USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10602.25
Mission Number 257
Double Trouble in the Hour before Dawn
Part V

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight 
Scott Knight as LtJg Caelan Trigger
Patrick de Ruiter as LtJg Ar-kol & Ra-kol

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti 

Missing in Action
Scott McCracken as Lieutenant Ardin G’Dar (unexcused)
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson (excused)
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes (excused)
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused) 

NPC’s
Martijn Lemmen as Liquidator Solok
Kurt Goring as subcommander Talyan
Scott Knight as Nurse

Summary
	Two vessels approached the Nighthawk claiming the area of space the Nighthawk’s coordinates have led them to.  The Nighthawk backed off.  The Chameleon with the captain and FCO launched to discover what they could.  They are returning to the ship for more crew.  
The Nighthawk’s sensors are being scrambled by an EMC pod and are basically blind in the area they are in.  The Ferengi vessel apparently returned to where it was before, the Romulan vessel is cloaked.

Announcements

•	LOGS!
•	It is important for this weeks next mission that everyone have an idea or plan in mind… worked out together.
•	The current idea is the Chameleon will return and gather crew, then head out again letting the Nighthawk be the blind duck.
•	Dylan’s e-mail:  dylan@e-llusion.co.za

Time Lapse:
	30 minutes

 
Captain's Log Stardate 10602.25:  I have ordered us to back off until we find out if we are heading into a trap.  There is the possibilty.  I am not going to take that chance.

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CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Full scan.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Looks up from his console::  CO:  Sir, we have two ships approaching.  One Romulan and one Ferengi.
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
:: On the bridge, at his console, making a full sensor scan of the approaching ships::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Walks out of his office and into sickbay:: Nurse: Status.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
:: Standing next to his brother, checking the readiness of the Nighthawk's weapon systems::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Back us off.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Slowly.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Aye sir.  :: Backs the NH off slowly::
CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Hail those ships
Nurse says:
CMO: All triage rooms report ready and standing by.  As for us, I must admit we're all a little nervous.
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CO: Ships are identified as a Klingon BOP, romulan version and a small Ferengi marauder. The BOP is heavily armed; the Ferengi will hardly be a match for us.  Closer scans indicate they have some extra weaponry that's not Ferengi.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Nurse: It's only natural to be nervous when heading into a situation like this, but this is what you've been trained for... if it helps, think of it as a simulation and if you need help, tell me.
Nurse says:
:: Nods and returns to her duties quietly::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Sir, at present course and speed, those ships will intercept in five minutes.
SubCmdr Talyn says:
@ :: Commands one of his flunkies to bring the RSE Raptor in to the path of the offending Starfleet vessel::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Target those ships.  FCO: Prepare a course to get us out of here.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Moves over to the main console and taps a few commands to establish a constant open com link between sickbay and the triage areas::
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
:: Helps his brother by targeting the ships::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Aye!  :: Fingers run over his console as he sets a course::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Hail them
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
CO: Aye sir. Targeting
Liquidator Solok says:
#:: On the bridge of his vessel, nodding at his helmsman circle around and engage the incoming vessel from two sides to try and close it in::
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CO: Aye sir, hailing COMM BOP: Approaching ships, this is the USS Nighthawk. State your intentions
SubCmdr Talyn says:
@ :: Stabs a button on his command chair:: COM Nighthawk: Turn around immediately. You are trespassing on territory claimed by the Romulan Star Empire!
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
:: Looks at the CO to see if he wants to continue the conversation::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Thinks to himself.....Romulan?::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Romulan Ship: And you are?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Taps his Com badge:: *Bridge*: Trigger to the bridge.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
:: Has targeted the BOP and is ready to fire everything the Nighthawk has::
Liquidator Solok says:
#:: Angry taps his comm console::  COM: Nighthawk: This is the Liquidator Solok of the Ferengi Alliance... turn around at once... you are trespassing on newly claimed Ferengi territory.... leave or be destroyed....
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CO: Seems they can't make up their mind. Is this Ferengi or Romulan territory?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Heck, why don't we just make a claim ourselves.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Both Ships: Ok you know what.  Since the ferengi claims this land, and the romulans claim this space, on behalf of the Federation I claim this space too!
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
:: Smiles:: CO: Lets plant our flag on the nearest planet
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Grins at the CTO's statement::
SubCmdr Talyn says:
@ COM Nighthawk: Unacceptable! Your Federation Law forbids the interference in internal disputes between foreign powers! Turn around and leave immediately!
 CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Both Ships: Well if you both cannot make up your minds I think you should both withdraw and let us proceed to where we are suppose to be going.
Liquidator Solok says:
#COM: Nighthawk: Don't play with us, Humannn.... turn around at once...we will bribe the Romulans if needs to be... you on the other hand have nothing to gain here....  ::grumbles::
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CO: Heh, if we offered the Ferengi to help them, we would get out of here easily
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Taps his badge again:: *Bridge*: Anyone awake up there?
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
:: Since noon seems to answer:: *CMO*: What's on your mind doc?
CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Both Ships: I think there is some explanation needed.
Liquidator Solok says:
#:: Orders his tactical officer to power their weapons array::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Both ships: So what kind of dispute is there at the moment?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*CTO*: Just letting you guys know we're all set down here... what's happening your end?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Sir, their powering weapons.
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
:: Looks at the sensors:: CO: The BOP is powering their weapons sir
SubCmdr Talyn says:
@ COM Nighthawk: My government requires me to negotiate with this fool, but we will not allow a third party. Withdraw immediately. You are trespassing in Romulan Space.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
*CMO*: Not much. We're in a three-way here. Ferengi and Romulans want us out of here because they both want this piece of space
Liquidator Solok says:
#COM: Nighthawk: The only explanation you need Humannnn is to turn your ship around and head back where ever you came from... we will deal with the Romulans...   ::smiles at his tactical officer::  I insist...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Self: Damn ferengi. *CTO*: Let me know if it starts looking ugly up there.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Both ships:  I have the capability of making this situation more interesting if you attack this vessel.  I would suggest you power down your weapons and we can try to resolve this in a more civilized manner
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
*CMO*: Well, it's starting to look ugly. I think we're getting closer to a shooting match here.
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CO: I have targeted the BOP sir. All weapons are ready to fire
SubCmdr Talyn says:
@ :: Sneers in the viewscreen:: COM Nighthawk: Perhaps you should take note that both our weapons are pointed at you and not at each other. YOU are the unwelcome party here.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*CTO*: Understood, I'll rally the troops, Trigger out.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
CO: Sir, we could fly in close and fly in between them. That way they would hit each other as much as us
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Contacts all his medical staff and puts them on alert status::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Tactical Analysis.
Liquidator Solok says:
#:: Grins evilly and nods at his tactical officer to push the large shiny red button::
 
