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.
During last week’s mission, the Agincourt has been restored to full functionality and, with life support on, even the eerie visions seem to have disappeared. The logs found indicate that the ship has been abandoned in a very short time, and has been orbiting the moon for the past 90 years..
Are there any answers on the Kraken, the Klingon ship? Are all the answers on the planet. And, if the second option is true, how can one arrive there?
Star Trek, A Call To Duty
is proud to present the
USS Sharikahr
in
An Hellish Path, Chapter seven
“New discoveries”
Stardate 10705.31

Starring: 
Anne B. as Lieutenant Commander Millicent Ivy Rodos
Jeremy C as Lieutenant Logan Cartwright
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Sin’ajéídishjool So’tsoh
John F. as Ensign Kurt Wall

Produced and Directed by:
Enrico T

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CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@:: On the bridge of the Agincourt, scanning logs while completing the download of data to the Sharikahr.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::looks around the bridge::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::arrives on the Agincourt Bridge and head straight for flight:: CSO: I have a theory on the power loss.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::sitting on the bio-bed in Sick Bay:: MO_Johnson: Am I free to go?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@::Turns toward the doctor with a nod to continue.::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
<MO_Johnson> XO: I don't know. I rather enjoy your company here. But I guess you're free to go.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
OPS: Maintain a transporter lock at all times
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
MO_Johnson: Thank you. Bye.
Host Enrico says:
ACTION: Sensors on the Shari indicate that the IKS Kraken is slowly coming back to life.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::notices the sensor feed and takes note::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::practically races out of Sick Bay and into the TL:: TL: Bridge
Host Enrico says:
#<EO_Cooltek>: *XO*: Ma'am we are reactivating one reactor on the Klingon ship. This place stinks horribly.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*EO*: Well do the best you can and I'll beam over some air freshener. Good work.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::arrives on the Bridge:: CTO: Report.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::watches the Krakens lights twinkle on ::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::snaps to attention and salutes the XO::
Host Enrico says:
#<EO_Cooltek>: *XO*: Right, we will have all three reactors on in less than 30 minutes. Cooltek out.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::takes a seat at the helm and begins moving the Agincourt away from the planet at 1/4 impulse::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
<SO Archimedes> XO: The Kraken has power.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Ma’am the Kraken just came online, i have constant transporter lock on the Away Teams and have instructed the conn to move us of a tad
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@CSO: I think there may be something on the planet draining power from these two ships.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
SO/CTO: Good work, both of you. I have been informed that all reactors will be online in thirty minutes.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CMO: It could be a matter of distance.  The Sharikahr appears to be fine where power is concerned.
Host Enrico says:
@ACTION: The Agincourt moves away from the planet, on a higher orbit behind the Sharikahr.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Thank you Ma’am the bridge is yours
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO/CMO*: Do either of you speak Klingon?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: With nominal ships power, runs a sensor check of the ship along with pulling up the power grid.::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::taps his badge:: *XO*: Cartwright to Rodos.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO*: Yes Doctor?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@*XO*: Yes commander.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::returns to main tactical::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*XO*: I recommend moving the Sharikahr to a higher orbit, just in case my theory is right ma'am.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: How long do you think it will take to finish up on the Agincourt?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Ma’am I’ve already instructed conn to do just that
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
<SO Archimedes> :: Notes the Klingon ship has no dilithium crystals either and makes a note of the similarity with the Agincourt.::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::brings the Agincourt to a full stop:: CSO: It just came to me. Two ships, both dead in orbit. It made sense.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: Thank you for your enthusiasm Ensign. But next time please wait until I give the order ::smiles::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO*: That would depend on what further would be needed here.  The download of the ship logs is almost complete.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::blushes:: XO: Yes Ma’am
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: Could they finish automatically?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::runs a detailed scan of the planets atmosphere looking for leftover nuclear fallout::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO*: Yes, commander.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO*: Your counsel is sound. The CTO is already in the process of doing it.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*XO*: I should have a look and see if I can get warp restored.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO/CSO*: I would like both of you to report to the Kraken. CSO: I need you to translate and download their logs. CMO: And I do want your help in the Engineering room.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO/CSO*: CMO is still the officer in charge.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Looks down as the come gives her a beep.:: *XO*: Downloads are complete.  I can transport when ready.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Ma’am from my scans i would say the planet underwhent a nuclear holocaust sometime in the past
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::stands up and moves towards the CSO::*XO*: Understood ma'am. We're ready for transport.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: Are the radiation levels dangerous?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: closes down the console, gathers her tricorder and informs Archimedes to have a team search through both the personal and sensor logs.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: No Ma’am, there are trace remaining in the soil
Host Enrico says:
@ACTION: The CSO and the CMO get beamed on the Kraken's bridge.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Looks around the place, her tricorder already scanning.::  CMO: I almost feel like we are on a museum tour.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@CSO: It would seem so. Time to see what kind of use Stidd's knowledge of this kind of ship will be to me.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CMO: It would appear this crew was not quite so neat in its departure...
