USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10512.10
Mission Number 248
The unclothed truth:  Complications…
Part X

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes 
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Suzianna Storm
Patrick de Ruiter as Ensign Ar-kol & Ra-kol
Scott Knight as Ensign Caelan Trigger

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti 

Missing in Action 
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight
Scott McCracken as Lieutenant Ardin G’Dar (excused)

NPC’s
Lilia Perfeito as OPS Yel 
Sam Hung as Freedom planet
Chris Esterhuyse as MO Eagles and MO Starling

Summary
	Mission completed?  The AT has retrieved Harlan’s two agents and successfully destroyed Dratt’s ship and his escape vessel.  Dratt’s last words before his vessel explodes are a hint of dire warning.  The CMO has stabilized the badly hurt twin.
	The Nighthawk is in bad shape due to an explosion near engineering. The captain has ordered all nonessential down to the planet where the inhabitants are helping as they can.  Those who are in critical condition remain on the ship where doctors fight for their lives; including the counselor… they are losing the battle with him.
	On the planet the tsunami has finally been neutralized.

Announcements

•	We have one more mission for this year.
•	When we come back from break, we will have 2 weeks R&R.  I am open to suggestion of where you would like to go or do.  After that, we begin our joint with the Tal-War.
•	If you are behind in logs, the break is really a good time to catch up…

Time Lapse:
	Two hours.  The Chameleon should be arriving back at the Nighthawk which is around Freedom Planet and in bad shape.

Captain's Log Stardate 10512.10: We are about to attempt to rectify the situation on the planet, by forcing another tsunami.  While the away team hunts down the bugs.  I await their communication.

First Officer's log, Stardate 10512.10 - After a brief journey, we have intercepted and engaged the vessel believed to carry our kidnapped new crewmember. How the battle will end, we do not know. One thing is certain, however. The ship will not survive...

<<<<<<<<<< The Unclothed Truth X: Complications >>>>>>>>>>

CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Races through the corridors to the nearest junction to where the incendiary device is planted::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
%:: Closes the door to the engine room and helps his brother outside to fend off the attackers::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Sitting at the Tactical console letting rip on the alien ship's shields::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Sits at the helm in the Chameleon, maneuvering the small yet powerful vessel into a good, strategic firing position::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Studies a console with the sensor information in the vicinity, including the other ship's movements::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Looses another volley at the vessel::

@ACTION: Enemy cross fire flies back and forth across the twins.

Ens Ra-kol says:
%:: Unconscious in the hallway, not knowing that his brother is fighting for 2 now::

ACTION:  There is a build up of power near the Nighthawks engineering section, the area begins to glow as the temperature increases.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@CSO: Can you find a weak spot in their shields?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Looks sideways at Gomes:: CSO: Do you read their lifesigns yet?
OPS Yel says:
CO: We have a massive build up of energy in main engineering
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Fires again::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
*CO*: Captain, I'm getting close to the place where this bomb is planted, but I need a bit of direction. :: Wipes his face as it gets hotter::
CIV Storm says:
@:: Sitting tensely, watching and waiting.::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
%:: Picks up the gun his brother left, short circuits it so it will blow up and throws it at the attackers::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Nods curtly:: XO: We do, its definitely them. But there is still the shield ...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@CMO: I've been looking but nothing yet. Perhaps as we can scan different angles I can get a better plot of their shields
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Focuses all the Chameleon's firepower on a singular point on the vessel's shields and fires::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@All: That last shot helped though. Her shields are down to 75%
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Nods:: CSO: Keep at it then... Oh, and I want to beam in as many explosives as we can, after beaming out our crewmember.

@Scenery:  The Chameleon's weapons fire dances along the alien vessel creating a storm of colors as it drains away their power.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: Very well, I'll plot the beam out and in sequence immediately Do you want them to detonate on arrival or with a timer?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Wends his way around the last corner and undoes the hatch into the JT system::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Fires almost continuously on the one spot::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Set a timer.. but just a few seconds.. Enough to get a little distance...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: And ... can't we just take the vessel prisoner? Tow her with us....
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Nods::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Keeps maneuvering so as to not present an easy target for the alien vessel::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Waits for some sort of window on the other vessel's shields to beam the officers aboard::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO: I'm concentrating my fire on a single spot Sir... If we can't find a weak spot then I'll make one.

