USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10603.11
Mission Number 259
Double Trouble in the Hour before Dawn
Part VII

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Lília Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight 
Scott Knight as LtJg Caelan Trigger
Patrick de Ruiter as LtJg Ar-kol & Ra-kol
Joseph Tom Sagar as Ensign Wechel Holax

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti 

Missing in Action
None

NPC’s
Lilia Perfeito as OPS Yel & SO Albers
Patrick de Ruiter as TO
Scott Knight as Medic

Summary
While the Nighthawk checked on an SOS signal, the Chameleon made its way to the planet and has landed.	  They are making their way up a gully to an opening in the side of a mountain.  A mountainous planet, some of the rock formations have a crystalline substance that deflects sensor and tricorder readings making it difficult to locate the insurrectionist’s base… or knowing if there even is one on this planet.
The Nighthawk following the mandates of a call for help found the beacon and picked up another aspect of the message, but it was garbled. The Romulans watched them vanish into the ancient trap.

Announcements

•	LOGS!  These are important folks.  Please get them caught up.  
•	Please review the Menthar brief 10602.11
•	We have two major storylines going along at the moment, pretty please, have patience with your SM and take a moment before you hit that enter button.
•	Those interested in running an arc on the NH, let me know.
•	Tim will be absent next week.
•	We wish Scott McCracken well.  His work is just not making it possible for him to be a steady player.  Hopefully he will join us occasionally as an NPC.  
•	Lília has taken the role of CSO but will continue as OPS Yel
•	And last but not least Welcome aboard Joe!

Time Lapse:
	Nighthawk 1 hour: You are currently in a null field.
	Chameleon team 10 minutes: You will be arriving at the entrance to the shadowy opening.

Captain's Log Stardate 10603.11: I am currently taking the away team to the planet where we have to investigate if the insurgents are.  While I have left the Nighthawk in the capable hands of Commander Jackson

First Officer's log, Stardate 10603.11 - We are on our way to the SOS call. All departments are informed. I want everyone to be prepared for whatever will happen.

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FCO LtJG Knight says:
@:: Looks down at his console as it beeps::  CO:  Sir, we're five minutes from our destination.
SO Albers says:
@:: Attempts to scan the planet with the passive sensors::
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@:: Checks his rifle again::
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sitting on the Nighthawk Bridge, waiting for the helm to report their approach to the SOS call::
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Has his eyes closed, preparing himself for the coming mission::
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@FCO: Very well. Standard orbit when we arrive
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Finally reaches the bridge:: XO: Where would you like me to help out?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@CO:  Aye Captain.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: At the bridge at science one. She wants to concentrate on scanners and leave OPS to Yel::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Running around sickbay chasing a little furry critter::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@:: Inputs commands into his console, checking engine status::
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Looks around Sickbay. Although the room and lighting is the same as it is on Gamma shift, It looks somehow different. Maybe it is the small brown furry entities littering the floor::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: We should be arriving at the com's location anytime. ::checks sensors::
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around:: CNS: Ah, Varesh.. I think the helm could use some capable hands... ::Turns back to the viewscreen::
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods at the CSO:: CSO: Alright.. :: Turns to tactical:: TO: Red Alert..
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@SO:  You picking up anything unusual?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
XO: Aye, sir. :: Moves over to the helm:: I'm guessing we're close to our destination then? ::nods at the person sitting there and settles after the seat is vacated::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Grabs one of them and looks up:: MO: Mind your head! :: too late... another tribble drops from the ceiling::
SO Albers says:
@FCO: Not yet, the passive scanners are not very accurate
TO Rga’el says:
:: Checks the sensors to see if he can find more of those dreaded creatures
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Gharr! Gerrit off me!
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@SO:  Confirmed.  Perhaps once we get a little closer that will help.
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Scrabbles around, pulling the thing off his face::
SO Albers says:
@ :: Nods to the FCO::FCO: I agree sir
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Stands up and approaches the MO... tribble in hand:: MO: Hold still!
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Taps the console controls and calls up the evasive maneuvers Aaron keeps preloaded::
TO Rga’el says:
:: Nods and activates red alert::
SO Albers says:
@FCO/CO: I can make some of the topography. The land covered surface seems to have many mountain ranges
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around the bridge, then at the viewscreen again:: CNS: Distance to target area?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Grabs the MOs shoulder to hold him steady:: MO: I said hold still.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@:: Arrives at the destination and puts the Chameleon into standard orbit::  CO:  We are now in standard orbit sir.

