USS Sharikahr: Mission Transcript #390
MISSION PROLOGUE: After days of travel and a short visit to the Duergar, the USS Sharikahr is within the boundaries of the Alvar system.  Although a message of peace is being transmitted, and potentially received, nothing has responded to the Starfleet vessel.  The colony's future rides on the actions and responses of the next tense minutes...
Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Sharikahr in
"The Tenaris Mission - The Last Hour of Darkness, Part VIII"
Stardate 10911.01
Starring:
Christopher D. as Captain Savar, CO
Karriaunna S. as Lieutenant Commander Sin'ajeídishjool So'tsoh, CSO
John F. as Commander Adam Wall, CIV
Gina H. as Commander Gina Hembrook, CEO
James H. as Lieutenant Donavin Arinoch, CTO
With:
Christopher D. as Lieutenant Myers, FCO
James H. as Ensign Mills, TO

Produced by:
Enrico T.
Directed by:
Christopher D.
= /\ = /\ = Begin Mission = /\ = /\ =

CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::finishes the latest sensor sweep::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Does a check of ship systems at the MSD in Main Engineering::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Has the operations officer repeat their general hail ::

ACTION: Short range sensors pick up four vessels on a direct intercept course at high speed.

CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Having checked on things below, she returns to the bridge, pausing a moment before stepping off the lift.::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::in the tactical information center, finalizing mission specifics with his standby teams::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::fidgets at Tac2 console:: Self: i need coffee
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Steps over to the command chair::  CO:  Everything ship wise is in order.
TO_Ens_Mills says:
::looks up from his console, raising an eyebrow:: CO: Captain, reading 4 ships on an inbound course.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: 4 vessels incoming at hight speed
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Turns ::  TO/CIV: ETA?
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::glances up at the overhead display as he finishes briefing the teams that are on emergency standby, then curses under his breath:: All: All right. Alert stations.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: 15 minutes at current speed
TO_Ens_Mills says:
::does a quick calculations, then nods in confirmation to the commander's report::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: they could prove a problem skipper
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::hurries out of the TIC, and right to the nearest turbolift:: TL: Bridge.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: concerned ::  CIV: Keep me posted on their progress.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Moves to her station.::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::steps off the lift a few minutes later, and walks straight across the bridge, getting the report from his junior officer as he comes into earshot::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Makes sure her Damage Control teams are in position and the emergency gear is pre-positioned around the ship in case it is needed::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Sends the telemetry through the computer, checking against known vessels.::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::Mills gets up, allowing Donavin to take up the station and log in... the ensign glances briefly towards the secondary station, but at a hand signal from the chief, instead moves towards the bank of lifts and departs the bridge::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: Aye skipper
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
:: watches the sensor readout on there new playmates::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CO:  Two heavy cruisers and one light.  Weapons are charged.  Alvar.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: Mr. Arinoch we have 4 bogeys 15 minutes or so out
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: Enemy fleet consists of two heavy and two light cruisers. They've adopted an attack posture.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::nods once in Wall's direction:: CIV: I saw from below. You can thank recent refits.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Lifts a humorous brow at Arinoch as they both speak at the same time.::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
*CEO*:  Commander, we may have incoming.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::catches Sin's eye with a smirk, and mockingly takes his hands off his console for a moment::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: New toys, excellent
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Watches the viewscreen as if he could see the pinpricks of light ::  All: That would appear to be our response.  They're not interested.  We need to convince them otherwise that this is in their best interest.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: Provided they play fair long enough, a few well-placed quantum torpedoes should do the trick.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Looks over at the captain::  CO:  Trade?  The odds in a battle leave us wanting.
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
*CSO*: Understood. Damage Control teams are in place, ship is ready, my personnel are armed with side arms. I'll set the ship for battle power settings and take the unneeded systems offline now.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CTO:  They have not played fair since we have 'met'.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CSO: Nor have they really given us an open line of communication. How do you trade with a people who won't talk?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Takes the unneeded systems offline and channels the power into the reserves and gets the ship battle ready::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO/CTO: Wait were supposed to play fair? ::hides a grin::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: A hostile reaction would destroy our peace initiative.  We are one vessel against an entire spacefaring race.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: We cannot destroy them all.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CTO:  Telepathically?
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: Recommend we disable the lead vessel. Maybe that will give the pause to think
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CO:  Captain, perhaps we are going about this the wrong way.  What if our guests make contact with them?
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: Perhaps not destroy, captain. But disarm. If we can shut down their weapons, and then cease firing... ::trails off as Wall speaks as well::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: Which guests?
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::turns slightly in his chair:: CTO: You have learnt well my young apprentice
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::smirks and glances back at Wall:: CIV: Remind me to tell you about the Synod war at some point. ::tilts his head a degree:: You thought fighting them was hard, try planning the fight.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CO:  The Atronachs.

