Space, the final frontier...These are the adventures of the USS Sharikahr in her continuing mission to bring peace where conflicts may arise, to explore new worlds untouched by the eyes of men, and to brave the darkness of the last vast, unknown.
Last mission Capt Adrel and her crew have met the other components of the task force and received a better picture of what it is expected of them.
Now, three weeks have passed and the Sharikahr is finally out of contact from the rest of the fleet. Yet those have been busy times for the ship inside the Gehenna Rift.
Three systems have been mapped, a ionic storm avoided, and the crew has just finished 2 days of tense analysis of a cluster of dychronic particles inside a class E nebula.
It's the first moment of quiet in a while, the ship is following her route and everything seems to be proceeding all right, yet sometimes the quiet precedes a storm. What is going to happen next?
Star Trek, A Call To Duty
is proud to present the
USS Sharikahr 
in
A Hellish Path, Chapter three
- A Call from Cerberus -
Stardate 10705.03
Starring: 
Isabelle C. as Captain Amelia Adrel
Anne B. as Lieutenant Commander Millicent Ivy Rodos
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Sin’ajéídishjool So’tsoh
Introducing:
John F. as Ensign Kurt Wall
Guest star: 
Chris D. as Lt Varn

=/\= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =/\= /\ = /\ =/\= /\ = /\
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::sitting in the XO seat on the Bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::gets out of her Ready Room, rubbing her temples::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::senses the CO's pain:: CO: Ma'am are you all right?
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: How are things going, Commander? ::as she quietly sits in her chair::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::sitting at tactical checking shields::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Just another headache. Seems the Rift makes me headache-y. I'll be fine.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: All quiet on the western front Captain and I certainly hope you will be fine. I've been a little nauseous myself off and on.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::begins running LR & SR scans of the area::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: How many weeks?
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
:: Comes onto the Bridge, and relieves the other officer at the front console.  Taking a seat, he brings up .... waits a second ::  CO: Captain....
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Just since we got here.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
*ALL*: I would like a quick report from all departments.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::nods at the XO, knowing that she didn't ask a clear enough question::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Nausea is common in pregnancies.
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
:: turns in his seat and furrows his brow, then clears his throat ::  CO: Um.. Captain?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Less so when one is seven months along, but i just assumed it might be the region of space.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Yes, Lt Varn?
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
:: Turns back to face front :: CO: Picking up some readings.  At first I thought it was random Subspace static... but it seems like a faint distress signal.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
:: reviews results of scans and forwards results to the XO`s console::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::looks over the scan results::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Distress signal? Can you clean it up and amplify it.
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: Nope.  If I could, I would have.  But thanks for asking, ma'am.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: It seems that the departments didn't hear my request for a report. Please make sure they tell you how they are doing now. :: gets up and approaches OPS::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Contact the USS Venture and see if they pick it up too. Depending on where they are maybe they can get a better read.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Ma'am the CTO already forwarded the result of his scans to me.
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: No can do, ma'am.  She's out of touch.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Any other ship from the task force within our reach?
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::nods to the XO to show that she understood::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: There is nothing in the scans to indicate a problem.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::begins running continuous scans::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Aye, keep an eye on it. I want report on crew's moral and also about the CSO's progress. ::goes back to OPS, waiting for an answer::
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: I'll check... we could just put out a general hail, and if anyone's close enough, they should respond.  :: working on some unorthodox methods of filtering the noise ::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: How's it going Lt.?
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: If your check is inconclusive, send out the general hail to other task force ships. Is the origin of the signal along our current path?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::runs through the reports that the CMO has uploaded::
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: Looks like the message is originating... :: checks again :: ... yes, yes.  One of the planetary systems nearby, about a light year away.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks up from the data PADD she is perusing in astrometrics.::  *XO*: So far things here are running fairly smoothly.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Send the coordinates to the FCO.
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_CDT_Polo>:  CO: It would take us six hours at this speed to get there Ma'am.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Ma'am the doctor reports that morale is fine. Just the normal tense feelings associated with this kind of mission and the crews help is health is fine.
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
:: Turns to his left as he presses the appropriate buttons:: FCO: You gettin' this?
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Thanks.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: The CSO reports that her assignment is progressing smoothly as well
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: The distress signal seems to be... Starfleet.  But... it's ancient.  Haven't seen these codes in use in almost a hundred years.
