USS Sharikahr
Stardate 10408.12

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USS Sharikahr - SD 10408.12 - Pi Stanilus system
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The Sharikahr's runabout has been destroyed. Lt Mrlr barely having been pulled out of the runabout is recovered at 80% and has been discharged from sickbay.
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Contact with the fleet on the other side of the nebula has been sporadic due to interference from the nebula. 
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Four Nacandarian vessels remain in orbit of the only planet in the binary system. 
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The crew of the Sharikahr has decisions to make if it is to proceed in the nebula or not.
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CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::in her hover chair on the bridge::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::At science one, back-up plan at the ready::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::sits at helm filing her nails and sighing::
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
::At the bridge engineering station as ordered, talking to his second trying to squeeze every last ounce of power from the warp drive::
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::limps slowly over to the seat at the auxiliary console and starts to bring up data::
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
:: on the bridge at the tactical station loading information onto a PADD::
TCO_Captain_Potts says:
@::Sits back in his chair, downing the rest of his soda:: TFCO: Position of the Sharikahr?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Captain, I've been studying the layout of the mine field. Three ships will not be sufficient, regardless of what plan we implement. It will take at least four, and probably five. We need reinforcements
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
:: walks over to the captain.  Still getting used to seeing the hover chair.  Comes to attention.:: CO: Captain I have the statistics for using the graviton pulse.
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
CO: Captain... I've been thinking a variation of the CSO's plan might work. 
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Captian, I've run simulations...we don't have the manpower. We need more ships
OCO_Yoko says:
@::on the bridge of the USS Ottawa awaiting direction::
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::flicks an ear towards the conversations::
TCO_Captain_Potts says:
@<TFCO>TCO: Steady off our bow, Captain.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: Let's hear it. ::nods to the CSO and tells the CEO to hold a minute::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::looks down at the helm controls::
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
:: takes an at ease stance :: CO: Each ship will be required to fire a sustained pulse of 5 seconds to collapse the magnetic bottles.  The power necessary will mean taking weapons and warp drive off line.  There is a 27% chance of at least one plasma conduit rupturing.  Injuries and casualties would depend on where the rupture occurs
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::looks over at K`Vas:: CTO: Are you kidding? Sounds like a big risk Lieutenant.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CTO::CEO: You were about to say something?
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
FCO: Klingons do not kidd about battle  :: looks deadly serious ::
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
CO: It occurred to me that if we were to have the Ottawa and the Tian Inman produce decoy mines on opposite sides of the mine field, when the mines swarm to detonate it might open up a gap down the middle we can shoot through.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::gulps:: CTO: Of course sir, sorry sir.
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
CO: It might take fewer mines to do that than to destroy the field
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
CO: Captain if you do not wish to destroy the mine field I suggest using the tractor beams to pull open a gap
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::shakes her head::  CEO: No we witnessed what happen when a mine was destroyed on this side... more minds appeared behind it.  It we did it on that side of the field I would wage that the mines would then appear in our path.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: You mean to use a phase-conjugate graviton emitter, correct?
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
CO: Well I personally feel this entire mission is a fools errand. However I am prepared to do all I can to see it through.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CEO:: CEO: You position on the matter is noted.
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
CO: Yes captain.  It should collapse the field in the containment unit.  The resulting power spike from a magnetic field collapsing should overload the rest of the mines systems
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
CTO: And with a ruptured plasma conduit, what are we to do with the Necandarians on the other side? This is assuming the President is still alive. 
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: What is the likely hood of this plan being successful?
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::checks on the engine status still filing her nails which are now at a lovely sharp point::
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
CO: Without knowing the architects of these mines or the systems I cannot guarantee a success rate of higher that 83%
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:;irritated:: CO: Captain, plain and simple, we are outgunned, We just don't have the firepower. Unless someone has some brand spanking new energy/particle weapon at out disposal. ::looks around::
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
CO: If the President is alive, I think dialogue with the terrorists stands a better chance of success than fighting.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::Looks at the CSO and wonders why he is getting upset::  CSO: I agree... now.