ACTION:  The alien weapon set on overload slowly climbs to a whine and flashes blinding those who were looking.  Those in the vicinity of its power vanish.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Continues his onslaught::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@CMO: And I'll be ready to use that chance
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Nods and smiles at Trigger:: aCMO: Good thinking, I was just about to suggest that very same thing... ::Looks at the outside view, where their weapons fire is hitting the alien's shields::

@ACTION:  One of the alien cargo hold doors open.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: One of their cargo holds is opening ::frowns::

@ACTION:  The alien vessel seems to have problems hitting the Chameleon.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Frowns at some new readings:: XO: I'm picking up what seems to be a massive power overload on the alien vessel sir.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: They could be trying to send an escape pod ... a dangerous one at that
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Has a moment before the device explodes and curls into a small ball to protect his eyes::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
%:: Since their attackers are all blinded or dead, he picks up his brother in the fireman’s grip and starts walking down the hallway. When suddenly a door opens he keeps on moving as fast as he can. He isn't firing inside, since he doesn't want to make the bugs any more anxious::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Sits anxiously in his chair::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@CMO: auto destruct? :: Raises an eyebrow::
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Time to till the wave impacts the island?

ACTION:  The alien weapon explodes, tearing through the ship.  Bulkheads quickly drop.

OPS Yel says:
CO: Twenty minutes sir. Evacuation is under way
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Frees up one weapon bank and targets the cargo bay doors before firing again::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Drops to the floor:: OPS: Damage Report!
OPS Yel says:
:: Is knocked from her console and falls. then tries to get up and check her console::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CSO: Could very well be Commander... in which case it stands to reason that they may be trying to escape::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@All: I guess not. the explosion was small. Could be a weapon overloading?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Fires another continuous burst::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Rechecks his readings:: CSO: Now you mention it it does look like a small weapon.
OPS Yel says:
CO: Life support and internal sensors working. :: Taps her console while removing hair from her bruised face:: CO: Hull was compromised near engineering but shields are in place. There are still no reports from injuries but many officers were in the vicinity, including counselor Varesh
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: Our guys might be working from the inside
Ens Ar-Kol says:
%:: At the first junction he steps out of the main corridor and tries to find a room::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Sends a volley of torpedoes followed by another continuous blast from the phaser arrays::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Lies under a bulkhead, totally unaware of the extent of his injuries, or what else has happened::
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Beam them out.

@ ACTION: Throughout Dratt's vessel, there is panic.  Shields go down and escape pods are seen.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@CSO: Now Commander.
Ens Ar-Kol says:
%:: Entering a room he puts down his brother on the floor. After closing the door he tends to his brother's wounds::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Targets the pods:: XO: No escape sir?
OPS Yel says:
CO: aye sir...diverting power from the evacuation. But it’s best to leave to the medical doctors to decide who is stable enough to beam
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Maneuvers the ship closer to the Alien, to enable an even faster transport rate, then looks sideways to Gomes to see whether it is done::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Beams the twins aboard::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Nods:: aCMO: That is correct... No escape, we cannot risk the bugs to spread in these pods...

@ ACTION:  The twins find themselves on the Chameleon.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: we have them sir
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Do whatever is best. :: Stands::

@ ACTION:  In the confusion of the pods, a small alien vessel makes an escape.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO: Sir? :: Gets ready to run down below.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Nods:: CSO: Good work... ::Looks sideways at Trigger:: aCMO: I'll take over, you have two officers to take care of now...
OPS Yel says:
CO: Yes sir. :: Taps her console so the MOs know they have transporters if needed::

ACTION:  Sickbay quickly fills up with injured as reports come from all over the ship requesting help.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO: Aye sir! :: Bolts straight out the back door and straight to the small sickbay::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Helps the XO target the pods::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Looks up as his surroundings have changed. He recognizes the chameleon and picks up his brother again. First take him to someone with more medical knowledge than he has::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Moves straight to the unconscious twin with a medical tricorder and scans him::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: There was a small vessel in the middle of those pods...its gone
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Maneuvers the Chameleon around the alien vessel to widen their scanning angle:: CSO: How many did we pick up leaving the vessel?
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Checks the damage to the ship, frowns.::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Without looking up:: Ar-Kol: What happened to him?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Was it warp capable?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: 15, there are 5 more scattered through the area
Ens Ra-kol says:
@:: Moans softly as his injuries and the rough treatment of his brother is hurting him::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Nods curtly then looks into the XO's eyes:: XO: Yes, they planned it for sure. we either took  the pods or went after it
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: They need some help soon. The pain of his brother is excruciating::

@ACTION:  Storm is curled up in the back of the ship, unseen.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Trail? :: Fires at another one of the pods::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Checks for a warp trail::
MO Eagles says:
:: Fights his way past the torn bulkheads towards the centre of the explosion.::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Puts his brother down as he sees someone approach with a bag::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Grabs the med kit and begins to work on stabilizing Ra-kol's condition::

@ ACTION:  One by one the pods are destroyed as are the people inside of them.  Soon those aboard the alien vessel realize this and stop trying to leave that way.

