USS Sharikahr Mission #380
Sharikahr is taking fire, both from within and without. The assault teams are pinned down in an access tunnel not far from their launch point. This may very well be the end game of end games.
Star Trek: A Call to Duty
is proud to present,
the USS Sharikahr
in,
"Trial by Fire - End Game, part II"
Stardate 10908.09

Starring:
Christopher D. as Captain Savar Dickinson, CO
Amber H. as Lieutenant Commander Amber Haynes-Cartwright, CNS 
Gina H as Commander Gina Hembrook, CEO
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 TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Returns fire down the corridor at their attackers, signaling his other personnel to spread out and take positions on both sides of the corridor::

Scene: The corridor lights up with another round of phaser fire from the defending intruders.

OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Takes cover, waiting for the order to advance to a terminal.::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> :: Raises his own weapon, firing at the ceiling above their attackers' position, raining down sparks ::
TO_Ens_Carver says:
::Opens a hatch, tosses in a stun grenade while her team covers her, and waits for it to go off before advancing into the next compartment::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Takes cover behind a corridor wall.::

ACTION: The tactical team fans out, laying down covering fire. The opposing forces fall back down the corridor.

Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Presses their minimal advantage, firing pulses down the corridor ::
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Follows Gorger::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> :: Moves up to the next secure position, near their intended terminal ::  OPS: Ensign.
TO_Ens_Carver says:
::Moves forward with her team in buddy teams covering each other, moving cover to cover and firing on any resistance::
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Moves in by the Captain and nods as he starts tapping into it.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Covering the OPS back.::

ACTION: Tucker runs into a security firewall. It redirects his access to a dead uplink.

ACTION: Forces continue to withdraw. Potential casualties are quickly covered, and moved back with the rest of the group.

OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Runs the algorithm again.::
Host JamesH_ says:
ACTION: Tucker is blocked again, and this time the console he's accessing resets itself.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
CO: Sir, it this console is resetting its going to take a little more time to get in.::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
CO: Did you determine any information from it at all?  What state is the computer in?  Who is in control?

ACTION: Phaser fire rings out from behind the assault team. Sparks fly from a nearby conduit. The fighters ahead of them continue to fall back.

Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Throws himself against the wall ::  All: Surrounded.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Waits for it to reset and runs a new algorithm.::

ACTION: The console flickers for a second, then goes blank. It reactivates, displaying a standard access menu.;

OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
All: I'm in! ::Starts working on restoring the proper command functionality.::
TO_Ens_Carver says:
::Continues to advance to contact and neutralize any resistance they come across, moving to take their objective::

ACTION: Weapons fire on all sides of the primary team ceases immediately. Both sets of attackers quickly retreat.

Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> TO: Keep them... :: Notes the sudden cease fire ::

Info: Carver's section appears momentarily clear.

Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Looks at the Captain, surprised, then back to keeping an eye forward of themselves.  Quietly he speaks ::  CO: Not certain what they're planning, Captain.

ACTION: The computer prompts tucker for a security code.

TO_Ens_Carver says:
*CO*: This is Team Two, zone secured.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
CO: Captain, I need your security code.
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> :: Studies the panel silently ::  OPS: Are we certain that someone's not just recording my security code to use it later?
Host JamesH_ says:
<Nolen_Chell> ::on the bridge, staring at a display on the viewscreen:: OPS: Isolate their commander.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
CO: I can try mine.
Host JamesH_ says:
<OPS> ::nods once, and enters commands into her console:: Chell: A few minutes, administrator.
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
OPS: Are you certain that's wise, Ensign?
TO_Ens_Carver says:
::Sets up a perimeter and prepares for a counterattack just in case, and waits for orders::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> CNS/TO: Commander, Chief, press on to Main Engineering.  We'll do what we can here until informed it's clear to advance.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
TO/CO: Do we have any other options?
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Nods ::  CO: Yes, Captain.

ACTION: Carver's position becomes a little more isolated. An emergency bulkhead closes, sectioning off the area through which the team just passed.

TO_Ens_Carver says:
::Takes the team immediately into the Jeffries tubes to move on to a different section, not wanting to get caught in a compromised position::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Looks at Gorger.:: TO: Ready?
Host JamesH_ says:
<OPS> Chell: I have him, administrator. Ship's information shows it's her former commanding officer.
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> OPS: Any way to be certain or reasonably certain this console is not being monitored or tapped?
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Nods ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
TO: After you Chief.  ::Hoists her phaser rifle back to active ready position.::
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Runs the algorithm again.::
Host JamesH_ says:
<Nolen_Chell> ::smirks a little at this:: Self: And Toroth insists Vulcans aren't sentimental. ::turns a little to his right:: TAc: Send a patrol to secure him. ::turns back to the screen:: OPS: Signal Crath.
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
:: Signals his men ahead, leaving Kash and Morrell behind ::
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
CO: I'm running the algorithm again.