ACTION: Medical gets an emergency call.

MO Ens Holax says:
:: Sighs relief as Tribble is pulled from face:: CMO: Thank you. I have only met you in meetings. My name is Ensign Holax. I just transferred from gamma shift
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Is there any major cities?
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Hears call::
SO Albers says:
@:: Punches his console trying to look for signs of civilization::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Also hears the call and runs to the central console hitting the button to open Comm:: *Medic*: What's the emergency? We're swamped down here.
SO Albers says:
@CO: None sir .. odd
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Glances down at the console and slightly turns in his seat to speak to the XO sitting behind him:: XO: We're 3 minutes from our destination at current speed.
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Any life on the planet?
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CNS: Alright, keep your course.. Once we arrive, take us out of warp and bring us to a full stop... ::Turns to the CSO:: CSO: Any more visible on sensors now?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@SO/CO:  Confirmed......that is a bit odd.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Nods:: XO: Aye, sir.
Medic says:
*CMO*: Sir, we've just found G`dar unconscious in his quarters... Permission to beam him to sickbay?
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Watches CMO's desperation as another patient is requested for admission::
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@:: Closes his eyes as well. He wants to have a full mental picture by the time they get down there::
SO Albers says:
@CO: No humanoid life readings ... at least not that our passive sensors can read
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Turns to tactical again:: TO: Weapons and shields status? :: Immediately turns to OPS:: OPS: Inform sickbay, we are approaching the SOS call location, they may expect casualties..
TO Rqa’el says:
:: Looks at his console to verify:: XO: Shields raised, weapons ready.. sir
  
ACTION: The SOS seems to be coming in stronger, but there is no sign of anything in the area

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*Medic*: Granted, get him here ASAP! :: Turns to the MO:: MO: Clear off the medical stasis bed! We’re going to need it.
OPS Yel says:
XO: Yes sir.  *sickbay*: Bridge to sickbay, be prepared for casualties.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Our sensors can't detect anything that could be sending the distress call ... but it is getting stronger
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Yes sir. :: Walks to bed and checks it is clear. After a few arrangements, it is::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
::drops the ship from warp and brings it to a complete stop:: XO: We have arrived, sir.
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Are you able to triangulate the origin?
  
ACTION:  The transporter gets a lock and the science officer appears in medical.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Self: Dammit, what now? :: Taps his Commbadge:: OPS: What's the Sit Rep Yel?
  CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Very well. Find me a place to beam into  CTO: Have your team ready to depart.
SO Albers says:
@FCO/CO: So .. no sentient life .... is this the right planet?
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Opens his eyes and looks at the rest of security detail:: Sec: Ready your weapons gentlemen. We will be arriving at our landing zone in a few minutes
SO Albers says:
@:: Frowns:: CO: What sort of place ... sir?
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@CO: We're ready sir
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@:: Checks his coordinates::  SO/CO:  This is where we are supposed to be.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Waits patiently for an answer while kicking tribbles round the floor like footballs trying to get them all into one place::
OPS Yel says:
*CMO*: We are approaching a distress call
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around at Gomes again:: CSO: Still nothing on sensors?
  
