USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10310.04

Regular Cast:
 
Sam Hung as Lieutenant Commander Sid Monroe 
Chris Esterhuyse as Lieutenant Commander Varesh
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Gary Jackson 

Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
 
Missing in Action:
Chris Anderson as Captain Christopher Anderson 
Arlene McIntyre as Lieutenant Commander Anita Marie Santiago 
Dylan Moss as Lieutenant Aleister Lessing
Steven Walker as Lieutenant Junior Grade Maxwell Spencer
Jim Koeller as Ensign Aaron Knight

 NPC:
 John as Mekle, and the Maid
 Karriaunna as the old woman, the little girl, and old man

Summary:
Commander Monroe, Counselor Varesh and Lieutenant Jackson beam down to the planet and to find out what is on the planet’s surface.  They were greated by Mekle the town mayor.  He showed the away team an area to “Freshen up” before the feast.  Mekle told them that they must separate into their rooms.  But instead they talked in the main room and talked to some of the servants that came in.  They were then met with security forces from the planet.  The away team was capture and stripped.

Announcements:
None

Time Frame
10 Minutes

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
First Officer's Log Stardate 10310.18: We are going to be beaming down to a planet with some inhabitants.  These inhabitants seem to be "given" all their technology, instead of learning it. We are going to plummel the planet for clues of where the technology came from.

Host Biishe says:
<<<<<<<<<< The search... >>>>>>>>>>

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Gets beamed down, looks around::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Arrives on the planet and takes a look around::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::appears on the planet and looks around, a slightly distracted expression on his face::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Spread out, not too far.. keep an open commlink.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CNS: Counselor?  You ok?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
XO: I'm still getting the same feeling as yesterday. Depression, fear, lack of hope... just a bit stronger.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods:: XO: Aye sir..

Host Biishe says:
Scenerio:  The crew find themselves in a relatively small village.  The people roaming the area have faces of blankness of them, a sense of depression trails them like a cloak.  They are dressed shabbily over all.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::tries to hide his distaste of the place:: XO: So you want me to see if I can pick up some link to the Coobla?

Mekle says:
::looks up at the visitors::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Takes out his tricorder and starts scanning the area, slowly walking off towards some kind of market::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CNS: If you feel up to it?  I don't want to push it.

Host Biishe says:
Scenerio:  The streets are mostly rutted dirt.  Silence prevails.  There is the absence of childrens cries and laughter, as well as the children normally under foot.  Few rarely look up and those that do, do so furtively.

Mekle says:
::walks up to the AT::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks around:: XO: I would suggest we assume the same behavior as these people. If we don't we'll stand out even more.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Sees some people on the street he walks on and tries to avoid their looks::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Nods, notices someone approaching them::

Mekle says:
AT:Masters you have arrived.

Mekle says:
::kneels::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::raises an eyebrow slightly, letting the XO talk, gently probing the person who is standing there::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks at the CNS:: CNS: Master?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Quickly bends down and picks the young man up:: Mekle: I am not your Master.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Our outfits are better than his... he would think so. ::looks closely at the person::

Mekle says:
AT:Come with me you are to be honored.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Glances over at the CNS and XO and sees a third, unknown person with them, and starts walking towards them::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::pulls Sid to one side for a moment and whispers:: XO: He's hiding something. Be careful.

Mekle says:
::kneels::AT:But you like the masters.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CNS: Oh... ::Glances at the CTO::

Mekle says:
::gestures them to follow::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Mekle: Where do you want to take us?

