USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10503.05
Mission Number 214
Don’t Blink
Part 10

Cast

Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Arlene McIntyre as Commander Anita Marie Santiago
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Karriaunna as Lieutenant Breanna Rose
Robert Hayes as Ensign Valtos

Ship Manager Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action

Chris Anderson as Captain Chris Anderson
Sam Hung as Commander Sid Monroe
Scott McCracken as Lieutenant JG Ardin G’Dar
Charlie Nance as Ensign T’Rae

NPC’s
Karriaunna Scotti Retupmoc & Gralesta
Arlene McIntyre as Tessie, Mia & Richard

Summary
For some unknown reason the captain suddenly turned the away mission over to the CTO and then turnied to leave without any further explanation.  Before they AT can leave the ship, the counselor gets some very disturbing thoughts from the FCO and there is a shift in plans to go after her.  Using the Chameleon transporters while OPS still works on correcting the damage done by the CSO’s virus, the AT beams to the large control room of the alien station.  There they learn that the name of this species is Dokorst and the missing crew is involved in some kind of experiment that will be terminated at its completion.  The counselor also learned that he too was part of some larger plan and suddenly finds himself swept away while the CTO and TO watch the return of the light that had taken the counselor approaching them.

OPS finds herself becoming quite thirsty: nothing has any taste, same as the food before and nothing quenches her thirst.  The CTO’s rash has grown and is starting to become quite irritating by his clothing rubbing against his back, which does not improve his temperament.  The CNS is still picking up the emotions of the missing crew, none of which made sense:  The MO’s abject terror – what would terrify a Vulcan?; the CMO who is usually worried is happier then he can ever remember her being; while the FCO is so emotionally depressed he is worried he will lose her to some rash action if they are not quick.  As for the CSO… and where does the TO fit into all of this?

And what is meant by terminate?

Announcements
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Time Lapse
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Summary:  The CSO has sabotaged the ships computers in order to escape over to the alien vessel, while three crewmembers have gone missing on the alien vessel as well.

More questions have arisen while none have been answered...

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OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: on the bridge at the OPS console, trying to rid the system from the virus so they can at least get transporters back::

ACTION:  The captain unexplainably turns things over to the CTO, then turns to leave the airlock where all have met.

