Mission summary 10611.16

Stranded on a planet we have learned that we are not alone, what's more the Captain is missing and has been for 2 hours now.  What more lies ahead for the crew of the Sharikahr? Stay tuned for another exciting episode of ST:ACTD - U.S.S. Sharikahr

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XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::exiting the Captain's ready room:: CIV: Status, Commander... have you been able to locate the Captain?

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
:: In Engineering trying to get everything ready for the eventual confiscation of dilithium crystals from the Synod ship unless a mine can be found here::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
*CEO*: Commander, how's it going down there?

UFP MoD Varan says:
::in the DCO chair on the bridge, resting his eyes::

Host CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Tired, especially of the jungle, she looks at the ship as it comes into view.::  OPS: It looks... bad.  But at this point, it is so nice to see it.

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Looks up as the XO enters::  XO: No sir nothing yet, but I am still looking for any indication of where he is or what might have happen.

OPS Lt Ki says:
CSO:  I hope we can get her off the ground soon, Ma'am.  ::continues trekking::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
*CNS*: I have quite a bit ready here but I need the dilithium crystals in order to get power to the replicators.  Without them I cannot complete the repairs.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Arriving at the shuttle bay door exit, she looks around before stepping through.:: OPS: That would depend on how good of a miracle worker our CEO is.  I am also concerned with those aliens.  Like you, I saw no evidence of high technology.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
*CEO*: We are trying Commander. Perhaps the recon team found something.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::nods and continues walking::  CSO:  The tricorder picked up a few active radio bands.  Doesn't that suggest their population might be widespread to you?

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: There is just to many variables limiting my ability to see anything out there.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
*CNS*: Once we have those crystals, it will take approximately 32.84532 hours to complete the repairs, assuming I work what crew I have left around the clock.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
*CEO*: I'll inform the XO.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
OPS: That is a strong possibility.  But then enters the question, why did the survey teams not pick up on them.  And how are we to protect them... ::looks around the damaged area with a touch of frustration.::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
*CNS* Thank you.  Stidd; out.

OPS Lt Ki says:
CSO:  I guess that will be for the Captain to figure out, Ma'am.  ::gets his second wind and picks up his pace::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
XO: Sir, Commander Stidd has done all he can without dilithium crystals. If we can get him some the repairs will take about 32 hours with teams working around the clock.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
OPS: True... ::Looks the young man over briefly.  He had done well in keeping up.::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::thinks for a moment:: CNS: Where could we possibly find dilithium?

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::has an idea and tries to scan the area for Dilithium crystals in the planet's surface::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::blushes slightly and keeps his gaze dead ahead::

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: If it occurs naturally here we could mine it, prepping it for use might be another matter

CNS Lt Rodos says:
XO: That I don't know, short of stealing it from the Synod somehow.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
OPS: It seems rather... quiet around here.  I thought the shuttle with crew had returned.

OPS Lt Ki says:
CSO:  Perhaps they are safely aboard all ready.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::jerks awake from the involuntary dose and blinks his eyes, looking around the darkened and damaged bridge, swallowing from a dry mouth as he tries to make sense of what is going on::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
CIV: Have you found anything?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
OPS: Perhaps they have sent it out for a recon.  We will find out on the bridge.  ::steps into the lift, unsettled and waits for Ki to join her.::

UFP MoD Varan says:
::stands up from the chair:: XO: What is our situation, Commander? Where is Captain Irvin?

CNS Lt Rodos says:
::notices the MoD:: MoD: Sir, if you need to leave the Bridge and return to Sick Bay. I believe we have thing under control.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::steps in::

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods::  XO: Yes sir, it is on the edge of our current sensor range.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::waves the other Rodos off::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
CPU: Computer, bridge.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
::keeps her face blank::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
MoD: Captain Irvin has been missing for 2 hours. We're currently searching... and just found... dilithium.

UFP MoD Varan says:
XO: You need it for your repairs?

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::nods::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: As the lift stops, the doors open, she glances quickly around before stepping off.::  OPS: Thank you...

