USS Sharikahr NCC 81204
Stardate 10405.13

Staring:
Charlotte Wrestler as Commander Keely Cephas, Commanding Officer.
Cory Friess as Lieutenant Commander Prue Davis-Patterson, Executive Officer.
Keith LaHue as Lieutenant Commander Milwood Hayward, Chief Science Officer.
Julie Lucas as Lieutenant Shara Torene Telgar-Nash, Chief Tactical Officer.
Amber Haynes as Lieutenant J.G. Amber Haynes, Flight Control Officer.
Gary Cole as Ensign Eric Kane, Operations Officer.

Host Gilles says:
Three supply vessels as well as the science vessel USS Surak have gone missing  near the Iuorilo system.

Host Gilles says:
The colony on Iuorilo IV was established three years ago and due to the nature of the colony, we have not been able to contact them for information on the whereabouts of the ships.

Host Gilles says:
The colony chooses not to use any "modern" equipment wanting to go back to a much "simpler" time when humankind was not "contaminated" by what we consider to be everyday tools. Their current rating is B- (Agricultural age) on the Richter scale of cultural development.

Host Gilles says:
The Prime Directive does not apply to the colony, as they are completely aware of civilizations on other world, however as a respect to their way of life, keep displays of modern technology to a minimum if you need to make inquiries on the colony.

Host Gilles says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::on the Shari, walking onto the bridge from her ready room::

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::Sitting in her chair on the Bridge watching over everyone::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Sitting on the bridge of the Sharikahr at her post, preparing to undock from the station.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::at science one, scanning::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO/XO: Ma'am's we are ready to depart.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
XO: Report.

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
::Enters the bridge, tugging on his uniform and taking his station, nodding to everyone as he walks in::

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
FCO: Understood. ::Pauses:: OPS: Contact the Starbase and request departure Ensign.

TO_Phaser says:
::on the bridge wiping the sweat from his brow as he crawls out from under the tactical console::

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: We are preparing to depart ma'am.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
XO: All personnel accounted for? ::takes her sit in the command area::

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
XO: Understood sir. ::taps on his console:: COMM: Starbase: This is the USS Sharikahr requesting permission to get underway.

Host SB_OPS says:
@ COM:Sharikahr:OPS: Absolutely NOT !   ::chuckles:: I mean... Sharikahr... you are free and clear to navigate. Fair sailing!

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::retracts her braces out of the way and sits back for the ride::

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
COM: Starbase: Understood... ::A little weirded out by the stations response:: XO: We're clear to go, sir.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::chuckles as she over hears the SB OPS::  All: Got to love their sense of humor.

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::Hears the Starbase OPS and raises an eyebrow a bit:: OPS: Thank you Ensign.

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: Would you do the honors Commander? ::Smiles wanting her to give the order to depart. Then remembers:: CO: All personnel are accounted for as well.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*SBOPS*:Detach umbilicals. 

TO_Phaser says:
::stands and wipes his hands on his pants as he catches a glimpse of the XO::Self: Now there's a babe.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Begins maneuvering thrusters.::

Host SB_OPS says:
@ COM:Sharikahr:FCO: No way.... you have to break out !   ::chuckles:: I mean... Sharikahr... umbilicals released. ::grins::

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Take us out

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*SBOPS*: I don't mind riding bucking broncos, I just don't think my new Commander and Chief would appreciate it.  See ya'll in a few.

TO_Phaser says:
::does a quick check of the tactical systems then looks over at the XO again::Self: I wonder if she's married?

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::She looks over the systems status reports from the various departments on her console::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Maneuvers the Sharikahr out of the docking ring and turns the bow away from the station.:: CO: Shall we?

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::smiles and sits forwards a bit::  FCO: Onward we shall.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Pulls up the course plot and notifies engineering to standby warp engines for Warp 5.::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*ALL*:  Prepare for warp jump once we clear the immediate area.

TO_Phaser says:
::leans over the console casually::Self: Like that ever stopped this fellow before. ::smiles to himself and coughs slightly, hoping to get the XO to notice him::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Clears the area and warps out toward the Iuliorio system.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:wonders if it is obvious to everyone the TO likes the XO::

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::settles back down as they go to Warp::  FCO: What is our ETA?

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::Picks up the emotions from the TO and ignores them thinking he is a new Ensign::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Recalculating Ma'am.

TO_Phaser says:
::sighs, just loudly enough then goes back to work::

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::Hears the sigh and turns for a moment and then turns back to the front as she waits a response from Lieutenant Haynes::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: 3.6 days we could get there faster at warp 6.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: How much faster?

TO_Phaser says:
::taps the diagnostic display and reads the results::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Just about a full day ma'am.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::finishes looking over the refit after the disaster with Rutt::

TO_Phaser says:
::waits for the next set of readouts::

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Increase to Warp 6 then please.

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
CSO: How are sensors Commander?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: Online and ready

TO_Phaser says:
::as he waits he listens to the XO's sweet voice fill the air::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Aye, if we went to warp 7 we could be there in just over a day.