OPS Yel says:
CO: Medical teams are on the field....who planted this...sir? I have little doubt it was a bomb
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Contact Commander Jackson.  Tell them of our situation.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Looks on his screen for more targets::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: I have the trail
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Are the explosives set?
OPS Yel says:
COM: USS Chameleon: Nighthawk to Chameleon. Captain Monroe would like a status report
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Nods to the XO:: XO: Now?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: we have an incoming transmission from the nighthawk. They want to know our situation
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@aCMO: Take good care of him doc. Believe me I’ll know when you don't. :: Smiles:: Who's in charge here?
MO Eagles says:
:: Looks around, trying to see any part of a person sticking out, relying on his tricorder to find the injured::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@COM: Nighthawk: Chameleon here... We have successfully retrieved our new crewmember, he… they… are being treated by the doctor. :: Nods at Gomes as he speaks:: We are about to destroy the alien vessel..

ACTION:  A small ship decloaks in the Nighthawks shuttle bay in the mayhem, makes its way out through the bay doors.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Beams the explosives aboard the alien ship and sets it to a 10 second detonation
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: In 10 seconds Commander. Bring us about
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Attaches a cortical inhibitor to Ra to counteract the effects of the energy weapons::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Brings the Chameleon around as suggested:: CSO: Here we go.. *aCMO*: Jackson to Trigger, how are we doing down there?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@Ar-Kol: Commander Jackson is but you're going no-where until I've checked you over.
CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Chameleon: Commander, we are critically damaged.  There was an explosion in engineering.  We are crippled.

