MISSION PROLOGUE: "We are your conquerors."  Not the friendliest of first contact situations, is it?  Some might call them ghosts; others poltergeists.  These are, however, not the honored dead - or any dead.  Their threats are real, and their intentions are real.  One has been captured on the Bridge, at least one more is in Main Engineering - but how many are there?  The Nigeria is still dealing with their vessels, as well...

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	USS Sharikahr,  Stardate 10508.04, "Business as Usual, Part 8"

Starring:
Commanding Officer: Captain Keely Cephas, played by Charlotte Wrestler
Chief Engineering Officer: Ensign Rodos Falor, played by Dave Sullivan
Chief Medical Officer: Lieutenant Junior Grade Logan Cartwright, played by Jeremy Castro
Counselor: Ensign Millicent Ivy Andrews, played by Margaret Bowie

Absent:
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

With Special Appearances By:
	Science Officer Ensign Altia Ganze, played by KJ Deal
	Tactical Officer Lieutenant Running Horse, played by Lynda Anderson
	Captain Harold McLin, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Security Officer Jerta, played by Christopher Dickinson

Managed by Christopher Dickinson

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

CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Standing on the Bridge just as it is locked down. She looks around, a bit confused and walks quickly over to the CO:: CO: Captain, Lieutenant Commander Ashley Yates reporting as ordered. ::Hands her the PADD...not really sure what is going on::

ACTION: The forcefield on the Bridge shimmers lightly.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::starts singing Henry the Eight to annoy the voice::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::in ME trying to access the computers::
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::sitting in Counselor's chair on Bridge::
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::is at her station on the bridge::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the new CIV on the bridge as she watches the forcefield area::  CIV: Take the OPS position... beam the senior officers to the bridge. ::take the PADD and tosses in her basket to look at later::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::smiles at the CEO as he sings in ME::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::shakes his head and looks at the CMO:: CMO: You know, you and the voice aren't the only ones down here.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice in ME> CEO: You are astute... if you help us, we will let you live as our servants...
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Nods and walks over to the OPS console and takes a seat. She starts to press a few buttons in an attempt to lock onto the Senior Officers::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Self: I'm Henry the eighth I am......
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
Voice: Servants? You've gotta be kidding.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Voice: What do you need from us?
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> CO: Your bodies.  It makes us whole...
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Achieves a lock on the Senior Staff members and initiates the transport without contacting them. She did not want to give whomever was around them the chance to react::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CIV: Beam security into ME as well.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::glances around at those on the bridge::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::materializes on the bridge::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::looks around, confused for a sec:: CO: Captain?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CEO: Sorry about that boys but I figured you needed access to the computers.
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CO: Understood, sir. ::She taps her commbadge:: *Security*: Security Personnel, prepare to be transported, be ready for anything. ::She locks onto a few teams and transports them::

