Nighthawk Transcript - Secrets within Secrets, part 5 – 10302.08

Regular Cast:
Chris Anderson as Commander Christopher Anderson 
Julien le Beau-Martin as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christian Keown 
Dylan Moss as Ensign Aleister Lessing
Sam Hung as Lieutenant Sid Monroe 
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Junior Grade Gary Jackson 
Martijn Lemmen as Ensign Edward Bluestine 
Steven Walker as Ensign Maxwell Spencer

Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti

NPC:
Chris Gibson as John Farhouse
Janaye Hinsley as Lokana 
Tim Schols as TACs
Dylan Moss and Chris Anderson as Beta Tactical Officer

Missing in Action:
Thomas Burnett as Cadet Taragorn Istari 

Announcements:
Welcome to our new Chief Science officer, who gained a pet this week.
Thank you once again to all the eager NPC’s
LOGS!  Thursday is when your logs should all be in. If you can't get them in time or can't make a mission, just e-mail and let us know. Let's try to get them in on time a little better than the past couple of weeks.
Our Much Beloved Ship Manager will be away next week, due to a class.  The mission will continue as scheduled, as there will be a substitute.
Time lapse is 2 days.

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Acting CO's Log Stardate 10302.08:  
I just received a communiqué from Starfleet Command, that we should be expecting our new Chief Science Officer within the hour, I look forward to meeting him.  Currently though, The Nighthawk is holding it's position just outside the Backwater system, we are still waiting word from the Away Team...

Chief Engineering Officer's Log Stardate 10302.08: 
We have commandeered the pirate ship and are ready to disembark from the planet.  We have lost contact with the Nighthawk.  And hope they are still there when we enter sensor range.  If not we might have to head home ourselves by ourselves.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::At the pirate ship's helm, having the ship lift off from the planet.::

John_Farhouse says:
@::Pacing along the length of the pirate brig, as his mind works at a mile a minute. He needs to get control of this vessel - and fast. The ideas grow and form, and an evil smile comes across his face::

Lakona says:
@::Moving around the cell in the brig:

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@CTO: Go and sweep the Ship.

OPS_Lessing says:
::At his console, brings the ship to Red Alert::

 Admiral_Harlan says:
%::Piloting the shuttle, looks over at Nighthawks new ensign::  CSO:  We should be arriving in about 15 minutes.  You ready?

John_Farhouse says:
@Lakona: You know what we have to do...::He motions down towards the vessels engine room. His voice his quite and his motions subtle::

Lakona says:
@John: psss you see anyone?

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::Sitting in the CO's chair::  OPS: When are we to expect our new CSO?

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@::On the bridge:: CEO: On my way, sir. TAC's: Follow me. We're going to clear this ship deck by deck.

John_Farhouse says:
@::As he continues his next circle pacing the cell, he glances out and notices that there is no guard on duty. With a shake of his head he mouths the word "no."::

OPS_Lessing says:
ACO: In approximately 15 minutes, Sir.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
%::Checking over his orders one more time:: Harlan: As ready as I ever will be, sir.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Do you run into anybody on your way up here?

Lakona says:
@::Nodding, feels the back wall of her cell and opens her little secret door. disappearing closes it, and exits out of the open cell beside hers::

TAC’s says:
 CTO: Aye sir, we'll be right behind you.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
CSO:  Relax, you are going to a good ship.  Have you had a chance to read up on the reports I gave you?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CEO:  No, and my scans show all the pirates are locked in the brig.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: In 10 minutes, get yourself down to Cargo Bay 1 and see to it that the CSO's luggage is taken care of.  Then get him up to the bridge as quickly as possible

John_Farhouse says:
@::He pauses and leans against the cell wall, blocking the view of any surveillance systems as Lakona slips free::

ACTION:  Civ's life signs are reading low.

Lakona says:
@John: tada...::Opens his cell quickly:: Do you need any help?

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
%Harlan: Yes sir. I just hope I'm ready for the challenge. It's very different out here then in the academy.