@ACTION: A shudder is felt throughout the alien ship before it suddenly explodes outward in a flash of blinding light and debris.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Tries not to look at the wreck the chameleon is leaving behind:: XO: Shall we follow the small ship?
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@aCMO: You just try and stop me. :: Smiles coldly, then he walks off to where he knows the bridge is::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@COM: Nighthawk: Understood sir... We have a small vessel on a course away from here... I am planning a pursuit.. We have to catch it, before they bring these bugs to other planets..
MO Eagles says:
:: Tries to keep objectivity, but fails, he knows the CNS is in there somewhere::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@ *XO*: Sir you have an unfit officer approaching the bridge I suggest you order him back to sickbay for treatment. :: Returns to working on Ra::
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Signal the planet.
OPS Yel says:
:: Taps her console:: CO: Channel open
MO Eagles says:
:: Notices a blip on his tricorder, checks again and starts scrambling over debris to reach Varesh::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Enters the bridge and looks around:: All: Any of them get away?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@*aCMO*: Understood... :: Lays in a course to follow the vessel:: CSO: We are going after them indeed...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Takes a deep breath:: XO: Yes Commander
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Scans Ra again and finds major internal bleeding::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Looks around at Ar-Kol:: Ar-Kol: We are laying in pursuit of the last small vessel that escaped...
CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Planet: This is Captain Sid Monroe, We have been critically damaged.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@Ar-Kol: In the mean time, it would be better if you'd return to the doctor There is nothing you can do up here, we have it under control.
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Raises an eyebrow, his lips are a thin line:: XO: I think i know who that is. It's imperative we catch him. Hot to mention that i have some unfinished business with that man as well
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Tries to stem the bleeding but cannot find the source::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Looks at the new arrival::
MO Eagles says:
:: Reaches the spot where Varesh's lifesigns show, but can't see him:: *Sickbay*: I have found the Counselor, but he's buried under a bulkhead, you will have to beam him out, regardless of his condition. Or otherwise you need to beam away the debris...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Alex, I need an accurate course on that trail we have...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Turns back to her console and lets Jackson finish this::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: I'll plot the best course
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Looks at the XO and the pips on his collar:: XO: You are the man in charge here commander? :: Shudders for a moment as his brother is being treated::
Freedom planet says:
COM: Nighthawk: We understand, if there is anything we can help we will try.  But understand we are in a crisis as well here.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Gets the information from the trail and sends it to the XO's console::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Has to open Ra's chest to drain the blood and find the bleed::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Frowns:: Ar-Kol: You better do as the doctor and the commander tell you Go to sickbay, we have events under control.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Nods:: CSO: Good, we need to get them and we need to get them fast.. Ar-Kol: That is correct... And as I said, it would be best if you return to the doctor.. You might even be helpful there, whereas here there is nothing you can do..
OPS Yel says:
CO: Everyone needs help ..
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Lieutenant how badly damaged are the engines?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Sees the course:: CSO: But.. That is their old course.. Surely they don't mean to proceed after all..?
MO Starling says:
*Eagles*: Understood. I'll double check that shifting the debris won't make matters worse, but I'm guessing we're going to have to beam Varesh out. Starling out.
CIV Storm says:
@ :: Slowly stands up as she finds her control and sees one of the twins.::  CTO:  Ar-kol?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: It must be very important to get to wherever they are going
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: course is plot and ready to engage
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@CSO: I'm sorry commander, but I addressed this man here:: XO: I will as soon as I’m sure that you capture him ::Turns around:: CIV: Yes?
OPS Yel says:
:: Shakes her head as she tries to get information from engineering::
MO Eagles says:
:: Swears under his breath:: *OPS*: Eagles to Yel. Lt, I need immediate beam out for the counselor and myself. He's near me, but buried under a bulkhead. Beam us directly to sickbay.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Nods, pressing the controls:: CSO: Already going...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
Self: these young officers think they know all the truths
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Locates the bleed and seals it before closing Ra's chest and treating the muscular damage::
CIV Storm says:
@ :: Reaches into her pocket and hands him something.::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@XO: I overheard from the guards that Dratt would the consequences of failing would be worse for him. He'd rather die than fail
OPS Yel says:
*MO*: Very well. :: Taps a few buttons:: *MO*: Engaging now :: Pushes the last button::
OPS Yel says:
CO: We are restricted to half impulse. But repairs are underway and should be complete within a couple of hours.
MO Eagles says:
:: Appears in sickbay, and has to keep a tight grip on himself:: All: Get moving people, this man needs more attention that what we can give him, hop to it!
OPS Yel says:
CO: Honestly what worries me is not having a culprit for the bomb
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Sits down in his chair, and assess the final damage:: OPS: Lieutenant.... ::Pauses:: Evacuate all non essential personal to the planet.  Away from the islands affected.
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Yes.  It is troubling.
OPS Yel says:
CO: Sir? Evacuate the Nighthawk?
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Takes what is handed to him by the CIV:: CIV: Thank you. Is it important at the moment?
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: We have injured.  We need to send them to the planet for medical attention, plus we don't want our injured to sit through explosions do we?

ACTION:  The bulk head removed from the counselor's body, his internal bleeding escalates.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Scans Ra again and finds that the Femoral artery has a small tear in it::
OPS Yel says:
:: Nods:: CO: Very well. But I advise the critical patients to remain in sickbay. They don’t have technology there.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Nods:: Ar-Kol: I will see to it that at least the latter will happen.
OPS Yel says:
:: Starts beaming non essential personnel to the plant but leaving the injured::
MO Eagles says:
:: Starts working on getting the internal bleeding under control, letting Starling work on the other side of the biobed, doing the same thing. Another MO darts around them, handing them equipment and treating the external injuries::
CIV Storm says:
@ CTO: Later...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: It would help to know who is working with Dratt. Who knows if he is the only one attempting to breed the insects?
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Contact Starfleet, and advise them of our situation.
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Nods and leaves the bridge, on his way to his brother. The brass can take care of the "important" things like figuring out things that matter only when they return::
OPS Yel says:
CO: Yes sir. :: Sends a status report to Starfleet and requests advice:

