTION: A male sounding voice whispers into the CMO's ear: "You'll never find me."

CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*CEO*: Use a tricorder... see if you register any signs of time distortions.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::spins around swing a fist at the area he heard the whisper::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
*CO*: Aye ma'am.

ACTION: The CMO feels nothing but air.

FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Can we use some sort of energy sweep to illuminate them?
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::sees the CMO spin:: CMO: Something wrong doc?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::falls down on the floor::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: Heard something.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::grabs a tricorder and scans around the CMO:: CMO: Are you okay?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
SO: Any trails of sorts... traces?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: Concussion
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CMO: Is there anything in the medkit that'll help?

ACTION: The Flight Control Officer feels hands touching her.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::shakes his head:: CEO: I'll be fine. ::slowly stands up::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Takes some instinctive actions that look like she is taking an opponent to the ground.::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::helps the CMO up and begins to scan around Engineering with the tricorder::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::decides this is getting too involved and relieves the duty TO::
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
CO: No new rifts sir, and the ones the ships came from appear to have sealed back up.

ACTION: Haynes feels her hand go through something soft.  There's definately something there

CO_Capt_Cephas says:
SO: Scan the area next to the FCO.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::taps the console before her initiating the internal scanners:: CO: Yes sir.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Grasps hold of the something.:: CO: Captain I've got something.  ::Holds it down like she's pinning it to the floor.::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: They seem to be incorporeal.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
*CO*: I'm picking up faint readings down here, but they're fading in and out.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
CO: There's something there, or was. When her hand went through it, it appeared solid but only briefly.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: Any signs that they are interfering with ship functions?

ACTION: A communications channel opens from the Nigeria.

FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Notes she isn't holding anything and keeps batting the air trying to get it and hold onto it.::  SO: What was it?  Can you detect it now?
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Grumbles::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::examines his console and offers a faint shake of his head:: CO: Nothing as yet. But I expect that won't last long.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
COM: McLin: ::Still looking around for it::  Captain...
Host Captain_McLin says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Captain... The saucers have engaged us.  Whatever they hit you with, they haven't tried it on us.  ::The screen shakes and goes staticy for a moment::  Our phasers bounce right off their hull - no effect at all.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: Check on the boys in ME.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::shakes her head:: FCO: I don't know. 

ACTION: The voice whisperes into the CEO's ear again.  "You'll never find us"

CO_Capt_Cephas says:
COM: McLin: I recommend that you get your ship away from here and fast... before they board you.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Intruder: Can we talk about things whoever you are?
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::enters a few commands into the console, trying to increase the sensitivity of the internal scanners::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::jumps around with the tricorder and picks something up for half a second before it disappears::
Host Captain_McLin says:
<Voice> CMO: What is to talk about?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Intruder: Well for starters, what brings you here?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::looks around herself:: Air: Who are you?
Host Captain_McLin says:
<Voice> CMO: Why are you here?
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::tries scanning the bridge again::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Voice: We're investigating the tears in the space here. Why are you here?

ACTION: The SO's scanning locks onto life signs near the CO as a voice speaks.  "We are your conquerors."

Host Captain_McLin says:
<Voice> CMO: "We came for you."
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Voice: Do we have something you want?
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
CO: There's something near you ::excited as the scan shows something, even if it's unseen::
Host Captain_McLin says:
<Voice> CMO: "You are what we want."
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Voice: What are we to you?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::Reaches her hand out to try and touch it::  Air: Why must you conquer?
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::continues to scan around, still finding nothing::
Host Captain_McLin says:
<Voice> CMO: "Parts.  You make us whole."
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
CO: I may be able to shed some light on the situation captain.
Host Captain_McLin says:
<Voice2> CO: "It is our birthright."
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Voice: Are you ghosts?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: I am all ears
Host Captain_McLin says:
<Voice> CMO: "No."
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Voice: What are you then?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::stands on her braces and walks around trying to see... anything::
Host Captain_McLin says:
<Voice> CMO: "We are your conquerors."
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
CO: I can't guarantee how reliable it is, but with increased sensitivity to the scanners ship wide, we may be able to pinpoint, at least within a few meters, where our friends are.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Voice: You know, that just doesn't seem very scary since you are invisible and incorporeal So how are you going to conquer us? Talk us to death?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: Do it...use protocol Zeta Prime 122

ACTION: Main Engineering echoes with evil laughter as the CEO begins to levitate off the floor.

CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CMO: Doc!
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: Oops
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::After remembering that the bridge and ME are locked turns on her console viewer comm.::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::tries to grab on to something::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
*CEO/CMO*: What's your status?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*FCO*: The CEO is kind of floating.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::grabs on to the railing next to the warp core::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::nods, and starts correlating emergency security systems with the ship wide scans. a forcefield flickers into view on the bridge::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*SO*: Increase gravity in Main Engineering.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Air: What is your birthright?
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::suddenly falls to the ground::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*SO*:Cancel that order.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Sees the CEO in the background.:: *CMO*: Kindly tell Ensign Rodos that the Warp Core is not for swimming in.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Voice: Ok I see you have a few tricks up your sleeves.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
CO: Captain, I have the saucers on sensors... I think we've interested them.
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
CO: They're on an intercept course.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::ignores the FCO on account of her not knowing the situation::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::gets up and dusts himself off and sighs angrily:: *CO*: Captain, what if we recalibrate the internal sensors to pick up entities that are out of phase?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: Any nearby planets?
Host Captain_McLin says:
<Voice2> CO: "The universe is ours.  We will conquer all."
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*CEO*: Go for it
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::sits down in his office and begins recalibrating the sensors::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
*CMO*: If I can help let me know. ::Seriously.::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Air: The universe is pretty big... how come we can't all share things and get along?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*FCO*: Thank you. Cartwright out.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Voice: So why do you want to conquer us?
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
::increases the sensitivity of the forcefield on the bridge, and initiates the same procedure ship wide::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CMO: This is one hell of a time to start mouthing off to some aliens.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Knows from the tone of Logan's voice he's scared.::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CEO: We had to know they were capable of doing something, didn't we?
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
::Scans the surrounding area for planets.::
CTO_ENS_Arinoch says:
CO: I believe I've contained the bridge occupant captain. Moving to ship wide.
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: Looking Captain.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::shakes his head and continues working on the sensors in Engineering::
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CTO: Thank-you.  Now can we see it?
FCO_Lt_Haynes says:
CO: No Captain

ACTION: The forcefield flickers slightly as the voice answers: "You will share with us.  Your body parts will be ours, and you will understand."

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