OPS_Lessing says:
ACO: Yes Sir. ::Nasty thoughts about being the most highly qualified porter in Starfleet.:: ACO: Sir - who shall I turn Tactical over to, in my absence?

 Admiral_Harlan says:
%::Smiles reminiscently::  CSO:  Nothing like it.

John_Farhouse says:
@Lakona: I'll be fine...::He limps free of the cell and towards a control terminal. Using his own access codes, he does his best to gain control of the internal environmental systems, attempting to decrease the oxygen level in the engine room by 50%::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Understood. Time to the Chameleon?

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Hand it over to the BTactical Officer....::lowers his voice::  Make it quick though  ::smiles::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@::Starts heading down to main engineering:: Self: Let's see. Clear the room if necessary, then place the charges, and call Monroe.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CEO:  We're less than five minutes away, we'll be there in no time.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Looks over the CIV:: CMO: Doc, the Cadet.

John_Farhouse says:
@Lakona: You know where we're headed to...::Motions to the access hatch on the far wall::

Lakona says:
@::Watching out for guards, moves to there desk and look for any type of weapon they could have access too:: John: where to next?

OPS_Lessing says:
::shudders at the thought of the bTactical officer:: ACO: Yes Sir.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Good.  Keep her steady.

OPS_Lessing says:
*BTac*: Please report to the bridge.

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::nods::  CEO: Aye...  ::moves over to the CIV with a worried look on his he grabs the medical tricorder, set on full diagnostic::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@*CEO*: Jackson to Monroe, sir, are there any pirates still running around this ship?

Lakona says:
@::Opens the JT, and hopes in, offering him a hand::

John_Farhouse says:
@Lakona: Engine room...let's go...he limps over to the access hatch and releases the lock-out::

BTac says:
 *OPS*: On my way, Sir.  ::A loud thud is heard as the BTac Officer falls over something... again...::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@*CTO*: Report to the Brig, there should be some prisoners there.  I am checking Internal sensors.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Send another message to the Away Team, try to get Lieutenant Monroe on the viewscreen.

John_Farhouse says:
@::Pushes the hand away:: Lakona: I'm fine...just get moving.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
%CSO:  We should be coming up on Backwater, an area one should stay far from... figures the Nighthawk would find its way there.  Comm. the ship and inform them of your arrival.  Please leave me out of this for the moment.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@*CEO*: On my way sir. Anything out of the ordinary? ::Starts walking towards the brig::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
%Harlan: One thing that I did notice sir, was their ship, the Chameleon. It's noted in the reports that the crew have also...........walked the edge of Starfleet Directives on a few occasions

ACTION:  The Orion ship appears back on ships sensors, its weapons ready.

OPS_Lessing says:
*CEO*: Nighthawk to Lieutenant Monroe.

Lakona says:
@John: bull...I saw you limping...::starts making her way down the JT::

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::glances at the CEO's concerns as he checks the CIV's vitals::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@*CTO*: Nothing yet.  Stand by.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
%CSO:  That is their mission.  They have council backing.  Be careful who is around when you mention the Chameleon.

John_Farhouse says:
@::He makes his way into the access tunnel and bites down on his tongue to prevent a scream of pain as he feels a broken rib drive into his side:: Lakona: Take a...left....::He pauses and bites down harder::...left, and then 2 decks down...

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@::Takes a quick look around the corner, and sees it's clear, then walks towards the next one::
 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::sees the Orion ship appear on sensors:: Self: Yeah Yeah...we haven't forgotten you

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Feels a jolt in his sleeve::

Lakona says:
@Goes slow so he can keep up:: John: I know where I am going, I know this ship better then you

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Get a hold of the Away Team yet?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::They reach orbit, goes into standard orbit.::  CEO:  We're in orbit now, sir.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
%COM: USS Nighthawk: Nighthawk. This is your new CSO. We are approaching your coordinates. I shall be arriving momentarily.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Full scan find the Chameleon

John_Farhouse says:
@Lakona: ...but I know these Starfleet scum...listen to what I say and you'll live to see your share of the wealth...just keep moving. ::He keeps crawling, cringing at the pain::

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::glancing at several of the CIV's wounds he prepares a hypospray of improvoline so the sedative can do its proper work::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@::Looks around the next corner and sees it's still clear::

OPS_Lessing says:
COM: Shuttlecraft: Welcome to the Nighthawk, Ensign.  You are cleared for docking.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
%::Looks at the chronometer::  CSO:  Should reach them in about 10 min.

