USS Nighthawk Stardate 10410.23
Debt of Honor:  Count Down

Starring:
Chris Anderson as Captain Chris Anderson
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Arlene McIntyre as Commander Anita Santiago
John Summers as Ensign Tyret
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose
Sam Hung as Commander Sid Monroe 

Missing in Action:
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Junior Grade Aaron Knight
Scott McCracken as Ensign Ardin G’Dar

Guest appearances:
Tessie by Arlene
Zhen by Karriaunna
Dylwayne by Karriaunna

Directed by:
Karriaunna Scotti

Summary:

The Nighthawk along with the Seleya has arrived at the Nacandarian homeworld.  Not long after their arrival, the Nacandarian fleet came out to meet the starships, but they did nothing more then watch.  The counselor reveals the Nacandarian intent in committing their own genocide in order to place the blame upon the federation, a twisted revenge.  He also learns that not all is well physically with the counselor.

A group of Zhen’s ship suddenly head out and begin to attack the Nacandarian’s main city.  Not long after, it is discovered that Zhen is dying.  And not only he, but the Federation President’s life signs are deteriorating.  The Nighthawk disables a couple of Zhen’s ships before the rest pull back in confusion as the Nacandarians do not respond.  

The dying president is beamed aboard and along with Zhen, is placed into stasis why medical from both ships begin to try to determine what poison runs through both men’s veins.  On the Seleya, they find a similar attack has been made against the queen.

The first officer takes an away team over to Zhen’s ship to find out what is going on and there, sets up a trap to help up find the traitor.

Time lapse:
An hour

Announcements:
This was part one of two, the second half completed as a joint with the Seleya for those who could attend. 

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CO's Log Stardate 10410.22:  We are approaching the Nacandarian's Homeworld, unfortunately we are already having problems.  Cmdr Jackson & Ensign G'Dar are having problems locating the President of the Federation.  Zhen isn't responding to our hails and on sensors it appears that a Nacandarian fleet is forming around their homeworld.  Apparently Murphy's law applies in this universe as well.  Well here we go...

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SO_Rose says:
CO:  Captain...  I am picking up a lot of activity on the planet in the vicinity of the palace.  Looks like we are going to get a welcoming committee as well.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::steps onto the bridge and look around::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::Sitting in his chair::  SO: Let's see it...
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Wakes up with a start on her couch in her office..... Rubbing her eyes she gets up and goes to check on Sid.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Looks around, not seeing the guards right away::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Sighs as she sees him sleeping fitfully.  She is out of ideas on what to do for him.::
SO_Rose says:
::Nods and puts it on the forward viewscreen.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::looks at the viewscreen::  SO: Magnify...how many ships are we looking at?
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Sees it's all clear now and whispers:: CSO: Alright, let's move out... Be careful though, they're not near, but they won't be far either... ::Starts heading down the corridor, toward the staircases::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::For a change sickbay is quiet...decides to go and bother the people on the bridge.  She turns the sickbay over to Tessie and heads out.::
SO_Rose says:
::Makes some minor adjustments.::  CO:  Two large ones and a bunch of small ones.  ::Looks confused::  This is odd.  Their weapons are not charged.  I don't know if that is good or bad.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::stands quietly at the back of the bridge, letting his senses range out towards the planet, trying to assess the mood::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Chit chats with a cute Ens at the TL...she can't help but admire that he works out.  She may be married but nowhere near dead.::

