USS Sharikahr NCC 81204
Stardate 10407.08

Staring:
Charlotte Wrestler as Captain Keely Cephas, Commanding Officer.
Cory Friess as Commander Prudence Davis-Patterson, Executive Officer.
Keith LaHue as Lieutenant Commander Milwood Hayward, Chief Science Officer.
Beth Kelley-Wharton as Lieutenant Mrlr, Chief Tactical Officer.
Amber Haynes as Lieutenant J.G. Amber Haynes, Flight Control Officer.
Becky Slater as Ensign Taylor Waltrip, Tactical Officer.

Guest Staring:
Gilles Leger as Vice Admiral S'chn Silek. 

Host Gilles says:
"A Few of Our Ships Are Missing"

Host Gilles says:
"Part 7: Ultimatum"

Host Gilles says:
Ominous words came from the planet's surface:

Host Gilles says:
"You bring an infection. You have come to a world without hate, without fear, without conflict. No war, no disease no crime. 

Host Gilles says:
None of the ancient evils. Obliteration is necessary. The infection is strong. For the good of the body you must die.

Host Gilles says:
It is with great sorrow. Must be excised.. the body must be cleansed."

Host Gilles says:
Yet... 30 minutes later... they were only words.

Host Gilles says:
What is the crew of the Sharikahr to do?

Host Gilles says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::Sitting on the Biobed in Sickbay looking around at various items::

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
::walks into shuttle bay 1 rubbing her head.::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::At her station looking at both the NAV and flight sensors and the OPS sensors too.::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@::materializes on the planet and looks around carefully for any sign of the villagers::

Host Gilles says:
@ ACTION: The away team comprising of the CSO, CTO and TO appear on the planet's surface 400 meters from the caverns

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::materializes::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Keeping a transporter lock on the Away Team and an open COMM Line.::

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::Continues to look around at everything::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*CTO*: Lt, do you read?

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Any life signs around the AT?

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Dr. Li> ::Watches over the XO when the other medical officer leaves::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CTO: Lead on. I have bad memories…or lack of memories about this planet. Lets get it over with.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::sitting on the bridge anxiously::

Host Gilles says:
@ ACTION: The silence on the planet is spooky

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@*FCO*: Loud and clear, we're heading for the caverns now.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*CTO*: Understood, we're keeping a lock on you and an open channel just in case.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Nope.  Just them at the moment.

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Dr. Li> XO: Everything will be ok Commander. ::He watches her closely::

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
@::follows the CTO and CSO::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@CSO: I'll scout a little ahead.  You follow behind.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CTO: Will do ::follows::

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::Ignores the Doctor as she continues to look around Sickbay::

Host Gilles says:
@ ACTION: Sensors show no movement on the planet's surface.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
*Li*: Any changes doctor?

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@TO: Cover the CSO and don't let him out of your sight.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CTO: Way to make me feel important. ::grin::

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Dr. Li> ::Hears his Combadge and taps it:: *CO*: None that I can see Captain. The Commander is still looking around and is not responding to me at all.

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
@CTO: Gotcha. I am keeping my eye out here.

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@::heads to the caverns noting the stillness and silence. She grins back:: CSO: I'm counting on you to take that machine down.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@ CTO: I brought me hatchet if all else fails.

Host Gilles says:
@ ACTION: A low rumble begins to be heard under the away team's feet.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
*Li*: Do you think rotating our shield frequency might make a difference?  Maybe try and interrupt the link?

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Dr. Li>*CO*: You can try Captain, anything may help but I do not believe that it will have a major affect.

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@::her ears twitch at the rumbling:: CSO: Can you pick anything up on that?  Sounds like it is right underneath us.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: No activity noted down there except there appears to be a seismic occurrence building.

Host Gilles says:
@ ACTION: The ground shakes under the away team's feet.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Is the away team in danger?

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::Looks into space for a moment and then around Sickbay::

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
@::hears the sound.: CTO: I think it might be the sound a deep earthquake.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::notes the seismic disturbance::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*CTO*: Your status Lt,  We have detected some seismic buildup.

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Dr. Li> ::Takes his Tricorder and runs it over Commander Patterson again::

Host Gilles says:
@ ACTION: An energy buildup is detected is the caverns below.