TO_Ens_Valtos says:
CTO: Um, how shall we proceed sir?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the airlock where the CTO & TO are:: CTO: We're going to the station?
SO_Rose says:
@:: Sitting on the lonely bluff of her dead world, dreaming of the stars her music valiantly tries to reach, but she knows cannot.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Standing in the airlock, a bit surprised by the CO's sudden change of mind:: CO: Uh.. Okay sir... ::Looks around:: CNS: We are indeed.. Suit up, so we can go... TO: Did we have any luck yet, trying to find his beam-in location?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::coordinates with Engineering and launches a heuristic search algorythm to control the manual restarts of all the affected subroutines.::
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
CNS: Yes, he beamed into the exact place he was beamed out of last time.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::smiles slightly as the computer seems to be returning to its normal self::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at the rack of EVA suits:: CTO/TO: Then we had better get suited up. ::pauses:: You want me in the control room, or with you so I can open doors?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CTO*We are slowly regaining access to the affected computer systems. I'll contact you if I get any information as to where the CSO went
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: TO: Okay, with transporters being out of service.. how do we get into that room? CNS: Ah.. of course, we have the key right here with us.. I'd like you to join us, please, commander.. We could use you..
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::concentrates specifically on transporters, trying to access the data matrix::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
*OPS*: Understood, keep at it... ::Puts on his helmet and with that, finishes gearing up::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::takes one of the EVA suits and starts dressing:: CTO: Of course... ::pauses:: Or we could use the Chameleon? ::one foot in the suit, one out::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
CNS: I'm not sure the Admiral would approve... After all, it's supposed to be a secret..
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
::Starts putting on the Starfleet Environmental Suit::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CTO: Do we actually care at this stage what the Admiral thinks? Besides, we only need to use its transporters, not fly around the station.
SO_Rose says:
@ :: The waves crashing below intertwines with the last note  Lowering her flute, she stands to stare at the crashing waves below.  It would be so easy... so simple.  There would be no more pain...::
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
CTO: This might sound like a stupid question, but what's the Chameleon? A shuttle?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CTO: Or one of the other shuttles for that matter, if you are loathe to use the Chameleon. They all have transporters.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: CNS: That may be an idea. Let’s do that then... ::Smiles:: TO: I'll explain later...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::removes his foot from the suit and puts it back:: CTO: Then lead on.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CTO*I have also taken the liberty to work with engineering on using the Chameleon's transporters from the bridge. I'll keep a lock on you. I'm not 100% certain it will work, but...for emergencies
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
::Chucks off the suit and follows CTO & CNS::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods and starts walking towards a TL, his EVA suit still on:: *OPS*: Very good commander.. Keep me posted about anything out of the ordinary..
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CTO*Acknowledged. Good Luck
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::puts sensors to maximum on finding the life signs and badges of the missing officers::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pauses a moment, his attention somewhere else, the feelings from Rose getting stronger:: CTO: We had better hurry... in fact, we have to forget G'Dar for the moment, I think Bri is in greater danger.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Frowns:: CNS: Talk to me... ::Looking very worried as he steps into the TL:: TL: Shuttlebay!
SO_Rose says:
@ :: Carefully puts the flute down on the rock and strips down to her underclothes.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
@::lying back she soaks up the sun as Richard and Mia play soccer or a facsimilie there of a short distance away.  She can't help but smile.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the TL:: CTO: I've been keeping a light link with Bri, T'Rae and Anita since I found them on the station... I just don't KNOW where they are. ::pauses again and concentrates:: Bri is suicidal, Gary, but I can't get through to her.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::despite what he says, he tries again:: ~~~SO: Bri! Can you hear me?!? Don't do it!~~~
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::leaves the sensors working and starts pacing the bridge, thinking::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at the console, a sense of panic threatening to take over:: CNS: Alright, see if you can get a more accurate.. Reading, is that the word?
SO_Rose says:
@ ::Looks upward at the sense of a gentle caress across her mind.::
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
CTO: What's happening?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::ignores the sideways glances from all the other officers.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
@::She can't help but think that leaving Starfleet was the best thing she did.  She now has her own practice just down the road and she can practice the medicine that her grandmother taught her. ::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::picks up the momentary pause:: CTO: I can try, but the station computer is stubborn.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks to Valtos:: TO: We, uhm.. We have a problem... Brianna.. Lieutenant Rose may be in great danger.. We're changing out primary objective for now.. Locate and return Brianna..
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~SO: Bri, don't do this, we'll miss you too much. Think of your brothers, your family... do you want to put them through the pain?~~~
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
@::Sits up suddenly..:: Self:  Ooooo Varesh is coming soon with news... I told him I'd make suicide nachos... ::Looks over at Richard and Mia.::  Ah well he can wait.
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
::Begins to see how many photon grenades he's got with him::
SO_Rose says:
@ :: Her brothers... her family... her home... gone.  She straightens, her eyes narrowing down to the waters below.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Exits the TL and walks towards the shuttlebay doors:: CNS: Alright, try whatever you can.. Just tell me what I can do to help...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::walks along blindly, focusing on Bri:: ~~~SO: Your family is alive, your home is still there, your friends on the ship still there for you. Don't do it. Help me find you.~~~
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
::Antennae twitching, he follows the CTO towards the shuttlebay::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
@::Suddenly she jumps up and races over to Richard and tackles him.  They both go flying to the ground arms and legs entangled.  Mia can be heard laughing near by.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CTO: The control center. There first.
SO_Rose says:
@ :: Pain lances through her mind as if a battle were being waged.  Uncertainty floods through her.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods as he walks over to the Chameleon:: CNS: We'll take the C.. Higher transport capacity.. TO: Set coordinates for the control center of that station..
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::goes back to her station and sits, waiting::
Mia says:
@CMO/Richard:  Mom, Dad you guys are sooooo silly.  No wonder I don't bring either of you for school for career day.  You guys act like a bunch of kids.  ::Puts on her best Uncle Varesh face.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pounces on the uncertainty:: ~~~SO: We'll miss you if you were gone. Me, Gary, Anita, Chris... you're too important on this ship to not matter.~~~
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
CTO: Yes sir! ::climbs up into the unfamiliar starship::
Richard says:
@Mia:  You wait missy.  One day you'll understand.  ::Grins as he kisses Nita.::

ACTION:  The beginnings of thirst begin to plague OPS.

