USS Sharikahr: Mission Transcript #398
MISSION PROLOGUE: The USS Sharikahr is en route to Setlik III, ten days into a twelve day journey. The crew is transporting a Klingon Ambassador to help in the unveiling of a monument the local population has erected in memory of the devastating loss of innocent life during the attack from the Cardassian Union during the Dominion War.

Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Sharikahr in
"Remembrance, Part II - New Friends?"
Stardate 11001.17
Starring:
Christopher D. as Captain Savar, CO
Richard R. as Commander Twelk, XO
James H. as Lieutenant Donavin Arinoch, CTO
Beth K.-W. as Ensign Annie Apple, OPS
Ted W. as Ensign Gregory House, CMO
With:
James H. as Ambassador K'Ruck
James H. as Ensign Mills, TO
James H. as Petty Officer Mayweather, TO
Beth K.-W. as Lieutenant Twinkles, OPS
Ted W. as Ensign Pat, EO
Jon B. as Admiral Mo'rok
Jon B. as Ba'leth
Jon B. as Flyboy, FCO
Jon B. as Gul Jakor

Produced and Directed by:
Jon B.
= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =

CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::makes his way down the corridor away from torpedo control, the blast doors sliding shut securely behind him as he makes his way to the lift::
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::wandering around the ship in a daze, completely lost:: Outloud: Okay...I know there is a turbo lift here somewhere.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Sitting on Bridge going over reports::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Having left the Bridge in the hands of Commander Twelk, Savar reads over intelligence reports from around the quadrants within the solitude of his ready room ::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::approaches the lift, steps in, and after some consideration, requests the security office::
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::wanders into a supply closet:: Outloud: Drat!
CMO_Ens_House says:
EO: This exam would go much faster ensign if you would quit complaining about the stirrups being cold :: continues exam ::
TO_Ens_Mills says:
::glances up from his console, and towards the center of the bridge:: XO: I'm getting something on short range sensors, commander. Attempting an ID.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: scrolls the page, reading over reports from the Briar Patch, then glances up at the painting hanging on the ready room wall ::
EO_Ensign_Pat says:
CMO: Did anyone ever tell you your bedside manner stinks doctor?
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
TO: Is it a ship?
TO_PO2_Mayweather says:
::spots someone coming out of a supply closet, and raises an eyebrow... quietly, he observes a moment::
TO_Ens_Mills says:
::nods once:: XO: Three of them, commander. They're Cardassian, and on an intercept course. Estimate 30 minutes.
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::turns a corner and see what looks like a turbo lift ahead of her:: Outloud:: Awesome... this has got to be it!  ::opens the door to find a public bathroom:: Darn it!
CMO_Ens_House says:
EO: Everyone, well that's not completely true... the unconscious ones and the dead ones usually don't mind it.  Now please lay still, I have a poker game tonight and its my turn to bring the pretzels :: goes back to the exam ::
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Duty_OPS: Hail those ships.
Ba'leth says:
Amb: Isn't this about time we wanted to see the bridge?
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::the lift stops, and he steps off, making his way towards the TIC::
OPS_Lt_Twinkles says:
XO: Aye sir. ::hails the ships::
OPS_Lt_Twinkles says:
XO: No reply, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
TO: Take us to yellow alert.
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::finally stumbles into the turbo lift with a sigh of relief:: TL: Bridge
CMO_Ens_House says:
:: begins taking his exam gloves off :: Pat: Thank you for a lovely morning and please no candy or flowers, I hate when things get all sentimental.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Twinkles: Keep trying and find out where the OPS officer is at and why she isn't here.
EO_Ensign_Pat says:
:: leaves the exam room very angry ::
Amb_K'Ruck says:
::turns away from the display he'd been looking at, then with a shrug of massive shoulders, deactivates it:: Ba'leth: We'll learn nothing more from this. May as well see to it this... crew... doesn't get us killed before our time.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*CO*: Captain we have 3 incoming Cardassian ship not responding to hails.