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: So nothing that would prevent us from going there except the obvious problem of getting back.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::steps over a frozen Targ and heads for Engineering, seeming to know where to find it.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Makes her way carefully toward what would be their main console.::
Host Enrico says:
@ACTION: The bridge consoles on the Kraken start to get back to life.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: No Ma’am
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Takes a moment to read over the console, reviewing the old vessel before making creating a link with it and her tricorder.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Whatever that field is I cannot pinpoint a source
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::arrives in engineering and starts poking around::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Takes a moment to break into the system, and then locates the sensor and personal logs.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: Well I'm stumped. I think we need to go down there, but I can't risk an away team with no way of getting back.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: dammed if you do and damned if you don’t
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::taps his badge:: *CSO*: Cartright to So'tsoh.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *CMO/XO*: I am going to translate for you the information from the captain’s log.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *CMO*: Yes, doctor?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: Go ahead Lt.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO/CMO*: The Kraken investigated the moon once they detected Starfleet signals in the area, but they found no evidence of any Starfleet personnel on the moon.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: What if we boosted the transporter signal; we might be able punch through the interference
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Continues after a pause:: *XO/CO*: When the Agincourt arrived the human captain blamed the Kraken for taking his people. The Klingons denied every involvement and tried to show the whining human the error of his ways.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*CSO*: I'm going to see about getting impulse power online. Report all info to the XO directly.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Tilts her head considering the next entry.:: *XO/CMO*: Before the Kraken could defend itself the Federation Vessel launched a sneaky attack with an unknown weapon that deprived the Klingon vessel of all power. They even stole the dilithium! Captain Kra'ris had no choice but to beam to the moon below with all his crew before the ship ran out of power.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: Try it and test Ensign.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Aye Ma’am
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::accesses transporter control and begins to boost the signal::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: So it seems that each side thought the other was responsible.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@*XO*; Yes... with rather flawed reasoning.  But given the time period and distrust, understandable.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@*XO*: The Agincourt’s captain did not mention theft of their crystals.  Yet both ships are without.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: Keep researching and explore the ship a bit. The CTO is seeing if he can punch through the field by boosting power to the transporters
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::instinctively reroutes power through various conduits, looking for a combination that can restore impulse::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: I am beginning to think some entity is involved. I had this horrible feeling earlier that something wanted to have me for dinner.
Host Enrico says:
@ACTION: Impulse suddenly becomes fully active on the IKS Kraken
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO*: Interesting... I have had the experience of sound... crying... deep sorrow and at one point I felt someone touch me... through my EVA suit.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO*: The good doctor and chief seem to have gotten a handle on the ships power.
Host Enrico says:
@<Tac_Officer> *CMO*: Sir this is Ensign Grunt, even on the Kraken we found no sign of energy small arms.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: I have increased power to the transporters buffers and i have boosted the pattern enhancers, that should help us cut through the interference
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: Has the CMO, CEO, or anyone else aboard the Kraken felt these things?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: I’m going to do a test transport
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: Whenever you are ready.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO*: Neither men have mentioned anything, though I did inform the doctor of the situation.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*XO/CSO*: Success!
