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Bishop says:
The Crew of the USS Nighthawk is currently investigating the murder of commodore Biship. Captain Cerdan has hatched a cunning plan to flush out the killer. 
Bishop says:
Colonel MacFarlane has also finished the decryption effort and has some stunning news...
Bishop says:
=/\==/\= Resume Nighthawk #32 =/\==/\=
CEO_Jah`d says:
::Sits on the bridge of the U.S.S. Nighthawk and stares out at the viewscreen at the U.S.S. Cochrane sitting majestically against a backdrop of stars::
XO_Sheridan says:
::in the ready room still studying the results of the autopsies::
CSO_Matisse says:
::Sitting at her console,reading reports::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Continues to investigate the local data storage assembly in Biship’s quarters::
Bishop is now known as Col_MacFarlane.
CMO_Tekla says:
::In sickbay going over Autopsy reports::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::On his way to Sci Lab to meet with Colonel MacFarlane::
CEO_Jah`d says:
<@>
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Steps from TL and rounds corner to Sci.lab 2::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Stands and paces on the bridge:: Eng.: Status?
XO_Sheridan says:
::taps her badge:: *CIV*: Capt. Turner, have you found any more evidence in the Commodore's quarters?
CMO_Tekla says:
::Puts down report on Biship:: Self:  Who could have done this......??
CEO_Jah`d says:
@<Eng.>CEO: We've been able to neutralize most of the foreign programming, but unfortunately replicators on deck 3 are malfunctioning, causing hamster hair to be added to all replicated food, sir.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Strides to the door and it zips open::
XO_Sheridan says:
::strolls to the window and waits::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
*XO*:  Still working on the data storage assemblies Commander. I've tapped into his personal logs and terminal usage files.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
Col.: Hello Colonel, I hope you have something we can use
CEO_Jah`d says:
@Eng.: Very well, keep trying to keep things under control ensign. ::Smiles lightly and walks over to the Mission Ops console and opens a comm. link to the Cochrane::
XO_Sheridan says:
*CIV*: Good work Capt. Let me know if there is anything we can use to track down this person.
CEO_Jah`d says:
@COMM: Cochrane: U.S.S. Nighthawk to U.S.S. Cochrane.
Col_MacFarlane says:
::looks up at the Captain::Cerdan:It appears that our former friends, The faction, had an experiment get away from them...
CSO_Matisse says:
Comm:: USS Nighthawk here, go ahead
CMO_Tekla says:
::Sits back and stretches:: Self: I wonder what Joey is doing now? ::Smiles to himself::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
*XO*: It seems he's been using the comm. array without authorization and masked his signal pretty good to boot.
XO_Sheridan says:
*CIV*: Any ideas as to the location of his contact?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Steps around beside the Colonel and gives him a strange look::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@COMM: Cochrane: Hello Lieutenant, nice to hear from you. I am currently transmitting a report of our ships status to Captain Cerdan and Commander Sheridan. ::Begins tapping a few buttons and prepares a file transmission from the Nighthawk::
CSO_Matisse says:
::Waits for an answer::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
COL: Experiment, What were they up to?
CSO_Matisse says:
COMM: Nighthawk: Nice to hear from you to, go ahead with the transmission
CSO_Matisse says:
XO: The CEO is sending you and the CO some reports ma'am.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
*XO*: Well he masked the signal pretty good so it will take time to track it. But I'm going to try a magnascopic energy stream and see where that gets me.
CEO_Jah`d says:
@COMM: Cochrane: Understood. ::Begins to encrypt the transmission for Serena and Tray, and adds a few modifications to the file::
Col_MacFarlane says:
Cerdan:This data details an experiment done by their form of SFI. They were developing an Artificial intelligence algorithm that could identify any one belonging to their particular faction.  
XO_Sheridan says:
*CSO*: Thank you Lt. please have them put in my data base...I'll tend to them shortly.
CSO_Matisse says:
*XO* Understood
XO_Sheridan says:
*CIV*: Keep me informed please.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Folds arms and thinks about what the Colonel is telling him::
CSO_Matisse says:
::Puts the reports in the CO and XO's data base::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
*XO*: You got it Commander.
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Transmits the file to the Cochrane and sits back at the Mission Ops console:: COMM: Cochrane: Transmission sent, thank you Lieutenant. Nighthawk out.