TO_Ens_Mills says:
XO: Aye sir. ::signals yellow alert, and brings systems to standby::
OPS_Lt_Twinkles says:
XO: Aye sir. ::checks on the computer for the location:: Ens Apple is in the turbo lift on her way here.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Glances up from his work as the general signal sounds, then hears a communication ::  *XO*: Maintain defensive posture.  What is their posture?
CMO_Ens_House says:
:: moves to his office to drink his coffee and update the patients medical files with the results of the exam ::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Closes down his terminal and exits the ready room back onto the Bridge ::
Ba'leth says:
::steps to the door:: Amb: Then lets not keep them waiting.   ::  nods to Krak to stay behind::
TO_PO2_Mayweather says:
::watches the new girl enters the lift, then smiles:: Self: Should really arrange her a tour...
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::stumbles out of the turbo lift and hurries to the OPS station with a smile of thanks to Twinkle:: Twinkle: Thanks...I got it from here.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::as yellow alert sounds off, he turns around, reenters the lift, and requests the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
::nods to the TO:: *CO*: Checking now, sir; I have taken us to yellow alert.
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::turns back to the XO with an apologetic smile:: XO: Sorry, sir.  I sort of got a little lost.  ::grins and listens to Twinkle brief her on what he was doing::
Amb_K'Ruck says:
::grunts, and doesn't wait for his aid to proceed ahead of him, taking the corridor first and moving straight for the lift::
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees the OPS Officer enter:: OPS: I take it that it wont happen again right?
Ba'leth says:
::follows behind the AMB::
TO_Ens_Mills says:
XO: Warships haven't powered weapons or shields, commander. Posture is neutral.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
TO: Roger keep me posted.
Amb_K'Ruck says:
::steps into the lift, and the second his aid is through the door, he demands none to gently the bridge::
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::thinks for a moment and then reluctantly nods:: XO: Actually, to be honest...it just might.  I have the worst sense of direction.  Probably why I flunked flight school.  I was going to be an FCO but well...I kept bumping into the wrong planets.
CMO_Ens_House says:
:: notices the yellow alert on his office console :: Himself : Well looks like the boys with the guns are going to shoot something, or themselves in the foot :: takes another drink of coffee  ::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::steps off the lift onto the bridge, and moves to his console, getting the briefing from Mills::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
XO: We should lower shields if we are not in apparent danger.  To do so puts forth an improper standing.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain, the Cardassian ships have not powered their weapons yet and have taken up a neutral posture.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: jumps as he sees the captain behind him:: CO: Aye captain
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
XO: Commander, the ships acknowledged us...but they still aren't speaking.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::nods once:: To: I'll take over here. Thank you, ensign. ::logs in, and watches his junior officer make a rather obvious detour past the OPS station on his way off the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
OPS: Roger, keep trying to hail them.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
TO: Lower the shields
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::looks up and gives the TO a shy smile as he passes by before hailing the ships again::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
XO: They may be waiting until they are closer to make full contact.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::runs his eyes over the display, while acknowledging the XO's order by lowering shields:: CO/XO: Ship specs are coming in now. One Galor, two Hideki class. ETA 15 minutes.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: That may be possible after all the Cardassians tend to like to make an entrance.

ACTION: The turbolift doors to the Bridge open and Ambassador K'Ruck and his female aide Be'leth step out onto the Bridge.

OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::looks up at the Klingons and wonders if these guys know her new friends back at the station::
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Sees the Ambassador and his aide:: CO: Captain we have company. :: Nods towards the TL:
Amb_K'Ruck says:
::surveys his new surroundings with a critical eye, then all but snorts in a sort of half acknowledgement, before muttering something to his aid in Klingon::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Turns ::  Amb: Ambassador.
Ba'leth says:
::just nods and falls back behind the Ambassador::
CMO_Ens_House says:
:: looks at the duty roster and tries to figure out what underling he can assign the annual crew pysch evals to ::
Amb_K'Ruck says:
CO: Captain. This bridge does not inspire confidence in a successful mission. ::narrows his eyes at the front of the bridge, where the OPS officer and a younger pilot are stationed::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
Amb: I suspect that much like a cloaked Klingon vessel, appearances are not related to reality.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: watches as the Captain handles the Ambassador::
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::gives the big Klingon a glare as she knows her job better than any Klingon OPS does::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO/XO: Cardassians have reached all stop. ETA 10 minutes at current speed.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Are they maintaining the same posture?
Amb_K'Ruck says:
::just lets out a grunt, then steps further into the bridge, and continues to survey:: CO: Today would be a very good day to die. ::nods, once::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::inclines his head slightly:: XO: So far, commander. Not a twitch.
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
XO: Sir, message from the Cardassians.  they state they will meet us when we reach them.  nothing else. ::gives the Klingon a look as if to say 'so there...I do know my job'::
Amb_K'Ruck says:
::raises a thick eyebrow:: CO: We were not informed the Cardassians would be assigning an escort... ::looks increasingly either suspicious or irritated, you never can tell which with a Klingon::
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
OPS: Roger acknowledge that we received their message.
Ba'leth says:
::looks at the statement about he Cardassians::
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::does so::
Ba'leth says:
::steps up the CTO::  CTO: how many are there?
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: nods to the CTO not to answer her::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::glances up at the XO, catches the nod, then looks back to his console... he doesn't even blink at the aid::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Wonders if the CTO has taken appropriate cautions with his console ::
Amb_K'Ruck says:
::with one swift movement, he turns away from Savar and locks cold eyes on his aid... another, sharp order issued in Klingon, and a thick hand shoved back towards the turbolift, before he returns his eyes to the captain::
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Aide: You will direct your questions either to me or the CO. Also you have not been cleared to be on the bridge. So if you would please return to the Ambassadors side I would be grateful.
CMO_Ens_House says:
:: finishes his coffee and the medical report, wonders if anyone would notice if he disappeared for an early lunch ::
Ba'leth says:
::steps into the TL and says right before the door closes::  Amb: I can not believe these humans are believing those honor less pigs are here in peace.  ::the door closes::
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::thinks that maybe the Klingon aide has got the right idea::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::shifts his position such that the Klingon would have to toss him out of his chair to get an accurate look... then just to be sure, adjusts the display slightly:: CO/XO: We're approaching the Cardassians now, sirs.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Roger.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Sir, do you want me to deal with the Cardassians?
CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: Drop us from warp, but maintain course and prepare to re-enter warp.  OPS: Hail them again.  Insist that they respond, continue onto Setlik III, or return to Cardassian territory
FCO_Flyboy says:
CO: Roger.  ::dropping form warp and to impulse maintaining course::
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
CO: You got it. ::hails the Cardassians and tells them what's what::
Amb_K'Ruck says:
::just snorts ever so slightly, then stares daggers at the viewscreen, muttering something about "spineless fools", virtually ignoring the crew around him::
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::almost giggles at the sound of the Klingons' snort as it reminded her of her old grouchy uncle back at home:: XO: Sir...we're being hailed now.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
OPS: On Screen.
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::put sit on the screen::
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: watches the viewscreen::

ACTION: The main viewer changes to the scene of the Cardassian Bridge with a male Cardassian Gul.

CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::sits back at his station, watching his display, and just raises an eyebrow::
Gul_Jakor says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Ahh, Captain Savar, I presume.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::briefly wonders if he's seen that one before... but then, enough of them shoot at you they all start to look familiar::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
@COM: Cardassians: I am.  To whom am I speaking?
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
::nods to the CTO to keep a close eye on what the ships are doing::
Gul_Jakor says:
@COM: Sharikahr: How rude for you to talk and keep running. Are you afraid to talk captain?  ::pauses::  I am Gul Jakor, I had hoped to have friendly pleasantries before we make our way to Setlik.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::inwardly thanks whoever he remembered to order maintenance to readjust the sensors::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Cardassians: Cardassian vessels within Federation territory that do not answer hails hardly present themselves as friendly.  And are we not talking now, Gul?
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::quietly:: Self: Never known a Cardy to want to make friends without a gun to their heads.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: moves beside the Ambassador and whispers to him:: Amb: Sir there aren't any cloaked Klingon ship out there that you know of are there?
CMO_Ens_House says:
:: observes the sickbay staff, is pleased that they work well together...although he had no intention of telling them that ::
Amb_K'Ruck says:
::very nearly doesn't resist the urge to snarl at Twelk:: XO: This is a... ::nearly chokes:: diplomat's tasking. Warriors have no purpose here. ::adds, mentally, "Unfortunately."::
Gul_Jakor says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Touché my dear captain.  ::nods to the an off screen officer::  I thought it best of we meet out here before heading in. Look more like, well shall we say, friends
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Amb: Good then if I have the CTO do a tachyon scan we should only find possible cloaked Cardassian ships then.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: They're not moving, captain. We'll pass by in 15 seconds.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Silently wonders why they are still moving, and orders their speed cut ::  COM: Cardassians: What do you have in mind, Gul Jakor?
Amb_K'Ruck says:
::a quick movement of a hand reveals the blade of a dagger, dangerously sharp and still stained with something resembling blood:: XO: Are you accusing me of lying? ::his voice is almost as cold as the blade in his hand::

ACTION: The Sharikahr come to complete stop in front of the Galor class vessel that is flanked by the two smaller vessels.

OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::looks at the viewscreen at the huge Cardassian ship:: Outloud: Ooo...shiny.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Amb: No just don't want any surprises.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Amb: And to be truthful I kind of wish there was.
Amb_K'Ruck says:
XO: Then might I suggest, commander, you focus your attention on *them*. ::indicates with a cold glare the viewscreen::
Gul_Jakor says:
@COM: Sharikahr: ::Leans to the screen::  Perhaps myself, you and that Klingon K'Ruck can meet and discuss how we are to proceed.  In the sake of peaces of course.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Amb: That is why I want to run a tachyon scan.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Sharikahr: We would welcome you aboard the Sharikahr, Gul.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::silently, orders increased security on standby for reception detail... Cardassians and Klingons never mix, at least not since the war::
Gul_Jakor says:
@COM: Sharikahr: ::leans back:  Good  I'll be there in 10 of your minutes.
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::mutters quietly:: Did I just hear a Cardassian use the 'peace' word?

ACTION: The communication goes off from the Cardassian's end.

OPS_Ens_Apple says:
XO: they cut the comms, sir
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::once the channel is closed, glances towards Savar:: CO: Security already dispatched, captain. Just let me know where to assign them.
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Hears OPS remark:: OPS: Yes you did but I wouldn't believe it.
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::giggles:: XO: Then I bet we'll see flying pigs and elephants next.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: Have the conference room readied for our meeting.  CTO: Assign guards to monitor the room, and provide an escort from the transporter room to the site.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: Yes sir. ::relays the last of his orders:: Guards will be in place in 5 minutes or less.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: Two of my officers will meet you in transporter room 1, if that's acceptable, captain. And they'll be carrying compression rifles. Call it paranoia, but he seems a little too... easy to please.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: I believe that such an aggressive stance would not be called for.
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
::mutters again quietly:: Is there such a thing as being too aggressive with Cardassians?
XO_Cmdr_Twelk says:
OPS: Make sure the TC removes all Cardassian weapons during transport.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: Ensign, your attitude is unbecoming of a Starfleet officer.
OPS_Ens_Apple says:
XO: You betcha!
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::decides not to force the argument, particularly considering he doesn't think Savar's got that kind of clearance... still, he alters the order, deciding to go with type II phasers instead::

= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =
LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: Five Minutes

This is an official A Call To Duty © Transcript of Stardate 11001.17
This may not be reproduced in any way, shape, and/or form without express permission by its participants and/or official Star Trek: A Call To Duty Game Staff. Please Visit Our Web Site at www.startrek.acalltoduty.com
A Call To Duty © Copyright 2010 All Rights Reserved A Call To Duty®