Scenery: A planet in the middle stages of evolution, it is covered with major mountain chains many kilometers high, sinking down to valleys of pine.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Shakes her head:: XO: None that I can find. And we have a more or less clear location of the origin ... There just doesn't appear to be anything there
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Not even debris? :: Frowns::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*OPS*: Understood, what's the origin?
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Approaches G'dar and scans with Tricorder::
SO Albers says:
@CO/FCO: A green plane in the equatorial region sounds like a good landing spot?
TO Rga’el says:
XO: Can we scan for ion trails? Is there something cloaked out there?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Taps a few commands:: XO: Escape route plotted and ready.
  CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Very well.  FCO: Set us down.
SO Albers says:
@ CO: There is one odd thing. Some of the mountain ranges are fuzzy ... like our sensors can't read them properly
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CNS: Good job, commander. :: Nods at the TO:: TO: Go for it...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: No debris ... trap?
  CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: We might be able to see after we clear the atmosphere
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@:: Brings up the coordinates that the SO has found::  CO:  Aye sir.  :: Begins descent::
OPS Yel says:
*CMO*: Unknown
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@SO: Sounds like a force field
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around at the CSO:: CSO: Possibly...
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Smiles:: XO: I have served on enough ships to be paranoid in almost any situation... just being prepared.
TO Rga’el says:
:: Starts scanning for ion trails, which would indicate a cloaked vessel::
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Hmm. I can't see any physical injury that could have induced this unconsciousness. Should I revive him?
SO Albers says:
@CTO: It’s possible. I'll give you the coordinates of the nearest one and we can go there
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Self: I don't like this one bit. :: Turns to the MO:: MO: Double check your scans... Something's not right here.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CNS: The signal is still there. It keeps repeating itself. It could also be a vessel unable to uncloak
TO Rga’el says:
:: Looks at his readings:: XO: Scans turn up empty. i'll try to find out if the signal might be coming from another dimension
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CNS: But the message itself remains un-translated
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Continues scanning::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CNS/TO: Could...could there be one of those doors to the other universe ?
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Is ready to go::
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Not translated. :: Hears the TO's comment and only then connects the two:: TO: Why did I not thing of that.. It would explain two problems One being the fact we can't translate, the other being why we can't see anything...
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
XO: Sir, I can try and see if there is any ship nearby... by other means than the sensors of course.
SO Albers says:
@:: Gets his phaser and tricorder and gets ready to go out even though he keeps looking at the console::
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CNS: Alright, but be careful Varesh.. We may need your strengths..
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@:: Brings up the readings on a clear landing site::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Indeed ....
TO Rga’el says:
:: Starts scanning for anomalies that would indicate a rupture in space to another dimension. At the same time he starts trying to adjust Doppler effect on the transmission::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CNS: It is a distress call ... or are they all liars on the other side?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*XO*: Trigger to Commander Jackson...
TO Rga’el says:
CSO: You're assuming they know our frequency agreements
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Hard to tell.. Not all, but... ::Shrugs:: No real way to tell who is sending this... Unless... ::Turns to OPS:: OPS: Do we still have records from that part of the ship's service in our data storage?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Closes his eyes briefly and scans the area around the ship as far as his senses can reach:: XO: Not a thing, nada, nothing. Its empty, or I can't sense them.
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@:: Brings the Chameleon down and gently lands on the surface::  CO/SO/CTO:  We've arrived.
OPS Yel says:
:: Nods:: XO: Of course, we needed all the information we could get for this one
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CNS: But did we not have the same problem in the other universe, where there were some races you could not scan?
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@:: Stands up and inspects the men for the last time, looking at every detail::
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@FCO: Locks it down.
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
OPS: Great, verify the current signal to known, friendly signals from the other dimension..
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Anything out there?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Taps his foot and taps his badge again:: *XO*: Trigger to commander Jackson.