ACTION: Main Engineering rings with laughter.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::appears on the bridge still singing loud and annoyingly:: Self: I'm Henry the eighth I am, Henry the eighth I am, I am, I got married to the widow next door, she's been married seven times before.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::sighs and walks over to the Engineering station::
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Turns towards the CMO:: CMO: Lieutenant, this is not the place for... singing. ::Covers her ears a bit::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::looks around and blushes with a deer in the headlight look:: All: Sorry, was annoying voices
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::Raises an eyebrow in puzzlement::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::talks under his breath:: Self: more than just the voices...
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Voice: Is there no other way to make you whole?
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::nods at the CMO having heard them herself::
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Just shakes her head and looks around for the thing that is talking with the CO::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::wanders over quietly embarrassed to SC2::
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> CO: There are other ways.  If you bring us our gem...
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Voice: Gem?  What is your gem?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Self: Gem?
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
Self: Interesting
Host Sec_Jerta says:
::Taps his commbadge in Main Engineering::  *CO*: Captain, this is Security... we haven't found anything in Engineering....
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::thinks about the friends he made known as the Gem::
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Raises an eyebrow, she is a bit puzzled bit decides to listen just in case they could somehow get them or whoever he or it was... off of the ship::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CO: Captain, what if we recalibrated our sensors to multiphasic scans? Perhaps we might have more luck in detecting them.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> CO: A gem.  A jewel, rock... a gem.  ::The voice snickers and mutters something about them being easy to conquer::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CIV: Using the CTO's modification, can you confirm the security in ME?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CEO to try::
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CO: I will check now, sir. ::She presses a series of buttons on her console as she checks the scans::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Voice: Will any gem do?
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> CO: It must be our gem.  Many have brought us fakes before you.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::brings up the sensor control on his panel and begins recalibrating::
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Rolls her eyes -- all of this for a stupid rock::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::fights his emotions back and keeps his mouth shut::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Voice: Can you prehaps give some more specifics about this gem to my SO... perhaps she can locate your gem for you.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> SO: You will have to look near and far for it.  It is not here, or we would have found it.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CO: Recalibration complete. Ready on your mark.
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CO: Yes, sir, Security was transported to Main Engineering... of course, I doubt they can 'see' the intruders.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::Glances at the CO:: voice: what does it look like? Tell me more about it? ::trying to keep the voice talking while she works::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::while the voice is preoccupied::  CNS: Any thoughts on this species... how to deal with them?
Host Sec_Jerta says:
*CO*: Captain!  One of our men just... it's awful, ma'am...the body is being... ::the sound of splashing is heard::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CIV: Get them out of there now!
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
CO: Aside from the fact them seem aggressive and warlike. I wouldn't trust them to hold up their end of any bargain
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Obtains a lock on the Security Personnel and transports them out of Main Engineering:: CO: Attempting to now, sir.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Duty CTO: Contain that one in ME the same why we did this one!
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::mutters under her breath about ghosts as she works::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
<Duty CTO> CO: Aye. ::tries to duplicate the efforts::
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CO: Sir, we need to find a way to lock down Main Engineering as well. Even if computer access is restricted they still may be able to gain access to the Warp Core.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> ::The voice gives dimensions of the gem::  SO: It appears green, but glows with an inner light... and gives off an energy signature, very light.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CIV: See what can be done.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
Voice: Tell me more ::trying to keep it talking:: voice: What do you use it for?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CNS and hobbles over to the CIV::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::whisper::  CIV: Can you beam whatever is in that forcefield over there out into space?
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CO: With your permission I would like to gas Main Engineering, in an attempt to knock anyone out who is there with a type of knock-out gas.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> SO: It makes us whole beings.  Right now, we cannot be seen or touched.  But when we are whole...
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CEO::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::taps the controls, looking hopeful::
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
Voice: How does it do that? ::Feeling like she's talking to herself as her hands continue to move over the console::
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> SO: The energy.  We harness it.
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks over her console readings:: CO: Everyone has been transported out of Main Engineering ::Pauses for a moment as the CO asks her:: CO: No, I cannot achieve a lock on it.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::opens himself up to the emotions of the rest of the crew to get a feel for everything going on::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CIV: Give it a try
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CIV: I mean the gas.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::Bites her lower lip:: Voice: How do you harness it?
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::hits his console:: Self: Damn!

ACTION: Sensors suddenly pick up a lifesign in Main Engineering.  It seems human, but the readings are slightly off.

CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
Voice: If you had this gem. you would become like us?
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> CNS: We will become better than you.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::looks at his console again:: CO: Captain, I'm picking up a lifesign in Engineering. It seems human.. but...
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Nods as she has the gas loaded by a few officers:: CO: Lets see if this will work... ::Once it is loaded she releases the knock-out gas into Main Engineering::
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::glances at the CEO:: 
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CEO thinking she knows what may have happened down there::
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CO: The gas has been released. ::She says quietly:: CO: It may take some time to work.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CMO/CNS:  Have the CIV transport you to sickbay... interview the security that was beamed there and find out what happened.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CIV::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CO: You got it Captain.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::sighs:: CO: The multiphasic sensors were unsuccessful.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Voice: how did you lose this gem to begin with?
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> CO: It was taken from us.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
CO: Yes Captain
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CEO::
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
voice: Taken by whom?
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks towards the Counselor and Doctor:: CNS/CMO: Please move over there. ::Motions for them to move to the left of her::
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> SO: By the Knosis.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::moves where she is told::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::gets into position:: CNS: Ready Ensign?
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
Voice: Who are the Knosis?
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
CMO: Yes sir
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> SO: They are our enemies.  They took our gem, so...
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::at her tactical station::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CIV: Energize us.
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Watches them get into position:: CMO/CNS: If you need to be transported out at any time let me know. ::She locks onto the two of them:: CMO/CNS: Transporting now. ::Initiates the Transport::
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Most of my scans don't show much of silhouette sir.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
Voice: What did YOU do to them? ::waits for something to happen with that comment::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the TO::
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> SO: They were no longer satisfied being around us.  Why they would not wish to be our servants is beyond us.
Host Sec_Jerta says:
CMO/CNS: Lieutenant.. Ensign....
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: They are almost invisible.  I need to find a way to get more of a shadow.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::starts to say something but doesn't::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::has a new thought::  Voice: How can we serve you?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
SEC: So tell us what happened in there.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> CO: Make me whole.  Find my gem... or bring me... there is another way.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::looks at the CO, worried::
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks towards the CO sharply. What is she trying to do?::
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::materializes in sickbay::
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::glances at the CO and listens::
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::looks curiously::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Voice: What way is that?
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
Self: Smoke....yes smoke is what will make this shadow visible.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
Sec Jerta: Can you tell us what happened in there
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> CO: Bring me stem cells, 20 ccs.  And an electron microscope...
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::grabs his medical tricorder and begins to scan each member of the security team::
Host Sec_Jerta says:
CMO/CNS: It was nasty.  We were looking, scanning, listening.  All of a sudden, a voice laughed  It echoed off the walls, and then Trent went flying against the wall.  He hit with a crack, was gone before he hit the floor.  As we were beamed out, we say the body... well, it wasn't moving, it was being moved.  And... they took...
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::furrow her brow and wonder if to do so would be a bad thing or a good thing::  Voice:  I will have to check with my doctor to see if we can do that for you... it will take a bit as I just sent them away.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::bites her lip again listening::
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Pauses as she hears the voice's request. She was a CMO for a long time and knows that stem cells could help do the trick... but a microscope?::

ACTION: There is no response from the voice to the CO.

CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::takes Sec Jerta's hand to comfort him:: Sec Jerta: Did you see where they took it
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Sec_Jerta: What did it take son?
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: I have an idea if you want to hear it.
Host Sec_Jerta says:
CNS: It didn't go anywhere, they did it right there.  CMO: The body was torn open, sir.  Organs came out....
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
TO: Go ahead. I'm out of ideas./
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::hobbles over to the new CIV officer::  CIV: ::whispers::  What do you think?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Sec_Jerta: They gutted him?
Host Sec_Jerta says:
CMO: Like I said, sir, it was just as we were beaming out... I don't know what happened.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
SO: Any ideas on where to find their gem?
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CO: I understand why he... or she... would want to use stem cells but I am not exactly sure what an electron microscope would do...
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Well I was thinking that  we might use an invisible smoke or gas with certain particles that the sensors and scans can pick up next time the alien does come back.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Self: Damn
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::looks a little green but maintains composure:: CMO: Do you have any ideas on why they might do this?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CIV: ::whispering::  Perhaps as an energy source for transferring themselves into the stem cells?
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
CO: No Sir IF I had more information such as it's genetic make up perhaps?
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
TO: That might just work... CO: Captain?
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Notices that the gas has now circulated through Main Engineering:: CO: Also, sir, the gas has fully circulated through Main Engineering. I would like to suggest sending Security there one more time... ::Pauses:: CO: That could be, sir, it could be done..hypothetically.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CNS: I'm developing a theory.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
CMO: I'll admit, this is a little outside my area of expertise
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CEO: Yes?
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: At least if might bring out the shadow.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::taps his commbadge:: *CO*: Captain. These beings gutted one of the Security Team.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CIV to send them back in and moves back to the CEO::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
CO: The TO suggested that we release a gas filled with particles that the sensors would pick up.. that may help us detect the beings
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::Stops::  *CMO*: Gutted him?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*CO*:That is was the Security Team says.
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Taps her Commbadge:: *Jerta*: Yates to... ::Pauses as she hears the CMO on the CO's Commbadge::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::holds a hand up to the CIV::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Voice: What is it that your friend has done?
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Now might be a good idea.
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::brings up the ventilation system controls on his panel and instructs the computer to release a particle-filled gas into ME::
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> CO: He is whole....
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*CO*: Captain, I wish to be transported to Main Engineering.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
CMO: Can you let me in on that theory, Lt.
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Notices that another gas is being sent into Main Engineering. She looks at who is accessing the system and turns towards the CEO:: CEO: Ensign, were you given permission to release this into Main Engineering? ::She sends the word 'gas' to him via the console::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::tries to control the rising fear in her mind::  Voice: Can it be undone?
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CNS: They wanted to become corporeal.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*CMO*: Denied... for the moment.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> ::Is quiet for some time::  CO: It has never been tried.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::continues to listen to the others::
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::types on her console:: CIV: I had given him the idea of it and I asked him to give it a try.  I need to lock onto that thing and contain it before any more bodies come up gutted.  If I over stepped my area I apologize sir.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Voice: If I send my doctor to Main Engineering with the stem cells and scope will your friend try to undo the process?
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
CMO: I had guessed that as well. 
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> CO: He does not need the stem cells or scope.
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks at the message typed on her console: "Make sure that you check next time, Lieutenant We already have something in Main Engineering at the moment.". She returns to the TO::
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::types back:: CIV: Understood sir.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Voice: Can you get him to try and undo what has been done?
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
Voice:: If you had a body could you 'join with them' and not kill them? 
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> CO: Undo... what?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
Voice: The killing of my crewmate.
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::waits for an answer from the voice::
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::checks the scans::
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Voice> SO: I... do not believe so.
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks towards the CO as she awaits an answer from the voice. If the man was now corporal... She now tries to scan him::
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
Voice: Ok ::running out of ideas herself::
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::looks for the particles that were in the gas::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::her voice cold as steel and she speaks with a good deal of control:: *CMO*: Doctor I need you to find 20 cc of stem cells and an electron microscope when you have those things inform the CIV.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*CO*: That's a hefty order, what's it for?

