USS Sharikahr Mission #352
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 and the colonists' fleet made it to the beacon that marks the final part of their voyage, only to find that the beacon and the barges have been damaged by a mysterious attacker.
Has this event something to do with the sabotages of the earlier weeks, or is it something completely unrelated? The best way to begin to understand is probably asking the right questions to the aliens that are hiding inside the beacon.
Star Trek, A Call To Duty, 
Is proud to present 
The USS Sharikahr I
In :
“The Tenaris Mission: Arc 1 -The Voyage, Scene 12”. Stardate 10811.02

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

Produced and Directed by:
Enrico T.

= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Standing on the transport PADD, waiting to be beamed over to the beacon::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Sitting on the bridge, continuing his search for looking at ways to communicate long distance in this area of space as well as looking into somehow stretching sensors.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Checks his sidearm once then tucks it into his belt ::  TR: Energize.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::next to the science officer, going over the readings as well::

@ACTION: The Away Team, is transported away from the Sharikahr and materializes aboard the living quarters in the robotic beacon. They find the place still running on emergency lights, rich of the smells of recently made repairs.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@:: Feeling the brief sensation of disorientation quickly clear as the transporter snatches her up and then reforms her on the beacon.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Looks around for a Klingon ::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Shakes his head::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Steps off the TL and onto the Bridge, then walks over to the XO:: XO: So what's our situation?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::in the Command Chair:: ACEO: The CO wants a survey of the immediate area.

@INFO: The place is surprisingly clean and in order. a team of Klingon in badly matched uniforms is keeping at gun point a large group of aliens. They are humanoid, with smoke gray complexion, long dark hair and long dark beards.

Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Steps forward ::  All: I am Captain Savar of the Federation starship USS Sharikahr.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CTO: First I want  us on yellow alert. If anything is out there I don't want to be surprised.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Unobtrusively does a scan of the aliens before them.::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: I'd like to have a look at those supply barges. Even if all the stuff is contaminated, we can still put it into the replicators as raw material and use it as resources.

@INFO: The aliens have all very large noses and someway rough facial features. Their average height is just short of 150 cm. All male they are heavily muscular and with large arms barrel chests.
@INFO: The aliens wear simple pants, soft boots and belted tunics in blocks of solid colors. No badges, no pins, no band of ranks; Just patches of crayon color.

CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::is about to address the SO, but turns instead:: XO: Yellow alert was answered when we came to the scene, commander. Something twitches too close, we'll know.
Host Enrico says:
@<KlingonOne>::Stepping out to meet the Captain:: CO: Sir, these are the aliens we captured, unfortunately they offered no resistance.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts a brow at the term' unfortunate', but says nothing.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Klingon: How unfortunate for you, I'm sure.  :: Steps towards the center of the aliens ::  Aliens: Can you understand my speech?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
ACEO: The CO just wanted us to look around the nearby space for the time being Commander. I'd like you on sensors for now
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: Anything specific I'm looking for?

@ACTION: The aliens look each other and talk to each other in guttural syllables.

XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
Duty FCO: I want you to set search course in a two light year radius from the beacon.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::turns back to the SO, and lifts an eyebrow:: SO: What we need is something that only touches subspace. Not travels through it like traditional sensor scans.

@:: Raises an eyebrow slightly, but does not waver his gaze ::  Klingon: When you came aboard, what were they doing?