XO_Sheridan says:
::throws the padd on the desk from across the room::
Col_MacFarlane says:
Cerdan:At first, their experiments were successful, successful enough in fact that they were ordered to go to the next phase, to develop a system that would identify their officers in a battle zone and defend them if necessary.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Attempts to track comm. signals of Commodore Biship::
XO_Sheridan says:
::heads for the bridge::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
COL: The Grob were the result ? ::Eyes widen::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
COL: My god, How could this be?
XO_Sheridan says:
CSO: Lt. report please.
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Stands as he gets the transmission confirmation and goes back to the command section of the bridge:: Eng.: Status?
CSO_Matisse says:
::Sits back and stretches :: Self: I wonder what Lanz is up to...
CSO_Matisse says:
XO: Your report was put in your data base ma'am
XO_Sheridan says:
::taps the CSO on the shoulder:: CSO: Lt....daydreaming?
Col_MacFarlane says:
::nods::Cerdan:It appears that their AI was too sophisticated, it backfired when the grob began to look for anyone that didn't fit the description programmed into their systems.
CSO_Matisse says:
XO: A...maybe ::Smiles::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Pauses with thought running through his head. This may be why Biship was killed also, but by who?::
XO_Sheridan says:
CSO: Let's keep our minds on the task at hand shall we?
CSO_Matisse says:
XO: Yes ma'am
XO_Sheridan says:
::smiles and walks back to her chair::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
Turns and paces around the room::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Sits in the Nighthawk's command chair and reads over a few reports are the Eng. ensign begins rattling off data for a status report::
XO_Sheridan says:
::sits and runs her fingers through her auburn hair::
CMO_Tekla says:
::Gets up and head over to sickbay next door::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
Col.: That’s what they were keeping from us
CSO_Matisse says:
Self: Ack, caught...not good
XO_Sheridan says:
::taps her com:: *CMO*: Lanz, anything new in those reports?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
COL: We have another mystery also, Commodore Biship
Col_MacFarlane says:
::nods::CO:The thing that I don't quite get is... why this data was so easily retrieved from a few random isolinear chips yanked, out of desperation from a panel...
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Leans back in the chair, realizing why officers always say the command chair seems enveloping and huge. He gazes out onto the image on the viewscreen and wonders what's going on aboard the Cochrane. His mind begins to wander to Serena and Brian, and the things that the Nighthawk crew have gone through over the last year together::
CMO_Tekla says:
*XO* nothing new I'm afraid.....Ma'am
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Rests one hand under his chin and moves back toward the console::
XO_Sheridan says:
*CMO*: Well thank you anyway doctor. Let me know if anything develops.
CMO_Tekla says:
*XO* I'm just about to run a few more tests on Biship’s body now.......
XO_Sheridan says:
*CMO*: Send the results up to me immediately Lanz...bring them yourself.
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Places his hand on the chairs arm rest and feels the texture and his mind continues to wander. He begins to wonder if he'll ever have the opportunity of command, and if that opportunity ever comes, if he'll be up to the job. Suddenly he is snapped out of his daze by the ensign ending her report::
CMO_Tekla says:
::Goes over to the morgue and pulls out Biship's now gray and cold body::   *XO* Yes Ma'am ::Smiling at the thought of going to the bridge again::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
COL: We most likely have a killer onboard, I have an idea to force their hand, and give us time to deal with this other news
CSO_Matisse says:
::Tries to keep busy by reading some reports::
XO_Sheridan says:
:;looks over at Joey:: CSO: Anything on that deciphering yet Lt.?
CMO_Tekla says:
Computer: Run a level 5 DNA Identifying scan over this area ::Highlights the neck wound::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
Self: Hmmm that's interesting.
Col_MacFarlane says:
CO:Perhaps the killer could be of use, I cant help but think that our capture and this news is a simple coincidence...
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
Self: Looks like pay dirt. ::Taps commbadge::
CIV_Captain_Turner  (#.wav)
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
*XO*:Turner to Sheridan.
XO_Sheridan says:
*CIV*: Sheridan here, go ahead Capt.
CSO_Matisse says:
XO: All I know is that it's done ma'am
CMO_Tekla says:
::Waits for computer to finish::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
*XO*: I've isolated the coordinates that Biship was sending to.