ACTION:  Throughout the planet, the vigorous activity slows.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::smiles at the Lieutenant, and her technical terms of the fleet ahead of them::  SO: Alright...if we aren't already at it, lets go to Red Alert!  See if you can get a coded message to Commander Jackson, informing him were minutes out
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Giggling they both enter the TL.  They continue to talk as they head towards the bridge.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@:: Approaches the staircases, stopping just short of an intersecting corridor... He slowly approaches it, holding his hand back to indicate G'Dar to stay back, and looks around the corner::
SO_Rose says:
CO:  Yes sir.  ::Listens as the ship goes from yellow alert to red as she sends a message to Gary.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::stirs as the planet comes closer and closer::
SO_Rose says:
::Sends out the message coded.::  *CTO*:  Something a bit odd is happening up here.  We are being greeted by a bunch of Nacandarian ships.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Feels the TL stop and she and Mr. Cutie enter the bridge.  Quickly she becomes serious and walks over to V.:: CNS:  V what is going on?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::Glances over at Anita:: CMO: We're here... and a bunch of ships are waiting. But no weapons.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns around in his chair:: CNS: Commander...any suggestions?
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::works at the Engineering Station on the Bridge::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Ponders::  CNS:  A little odd... considering they have been wanting to make mince meat out of us.  ::Hears the Capt and looks back.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Captain, they are resigned to dying. This is what they have been working towards for a hundred years. All they want now is witnesses to the queen's death.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Sees this corridor is clear too, then, with a single hand gesture, signals G'Dar to catch up with him and cross the intersecting corridor, towards the doors to the staircase::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Turns and looks back at V, concern on her face.....she debates for a moment.::
SO_Rose says:
::Surprised as she hears Varesh words.::  CNS:  But why sir... that makes no sense!
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
:: Cares to agree with Lieutenant Rose::
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
SO: It does not have to make sense sometimes.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Looks around the door, into the slightly brighter lit staircase:: Self: Now, what do we have here? ::Looks around for some kind of floor plan::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
All: I remembered something that I had found in the Nacandarian computers. This is revenge for a war that lasted a hundred years. They blame the crew of the Yamato who caused it.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  SO what you are saying is we have a holy war on our hands.  ::Has been so busy with the injured she hasn't had a chance to catch up on the intelligence::
SO_Rose says:
CNS:  The Yamato...  to die for... ::Shakes her head.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
ALL: Well let's see if we can put a stop to all this....::turns back to Rose:: SO: What's our ETA?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Kinda, I suppose. If the queen dies, they all die; plain and simple and so horribly elegant.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Shakes his head as he doesn't find what he was looking for here, and turns his head to G'Dar:: CSO: Let's move.. We don't want to stay here all the time, we'll never find the president here... ::Points to the stairs:: You first...
SO_Rose says:
::Still slightly shocked::  CO:  Ahhh... Five minutes before we can enter orbit.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Grumbles:: CNS:  Yeah....yeah... ::Takes a deep breath::  V, I need you to see me in sickbay when you are finished here...something came back.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns:: CMO: Something?
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Not quite looking at him.::  CNS:  I'm not quite sure what it is yet.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Gypsy. Tell me. You're hiding something and I can see that just by the way you're not looking at me.
SO_Rose says:
::Quietly::  CO:  Sir, all over the planet, the shielding has gone down.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Takes out his tricorder as G'Dar leads the way. A few taps on the tricorder indicate the president should be in one of the eastern wings, a few levels above them:: CSO: Let's go upstairs.. I got him on the tricorder... ::Follows G'Dar up::
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: Captain, shall we provide a distraction for our team on the ground?
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::hears Rose:: Self: Why they hell would they lower their shielding?  SO: What?  I thought they knew we were coming?  Why would they lower their shielding?
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CEO: Once were in position Ensign, we'll do just that
SO_Rose says:
CO:  I don't know sir.  Perhaps it has to do with the emotions the counselor is picking up as well as the fact that their ships are not prepared for battle.
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO:  Maybe they had a coup.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CEO: This is a hive society, Ensign. The queen rules absolute... a coup would be unlikely.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Closes her eyes a moment.::  CNS:  LEt me run more tests and you can watch while I do...I really don't understand what is going on.  It's not the same as Sid but something is wrong.   Now I will have to keep my threat to kill you for mind melding with that darn computer and you don't know how much that pains me to say that.  ::Is very upset with V at the moment.::
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CNS: Ah.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Proceeds up the stairs, but ducks behind the thick guard wall when he hears voices on his right:: CSO: Stay low, I'm going to check it out... ::Slowly and silently makes his way forward, making sure his head remains hidden behind the low wall::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Self: This just keeps getting more confusing...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: I had no choice, Nita... but I will willingly submit to any test you want to do. As soon as the Captain kicks me off his bridge.

ACTION:  The Nacadarian ships enter orbit, not bothering to maintain their distance, but neither do they take any further action.

CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  We don't need the Capt for that Mr Varesh you know I can drag you off kicking and screaming and there is nothing the Captain can do about it.  ::Turns and smiles sweetly at the Capt knowing he has no idea why.,::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Yes, I know, but you won't do it in a situation that can blow up in our faces at any moment.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::hears his name and smiles back at the doctor, completely ignorant of their conversation::
SO_Rose says:
::Wonders if she should inform the captain about Zhen.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  I will if you become a danger to this ship.  ::Sighs and goes and sits in V's chair.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Sees two Nacandarian guards, their backs turned to him:: CSO: Alright, if we are quick, we can sneak by right behind them... ::Starts crossing the short corridor to the next pair of stairs, looking around, seeing G'Dar following closely::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Leans over to the Capt.::  CO:  I may have to remove V from the bridge.  His tests came back with a problem...  His genetic coding is being slowly rewritten and I don't know why or how.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: If I become a danger to this ship, I will be the first one to let you poke and prod me.

ACTION:  The Nighthawk enters into orbit, followed by the Seleya.

SO_Rose says:
CO:  Sir, the Seleya is reporting the same and wondering if we have any idea what is going on.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Sticks her tongue out a V.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::sighs out loud at the doctor's comment::  CMO: Another problem...alright if necessary do it.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
SO: Relay a message back to the Seleya, that we are in the dark as well
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Nods at the Capt.::  CO:  I will but right now he is needed here, but I'll stick around to monitor.
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::hums::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CMO: Very well...
SO_Rose says:
::Nods and informs the Seleya what they had discovered so far, along with the counselors insight.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Grumbles:: CO:  Sir why is it I always get the interesting cases....and no federation medical center nearby?
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Gets safely by the guards, without being detected, and reaches the next set of stairs. Looking up thought the staircase, he sees little to no light higher up:: CSO: Alright, we should be able to get there pretty quick... ::Starts heading up, at a pace somewhere between walking and running::
SO_Rose says:
::Listens to the reply::  CO:  Sir, their counselor says she is also getting the same impression as our counselor.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Takes out a small flashlight, ties it around his left wrist, while climbing the stairs, and switches it on, shining the light over the wall and floor ahead of them::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CMO: Don't know Doctor, why is it I got stuck in this universe for six years? Just our fate, I guess
SO_Rose says:
::Looks sadly at the captain, once again feeling guilty he had been left behind.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Sir, the feeling of resignation is getting stronger. These people are so ready to die... its their fate one can almost say.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
SO: Very well Lieutenant... maintain our orbit, let them make the first move
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
:: thinks he may have been wrong with his ship choosing::
SO_Rose says:
::Nods::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Looks at him::  CO:  Which reminds me... I need to see you again in sickbay too.  You know in our reality you weren't gone 6 years.  I need to monitor this accelerated aging and what it has done to you and the effects when we return home.  You know this ship has provided me so many medical papers I can't keep up and the Medical Journals are sick of seeing my name come across their editorial desks.

ACTION:  Groups of Zhen’s ship shoot forward and head toward the planet.

SO_Rose says:
CO:  Sir...  Zhen's people... err ships..  A couple of them just headed down to the planet.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::sees Zhen's ship move forward::  Out loud: What the hell is he doing!!  SO: Hail him now!!
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Climbs another few sets of stairs this way, before reaching a flight with lights on. Turning off his flashlight and taking out his phaser again, he proceeds at a much slower pace, holding his arm back to tell G'Dar to slow down too::
SO_Rose says:
CO:  Still hailing sir.  And still no reply.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Out loud: Damn it...   CEO: Fire a warning shot...minimum yield.  Get his attention
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::slaves console and fires::

ACTION:  The Nighthawk fires across one of Zhen's ship at the same time two of those ships begin to attack parts of the city.

CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Watches the scene before her on the viewscreen.::
SO_Rose says:
CO:  Captain, they are firing on the city!
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
SO: Hail them again...
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
SO: Tell them this is their last warning
SO_Rose says:
::nods and tries again on all frequencies.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs and tries not to think of the reason for Zhen's people to do this::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Looks over the light-filled landing, seeing it looks clear to. Just as he is about to cross, he hears voices, and a moment later, a group of guards come around a corner, seemingly in an animated conversation. Something about the president being on the run, and what a fool he is to run for them..::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
SO: Anything?
SO_Rose says:
CO:  Sir... they are not responding.  And... knowing you love oddities ::Sighs::  Zhen's ship is surrounded by all the other ships, just sitting there.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns to CEO:: CEO: Any more of Zhen's ship start to attack the planet, disable them!  SO: Any word from Commander Jackson yet?
SO_Rose says:
::Shakes her head::  CO:  No sir.
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: Yes Sir.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::nods at the SO:: Self: What the hell is he up to?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::hears Rose and the Captain's conversation and turns his attention to Zhen's ship. He gasps loudly:: CO: Captain!
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns around abruptly:: CNS: What?
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::sees more ships coming in and fires::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
All: He's dying. ::gulps:: Zhen, sir. He's dying.

