USS Sharikahr Mission # 354
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.
Is now up to the crew of the USS Sharikahr to understand in more detail the dangers looming ahead, while the colonists are deciding whether to move forward to their initial destination or try to go back to the Federation.
The neutrino night, the Alvar, the Breen, the saboteurs who escaped, all seem to be converging on the same track at a scary speed. Is it going to be a crash?
Star Trek, A Call To Duty,
Is proud to present
The USS Sharikahr I
In:
“The Tenaris Mission: Arc 1 -The Voyage, Scene 14”.
Stardate 10811.16

Starring:
Christopher D. as Captain Savar Dickinson, CO
Anne B. as Millicent Arinoch, XO
Gina H as Commander Gina Hembrook, CEO
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Commander So’tsoh, CSO

Produced and Directed by:
Enrico T.

= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Having left her quarters after checking on her people, she now heads for the bridge to see what will happen when dark night appears.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As the lift stops, she pauses before stepping off, taking in at once people's location and what is going on.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Still at the Engineering station on the Bridge working on aligning the sensors and ships in the fleet for the best possible effect::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Making her way over towards the engineering station, she stops to look over Hembrook's shoulder.::  CEO:  Are we all set then?
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::on the Bridge in her chair::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: As his chief science officer arrives, he gathers his final thoughts on his personal display and stands from the command chair ::  CSO: You have the Bridge, Lieutenant Commander.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
XO: I will meet the Governor at the transporter room.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain, the latest simulations are projecting we might get a .5 LY frontal sensor range, and about a .1 LY range to the flanks and rear. Best I can do, but we should avoid running into anything.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::stands as well:: CO: I'll go to the Observation Lounge and prepare.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
CEO: That will provide us the ability to travel at what speed, Commander?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Simply nods::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: So long as we go slowly enough to have reaction time to things a half a light year ahead of us Sir.
Host Enrico says:
<OPS_Dude>: XO: The Opportunity is hailing us and asking to lower our shields to Governor Mc Kay can beam aboard.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Does some mental calculations ::  CEO: Understood.  Good work, Commander.  :: Boards the turbo lift and sets it down for the transporter room ::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::Continues checking out things and running diagnostics in preparation for the upcoming events::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
OPS: Lower the shields and then be ready to raise them again as soon as he is aboard.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::turns to leave::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Emerges on the proper deck and quickly moves to the transporter room before McKay arrives ::
Host Enrico says:
<OPS_Dude>: XO: Aye aye Ma'am, shields lowered, the Governor is beaming now.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Watches a moment as Arinoch leaves then turns back to look over the CEO's work.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: Something I can help you with?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO: I am impressed.  The time distance is greater then I had hoped for.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: I did the best I could with the equipment we have. The civilian stuff is pretty good.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::enters the Observation Lounge and begins making sure that all the information is available for the attendees::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods::  CEO: How will it affect sensors in general or will we have normal sensors just not the range?
Host McKay says:
::steps down from the transporter pad:: CO: Hello captain. ::seems in good mood::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
McKay: Governor.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: During the Gamma night we will only have normal sensors during the lull, for the 10 hours of the radiation burst this will be all we have.
Host McKay says:
::hands the CO a PADD:: CO: 84% of the colonists have voted yes, they will go. No colonists have opted to go back home, everybody will stay with the expedition.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  Would it be beneficial or make no difference at all if sensors were kept to a minimum?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Leads the way through the corridors ::  McKay: What of the sixteen percent?
Host McKay says:
CO: They had the option to decide if go back to Earth even if the majority was against them, but none of them choose that option. I guess the Breen in the area scare them.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: During the radiation burst we need all the power we can get to power through the clutter. The more the better. The ships are spread out like they are to collect as much of the return as possible and from as many angles as we can to try and filter out any interference once we combine the signals.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
McKay: It would seem fear is an asset in your favor, Governor.  :: Sets the turbo lift for the proper deck ::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  Then I will inform everyone to cease use of sensors.  I would like to keep one of ours working for collection of data to go over later.
Host McKay says:
