USS Nighthawk....Mission #29 Stardate 10104.21

Host Bishop says:
The USS Nighthawk has completed the installation of the transphase device, preparations are currently underway to test the device.
Host Bishop says:
Commodore Biship will remain onboard to monitor the test progress and assist if necessary.
Host Bishop says:
A shuttle has just arrived to Ferry Colonel MacFarlane to the Callypso.

=/\==/\= Begin Nighthawk Mission #29 =/\==/\=

Host XO_Sheridan says:
::on the bridge:: All: Yellow alert...we are about to begin the test. Please stand by.
CMO_Tekla says:
::assisting Col MacFarlane into the shuttle::
CMO_Tekla says:
Col: they will be able to help you better on the Callypso Sir,,,,,,
CTO_Black ::on the bridge at tactical and initiates yellow alert:: (Yellow Alert.wav)
FCO-Exeter says:
::Tapping in few commands and checking engine status::
OPS_Anderson says:
::on the bridge at his console...overseeing the tests that are about to take place::
Host Col_MacFarlane says:
::muttering to himself::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Hears the Yellow Alert and perks up while entering the TL:: TL: Bridge.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
OPS: Mr. Anderson, will you please monitor the engineering console as well as your own.
TO_Mistral says:
::stands at tac2 staring at the controls and yawns::
OPS_Anderson says:
XO: Aye Ma'am...::transfers the Engineering data to his own console::
CTO_Black says:
::checks some readings from internal sensors and department reports::  XO: All decks report Yellow Alert readiness....
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CTO: Acknowledged.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::TL whirs to life heading for the Bridge::
Host FCO-Exeter says:
:;Looks at Ops and Grins:: Ops:So you are the one I yell at if it goes wrong.
TO_Mistral says:
::wonders what happened 30 minuites ago::
CMO_Tekla says:
::helps the Col into his seat::  Col: Do you understand what is happening sir?
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: Ensign, can you take over science one for now?
OPS_Anderson says:
::smiles back at FCO:: FCO: So it seems....
TO_Mistral says:
::nods and goes to sci1::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::TL stops at the Bridge and Turner exits::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
All: All stations final report...are we ready?
TO_Mistral says:
::while walking to sci1 yawns::
CTO_Black says:
::slaves security access to his console as well::
Host FCO-Exeter says:
::turns to look at the man entering:; CIV: Well, well and who do we have here ::smiles::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: Mr. Mistral, stay awake man!
Host Col_MacFarlane says:
::nods to the doctor and mutters some more::
OPS_Anderson says:
::continues to look at his console for both Engineering and Operations::
TO_Mistral says:
XO: Sorry ma'am had a rough time a while ago.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: I don't want excuses.
TO_Mistral says:
XO: Yes ma'am.
CMO_Tekla says:
*XO* Ma'am  Col MacFarlane is in the shuttle and ready to be transfered to the USS Callypso.
CTO_Black says:
::glares at Mistral::  TO: Ensign, report to my office after your duty shift is over.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Walks up to the XO and nods:: XO: Commander, is the Captain in his Ready Room?
Host XO_Sheridan says:
*CMO*: Thank you Lanz...stand by.
CMO_Tekla says:
Col:  Ok   you'll be looked after well Sir...............
TO_Mistral says:
Self: Now why did I join Starfleet again?
Host Col_MacFarlane says:
::overhears "Lanz".
CMO_Tekla says:
::Steps off the Shuttle and backs away::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CIV:  Captain Turner, there he is now.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Enters Bridge::
Host Col_MacFarlane says:
:: on the comm feed and smirks::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
XO: Status?
CMO_Tekla says:
::Catches the Col's smirk::  Col:   SIR?
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
XO: Thank you Commander. ::Nods and turns walking towards the RR::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CO: All stations report ready for the testing to begin Captain.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
XO: Very good.
Host Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:The shuttle seals and launch procedures begin.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CO: The shuttle is ready for departure as well. Shall I give them clearance?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CIV: Hello Mr. Turner.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Grimaces::XO: Yes Cmdr.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
OPS: Mr. Anderson, please clear the shuttle for departure.
