XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
First Officers log, While Captain West has been called away on an emergency, the entire crew of the Nighthawk are enjoying their shoreleave.  I am currently waiting to speak to Admiral Harlan about our new homeport...

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Host Capt_Red says:
::At his desk in operations.  Closes his fist around the flimsy the peice of paper.  After a moment, he sets it on fire, tossing it into the tray on his desk.::
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::aboard the starbase, standing near a window watching the cluster of starships move from here to there::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Walking down the promenade, lost in his thoughts.::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::In his quarters, arranging the last of his belongings::
Host Capt_Red says:
::Standing, he maneuvers his tall broad frame from the small office.::  OPS:  Locate for me Commander Anderson.
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@::in sickbay, arranging some stuff as leans back in his chair wondering about how he will ever be able to fit his staff in a nice comfy roster::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@*CMO*: Sir, I'm coming to sickbay, as you requested. I'm sorry it took so long.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::Walks out of his quarters, towards nearest turbolift::
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@::tapping his commbadge::  *CTO*: No Problem, see you in a minute, Bluestine out.
Host Capt_Red says:
::Getting the information, he heads for the promenade::
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::with his hands behind his back...watches a shuttle arrive from a local system and dock unloading it's payload::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Looks at the nearby establishments as he walks.::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@TL: Computer, deck 4, Sickbay
Host Capt_Red says:
::From there he enters the docking ring.  At the aft side, he sees the man, watching.  Something he often could be found doing.::
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@::activating his comm console he quickly calls up the personnel file of their new CTO::  Computer: Transfer complete personnel file from  ::glances at the assignments list::  Ensign Gary Jackson to PADD...
Host Capt_Red says:
::Walks over to the first officer.::  XO:  Commander.
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::turns to his side:: Capt_Red: Sir...how can I help you?
Host Capt_Red says:
ACTION:  The TL stops at deck 4, but does not open its doors.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::Looks in amazement, as the TL doors don't open::
Host Capt_Red says:
XO:  There is a slight change in plans.  One of the... guests who will be talking with you and your captain later is having some difficulties getting here.  I would like to send you and a small team off to pick him up.
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Sits down on a bench.::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::Turns to TL console, and tries opening the doors manually::
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@::as he sees the CTO's record being loaded into the PADD he stands from behind his desk, grabs the PADD and moves to the treatment area::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Capt Red: Of course Captain...where is this 'guest' right now?
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::Sees the TL doors open at his first attempt:: Self: Well, that went quicker then I expected.
Host Capt_Red says:
::Considers for a moment, then continues::  XO:  You will be picking up Lt. Cmdr James Winter.  He is currently in the hands of a small band of 'pirates' who would like... payment for him.  You had best take a medical officer with you.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::Exits TL and walks towards Sickbay::
Host Capt_Red says:
XO:  One other thing...
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@::wondering what is keeping the CTO he begins preparing bio bed 2 for a quick physical::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::listens intently to the information he is being given::  Capt: Yes Captain...
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::Enters Sickbay, looks around, and sees the CMO at one of the bio beds::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::Walks over to the CMO:: CMO: Sir, Ensign Gary Jackson reporting.
Host Capt_Red says:
XO:  Depending on how your talks went with Admiral Harlan, depended upon your use of a special shuttle being assigned to you.  However, given the circumstances, I am lending it to you now.  However, whatever you see on that ship is not to go beyond those you take with you.  Is that understood?
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@::turns to face the CMO::  CTO: Welcome aboard, Ensign..  ::gestures towards the bio bed::  have a seat...
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Capt: Aye Captain...perfectly
Nurse Love says:
@::hurries over to the doctor:: CMO: Here are the latest crew reports doctor. ::sees the CTO:: CTO: Hello there.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::Follows the Doctor's jester with his eyes, then walks over to the bed, and takes a seat:: CMO: I take it you want to do my physical?
Host Capt_Red says:
::Hands over to him a padd with coordinates on it::  XO:  Be quick commander.  I will take you to the location of the shuttle and leave the rest to you.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@Nurse: Hi.
Nurse Love says:
::turns to the CMO:: CMO: Shall I prepare the Ensign for his physical? ::smiles sweetly::
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@::takes the reports from the nurse and smiles::  Nurse: Thank you, Miss Love..
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::nods to Captain Red and follows him to the location of shuttle::
Nurse love says:
@CMO: You're most welcome doctor.
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@::nods at the CTO::  CTO: Indeed, now... listen to Nurse Love and you'll be ok..  ::grins a little, then takes his medical tricorder to make some initial readings::
Host Capt_Red says:
::Swiftly he guides the Nighthawks first officer through the promenade, then into a TL that takes them to the bottom of the SB.::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@CMO: Aye sir. ::Listens as ordered::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Looks at the activity on the promenade.::
Nurse love says:
@::moves closer to the CTO:: CTO: Ok now, let's remove your tunic shall we? ::reaches for the CTO's chest::
Host Capt_Red says:
::As the TL stops, he punches in a command code.  The doors open to an area that is heavily guarded, dark and very quiet.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::looks on at the they pass through a high security point...walks out from the TL::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@Nurse love: You really have to? You know, I have a really ugly scar there. ::Smiles faintly::
Nurse love says:
@::helps the Ensign off with his tunic:: CTO: Now, please lie back and try and relax. Dr. Bluestine is very good at what he does. I promise, it won't hurt a bit.
