USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10604.08
Mission Number 263
Double Trouble in the Hour before Dawn
Part XI

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 (excused)

NPC’s
Lilia Perfeito as SO Albers & OPS Yel
Rob Lemmens as EO Ens Nescheriakova
Karriaunna Scotti as FCO Tumlus & EO Stylus & SO Rose

Summary
	The away team being led by the captain discovered a vast cavern with evidence of a major city being built.  They have begun looking for answers to what is going on.  Meanwhile the first officer has taken a team to the planet to recover the Chameleon.  In doing so, they alerted a group of armored people of their presence.
	When an alien was beamed aboard, the lock was not secure and whatever the alien was, it reappeared in a rather nasty reformation.
	There is no sign of the missing CTO and some of his people.
	One of the ships main reactors was stressed due to the ships recent escape and is now offline.

Translation: Squaddie is a soldier.

Announcements

•	This weekend is a holiday for many folks, including your SM.  Therefore mission this week is canceled.  Enjoy the weekend.
•	LOGS!  These are important folks.  Please get them caught up.  Jim will be working with me on this weekend on setting up the boards they way I want them.  Then we will be back to posting on the NH.  Is there anyone interested in maintaining the boards and making sure logs are posted?

Time Lapse:
	A few minutes only.

Captain's Log Stardate 10604.08: I have led a small team to investigate what the Ferengi are up to, and what they are guarding.

First Officer's log, Stardate 10604.08 - We are almost back at the planet, however, we should expect the Ferengi and the Romulan ships to still be around. I want a way to get closer to the planet without detection, some sort of natural cover. We still have some time, however, I do would like a quick solution…

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CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Returns to the bridge after a quick meal and heads to science one::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Peeks over the rock::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sitting on the bridge, staring at his small side-console, monitoring the ship's status::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: In Sickbay completing the autopsy:: Self: Hmmm
SO Albers says:
@:: Still waiting for the captain to return::
FCO Tumlus says:
XO: We are approaching the designated planet.  ETA 5 minutes.  There are two moons in orbit around the planet.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Takes her seat and looks at sensors nodding to the SO that was in her spot::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Arrives at sickbay with a large bump on his head. He looks around, looking for the CMO.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Closes the tribble and saves the results::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Slides back down when confirming that there are only 4 Ferengii::
 
@ ACTION: The guards suddenly stop arguing as they hear the approach of something.  A touch of fear crosses their faces as they turn come to attention and turn toward the main cavern.  One fiddles with a weapon at his side.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods at the FCO:: FCO: Alright, drop to impulse, that gives us some more time.. :: Turns to the CSO:: CSO: Commander, any way we could mask our approach to the planet... The moons possibly?
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Turns around slightly too fast and falls to the ground as he looses his coordination in the room.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: we can try to stay between them and the Ferengi
 FCO Tumlus says:
XO: Aye sir... going to impulse...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Hears a thud and pokes his head out of the lab:: EO: Gustav?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Spots the EO on the floor and grabs a medkit::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Hears his name as he feels his head to check out the size of his newly acquired bump.:: CMO: ... ::Sounds like mumbling.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns slightly:: CSO: Keep the moons between us and the Ferengi, you mean?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Holds still and indicates to the rest of the officers to hold still.  Listens in::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Checks out the lump on Gustavs head:: EO: How'd this happen?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Yes of course sir, that’s what I meant
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: And I am unable to detect the away team's life signs

@ ACTION: The voice is low and very mechanical, there is a touch of cruetly to it as well.  Two of the Ferengii swallow hard and follow the alien, leaving only the two, very disturbed officers behind.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods, frowning slightly at Gomes' second announcement:: CSO: Unable?
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
::Looks at the CMO in a way as to say sorry.:: CMO: Gustav fell asleep in CEO's chair and fell out.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Rubs his head.:: CMO: Gustav thinks the other one just happened here.... Ouch!
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Shakes her head:: XO:: Its some compound in the planet's rocks, at least some of them. It prevents accurate scans. But I do detect the Chameleon on the planet.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Treats the EO's injuries:: EO: That should sort it
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Peeks up again after the commotion is over::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods again, slowly:: CSO: Alright, her status is normal..?
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Nods:: CMO: Thanks... Gustav become regular customer now. You not mind?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Apparently yes
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: To be honest I could do with the company... My medic keeps going off to do his own thing.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Then we should assume everything is going as it should.... How about our friends, any sign of them?
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks around carefully:: CMO: Medic? What medic?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: I pulled one from beta shift a few weeks ago.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
CMO: Where is medic now? Gustav can't see anyone
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Now that we are closer and the computer is getting accustomed to the interference, I am picking up life forms compatible with our AT. They are alive and not far from the Chameleon
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: My point exactly. :: Smiles::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods in relief:: CSO: Alright, excellent... ::Turns his chair a little bit back towards the viewscreen::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Thinks for a moment then chuckles like a nerd who just heard the best joke ever.:: CMO: You funny.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Spots only two guards. Slides down and indicates to his guards to take out the guards quietly.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: There is no sign of the Ferengi vessel and I am afraid I made a judgment error. Albeit compatible those life forms are not our people.

