USS Sharikahr Mission #347
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.
In the past two weeks the fleet situation has deteriorated, and, despite Starfleet's best efforts the disease has spread all over the fleet.
The fever is not deadly, however to keep alive the people made sick by it is putting a huge strain on the fleet's resources, that are now stretched very thin.
The colonists are beginning to be fed up, some have organized raids on their ship's galleys and infirmary to steal food and medicine and the words “going back” are heard more often every day.
It's a rush against time; can Captain Savar and his crew find and stop the saboteurs before a worse incident happens?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Sharikahr in :
“The Tenaris Mission: Arc 1 -The Voyage, Scene 8”
Stardate 10809.21

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

Guest stars:
Gina H as Commander Gina Hembrook, CEO

Produced and Directed by:
Enrico T.

= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@:: On the San Sebastian working with their staff and logical or not, wanting to be back on her ship.  Tiredly she runs her fingers across her face to remove some loose strands.::
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::just leaving his quarters after a quick shower and a change, contemplates finding food and decides against it, in favor of heading straight back to the TIC::
Teyol says:
:: Having checked on Archimedes in medical, he makes his way to the bridge.::  *CSO*:  You know cousin... this is not quite how I pictured this venture.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@:: Leaning back, she takes a deep breath::  *Teyol*:  Tell me about it.  How are the results on the hydroponic ships?
Teyol says:
*CSO*: About as expected.  We got one of the labs set up with the system and planting finally completed, but there is just not the enough people to get it going properly.   Not to mention, setting up the other lab really requires someone knowing what they are doing.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#::still aboard the Santa Fe, reviewing riot reports::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *Teyol*: Understood.
Host Enrico says:
<OPS_Minerva>:COM: Bridge: Captain Prisca sends her greetings and would like to speak to Captain Savar.
Teyol says:
:: Entering the lift, sends it to the bridge::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: In his ready room, looking over the latest sensor reports from the convoy ::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Turns around as another batch of samples is placed before her and her small team::
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::walks straight into security, and over to the information display, conversing with a few of the officers manning the monitor station::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> COM: Minerva: Understood, Minerva.  I'll get him for you.  :: Patches the communication into the ready room moments before warning the Captain ::  *CO*: Captain, Minerva.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@:: Taking the PADD, reads through the notes::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#*CO*: I've gone through the reports of the latest riots. No major damages
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::gets a sit. rep. from the eyes in the TIC (nothing changed from earlier, go figure), and goes to check on his DNA searches::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Takes a TL to the Bridge and walks over to the RR and rings the chime, waiting::
Host Enrico says:
<CO_Prisca>COM: Savar: Captain, I do not have good news. My sensors are not enough to pick anything but the only Breen ship that remained close to the fleet. May I suggest we use the Klingons to go closer?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *CO*: Captain, we have a breakthrough and are starting to create a vaccine.  However, the process is very slow due to a variety of factors.  At the current rate, it will take 10 to 14 days to have enough vaccine for everyone.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: His screen comes to life in front of him, and he wonders what he ever did to deserve Lieutenant Varn ... much like that officer from the Luna ::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<move my line above Enrico's>
Teyol says:
:: As the lift stops, he steps off and saunters over to the science station.::

ACTION: The CTO's commbadge starts chirping.

Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Minerva: An interesting idea, Commander Prisca.  Have you asked them if they are interested?  They are not under our command.
Host Enrico says:
<CO_Prisca>: COM: Savar: No I wanted to inform you first. If you think the plan is sound I would like to send them to scan that ship closely. Maybe we will know something more.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::lifts an eyebrow, and pauses in his review only long enough to open a connection:: *unknown*: Go ahead.
Host Enrico says:
<TO_Leesa>:*CTO*: Lieutenant, we picked something here. I got one person carrying of those genomes on sensors.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
*CSO*: Will the vaccine also serve as a cure?
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::minimizes the display so he has a clear section of screen:: *TO*: Route it to security station 3 beta.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#*CO*: At the moment security is managing to keep an uneasy peace, but they are spread pretty thin.
Host Enrico says:
<TO_Leesa>*CTO*: Will do Sir. ::routes the data feed where requested::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<Far up there, replace the unnamed Luna officer with "Lieutenant Gopher">
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::receives the information, and looks it over::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Leans against the doorframe of the RR and gets out a tool from her pocket, cleaning her fingernails and waiting::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
*XO*: Understood, Commander.  I was hoping McKay would take a more active role or delegate his own personnel to the task.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#*CO*: As was I sir. I've wrapped up everything I had going here and I will be taking a shuttle back to the Sharikahr momentarily.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@*CO*:  Yes, captain.  It basically boosts the immune system, allowing the virus to be killed.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::claps his hands once:: Self: At least it's something. ::taps his badge again:: *TO*: Excellent work. Assemble your team and report to the shuttle bay. You launch on my order.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Minerva: If the Klingons are willing, Commander, it could gain us valuable tactical information.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Makes a few notes on the padd and hands it back::
Host Enrico says:
$<TO_Zarate>COM:CTO: Lieutenant, this is Zarate, from the Bushranger, we are under attack. A group of colonists has taken control of the bridge and they are cutting life support to this part of the ship....

ACTION: The Bushranger raises shields and leaves her place on the fleet formation.

Host Enrico says:
<CO_Prisca>: COM: Savar: Will do, then...::stops as if to look to the main viewer:: hey Savar did you see this? I guess we have another emergency.
Teyol says:
:: Glances over at tactical::  *CO*:  The Bushranger has raised shields and is heading out.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#*CO*: Unless I am needed somewhere else of course.
Teyol says:
*CO*: It appears they are heading back toward Federation space... warp seven.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::curses and runs immediately right for the lift:: *CO*: Arinoch to the captain. Bushranger is under Siege. Repeat, the colony ship Bushranger is under siege.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Continues holding up the bulkhead outside the Ready Room and cleaning her fingernails, waiting on events::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Minerva: An unexpected situation.... *OPS*: Lieutenant, put the Minerva on the main viewer.  :: exits the ready room onto the Bridge ::
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::double taps his badge as he moves to the lift:: **sec teams*: Arinoch to all units. Emergency standby status. Report to pre-deployment stations immediately. ::steps into the lift, and demands the bridge::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: Mister Varn, get me McKay, now.  COM: Minerva: Are you in position to intercept the Bushranger?

ACTION: The bridge of the Minerva, with its subtle roman style appears on the main viewer.

Host Enrico says:
<CO_Prisca>: COM: Savar: Of course, what do you want us to do?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#::gets a message about the Bushranger from the Ship's Master and closes the channel with Savar::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Puts her tool away and follows the CO as he exits the RR and waits to be acknowledged::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Minerva: If command of the vessel is under hostile forces, we should make any effort to recover it.  I await orders from McKay to take hostile actions.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::as the lift progresses, he taps it again:: *Zarate*: Have your men regroup if possible. Set up a defensive perimeter and await further orders.
Teyol says:
:: Laconically::  CO: It actually is not an illogical move, considering.  I wonder how many others are ready to turn around.

Action: Mc Kay appears on the other half of the main viewer.

Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: McKay: Governor, initial reports from the Bushranger indicate a faction has taken command of the ship and are setting it back for Federation space.  Orders, sir?
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::steps out of the lift, and heads straight for tactical::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#::heads for the Santa Fe's shuttle bay at a run::
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>: COM: Savar: Follow them, we need more info, who took the ship, why and so on. I am going to try to contact them.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Finishing with this last group, she stands and stretches.  It seemed they had come to an impasse for anything further.  Was it logical to continue?::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Minerva: Intercept and attempt to detain them, but refrain from using weaponry beyond necessary.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
<TO_Ens_Sopok> #::catches up with the XO, his team seeming to assemble around them on route to the shuttle bay::
Host Enrico says:
<CO_Prisca>: COM: Savar: Understood, I will see what I can do. Prisca out.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Goes over some things on a PADD as she waits::
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
CO: Captain, I believe there's a connection here to the sabotage. My team has just now traced one of the DNA patterns we found in Bundy's quarters to the Bushranger.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
CO: They're standing by for rapid deployment on your order, sir.

