USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10611.11
Mission Number 288
Temple of Fire
Part II

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Scott Knight as LtJg Caelan Trigger
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt. Rose
Lília Perfeito Ensign. Christina van den Tulpen 
Chris Nickle as Glinn Marat
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh 

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Storyline
Kurt Goring

Missing in Action
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight 
Rob Lemmens as EO Ens Nescheriakova

NPC’s
Kurt as Lt Cmdr James West

Summary
	The Nighthawk has arrived at Starbase Onyx.  Commander James West, a SFI agent briefed the Nighthawk crew on a plan to download information from an enemy starship.  In the process Commander West accidentally leaked the secrets of the Nighthawk to the resident Cardassian, reluctant Captain Monroe explained the Chameleon’s presence to Marat, and a plan was to be formed to get aboard the ship and steal the information on it 

Announcements

•	Logs
•	This is part of the 4th fleet wide.

Time Lapse:
2 Days

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Captain's Log Stardate 10611.11: We have been brought to a classified station Onyx. Where we will be briefed on the situation at hand.

Host KurtG says:
<<<<<<<<<< Begin Nighthawk 10611.12 - "Temple of Fire" pt 2 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::At his console on the bridge, monitoring the ship's status::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::at the rear of the bridge waiting to see how this pans out::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::in the bridge at her station monitoring long range sensors, particularly on the path to the station::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::At his console on the bridge, monitoring the ship's status::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Sitting in his chair:: CSO: Anything on sensors?

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
Bridge: So has anyone talked to our new found friends yet? ::pointing to the ceiling of the bridge in the direction of the Xindi ship::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::sat at the flight console::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::shakes her head::CO: Sensors can't make up much of the universe here, we are in the hands of the Xindi

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks around his office after finishing up some reports::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Alright. CIV: If you want you can be the first to talk to them.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CIV: From what we were told they won't answer

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks around for a moment:: CO: All systems are functioning normally, despite the current environment..

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Gets up from his chair:: XO: You have the bridge. *CNS*: Counselor, you got a minute?

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::hearing the CO she was about to make a comment then turns to the CSO:: CSO: Won't answer? And we are to continue to blindly follow them? ::turns to the CO:: All: I think the good Captain here is holding back on some information.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::tries to get as much information from the corridor and from the Xindi mother ship as she can::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::still hands off as the Xindi ship is towing the Hawk::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods and gets up as well:: CO: Aye sir..

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CIV: Yes, I am withholding a recipe for brownies.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. Just finished some reports. Your ready room or my office?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Begins walking to his ready room::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CIV: We are following orders but ... ::looks down at her console::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: This is no time for jokes my dear Captain. Our lives are in the balance

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CSO: But?

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
All: There is an increased tetryon emission from the Xindi ship. I am unsure of what that means in this situation

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*CNS*: Meet me in the ready room.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CIV: ...but they are from high above in Starfleet. It’s not clear what the Xindi involvement in this but as the Captain said, feel free to contact them

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Monitor it. And see if that affects our ship.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*CO*: On my way. ::gets up, takes a last look around the room and exits into the corridor::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Walks over to the command chair, but changes direction half way and walks to the science station instead to take a look himself::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::nods to the Captain::

Host KurtG says:
ACTION: Nighthawk receives a transmission from the Xindi cruiser Leviathan. The computer translates the whistles to one word. "Reversion"

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::puts the word on the viewscreen::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::blinks::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CSO: This is as intelligent as a Vole at a wedding party ::moves sternly over to the Operations Console, her Cardassian Boots clang as she does::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::a short walk to the TL and a short ride later gets him to the bridge::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CIV: We are soldiers doing what we are told. Is that stupid?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at the screen:: CSO: What does that mean?

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
All: I take it that means we are reverting ... to normal space I hope

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at the CSO's screen, studying the data on it::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CO: It was sent from the Xindi, I guess they don't believe in using full phrases

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods to the Counselor:: CSO: Understood, keep me informed. ::Walks into the ready room::

Host KurtG says:
ACTION: Sensors aboard Nighthawk temporarily go blind as energy levels outside spike.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::watches the navigational sensors to see if anything's opening up ahead::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::opens a Comm Channel:: COMM: Xindi Ship: This Glinn Emsil Marat of the Cardassian Union. What is the meaning of "Reversion"?

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
Self: Damn.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::follows the CO into his ready room and stands in front of the desk:: CO: Sir?

