USS Sharikahr, Mission # 373
Fighting to the left of 'em. Fighting to the right of 'em. And a political mishap in the middle. Just what *did* they just walk in on?
If anyone knows, they're not about to speak up.

Star Trek: A Call to Duty
Is proud to present,
The USS Sharikahr
In,
"Trial By Fire - Tails You Lose"
Stardate 10905.17

Starring:
Christopher D. as Captain Savar Dickinson, CO
Anne B. as Commander Millicent Arinoch, XO
Gina H. as Commander Gina Hembrook, CEO
Amber H. as Lieutenant Commander Amber Haynes-Cartwright, CNS 
Jeremy C. as Lt. Logan Cartwright, OPS
James H. as Lieutenant Donavin Arinoch, CTO
Cory F. as Lieutenant JG Jennifer Selar, MO
Delon E. as Captain Kizlev, CIV

Produced by:
Enrico T.
Directed by: 
James H.

= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::Jenni shifts her weight as she attempts to regain her breath. She examines the three men for several seconds before looking for something, anything that she can use to fight back::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Rolls behind the nearest cover and taps her commbadge:: *CTO*: Tactical alert, Main Engineering, OPS and I are under attack!
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Returns fire in the direction of the new assailant.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Peers out from behind cover looking for a target::
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#<Nurse Handson> ::She ensures that she speaks as loudly as possible so that security can hear over the comm. system:: Aloud: Please, don't cause any further harm. Think of the patients here in Sickbay. They haven't done anything to you!
CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
$::on the planet at the colony, having just been snuck up on by a stalker, and turning to see who it is::

ACTION: The console nearest the chief engineer takes the brunt of the opponents' phaser fire. It expresses its disapproval in a shower of sparks.

OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Taps his commbadge and whispers.:: CEO: Commander, I'll draw his fire, and you shoot him.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#::Has one of the assailants subdued at her feet.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Returns fire at the source of the enemy shooting::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Glances around the table after McKay volunteered to aid in locating Toroth ::  McKay: I will await word of your efforts, Governor.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She notices a Hypospray located on one of the medical trays next to her. She slowly brings her hand to the tray and grabs the hypospray, positioning it behind her back in her hand:: Men: Listen to reason gentlemen. What do you require? I'll be happy to provide you with what you need.

$Info: The figure remains shrouded in some kind of robe. Its face is barely distinguishable. It stops when the Andorian turns.

Host JamesH says:
#<Man3> ::attempts throwing a kick at the midsection of the medical officer from his position::
Host JamesH says:
#<Man1> ::from his position nearest the door, fires at the counselor::
Host JamesH says:
$<figure> CIV: Runnin' away so soon, friend?
Host Enrico says:
@<McKay>CO: Captain, I will do my best, as you can imagine my people and I are not exactly the most popular people in that faction. Nothing I did not expect. I presume that since we left the Federation I have become the man for those people. The government to oppose.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::Jenni tries to slide back. During this time, Selar tries to inject the Man with the Hypospray in his leg::

ACTION: Donavin can be vaguely seen across main engineering. He turns to fire down an access way, and promptly drops to the deck, the recipient of a shot of his own.

CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
$<Figure One>: Who the hell are you? ::checks for signs of a weapon::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@McKay: Popularity is illogical.  Until otherwise notified, you are still the man in charge of this colony.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CEO: Forgive me commander, but it can be fixed later!  ::Starts firing at the catwalk, aiming at the places that will likely bring it down.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS: Make a break for my office once I start laying down cover fire. ::points out her office hatch::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Starts laying down phaser fire to suppress any shooters::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Makes a dash for the CEO's office.::
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::Jenni decides that, in an attempt to get rid of the man, she should go for the gold and attempts to also kick the man in the groin::
Host JamesH says:
$<figure> CIV: Thought you might be looking for work. That's the rumor, anyway.
Host Enrico says:
@<McKay>: CO: Thank you for expressing your very Vulcan opinion Captain. Very interesting. ::sounds ironic:: But one thing you are right, I do not plan to leave unless I lose my life or a lawful election. If you do not mind I will try to have my people contact Toroth people for a meeting.