XO_Sheridan says:
CSO: You don't have any other information Lt.?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
COL: I'm attempting to keep Biship's death a secret as we speak, But not sure how to flush the killer out..
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:a heavy blunt object hits Turner in the back of the head
CSO_Matisse says:
XO:No ma'am..
XO_Sheridan says:
*CIV*: Tell me....
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
*XO*: Its about 20 light years.................ugh!!
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Falls to the ground::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
COL : We need to move fast, before it gets out
XO_Sheridan says:
*CIV*: Mr. Turner....continue please....
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Groans and tries to respond::
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:a few muffled scrapes are heard before the comm. channel winks out
XO_Sheridan says:
::waits for the CIV to reply::
CMO_Tekla says:
::Computer finishes scans but comes up with nothing new:: Self: OK lets try something else..........
XO_Sheridan says:
CSO: You have the bridge. I'll be with Capt. Turner.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Seems to blackout for a second but gets up and turns around::
XO_Sheridan says:
::runs to the TL and steps inside::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Continues to do some routine systems checks and watches the crew::
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:Turner is on the receiving end of a rather hard boot to the jaw and passes out.
XO_Sheridan says:
Computer: Deck 5.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
Self: Umph!!! ::Collapses::
XO_Sheridan says:
::runs from the TL to where the CIV is and taps the door chime:: CIV: Capt. are you in there?
CSO_Matisse says:
Self: I have the bridge..,cool
CMO_Tekla says:
Self: now when inflicting this wound would I hold him at all with my other hand?
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:The XO receives no response
XO_Sheridan says:
::overrides the door controls and rushes in::
XO_Sheridan says:
CIV: Captain! ::kneels down and tries to rouse him::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Lays there::
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:An access panel near the replicator seals just as Sheridan enters the room
XO_Sheridan says:
::taps his cheek with her hand:: CIV: Captain, C’mon...
XO_Sheridan says:
::hears a noise and turns around::
CSO_Matisse says:
::Walks around, making sure everything is all right::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Continues to wonder what's going on aboard the U.S.S. Cochrane. He takes the time to prepare some staff reviews for the Nighthawk Engineering crew::
XO_Sheridan says:
Self: What was that?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
COL: Keep this data under lock and key so to speak, I'm going to get things moving. ::Reaches under tunic and removes phaser::
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:A little blood from his cut lip oozes from the side of his mouth as he begins to stir and wake up.
XO_Sheridan says:
*CMO*: Doctor, medical emergency, Capt. Turner needs assistance..deck 5 hurry!
Col_MacFarlane says:
::nods::CO:This data will not leave my sight.
CMO_Tekla says:
*XO* On way.....Ma'am......::Picks up medi kit and hurries out to TL::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Steps toward door:: COL: Wish me luck....
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
Self: Uuuhhhhhhhhhhh. ::Groans::
CMO_Tekla says:
TL: Deck 5 Medical emergency.....
CSO_Matisse says:
::Sits in the big chair::
XO_Sheridan says:
CIV: Easy there, help is on the way. Glad to see you're still with us Capt. ::smiles::
Col_MacFarlane says:
CO:Your training and experience will determine your success or failure, In my profession I have learned there is no such thing as Luck
CSO_Matisse says:
XO: Is everything alright?
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
XO: Did you get the license plate on that truck? ::Groans again::
CMO_Tekla says:
::Steps out of TL and hurries to open door to find XO leaning over  Captain Turner who is on the floor::  XO: Ok what happened?
XO_Sheridan says:
*CSO*: Capt. Turner has been injured..get security down here stat.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Tries to sit up::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Exits the lab and taps Comm. badge::
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:From some odd location a "rimshot" can be heard
XO_Sheridan says:
CMO: Not sure Lanz. I found him here like this.
CMO_Tekla says:
::Helps the Captain to sit:: CIV: can you tell me what happened......
CSO_Matisse says:
::Sends a security team to deck 5:: *XO*: On there way ma'am
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
CMO: I got hit. What does it look like Lt.? ::In a shaky voice::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Grabs jaw::
CMO_Tekla says:
CIV: Ok Sir ..Calm down..........
XO_Sheridan says:
CMO: Get him to sickbay...I have something to check on.
CMO_Tekla says:
XO: yes Ma'am
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Groans again:: CMO: I get anymore calm and I'm gonna pass out again.
