USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10509.03
Mission Number 235
Tribbling Times
Part XIX

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes 
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti 

Missing in Action 
Charlie Nance as Lieutenant JG T’Rae (excused)
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight
Scott McCracken as Lieutenant JG Ardin G’Dar

NPC’s
Rob Lemmen as EO Ensign Wires
Scott Knight as TO Ensign Trigger
Karriaunna Scotti as Gedton, MO Wright, Medic Johnson & Captain Rhela
Lilia Perfeito as OPS Ens. Yel

Summary
Within the brig, the captain interrogates the group of Klingon’s they managed to capture.  Volunteers from the other ships work on the counselor and Rose, while the FCO takes a moment to deal with his gear. One of the doctors pulls the ships last living engineer through and for some unknown reason as of yet, the man is cured of the plague.  Various ships’ machinery is struggling due to burned out chips causing those still working to pull more power, burning them out; with rerouting, the problem has been temporarily dealt with.  6 dozen alien ships of various technologies have appeared on LRS, demanding the Nighthawk.  The four Federation ships have decided to retreat to the nebula.  As they do so, a power arc from the alien fighters begins, burning out sensitive equipment.

Announcements

•	Thanks to our NPC’s who appeared again.  I guess no one scared them away… yet…
•	Missing a few logs… please get them in ASAP

Time Lapse
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Captain's Log Stardate 10509.03: We have prisoners in the brig and I am about to interrogate them.  I am hoping the Chameleon is back when I am done with the prisoners.

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OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: At her station, looking over the bridge. Watches as the Chameleon approaches::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Steps into the brig::

Scenery:  Inside the shuttle all is a deathly quiet, imitating those that lie so as others fight to keep them alive.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@ :: Waits for word from the control area that they have docked::
TO Ens Trigger says:
@ :: In the sickbay of the Chameleon tending to the CIV::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks at the prisoners:: Calls out: So who is in charge of this little group?
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
COMM: Chameleon: Opening bay doors, welcome back Commander Jackson
Gedton says:
:: Looks up from his seat, both anger and fear in his eyes, but mostly defiance.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Still sitting by Rose's side, hoping she'd come around quickly::
CO Capt Monroe says:
Gedton: I ask again if you cooperate I will make sure you are not harmed.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Lowers shields and waits for the ship to enter. She cant tractor her as it would raises suspicious::

ACTION:  After an hours battle, medical surprisingly and proudly has managed to save the ships last true engineer.  Ensign Wires is tired, but alive... and hopefully happy to be so.

OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Makes sure the fields around the brig are active::
Gedton says:
:: Laughs:: CO:  Just like the federation... making promises they cannot keep.
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Lying on a biobed, just opening his eyes again, looking around.::
TO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Monitors Roses condition closely:: XO: She seems stable for now sir but we need to get her to sickbay ASAP.

ACTION:  The chameleon slowly enters and settles gently upon the docking bay floor.

OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Downloads all the information from the Chameleon logs hoping there is something there about the disease::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Nods, taking in the TO's words only partially::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Raises shields again::
TO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Checks on the Cortical Stimulator on roses Temple::
MO Wright says:
 EO:  You were very lucky.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Sits back:: Self: Now again I wait ::glances around the bridge::
MO Wright says:
:: Smiles happily at the engineer.::  EO:  More then just right actually.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Makes sure sensors will warn should another energy spike occur in the nebula::

ACTION:  A team of volunteer medics from the other ships show up at the Chameleon, ready to transport.

EO Ens Wires says:
:: Looks to his side and sees the MO who is talking to him:: MO: Lucky? What exactly happened? :: Rubs his head:: I feel a terrible headache.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Gets up as the medics arrive, and waits until they have taken both Varesh and Rose, so he could follow them to sickbay::
TO Ens Trigger says:
Medical team: Be careful with this one she's in bad shape.
MO Wright says:
:: Claps his hands, rubbing them together.::  EO:  You are cured!
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Makes sure the "we are alive" message is sent::
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Looks a little confused at the MO, but tries to sit up anyway.::

ACTION:  The medical team with great care, take the two officers up to medical.

