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 mission the crew of the Sharikahr managed to obtain a large number of data from the IKS Kraken, apparently the Klingons abandoned their ship thinking that they were attacked by the Federation. So what is really happening here?
Sensor data from Cerberus's surface show that Klingons and the rest of the people living on the moon are in a constant fight. The CTO has been able to reconfigure the transporter so that now is possible to beam on the surface. What steps will Captain Adrel and her crew take next. Stay with us and discover it.
Star Trek, A Call To Duty,
is proud to present the
USS Sharikahr in
An Hellish Path, Chapter eight
“Leave every hope, ye who enter!”
Stardate 10706.07

Starring: 
Izzy C. as Captrain Amelia Adrel
Anne B. as Lieutenant Commander Millicent Ivy Rodos
Jeremy C as Lieutenant Logan Cartwright
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Sin’ajéídishjool So’tsoh
Chris D. as Lieutenant Varn
 John F. as Ensign Kurt Wall

Produced and Directed by:
Enrico T

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XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::sitting in the RR waiting for the others to be seated::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::nods at the young doctor who just cleared her for duty::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Slips in and takes her seat at the table.::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::sitting in the RR waiting to start the meeting::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
*XO*: Cmdr. I'm awake and cleared for duty.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::smiles:: *CO*: Excellent, then we will wait for you to arrive.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
*XO*: Wait where and what for?
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::hears the communicator:: Outloud: On who's authority.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CO*: We are in the RR to discuss a mission to the planet below.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::as she heads out sickbay::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow at the first officer at the captain’s question.::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
*XO*: Aye. Will be there shortly.
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
:: Entertains himself against the wall of the cramped Ready Room ... really, were all the lounges and meeting rooms booked? ::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::enters the nearest turbo lift:: turbo lift: Bridge!
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
All: Well that's a good piece of news
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: Did she say who cleared her without my consent?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: I would assume it was Johnson
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::scowls::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: Do you not trust you staff, doctor?
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: It's a known policy that I'm to be consulted on all releases.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::gets off the turbo lift and takes a look at the bridge and the crew at work::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: With you being away, Johnson is in charge, that makes it her call I believe.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: And she was left with orders.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: It's done. Take it up with her later.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::enters RR::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Stands and nods a greeting at the captain as she enters.::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::stands:: CO: Captain ::moves to let the CO take the head seat::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
ALL: Everyone. ::nods:: A little tight in here... ::moves to the head seat::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: As she sits, returns to hers.:
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: I'll let you lead the meeting since I'm not up-to-date on the task at hand.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Thank you Captain. I will begin with a brief summary to catch you up.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::nods::
Host Enrico says:
<duty_TO>: *XO*: Commander, the CTO is preparing the hardware for the mission, he says he will join you ASAP.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*TO*: Thank you!
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
All: On board the Agincourt and the Kraken we have discovered evidence that both ships had their power drained. Each thought it was the fault of the other.
Host Enrico says:
<Duty_TO>*XO*: No problem, he is taking all the 4 TR-116's we have on board.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
All: This resulted in a mass exodus to the planet from both ships. A field surrounding the planet was responsible for the drain and also blocked transporter function. Our CTO has been able to adjust the transporters to punch through.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*TO*: At least we'll be safe
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Listening, glances questioningly over at OPS as he seems 'elsewhere' mentally.::
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
:: wiggles his eyebrows ::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
All: The planet below has two separate colonies. One from each ship. They seem to be in a constant state of hostility. We witnessed a skirmish on the sensors. The Federation and Klingons fought then retreated and in the battlefield afterward new life signs appeared and also retreated back to the separate camps.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::nods as she listens::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Raises an eyebrow and turns back to the first officer::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
All: There was also a momentary... glitch.  Archimedes is looking into it.
Host Enrico says:
<Duty_SO>: *XO*: They are going at it again ma'am. Sensors register another fight, this way close to the Klingon base.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
All: The planet is a borderline class M. Mostly desert. So we have decided to proceed with an away mission. The CTO will be beaming down with a team first to assess the situation.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*SO*: Put it onscreen in the Ready Room, please.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Good idea to send an AT. We need all info we can before meddling in the situation.