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
CSO: Good. I hope LtCmdr Rutt did not mess them up to badly. ::Smiles a bit::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO Operational efficiency at...97%

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
All: Okay we have 2 and a half days to make ready and get some information.  Get to it.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Actually ma'am its really just under 2 days now.  ::Taps her console.::

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::Nods to the CO looking for a response from the others::

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: Sir, a civilian distress call is coming in on all Civilian channels.

TO_Phaser says:
::figures he should give the XO his tactical report, so downloads to a padd and walks over to her::XO: Commander, the tactical report. ::smiles::

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::Looks up at the TO and takes the PADD:: TO: Thank you Ensign. ::She skims over it::

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: ::Smiles:: Turning Vulcan on me?

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
OPS: Put is on the speakers

TO_Phaser says:
::stalls::XO: Is it to your liking ma'am? ::grinning now::

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::Smiles hearing the CO and places the PADD down:: TO: It is fine Ensign. Please take your station. ::Looks over at Eric::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Nope, I wouldn't hear of it, I'd rather be Borg, just using the good old technology we have here.  ::Smiles.::

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: A transmission come through the loudspeakers of the Sharikahr's communications center. The man's voice is full of panic and screaming.

Host Gilles says:
"Mayday.... Mayday.... thi....  Utopia Planitia.... cr... liner.... Altair IV.... Boarded by pirat......."

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: Transmission is terminated.

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
OPS: Can you trace the transmission?

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
OPS: ::turns to him:: Got a fix on where it is?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::look of ghastly horror::CO: Captain...

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::smiles as her XO is already on top of it::

TO_Phaser says:
::turns and heads back to his station, the XO's perfume filling his nostrils::

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::Winks at the CO as she looks curiously at OPS::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Twirls the bits and pieces in her mind.:: Utopia Planitia, Civillians, Pirates........

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: I have it... ::Taps on his console:: CO: Utopia Planitia. Cruise liner... A crew of 45 and a manifest of 234 passengers. About 3.6 Light-years from here... Bearing 246 mark 30!

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Set a course to intercept and engage at maximum warp

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
OPS: See if anyone else is closer than we are.

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: I would suggest yellow alert Commander. We do not know what we are up against over there.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::nods to the XO::

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
TO: Bring us to yellow alert Ensign.

TO_Phaser says:
XO: You got it ma'am. :;taps the alert button::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Redoes the course alignment.::  CO: Ma'am that is still almost a day away.

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: Checking, sir.

TO_Phaser  (Yellow Alert.wav)

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: I realize that, but there is little else we can do at the moment.

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: Sir, if we push the engines to 9.9 we could make it in ten and a half hours... but that's dangerously close to our structural limit.

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: The scan has finished, we're the closest ones, sir.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: We could push the limits of our engines and go 9.97 and be there in just under 7 hours.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: How long can we run at 9.97?

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
TO: Ensign I want security teams ready for anything. We are not sure what we may face. That transmission did not sound good.

TO_Phaser says:
XO: Yellow alert initiated Commander.

TO_Phaser says:
XO: I'll make sure that all tactical and security teams are on standby.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Its not meant to be constant but I think we can hold the ship together for that time frame.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Push us up there then, monitor the situation closely.  If anything starts to go wrong drop us back down immediately.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
OPS: Monitor our power draw from non essentials if it becomes necessary power draw.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Aye Captain, I'll do a slow drop from there.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::runs an enhancement series on the sensors to get any additional information:

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *Thumbs*: Ensign we are about to go to high warp. I want your teams to monitor Engineering systems critically. If something goes wrong contact the Bridge immediately.

Host Gilles says:
<EO_Thumbs>*XO*: Aye Ma'am... I am shoveling as fast as I can.

TO_Phaser says:
*Security/Tactical*: All teams to standby status. Alpha team to the shuttlebay, Delta to transporter room two. Full gear.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::scans ahead::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
<Engineering>*FCO*: The best I can give you is 9.9.

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
*Thumbs*: Good Ensign. I know you will do your best.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*Engineering*: Understood.  CO: The best we can get is 9.9 from the engines. ::Accelerates in the direction at 9.9.::

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: I have informed Engineering of our status. Ensign Thumbs and his teams will be monitoring the warp core.

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The ship begins to whine as the engines finally make it to warp 9.7

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The ship inches its way up to 9.8

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
::Braces himself against his console::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Um Captain, shouldn't we probably notify SF that we are going to be late at our appointment?

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::nods to the XO::  *All Hands*: All Hands, we are responding to a distress call that is forcing us to push this ship to her max.  Please act accordingly.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Acts accordingly::

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::nods to the FCO::

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
OPS: Contact Star Fleet and give them a report.

Host Gilles says:
<EO_Thumbs: *XO*: Ummmm... how long do you need this speed Commander?  I can give you about an hour or two if we are lucky.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: We are at 9.8 warp.

