USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10311.01

Regular Cast:
Chris Anderson as Captain Christopher Anderson 
Sam Hung as Lieutenant Commander Sid Monroe 
Arlene McIntyre as Lieutenant Commander Anita Marie Santiago 
Chris Esterhuyse as Lieutenant Commander Varesh
Steven Walker as Lieutenant Junior Grade Maxwell Spencer
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Gary Jackson 

Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
 
Missing in Action:
Dylan Moss as Lieutenant Aleister Lessing
Jim Koeller as Ensign Aaron Knight

NPC:
 Karri as the Guard
 John as k`t`l
 
Summary:
While working in the mines as a slave, Counselor Varesh, tired and depleted of energy, was whipped and beaten by the guard.  He was then taken to the kitchen.  Varesh was then plopped onto a hook in the fridge like a slide of beef.  He was beside other aliens that have fallen to a similar fate.  Freezing Varesh sent a message to Doctor Sanitago and Commander Monroe on where he was.  
Doctor Sanitago quickly headed down to the planet with Lieutenant Spencer.  They both tried to retrieve the lost away team but was spotted by the aliens.  The aliens tried to subdue the Doctor and Spencer but failed.  But the doctor was knocked out in the process.  Lieutenant Spencer continued and located Varesh in the fridge.  
Commander Monroe and Lieutenant Jackson were impregnated with an insect.  They were feeling the first effects of it.  Then the Caretaker of the cells muzzled Monroe for being too talkative.  He then started to choke and convulse.  The Caretaker ripped off his bandages.  But Monroe was faking it and then popped the Caretaker one.  Monroe and Jackson got away. 
 
Announcements:
None

Time Frame
30 Minutes

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
First Officer's Log Stardate 10311.08:  Lieutenant Jackson and I have been sequestered in a room while the Counselor Varesh is slaving away in a mine somewhere close.  To make things worse I can feel something moving inside of me, the alien has somewhat told me of what is going on.  I just want to get out of these bandages and this thing out of me.

Host Biishe says:
<<<<<<<<<<The Search >>>>>>>>>>

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::leans against the wall for a moment, then hisses as the guard's lash bites into his back:: Self: Sado-masochistic son of a mangy dog. ::whispered since the guard will just beat him again::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Looks firmly at the alien:: Alien: You better tell me what is... ::Feels a nudge:: going on.

k`t`l says:
@::clicks noises and moves around protecting his charges::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Still held in his bandages, the pain of struggling growing bigger as they go::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::wonders if he will be taken to join Sid and Gary if he drops to the ground and refuses to get up.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Has materialized back onto the planet with Lt Spencer.  Looks around for the Capt.::

k`t`l says:
@::Looks at the two new breeders and clicks::

Host Biishe says:
@<Guard>  ::Growling in annoyance, goes and starts to whip the CNS::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Takes out his tricorder and starts scanning:: CMO: So........it looks like we seem to be losing more of our crew by the minute.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Mutters out loud:: CSO:  Where did that man go to now... I knew I should have tied him up!

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::falls to the ground and curls in a protective ball as the guard beats the living daylights out of him::

k`t`l says:
@::moves around looking for any signs of trouble::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
CSO:  I don't want to loose anymore.. Can you find our crew?

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Turns his head to see another alien, making some kind of clicking sound:: Self: Maybe it's his way of communicating? Warning others?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Taps her combadge and whispers::  *CO*:  Capt where are you?  Come in, Capt?

Host Biishe says:
@<Guard> ::His arm growing tired and stops::  CNS:  Fine, if you truly wish to serve the masters, so be it.  ::Pushes a herto hidden button on his belt.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::whimpers at the guard for effect::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
Self:  V, where are my blinding headaches when I need them.  ::Sighs::

k`t`l says:
@::Moves around and clicks::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Glances over, then winces at some discomfort::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
CSO:  Capt is not responding.  Ok we got to move before we get caught.