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Aye Ma’am ::activates the transporter and sends the test object to the surface::
Host Enrico says:
@ACTION: The sensors indicate the ingot reached the planet surface, without molecular distorsions.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::locks onto the ingot and prepares to bring it back, activates the transporter::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO*: If I may step out of the norm here, Archimedes informed me of what might have happened on the planet.  It would not be out of the realm for there to be... after images of a sort from violent deaths.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO*: Good work Lt.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*Tac_Officer*: That's interesting. Has that been reported to the XO?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Motions the security officer to follow here as she makes her way off the cramped bridge.  It was amazing, given how large a Klingon was, that they could work in such an environment.::
Host Enrico says:
<Tranporter Chief> *CTO*: Ingot is fine sir. Transporter works.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
Self: Not bad old boy
Host Enrico says:
<Tac_Officer> *CMO*: Yes sir. No energy weapons in both ships.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Transporter works Ma’am
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::grins::CTO: Finally a break!
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::makes his way back to the Kraken Bridge:: *XO*: I'll be moving the Kraken into a deeper orbit as well ma'am...... and maybe tinker with the cloaking device if it has one.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Well our luck was due for a change
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Makes note of the condition of the place.  Everywhere was evidence of a hurried leave taking.  Makes her way to the captains quarters.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO*: Actually doctor I think I have a better idea. The CTO has managed to boost the transporter enough to get through the planetary shield.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Ma’am may i suggest we send a TAC team down first, just to be on the safe side
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Breaking into the captain's quarters, looks around curiously.::
Host Enrico says:
@ACTION: As soon as the Captain quarters doors open a pile of objects falls on the CSO.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: Lt. I believe I am going to have to recall you to the Shari momentarily
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*XO*: Next stop the planet is it? Well let me get this bucket of rust in a higher orbit first and you can send me down.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CTO*: Assemble your team Ensign.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Glad for the EVA suit, looks at the objects in surprise.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO*: By all means. I am having the CTO do a sweep first.
Host Enrico says:
<TAC Officer> *CMO*: There are a few bathleth’s here, but most of the shelves are empty sir.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
*XO*: Aye Ma’am
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*XO*: Understood.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: dusts a few of the objects off with a touch of disgust.:: *XO*: That is not a problem.  The evidence here is of a hasty departure.  A side note, the captain's bat'leth is not here.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::raises an eyebrow:: *tac*: Bring the bat'leth's to the bridge.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO*: Once you are done with the engines, please report back to the Sharikahr to outfit yourself for a desert away team mission.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
*Armoury*: tac team 3 prepare for a recon mission planet side, break out the TR-116`s
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::heads for the TL::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
TL: Armoury
Host Enrico says:
@<tac_officer> *CMO*: Aye sir. It will take a while.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*Tac*: Understood. I want them sent to the Sharikahr sickbay for evaluation.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Looks at the security officer next to her chuckling and just sighs.:: *XO/CMO*: I am free to beam back to the ship.
Host Enrico says:
@<tac_Off>: *CMO*: Yessir, I am beaming them up to the Shari.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::exits the TL and heads for the armory::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: Then please do Lt. I will be sending the Doctor, you, and the CEO to the planet. You need to come back and outfit yourself for a desert mission.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*Tac*: Thanks kid. *CSO*: Go ahead and return, I'll have the Kraken in higher orbit shortly.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::enters the bridge and takes a seat at the helm and starts moving the ship along side the Agincourt:: Self: Mothball fleet anyone?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO* Understood.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::enters the armory and begins putting on tactical suit::
Host Enrico says:
@ACTION: 59 Bathlets and 87 Mekhleths are beamed in sickbay scaring the personnel there.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *Transporter chief*: One to beam aboard.  :: Nods as the security officer steps away to resume his search.::
Host Enrico says:
@ACTION: The Kraken is parked in an orbit alongside the Agincourt.