CMO_Tekla says:
*XO* please inform the Callypso that Col MacFarlane may be better than he appears.......
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
 CO: Hello Captain. You called for me? ::Grins::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Moves out of door with Mr. Turner::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
*CMO*: Understood doctor. OPS: Did you hear that?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CIV: Yes, but it appears I'm too late.
OPS_Anderson says:
XO: Aye Ma'am   *Shuttle*: You are cleared to launch.
Host Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:The shuttle bay doors at the nose of the ship slide open and MacFarlane's shuttle launches.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Steps out with Captain Cerdan:: CO: What do you mean Captain?
CMO_Tekla says:
*XO*: MacFarlane's shuttle has left the Nighthawk Ma'am.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CIV: I had an idea I wanted to run past you but the Admiral changed that plan.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
CO: Hmmmmm. Anything I can do to help in the meantime?
Host XO_Sheridan says:
*CMO*: Thank you Doctor.
Host Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION: A transphase rift appears suddently off the starboard bow.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CIV: But I could use your help with this propulsion test.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: Anything on sensors?
CMO_Tekla says:
::Heads back to Sickbay::
TO_Mistral says:
::checks panel::
Host Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:A Grob Pyramid comes out of the rift on a direct course for the shuttle.
CMO_Tekla says:
Self:  I wonder how much he really remembers.
TO_Mistral says:
XO: Ma'am a Grob pyramid just appeared.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
CO: Sure Captain anything at all. Where shall we start?
Host XO_Sheridan says:
All: Red alert...CO: We have company.
CTO_Black says:
::checks sensor readings::  CO: Captain....a subspace rift just opened at starboard.
TO_Mistral says:
XO: It's heading for the shuttle.
CTO_Black ::initiates Red Alert:: (Alert.wav)
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Turns and looks at Cmdr. Sheridan and back to Mr. Turner::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
OPS: Hail the shuttle and warn them.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CIV: Looks like we could use a helmsman.
CMO_Tekla says:
::Notices red alert sirens and starts to run to sickbay::
CTO_Black says:
::activates the weapons aray, loading phasers and photon torpedo's::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Moves to center seat::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: Are their weapons hot?
Host Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION: A red tracer beam lances out at the shuttle and it disolves instantly. The Pyramid then spins on its vertical axis and returns to the rift.
CTO_Black says:
CO: Phasers and photon torpedo's loaded and ready.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CTO: Stand by, Pyramid's status?
CTO_Black says:
::frowns at the tactical sensor results::  CO: Captain....the Pyramid just destroyed the shuttle.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
Helm: Stand by to get us out of here!
CTO_Black says:
CO: It's heading back into the subspace rift...
TO_Mistral says:
::looks up at the screen in shock::XO: It just vanished when the tracer beam hit it.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: I see that Ensign.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CTO: Can you track it?
CTO_Black says:
CO: I can try... suggest we launch a level 4 probe into the subspace rift and see where it leads...
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CTO: Make it so.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
XO: Scan for survivors.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CO: Aye sir.
CTO_Black says:
::prepares a level 4 probe and launches it towards the subspace rift::  CO: Probe away, Captain.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: Scan for survivors.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Stands: CIV: Mr. Turner you think you can pilot this thing?
FCO-Exeter says:
:;Behind console waiting::
TO_Mistral says:
XO: There's nothing out there at all ma'am.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: Nothing?
TO_Mistral says:
::nods to confirm::
Host Com_Biship says:
ACTION:The Probe disapears into the rift just as it closes.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Moves closer to Mr. Turner::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
CO: I don't see why not Captain. I always itch to get into the pilots seat again. ::Grins::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: Anything unusual about that tracer beam?
CTO_Black says:
::watches the viewscreen::  CO: The probe is in Captain....I'm trying to get some telemetry on file now.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Turns and looks at the FCO and OPS::
FCO-Exeter says:
CIV: Not while I'm serving,sir!