Host Enrico says:
Action: The graphical representation of the fight appears on the sensors just like last time.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
CO: Captain, would it be meddling?  I see it as a simple rescue mission... well, relatively simple.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Thank you I wish to send the tactical team first and then send the CSO, CMO, and CEO down as the team.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
CSO: My choice of word wasn't the best. Indeed, a rescue mission. I hope it is simple.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Aye. We will go with your plan. It seems logical and anyway, you know more about the situation than I do.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: I could go with the CTO.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::examine the TR-116`s making sure they are all good to go::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO: I would prefer the tac team first.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: That is the situation as it stands. Oh and since the planet drains energy any weapons must take that into account.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Indeed.   ::turns to everyone:: ALL: Any other questions for the XO or comments on the situation?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Would prefer to go down with the CTO, but says nothing.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::looks over at the CSO::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::ponders for a moment:: CO: Actually, it might be a good idea to send the CSO down with the first team.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Your call. I trust you.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::adjusts his gear to make sure the fit is snug::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow curiously at Rodos, but simply acknowledges the decision.::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
All: Then let’s do that. CSO: Go with the CTO and once the situation is assesses communicate with us and we will send down the others.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
CSO: Welcome aboard LT
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
ALL: Good. Anything else for the task at hand?
Host Enrico says:
ACTION: On the planet, the fight, extremely violent, seems to break once again. There are very few survivors it seems.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Stands with a nod to the first officer, then turns toward the CTO::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: That is all I have. The AT just needs to secure appropriate desert gear before leaving.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Pauses and turns around.::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Glances at the CTO... her eyes saying much, before turning back to watch the proceedings.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::looks intently into the CSO`s eyes::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: What’s our ROE boss?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CTO: Do not attack unless it is in self-defense.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Aye ma’am
Host Enrico says:
ACTION: Suddenly 27 life sign dots marked as federation species, and 25 Klingon life signs reappear on the screen.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
ALL: Dismissed and good luck.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
<SO Archemedies> *CSO*:  Ma'am....
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
*SO*: I am on my way back there...
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::nods to the CO , shoulders rifle and moves off::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
::Nods to the captain and heads out the door to her science officer.::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
<SO Archimedes> CSO: The life signs on the planet... they... grew.  I mean, after the last skirmish, there were very few.  Now they have returned to the original number when we first arrived.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::stops by Tactical and updates his maps::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
SO: And the diagnostics?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::looks like she just got a brain storm:: *CTO/CSO: * Be extremely careful down there. I think I might know what is happening.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::stays in her Ready Room to check if any urgent communications came through while she was in sickbay::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
<SO Archimedes> CSO: They are fine.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods::  SO: Inform the captain and first officer.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Ma'am. I think I know what this might be.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
*XO*: Aye, commander.
Host Enrico says:
Action: A tactical team is assembling in TR1
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Walks over to Wall:: CTO: I am ready when you are.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
*XO*: Aye ma’am
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::sees that there is nothing so checks any reports from the crew::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
<SO Archimedes> *CO/XO*:  Ma'am's... :: gives his report.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
CSO: Ready LT?
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Yes?
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::as she skims through some reports::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: nods and heads for the lift.::
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
:: Settles into the front chair of the Bridge, tapping in his usual commands ::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
CTO: What area have you chosen for beam down?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: I read a report from Deep Space Nine once. There was am incident on a moon in the Gamma quadrant.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: What incident?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
CSO: A position a few hundred meters from the battle site, somewhere nice and discrete where we can watch and plan our next move
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::stops reading reports and focuses on what the XO has to say::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps off and heads into the transporter room.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::follows the CSO::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Apparently two factions were fighting and a team including the Bajoran Kai was shot down by artificial satellites. The Kai died and was resurrected by artificial microbes on the planet.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: A final check of her equipment and she steps up onto the PADD::  CTO: Formation?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
CSO: Four man diamond
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
CSO: With you right in the middle
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
::Raises an eyebrow::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: The two factions had been at it for centuries dying and then resurrecting. It was some sort of prison as I recall.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: How was it stopped?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: The Kai was unable to leave because the microbes would stop working once they left the surface.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
CSO: And LT, keep your head down, hate anything to happen to that cute behind ::wonks::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: It was not. The Kai stayed behind to try to get the factions to cease their war.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: This appears to be similar.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Raises the other brow and simply shakes her head, ready to beam down.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::takes spot on transporter pad grinning ::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::nods to transporter chief::
Host Enrico says:
<Transporter_Chief>: AT: Ready to beam you down. Good luck.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: If this is indeed what is happening here, we need to find a "cure". Any idea?