Mia says:
@ Self:  Ewwwwww..... ::Rolls her eyes to her parents back.::
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
Self: This is not at all like it was at the Academy... It's too damn real...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CTO: We had better hurry Gary, I have an idea, and I hope this blasted station's computer is going to play along.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::casually gets up and finds the nearest replicator::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Enters the C:: CNS: Alright, Valtos is setting the coordinates... ::Looks around the corner:: TO: Done yet, ensign?
Mia says:
@::Thinks::  Self:  Varesh how do I make them stop.  Are you even coming soon like Mommy said.  ::Sadness washes over her as she fights the feelings cause she misses him.::
SO_Rose says:
@ ::The hypnotic crash of the waves recapture her attention.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::has an SO handle the bridge for a few minutes and goes to the observation lounge, finding a replicator:: Computer: glass of water, 5 degrees
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
CTO: one second sir, some of these displays and controls are different from the standard layout...
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Computer: ...Celsius
Richard says:
@ CMO:  Now Mrs. Ironwolf... ::Tickles her:: Lets see what I can do to distract you...  ::Kisses her neck.::  I think it's time we took an afternoon off don't you think.  ::Looks into her eyes and winks at her.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::remembers when one computer gave her water 5degrees Celsius.::

ACTION:  The replicator produces the asked for drink.

TO_Ens_Valtos says:
CTO: Got it! Ready to transport on your mark!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::distracted for a moment by Anita's happiness, then firmly focuses on Bri again:: ~~~SO: Bri, don't look at the waves, stand back and think about this. Better yet, sit down and look at the horizon!~~~
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::takes the glass and puts it to her mouth, drinking quickly as she was thirsty::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
@Richard:  Hmmmm... It depends on what you have in mind.  Remember Granny is cooking chili because Varesh is coming and you know how she likes to feed him.  She thinks he is too skinny.  ::She pats her hubbies rounding belly from all the food.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Steps to the TO to see what the problem is, just as he finishes:: CNS: Prepare for transport.. TO: Energize..
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::frowns and remembers something:: Computer: Green Tea, no sugar
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
::Engages the transporter::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::as the glass appears she drinks it::
SO_Rose says:
@ :: Her eyes move from the waves upward towards the skies hiding the stars she so enjoyed watching and visiting.::

ACTION:  The AT appears in the huge control room on the alien station.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::appears in the control center and walks to the environmental station:: Retupmoc: Computer, display environmental controls. Show the "viruses" you refused to release to me previously.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Appears in the control room of the station:: CNS: Alright, you know your way around here, commander..
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::frowns and orders a litter of water on a bottle, sipping from it and returning to the bridge::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::runs a few diagnostics on the replicators, ignoring that the CEO had already told her all was fine:: Self: Anything but going to sickbay
Retupmoc says:
@CNS:  Viruses are to be terminated at end of experiment.

ACTION:  A sense of something not quite right niggles at the back of Anita's mind.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@Retupmoc: WHAT?! How long until end of experiment. And show me their location on the station. In fact, pause experiment.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::still drinking the water and finding no satisfaction, she starts to worry slightly::
Retupmoc says:
@CNS:  Experiment in progress.  Termination is not possible without correct access codes.  Time frame of experiment varies.
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
@CTO: Terminated? Well that can't be good. ::Antennae begin to twitch again::

ACTION:  The rash along the CTO's back starts to feel fiery as his clothes irritate it.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::looks at the console showing the red dots where the "viruses" are, then placing his hand on the console:: Retupmoc: Computer, do you recognize my DNA structure?
Retupmoc says:
@CNS:  Acknowledged... there is a discrepancy in it, but you are a Dokorst.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Shakes head:: TO: I suppose it isn't... ::Walks over to Varesh to see what he's doing:: CNS: Anything yet, commander?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::sighs as thirst is almost unbearable and again leaves SO Hill with the bridge::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@Retupmoc: As a Dokorst, can I pause the experiments without terminating the viruses? ::turns aside to Gary:: CTO: I'm trying.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Scratches his neck as he looks, and nods at Varesh's reply::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::makes her way to the TL:: Computer: Sickbay ::sighs again, thinks about drinking more but realizes that only makes it worse::
Retupmoc says:
@ CNS:  Denied. This experiment is not yours.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@Retupmoc: Computer, whose experiment is this?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::as the lift doors open she exits and makes her way to sickbay. Once there she looks around for someone::
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
@CTO and CNS: Stubborn computer isn't it?

ACTION:  A list of names appear on the console that only the counselor can understand.

Tessie says:
::Sees Cmdr Gomes enter.::  OPS:  Ahhhh cmdr its good to see you.  Is there something I can do for you?  ::Worry marks are on her face.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::Sends Bri more reassuring thoughts, urging her to look at the sky, trying to spot stars.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Turns to the TO and whispers:: TO: Better let him work in peace... We need the commander to be completely focused on this..
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::stares at the console as names scroll past:: CTO: At least I can read it.
Tessie says:
::Walks over to the Cmdr.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::starts looking attentively at a console with some humanoid display but looks up as she hears a voice:: Tessie: Greetings. Yes, I have a small problem ...
Tessie says:
 OPS:  Ok, tell me about this problem?

