USS Sharikahr Mission #379
With only a location, and a rough idea of that at best, USS Minerva set off to intercept and retake the Sharikahr. They knew Sharikahr's specs. They knew its position. But that was all it knew. Would it be enough?

Star Trek: A Call to Duty
is proud to present
The USS Sharikahr in,
"Trial By Fire - End Game, Part I" 
Stardate 10907.12

Starring:
Christopher D. as Captain Savar Dickinson, CO
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_Ens_Tucker says:
::Checking over his gear, making sure he has everything needed to take control of the computer.::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Part of the Minerva's enlisted security personnel, he and several of his other forces cluster near the rear of the shuttle, keeping an eye on the forward flight portion of the shuttle ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
:: In the pilot's seat.::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> :: Has personally taken copiloting duties of the shuttle, keeping an eye on their minimal sensors and trying to look out their viewports ::
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Starts checking over his phaser.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Checking the ETA.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
All: We are 6 minutes out.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::chilling in the back of the shuttle, watching those around her with only partial interest, a cup of cappuccino balanced on her crossed legs between her hands::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> :: Peering at the ship itself ::  All: Running lights are minimal.  The ship is either engaged in stealth mode, or more likely running on minimal power.

Scene: The fleet forms up around the Minerva's primary shuttle. Visually, the ship is only but a faintly glowing speck on the backdrop of space.

CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Checks the sensors to determine how many are onboard  the Sharikahr and the status of weapons, shields, and engines.::
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Goes to check sensors, but realizes there is someone doing it for him and just grumbles.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::sips her cappuccino....::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
OPS: Ensign Tucker.  I'm sending you sensor feed can you get a better feed on it?
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
CNS: I'll have to check, since I didn't know I was back up operations on this ship to you.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Checks the data.::
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
CNS: There are about 90 people onboard, spread out throughout the ship, mainly grouped on the bridge and engineering.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
TO: Mr. Gorger, do you have a preferred infiltration point?
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
TO: Engines are at a hot standby and most power is going to shields and weapons.
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Looks towards the Captain then back to the counselor ::  CNS: The Captain thinks that Main Engineering should be our priority.  If we can land on the secondary hull near engineering, that would make our route easiest.  Probably best to keep us away from a phaser array or the warp core ejection system.

Info: The squad begins to gain on Sharikahr at a rapid pace. ETA 1 minute and 45 seconds.

CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
TO: Are you recommending EVA’ing to gain access?
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
CNS: A docking port would be best.  Otherwise, we should attach to the hull and cut in.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Snickers.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
OPS: Ensign, I believe there is an access port adjacent to the engineering section under the belly.  Yes?
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
CNS: Making an attempt on the docking port would put us in danger of being detected.
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::stands and recycles her cappuccino::

ACTION: Power output to Sharikahr's impulse engines begins to increase.

Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> :: Raises an eyebrow slightly ::  All: The ship is accelerating.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
CNS: Their increasing power output to the impulse engines.

ACTION: Sharikahr's heading alters and she begins to move. New course takes her back for the colony.

CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
All: I'm talking an access port not a docking port.  ::Keeps up with the Shari.::

Info: Sharikar’s acceleration stops just above the line of 3/4. Her weapons activate.

OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Checks his information to see if there is an access port.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Feels like they are playing Cat and Mouse while they finalize their plan of attack.::

ACTION: The shuttles sensors pick up Minerva on their current course. And so does the Sharikahr.

OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
CNS: There is an access port two meters from port nacelle, it leads into an auxiliary section.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
TO: You good with that location?  Should be outside of weapons and help us maintain our presence until absolutely necessary.

ACTION: Minerva begins to alter course. Sharikahr's systems come to full power, and she alters course to intercept.

OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
All: Someone needs to make a decision, we're running out of time.
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
CNS: Yes, Commander.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
All: Alright while the Sharikahr is "occupied" with the Minerva we will use the element of surprise and board at the specified access port.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
All: At current speed, the Sharikahr will intercept the Minerva in 45 seconds.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Enters commands into the helm to increase speed for the access port area.::

ACTION: Sharikahr adopts an attack posture. Her shield modifications disengage, and she opens fire on Minerva.

CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Maneuvers the roof access port for the shuttle to just under the Sharikahr's access port.::  All: OK folks, this is it.  Go time!

ACTION: Minerva takes the hit full on. Her shields drop by 19%. She returns fire, but Sharikahr is already regrouping for another run.

ACTION: The shuttle comes in just underneath the Sharikahr. She turns ever so slightly, and the access ports are off by 15 degrees. She locks in again on Minerva.

ACTION: Both ships exchange another round, each one almost equally as well evaded. This time, both ships regroup for another pass.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::maneuvers again the pitch to compensate for the Sharikahr's movement.::
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Waits impatiently.::

ACTION: The shuttle makes contact a little harder than regulations would permit. It is the Disadvantage to trying to board a ship in the middle of trying not to be pounded. It holds... barely.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
All: Go, Go, Go.  ::Passes the shuttle helm to one of the enlisted relief flyboy pilots.::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> CNS: Lock down our inertial dampeners.  OPS: Get the airlock open, Ensign.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Gets out of his seat and rushes to and opens the airlock.:: All: Let's do this!

ACTION: From a viewport, you can see Sharikahr firing on Minerva yet again. The docking attempt seems to have caught her crew off guard, as the shot misses, albeit not by much. For Minerva's part, her return shot didn't do any better.

OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
All: Grunts first!
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
<Fliby>CO: I got 'em Captain.  Good luck ya'll
CMO_LtCmdr_Calahan says:
::slips her combat medic pack on, and waits until her spot in line comes up to exit::
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
TO: Get me to the nearest computer interface and I'll be able to take over the computer.

ACTION: The assault team gains entry easily. From across the corridor, another shuttle opens up to reveal its occupants.

Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Takes the point, and motions for the others to be in the middle while the other personnel take the rear ::
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Falls into formation.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Grabs her med-kit and compression rifle and scrambles through the airlock sealing it behind her and falls in behind the others.::

ACTION: No sooner does the airlock close than the intruder alert goes off.

Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Motions the other shuttle crew down the opposite side of the hallway to take an alternate route ::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
OPS: Ensign.  What will it take to get that off?
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
TO: Me getting access to a computer interface.
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Looks towards the Captain, who points the direction, and then begins to move ::  All: This way.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
OPS: There is one at the next junction.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Follows the leaders.::

ACTION: The assault team has a fairly uneventful 15 feet. They are greeted head on by phaser fire. The first volley lights up the corridor, sending sparks fly from ceiling conduits.
= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =

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