OPS_Lessing says:
ACO: I have hailed them, but no response.

Lakona says:
@John: whatever...you don't always have to be so full of your self...cocky thing aren’t you...were here

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Checks Internal Sensors:: *CTO*: We got movement.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::checks if the Chameleon is where it should be.::

OPS_Lessing says:
*CEO*: Nighthawk to Monroe. Please respond.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::nods his head:: OPS: All right, hand the tactical systems over to the bTac and get yourself over to Cargo Bay 1.  I'll continue hailing the Away Team

CMO_Bluestine says:
@Self: Internal bleeding....  ok remember your training Edward...  ::making his way to his advanced med kit he picks it up and moves to the provisional biobed::

John_Farhouse says:
@::He slows down and smiles in an evil way:: Lakona: You begin a build up in the plasma coolant levels, I'll gain control of the transporter sub systems...once that's done, work on locking down computer control...

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@*CEO*: Understood. Any location for us, sir? ::Takes out his phaser rifle, motioning to the others to do the same::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Grabs his commbadge:: COM: Nighthawk: Monroe here.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CEO:  The Chameleon is where we left it.  I'll tie into OPS and we'll be able to beam ourselves over there.

OPS_Lessing says:
ACO: Aye Sir.  ::Locks down OPS, don't want the BTac breaking the ship::

OPS_Lessing says:
BTac: You have Tactical.  Phasers are on standby.

Lakona says:
@John: how? there are going to be people there?

BTac says:
 OPS: Aye Sir.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::ties into OPS and gets transporter control.::

OPS_Lessing says:
::Gets up and walks to the Turbo lift:: Turbolift: Docking Bay.

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::glances at the CEO::  CEO: Sir, I suggest we make some haste, Ensign Istari isn't to well...  ::looks back at his patient::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Checks the sensors:: *CTO*: Quadrant Beta 23.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::sees Monroe appear on the viewscreen:: COMM: Away Team: Lieutenant...how's it going down there?  Do you need our assistance?

John_Farhouse says:
@Lakona: They'll be light headed by the decrease in O2 levels...hand to hand...and then I'll restore life support...understood? Get their weapons if you can...

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CMO:  Then you'll be the first ones I beam to the Chameleon.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@*CEO*: Thank you sir, Jackson out. ::Starts heading for Quadrant Beta 23, rifle set to maximum stun::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Glances at the Doc then the FCO:: FCO: make it so,

OPS_Lessing says:
::Arrives in the Docking Bay::

Lakona says:
@::Opens the panel slowly and gets out:: John: there’s no one here

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@COM: Nighthawk: We are on our way back to the Nighthawk now.

Lakona says:
@John: I’ll start working, go lock down the door

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::locks onto the CMO and the CIV and beams them into the Chameleon.::

ACTION:  The CMO and CIV are beamed to the Chameleon.

OPS_Lessing says:
::Stands behind the docking control console::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
%::Goes over the rest of the senior staff of the Nighthawk, looking over their records, familiarizing himself with them::

John_Farhouse says:
@::He limps out and looks around:: Lakona: All the better...::He moves to the master control panel and glares at the woman with disgust:: I am not going to follow orders...::He locks down the doors and gets to work over-riding the transporters::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
COMM: Away Team: Excellent...we are holding position at the edge of the system.  Hail us if you run into any trouble

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::materialises on the chameleon::

 Admiral_Harlan says:
%CSO:  Keep your eyes open, I don't want any surprises in this area.

ACTION:  The pirates in engineering work at gaining control of it.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
%Harlan: Aye sir. Believe me, neither do I.

