USS Sharikahr NCC-81204

The Sharikahr was enroute to Betazed when the crew were overcome by space ninjas and taken hostage.  Freeing themselves at last they find that the ship is on a collision course for an asteroid moon with impact in 3 minutes.  If that was not bad enough, the self destruct was also set to detonate in 6 minutes.  They escape the collision by venting one of the cargo bays into space and the self destruct is averted with the aid of an Admiral.  The Admiral tows the crippled Sharikahr to Betazed where repairs are effected and the crew prepares for its meeting with the Ambassador...

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Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
::sitting in his ready room, looking over repair reports and such::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Buzzes the chime on the RR door::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::standing on the Bridge at Command:: *CO*: Permission to head to the Transporter Room sir.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: On the bridge, tightening up a few areas that the 'ninja's' had managed to get through.::

ACTION: The Sharikahr receives an incoming hail from the surface of Betazed from the Starfleet Embassy.

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
::looks up, slightly startled at the sudden noise, and speaks once his nerves settle:: CEO: Come.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
AXO: Incoming transmission from Betazed ma'am.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::at the helm with OPS slaved in::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
COM: Starfleet Embassy: This is the Sharikahr.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Enters the RR and goes over by the desk and stands before it:: CO: I have a request sir that I would like you to consider.

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
::looks at Stidd and nods silently, waiting for him to continue::

Host Secretary Dancey says:
@COM: Sharikahr: AXO: This is Secretary Mariska Dancey from the Starfleet Embassy. Ambassador Nars would like to know when your Away Team will be arriving to discuss our current situation.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::sighs in relief that it wasn't his parents::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CO: I would like to have you submit Yeoman Jackson's name to the academy for consideration.  He is a fine crewman and during this last emergency he has managed to keep up with me on repairs.  You are the acting CO and so you would have to be the one to do this.

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
COM: Starfleet Embassy: Secretary Dancey: We will have a team down as soon as the ACO is ready .

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Listening, closes the panel and resets the system.::

Host Secretary Dancey says:
@COM: Sharikahr: AXO: The Ambassador is growing impatient, Commander. I will however relay the message. Embassy Out. ::She cuts the comm::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
CEO: From what I've seen, it takes quite a crewman to keep up with you, Mr. Stidd. ::cracks half a smile:: I'll make a note of it.

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
*ACO*: Commander, we have been hailed by the Starfleet Embassy on Betazed. The Ambassador is waiting and ::cracks a smile:: growing impatient.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CO: Thank you sir.

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
*AXO*: Aye Counselor. I'm on my way. CEO: Shall we? ::motions toward the door::

ACTION: A small spark flashes along the helm console but quickly subsides.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CO: We should be going, sir.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
Outloud: What the heck was that?!

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
::stands up and walks out the ready room door, entering the bridge::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Exits the RR and enters the bridge::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
CMO: What the heck was what?

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
AXO: My console just sparked.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Hears the CMO Goes to investigate::

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::points out where the spark appeared from to the CEO::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
AXO/CMO: Counselor, Doctor... Transporter Room 1.

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
CEO: You have the bridge in our absence, Commander.

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
ACO: Aye sir ::moves to the TL::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
ACO: Aye sir.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
ACO: Sir, I'd rather stay here. ::looks slightly nervous::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
::walks toward the rear turbolift and enters, waiting for the AXO and CMO::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
CMO: What you'd rather do doesn't matter.

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::enters and waits on the CMO::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
::looks curiously at the CMO:: CMO: Very well. CSO: Would you like to join us, Lieutenant?

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Removes a panel on the console and makes a few minor adjustments:: ALL: That should fix it.  Just a minor feedback loop.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
ACO: Thank you sir.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
:: Steps up and takes the center seat::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Looks over at the commander and nods:: aCO: There is little more I can do here.  I have corrected all the loop holes that were discovered, but there is always someone who can find more.

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
::waits for the CSO to join them::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::looks sternly over at the CMO:: CMO: Next time you will obey an order from your ACO without question. Got it.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: With silent steps she joins the others.::

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::makes a note to give the AXO a hypo for PMS when she returns::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
::speaks once the turbolift is on its way:: AXO/CSO: I'm not sure what to expect down there... the details of our orders were vague in our purpose here.