Host Enrico says:
@ACTION: The CSO is beamed back on the Sharikahr.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@Self: Just a few souvenirs from this mission. No big deal.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
<master Chief>: See to it everyone carries extra ammo
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Nodding her thanks, she heads out of the transporter room and to her quarters.::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::stands away from helm after bringing the ship to full stop and taking the impulse engines offline:: *Transporter Chief*: One to beam back to the Sharikahr.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: In her quarters, begins to strip off the EVA suit with relief.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::finishes suiting up  and opens his locker, opens and antique wooden box and slides out an old colt six shooter, smiles to himself and slides into a shoulder holster::
Host Enrico says:
@Action: The CMO is beamed back on the Sharikahr.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: After a moments thought, decides a quick stop in the sonic shower would not go amiss.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::closes the locker door and turn to the Tac team:: All: Ready?
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::steps off the transporter pad and rushes to sickbay::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: With economical moves, is quickly through and standing before her closet.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
<Tac Team>: Lets move out people
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Pulls out a standard uniform with a few extra pockets and dons it.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::heads towards the TR::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Reaching up to the shelf, she pulls down a standard Vulcan survival kit.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO/CSO/CTO*: Before going to the planet I would like to meet with all of you in the Ready Room ASAP.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::enters sickbay and his jaw drops:: MO_Johnson: I see the equipment has arrived...... Could you have those moved to storage. There are more than I expected.... ::picks one of the bat'leths up as well as one of the mekhleths and heads out to avoid the screaming at him.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
*XO*: Aye Ma’am
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::heads towards the TL::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
*XO*: I shall be there shortly.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Bridge
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::rushes to his quarters to drop off his items and get free of the EVA suit::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Slipping a dagger into her boot, she slings the kit over her shoulder and heads out.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::walks out of the TL and heads towards the ready room::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
*XO*: I'll be there as soon as I can get out of this EVA and into uniform.
Host Enrico says:
<SO_ Archimedes>: *CSO*: Ma'am I am picking up what seems a fight on the planet, I can put it on the main viewer on the bridge if needed.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: With long strides, she makes her way into the nearest lift, quickly braiding her hair.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO*: That's fine Lt.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::walks through the Ready room door::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
*SO*: Do so... I am on may way there.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Ties a feather to the end just as the doors slide open.  Takes a moment to glance around before stepping onto the bridge.::
Host Enrico says:
ACTION: On the main viewer appears a map of the planet and what seems a big fight between Klingon and Federation life signs.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
SO: That is not good...
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
Self: Damn
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::looks at the screen:: ALL: That just made our jobs harder.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::enters his quarters, drops the Klingon weapons on the couch and begins stripping off the EVA suit, leaving everything where it lands, then puts on a fresh uniform::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: I want everyone armed with TR-116`s
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: But what started it?  Or is this something common we get to witness?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
*CMO*: There is a fight occurring on the planet.
Host Enrico says:
ACTION: After what seems a very short and violent fight the two parties break the battle and retreat.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO: Judging by the time period that these people are familiar with, it is probably common.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
*CSO*: Well Lt. I can't very well take care of it in my undershorts. I'll be dressed and ready shortly.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: It appears it has stopped for the moment.  :: frowns::  A 90 year old war?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Some cultural differences die hard
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
*CMO*: Of course not... but I thought you should be informed.
Host Enrico says:
ACTION: All of a sudden, on the main viewer representation, dots representing lifesigns, both Federation and Klingons, appear out of nowhere in the area where the  fight just happened and separate immediately indicating the two factions are regrouping.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: Honestly, I'd like something a little more easy to conceal. We don't want to provoke an attack  on the AT.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: I dont believe directed energy weapons will work in the surface
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO: Possible, we will not know until we can get down there.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
*CSO*: Thank you Lt. I'm heading to the Ready Room. ::exits his quarters freshly dressed wondering if he should try and con the TL Chief to beam him there.::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
CTO: If the planet is draining power, you are correct.  They themselves, after all this time, would not still have them.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::peers at the screen:: All: Curiouser and curiouser.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: very much so
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: I believe there are smaller projectile firearms that can be used.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::enters the RR and flops into his seat:: All: So what's next?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: I wonder how either group will perceive our coming.
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