Host CO_Cerdan says:
*Cerdan to Bridge*: On my way to sickbay to interview the Commodore , Cmdr. Sheridan Join me there. Cerdan out
CMO_Tekla says:
CIV: can you stand up?
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Tries to stand::
CMO_Tekla says:
::Helps the Captain::
XO_Sheridan says:
::moves over and checks the access panel near the replicator::
CSO_Matisse says:
*XO* The CO wishes to join him in sick bay ma'am
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Stands up::
XO_Sheridan says:
*CSO*: Thank you Lt. Tell him I will be there shortly::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Continues his work on the bridge, completely unaware of the attacks and murders taking place aboard the Cochrane, and still wondering why the transfer of the Nighthawk crew has been delayed::
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Is a little shaky::
CSO_Matisse says:
*XO*: Yes ma'am
CMO_Tekla says:
::Hears CSO report::  XO: Maybe you can help me with Captain Turner then Ma'am.....?
CMO_Tekla says:
::Smiles::
XO_Sheridan says:
::glances over at the terminal still turned on::
XO_Sheridan says:
CMO: Have one of those men assist you. ::indicates the security team::
CMO_Tekla says:
::Sees the XO's glance:: XO: if anyone’s here they wont leave the ship........
CMO_Tekla says:
XO: Yes Ma'am........
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:The terminal blinks "Please insert LCARS terminal access system; Disk 1 into the reader"
CMO_Tekla says:
Sec1: Here help me please..........?
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Steps out of TL and goes to sickbay, looking for any sign that the killer has taken the bait::
CMO_Tekla says:
<Sec1> CMO: yes Sir......
XO_Sheridan says:
:looks puzzled:: Self: Disk 1?
XO_Sheridan says:
::looks around for the disk::
CMO_Tekla says:
::Steps onto TL with Sec1 and Captain Turner::  TL: Sickbay.......
Host CO_Cerdan says:
::Enters and steps up to main console and taps in some commands and then steps to exam room::
CSO_Matisse says:
::Looks around:: Self: I could get to like this..
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Walks with the CMO's help::
CMO_Tekla says:
::Steps out of TL and walks slowly to sickbay::.  CIV: here we are Sir........We'll have you fixed up in no time.......
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Continues letting his mind wander, remembering the time he was in the charge of other vessels in situations where the Commanding and Executive Officers were not on the bridge. For some reason this time does not feel the same to him, there is no senior staff with him, just junior officers, without a high level of experience::
Host CO_Cerdan says:
Steps out of view of the door and waits, hoping his plan works::
XO_Sheridan says:
::tries to bring anything up on the terminal but can't:: Self: Ok this is too weird.
CSO_Matisse says:
::Rest her chin on her hand:: Self: What I wouldn't give to see Lanz right about now...
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:A few hundred million kilometers away, a small transphase rift opens and a scoutship exits.
XO_Sheridan says:
::bangs the side trying to get it working::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@<Tac>CEO: Sir, I'm detecting a small transphase rift opening. It appears to be a faction scout ship sir.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Doesn't talk cause it hurts::
XO_Sheridan says:
::gets frustrated and posts a security guard outside and heads for sickbay:: Self: Darn it!
CMO_Tekla says:
::Enters sickbay and helps Captain Turner onto nearby Bio Bed::  CIV: just relax for a moment sir I need to scan for brakes or fractures in you jaw,,,,,,,,
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Looks curious:: Tac: Display on viewscreen, full magnification, and open a comm. channel. Ops: Contact the Cochrane and inform them of the situation.
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Nods::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@<Tac>CEO: Aye sir.
XO_Sheridan says:
::makes her way to sickbay::CMO: How is Capt. Turner doing?
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:the lights wink out in sickbay and an audible hiss is heard at the door, a tell tale sign that it is hermetically sealed.
CEO_Jah`d says:
@COMM: Scoutship: This is Lt. Commander Korin Jah`d of the United Starship Nighthawk, please identify yourself.
XO_Sheridan says:
::looks for Captain Cerdan::
CMO_Tekla says:
XO: so far so good..........no fractures found....just heavy bruising.......
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Gives the Commander that "How does it look like I'm doing look"::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@<Tac>CEO: No response sir...
CMO_Tekla says:
::Looks around:: Self: what the......::.........
