USS Sharikahr Mission #331

Space…the ultimate battleground. These are the adventures of the Sharikahr and her crew of rebels in their struggle to survive, fight and overcome, against all odds, the obstacles that this cruel and vicious universe put in front of them.
For the past two weeks the Sharikahr has been traveling toward the Khitomer's sector at the maximum possible warp speed. Along the way they have had close encounters with Alliance vessels, but, one way or the other, they managed to pass through unscathed.
Now the ship is finally there. Khitomer is just a few billion kilometers away. Yet the planet is the birth place of the Alliance and one of the most heavily guarded areas inside its borders. Forts and a huge space station orbit around the planet, and usually a fleet of heavily armed ships patrols the space.
How can Captain Savar succeed in getting close enough to transport himself and the Klingon Engineers in another universe, and how can the Sharikahr not be seen for long enough to be there when her Captain returns?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty,
Is proud to present
The Sharikahr In
“So Close, So Far Away”
Stardate 10804.03
Starring
Christopher D. as Savar, Captain
Anne B. as Millicent Rogers, First Mate
Jackie G. As “Shakes”, Medical Officer
Karriaunna S. as So`otsoh, Scientific Advisor
John F. as Paladin, Intelligence Analyst
James H. as Donavin Arinoch, Weapons Officer

Written and Directed by
Enrico T.

= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =
Host Captain_Savar says:
:: walks out onto the Bridge, having just spoken with the Klingons, who follow closely behind him ::
XO_Rogers says:
::sitting at her place on the Bridge::
IO_Paladin says:
::sitting at helm. Gloved fingers resting lightly on the controls::
IO_Paladin says:
CO: ETA 30 minutes, speed warp 9.6
CIV_Arinoch says:
::looks up from the console as the bridge doors open, and nods:: CO: Captain. I should be able to modify our power signature enough that we aren't immediately recognizable as their favorite target. And with the right adjustments to the visual transmitters, it shouldn't take entirely too much effort to make us look Klingon. Should they... decide to be talkative.
IO_Paladin says:
Self: Thank you for flying Sharikahr airways. Please place your trays in the upright position the no smoking sign is off
CSO_So`tsoh says:
:: As the captain enters, she notes the Klingons; she just barely catches her thoughts on them, from showing on her face.::
Host Captain_Savar says:
CIV: We will be going radio silent.  :: Waits until he has everyone's attention ::  All: I have new information from our Klingon allies....

ACTION: The Sharikahr starts shaking slightly, her hull caught in a conflict between the system gravity well and the warp bubble.

::Enters the bridge::
CIV_Arinoch says:
::nods, and consults the sensor readouts as they approach the system, raises an eyebrow:: Self: This is... certainly uncharacteristic.
CSO_So`tsoh says:
:: Shirts her sight onto Savar and waits, listening.::
IO_Paladin says:
::adjusts the flight controls slightly::
Host Captain_Savar says:
All: I had assumed that the Klingons kept a supply of cloaking devices on hand ready for installation in vessels.  I am, however, told that this is a mistaken assumption.  We will have to take a larger force over with us, and take a considerably longer amount of time.  I still intend to have the Sharikahr warp in and out as quickly as possible...
Host Captain_Savar says:
All: But we may not be able to have a set return time.
XO_Rogers says:
::turns from the view screen to pay attention to Savar::
CIV_Arinoch says:
CO: We may have an additional problem, captain.
Host Captain_Savar says:
CSO/CIV: I want you two to begin on a way to get a message through the dimensional barrier.  We may have to just transport a subspace beacon across to emit a signal on this side....
IO_Paladin says:
::sits listening::
Host Captain_Savar says:
CIV: An additional problem?
CIV_Arinoch says:
CO: This system is supposed to be a veritable fortress. And it should be, given its strategic importance. But... sensors show nothing.
IO_Paladin says:
::sighs and adjusts his shoulder holster slightly::
Host Captain_Savar says:
:: Turns to face the Klingons ::  Rotak: Could they have already installed cloaking technology?
CSO_So`tsoh says:
:: Carefully listens and considers various options, throwing one out after another.::
Host Mirror_Enrico says:
<Rotak>: CO: They could have stolen some other device, but as Starfleet officers in our universe know, there are plenty of ways to disappear from sensors.
XO_Rogers says:
Rotak: Are there ways to detect if a cloaking device is in use?
IO_Paladin says:
::listens intently making mental preparations::
Host Mirror_Enrico says:
<Rotak>: XO: There are, but if they possess the latest cloaking device, it would require a technology, much more sophisticated than what you have on board.
CMO_Shakes says:
::Stands in the back, worried about the upcoming mission::
CIV_Arinoch says:
CO/XO: It wouldn't be the first time we had to improvise our way to equal footing.
IO_Paladin says:
CO: ETA 20 minutes
XO_Rogers says:
CO: We can't abandon the mission now. I say we take precautions and continue on.
Host Captain_Savar says:
XO: At this point, I'm inclined to agree.  If we discover too great of a danger, we may have to abandon.