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: More importantly, if this is the case, will our away team be stuck in that "prison"?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: Honestly none. But we do not know if that is indeed the case. And sense nothing electric works on the planet we can't use a tricorder to determine if the microbes are here as well.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
<Transporter Chief>: Energize
Host Enrico says:
@ACTION: The AT materializes in the middle of a hot and barren wasteland, marked by crumbling structures and high velocity winds. They can see in the distance two groups of people walking away from each other.
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: If that is what is occurring we can get them back unless they "die".
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Her tricorder in hand, visually gets a sense of the area before looking down at the readings.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::pulls goggles down::
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Let's hope they don't then. ::pauses:: I guess we should go monitor their progress. ::gets up::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::motions to AT to go to ground and pulls out a pair of ancient binoculars::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Slowly blinks her eyes, suddenly angry at what she sees.  It is a useless waste.::
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::exits the ready room::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: At Wall's order, looks at him a sense of despair and hopelessness taking a hold of her.  And pain...::
Host Enrico says:
ACTION: The groups move slowly away one from the other, no one seems to look behind at the others.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::exits the Ready Room::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Anger in her voice.::  CTO: Look at them.. how pitiful...
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
::walks to her chair and sits::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@CSO: Seems a waste doesn’t it
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: What's the status on the AT?
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::sits in her chair and looks at the view screen.
Host Enrico says:
@<tac_officer>: CTO: I want...I want....them to suffer. But this is illogical. ::removes safety::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::Raises binoculars and scans the groups::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@<tac_officer>: Get a hold of yourself man
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ TO: They suffer enough... stupid.  But then again, there is logic to ending their misery...
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: Transporter room signaled that they materialized properly.  Other than that....
Host Enrico says:
@<tac_officer> CTO: Can't you feel it? You feeble human.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Shakes her head with a distinct frown at her words.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@CSO: Something about this place is affecting my TO`s
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@<tac_officer>: get a hold of yourself,
Host Enrico says:
@Info: The federation people seem to wear the tattered remains of Starfleet uniforms and homespun clothes, the Klingons wear furs.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: Are you able to keep track of them? A lock? In case something happens.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CTO: I...  :: closes her eyes::
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: Come on, they just got down there.  How little faith do you have in your officers, ma'am?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::shakes his head to clear  it and looks at the CSO::
Host Enrico says:
@<tac_officer>CSO: You are right, I should shoot them.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Slowly opens her eyes::  TO: No.  Stand down.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@<tac_officer>: I said stand down soldier, that’s an order!
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ ::Looks at Wall::  CTO: The peoples life signs appear to be perfect... too perfect.  And I... apologize.  I feel as if there is something more here... something trying to... ::shakes her head.::
Host Enrico says:
@<tac_officer>:: Seems to fight with himself:: CSO/CTO: Aye. ::relaxes a bit::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@<tacical_officer>: Good man
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: I have a lot of faith in them. It's just that the XO exposed me a theory and I just want to make sure we can extract them if things get too ugly.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@CSO: Yes I feel it too, this place, there’s just something wrong here
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CTO: Best to inform the captain.  At this point, it would not be wise to send anyone else down.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@CSO: We don’t have communications
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CTO: I can see they were carrying hand weapons, but I am unable to analyze what they are.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::taps his comm-badge::
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: Yeah, I think we can do it.  Whatever mucking around that Wall did.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@*CO*: AT to the Sharikahr
XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CO: I'm feeling some tension, but nothing unusual so far.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
*CTO*: Adrel here.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
OPS: See if you can clear communications a bit.
Host CO_Capt_Adrel says:
XO: Aye. Good to have someone with empathic powers to get a feel on the AT.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@*CO*: Captain something about the planet is affecting our behavior
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@*CO*: Don’t send anyone else down
OPS_Lt_Varn says:
CO: Sure thing, Cap.  :: Swirls to the left side of the console and pulls up the communications array ::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CTO: No... it is more than that.  ::looks around::
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