USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10611.04
Mission Number 288
Invisible

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Scott Knight as LtJg Caelan Trigger
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt. Rose
Lília Perfeito Ensign. Christina van den Tulpen 
Chris Nickle as Glinn Marat
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh 

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Storyline
Kurt Goring and guest SMing in conjunction

Missing in Action
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight 
Rob Lemmens as EO Ens Nescheriakova

NPC’s
Karriaunna Scotti as Dalb, CPU
Kurt Goring as FourthHQ SrCapt Red, Leviathan and OOW

Summary
	As the war escalates and people take sides, the station not excluded, the Nighthawk finds themselves being pulled further in.  They are a long ways from the war zone, but comes in an unexpected package…	 

Announcements

•	Logs
•	This begins our part into the fleetwide

Time Lapse:

 
Captain's Log Stardate 10611.04: We are currently enjoying the last of shore leave.
 
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Scenery: For the past week, all has been relatively quiet on the station.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::at the starbase enjoying her steak, right across a table from the XO::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::in a coffee shop on the starbase enjoying a steaming cup of creamy coffee::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::hanging around at the outer docking ring of SB78::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Sitting in the restaurant, enjoying a charcoal grilled steak with the CSO::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Is it normal for the Nighthawk to spend so much time in dock?
CTO Ens AlThor says:
::practicing in the bases phaser range::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Walks into the coffee shop and over to the doctor, taking a seat.::

ACTION: An incoming ship docs and its crew begins to come aboard the station.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Shrugs:: CSO: Reasonable.. Our assignments are usually brief but intensive. Our mission role makes that we are in dock often, though usually only a few days for re-supplies. Now that we also have some damage to be repaired, it gets a bit longer...
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::notes the new arrivals stepping off the ship::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Standing behind the coffee shop counter:: SO: What can I get fo you?  ::Smiles::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::looks up from his coffee:: SO: Brianna... how nice to see you off duty. ::smiles::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Indeed, I am starting to miss open space ::smiles:: XO: And lets face it, there isn't much to do around here
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: You are here on an unfortunate time, usually this place is quite busy.. ::Spots the people entering the station through a hatch:: But there are some new folks...
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks up at the captain and a big grin lights her face.:: CO: Captain, cappuccino
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::cuts a bit more off her steak and eats it:: XO: Oh yeah I heard about the war ::looks at the people:: XO: I wonder if they bring news from the front line
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: Little for me to do at the moment.  Everything seems to be in a kind of hiatus.
CTO Ens AlThor says:
::finishes missing only 2 targets and heads out to get  some coffee::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Or are they on their way there?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Scratches his head:: SO:  You have to make everything hard for me don't you?  ::Smiles and makes her drink::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: A good choice... The Cap'n makes a beautiful cappuccino.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Places her arms along the bar:: CO: That is not hard... I could work at something though to help out.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Shrugs:: CSO: We can look that up on the ship, I bet...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Hums a tune flips open a lid, shakes a bottle.  Making look like a show::  CMO: Sh... quiet you don't want the whole crew to know what I can do?
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: I prefer to finish my steak...and desert. they aren't going anywhere. Tell me something else, since much of the crew is human, do you celebrate Christmas on the Nighthawk?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Laughs.::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::decides to leave the outer docking ring for the interior of the station::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Like?  ::Tops off the glass and places it on the plate, brings it over to Brianna::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::grins:: CO: Don't worry Cap'n, you're secret's safe with me... not sure about miss Rose here though. ::winks at Rose::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Chuckles:: CSO: We're usually too busy to think of these things, so no big celebrations, at least, not as long as I have been here... But perhaps something can be done, if we find enough volunteers for it...

Scenery: A group of annoyed crewmen come down the rank and pass Marat.  A few say something ugly under to each other while another laughs.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO:  Well I am not sure about that.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Perhaps ... we have a tradition involving chocolate ... everyone likes chocolate
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Takes a sip and considers:: Hmmm....
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::eyes the group::  Annoyed Crew: Something funny gentlemen?
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::finishes her steak and looks over to see if the XO finished too::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: And?  How is it?  It is a special blend I made.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Yes, I suppose they do.. ::Finishes his steak as well::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO/CMO:  Very nice sir.  I think I will try Irish next time.  ::Smiles::  As for secret... hmmmm....
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::takes another sip of his coffee and smiles::
CTO Ens AlThor says:
::spots and starts moving towards Marat::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Now for desert...something sweet. What do you suggest?
 Dalb says:
::Glares tiredly at the group:: CIV: No ma'am... nothing at all.  Just ignore them.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::finishes her wine::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Holds up a padd:: SO: Let me see.  How much holodeck time do you need?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Laughs:: CO: That depends on what you had in mind.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::eyes the new face:: Dalb: I've never seen you before.  You crew on the station?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Points at the ice cream card:: CSO: Here, Dame Blanche... Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.. Delicious..
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::lets out a chuckle:: CO: Bribing the crew now Cap'n? ::grins::
 
