USS Sharikahr, Mission #351
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.
In the past two weeks the fleet has travelled without interruption toward the neutrino night boundary. For once everything has gone well with no incidents. The Anchilles fever outbreak has been contained and erased and there have been no major technical breakdown.
The hijackers have been put under trial, and under pressure some of them have confessed of being part of the much sabotage that put the colonists' lives at risk. With this gang under control, things are clearly gone much better.
Now the fleet is about to reach the part of space affected by neutrino night. Caused by the unique interaction of a powerful neutrino star orbiting a singularity and slowly being attracted by it; this 30 LY area of space causes 10 hours of total subspace blackout every 30 hours.
During such time, no sensors, no faster than light communications are possible, thus making traveling at faster than light speeds very, very, very risky.
And now even the robotic beacon stopped working.
Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Sharikahr in :
“The Tenaris Mission: Arc 1 -The Voyage, Scene 11”. 
Stardate 10810.19

Starring:
Christopher D. as Captain Savar Dickinson, CO
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Commander So’tsoh, CSO
James H as Lieutenant JG Arinoch, CTO

Produced and Directed by:
Enrico T.

= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: At her station on the bridge, going through some ideas with her SO::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Sitting in the command chair of the Bridge ::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Shakes his head::  CSO:  It is not tested... given how things have gone...
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::stepping off the turbo lift and onto the bridge, a PADD in one hand and heading for his station::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
SO: I can understand.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> :: Yawns and leans back in his chair, wondering if he could get away with propping his feet up on the console ::
Host Enrico says:
<FCO>:Polo
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods toward Arinoch::  CTO: I am not sure how we are going to be of much help to you.
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_Polo> CO: 30 minutes to the beacon sir. The Klingons will be there in five minutes.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::gets an update from the crewman manning the station, then patches through to the TIC for further updates, before turning his eyes to the sensor display:: CSO: Just do what you can, commander. Between the two of us we shouldn't have altogether too much trouble.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
SO: What about a simple relay station?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: Thank you, Ensign.  :: Turns back to his tactical officer ::  CTO: Lieutenant, how useful will our formation be once we're under Gamma Night?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::calls up the sensor logs on a side screen and reviews what he missed while off duty:: CO: With communication having its known difficulties our biggest problem will be coordination. The intra fleet communications team is looking at our options now.
SO_Archimedes says:
@ <Teyol> *CSO*: Little cousin, should the fact you have made me into a farmer ever get out, I will know who to come after.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Her eyes light up::  *Teyol*: I will keep that in mind.  How are your 'babies' coming along?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: Sensors will also be extremely inaccurate, due to the subspace interference. I believe Commander So'Tso's having a look at that now, sir.
SO_Archimedes says:
CSO: If it were possible, might it have been done before?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
SO: I have to admit, I am technologically spoiled.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: smiles::
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_Polo>CO: Sir, the Klingons have reached the beacon. They are our of warp and scanning the area.
SO_Archimedes says:
@ <Teyol> *CSO*: With the new modifications, they are working beautifully.  We should have a new crop out by the end of this week.  At least the vegetables... the fruit will probably need another two or three weeks.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods as she reads through the incoming telemetry from the Klingons::  CTO:  Lieutenant...
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::gets up from his station, and walks over::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: The beacon has been damaged as has the supply barges: massive external damage.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: They say that the beacon's hull is intact.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Listening in on the conversation::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: Captain, all the contents from the barges has been contaminated.  We will not be getting anything of use from them.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: How could such a thing have occurred?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CSO: Can they identify type of damage?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: They are looking at... these are just the initial scans.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: Given the damage, I would suggest another sabotage.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: Curious.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lightly taps the console keys as more information comes through.::  CTO: They are reading a high yield of disruptor residue.
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_Polo> All: The Klingons want to send a boarding party on the barges and the beacon. They say the barges have suffered irreparable damage.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: There was that group that escaped.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::gestures to his console and nods to Sin, as he walks back over to that station::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: There was heavy use of some weapon, some form of disruptor, but I do not recognize the weapons signature.  :: Looks up:: We may be dealing with a new weapon.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Pulls up disrupter signatures and begins to look for if not a match, a similarity::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CSO: Let me have a look at your readings, commander. I may be able to pull a hit off the tactical database.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: Signal the Klingons to send their team.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods and sends the data over to tactical::
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_Polo>CO: Aye Sir, signaling the Klingons to send their team.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::begins a search for any appearance of this signature, or anything similar, within the tactical/security database::
SO_Archimedes says:
@ <Teyol>:: Finishes washing his hands::  *CSO*: I claim the first batch as the primary grower.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
@ *Teyol*: Then do not complain if you hear the word farmer applied to your name.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Continues her work as she taunts her cousin and suddenly stops::  CO: Captain, the Klingons are reporting life signs inside the robotic beacon.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Furrows his brows ::  FCO: Ensign, signal the Klingons to take into custody any life signs present.  They should be able to sufficiently handle such a task.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: Klingons are beaming an away team now...