ACTION: The phaser fire abruptly stops. All goes quiet.

CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
$Figure: What about it? What do you know about me?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Gets out her tricorder and starts scanning for any more hostiles::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CEO: Is he down?
Host JamesH says:
<Computer> All: Sealing main engineering.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: nods ::  McKay: Best of luck to you.  :: Stands as a sign of respect while the governor leaves ::

ACTION: On CUE, the emergency bulkheads begin to come down around the engineering section.

CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS: Go to the cabinet on the wall, get out the respirators and put one on! ::runs for her office::
Host JamesH says:
#<Man1> ::starts to enter a sequence of commands into his console::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Dashes to the Cabinet and puts on a respirator.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#::Uses the Man 2 as cover and an empty biobed to attempt to get a clear line of fire to the assailant at the console with the downed man's phaser.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Grabs a respirator and puts one on also, then takes one out to put it on the CTO::

#ACTION: The hypospray connects with the third man's leg, and he goes still. A moment later, the console beeps compliantly.

OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Starts examining the CTO.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
Computer: Computer, who ordered that Main Engineering be sealed off?
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She notices the other man at the console:: Computer: Computer, lock all medical controls. Authorization Selar Gamma-23-Beta.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#::Fires a precision phaser shot at Man 1 at the console as he presses buttons.::
Host Enrico says:
@<McKay>:: A little flabbergasted:: CO: Luck? I thought you Vulcan did not believe in luck. Well I guess this is worth much more coming from you. I will contact you ASAP. ::stands up and leaves the room.::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CEO: He'll live, but he's gonna have a big headache for a few days.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS: There's a medkit in my office, we Combat Medics come prepared. Do what you can for him.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::As she issues the order, Jenni rushes over to the injured G'ral. She withdraws the phaser that he was attempting to obtain and aims it at the first man::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Walks back into the office and grabs the medkit.:: Self: Well I guess he found a way to get me to get over being mad at him.

#ACTION: The console operator drops easily. Much thanks to the counselor’s good aim. At the same time, medical equipment begins to enter a diagnostic mode.

Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Remains standing, but shares a glance with Commander Arinoch and Commander Prisca ::  Prisca: Commander.  Until the Sharikahr is able to do so, I will need you to act as our observation post.  Have your medical department prepare a sub dermal transponder and have a transporter room prepared to monitor the frequency.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Walks back to the CTO and gives him a hypospray to wake him up.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Prisca: If possible, we will stall until after neutrino blackout.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#MO: I suggest we secure Sickbay.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She jumps up as the first man falls. Jenni runs to the main medical console:: Medical Staff: Tend to the injured. ::She nods:: CNS: Agreed, Counselor.
Host Enrico says:
@<Prisca>: CO: Sure we can do that. Who will the transponder be for?
Host JamesH says:
<CTO_Lt_Arinoch> ::stirs slowly, almost painfully at first:: OPS: I'd say I owe you but it would go to your head.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#CNS: I suggest we move the men into a pile and then erect a force field around them for the time being. ::She cannot help but look a bit relieved:: CNS: Thank you for all that you did.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
Computer: Computer, seal all exterior hatches and airlocks and initiate the anesthizine gas release in all sections except Main Engineering, command authorization Hembrook Alpha Omega six six six.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CTO: Actually I'd say you owe me five at this point.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Prisca: Myself.  I am uncertain if Toroth is behind these recent attacks, but I desire to be prepared rather than unprepared.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#CNS: Why not place them in restraint fields on the empty biobed?
Host JamesH says:
<Computer> CEO: Access denied.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
Computer: Why is access denied?
Host JamesH says:
<Computer> CEO: Voice authorization not recognized.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#::Gathers all the weapons up.::
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#CNS: A good point, but I may need those bio beds if any additional injured personnel are brought into Sickbay.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
OPS: My guess is, while most of us were on Shore leave, the computer was tinkered with.
Host JamesH says:
$<figure> CIV: I know enough about you, good sir. As you appear to about us.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
Computer: I'm the Chief Engineer, you better recognize me.