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::sees the CIV materializes in the back of the chameleon and carefully lies in the correct position before continuing his treatment::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Put us into hover, and scan for other ships.

OPS_Lessing says:
COM: Shuttlecraft: You are cleared for final docking procedures.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CEO:  Someone in ME is trying to gain control of the ship!

Lakona says:
@::Elbows him in the ribs:: John: don't touch me...Begins a build up in the plasma coolant levels::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@::Walks around the corner, entering the quadrant::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
%COM: Nighthawk: Acknowledged Nighthawk.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Grabs his rifle:: *CTO*: Engineering!

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Let's go.

OPS_Lessing says:
::Opens Shuttle bay doors::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
%::Checks his sensors:: Harlan: Sir! There is a large Orion ship in the area!

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
bTac: Once the shuttle has entered the shuttle bay, bring us back to yellow alert.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
% ::Frowns::;  CSO:  Are you sure?

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@*CEO*: On my way, I'll meet you there. Jackson out! ::Starts running to Engineering::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CEO:  I think I better stay here and try to counter them for as long as possible.

John_Farhouse says:
@::He activates a defensive shield around the main engine room and does his best to gain access to computer control::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
%Harlan: Yes sir. There's no doubt about it.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::tries  to stop the pirates from gaining control on the ship.::

Lakona says:
@John: I have begun the plasma build up...what next?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CEO:  They've activated a shield around ME.  ::Tries to take out the shield.::

 Admiral_Harlan says:
%CSO:  Hmmm... Take us in, but keep us clear.  Any moves and take us in the opposite direction.  This old lady ship is not up to anything major.

John_Farhouse says:
@::He does his best to avoid the jab and keels over as the strike drives his broken rib in deeper:: Lakona: Just keep working...lock out their access, get us off our current course...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Scratches his head:: *CTO*: have you set the charges?

ACTION:  There is a shield around engineering.

BTac says:
 ACO: Aye sir...

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@::Arrives outside Engineering:: *CEO*: Negative sir, we haven't got the chance yet. We're trying to get into engineering at the moment.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
%Harlan: Aye sir. ::Activates the shuttles engines and sets a course::

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::working with the materials he's got onboard the chameleon he carefully begins injecting the CIV with hypercoagulin to stop the internal bleeding from the vital organs::

Lakona says:
@John: I’m trying that. shall I try and take engines off line?

ACTION:  A plasma build up is occurring.

OPS_Lessing says:
::Waits patiently for the shuttlecraft to dock::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Cut power from Engineering.

John_Farhouse says:
@Lakona: If you can...but I would prefer to get away from here...and soon...::He again tries to gain control of the transporters and in doing so, attempts to lock onto the plasma coolant::

 Admiral_Harlan says:
%::Brings the shuttle onto the NH and into a gentle landing with a smile::  CSO:  One of the few privileges of being and admiral.  We have arrived.  ::Begins shut down procedures.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Walks to Tactical::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::Tries to shut down power.::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CEO:  I suggest we beam off and blow the charges

OPS_Lessing says:
*bFCO*: Keep an eye on the Orion vessel.  If it so much as moves a micron, I want the shields up yesterday.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@*CEO*: Sir, if you have any way to get these shields, or their generator down, by all means, do so.

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::gently moving his medical tricorder over the CIV, looking at the effects of the drug hoping for a quick decrease of blood flow outside of the vascular system::

Lakona says:
@::Tries to get flight control using a few little computer tricks:: John: I hope I’m doing this right..

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CEO:  Just lost transporters

OPS_Lessing says:
::Closes bay doors::  *ACO*: The shuttle has docked, Sir.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@*CTO*: Prepare for beam out.

BTac says:
 *OPS*: Aye Sir...it will be taken care of

OPS_Lessing says:
::Walks to greet the new CSO.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
Harlan: Thank you sir. I'm glad we're finally here.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Let's get off of this ship.