ACTION: The soft whistle of an intercom chirps overhead.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Sounds quite nice ::orders some from the waiter when he comes to take the dishes::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::spots the CTO approach::  CTO: Ensign Watchdog.
 Intercom:
 Outloud: Captain Monroe to Station Operations. Monroe to Station Operations, please.
 Dalb says:
::Shakes his head:: CIV: No... just coming back in from a deep space exploration. :: Motions the group moving ahead:: They are just... never mind.  Just ignore them.
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: Are you keeping out of trouble?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks up::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Hears the captain's name on the intercom and looks up, wondering what it might be about::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::raises an eyebrow::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Oh in that case I think the conduits need a new paint job... ::Winks, then hears the comm:: CMO/SO: If you would excuse me.  ::Gets up and walks out::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::looks up from staring at the ice cream and frowns:: XO: I wonder if shore leave is over
CIV Glinn Marat says:
Dalb: It's a good thing for them.  ::eyeing the departing group::  Deep Exploration where?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Wonder what that's about.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks at the doctor:: CMO: You think they are about to call us in?  I have just been abiding the time that they do.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CTO: I don't think keeping out of trouble is something I'm capable of.  You?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Just in case it is, better get that ice cream here fast...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Heads to the TL:: TL: Station Ops.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::nods and smiles when the ice cream arrives: :XO: Lets dig in then
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: Well no trouble has found me so far. ::grins::
 Dalb says:
::Smiles and nods to the security officer.:: CIV: The report will be out later.  I had best catch up with my group and make sure they do not do too much damage.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::wonders why Monroe is getting special treatment hearing the Intercom call::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Personally I wouldn't mind getting back to action. ::smiles:: After the debacle with the Horatio sickbay just seems too empty. ::grins::
 
ACTION: Hearing a heavy sigh, Dalb hurries to catch up with the others.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Arrives at station operations::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::nods at Dalb then turns to the CTO::  CTO: Let's follow them.  ::motions with her hand::  Come on.  ::begins following along::
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: Sounds like something to do. ::follows Marat::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods and takes his spoon and takes his first bit off the ice cream, dipping it in the chocolate sauce before eating it::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Takes a step in, and looks around::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CTO: What do you suppose they were exploring?
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: I am not looking forward to that.  I like a challenge  I do not like dealing with confrontations... especially when it seems people are divided.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::samples her ice cream:: XO: Its cold...but quite sugary. I must say I am not an ice cream person but this is very nice
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: I know what you know, something in deep space.
OOW says:
::turns around at the hiss of the turbolift doors:: CO: Ahh, sir. A priority message has come in for you. You can take it in the briefing room. ::gestures to the large briefing room off the side of the operations center::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Smiles:: CSO: It's my favorite. ::Continues eating his ice cream:: What would your favorite dessert be?
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CTO: Dalb seemed in an awful hurry to get somewhere as if to file a report didn't he?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods, and walks over to the briefing room::
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: Yes he did.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Tough to tell....::thinks:: XO: Well, not really that tough. Chocolate, I can't survive without it
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks in and taps the console::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Very true... I try to avoid getting in the middle of feuds but sometimes the job takes us all to places we'd rather not be... How's the leg?
 
ACTION: Dalb returns to his group and with a serious glare, lectured them on remaining out of trouble.