ACTION:  A message from the Nacandarians come through:  "Again you have shown your true colors..."

SO_Rose says:
::Her eyes widen.::  CNS:  Oh no... but... how?
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Ducks behind the small wall, praying the guards didn't see them. They seemed to be continuing their conversation as if nothing had happened. Relieved, he gets up again and signals G'Dar to do the same. After checking the tricorder, he sees they have two more levels to go::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
SO: I don't know!
SO_Rose says:
::Turns around and tries again, muttering under her breath::  Come on Zhen... you must reply... Gary... ::Bites her lip as if in concentrating she can get through some how.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
SO: Bring us within transporter range of Zhen's ship!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::concentrates harder on Zhen's ship::
SO_Rose says:
::Nods and takes the ship into transporter range.::  CO:  We are just in range.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CEO: Can we transport Zhen to sickbay?
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Watches V closely:: CNS:  V, lighten up a bit.....  ::Concerned.::
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::tries to lock on::
:
ACTION:  The Nighthawk fires to disable Zhen's ships.  They succeed with two of them that veer off, but 4 more get through and begin to attack.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns to the CMO:: CMO: Doctor if we manage to get Zhen aboard, he's going to need you in sickbay
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: How can I? He's practically dead!
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: Yes.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CEO: Transport him to sickbay
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::Begins transport::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Nods::  CO:  Understood.  I'm on my way... ::Stands up::  Sir, please don't let V over do it.  ::Hurries off the bridge.::

ACTION:  Zhen is transported to sickbay.

CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Runs up the last two flights of stairs and finally arrives at the correct level:: CSO: Alright, keep your eyes and ears open, ensign! ::Checks his tricorder once more, seeing a faint reading of the Grazonite man:: And we have to hurry it seems... Let's split up… You search the left corridor, I'll take the right one...
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: Transport complete.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
<Tessie> ::Sees the new patient and rushes over as she gets the call from Nita.  Begins treating Zhen while awaiting Nita.::
SO_Rose says:
::Watches the doctor go, thinking about Gary.::
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: we got two fighters, but four more got past us.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CEO: Good...concentrate your fire on the rest of Zhen's ships!
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
:: Fires::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods as Nita leaves the bridge::
SO_Rose says:
CO:  Zhen's ship is still just... there.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
<Tessie>  ::Begins to work frantically stopping the bleeding and drawing blood.::
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: What would be helpful would be some Akira's with their space superiority fighters.
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::fires at the two other ships::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::runs down his own corridor, pushing open one door after another, hoping every time the next one will have the president inside::

ACTION:  Varesh picks up anger and betrayal on the ships the Nighthawk is firing upon.

CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::Concentrates his fire and lays down a barrage::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CEO: Don't hit them too hard...just enough to disable.  SO: Hail them, if they stop their attacks we will stop firing on them

ACTION:  The president’s life signs continue to falter as the CTO and CSO get closer.  He is no longer moving.

CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: Yes Sir.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Quickly enters sickbay... immediately Tessie hands her the preliminary reports... she curses under her breath.  Tapping her commbadge.::  CO:  Capt, Zhen is badly injured but he has also been poisoned.  Somebody wants this man dead.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
      CO: Captain...I'm sensing a lot of anger and betrayal on Zhen's ships.
Host Zhen says:
::Slowly opens his eyes, each breath painful.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
Tessie:  Get him into a stasis tube until I figure out what the poison is!   ::Watches as Tessie runs off to prepare a tube.::
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::leads the fighters in his sights, to accurately disable them::
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::fires::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CMO: Poisoned?  On his own ship...alright do what you can for him doctor
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Smiles down on Zhen.:: Zhen:  Easy now... we are going to help you.
Host Zhen says:
::Gasps::  CMO:  Betrayed...
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*CO*:  I'm putting him in stasis for the time being till I figure this out....  just a second...  ::Pales a bit.::  Zhen just uttered Betrayed.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::wishes Starfleet would come up with some sort of weapon that disables other ship's weapons.  It would sure come in nicely right about now::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Sees the life sign is at least another 30 meters ahead and runs, passing all the doors. Estimating the distance left, and picking a door, he puts the tricorder away and takes out his phaser, set to minimum stun::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::lays a reassuring hand on Zhen::  Zhen:  You are safe now.  I'm going to help you.  ::Sees Tessie pull up a tube beside the biobed.::  I'm going to put you into this tube right now.  It's going to keep you safe.
Host Zhen says:
CMO:  Nooo...  I must go back.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*CMO*: Well, if he was poisoned on his own ship...I'm sure somebody betrayed him.
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: Sir, can we launch our fleet's shuttles to counter the fighters?
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
Zhen:  I can't let you.  You will die if I do... ::Nods at Tessie as two orderlies begin to move Zhen.::
Host Zhen says:
CMO:  No... It will never end.  ::Gasps.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CEO: The shuttles wouldn't be any match for the fighters....it would be a suicide mission
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
Zhen:  It will end when your betrayers see that they didn't succeed.   That is the ultimate win.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Burst through the room and, in the darkness, doesn't see everything right away. Turning on the flashlight and shining it along the floor, he sees the president sitting against the wall, his head hanging motionless against his chest:: *CSO*: Jackson to G'Dar I found him, prepare to beam out! *Nighthawk*: Away team to Nighthawk, three to beam up...

ACTION:  On the planet, the small and dexterous fighter ships take their toll, but still the Nacandarians do nothing.

CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Sees that Zhen has been placed carefully into the tube.::
Host Zhen says:
:: Shakes his head slowly::  CMO:  Some things are meant to be.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*CO*:  Capt, if something can infiltrate Zhen’s computers and see what poisons are aboard, maybe I can help him sooner!
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
Zhen:  And maybe saving you is meant to be.  Have you thought about that?
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::Hears the CTO's comm:: CEO: Get them up here ASAP, Ensign...
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::Beams::

ACTION:  The CEO locks onto the three individuals, beaming them into the transporter room.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*CO*: Only Varesh could do that Doctor, I thought you said he needs to take it easy?  What do you recommend?
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::programs the stasis tube.::
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: We could set up AA sites on the planet.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Grumbles:: *CO*:  I don't know Sir...  Just let me get Zhen asleep.
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: Just a suggestion.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Arrives in the transporter room and immediately kneels down next to the president, running his tricorder over him:: TR Chief: Get a medical team here, on the double!
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*CMO*: Very well doctor...
Host Zhen says:
::Lifts a hand to prevent them, only to fall back.  The pain slips away and he can see himself from above, lying on a cold table.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Curses under her breath as she begins resuscitation.::

ACTION:  The Presidents life hangs by a thread, but he holds on determinedly as he looks into the eyes of a stranger wearing a familiar and welcoming uniform.

Host President says:
 CTO:  Thank you...
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: May I beam down and retrieve the Chameleon?
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Looses his patience, waiting for the medical team and gets up and walks to the transporter console, entering a command, beaming the president directly to the emergency ward in sickbay::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Sees Zhen’s chest move as he begins breathing again.  Quickly she closes the stasis tube halting anymore poison through his system.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
<Tessie>  ::Sees another beam in.:: CMO:  Here we go again Nita!   ::Eyes go wide.::  It's the President!  ::Rushes over::

ACTION:  The president is beamed to sickbay at the same moment the medical team enters into the transporter room.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CEO: Permission denied...we'll get it when all of this is settled!  I'm sure it's camouflaged; they won't find it any time soon
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: Very Well.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at the medical team:: Out loud: And here comes the cavalry... ::Heads for the door and briskly walks past the team, making his way to the nearest TL:: TL: Bridge!
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
CO: There is the possibility of remotely piloting it from the Nighthawk.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Motions for Nicolas to take over with Zhen and to get him placed comfortably.  She hurries over to the President.::  President:  Mr. President welcome to the Nighthawk.  I'm Dr Santiago and we are going to help you.
Host President says:
::Seeing another Starfleet officer, this one medical, smiles weekly.::  Tessie:  If you don't mind, I think I will rest for a moment.  ::Closes his eyes, hoping he is safe at last.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
<Tessie> President:  No Mr. President, I don't mind at all.  ::Smiles down at the nice man.::
Host President says:
::Opens one eye::  CMO:  Thank you.  ::Finally lets go.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Taps her commbadge.::  *CO*:  Capt we have the President.  I'm going to examine him now.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Enters the bridge and walks over to the tactical console:: CO: Captain... ::Nods to his CO::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*CMO*: Excellent...doctor.  Let me know his status once you have a better idea yourself
SO_Rose says:
::Smiles as Gary reaches the bridge, wishfully thinking that it was all over.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::stands up as he sees the CTO enter::  CTO: Commander...excellent job!  Afraid I can't give you a break, as much as you deserve it, take your station...  ::nods at the tactical station::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Cringes as she sees the readings...and motions for Tessie to get a second stasis tube.::
CEO_Ens_Tyret says:
::unslaves the Tactical console::