TO Ens Trigger says:
:: Slowly gets out of the Chameleon and looks around the docking bay::
MO Wright says:
EO:  Don't you get it?  You’re cured; your one of the first of those who had been infected!  And you are not even pregnant.  :: Looks curiously at him.::   Are you?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Enters sickbay and follows the medics transporting Rose::
TO Ens Trigger says:
:: Walks round the Chameleon inspecting the damage::
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Looks even more confused and makes a gesturing motion over his body.:: MO: You... are aware I am a man, aren't you?
TO Ens Trigger says:
:: Notes that other than one slight singe, the ship is excellent condition and admires the XO's piloting abilities::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
*XO*: Gomes to Jackson. Commander, if you can I would very much like to know what happened on the planet. As well as update you on what happened here. If we don’t get our facts together we are not going anywhere.
Medic Johnson says:
XO:  Sir... we will take good care of your people.  It would be best for all if you would continue your work.  Your ship and crew are in dire need... no insult intended.
TO Ens Trigger says:
:: Only hopes that the pursuing ships were left in a worse condition::
MO Wright says:
EO: Yes, yes... of course.  But that means nothing these days... not really... and not for the desperate.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Wants to start arguing, but knows there is no point. After all, the medics had last say about who was and was not to be in sickbay. Resigning, he turned to leave, but not before muttering:: All: I'll be back later...
TO Ens Trigger says:
*XO*: Nice flying sir, the chameleon is in perfect condition.
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Nods and tries to slide of the biobed. Even though the MO did make him worry a little, he feels surprisingly fit and healthy, considering what he had been through.:: MO: Am I okay to return to my station please? I would like to continue my work in ME.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Takes one last glance at Rose before leaving, saying a silen prayer she would be alright, before heading towards a TL to the bridge:: *OPS*: I am on my way to the bridge, we'll talk there..*TO*: Thank you..
MO Wright says:
 EO:  Well... :: Looks slightly disappointed::  You are probably needed, being one of the few fit bodies about.  And I do already have blood samples from you... so... well, I guess.
TO Ens Trigger says:
:: Walks out of the Docking bay and heads for sickbay::

ACTION:  At the far reaches of sensors, a large group is being picked up by all four ships.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Exits the TL onto the bridge and immediately notices the central chair is empty, so he walks towards it:: All: Alright, all stations report..
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Nods again, looking away from the MO and starts to walk out of sickbay, to find his way back to ME.:: MO: Thank you.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Monitors the approaching group:: Self: While we are here we are a sitting duck
TO Ens Trigger says:
:: Walks into sickbay:: Medic: How is the CIV?

ACTION:  The volunteer medical team soon has the counselor and CIV hooked up to life supports; the counselor just as a precaution, and the civilian... because without it, she would die, probably a kindness given her current condition.

OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: There is not that much to report on the ship's status. All computer systems are working. But we were boarded again
Medic Johnson says:
TO:  Someone did a good job on these two.  Only time will tell with the woman.  The man should be up and about by tomorrow...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns, as he walks past the chair and to the operations console::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Fortunately I managed to transport half of them to the brig. The other half disappeared without a trace. The Captain is currently interrogated them. I believe they were after the second chip, which I destroyed
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
OPS: The same guys as before, I take it? What did they want this time?
TO Ens Trigger says:
:: Nods:: Medic: Good, keep me informed.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: My bet is the second chip; the one with the doomsday weapon. But something more urgent than that came to be while you were on your way here
EO Ens Wires says:
:: While walking to ME, he decides to inform the XO about his condition.::  *XO*: Commander, this Ensign Wires. I would like to inform you that I am returning to duty at ME. Should there be anything you need, please let me know.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: There is a group of vessels on the edge of LRS
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Listens to what Gomes reported:: OPS: Can you identify them yet?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*EO*: Understood, keep safe down there, ensign.. And good luck..
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I am trying; they are too far away still. At least when we were boarded the ships were probably cloaked. So I am guessing this is a different group.
TO Ens Trigger says:
:: Leaves sickbay and heads for the TL::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: We can’t stay here for long, we are too vulnerable. Did any of the teams make any progress in finding a cure?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: OPS: I agree.. Keep trying.. Also, inquire whether the other ships have more information..

ACTION:  The Bridge gets an official notice that the CTO is basically dead.