Host Capt_Red says:
::Glancing at the first officer he leads him out of the Turbolift, makes a motion with his hand towards the guards, and proceeds to take him down the long corridor and into a bay large enough to hold a small ship.  It is empty but for a few shuttles.  One is off to the side from 
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@::moves around bio bed 2, scanning the CTO::  Self: Hhhmm.. ok.. yeah.. hhmmm
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::Watches the doctor move around::
Host Capt_Red says:
::As they step up to the shuttle, he keys in another code and leads the man inside.::
Nurse love says:
@::makes a note of the bio readings::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::can't believe the amount of security around this place just for a couple of shuttles, continues to follow Captain Red::
Host Capt_Red says:
Scenery:  The shuttle looks larger inside then on the outside.  It is filled with equipment, lights blinking off and on.  The shuttle can comfortably hold 10 people.
Nurse love says:
@CMO: Doctor, his readings all read nominal, well except for his blood pressure. That's a little elevated.
Nurse love says:
@:;transfers the data to a padd and hands it to the CMO::
Host Capt_Red says:
XO:  If you will take a seat.  Please warn your ship of an incoming shuttle.  I will dock the shuttle there and you will be on your way.
Host Capt_Red says:
::Begins warm-up, which takes a very short time as the shuttle is already primed.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::takes a seat...almost speechless::
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@::nods at the nurse::  Love: Very well...I think he's in green zone... for now.. ::smiles as he lays down his tricorder and grabs another device, scanning the CTO once again::
Host Capt_Red says:
::As the shuttle lifts off, he sends an order to his operations officer, then glances at the captain, waiting for the doors to open.::  XO:  You might warn the crew you are taking to be prepared.
Nurse love says:
@::reads the CTO's medical history and notices something:: CMO: Excuse me doctor, but it seems our Ensign here is not up to date with his inoculations. Shall I prepare a hypo?
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::Sees the CMO start yet another scan:: CMO: How long until you're done?
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::taps his commbadge:: *Nighthawk*: Open the shuttle bay doors, I am bringing in a shuttle from the Starbase
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@CTO: As long as necessary, Ensign..  ::smiles::  Nurse: Proceed Miss Love, we don't want our Chief Tactical Officer under the weather because of a simple flu now do we...?  ::grins::
Host Capt_Red says:
::As OPS tells him all is clear, the red lights near the door shift to a faint lavender and the doors slide open.  He guides the shuttle through the small opening and out towards the stars before turning it back and heading for the docking ring.::  XO:  I have heard that you have one of the finest pilots in Starfleet.  I hope that is true.
Nurse love says:
@::begins to prepare the inoculation:: CTO: Now please turn over and cough. ::raises the hypo::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::taps his commbadge once again:: *FCO/CMO/CTO*: Gentlemen...I'm sorry to cut your shoreleave short, but I need you to be in shuttle bay 1 aboard the Nighthawk immediately.  Double time it gentlemen!!
Host Capt_Red says:
ACTION:  The duty officer on the Nighthawk receives the information and has the shuttle bay prepared..
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@::Turns and coughs, as ordered:: Nurse love: There you go.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::turns to the Captain:: Capt Red: Thank you Captain...I have had my share of time at the Conn
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::jumps up at the XO's message.  Then taps his commbadge.::  *XO*:  Aye, on my way, Keown out.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@CMO: Seems we need to continue this physical another time.
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Stands and heads off to the docking port.::
Nurse love says:
@::presses the hypo into his gluttons Maximus for faster action:: CTO: There now, that didn't hurt a bit, did it?
Host Capt_Red says:
::Nods::  XO:  Depending on how things go, your FCO will be properly trained on this shuttle.  Meanwhile, the general rule is, if you don't know what it does, don't touch it.
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
@::nods::  CTO: Agreed.. ::picks his medical kit::  Let's go..  ::heads out of sickbay::
Host Capt_Red says:
::Glides the shuttle into the Nighthawks opening bay, having passed no one.  The outside of the ship is quiet and the windows have been briefly darkened.::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
@CMO: Aye sir. ::Gets of the Bio bed:: Nurse love: Duty calls.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::trying to adjust to this new circumstance:: Capt Red: Understood Captain...::waits as the shuttle glides into the NH's shuttle bay::
Nurse love says:
@CMO: Shall I cover sickbay while you're away?
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
@::Steps through the docking port and onto the 'hawk.::
Nurse love says:
@CTO: Remember, we still need that blood work Ensign.
