USS Sharikahr: Mission Transcript #387
The crisis on Nova Arcadia appears to have been averted.  A poisoning of the water by the Alvar appears to be under control, but a real motive seems missing, especially with how quickly Starfleet responded to the situation.  But the Alvar situation is not resolved.  Captain Savar is intent on taking the conflict away from the orbit of Nova Arcadia, hoping to prevent it from affecting the colonists.   But his intent is complicated by politics, which will soon play out on board the ship...
Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Sharikahr in
"The Tenaris Mission - The Last Hour of Darkness, Part V"
Stardate 10910.04
Starring:
Christopher D. as Captain Savar, CO
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Commander Sin'ajeídishjool So'tsoh, CSO
John F. as Commander Adam Wall, CIV
Amber H. as Lieutenant Commander Amber Haynes-Cartwright, CNS
Gina H. as Commander Gina Hembrook, CEO
Richard R. as Commander Twelk, FCO
With:
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Archimedes, SO
Enrico T. as Henry Smith

Produced by:
Enrico T.
Directed by:
Christopher D.
= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Looks around the Observation Lounge at his senior staff... and two relatively unknown persons ::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Standing in the observation lounge, staring out the window.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::At her designated seat in the Observation Lounge with a couple of PADDs.::
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sits in the observation lounge waiting to see what the Captain has planned::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
:: steps into the Observation Lounge and heads for the seat beside the CSO::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Sitting at the table with her omnipresent mug of mudd and several PADDs of data and reports::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
All: Thank you all for coming.  The latest attack on the colony by the Alvar has highlighted that they intend to continue their hostilities until either they or the colony are destroyed.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
All: Because of this, I feel that we must make the effort to reach out to the Alvar... or fight them away from the orbit of Nova Arcadia.  But the colony must be prepared to fight for itself, and negotiate for itself.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CO: Captain, ALL will be destroyed unless peaceful solutions are found.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: How do you propose the colony fight for itself Captain? The Sharikahr and the Minerva are about 80% of the expedition's firepower.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::looks at Sin standing by the window::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
All: I invited Governor McKay and Toroth to join us on our exploratory search, but they declined, citing a need to run the colony.  Instead, joining us will be Mister Henry Smith, and Mister Colm Jenkins.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Turns away from the view to watch the proceedings.::
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: listens to what is being said and thinks to himself that if they want to be destroyed then maybe they should oblige them::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::smiles at Sin and winks::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CEO: A valid question, Commander.  All: The colony is still in the building phase, and require their efforts be placed into those systems.  We will continue to act as defense for the colony until their vessels can be converted to defensive uses.
SO_Lt_Archimedes says:
:: Making a plot of the Alvar ship back to when they first picked it up on sensors.::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::smiles ::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
All: Commander Prisca submitted a search pattern for us to take.  :: Presses a few buttons and a local star map appears on the screen with an overlaid line ::  Mister Arinoch modified it slightly, but this will be our direction.
SO_Lt_Archimedes says:
:: overlays it on the map from Prisca::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Who shall watch over the flock while we are out looking for the wolves Sir?
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: What makes this rock beyond the ole black stump so valuable to the Alvar?
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: makes notes on his PADD of the route suggested::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: quietly::  CIV:  Possibly the quasarium.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CEO: The Minerva will be remaining on station at Nova Arcadia.  The Sharikahr and its shuttle and runabout assets will be performing the search.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::lowers his voice:: CSO: Quasarium?
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CIV:  A once hypothetical energy that is being produced by this planets moon.
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: What are our orders should we engage the Alvar during the patrol?
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Do they have a historical claim to this sector?
CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: To defend ourselves, but our hopes are for a peaceful resolution that maintains Alvar space but allows the colony to make its own destiny.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: moves to take the seat next to him:: CIV:  No evidence was found.  Not to mention, the only reason it is still existing is that we prevented the moon from self destructing.  The planet will be dealing with the aftereffects of that for awhile.
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: So basically none of the patrol vessels fire on anyone unless fired upon?
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: nods ::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::scribbles some notes on the pad::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CEO: Commander, how are the planet's water reclamation efforts coming?  Are they able to be handed over completely to the colonists?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Given our previous encounters do you honestly think that's a likely possibility Captain?
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: Have we determined where the Alvar boarder is?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: The water dispersal system has been flushed and refilled, and they have enough rations as a backup. The desalination plant is being built and the pipeline laid. They can last for now.