TO Ens Trigger says:
TL: Deck one, Bridge.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Receives that notification from sickbay:: XO: Sickbay reports one more causality ....
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs, having lost track of the number of casualties they suffered to date:: OPS: Who?
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Our Chief Tactical officer...:: Shakes her head::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: The other ships have the same information as us; they are going to yellow alert. The group of vessels is large and the readings are compatible with the ones the Chameleon found earlier
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Arrives at ME and immediately starts to work on a couple of consoles to run some standard diagnostics checks, to give him an better idea on the status. Who knows what those Klingons might have messed up before he was nearly killed.::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: A mixture of technology....
TO Ens Trigger says:
:: Steps off the TL as it arrives on the bridge and heads for the Tac console::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Frowns at the second report from sickbay::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
*Sickbay*: if you can try to find out how this was possible
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns:: OPS: Mix of technology you say.. What kind of a mix is this? Where does it originate from, I mean..
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I believe I have the first good news since this whole event started. Ens Wires is healed, from his wounds and from the plague
MO Wright says:
*OPS*:  We are working on that right now Ma'am.  But I should also note to you, baring the recent death of our CTO... well, he is not truly dead yet, but we had to put him into stasis… things seem to be improving.  I am not sure how it happened, but...  ::Shrugs.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns:: OPS: I thought this was near incurable?
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Where from? Everywhere in the known galaxy:  Federation, Klingon, Romulan, even Ferengi. I am guessing it was stolen
TO Ens Trigger says:
:: Logs into the Tac console and accesses the Tactical Log recorder::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Me too ...
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
*Sickbay*: acknowledged
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
OPS: Stolen.. Or bought? What's the size of this group? How many vessels?

ACTION:  The three Federation ships go from yellow to red as they get no response from the incoming armada.

OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I don’t know, they have the best of the best. Usually only second hand technology is sold
TO Ens Trigger says:
:: Records a report of the skirmish involving the Chameleon::
EO Ens Wires says:
:: After each console has given a signal after finishing their diagnostics check, he downloads all the information onto a PADD and starts to analyze it carefully.::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: The other vessels are at red alert
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: And there are about 72 vessels
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: We are no match
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Blinks:: OPS: Come again..?
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I believe you heard me ...6 dozen ships
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Glances around to tactical and calls:: TO: Verify red alert status... And seeing as what happened, consider yourself acting chief. :: Turns back to the OPS console to follow what Gomes is doing::

ACTION:  The armada slows its approach spreading out as if to surround the federation ships.

aCTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Quickly verifies Red alert:: XO: Red alert, Aye sir.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
::: Gets more information on the incoming ships:: XO: The other vessels tried to hail them with no response
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: If I may have a suggestion
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
OPS: Alright, send a distress signal on all frequency bands, requesting assistance. Include a report on the number, size and strength of these ships as soon as you have them... :: Walks over to the central chair:: OPS: And patch me through to the lead guarding ship..
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Aye sir ... my suggestion is ... remember, they were probably after the chip with the weapon and the gem that spreads the disease. I hope you can bluff.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Sends the distress call and hails the lead ship::
aCTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Runs some tactical scans of the armada:: XO: Sir, the ships are carrying heavy weapons but many of them are short range fighters, possibly purely for defense, looks like they're mounting an invasion.
EO Ens Wires says:
:: After having analyzed most of the problems, he sorts the list in order of priority and picks up some tools, to start working on defective and malfunctioning systems in ME.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: OPS: What happened to those things, anyway?

ACTION:  A message is broadcast on all channels, the tone mechanical.  "Give us the Nighthawk and all others may leave unharmed."  This is repeated over and over.

OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I destroyed them. I would rather die than give such a group the power to kill billions.
aCTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Frowns at the message:: Self: A full armada for just one ship?
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Puts the message on speakers::

ACTION:  The Nighthawk shields flicker.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: OPS: I agree.. Well, then we have nothing to lose, do we.. :: Shakes his head for a moment, then turns to the viewscreen, meanwhile listening to the message::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Its official they want us
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
OPS: That's not a big surprise really.. Hail them, perhaps they listen to us...
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Checks what happened to shields:: XO: Our shields just flickered for a moment
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
*EO*: I'm getting a power fluctuation in the shield emitters, can you find out what's causing it?
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
*Wires*: Gomes to engineering. Did anything happen to the power routed to shields?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
OPS: The other shuttle we had got destroyed.. I'll tell them a story that the things they want were on there..
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Reads another message:: Self: Very funny
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: What if that will just have us killed faster. Furthermore, our "guardians" say they will destroy us rather than letting the pirates have us
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Was slightly distracted as he receives the messages:: *ACTO/XO*: I have no idea yet, let me check please. ::Hurries to a console and starts to bring up the diagnostics information on the shields.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns:: OPS: How is that connection with our lead vessel coming anyway.. I'd really like to have a word...
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: No response the first time, trying again ::hails the lead vessel again::
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Looks across to OPS and smiles in that "great minds think alike" kind of way::