@ ACTION: The two security officers approach the now slightly distracted Ferengi.  Quietly they dispatch them, then return to their captain.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Blinks:: CSO: Then what are they?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
::  Shrugs:: XO: Unknown
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs:: CSO: Where are they going? Towards the Chameleon or away from it?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: Well, there are some who would say laughter is the best medicine.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Quietly walks forward, rifle poised and looks around::
 
ACTION: A tribble purrs at the CMO's foot as if laughing.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Towards the ship ...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: How far are they?
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Rubs his head again:: CMO: Perhaps, but you make Gustav laugh... ::spots the tribble:: Oh no... not again. :: Points:: There is tribble at your foot.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Nudges the tribble with his foot:: EO: Yeah, I'm actually thinking of keeping this one.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Checks for the exact distance::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks surprised at the CMO:: CMO: Comrade... you serious? You know tribbles multiply quickly.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Turns around towards the MSD for a moment, then back to the CSO::

@ Scenery: The tunnel widens out to see a community in growth.  The murmer clarifies into more of the metallic voices.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: All I have to do is figure out how to neuter it. :: Grins::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: At this speed they will reach the Chameleon in 5 minutes
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Slows down his approach as he can hear voices more clearly.::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Shakes his head:: CMO: Then good luck to you, Comrade. Gustav need to figure out how to keep ship running. ::hops of the biobed:: If you'll excuse me.
FCO Tumlus says:
     XO: Your orders sir?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: Just try and spend more time in engineering than in sickbay... you'll get more work done that way.
 
ACTION: Down in engineering, one of the reactors seems to be struggling.

EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Nods and quickly leaves sickbay, heading towards engineering.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Nudges the tribble again with his foot to see what happens::
 
ACTION: The tribble purrs louder.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Wanders over to the medical console and accesses the starfleet database entry on nuetering tribbles::

ACTION: A very detailed procedure appears on the doctors screen along with warnings.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs:: CSO: Alright, we need to go down... You're with me... ::Turns around, gets out of the chair and nods at the CNS at the back:: CNS: You have the bridge..
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Looks more closely at the warnings::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Shall we make a stable orbit in synch with the moon just in case the ferengi are still around?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Fetches her pet tricorder and heads for the TL::
EO Stylus says:
*EO*: Sir, I believe you have reactor duty today?  Well, it is your duty to come figure out what is wrong with it before the first officer does.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Looks out and is amazed at what he sees, slowly walks back to Albers::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CMO/EO*: Jackson to Trigger and Gustav, report to transporter room two immediately.. :: Walks to the TL, following the CSO::
 
ACTION:  The counselor nods and stands to step forward and take over command.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Just before the door closes:: FCO: Oh, maintain this position, keep out of sensor reach of the Ferengi!
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Self: Transporter room? Now what? :: Leaves the tribble in sickbay and heads for TR1::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Arrives in engineering and immediately notices the unstable reactor.:: *XO*: Gustav can't comply sir. Gustav have a... errr... situation here that needs to be looked at.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: If only we knew where they went ... ::enters the TL::
FCO Tumlus says:
XO: Understood sir.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods at the CSO:: CSO: I have an idea, or at least, part of it... Computer: Transporter Room Two!
 
ACTION: The lift quickly deposits the turbolift near transporter room 2.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Let’s test your idea then.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods and exits the TL:: CSO: Indeed... ::Walks a short distance to TR2:: Here we go...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Slides behind the corner:: SO: It is clear, we should head up.  You will be amazed::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Entering the TR:: *EO*: And there are no other engineers that could do this?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Self: Damn! :: Heads for TR2::
SO Albers says:
@:: Glad to see the CO back:: CO I will?
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Begins to work on the reactor, trying to stabilize it.:: *XO*: All engineers are trying to keep power to ship. Gustav need to work on react... errr... this. Commander trust Gustav on this.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: It is sort of amazing.  It is like Atlantis. :: Leads the Albers to what he saw::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs:: *EO*: Alright, keep on it then... ::Walks over to the weapon lockers and grabs a few phaser rifles and only then notices the CSO's tricorder:: CSO: I doubt we will need that.. Better take one of these..
SO Albers says:
@CO: Atlantis is a controversy legend and ... That is amazing! Shouldn’t we go back and investigate?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Walks into TR2:: XO: You wanted a Medic Commander?
 SO Rose says:
 *XO*: Sir, there are more of those beings appearing on the surface.  There must be some sort of entrance near by.  Only one group though seems to be heading toward the Chameleon.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CMO: That, and someone who has experience with guns... ::Tosses a rifle his way:: Prepare for transport..
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Yes.  Of course but we have to be careful.  There are Ferengi here.  And no doubt Romulans as well.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Hears Rose over the com:: XO: We'll be outnumbered
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Catches the Rifle:: XO: So you wanted a squaddie then. :: Smiles::
SO Albers says:
@:: Nods:: CO: I just wonder what this has to do with that other universe you visited
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs at that report:: *SO*: Understood, ask tactical to dispatch two details as soon as possible, we will try what we can.. If nothing else, we will just grab the Chameleon and lift off... We will keep in touch... :: Walks over to the transporter chief:: TR-Chief: Beam us to the Chameleon..
SO Rose says:
*XO*: You want me to move the Chameleon?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Gets ready for transport::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Walks to the padd and nods at the TR chief:: TR-Chief: Energize...