John_Farhouse says:
@::As he locks onto the plasma coolant and the plasma itself, he sets it's destination into the computer - once they are within range of the Nighthawk, the system should beam the coolant to the vessels bridge. He also prepares to beam a portion to the location of the Starfleet team on his vessel::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::nods at the CEO.::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@*CEO*: Aye sir, but wait for the charges to be placed. Self: Hope it's a big enough explosion.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
*OPS*: Good...inform me when your on your way back to the bridge

 Admiral_Harlan says:
::Stands up::  CSO:  As am I.  Now for some answers.  ::Opens the shuttle doors and proceeds down the stairs.::

OPS_Lessing says:
*ACO*: Aye Sir.

OPS_Lessing says:
::Jaw drops to the floor as he sees the Admiral walk out, followed by the new CSO::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@*CTO*: If not, we'll give it two torpedoes.

Lakona says:
@::Gets partial control and tries to veer the ship off course::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@::Places the charges:: *CEO*: Charges placed, ready for beam-out.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
::Nods her head towards OPS::

OPS_Lessing says:
Adm: Ma'am I wasn't expecting....  ::Snaps to attention::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Tries to look passive::

 Admiral_Harlan says:
OPS:  First officer about?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@COMM:  Chameleon:  Computer:  Engage away team beam out.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Nods to the FCO::

OPS_Lessing says:
Adm: On the Bridge Ma'am.

John_Farhouse says:
@::As the engines change course immediately, he feels the inertial dampeners compensate:: Lakona: Disengage life support systems on all sections, excluding engineering...::He begins to access life support systems::

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::nodding at the positive effects he prepares and injects the CIV with a small dose of lectrazine for further stabilization of the cardiovascular systems::  *CEO*: Sir, I've managed to stabilize the CIV, I'll be able to help back on his feet as soon as I have access to the equipment in the Hawk's sickbay...

 Admiral_Harlan says:
OPS:  Lead the way please.  By the way, I have your new CSO.  ::Smiles over at him.::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
OPS: Pleased to meet you.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::looks at the viewscreen and zooms in on the planet::

OPS_Lessing says:
::Realizes the CSO is there as well:: CSO: Welcome aboard the Nighthawk.  I think your baggage can wait a few moments.

ACTION:  Life support on the pirate ship begins to shut down.

Lakona says:
@::cuts life support:: John: your too slow, move over..

ACTION:  The rest of the AT is beamed to the Chameleon.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::rematerializes on the Chameleon::

OPS_Lessing says:
Adm: Aye Ma'am!  ::Starts Walking towards the Turbolift:: ACO: I am enroute tot he bridge Sir, with our new CSO and a... Guest.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::materializes onto the Chameleon.::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@::Rematerializes onboard the Chameleon and puts down his rifle::

Lakona says:
@::Looks over there scans:: John: there gone john

 Admiral_Harlan says:
::Follows along, her eyes moving over everything.::

John_Farhouse says:
@::As he's pushed aside, he collapses to the ground and screams in agony. Forcing himself up slowly he curses at her loudly and slaps her across the face:: Lakona: Of course their gone...activate the transporters, beam the plasma to their ship...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Looks over:: *CMO*: Understood.  FCO: Take us away, Max speed.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::Runs to the helm and begins lift off sequence.::

ACTION:  The pirates can read a power surge occurring on their ship.::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Following slight behind, gazing at his new ships features::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@*CTO*: Prepare to blow the charges.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
*OPS*: It better not be that Yeomen, that wants me to convert the Cargo Bay into a rose garden!

OPS_Lessing says:
:: Gets to Turbolift: Turbolift: Bridge.

Lakona says:
@::Knees him in the groin:: John: I told you not to touch me! Great... we got power surges...what now oh great one?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Raises shields::

OPS_Lessing says:
*ACO*: Um.  No Sir.  ::Hopes the Adm didn't hear that::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::lifts the Chameleon off the ground.::

John_Farhouse says:
@::He collapses to the ground again and curses once more:: Lakona: Shut down the core! Move us away at impulse if you have to!

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@*CEO*: Charges set, detonation on your mark. ::Sets the detonator::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Takes out tricorder and scans the turbolift in wonder::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::Has the Chameleon head off the backwater 5.::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
*OPS*: Alright...