ACTION:  As the Nacandarian ships do nothing to the attacking group, Zhen's people pull off.  The counselor senses their confusion.

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Host SM-Lyon says:
SUMMARY: The Seleya and Nighthawk are in orbit around the Nacandarian home world, each having achieved their objective. The Nighthawk has found the President, but, like the Queen and Zhen, one of the Coobla allies, he has been poisoned.

The Queen is also mortally wounded in a knife attack - just to make sure she dies. The fact that this ties in with the Nacandarian plot of revenge is just coincidence... or is it?

Will they save her and convince her that the Federation wasn't the cause for the war? Will they find the antidotes to the poison in time? Where will this all end? Only time will tell... and time is running out.

NH_SO_Rose says:
% ::On the bridge of the Nighthawk at helm, feeling the tension as thick as pea soup.::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
%::Walks into the Transporter Room and Recieves a Rifle from a Security officer::
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
%:: At the transporter room, gearing up::
NH_SO_Rose says:
% :: As a side thought, hopes Knight approves of her flying and wishing he were well enough he could be doing this himself.  Shakes her head… a science officer flying a ship. Next they will be putting her in sickbay - poor people.::
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
%::grabs some stun grenades::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
%::Turns it on the light and hops onto the Transporter padd:: CEO: Ready?
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
%:: Hops on and powers his rifle:: XO: Let's do this.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
%*SO*: Lieutenant Rose. We are ready to beam over.  Keep a constant lock on us.  Transporter Chief: Energize.
NH_SO_Rose says:
% *XO*  Aye sir.

ACTION:  The Nighthawk Away team beams aboard Zhen's own ship, sans Zhen.

NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@:: scopes the area with his rifle sights::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Checks around, and scans around the perimeter::
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@XO: Shall we?
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Nods, and indicates to the rest of the security force with him:: CEO: Let's go.
NH_SO_Rose says:
% :: Briefly wonders if she should join a different organization and become a civilian scientist so she can get some work done.::
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@::moves::
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Sitting at the Nighthawk's tactical console on the bridge, monitoring the traffic around them::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@CEO: We should head up to the bridge and check if anyone is there.
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@XO: Ok.
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@::Moves toward the bridge::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Continues his walks towards the bridge, carefully::

Scenery:  On Zhen's ship it is unusually quiet, but the atmosphere is not one of peace.

NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Glances to his side at Rose, as he finally calmed down from his away mission:: NH_SO: Some mission that was... ::Sighs::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Sees the door opening to the bridge:: CEO: Prepare for anything.
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@::Keeps ready::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Opens the door::
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@::tightens his grip on his rifle::
NH_SO_Rose says:
% ::Looks around::   CTO:  That bad?
Host Dylwayne says:
@::Turns around as the door opens his eyes angry.::  XO:  So... after all this time, it was nothing but lies you brought us.
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@::Moves onto the bridge::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Holds his rifle up:: Dylwayne: What?  Who are you?
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::His weapon along with the three other on the bridge, hold steady on the intruders.::  XO:  I am Dylwayne, Zhen's second.  I know who you are without question.
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Nods:: SO: Yeah... And of course of all places we could find to insert... we picked a remote area.. a broom cupboard... ::shakes head:: But we pulled it off... :smiles::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Keeping his rifle up:: Dylwayne: So you were the one that fired on the planet.
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@::Trains his rifle on Dylwayne's head::
NH_SO_Rose says:
% NH_CTO:  A broom closet isn't so bad... could have been a dungeon cell... assuming they have those.
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Shrugs:: SO: Perhaps lower in the complex... I don't know how much more there would be... But like I said, main thing is, we made it...
NH_SO_Rose says:
% CTO:  Yea.. and we are almost done... ::A question in her voice,::
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  Fired?  Of course we fired.  You trick is into coming here, try to kill our leader, take him from us and expect us to do nothing?  How long have you been in league with the Nacandarians?
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Nods, hearing the doubt in her voice:: SO: I hope so... I've seen enough action for this mission...
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@Dywayne: Shut up, you are wrong in every way.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Lowers his rifle:: Dylwayne: We aligned with the Nacandarians?  No way they are the reason why we are here in the first place.
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@::keeps his rifle aimed::
NH_SO_Rose says:
% ::Nods::  CTO:  I am going to go visit my family as soon as we get back.  ::Keeps one eye on the sensors to make sure everything remains tensely quiet.::
Host Dylwayne says:
@XO:  You lie...  There is no other possible answer.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@CEO: Ensign! Let me handle this!
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@:: moves his finger over the trigger::
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Sighs:: SO: I'm not sure what to do yet.. I'll really have to give that some thought...
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::Ignores all but the XO, his crew could handle the others.::
NH_SO_Rose says:
% ::Shrugs nonchalantly::  XO:  You could come visit Ireland... if you have never been there.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Lowers his rifle:: Dylwayne: Tell me why would the Nacandarians fire on us back there ::Gestures to the back of the ship::
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::shout of laugh that is not humor::  XO:  I can see with my own eyes that they have done nothing but come out to greet you.
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Remains silent for a few moments, not knowing what to say:: SO: I... I'd like that... ::smiles at Rose::
Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: Nighthawk: This is Captain Muir on the Seleya. We've just located the cloaked vessel hiding in the planets shadow. I don't know about you, but the idea that they have cloaking technology that they could use against us in the future worries me. We're moving in to make an effort to confiscate it; in spite of the political instability it may cause.
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@::whispers to the XO:: XO: I have a clean shot, we can end this standoff now.
NH_SO_Rose says:
% CTO:  Sir, a message from the Seleya.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Shakes his head:: Dylwayne: Zhen trusted us.  We trusted him.  We shared the trust between us.  Don't break that trust now, with a little petty lie like this one.
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::Eyes narrow::  XO:  Lie?  You are the liars here.  ::Points out his window.::  There they sit... peaceful as can be.
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Looks up at Rose's announcement:: SO: On screen.. ::Walks to the center area:: COM: Muir: Understood... We'll keep an eye on your back...
NH_SO_Rose says:
% ::After putting them on screen, listens.::

ACTION:  Zhen's fighters remain hovering above the city, uncertain what they should do now.

Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Looks out the window:: Self: What the?  Dylwayne: It doesn't matter.  They were the ones that started this, they captured our... ::pauses:: President.  Now he is poisoned.
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  So you say.  How did they accomplish this feet, from another universe away.  And why have you taken our leader?
NH_CEO_Tyret says:
@:: wonders when this standoff will end::
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Waits for an answer, but apparently in vein:: SO: Alright, cut the com then... If he doesn't want to talk... ::Walks to the empty command chair and sits down in it:: Keep an eye on that area they're going to...
NH_SO_Rose says:
% ::Nods and cuts the signal.::  CTO:  Something else added to the pot?
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: It is a long story, but I'll condense it.  When we came into this universe the first time, we left a rift and that is how the Nacardarains came through.  They managed then kidnap our president, and go through the rift that way.
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Shrugs:: SO: I'm just glad it is not for us to investigate it for a change... ::Smiles::
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::Listens.::

ACTION:  The Nighthawk CMO sends her findings so far over to CMO Altreides.

Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: Now we are back for our president and retrieve him.  We are not aligned with them, they were the ones that started it.
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  Why... why would they?
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Smiles again:: SO: So... Tell me, how is Ireland?
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: I still wonder myself why.
NH_SO_Rose says:
% CTO: Did you ever get the sense that we were dealing with more then one issue?  That there might be someone else and they keep tipping the pot?
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  And our leader... can you explain that?
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Shakes his head:: SO: No, not really... Though the flow has been a bit.. Strange at times... Days of traveling without events, and then a lot of action in a matter of hours...
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: He was beamed on board our ship, and he did mention a traitor.
Host Dylwayne says:
@  ::  His hand tenses on his weapon.::  XO:  Yes... and you are they.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: No, no not us... someone else... someone close to him,
NH_SO_Rose says:
% CTO:  I wonder... especially with this cloaked ship... and why kill Zhen?
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  Close?  We are all close to him.  We would die for him.  He gave us hope and a purpose.  Why would we betray him?
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%SO: Uhuh, I wonder where that cloaking device came from.. As for... ::stops in mid sentence:: I just hope the doctor can get him back..
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Looks at them really carefully:: Dylwayne: Don't know maybe the Nacandarians offer the individual something they couldn't refuse.
NH_SO_Rose says:
% ::Quietly::  CTO:  I know... Zhen is strong.  ::Smiles::  He has some good genes.
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::Lowers his weapon slightly::  XO:  Such as?
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%::Smiles faintly:: SO: Thanks... There's nothing I can do anyway..
NH_SO_Rose says:
% CTO:  You can be there for him... maybe if he just knows that someone is nearby who might care....
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Looks at them really carefully:: Dylwayne: I don’t know, maybe a piece of Pumpkin Pie?  Or Blueberry if you ask me...
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::Looks confused::  XO: Pie?
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@ Dylwayne: You know food...
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  They want food?
NH_CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
%SO: Perhaps... And I will be soon... But right now, we have to keep those guys out there covered... ::Nods to the viewscreen::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Looks at everyone of the officers for a flinch:: Dylwayne: Or maybe they want wood..
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  Wood?  Are we speaking the same language?
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: Trees, I'm sorry trees, you know the stuff that have a stump and have leaves on them.
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::Slowly nods his head, confusion on his face as well as the others.::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Tries a different approach:: Dylwayne: What is your ship worth?
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO: To us, it is our lively hood...
NH_SO_Rose says:
% ::Tries to ease the tension from her shoulders as she watches the screen.::  CTO:  The calm before the storm, the eye of the storm, or the tail end of it?
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: Then the traitor, would recieve something lower than this....
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  Someone, among my people, wants something of value... but what?  What would be of more importance then what we are all reading doing?
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  And why involve an enemy?
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne:  What does you enemy have that you don't have?
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  Power... Power in numbers and technology.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne:  If that is the case then changing sides is not bad, it would be really a good change.
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::Narrows his eyes.::  XO:  Possible, but they would never accept them.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Shakes his head:: Dylwayne: For the right price anyone would change sides.
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::Sighs and lowers his weapon, motioning for the others to do so as well.::  I guess it all boils down to the word of Jalazha and that spook that shows up every now and then.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: You mean, who you think I mean...
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: That guy that doesn't want to be found, but only wants to find you..
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::Disgruntled::  XO:  How should I know what you think.  I am still lost with the pie and the wood.  However, if what you say is true... ::Looks over at his men with concern.::  We have a traitor among us.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Mumbles:: Dylwayne: I will need your help then.  I will need to find this fellow and show him what traitors get for betrayal.
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  Agreed.  ::Motions to the men around him.::  These I would trust not only with my life, but the lives of my family.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: I will then need to know what ship he has, where he usually is, stuff like that.  Then we can nail him.
Host Dylwayne says:
@XO: And how am I to know that?
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  We have had ships docking with us since we left Coobla space.  It could be anyone.  It could even be someone aboard this vessel.  ::Considers::   But I doubt it.  Zhen has a way of 'knowing' people.  He chose only his most trusted to post here.  That would leave one of the figher ships.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: Then I would want to see all the fighter pilots.  All the files on them, if they don't dock them, and if you need additional security officers I'll provide them for you.
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::Considers a moment, looking at those around him before looking back at the first officer.::  XO:  I can get you what you want.  However... you have an ability we don't.  You have transporters.  What if you were to beam all of the pilots to one place on your ship or even ours if you prefer?  A talk... perhaps to see Zhen.  Then the traitor would not be able to get away.
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Smiles:: Dylwayne: Agreed, unfortunately we have injured on our ship, so I would like to have them beamed over here.  Is there a secure place to beam them?
Gundar says:
@  Dylwayne: We could seal off the flight deck.
Host Dylwayne says:
@ ::Nods::  XO:  Will that do?
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Nods:: Dylwayne: I'll have my Security Chief send over some more Security.
Host Dylwayne says:
@XO:  Very well...  One thing more... Zhen... he will be alright?
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@Dylwayne: We have him in stasis right now, but we are working on the problem.
Host Dylwayne says:
@ XO:  Understood.  ::With a motion of his hand, puts his men into action.::
Host NH_XO_Monroe says:
@::Contacts the Nighthawk and informs them of the progress he has made::

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