USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10604.01
Mission Number 262
Double Trouble in the Hour before Dawn
Part X

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Lília Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes
Scott Knight as LtJg Caelan Trigger

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight (excused)
Patrick de Ruiter as LtJg Ar-kol & Ra-kol (on LOA)
Joseph Tom Sagar as Ensign Wechel Holax (unexcused)

NPC’s
Lilia Perfeito as SO Albers & OPS Yel
Rob Lemmens as EO Ens Nescheriakova

Summary
	The captain returned from his wanderings and accidentally triped the warning beams the others had seen and avoided.  A trap door in the floor ahead opens up and the CTO and a couple of security officers who had been standing on it, fall into the darkness bellow.  Eventually the trap closes with no obvious way to open it.  The A-team continued and came upon 4 Ferengi’s guarding what?
	The Nighthawk discovers a sad tale from an alien ship, but unfortunately due to their own situation, are unable to help them with their last request to be taken home.  Eventually the XO’s idea of thrusters only gets them out of the zone of the trap.  Meanwhile the EO experiences his worst nightmare. (See note)

Note: To understand this tranny, the actions in dark red, apply to the mission, those in blue-gray pertain to the EO’s nightmare.  The areas altered to Gray are part of the crews contribution to the engineer’s nightmare.  Those actions do not apply to the storyline.

Announcements

•	Sadly, we may be without our CTO as he takes a LOA.
•	LOGS!  These are important folks.  Please get them caught up.  
•	Reminder: 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.
•	Arlene has taken over the Tal-War and will be continuing the joint storyline with us.
•	Don’t forget, everyone is on DLS now except Jim and I.

Time Lapse:
	30 minutes for the NH.  You will be approaching the planet.
	No time lapse for the Away team.

Captain's Log Stardate 10604.01:  I have return to the main group after exploring the other areas of the cabin.

First Officer's Log, Stardate 10604.01 - I have finally come up with a plan to get us out of this mess. With a bit of luck, and the data from the other ship, we might be able to figure out what happened and put out a proper warning, marking this area off-limits. We do need our plan to work, before being of use. We will just have to try and see where we get...

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CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: At her station, making sense of the logs she just downloaded::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: In ME looking to see if there are any more tribbles::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sitting in the center chair:: CSO: Do we have the data, commander?
SO Albers says:
@CO: Its good to see you again sir ::lowers his voice:: CO: I think the CTOs are a bit paranoid
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Yes we do, I am trying to look up what might be relevant. but tis all here
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looking around, trying to fend off the stench of burned tribbles:: CMO: You got them? All tribbles are gone now?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Walks beside the SO:: SO: Oh and now where did he go?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: I certainly hope so Gustav. ::looks around again::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@CO: Probably exploring something else. Though we were supposed to stay together :: Looks around at the rest of the security team:: CO: We haven't found much of interest though
 
@ Scenery: Deep in the tunnels, the ATeam continues forward as the captain hurries to return them.  However, he accidentally trips one of the warning beams.  At the head of the line a gasp can be heard as the CTO's and two other tactical officers vanish down a whole that appeared suddenly in the floor.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Shines his flashlight::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Tell me when you find something helpful.. Meanwhile... ::Turns to OPS:: OPS: Cut power to all systems, except for those required to live and to maneuver..
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: The ship is definitely civilian They came here looking for the left avers of the Menthar. They ended up not with riches but trapped in the aceton assimilators. But they had this map ...
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Makes a step and steps right into the remains of something, that might have been a tribble at one time:: CMO: Yech, this is not good. Gustav had shoes cleaned early this week.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Looks around:: SO: What was that?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: A map? :: Frowns, as he turns back to the Science station::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@:: Gulps:: CO: A trap...that’s why we were supposed to stay away from the lights ::looking scared::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Stops, and holds his arm up:: SO: Let's take this one step at a time.
SO Albers says:
:: Shows him the data:: XO: Yes ... they look like caves of some sort, probably down on the planet but I can't be certain. They were looking for a treasure ...something of worth in those caves
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: Well I think that's all of them here... see if you can get the lights back on.
SO Albers says:
@CO: One step at a time ... sounds good ...
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Smiles sarcastically:: CMO: But you already have flashlight. That not good? ::Turns around and tries to see what else he can come up with to get power back up. At least more than is at the moment.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Yes, apparently the material the caves are made of is of some importance. Perhaps a rare material... latinum?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Takes one step forward, holding his rifle up::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: What are you going to use?
SO Albers says:
@:: Walks closely behind the CO, with his tricorder in place, even though its proved nearly useless::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Alright... Let's file that away and get out of here before it is too late... We can worry about the caves after that... This could be a bumpy ride... ::Smiles slightly as he turns back to view the viewscreen:: FCO: Alright, on my mark, one short burst of impulse power, then cut it completely...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Very well
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks around and shrugs:: CMO: Gustav not know yet. There are plenty of things. Perhaps Gustav can draw power from shuttle?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: But first, there is one last message from the logs you ought to see
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Puts it on screen::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods, and looks at the screen::