ACTION:  Lakona and Farhouse are beamed off the pirate vessel.

Lakona says:
@::moves them away and scans for anything odd that might have been left behind::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Looks at the sensors:: CTO: range to target. 5..4..3..2..1.. Mark.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
OPS:  Always loved roses myself... ::Chuckles::

OPS_Lessing says:
::Blushes::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Does a false chuckle to try and fit in::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@::turns the detonator:: CEO: Charges detonated.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Self: Where is that away team?  Whatever is keeping them better be good...

OPS_Lessing says:
::Walks out of Turbolift:: All: Admiral on the bridge.

ACTION:  The Orion vessel leaves the area.

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::taking out the dermal regenerator and activating it, he gradually moves it over the bruises on the CIV's arms and stomach::  Self: Ok...that should do the trick...

John_Farhouse says:
@::He materializes on an Orion vessel and looks around:: s: Perfect timing...

ACTION:  The pirate ship blows, a sparkle of lights and brief flare.

Lakona says:
@John: well that was interesting...

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::hears the OPS::  Self: What the...  ::turns around to see Harlan:: Harlan: Admiral...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@CTO: Scan the debris::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::Once the Chameleon clears the atmosphere, scans for the 'hawk, then sets course for it.  Engages at full impulse.::

John_Farhouse says:
$::He is taken gruffly by the arm and pulled off - as to where, he has no idea...but he knows where-ever their destination is, it will not be a pleasant one::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@::Walks to the console and initiates scans:: CEO: Aye sir.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
::Smiles at Anderson::  ACO:  If you aren't busy, I require some of your time.

OPS_Lessing says:
::Walks to his station, quietly:: bFCO: May I have my chair back please?

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::lights blink on his console::  OPS: Quickly...scan that debris!

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Stands awkwardly by the admiral::

OPS_Lessing says:
::Sits down:: ACO: Aye Sir.  ::Does a scan of the debris::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Deep sigh of relief::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Time till we are home?

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Harlan: Can this wait a minute ma'am...I have an away team on backwater 5 securing some information that was lost.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CEO:  Three minutes, sir.  Any idea how the cadet's doing?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Stable, hopefully the doc can help him when we get back.

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::having the secured the CIV in a stable position he sighs in relief and head out of the aft section, making his way to the front bridge of the chameleon::

 Admiral_Harlan says:
ACO: I can wait.

OPS_Lessing says:
ACO: Remnants of the pirate ship sir, and some bodies.  No Starfleet signatures.  I have the Chameleon on sensors.  She is inbound.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@COM: Nighthawk: Chameleon requesting permission to dock.

BTac says:
::Walks off the bridge, tripping on a dust molecule as he passes the Admiral::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@CEO: Sir, scans show nothing, except the remains of the vessel and the crewmembers.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::hears the OPS:: Self: Thank God...  ::turns to the Admiral:: Harlan: Actually Admiral, now would be a good time!  ::motions to the Ready Room::  OPS: You have the bridge Ensign..

 Admiral_Harlan says:
::Eyes the bTac::

 Admiral_Harlan says:
::Nods and heads for the RR::

OPS_Lessing says:
ACO: Thank you Sir.  ::Remains at his station::

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::enters the bridge, nodding at the rest of the away team with a faint smile on his face, then taking a seat behind the environmental control panel::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::nods at the CMO when he enters.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@CTO: Good, Good job!  ::Looks around:: ALL: Good Job all.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
OPS: Well if you have the bridge, then this is Ensign Maxwell Spencer reporting for duty. ::Heads over to the science station::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::gives a sigh of relief as he walks into the hallway and opens the Ready Room doors::

OPS_Lessing says:
CSO: Thank You Ensign, assume your duties.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
::Enters and looks around.::

OPS_Lessing says:
COM: Chameleon: This is the Nighthawk.  What is your ETA?

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@Self: That just doesn't seem right. A pirate ship, with nothing that we didn't know of? ::Frowns::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Sits down and starts to explore the console::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Harlan: Sorry it's a bit of a mess Admiral, I haven't had time to clean it up recently

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@COM: Nighthawk: 1 Minute.

