Previously on the U.S.S. Sharikahr, while en-route to Betazed to investigate a failed Terrorist bombing at the Federation Embassy there, when the ship suddenly dropped out of warp due to a massive power failure. The ship was flooded in darkness and when emergency lighting started coming back on, the crew found themselves attacked one by one, and in small groups by mysterious assailants dressed in black. The only senior staff member remaining conscious after the attacks is the CMO, who faked unconsciousness who is now being carted away. Some of the first to be attacked are just now starting to regain consciousness

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CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Unconscious in the brig::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::slips his hand in his pocket, injects the assailant with a knockout hypo, then quickly swings around behind him and kicks him into the brig and shuts the door quickly and dives down the nearest Jefferies Tube::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::regaining consciousness in the brig::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::groans loudly as she comes to in the brig::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Slowly walking through the cargo bay, waiting for the proverbial next shoe to drop.::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
AXO: Millie? Are you okay?

ACTION: The CMO's assailant falls unconscious, some others in the hall try to follow the CMO, but Cartwright is able to temporarily give them the slip

AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::weakly::ACO: Did someone get the number of that truck?
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::moving in random tubes continuously:: Self: Ok Logan, think. What would Arinoch do?
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::half grins:: AXO: This doesn't look good.
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Slowly begins to come around ::  All: What happened?
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::takes a left and then down another tube:: Self: Sickbay. I need more hypos.
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CEO: Welcome to the brig, Commander.
Host Nick says:
<Space Ninja #23> ::enters the Cargo bay with a group of other Space Ninjas behind him:: All: We have gained control of your ship entirely now, if there is anyone here who desires to join us you may step forward now, but be warned, those of you who volunteer to join us, if you betray us, you shall die a most painful death, as painful as Mr. Peterson here ::he steps out of the way as Lieutenant Peterson is dragged into the cargo ba
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CEO: Someone shot me with a phaser on stun. ::realizes what she just said and begins immediatly to look slightly scared::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CEO: It appears the ship is being taken over.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Notes the body and officer.:: #23: Question... for what purpose have you taken over this vessel and why would we desire to join you?
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
ACO: They didn't happen to leave a tricorder with you did they. I need to assess my condition.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Methodically works his way to Sickbay in an unconventional route::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
AXO: Unfortunately not.
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Stands:: ACO/AXO: I detected trouble on the tricorders and so I remained in the secondary hull, moving through the ship then I was hit from behind.  Next thing I know I am waking up here.
Host Nick says:
<#23> CSO: I shall not, at this juncture answer your first question, except to assure you that we are not pirates, when our job is done, we shall leave your pitiful ship.
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::stands slowly:: CEO: I was in Engineering looking for you.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
#23: You make it rather hard to ask for assistance and at the same time loyalty.
Host Nick says:
<#23> CSO: As to your second question, if you join us, and capture the few remaining crew members, you will do them the service of being the one to capture them, and not me, cause if I capture them, they are worth nothing alive
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
AXO: Sorry for not reporting it, but I noticed on some of the scan reports that we had micro fractures in the new hull plating that at warp speeds could rupture.  I went down there to fix them.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::pops out of the Jefferies Tube and heads down the corridor and quickly enters sickbay::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
#23: How many still remain loose?
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CEO: Well Cmdr, It's no use worrying about that now. Does anyone have any ideas on how we can get out of here.

ACTION: A sound of a flying metalic disk can be heard in the hallway outside the cargo bay and the sound of a woman screaming and then falling to the floor.

Host Nick says:
<#23> CSO: One less then there was a moment ago it sounds like.
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Looks around the room for the orange marker::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CEO/AXO: Well, it appears the forcefield is enabled... I suppose our first task is disabling it.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
#23: I would do my best in protecting my crew, but I will not make promises I cannot keep.
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Realizes he is not on a Romulan ship and stops his search:: ACO/AXO: That will not be easy from this side.
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::whispers:: CEOWe could use some sort of diversion.

ACTION: A metalic disk flies through the air, slashing the side of the CMO's uniform, but not causing any permanent injury

CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::turns and sees the attacker and bullrushes him::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
~~~~ aXO: I am in a situation to assist in saving lives.  But it could be considered a betrayal.~~~~
Host Nick says:
<Space Ninja #13> ::engages in hand-to-hand combat with the CMO::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
~~~CSO: What is it you need to do?~~~
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
AXO: Can you communicate with the CMO? Is he conscious?
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
ACO: I'm talking to the CSO right now.
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Examines the locations of the ninjas in the brig::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::throws a palm thrust upward at the ninja's nose::
Host Nick says:
<#13> ::ducks to the side and returns with a kick to the stomach::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
~~~~ aXO: They desire that I round up the remaining crew, which I am more then capable of doing.~~~~
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::reaches out with her mind and searches for the CMO's mind::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::folds over and rushes forward, lifting the ninja and falling backward, landing on top of his head::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
~~~CSO: Have they threatened any of you if you don't assisst?~~~
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
AXO: What is her status?
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::whispers:: CSO: She is well, but in a position of some difficulty
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::whispers:: AXO: I will do what I can when I can but they are watching too close right now for me to do anything.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
~~~~ aXO: Only if we betray them... which apparently one of our crew has done... and paid the consequence of death.~~~~
Host Nick says:
<#13> ::does a tripple backflip and then does a craine kick at the CMO::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::catches his foot and kicks him in the groin::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::whispers::ACO: They have her and several members of the crew in the Cargo Bays. They wish her to help round up the rest of the crew. They have threatened her and the rest with death she does not assist.
Host Nick says:
<#13> ::does another round about romp, and then goes to do another craine kick, but this time before actually connecting, whips out a phaser and shoots the CMO in the leg while sitll in midair::
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Moves closer to the force field:: Ninja: Might I get some medical supplies to see to my comrades?  You are welcome to watch what I do but I was a medical officer at one time.
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
AXO: I guess she has no choice then.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Falls down on one knee and grabs a scalpel from a tray::

ACTION: when the CMO looks up again, the Ninja is gone

CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::takes a deep breath and looks around sickbay::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
ACO: I didn't think so either ~~~CSO: Assist them Lt. I will be happy to explain your lack of choices if necessary~~~~
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
~~~~aXO: I will... do my best.~~~~
Host Nick says:
<#23> All: so nobody wishes to join us then?
Host Nick says:
<#6> CEO: No.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Ignoring those around her, fully aware what they might think, she steps forward::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::quickly starts loading as many hypos as he can with the same knockout formula and stuffing his pockets::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::whispers:: ACO: She will help them, I promised her we'd explain if necessary.
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
#6: This woman is pregnant. We need a tricorder to assess her health.

ACTION: The CMO is struck in the back of the head with a large blunt object.

CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
~~~AXO: What is your status Millie?~~~
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
<switch those lines>
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::spins around as he wobbles::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::clutches her head:: ~~~CMO: Better than yours I'd guess~~~
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
~~~briefly tries to brush the ninjas mind~~~ #6: But my crewmates need some attention.
Host Nick says:
<#23> CSO: Very well, you may help us, capture your comrades, but if you betray us, trust me, you shall die. You, come with us, the rest of you, stand back if you do not wish to die until we are out of the room.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods and steps forward.  The needs of the many...::
Host Nick says:
<#6> CEO: You wish to look into my mind? Trust me, you won't like what you see
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::finishes loading his pockets, opening up his senses to all emotions::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::still holding her head and wincing while she whispers::ACO: The CMO just got hit with something very large. He is still awake though.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
~~~AXO: How many guards in the brig?~~~
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
< Steps forward = follows >

ACTION: Space Ninja #6 opens up his mind to the CEO, and a flood of horrific images enter the CEO's mind, images of dark, horrible places, torture, and death.

AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::looks about silently counting:: ~~~CMO: 3. Two guarding the door and one talking to the CEO. Oh and if you should encounter the CSO, ignore whatever she does. It is for the crew's safety.

ACTION: A power fluctuation left from the sabotage, surges through the ship, knocking out primary power again, including all non-emergency lights, and the forcefields.

CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
~~~AXO: I need to know approximate height and weight of the 3 guards.~~~
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Jerks slightly at the images that enter his mind::  #6: I feel your pain.  I also see your regret.  Let this be the start of your healing.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::begins making his way back towards the brig in a chaotic path::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CEO: Go!
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Sees the forcefield and lights die out he charges the ninja::
Host Nick says:
<#6> CEO: I have no regret, I show that to you out of pleasure ::sees the force field fail and immediately attacks the CEO::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::jumps on #6's back::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: The man seemingly distracted slips from the area.  After all, this is not a betrayal.::
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Attempts a nerve pinch on ninja 6::

ACTION: #9 and #16 throw the metalic disks towards the ACO

CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::hurries toward the Brig::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::dives and knocks the ACO out of the way::

ACTION: #9 vanishes, dropping the ACO and the CEO to the ground.

ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::drops to the ground with his wife::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
<#6 vanishes>
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::enters the brig and sticks #9 and #16 with his hypos::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Familiar with the ship, makes her way along in the dark to the nearest access panel.  Using her code, slips through.::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::gets up and pulls the ACO up:: ACO: Grab a flashlight from the wall and i suggest we get to the Bridge ASAP.
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::notices the CMO:: CMO: Great timing, Logan.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
ACO: Just doing my job sir.
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: He's Super Doctor ::laughes with relief::

CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
All: They should be out for a couple hours.