ACTION: The four vessels take up a diamond attack formation, and are within five minutes of attack range.

CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::glances briefly back at his display:: CO/CSO: Weapons range in 5 minutes.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::smiles:: CTO: Here come our guests.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::trains the viewscreen on their newly adopted formation::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::moves his chair slightly back from the console::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CO:  Every communication we have really had with them, has been telepathically.  Not that they were in our interests.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Hates to give the order ::  CTO: Arm weapons, but hold fire until I give the order.  FCO: Set evasives.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::pulls  out a cigar tube::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: I will ask them if they can make contact.  :: Stares off as he makes telepathic contact with the Atronachs ::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::brings weapon systems to full power, including a full stock of quantum torpedoes, and sounds red alert::

ACTION: The Captain's face twists suddenly in pain.

CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: Remind me some day to tell you about the Trtion. :: smiles at the memory::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Watching the captain she steps forward::  CO:  Captain?
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Sin the captain
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: The Alvar... are attempting to lock onto me.  Read my thoughts.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::watches the CO's face::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
*Atronachs*:  The Alvar have locked onto the captain, can you break the contact?
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Stands by the MSD prepared to adjust power or systems as needed if the fighting starts::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Steps forward::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Is the skipper ok? ::stands from his chair::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::as a precaution, taps at a control:: *Sickbay*: Medical team to the bridge.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Steps forward and slips her fingers along the telepathic link.::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: They want nothing more than to destroy us.  That is the only thing we could offer them.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::keeps his eyes trained on their approaching guests, his mind made up::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
FCO:  Take us out of here.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO/CSO: Weapons range in 1 minute.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Speak to me commander. Is the Captain ok?
FCO_Lt_Myers says:
CSO: Course, Commander?
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
FCO:  Out of the system, keep us just ahead of them.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CIV:  Uncertain.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Is feeling better - the pressure is being lessened, but he can still sense them, poking, trying to find his secrets ::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: closes her eyes to lend her blocking ability to help the captain break contact.::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Are they still in his head? CTO: Recall any patrol vessels we have out
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Slips her hand down toward his hand.::  CO:  I can help you this way.  The ship is heading away for the moment.  You have just said the Alvar only want us dead.  What do you want to do?
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::taps at another control:: *CEO*: Bridge to engineering. In the event I need to break a few regulations to keep these people from clobbering us, do we have the power?
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Dejected ::  CSO: They seem unwilling to seek peace.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Sin, get him to sickbay
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CO:  We can force the issue or take other measures.  They may only understand force.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CIV:  The captain is fine... he just needs a little extra... shielding from the Alvar.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::glances briefly up and towards commander Wall:: CIV: Respectfully commander, a few more shuttles isn't about to make a difference. We've gone up against ships of that class before.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Make it so then

ACTION: The Sharikahr, warping out of the system begins to pull away from the Alvar.  A communications channel is opened to the ship from the Alvar.

CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: Are you confident we could go toe to toe with them and win?
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CIV: I'm confident we won't need to. ::turns towards the center of the bridge as his console alerts him:: CO/CSO: So that's all it takes. Our friends are hailing.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: On screen.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::patches the transmission through::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
:: resumes his seat cigar in his mouth::
Alvar says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Sharikahr, your presence in our system is unwelcome, and an act of aggression.  You will be destroyed.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
COM: Alvar:  Aggression will solve nothing.  Nor would you succeed.  You have a choice, you can work something out with us or you can go to war.  Is that truly the price you wish to pay?  Or is it you that seeks this path or another?
Alvar says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Peace offers us nothing.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::swivels his chair around and watches the exchange::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
COM:  Alvar:  Peace would keep us off your door step and out of your hair, as the saying goes.  War, offers nothing.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::enters a sequence of commands, finding a rarely used but still within regulation frequency with which to try signaling the Minerva to standby with the one remaining Klingon ship... just in case diplomacy ends up going nowhere at warp 9::
Alvar says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Your destruction will remove you from our space.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Glances at Arinoch to make certain he is prepared for anything.::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::wordlessly, nods at Sin's look::

ACTION: The pursuing Alvar vessels break pursuit outside of their system.

CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
COM:  Alvar:  If you succeed, others will come after us.  Others stronger and more determined.  Those of us here only one peace and to be left alone... that is what the colonists want.  And in reality, that is what you want as well.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
Self: Amateurs
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CSO: They've broken pursuit. Though that might just be because we're outside their space.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
FCO:  Bring us to a stop.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CTO:  Track them.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CSO: Aye.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Recommend we alter course back. If we show them we'll push the issue they may just take us seriously
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CIV:  At the moment, we made them think we were running.  Can you do anything with that?
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CIV: I'd prefer they take us seriously with a couple more ships on our side. Even the odds a little.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Yes, we sit just outside the border
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CIV:  What about just inside their border.  A game of cat and mouse?
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: Sometimes we need to make do with what we have.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Works for me. It should rattle there cage somewhat
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Monitors ship systems on the MSD and the chatter on the Bridge over the intercom::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
FCO:  Take us in...
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CIV: Making due. ::nods, and submits a power diversion request to engineering for the shields... will probably result in the shattering of at least two regulations, but it'll give the chief an excuse to drop by his office::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: Don't mind playing cat and mouse as long as I'm the cat
CO_Captain_Savar says:
:: Gathering himself again ::  CSO: What point is served by going back?
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CIV:  I would suggest you make sure that is how it appears.  Though the mouse can last far longer.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::smiles:: CSO: But cats have infinite more patience
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: looks down and steps slightly away, breaking contact.:: CO:  That would depend, captain.  Do we want to peruse this issue or turn it over to the incoming Federation force?
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CIV:  Mice have more hiding places?
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: The defense of the colony is our top priority.  That cannot be served if we engage in a conflict and are damaged or destroyed.  We should pull back, concentrate our forces on making defensive vessels.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: Captain might i suggest one final attempt at contact. If that fails then we can say we truly exhausted all avenues of diplomacy
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: We did manage to establish a two-way dialogue with them, captain. We might be able to pound something into their heads.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Looks carefully at him, quietly::  CO:  Is that what you want, or what they want?
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: It is not what I want.  But what we want seems unattainable.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
:: takes the cigar out of his mouth and puts it back in the tube. returning it to his pocket::
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
*Bridge*: The Captain is right. I just got this tub back together again, I'd rather it didn't get beat to pieces just yet.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Lightly touches his hand, opening her shields::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Finding only the captain present, she removes her hand and steps back.::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
FCO:  Pull us back.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: Captain, I would point out this is also the first time they were actually bothered with communication. They could have forced us out of the system. Or forced commander Hembrook to overload the core if they wanted us gone that badly.
FCO_Lt_Myers says:
CO: Captain?  I just received a burst data packet from the runabout.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: That is unlikely.  The Atronachs provided a significant amount of protection to us.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
FCO: Go ahead.
FCO_Lt_Myers says:
CO: It indicated that they had been detected by the Alvar vessels a few hours ago.  They have entered a Gamma Night period, so we have no further updates on their status.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: I concur with Mr. Arinoch captain. We should leave a communications buoy.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CO: Leaves the door open for them to contact us
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::shrugs:: CO: Worst that happens is they destroy it.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Prepare the buoy.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::nods once, and goes about the business of getting it loaded and prepped for launch:: CO: Ready.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Returns to her sensors and scans the area.::
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
::smiles and looks at Sin::
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Launch.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::taps at a couple controls, and watches the status indicator turn from red, to yellow, and then finally green:: CO: Deployed.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
:: stands and moves over to stand beside the CSO. Lowering his voice:: CSO: and you thought I didn't have a diplomatic bone in my body
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CTO: Stand down from red alert.  FCO: Continue course back to the colony.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::sends the signal to stand down shipwide:: CO: Cancel red alert, aye.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Looks up with a lifted brow::  CIV: I had not really considered it.  Though tactical officers due tend to lean toward the opposite direction.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CSO: You'll find much about me has changed
CEO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Brings the ship back to normal operating mode and power distribution, and has her teams stand down::
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CO:  The ships are not following.  They are remaining on their border.
CO_Captain_Savar says:
CSO: At least we have an idea of what they claim as their inner border now.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: Well Mr. Arinoch I believe the drinks are on you
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CO:  If only they would maintain it.
CIV_Cmdr_Wall says:
:: sits down back in his seat:: Self: what a day
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
:: Turns for a moment to look at Adam.::
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::smirks slightly and glances over at the secondary station:: CIV: Who said anything about drinking? ::pauses, another slight smirk:: I have shoreleave coming up, and a reservation at a nice little resort on Risa.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CTO:  We have to get their first.  I hope you do not have any short plans for that at the moment.
CTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::just gives Sin an all too knowing smirk:: CSO: And I thought you knew me.
CSO_LtCmdr_So'tsoh says:
CTO:  You and how long it takes to get from here back to our space.
= /\ = /\ = End Mission = /\ = /\ =
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