Host Com_Biship says:
ACTION: The little yellow hail light blinks on the OPS console.
TO_Mistral says:
XO: It was red.
OPS_Anderson says:
CO: Incoming hail sir....
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: Are you sure? Red?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
FCO: Stand down a minute.
TO_Mistral says:
::nods again to confirm::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
OPS: Open a channel.
OPS_Anderson says:
::opens the channel the hail is coming through::
FCO-Exeter says:
:;Raises a eyebrow::CO:What?     
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Steps forward farther::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Chuckles inside at the FCO::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CO: Science reports that the tracer beam was red this time.
CMO_Tekla says:
::Enters sickbay......:: MO_Fletcher:  MO: any idea what is going on......?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Nods to the XO::
Host VAdm_Jockey says:
COMM:Nighthawk:CO: What in the blue blazes just happened Captain?
FCO-Exeter says:
::Rolls eyes while he hears the Admiral:: Self: Away from our space and I have to get stuck here with him.
OPS_Anderson says:
::looks at the data on his console::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Admiral*: It seems we've lost a shuttle Admiral.
CTO_Black says:
::looking at the telemetry from the probe inside the Subspace Rift::
FCO-Exeter says:
::sitting back waiting::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
FCO: See if you can find Captain Biship. He may know something.
Host VAdm_Jockey says:
COMM:Nighthawk:CO: Our sensors picked up a Grob Pyramid, Can you pursue?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Admiral*: We manged to get a probe away before the rift closed, getting data now.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Admiral*: The rift has closed sir.
Host VAdm_Jockey says:
COMM:Nighthawk:CO: Understood...  Have you completed all nessecarry upgrades for the transphase device?
CTO_Black says:
CO: Captain....we could pinpoint the probes position with the telemetry and set a pursuit course with our new Transphase drive....
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Admiral*: We are almost ready for test to commence sir.
FCO-Exeter says:
:;Checks scanners to find Biship and then has found him:: XO:Biship is in engineering, Ma'am.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Admiral*: We have telemetry from the probe, recommend we pursue with the new drive.
CTO_Black says:
XO: Ma'am...the telemetry readings are fading fast.....
Host XO_Sheridan says:
FCO: Well see if you can find out what's going on. Get down there.
Host VAdm_Jockey says:
COMM:Nighthawk:CO: I was thinking the same thing Captain.  Good luck.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Admiral*: Thank you Admiral.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CTO: Have you transfered all the data to our computers?
FCO-Exeter says:
:;Stands up and shuts down his console and grins:: CIV: All yours ::walks to the lift::
OPS_Anderson says:
::turns around and smiles to the CO and XO:: CO/XO: Engineering is ready when you are!
CTO_Black says:
CIV/CO: All data has been transferred into the tactical databanks.....I'm transferring the probe's coordinates to helm control now...
Host CO_Cerdan says:
OPS: Very good.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
OPS: Stand by.
FCO-Exeter says:
::enters Lift and heads for engineering::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
XO: Stand by for tranphase test.
Host Com_Biship says:
*CO*:I'm monitoring the situation, I have sent a communique to the Aries to join the pursuit.
OPS_Anderson says:
::feels like a boy when he took his first warp flight::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CO: Standing by sir. *Shipwide*: All decks stand by, testing is about to begin.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Com*: Commodore, we need transphase now sir. Understood.
CMO_Tekla says:
::Hears shipwide com::
TO_Mistral says:
::braces for anything::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CIV: Set course for probes last location stand by to engage.
OPS_Anderson says:
::prepares for transphase drive test::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Returns to seat:
Host XO_Sheridan says:
OPS: Be ready to transfer all power to the new system.
CMO_Tekla says:
::Sits at console and waits::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
CO: Aye Captain. Course laid in.
Host Com_Biship says:
*CO*:Preparing Verteron Emmitters, Once the rift is open only thrusters will be necessary to ease us in.
