USS Sharikahr, Mission #344
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.
After other two weeks of travel, the colonists’ fleet has finally reached and passed the official Federation borders 24 hours ago. Now but for the only robotic beacon travelling at high speed in front of the convoy, almost all friendly signals comes from the back of the fleet and not the front.
The Colonists are trying to show they are ready to give up the comforts of their homes and they are not showing too much distress due to the loss of the greenhouse ships harvests, however a certain subtle malcontent is spreading among the inhabitants of the huge trailblazer class transports.
Malcontent probably accelerated by the lack of a clear explanation for the failures in those two ships. Sabotage is bad news, however bad and faulty equipment is not much better.
In the meanwhile the stars streak by and the whole fleet sails forward.
Star Trek, A Call To Duty, 
Is proud to present the USS Sharikahr
 In:
“The Tenaris Mission: Arc 1 -The Voyage, Scene 2”
Stardate 10808.07
Starring:
Christopher D. as Captain Savar Dickinson, CO
Jackie G as Commander Kate McTiernan, CMO
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Commander So’tsoh, CSO
James H as Lieutenant JG Arinoch, CIV

Guest stars:
Gina H as Commander Gina Hembrook, CEO

Produced and Directed by:
Enrico T.

= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Sitting in the back of the bridge working on some roster issues::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: On the bridge, running through the most resent updates.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Seated in his ready room, having left Tiernan in command of the Bridge while he speaks with Commander Prisca ::  COM: Minerva: USS Minerva, this is the USS Sharikahr.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::enters the TIC, after checking on Millicent again, and moves to the central display::
Host Enrico says:
FCO_Polo>: *CO*: Sir, Captain Devedo of the Botany Bay is requesting traffic control permission to use one of the Magellanica's R4C56 Drones to make some small repairs to their hull.  I see no problems with their flight plan.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Downloads some information on hydroponics then stands, turning the station over to Archimedes.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
*FCO*: Confirmed, Ensign.
Host Enrico says:
<OPS_Minerva>COM:CO: Captain, the skipper sends her compliments, she will take the call from her ready room.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: steps into the lift.::  CPU: Main engineering.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::In Main Engineering, at the Master Systems Display, meeting with her team leaders to set schedules and assignments for the next 3 shifts::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::nods in acknowledgement to the explanation given him by one of his junior officers, then moves to the replicator for an extra strong coffee::

ACTION: Navigational and tactical sensors show one of the robotic ships move according to the confirmed flight plan.

CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Finishes the last of the changes and takes a few minutes to inspect the emergency med kits on the bridge::
Host Enrico says:
<Cmdr_Prisca>COM:CO: Captain, what can I do for you?
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Logging in, glances through the updates for his department.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
<TO_Ens_T'Lorn> ::at the tactical station on the bridge, watching the display passively::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Minerva: Routine discussions, Commander.  All is well from your position?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Stepping off, heads for engineering’s main doors and enters, looking around for Hembrook.::
Host Enrico says:
<Prisca>Com: CO: Yes captain, although I always get a little more excited when I leave the Federation, but I guess it is a feeling it will pass soon.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::moves back to his office, and starts to go through the shift schedules, scheduling a battle drill for the gamma shift bridge officer to initiate::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: seeing her near the MSD meeting with others, she makes her way over and stands quietly in the back, listening.::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Marks those he wants to read and then shifts his attention to the LRS::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Sits in the captain seat while getting the kit behind the chair::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Finishes her briefing and sends her people on their merry ways::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: What can I do for you, Commander?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Minerva: I expect as much.  I hope the partying does not get too loud... I'd prefer to not come knocking on your door and ask you to keep it down.  :: Steeples his fingers ::  My officers have made no progress on the convoy's accidental decompression.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::takes an idol pull from his cup, and nods as an ensign walks in with an update in their investigation, still more of the same.. no solid evidence one way or the other yet::
Host Enrico says:
<Prisca>COM: CO: No and neither have mine, but the chain of events is so coincidental, it makes me think of a sabotage. Call it old Roman paranoia.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Minerva: I believe our officers suspect the same; however, without evidence to support that idea, it is merely a theory.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::gets an idea, and calls up the logs:: Computer: Computer, access the system logs for both the Olympia and the Orchid. Isolate any access attempts, both authorized and not, to the decompression systems.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
aCEO: At the Vulcan academy, they have been working on a process of increasing the rate of growth of plants.  So far it has shown success but only in very limited space.  I would like to try it on a small section within our own hydroponics.  ::hands her the PADD with the schematics.::  and if it succeeds, take it to the colony ships.
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_Polo> *CO*: The drone ship has changed route out and… oh cazzo! It just attached itself to the hull of the Santa Fe, one of the trailblazer transports. Captain you better come here.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
aCEO: Would you be able to create such a unit on the larger scale?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: Minerva: Crisis.  Go to standby status, we'll investigate.  :: with a nod, closes the channel and exits the ready room ::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Quietly goes about the work at hand::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Glances over the specs on the PADD briefly:: CSO: I overhauled an entire Norway class ship in the middle of an electromagnetic dampening environment after our forced landing, then kept it running at high warp from Gorn space all the way back to the Federation in 3 months. I can handle anything if you give me enough time and resources. ::winks::
Host Enrico says:
<CO_Prisca>COM:CO: I see, let me know if you need any help Captain.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: hearing, moves back to the short range sensors::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::gets an urgent call from the TIC, and leaves his office, half empty cup in hand, to take a look at the situation::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Entering onto the Bridge ::  FCO: Report.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
aCEO: First, the simple unit, the sooner the better.  Then begin on the larger unit.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CO: Welcome back, I’ll just be one more moment here
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: All right, so how big a test unit do you want and have you cleared this with the Captain and OPS for resources?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::gets caught up on the change in attitude of one of their repair drones, and heads out of the tactical center to the turbo lift::
Host Enrico says:
<Polo>CO: The probe just turned on its phaser torches. They also raised shield. It's the Santa Fe.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: checks communications and electric field for anything that might have caused the shift.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: Display tactical view of the fleet on forward viewer.  Take us towards their position.  Hail the Botany Bay, tell them to call the drone back.
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: I am not finding anything that would have altered the probes course or attracted it to the Santa Fe.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Looks towards the rear of the Bridge ::  TO: What kind of damage could that drone do?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps into the lift, and requests the bridge::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: checks the ships beacon.::

