USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10604.22
Mission Number 264
Double Trouble in the Hour before Dawn
Part XII

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Lília Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes
Scott Knight as LtJg Caelan Trigger
Joseph Tom Sagar as Ensign Wechel Holax

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight 
Patrick de Ruiter as LtJg Ar-kol & Ra-kol (on LOA)

NPC’s
Lilia Perfeito as SO Albers & OPS Yel
Rob Lemmens as EO Ens Nescheriakova
Scott Knight as aTO Tar’Get

Summary
	On the Nighthawk, the counselor keeps watch while the EO finally gets the main reactor online.  There previous two nemeses are on approach as well as a vast armada of alien ships leaving from the planet in a search, heading for them.  An emergency call has been sent out to the Tal-War.
	The first officer’s team declared war on the armored aliens, firing on them. They are now making their way to the cave entrance in search of their missing captain and hopefully some answers while the aliens are searching for them.
	The captain’s team was discovered.  In being chased back through the caves, they tripped the warning system and found themselves captured as had been the CTO and his group.  Gassed, they have awoken in a lab where they can see the others in various stages of being tested upon, as they are going to be.

Announcements

•	LOGS!  Please do not forget to post your logs… or write them either.
•	Don’t forget Mr. Lemmens

Time Lapse:
	10 minutes

Captain's Log Stardate 10604.22:  The alarms around the building have gone off.  I have taken a defensive posture around the Albers to get the information that we require.

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CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Paces the bridge, quite concerned for the rest of the senior staff.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Sitting at the Chameleon's OPS console, trying hard to find the away-team on the planet::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Runs around in engineering again, hoping it will stay fixed this time.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#:: Keeping the Chameleon on a steady course towards the clearing::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Takes a deep breath:: *EO*: Report, Ensign.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
*CNS*: Gustav here, go ahead Comrade commander.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Sitting at weapons control:: CSO: Ready when you are Commander.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
*EO*: How are the repairs going down there?
SO Albers says:
@:: Still trying to tap into the computer network with his tricorder::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
# :: Sighs:: Self: I hate this place...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: We do have a map of the surface caves, from that dead vessel we encountered. and the Chameleon knows which caves the Captain's team went into
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks around then rubs a greasy hand through his hair.:: *CNS*: Gustav try his best, but reactor one is still not working.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Raises his rifle to eye sight:: SO: I don't really want to rush you.  But we are running out of time.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Doesn't spot anything on sensors that would help:: CSO: Well, anything is better than nothing.. Can we load that map into the Chameleon's computer to create an overlay with sensor data?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
*EO*: Any particular reason it is not working yet?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#CMO: If we attack have you decided on a flight pattern for the runs yet?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Makes a detailed tactical scan of the surface::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
*CNS*: Mostly lack of time and many other repairs comrade. Gustav works best he can. :: Looks at his greasy hand and realizes how his hair must look now.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Makes a few adjustments to the original course:: CSO: You up for a little low level flying? ::grins::
SO Albers says:
@CO: I can't find much from here without access codes. They seem to be building a new settlement, a new home for themselves. There is some mention of the Ferengi but they are not giving them importance
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
*EO*: I completely understand that, but get the ones that need highest priority back online. Anything I can do to help?

ACTION: With the alarms blaring, the city has come to vigorous life.  All about is seen some form of hominids wearing armor.

 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Download everything, and anything.  We will decipher it later.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: The problem is we don't have any sensor data from the inside of the caves. Only the map ::puts on screen an image of the surface caves with the map overlaid::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks around again, to find something to clean is hand and hair with.:: *CNS*: You might try and get my comrades down here to listen to Gustav more and better. They don't always listen to Gustav.
SO Albers says:
@ CO: I think I have everything I can get ::closes his tricorder::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Can you implant something so we can access the mainframe afterwards?  ::Slowly gets up::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#CMO: Just send me the plan and I will execute it
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Slowly moves back to Albers::
So Albers says:
@ CO: Something sir? I don't think I can upload anything without a physical connection .... even if I knew what you are thinking
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
*EO*: So basically you have a chain of command problem, and most of them are not listening to you? :: Sighs to himself and ponders if rolling his eyes would do anything to help::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#CSO: There are a few blanks where the scan scattering rock is but you can get the gist of it. :: Sends the attack patterns to flight::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Looks at the screen:: CSO: Okay, so this is the clearing here.. :: Points at what he thinks is the clearing they were at only minutes ago:: And that must be the cave they entered..? :: Points at one of the cave entrances::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Alright, let’s fall back then.  Lead us out of here.  :: Signals his security force to fall back::

#ACTION: The Map shows technological tunnels running throughout the mountain with various intersections into large caverns big enough to hold cities.  There are some that seem to suddenly end as if incomplete.

EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Nods to nobody in particular as he cleans his hands on a clean rag lying somewhere.:: *CNS*: That might just be what Gustav's problem is. :: Then looks over his shoulder as one of his fellow EO's comes shouting at him for cleaning his hands on his shirt.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: That’s about right yes
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: The Menthar or whoever inhabited this place seemed to be building this complex
SO Albers says:
@:: Nods to the CO and starts heading back where they came in::
 
@ Action: A large contingent of armored aliens being led by a Romulan yelling can be heard and soon seen approaching the area of the AT.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Nods:: CSO: See any place on there suitable to land? I can't see the away team anywhere on sensors, we may have to land this thing again and go looking for them... I hope not, but we may have to eventually...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#CMO: coordinates understood, lets see if we will need them
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: I'll check for our friends but there is a nice small clearing not far from the entrance
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
*EO*: I don't have time for a counseling session now, Ensign. IF you behave in an authoritative manner, they would be more inclined to treat you with a bit more respect. Issue your orders as if you expect them to be obeyed without question. They are not requests, they are orders.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Charges the Pulse Cannons:: XO/CSO: Cannons charged and ready.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#:: Shakes her head:: XO: Oh no ...
 
ACTION: The Nighthawk sensors are picking up two vessels on long range sensors, coming in from outside the system.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#CMO/XO: The caves where our team went into seem to be the source of the metallic creatures.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Spots the contingent:: SO: Lets hurry.  It seems our welcome is not welcomed anymore.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CSO/XO: Agreed but until we eliminate them we have no way in.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Feelings somewhat more motivated now.:: *CNS*: Gustav will try. If Gustav fails, Gustav try again... and again. Gustav out. :: He drops the shirt and starts running around engineering with a half naked fellow engineer running after him screaming and shouting.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Turns as the relief SCI calls him over to point out the two ships coming in from out system.:: *EO*: Get the work done, Ensign, we're going to need that reactor in the very near future.
SO Albers says:
@ CO: I completely agree. :: Runs out::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#CMO: the question is, can we take them all? Those caves are huge, there could be thousands of soldiers
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Taps two controls on the OPS console:: COM: Chameleon: Nighthawk to Chameleon. Commander Jackson?
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Wakes up in quarters. is extremely late::
 
@ ACTION: The AT are seen by the group and are soon being chased back down the hall.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Hears the call and presses the communication button:: COM: Nighthawk: Jackson here, go ahead..
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Checks the power levels:: CSO: if we get them in groups the cannons should tear them to pieces, we can pick up any stragglers with the phasers::
SO Albers says:
@:: Panics but keeps running towards where they came::
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Jumps out of bed and swiftly pulls on uniform::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
COM: XO: Sir, just a warning. There are two ships incoming from outside the system. At this stage I can't tell if they are friendlies, so we should assume the worst.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Runs ahead and positions himself behind a rock, holds his rifle up and aims::  SO: See if you can contact the Chameleon and beam us out of here.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Sighs:: COM: CNS: Understood.. Thanks for the heads-up. Let me know when you know more or if you need assistance.

@ ACTION: The Romulan stops and orders the AT to toss out their weapons.

SO Albers says:
@:: Shakes his head:: CO: I can't send anything out
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
COM: XO: Aye, sir. Nighthawk out.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Ignores the order, starts shooting, and starts running again::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Find us a room or something to hide in:
SO Albers says:
@:: Just keeps running, not brave enough to get his phaser::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: When his fellow engineer finally gives up the chase and heads out to get a new shirt, he slows down, sighs, tries to catch his breath and... falls over. Exhausted.::
 
@ ACTION: Weapons fire is returned.  The captain's phaser fire bounces off two of the aliens.  One of the AT security officers is struck and lets out a scream before he vanishes, disintegrated.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#CSO: Get in position for attack... ::Turns to the CMO:: CMO: Fire when ready...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: I am ready sir, but again I question if we can take them all
SO Albers says:
@:: Panics even more as the person next to him is vaporized::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#CSO: We are in the air and have far superior weapons... Let's go in.. :: Nods at the CMO::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Watches his fire bounce, sets his rifle up to kill and fires back::
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Shouts as trips is trouser legs
SO Albers says:
@::CO: There is a small side cave 5 meters ahead, though I can not scan where it leads to
 
@ ACTION: As the AT passes back through the tunnels one of the security officers trips the warning light.  Suddenly the floor opens up and all those behind him, fall through into darkness.

CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Looks down at the Science console just as the person sitting there looks up at him. He bites back a curse, and presses the buttons on the OPS console again:: COM: XO: Varesh to Jackson. Sir, I have confirmed identification of the two vessels.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Take us there.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#XO: Aye sir, targeting the first group. :: Targets a group of metal beings and releases a barage of pulses from the forward cannons::
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Runs out of quarters into a passing ensign::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: After lying there unconscious for a couple of minutes he regains his sight and tries to get up. Apparently he is still out of breath as he breathes heavily.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#COM: CNS: Alright, what are they? :: Looks sideways at Gomes and Trigger::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Falls down, and thinks he should have stayed on this ship::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
COM: XO: Our good friends the Ferengi and Romulans. Same ships.
 
# ACTION: The aliens on the ground are caught off guard and many are blown to oblivion.  Soon however, they begin to take cover.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Sees the aliens scatter and take cover under outcrops of rock and targets the rock formations before firing again::
SO Albers says:
@:: Slowly tries to get up but feels his muscles complain::2
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Runs to turbolift without stopping and wheezes:: TL: Sickbay
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Picks himself up and checks himself:: SO: You ok?
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: He finally manages to get back on his feet and starts to  wander around aimlessly, wondering what it is he was supposed to be doing. All around him his fellow engineers look at him and start to chuckle as he passes by.::

# ACTION: The rocks begin to fall around the aliens, trapping some, damaging some and killing others.

MO Ens Holax says:
:: Arrives at sickbay, composes himself and walks in nonchalantly::
SO Albers says:
@CO: Nothing broken I think ::smiles briefly:: CO: But one of our people has a broken arm and I have no medical supplies
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
*Engineering*: Bridge to Engineering. Report.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Stutters:: *CNS*: Gustav here, go ahead comrade commander.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Looks back at the screen:: CMO: Okay, how much damage did we do there?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Dusts himself off, finds his uniform needs to be sewn up and in the rip a minor cut:: SO: Alright. Stay here with him.  I will look around.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: As the Chameleon passes over the area he opens fire with the aft phaser banks at anything still moving
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
*EO*: Did you get your orders to the right people, Ensign?
SO Albers says:
@:: Nods at the CO, glad to rest::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Thinks... and thinks even harder:: *CNS*: Orders... orders...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#:: Brings the ship to a resting position before the next strike::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Looks around, puzzled at what he saw up there, he wonders if his phaser will even work::
 
@ ACTION: A beam of light suddenly lights the room.  The AT finds themselves in a dirt room with bars across what appears to be the only exit.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#XO: I don't think we totaled them but most are trapped, critically damaged, or dead sir.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
*EO*: Come now Ensign, the reactors, all the other repairs?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#COM: CNS: Understood, do you require our assistance with them?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Well it seems we have an exit but it is barred up.
SO Albers says:
@Outloud: Uh oh
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
COM: XO: Not as yet, sir. I want to see if I can move the ship into their sensor shadow of the nearest moon or such.
 
ACTION: On the planet, a large covering of ground begins to move, opening to a large hanger.  Various alien ships quickly begin to leave the area.

SO Albers says:
@ CO: it looks too much like a brig
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: The orders finally come back to him.: *CNS*: Ah... yes... errr... Gustav remembers now. N... err... yes. Gustav... err... tried. :: Looks around and lies:: Some listened already to Gustav.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#XO: Sir! Someone's in a hurry to get out of here!
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@SO: Well we can see.  :: Points his rifle up and points it at the bars::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Hears the hesitation in the EO's voice:: *EO*: I hope so, because my boot is still itching to meet your behind if we don't get results.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO/CMO: Time to land?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Locks onto the lead ship::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Looks up at the viewscreen, at the same time pressing the controls to scan the vessels::
 Voice says:
@ All: Well well well... what have we here?  So the others lied.  There were more of you.  Why am I not surprised?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#XO: Your orders sir?
SO Albers says:
@CO: Our Captors? They always like to look big by not revealing themselves ::lets the CO handle the conversation with this entity::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Lowers his rifle:: Voice: Who are you and why do you have us locked up.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Blushes:: *CNS*: Y... yes, Gustav did that. Gustav will now help the others to speed up repairs. Gustav out. :: Starts looking around to see if he can find anyone else to help him.::
Voice says:
@ CO: You intrude into our home and ask such a question?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Sits down at the helm and gets the ship moving behind the nearest moon, in the sensor shadow of the two approaching ships.:: *EO*: Thank you Gustav. Now get the work done. Varesh out.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@Voice: Intrude?  I can ask the same thing.