ACTION:  On Freedom, the people quickly come out to help those they can, if nothing more then giving them food and suspending the clothing law for now.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Yes... Capturing is an option.. However, the destruction of this craft and its contents has priority over the capture. We cannot knowingly risk the spreading of this plague to catch one of the persons responsible.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: If we could beam this ...Dratt. Maybe we could interrogate him. He may be more valuable alive than dead
Ens Ra-kol says:
@:: Slowly regains consciousness from all the pain::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Seals the artery and scans the rest of Ra's injuries::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: No doubt about that. But he will also be more dangerous that way. Oh well... Check your scanners, picking anything up yet?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Remains totally unaware of Eagles, Starling and Piper working feverishly on his injuries, floating in the blackness of self-preservation.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Looks down trying to focus and checks for signs of the vessel::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Looks down at the aCMO and his brother:: aCMO: How long until he's back on his feet ::He has to ask, although he knows it will be a while::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Nods:: XO: we have her on sensors, puts the ship on the viewer. Shall we go camouflaged?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Looks up to Ar:: Ar-Kol: He's stable for now I'm just treating some muscular damage but we need to get him back to the Nighthawk.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods:: CSO: Yes.. And I will go slightly besides his track.. He will not expect us on a parallel track..
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@aCMO: I agree. But there is one thing that has to be dealt with before we return there
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Nods, engages the camouflage and plots a paralel course for the XO:: XO: we can take her easy. Though she does have more maneuverability than the other one
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@Ar-Kol: someone escaped?
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Lieutenant, You have the bridge.  I am going take a walk around the ship.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: How long until we are in weapons range?
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Gets up and heads to the TL::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Nods:: aCMO: The most important one of all
OPS Yel says:
:: Looks very tired and beaten:: CO: Yes sir...and you might like to know: the tsunami finally faded, and all non essential and non injured personnel is safely on the surface.
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@aCMO: And the one responsible for what you're trying to fix
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: Three minutes
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Alright... Preparing weapons... ETA to planet?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Sighs:: Ar-Kol: They never make things easy do they... Maybe now you wouldn't mind telling me exactly what went on, on that vessel.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: Only 10 minutes, its going to be close
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Taps a few buttons to see whether weapons have recovered from the assault earlier::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: I can handle the helm if you need during combat
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Please. :: Looks up, satisfied with the overview:: We seem to be good to go for another shoot-out...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: 2 minutes to range ...
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Very well ::Sighs::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Looks tired:: aCMO: We escaped our prison, took out the engine and a few crew members and then you beamed us aboard

@ACTION:  The alien vessel can just be seen on the Chameleon's main screen.

CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Steps into the TL, half lit::

ACTION:  The TL doors slowly close then stop.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Takes over control of the helm, her  hands playing around with the controls. This is something she is familiar with. Only not on a ship like the Chameleon::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@Ar-Kol: I meant about what happened to him. :: Points to his brother::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Prepares the weapons to be fired again and takes a deep breath:: CSO: Ready when you are...
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@aCMO: On the ship he only got shot. On the base is where the real injuries came from
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@::nods::

ACTION: Dratt's ship puts on a burst of speed, the engines quickly overloading.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@Ar-Kol: Well as I said he's stable now but I need to get him back to the Nighthawk to finish treating his injuries.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Brings the Chameleon right by the side of the alien ship, quite close to it ::XO: They are speeding ::adjusts to match:: XO: Dropping camouflage to enforce shields
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Takes the medical tricorder and scans Ar::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Presses the button to close the door::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@aCMO: Thank you for treating him, I’m sorry if I sound abrupt, but i have many pressing matters. I will return to the bridge now.
MO Eagles says:
:: Works without pause, knowing each moment is critical::

ACTION:  The doors suddenly close and the lift drops quickly... too quickly.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Fires the first volley of torpedoes, the phasers lashing out moments later:: CSO: Keep the camouflage up!
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@Ar-Kol: Not yet you don't I haven't checked you over yet. Commander Jackson has things under control.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Brings the camouflage back on and positions the ship on top of the other so they don’t know where the chameleon is anymore::

ACTION: Dratt comms the Chameleon.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: Sorry, I thought we were going for the same attack pattern
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Feels the force of the lift:: Self: Man I should have taken the stairs::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: we are being hailed
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Smiles:: aCMO: no doubt, but I’d like to make sure ::walks away::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Shakes head:: CSO: This should have been a surprise. Well, the damage is done now... Put it on screen!
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@: Puts the com through::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Whispers:: XO: I think it worked none the less.
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Shakes his head:: Self: This does not feel right.. Computer: Halt Lift!
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Manages to finish his scan:: Ar-Kol: You're lucky you're in relatively good condition. :: Smiles::
Dratt says:
@:: A maniacal expression on his face.:: COMM: Chameleon:  You do not know what you have gotten yourself in...  An eternal curse upon you all.  :: He glances behind him as someone calls out.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@: Rolls her eyes::

ACTION:  The lift continues to fall swiftly.

