USS Sharikahr Mission #378
On a day that started with several hundred questions and maybe 2.5 answers, the crew of the Sharikahr finally began to slowly put the pieces of a very tangled puzzle together. Now it comes, the simple... or perhaps not so simple... task of solving it; preferably with a minimal amount of bloodshed.
Star Trek: A Call To Duty
is proud to present,
the USS Sharikahr
in,
"Trial By Fire" - Star Cross"
Stardate 10906.28

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

Produced by:
Enrico T.
Directed by: 
James H.
= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Enters the designated room on the Minerva slowly.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Aboard the Bridge of the Minerva, conferring quietly with Commander Prisca ::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::on the Bridge of the Minerva, at the Security station::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Checks his PADD again.:: Self: Crap, we're meeting on the bridge.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
XO/Prisca: Commanders, your opinions - will the Minerva be sufficient to retake the Sharikahr?

Scene: USS Minerva slowly eases its way away from planetary orbit. The outside space appears almost in an awkward sort of calm, perhaps too much so.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Heads back to the Turbo lift slowly.::
Host JamesH says:
<MCO_CMDR_Prisca> CO: Based on the information we now have, I don't see why not, captain. As you said, we also have the element of surprise working for us.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CO: I think it will have to be. We cannot trust any other side at this point.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Enters the TL and orders it to the bridge.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Enters the Minerva Sickbay looking for the CMO.::

ACTION: The operations console beeps. A second later, the young ensign manning it looks up. "Captain, commander, you might want to see this..."

XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::moves quickly to the Operations console::
Host JamesH says:
<MCO_Cmdr_Prisca> OPS: What do you have, mister Frel? ::follows commander Arinoch with a raised eyebrow::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Exits the TL, looking a little green, slowly.:: XO: Commander, I've got new details regarding what Lieutenant Salan had briefed you on.
Host JamesH says:
<MOPS_Ens_Frel> ::his fingers play over the controls at his station:: MCO/XO: I'm getting some kind of transmission. I... I can't localize it. There's a good deal of interference.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::nods toward an empty seat by Security:: OPS: I'll be with you in a moment.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::walks out of a side office with a slight look of irritation on her face, as she is  irritated at the crowded conditions...head buried in a patient report, as usual::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Turns to the seat a little too fast and stumbles into a console.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Sees the CMO.:: CMO: Doctor...
Host JamesH says:
<MCO_Cmdr_Prisca> MOPS: On screen, ensign. ::glances back at captain Savar, nodding once::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Faces the forward view screen ::
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::stops and looks around to see if whoever it was was talking to her, then spots the Counselor and tries to relax her face slightly:: CNS: Counselor, what can I do for you?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS: Take it easy Lieutenant. I wouldn't want to send you back to Sick Bay on your first day back.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CMO: Actually I was wondering what I could do to assist you.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: Well I was brought back 3 days early. ::Slides slowly into the seat at the Security Station.::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::looks to the view screen::

ACTION: A blurred image appears on the screen. The image clarifies only slightly, then fizzles out. It returns a second later, and looks about prepared to speak. The speaker, from the faint view given, would almost appear to be Andorian.

OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO: Captain, I have more evidence to Salan's theory.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CO: Is that...?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: More, Lieutenant?
Host CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
::looks a fair bit on the tired side, his features perhaps a little more worn than usual:: COM: Minerva: USS Minerva. I... information you might find useful. Not much time to... it to you. ::he pauses, the pause punctuated by a brief increase in the level of static::
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::smirks slightly:: CNS: Well, I was on my way to check in on Hembrook. Have any expertise in waking people from non-medical comas?
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO: Yes sir. Tanon continued his investigation of the repair logs from Sharikahr's time in dry-dock. The notable thing he was able to pick up is the fact that from the time Sharikahr was received at the dockyard until just before her capture, it was being directly overseen by Nolen Chel, an administrator in the McKay government.
Host CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
COM: Minerva: Sharikahr...commanded by supporters... known partner of McKay. ::the static builds up again, then drops slowly:: ... crath. Halum... Couldn't... localize... his base of operations.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CMO: Non-medical coma?  I was under the clinical impression that her coma was due to her injuries sustained when the Sharikahr was taken.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO: Furthermore, Approximately 3 hours prior to launch, however, the administrator signed supervision of Sharikahr and its repair teams over to the proper dockmaster. His name appeared only once more on the log, signing off to authorize a test flight approximately 3 hours later; his authorization is next to that of the regular dockmaster. The time the authorization was recorded is roughly 10 minutes prior to the launch of S
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Recalls the name from the briefings he received :
Host CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
COM: Minerva: Sending you... information. ::he appears to move, and nearly lose his balance in the process... he enters a command into what looks vaguely like a console::
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::pauses:: CNS: I meant that I didn't induce it. ::shrugs, and starts to walk again, motioning for the CNS to follow her if she liked::
Host CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
<MOPS_Ens_Frel> XO/MCO: Sirs... I don't understand. I'm getting... ::he pauses, then glances down at his console, as if double checking his readings:: These don't look like coordinates.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Walks with the CMO.:: CMO: What do the CEO's current neurological scans look like?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: Excellent investigation work, Lieutenant.  The Governor has a lot of questions to answer for.
Host CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
<CTO_Lt_Arinoch> ::slowly begins to wake up again, laying on one of sickbay's biobeds::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO: Give the credit to Lieutenant Salan sir. I was in my quarters until ordered back.
Host CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
<MCO_Cmdr_Prisca> ::glances towards the XO, then to her operations cheaf:: MOPS: Then what do they look like, ensign?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: How are our plans coming together?  Can we make best use of the neutrino night to land teams aboard the Sharikahr before we're detected?
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::shrugs slightly, but waits to answer until they're out of the main area, her voice low:: CNS: Well, I'd say they look 'normal' but if they were normal she would not be in a coma. There are periods of change that seem to mimic a waking state, but they are sporadic. Otherwise, her scans are typical for someone in a coma.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CMO: Are you suggesting that her comatose state has a psychological component?
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO: I haven't had a chance to review any of the XO's plans. I just got here and, I haven't had a chance to review them. I think the hardest part is going to be locating the Sharikahr and getting to her without being detected.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: Can you work with the Minerva's crew on implementing an efficient low-output operating mode?  It may increase our stealth upon approach.
Host CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
<MOPS_Ens_Frel> MCO: I'm... no expert, but these look like equations. Power allocation, or.. something like it. I'm not an engineer, but whatever it is these modifications are supposed to do, it's definitely not standard Starfleet practice.
Host CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
COM: Minerva: Time... running out. Stop them, Minerva. Colony... government... depends... it!

ACTION: The transmission cuts off, the channel closes, and the screen returns to its standard view.

CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
CNS: I stray far from the realm of psychology. ::smirks as she steps over to a console to check over the latest scans of Hembrook:: But I can forward her scan data to you if you'd like to peruse it. I'd take any help I can get.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO: My suggestion is, if we have warp, we come out of warp right on the Sharikahr's tail and use thrusters only to maneuver. A Picard Maneuver with a twist.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::pauses, and looks over at the CNS:: CNS: Speaking of which. I am supposed to investigate more into the attack that happened in the San Sebastian sickbay. I figured their regular crew complement would be assigned the task, but I guess I'm involved because our people were there as well. ::rolls eyes:: Any help you can lend to that would be splendid
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Nods.:: CMO: I'll take it the CEO is stabilized for the time being?  I too need to try to sift through reports from the planet.  Perhaps we should work together to figure all this out?
Host JamesH says:
<CTO_Lt_Arinoch> ::slowly begins to sit himself up... he stretches ever so slightly, and glances around his ward::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS/CO: I wouldn't recommend it. Without faster than light sensors it would be highly likely we'd end up smashed like a bug.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO: The problem with going to warp is, we'd be flying blind, so we may need to cruise in on impulse, and pray we aren't spotted. Luckily, I'm here. No one ones that ship better than I do. I used to be the CEO and FCO, I can tell tactical where to hit the ship to do the least amount of damage, but disable her all the same.
Host JamesH says:
<MCO_Cmdr_Minerva> XO: Would your crew be able to help us try and translate these modifications, commander? Your people are far more familiar with the Sharikahr than we are. Even pre-refit.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
CNS: Sounds like a plan. And yes, she's stabilized. I still check on her whenever I can though...just can't not do it.  ::shrugs slightly and turns, then looks around:: Well, I've kidnapped an office we could use...otherwise the lounge is usually empty at this time during the day. ::looks at the CNS:: Your choice.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: Excellent.  It sounds as though Commander Prisca requires your assistance now.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
MCO: Ops knows the ship backwards and forwards he would be the best bet.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Looks over at Commander Prisca.:: Prisca: I can assist in a limited capacity. I'm still suffering the effects of a concussion, and back against doctor's orders.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CMO: Let's use the office.  Something tells me you want to be close to your patients.
Host JamesH says:
<MCO_Cmdr_Prisca> ::nods, and glances back towards her operations chief:: MOPS: Make the data received from captain Kizlev... ::the look she gives makes it clear she's not sure that's really who he was:: ... available to Sharikahr's operations officer. Lieutenant... ::raises an eyebrow, and glances at Logan::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
MCO: Cartwright.
Host JamesH says:
<MCO_Cmdr_Prisca> OPS: Of course. ::nods once, then glances towards the ensign manning the console, who nods his acknowledgement::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Pulls the data up on the SEC Console.::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CO: We will have to use shuttlecraft to storm the Sharikahr. We'll probably have to cut into the hull to get inside as well.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::smiles slightly, and leads the way to her office, stepping to the replicator once inside:: CNS: Care for anything?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
XO: A regrettable necessity.  See to it that our teams are prepared for the possibility with appropriate equipment.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CO: I was just about to start making up the teams before Kizlev's message.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Raises an eyebrow ::  XO: My orders appear to drag behind your mental steam of thoughts.  Make it so, Commander.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CMO: I suppose a Rum and Coke would be out of the question.  So I'll take an Iced Mocha Raktajino.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO/XO: Umm..... I'd recommend cutting in through the launch bay.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Starts working on the modifications.::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::looks a tad sheepish for jumping the gun as she makes her way back to the Security console::
Host JamesH says:
<CTO_Lt_Arinoch> ::shrugs as he doesn't appear to attract anyone's negative attention, and starts to get to his feet::
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::returns with the CNS' drink and a cup of cappuccino for herself:: CNS: You seem to want alcoholic drinks quite often, Counselor. ::looks at the CNS as she lifts the hot beverage to her lips and sips gingerly::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Attempts to bring up data regarding the planet and the San Sebastian reports from the last several days.::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO/XO: Not to mention, the launch bay will give our people the most defensible position.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
CNS: Not that I blame you for it. I'm in the same boat some days... ::smiles, then reaches over and retrieves a stack of PADDs that contain reports::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Takes her drink.:: CMO: I guess it might seem that way. ::Chuckles a bit.::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS: A good idea Lt.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