ACTION: A group of alien ships begins to search the area of the planet while another group heads for space.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#CSO: Commander, can you sneak us in that hatchway?
 Voice says:
@ CO: You are here... and you will soon join your other officers.  And you will not be happy about that, I can promise you.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Looks down at his console to see the data:: CSO: Land on a safe clearing... CMO: Break off assault... Power down weapons.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@Voice:  Well since we will be here for a while.  Who are you?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: Landing the Chameleon...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#CMO: And honestly Doctor, you wanted to fly into the enemy’s nest?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Powers down the weapons:: XO: I think the safest spot would be the last place they'd expect to find us... in that hangar.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#CMO/XO: There are still vessels comming out of it and honestly I do not think we would win anything by going there. We can access the caves from the ground
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Shakes head:: CMO: It is also the spot most of them will be.. We did not clear that clearing without reason...
 Voice says:
@ :: Laughs and then turning toward a switch, activates it.  Watches as gas slowly fills the room.::
SO Albers says:
@:: Scans the gas, scared::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#XO: I'm aware of that, I'm simply saying that they might be aware of it also.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: After kindly asking several engineers, he has found 2 others that are willing to help him take care of that reactor. They immediately start working on it.::
SO Albers says:
@CO: Its...intoxicating...gas...we will be :: Falls on the floor unconscious::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Shakes his head:: Voice: Man you sho..uld.... u...be..:: Falls to the floor::
 
@ ACTION: Those on the ATeam begin to drop to the ground, asleep.

@ ACTION: As the bars across the entrance vanish into the walls, a group of armored aliens enters, picks them up and heads out the door with them.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Snores really loudly::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#:: Lands the Chameleon in the correct spot::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Grabs a rifle from the weapons locker and sets it to its highest blast setting::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Nods at the CSO:: CSO: Powering down all systems.. :: Presses the commands, and then gets up as the systems power down. He makes sure the camouflage remains on-line though::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Paces the bridge again, wanting to check in with the C's crew, but don't want to risk the Ferengi and Romulans to find them.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Has a dream he is back on this ship and sleeping in his quarters quietly::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Grabs a rifle and some other useful items:: CSO: Make sure we take some signal enhancers along, so we can stay in touch with the chameleon even through these rock formations...
SO Albers says:
@:: Dreaming he is participating in weird car races::
 
@ ACTION: The captain's away team is taken to what is obviously a high tech lab.  They are strapped in next to their missing team members, who have various wires attached to them.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Grabs some photon grenades to be on the safe side::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Decides to take a moment from his work:: *CNS*: Comrade commander, this is Gustav here. Gustav and others are... proceeding with repairs. Should not take too long now.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
*EO*: Very well, Gustav.  Good work.

ACTION: The reactors come online, overcharged, sending out an obvious energy signal.  Soon the alien ships are heading in that direction.

EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Feels proud about that remark as he forgets about his job on the reactor.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: Very well but even with those I am not sure we could beam out
 
@ ACTION: Soon the entire away team is hooked up to various contraptions.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Nods:: CSO: A small chance is still a chance.... ::Takes a few of the enhancers and stows them in a bag, then gets out of the Chameleon, into the clearing::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
#XO: There are a few of the soldiers in the area, but none close enough to pose an immediate threat
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Keeps his rifle raised to his shoulder looking for any signs of movement::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Nods:: CSO: Okay... CMO/CSO: Let's get moving..
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Sees the ships heading for them, vowing to kick Gustav really hard indeed:: *Shipwide*: All hands to battle stations, this is not a a drill. :: Turns to the tactical officer:: aTO: Red alert.
 Voice says:
@ :: Nods for one of the scientists to wake their newest 'guests'.::
aTO Tar’Get says:
CNS: Aye Commander! :: Slams his fist down on the big red button::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks up, somewhat surprised.:: Self: Battle stations? Gustav just fixed ship... they're going to beat it up again? :: Vows to kick the person who thought to think that up.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
@:: Starts waking up:: Outloud: Another 5 minutes. Oh wait.. :: Remembers where he is:: Hey!  :: Starts struggling with the straps:: What is the meaning of this!
 Voice says:
@ :: Watches as the captains eyes open::  CO: Good... now... we begin...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
#:: Puts his rifle to his shoulder as he moves forward slowly:: CSO: It was that way, right?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
#:: Walks beside the XO with his rifle ready to fire::

 (RedAlert.wav)

CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
OPE Yel: Yel, send out the following distress message for the Tal-War on a secure channel. Begin recording: "This is the USS Nighthawk, we need assistance. We know the Tal War is in the vicinity. Again we request assistance immediately, please respond. We are in orbit of our planet. Our Captain is missing. And we were attacked by metallic beings." End message.

Broadcast for as long as you can.

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