#ACTION: About that time, security forces in civilian clothing begin to file into the room, weapons drawn.

Host Enrico says:
@<Prisca>: CO: I can have my people inject a transponder right now. Let's walk to Sickbay Captain.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She looks around and points to two of the male medical officers:: Male Officers: Please assemble our... ::She turns toward the men:: Men:... And who are you?
CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
$Figure: Us? Who is 'us', might I ask?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@XO: Commander, can you check in with the personnel aboard the Sharikahr before your duty shift is complete?
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
Computer: Computer execute the order, command authorization Delta Bravo three five seven.
Host JamesH says:
$<Figure> CIV: Nova Arcadia's first and to this moment only opposition.
Host JamesH says:
<Computer> OPS: Access denied.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Goes to the Main Systems Display and brings up the manual controls to seal all the exterior hatches to the ship and activates them, then brings up the controls to release the anesthizine gas and activates that system in all sections but Main Engineering::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CEO: Remind me to wipe the computer's memory when this is all done.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::Jenni tenses a bit as she shifts her attention between the civilians who just entered Sickbay with weapons drawn and the Counselor:: Men: Excuse me, but could you please put those away? They aren't needed here anymore.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS: And a complete diagnostic and reload of all the protocols.

ACTION: The Main Ship Display gives Hembrook as much response as the computer's voice access did moments ago.

Host JamesH says:
@<XO_Cmdr_Arinoch> CO: Aye sir.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CEO: Should I try Stidd's access codes?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Opens up the programs files and starts looking for whatever blocks are in place and ways to bypass them::
CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
$Figure: I've heard about the opposition. Arcadia Liberty or something like that, right? Look, if that's you, I'm not interested, especially from those who sneak up on others in dark alleys.
Host JamesH says:
#<Man4> MO: Colonial security, man. Responding to an emergency call...?

ACTION: The Main Ship Display goes dark.

CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
::Recognizes the Civilians as Security.:: #Security: About time.  Now would you mind removing them.  ::Motions to the 3 men on the floor.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Exits the room with Commander Prisca ::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS: No, lets go for the codes and activate things directly, we don't have time to play twenty questions with the access system.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
<let's>
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She inclines her head:: Man4: Unfortunately, as Commander Cartwright has stated, you are a bit to late. However, if you could dispose of these men, we would be thankful for your help.
Host Enrico says:
@<Prisca>: CO: If I was Toroth, this is where I would try to contact you when transporters are not operative. Mush safer that way::leads Savar to the Turbo Lift::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CEO: Lets analyze this situation. They've locked down the two best Engineers in Starfleet with one of the best Tactical minds in Starfleet. Are we going to let them beat us?
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#Security: They will all wake up very angry.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She brings her attention back to the medical console for a moment:: CNS: They were unable to access any vital medical functions. It seems that they were, indeed, interested in our inventory. Could you find out who these three are, Counselor?
Host JamesH says:
$<Figure> CIV: I see. Pity too. Hard luck man like yourself stuck on a rock like this could probably use a good job with good pay and a good place to hide. Or am I mistaken?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS: Not if I can help it. You keep trying with the computer. I'm going to get some tools and get to work on things.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Enters Commander Stidd's access codes.::

#ACTION: The security officers nod, and move to collect their objectives and soon turn to depart.

CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Goes to her office and gets her toolkit::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#MO: Something tells me these fine men can assist with that. ::Smiles at the Security officers.::
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#<Nurse Handson> ::She shakes her head as she walks over to Selar:: MO: Minimal casualties, Doctor. G'ral will recover from his injuries. The rest of the patients are a bit shaken from the ordeal.

ACTION: Multiple explosive impacts rock the engineering level. Anything not secured to the deck is thrown there.

OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Falls over the console and lands on his back.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Prisca: I'm certain he is familiar with our assets... I am curious if there has been any further word from our teams on the surface.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She nods in response to both the Counselor and Nurse Handson. Jenni then activates the internal ship comm. system:: *Bridge*: Sickbay to Bridge.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Coughs a bit.:: Self: Damn that hurt.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS/CTO: All right, I've had enough of this, time to hop a lifeboat and get off this tub. Let's go. ::heads for the lifeboat stations::
Host JamesH says:
#<bridge> *sickbay*: Go ahead, sickbay.
CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
$::hesitates for a moment, and narrows his eyes at the man:: Figure: What are you proposing?
Host Enrico says:
@<Prisca> CO: Tension, but nothing out of the ordinary. Now during neutrino night the communications are kept to a minimum to not overload the laser network. ::waits for the Turbo Lift to stop:: Here we are, sickbay is just around the corner.

ACTION: Another round of explosions rock the section. A photon grenade sails over Hembrook's head and slams into a bulkhead.

CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
All: Hit the deck! ::dives for the nearest cover::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Hits the deck again, dragging the CTO with him.::
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#*Bridge*: As you are probably already aware, three civilians entered Sickbay demanding medical supplies and eventually attacked medical personnel. I would like to have several Security Officers posted outside of Sickbay for the time being.
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#::Assists with the cleanup of sickbay and makes a mental note to check in with the Civilian security shortly.::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
CEO: I hope the Captain doesn't kill me for what I'm about to do.
Host JamesH says:
#<bridge> *sickbay*: We're a little stretched thin at the moment, doctor. I'll see if I can't find you s... ::the com goes dead::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS: I guess that depends on what you are about to do.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
~~~CO: Captain, pardon the intrusion but, myself, Commander Hembrook and Lt. Arinoch are under attack in main engineering on the Sharikahr.~~~
Host JamesH says:
$<Figure> CIV: Why don't you come inside. We'll talk about that over a glass or two of ale, captain.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She takes in a deep breath:: CNS: Counselor... I am not commonly a fan of having my personnel armed with phasers. However, do you believe that the precaution is necessary based on recent events?
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She cannot help but feel a bit nervous, especially now with any communication going dead::

@ACTION: Savar and Prisca arrive in the small Minerva's Sickbay. Every light is dim during neutrino night and the few patients recovering in their bio beds are asleep.

CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#MO: At least until we can have sickbay fully secured.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS/CTO: Let's get to the lifeboat! Hussle it! ::Helps to drag the CTO with her::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Tilts his head slightly ::  Prisca: I believe someone has attempted to communicate telepathically with me.  Danger... Sharikahr.
CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
$::nods to the man:: Figure: Lead the way, friend.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Heads for the lifeboat, hoping they can get to them with Engineering sealed off.::
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She inclines her head in agreement:: Medical Staff: Due to recent events, all medical staff are hereby required to wear a standard issued phaser for the time being. Please ensure that your phaser is set to stun. ::She pauses for a few seconds:: Medical Staff: We can only hope that... nothing like this will happen again.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
~~~CO: Engineering! Sharikahr! Engineering! Sharikahr! Engineering! Sharikahr! Engineering! Sharikahr! Engineering! Sharikahr! ~~~
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#MO: I recommend securing the Sickbay doors and only allowing limited entry once verified for safety and security.

ACTION: Phaser fire lances towards the CEO from her left. More arcs towards OPS from the right.

CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS: Get in and secure the CTO, then get ready to launch.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Aims and fires at the source of the phaser fire.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Narrows his eyes, concentrating ::  Prisca: We need to get security forces aboard immediately.  Engineering hull.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#CNS: I couldn't agree with you more, Counselor. Would you mind coordinating that effort?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Takes cover and returns fire at the source of the enemy fire::
Host Enrico says:
@<Prisca> CO: Our engineering hull?
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Prisca: Sharikahr.

ACTION: OPS takes one in the shoulder. Donavin tries to reach for his phaser again, taking one in the back in the process.

CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS/CTO: Get in the damn lifeboat! That's an order!
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Crumbles to the ground.::

@Action: Prisca nods to Savar and runs to the first communication console...she contacts the CTO and order him an a team of 8 security officer to join Savar in Shutttle bay.

ACTION: Hembrook manages to hit something with her shot, Cartwright just barely missing his target.

CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::continues laying down suppressive fire from her phaser::
Host Enrico says:
@<Prisca>: CO: I presume you want to lead the team, it is your ship after all.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She takes a phaser and places it in a holster a bit reluctantly before walking over to G'ral in order to examine his vitals. She could not help but feel a bit responsible for his injuries::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#::Verifies that there is a chime on the Sickbay door exterior, then secures the doors to only allow access if granted by authorized voice command from inside.::

ACTION: A grenade lands just a foot away from Hembrook. And goes off.

CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Tries to get behind cover as it explodes::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Prisca: I will accompany your forces, but follow their tactical leadership.
Host JamesH says:
$<figure> ::leads the Andorian towards the building they were passing, and they soon enter what looks to be a large corridor::
Host Enrico says:
@<Prisca>::seems a little disappointed:: CO: As you want. Do you think 8 people will be enough? I can follow with another shuttle.
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@:: Waits a moment until a med tech injects him with a transponder, then quickly exits Sickbay towards the shuttle bay ::
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Takes the brunt of the grenade blast on his back, shielding the CTO from it.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
OPS: Lt... get in the lifeboat... NOW!
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She examines G'ral's vitals and provides him with an additional sedative as he begins to stir. She then makes her way toward the main medical console::

ACTION: Hembrook isn't quite fast enough this time. She's thrown against their intended lifeboat. Logan is dazed. Donavin isn't moving.

CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
$::starts to feel less concerned about the corridor or the mysterious man, and more troubled by some weird foggy feeling in the back of his mind, barely noticeable, as if something about all of this doesn't quite feel right. Surreal almost::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Grabs the OPS and pushes him into the lifeboat, then tries to move the CTO inside:: OPS: Give me a hand!
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Prisca: Are you concerned about the efficiency of your security personnel, Commander?
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath as she reflects back on what happened only moments ago::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#::Goes and sits next to the MO.:: MO: How are you doing?
Host Enrico says:
@<Prisca>CO: No not at all, but I do not mind a little action and a little field leadership. But I guess this is where we are different. Good luck Savar. ::looks at the console:: My team reports they are assembled and waiting.
MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She opens her eyes:: CNS: Not to bad considering what just happened. I haven't had the pleasure of experiencing such violence while on duty. Not personally, at least.
OPS_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Lowers his phaser, too dazed to target anything.::
Host CO_Captain_Savar says:
@Prisca: I would say that there are a great number of differences between us, Commander.  :: Departs quickly and makes it to the shuttle craft ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#MO: Something tells me we haven't seen the last of it either on this mission.  When it is all over, the staff and crew will need debrief sessions.
Host Enrico says:
@<Prisca> Self: Yeah I am way cuter. ::moves quickly toward the bridge::

$ACTION: Kizlev is lead to a central chamber. There are a few other people gathered. Some of the said people are recognisable by the andorian as being in the bar on his first arrival.

ACTION: Personnel in Starfleet uniforms begin to assemble near the lifeboat station. With a nod from a woman in a commander's uniform, they start to load the Sharikahr crew into their chosen craft.

MO_LtJG_Selar says:
#::She inclines her head in agreement:: CNS: Yes.. I think you are right.
CIV_Capt_Kizlev says:
$::gazes slowly at them all:: ALL/Figure: So...the gang is all here. Now what happens?

$ACTION: The figure turns to Kizlev as two others move to guard the door. "What happens, captain... is we have a conversation. Now."

CNS_LtCmdr_Haynes-Cartwright says:
#::Pats the MO on the back.:: MO: If you ever need or want to talk...::Goes to check on the rest of the staff.::
= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =

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