<Nurse_Dodger> ::walks past the CTO's room, then gasps and darts back, dropping her PADDs on the floor:: CTO: No Lieutenant! You stay on that biobed!
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: That's why y’all pay me the big bucks. CO/XO: And by the way, from what I can tell, what they've done to the Sharikahr makes them near impossible to detect, but they've sacrificed all defensive capability to do it.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
<Nurse_Dodger> ::runs over and attempts to keep the CTO from getting up, thinking about how Dr. Calahan would kill her if the CTO escaped..er...got up without being cleared by her::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Leaves the XO and OPS to work, and taps his commbadge ::  *CMO/CNS*: How are the investigations going?
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::jumps slightly, but sighs and looks at the CNS:: CNS: You want to answer or shall I? ::smirks::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CO: Okay the Minerva has three Type 9 shuttles and a couple of civilian craft. That means three four man strike teams.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
*CO*: Nothing as of yet.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Continues to work on a way to detect the Sharikahr.::
Host JamesH says:
<CTO_Lt_Arinoch> ::raises a hand as the nurse approaches, then... shrugs:: Nurse: I'm behaving. Relax. Now, I'm all about the regulations here, you understand. But this ship's about to go up against a less than typical diplomat carrier. Which means I may have to break some regulations in order to keep you alive.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Frowns internally ::  *CNS*: Understood.  We are nearing preparations for an assault on the Sharikahr.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
<Nurse_Dodger> ::sighs, and raises a hand to her badge:: *CMO*: Doctor Calahan, the CTO is awake and...um...requesting permission to leave?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CO: I have an idea on how to use the civilian craft as they would be fairly useless as strike team vessels.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
XO: Go ahead.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: I don't see them as useless; they're just as undetectable as we are during neutrino night.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::doesn't jump as her commbadge goes off this time, but glances at the CNS and stands up immediately, then starts out of the room:: *Nurse Dodger*: On my way. Calahan out.
Host JamesH says:
<CTO_Lt_Arinoch> ::nods, smiling a little disarmingly:: Nurse: Thank you, miss... ::raises an eyebrow just a little::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS: But they have little to no defensive capability. My idea is to fit them with drone software, put them on auto-pilot, and use them to distract those aboard the Shari whil the twelve do the work.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS/CO: We can program them with a flight pattern designed to maximize the confusion.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: The problem with using auto-pilot is, we don't know what the Sharikahr will do and, the auto-pilot could end up ramming the Shari.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS: It's a risk, I'll admit.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: Remote piloting maybe?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS: The distance is too limited to remote pilot effectively
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO/CO: I have the modifications online now, but, only way to test them is to try them.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Runs across a report specifically about Teyol.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::walks into the CTO's room:: CTO: Nice to see you awake Lieutenant. ::pulls out her tricorder and stands next to the CTO, starting to scan him:: How do you feel?
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
*CO*: Captain, I have some information regarding the CSO and Mr. Teyol.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
<Nurse_Dodger> ::starts to smile and answer, then stops as Calahan enters...she steps back to still be available if Calahan needs anything, but not be in the way::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Looks up from their preparations ::  *CNS*: Go ahead, Commander Haynes-Cartwright.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO/CO: I can test it by making the same modification to the Minerva's shields, but we lose just as much defensibility as the Sharikahr does, but I think I can undo the mods before we strike.
Host JamesH says:
<CTO_Lt_Arinoch> CMO: Sore. Just how many times *did* your people poke at me?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS/CO: At this point, I believe we can't shy away from big risks if we are to have a hope of getting our ship back.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
*CO*: I am disturbed that the report is lacking in any evidence other than purely circumstantial in regards to being in the wrong place at the wrong time.  There appear to be many inconsistencies.  The report was done rashly without full investigation of others in the area.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO/CO: The ultimate decision on that one lies with the Minerva's CO.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Refrains from nodding, as she would be unable to see ::  *CNS*: As suspected.  A hasty cover up or misdirection.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::smirks:: CTO: Only a few times, I promise.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
*CO*: Aye Captain.  Have we been able to meet with Mr. Teyol yet?
Host JamesH says:
<CTO_Lt_Arinoch> CMO: ::just shakes his head:: Not to put too fine a point on it doc, I'm not dying. But I'm not helping, either. I need to be on the bridge, and I don't want to do it against doctor's orders. ::nods, once, to confirm::
= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =

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