UFP MoD Varan says:
XO: Is it near any of the settlements?

ACTION: Invisible to Sharikahr's sensors, a Steamrunner class starship enters the system

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::looks to the CIV to answer the MoD's question::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::offers the CSO his tricorder::  CSO:  Ma'am, while I was walking I was taking scans.  There might be something useful on here.

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::notices the CSO and OPS step off the TL and prepares to turn SCI 1 over to the CSO::  MoD: Close is relative sir, but I believe I can say with some certainty that it is 'not too close' to any of them.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
OPS: Thank you... :: thumbs it on as she head for her station.::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CSO/OPS: It's good to have you both back.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Looks toward the counselor curiously:: CNS: Thank you... it has been an... interesting recon.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::listens to the woman's report and then turns back to Rodos: XO: Then you must determine how to get it without being detected. We can no further pollute the natural development of the people of this world.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::nods at the CNS, then the CSO::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
MoD: Agreed, Minister. ::notices the CSO and OPS have returned:: CSO: Ms. So`tsoh, may I see you in the ready room?

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
CSO: Sensors are limited, but we have managed to find a vein of dilithium near by. ::turns the station over to her::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::moves to the operations station::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
CIV: Thank you... it would appear Ki's scans confirms that.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::nods absentmindedly::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Turns to the XO and moves to join him,::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::turns and walks toward the ready room::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
CNS: You have the bridge, Counselor. ::enters the ready room::

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::takes up the sensors again as the CSO moves towards the ready room::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: As the doors close behind them, she stands just within, watching the first officer.  He did not appear too bad for wear.::

OPS Lt Ki says:
CNS:  It looks like there's a fairly large settlement of humanoid types living out there.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
::nods at the XO::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
CSO: Welcome back, Lieutenant.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
OPS: We had some life forms come up on sensors. Did you confirm if they were pre-warp?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
XO: Thank you... and you as well.

ACTION: The Communication's console blips as a garbled transmission is barely picked up, no sense can be made of it whatsoever

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
*XO* Commander?

OPS Lt Ki says:
CNS:  Yep...  still using hand tools for cultivation, yet they must have developed a power source because they are broadcasting in radio waves.

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
*CEO*: Rodos here.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
::looks surprised::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
OPS: Did you hear that Lt.?

OPS Lt Ki says:
CNS:  Hear what?

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::raises an eyebrow::  CNS: Rather odd natural development I would say.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
*XO* I have completed all I can do to prep the ship.  Any word on the dilithium?

CNS Lt Rodos says:
OPS: The Communications console beeped.

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
*CEO*: We're working on it, Mr. Stidd. We've found a deposit of dilithium nearby. I'll let you know when I know more.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CIV: I agree.

OPS Lt Ki says:
CNS:  Oops.  : :Checks the communication log::  humm.... I'll have to work on this one for a bit...

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
*XO* I am enroute to the bridge.  Stidd; out.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::tries to clear up the transmission::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
OPS: Please do. It might be help.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Quietly watches and listens.::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
CSO: As I was saying... I know you just returned from recon, but we have a problem.

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: Can we get a fix on the origins of that communication?

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CIV: A society with just hand tools, should not be producing radio waves.

OPS Lt Ki says:
CIV:  I could try.

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
CNS/OPS: Might at least give us an idea who is sending it.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
::Considering they were surrounded by problems and may have added another...:: XO: Sir?

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
:: Enroute to the bridge::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::grumbles::  CIV:  The ionization from the storm has scattered it.  I don't think I'll be able to find the source.

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
CNS: Unless there has been outside influence before now.

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
CSO: The Captain seems to have taken a runabout without telling anyone where he was going. We've had no report for over 2 hours.

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::frowns and purses her lips::  OPS: Should have figured.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CIV: Well it could be that they were picking up Synod transmissions without realizing it.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Her eyes narrow slightly as she tilts her head, shifting thoughts, waiting for her instructions.  Nods.::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::continues analyzing the transmission::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CIV: Commander, could you try scanning for some sort of power source. This wouldn't be the first time a ship has run into a civilization wishing to hide its advances.