CIV Glinn Marat says:
::stops as she realizes something::  CTO: Your a security officer in Starfleet.  You have special access to certain information.  You can find out.  ::smiling like a Cheshire cat::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Chuckles:: CSO: Then it is a good thing this also contains it... ::Finishes his ice cream and looks around for a moment::
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: That doesn't mean that I will share the information with you. ::smiles::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::finishes her ice cream as well:: XO: Shall we go for coffee somewhere else?
SO Lt Rose says:
::Looks down at her leg instinctively:: CMO: All there... as is the rest of me.  As for jobs... how come the bad has to come with the good?  ::drinks her coffee::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CTO: But your as curious as I am on what is so important with that...  that... that group
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Shrugs:: CSO: Sure, I'll buy you coffee, you pick the place?
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: I think we should follow them for the moment and see what it is they are up to.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::begins following again before they get out of sight::  CTO: I'm sure it's all perfectly legal Federation Watchdog.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::sips his coffee again:: SO: Not at all sure... personally I'd prefer if everything was peaceful and the worst I had to treat was a mild case of space sickness ::smiles::
 
SCENE: Fourth Fleet Tactical Operations logo disappears from the screen and an annoyed-looking Klingon appears behind it.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: That place where Lt Rose and Dr Trigger are looks nice
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: I am definitely going to have to think up a pet name for you. ::follows the group::
 FourthHQ SrCapt Red says:
COM CO: Captain Monroe?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Red: Yes, Captain Red.  Well I look like how I was a couple months ago, but a little more older.
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: You about done with that?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::scratches his beard::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::stops::  CTO: Pet name?  You mean we're going steady now?  ::turns to follow again smiling so the CTO doesn't see::
CTO Ens AlThor says:
::chuckles::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Just about... ::downs the last of his coffee:: What did you have in mind?
 Dalb says:
::With is group, they make it down to sickbay.  There, a few words with the medic on duty, and the lab is locked.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: Yeah, it looks cozy.. What about that one though? ::Points at another place to doors down::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::stops::  CTO: I think we lost them.  ::begins looking around::  Do you see them anywhere?
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::shrugs, oblivious to the reasons why the XO might want to avoid Rose:: XO: Sure ::smiles::
 FourthHQ SrCapt Red says:
::ignores the jibe, momentarily squinting through the waving distortions of the long-range communication:: COM CO: Your ship is needed, Captain. Fleet Admiral Harlan has spoken with your own headman and arranged to poach Nighthawk for some hazardous duty.
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: They went into sickbay, I wonder what they are doing in there.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Thinks it is about time to shave:: COM: Red: I see, what kind of hazardous mission?
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CTO: Ah yeah... I see them  ::points and approaches Dalb and the group::
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: With the captain called out, that probably means our time is limited.  I wanted to hit an art store before heading out.  Mind if I drag you along?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Walks over to the indicated cafe and enters, walking up to the counter:: CSO: What kind would you like?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Sure... I've nothing better to do. ::smiles::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Plain black coffee, learned to drink that in the long lectures at the academy
CTO Ens AlThor says:
::walks up next to Marat::
 FourthHQ SrCapt Red says:
COM CO: I can't tell you much over an insecure long-range comm. You should know that Captain. ::scowls:: I'm assuming you've kept up with the little skirmish we're having with the Synod of the Sanctum.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Stands up:: CMO: I guess I cannot tip the captain if he is not around.  Maybe I will give him one later... on how to make a good Irish cup of coffee.
CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Red: I have read on and off the reports.  I am trying to keep my crew away from that right now.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Chuckles:: CSO: Alright, plain black coffee it is then... ::Turns to the bartender:: Barkeep: One plain black coffee please, and one Viennese blend..
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::steps up to Sickbay doors and walks into them as they fail to open::  CTO: What the....
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::smiles and stands up to follow Rose::
 Dalb says:
::Hearing a thump on the doors, looks toward them, then away with another sigh.::
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: It would seem that the doors are locked for some reason. ::grins::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Thank you ::looks around:: XO: Every thing has gone quiet again
 FourthHQ SrCapt Red says:
::narrows his eyes:: COM CO: Not anymore, Captain. You'll receive your orders when you arrive where we need you to be, but you are to prepare to depart as soon as possible.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Yeah.. The quiet before the storm?
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: Besides being bored, which is good for a doctor, what else have you been up too?  ::Turns down a side hall and toward the end where there is an old shop.::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::turns to the CTO sarcastically::  CTO: You think?  ::placing her hands on her hips::  Perhaps you can use your all mighty Starfleet powers to open them.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Takes the two coffees and walks over to a table and sets them down on it::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Red: Very well.  I will coral my crew and leave in an hour.  Do you have a set of coordinates?
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Thank you hmmm… smells nice
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Well I've taken a lot of time to write letters to the family and I've taken in a few holodeck programs but other than that I think bored about covers it.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Enters the shop and moves toward the back:: CMO: Tell me about your family.
 FourthHQ SrCapt Red says:
::wheezes out a laugh:: COM CO: That won't be necessary and you won't need coordinates, Captain. If you left in an hour you might make it for Federation Day. We don't have that kind of time.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Sits down and takes a sip of his coffee::
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: Maybe I can open the door.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::sips her coffee as well but goes slow because its so hot::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::placing a finger to her chin and looking to the ceiling::  CTO: Gee....  Where have I heard that before?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: COM: Red: Ok what do you suggest?
CTO Ens AlThor says:
Computer: Override locks on sickbay doors.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Motions to the shop keeper as he comes out of the back and quickly goes through the items she would like, including one very large old fashion canvas.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: There's not really much to tell... my father was a fighter pilot until he crashed his Kaneda... My mother a full time housewife. I don't have any brothers or sisters so I'm pretty much all they've got.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Do you have any favorite holodeck programs Gary?
CPU says:
CTO: Command codes required.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CTO: I don't suppose you have command codes do you?
 FourthHQ SrCapt Red says:
::momentarily looks away as a junior lieutenant leans down to whisper something to him and then turns his attention back to Monroe:: COM CO: Admiral Harlan called in a few favors. Your ride's been arranged.
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: That can be good or bad.  I have seven older brothers... all who think they need to protect their baby sister.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Red: Ok, and what about the Nighthawk?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Stares at his coffee for a while, thinking about that question:: CSO: You know, I rarely use the holosuites on the ship... I prefer reading a book to using a holosuite..
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: Not for the base, guess we just have to wait until they come out.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CTO: Wait nothing....  I say we hack in.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::looks surprised:: XO: A book? But a holodeck is so much more interactive, much more versatile
 