ACTION: The ship's sensors light up, indicating that the Shari is being heavily scanned by the three forts on the planet's orbit.

IO_Paladin says:
CO: Were within scanning range
CIV_Arinoch says:
CO: Confirmed. Orbital defense stations are scanning us.
Host Captain_Savar says:
IO: Continue on course.
CSO_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns around to her station and reads through the telemetry.::
CSO_So`tsoh says:
:: quietly::  CO: We are being scanned.
IO_Paladin says:
CO: Aye
CIV_Arinoch says:
CO: If we can modify a shuttle to project false life signs and remote pilot it, I can tell you if we've got cloaked ships or not easily enough.
Host Mirror_Enrico says:
<OPS_Polo>: XO: It will take 3.2 seconds to transport the whole away team to the other universe.
CSO_So`tsoh says:
:: Does not turn around as she listens, her hands slipping along the board::
Host Captain_Savar says:
CIV: Knowing doesn't change anything.  I'd prefer not to risk a support craft.
CSO_So`tsoh says:
:: Listening to Polo, she stills... another universe... so tempting...::
IO_Paladin says:
::mentally catalogues the items he needs to take::
CIV_Arinoch says:
::mentally runs over the information on this other universe he needs to verify later... it could be quite useful::
IO_Paladin says:
CO: ETA 10 minutes
Host Captain_Savar says:
All: It's time.  We need to go suit up.
XO_Rogers says:
OPS: Once the away team is away I'll need you to take Paladin's seat at the helm as fast as possible to get us out of here.
IO_Paladin says:
::nods and hands off the CONN::
IO_Paladin says:
::stands and moves to the Captains side::

ACTION: Suddenly the ship's shields fail; one by one the generators turn off. Just the main deflector remains active.

IO_Paladin says:
::looks around as the systems go down::
Host Captain_Savar says:
All: What's going on?
CIV_Arinoch says:
CO: We have a power fluctuation in the shield grid... attempting to compensate. ::hands fly over the console to try bringing some degree of stability to the situation, drawing from secondary systems where he can::
CMO_Shakes says:
:: Remains out of the way of the working personal::
CSO_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks around:: CO: It could have something to do with the earlier scans?
CIV_Arinoch says:
::eyes suddenly go cold:: CO: I've isolated the cause... there's a subroutine in the main computer that's locking me out. It was not there 5 minutes ago.
Host Captain_Savar says:
:: Starts to worry slightly, knowing better than to yell at the crew as they concentrate on their work ::
Host Captain_Savar says:
CIV: How?
Host Captain_Savar says:
OPS: What's the full effect of the subroutine?
IO_Paladin says:
CO: ETA 5 minutes
CIV_Arinoch says:
::decides to put his computer skills to use, and tries getting a decent look at the actual code::
CSO_So`tsoh says:
CO: I am picking up an alliance ship powering up from behind the sun... intercept in ten minutes...
CMO_Shakes says:
CO: Do you need me anywhere, or just wait?
CSO_So`tsoh says:
CO: No, make that many ships.  :: Turns around:: Unable to get an exact estimate due to the suns radiation.
Host Captain_Savar says:
CSO: Just one?  How very confident... :: hears the new estimate ::
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
<OPS_Polo> CO: It reroutes commands coming to the bridge and stops them from reaching the CPU, we have to go to the main computer room and operate it manually.
IO_Paladin says:
Self: This should be short and bloody
Host Captain_Savar says:
XO: And this is why the ship is to get in and out quickly.  OPS: Keep at it.  Go down to the core and perform manual operations if you have to.  CSO/IO/Klingons: We need to be prepared to go.  CSO: What's our plan for notifying the Sharikahr when we are prepared to return?
IO_Paladin says:
::nods at the Captain and heads for the armory::
IO_Paladin says:
::just before he enters the TL he turns to the XO :: XO: you have 8 minutes till they intercept you
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
<OPS_Polo> CO: Aye Boss ::leaves and runs out of the bridge::
XO_Rogers says:
::reviews information coming in:: CO: Luckily no other systems but the shields are effected at this time. We can still get out of here.
CIV_Arinoch says:
::tries to reroute helm control to his console while both their pilots are occupied::
Host Captain_Savar says:
XO: If you can get away, you might have to do a cold restart.  Or tap into the Luna's core to run the ship while you take the main down.  :: Runs to exit the Bridge, knowing time is precious ::
IO_Paladin says:
::heads for the armory::
XO_Rogers says:
CIV: Tie navigation in with your console you'll have to do both for a bit.
XO_Rogers says:
*CO*: Signal me when you are off the ship.