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  Two big guards come as called.  Binding the slave, they take him down below into the darkness of the tunnels.

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
CMO: It's hard to say, they could be anywhere on this planet, and they won't show up on the tricorder until we're in close range.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::gets dragged down the tunnel, descending into the bowels of the mine::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Has another weird sensation, and turns his head in effect::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Puts his tricorder away:: CMO: So, where should we try first?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::speaks very faintly, barely consciouss. ~~~CMO/XO: I'm sorry, I couldn't do it anymore... the suffering minds were too much.~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
CSO:  I guess we take the first hall and go...

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Stumbles and winces:: CSO:  Ahhhhhhhhhh!  ::Grabs her head.::

k`t`l says:
@::Moves around digesting a bug on the ground::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Gritting her teeth....projects in her mind V, and a flashing sign, you are where?::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Starts daydreaming of a quiet day on the beach with his kids near Hawaii, then is shattered with the CNS calling:: ~~~CNS: Would you mind I am day dreaming here.  What a minute what did you say?~~~

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::enters a large room with the guards, dragged along like a side of beef::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Has a series of the same weird sensations, and shakes his head violently because of that::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Grabs onto Spencers arm as her head sears in pain.::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Follows on, wondering if everything is alright::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::flashes an image to Anita and Sid, knowing Anita will have to resurrect him to get back at him for the headaches. They are in a large room, work surfaces gleaming, large chopping utensils evident everywhere, he projects the image at them and almost passes out::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Breathing heavily:: CSO:  Its Varesh, he....he.....tried to contact me....he al  ways gives me a headache mean man...but...he...is....in....trouble....

k`t`l says:
@::clicks::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::begins to struggle as the two guards, giggling like schoolgirls open up a large door, and a blast of cold air hits him in the face::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
:Falls to her knees at the image::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@~~~XO/CMO: KITCHEN! FRIDGE!~~~ ::struggles more as the two guards effectively wrap him up and hangs him upside down on a hook::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Falls completely to the ground as one of the security guards reaches for her.:: CSO:  Fridge!!!!

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Kneels down:: CMO: Maybe we should get you back to the ship........

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
<Security>  CMO:  Ma'am..... ::pulls her up.::

k`t`l says:
@::moves:

Host Biishe says:
Scenery: The kitchen is busy with the alien insectoids in the processeing of preparing meals for the others.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
<SEC> ::Stays close to the CSO and CMO, watching as his colleague SEC reaches for the CMO::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Receiving the message from the CNS:: Self: Thanks now I am hungry..

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
CSO:  NO!!!!!!!!... we got to ge to the kitchen!!! they are killing him!!! They hung him like a side of beef!!!  ::Is hysterical.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::gives a few muffled screams as they stuff a rag in his mouth and close the doors behind him, leaving him in darkness::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Tries to calm her down:: CMO: Listen Anita, try and calm yourself. Now what exactly is Varesh telling you?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Hiccupping:: CSO:  Kitchen...hung upside down....killl him...food.

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
CMO: Can you tell where this kitchen is?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::shivers as the cold sets in, helping to revive him for a moment. He sends out a tendril of though, trying to probe the insects... the opportunity is too good to pass up.:: ~~~XO: Sir, I'm in... a fridge. I'm... going to... try and get information... and pass it... on to you.~~~ :: as he speaks his "words" gets more lethargic.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
CSO:  Big.... room.... ::Calming down a bit.::  hmmmmmm, central.

k`t`l says:
@::grumbles as its getting close to dinner time::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Looks at the alien:: Alien: When I get out of these bandages, I will personnally.....  ::looks up:: ~~~CNS: Counselor, you ok?~~~

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::doesn't speak again, just projects the cold of the fridge at Sid::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Pales she scrambles to her feet.:: CSO:  We got to go don't have much time... ::Begins to run.::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
<SEC> ::Still staying close to the CSO and CMO::

k`t`l says:
@::sprays more webbing on the XO's mouth and clicks::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Runs after her:: CMO: Whoa, I'm not sure you're in a fit state to go anywhere.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
CMO:  We got to find him before he dies!