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lightly shakes her head::  CO: I do not recognize the life forms signatures... we may be dealing with an unknown race, which might explain the unknown weapon.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: I can find no information on that disruptor, sir. Recommend we act preemptively and place the fleet on tactical alert.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Lieutenant, pass our findings to Governor McKay with the recommendation.  Raise our shields and signal the Minerva to do the same.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::nods, and raises Sharikahr's shields, before sending similar orders to Minerva, he then compiles everything he's presently staring at and transmits it, as well as his recommendation for tactical alert, to the governor::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: Captain, they are looking at 60 aliens... :: lifts a brow::  they have surrendered and are being taken into custody.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: With a touch of humor to her voice::  CTO: Should it always be that easy.
SO_Archimedes says:
@ <Teyol> :: finishes washing his hands and then quickly updates the records::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::just smirks:: CSO: It never is. You should know this. ::he pauses, and lifts an eyebrow:: CO: The fleet answers yellow alert, captain. The governor is hailing.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: Have the Klingons identified the aliens?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
OPS: Lieutenant, put the Governor on screen.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::anticipating, readies to put him on screen the second the order is given::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
<OPS_Lt_Varn> :: takes in a sharp breath and shakes himself back to full consciousness before realizing the communications screen is already on... he turns and shoots a nasty look at the CTO ::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: Not yet captain... I am getting another report.  I commend the Klingons, they are efficient.  They report the beacon has been repaired.  The sealant has been placed and all breaches to the hull are sealed.
SO_Archimedes says:
CSO/CTO: I can find no similarities in the data base other then it is some form of disrupter.
Host Enrico says:
<McKay> COM: CO: Captain Savar, what is the problem this time? Are we under attack?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::just looks over at the OPS officer, and shrugs a shoulder up::
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_Polo> CO: Our ETA is 15 minutes.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
SO: Don't worry, ensign. Our answers are on the Klingon ship. But at least they're close.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
SO: Well... if we are dealing with a new species... :: very curious::
SO_Archimedes says:
@ <Teyol> :: With some samples in hand, heads out for the shuttle bay.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: McKay: Governor.  Your Klingon advanced scouts have reported that the emergency barges and the beacon have been compromised.  The Klingons have taken into custody sixty aliens, but have not realized any additional information.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CSO: Do you think we might have unknowingly crossed a border?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: Clarification sir... the Klingons did not do the repairs.  It would appear the aliens did.
Host Enrico says:
<McKay> CO: Dang it....what's the status of the barges? ::looks upset::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: The Klingons found them in the process of repair... which does not make too much sense if they were the ones that did the damage to begin with.
SO_Archimedes says:
CSO: I am curious to why they would do the repairs anyways.  What would it benefit them.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: McKay: Compromised and contaminated.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: looks over at Arinoch::  CTO: It is possible.  This area is not well known for a couple of reasons.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CSO: All the same, I'd recommend we keep an eye out for warp signatures. Just in case our friends don't turn out to be so friendly.
Host Enrico says:
<McKay> COM: CO: My God! Those were our supplies, they were supposed to be safe way out there. Without them we are in trouble.
SO_Archimedes says:
@ <Teyol> :: Settling in, soon has the shuttle heading out of the shuttle bay doors and over to the next nursery ship.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: If they can go to warp in this area... :: lifts a brow::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CSO: If they can't, that just means we have more warning. And the klingons may be able to pick up an ion trail.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: Once we meet up with the group, we should have some more answers.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: nods slowly ::  COM: McKay: How compromised would the mission be without those supplies?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: Note... that they did not mention another ship in the area.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Turns to look at the captain along with everyone else.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Seeing Archimedes attention drawn to the screen, turns to follow the conversation going on there.::
Host Enrico says:
<McKay>: COM: CO: They were supposed us to help us jump start the colony, help us get through there and survive the first year, how are we going to get the rest of the way?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::turns as well, and catches a look on McKay's face he's seen many times in his dealings with him::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
COM: McKay: With hard work and difficult sacrifices, Governor.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::diverts one eye to his display as he attempts to determine how long ago the becon was attacked::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Under his breath to the Sin::  CSO: Just as my peoples ancestors did.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods her head in agreement.  It is not the first time that she had thought these colonists a bit spoiled.::
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_Polo> CO: Captain we are two minutes out...may i suggest we leave the fleet behind and go check the area ourselves first?
SO_Archimedes says:
@ <Teyol> :: Landing, shuts down the shuttle and heads out to check on the other nursery::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: I agree, captain. Minerva can cover the fleet until we conduct further recon.
Host Enrico says:
<McKay> ::nods:: COM: CO: We sure can do it that way, I would have preferred a tad more slack myself. Anyway Captain...let me know what you find out please. Mc Kay out.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: Permission to look over the aliens once medical clears them.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO/CTO: An interesting idea.  The Klingons have already claimed first contact...
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: Very well.  Signal the Minerva of our intentions and plot a course.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::brings weapon systems to hot standby, and tunes the sensors to maximum::