ACTION: The Sharikahr exits WARP and slows down to a crawl to permit the transporter to be operated. The Planet is now very close.

CIV_Arinoch says:
::slaps a control on his console:: *OPS*: I've seen similar tricks to this one used before. You may need to manually reroute to secondary systems. We can clean it out when we're not about to be shot at.
Host Captain_Savar says:
:: His team assembles on the transporter pad.  He looks at the Klingons then at the transporter officer ::  All: We have no time to spare!
IO_Paladin says:
::grabs weapons and a satchel full of espionage tools and readies himself for transport::
CSO_So`tsoh says:
:: Shakes her head::  CO: There should be a device that does as you ask, tied to just those that are supposed to return.
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
<Transporter_Chief>*CO*: I have a lock...Transporting now!!!!
IO_Paladin says:
::checks his holsters and slings the satchel across his back ::
CIV_Arinoch says:
::smirks after addressing the young woman, and looks up briefly at Millicent:: XO: I will never stop being one step ahead of you.

ACTION: The Away Team disappears from the transporter PADD...their bodies begin a long trip being transferred atom by atom across multiple dimensions....

CMO_Shakes says:
:: Moves and sits back in Savar’s chair::
XO_Rogers says:
CMO: If you would please take the OPS position
XO_Rogers says:
CIV: Get us out of here
CIV_Arinoch says:
::waits for the signal of a successful transport, and reverses course, punching it up to warp 2 to clear the system::
CMO_Shakes says:
XO: Thats not really a position I know anything about.
XO_Rogers says:
CMO: What else can you do?
CMO_Shakes says:
XO: I carry a phaser, sit here, look pretty as I don't trust you with this ship.

@ACTION: The Away Team suddenly materializes in a dark room. The color, and the material remind you of an Alliance base, yet the light is somewhat different.

Host Captain_Savar says:
@::As he materializes, he locks eyes with his engineers, then the Klingons ::  Rotak: Lead on.
XO_Rogers says:
CMO: Look, Savar placed me in charge and right now I have absolutely no need for attitude. Find a station and make yourself useful. After we get gone you can follow me to the bathroom with that thing.
IO_Paladin says:
@::drops into a crouch and scans the room with his eyes::
CSO_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Her hand tightens on the weapon never far from reach, if not seen.::
IO_Paladin says:
@All: wait and let me look around
CIV_Arinoch says:
::keeps an eye on the sensors, and readies a series of evasive maneuvers... just in case::

ACTION: The Alliance fleet split in half, with the fastest Bird of Preys heading outside the system to cut the Sharikahr out, and the Galor Class cruisers closing in from behind.

CMO_Shakes says:
::Crosses her legs and leans back::
XO_Rogers says:
XO: Fine get us killed and doom Savar. I really don't care.
IO_Paladin says:
@::begins to examine the room::
XO_Rogers says:
CIV: Can you get us out of this?
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
@CO: Hold on, anyone has a scanner?
CMO_Shakes says:
:: Continues to monitor the bridge::
CSO_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Lifts the tricorder from across her chest and flips it open:, her eyes not leaving Rotak's.::
CIV_Arinoch says:
XO: Looks like I'm going to have to. ::smirks coolly, and adjusts his course, cutting sharply to port for a few hundred kilometers and increases speed to warp 4::
CSO_So`tsoh says:
@ CO: The area greatly resembles... what you would expect of a Klingon space station, but there appear to be some slight differences.

