USS Sharikahr Mission # 376
More than just a simple game of political chess, now it's become a matter of life and death. Sharikahr has gone missing, with still no claim of responsibility and the cover of neutrino night to protect the hijackers. 
A potential rescue plan has been drawn up. Now, all there is remaining is the slightest hope it might succeed.
Star Trek: A Call To Duty
is proud to present,
the USS Sharikahr
in,
"Trial By Fire - Dogs of War"
Stardate 10906.14

Starring:
Christopher D. as Captain Savar Dickinson, CO
Anne B. as Commander Millicent Arinoch, XO
Lisa B. as Lieutenant Commander Keely Carissa Calahan, CMO
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Commander So'tsoh, CSO
Amber H. as Lieutenant Commander Amber Haynes-Cartwright, CNS 
Jeremy C. as Lt. Logan Cartwright, OPS
James H. as Lieutenant Donavin Arinoch, CTO

Produced by:
Enrico T.
Directed by: 
James H.
= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
#:: Aboard his yacht, reviewing the discussion he had on the planet... most curious, if it can be believed ::
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
@::sits in her usual spot in Hembrook's room, doing charting...soft classical music is playing, barely audible above the normal ICU sounds...::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::On the opportunity, taking stock of what ships are available and useful for the rescue fleet::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
@:: In her quarters after having a romantic dinner with her husband and freshening up after an ultra long grueling duty shift.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: On the planet, investigating the situation on the planet, she and her cousin return to the science base to compile a general report.::

Scene: An almost cautious calm spreads itself over the orbital fleet. A calm that, for perhaps the first time since the launch of the mission, seems to emanate from their soon to be new home, Nova Arcadia.

OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
::Showing the XO what resources are available.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
@::sighs slightly and does her quick check of the CEO's vital signs and scans...::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ Dayle:  Have you finished getting the current crew compliment from the various ships?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS: Can you get me the repair estimates on the Minerva. Besides the Klingon ship it's our most militarily capable.
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
XO: I'll bring up the latest updates. ::Taps away at the console, bringing up the latest updates.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ <Dayle> CSO: The planeside list is almost completed, but the neutrino night is making the ship manifests far slower to receive.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
@::Finishes putting on her uniform and stands quietly watching her husband sleep peacefully.::
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
XO: The Minerva is still running on secondary power, but shields are at full and the weapons are online. Estimation is 3-4 hours to having primary power, ma'am.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ Dayle:  How much longer before the end of neutrino night?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ <Dayle> CSO:  Five hours, commander.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
@::Goes into the living room of their quarters and sits at the desk and tries to bring up any info she can about the Sharikahr and its crew.::
Teyol says:
$ CSO:  Until we have the complete list, it would be a waste of time to begin correlating our lists.

@Info: The computer prompts the counselor for her security authorization before accessing Starfleet material.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: nods::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
@::Enters her authorization.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ COM:  CO:  Captain, are you available?

@Info: It takes a little longer than usual, but the records she requests come up easily.

Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
#COM:CSO: Commander?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: makes a minor adjustment to the unit to try and clear the static a bit.::  COMM:  CO:  I have a general report for you of what we have learned.  Unfortunately, it is highly contradictory and full of prostration.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
@::Notes that the entire senior bridge staff of the Sharikahr are either medically relieved of duty or not on the San Sebastian and are separated like the rest of the crew between the planet, and other ships.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
#COM: CSO: Admittedly that would not be surprising.

ACTION: The communications line between the CO and CSO goes dead.
Teyol says:
$ CSO:  We have lost contact.

#ACTION: The yacht's laser scanners go dead.
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
::Starts pacing.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ COMM:  Other then the incident I reported earlier, things seem fairly quiet.  The tension here is so high we could mention the proverbially cutting it with a knife.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
@::Reads the latest report regarding the Sharikahr that it has been commandeered by a political faction and the Minerva was disabled trying to track and stop her.  The Sharikahr's whereabouts are essentially unknown.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: looks up at her cousin::  Teyol:  Source of disruption?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
#:: Runs a quick diagnostic on the system ::

$ ACTION: One of the crewmen at the base approaches the CSO. He informs her planetary scanners are down.

XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS: For the time being just keep track of communications and start setting up a pattern for the search. Once ships are assigned to the rescue fleet, I will need you to synchronize them.
Teyol says:
$ :: Begins a search::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
@::Requests data regarding the Sharikahr’s last known location and sensor data from Minerva.::
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
::Returns to the console and starts doing as ordered.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ Crewman:  Cause?
Teyol says:
$ :: Looks up, listening::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
#:: The system reports as sufficiently online, so he attempts to hail any of their other assets ::  COM: Opportunity: Opportunity, this is Captain Savar
Host JamesH says:
$<crewman> CSO: We can't pinpoint it, commander. The system's working perfectly. We're just... not getting anything out.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ Crewman:  Where do you have the main system set up?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
#:: No answer.  He moves to the helm controls and brings the impulse engines online and sets a course to make visual with the other ship ::
Host JamesH says:
$<crewman> CSO: I'll show you. ::motions her to follow and starts in a hurry::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: Follows, her senses at alert.::

ACTION: Aboard SS Opportunity and San Sebastian, their respective captains announce they are experiencing a temporary breakdown in communications and not to be alarmed.

