USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10602.11
Mission Number 255
Double Trouble in the Hour before Dawn
Part III

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh 
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight 
Scott McCracken as Lieutenant Ardin G’Dar
Scott Knight as Ensign Caelan Trigger

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti 

Missing in Action
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes (excused)
Patrick de Ruiter as Ensign Ar-kol & Ra-kol (excused)

NPC’s
TO Douglas
Nurse Winchester

Summary
	The Nighthawk has split from the Tal-War, each heading in different directions; two planets very similar, two planets that might hold the enemies, two planets a week away at maximum warp in a system 2 months away from home.
	Both ships have found evidence they may be on the right track for the insurrectionists as they dodge space anomalies and an ancient trap? 

Announcements

•	The two ships are on their own for the next few weeks.
•	Dylan’s e-mail:  dylan@e-llusion.co.za

•	Menthar brief: The Menthars’ were an ancient race that was the cause of their own extinction during their long war with the Promellians that ended with the battle at Orelious IX during the 14th century.  History books show many fascinating records of the menthar’s innovative battle strategies.  They were the first to use the Kavis Teke elusive maneuver as well as the Passive Lure stratagem, which was comparable to the strategies of Napoleon Bonaparte.  They also developed a way to modify acetone assimilators to create a bobby trap for starships.
•	Menthars' and Promellians' had "primitive" technology, but the Menthars' "primitive" weapons were still effective (even after laying dormant for a millennium) on the superior technology of a Federation starship. All of Enterprise D’s Federation technology was useless against the trap; they only survived by turning their technology off, and using ancient rocketry principles to escape.  The intense radiation of the Menthar aceton assimilator trap somehow holds a ship in place, disabling both its warp drive and its impulse engines.

Time Lapse:
	One week.  You will be arriving outside the s planetary system.

Captain's Log Stardate 10602.11: We are about to travel to our destination coordinates.  But before we continue this journey there are some issues that I have to clear up, and I intend to clear it.

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CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Stands by the window in his ready room, waiting for his officers to come in::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Finishes the last bit of setting up the triage facility, and looks around:: Eagles: I think we're as ready as we can be. :: Glances at the time:: The Captain said he wants to see me in about 20 minutes, so I had better get going soon:
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Arrives just outside the Captain's RR and rings the chime::

ACTION: Slowly the Tal-War moves further and further away; becoming nothing more then a pin prick of light, and then nothing more then telemetry on the sensors.

CMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Working hard in sickbay::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Heads back to his desk:: FCO: Come in
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Enters and heads to the front of the Captain's desk, standing at attention:: CO:  Sir, reporting as ordered.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sitting in the central chair on the bridge::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around to see who is not doing anything::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Takes a seat, and watches Aaron stand before him:: FCO: Where is Ensign Ar Kol?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Unknown sir.  I did not see him on the bridge when I came to your RR.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Wanders over to the window, watching the stars for a few moments before turning around, walking over to where Yalp is still eating and strokes his fur for a moment or two:: Yalp: Gotta go cousin. Catch you later. ::smiles at the medical staff in the mess hall and exits into the corridor::
Host TO Douglas says:
XO: Sir... I am picking up some spatial anomalies.
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Very well.  :: Hits the Comm:: *CTO*: Report to the ready room.
CMO Ens Trigger says:
*XO*: Trigger to the bridge.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks to his left at tactical:: TO: Do you have any more data on that?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CMO*: Jackson here, go ahead..
TO Douglas says:
:: Looks over toward science.::
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Well anyways there has been some miss-communication lately.  Now I am not putting any blame on you for this mishap.  But I would like this issue to be dropped.  As a senior officer I want you to set the example to the rest of the crew and show some restraint.
CMO Ens Trigger says:
*XO*: I've got Sickbay all set up for surgery and triage centers set up in all the empty cargo bays and the mess hall Commander... I think we're all set down here.  What's happening up there?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Understood sir.  And I appreciate you not holding me responsible.  I honestly was not ordered not to inform you, so I just assumed those coordinates were given to you.
CSO Lt G`Dar says:
:: At his station on the bridge playing tetras::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Walks along to the nearest TL to take him to the bridge::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: *CMO*: Good work.. We have just parted from the Tal-War.. From this moment, we are on our own...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Glances over to science, right next to tactical:: CSO: Lieutenant, do you have any additional data on the anomaly, reported by Douglas?
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: That is something that I will be taking up with the admiral when we return.  I just want you to show some restraint.  But in the manner of our twins, I will have a little talk with them.
Nurse Winchester says:
*CMO*: Triage Bay 3 to Sickbay.
CMO Ens Trigger says:
*XO*: Stand by Commander.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Enters the TL:: TL: Bridge.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Sir, I understand.  And my apologies for letting my temper get the best of me.  But I just want it understood that I take my orders from you and Commander Jackson.  I do not report to the CTO.
CMO Ens Trigger says:
*Winchester*: Go ahead.
CSO Lt G`Dar says:
XO: The database indicates the anomalies are similar to the one that brought us back to this universe
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: We should be getting very close to them then... ::Looks around:: TO: Range to anomalies?
TO Douglas says:
XO: Hard to tell.  They are few and far between.  And appear to be unstable as they do not remain long.
Nurse Winchester says:
*CMO*: Sir, we've just admitted Ensign's Kol and Kol with Abdominal pains. I think they'll be out of action for a little while.
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Correct and that is something I will address as well.  Now in manners of some bridges being torched, I want you and them to talk to Varesh, and work it out.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Steps off the bridge and glances in the direction of the Ready room::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  I agree wholeheartedly with you Captain.  I'm the last person who would want any type of friction with another crewmember.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: TO: Keep gathering data... And make sure you also focus tactical scanners further ahead; I want to be certain we won't encounter hostiles, and if we do, I want to have a comfortable warning time...
CMO Ens Trigger says:
*Winchester*: Acknowledged. :: Taps his commbadge:: *XO*: Sir, You might want to inform the CO that I've got our Chief Tac officers in Triage with abdominal pains.
TO Douglas says:
:: Given what she knows about this area of space, is concerned about this extra nuisance.::
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: With that said, I have Varesh on his way up.  But with Ar Kol missing, it would be somewhat pointless.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Walks over to the command chair:: XO: Is the Captain still busy in there?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: *CMO*: Copied, I'll pass the message... Bridge out. :: Glances around at Varesh:: CNS: I think so..
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Yes sir, I agree.  But at the first opportunity that we all have to get together, I believe we should make that a priority.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Nods:: XO: I guess he had a reason for calling me, I'll just go ring the buzzer. :: Walks over to the RR doors::
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Good if there is no other concerns, or questions.
CMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Smiles to himself and retires to his office to do a little research while he waits for the fighting to begin::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Nothing from me Captain.
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Then you are dismissed.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods and gets back to his own focus to the rest of the bridge::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Presses the buzzer to the RR::
CO Capt Monroe says:
CNS: Come in.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Turns and heads out the RR door, walking into the CNS:: CNS:  Oh, sorry Varesh.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Grabs hold of Aaron's arms as they collide:: FCO: Not a problem. :: Smiles::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Heads out onto the bridge and resumes his station at helm::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Watches Varesh walk in:: CNS: Have a seat Counselor, want a drink?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Enters the RR with a last look over his shoulder:: CO: Thanks, Captain. I'll have some fruit juice please. :: Takes a seat::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around at Knight as he leaves the bridge and keeps his eyes on him as he takes his station:: FCO: How's our course looking, lieutenant?
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks over to the Replicator and orders a fruit juice and a coffee:: CNS: How are things going in sickbay?

ACTION: An anomaly opens up dead center of the Nighthawks approach.

FCO LtJG Knight says:
XO:  Entering Menthar space now Commander.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Accepts the juice and takes a sip before answering:: CO: As can be expected when preparing for the unknown. Trigger is doing a good job.
CO Capt Monroe says:
CNS: That is good to hear; at least he has a good mentor.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
XO:  Sir, I'm showing an anomaly dead ahead.

ACTION: The anomaly vanishes as quickly as it had appeared.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: FCO: Range..
FCO LtJG Knight says:
XO:  Unsure.  It just disappeared.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: FCO: Time interval between opening and closing?
TO Douglas says:
XO: Sir, very briefly, not far from where the anomaly was, I would have sworn I saw a power surge.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
TO: A power surge… A ship coming through?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Smiles:: CO: Perhaps, but I don't want to interfere or hover over him... I was CMO a few years ago, now I'll be glad to help out, but I prefer my job as Counselor.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks forward to the FCO::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
XO:  I'm showing 2 minute intervals.
CMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Accesses the medical profiles from the crew manifest and makes notes of how many of each species are aboard::
TO Douglas says:
:: Looks over at the CSO briefly.:: XO: I don't think so.  :: Turns to look seriously at the first officer.:: Sir, this area of space is spooky.
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Sits down and sips on his coffee:: CNS: Yeah it is a good way to teach then in the field.  Well to get to the point.  There has been some tension on the bridge a little while ago.  And I want both Aaron and the twins to see you.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
FCO: Okay.. That means that, if something would be coming through... That's an awful short time to detect something...
CSO Lt G`Dar says:
XO, TO: anomaly was only about a meter wide, not big enough for anything to come through
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Nods:: CO: I know there was tension, I could feel it where I was busy setting the triage areas. May I ask the source of it?
CMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Starts booking Medicals for all crew who have not had one in over six months::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
XO:  Agreed sir.  Information shows that this area of space is avoided for reasons of ships vanishing.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Grins slightly:: TO: Well, spooky is something I got used to a long time ago.. In any event, intensify your scans in all directions.. :: Looks aside to the duty OPS:: OPS: Increase power to sensors, if you can..
CO Capt Monroe says:
CNS: Just some miscommunication.  It seems the Admiral informed Aaron of the coordinates.  And the command crew was left out.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks at the CSO:: CSO: What do you think it could be? Communication gateway?
TO Douglas says:
:: Nods:: XO: But this area... :: lowers her voice.::  Tis known for ghosts sir.  Ships vanish and have never been heard or seen of again.  Tis not an area most people wish to visit.
CSO Lt G`Dar says:
XO: Could be or just a random event