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: recording their speech, runs it through the translator.::
Host Enrico says:
@<KlingonOne> ::grins:: CO: Painting. We caught them doing house chores.
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: And yet a relay station will not work.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
ACEO: Anything out of the ordinary. Put the sensors on the highest resolution possible. The previous gamma night wiped out any subspace tracks but you never know.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: to no one in particular::  So making their selves at home... creating a home.  Interesting.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: Okie dokie then. ::Walks over to the CTO:: CTO: What have you been looking at and with so we don't duplicate our efforts?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Decides to keep trying to get them to talk and waves his arm to encompass the area ::  Aliens: Where did you come from?
Host Enrico says:
@<Reginn>::seems to be able to understand and steps forward:: CO: We are the Duergar. Things were changing all around us, we had made an alliance with our mortal enemies the Alvar, but they betrayed us. We live in a double starred system do you know what I mean by this?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
<FCO_Barnes> XO: Course laid in ma'am. Ready to go on your orders.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Listens as the UT makes the connections and then uploads the information to the ship.::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Catching the incoming data, downloads it into their system.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
SO: But do we really need... ::gets cut off by first the ACEO, and then a beep from his console:: ACEO: One minute, commander. ::starts over::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
ACEO/CTO: Let me know when you both are ready and we'll set out.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Aliens: I understand double star.  We know nothing of your race, or the Alvar, or a war in this area.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::silences the alarm at his station, then raises an eyebrow:: XO: Commander, our friends are back.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Gazes over the shoulder of the CTO at the console and waits patiently::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: quickly taps in a question for Archimedes.::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Looks at the question being sent and checks the files for Alvar and Duergar.::
Host Enrico says:
@<Reginn>CO: I do understand. This place is dangerous, very dangerous. You should go back.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CTO: Friends?
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Smiles and responds.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
XO: The Breen. The ship we've been monitoring at extreme range has changed course. They're on an intercept vector.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Aliens: There are people who are like me who wish to make a new home in this area.
Host Enrico says:
@<Reginn>CO: Our star and the Alvar's star orbit each other, and they are far from here. Though still very far away, these suns influence each other. We have gravity distortions, and many natural disasters. Sometimes small space bodies are pulled from their orbits and strike our world.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: quietly::  CO: There is no reference to either species in the data bank.  From their morphology, I can tell you they come from a high gravity world.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
*sarcastically* CTO: Oh how wonderful.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Reginn: Are these stars at the center of the distortion ahead?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
XO: If the fleet keeps on its current course, my calculations put them in contact with the Breen 7 light-years shy of Tenaris.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
*CO*: Captain we have a problem, the Breen ship that was tracking us is back and on a intercept course.
Host Enrico says:
@<Reginn>CO: No that is the core of the Blind, the Maelstrom, no one would be able to withstand the gamma blasts. That area is deserted...
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Motions to his CSO ::  CSO: Bring up a star map... Reginn: Can you locate your home stars on a map?  :: Takes a moment to respond to his XO ::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO:  On a world they are describing, cataclysmic disasters would be common:  extreme temperatures, tidal waves, huge cyclones, earthquakes and volcanism as well as extinctions probably due to inability to adapt quick enough.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Stands quietly near the Tactical station soaking up the information and watching the console readouts::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::takes another look over the readings, and punches a command into his console to divert just a tiny bit more power to the weapons... just in case::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: tapping in a few command, hands over her tricorder with a star map of the region.::
Host Reginn says:
@CO: My navigator should be able to. Please give me the device.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@*XO*: Commander, we have made contact with the aliens.  How long until the Breen are in range?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
*CO*: At current speeds the ship would intercept the fleet seven light years shy of Tenaris. About sixteen days.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@*XO*: Is a single vessel a threat to the combined Sharikahr, Minerva, and Klingon vessels?
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO:  SRS indicate there is a lot of activity among the colony ships.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::lifts an eyebrow as he gets confirmation on his display:: SO: I see it. Can you see if they've taken any damage?
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: Uncertain.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::keys the display active, and the right side of his screen takes on the short range display where once a display of the effect they were trying to cure sat:: ACEO: You know of any scheduled maintenance?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CTO: Lt. I need a threat assessment on the Breen ship. Is it a threat to the combined military forces of the Sharikahr, Minerva, and Kingons.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Tries to clear things a bit.::  CTO: I do not see any damage.  They may be taking advantage of our stop to upgrade or repair.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CTO: No, so far as I know we were supposed to stop here to pick up supplies and then move on.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@*XO*: Commander, if you can, signal Governor McKay, and inform him that this meeting may be of interest to him.
Host Reginn says:
@::works with another Duergar, both seems fascinated by the tricorder::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Reginn: Do you recognize these stars?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