ACTION: Lieutenant Cartwright begins to feel a slight pain in his head - a pain as if his brain was poked and prodded with several small little pins.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CMO: Personally I would have preferred to go down there.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::grabs his head and screams::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
::exits the turbolift once it arrives, and heads for the TR::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Grabs a tricorder and begins a scan of the CMO::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
aCO: It is unusual for a planet to call in federation aide.  It makes one consider other situations then what is being said.  ::Follows::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::exits behind her husband and goes to the TR::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
::enters the TR:: CSO: My thoughts exactly. ::steps on to the platform::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CMO: What is it that you are experiencing?  The Tricorder is picking up nothing out of the ordinary.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
CEO: It feels like someone is poking my brain with several needles.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Takes a place on the left hand side of the padd.::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
self: Fascinating. ::Runs scans for any signs of mental probing or psy attacks::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
::waits for the AXO to take her place before speaking:: TR Chief: Energize.

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::stands on the pad::

ACTION: The Away Team is transported to the surface of Betazed to an area outside of the Federation Embassy. They can see several Security Officers in Starfleet and Marine Uniforms guarding the entrance. Forcefields also seem to be in place around all entrance points.

ACTION: The Doctor's pain suddenly subsides. He begins to feel a sense of great courage and pride surge through his body.

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@AXO/CSO: Looks like they're going pretty extreme. ::approaches the guards::

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::straightens up:: CEO: I'm fine now. ::gets up and takes a seat in the XO's chair::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
@:: follows one step off to the side and behind.::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::follows, opening her mind to "read" the situation::

Host Security Officer says:
@::With his hand on his phaser he extends his free hand outward:: ALL: Hault. Who goes there?

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@Security Officer: I am Commander Rodos Falor of the USS Sharikahr. We are here to meet with Ambassador Nars.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CMO: Doctor, I am going to request something I am careful of doing.  May I have your thoughts?

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
CEO: A mind meld?

Host Security Officer says:
@::He turns his attention to one of the others who begins to check the records:: ACO: I will need an identification sample. ::He takes out a small fingerprinting device:: ACO: Please place your thumb and index finger there.

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@Security Officer: Very well. ::places his thumb and index finger on the appropriate sensors::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CMO: Yes.  I have a theory but I must do this in order to test it.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
@:: A rest, her eyes are not as she watches and listens to all around, making note of the building, the numbers, possible exits...::

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
CEO: Then, I am open to it.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::opens his mind::

Host Security Officer says:
@::He takes the small device back and watches as it flashes a green color:: ACO: You are cleared, Commander Rodos Falor. You will be escorted to the Ambassador by a team of Security Officers. You will not deviate from your path. Do you understand?

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@Security Officer: Understood.

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::keeps her mind open trying to sense anything out of the ordinary::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Places the fingers over the nerve centers on the face and head and attempts the meld::

Host SEC Lt. Green says:
@::She walks over to the group with a smile on her face:: ACO: Shall we then? ::She is accompanied by 8 Security Officers::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@::his eyes widen slightly at the size of their escort party:: Green: After you.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
@ :: Her face still, she glances at the counselor and then follows the group.::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::follows after the ACO::

Host SEC Lt. Green says:
@::She nods and makes her way toward the Embassy. The forcefields are lowered for a split second for the Away Team to pass through them::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@::trying to keep his voice down:: AXO/CSO: Thoughts?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
@ :: Barely shakes her head.  There were too many questions and little data.::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::whispers:: ACO: None right now though it is puzzling.

ACTION: The Mind Meld is initiated between the CEO and CMO. They seem to be unaware of anything but the exchange that is going on between one another.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::closes his eyes as he begins to feel the CEO's presence and begins acquiring a part of the CEO within him::

@ACTION: As the Away Team makes there way through the Embassy they notice that every single door has at least two Security Officers stationed. It seems that everyone is a bit on edge.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
:: Searches for some sign of a mind meld or mind rape from some outside source::

Host SEC Lt. Green says:
@ACO: We'll be there shortly.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::the CEO finds the attack from the CSO's child and the Borg knowledge in the CMO's mind::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::notices the heavy security and feel the tension::

ACTION: As Commander Stidd begins to search through Lieutenant Cartwright's mind, he becomes overwhelmed by scenes from Logan's past. The telepathic rape he endured once before, the pain between love ones, of being a Borg, and much more.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Slowly begins to withdraw from Logan’s mind, making sure to protect the painful issues within his mind as he leaves::

Host SEC Lt. Green says:
@::She reaches a rather large door surrounded by several Security Guards and pauses:: ACO: Here we are, Commander. The Ambassador has been waiting for quite some time.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::passes out::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@::nods:: Green: Thank you, Lieutenant.