ACTION: The Main viewer displays the scene with the robotic ships cutting chunks of hulls from the Santa Fe.

CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Moves from the captains chair to the XO's spot::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
<TO_Ens_T'Lorn> ::examines the readouts for a minute or two:: CO: Concentrated fire from its equipment could do significant damage, captain. The Santa Fe is not heavily shielded.
Host Enrico says:
<FCO>: CO: Sir, the Magellanica reports they cannot call it back. It's not responding to commands.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
aCEO: Clearance is not needed for the test model.  And there is no problem through operations.  :: pauses for a moment.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
<TO_Ens_T'Lorn> ::raises an eyebrow:: CO: Sir... the phaser torches the drone is equipped with are not regulation. It is designed for type 3, however this particular unit has mounted type 6.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps off the lift onto the bridge, and moves towards the tactical station::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: slowly::  aCEO: However, I was just reminded of these colonists desire to get away from technology.  Perhaps I should go through them first on the larger unit.  I would still like the smaller unit for our research.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
TO: Lock weapons and fire to disable.  We'll deal with the Botany when they decide to respond.
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: Captain, the torches cannot support the energy they need.  It is overheating.  Should it explode, it will destroy large sections of the Santa Fe.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CO: Can't we try to just tractor it away?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::looks over T'Lorn's shoulder as he draws near, and shakes his head:: CO: Weapons fire will damage or destroy the Santa Fe before it does any amount of damage to that drone.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: It's too heavily shielded.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
SO: Tractor beam, then.
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: Aye sir...
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: All right, I'll see what I can cobble together. so you can show them a demonstration. I know McKay, have to work with him every day. They made me the Master Engineer for the entire convoy, so if anything breaks, I have to fix it. Just remind them that we'll be in space for the next 6 months, not liking tech isn't an option.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: works on getting a lock::  CO: The Santa Fe reports it cannot drop the signal and it is sending far further, 'louder' if you will, then it should.
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: Probes shields are preventing a lock.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: I can take out its shields with a modified deflector pulse, captain. It shouldn't do any more damage to the Santa Fe than that probe is.