*CO*: Yes Captain.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Patiently waits while they look the map over.::
Host Reginn says:
@ CO: Yes, we have enough reference points to identify our system. It's here. ::points to a system 10 light years away from the Tenaris System::
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO/aCEO: It is the first time they have had a chance to do anything in two weeks... first time we have been at a full stop in that time.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
COM: McKay: Sharikahr to Governor McKay. This is Cmdr. Arinoch.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Taking back her tricorder, marks the spot and sends the coordinates to the FCO::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
XO: Unless they've made significant improvements since the war, we should be able to handle one ship between us. There's a chance we'll take a pretty healthy dose of damage, though.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
SO: They still should have informed me about it. As the Fleet Engineer I'm responsible for overseeing all repairs or maintenance.
SO_Archimedes says:
CEO: Communication is a bit of a challenge at the moment, ma'am.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::nods to the ACEO, indicating he heard:: ACEO: You... may want to reconfirm that with your civilian folks. Call me paranoid, but the last *scheduled* repair job we oversaw cost one ship several pieces of hull plating.
Host Reginn says:
@<McKay>COM: XO: Commander Arinoch, what can I do for you in this moment. ::raises his head from an engineering table::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
SO: Subspace comunications may be limited, but the laser system for inter ship communication should still work just fine. We aren't that far apart.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
*CO*: The CTO has finished his threat assessment. The combined military ship should be able to stand up to them, but there would be significant damage.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CTO: I remember.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Reginn: How long have you and your enemies been in conflict with each other?
SO_Archimedes says:
:: simply shrugs, having given his thoughts::
Host Reginn says:
@CO: It is a long story Captain. Do you have time to hear it?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps aside, indicating the ACEO can borrow his console:: ACEO: I've got priority access to the intra fleet network. ::winks:: How else do you expect Minerva to keep updated the way things unfold around here?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
COM: McKay: Captain Savar believes it would be worth your while to join him in meeting the aliens we found on the beacon. I also should inform you that a Breen ship is on an intercept, but it is not an immediate threat.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@:: sub vocally::  CO: Where they here when the damage occurred...
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CTO: Very wise. ::returns the wink and moves to the console, then starts contacting the colony ships to find out what is going on::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Reginn: A curious response.  :: Hears his CSO and nods slightly ::  Perhaps we can start at the most recent history... what brought you to this place and why you are here?
Host Reginn says:
<McKay> COM: XO: Thank you dear. Tell the Captain I am a bit busy at the moment. Would your team be so kind and send your telemetry to my ship as well?
Host Reginn says:
@CO: As I said we were betrayed. I thought we could have begun to work through our differences, but the Alvar betrayed us. As soon as we made contact with your beacon ship they attacked us here, too far to run and to ask for help.  They overpowered us. My ship was crippled, my crew injured, with the help of the blind we escaped to your ship.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: thinks... so, bad luck::
Host Reginn says:
@CO: They must think they killed us all or they would have destroyed everything. And, if you did not show up, we would have died anyway in a few days.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Reginn: So you sought refuge here.  Was the vessel damaged in the attack, or was it in ill repair before you arrived?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
COM: McKay: Governor, I will tell him, but you know he would not make such a request lightly. I would go if I were you.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: steps away and contacts the CTO, quietly informing him of the situation and and to keep his eyes out for other aliens, probably not quite so friendly::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::smirks just slightly, and lets the thought of him slugging the governor one just sort of accidentally slip to the surface, well within reach of a certain telepath::
Host Reginn says:
<McKay>COM: XO: As soon as I am not needed anymore to coordinate the upgrade I will join him. I am curious as well.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
COM: McKay: I will have someone send our telemetry to you immediately. ::covers a smile as she senses the thought::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::acknowledges the CSO, and replies in kind:: *CSO*: A signature or something would be helpful, if they can provide it. This stage of the game, we're bound to meet a fair few possibly and probably not quite so friendly folks.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@*CTO*: Given the erasure of this area every ten hours, that is a bit challenging.  I will see what we can get.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO/CTO: This is interesting... my scanners are telling me one of the colonist's ships has grown itself 2 new phaser VII turrets.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
COM: McKay: Upgrade. You neglected to inform us of any upgrade?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@:: moves back to the conversation::
Host Reginn says:
<McKay> COM: XO: Oh we are just getting ready for this area of space, I was planning to inform you once the job was done.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::raises both eyebrows and turns to Gina:: ACEO: I *really* hope you're just seeing things. I've had my fill of ships with more weapons than brains.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
*CO*: McKay says he will join you as soon as he is finished coordinating an upgrade.
Host Reginn says:
@CO: The vessel was damaged during the attack. We had to escape on an emergency pod. The Alvar towed the ship with them...they love our ship because we are more technologically advanced.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
COM: McKay: Understood, but we need to be informed of all such activity for security purposes. Please remember to do so in the future
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CTO: Nope... two brandy-new phaser VII turrets ... must have been putting the parts together with their industrial replicators and waited until they stopped to install them. All without running it past me either. Nice. Feel the love.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Thinks for a moment ::  Reginn: My vessel is performing a forward survey of the area, but perhaps we can relocate to more... comfortable surroundings.  :: Tries not to throw a pointed glance at the Klingons who are still stalking around ::