ACTION: The XO's team is beamed into the Chameleon.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Checks to see if the ship was not tampered with::
SO Rose says:
 :: To herself:: I guess that solved that.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: That we have to find out.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Heads straight for the Tac station::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: It doesn't look like anyone else was here
SO Albers says:
@:: Nods to the CO::CO: What do you intend to do now?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Arrives at the Chameleon:: CSO: Good... ::Walks towards the exit to take a look:: CSO: Prepare her for departure, commander...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: We have to find out what they are up to and how they are linked to the rest of the puzzle.
SO Albers says:
@CO: If I could get to a terminal, I could look for a database ...
 
ACTION: Two tactical teams form, waiting for orders.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: We have to be careful in order not to arouse suspicion.
SO Albers says:
@CO: I suppose a disguise is out of the question
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Checks out the Tactical systems::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#:: Nods to the XO and starts flight preparations:: XO: What about the AT?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Well... It might be wise.  But we have a time constraint.

Scenery: Coming into the clearing are a group of beings in full body armor.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#XO: Tactical is up.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: All set on helm as well ... and those life forms are approaching
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Sees the wild terrain, the mountain sites, everything:: CSO: We will return for them! We need to lift of as soon as you can... ::Spots the beings and raises his rifle, taking aim::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: Shall I take off?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Activates one of the chameleons targeting lasers and points it at the approaching aliens::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Fires at the beings:: CSO: Yes, go, go go!
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#XO: I can't scan through their armor but they're definitely humanoid.

ACTION: The EO's head begins to nod in sleep.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#:: Concentrates on the now familiar controls and thrusts the Chameleon up quickly but within safe parameters::
SO Albers says:
:: Nods to the CO:: CO: Then we just more very quietly till we find a terminal?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Holds the doorpost, the exit still opened, firing a few more shots at the beings:: CSO: Keep us in the lower atmosphere for a few more minutes...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Raises the shields:: XO: Shields are up Commander.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Presses the control to close the door as they pull away from the clearing, then walks over to the bridge area again::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Yes.  :: Looks around:: Can you access their internal network through the tricorder?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#:: Nods at the XO and keeps the ship in a low orbit just above the atmosphere::
 
ACTION: The chameleon lifts from the surface of the planet... for a brief momet, the aliens see a humanoid form firing at them and soon the alarm goes out.

SO Albers says:
@CO: I'll try ::uses his tricorder to try and remotely access any computer network in the vicinity::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: sees extra activity on the sensors:: XO: That got their attention.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Nods:: CMO: I expect it did... ::Takes a seat at the operations console, the only one left vacant:: CSO: You could not get more data from scanners?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Activates passive movement scanners to monitor activity on the surface::
SO Albers says:
@CO: I got some results but only the unsecured systems ... nothing of use yet :: Looks through the info on the small screen::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: I could ... they are ...oddly metallic
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#CSO: What if we were to take back one of those beings... Neutralize one and take it back to the ship to see who and what is behind the armor..?
SO Albers Gomes says:
@CO: There's the map of the city, their plans for expanding it...not much else
 
ACTION: The stressed reactor on the NH goes out.  Quickly engineering compensates.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: I would be more than eager to analyze it.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Ok Continue on.  See what you can get on why the Ferengi are here.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Nods:: CMO: Locate the nearest group of these beings and capture one of them in a transporter beam, if you can...
SO Albers says:
@CO: I'd have to crack their codes for that kind of information. And for that I need a terminal
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Alright.  :: Looks around for what looks like a terminal::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Finds the nearest group and locks onto one of the beings:: XO: I have one, ready on your signal.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Nods:: CMO: Transport him to one of the smaller holds we have... In a high level security field... We don't want accidents... ::Activates a field in one of the holds:: CMO: Energize..

ACTION: The CMO gets a lock on the being, but it is a bit unclear.  When it reforms on the ship, it reforms kind of inside out.

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