ACTION: In sickbay one of the anomalies appears.  One of the medical staff steps into it before she realizes what has happened.  A scream is heard as the anomaly vanishes along with the woman.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
TO: Yeah, I'd bet Admiral Harlan volunteered us specifically.. CSO: It could, then again, it could be a regular occurrence of which we did not see the preceding events..
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Raises eyebrow:: CO: Unintentionally I assume? But how did it get the CTO's hackles up?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
XO:  Shall I continue on course sir?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
FCO: Keep us going for now.. But I want warnings on any anomaly appearing within, say.. fifteen degrees either side of our current track..
TO Douglas says:
:: Frowns, not understanding the comment.::
CO Capt Monroe says:
CNS: It seems he questioned Aaron on his ethics, and integrity.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
XO:  Aye sir, 15 degrees.
CO Capt Monroe says:
CNS: After I told then to drop it, they seemed to not listen.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Winces:: CO: Ouch! No wonder he was so upset. That is not something you accuse Aaron of, even obliquely.
CSO Lt G`Dar says:
XO: Spatial anomaly detected inside the wessel, Sick bay
CO Capt Monroe says:
CNS: Oh no, it something lost between Starfleet Command and how a ship runs.
CMO Ens Trigger says:
*XO*: Trigger to the Bridge!
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Opens eyes wide:: CSO: What?? :: Glances around:: TO: Red alert, now!
Douglas says:
TO: Sir... might I suggest we go far around from where we saw that last anomaly?
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO LtJG Knight says:
XO:  Sir, shall I bring us to a full stop?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CMO*: Bridge here... ::Looks at G'Dar:: CSO: Location?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods at the FCO:: FCO: Full stop indeed..
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Sighs:: CO: I will see what I can do to get the situation resolved. Wasn't the CTO one of the Admiral's agents over the last number of years? He could have felt unhappy that she didn't confide something in him?
CMO Ens Trigger says:
*XO*: Commander, one of my staff just disappeared into what looked like some sort of spatial anomaly... what the hell's going on out there?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Fingers move back and forth over his console, bringing the Nighthawk to a full stop::
CO Capt Monroe says:
CNS: Could be he was very defensive.
TO Douglas says:
:: Frowns:: XO: Sir... I am picking up a very week distress signal.  It was not far from where that last anomaly was.
CMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Gets a medical tricorder and scans the area where his nurse vanished::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CMO*: Unknown, we're still working on it.. :: Opens the intercom:: *Broadcast*: Commander Jackson to all senior staff, report to duty stations.. Captain Monroe to the bridge..
FCO LtJG Knight says:
XO:  Confirmed sir.  Shall I set course?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Nods:: CO: I will find out if that was part of it. :: Hears the comm:: I'll get on it, sir. Best we get to the bridge. :: Stands up::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*TO*: On speakers... :: Nods at the FCO again:: FCO: Affirmative, set course, best speed.. :: Looks sideways at the TO again:: TO: Bring up phasers, maximum shields... CSO: Scan the location of the previous anomaly..
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks up:: CNS: Yeah, something must be up.  ::Gets up and heads out to the bridge::
CMO Ens Trigger says:
::picks up some human matter and finds that the signal gets stronger closer to the deck... as he looks down he sees a foot with a charred piece of ankle attached::
CSO Lt G`Dar says:
XO: Scanning in progress. Stand By ... ... ..
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Follows the Captain onto the bridge, heading for his station off to the rear of the bridge::

ACTION:  A strained voice is heard. "Help... if anyone can hear us.  Energy output low... atmosphere carbon dioxide climbing... Help..."  Message repeats.

CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks out:: XO: Status.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
::sets course and engages impulse engines::
CMO Ens Trigger says:
*XO*: Commander, I've found... well... a... bit of her.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: Sir, we have a problem.. :: Gets up from the chair:: An anomaly appeared on our path... Moments later, another one opened, apparently in sickbay... ::Heard the CMO:: And taken one of our medical staff... We received a distress call from the first anomaly location a moment ago, and are heading to the location now..
CMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Picks up the foot and takes it to a stasis field so he can examine it before any residual trace evidence can be degraded::
CSO Lt G`Dar says:
XO: scans show nothing there, but sensor readings are all over the place
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Sir, approaching those coordinates now.

ACTION: Ship goes to red alert as the XO brings up phasers and shields go to max.

CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Very well.  FCO: Distance to the call
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Turns his chair to face the front of the bridge::
CO Capt Monroe says:
TO: Full scan.
CMO Ens Trigger says:
*Shipwide to medical staff*: All Medical staff be advised, be extra vigilant and most importantly watch your step. We have spatial anomalies occurring on the ship and have already lost one crewman.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Three minutes from our current location.
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Maintain course and speed
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Aye sir.
TO Douglas says:
XO: Sir... I would remind you that the Menthar's were well known for their traps.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Goes into a light trance to scan the area around the ship for anything the sensors can't pick up::
CMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Runs detailed scans on the foot::
CO Capt Monroe says:
TO: That is why we need to be extra diligent, and push our way through.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: TO: Yes.. An interesting hypothesis.. What if these are their traps, to be set off when a ship passes... Then did a ship pass somewhere in front of us? And far away from us as well, where the previous anomalies were detected?
TO Douglas says:
:: Lowers her voice.:: CO: But captain... ships vanished.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Gives himself a light shake:: CO: All I can read is the crew, sir... nothing else.
TO Douglas says:
:: Nods her head vigorously at the first officer.::  XO:  Aye sir.
CMO Ens Trigger says:
*XO*: Commander, any chance I can see you in sickbay please?
TO Douglas says:
XO: I don't think there was a ship at all, especially given what Lt. G'Dar said.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CMO*: I'll be down in a minute... TO: I'll be back shortly... ::Nods in apology and starts to the exit:: CO: Sir, my presence is requested in sickbay::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Taps some buttons in his console:: FCO: Prepare a retreat course, 125 Mark 4/
CSO Lt G`Dar says:
TO: It could be a ship with a cloaking device
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Go ahead.

ACTION: An energy beam shoots out toward the Nighthawk.

FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  125, Mark 4.....Aye sir.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Exits the bridge and enters a TL:: TL: Sickbay

ACTION: As the FCO makes the course alteration, the beam just misses the Nighthawk.

TO Douglas says:
XO: Commander sir...
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
All: That was too close for comfort.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CNS:  I'll say!
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Sits in his chair, and pulls the star chart:: FCO: Heading 230 mark 44.  TO: Launch a probe.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Exits the TL at sickbay and heads to the entrance::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Enters the coordinates:: CO:  Aye.
CSO Lt G`Dar says:
XO: Energy signature of beam is registering as a mentar tractor beam
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
CO: I'm beginning to believe the trap story.
TO Douglas says:
:: Seeing the XO has gone, turns to report to the captain.:: CO: Sir, something just missed snagging us.  Suggest we get far from this area.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Enters sickbay and looks around for the CMO:: CMO: Doc! Doc, are you here? :: Makes his way through sickbay::
CMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Without looking up from the scans:: XO: Over here commander.
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Get us out of here.  Warp 6.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Sets course away from their current location and engages warp engines:: CO:  Course laid in sir.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Watches the others on the bridge with suppressed tension::
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Engage.
CSO Lt G`Dar says:
CO: Energy spike at the location, they’re probably going to fire again, i believe some evasives may be called for as well as a few colorful metaphors
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Walks over to where the CMO's voice is coming from:: CMO: You requested my presence..?
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Isolate the location of the beam.
CSO Lt G`Dar says:
CO: Same area as before
CMO Ens Trigger says:
XO: Aye sir... as a trained pilot I saw a lot of anomalies like that one but never actually on a ship... it actually looked like some sort of portal or Dimensional rift.  But again, I've never seen one that small.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CMO: Any speculations as to what it could be?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Engages:: CMO Ens Trigger says:
XO: Not really, if I had to go with my gut I'd say it was a dimensional rift, which means that my nurse is still alive somewhere... albeit minus one foot.

ACTION: A moment after the ship goes to warp, the area the Nighthawk had just left, floods with energy briefly, and then it stops; As if a door opened and then closed  The area around that part of space is suspiciously empty of even a spec of dust.

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