MISSION PROLOGUE: Space, the final frontier...These are the adventures of the USS Sharikahr in her continuing mission to bring peace where conflicts may arise, to explore new worlds untouched by the eyes of men, and to brave the darkness of the last vast, unknown.
During last mission, more data about the planet have been collected, two lifeless and abandoned ships have been found, and now the CTO and the FCO are headed on the lifeless Federation Ship, in a recon mission.
What will they find? Will it be safe for the rest of the Away team to come aboard? And what is happening on the planet? Why the probe sent there simply stopped working?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty,
is proud to present the
USS Sharikahr
in
A Hellish Path, Chapter five
“Voices from the past"
Stardate 10705.17

Starring: 
Anne B. as Lieutenant Commander Millicent Ivy Rodos
Dave S as Commander Rodos Falor
Jeremy C as Lieutenant Logan Cartwright
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Sin’ajéídishjool So’tsoh
John F. as Ensign Kurt Wall
Chris D. as Lt Varn

Produced by:
Enrico T

Directed by:
Chris D

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Host FM_ChrisD says:
ACTION: The away team is fully equipped and prepared to beam aboard the USS Agincourt.  Somewhere above them, Operations officer Varn spins gleefully in the command chair.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::looks around at the others on the pad::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::enters Main Engineering and glances around, brushing a bulkhead on his way in:: Self: I missed you.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: Commander, can I talk to you a second?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::begins suiting up in Transporter Room 1:: CTO: Quick but thorough, Ensign
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::nods to transporter chief::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Calmly watching the various members of the team arrive::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
XO: Aye Ma’am
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: What is it?
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: There is something we need to discuss about this away mission.
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<TR_Chief_Juan> CTO: One slightly burnt officer to go, coming up!  :: Energizes ::

ACTION: The tactical and security officers materialize aboard the Agincourt.  Power is offline, including lights, environmental controls, and gravity.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: Shoot.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: It's about your condition....
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::brings phaser rifle up and scans the area::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: Yes?
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::takes a PADD from a crewmen and looks over the report::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: As your doctor, I can't let you go.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@<Tac. Team>: Move!
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@*XO*: Transport site is clear
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Steps over to the XO and doctor::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::gives him a look::CMO: Doctor I went on several away missions when I was pregnant before.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: And I'm not making the same mistakes twice.

@ACTION: The Bridge is eerily dark.  The palm beacons of the tactical team cast ghostly shadows on the walls.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: Need I remind you she was fine
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::signals team to spread out and check the consoles::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: I've made my decision Commander.

@ACTION: One of the younger and less experienced security officers missteps and fails to fully magnetically lock his boot.  He trips in the zero-g environment and begins to pinwheel very very slowly up to the ceiling.

CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::looks at the SO::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: Alright doctor, just let me make a call to my replacement on the team. As much as I'd like to have Miss Polo on the team, she is a bit young and not experienced enough to deal if things get hard in Engineering
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@<Tac Team>: Magnetize your boots properly now
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: I've got engineering covered.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: I'm sending Falor with you
Host FM_ChrisD says:
@<Sec_Orias> :: flails his arms ::  CTO: Not gonna help me here?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::sends TO`s to get the wayward man down::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::scoffs:: XO: Hard to do with him finding himself on Bajor.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: I would like you to assist though. Old engines can get tricky
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks for a moment between the two, then turns to step back up onto the transporter.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CEO*: Commander, may I see you in Transporter Room 1
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::orders the Engineering staff to begin securing all systems::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::motions for team to finish securing the bridge::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::notices the formality:: *XO*: Aye, on my way.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::jaw drops::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::helps Orias down::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: Punishing me for doing what I feel is best. Fine.
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::makes  his way to a turbo lift::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: I am not.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::motions for team to move to Main Engineering::
Host FM_ChrisD says:
@<Sec_Orias> CTO: How do you want to get there?  Turbo lifts are offline.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: By the way, you are ranking officer on this mission Logan.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@*XO*: Bridge is all clear. We’re moving to Main Engineering
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::exits the turbo lift and makes  his way toward the transporter room, still remembering the ship like the back of his hand::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CTO*: About how long until I can send the team?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@ SO_Orias: We walk
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@*XO*: You can beam onto the bridge now
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CSO/CMO: You may beam over to the Bridge. I will send Falor along
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
XO: Am I?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: Remember to take the portable generator with you
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow as the Logan's role and says nothing::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::enters the transporter room and nods to everyone, attempting to hide the nervousness he feels from having been gone so long::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: I believe you've earned the right to a chance at command.