SO_Lt_Archimedes says:
:: makes note of potentially dangerous areas, especially during neutrino night::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CNS: And the colony's medical situation?
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: tapping a few commands in, she pulls up 3-D model of the area::  CIV:  This is what we know of that region.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CO: Under control.
SO_Lt_Archimedes says:
:: noting in records the area remains clear::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CO: However, Captain.  The long-term psychological effects of these events will take its toll if it has not already begun.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::looks at the model and takes notes:: CSO: Hmmmm curious they should leave there home system considering there xenophobic
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CIV:  The Alvar are at war with the Duergar and have been for quite awhile.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CO: This colony needs stabilization in order to survive.  They need tangible hope that things are going to get better and are in fact getting better.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CEO: To answer your question about the possibility of a peaceful resolution... I am uncertain.  But we cannot be certain unless we try.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
ALL: Apparently they really want that quasarium and really hate the colonists. ::smirks::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CNS:  The also do not need a system crash.  The environment there can handle only so much and the colonists do have limited resources.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::smiles at the sound of her voice:: CSO: And they haven't wiped themselves out yet, interesting
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CEO/CNS: If your reports are correct, do you feel that you would be better suited to remaining with the colony, or continuing with the Sharikahr?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Given the possibility of hostile contact with the enemy Sir, I'd prefer to have myself and all my Engineers onboard for damage control and to assist with the battle.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CSO: Agreed.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::begins to doodle on the note pad as he becomes lost in thought::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CIV:  There is still the question of who gave the Alvar's warp technology.  They did not invent it themselves.  They traded with someone for mining rights.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO/CIV: Commanders, based on what little you know of the Alvar situation, can we risk sending out our runabout or shuttles?
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CO: Captain, I may be best suited to coordinate with the planetary medical departments.  I already do have some contacts there.  I would also request that some of my staff be temporarily assigned as well.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: It seems they have stretched there supply lines, however it all depends on what fleet assets they have deployed and how seriously they want this system
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Runabout wouldn't be a problem as they have a fair weapons system however I am a little leery about sending out to many shuttles.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: I concur with Mr. Twelk skipper
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: Shuttles wouldn't mount much of a defense in the face of serious opposition
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CO:  Do we have a general plan of approach once we make it to the Alvar system?
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: My intent is to deliver the colony's representatives to the system, and allow them to attempt to open negotiations.  CNS: If you were coming with us, I would have asked you to assist them.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Looks over at the representative::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Looks at Mister Smith ::
Henry_Smith says:
All: No I do not
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CO: Captain, I will follow whatever orders you give.  Wherever you believe me to be most useful.  Negotiations are vital to this colony's survival.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: Captain might i suggest attempting to open negotiations via subspace prior to our arrival
Henry_Smith says:
All: I would like to interview you more and understand these Alvar better. However I was a member of the Federation diplomatic Corps, I have a good background.
Henry_Smith says:
All: I have had a mandate from Governor McKay to find a peaceful solution. Even if this means giving some concessions. Money is less important than Starfleet lives.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
Smith:  And if it is not money or any other compensation they desire?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Sips her coffee::
Henry_Smith says:
CSO: Then we go to the mattresses, but I would prefer not to.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::leans back in his chair::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: leans slightly forward::  Smith:  Go to the mattress?
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: Captain we should beef up the security details. A show of muscle might prove useful in showing the Alvar were serious
Henry_Smith says:
CSO: Yes an old Terran expression, that means we "escalate our conflict to violent means" ::grins::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
Smith: Mat, not mattress, Mr. Smith. I'll fight them, but I'm not sleeping with them. ::smirks::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Looks toward Adam for further clarification of the means as to her a mattress was for sleeping on, not fighting.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
Smith: Violence is what we must avoid at all costs Mr. Smith.  Before violence, I would expect colony evacuation.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CNS:  Violence has already been applied by the Alvar.
Henry_Smith says:
CNS: of course...and i would consider a personal failure if we could not find an agreement.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
All: And we MUST NOT Perpetuate further Violence.
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS: In my experience Cmdr sometimes violence is all some people understand.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: It's a boxing term. Means that we go in with everything in our arsenal
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Trying to place the term in boxing and fails, simply shaking her head as it being one meaning she would not understand.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
All: Why do I get the feeling that this is all going to blow up in all of our faces?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CNS: We will defend our ship and our lives, and there is no discussion on that point.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CNS:  In what way?