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Tries to free himself, but feels the intense pain he is causing::

k`t`l says:
@::continues to spray until he thinks the XO can no longer make sounds::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
<SEC> ::Starts running after the other officers, trying to keep up with them::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Shakes his head:: ~~~CNS: Ah... I see... That guard I am going to hurt that guard.~~~ ::Thinks about something else instead of pain::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::recoils mentally as he percieves the nature of these insects... and has a vision of an army of locusts:: ~~~XO: Sir. They are... acting on ... instinct. We are... food. They shouldn't... have star travelling... capabilities. Numbers growing, need more food... viscious circle. Hive queen rules, general gives her orders... must find them.~~~

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::shivers more violently, the blood draining into his brain, blurring his vision, adding a pounding headache to all the problems.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Suddenly stops and pulls out her phaser... she frantically pulls off her safeties...she doesn't feel pacifist at all anymore.. her friend is dying.   She also openes her med kit and pulls out a vial of anestesia...:: CSO:  Spences... Is there an air duct anywhere?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Projects to Varesh that they are coming.::

k`t`l says:
@::knocks the XO out with a blunt object so the young can grow faster::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Pulls out some masks also and hands them to the security and Spencer.. puts one over her mouth.::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Considers for a moment:: CMO: Why? What are you planning?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@~~~CNS: Alright.  But first we must get out of this, mess... and I must.............~~~::Gets knocked out::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::gets a feeling help is coming. Barely whispers into Anita's mind:: ~~~CMO:Nita? Cold.~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
CSO:  Lets put these buggers to sleep and step on them.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
<SEC> ::Takes the mask and puts it on, thinking what it migh be good for in here::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
CSO:  Nearest air duct... hurry we don't have much time!

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Hears some sounds next to him and takes a depp breath before turning his head::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::stops shivering, closes his eyes and retreats into his safe place in his mind.::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
%::slowly walks through a set of darken caverns:: Self: This cavern looks like it has be abandoned for awhile now

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Projects the Varesh to keep talking to her.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::pulls the darkness around him like a shroud.::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Starts Dreaming of his hawaii vacation near the beach::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
CMO: Calm down. ::Checks his tricorder and points:: This way.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Frustrated she searches frantically.::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION: A cook enters the freezer area and move toward the alien brought in before the counselor.  With no thought to it, the cut the mans throat and leave him hanging.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
CSO: Ok....::Follows him.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Holds the vial tightly in her hands.::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
%::looks around the caverns for some obvious path that may have been traveled::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::swings slightly as the bug brushes past him::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Runs a hand through her hair.:: Self:  How am I going to tell Randi what happened?

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
CMO: They must have a ventilation system closer to the surface, so we should head out into open air. I'm getting some energy readings this way.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::the movement brings him awake for a moment and gives the barest mental whisper:: ~~~CMO: Nita? You're near... I think. You feel close.~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
CSO:  Ok, but we don't have much time.  ::Taps onto her combadge...::  Spencer!  V says we are close...  ::Winces again::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
%::hears a beeping noise from his tricorder:: Tac Guards: My tricorder is picking up some alien lifesigns... ::walks up to a wall:: but it looks like there on the other side.  We'll have to backtrack and find a side tunnel or something

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::Starts shivering all over again::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Starts snoring and inhales some of the cloth and starts choking, and coughing::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Projects to V, keep talk we are almost there.::

k`t`l says:
@::Unplugs the XO's mouth::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
%::back tracks a bit with the other two security guards to find a rather small tunnel passage that they missed earlier::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The blood slowly builds up in the counselors head, congealing in the cold.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Runs faster now.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::gives a sluggish thought, trying to think of Risa. The headache gets worse and worse as the blood pools inside his skull::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Hears as the XO starts snoring and feels his eyes become heavier and heavier and suddenly feels the desire to close his eyes::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Looks at Santiago:: CMO: Lead the way, we can't afford any more time, we'll just improvise.