ACTION: A communication comes in from the USS Nigeria.

CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CO: Sir... we have an incoming communication from the USS Nigeria. ::Looking at her console::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*CMO*: Hopefully a way to stop more of my crew from dying.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CIV to put it through::
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CO: Sir, I also have a lifesign down in Main Engineering. It appears to be a bit different then a regular human however. ::Nods and puts it through::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*CO*: Is it for them?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*CMO*: You have your orders.

ACTION: The viewscreen flickers on and shows a smoke filled Bridge.  Captain McLin is sitting in his chair, wiping blood from his forehead.

CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Her eyes widen at the scene::
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*CO*: Understood. ::cuts his commbadge off:
Host Captain_McLin says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Captain Cephas... the third saucer has broken off from us.  We were able to destroy one, and disable another...
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::looks up at the viewscreen::
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::looks up at the screen::
CEO_Ens_Rodos says:
::looks at the viewscreen::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
COM: McLin: Download your sensor readings to the Sharikahr of their ships.  What is your status?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::hopes the sensors show how to defeat the 3rd ship::
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::closes eyes and says a prayer::
Host Captain_McLin says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Alive... Shields are pretty much gone.  Main power is down to 60%.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
COM: McLin: Did any of them board your ship?
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
CMO: Can I help you in anyway , sir.
Host Captain_McLin says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Not that we've detected, Captain.
CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
CNS: Keep an eye on them for a few. Talk to them, they are pretty shaken up. ::walks into his office and closes the door::
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Attempts to obtain a better reading on the lifesign in Main Engineering. She places a containment field around it.. just so it cannot do anything::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::looks to the CIV to see if the download has occurred::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
COM: McLin: If you are in further danger Captain i want you to get your ship away from here
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::walks over to the Security officers:: Sec Jerta: Do you and your men need anything?
CIV_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CO: We have the information, sir. ::Watches it flood her screen::
Host Sec_Jerta says:
CNS: I want to get back in there.... we owe it one.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
COM: McLin: In fact I would recommend it anyhow... don't take the chance that some more of these beings will invade you.
TO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::just watching her sensor and tactical screens for any signs::
SO_Ens_Ganze says:
::keeping an eye on her station::
Host Captain_McLin says:
@COM: Sharikahr: The third saucer has moved off somewhere... we've lost it from sensors, but our long range sensors are offline.

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