OPS_Lessing says:
COM: Chameleon: Thank you.  You are cleared for docking.

OPS_Lessing says:
::Thinks to self: I like having the bridge. ::

 Admiral_Harlan says:
ACO:  No problem at all.  ::Walks to the window.::  I wish this were just a simple social call.  And I do want to know afterwards what you are doing in this area of space...  ::Turns to look at him, a padd in hand.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@COM: Nighthawk: Have a med team standing by.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
ACO:  But for now... ::Hands him the padd::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@CEO: Sir, wouldn't it be strange that we didn't find anything we didn't know that it existed? I mean, it's a pirate vessel. Pirates are known for having illegal stuff.

CMO_Bluestine says:
@;;hears the Nighthawk over the comm. and nods::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Harlan: Of course Admiral...I shall address this in my log ::gives the Admiral a rather quizzical look as he takes the padd::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::As the Chameleon reaches the 'hawk, begins landing procedures.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@CTO: True.  But I think we will encounter them again in the future.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
@CEO: I hope not. But there's only time to tell.

OPS_Lessing says:
::Sees the Chameleon Dock, raises shields::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::slows down to thrusters and lines up on the shuttle bay.  Takes the Chameleon in.::

OPS_Lessing says:
*ACO*: Permission to leave the system Sir? The Chameleon has landed.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::reads the padd::  Harlan: This can't be...::reads a line from the padd:: "Captain West has vanished without a trace and is too be listed as MIA."   Admiral?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@CTO: I hope not too.

CMO_Bluestine says:
@CEO: With your permission, Sir...I would like to beam myself and the CIV over to sickbay...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@CMO: Granted.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::practically speechless:: *OPS*: Set course for the Romulan Neutral Zone...

 Admiral_Harlan says:
ACO:  Yes.  A full-blown investigation has been in action, but nothing.

CMO_Bluestine says:
@::nods at the CEO and locks onto himself and the CIV, the initiating the transport to sickbay::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::Sets the Chameleon down in the shuttle bay.  Begins powering down.::  CEO:  Home, sweet home.  We are landed, sir.

OPS_Lessing says:
*ACO*: Aye Sir.  ::Engages course at warp 5::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Harlan: Permission to divert the Nighthawk to the Captain's last know whereabouts...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Steps off the Chameleon:: CTO: Smell that.  That is the smell of home.

ACTION:  OPS feels something painful bite his derrière.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
FCO: Lock her down.

OPS_Lessing says:
::Winces:: Self: Ouch.  ::Investigates under his seat ::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::Finishes powering the Chameleon down.  Locks her down, then stands and joins the rest of the AT in the shuttle bay.::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Looks curiously over at the chair:: OPS: Are you all right?

 Admiral_Harlan says:
ACO:  Permission denied.  And that comes from orders higher up.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Steps off the Chameleon behind the CEO:: CEO: And it never smelled so good.

ACTION:  Ops fingers brush something furry.

OPS_Lessing says:
CSO: I'm fine. ::Holds the hamster up by its tail, to show CSO the problem::

ACTION:  CMO and CIV are beamed to sickbay.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Takes a tricorder out and starts to scan it::

OPS_Lessing says:
CSO: I believe you have a new pet.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::is about to protest::  Harlan: What are we to do then?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Looks at his team:: CTO/FCO: One thing, debriefing, in one hour.  In the observation Lounge. Good mission.

ACTION:  The hamster wiggles, reaches for OPS fingers and bites.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
OPS: Fascinating. May I keep it?