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods at the XO, a quizical look on his face::

Mekle says:
CNS:To the Place of honor where you can freshen up.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
Mekle: Freshen up?  Ok.. Take us there.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at Mekle for a long moment, trying to see if he has a hidden motive::

Mekle says:
::walks ahead motions for them to follow::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Walks behind him:: CNS: First impressions?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
XO / CTO: I don't trust him. If we do go, we'd better be ready for anything.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Follows Mekle and the XO, still scanning the surroundings::

Host Biishe says:
<Old Woman>  ::Glances furatively at the strangers, hearing Mekle's words.  She starts to say something.  Hearing a noise, she jumps and turns away, shaking her head saddly.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sees the woman, and scans her to see if he can trace the reason for her sadness that almost overwhelmed him::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods at the CNS after his comment, and taps his hip and whispers:: CNS: Don't worry, commander...

Mekle says:
::opens a door and motions them in::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks in the room before walking in::

Mekle says:
AT:Inside is a room for each of you to freshen up privately.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
XO: I really don't like this. ::frowns as he finishes scanning the woman:: Why would she feel guilty?

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Stops behind the XO and looks around::

Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  The place is larger then most homes.  It is clean and luxurious, but there is a feeling of abondonment to it.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
Mekle: Individual rooms?  Alright, that will be all... um.. what is your name?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at the place they were brought:: XO: Before we split up... we need to talk.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Steps closer to the XO and whispers:: XO: I don't know about you, but I'd rather we stay together... So they can't do anything to harm one of us...

Mekle says:
XO:Jak Mekle Village mayor.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
Mekle: Jak, that will be all.  Thank you.  I will call you when we are ready.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
Mekle: If you can wait outside, for us.

Mekle says:
XO:I will leave and in  a few hours I will send for you for Dinner.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
Mekle: Very well.

Mekle says:
AT:Its tradition for Guests to separate when they enter someones home Its politeness.

Mekle says:
::leaves::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Mekle: We will do that momentarily. We're from a long way and our customs differ from yours.

Mekle says:
<MAID>AT: Can I get you anything?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
MAid: Not yet. We will call you if we do.

Host Biishe says:
<Young girl> ::With head lowered, brings in a heavy tray of food and places it on the buffet table with a sigh of relief.  Then as quickly as she can, starts for the door.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Girl: Stop, for a moment please.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Rolls his eyes back:: CNS: What impre... ::Looks::

Mekle says:
<maid>::leaves but stays close where she can listen unoticed::

Host Biishe says:
<Young Girl>  ::looks up with startled eyes that turn to fear.  Turns around to dash out::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs, walks over to the door and looks at the maid:: Maid: I told you to leave.

Host Biishe says:
<Old man> ::Passes by the girl with a tray of wine of various types::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
XO/CTO: Speak to them, :;points at the girl and old man:: I will be just a moment.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks at the CTO:: CTO: Don't touch the food.  That is an order.

Host Biishe says:
<Old Man>  ::Placing the wine on the buffet, he turns with a bow, his eyes never lifting, before turning to leave.::

Mekle says:
<Maid>::Leaves the room but goes to another room and easedrops through a key hole::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Goes to the Old Man:: Old Man: You got a minute?

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks from the CNS, then hears the XO:: XO: Don't worry.. I won't.. ::Takes his tricorder out again and scans the food::

Host Biishe says:
<Old Man>  ::Pauses at the door with a sigh, his head not lifting.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles slightly, walks over to the XO & CTO:: CTO/XO: Perhaps it would be better if we could talk without the UT?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::turns to the girl:: Girl: Tell me, is it impolite to speak to people who serve as well? The mayor seemed to expect us to comply without question, but we are a long way from home and our customs differ a bit from yours.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
Old Man: Here have a seat. You look tired.. ::Pulls up a chair::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
~~~XO/CTO: I hope this doesn't hurt you, and if it does shake your head. Otherwise nod if this is fine with you... that is if you can even hear me.~~~

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
<del my line to the girl>

Host Biishe says:
<Old Man> ::Startled, looks up at the XO, his mouth dropping in surprise, then closing it shut tightly, grimly looks back down at the floor.::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::nods, keeping his eyes on the tricorder::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Perhaps it was a bit hasty for me to want to ask these people questions. I'm sure the mayor can answer our questions.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Nods:: Old Man: You want to tell me why this is going on?

Host Biishe says:
<Old Man>  ::Eyes still on the floor::  XO:  Going on master?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks up at the CNS:: CNS: It could be.. Old Man: Look at me.  Am I hidieous to look at?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
~~~XO/CTO: THe mayor is hiding something, the maid is eavesdropping, I can feel her on the other side of the wall, and the old man and the girl are scared amongst other things.~~~ ::browses through the food, pretending to select something to eat::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Listens as the conversation goes on::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CTO: This looks like a tasty morsel... wonder if its seafood... I don't like seafood. ::pretends to look:: Yup, its seafood...

