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 the crew of the Sharikahr has been granted access to Partholon's surface. An away team landed on the plains of Sot-enagee right by the Temple of Danu, where the Ard-Mri, the planetary leader, resides during the time of Sammamim.
The rest of the crew is instead busy helping a Partholian ship who seems to have been damaged during a fight. The ship is in bad conditions and it seems a miracle they made it so far venting so much plasma from the starboard nacelle.
This is the time to break the ice, build trust and discover more about these alien people. Of course it seems that the consequences for breaking trust may be dire indeed. Will the crew of the Sharikahr win the Partholians hearts and minds? Or will they be invited to dinner, as the main course.
Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present
the USS Sharikahr
in
“The Black Ship, Act 1, scene 6: Trust”.
Stardate 10709.27

Anne B. as Commander Millicent Ivy Rodos
Kate “Jackie” M. as Commander Tiernan
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Commander Sin’ajéídishjool So’tsoh
John F. as Lieutenant JG Kurt Wall
Jeremy C as Ensign Korax
And Christopher D. as Envoy Savar

Produced and Directed by:
Enrico T

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Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::walking next the Envoy to meet the Partholians::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Following the others with a med pack at her side::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::in position near the XO ::

ACTION: A group of women leads the procession of Partholians. There are 13 of them, 12 of them wearing white simple robes, surround another wearing crimson robes. All wear wreaths of an unspecified tree leaves around their heads.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Arriving on the bridge... finally, the annoyance in the main science lab dealt with.  Now if she could just figure out how to get out of having a spider as a family member.::

@INFO: The Partholian ship is in freefall, and it's spinning fast on its central axis. Engines are off and sensors indicate that the inertial dampeners are not functional.

SO_Archimedes says:
@ :: Nods as the CSO arrives::  CSO: I have the Partholian ship on sensors.  It is in freefall and spinning rather fast.  It appears as if its engines are offline as well.
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Glances around, and looks at the Voice :: Shirel: Priestess Shirel?
Host Voice says:
AMB: Yes milord?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ CSO: Can you hail them?
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::looks over the women::
SO_Archimedes says:
@ SO: Working on it.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Looks at them talking, but keeps quiet::
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
Shirel: I am curious as to the origins of your... most unique decor.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
Self: Decor?
Host Voice says:
AMB: There is a time for questions and this is not it. Please be patient.
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Bows slightly ::  Shirel: My apologies.  :: Becomes silent ::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ TO: Get a tractor beam on them... at least we can stop their spin.  Gradually... we do not want to damage them.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CMO: Somehow Doc I can’t see their decor taking off on the Shari.
Host Voice says:

@ACTION: No answers come from the Partholian ship.

SO_Archimedes says:
@CSO: I am not picking up anything.
Host Voice says:
<Duty_TO>: CSO: Sure ma'am I am on it.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ SO: Life signs?
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Smirks, and thinks that the Envoy needs to follow her example at keeping quiet::

ACTION: The Partholian called the Voice leaves the away team and places herself between the Starfleet Officers and the group of Priestesses.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ OPS: Inform Commander Rodos of the current situation.
Host Voice says:
@<Duty_OPS>: I will ma'am. Are you sure we can disturb now?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ OPS: Good question.  Put it on vibrate and she can take it from there.

ACTION: The Voice turns toward the AT listens to their words then turns and refers them back to the crimson robed priestess, who stopped 5 yards from the AT.

Host Voice says:
@<Duty_OPS>: CSO: Sending signal now.
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
Shirel: I am receiving a call from my ship. Will it be offensive if I answer?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@:: Nods and glances over at tactical::  TO: How are things going there.
Host Voice says:
XO::we know you are trying to save one of our ships, you can take your leave.

@ACTION: The Partholian ship is reached by the tractor beam and slowly begins to stop its rotation.

Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
Voice: You may speak with Envoy Savar. It is the same as speaking to me in this situation.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ TO: Prepare a shuttle with a medical team to head for that ship once it is stable.
Host Voice says:
@<Duty_TO>: I am trying not to break any egg Ma'am.
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::slaps the commbadge:: CSO: What can I do for you Lieutenant?
Host Voice says:
::listens to the main priestess talk, then speaks out loud to the AT:: ALL: Welcome to the planet of the Guardians Federation people. You have our gratitude for having crossed the huge distance that separates us. May the Mother look favorably upon your deeds, and may the Trickster never confuse you with his actions.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ SO: Inform medical to meet security down in the shuttle bay.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::listens intently::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *EO*: Engineering, I need a team down in the shuttle bay.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO*: We have a badly damaged Partholian ship.  We are working on stabilizing here and sending a shuttle team over.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Whispers:: CTO: Do you think the Mother is their god? Or was all that just a long proverb.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Listens as she gets an affirmative.::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CMO: Could be Doc,
Host Voice says:
@<Duty_EO> *CSO*: Team is already ready to go and work bees will be working to stop the leak.
Host Voice says:
::waits for an answer::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CMO: This Mother very well could be their goddess.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *EO*: As soon as medical arrives, head out.
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: All right, we are meeting with the Ard-Mri as we speak. Please keep me informed as to the success of your efforts.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CMO: It makes sense in a matriarchy
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO*: Acknowledged.
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
Shirel: We bring you the greetings of the Federation, and are honored to be welcomed to your planet.
SO_Archimedes says:
@ CSO: It would have been so much easier to beam them over... not to mention it could save a life.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CTO: No kidding, I'd rather not get on her bad side though. I'm curious about the Trickster, but that’s just me.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Nods her head in agreement. However, there was more at stake here::
Host Voice says:
AMB: We have called for help because we need the Federation scientific might.  Our scientists alone cannot solve the mystery we found.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CMO: Why Doc is that your wicked side showing there?
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::watches as Savar works::
Host Voice says:
@<Duty_EO>: *CSO*: We are ready to go. With your permission we will dock aboard their ship and see what we can do to help.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Grins:: CTO: I like to play with fire...what can I say.  The darker part of cultures intrigues me.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *EO*: Go with caution.  We have been unable to contact them.  They could attack thinking you are the enemy.

@ACTION: The Partholian ship reaches a full stop and stops spinning. The work bees start closing the leak on the nacelle.

CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::looks the Doc over with an evil grin:: CMO: Well, Well so you are human after all Doc
Host Voice says:
@<Duty_EO>: *CSO*: Oh boy, thanks a bunch ma'am!
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *EO*: You are welcome.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CTO: Last time I checked, I had a heart, it’s just ice cold. ::Winks::
SO_Archimedes says:
@ ::smiles::
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
Voice: What is this mystery?
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Tries not to raise an eyebrow in interest ::  Voice: We look forward to assisting with your mystery.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ OPS: Any luck trying to make some form of contact?
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CMO: Even an iceberg melts sometime Doc
Host Voice says:
AMB: Six months ago, while we were working on the spaceport, we dug an artifact that does not belong to our culture. We tried to analyze it, but we failed. The Ard-Mri will be pleased if you could see what you can find about it.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CMO: Doc I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Asks surprised:: CTO: I blame that on climate changes.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::grins wickedly::
Host Voice says:
@ACTION: The shuttle reaches the Partholian ship and docks.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Coughs to cover her chuckle:: CTO: I still recommend staying away from my sickbay. ::Smiles and listens in to what’s happening in front of them::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::smiles at the Doc:: CMO: There is this little rash i have
SO_Archimedes says:
@ CSO: Shuttle has docked.
Host Voice says:
<Duty_EO> *CSO*: We docked and we are going in.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *EO*: Go with caution... standard boarding procedure.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::gives the Doc a look:: CMO: Just kidding about the rash
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
Voice: We would be honored to assist you in this cultural discovery.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Blushes:: CTO: I'll get you back for that...
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::chuckles, and smiles::

@ACTION: The voice of the EO muttering in Trill something not proper for kids can be heard on the bridge's speakers.
Host Voice says:
AMB: I will have it brought here then.
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Looks at the XO ::  XO: I believe Lieutenant Commander So'tsoh would be interested in this discovery.

ACTION: The Ard Mri makes a gesture and a group of impossibly large, muscular and semi naked males begins carrying a small column on a sled out of the stone circle. A group of warriors with rifles follows at short distance.

CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
Self: Bugger, look at those blokes!
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
AMB: I know she will be.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Lifts a brow at the rather colorful expletive.::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
Self: Yum...
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ SO: Keep a lock on our away team.  They may not be able to transport, but we can.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::looks at the Doctor with a raised eyebrow::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Picks jaw off the ground::
Host Voice says:
<Duty_EO>: *CSO*: All fine so far. This ship is primitive. The matter and antimatter are kept separated in their respective tanks, but the containment fields are so rough I cannot assess for how long they may keep working.
Host Voice says:
AMB: Do you prefer we load the object on your shuttle, or do you want to take care of it yourself?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *EO*: Any sign of anyone about?
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Looks to the CTO ::  CTO: Mister Wall, your opinion?  Do we allow our hosts to load it, or would you like to take care of this?
SO_Archimedes says:
@ SO: From what I heard, it is more then just using a transporter on one of them or on their world.
Host Voice says:
@<Duty_EO>*CSO*: There are 15 people aboard . Five of them are seriously wounded. The rest are helping as they can. They still have wrenches, can you imagine?
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::looks at the Ambassador:: AMB: I wouldn’t like to offend our hosts sir. Maybe we should let them load it
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Lifts a brow at Archimedes and turns forward again, contemplating possible situations.:: *EO*:  Yes, I can.  Have the medical team bring the five over as soon as they have them stabilized.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *OPS*: Contact the first officer... I need some cultural information.
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
Voice: Would it be offensive to ask a question about your traditions?
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Had meant if there were any security concerns ::  Voice: We accept your offer to load the artifact into our shuttle.
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
*OPS*: Yes?
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::lifts his tricorder and runs a scan of the device::
Host Voice says:
XO: Not at all.
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
Voice: Why are transporters taboo in your culture?
Host Voice says:
@<Duty_OPS>*XO*: Commander So`tsoh wants to talk to you skipper.
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
*OPS*: Put her through.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO*: Commander, I have a team aboard.  The crew there is 15 with 5 in serious condition.  I am having the 5 brought over as soon as they are stabilized, however, I find myself with a lack of information.  Can we treat those five as we would any other?
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: I will ask the Voice.
Host Voice says:
XO: Because they offend the gods and the natural order of things. Living being are not made to be transformed in energy. That belongs to the Gods.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Lifts a brow, curiously, wandering what a 'voice' is, beyond the norm.::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::listens in to the conversation::
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
Voice: Thank you. I would also like to know if there is anything we must do or not do with treating your injured?
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Listens and agrees with their reasoning::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
*CSO*: Commander can you get a sensor fix on the object being placed in the shuttle?
Host Voice says:
XO: The goods look favorably upon those who heal. You can do anything you want. If there is a Geis on the wounded they will let you know.

ACTION: The object is pulled all the way to the Shuttle.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@*CTO*: Clarification please... you wish us to scan some item?
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
*CSO*: The wounded themselves will let you know how they need to be treated. The only thing we have to worry about is the transporter. It cannot be used under any circumstances,
SO_Archimedes says:
@ :: Catches his bosses eye and turns around to do a scan of the shuttle area.::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
*CSO*: Yes an artifact is being put into our shuttle. I`d like you to run some scans on it from the Shari
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *XO*: I look forward to the cultural explanation.  As for the wounded, I will let medical know.
Host Voice says:
@<Duty_EO>: *CSO*: Ma'am I would evacuate the ship. I am not sure we can contain the antimatter for much longer, we need shuttles and soon.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::thinks that there is some logic to not having ones atoms scrambled::
SO_Archimedes says:
@ *CTO*: I am on it.  I am reading a metallic object of incredible density.  I do not recognize the alloy.  I am running it through the data base.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
*SO*: Thanks Archi. Let me know what you come up with.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *EO*: I will send another shuttle over to assist.  Prepare them to leave.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *SO*: Inform medical of the situation and to prepare for incoming.

@ACTION: The first shuttle leaves with 7 Partholians.

Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
Voice: With that reasoning in mind, our food replicators use energy to turn matter into sustenance. Is this taboo as well?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ FCO: Get a shuttle over there, quickly!
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::thinks of how long a mission this will be if they have to stick to combat rations::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::watches the loading of the shuttle::
SO_Archimedes says:
@ CSO: First shuttle on return.
Host Voice says:
::looks unsure:: XO: I am not sure. I will consult with the Ard-Mri and let you know.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ <Duty FCO> CSO: I have a person on it now.
Host Voice says:
@<FCO_Polo>: CSO: I am sending the remaining two shuttles. And I suggest we bring the work bees back to the ship.
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
Voice: Thank you. Most of the items we uses come from our replicators.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ FCO: Good suggestion, follow through.

ACTION: The alien object is loaded on the shuttle. The workers leave.

CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CTO: I like not getting my hands dirty, and get a good show at the same time, what a bonus.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CMO and shakes head::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
XO: Skipper the shuttle is loaded
Host Voice says:
ALL: Now, it is time for the Ard-Mri to start her worship. Please let us know what you find out. Chieftain Fincael will remain in touch with you all.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Patiently waits.::
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Tilts his head slightly ::  Voice: Worship?
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::turns and boards the shuttle making sure the load is secure::
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
Voice: Thank you. We will do our best to discover the secret of this artifact.

@ACTION: All the work bees come back to the Sharikahr

Host Voice says:
AMB: During this time of the year, is her duty to perform the holy rituals to placate the spirits of the planet.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
XO: Skipper I recommend we erect a containment field around the object just to be on the safe side until Commander Sin can determine it isn’t a threat to the ship.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Smiles and looks innocent to the CTO::
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
Voice: With my vessel's permission, I would wish to be witness to your ceremony.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
Self: females!
Host XO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::begins to make her way to the shuttle:: CTO: I believe that would be fine.
Host Voice says:
AMB: No male is allowed inside the sacred ring. But you are invited to come here for the public ceremony tomorrow night.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::erects a containment field around the object and begins preflight::
Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Bows slightly ::  Voice: I understand.  I look forward to it.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ FCO: As soon as our people are back aboard... take us a distance away.

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