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::Taps on his console, sending the prudent information to Starfleet::

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The ship steadily makes it to 9.9

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
*Thumbs*: We will use it for as long as possible. Inform the Bridge when tension begins to build and we will drop out of high warp for a while.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
All: Warp 9.9 and holding.

Host Gilles says:
<EO_Thumbs: *XO*: Ma'am.....  I can give you this speed for 2 hours tops..... and then we drop down to warp 6... or I can give you 9.7 for 12 hours.... what do you decide?

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: Engineering can hold this speed for an hour or two at the most. After this we will need to drop out of high warp to warp 6. However, we can have warp 9.7 for 12 hours.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::over hears the EO and nods to the XO::  FCO: Drop us to 9.7

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
*EO*: Warp 9.7 Ensign. Thank you for the reports.

Host Gilles says:
<EO_Thumbs> ::wipes brow::

TO_Phaser says:
::can't help but admire the way the XO handles herself in a crisis::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Aye, slows it down to 9.7.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Personally, I like being equipped for trans warp drive. But we're not gong to do it.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Current ETA is 14.44 hours.

Host Gilles says:
<EO_Thumbs? *XO*: It's either that or report when we go BOOM Ma'am !

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
*EO*: I prefer your reports now Ensign. ::Smiles:: *EO*: You are doing a great job.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
OPS: Do we have anything in the database on this ship?

TO_Phaser says:
::receives the report from the teams that they are in place and ready::

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
CSO: Woody tell me when we start getting information from the sensosr.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
OPS: They mentioned pirates, any info about pirates and affiliations in that area?  ::Whispers next to her to the OPS.::

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: There's really not much here.. aside from the crew and passenger manifest... ::Taps on his console:: oh, here's something... Their destination. They were heading  to tour a nebula and a few gas-giants in the system.. ::Looks over at the FCO::

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
FCO: I guess I could look... ::Taps on his console and begins searching the computer::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: I've been scanning continuously

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
OPS: Anyone of importants on that manifest?

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
CSO: Can you tell me anything?

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: Give me just a few seconds sir... I've bogged down the computer with quite a few requests..

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Captain, sounds like some hijackers and that usually means people are spared but set all in one area as hostages, usually a cargo bay of sorts.

TO_Phaser says:
XO: Ma'am, just so you know, there are no ships on tactical scanners, of course they only have a range of seven light years. ::smiles::

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The Sharikahr slows down.... dropping to warp 9.... 8.5.... 8....7... and holding

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
TO: That is to be expected Ensign. ::Listens to the others as they give suggestions::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Not yet

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*Engineering*: Report!  What happened?

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Captain, we've just dropped down to warp 7.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: What is going on?

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::Feels the sudden drop:: *EO*: Report Ensign!

TO_Phaser says:
::thinks silently to himself::Self: I'd love to give you something to expect babe. ::sighs again::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: I'm waiting on a report from Engineering ma'am.

Host Gilles says:
<EO_Thumbs> *XO*: Ummmm... I am checking.... ::grumbles::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Captain I believe the antimatter intermix formula is slightly off. Probably due to the fact that we were in drydock, and not real space.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
CSO: Can you fix the problem?

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
*EO*: Check quickly Ensign. ::Listens to the CSO and CO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: I can do it from main engineering. Not here.

Host Gilles says:
<EO_Thumbs> *XO*: I got it... I think... folks at space dock did not test the engines yet.... adjusting formula... ::mumbles:: I hope.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
CSO: Go assist Thumbs in Main Engineering

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
CO/CSO: Ensign Thumbs is attempting to adjust the formula. However, Commander Hayward may want to go down and assist.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Mumbles.:: People just don't do their jobs.....

Host Gilles says:
<EO_Thumbs> *XO*: Got it !

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The ship accelerates up to warp 8..... 8.5.... 9..... 9.5.... 9.7

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Sighs relief.::  CO: We're back in business ma'am.  Recalculating ETA.

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
CO/CSO: Warp has been re-established Commanders. ::smiles::

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
CSO: Never mind... looks like he has it under control.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO/XO: I'll go down and take a look at the very least. I'm not into accidentally creating temporal vortexes by accident with a faulty injector valve.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::nods to the CSO::

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
::Nods agreeing with the CSO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:locks down his station and heads for engineering:

XO_LtCmdr_Davis-Patterson says:
<SO_Button-Pusher>::Takes over at science 2::

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Current ETA?

TO_Phaser says:
::does a final check on the phaser array::Self: That should do it.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: That yo-yoing we just did still has us at 14.44 hours.  Just wish people would do their jobs correctly since this may cost some people their lives.

Host CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::sighs::  XO: I doubt anything will be there when we get there.  ::pounds the arm of her chair firmly::

TO_Phaser says:
::glances at the XO again::Self: Boy, the women on Gamma shift don't look that hot. I gotta get me transferred to this shift all the time.

Host Gilles says:
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