ACTION: Stidd is not able to remove himself from Logan's mind. It seems that the memories are taking hold of his own.

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@Self: Well pardon us for getting hijacked.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
@:: Uncertain why his waiting is continuously being stressed.::

Host SEC Lt. Green says:
@::She motions for the Guards to step aside and she motions for the Away Team to enter::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@::enters::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::enters::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
@ :: Follows through, quickly noting all around, including exits::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Tries to battle to free his mind by remembering all of the techniques from his training::

Host Amb Cmdr Nars says:
@::The rather short, plump, and rosy cheeked man jumps up from behind his desk:: Away Team: Finally!!!

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@Nars: My apologies, Ambassador. We ran into... a few roadblocks on the way.

Host Amb Cmdr Nars says:
@ACO: I see. I see. ::He walks over to Falor and at his full height is only up to his chest:: ACO: Semantics! Anyway! Now! We!

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::smiles a little at the blustery little man::

ACTION: Stidd begins to feel himself regain control and can slowly end the meld.

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@Nars: May I introduce my team?

Host Amb Cmdr Nars says:
@::He pauses and look at the others:: ACO: And who are these lovely ladies? ::He moves over to them and bows::

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::shakes his head back and forth as the meld comes to an end::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Works one memory at a time freeing Logan of the pain of each memory as he does so::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
@ :: Nods her head in acknowledgement.::

Host SO Ens. Lightsaber says:
::Watches the CEO and CMO carefully from its console::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@::motions toward his wife:: Nars: This is Lieutenant Commander Millicent Rodos... Acting First Officer.

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@::motions toward the CSO:: Nars: And this is Lieutenant So'tsoh, our Chief Science Officer.

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::holds out her hand to shake:: Nars: Pleased to meet you.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
:: Exits the meld and looks at the unconscious Doctor:: CMO: Rest now.  You will be fine.

Host Amb Cmdr Nars says:
@ACO: I see. I see. ::He begins to pace back and forth, ignoring the hand shake as if not seeing it:: All: Well! Well! We seem to have some difficult things going on here! Difficult indeed!

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@::smirks at the man's personality::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::drops her hand with a slight smirk::

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::calms and sits unconscious in the XO's chair::

Host Amb Cmdr Nars says:
@All: We need to find out who wanted to destroy us. Yes! That is what we need to do. But we need your help. We can't do it alone. It is quite difficult.

Host SO Ens. Lightsaber says:
CEO: Uh... are you ok, sir?

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@Nars: How can we be of assistance, Ambassador?

Host Amb Cmdr Nars says:
@ACO: We need to find out WHO is the one who wanted to do this! That means we need your people to investigate! We do have a lead... we believe that this may be linked to a group called the Red Allegiance. We are unsure, but we know that a cell from that group is on Betazed somewhere.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Turns to face the SO:: SO: I am for the moment.  I did not intend to go that deep but he pulled me in before I knew it.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
@ Amb: My pardon, but why have you asked Starfleet?

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::looks up sharply at the mention of that particular group::

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@::goes speechless:: Nars: Did.... you say... Red Allegiance?

Host Amb Cmdr Nars says:
@ACO: Yes! Yes! ::He looks toward the CSO:: CSO: Because we don't know what to do here. My staff is efficient, but we aren't investigators. We needed some help!

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
@ :: Raises an eyebrow::

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@Nars: We've encountered them before.

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@::mumbles under his breath:: Self: Prophets almighty...

Host Amb Cmdr Nars says:
@AXO: Really? When?

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@Nars: One of their members infiltrated our ship about a year ago. They attempted to discredit the Sharikahr

AXO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@Nars: They used us to try and start a war with Cardassia

Host Amb Cmdr Nars says:
@ALL: Well then... you'll be glad to find them and stop them!

Host ACO Cmdr Rodos says:
@::nods::

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