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::looks up:: CEO: And why would they deal with us when we have no position of strength on this side of the mine field?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CEO: I disagree with you at the moment.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::relaxes:: CO: I'm sorry if I was short. I've been banging my head against this wall forever now. Forgive me.
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
CIV: Because they must have seized him for some other reason that thumbing their nose at us from behind a minefield?
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
CO: They must *want* something. 
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CSO: Are we able to contact the other 3 ships on the other side of this nebula?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CEO: Perhaps they have what they want already
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::turns to the CSO:: CSO: And when do we only take on mission that are easy?  It is our job to find a way to do the impossible.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: We can try.
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
CO: The ultimate conversation starter at Necandarian dinner parties? Look what we found... Mr President... 
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CIV: There's no point in engaging in a battle we cannot win, when there are alternatives
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CSO: Please do so.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::looks over at the duty OPS:: OPS: Exciting shift huh?
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
CSO: Sir warriors do not choose to fight only in battles they are sure of winning
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO Aye M'am ::shoot a subspace signal on a carrier wave through the nebula, harnessing all the energy at his disposal to "fire" the message::
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::shrugs and turns to the CO:: CO: Ma'am...between the Ottawa, the Tian and the runabouts from all three ships we may have enough power to implement the CTO's plan.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CTO: Are you volunteering to take a runabout all by yourself into the nebula?
Host C_OPS_H`lo says:
$COM:Sharikahr: This is the Coyote...  we can barely read you.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
All: Enough.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
COM: Coyote: ::makes sure it is a secure channel::  How are you faring?
Host C_OPS_H`lo says:
$COM:Sharikahr: Waiting for a great plan from the Tal-War.... how 'bout you Sir?
OCO_Yoko says:
@::monitors the intership communication and frowns::
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
:: salutes the captains last order and returns to tactical ::
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
::Crosses his arms and monitors the plasma flows, attempting to calculate the most likely location of a rupture::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
COM: Coyote: We think that we might have a plan but it will need the strength of several more ships.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::notes the position of the other ships and wonders if they are having as much fun as the Sharikahr is::
OCO_Yoko says:
@::looks thoughtful as she understands there is some germ of a plan afoot.  Then realizes she should not mix metaphors so much::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: Communication is lost.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:;tries to re-estabish communications::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: An ion storm is detected on LRS.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Ion storm approaching Ma'am
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::sighs::  CSO: How long will it last?
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Navigational sensors confirm that storm.
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::wonders how 'wondeful' it will be in an ion storm in a nebula surrounding by magnetic mines::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CSO: And how strong is it?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: How close is it to us?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: It should last 2 to three days...and it's large :: thinks ::
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
CO: Captain the ship may have to pull back, the nebula is affecting our shields.  The Ion storm will damage the ship if it comes this way
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::quietly:: CO: Or move forward to the planet...
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: It's possible the storm will also affect the mines
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: The ion storm should reach us in 15 standard minutes at present speed.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CIV: Not enough time.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: Pull us back out of the Nebula.
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
CO: It may be time to try the CTO's plan
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::nods:: CO: Aye Captain
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CSO: Inform our companions of our plans
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::works at his consol:: CO: It's a level five storm, this intensity makes it likely that it will indeed have some effect on the mines as well as us
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::reverses the Sharikahr's engines and begins to back out of the nebula::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::nods to the CSO::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Aye:: sends a message to the other ships::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: When we clear the Nebula I want you to skirt around it towards the other three ships.
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: Message does not seem to have been received.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Yes Captain, will do.
OCO_Yoko says:
@::continues to wait in blissful ignorance::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Captain, communications are out
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
::Rubs the bridge of his nose::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CSO: Scan them... see if there is something wrong with their ship.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: We should clear the nebula in......::reads the screen:: 6 minutes.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: I'll try. I'm not sure how successful that will be :: scans the other ships::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: Is there a way to 'ping' them?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CIV: Suggestions?