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@::nods:: TO: I think you're right. ::picks up the pace:: I think the quicker we get to the entrance the better.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CTO: This seismic disturbance may be the result of our approaching the cavern…some sort of defense against intrusion

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Can we do anything to stop the seismic activity?

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@::stops:: CSO: How can we test that theory?

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::wishes now that the CSO was here::

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
@::adjusts her utility belt that she put on, holding a .45 caliber old style pistil.:: CTO: If it is an earthquake, its safer to say out in the open than it is being in the rock.

Host Gilles says:
@ ACTION: The energy buildup increases exponentially with each minute.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Thinks for a minute.:: CO: Not that I'm aware of ma'am.  I don't believe other than attempting to disrupt the technology down there.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*CTO*: Lt Mrlr, we are reading increasing seismic activity.  What is your teams status?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CTO: I would suggest setting the tricorder to send out sonar waves, at the very least, they'll give us an accurate view of what’s going on down there, i.e. impending collapse of the cavern, etc. However, I believe this is a scare tactic. Any collapse of the cavern would mean the destruction of the machine

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@::can feel the power building up:: *FCO*: We are feeling it.  Can you tell the epicenter?

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Captain, if they don't answer this time, I recommend pulling them out.  It is getting rough down there.

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
@CTO: Ok, I think we better get some cover now.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::stands using her braces::

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Dr. Li> Self: Come on! You need to get better. ::He stares at the XO::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*CTO*: Sensors indicate it originates from the under ground caves near the water tower.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
*CTO*: Do you feel your team is in danger?

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
@CTO: you think if we take out the water tower, it might end all of this?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@:;shakes head:: CTO: It's a scare tactic

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@*CO*: No ma'am...not at the moment.

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@CSO: I agree with you.  Either that or it's a weapon building to use against the ship.  Another way....we're going there.  Come on.  ::starts off again heading straight for the area::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::follows adamantly::

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
@::follows::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@*CO*: Ma'am..we're heading to the source of the power build-up.  We'll keep you informed.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Can you determine what is the source of that energy?

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
*CTO*: Understood, I am keeping the comm line open.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@;;configures his tricorder to emit sonar waves, then monitors::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Not exactly Commander, however I can tell you it is coming from that technology we found.

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Dr. Li> ::Puts his Tricorder on a console and downloads the data::

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Did our sensors pick up on any energy like this before when we first arrived?

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@TO: Ensign: Keep your eye out for any of the villagers.  If you do...be careful. They are exceedingly strong and don't feel pain.  If your phaser doesn't work try your percussion rifle.  If that doesn't work try hand to hand. If that doesn't work..::grins:: Run like crazy.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Similar ma'am.  However not this much.  It was what told us something was up.

Host Gilles says:
@ ACTION: A high speed scout vessel bursts through the ground 150 meters in front of the away team and launches into the air.

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
@::taps her side:: CTO: Well I went and dug out some old police file and found out what they used back in the 21st century. So that’s why I have this belt on. I will use that before I go to hand to hand.

Host Gilles says:
@ ACTION: The energy buildup under the ground continues to escalate.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::sees the vessel on the main view::  FCO: Plot an incept course.

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
@CTO: get to cover now. I think more of those will be coming up.

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@::jumps back and hits her comm badge:: *CO*: Ma'am....we have a ship launched.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: And pull the team back up here.

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::She looks around still, she notices the Doctor as she looks over but does not say anything. She looks away and around again::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@;;takes a reading on the ship::

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::returns to her chair::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
Self: Holy.....::Activates the transporter beam and sets intercept course.::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Shall I attempt a tractor?

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Yes

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
@CSO: Can you get any reading from the device or anything from down where that ship came from?

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Open a comm.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Hits the Channel.:: CO: Go for it.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CTO: I think it possible that "the machine" is trying to escape. To another planet, to start the whole cycle over again

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Transports the Away Team directly to the bridge.::

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
COMM: Scout ship: I will fire on you with prejudice if you do not stop and remain where you are.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Sends out a tractor beam to the scout ship as it comes out of the atmosphere.::

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
::heads behind her console and begins to work on scans::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::suddenly finds herself materializing on the bridge:: CO: Ma'am...we have got to get back there and pull the villagers out!

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::dazed from transport::

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Start transports on the colonist.  Use the shuttles to.