CO Capt Monroe says:
*OPS*: Emergency Beam Out!
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Raises his eyebrows and whispers to the CSO: Right.. What is that supposed to mean?
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@::Enters the bridge and sees Dratt on the viewscreen:: COMM: Dratt: Still alive?

@ACTION:  Dratt's ship explodes flinging debris outward.  His face quickly fades from the Chameleons screen.

CO Capt Monroe says:
::Starts climbing up the lift::
OPS Yel says:
:: Runs to her console and gets a lock on the CO, trying to beam him to the bridge::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Looks as the comm is cut… guess he isn't anymore::

ACTION: The captain is beamed out of the TL and into the transporter room a second before the lift crashes into shambles at the bottom of a shaft.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: I don’t know. :: Accesses sensors:: XO: checking if any debris might hit the planet
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Keeps the targeting scanners ready to lock on and destroy any debris they find::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Looks very worried at the XO:: XO: They sent a torpedo to the planet with the explosion. I have very little doubt about what’s aboard
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Feels the Chameleon rock a little:: *XO*: What happened sir?
OPS Yel says:
CO: Sir? Are you alright? I'll send a message to the crew that the lifts aren't reliable.
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Crumbles on the padd:: *OPS*: Yes I am alright.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Looks sideways:: *aCMO* The small craft was destroyed...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO : There are no life signs in the debris. All that’s left is that torpedo. Plotting an intercept course.
Ens Ra-kol says:
@:: Looks at the aCMO:: aCMO: Thanks doc ::Closes his eyes and drifts away in yet another dream::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@*XO*: Good, any chance we can get back to the ship? I need to get this guy to our sickbay.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Nods:: CSO: Targeting, though I need to get a bit closer... ::Fires a torpedo after it anyway, hoping it will intercept in time::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: The torpedo has more speed than we do. But if we warp to the planet and return to normal space immediately ahead of it ... well...it’s risky
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Engages maximum impulse after the torpedo:: XO: Phasers?
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks out and into the hallway, looks around::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Walks in:: CSO: Let me take the phasers
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Yes... ::Looks around:: Ar-Kol: How often do we have to say we can handle it? :: Turns back and prepares to fire:: CSO: Engage warp.. NOW!
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@Ar-Kol: If the XO will agree fine by me. 30 seconds till the torpedo reaches the planet
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Engages warp 1 and stops it immediately ahead of the torpedo.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: Fire!
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Targets the torpedo and fires phasers at it::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Looks at the XO:: XO: Then you better make sure that thing is destroyed

@ACTION: The torpedo hits the broadside of the Chameleon shaking her.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Feels the ship rocking and resists the urge to say they've been hit::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Falls over in sickbay:: *CSO*: Please don't tell me he scratched the paintwork commander.

@ACTION:  Throughout the Chameleon lights dim as power is rerouted automatically to critical areas.

Ens Ar-Kol says:
@::Holds on to a chair close by to stay standing and wonders what Harlan would think of the way these cowboys are handling her ship::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@*CMO*Maybe just a little bit, but its for a good cause ::checks for the status of the torpedo::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Grabs the console as the Chameleon rocks, adjusting his targeting to hit the torpedo before impact::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@*CSO*: Aaron won't be too happy.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: Its gone ... the torpedo... :: Sits back looking blankly at the planet on the screen::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@*CMO*I'll talk to him
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Sighs:: CSO: Good... Good work Alex... :: Looks around at Ar-Kol:: Ar-Kol: Welcome aboard...
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks around surveying the ship:: Self: This is a mess.  I hope the away team has good news.
CNS Cmdr Varesh  says:
:: Drifts in the painless world of the critically injured::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@XO: Indeed, good work Gary. Ar-kol: welcome aboard Ensign, and remember. If we need you, we will call you. :: Smiles:: All: Setting a course back to the Nighthawk
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Turns around to the XO and smirks:: XO / CSO: Thank you. Wish it were under better circumstances. :: He turns around and leaves the bridge to these "capable" hands::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Looks at Gomes:: CSO: Good idea, I believe they are in need of assistance... Engage.
CIV Storm says:
@ :: Quietly follows the CTO::

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