ACTION: Sensors aboard Starbase 78 detect a massive tetryon buildup and red alert klaxons go off.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Ah but there's a difference between being protective and coddling. ::smiles::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: And so much restricted on imagination...
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: On the contrary! You can fashion the program as you see fit
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: replay the story with any alteration you want...let the computer add randomness
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CTO: Opinion?  ::stops as she hears the Red Alert go off:: What the....
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Feels a large rattle, and hears the klaxon:: COM: Red: You mean that?
 
ACTION: A group of very annoyed looking officers exit the medical office, brushing past the two standing nearby.  One turns to Marat and glares, until Dalb grabs him and drags him away.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::is interrupted by the alert:: XO: I guess we should head for the ship? ::quickly finishes her coffee and gets up::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Hands the doctor the large canvas and takes her supplies:: CMO: Lay you odds that is our call back to the ship.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: But once that is set, you need to keep altering parameters to get things according to your wishes, even before going through the story.. Reading a book means you imagine the environment, the persons, the lighting, everything.. And all that while you go through the story. And you do it yourself, no machines required...
 OOW says:
::busy ordering about the officers and calling the station commander out of her bed::
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: I think we need to head back to the ship now. ::starts heading to the ship::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::looks up:: SO: More than likely... shall we?
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::spots the glare and wonders why Starfleet continue to hate her so much::  CTO: Come on....  ::tapping the CTO on the shoulder::  Let's see where they're going.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CTO: You go to the ship if you want... but I think I need to follow this group.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::smiles:: XO: we definitely must continue this conversation later, perhaps in the holodeck with a couple of books in front of us. We better go now ::heads out the café::
 
SCENE: Outside the station, a spark of red-gold light starts to spread across space

CO Capt Monroe says:
::Taps on his commbadge:: *XO*: Gather the crew and report back to the ship.
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: Follow them and keep me posted on what they are doing.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Thanking the shop owner, heads out the door:: CMO: You OK with that?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks up as well, only hearing the alert claxons now, and gets up from his chair immediately, following the CSO out::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::frowns looking out a port view:: XO: I never saw something like that! I need my sensors
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::snorts at the CTO's 'request'::  Self: Yeah... I'll get right on that.  ::heads off after Dalb&Company::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Going back to the ship?
 FourthHQ SrCapt Red says:
::sees no point in continuing to explain the obvious and closes the channel::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks at the spectacular light show outside the station:: CSO: Indeed...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Shakes his head and walks out to the Ops:: OOW: What is going on?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CO*: Yes sir, on my way...
 