CO: Is in everyone's interest that we go Captain. I would have been more than ready to have a ship take the other people home. Even assign them an escort, but it's a voyage of hundreds of light years.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: We aren't likely to get detailed scans of things, but it should be enough to do navigational planning and hazard avoidance. We are only using the primary arrays for this, you still have the secondary systems at your disposal if you need them.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Nods as the turbo lift drops them off on the proper deck.  As they enter, he makes a sweeping motion with his arm to reintroduce his first officer ::  XO: The governor has informed me that a significant majority have voted to continue on, and no one is willing to turn back.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods::  CEO:  Then those will be our focus and the rest will be taken offline to limit power consumption.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
CO: Glad to hear it.McKay: You must be happy Governor.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO: Is there anything else I need to know for my department or any of the others for that matter?
Host McKay says:
::follows the CO into the room:: XO: I am. It's a challenge, but I trust we will make it. Nobody expected it to be easy after all.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: Not that I know of, but if you have anything that is radiation sensitive, I might get it protected somehow. If you need help with that let me know and I'll get my people on it.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO: What about the hydroponics vessels?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: Well, water is a great radiation blocker... they should be OK if their usual shields hold up.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
McKay: No they did not.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
McKay: We should mobilize the fleet as soon as possible, then.
Host McKay says:
CO/XO: We should be finished with our upgrades soon. Did you come up with a plan to stop the Alvar should they attack?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO: I will have radiation tests down afterwards, just to make certain.  I will also suggest that those areas have heavier shielding.  At this point, the colonists cannot afford to lose any more of our food sources.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO: I will leave you to your work.  :: with  nod, steps over towards operations::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: Yes, the personnel, plants, animals, and foodstuffs should all be protected.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO: Acknowledged.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
McKay: As a diplomatic vessel, I am obligated to seek a non-violent solution before we reach hostilities.  However, if we do encounter resistance, my chief tactical officer has made several battle plans.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Send a message to all ships carrying food that they should increase the shielding in areas where there are plants and animals.  They should also see about sending the children and pregnant females of all species to the center of their vessels were they will be better protected from radiation.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Continues running diagnostics on the ships systems to make sure everything is ready for the upcoming event::
Host McKay says:
CO: Fair enough, as long as you do not forget your ship has been assigned to us as an escort. Can I have the details of this plans? Our ships are armed how do they get into the equation?
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Taps the controls on the arm of the command chair:: *Science*: Make sure all projects sensitive to radiation are protected.  If you need assistance, speak with engineering.  All sensor related projects are now on hold.  Only the secondary sensors will be available for the use of gathering what data we can.
Host McKay says:
<OPS_Dude>: CSO: Aye Commander, sending the recommendation now....this should be the last message I send by subspace. Gamma night is already creating interferences with our systems.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
*Science*:  Inform your cohorts throughout the fleet to do the same.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Nods to his XO to display their plans ::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Understood.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS: You'll still have the laser communications, they are line of sight and not effected by radiation, they travel in normal space, they will just be slower.

ACTION: Suddenly all the sensors feedback from the areas affected from the night turn black.

CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Watch as the various consoles, especially hers, goes dark.::
Host McKay says:
<Ops_Dude>: Bridge: Switching to laser communication protocols right now.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
::calls the plans up on the display:: McKay: As of right now it's fairly simple. Your ships that have better weapons and stronger shields will surround the weaker ships in a defensive perimeter. ::looks up in dismay as the long range sensors display goes dark::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: as the reports come in, she listens and acknowledges.::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
::  Turns to look out the screen::
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
::More to herself::  Odd... it looks no different.  Yet one would almost expect something.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Monitors the systems as things start to happen::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
McKay: The Sharikahr, Minerva, and the Klingon vessels will be a part it to. With us on point.
Host McKay says:
::nods:: XO: Do you have a formation already set up?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Stands in front of the display, motioning with his finger ::  McKay: This formation is designed to minimize the available targets while maximizing the shell of weaponry.
Host McKay says:
::looks at the display:: CO/XO: Interesting we are basically circling the wagons, it is someway poetic for how appropriate it is.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: nods ::  McKay: If possible, we will deploy the higher maneuverable vessels as strike forces.
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
McKay: Lt. Arinoch signaled for the ships to get in position after they were done with modifications so we should be ready to roll.