OPS_Anderson says:
XO: Aye Ma'am.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*COM*: Initiating transphase on my mark.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
::walks around the bridge checking all stations::
CTO_Black says:
::checks some of the tactical readouts::
TO_Mistral says:
::check for anything bad::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Waits for Captain Cerdan's engage order::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
:hopes this will work. She wants to get back home soon::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Takes one last look at his console:: Civ: Take us up slow. Engage.
Host Com_Biship says:
ACTION:The lighting darkens, and a large blue-green rift forms a few meters away from the bow.
FCO-Exeter says:
::Enters engineering::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: Keep all sensors on a wide beam.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
CO: Engines engaged sir. Taking her up slowly.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
ALL: All stations monitor your systems closely.
TO_Mistral says:
::nods and excutes::
Host Com_Biship says:
*CO*:The rift is open and stable, should be a fairly smooth ride.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
CO: She really wants to go Captain. Not many in-betweens here!.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Com*: Good to hear  sir.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CIV: Let's see it....on screen!
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CIV: Take us to full power
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
XO: Rift on screen Commander.
OPS_Anderson says:
::sees the blue-green rift open::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
CO: Aye Captain!
TO_Mistral says:
::wonders if he'll ever be able to get a chance to fly a shuttle again::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CO: Pretty sight huh Captain?
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
All: Hold on to your hats! ::Engages full power::
Host Com_Biship says:
ACTION: Once the ship begins to enter the rift it is drawn in.  The viewer glows blue-green with the swirling energies of the transphase tunnel.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
XO: Yes it is Cmdr.
CIV_Captain_Turner  (Warp.wav)
Host XO_Sheridan says:
OPS: How are the power levels holding up?
TO_Mistral says:
::normally blank expression turn into a smile::
TO_Mistral says:
::continues scans::
CMO_Tekla says:
Self:  I hope we're home soon.......
OPS_Anderson says:
XO: Power levels are stable now, Ma'am.  Will inform you of any changes.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
::hangs on to the back of the nearest chair::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Taps his console:: *Com*: Can we expect to catch them Commodore?
CTO_Black says:
::looking at the viewscreen::  Self: There's a sight that shouldn't be forgotten.
TO_Mistral says:
::remembers a stunt he puled off escaping hostile fire on a cargo run::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
OPS: Understood.
FCO-Exeter says:
::looks around in engineering looking for Biship::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
CO: Seems like clear sailing from here Tr....................Captain!! ::Smiles excitedly::
Host Com_Biship says:
*CO*:Negative, best we can do is to hope that they stick around wherever they exit the rift.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CTO: Any sign of the Grob?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Tries to hide a smile::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CIV: Mr. Turner, fine job. ::smiles::
CTO_Black says:
CO: Checking, Sir..  ::looks down the sensor readings::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: Getting any readings on the sensors?
TO_Mistral says:
::all of a sudden expression goes blank thinking this is to good to be true::
TO_Mistral says:
::checks sensors::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Rubs hand on chin , wondering what they will find::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
XO: Why thank you Commander. Always was a rocket jockey at heart. ::grins::
CTO_Black says:
::sighs faintly::  CO: No sign for now, Captain....they have moved out of range.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
::looks over at Tray::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
CTO: Keep scanning.
OPS_Anderson says:
::continues to monitor the transphase drive::
CTO_Black says:
CO: Aye, Sir.
TO_Mistral says:
XO: None ma'am.
CTO_Black says:
::monitoring tactical scans of the path ahead of them::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Com*: How's she doing Commodore?
Host XO_Sheridan says:
TO: Can you widen the range any more?
Host Com_Biship says:
ACTION: A low vibration begins to build up on the port side.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Stands again and moves around the bridge::
FCO-Exeter says:
::still roaming around in engineering::
CTO_Black says:
XO: We could combine the science and tactical sensor arays to try and extend our scanning range.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CTO: Work with Mr. Mistral and do it.
CTO_Black says:
XO: Aye, Ma'am.
Host Com_Biship says:
::looks at his console and begins tapping buttons rapidly *CO*:Loosing power to the port veteron emitter.  If I don't get it repaired half the ship may enter normal space without us.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Com*: Mr. exeter is at your disposal if you need assistance.