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_CDT_Polo>: OPS: There is only one system less than one light year away sir. The other is a tad more distant.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: A hundred years? No matter how ancient, we must go.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks up as Archamedies joins her.::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
FCO: We need to approach the distress signal to investigate. Go up to a warp higher than the one we are at right now, but stay in a safe zone... this Rift is... unique.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: It sounds like we need to be prepared for  either an equipment retrieval  or rescue mission. We should come up with some security plans for both.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Send a signal that only the task force can pick up, saying that we are slightly changing course and put in the coordinates of the distress signal.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::goes back to her seat::
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_CDT_Polo>: CO: Aye ma'am, warp 6.5 should be enough. ::checks some numbers:: CO: ETA would be 3 hours.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Considers his question, then turns toward the station and pulls up the last set of telemetry::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
FCO: Thank you.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
Xo: Aye Madam
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: I think I can filter out the background radiation enough to get us something on ... audio.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
*CSO*: We are altering course, Lt. We should still put out buoys no matter.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::walks over to the Tactical console::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Try it.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
:: begins issuing orders to Tactical Officers to prepare for away mission::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
*CO*: I will inform engineering of the change and to alter accordingly.
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
:: Sets the computer to play the audio, but puts his index fingers in his ears first ::
Host Enrico says:
OUTLOUD: COM: ALL_Vessels: Mayday! Mayday! This is the Federation Starship Agincourt calling any Starfleet Vessel in range. Immediate assistance is required. Our dilithium supply has been destroyed by hostile forces and we are stranded within the Rift. Any Federation starship in range, please respond!
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
*CSO*: Thanks. If the buoys pick up any special information, let me know. Adrel out.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Ma`am I recommend going to yellow alert and notifying Sickbay for potential casualties
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
XO: The CTO and I will put together some security plans for rescue or equipment retrieval.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Can you replay that?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: I concur. CO: Captain?
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
:: Can't hear the Captain because of the fingers in the ears ::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Turning back to her officer, begins to review what they have discovered as well as a few of the finer points::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Lt?!
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Distress signal. We are en route there.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
*CSO*: Please come to the bridge as we may require your services with this distress call.
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
:: Turns around abruptly, and then sees the look on the Captain's face.  Pulling his fingers from his ears:: CO: Hm?
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Replay the distress signal.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Stands::  *CO*: Acknowledged.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
XO: I understand I was asking if you concurred with the CTO about putting the ship on Yellow Alert and notifying Sick Bay
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: Oh, okay.  Was it too full of static?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Motions Archamedies to follow her and the two of them leave the room::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: It was not too bad. We just need to replay it so we gather the needed info.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
ALL: Please listen to the message. I want info on that ship.
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: Good enough... :: only puts one finger in the ear and replays the message ::
Host Enrico says:
OUTLOUD: COM: ALL_Vessels: Mayday! Mayday! This is the Federation Starship Agincourt calling any Starfleet Vessel in range. Immediate assistance is required. Our dilithium supply has been destroyed by hostile forces and we are stranded within the Rift. Any Federation starship in range, please respond!
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::brings ship to yellow alert:: *CMO*: Sickbay prepare for possible casualties
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: As the lift stops, she scans the area as she steps out, followed by the young man and moves toward her station, listening to the incoming message.::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Find all the info you can about the distress call.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: You read my mind Ensign.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::smiles at the XO::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
CTO: Find info about possible threats in the area and prepare for possible battle. We are not ready for red alert yet though.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: I want all info possible on this ship.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::runs Agincourt through LCARS::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Logging in she begins a verification and a location check.::
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
:: wonders exactly what the Captain wants ... it was pretty clear - vessel name, affiliation, and reason ::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
CSO: Scan the area we are heading to and let us know of any anomaly or other things. Anything.
ALL: I don't want us to go blind in this. You know as I know how the Rift can be surprising.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Simply nods her head::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::goes to her own console and begins checking for known races that inhabit the rift::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
CO: Captain the Agincourt is an old excelsior class, she was on an exploratory assignment ninety years ago when she was apparently lost
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: Commander, the transmission appears to be originating from a nearby system approximately 0.7 light years away.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
CO: An exhaustive search failed to uncover any sign of her or what happened to her
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO: We are headed there already Lt.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Narrows the sensors::  XO: I am reading a gas giant.  It is the second planet in the system with numerous moons.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: No known races inhabit the Rift, hostile or otherwise.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
CTO: 90 years ago?
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Can you find when the signal started emitting?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
CO: Aye ma’am that’s what LCARS says
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: So it's someone from the outside. We need to be ready for really anything then...
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::nods at the CTO::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: We have narrowed down the system thanks to the CSO and we are headed in the right direction.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Good work.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
ALL: Be on the lookout.