ACTION: Through out the station, everything comes to alert and crews return to their ships to wait the unknown.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::moves along to the ship, finally reaching the docking area:: XO: Shall we wait for the others here?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*All crew*: Attention all Nighthawk crew, report back to the ship and prepare for immediate departure.
OOW says:
::shakes his head:: CO: I don't know sir! Every sensor calibration we have just redlined!
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: It looks like we don't have much option.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::loses Dalb in the crowd of hurrying crew::
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: Well... I think so.  Unless you want to carry that canvas around the station.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::with the loss of Dalb and hearing the XO she decides to head back to the Nighthawk::
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: Besides.. there is our first officers call.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Walking with the CSO to the docking area:: CSO: No, we go in, they can find their way on their own...
 
SCENE: The red-gold glow pulses as it grows, shedding so much excess energy the station's shields glow pink and the sound of their straining can be heard inside the station::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at the sensors:: OOW: What is that ::Points to the view screen::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::shifts the canvas slightly:: SO: I'd rather take it straight back to the ship.
CTO Ens AlThor says:
::reaches the docking area::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::hears the groaning and creaking as she moves toward the Docking Ring::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Enters the ship and immediately heads for a turbolift to the bridge::
 OOW says:
::looking at the useless computer consoles:: CO: Your guess is as good as mine, sir.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::arrives at the Docking Area and notes the Nighthawk is still there::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::follows the XO::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Checks in with the duty officer as they pass by him.::
CTO Ens AlThor says:
::spots Marat:: CIV: I thought you were following them.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::as she enters the bridge she goes for her console::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CTO: I lost them.  ::Steps onto the ship::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
OOW: Lovely....  ::Walks out of the chaos:: *XO*: Beam me directly to the bridge.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Enters the bridge and walks over to the center chair, starting up the computer system from there::
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CIV: Good job. ::heads into the ship::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CO*:Aye sir... ::Taps a few controls:: Energizing... ::Presses the button to activate the transport::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::eyes the CTO wondering if that was a little Cardassian Sarcasm escaping his lips::
 
SCENE: Outside the station, the red-gold glow swirls menacingly, huge arcs of plasma streaking across its surface like lightning.

SO Lt Rose says:
::Enters the lift and orders it to deck two::  CMO: Much appreciated... I owe you some... ohhh... Irish coffee later.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: I can't find what is causing these plasma eruptions
CTO Ens AlThor says:
::heads to the nearest TL to get to the bridge::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::perks up:: SO: With real Baileys?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Is materialized on the ship::
 
ACTION: Lingering Nighthawk officers and crewmen make it quickly back to the ship.

SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: Only kind worth using... :: Opens the doors to her quarters and drops her supplies on a chair.:: If you will put that over there.  I guess we should check in with the captain.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Is the entire crew accounted for?
CTO Ens AlThor says:
::exits the TL and heads to tactical::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::places the canvas in the corner and motions for rose to lead on with a smile::
 
SCENE: The swirling mass slows and flattens out somewhat, forming a centrifugal eddy that pulses through the active shields like distant thunder.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Shakes head:: CSO: Never mind that now, get ready for departure.. ::Looks around as more crew start boarding::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::waits to see what the orders are::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO/CO: Departure to where?...sirs ::confused::
 OOW says:
@ COM Nighthawk: 78 to Nighthawk. The... distortion. It seems to have stabilized.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Heads out the door for the lift and orders it to the bridge.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::steps into the lift with rose::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Gets up from the command chair and walks to his own console to get that one logged onto the system as well, then checks the crew complement:: CO: Almost sir...
CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: OOW: Understood
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: I will however, keep my seven to having none... ::Steps off the lift and walks over to science.::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::follows the CTO to the bridge::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CO: Confirmed, the plasma instability seems to be controlled...somehow
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Tap into the Station's Sensor logs and find out what that is.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::smiles and finds a place to stand out of the way at an auxiliary station on the bridge::
 
SCENE: Out of the massive swirling maw of the distortion a light flickers and expands into an enormous blue steel-colored vessel, formed of ray-like wings and organic protrusions.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::nods to the CO and starts tapping buttons::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::notes the odd alien vessel on the viewscreen::  Bridge:  Anyone ever seen a ship like that before?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Checks the crew manifest again and sees all crew are now on board and accounted for:: CO: All crew aboard, securing doors and hatches..
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at the screen:: Self: So that is what he meant by transportation
 