ACTION: The bridge's chronometer now signals that the neutrino night phenomenon should extend fully to all the area usually affected.

CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: Yes... you get the impression from that ominous sounding Gamma Night that everything is going to go pitch black out there and you can't see your hand in front of your face.
Host McKay says:
CO/XO: I am not a tactician, but I would suggest you have a good advantage if you use the Klingon wisely Captain. We should have our own artificial gamma night and something the Alvar are not used to.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO: And yet even knowing better, you still expect something.  Most illogical, but still... :: turns toward Hembrook::  CEO:  How is your experiment going?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
McKay/XO: We should be aware that this formation will be not only best for battle scenarios, but potentially efficient in travel.  With the Sharikahr and Minerva's enhanced sensor capabilities, we should have improved line of sight and keeping the close formation will allow the Starfleet vessels to share intelligence.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: So far everything is performing like the simulations said it would. As we get closer to the source of the radiation we may lose some definition, but we should still be able to dodge anything dangerous.
Host McKay says:
CO/XO: Is there anything here we can do to coordinate our efforts better? After all fighting in formation is not something my people are used to do, at least not the ones without Starfleet training.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
McKay: The formation lends itself to novice commanders.  The protected vessels will have little to do, so long as they do not panic and attempt to flee.  Exterior vessels will have a specified range that they should target in, which will prevent them from creating friendly fire.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: There is almost a stillness to the bridge.  Shaking the odd feeling off, she makes her way over to science to see what is coming through.::
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
McKay: We'll also have someone at communications ready to alert the ships in case of emergencies.
Host McKay says:
CO/XO: I trust your word on this...but still I would feel better if we could schedule some more training along the way. You know the as the old saying goes, "hope for the best"....
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Makes sure everything is working as best it can, and keeps her eyes on the systems to make sure the radiation isn't causing any unforeseen effects or potential problems::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Looks towards his first officer ::  McKay: I will see what our resources allow.  Our tactical officers may be able to set something up.
Host McKay says:
<Atronach_Chief>:~~~Savar , we have met and come to the conclusion it is our duty to do whatever it takes to help the expedition. Make your requests at your leisure~~~
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Gets a faraway look on his face and tilts his head slightly ::  ~~~Atronach: Thank you.  The Governor of the expedition is meeting with us at this moment.~~~
XO_Cmdr_Arinoch says:
McKay: I will bring your requests fro training directly to the CTO.
Host McKay says:
<Atronach_Chief>: CO: ~~~Good. We hope we can be of good help~~~.
Host McKay says:
CO/XO: Perfect, now if you do not mind there is still some upgrade work I have to coordinate. ::pulls out a PADD from his jacket:: This is the complete list of each ship's capability. I think you will find it useful.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
*SO*: Archimedes, we have nominal sensor data.  It is like looking at one of your very old movies in black and white.  I would like to see if you can enhance its quality.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Holds his hands out ::  McKay: Yes, indeed.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: So far everything seems to be going smoothly. All systems are continuing to operate normally except for the sensors.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO: Excellent.  Let us hope it remains so.
Host McKay says:
::stands up:: CO/XO: Well then, I think it is my time to take leave. It's been a pleasure as usual, and hopefully we  won't need to fight.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
CSO: Indeed.
CSO_LtCmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Listens to Archimedes reply:: *SO*: I am aware we are fortunate, but you needed something to do anyways.  :: looks down, hiding the smile in her eyes.::
= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =

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