@ACTION: The Chief Tactical Officer thinks he sees a light dancing on the view screen out of the corner of his eye.

CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::turns heads towards the view screen::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::looks at Falor as he enters:: CEO: Welcome back, you're responsible for the portable generator.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::heads towards the access hatchway::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
CMO: Thanks. Will do.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
CEO: Good timing. I need you to be my replacement on the Away Team. The Doctor believes my condition prohibits it. He is in charge of the mission and you will follow his orders
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Patiently waits::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::feels hit below the belt... he knew she wouldn't make it easy to come back, so he plays along:: XO: Aye ma'am.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::opens panel and enters the Jeffries tubes::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
Away Team: Okay guys get going.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::steps up on the transporter pad:: Away Team: Lets go.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@::begins moving through the tubes towards Main Engineering::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::steps up as well::
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<TR_Chief_Juan> :: Begins to count heads and get anxious ::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: activates her tricorder::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
Cheif Juan: If you'd please Chief?
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<TR_Chief_Juan> CMO: Sure thing, Doc.  Hang on to your boots...
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@:: notices the layers of dust underfoot::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks down at the doctors boots curiously::

@ACTION: The rest of the away team leaves the comfort of the Sharikahr and ends up on the cold, dark Agincourt.

CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@:: materializes aboard the bridge of the Agincourt::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@*XO*: Nothing but dust here Ma’am
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::materializes:: @CEO: I trust you know what to do with that generator.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::leaves Transporter Room 1 and heads to the Bridge::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Does a visual scan of the as she scans with the tricorder.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
::enters the Bridge and seat herself at Command:: *CTO*: Do you believe the Agincourt to be secure?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@*XO*: Aye Ma’am she is
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Creates an uplink to the ship and begins a detailed observation of the bridge.::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@CMO: Actually I don't. I just got back a few hours ago. I haven't even had a chance to look over mission reports.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CTO*: Then have Chief Juan beam you to the Klingon vessel
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@CEO: Get to Main Engineering and get some power online. ::turns to the CSO:: CSO: You're with me here on the Bridge..
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@*XO*: Aye Ma’am
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@*Chief_Juan*: Were ready to head over to the Klingon ship now Chief
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
<SO Archemedies> CO: I have a link the CSO.
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<TR_Chief_Juan> *CTO*: How many and where to, Ensign?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Nods in the general direction of the doctor as she begins to look over the consoles and discover if they are even workable.::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@CSO: Anything on your readings?
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@::fires up his magnetic boots, and pushes the generator toward the nearest Jeffries tube::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
SO: Thank you
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO*: Anything to report?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
@*TR_Chief_Juan*: Just the Tac Team and to there ME room
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<TR_Chief_Juan> *CTO*: Coming right up.  :: locks onto the first team ::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CTO*: Please leave a couple of Tac personnel behind to provide security for the AT
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
::descends the Jeffries tube, followed by a Tac officer, and thinks about how awkward it feels to be back::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*XO*: Commander Rodos is on his way to engineering with the generator and Lt. So`tsoh and I are taking readings on the bridge.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CMO: There does not appear to have been any violence in the recent past.  There is just the general wear on machinery.  The lack of air has kept the place almost in museum quality.

#ACTION: The security team beams onto the Klingon ship.  It's the same story, just different scenery - no power, no gravity, no air.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CMO*: Report immediately if you find anything of note
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#::looks around the room:: Self: Just a whole bunch of nothing
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*XO*: Consider it done, ma'am.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CMO: As soon as we have power, the bridge should be operational.  :: walks with care around the room, searching for anything.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#*XO*: Seems to be the same thing here Ma’am a whole bunch of dust
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@::finally reaches ME, dragging the generator weightlessly through the vacuum::

#ACTION: The Chief Tactical Officer thinks he hears footsteps from somewhere.

CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#::freezes::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CTO*: Run your normal sweep then report back to the Sharikahr.
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@*CMO*: I've reached Engineering. I'm gonna look for a place to hook up this generator.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@CSO: Thank you Lt. So`tsoh. When you have a chance and we aren't on an away mission, I'd like to speak with you about...well you know.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#::motions to two Tactical Officers to sweep ME::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Stops and looks at the doctor with a raised brow.::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*CEO*: Let me know when we have power Commander.

#INFO: The tactical team’s are the only life SIGNS ON the Klingon vessel.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CMO: There does not appear to be any evidence of hurry, at least from the bridge... yet the equipment is also all here, so they did not come back.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CMO: I would like to take a look around in general.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#::motions team to move towards the Bridge, once again through the access ways::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@::locates a generic connector module behind a panel on a bulkhead, and connects the generator to it::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@CSO: Forgive me for playing dumb, but have you checked all possible types of scans you can do?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CMO: Aye...
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@CSO: Check in every 10 minutes.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ CMO: As soon as we have power, I will download the logs.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@CSO: Sounds good. Keep me posted.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
OPS: While we are waiting, I would like you to see if you can lock onto our crashed probe’s signature and beam it back. I basically want to see if you can maintain a lock through the atmosphere
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: With a nod, makes her way to the hatch and begins to float down.::
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> XO: I can try to locate it, but no guarantees.  :: Steps over to the sensor console ::
Host FM_ChrisD says:
@ACTION: The console the CEO plugged into powers up, but blinks quietly without any meaningful input or systems to connect to.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Finding her way onto the deck below, she looks around, seeing nothing.  Heads for the nearest door and begins to take off the panel::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
OPS: I really just want to know if you can maintain a transporter lock through that field. If we have to visit the planet I don't want to be stranded.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::looks around the empty bridge and sighs, feeling useless without a medical situation to handle, then taps his badge:: @*CEO*: Commander, any progress?
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> XO: It might be easier to use one of the transporter ingots rather than try to find our probe.  We'd at least know where it is.
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@::looks at the console and frowns:: *CMO*: Not quite. Give me a minute here.
Host FM_ChrisD says:
@ACTION: The Chief Science Officer thinks she hears a small female child crying to her left.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
OPS: Then let's do that.
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@::walks over to a control panel and takes off the cover, looking for auxiliary computer power input couplings::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Stills, as she places the panel on the ground.  Slowly she turns to look about.::
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn>  :: signals down to the transporter room to get one of the inert hunks onto the pad ::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Lifts her tricorder for a scan, knowing there was no child, but needing to verify anyways.::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@Self: This must be it... ::attaches the generator to a computer power input coupling::

@INFO: The CSO's scans come back negative on life signs, other than the away team.

CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::has a thought come to mind and taps his badge:: CSO: Is there any way to scan for things being out of phase with our reality?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Turns to look at the door a moment, torn between informing the doctor and not.::  *CMO*: Yes, doctor.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
*CSO*: Could you do a scan like that, or have you already done it?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#::walks onto the dusty Klingon bridge::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Making the minor adjustment as she speaks.:: *CMO*: I am altering the settings now.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*CSO*: Even if you find nothing, let me know.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#*XO*: We’ve made it to the Klingon bridge, all clear here
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@::frowns again as nothing happens::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#::walks over to the Klingon Captains chair and runs his gloved fingers over it::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@<Sec Officer> CEO: I thought you were supposed to be an Engineer.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: completed, does a scan of the area::  *CMO*: I am not picking up anything.  However, the ship might.  I will have my SO work on the problem.
Host FM_ChrisD says:
#<Sec_Orias> CTO: Chief?  Did you hear that?
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@Sec_Officer: It's been a while...
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#::tilts head slightly::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@*SO*: Archemedies, would you please scan this vessel using an out of phase mode?
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#Sec_Orias: No
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@*CMO*: I'm not having any luck here. I can either proceed to the computer core, and try powering it up there, or I could try to get the ship's power back online.
Host FM_ChrisD says:
#<Sec_Orias> :: frowns :: CTO: I don't like this.  It's... creepy.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
<SO Archemedies> *CSO*: Aye commander... :: immediately begins the alterations.::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*CSO*: Thank you Lt.

ACTION: The operations manager frowns at his console and turns to the XO.