ACTION: The phaser torches are now cutting swats in the Santa's Fe hull. The tools are white hot for the heat.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods her head in thanks and turns to leave.::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CO: Interesting one two punch, but sounds like a plan sir.
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: The torches have breached the hull.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::starts to enter the modifications to tune the deflector to the inverse of the shield frequency, should the captain okay it::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Leaving engineering, makes her way to the lift and orders it to hydroponics.::
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_Polo>: CO: the Santa Fe reports they evacuated that part of the hull. Everyone aboard is safe, for now.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Heads to her office to look over the PADD with the specs and to start making a list of supplies they will need to make, tools needed for construction, and a rough timetable for how long it will take to complete::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> CO: Captain?  McKay on line two.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: Put him through....
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CTO: Go ahead with the pulse.
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: They have 40 minutes before it destructs.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Initiate your plan.  FCO: Signal the Santa Fe to take any evasive maneuvers they can.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
SO: Prepare for another lock attempt.

ACTION: The Sharikahr moves through the fleet like a shark in open water, arriving close to the Santa Fe and the small robotic ship stuck on her back.

CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::relays tactical sensor information to science, then narrows the deflector beam and fires::
SO_Archimedes says:
CMO: Aye, Commander.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Informs the CSO of the current situation.::
Host Enrico says:
<McKay> COM: CO: Captain, I am reading the data, but please do not destroy that ship. It contains one of the 4 industrial replicators we have. You destroy it, you set the expedition back months when we land on Arcadia,
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Making her way into hydroponics, stops just within the entrance.::  *SO*: Have the Santa Fe disable their transponder.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: McKay: Governor, we will work to find a way to disable the probe.  However - which is more important?  The replicator, or the crew and cargo of the Santa Fe?
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Makes the suggest to the Santa Fe::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CTO: Any luck?
Host Enrico says:
<Mc_Kay>: COM: CO: You know my answer Captain. Only please try to avoid destroying it unless it is unavoidable.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CMO: It's being a little more stubborn than your typical obedient repair drone. Just a bit longer...
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::makes another small adjustment to the pulse, then fires again::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: relays their information:: *CSO*: They are trying to do a manual override at the moment.

ACTION: This time the robot probe shields fail under the Sharikahr fire.

CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CMO/SO: Got it!
SO_Archimedes says:
:: seeing the shields go down, gets a tractor lock::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
SO: Do it now.
SO_Archimedes says:
CMO: Working on it, commander.

ACTION: Suddenly the probe leaves the hull of the Santa Fe, but its phasers are still working and highly charged.

SO_Archimedes says:
CO: I have the probe.  It is still highly charged.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
SO: Get it a little farther away from the Santa Fe and I'll take care of that.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CTO: Disable it if possible.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Taking note of the Doctor's decisions ::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: catches the incoming call from the Santa Fe and relays it.::  *CSO*: They destroyed their beacon and I have a lock on the probe.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
*SO*: You should have control of the probe now.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
SO: Ideas on what you can learn from it if you can get a closer look?

ACTION: The little robotic ships engines are trying to resist the pull of the tractor beam.

SO_Archimedes says:
:: Looks over at the two officers and back at his station and begins to send it shut down orders.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::once it's a safe distance away from its target, he sets a low intensity phaser beam aimed for its power core, just in case it refuses the order::
SO_Archimedes says:
CMO: If I can deactivate it, we can send it down to engineering to have a look at it.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
SO: That’s the idea, find out what it was doing.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CMO: Lower powered phasers on standby. Just in case it doesn't want to respond to us asking it nicely to stop.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CO: Sorry for stepping on your toes there sir, it’s all yours.
SO_Archimedes says:
CMO: While I should have command of the probe, it is refusing my orders.   I am no certain they are getting through...
SO_Archimedes says:
:: checks to see if there is another signal interfering.::
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CTO: Disable it the hard way Lt.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CMO: You were doing sufficiently well.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CMO: I thought we already tried that. ::smirks, and fires::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Continues going over the specs, making lists, and checking what they have on hand and what will need to be replicated::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
SO/CTO: Is there any way to selectively disable the drone's power core?  While it would be a loss to simply beam out the power, it might still allow us to recover the equipment itself.
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: Captain, my signal is getting through, but it is not interfacing with the probes computer.  I do not seem to be able to locate any interference.

ACTION: The little robotic ship seems to shine under the low intensity phaser beam.

SO_Archimedes says:
CO: It would also be handy if we can study it to discover what went wrong.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: In theory we can fight with it indefinitely now that it's contained in a tractor beam. How quickly do you want your answers, captain?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: Move the Sharikahr to a position sufficiently removed from the convoy in case the drone gets loose.

ACTION: The phaser torches suddenly turn off, the robotic ship is immobile and kept at warp speed only by the Shari's tractor beam.

CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
:: Sits back and observes the captain::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: It won't be getting loose, sir. Only thing keeping it at warp now is us.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: checks a warning light. and frowns.::  CO: The probes computer just went off due to the power beam.  the phaser torches have shut down as well.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Raises an eyebrow ::  CTO/SO: How... convenient.  OPS: Get McKay back on subspace.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CO: Do we really want that renegade piece of equipment aboard any ship at the moment?
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: I have no answers for you, sir... at least not at this time.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> CO: Aye, Captain.  One Governor, hold the mayo...
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Having listened in to what is going on.::  *CO*: Captain, the doctors concerns are valid.  Perhaps taking it aboard a shuttle to check it over?
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>::appears on the main viewer:: COM:CO: Congratulations to you and crew Captain...well done.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: McKay: I fear your congratulations are rushed, Governor.  We have treated merely the symptoms; the problem is free to reappear.
SO_Archimedes says:
*CSO*: The size would be a factor.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
*SO*: Then perhaps a team to study it outside.
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>COM:CO: Well at least you treated something, Captain I do not like Starfleet much, my advice, if I give you a compliment, take it. ::smiles::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: McKay: As you wish, McKay.  However, I feel that the safety of the convoy is still in dire jeopardy.  This marks the second incident, with no clues to the causes behind.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Looks at the doctor::  CMO: A suggestion, take a team outside.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: Captain, if we can get some kind of access to that thing's computer, we may be able to pull the logs. It's a repair unit. How much sifting would we need to do to figure out where it got the idea to slice up a ship it wasn't even assigned to repair?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: The rest of it can continue to float in the tractor beam for all that matters at the moment. It's not going anywhere.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CO: Going is outside is a good option, but we will have to stop for a couple hours to do so, also we will have a transporter lock on at all time incase.
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>COM: CO: I agree Captain, I guess you will start an investigation soon.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: McKay: If you have any engineers and scientists you implicitly trust, I'd like them to assist.  They would be more familiar with the design and construction.
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: If we are looking at sabotage, it might not be that simple.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
SO: How long will it take for the CSO to get a team out there?
SO_Archimedes says:
:: begins to scan the probe for anything that might be deadly, like a bomb that could be triggered by their activities.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
SO: It never is, ensign. But we have to start somewhere. ::winks::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Looks at the doctor and asks the CSO::
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>COM: CO: Captain at this point I, and it pains me to admit so, I would rather you investigate. I would like to keep it as quiet as we can for now.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow, not having thought to lead the team.::  *CMO*: It would take about five minutes.  I would need the CEO or a couple of her people.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: McKay: ... I see.  Any ship with sensors has detected and witnessed the event.  You have the inevitable job of debriefing your fleet's commanders.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Starts making a list of the parts needed to be replicated and assigns a team to start making them and taking them to one of the shops for fabrication::
SO_Archimedes says:
CTO: Well, it seems safe enough.  I am not reading any type of detonation system or anything to be detonated.  :: frowns::  It reads totally dead.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
*CSO*: Do it, will advise the captain, and get the ship stopped.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged.
Host Enrico says:
<McKay> COM: CO: Of course, and I would not mind if you could get me some results as soon as yesterday Captain. If there is someone who does not want us here I would like to know it.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CMO: I don't recommend letting them anywhere near that thing without security personnel, commander. ::nods at the science officer:: SO: It looked like a repair drone initially, too. Keep an eye on it. I'll do the same from here.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
FCO: Prepare to stop.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at the tech patiently waiting for her attention through all of this.::  Dworv:  Familiar yourself with this item and the procedures.  This will be set up as an experiment.  :: hands the PADD over::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: McKay: Of course.  Security is of the utmost importance.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CO: Captain, we are going to stop and take a peek
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
*aCEO*: I will be leading a team to take a space walk over the defunct probe.  I require two engineers.
CMO_Cmdr_Tiernan says:
CTO: You can keep an eye on them from the bridge.
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
*CSO*: What defunct probe? I can go, and take one of my people.
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>: COM: CO: If possible I would like to meet you in private to discuss the matter. Would you mind joining me for dinner here on the gubernatorial ship?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: quickly fills the CEO in on the situation, then continues...:: *aCEO*:  Meet me in shuttle bay one in five minutes.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Makes a quick stop in her quarters.::
ACEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
*CSO*: On my way. EO: Come on Jenkins, we have a faulty drone to fix. ::grabs her tools and heads for the TL, EO in tow::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::lifts an eyebrow, but just shakes his head... if ever he was like that as a Starfleet commander, he hopes he's put out of their misery::

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

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