Teyol says:
$ :: Checking his phaser, he follows without needing to be asked::

$Info: The unnamed crewman leads them through a doorway and down a corridor. They make a quick left, through a second doorway, into what appears to be a central control room.

CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
@::Hears the intercom announcement and feels uneasy and moves to secure her quarters doors.::

#Info: The Opportunity very slowly begins to be outlined in Savar's field of vision.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: Pauses at the door, scanning the room automatically::

$Scene: Aside from the frantic movements of personnel trying to get systems back online, there's nothing all too out of the ordinary inside.

Teyol says:
$ :: Follows Sin inside::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::feels very uneasy but pushes it aside:: *McKay*: Governor could you meet me in my office at your earliest opportunity.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
@::Moves back to the desk and continues reading the reports with a renewed sense of determination.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ Crewman:  Take me to the individual in charge.
Host JamesH says:
$<crewman> ::nods, and moves just as quickly across the room to a display console, behind which sits a man in what looks to be a business suit of some sort:: Morgan: This young lady would like to speak with you, mister Morgan.
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>: *XO*: I am very busy at the moment, why don't you come on the bridge?
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
::Drums his fingers on the console.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
#:: Glances out the view screen, but finds nothing unusual.  Suspecting a full system failure, he sits back slightly, setting the console to begin an automatic "ping" and alert him when any of the other nodes ping as "up"::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ : nods her thanks::  Morgan:  Have you located the reason the system is down?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
*McKay*: I will be there momentarily
Teyol says:
$ :: Walks around the room, noting what people are working atl::
Host JamesH says:
$<Morgan> ::glances up from the console:: CSO: System's working fine. We don't have any problems on our end.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ Morgan:  Systems diagnostics?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::makes her way to the Bridge of the Opportunity::
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>*XO*: I will wait for you Commander.
Host JamesH says:
$<Morgan> CSO: Coming back in now, but so far they all check out. I don't get it. Been doing this kind of thing for now on 30 years and I haven't ever seen a thing close to this here.
Teyol says:
$ CSO:  We should be able to trace where the disruption is occurring
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::enters the Bridge and walks over to McKay::

@ACTION: An emergency alarm sounds off onboard.

@Scene: The bridge is an organized mess of chaos. Personnel move from one station to the next, checking and rechecking diagnostics.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
@::Asks the computer to show trajectories and to extrapolate possible courses based on all data available and show probabilities.::
Host Enrico says:
<McKay> XO: How can I help you? We are having problems with the lasers communication systems. ::shouts a command to someone nearby::

@Info: The computer replies with insufficient data.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: nods to her cousin::  Morgan:  Do you have a starting point for us to begin searching?

@ACTION: A ship wide broadcast sounds off, summoning security to sickbay.

Host JamesH says:
$<Morgan> CSO: You want to conduct your own diagnostic?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ Morgan:  No insult intended... this is your area.  But we have mobility to search beyond this room.
Host JamesH says:
$<Morgan> ::just shakes his head, and looks over his console at her:: CSO: Lady, if you wanna waste your time tracking down a problem with a fully functional system, I'm not about to stop you. We borrow bandwidth from the settlement proper. There's a com tower in the northeast quarter.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
#:: Takes up station keeping close to the Opportunity, but still getting nothing back.  He attempts Morse Code through his running lights::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
@::Sighs.:: Computer: Take all location data regarding this political faction from known associates and list home planets in order of numbers.
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
::Starts trimming his fingernails.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ Morgan:  Thank you.  :: turns to leave::
Host JamesH says:
@<Computer> OPS: Requested function will require 10.19 minutes to complete.
Host JamesH says:
$<Morgan>::just watches her go, and again shakes his head::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
McKay: I heard. I am here to put forth an official request to use as much of the civilian fleet as you will allow us to recover the Sharikahr.
Teyol says:
$ :: outside the communication center, heading for their shuttle located near their base::  CSO: Sabotage?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ Teyol: Perfectly good systems do not simply go blank.  It is as good a place to check as anywhere else.
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
::Walks over to the replicator and gets an Iced Mocha.::
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>::looks pensive::: XO: I do not disagree with you in principle, still if the Minerva failed, do you really think other civilian ships will succeed? Send me a proposal, and I will help you as much as I can. Of course right now you will need to knock on their hulls to put them together.
Teyol says:
$ :: Entering the shuttle, he takes the pilot seat and begins start up procedures::
Host JamesH says:
<Tactical> McKay: Governor. You might want to see this.
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
Self: McKay is probably the one who had the Sharikahr seized.
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>:: swivels his chair:: Tactical: What's going on?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: Taking a moment, she informs Dayle of the situation and where they were going.  Then quickly heads for the shuttle, entering and taking the co-pilot seat::  Teyol:  Go in with caution.
Host JamesH says:
<TACTICAL> McKay: I have something on visual scanners, sir. It's faint, but...
Host JamesH says:
<TACTICAL> McKay: It looks almost like a ship...
Host Enrico says:
<McKay> Tactical: On screen.
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
Self: That's what I would do, with all this insurgence.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: Scans the area as they approach::