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: The rift is causing interference.  Based on the signal degradation, I figured it was about a light year away.... but.  It's bouncing too much to lock down.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: I'll be right back ::as she heads to her RR, rubbing her temples again::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: I'm sure you'll find a creative way to identify the date. ::enters her RR::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::takes a deep breath as she feels her head pounding more and more due to this new flow of information::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: So do you have some ideas for rescue and retrieval?
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
Self: I shound have taken medicine before... Way to go Amelia... not being in top shape while on bridge duty.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::looks for her personal medkit::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::senses the CO's pain and winces a bit herself::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Shakes her head as she stands to look over her shoulder::  XO: There is nothing about either the planet or its moons in the database.  It stands not surveyed.  I will have my people begin doing a general collection of data.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
CO: Ma’am the Agincourt was commanded by Capt Sven Eriksson and her XO was Commander Mary Davis
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO: Thank you Lt. Please share your results with the CTO so he can better plan security for a possible away mission.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: Understood.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Motions to Archamedies to begin preliminary scans.::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::finds the medkit and gets the hypospray out. Ensures the proper medicine is in it and injects herself::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: The CO has retired to here ready room momentarily, but I will make sure she gets the information.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Thank you ma’am
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Waits patiently for her officer to go through the data then nods in agreement  of his interpretations.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::begins reviewing data from latest scans::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: Commander, around the moon in question, there are two rather small gravimetric distortions.  However, we will need to be closer for anything more.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: Also please research those two officers more thoroughly. Something in their records may shed some light on this.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Aye ma`am
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::sighs as she feels the solution go through her body and start making the headache go away::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::sighs a bit herself as the pain subsides::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::runs the names through LCARS::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::closes the medkit and sits on a chair while the medicine is working its magic::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::forwards the results of the search to the XO`s console::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Motions to the new telemetry and listens, then nods:: XO: The moon in question appears to be class M.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO: And that is where the signal is coming from?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: Aye commander.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::takes a few deep breaths and closes her eyes to analyze if the pain is really gone::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO: So there is a good possibility of the inhabitants of the ship or their descendents may still be living.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: All things are possible... however, probability here needs a bit more data.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO: Just keep on it Lt.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods to Archamedies as he leaves to work on other preliminary scans.::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
Self: That should do it. ::puts the medkit back in its place and heads out the RR::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::looks around and then sits in her chair::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Sorry about that. What have we learned since I left?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: The new data is not in their favor.  While it is an M class planet, it is borderline at best.  It is very arid with extreme temperatures, similar to a desert.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Ma`am both officers distinguished themselves in skirmishes with the Klingons
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Ma'am, the CTo found the files of the CO and XO of the Agincourt. I had him research the records thoroughly but there is nothing unusual in either of them. In fact they were exemplary.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: Thank you Ensign.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Listening to their new CTO, she adjust the Short Range Sensors.::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Exemplary crew. Anything about the area where the distress call is coming from?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::begins to run tactical scans directed at the source of the signal::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Also the moon where the signal is originating is M Class but borderline.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Mostly desert
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: The CSO and her team are continuing scans and research.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: So maybe the ship was orbiting that planet for some reason. Maybe they were studying it.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: She also mentioned some gravimetric distortions near the moon.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: I do not care to give data that is not 100% accurate, or at least close, but with the situation here, that is a bit challenging.  So I must present only 87.4% accuracy.  There are some metallic objects orbiting the moon.  I believe that might be the source of the gravimetric distortions.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Any luck on finding the when this signal was first emitted?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::nods to the CSO::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::continues working listening to the conversation around him::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Can you find a way to lower those gravimetric distortions?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: The CSO reports the presence of metallic objects in orbit. These might have something to do with them, but she isn't sure yet.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::nods at the XO:: CSO/CTO: When we are nearer, check if you can find a way to move or remove those objects... depending on what they are of course.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::nods to the CO::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
CO: We will need to be closer for more information.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::nods::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
XO: Could you get better results using the astrometrics lab?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
<XO=CSO>
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: Of the surrounding areas and affects of the gas giants on the moon, yes.  For the rest... distance is needed.  However, while we are waiting the distance...
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO: Why don't you go to astrometrics and do what you can. We will call you when we need you.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Starts to log off and pauses with one last bit of information:: XO: The distortions are approximately the same mass as a ship...
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO: Romulan or Klingon possibly. Cloaked?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: Unknown, but more along the size of an Excelsior class vessel.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns to leave::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::makes a mental note and begins a detailed scan of the object::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO: Keep an eye on the situation from the lab and we will continue to monitor here.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns as she steps into the lift, just before the doors close:: XO: Aye commander.
=/\= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =/\= /\ = /\=/\= /\ = /\