Host Com_Biship says:
ACTION: The vibrations become more violent.
OPS_Anderson says:
::starts to hear the vibrations::
TO_Mistral says:
Self what is up with these vibrations::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
::thinks to herself:: Self: Now what?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Returns to seat::  *Com*: Getting a little rough up here.
Host Com_Biship says:
::looks over at the FCO::FCO: Hey, grab that isotronic coupler and rephase the ODN interface. ::points to an open panel::
CTO_Black says:
::holds onto his console lightly::  OPS: Chris...I'm shutting down some tactical systems, maybe you can reroute that energy to the port veteron emitter...?
CMO_Tekla says:
::Begins to feel vibrations through the hull::
TO_Mistral says:
Self: I knew this was to good to be true.
FCO-Exeter says:
Biship: Hey do I look like I know something about that and the name is John, mate.
OPS_Anderson says:
::begins to shake a little:: CTO: Understood!  ::rerouting power to the port veteron emitter::
Host Com_Biship says:
::rolls his eyes:: and runs over to the panel and grabs the tool:: FCO:Just press the red button and hold it here for 30 seconds.
OPS_Anderson says:
::takes the minimal power from Tactical and reroutes the power to the veteron emitter::
CTO_Black says:
::begins deactiviting some of the non essential seconday tactical systems::
Host XO_Sheridan says:
OPS: Any luck with that power?
FCO-Exeter says:
::Presses the red button,and grins:: Self: Oooohhhhh, button!
Host XO_Sheridan says:
::makes her way back to her chair::
OPS_Anderson says:
::hitting buttons on his console as fast as he possibly can:: XO: Working on it Commander.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Com*: Commodore, can you stabilize it?
CTO_Black says:
OPS: I'm trying to clear some more for you.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CIV: Are we still holding course?
OPS_Anderson says:
CTO: Keep it coming Brian...::smiles::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
OPS: Reroute everything except life support.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
XO: We still seem fine Commander. She has a bit of "play" but other than that its fine.
OPS_Anderson says:
CO: Everything sir?
CTO_Black says:
::grinns at Chris and turns to his TO::  TO: Mr. Mistral, try and see if you can free some energy from non essential science systems as well...
Host CO_Cerdan says:
OPS: Everything.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CIV: Thank you Mr....err Captain Turner. :;smiles::
OPS_Anderson says:
::changes all the routes of power flow to the port veteron emitter::
Host Com_Biship says:
::shakes his head and runs back to his console, he looks at the readout and grumbles:: *CO*: I think I have it stabilized, but we may not be able to re-enter transphase if I can't repair the problem. 
TO_Mistral says:
::nods and commences operations::
OPS_Anderson says:
CO: Aye Sir.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Grins:: XO: No problem Commander.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Com*: You recommend we return to normal space?
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Scratches his bald head and furrows his brow at the console::
Host Com_Biship says:
*CO*:Best to do it now and not at the tail end of a Grob ship.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Makes an adjustment:: Self: There we go.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
Civ: Slow us to full impulse.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
::sighs:: Self:: Guess we don't get home today.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
CO: Preparing to drop out of warp sir.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
CO: Dropping to full impulse now.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
OPS: Bring Science and tactical back online as soon as you can.
CIV_Captain_Turner  (Impulse.wav)
Host Com_Biship says:
ACTION:The Nighthawk exits the rift and enters normal space.
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CO: Orders sir?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
XO: We have to find that shuttle.
OPS_Anderson says:
CO: Aye Captain..
Host XO_Sheridan says:
CO: Agreed sir, but how?
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Moves fingers over console and whispers to self:: Self: Whew! Wasn't sure I could still do that stuff.  ::Wipes brow::
OPS_Anderson says:
::reconfigures the power flow...back to it's orginal place::
Host Com_Biship says:
=/\==/\= Pause Mission =/\==/\=
Host Com_Biship says:
=/\==/\= Pause Mission =/\==/\