Host Biishe says:
<Old Man> XO:  Of course not young master.  I would not want to show you disrespect.  ::Slowly starts to exit the room.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
Old Man: Disrespect?  We have different customs ::Starts following him out::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::picks up a likely fruit:: ~~~XO/CTO: The old woman outside was ridden with guilt. Something is not on here.~~~

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Walks up to the CNS, following his lead of 'examining' the food::

Host Biishe says:
<Old Man> ::nodding::  XO:  But of course young master.  And not wanting to show further disrepect with your customs, I shall leave.  ::By the doorway now.::

Host Biishe says:
<Old Man>  ::Hands slightly trembling now.:: XO:  Try the wine.  It is the best in the region.  Very old. ::exits the room.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
Old Man:  Very well. ::Walks back to the rest::

Host Biishe says:
<Old Man> ::Heart hammering, hurries from the room to the back of the house and waits with the girl.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
XO/CTO: He wants us to drink the wine? ::holds onto the table:: ~~~I can taste their fear.~~~

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CTO/CNS: Turn off the Translator.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Taps his tricorder, swicthing off the AT:: XO: Done....

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
<tricorder = combadge>

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::turns off his UT and speaks in Betazoid:: CTO/XO: Are you familiar with Betazoid?

Mekle says:
<maid>::is confused by what they are saying and runs to find Mekle::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CNS: Is half Betaziod.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Frowns:: CNS: What?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::speaks in Federation standard:: All: Its OK, the maid left, but she can't understand us, so we can expect the mayor in a moment. So, quickly... I have a serious feeling this is a trap and we should get out of here as soon as possible.

Mekle says:
::arrives with a legion of soldiers and body guards::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::turns to the door:: XO: Like right now, sir.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods:: CNS: I agree... ::Hears some noise and grabs his phaser, which he had hidden underneath his robes, and holds it out of sight::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Turns:: CTO: You got a phaser?

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods:: XO: I have, just making sure no-one sees.

Mekle says:
<MAID>MAYOR:They have not ate nothing or separated.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
XO: I have one too... but if they "arrest" us, our technology will be difficult to explain

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Grabs his phaser, in his boot::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  A group of 6 brawny soldiers enter the room with gas masks on, tossing a ball of gas before them.

Mekle says:
Maid:I will handle that.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Runs for the other side of the room, away from the gas::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Make a new wall will you?

Mekle says:
SOLDIERS:Apprehend Them and send someone for renforcements!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks for the soldiers::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The gas quickly envelopes the room along with the AT.  The soldiers stand rigidly, watching them slowly succumb to its affect.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::takes a deep breath, taps his badge:: *Nighthawk*: Beam out our tricorders and phasers, commbadges too... hur... ry.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::slumps::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Slumps, and snores::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Slips into unconsciousness and falls to the floor::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::hopes the ship heard, just as the room goes dark with a severe pounding in his head::

Mekle says:
SOLDIERS:Go knock the ones with your fists that haven’t passed out yet.

Host Biishe says:
ACTION: Two soldiers per man, lifts them and exits the room, taking them into the small standing rooms.  There they lay them on the bed, closing and locking the door behind them.

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The sound of shuffling can be heard as the cold fingers disrobe each crew member.

Host Biishe says:
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