ACTION: The fleet drops out of warp and remains behind. The Sharikahr arrives at the beacon and drops out of warp as well.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Patiently waits for the captain to consider her request.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::starts a scan for any engine signatures that seem to lead away from the becon::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: I understand your curiosity, Commander.  I would also like to meet the aliens.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Looks a bit envious::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::just shakes his head, and tries a low-intensity scan for ion trails after the signatures' termination point::
SO_Archimedes says:
@ <Teyol> *CSO*: You will be happy to know, the first ship that was planted is ahead by quite a bit.  I would give another day or two before beginning to harvest, but the fruits should be ready in about a week.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
*Teyol*: I claim first harvest on the fruit.
SO_Archimedes says:
@ <Teyol> *CSO*: Yes, farmer.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
*Teyol*: Gardner... the term for me would be gardener.
SO_Archimedes says:
@<Teyol> :: snorts as he begins the familiar pattern of checking things over.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::sighs, and shakes his head again:: CO: Captain, tracking these people here will be like looking for a needle in a haystack. There's just too much neutrino interference.
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: I have at least 7 signatures on an escape vector away from the beacon. But as soon as they enter the night boundary, they're white noise.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: slightly uncertain of protocol:: CO: Do we go to the Klingons to talk with them?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: So we can theorize that they live within the area of space?
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: Or are using it for a hiding place.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CO: I would not make that supposition just yet.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: Perhaps we can get some answer.  You and I shall beam over to the beacon.  XO: Commander, continue on with the reconnaissance route.  FCO: Bring us within range.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods and turns things over to Archimedes and then stands to prepare to head over.::
CTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::motions for his junior officer to take over the station, and moves to the science console to try sorting out their sensor problem::
Host Enrico says:
<FCO_Polo> Aye Aye Sir. We are entering range now. Full stop at 1000 km from the beacon.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Looks up at the CTO::
= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =

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