ACTION: #18 and #3 appear out of thin air behind the CMO and shoot the CMO and the AXO with phasers

ACTION: The pair of them vanish again

ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
AXO: Millie!
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Silently makes her way through the ship to her quarters.::

ACTION: #6 reappears, on the ceiling in the brig, and jumps down on the CEO, knocking the CEO to the ground

ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::runs over to the weapons locker and grabs a phaser rifle, aiming it at #6 and firing::
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Rolls and leaps backwards at 6::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::falls to the floor::

ACTION: #6 vanishes again before the beam can connect

ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CEO: Are you okay, Commander?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Listening quietly for a minute, slips into her quarters::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::grabs another rifle from the cabinet and tosses it toward the CEO::

ACTION: On the floor, #9 and #16, still unconscious, vanish in a slight black puff

CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
ACO: I have felt better, but I will do. ::Grabs the rifle being thrown and heads to the door::
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
ACO: They have done this sort of thing before and these people enjoy the killing aspect, sir.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: In the closet, she pulls out a few item, one a knife she slips into her boot, another a tricorder and she heads out.::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::groans as he wakes up:: Self: That hurt.
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::grabs another rifle:: CMO: Catch. ::tosses it his way, aiming for the ground in front of him::

ACTION: all visible ninjas vanish

ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::walks over to his wife:: AXO: Millie. ::nudges her::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::catches it before it hits the ground:: ACO: So uncivilized. I guess phasers are necessary.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: As she heads for the door, she glances out the window in her quarters::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::groans loudly:: AXO: I apparently must quit playing in traffic ::manages a slight smile::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CEO: Is that all you got from him?
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
ACO: As a doctor, I probably shouldn't say this, but as an officer, I think its time to switch from stun to..... the other setting.
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::nods:: All: Set your phasers to kill.
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::stands and grabs her own phaser::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::flips the switch:: All: I can't believe I'm doing this.
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
ACO: His visions were selected to cause fear, but I do not give in to such emotions like that.  There was also quite a bit of imagry that I must sort through.  As I figure it out, I will tell you.
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CEO: Thank you. All: Let's get moving folks.
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::flips the switch as well:: CMO: It's us or them and I'd prefer it to be them

ACTION: The CSO can see the ship is heading directly for a rogue moon fast

ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::stands up and walks toward the door::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::follows the ACO::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Her eyes widen and caution becomes the least of her concerns as she slips from her quarters and runs for the auxilary bridge.::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
~~~~ aXO: We are about to rudely be introduced to what appears to be a large planetary body... it will be a short introduction.~~~~
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
All: Millie, Stidd, flank me. Logan, take the rear.. make sure nobody is tailing us.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
ACO: Yes sir.
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
ACO: Ummm according to the CSO, we are about to be rudely introduced to a large planetary body.
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: Logan, you're the Jeffries Tube expert.. what's the fastest way to the bridge?
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
ACO: I could tell you but it would be quicker if you all just follow me.
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
~~~CSO: Where are you headed?~~~
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: Very well.. you lead, I'll take the rear.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Arriving, enters her command codes and slips inside, locking the door behind her.::  ~~~~ aXO: I am in the auxilary bridge.~~~~
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
ACO: Request permission to shut this ship down by any means necessary?
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CEO: Granted.
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
ALL: The CSO is at the auxilary Bridge now, attempting to remedy the situation.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::starts up the tube:: All: There is only one entry point on the bridge so it's going to be quite dangerous for the first of us to just drop in. I suggest the Ready Room. It may not be occupied.
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: Agreed.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Slipping into the seat before the flight console, enters her command codes and says a small prayer to her ancestors no one thought to cut this area off.::
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Goes to a nearby console and attempts to access any of the controls::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
AXO: Tell her to bring us to a full stop, if possible.
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
~~~CSO: Bring us to a full stop if possible~~~
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Heads to ME::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
All: Are we sure we should go to the bridge? I think we'd be better off getting power restored.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Finding the controls unresponsive, she stands up and moves over toward the engineering console.::  ~~~~ aXO: It might not be that simple.  There is no power to the flight console here.  They may have been too thurough.~~~~
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::decides to just lead them to ME anyway::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Coniders it a long shot... but if she could make it to the shuttle bay...::
AXO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
~~~CSO: Keep trying~~~ ACO: The consoles are off line. She can't do anything
CEO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Arrives in ME and attempts to access the thruster controls::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
AXO: The CEO is on his way to ME to try and get power restored.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Exiting the room, she runs for the nearest jefferies tube to make it downwards.::
ACO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: The CEO is heading to ME... we need to get to the bridge.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
~~~~ aXO: Heading for the shuttle bay...~~~~
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
AXO: And who is going to watch his back while he is working?

ACTION: thruster controls unresponsive, most consoles in Main Engineering are completely dead, two displays are not however, the first, shows a warning, 3 minutes until impact with a moon, the second, shows that there is a silent auto-destruct sequence in progress, 6 minutes till auto-destruct....

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