k`t`l says:
@::knocks the CTO out::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Takes a deep breath and opens his watery eyes.:: k`t`l: What are you trying to do kill me?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Bangs open doors on the way.  Doesn't care about the consequences now.::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Feels a bang on his head and passes out::

k`t`l says:
@::knocks out the XO::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
%::follows the rather narrow but short tunnel connecting it to a new cavern.  The alien lifesigns seem stronger now::

k`t`l says:
@::Clicks::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Starts shaking::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Follows along, trying to keep up::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Bangs open the next door hoping it's the kitchen.::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Starts convulsing like a mad man::

k`t`l says:
@::claws the XO's arm and removes the bind::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  A group of guards warned, swarm toward the CMO.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Snarls at the guards and fires her phaser...set to kill.::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Eyes begin flutter::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  A group goes down, but those behind her aim some strange weapon at the CMO which knocks her to the ground.

k`t`l says:
@::awakins the CTO::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
%::raises his phaser rifle and sticks to the shadows in the cavern, picks up his pace a bit as he searches for the lifesigns::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Gets his Phaser out and sees Anita's:: CMO: Anita! No!

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Falls to the ground and gets up onto one elbow... She throws the vial of Anesthesiza.::

k`t`l says:
@::cuts awy the binding of the XO::

Host Biishe says:
Action, the gas fills the tunnel area, knocking out the insectoid guards.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Opens his eyes again and looks around::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Helps Santiago up:: CMO: Are you alright?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::groans softly as the headache just intensifies... he can feel the blood congealing::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Smiles as they begin to fall.  Hopes the gas gets into the ventilation system.  She pales as she realizes she can no longer move.::  CSO:  I can't move!!

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Arms freely move::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
CSO:  LEave me here, go get V out of that freezer!  I'll be alright.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
%::turns around a corner to see several alien lifeforms, what appears as some kind of alien species and an insect species.  Turning to the guards he instructs them to arm their phasers to max stun::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Opens his eyes wide open then glares at his captor:: k`t`l: Boo!  :Knocks him out::

k`t`l says:
@::falls::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Nods:: CMO: Right. ::Runs to the freezer and tries to open it::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Falls back to the ground unable to move.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::dimly aware of sounds outside the freezer::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Hears someone falling:: XO: Commander! Are you alright? ::Tries to see him::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@CTO: I am alright!

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
%::standing up he moves into the light:: Aliens: Nobody move or we'll shoot!  Where is my away team?

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@XO: Great... Could you untie me? The aliens weren't so kind....

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The aliens automatically move to attack the captain and his guards.

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Knocks on it:: CNS: Varesh! Are you in there? Can you hear me?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Rips off the CTO's wrapping::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::groans weakly, the sound muffled by the rag::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Has a bit of a hard time with it, but rips it off::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Get's up:: XO: Thanks.... much more comfortable...

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
%::his finger moves steadily over the trigger:: Aliens: Don't move!

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  Throughout the vast cave system, alarms can be heard going off.  All the aliens come pouring out and begin a search.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Shakes off the last of the wrappings and follows the XO::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Walks out the door, and leaves his captor inside.  Click::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
Self: That's it! ::Takes out his Phaser and puts it on it's highest setting, then fires at the door::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@CTO: Oh lovely....

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
@::hangs limply on the hook, not even aware of the door being blasted anymore::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The door slowly becomes red  hot, then begins to melt.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
%::hears the alarms going off:: Guards: Open Fire!  ::switches to a wide setting and fires his rifle on maximum stun::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
@::Looks in each cell:: CTO: Man we have to get them out of here.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: XO: Yeah.. but we couldn't possibly take them all, just the two of us...

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
::Prays that Spencer finds V in time.::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Keeps going:: Self: I hope I'm not too late.

Host Biishe says:
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