Host Capt_Red says:
::As the shuttle lands, he places it on standby, turning to the XO::  XO:  I need a few moments with your FCO before you head off.
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::before the doors close::  Nurse: Please do.. and have full report when I get back... ::makes his way for the nearest TL::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
Nurse love: I know, I know. ::Walks out of sickbay and towards TL, right after the CMO::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Capt Red: Of course...I'll send him right over  ::stands up and opens the door to the shuttle and walks out::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Walks to the TL, enters.::  Computer:  Deck 4.
Nurse love says:
::sighs:: Self: Oh well, I never seem to get out of here lately.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::stands near the shuttle waiting for the crew to gather together::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Exits TL onto deck 4.::
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::enters the TL::  TL: Shuttle bay !
Host Capt_Red says:
::Stands to glance around the shuttle rather proudly.  Then creating a new set of codes, adds them to the onboard computers.::
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
<edit out last CMO comment>
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Walks to the shuttle bay.::
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::taking a final left turn he arrives at the shuttle bay, glancing around, trying to locate the XO::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
Self: Well, Shuttle bay is on deck... 4. Hey, this is deck 4. ::Looks around for a floor map::
Nurse love says:
::begins to update the CTO's chart:: Self: Too bad he's only an Ensign.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Spots one 4 meters away and walks towards it::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Steps in the shuttle bay, his jaw drops as he sees the shuttle.::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::searches for Shuttle bay:: Self: Ah, second right, first left, shouldn't be too hard. ::Walks off::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::walks over to the shuttle.::  Self:  Oh my God...
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::sees the FCO walk into the shuttle bay and smiles:: FCO: Ensign Keown...Captain Red needs to talk to you about this new shuttle before we take off.  He is over there ::points::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Enters Shuttle bay, spotting a group of officers, including the CMO, next to a shuttle::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CMO/CTO: Gentlemen...over here please  ::motions them over::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::barely hears the commander.  Runs a hand on the shuttle as he reaches it.::
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::arrives at the XO, FCO and Captain::  XO: Ensign Bluestine, reporting, Sir..  ::smiles::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Walks towards the XO and the others::
Nurse love says:
::walks into the CMO's office and sits at his desk, her feet propped up on the top::
Host Capt_Red says:
::Looks up to see Keown::  FCO:  Come on in.  I will be quick so you can be off.  Later, you will be properly trained.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
:;Arrives at the XO group::
Nurse love says:
::runs her hand along the smooth surface and smiles:: Self: I wonder what a Starfleet doctor makes a month? ::snuggles back into the chair::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
Capt_Red:  I can't believe they've already made one...  they said they were still having problems with some of it's systems...  my, oh my, it's beautiful...
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CTO/CMO: Sorry to take you away gentlemen, but I need your expertise at the moment.  I will be briefing you on our mission, on the way there...hop on board.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
XO: Aye sir ::Enters the shuttle:: Self: So far for my shore leave.
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::nods at the XO::  XO: Aye, Sir... ::heads into the shuttle, observing the interior::
Host Capt_Red says:
FCO:  I have set up the ship so that your command codes will work the usual shuttle equipment.  However, it will not work on the... less then usual.  ::Smiles::  Yes, she is a beauty.  She also has one other feature that no other has.  That you will be able to use.  A cloaking device.  ::Points to the consoles corresponding button::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::looks at the button.  Smiles::  Capt_Red:  Sir, if you let me fly this baby, you might never see her again...
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
:;Looks astonished at all the lights and equipment on and in the shuttle::
Host Capt_Red says:
::Chuckles::  FCO:  There are a few other features that will guarantee that we will.  I will tell you about them later.  Right now, you have a rescue mission.  Whatever happens, this shuttle is NOT to enter into enemy hands.  Understood?
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Seriously.::  Capt:  Understood.
Nurse love says:
::yawns:: Self: Well I guess I should get back to that report.
Host Capt_Red says:
FCO:  Then I will leave you.  Good flight ensign.
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
Capt:  I'm sure it will be...
Host Capt_Red says:
::Looking at the officers, he nods to each of them::  All:  Good luck gentleman.  I will see you when you get back.
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Takes his seat at the helm.::
Host Capt_Red says:
FCO:  Take the most 'unobtrusive' way back.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Nods to Captain Red::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
Capt:  Aye.
CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::nods at the Captain::  Capt: Aye, Sir...  ::takes his seat onboard the shuttle, managing the environmental systems::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::steps aboard the shuttle and nods to Capt Red:: Capt Red: Thank you sir...::closes the shuttle door and walks to the FCO and hands him a padd:: FCO: Take us out...and head towards these coordinates
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Gets over to the Tactical console::
Host Capt_Red says:
::Steps from the shuttle and away.  As he reaches the shuttle bay doors, he pauses to watch a moment longer, a twinge of regret fleeting through him.::
Nurse love says:
::promptly falls asleep in the CMO's chair::
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
XO:  With pleasure, sir.  ::Takes the shuttle out of the 'hawk.::

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