ACTION:  A streak of light slowly moves along the panels that make up the floor towards the TO.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Tessie: Since about 20h hours ago...Come to think of it ... since I returned from the alien base, food and drinks have no taste for me. And to make things worse, I am extremely thirsty. and the more I drink, the more thirsty I seem to be. Its a bit .. annoying...and this won't involve needles will it? I know you have hyposparys, but some docs still like those ... needles
Tessie says:
::Frowns::  OPS:  Interesting.  Please get up onto the biobed.  ::Pulls out her tricorder.::
Tessie says:
::Chuckles::  OPS:  We keep the needles for the special patients... are you one of those?  ::Scans her.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::reads the list of names again, looking for the person in charge:: Retupmoc: Put me in contact with Gralesta. Or anybody on the list that can pause the experiments that is available.
Retupmoc says:
@CNS:  Acknowledged.
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
::Standing around waiting for Varesh to make sense of the computer, he notices a streak of light moving across the floor towards him:: @CTO: Um, Commander...
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Tessie: I hope not ...::looks at the tricorder scanning her:: Tessie: I hope its quick, I have ...things to do

ACTION:  A face appears on the screen looking curiously at Varesh.

CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Looks at the TO, then down:: TO: Yeah? Ah.. Hm.. Curious..
Tessie says:
 OPS:  Don’t we all and luckily for you I'm doing what I do best.  ::Frowns at the readings.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@*Gralesta*: Do you recognize me? I am a Dokorst... well partially.

ACTION:  The streak of light starts to pool at the tactical officer’s feet.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Tessie: Good ... I am not sure I like that frown
Tessie says:
 OPS:  I'm frowning because I can't find anything.  ::Looks at her hard.::
Gralesta says:
@CNS:  Of course you are a Dokorst... but how should I know who you are?  You are interrupting my studies though.
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
@::Leaps away from it, drawing his phaser, sincerely wishing he'd brought his phaser rifle::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@Gralesta: Well your studies are endangering my friends, and I want you to stop.

ACTION: The light follows the TO

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::its her time to frown now:: Tessie: So its all in my mind? The thirst? The lack of taste?
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Frowns:: Self: Now what...? ::Looks around to see what Varesh is doing::
Tessie says:
 OPS:  I wouldn't think so.  Your records don't indicate any mental problems.  lets runs some more in-depth tests.  ::Motions for a nurse.::  I'm going to take some blood along with some deep tissue scans.
Gralesta says:
@ ::Looks curiously::  CNS:  Your friends?  What friends?  I am not working on any Dokorst.  ::Looks exasperated.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Tessie: As long as I don't feel you cutting pieces of me ...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@Gralesta: Well, I am Dokorst by some other way than birth, and my friends are not Dokorst. They arrived with me at this place recently. And what is this about termination of experiments. These people are not viruses!
Tessie says:
 OPS:  We don't cut people to pieces any more.  Let me go and get the leeches and we can start with the blood.  ::Nods at the nurse.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::gulps at the thought:: Tessie: good thing I was born on the 24th century
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Steps to the CNS, expecting the TO can solve this on his own::
Tessie says:
::Chuckles and watches the nurse take the blood.::  Nurse:  Please take two vials this time.
Nurse says:
Tessie:  Understood Doctor.
Gralesta says:
@ :: A very curious look comes to his face.::  CNS:  Really?  You must be Tolkets experiment... Wait while I go get her.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::watches with a worried face as her blood fills the vials:: Tessie: That much?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@Gralesta: I can chatter with him after you have paused your experiments and let my friends go. Please?
Tessie says:
OPS:  Just to be sure.  I don't want to be draining blood every time I think of another test.
Gralesta says:
@ CNS:  Oh... but we cannot do that.  They must play it to the conclusion or we will never know.
Tessie says:
 OPS:  Ok lay down now.  ::Watches the nurse leave.::  I'm going to place the scanner around you and begin the scans.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@Gralesta: Just what DOES termination of the experiments imply?
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Whispers something to the CNS:: CNS: Ask him where they are..
Gralesta says:
@ CNS:  Well, completion of course.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks worried at the scanner but does as she is told and lays down::
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
@::walks to the left a bit to see if the light still follows him::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@Gralesta: Completion... but what happens to the test subjects?

ACTION:  The light suddenly changes direction and heads toward Varesh.

CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Waits to hear a response::
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
@CNS: Commander watch out!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@Gralesta: Oh no you don't!  CTO: Get us out of here. I have no desire to be a lab rat.

ACTION:  The counselor suddenly vanishes.
TO_Ens_Valtos says:
CTO: Oh no...

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