ACTION: The last recording of the Tlepar's captain appears on the screen. He sits in a central chair on an empty bridge, lit only by dim red lights that dim even more as the crew watch.  In his arms he holds the still form of what looks like a sleeping child.  There are tears in his eyes as he stares out from the past to those who would listen.

Critnon says:
:: Struggling slightly to speak as each breath he takes has less and less oxygen in it.::  Our time has come to an end, and such a sorry end it is.  With the end of the Menthar, all that had been theirs was up for grab.  But even in death, they hold tight to what was theirs.

:: Takes a shuttering breath:: I and my trader crew of Hilthian now come to rest here.  We hope that in our death, we can warn others away.  At the same time, if you are listening to this, I have failed you in this as I have so many others.

:: Saddly looks down at his son, running a gentle hand through the tuft of hair on his sleeping head.  A sleep he would never wake from again.  After another moment where he could gather the last of his strength, he looks back up::

If you find that you can leave the area, I would make… no, I would bet one request of you.  Please take us with you.  Please take us home where our spirits might find rest.  Our eternal gratitude would be yours.  :: Slowly his eyes close for the last time as he slumps back into his chair, still tightly holding his son.::

CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Takes one more step and finds  a gaping hole ahead:: SO: It seems our security team took a ride.
SO Albers says:
@ CO: That’s quite a drop ... and with the interference of the rocks I can't find them anywhere
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: Well it looks like I'll have to stick around til you do... can't have you fumbling in the dark now can we?
CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: It seems deep too.  :: Calls out into the hole and sees if any responds.::
 
@ACTION: There is no response to the captain’s call.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Gulps and looks at the XO:: XO: tough call
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Scratches his head:: SO: Suggestions?
SO Albers says:
@:: Nods and takes one careful step back::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks over to the CMO, then down to his hand and back up again.:: CMO: Gustav will be fine. You go treat patients in sickbay if you must. Gustav will find way to get power up.
 
@ ACTION: The 'floor' suddenly slams back up, sealing the area below off.

SO Albers says:
@CO: Go ... back?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks down for a moment, then up again:: CSO: Alright.. Take it off the screen... :: Turns to OPS:: OPS: Alright, do we have power to take hold of that ship before we leave?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: Ok, but I don't want to hear you screaming again as soon as I step into the turbolift.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Nods and takes the dead crew off the screen::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO:  Well, I see a path around this hole, maybe we should just walk around it.
OPS Yel says:
:: Looks up looking gravely at the XO::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@SO Albers>CO: If we must…I mean…yeah, it seems safe now
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks around.:: CMO: Gustav can't promise, but thank you for looking after me... comrade. :: Begins to wander around engineering, looking for tools and replacement parts to keep the fuses from burning all the time.::
OPS Yel says:
XO: We barely have enough to stay alive. and remember, the more we use, the more is drained. there is no way we can tow them
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Ok.  :: Takes a step in the path beside the hole.:: Just follow behind me, one step at a time.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Nods and turns for the exit to ME:: EO: Happy hunting Gustav.
SO Albers says:
@:: Nods and stays clear behind the CO, certain he won't fall on any hole the CO won't go into as well::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Carefully kicks aside a few pieces of scrap metal:: CMO: Gustav will try, I promise that.
 FCO Tumuls says:
XO: Course set in sir.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Steps into the TL and holds the door open for a few minutes::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Straps his rifle on his shoulder, and takes a step in front of him::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods slowly:: OPS: Alright... ::Turns to the Helm:: FCO: Alright.. How long would it take us to move from that ship's location to leave this field, considering we would tow the ship along?
 FCO Tumlus says:
:: Considers:: XO: About 10 minutes... if nothing slows our momentum.
 
@ ACTION: The away team are able to make their way around the area of floor that had opened earlier.

EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: A few minutes later he still hasn't found anything useful as he strolls along anything that might contain the slightest solution to his fuse problems.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
Self: risky risky
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Makes some quick calculations:: CSO: How long would we be able to go without life support and other related systems?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Orders the TL back to sickbay::
SO Albers says:
@:: Takes a breath of relief::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Looks behind him to make sure Albers is behind him::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Steps out of the TL on the desired deck and heads back to sickbay::
SO Albers says:
@:: Wouldn't even dream of letting himself be to far away::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Walks around almost aimlessly, loosing hope of finding anything to use at all, as he walks towards the CEO's office.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Make a mark on your map.  We might have to come back and rescue the rest of the team.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: In the state we are in ... about 10 minutes
SO Albers says:
@CO: Not a problem, I could also leave some crumbs behind. :: Fails in his attempt at a joke::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods slowly:: CSO: Alright.... ::Turns to the FCO again:: FCO: Plot the shortest way out of this field... Give impulse power for two seconds on my mark, then take over on thrusters...
 
@ ACTION: The further in they go, very now and then, the catch of a voice can be heard.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Walks through sickbay and into his office::
 FCO Tumlus says:
:: Nodding turns back around:: XO: Ready when you are sir.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: It’s going to be close ... but I guess you know that
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Continues walking on::  SO: Do you hear that?

ACTION: On the CMO's desk, highlighed by red lights, is a very large tribble.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Self: DAMMIT!
SO Albers says:
@CO: Yes sir, sounds like a voice. But my tricorder still tells me nothing
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around for a moment:: *All hands*: All hands, this is the first officer, report to duty stations..
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Takes the bat off the wall and swipes at the tribble with it::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods slowly at the FCO:: FCO: Engage..
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Walks ahead, and tries to hear where those sound are coming from::

ACTION: The flying tribble lands on the fire alarm, setting it off.  The doctors office is suddenly being filled with fire represent.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Gives up on adjusting her hair and lets it loose. Then sits back, looking at sensors showing the field ahead::
 FCO Tumlus says:
:: With a nod, activates the thrusters.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Self: Aw fer ..... :: Swats his Com badge:: *EO*:GUSTAV!
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: We can always come back to get them ...
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Walks over to the CEO's officer and steps inside, looking around to notice the CEO's nice chair. Looking around slightly he steps over to it and sits down, rubbing the arm rests a little as he is rudely interrupted.:: *CMO*: Yes comrade, is something wrong?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@::Raises his rifle up from his shoulder as he walks up the path::
 
@ ACTION: Nearing a corner, voices can be heard more distinct.  The ATeam can also hear the murmur of sound of many other things.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Indeed, provided we bring back more forces to do so... Perhaps Starfleet Engineering will have more means to do so...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*EO*: Shut off fire control in my office would ya... damn tribbles hiding from the transporters again!
 SO Albers says:
@:: Frowns:: CO: Is someone having a party there?
CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Stops by the corner:: SO: Wait here.  I am going to go ahead.
SO Albers says:
@CO: A wise decision
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks at the viewscreen as the ship moves through the field, slowly::
CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Sneaks around the corner rifle poised:: SO: Be right back
SO Albers says:
@:: Nods and keeps a look out::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Gets a little annoyed by the tribbles being all over the ship.:: *CMO*: Yes comrade, Gustav will get on it in a minute... Gustav is err... working on something. Gustav out. ::Angrily he takes his commbadge and puts in a drawer of the CEO's desk. He slightly leans backwards, placing his hands behind his head.::
FCO Tumlus says:
:: Quietly counting:: XO: 10 seconds to turning off the thrusters.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Peers into the hallway, and sees something he doesn't like, heads back::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Looks at the path ahead without a word::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods slowly:: FCO: Understood, steady as she goes... ::Looks around the bridge, feeling the tension::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Slides back to the Albers:: SO: It seems the Ferengi are here as well.
 FCO Tumlus says:
XO: Deactivating thrusters now.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: OPS: Cut power to all non-essential systems..
SO Albers says:
@:: Gulps:: CO: That explains why they were guarding the planet. are they armed?
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
::After a few more minutes he gets up and leaves the office, deciding to get rid of those tribbles for once and for all... remembering that the CMO has tried to beam them to the holodecks. He tries to get there as quickly as possible.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Our power levels dropped dramatically after the thrusters were activated
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: If we don't get out of the field with this ... I do not know how we may have life support again. Internal temperature is dropping 1degree a minute
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: It seems so. There is four of them, standing around.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Tries to gather as much data as he can about tribbles from the starfleet databases::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Alright... We better be out of this field soon:: FCO: Time to clearing the field?

ACTION: The Nighthawk moves forward silently through the dark space, the crew seeming to be holding their breath all that is but the very annoyed CMO.

EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: On his way towards the holodecks everything seems to move slower than usual... and where are all the people? He continues walking towards the holodecks.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: It also seems to be more brighter there as well
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Pounds his fist on the desk and eyes the tribble in the corner waiting for it to move::
SO Albers says:
@CO: I wonder what they are doing here, the rocks seem empty. But they are a good hiding place
 FCO Tumlus says:
XO: 5 minutes and counting...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs:: Self: Down, I hope...
 FCO Tumlus says:
:: Feels the tension in the room as he slowly counts down the minutes.::
CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Well, without real help we are on our own.  Suggestions?
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Finally he arrives at the holodecks and he slowly walks over to the doors He can hear scratches and high pitched sounds coming from behind the door. Slightly shaking he tries to adjust the holodeck to produce some kind of electrical field, narrowing itself while containing the tribbles. If this works well enough, the tribbles with eventually vanish and be a part of the electronic particles of the holosuite.:: Self: Come Gustav. Not be nervous, this will work. :: He begins to fiddle with the holodeck controls, still shaking badly, setting of a few sparks every now and then when wires touch each other.::
SO Albers says:
@CO: We could investigate further what they are doing here. Perhaps we can use information to negotiate with the ship threatening the Nighthawk
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Approaches the tribble and prods it with the bat::
 
ACTION: The ships warpcore begins to pull what power it cans to fullfill the engineers orders.  Thoughout the ship, remaining systems begin to go off.
 
ACTION: The tribble gives off a rather pathetic sound.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Looking at the ship's status and the path ahead, not daruing to speak::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Peeks around the corner, and looks for  a hallway that he can sneak too without drawing any suspecion
SO Albers says:
@:: Whispers:: CO: The rocks are in our advantage in this case. They can't scan us ither
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Grabs the tribble and hauls it out to sickbay placing it on a biobed::
Computer says:
Warpcore breach eminent in 2 minutes.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Looks up instinctively as she hears the computer::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks up in alarm:: Outloud: WHAT?! OPS: What's going on here!
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Takes a medical tricorder and scans the troublesome tribble::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Steps back:: SO: Ok.  Stay here.  If I get caught, head back the Chameleon and head back to the ship.  Understood?
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Still trying to mess with the controls of the holodeck, as though he didn't hear the computers message.:: Self: Gustav will win from tribbles. They will not mess with Nighthawk again.
SO Albers says:
@:: Nods energetically:: CO: Yes sir
OPS Yel says:
 XO: I am sorry but it seems one of our engineers is using the holodeck for some reason and that is draining our power
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@::Points to two of his guards to follow him:: SEC: If they twitch, You have my authorization to open fire.
OPS Yel says:
XO: I didn’t notice it at first because I thought whatever the engineers were doing were for our own good
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: OPS: Well, whatever it is, shut it down! We need a ship before we can do anything else with that ship...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Moves some hair aside and scans again::
 FCO Tumlus says:
XO: 2 minutes till we exit the area...
OPS Yel Gomes says:
:: Nods to the XO and shuts down all holodecks::
 Computer says:
One minute to core breach....
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Makes a mental note to have a talk with Yel about priorities and how OPS should boss around the EOs::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@::Sneaks over to the rocks, looks up and makes sure the coast is clear then signals his security team to follow::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs and turns around to look at the MSD:: *Engineering*: Bridge to engineering, I don't know what is going on down there, but control it, will you!
Guards says:
@ :: Begin to argue among themselves::
SO Albers says:
@:: Wonders how he will know if the CO is caught but remains in place::
 Computer says:
Core breach in 30 seconds....
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Finally hears the computer:: Self: Core breach? :: He stops what he is doing and looks at his handy work. Some of the wires came loose and actually melted together.:: Self: Uh oh. :: Without knowing his commbadge is trying to get his attention in the CEO's drawer, far away.::
 Computer says:
15... 14... 13... 12... 11... 10...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks at OPS:: OPS: Shutdown the core, now!
 Computer says:
 5... 4... 3... 2...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Looks up as the Guards are arguing::
OPS Yel says:
:: Does as she is ordered::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Closes her eyes::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
: Closes his eyes::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
OPS: Prepare to place containment fields in case it does breach…
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: The core is indeed breached, I suggest we dump it
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Feels the shuddering of the ship as the core breaches:: OPS: NOW! ::Grabs his chair::
OPS Yel says:
:: Activates containment fields around the breached core::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*All hands*: All hands, prepare for evacuation, we suffered a core breach...

ACTION: The ships engine core is breached and chain reaction moves throughout the ship.

 Debris from the Nighthawk fills the area.... silence soon reigns.

ACTION: The EO jumps from his seat in the CEO’s office and stumbles, hitting the ground hard.
 
FCO Tumlus says:
XO: Sir, we are now clear of the area...
 
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