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS: Because we are still dealing with an unknown factor. The Alvar.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::places his hand on the CSO's:: CNS: The Alvar have resorted to violence. I believe it would be akin to suicide to go into the situation unarmed
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
All: I'm not advocating surrender.  I think what I'm advocating for is that we go back to the beginning for this colony.  Something from the get-go was not correct.  We need to start over from square 1 and everyone needs to agree to do so.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CNS: Sun Tzu said choose the battlefield and make your enemy come to you. I believe we should meet the Alvar half way and make them come to us if they are serious
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CNS:  Remove them to another world?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CNS: In case you had forgotten, we have orders from Starfleet to defend this position until relieved. We haven't been relieved yet.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Leans forward, curious ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CEO: Defend yes, Provoke No
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS: And how do you believe we are provoking?
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::sighs deeply:: CSO: you still have that god awful tea?
SO_Lt_Archimedes says:
:: Stands up and walks over to the command chair, leaning on it as he looks out at the viewscreen.  The beauty of space, like other beauty seemed to hide such ugliness::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
FCO: By keeping a defensive posture.  Trust is the first step in peace.  Someone has to do it.  We did with the Romulans and the Klingons.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Turns her head with a touch of humor in her eyes::  CIV:  I doubt any god had much to do with my tea, but yes.
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS: Yes and nearly got ourselves killed before we succeeded.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
FCO: Succeed we did and the Federation is stronger for it.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CNS:  It took a long time and many battles as well.  I am for any way that leads toward peace.  The question, given what we know of the Alvar, is how to attain it.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
ALL: We have orders to defend this position until relieved. Starfleet regulations say we defend the ship and crew if attacked. The discussion is closed. What seems to be the problem here?
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
All: What we need is a neutral place for ALL parties to meet.  A summit of sorts.
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS; That may be but while we don't start firing on the ship just make sure we keep our shields up in defense I can't see where that would be construed as a hostile act.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CO:  I concur with the counselor.  It would be wiser to find a location where they can meet with us, given there xenophobic nature.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CEO: Because Cmdr Hembrook we want to find a solution to deescalate the current crisis.  We cannot stay on Red Alert forever.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CNS: You assume the Alvar are reasonable beings who are willing to reach a peaceful accord...
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Good, I grew accustomed to it and ran out months ago
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: Such a thing must still be delivered to them.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
FCO: Once again, I'm not saying to go in waving a white flag.  We must show that we are intent on peace but can and will defend if necessary.  We must measure our every move carefully.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: Captain i believe we need to show them a gesture of good faith
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CO: By communiqué... the question is where would we meet?
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Can contact be made with the Alvar via subspace?
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
CO: Captain, so let that be our first focus.  Select a location and get word to the needed parties.  If they accept we move from there.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CIV: What gesture would be good enough?  CSO: Perhaps we can determine a neutral site based on our star charts.  FCO: They have subspace communications, yes, but may not be willing to answer without showing up.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::lowers his head and continues to hold Sins hand:: CO: I believe an emissary to deliver our message in person
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Do we know where their base is?
CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: We know their home system, yes.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
*SO*:  Archimedes, search our star charts for a neutral site that could accommodate a conference between the colonists and the Alvar.
SO_Lt_Archimedes says:
*CSO*: Aye, commander.
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Then maybe we can send in a unarmed shuttle with 1 or 2 personal in it to deliver the message and I would volunteer to be one of them.
SO_Lt_Archimedes says:
:: Returns to his station and begins to pull up starcharts for the region.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
All: One step at a time.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: I will take that under advisement after we get underway.  Our trip will not be quick.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: Captain I would be the logical choice. There are others whose expertise is needed on the ship
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Understood sir.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::looks at Sins face::
FCO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CIV: You would still need the best pilot there is in case things did go wrong.
SO_Lt_Archimedes says:
*CSO*:  Commander, I believe I have something that will work.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::smiles:: FCO: Ty said your ego was bigger than his
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CO:  A possible location has been identified.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
ALL: The ship will be ready. What you do with her is on your heads. ::Finishes her coffee, grabs her PADDs, and heads out of the conference room heading for Main Engineering::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Not impressed by the CEO's exit and looks to the CO.::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Steeples his fingers ::  All: I suspect we are concluded here.  CSO: I will investigate your location.  FCO: Make preparations to disembark orbit.  All: All dismissed.

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