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks up, surprised by that call:: *CMO*: Jackson here, go ahead..
OPS Yel says:
:: Nods to the XO and cross references the current message to the Nighthawk's records from the missions related to the other universe::
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Hmm.. his serotonin levels are unusually high. Has this man had a great amount of stress or.. a very pleasurable experience recently that you know of?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@CO:  Aye.  :: Begins lockdown procedures::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
XO: That is correct. So if they are Ullian, or some other four-lobed race, I can't scan them. Most other races are detectable to me. Even when we were in the Nacandarian universe.
TO Rga’el says:
:: Looks at his sensors:: XO: I'm picking up something
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods, then turns to tactical:: TO: Details, please..
SO Albers says:
@ CO: Still nothing other than the fuzzy mountains ..
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
MO: I don't really spend too much time on the bridge so I'm not sure about his stress levels... as for pleasure... that's not really any of my business.
TO Rga’el says:
:: Scant the object to gain further details:: XO: A small object, which seems to be emitting the call. Scanning now for further details
SO Albers says:
@CO: And some wild animals..nothing to worry about, I think
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@CO:  Chameleon is secured.
OPS Yel says:
XO: No match with our databases sir
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Any viral infections in the air?
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@FCO: Good lets move to the back section.
SO Albers says:
@CO: I didn't find any but I will run another check::
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: OPS: So, that means we do not know the signal nor the language in it... ::Sighs:: There goes one easy solution..
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Sorry sir, just thought you might know something.
TO Rga’el says:
XO: It's hard to scan, like it's out of phase
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@:: Gets up and starts toward the back::  CO:  Understood.
SO Albers says:
@CO: The Atmosphere appears perfectly safe for us
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Stands up next to his brother::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Kicks a tribble:: Self: Damn it... he can't be THAT busy.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: There is? :: Raises an eyebrow::
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@CTO: Let's head out.  FCO: Pick up the rear?
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Continues scans::
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@:: Opens the door and exits the Chameleon, scanning the surrounding area for life signs::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@CO:  Aye sir.  :: Takes up position in the rear::
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Gets out after his brother, also scanning and visually confirming that they are alone here::
SO Albers says:
@:: Scans the surface while breathing the fresh air, happy to be on the ground::
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@CO: Area seems clear sir
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Nods in confirmation::
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@:: Reaches down to check his phaser and pulls out his tricorder::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*XO*: Sir, we have Lieutenant G`dar here in sickbay, he seems to be... ::kicks another tribble:: .Unconscious.
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: I'm going to take a look at his medical records.. see if there is any history of blackouts and the like
SO Albers says:
@CO: I still find nothing unusual except from those mountains, which still can't be read properly
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
TO: Can you adjust scanners to counter-act the phase shift?
TO Rga’el says:
:: Adjusts sensors:: XO: Trying
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CMO*: With seems to be, you mean he actually is..?
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Steps outside and looks around.:: CTO: Good.  Let's head that away.  :: Points in the direction of where the SO had determined there was fuzzy signals::
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around at Gomes:: CSO: Alex, could you give him a hand on those sensors?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@:: Exits the Chameleon last behind the others::
TO Rga’el says:
XO: unsuccessful, it almost seems like the object is.. out of place
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Walks over to console in office and looks up the patient::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*XO*: Well... yes Commander, but he's showing raised serotonin levels. I have to wonder if his brain just... shut down.
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@:: Nods and heads in the direction the CO pointed at, rifle and scanner at the ready::
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Raises his eyebrows:: *CMO*: Shut down..? What can you do for him now?
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Walks next to his brother, about 3 feet to his side::
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Looks at the FCO:: FCO: Aaron, don't forget where we parked.  :: Smiles::
TO Rga’el says:
::Hears the medical call:: XO: Could this be related to this object?
FCO LtJG Knight says:
@:: Grins::  CO:  You actually think I'd lose the C?
TO Rga’el says:
XO: The medical emergency i mean
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*XO*: We're going to try and revive him but I don't know how successful we'll be... I'll keep you posted on that...
  