ACTION: The Ferengi vessel fires weapons off the Nighthawks starboard side... a warning shot.

CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CO: If we have to fight them both we're in for a ride. The BOP alone would be challenging enough. The Ferengi could be bribed probably. That would give us an advantage
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Sees the incoming fire and goes to evasive maneuvers::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Take us out of here.  We will have to rethink our strategy.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Aye sir.  :: Sets course and engages::
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CO: The only cover here is a small asteroid.. in front of them.
 
ACTION: The Nighthawk quickly leaves the system and its defenders behind.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Prepare the Chameleon.  I want to leave this ship in 5 minutes.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
::gets up from his station::  CO:  Yes sir!  ::heads toward the TL::
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CO: we could go around this region. it would cost us a few hours, but we wouldn't have to go far
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: I want to know what they are doing there.
SubCmdr Talyn says:
@ :: Breaks off::
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CO: Scanning :: Makes a scan of the area they just left::
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
CO: You want to take a peek with the chameleon?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Arrives in the flight bay and heads over to the Chameleon and begins prepping for departure::
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CO: The Ferengi is tracking us. the BOP has cloaked again
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Let them track us.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Gets up and heads for the TL::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: You have the bridge.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
CO: aye sir
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks into the TL:: TL: Main shuttlebay.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Runs round sickbay doing various things::
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
:: Makes a full sensor scan of the surrounding area::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Gets out of the TL and heads to the Chameleon::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Picks up a PADD from the desk and reads it::
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
*CMO*: situation averted for the moment doc
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Doesn't see the CO arrive as he continues his pre-flight check::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Are we ready to go?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*CTO*: Well that's a relief... are you still on the bridge?
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
:: Notices nothing strange, beside the bit of energy. he tries to get a better scan to see if he can get some details::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Turns to see the CO:: CO:  Ready for departure in 30 seconds sir.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Good.  :: Takes a seat::: Just an in and out recon mission.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
*CMO*: yes we are. at the moment we're just waiting here. the CO is taking the shuttle::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  So you want me setting course for the planet then?
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
:: Looks at the sensors::*CO*: The Ferengi have launched a probe in our direction
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Yes to the last position before we were asked to leave.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
*CTO*:  We're ready for departure.....requesting clearance.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*CTO*: Very well.  Take us out away from this location, full impulse.
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
*FCO*: You're cleared, but be advised that there is now a Ferengi probe in the vicinity that will. track your departure
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*CTO*: Good, Stay put, I'm on my way.
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
*CO*: aye. Duty FCO: full impulse, course 354 mark 4
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Activate Chameleon Device.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
*CTO*:  Understood.  I'll do what I can to elude the probe.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Heads out of Sickbay and toward the TL::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Aye sir.  :: Engages engines and activates device::
Duty FCO says:
CTO: Aye
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Take us out.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
TL: Deck one, Bridge.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
:: Feels the Chameleon lift up and gently glides her out from the NH::
 