ACTION: The Minerva leaves formation as well and moves to intercept the Bushranger.

Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Raises an eyebrow to the Lieutenant ::  CTO: How... curious.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#Sopok: Check out the shuttle quickly. I need to get back as fast as possible.
Teyol says:
CTO: Interesting.  Especially given that no one was being forced to join this colony venture... or where they?
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>: COM: Savar: I have been trying to hail Bakamitsos on the Bushranger, but no luck so far. They are not answering any hail.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
Teyol/CO: Whether or not they were, some of them have apparently changed their mind. Violently. That ship's not under friendly command.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: McKay: The Minerva is intercepting them, but I have asked them to keep hostile actions to a minimum.  This is a bold move against your leadership, Governor...
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
#<TO_Ens_Sopok> XO: It appears to be clean, sir. With permission, when we reach Sharikahr we'll remain in the shuttle, save for yourself. We are on standby in case the retaking of the Bushranger is required.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Goes to the Engineering station and does a quick check of things on the ship::
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::brings weapons to hot standby, just in case::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#::nods:: Sopok: That's fine Ensign. Let's get back home.
Teyol says:
CTO: I wonder... the virus was not something you just happen to find lying around.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
Teyol: They engineered a section of multiple ships to decompress while still occupied. Are you surprised?
Host Thras says:
<McKay> COM: Savar: There are 5000 colonists aboard that ship Savar, I got no time to worry about my image. Find out who hijacked and why. and keep me on the loop, McKay, out.
Teyol says:
CTO: What I am struggling with, if you will allow, is the fact that everything seems premeditated from before they left, when there was still a chance for them to leave.  At the same time, while causing hardship, ignoring the deaths, they have not done serious damage.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Tries not to be annoyed by the sudden communications disruption ::  OPS: Not worried about his image, but doesn't seem to care much for ours.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> CO: You want me to get him back, Captain?  Or I could tell him for you...
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
Teyol: Anti-separation organizations do it all the time. Groups who don't believe there's a better alternative than sticking with the federation. I don't think I need to remind you the maquis also separated from the federation. For a lot of the same reasons.
Teyol says:
CTO: Lieutenant, I am reading weapons on the Bushranger powering up.  I was under the impression they did not have anything like this.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#::sits back and straps in as the shuttle leaves the Santa Fe:: Self: Finally...
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Is there anything I can do to help out, Captain? You seem pretty busy just now.
Teyol says:
CTO: Clarification... they have more phaser arrays then noted.

ACTION: The Bushranger sends a fleet wide message on all frequencies.

Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
ACEO: I believe Governor McKay needs his fleet to fall back into order.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: How can I help Sir?
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::raises an eyebrow, and notes the shuttle launching from Santa Fe:: *XO*: Arinoch to shuttle. Ready on evasive, we have weapons running hot on Bushranger. Acknowledge.
Teyol says:
CTO: It may be we shall soon have our answer.  :: puts the message on speakers::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#*CTO*: Acknowledged. Your boys are good to go.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::just sits back, and listens, running a tactical scan of both weapons and defenses::
Host Thras says:
$::a large Andorian appears on the screen:: COM: ALL: To all the colonists, our false leaders, and Starfleet personnel. I am Thras  and I just took command of this ship.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
ACEO: There seems to be no way to force sentient beings to follow non-compulsory orders.  Particularly on a voluntary mission.  Or to remind them why they set off on this journey in the first place.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
#::listens attentively to the message::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Sounds like something for the diplo-dinks to handle Sir, not something for military officers.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
aCEO: Your commanding officers are both... "diplo-dinks" in a manner, Commander.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
ACEO: Don't be too quick to judge. That ship's definitely been given more of a punch. The diplomats can't retake it without some Straight up Starfleet muscle.
Host Thras says:
$ COM: ALL: We  consider this expedition over and we do not want to go any further. Too many failures, too much risk. It's time to go back.
Teyol says:
:: Looks at the interaction going on, but more interested in the message::
Teyol says:
CTO: That does not sound like someone who set this up, but someone who is disillusioned.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Right... lucky you. Did you have anything for me to help out with Captain? I did have the Fleet Engineering report for you, as well as an idea to help us give the Breen the slip, but it seems we have bigger issues just now.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Covering a yawn, she closes out of the lab and heads for her temporary quarters.    Her work there was about finished.  She should return to the Sharikahr tomorrow.::
Host Thras says:
$COM: ALL: So a group of us took control of the ship and we are driving it back. We advice you not to follow us or to try to stop us.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
Teyol: And they just so happened to pick the ship with the most offensive and defensive upgrades? Those shields aren't regulation either.
Host Thras says:
$ COM:  ALL: We are keeping the ship’s crew and the Starfleet personnel aboard as hostage.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Lieutenant, can we confirm he has Starfleet hostages?
Teyol says:
CTO: In that case, it would only be logical... at least if your intention is to succeed.
Host Thras says:
$COM: ALL: We have also put heavy explosives in the ship's living quarters, any hostile attempt to retake the ship and we will detonate the explosives.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
CO: He has a security team, at least, captain. That's how I learned of the takeover.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CTO: Do we have the prefix codes for the fleet vessels?
Teyol says:
:: curious to what the captain will do, now that it involves Starfleet personnel::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: And explosives, it seems.
Host Thras says:
$COM: ALL: Simply let us go back and we won't cause any troubles. ::passes a hand in front of his throat to signal to have the communication cut off::
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
ACEO: Reaction time would be too slow. If there are explosives aboard, by the time the shields are down it could get real messy real fast.
Teyol says:
CO:  You might offer them the ability to return, along with any others who wish to, in return for your people and those who want to continue.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CTO: What about using the anesthesine gas system?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Initial appearances?  Is he desperate enough to jeopardize vessel and crew?
Teyol says:
:: turning around, scans the general area.::

ACTION: The communication from the Bushranger is turned off.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Entering the temp quarters, she begins to peel off her uniform as the doors close and heads for the shower.  She does not request any lights on.::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::arrives in the Sharikahr's shuttle bay just at the conclusion of the message. As soon as the shuttle is powered down, she makes for the nearest TL at a dead run::
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
CO: There's something not entirely too right about him. We had to take additional steps from the usual customs arrangements to clear him.
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
CO: In short, for now, I don't want to take any particular chances.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: Get me a direct line to the Bushranger.  Even if they won't answer.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> CO: Transmitting.  :: Opens the necessary channel ::
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::calls up his information from his investigation of Thras pre-launch::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::arrives on the Bridge slightly breathless:: CO: Sir. Thras was on the air long enough for me to get a good sense of him.
Teyol says:
CTO: Both of your Klingon ships have cloaked.  I cannot pick them up.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Bushranger: Thras, we ask that you return the Starfleet personnel, and allow any persons who wish to remain with the convoy to leave your vessel.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Quietly ::  XO: What did you pick up?
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CTO: What about using the prefix codes to activate the intruder control system on their ship and dose everyone with anesthisine gas? We can sort them all out later?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CO: He's deadly serious sir and the fear directed toward him was coming off the ship in waves. I don't believe he will surrender easily.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Stepping out of the sonic shower, she reaches for a night shirt and pulls it over her head::
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
ACEO: If I'm gonna walk onto a bridge guarded by a Starfleet security team, commander, first thing I'm gonna do is change the prefix code. Precisely because of the two Starfleet ships that are now on alert because of him.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CTO: Assuming you know about such things.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Unbraiding her hair, she runs a brush through it before tossing the brush onto the counter and making her way to the bed.::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Uses her former Tactical training to go over the Bushranger's tech specs looking for possible design flaws and ways to get control of the ship::
CTO_Lt_JG_Arinoch says:
::turns then to Teyol:: Teyol: They were hired by this colony to protect its interests. It's likely they've initiated their own alert procedures. Signal the ships to stand down.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Climbing into bed, she pulls the sheets up, and stares at the ceiling::
= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =

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