Scenery: The sounds of stone crunch under the away teams feet as a gentle wind stirs the branches of pine around them.  Ahead is an old gully, now empty of the waters that once flowed through them.

CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
CSO: Alex, can I take a look at that signal? Maybe my latent Dokorst genes will assist in some way... it’s worth a shot.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Has the rest of the sensor arrays work in coordination with the tactical sensors to look for phase shifting::
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@:: Orders the security detail to leave some motion sensors around the Chameleon to alert them when someone is approaching thei escape vehicle::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
MO: What have you got?
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@FCO: Making sure.
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CMO*: Copied... Give it your best.. Jackson out...:: Turns back to the bridge crew::
  
ACTION: Engineering gives a call; there is a slight strain on the engines.

FCO LtJG Knight says:
@CO/SO/CTO:  There appears to have been water running through that gully up ahead at one time.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
CNS: Certainly… :: Puts the message on speakers again::
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Well… there are some things that seem akin to symptoms of epilepsy, such as an underlying discomfort with flashing lights, as was shown in his last EEG scan.
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
TO: Possibly... But the exact context, we don't know yet.. Nor the reason for only one person to be affected..
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: And sends the CNS all the information about the modulation of the com::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Listens to the message, his head cocked to one side::
SO Albers says:
@:: Moves along with the rest, focusing on the mountains he cant scan::
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Perhaps this has nothing to do with it.. but it is interesting to be sure.
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Ponders::
TO Rga’el says:
 XO: Maybe he's sensitive to something that the object is radiating. It sounds a bit too... I don't know… Coincidental
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Taps his side console to pull up a systems report:: TO: Perhaps so, but as long as it is a single case, we can't conclude this yet...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
MO: Epilepsy, there was no sign of that when he came aboard. :: Checks through G`Dar's medical records::
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Watches as the security detail is done with their work and come back with the rest of the group::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
CSO: The intent is definitely a distress call... it repeats over and over. Nothing else really has that intent.
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: I know, any sign of epilepsy would have been extensively tested on admission to Starfleet.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
CNS: A bait for a trap could have that intent ...
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Checks his tricorder:: FCO: Yes it seems so.
TO Rga’el says:
:: Starts scanning for any emissions::
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CNS: A warning message would... Or a homing beacon... ::Freezes for a moment, then turns to the CSO:: CSO: Full long range scan..
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: But epilepsy has been known to develop very quickly
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Aye aye ::applies maximum output to the LRS::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Gives a small smile:: All: Indeed...
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: How far does this go?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
MO: See if you can wake him up.
SO Albers says:
@:: Scans the water current intently::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Listens again, making a few notes without looking:: All: Its a distress call...
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Yes sir. :: Approaches G'dar and administers 20mg Cortolin.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
All: It says help repeatedly, with some co-ordinates attached.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
CNS: It can't be a lie?
TO Rga’el says:
:: Holds back as he was about to snort... how observant::
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@CTO: Hold up Lieutenant.
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@:: Stops and looks at the CO::
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Watches patient intently::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Turns to his console:: CSO: The computer comes to the same conclusion.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Scans the area again while they're stopped::
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Shrugs slightly:: COS: You never know..
  
ACTION: As the away team continues, the shadows of the mountain and trees bring a chill to the air.   Higher up, a darker shadow can be seen against the background of shadows.

SO Albers says:
@All: The gully goes about 500 meters ahead. There are no signs of water
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Turns back to tactical again:: TO: Nothing else on the sensors, besides that object..?
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Is this man made?
TO Rga’el says:
:: Rechecks his sensors:: XO: Nothing on short range
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Boots a tribble at the door to his office::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: …until its too late
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Sees patients eyes flicker, then close suddenly::
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs:: CSO: Indeed...
SO Albers says:
@CO: It does not look artificial but then again as we go further it becomes more and more difficult to scan
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
MO: What happened?
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Thinks for a moment:: CNS: Can you make out any more from the message?
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Whispers to CMO:: CMO: I think he is awake.. but he is pretending to remain sedated..
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@SO: Like a force field, diffusing your scans?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Shakes his head:: XO: No sir, its "help" over and over, along with a set of co-ordinates.
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Why would he do that?

ACTION:  Flight corrects for the shift as the ship slowly seems to be moving forward.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Approaches G`Dar and squeezes his earlobe as hard as he can::
SO Albers says:
@CTO: Like a ... a force field embedded in the rocks themselves. Its very odd, the geology itself is built in such a way that I can't scan it
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CNS: Where do those coordinates lead?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
XO: Unknown as yet. :: Inputs the information, then frowns at this console:: Sir, we're moving… and the ship is at a full stop.
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Isolate it
TO Rga’el says:
:: Looks up:: CNS: Moving? What direction?
SO Albers says:
@ CO: I don’t even know if there is a force field sir! Without more information I don't think I can do anything
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns:: CNS: Moving..? ::Taps the system status again:: Report velocity..
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Watches G`Dar for a response and sees none:: MO: Any signs of cellular degradation?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Checks sensors again::
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@SO: Can you identify certain parts that are harder to scan than others? Is it coming from the rocks, the ground, the trees?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
TO: Forward. Towards that object. We're just drifting at the moment, so it’s not much more than we’re not in the same place we're supposed to be. Compensating…
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: No sir, none that I can see.
  CO Capt Monroe says:
@CTO: Lead the way again.
TO Rga’el says:
 XO: I'm getting a bad feeling about this. I'd say we take our distance until we can decipher the message
SO Albers says:
@CTO: Yes I can, it is definitely coming from the rocks. That’s why it is worse at some mountain ranges
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@SO: Could it be the composition?
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@:: Nods and starts walking again::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Slaps G`Dar right across his face leaving a nice hand mark behind:: G`Dar: Wake up lieutenant!
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
XO: And by the way... the co-ordinates go to that object.
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Heard the TO and sighs heavily. He had already come to that conclusion:: CNS: Back us off.. Maintain a distance of 500 kilometers..
SO Albers says:
@CTO: It might be but I never read about anything like it
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Sets the parameters into the nav controls:: XO: Backing us off...
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Hmm… We have a surplus of Cordrazine. If I administer some it should definitely do the trick. It’s pretty strong.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@SO: You said… some mountain ranges. Not all?
SO Albers says:
@:: Nods:: CTO: That is correct. Perhaps it is different rocks ...perhaps it is something else. If I can't scan them I don’t know what they are made of.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Sighs:: XO: With little success, sir. Speed is increasing towards that object, and I can't keep the ship in the required position... We're not moving away from the object...
  
