USS Sharikahr Mission # 341
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.
The Sharikahr is in the middle of her shakedown cruise, and things seem a little more complicated than expected. The ship's mission is to reach and save an abandoned transport located 0.2 light years out of the Nuevo Tejas system.
In order to do that the crew must defeat two Klingons bird of Prey that are waiting in ambush and check for how long the upgraded defensive systems can withstand a sustained attack.
After speed, and defense systems, the ship needs to test sensors, offensive capabilities and maneuverability. What would Landry and Delgado have planned for these tests?
Star Trek, A Call To Duty,
Is proud to present
The USS Sharikahr
In
“Intermission”
Stardate 10806.26
Stardate 10806.19

Starring:

Christopher D. as Captain Savar Dickinson, CO
Anne B. as Commander Millicent Rodos, XO
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Commander So’tsoh, CSO
James H as Lieutenant JG Arinoch, CIV

Produced and Directed by:
Enrico T.

= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Weapons lock?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::sitting in the XO seat, monitoring information that is pouring in from all stations::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::checks the display, focusing in on weapons:: CO: Locked on weapons and waiting.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Target weapons and engines first.  Fire.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: At her station, reading through the simulated data::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::fires first the volley of phasers, and follows up with a torpedo spread::

ACTION: The Klingon shots make the ship shake. After several hits the shields are down to 30%.

XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CO: Should we try the ablative armor?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::enters another command into the console:: CO: Shields down to 30%. Attempting to initiate regenerative sequences.

ACTION: The Sharkahri hits both targets causing significant damages to both ships. The one hit by the torpedoes spread loses forward shields entirely.

Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: Open a channel to those ships, tell them to stand down.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> :: Shrugs, thinking the Captain will be wasting his breath ::  CO: Channel open.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::switches locks, reversing them, and waits for the results of the comm::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow as she glances at the captain.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: looks over to the first officer.::  XO: Computer reads no other damage then micro fractures due to stress.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
XO: ::somewhat coolly:: Shields are regenerating. Now at 35%. Armor is still intact, holding at 100%.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Klingons: Klingon vessels stand down.  Your actions are an act of aggression against a friendly party.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::just as coolly:: CTO: Good job Lt.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Prepare another volley.  Target the stronger of the two vessels.  FCO: Helm, evasive manuevers, pattern Gamma-Six.

ACTION: The Klingons try to outmaneuver the Shari and to cover the areas where they received more damage.

CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::keeps his eyes on the display, and continues to observe their operational status:: CO: Already done. Keeping the lock on the weaker ship as well. Klingons have this remarkable ability to pull disruptors out of... well.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::nods to the CSO to acknowledge her information::

ACTION: The Sharikahr manages to turn more rapidly due to the new navigation system and the Klingon maneuver fails.

XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::smiles a little at her husband's attempt at humor::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Fire weapons.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::fires both, again::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: keeps an eye on sensors in case of a trap::

ACTION: This time the main viewer shows one of the Klingon ships being hit by three torpedoes and vaporized  while the other manages to evade the phaser fire and makes a loop for another pass.

Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: Helm, come about, heading 135 mark 16, corkscrew pattern.  CTO: Lock aft weapons.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> ::does as ordered::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> :: Stiffles a yawn - simulated battle is so boring to him ::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::brings aft weapons to bare:: CO: Ready on pattern alpha 9, captain.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: silently counting until the Klingons swing around to the proper location ::  FCO: Hard bank, put them right behind us.  CTO: Fire.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Notes the sensors are able to read through the energy flares and continue gathering scientific data in the background.::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO Jones> Yes sir. ::performs the maneuver::

ACTION: The Klingon disruptors hit the Sharikahr before moving away. The Starfleet ship follows them with a perfect maneuver.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::lets loose with a spread of torpedoes, and follows it up with phasers::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> ::marvels at the improvement in maneuverability::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: scans the damage of the Klingon vessel and updates it to tactical.::

ACTION: The other Klingon ships cannot withstand the fire of all the Sharikar's weapons together and blows up in a ball of flames.

CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::gives Sin a look, letting her know he's got it:: CO: Targets eliminated captain.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::scans through more of the information being sent by various departments::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: Congratulations, you have destroyed both vessels and we are now at war.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> CO: Big man on the subspace channel, Captain.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CSO: It's a simulation. They wanted us to test *all* the weapons. ::winks::

ACTION: The Main viewer goes back to normal and shows the two Klingon Ships quietly hovering about the wreck of the transport.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: And so now you may simulate a war.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CSO: Klingons don't surrender Lieutenant. They would have kept fighting until destroyed.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
XO: Of course, commander.  But not always.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::reluctantly:: XO/CSO: There's that, too. ::thinks back to the Klingon commander from his prism days, then.. quickly buries it from telepathic minds::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: On screen, Lieutenant.  :: Tugs at his uniform as the Admiral appears ::
Host Adm_Landry says:
::looks amused:: COM: CO: Well done Captain, two BOP in less than 20 minutes. Not bad at all.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Admiral: I decided to make it a fair fight.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CSO: I will concede that point, but we tried to communicate and were ignored. We can only hope that if this were a real situation that fact would save us from a war.
Host Adm_Landry says:
COM: CO: Of course now we have a problem in the system. An asteroid is headed straight for Nuevo Tejas second moon. The one that hosts the orbital base of Rio Rojo.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Admiral: It would seem that luck is not in your favor this day, Admiral.
Host Adm_Landry says:
COM: CO: Not at all, and if you do not hurry hundreds of people will lose their lives.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Doesn't point out that they didn't discover the Minerva in their scenario ::  COM: Admiral:  Understood.  We will be underway at once.  Sharikahr out.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Lieutenant, stand down from red alert, assume yellow alert posture.  Maintain readiness stations.  HLM: Helm, set course and engage at maximum warp.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: I am picking up an asteroid on an intercept course of the base.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::nods, without acknowledgement, and downgrades the status to yellow alert, keeping shields up and weapons on standby::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> ::sets course and engages at maximum warp immediately::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::attempts to get a reading on the asteroid::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Decides not to ask if it's a real asteroid or a fake one ::  CSO: Get a reading of its composition, heading, and velocity.  Determine the best course of action - tractor beams, weapons detonations, or something else...
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Moves from his standing position behind the Operations chair back to take a seat in the command chair.  In a quiet voice ::  XO: Commander, what were the readings on the ship's performance during the battle drill?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> ::notices a problem:: CO: Captain, as deep in the system as the base is, maximum warp will put a large strain on the engines.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: A strain on the engines?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods and begins to review the incoming telemetry.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: What is the preferred course and speed?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::gets the last of the data from the battle:: CO: We performed at 98% of theoretic capacity.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
XO: Only 98%? Gonna have to hire some new hamsters. ::smirks::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> CO: According to the data the best course and speed would get us there less than a minute before the asteroid hits the base. It could be done but it'd be close.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: I may be able to make use of it if I can catch a hold of enough of it with a tractor beam, captain.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: Try to get us there closer.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Nods to the CTO, then turns towards science ::  CSO: Have you completed the analysis?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::tries like heck not to smirk back at the CTO but doesn't quite succeed::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
XO: Comet data: Composition consists of high percentage of heavy metals.  Speed, one-eight impulse.  Direction, 345 mark 65.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
All: Anyone ever roped a bull?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> ::inputs data but doesn't change speed from maximum warp until a better way surfaces::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
XO: Mass approximately 35,000 metric tons.  :: Looks over at both the first officer and captain::  We have a limited time to alter its course.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: Heavy metals?  At that speed, will a tractor beam have sufficient force?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: Unlikely.  I am looking for a possible target spot to knock it off course.  We get only one shot.  :: glances at Donovan.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CSO: ::just looks over at Sin, and gives her that all too familiar look:: Just one, hmm?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::just smirks, and brings a torpedo online:: CSO: Just tell me where to punch the hole.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> CO: Sir, I've tried everything I can think of. We either get there fast hurting the engines or we get there safely and have fifty seconds to stop it.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Works the sensors, focusing short-range on the asteroid.  With more and more info, types in commands that process the data to create a small holo-visual at hand.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: I don't know about you, captain, but when blowing things up I like it to be relatively far from civilization...
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: We don't have the time to be picky.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> CO: What should I do sir?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: Then close it is. I'll just have to shoot carefully. ::pretends to be slightly disappointed, but only for a second::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::sets phasers to a firing pattern to cut down the larger pieces of debris that will result from the explosion, and brings them to the ready::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Glances at the model, makes a few notes and then simulates a strike on a couple of locations.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Runs a few quick calculations ::  FCO: Coordinate with tactical.  Take us in on a steady approach.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> ::inputs the proper commands and looks to the CTO::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Weapons at your discretion, Lieutenant.  :: Sits back and waits ::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::catches the FCO's look, nods to the CO, and waits for the CSO::

