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.
Last mission the crew of the Sharikahr has witnessed a ritual that seems taken from Earth's long gone past, and yet they discovered that on Partholon this ritual seems to have great effects. Was the silent pressure felt by the Away team members a natural phenomenon or something supernatural?
In the meanwhile, with hard work and some expedients, Commander Sot`soh managed to discover some surprising facts about the artifact, probably the oldest thing ever encountered by a Starfleet vessel. Can it truly be older than the universe itself? And if so, how did that happen?
Can an object seemingly so innocent change all theories on the birth of the universe?
Starfleet personnel are trained to deal with the mysterious and the unexpected that always come with exploration, will they solve the mysteries surrounding this system, and where will their voyage end?
Star Trek, A Call To Duty,
is proud to present
the USS Sharikahr
in
“The Black Ship, Act 2, “The Gate”, Scene 2”.
Stardate 10710.11
Starring: 
Christopher D. as Captain Savar
Kate “Jackie” M. as Commander Tiernan
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Commander Sin’ajéídishjool So’tsoh
John F. as Lieutenant JG Kurt Wall

Produced and Directed by:
Enrico T

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SO_Archimedes says:
:: On the bridge, quietly looking over reports.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lost in a dream of flying.::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::sitting in the big chair going over the morning reports::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Sitting in her dimly lit office sipping orange juice::
Host Enrico says:
<Duty_OPS>: CTO: Sir, we are receiving a signal from BuPers on Earth.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
Duty_Ops: Patch it through
Host Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: working in his office, writing down his thoughts and observations ::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::sits up in his chair and places the reports down::
Host Enrico says:
<ADM_T’Sel> COM:Shari: This is Admiral T'sel, I need to talk to Ambassador Savar.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: All is dark around her as the wind blows across her heated skin.::
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: Sir, I have a message coming through for the Ambassador.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Picks at her muffin, not ready to eat just yet.  Picking up the roaster, makes a few changes for the week::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
Com: Admiral: Good morning Admiral, I’ll patch you through to the Ambassador
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
OPS: Patch the Admiral through to the Ambassador
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
*Savar*: Ambassador you have an incoming transmission from Admiral T’Sel
Host Enrico says:
<ADM_T'sel>COM: Shari: Thank you, T'Sel out.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::picks up his coffee:: Self: Ah what a glorious morning
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: A sense of feeling as if she were being watched, she stretches her arms wider to catch the updraft of the winds and angles upward, seeking to distance herself from...::
Host Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
*CTO*: Understood, Lieutenant.  I will await it.

ACTION: A STARFLEET'S LOGO APPEAR ON SAVAR'S TERMINAL SCREEN.

Host Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Turns to the screen, and activates the other side of the communications link ::
Host Enrico says:
<Adm_T'sel>::her face appears on the screen, pointed ears and the rest:: COM: Savar: Greetings Savar.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Curiously returns back to his duty as the CTO says nothing.::
Host Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Places his arms behind his back, wondering what Starfleet wants ::  COM: Admiral: Admiral.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Ack sorry about that, patch the message through to the ambassador.
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: It is already done sir... :: studies the sensors as he is alerted.::  Sir, I am picking up an anomaly on the sensors...
Host Enrico says:
<T'Sel>: COM: Savar: Ambassador, I will be straight and to the point. I will have to ask you to come back in uniform. Starfleet needs you and Vulcan needs you.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Can you get a fix on it?
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Sings to herself as she reads the current federation news:: 
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Reaches up to make some adjustments.::  CTO:  Hmmm... some unusual interference in the Partholian sensors grid.
Host Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
COM: Admiral: Define this need, please.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::raises an eyebrow::
Host Enrico says:
<T'Sel> COM: Savar: Since Captain Adrel left the ship, the Vulcan high council has pressure this office to reinstate you in command of the Sharikahr. I am now offering you back your position and the command of that ship.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Shakes his head as he latches onto a signal.::  CTO: Someone is piggybacking on Partholian subspace frequencies.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Run a scan of their grid
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Oh?
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Who’s the signal directed at?
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: I am working on that now...  they are using a slightly different wavelength...:: works on a triangulation.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Suddenly sits up with a gasp.::
Host Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Ponders this development for a few moments ::  COM: Admiral: This is a most unexpected development.  What of my role as diplomatic liaison?
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::waits patiently::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Shakes his head:: CTO: I need the ship to move to... :: sends the coordinates to the FCO::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::nods to the FCO:: FCO: Make it so
Host Adm_Tsel says:
COM: Savar: The Federation Diplomatic Bureau protested as well, they agreed to let you go only if you kept your position. So you will be doing both duties, we have full confidence you are able to do that.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Keeping a careful lock on the signal, adjusts for triangulation::

ACTION: THE SHARIKAHR LEAVES ORBIT AND HEADS TOWARD THE SPECIFIC COORDINATES.

CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Once you have the anomalies position put it up on the main viewer
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Swings her legs over the edge of the bed, her skin damp as if from a lot of exertion.  A chill sweeps across her and she finds herself shivering::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::senses something odd, but shakes the feeling::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: As the ship stops, he gets a lock on the source of the signal:: CTO: The signal is originating from the 8th planet in this system.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Sweeping the hair from her face, she stands and moves toward the closet to grab a shawl.::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Very well. Do the Partholians have anything out there?
Host Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Raises an eyebrow, considering the immense workload ::  COM: Admiral: I understand.  Is the Sharikahr's mission unchanged in light of this?
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
FCO: Helm lay in a course for the 8th planet and set a standard orbit
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: I believe so... :: checks the database.::  They use a different frequency though.
Host Adm_Tsel says:
COM: Savar: No the Partholian mission stands as it is; your goal is to provide the Partholians all the help they need.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Find me the signal destination
Host Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
COM: Admiral: Very well. I will inform the crew immediately.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Does the signal match anything in our database?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Making her way into the main room, she heads for the communicator, and checks on Shá at the Rodos’::
Host Adm_Tsel says:
COM: Savar: Congratulations then, Captain, I am uploading your new command codes, as we speak. You can change them with your own once you are set.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Shakes his head::  CTO: Nor am I amble to get a location of where they are sending, other then it is out of this system.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Damn curious if you ask me Archie.
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: Not sure if you will like this, given what I have heard, but LCARS gives a 95% confidence rate that it is Cardassian.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Walks around sickbay, starting some real work, begins doing inventory::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::raises an eyebrow:: SO: Now that is damn curious
Host Adm_Tsel says:
COM: CO: Admiral Harlan is speaking with Commander Rodos and making sure she is aware of the change in command.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::turns to the duty TO:: TO: Run a full tactical scan of the system and look for anything that could be Cardassian of origin.
Host Adm_Tsel says:
<Duty_TO>: CTO: Aye Sir, running a full tactical scan, putting sensors on active now Sir.
Host Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
COM: Admiral: Very well.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: After a brief chat with the nanny, followed by talking with Shá, she closes the comm, confused.  Slowly turning around, she heads for the shower::
Host Adm_Tsel says:
<FCO_Polo>: CTO: ETA to the planet is 25 minutes at full impulse sir.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
FCO: Very well
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
TO: Take us to yellow alert and put weapons in standby just in case
Host Adm_Tsel says:
COM: Savar: Congratulations, however I would advise you replicate a new uniform before going to the bridge.

ACTION: THE SHARI GOES TO YELLOW ALERT, WEAPONS GET ACTIVATED AND SHIELDS GENERATORS GET CHARGED.

CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
Self: Something about this doesn’t feel right
Host Amb_Envoy_Savar says:
:: Starts to speak and then sees the alert ::  COM: Admiral: You will forgive me, but I believe the ship's Captain is required on the Bridge. Sharikahr out.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
TO: Anything on sensors?
Host Adm_Tsel says:
<Duty_To> CTO: Sir the scans do not return anything, however if it is something small, the planet may interfere with our scans.

ACTION: THE COMMUNICATION DROPS ABRUPTLY WHILE SAVAR LEAVES THE ROOM.

CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
TO: Very well keep looking
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Any success with that transmission?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Looks in the direction of his wife, who gives him the 'we need to talk' look, and then heads out of the office towards the Bridge ::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: While in the corridors, he taps his commbadge ::  *CMO*: Doctor Tiernan, please report to the Bridge immediately.
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: Still working on it...
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Very well
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: After a brief shower, she climbs out and pulls on a very warm uniform.::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Scans the general area::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
*AMB*: Is it really necessary ambassador, I am quite busy at the moment.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::bites his lip lost deep in thought::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
*CMO*: Doing what, Commander?
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
*AMB:*: Medical duties ambassador.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: A glance at the chronometer... little time has passed.  Barely noting the ship was moving, she grabs a bunch of blankets and climbs back into bed.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
*CMO*: Unless you are in surgery, I suspect you can spare a few moments.  I will see you there, Savar out.  :: Enters a turbo lift and sets it to the top of the ship ::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Mildly curses.:: CTO: I have lost the signal.  They probably picked up the active scan.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
ALL: Let’s keep our eye open people we don’t want to be caught with our shorts down
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
Self: Damn
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
Self: Where does he get off trying to boss me around....::Leaves sickbay and heads for the Turbo lift::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: Could they be cloaked?
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: Unknown.
Host Adm_Tsel says:
<Duty_TO> CTO: I do not see any large energy signature, if there is something it must be very small.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
TO: A scout possibly?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: the doors to the turbo lift open to the Bridge, and Savar steps out, taking a look around in a manner he hasn't done in a while ::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Huffs and puffs waiting ::
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: I am not picking up anything in the general area.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::turns at the sound of the doors opening:: SO Very well
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Gets in the turbo lift and calls for the bridge::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::is surprised to see Savar in a Captain’s uniform:: CO: Ambassador? What are you doing back in uniform?
Host Adm_Tsel says:
<Duty_TO> CTO: It  may be, but I should be able to pick it up at this distance, unless....they turned off all the energy on the ship. That would be uncomfortable.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Glances at the door, noting the ambassador on the bridge, and returns to trying to find something.::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Blinks and looks at the CO oddly.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: After a moment, she sighs and pulls the blankets down from her chin and rolls over to stare up at the ceiling.::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Exits the turbo lift fuming::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
:;continues to think lost deep in thought::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::looks at the view screen:: Self: come out come out where ever you are
Host Adm_Tsel says:
<Duty_FCO>: ALL: Five minutes to orbit.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Notes the Doctor arriving, and steps towards the center of the Bridge ::  All: I wish to announce that as of immediately, I am assuming command of the USS Sharikahr per Starfleet orders.  Commander Rodos has been informed separately.  Department heads should disseminate this information to their departments.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::turns and looks at the CO::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Turns at the change of command... Self: that was unexpected::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CO: Congrats skipper