ACTION: The Chameleon lifts gracefully from its docking space and glides out the Nighthawks bay doors. The doors close quickly behind the ship.

CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
:: Tracks the probe and the chameleon::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Initiates passive scans of the area::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
CO:  Sir, we'll arrive at those last coordinates in five minutes.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
$FCO: Take us in slowly…  I want to get full scan of the area
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Steps out of the TL and onto the bridge heading straight for the CTO::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
$CO: Aye sir.  :: Brings the Chameleon in slowly::
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
:: Sees that the probe isn't tracking the Chameleon. This is good news, but he won't alert the CO. Radio transmissions could also give away their intentions::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
$CO:  So far, it appears the probe is unable to track us.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Takes a passive scan of the ship looking for anything of the ordinary::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Good.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CTO: What are they doing?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Takes a scan of the area as well::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
$CO:  Since the Romulan vessel has cloaked, the only scans we'll get is that of the Ferengi vessel.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
:: Nods at the CMO:: CMO: At the moment the C is going back to take a peek at the 2 parties. So far they're unnoticed
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
:: To see where the BOP is, he scans the area for an ion trail::
SubCmdr Talyn says:
@ :: Swoops in with the Raptor and decloaks, dropping a sensor jamming mine before recloaking::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Let's see if we can tap into their comm system without them knowing.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CTO: Cham's a good ship... I've been on her... She'll take great care of the Cap'n.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
CMO: I know who built it, so i have every bit of confidence that the ship will do what the CO wants. :: Smiles::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
$CO:  Understood.  :: Begins tapping in some commands on his console::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CTO: We really should take it out when we get back, go for some target practice. :: Smiles::
 
ACTION: The Nighthawk sensors go haywire.

CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
:: The sensors appear to have some trouble. He saw the BOP decloak and drop something, then the sensors stopped giving accurate information. Seems the BOP dropped some ECM pod. Looks like the CO will have a better chance of getting some intel in the Chameleon::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Looks round:: CTO: That doesn't sound good, ::runs to OPS::
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
CMO: They're jamming us. We’re now blind in that area of space.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CTO: Damn! ECM pod.  That could make things difficult.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
$:: Sits back straight up::  CO:  I think I've got us tapped into the comm system.  They shouldn't detect that we've done that.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
$FCO: Perfect.  Let's see what they are talking about.
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CMO: Not really difficult, but we'll have to keep a sharp eye on that area. There's always a chance that they use this to close on us
FCO LtJG Knight says:
$CO:  Aye.  :: Listens::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
$FCO: Probably How we pesky humans almost ruined everything
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Nods and locks passive sensors onto the last known position of the BOP::
 
ACTION: Across the comm system can be heard arguments and orders given rather rudely.

FCO LtJG Knight says:
$:: Grins::  CO:  But aren't we always blamed for everything?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
$FCO: Yeah...
FCO LtJG Knight says:
$CO:  If we're able to clearly hear what's going on, that could give us a definite advantage.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Scans the area for tachyon emissions::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
$FCO: Isolate the comm between both ships
FCO LtJG Knight says:
$CO:  Aye.  :: Enters more commands to isolate the links::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CTO: I think that BOP is moving around to scatter our scans... I'm showing tachyon emissions all over the place... either that or there's more than one out there.
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CMO: They're trying to confuse us. There's probably only one
FCO LtJG Knight says:
$CO:  There doesn't appear to be any communication between the two vessels at this time.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CTO: We can only hope.
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
CMO: We don't hope doc, we calculate our chances. Besides, if there are more than one, the C would probably alert us or be heading back at top speed

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