ACTION:  The armada approaches and stops, staying just outside of Federations weapons range.  The nebula is behind the Federation ships.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Turns to his left:: ACTO: Ensign, what's our weapon status?
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
XO: Weapons are charged but I'm concerned about this power fluctuation sir.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: They sent the same automated response. They want us
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Quickly finds the problem, but is unable to react as swiftly as he found it.:: *ACTO/OPS*: I think I found the problem. There are some burned out chips here. If seems that the few remaining are drawing all the remaining power. I will have to work fast, or they might burn themselves out too. :: Starts to run to a panel on the far side of the wall::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
OPS: Want us? I thought Starfleet sent them to guard us..?
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
*EO*: How long?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Hears the comm. from the EO:: *EO*: Anything we can shut down to lower the load?
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I apologize; I thought you meant the pirates. I will patch you through with the Cheyenne
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Opens the channel::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: And Commander, my suggestion is retreat
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Arrives at the panel, which was already opened and starts to override some of the power circuits, to try and prevent the remaining chips from overloading.:: *ACTO*: I think 5 to 10 minutes should cover it. I am not sure how much the shields can take after that though.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: OPS: Thank you... ::Looks up at the viewscreen:: COM: Cheyenne: Hello,this is commander Jackson aboard the Nighthawk.. We need to get a plan to avoid big problems...
aCTO Ens Trigger says:
*EO*: Make it 5 and I'll buy you a drink next time I get chance.
Captain Rhela says:
% COMM: Nighthawk:  This is Captain Rhela.  We are working on it.  If you have anything to contribute, we are willing to listen.  As it stands, it will be a close fight.  We have the fire power and endurance, they have the numbers.  I would not place odds just yet.
EO Ens Wires says:
*XO*: Shutting down systems is not something I like to do. I am manually diverting some of the power and hope it will prevent the chips from further overload. ::Works as fast as he can to reroute the power.::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Monitors the EO's work::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
COM: Rhela: Actually... ::Taps his console to pull up a small chart:: I suggest retreat into the nebula, if possible...
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Drops one of his tools and nervously picks it up again, as he sees another chip burn out, right as he dropped the piece of equipment.:: *aCTO*: No guarantees, but I will try. Better have something strong and cold ready. ::Smiles to himself at that remark.::
aCTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Runs some more tactical scans of the armada::

ACTION:  As power is shifted about and some areas are taken down to bare minimum, the shields stabilize... for now.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
ACTO: Do we have a clear path to the nebula?
aCTO Ens Trigger says:
*EO*: So noted, make it quick, if we have to fight I want a steady supply to weapons and shields.
aCTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Scans the route to the nebula:: XO: Clear and free Sir, there's nothing in the way.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods and sighs in relief::: ACTO: Plot the fastest route you can imagine.. Prepare to transmit to the Cheyenne...
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Looks surprised as he seems to have succeeded in his diverting tactic.:: *ACTO*: I think I've done it. Just try to take it easy. I don't think she can handle too much. Let me know if it needs more attention. Wires out.
aCTO Ens Trigger says:
XO: I'm on it sir. ::Slave Flight control and plots the course and transmits:: Course plotted
aCTO Ens Trigger says:
XO: Wires reckons he's fixed the problem now Sir.
Captain Rhela says:
% COMM: XO:  Given our options, it might just even the odds.  I do have one thought though.  Why have they not tried to block that....
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
COM: Rhela: I don't know. But since our odds are slim here, we might as well take the chance, though we do have a suspicion. You probably noticed it too, the power spikes... But I think we should do this...
Captain Rhela says:
%COMM: XO:  Understood... we will follow you... we will also try our best to protect you.

ACTION: The reoccurring message suddenly stops.  Silence holds sway.  Then suddenly, a flash of light from one of the fighters arcs to  one of the other and then to  another until a blinding glare has all four Federation ship’s bridge screens blanking out...

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