ACTION: Third time is not a charm for mister Tucker. A timer appears in the bottom right corner of the screen. It counts backwards from 30.

CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Follows Gorger taking a deep, focusing breath.::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> OPS: Ensign?
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
CO: Umm there's a countdown on the screen. ::Runs another different algorithm.::
TO_Ens_Carver says:
::Doubles back to a new holding position and assumes another defensive perimeter, waiting for new orders::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> OPS: Perhaps we should step away from the console.
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> :: Moves back down the corridor towards their shuttles ::

ACTION: Gorger's team continues unimpeeded towards main engineering. It's not a long trip, but it can sure seem like it when you're trying not to be a target.

Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
CNS: This is... too easy, Commander.  :: Constantly scanning the corridor with his eyes ::

ACTION: Tucker's efforts earn him a blank screen. The console produces another prompt for a security code. In addition, a timer on the screen counts down from 30.

OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Runs a polynumerical algorithm.:: Self: Come one....
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
TO: I am not complaining however, my anxiety level is rising.  Something does not feel right.

Info: Carver's Jeffries tubes are for the moment clear. At least as far as a visual scan can tell him.

Host JamesH says:
<computer> All: Warning. Unauthorized access attempt. Counteractive measures in 29 seconds.
TO_Ens_Carver says:
*CO*: Team Two is in the Jeffries tubes waiting for orders. Section is clear.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Enters his security code, throwing caution to the wind.::

ACTION: The console obliges, bringing up a manifest.
ACTION: The counselor’s anxiety seems justified. Behind the two officers, a force field goes up.

OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
CO: Sir! I'm in!
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Runs a check to make sure its not a trick.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
TO: Chief, It would appear that the forces in charge of this vessel are attempting to isolate us from the rest of our comrades.  ::Motions to the force field that has gone up behind them.::
TO_Ens_Carver says:
::Having received no acknowledgement of either transmission and no new orders, leads the team through the Jeffries tubes to advance on Main Engineering from a different direction::
Host JamesH says:
<Nolen_Chell> *Ship wide*: Captain Savar.  You should be congratulated for getting this far. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of time for formal ceremony.
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> :: Tilts an eyebrow ::
Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
CNS: Stand ready, Commander.
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Begins restoring command functionality.::
Host JamesH says:
<Nolen_Chell> *Ship wide*: I'd like to have this conversation in person, captain. I'm sure you won't object.

ACTION: Tucker detects someone else entering his exact security code from the bridge. It reverses each change made from Tucker's console, then locks down the altered subroutine.

CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Hears the COMM.:: TO: I do not like the sound of that!

ACTION: Stun grenades sale in from a nearby corridor. They land only a few feet from where Savar and Tucker stand, exploding on impact.

Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
CNS: Duck down.  :: Prefers to not let danger come to him, and presses the button to open the Main Engineering doors, firing as soon as they crack open ::
TO_Ens_Carver says:
::Continues their advance on Main Engineering through the Jeffries tubes, checking everything before they move::
OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Attempts to lock out all stations on the bridge, using a hexidecimal oscillating algorithm.::

ACTION: Carver gets little resistance as progress is made.

CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Hands Gorger a stun grenade.::

Info: Bridge systems are already restricted to bridge only access. The computer doesn't cooperate.

OPS_Ens_Tucker says:
::Tries putting bridge consoles in diagnostic mode.::

ACTION: Gorger's phaser beam hits a force field as the door opens.

TO_Ens_Carver says:
::Continues to advance until they get to Main Engineering and gets ready to stage a dynamic entry once they are in position::

ACTION: No sooner do the grenades go off than 6 uniformed men step out from the corridor. They move quickly to surround Savar.

Host TO_CPO_Gorger says:
<CO_Captain_Savar> :: Woozy from the blast, but determined to fight to the end ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
TO: Damn, we've got to find a way to disable these force fields.  What I wouldn't give for a Borg right about now.

ACTION: In main engineering, the population is sparse. A person or two at a console, looking not very concerned about the two individuals standing outside the door. In the corridor, one of the new arrivals places a phaser to Savar's head. "Don't bother, captain." Another guard trains his phaser on Tucker.
= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =

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