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The ship exits into orbit on the other side of the planet using the planet as a shield to get out of range of the Sharikahr.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
Self: Not again!

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
CO: Scout ship is out of range now.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*Shuttle Bay*: Launch shuttle immediately and begin transporting those civvies.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
CTO: Do a site to site transport and take the Runabout to follow them.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*Transporter Room*: Get those civies now!

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The vessel ignores the Sharikahr's hail. Sensors detect one human life sign aboard.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
<Pilot>*FCO*: Launches from the Shari and activates transporters.

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
CO: One human life form on the ship

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
<TR Chief>*FCO*: Aye.  ::Begins transports.::

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The scout ship warps out of the system.

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
#::pulls out of shuttle bay and plots a pursuit course after the scout ship::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO:  Captain, I surmise that that ship is carrying the machine responsible for the mind control. The life sign I'm reading will use it again, else where, to recreate his version of "Utopia"

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
CO: The scout ship is now out of the system.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
TO: Put out a call to anyone in that region of space... federation or otherwise.

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Dr. Li> ::Walks back over to the XO and watches her::

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
CO: Gothca. Sending out the specs of the ship to all federation vessels in the region and its alias

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::nods to the CSO::

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: Colonists begin to materialize on the Sharikahr remaining as blank and as still as the XO

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@<Pilot>*FCO*: I've got as many as I can hold.

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Dr. Li> ::He presses a few buttons on his console as he looks over the schematics of the device in the XO::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
<TR Chief>::Transports the colonists to an empty cargo bay.::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CTO: I suggest you get people down to the cargo bay to greet our guests.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
*Medical* : I need a team sent to Cargo Bay one immediately.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*Pilot*: Then get back here and take your passengers to the Cargo Bay for briefing.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
TO: Send a team as well

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Dr. Li> *CO*: Aye Captain. A team will be there momentarily.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Well we be in danger from that blast?

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Nurse Hayes> ::Walks into the Cargo Bay with some others and scans the colonists::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@<Pilot>*FCO*: Understood, navigates back into the Shuttle bay and docks rapidly.

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
<MCPO Hanson>:: steps into the cargo bay taking note of the blank colonists:: All: All right, all right...ya'll all be right as rain in a few minutes.  Let the nurse and doctor look ye over and then we'll get ye tucked into a nice cot with a cup of tea.

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
<Nurse Hayes> ::Taps her Combadge:: *CO*: Captain this is Nurse Hayes. The colonists in the Cargo Bay are just like Commander Patterson.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::sees that they have the last of them::  FCO: Set a course after that ship and lets get them after we pick the CTO up.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: No ma'am, we may feel shockwaves, but no damage is expected, however I do suggest we get out of this system.

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
CO: Sending team now. *Security team*: Report to cargo bay.

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
#::is chasing after the scout ship as fast as her little runabout will go::

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The energy buildup having reached his climax... an explosion rips under the village destroying a 100 km radius.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
*CTO*: Do you still have them on sensors?

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
<MCPO Hanson> Nurse Hayes: Nurse...I don't think they be understanding what I'm saying.

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The scout ship disappears from the Sharikahr and the runabout's sensors

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
CO: The village has exploded about 100km

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Sets pursuit course.:: CO: Here we go. ::Hits the Red pad to activate the course.::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
#::curses in every kitty language known and hits the comm button:: *CO*: No ma'am...they just disappeared from sensors. ::growls loudly::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: I've lost them as well.  ::Hits her fist on the console hard.::

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::her voice tense and low::  *CTO*: We are coming to pick you up.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Now what do we tell and do with our guests?

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
#::drops out of warp:: *CO*: Aye ma'am.....did the explosion at least help the XO?

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Rondevous with the CTO's runabout.:: *CTO*: Go ahead and dock her gently please Lt.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Activates the space doors.::

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The devices in the XO and the other colonists melt and they all become dissoriented and return to "normal"

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
*CTO*: I hope so...