$Info: The shuttle's scanners also appear to be ineffective.

OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
::Taps his commbadge.:: XO: Ma'am, can I have a word with you, when you are done on the bridge?

ACTION: The tactical officer places the visual image on screen. A vague outline of what looks like a small craft. From this distance, the faint flickering of light can be seen to be emanating from it.

XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
*OPS*: Yes Lt. I'll be there as soon as I can.

@ACTION: The alarms stop after a few moments. The captain's voice comes over the PA system giving the all clear.

Host Enrico says:
<McKay> TAC: Can you use other optical scanners to see what it is? Use the Lidar if you do not succeed.
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
*XO*: The sooner the better ma'am. ::There is a hint of urgency in his voice.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ Teyol:  Sensors are offline.  Something is blocking.  Land nearby and we will go in on foot.
Teyol says:
$ :: Using visual, searches for a clear area and takes the shuttle down.::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::walks over to Tactical:: McKay: Do you recognize the craft?
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
::Brings up the last information on the repairs that were done to the Sharikahr.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: Heading for the weapons cabinet, takes out a phaser rifle.::
Host JamesH says:
<TACTICAL> McKay: Aye. ::activates the other scanners, thus clarifying the image::
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>: XO: No I do not, not at this distance, do you?

ACTION: The image brightens slightly. It becomes a little more visible, and bears a striking resemblance to the captain's yacht.

CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
@::suddenly becomes aware of commotion out in main sickbay, and frowns, putting her charting aside.:: Computer: Computer, music off.
Teyol says:
$ :: Keeping the shuttle on stand-by, he stands and takes the rifle.  Opening the door with caution, he checks the area.::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::looks relieved:: McKay: I believe it is our Captain's Yacht.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: Checking her phaser, she grabs her tricorder and heads out, scanning the area::
Host Enrico says:
<McKay> XO: It is the captain's ship, but why is he flashing lights?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
McKay: I assume he is attempting to communicate now that the laser com is down.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
@::walks out into main sickbay, jaw drops at the mess, rushes forward to the charge nurse:: Nurse Reicht: What the bloody hell happened?! ::looks around quickly::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: Quietly the pair of them head for the tower, their senses searching outward::
Host Enrico says:
<McKay> XO: Well he is your boss after all, can you understand what is he saying?

@Scene: Security personnel continue to question a few people. The head nurse doesn't immediately respond.

OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
::Shakes his head as the data doesn't add up.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: Sub vocally::  Teyol:  I am not picking anything up.
Teyol says:
$ :: simply nods and then stops just outside the perimeter of the tower, searching the area.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
@::moves over to examine a couple of nurses injured, and curses under her breath, then moves off toward Arinoch's room to check on him::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: The area clear, they head for the door, pausing to scan inside.::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::deciphers the message slowly:: McKay: He is asking if we are okay in the wake of the breakdown
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
::Unsnaps his phaser from the holster, and zips out to the Turbo lift.:: *XO*: Ma'am, I think you may be in danger on the bridge.
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>::nods:: XO: Answer him we are ok and ask him if he needs to land on the Opportunity.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ :: Clear inside, they enter::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS: Lt. Salan. I'm perfectly all right, though I thank you for your concern.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::speaks with the Communications officers and asks her to relay the message to the yacht::
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
::Enters the TL.:: Computer: Bridge. *XO*: Ma'am I have reason to believe Gov. McKay is behind the seizing of our ship.
Teyol says:
$ CSO: Nothing here.  The area checks out.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
$ Teyol:  Then the question is... is this something natural or something very well prepared covering a very large area.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
*attempts to keep the smirk out of her voice at such a ludicrous thought:: *OPS*: Again i appreciate you concern, but I highly doubt it*
OPS_LtJG_Salan says:
*XO*: I have evidence ma'am!

ACTION: In the San Sebastian's sickbay, the total chaos that was the last minute or two is clearly evident. And with very little in the way of external support, the ship is on her own. While aboard the Opportunity, conspiracies are a-plenty. Beyond the fleet... a ship turns to go...
= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =

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