ACTION: The Sharikahr enters warp speed and heads toward the center of the stellar system.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: fingers dance along the console as she adjusts for updated telemetry.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
FCO: Take us out of warp 300 kilometers from the asteroid. ::ties his sensors into hers, and watches the readout real-time::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
<hers = Sin's>
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: searches for the weakest structural point as well as a point that should they fail to demolish it, it would be enough to knock it off course.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::readies a second torpedo, just in case, and brings both torpedoes and the phasers to full::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> CTO: That'll be cutting it extremely close. According to the information I'm getting the best course of action is to cut warp in five minutes then move at full impulse for another three minutes. That will get us to the best position.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
FCO: Then cut warp in 5 minutes it is. ::shrugs, and brings weapons in line with the CSO's findings:: CO: Ready on weapons sir. Detonation in t minus 8 minutes and counting.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: Alright... I have what looks to be the optimal point.  It should shatter the comet.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> ::inputs the commands, adjusting the time to three minutes::

ACTION: The Sharikahr leaves warp at the proper time and heads toward the asteroids at maximum impulse. Minutes go by quickly.

CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::watches the indicators get closer:: All: Admiralty's gonna get treated to a little fireworks display. One minute and counting.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: The Admiral has access to long range sensors.  I'm sure he could have seen this coming from a bit farther away.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: I am picking up the Minerva.  It appears to be in orbit of the moon, not doing anything.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::readies to launch the torpedo:: CO: But now he doesn't have to. You Vulcans... always looking at sensors first.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> ::crosses herself quickly and prepares for her next orders::

ACTION: The Sharikahr enters inside the weapons envelope...now the asteroid is in range of both torpedoes and phasers.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: I would strongly suggest it keep clear.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::counts down in his head, and waits for the indicator to go green before launching the torpedoes, immediately switching to phasers to cut down any significant debris::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: Weapons firing.

ACTION: A full spread of photon torpedoes leaves the ship heading fast toward the asteroid.

CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
FCO: Ensign, move us in closer. Give me another 15 kilometers and match its speed.

ACTION: The torpedoes hit the asteroid in the right places causing it to crumble under the energy released by the massive explosions.

XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Jones> ::does as ordered::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:. Keeps a close eye on the trajectory::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::isolates a few stubborn pieces of debris, and cuts them down with phasers::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
XO: Asteroid breaking up.

ACTION: A few large pieces of debris keep on heading toward the Base. The Minerva spring to action and with phasers fire help the Sharikahr to reduce the debris.

CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: Sharikahr saves the day again. With a little help from our friends.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: watching the scene on the viewer ::  OPS: Lieutenant Varn, send signal to the Minerva thanking them for their last minute... assistance.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
XO: Notes the larger pieces and the Minerva's contribution.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Notes the larger pieces and the Minerva's contribution.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
XO: Permission to beam aboard some of the debris.

= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =

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