ACTION: The ships engines can be heard as a light goes on flights console.

CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@SO: Could it be they are out of phase?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CNS: Perhaps its a tractor beam of some sort but our sensors didn't detect it
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
MO: Do it... if it doesn't work, prep him and put him in stasis. I'll be on the bridge. :: Trips over a tribble:: And do something about this mess!
TO Rga’el says:
:: Looks alarmed... this is not good::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Turns in his chair:: XO: Translation: We're not going backwards, and the engines can't maintain this output... they will fail if we try for too long.
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns:: TO: Alright, can we destroy that object..?
SO Albers says:
@ CTO: I'll try to look for phase shift signatures
TO Rga’el says:
XO: We can try of course. I'm unable to predict if our weapons will penetrate it. Permission to fire?
  
ACTION: The SOS suddenly shifts and becomes clearer.  More of the message can be heard, however there are pieces missing, as though it is greatly degraded.

OPS Yel says:
      All: The message has altered :: Puts it on speakers::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Listens to the message::
TO Rga’el says:
OPS: No, I don't think the message changed. We just got close enough to hear it
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Administers 15ccs Cordrazine::
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CNS: Engines all stop... Prepare to go to full impulse. Ahead… On my mark... ::Turns to the TO, just as the message seems to have changed:: CNS: Varesh?
SO Albers says:
@ CTO: No signs of phase shifts but then again the rocks are acting as a mirror to my scans. I can't get any information
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Heads out of Sickbay and heads for the TL::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: What if we try to hail them?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
XO: Engines all stop, ready full impulse ahead. Sir, the computer can interpret the message as well as I can. It’s just clearer with more parts to it... but still severely degraded. I'm missing a lot of it.
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@ CO: This is very disturbing sir. We have no idea of knowing what's hidden. I suggest we be extra careful
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Even hailing the vacuum....
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Watches as G'dar wakes. The patient seems very drowsy::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
TL: Bridge.
  Voice says:
Please help... we replied t.... but w... we.... and now we... ar.... ...... energy depleted... pl.... but be war......
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Not sure it will help, but sure, it's something... ::Turns to OPS:: OPS: Open hailing frequencies, all bands..
TO Rga’el says:
:: Hears the message and pulls up an overview of the NH energy consumption::
OPS Yel says:
XO: Frequencies open :: Deems down the repeating message but in a way its still audible::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Frowns:: XO: Sir, that doesn't sound like just a distress call... its more like a warning.
MO Ens Holax says:
G'dar: Hello. Can you hear me?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@CTO: Proceed with caution.  SO: Full scans.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Steps out of the TL and onto the bridge:: XO: Are you busy sir?
CTO LtJg Ra-Kol says:
@:: Nods and continues moving toward the mountains::
MO Ens Holax says:
:: The man mumbles::
MO Ens Holax says:
*XO*: Sir, G'dar is awake but he seems incapable of speech.
SO Albers says:
@ CO: I will try sir but I honestly do not think they are of any use. Whatever we find it will be with our own natural senses.
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
COMM: General Call: This is the USS Nighthawk to the vessel transmitting the distress call, what is your status?
  XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CMO: We may have a problem.. :: Sighs:: We seem to be pulled in by.. Something… To somewhere...
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@Sec: Alright, you heard the man. Be extra careful. We rely on visual more than scanners at the moment.
TO Rga’el says:
 XO: Sir, our engines are having some trouble coping
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
XO: Then perhaps now is not the best time.

ACTION: A force pulls the Nighthawk forward, until suddenly the ship vanishes from all sight.  From the bridge of the Romulan vessel, a loud guffaw can be heard.

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