OPS_Lessing says:
CSO: Certainly.  Just please keep it off the bridge and out of my quarters.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
CEO: Understood. I'll try and make a log by then.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
::Hands Anderson a new set of orders::

OPS_Lessing says:
::hands the rodent to the CSO, wipes the blood off his fingers::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::nods at the CEO.::  CEO:  Got it.  See you then sir.  ::nods at the CTO and then heads off out of the shuttle bay.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Smiles:: FCO/CTO: Enjoy your break gentlemen

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Heads off to the bridge::

ACTION:  The hamster quietens in the CSO's hands.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Self: Great another Padd...  ::reads the new set of orders::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::Walks to the TL, enters.::  TL:  Deck 2.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Starts to stroke the hamster. He has made a new friend::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Smiles:: Self: This'll probably be the only break for the coming weeks. ::Walks to the TL and waits until the FCO's TL left, then approached the doors::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Listens to the hum of the TL::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::slowly looks up from the padd and to the Admiral:: Harlan: Is Starfleet sure about this?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::Exits the TL when it reaches deck 2.  Walks to his quarters.::

 Admiral_Harlan says:
ACO:  By my recommendation... don't let me down.

CMO_Bluestine says:
::materializing in sickbay, he nods at the nurses standing by::  Nurse: The Ensign has a punctured lung which needs some attention, multiple contusions which have been treated so far, further caring his relevant in this case... and I also need detailed scans of the CIV's head as I want to see if those bashings he sustained have done any permanent damage...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Walks out of the TL and onto the Bridge.::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Harlan: Yes ma'am...Thank You

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
OPS: Ensign, Where's the Commander?

 Admiral_Harlan says:
ACO:  Your command codes are listed on the padd.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
Computer: Mess hall. ::Waits as the TL starts moving::

OPS_Lessing says:
::Sees the CEO arrive:: CEO: I believe you should take over the bridge now Sir.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::Enters his quarters and sighs.  Slips out of the black covert uniform he was still wearing and heads to his bathroom.  Steps into the ultrasonic shower and turns it on.::

OPS_Lessing says:
CEO: In his ready room, with Admiral Harlan, Sir.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Sees the CEO:: CEO: Sir! I've read so much about you. I must say I really respect your work. I'm the new CSO.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Harlan: Aye ma'am...  ::sets the padd down::  Will you be staying with us Admiral?  I can have Ensign Lessing make up quarters for you

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Exits TL as it stops and enters the mess hall::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
OPS: Oh. Admiral.  CSO: Hi, I am lieutenant Monroe, and you are?

 Admiral_Harlan says:
ACO:  Yes.  I would like you to drop me off at Rodrack, which is just slightly off your course.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CEO: Ensign Maxwell Spencer. I've just been assigned here as CSO.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Walks over to the replicator:: Replicator: Bacon and eggs, and a cup of hot chocolate. Self: Hope it's hotter then last time.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Takes his food and drink from the replicator, and walks over to a table with a nice view outside::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::nods and smiles:: Harlan: Very Good... *OPS*: Ensign...prepare the VIP Quarters for Admiral Harlan

ACTION:  The hot chocolate is so hot; the cup has begun to melt.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CSO: Ensign Maxwell, welcome aboard.  ::Smiles::  I hope Ensign Lessing has found appropriate quarters for you.

OPS_Lessing says:
*ACO*: Aye Sir.  I believe VIP Suite 1 is ready.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CEO: Actually no. OPS: While you're at it, could you arrange my quarters. All I need is a comfortable one with a scientific computer terminal and a cage for a medium sized rodent.

 Admiral_Harlan says:
ACO:  I will leave you to your thoughts.  They are probably all over the place at the moment.  And if you don't mind keeping me company for dinner...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Takes a quick look at the Conn::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Harlan: Not at all Admiral...It would be my pleasure!  ::shows the Admiral to the door::

 Admiral_Harlan says:
ACO:  Then I will see you later Captain Anderson....

OPS_Lessing says:
CSO: Your quarters are on Deck 2.  You're sharing with Ens. Packard.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::Finishes his shower and exits his bathroom.  Slips into a clean, normal uniform.::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
OPS: Thank you. Self: I think I'm going to fit in fine here!

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::smiles at the Admiral::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
Self: Darn replicator. Replicator: Hot chocolate, 90 degrees centigrade please.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::takes the cup as it materializes, and takes it back to the table.::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Starts working on his log::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::Exits his quarters and heads for the Mess Hall.::

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