XO_Sheridan says:
CMO: Thank goodness...
Host CO_Cerdan has left the conversation.
XO_Sheridan says:
::smiles at Vaughn:: CIV: It's not that bad Capt.
CEO_Jah`d says:
@Tac: Go to yellow alert, repeat hails at regular intervals.
Col_MacFarlane says:
<CochraneOPS>CSO:Sir, Nighthawk reports an unidentified vessel has exited Transphase
CMO_Tekla says:
All:stand still everyone.........
XO_Sheridan says:
*Bridge*: Emergency power to sickbay.
CSO_Matisse says:
OPS: Where is it heading?
CSO_Matisse says:
::Gives the order to give emergency power to sick bay::
XO_Sheridan says:
All: Everyone ok?
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
XO: Tell that to my jaw. Owwww. ::Flinches::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Looks as the lights dim slightly and the yellow alert beacons activate on the Hawk. He watches as the crew goes to alert stations and he waits for an action, a response of any type...::
CMO_Tekla says:
::searches about for a torch which was sitting on a nearby surface::
CO_Cerdan has joined the conversation.
XO_Sheridan says:
::goes to the door and tries to pry it open::
Col_MacFarlane says:
<CochraneENG>CSO:Sir, there is no power problem, it appears to have been cut at the their location directly
CSO_Matisse says:
XO: There is a ship that came out of a rift, could you come back to the bridge
CMO_Tekla says:
::Finds one and flicks the switch::
XO_Sheridan says:
*CSO*: We are locked in the sickbay lieutenant...emergency power overrides to the doors..please....
CSO_Matisse says:
XO: The power was cut there, there is no power problem
CMO_Tekla says:
:: a bright light lightens the room:: Self:Thats a bit better
XO_Sheridan says:
*CSO*: Go to red alert.
CSO_Matisse says:
::Goes to red alert::
XO_Sheridan (RedAlert.wav)
CO_Cerdan says:
::Draws Phaser and waits::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@<Tac>CEO: Sir, the Cochrane has gone to red alert status, shall we do the same sir?
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:a jefferies tube access behind the CMO's desk opens and a small woman exits holding a phaser.
CSO_Matisse says:
::Sends a security team to sickbay::
CO_Cerdan says:
::Sees JT open and steps forward::
XO_Sheridan says:
::works her way back to the doctor:: CMO: Look out!
CMO_Tekla says:
::As Light moves about the room Lanz detects movement behind his desk::
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:The Woman fires at the XO, dropping her to the floor, stunned.
CEO_Jah`d says:
@Tac: Continue hails, and keep the Cochrane informed. Begin full scans, identify any known races and lifeforms onboard. See if you can identify what faction or group that is from.
CMO_Tekla says:
::Ducks down to the floor as Serena shouts::
CO_Cerdan says:
::Steps out of hiding, and Fires::
XO_Sheridan says:
CO: Captain, hit the floor!  ::gets hit:: Self: Arghhhhhhhhh.
CMO_Tekla says:
::Turns to see Serena fall beside him:: XO: Serena........!!!!
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:The woman ducks, and shouts "It would be more beneficial to hear me out than to shoot me.
CO_Cerdan says:
::Moves aside and sets sights again::
CSO_Matisse says:
*XO/CO*: What’s happening....
CMO_Tekla says:
*CSO* Hang on LT.........
CO_Cerdan says:
*CSO*: Stand by
CIV_Captain_Turner says:
::Crouches::
XO_Sheridan says:
:;lies there unconscious::
CO_Cerdan says:
::Steps up:: CMO: Help her. ::Points to Serena::
CEO_Jah`d says:
@::Wonders what's going on aboard the Cochrane and what this faction ship is doing sitting in space. He knows something is bad, he just can't figure out what...::
CO_Cerdan says:
::Keeps phaser on the woman::
CSO_Matisse says:
Self:: What’s happening!!!
CMO_Tekla says:
CO: Yes sir.........
CO_Cerdan says:
Woman:: Drop your weapon and we'll let you speak
Col_MacFarlane says:
ACTION:The woman holsters the phaser and steps out into the light bearing a striking resemblance to Sheridan. CO:Captain Cerdan I presume? We need to talk.
Col_MacFarlane says:
=/\==/\= Pause Nighthawk Mission =/\==/\=