ACTION: ALL THE REST OF PEOPLE ON THE BRIDGE TURN TOWARD THE NEW CO, SOME STANDS AT ATTENTION.

CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::snaps of a snappy salute::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Seeing the others, belatedly stands to give his respects.::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Turns around and contacts the science department, letting his CSO get some rest.::

ACTION: THE SHARIKAHR ENTERS IN ORBIT AROUND THE GAS GIANT.

CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Stands with her arms across her chest, not impressed:: CO: With all due respect, with the current alert, are we able to return to our stations?
SO_Archimedes says:
:: As they enter orbit, begins a full scan of the area::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CMO: Doctor, thank you for your presence.  You may return to your more important duties.  :: moves towards the Captain's chair and sits awkwardly ::  CTO: Chief, what occurred to put the Sharikahr on alert status?
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: Sir...
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CO: Captain we are at yellow alert on our way to the 8th planet in the system were we have detected a transmission being beamed into space.
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: I mean, captain, I have identified an object in orbit.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Refines the scan.::  CTO: It is too advanced to be Partholian.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CO: We are on our way to determine who is sending the transmission and why
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
::Enters the Turbo lift, and calls for her desk:: Vulcans....:: cracks her neck::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Looks towards the SO ::  CTO: I see.  SO: An object?
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: Dimensions are 2 meters in diameter...
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: No life signs registering...
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CO: It could possibly be a communication relay sir
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Determine as best as possible the makeup of the object, and if it poses a threat to the vessel.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CO: Aye sir, the bridge is yours skipper
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::moves off to Tactical and begins to search for and scan the object::

ACTION: THE OBJECT, ONCE SCANNED, ACTIVATES ALL ITS SENSORS AND BEGINS TO SCAN OF THE SHARIKAHR BACK .

SO_Archimedes says:
*CSO*: Commander, sorry to bother you, but we are looking at an unidentified object, and there has been a change of command.  The Ambassador is now the captain.
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: Ummm... we are being scanned in return... I think I activated something.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
SO: can you determine the origins of the scans?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Blinks at that rather disjointed statement.  Rolls over and taps the commbadge on the dresser.::  *SO*: Acknowledged... I am on my way up.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Runs it through the database.::  CTO: Same sensors used by Cardassians.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Grumbles as she walks down the corridor:: Self: A Vulcan captain...another one...what’s so wrong with this universe, its torturing me....Vulcans....argh...
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Tossing the blankets aside, she heads for the dresser to grab a brush, running it quickly through her hair.  Putting it down, she grabs a ribbon and heads out the door.::
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CO:  Skipper it appears to be a probe of some kind. It registers as Cardassian on the inside. The outer casing is indeterminate
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Is it generating the signal, or is it merely redirecting it?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Braiding her hair as she goes, she steps into the lift.:: CPU: Bridge.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CO: It is scanning us and redirecting the data
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO/SO: Can we trace the route?
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: Working on it...
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CO: Attempting to now sir
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::begins running a trace::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As the lift stops, she pauses a moment before stepping onto the bridge.::
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: Approximately 5 light-years away... point unspecified.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
CO: The signal is being directed to a point about 5ly away
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
<MO Bree>:: Sees the CMO, and jumps to work, not wanting to be a victim on her warpath::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO/OPS: Take the ship to grey mode.  FCO: Set course to investigate, an indirect course.
CTO_LtJg_Wall says:
::looks at the CO in surprise:: Self: Grey mode? CO: Sir this ship is not equipped with the devices necessary to go into grey mode, do I raise shields instead?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Makes her way to the console, listening.::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Makes her way to her office, and waits to see if the alerts change::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: As the CSO joins him, he quickly fills her in.::

ACTION: THE CARDASSIAN PROBE COMPLETES ITS SCAN OF THE SHARIKAHR AND COMPLETE ITS TRANSMISSION.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looking at the data.::  CO: The probes scan is complete... I doubt it is wise to remain here.

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