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
CO: Ping captain?  That would suggest the use of sonar and sound waves do not carry in space
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CTO: Bounce a particle beam off it. It will have the same effect
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: I'm desperate to get their attention.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Captain, the ion storm is going to hit us. There's no way to avoid it. May I recommend that we raise shields, like now?
OCO_Yoko says:
@::is finally notified by her own staff, a bunch of slackers, about the incoming storm::
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
CO: We aren't going to make it out ourselves. 
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
CO: Ancient Terran space crews used lasers to communicate long distances, perhaps we could use the phasers the same way
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
FCO: They can be raised as soon as we clear the Nebula Ensign
OCO_Yoko says:
@::orders her FCO to begin backing out::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::nods::
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
CO: We can't leave the other ships and we can't leave out of the way of the storm.  I suggest we batten down and try to ride it out until the other ships are safely away.
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
CO: Aye captain the ship is at alert status the shields remain useless till we clear the nebula
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CIV: Prepare the ship as best as it can be made.
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
CO: The other ships are beginning to back out.
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
CO: Aye ma'am. ::orders general quarters throughout the ship::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
All: Can we do anything to increase our coverage?
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
CTO/CSO/CEO: I suggest we take all unnecessary systems off-line?
OCO_Yoko says:
@::calculates the time left and realizes they are in a spot of trouble here::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: One minute to impact Captain.
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
::Works to strengthen the structural integrity field and the warp core::
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
*Torpedo room crew*: Incoming ion storm.  Batten down all photon toropedo magazines and loaders
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::smiles:: CIV: Good idea
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CSO: Would emitting positions help any to counter act?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Negative. Looks like we're riding the storm out
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*Shipwide*:  Prepare for a rough ride everyone.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::locks her chair down to the floor::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::quickly puts her nail file away securely::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The ion storm hits all three ships with a bang. Sparks fly from the helm console sending electricity into the FCO's file.
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::notes that the ship is as secure as it can get.  Holds on as the ship rocks:: CO: Everything is as set as can be made, Captain. ::doesn't add that it wasn't much in the time they had::
OCO_Yoko says:
@::braces herself::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION The FCO twitches like she is having a seizure
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
::Braces himself on the console, trying to maintain the structural integrity field as much as he can::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::sees the FCO::  *Medical*: Emergency on the bridge!
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::grabs the sides of the console and begins to twitch:: All: He..l......p.........me.........pple.....as.....e
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: All three vessels receives large quantities on electrical discharges all over the ships. Some mild... some  large... like the one the FCO is having
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::extends her braces and gets up out of her chair::
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
::jumps over the console and knocks the FCO free of the console::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: Gotta watch out for those nail files. The are conductors
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::helps the FCO::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::lands on the deck with a thud and just looks up at the ceiling, her eyes wide open::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: Thanks... I wasn't looking forward to trying that with these metal things on. ::indicates her braces and servo controls::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The CSO is frozen in place as he is hit by the large electrical shock. A smell of cooked meat begins to fill the bridge.
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
:: nods and returns to his station ::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::looks around at the smell and sees the CSO::  CSO: Woody! ::tries to make it up there::
CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::leaps over the console and pushes the CO down back down again:: CO: Not a good idea to be standing with all that metal. ::indicates her braces:: The chair should provide some insulation.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::burns in hell::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
::stays in her chair at the CIV's warning::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
::smells something but can't seem to place the odor::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*ALL Hands*: Do not touch anything with metal in them... this includes consoles.
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The electrical discharge stops suddenly as the ships leaves the nebula and the shields go up. The FCO and CSO falls to the floor motionless their heart stopped.
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: Emergency transport to sickbay!
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
::Starts CPR on the CSO::
CTO_Lt_K`Vas says:
::attempts to transport CSO and FCO directly to sickbay :; CO: Aye captain transporting now
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
*Medical*: Prepare for casualties.
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The FCO and CSO are transported to sickbay... where the staff begin resuscitating procedures.
CEO_Toran_Sidra says:
::Looks around the sickbay, slowly backs out::
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CTO: Status of the other ships?
CO_Capt_Cephas says:
CEO: Begin to make repairs.
Host Gilles says:
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