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
CSO: As I said, you just returned from an exhausting recon mission... so I'm not ordering you to do anything. I'm asking you if you could approximate the Captain's location and try and find him. I'm asking you, because I know you've been trained for this kind of thing.

Host Lt Moline says:
@COM: All: This is Lieut...ent Moline of the Fed...ation St.... Ge.... Is anyone picking up this transmission?

UFP MoD Varan says:
::watching from near Rodos, ears tingling slightly at the garbled transmission::

OPS Lt Ki says:
Self:  Whoa.  CNS:  I think we have something.  ::opens the communication::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Slowly nods her head::  XO: I believe I might be able to.  I could also travel faster on my own.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
OPS: I'll inform the XO.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
*XO*: Sir we've had a development.

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks for a power source, but doesn't really expect to find one because of the storm::

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Looks up as she hears the comm::

OPS Lt Ki says:
COM:  Moline:  Acknowledged.

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
*CNS*: Go ahead.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Watches the first officer, waiting, while planning the best way to proceed.::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
CSO: If you choose to go, maintain communications with the ship, so that we can track you. The last thing I want is to lose two more crew members.

ACTION: Sensors pick up a shuttlecraft coming in from the storms above fast, having difficulty pulling up from it's dive through the storms.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
*XO*: We are receiving a transmission. It appears to be Federation though somewhat garbled.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::tries to strengthen the comm channel while he waits for someone to deal with it::

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::runs the name Moline through the database::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
XO: Understood.  I will head out shortly as soon as I am better equipped.

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::smiles:: CSO: Thank you, Lieutenant.

Host Lt Moline says:
@COM: OPS: Who is this?  We were passing through the system and noticed debris from a federation  and decided to investigate.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: With a nod, turns to leave, a general plan in mind.::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Enters the bridge and moves to the CNS:: CNS: What can I do to help?

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
CNS: I have a federation shuttle on the sensors.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::steps up and brushes Ki aside:: COM Moline: This is Minister of Defense Varan. Who is this we are speaking to?

OPS Lt Ki says:
COM:  Moline:  USS Sharikahr.... ::shuts up as the Ambassador speaks::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::exits back on to the bridge, hearing the comm::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
*XO*: Commander Tarrez is picking up a shuttlecraft as well.

Host Lt Moline says:
@COM: UFP: Lieutenant Nicholas Moline sir, U.S.S. Geronimo

Host Lt Moline says:
@::pulls up out of his dive and levels off, starts scanning for the Sharikahr::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CEO: It seems we might be getting some outside help.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Exiting the bridge, sends the lift to her quarters with a touch of trepidation.::

UFP MoD Varan says:
COM Moline: Your arrival is welcome, Lieutenant. Inform your ship that we need assistance as soon as possible.

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: The database confirms that a Lt Moline as being on the USS Geronimo.

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
Self: Unbelievable.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::turns away from the communications display:: OPS: How much power does this ship have available?

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CNS: So I hear.  :: Points towards the MoD:: What is he doing?  Last I looked this is still a Federation ship?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Stepping off the lift, she makes her way to the remains of her quarters.  Pausing outside the blackened area, she is reminded again of how close a call it had been. If not for the captain... Steps through and heads for bedroom.::

OPS Lt Ki says:
UFP:  Good question.  ::looks towards the CEO::

Host Lt Moline says:
@COM: UFP: Yes Minister, I'll inform them right away.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CEO: He took command earlier per General Order 5, now he is speaking with what might be our rescuers.

Host Lt Moline says:
@::lifts back up through the storm to head back to the Geronimo::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::pokes away at his console::  UFP:  How much power do you need exactly?

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CEO: He gave command back to the XO.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
All:  We are running on the last of the backup batteries.  I need some dilithium to get main power back online.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::nods at the CEO and continues poking  his console::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
CEO: How much do you need?