ACTION: The Galor ships are gaining on the Shari soon they will be in weapon range.
CIV_Arinoch says:
XO: One of the ships is hanging back... they've entered orbit of the planet.
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
@::Opens the door:: ALL: This place smells like home, follow me.
IO_Paladin says:
@::follows cautiously::
Host Captain_Savar says:
@:: Quietly ::  All: No one touch anything unless told to.
CIV_Arinoch says:
::waits for the warships to gain another 200 kilometers, then increases to warp 9 and ducks the Sharikahr back to starboard sharply::
XO_Rogers says:
CIV: Are they doing anything else ?
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
@CO: So would you like to do this the hard way or the easy way Savar?
CIV_Arinoch says:
XO: Not yet but at the moment I'm more concerned with his 9 friends.
Host Captain_Savar says:
@Rotak: Easy would be preferable.  We have a difficult enough time getting home from here.
CSO_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Takes the rear, looking around, keeping her tricorder open and recording.::
IO_Paladin says:
@::looks at Rotak:: Rotak: Easy would be nice
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
ACTION: The Sharikahr hull screams for the stress caused by the maneuver...the ship manages to perform it though. The CMO falls from her chair and bumps her butt on the floor.
XO_Rogers says:
CIV: So am I but keep an eye on it.
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
@::nods:: CO/IO: I understand, follow me please.
CIV_Arinoch says:
::starts scanning for a nearby nebula or asteroid field::
CSO_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Quietly follows::
CMO_Shakes says:
:: Covers her ears while on the floor::
IO_Paladin says:
@::follows quietly and looks at the CSO::

@ACTION: Rotak start moving along the corridor and then stops before a curve. Then turns toward the AT.

CSO_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Listens for others as she scans.::
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
::talks quietly:: ALL: Wait here for a second. ::turns and disappear behind the bulkhead.
XO_Rogers says:
::once the ship finishes the maneuver, she steps over to the CMO and offers a hand to help her up::

@ACTION: The Away Team hears Rotak screaming in Klingon  and then the muffled answers of another Klingon. 

Host Captain_Savar says:
@:: Raises an eyebrow silently ::
CIV_Arinoch says:
::his eyes almost seem to light up as he finds what he's looking for:: XO/CMO: You may want to find something to hold onto. This is gonna be fun.
CSO_So`tsoh says:
@ :: She starts to pull out her weapon until she realizes what is being said.::
CMO_Shakes says:
:: Slaps the hand away:: XO: I don't need the help from the like of you...:: holds on to the chair::
IO_Paladin says:
@::lowers his voice to a whisper:: Self: So lady like isn’t she?
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
@ALL: Please come out, this soldier is going to bring us to my husband the general.
CIV_Arinoch says:
::gently starts to bank the Sharikahr towards one of the asteroids in the field, keeping one eye always on their followers::
Host Captain_Savar says:
@:: Feeling slightly on edge, not aware that they were going to involve others in this ::
XO_Rogers says:
::rolls eyes:: CMO: Fine, whatever. ::sits back in her seat and braces herself.
CSO_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Looks at the captain and shakes her head, not trusting these traitors at all.::

ACTION: The Large asteroid is just a few seconds away.

CIV_Arinoch says:
::his instincts take over, and he gradually starts to throttle back on the engines, giving the impression of additional system failures.
IO_Paladin says:
@;;moves out of cover and enters the room::
CMO_Shakes says:
:: Climbs up to the seat::

ACTION: The Shari slows down, the Alliance ships gain ground.

IO_Paladin says:
@Rotak: Charming décor.
IO_Paladin says:
@::notes the difference in uniform::
CIV_Arinoch says:
::keeps an eye on the indicator that would signify weapons range and not a whole lot of time to react, and keys in a course adjustment as he brings the ship out of warp, and gradually throttles back on impulse::
CSO_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Remains behind, her weapon palmed::
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
@IO: Oh this is not exactly a charming place, you will see charm once I bring you to the hall of heroes.
IO_Paladin says:
@Rotak: Just exactly where are we my dear?
Host Cmdr_Rotak says:
@IO: Khitomer, Klingon Empire, my home. And if you call me dear again I will castrate you with my bare hands.
CSO_So`tsoh says:
@  :: Widens her eyes as she hears the words... what does the woman mean by taking strangers to the hall of heroes?::
CIV_Arinoch says:
All: Just a little longer...
XO_Rogers says:
XO: Just keep us in one piece.

= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =
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