Host Reginn says:
<McKay> COM: XO: Oh we were planning to do it, but you know, well I am glad you do understand the need for self defense. ::smiles:: McKay out.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ Reginn: Would it be at all possible to give us some kind of identification markers of your enemies so that we might be prepared should we come across them?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
ACEO: Awesome. And good mister Sarth's still on the loose too. ::just shakes his head:: Next time they stick me on a star base, remind me to stay there.
Host Reginn says:
@CO: Yes captain, I think it would be wise also because according to my calculations we should run out of oxygen in 18 hours.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::hears the ACEO as McKay closes the channel:: ACEO: Apparently the fleet is upgrading
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CTO: You and me both, at least then the trouble would have to come to us. And we'd have bigger guns and more power.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: wonders why if they had so little time, they were settling in for permanency.::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: So it would seem. While this might help if we got into a big battle, it doesn't bode well for another uprising.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
ACEO: And reinforcements. I'm good, but backup's always better.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Taps his commbadge ::  *Minerva*: USS Minerva, this is Captain Savar of the USS Sharikahr.  We are requesting a beam out for myself, my CSO, and several alien visitors, who may require further medical and material attention.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
ACEO: McKay says it is to be ready for defense in this area of space. I'd prefer it if you kept a descreet eye on things. Also have a team or three standing by in case they require assistance.
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO:  He could be using this as an opportunity to win back the trust of the people under him.  Given what has occurred, he is skating thin ice.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CTO: Extra help never hurts.
Host Reginn says:
<Minerva>:: *CO*: Captain, Captain Prisca sends her greetings and asks for how many people do you need care?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Reginn: How many of your crew do require medical attention?
Host Reginn says:
@CO: None, we managed to recover quite nicely in this cozy space you have here.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: I always have teams ready for a crisis, they happen so frequently here. ::smirks:: I will, however, check with the crews installing the guns to make sure they are installed properly, I'd hate to have to fix something when they blow themselves up.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
XO: Permission to assign each of those teams a security escort. ::sighs, and just shakes his head:: Put more people in jail over here and I might as well join the civilian police force.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@*Minerva*: There is no medical attention required.  However, an engineering team should beam aboard to shore up the beacon and salvage anything possible.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
ACEO: You and me both Commander.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CTO: Permission granted.
Host Reginn says:
@CSO: You want to know how to recognize the Alvar? This is easy. The Alvar look nothing like us, they are tall, pale with white hair, pointed ears like yours, and they wear uniform, decorations. They do not have to work as hard. They have time to entertain, they read stories, and they can choose what to eat.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::orders 3 of his best teams to be on hot standby in the event engineering teams get the go order::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Almost smiles::  Reginn:  Thank you.  And their ship signature or what it looks like?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Reginn: Perhaps you can teach our people how to detect your ships and the Alvar.  We can locate your companions and return you to your people, and locate any potential hostiles.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Begins contacting the CEO of each of the ships to make sure they read the manual before installing the phasers and have the right blueprints to install them properly::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CTO: I'm fairly sure McKay tried to do this in secret as a way to show he was still in charge,
Host Reginn says:
@CO: It will be easy to recognize them. They will come out of the blind shooting.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Reginn: Perhaps there is a way to detect them before they reveal from the blind.
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: I have some more information incoming for you from the CSO on the appearance of both species.  The captain and she will be beaming over with this group to the Minerva.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::nods once to the SO, but before he can act on it, his console yaps at him again::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Wonders where the Minerva is ::
Host Reginn says:
@CO: If there is one we haven't found it in hundreds of years of war. We have better ships, they can navigate the blind.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Reginn: Perhaps there is a way.  I am curious to hear more of your findings of the local area... our scientific communities might be able to learn from each other.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::makes a slight adjustment to the sensors, then glances towards the center of the bridge:: XO: Unidentified contacts, commander. I show roughly between 30 to 40 ships.
Host Reginn says:
<Minerva_OPS>*CO*: We are ready to beam you and your guests now. You will materialize in the main lounge. Security is there ready.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@*Minerva*: A wise precaution.  We are standing by.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Finishing her scan, closes her tricorder::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Moves over to the Engineering console and gets the ship ready for battle::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::taps into the intra fleet net, and relays the information to Minerva::
Host Reginn says:
@ACTION: The Captain, the CSO and the Duergar are suddenly beamed aboard the Minerva. The Aliens look stunned and seriously upset.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: noting the change in demeanor::  Reginn:  Is everything alright?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
*CO*: The CTO has detected 30-40 unknown ships.
Host Reginn says:
@CSO: What in the name of Banthar the Slayer just did happen? Where are we?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ Reginn: You are aboard the USS Minerva via the use of a transporter.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: makes a note they do not yet have transporter technology.::
= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =
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