UFP MoD Varan says:
::flashes a glance to Rodos:: XO: He needs only enough.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Briefly her mind touches upon Shá, but then lets it go as she sifts through the damage for her equipment.::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::would like to know "enough" for what, but as it is not his place to ask, doesn't::

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods understanding what the MoD is referring too::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
MoD: I can speak for myself and that answer is evasive and shows a complete lack of understanding of this ships functions.

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
All: Perhaps we could get some dilithium from the Geronimo. It would be quicker than mining it ourselves.

UFP MoD Varan says:
XO: Commander. I believe you should transfer your remaining power to the torpedo launch rams.

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
MoD: Sir?

OPS Lt Ki says:
::looks at the Ambassador in surprise::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Finding her destroyed Lyre, sorrow touches her, but she pushes that aside as she tosses the useless mass aside.  Soon she finds what she is searching for.  Keying in her code, the box opens and she quickly begins to prepare.::

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: I believe he is talking about scuttling the ship sir.

Host Lt Moline says:
@::flies back down through the storm, really taking a beating from the turbulence:: COM: Sharikahr: Sharikahr this is Nicholas Moline again, the Geronimo is ready to render aid, I'm to land with what supplies I have, and more shuttles will be coming with more supplies to help with repairs to get you airborne again, what's your status?

UFP MoD Varan says:
::walks back to the DCO chair and sits, resting his aching old frame:: XO: There are still Synod on this planet. And if help has arrived, it means that troop ship's mother is no longer in orbit. Before we can leave the surface, the Synod must be destroyed.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::leans back in the chair:: XO: This is no longer a holding action. We must eliminate all trace of the enemy.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
XO: I disagree with the MoD.  Transferring what remains of power will undo some of my temporary repairs.

OPS Lt Ki says:
XO:  You going to respond to this, Sir?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Is soon changed and ready to leave.  But first something to eat.  She heads out and down to the lounge... hoping it was still in service.::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
COM: Moline: We're currently in need of dilithium to continue our repairs. We're currently running on the last of our battery backups.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::voice still level, but more insistent:: XO: That shuttle, and any others Geronimo sends down are moving targets for the Synod. This is not a controlled situation. You are inviting more victims of this planet, Commander. I told you what to do. Do it.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::tries not to think about what the Ambassador just said as finds it quite disturbing::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Finding herself in luck, she asks for whatever is on hand.  Two hours missing was not bad, but the more time that passed, the more situations that could possible turn up.  Especially with an unknown civilization about.::

Host Lt Moline says:
@COM: XO: Dilithium eh, I'll inform the Geronimo before coming down, are you prepared to receive my shuttle?

OPS Lt Ki says:
::checks to be sure he has control of shuttlebay doors::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
COM: Moline: Yes we are. Find a spot and make yourself at home. ::tries to find a little optimism in the circumstances::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
::looks at the MoD, and then the CIV:: CIV: Are you picking up the Synod on sensors?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Nibbling on something, she had no idea what, she makes her way down to the shuttle bay.::

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
::glances down to see if she can pick up any on the sensors::

Host Lt Moline says:
@COM: XO: Ok, I'll hop above the storm one more time to inform them of your need of dilithium and then I'll be right down with medical supplies and battery backups, dilithium will be on the way with the next shuttle

Host Lt Moline says:
@::flies back above the storm briefly one last time and then heads towards the Shari::

CIV Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: No sir. None, but I don't know how reliable that information is with this storm.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
MoD: We carry out your last order and the Synod will be able to enter this ship and kill all of us without any interference.  XO: We cannot take any remaining power until I have the dilithium.  It is not logical.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::still trying not to think about the Ambassador's opinion, but not too successfully::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Arriving, she soon questions everyone she can find.  It is not long before she discovers the captain did not go alone but with two other officers.::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
MoD: As far as I am concerned, the Synod are not an immediate threat. And until they are, the current power allocations remain as they are.

ACTION: Moline's shuttle lands and he exits with supplies

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
XO: Shall I have security make sure the MoD makes it safely to his quarters?

Host Lt Moline says:
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