ACTION: The station and Nighthawk are being hailed.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: Incoming transmission sir...
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looking curiously at the view screen::  CSO: Orders ma'am?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Taps a few buttons on his console to put it on screen::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::accesses the sickbay main console and brings up a patient list to see if he's missed anything during shore leave::
CTO Ens AlThor says:
::starts to run a scan on the vessel::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::surprised by Rose's arrival, hadn't noticed her there:: SO: Waiting, I'm waiting on station sensor results for that plasma instability.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks around the bridge for a moment, then turns back to his own console:: CO: All doors and hatches secured, all stations report ready for departure..
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Good,
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods and listens::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::waits for the images of the alien crew to appear on screen::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
SO: The station sensor data is pretty raw, I can't draw any conclusions... but that thing sure has a lot of power
 
:: An emerald glow shows on the screens of those looking before a dark shape abruptly obscures it. Chirps, whistles and groans are mechanically translated:: <Ship>  COM Nighthawk/78: This is the Xindi Cruiser Leviathan. We have been asked to grant passage to the one called Nighthawk. Come alongside and we will take you through the whirlpool.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
All: Ah so that’s what the plasma was
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
Self: Smart one Chris
SO Lt Rose says:
CSO: Do you know anything about that?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: I guess that is us.  CSO: Clear us from the station.  XO: Take us along side that ship.
 
ACTION: Starbase 78 gives permission to depart.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods and moves on console to the left to take helm control:: CO: Activating thrusters and backing out of dock... ::Presses the appropriate buttons::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::wonders why the CO is apparently going along with the alien ship without question::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CO: Permission granted
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::smiles and accesses internal sensors to bring up a lifesign readout for all crew on the ship::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
SO: Not a lot ... I thought the Xindi were a myth, part of legends
 
SCENE: While Nighthawk makes its way to her, the cruiser lumbers is way around, temporarily blocking out the system's star as it reorients on the artificial wormhole.

CIV Glinn Marat says:
CO: My dear Captain...  ::holding arms out from her sides::  I may be just a simple Cardassian but are we going to just blindly follow them?  Is that wise?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Good.  ::Give Marat a look::  CIV: Sit, and enjoy.  This is our transportation to some place.
SO Lt Rose says:
CSO: The are aquatic and have made a kind of peace with us.  But I have never heard of them helping out... at least, I think that is what they are doing.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Glances around at Marat, then looks at the screen again, slowly bringing the Nighthawk in position next to the large alien ship::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::takes a deep breathe:: SO: And now we are being transported through mythical technology, I am not sure I am happy with that
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::throws her arms up in the air wondering if she is the only sane person here::
 Leviathan says:
::whistles and moans:: COM Nighthawk: Drop your shields.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::sends a message to sickbay to prepare a fresh batch of anti intoxicants, analgesics and anti-nausea medications::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::nods:: SO: I wish I knew where we are going, and why ::glances at the CO::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Drop shields
CTO Ens AlThor says:
CO: Aye sir. ::lowers the shields::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Shakes head:: CSO: I forgot about the others.  There are apparently others.  I just kind of remembered the ones as liked them... kind of unusual.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
Self: And now the fools are lowering their shields  CO: Captain, would you like me to go ou ton the hull with some red paint and paint a bull’s-eye too?
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
SO: Others? Other Xindi you mean?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Assemble the Senior staff in the Observation Lounge.
 
ACTION: Nighthawk is shaken as massively strong tractor beams envelop it, pulling it under the belly of the gargantuan. As the ship slides under, through large windows they can see aquatics swimming through the cruiser.

CTO Ens AlThor says:
Self: I don't think this is a good idea at all.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CO: Do I count as "Senior Staff"
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes sir...
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
::holds her console::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CIV: If you can paint it for me.  I have paint in the cargo bay.
SO Lt Rose says:
CSO: I have things here ma'am.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
::mumbles::  CO: Let me guess... it goes along with your 'artifacts' in Shuttlebay Two
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CIV: Well yeah, ok.  You are part of the Senior Staff.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Takes a look around and sends the notice to all senior staff to assemble in the Observation Lounge
 
ACTION: With Nighthawk firmly planted under them, the Leviathan plunges into the wormhole which abruptly collapses. Like diving into a grave and pulling the dirt in behind you.
 
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