Host FM_ChrisD says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> XO: Um, Commander?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@:: Turns to complete opening the door.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#Sec_Orias: It`s your imagination
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CTO*: Thank you Ensign. If you believe your sweep is complete report back to the ship
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
OPS: Yes?
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*CEO*: Go with getting the ships power back online.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
<SO Archemedies> :: Soon has the settings and begins scanning through various phases.::
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> XO: The transport device... well.  Juan says he beamed it down to the planet... but it ended up in the Captain's Ready Room.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#*XO*: Aye Ma’am, were on our way back
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: As the door opens slightly, she steps forward to pull it open faster with her own strength.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
OPS: So the field drains power and deflects transporters. Nice piece of technology.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#*Cheif_Juan*: Chief we’re ready to beam back
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<TR_Chief_Juan> *CTO*: To the Sharikahr, or the Agincourt, Chief?
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@::pulls the generator along into a Jeffries tube, hoping to narrow the amount of conduits between the generator and the ship's power generation systems::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Steps into the quarters, shining her light about.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
#*Cheif Juan*: The Sharikahr, Chief
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::paces on the bridge waiting, then finds himself staring at the Captain's chair::
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<TR_Chief_Juan> CTO: Hold tight, coming right up.  :: Locks on and beams the team back to the warmth and safety of the Sharikahr ::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@Self: If I remember Excelsior schematics... the power generation systems should be accessible up here... ::moves along with the generator in tow::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
OPS: Do you have any idea how to bypass a deflection field?

@INFO: The CSO ends up in the Command quarters.  The room is eerie - it's in perfect condition.  Except for gravity not holding things down, the bed has sheets, the table is set for dinner, and paintings hang at odd angles from the wall.

Host FM_ChrisD says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> XO: Depends what kind of field it is, Commander.  Not sure we've locked down the specific properties of this one well enough yet.
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@::pulls a panel off the bulkhead and reads the markings on the couplings::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: walks curiously over to the dinner table and at the mummified remains of food.::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::looks around TR1::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@::takes a breath and sits in the Captain's chair::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
OPS: Please run whatever experiments you need to try and figure that out.
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<TR_Chief_Juan> CTO: How was it?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
<SO Archemedies> *CSO*: I am scanning through a sequences, but have nothing as of yet.  I will let you know if one of the frequencies picks anything up.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *SO*: Thank you.
Host FM_ChrisD says:
XO: Yes, ma'am.
Host FM_ChrisD says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> for last
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
Cheif_Juan: A joy as always
Host XO_LtCmdr_Rodos says:
*CTO*: Report to the Bridge.
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
*XO*: On my way Ma’am
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::exits the TR and heads towards the bridge::

@ACTION: The CSO hears a cry again, but more like an adult, weeping, breathlessly.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Does a general scan, then starts to pick up one of the items only to pause.::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@::thinks he's found what he's looking for and attaches the generator appropriately::
CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::enters the TL:: Computer: Bridge
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Slowly turns around, scanning the room, expecting nothing.::
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@Self: Hopefully this will jump start the power...

@ACTION: The CEO hooks the power generator up to the impulse engines.  They begin to power up, slowly, and a terminal comes online - awaiting commands.

CTO_Ens_Wall says:
::walks out of the TL and onto the bridge, walks over to Tactical::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: considers a moment and then with a sigh, activates her comm. badge::  CMO: Doctor, I am hearing the sound of sorrow.  First from a child, now from an adult.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*CSO*: That's odd. Are you picking up any life signs?
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *CMO*: No...
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@*CMO*: Impulse engines are powered up. I'm making my way back toward Engineering. An emergency terminal should have come online.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
<SO Archemedies> :: continues altering the scans while keeping one eye on the data uplink.::
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*CEO*: Lets see if we can make this bird fly. ::hears the CSO:: *CSO*: That's....strange....
CEO_Cmdr_Rodos says:
@::makes his way back toward Engineering::
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ :: After a moment, leaves the table to walk around the room.::  *CMO*: I am in the captain’s quarters.   It looks almost like they simply left... no hurry, just... up and left.
CMO_Lt_Cartwright says:
@*CSO*: Please return to the bridge, the CEO has power coming online.
CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
@ *CMO*: Acknowledged...

@ACTION: Lieutenant So'tsoh cannot shake the almost imperceptible sound of crying in the strangely serene quarters.  What DID happen to these two ships?

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