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::Feels slightly dizzy. She puts her hands over her head for a moment and closes her eyes::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
#::brings the runabout in smoothly:: *FCO*: As gently as a mother carrying her cub.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
*CTO*: Don't bite her. ::Smiles.::

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
CSO: Contact SF and ask them if they want us to start a search.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Aye Ma'am

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::hits a button a little too long and accidentally bangs one corner of the runabout into a pile of containers on the corner:: *FCO*: You didn't see that. ::grins::

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
FCO: Take us to the last location we had on sensors and start a search.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::contacts Starfleet and appraises them of the situations::

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::She shakes her head and looks around Sickbay:: Self: Great. ::She stands and exits Sickbay without even checking with the Doctor:: *CO*: Patterson to Cephas.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
CO: Understood. ::Finds it and enters course.::  *CTO*: No I didn't see it but I sure heard it.  Now you got to the detail job on it.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::closes her eyes as a smile forms on her lip::  *XO*: Good to hear from you...

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
*CO*: It is good to be back. I will be on the Bridge momentarily.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Engages engines to last known coordinates of the at large scout ship.::

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
CO: Sorry for loosing the scout ship there.

Host Gilles says:
ACTION: 12 hours later... the USS Ottawa joins the Sharikahr in orbit and Admiral S'chn Silek joins the senior officers on the bridge.

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::Stands at attention on the Bridge due to the Admiral's presence::

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
All: Attention on Deck.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::stands up for the Admiral::

Host VAdm_Silek says:
::nods:: All: At ease ::steps forward:: 

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Sits at attention at her station maintaining the orbit.::

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
::stands at ease::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::stands at attention, then relaxes::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::standing at attention at tactical.  Wraps her tail around her ankle to keep it from twitching::

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::Relaxes slightly as she watches the Admiral, wondering what he will have to say::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::relaxes and watches the admiral with interest::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Is glad she took that break earlier to eat, shower and change clothes and grab a few winks.::

Host VAdm_Silek says:
All: With all the recent events and with some coincidence I was in this sector to bring you some important information.

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
::keeps her eyes focus on the sensors at bit while listening to the ADM::

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::prepares herself for the brow beating and then hears the Admiral words and her heart sinks thinking that they have changed their minds about her::

Host VAdm_Silek says:
XO: Lt Cmdr Patterson.... step forward.

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::She watches him intently... they are in trouble... She then hears her name and pauses for a moment and then steps forward::

Host VAdm_Silek says:
XO: For your continuing service to the Sharikahr and devotion to duty I present you with my personal commendation as well as a promotion to full Commander. Congratulations Commander.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Looks over her shoulder to see what is going on.::

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the Admiral as she hears the news:: Silek: Thank you sir.

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::smiles at the XO::  Self: ::thinks at least there is a bit of good news::

Host VAdm_Silek says:
::hands her an extra pip and extends his hand::

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::She extends her hand and shakes the Admirals::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::grins at the XO.  She had shown a lot of fight down on the planet and this was well earned::

Host VAdm_Silek says:
CO: Commander Cephas? I believe the correct vernacular is "You are next"

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
XO: Congratulations Commander.

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::Steps back and smiles at Keely::

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::raises an eyebrow::

Host VAdm_Silek says:
CO: For your continuing service to the Sharikahr and devotion to duty I present you with my personal commendation as well as a promotion to Captain. Congratulations Captain.

Host VAdm_Silek says:
::hands her an extra pip and extends his hand::

XO_LtCmdr_Patterson says:
::Smiles at Keely, she had done very well so far as Commanding Officer. She disserved this::

CO_Cmdr_Cephas says:
::takes it a bit shocked::  Adm: Thank you sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::smiles for his wife-to-be::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::her ears perk forward and she applauds:: CO: Congratulations, Captain.  You too, Commander. ::grins at them both::

Host VAdm_Silek says:
All: The rest of you, I will offer shore leave at Betazed and Captain Cephas and Commander Patterson will be giving me a full report concerning your evaluations.

XO_Cmdr_Patterson says:
::Nods to the Admiral as she listens to their orders and smiles at Mrlr::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::smiles as her twins will be joining her then.  She has missed them::

Host VAdm_Silek says:
All: The rest is well deserved. You saved the colonists on this planet to the continuing risks of your lives. You are all to be congratulated.

TO_ENS_Waltrip says:
::shakes head knowing there is no shore leave for her as work is need to be done.::

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Sighs a sigh of relief hearing shore leave.::

CTO_Lt_Mrlr says:
Admiral: Thank you, sir.

Host VAdm_Silek says:
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