Host KurtG says:
INFO: Glinn Marat receives no reply from the Xindi.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CO/XO: There is a big spike of energy outside the ship...we lost sensors

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::looking around at the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Feels a bump, and walks back onto the bridge:: CSO: What was that?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks around at Marat when he hears her speak::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CO: It’s not clear, just that a large energy discharge outside the ship blinded our sensors

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
All: Apparently there was no internal damage

Host KurtG says:
ACTION: Compression waves from the spatial rifts roll over Nighthawk, causing it to shudder like a farm house in a thunderstorm as they exit the wormhole with Leviathan.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Walks back to his own console, pulling up the system status overview again::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CNS: It seems our meeting has to be postponed.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::rocks a little and wishes he was back in sickbay::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::holds her console not to fall::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::goes back to the bridge and takes a seat at the back::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: What is going on?

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::blinks at the CO::Self: What does he think I am, God?

Host KurtG says:
INFO: Nighthawk receives another transmission from the Leviathan. Another twitter that translates to a single word: "Arrival".

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CO: Our sensors are still blind and we are experience turbulence. We might be exiting the corridor...or not

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: Well my dear Captain, you first let the Xindi take us to an unknown destination where we felt lots of bumps... and then....

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::puts the word on screen::All: Seems we have ...arrived

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::hearing the Comm Signal:: CO: I guess that means we have arrived, my dear Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at the CSO, then glances over to Jackson:: XO: Any damage?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at the viewscreen, expecting to see normal space any moment::

Host KurtG says:
ACTION: Nighthawk shudders briefly as Leviathan releases the tremendous grip of her tractor beams and moves away from the tiny ship.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CO/XO: Sensors are back, no internal damage, physical anyway. According to the star positions we are still in federation space, between Acha and Starbase 600

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks over at Trigger:: CMO: I didn't know you could pilot a starship.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: Captain if these readings are correct, it seems the Xindi has released its hold on us.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Understood.

Host KurtG says:
INFO: Nighthawk is in a position at least ten light years away from any nearby planets or stars.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::stands and hands over the flight console to the duty FCO:: CNS: I can't... I think I'm gonna need to schedule a meeting with you at some point.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks back down at his console and checks the list:: CO: All systems working norm... ::Looks around at the CSO as she just reported this as well::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CO/XO: I am not sure if this is where we were meant to be, but we are 10 LY from any star system

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles:: CMO: Gladly. As soon as we're done with this mission, or sooner if time allows.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Glances at the sensors:: CSO: Is there anything in this system, ships, bases?

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::turns toward the CSO to hear her answer::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CO: You mean the closest one? ::checks::

Host KurtG says:
ACTION: After releasing Nighthawk, the enormous whale-like Leviathan moves away from there and plunges back into the rift it created, pulling it in with it and leaving Nighthawk alone in the middle of nowhere.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::smiles:: CNS: The sooner the better, I don't want these lapses in concentration to affect my work.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
<Edit out in this system --> here>

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CMO: Lapses? How long has this been happening?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks from the CSO to the CO, waiting for something he might say::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::shakes her head:: CO: Nothing Captain, only the occasional navigation buoy

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CSO: Federation in nature? The buoys I mean

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CO: Captain...we were not given coordinates?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Sits down:: CSO: No.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CIV: Yes Glinn, we are in Federation space as I stated

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
CNS: About a week... since I found out about the accident back on earth.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
All: So I guess we wait ::her voice trails off with some disappointment::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Glances briefly at Marat, starting to get annoyed with her ever questioning attitude::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Yes. I guess so.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::tilts her head to the side:: CSO: Does that mean the only ships we'll find in Federation space are Federation? I point to your shuttle bay which contains a Cardassian Transport.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Have you had yourself checked out, medically I mean.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CIV: Good point, but I wouldn't expect to find non Federation objects here. And my sensors show none

Host KurtG says:
ACTION: The crew of Nighthawk is suddenly blinded by a white-blue beam that sweeps through the ship.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
CNS: Regularly... I do it myself.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::covers her eyes::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::her eyes automatically close but she tries to open them again::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
CNS: Damn I wish they wouldn't do that! ::rubs his eyes::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Closes his eyes and raises an arm to shield his eyes from the light::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Covers his eyes::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs:: CMO: Physician, heal thyself. I think I'll have to drag you down to.. ::stops as he's blinded for a moment::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::struggling hard not to be blind, she decides to shut her eyes:: CO: I can't look at my console but this looks like a nasty sensor sweep.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::extends his senses to see if he can feel a ship or station nearby::

Host KurtG says:
SCENE: When they reopen their eyes a tall, dark-skinned apparently human man is standing on the bridge with them.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods:: CSO: Yea it seems like that.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::opens his eyes to see someone of the bridge, and he immediately reaches for a weapon::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO/CSO: You'd think races that use this kind of sensor sweep would find a less blinding method

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at the man:: West: Who are you?

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::slowly reopens her eyes and tried to get used to normal light again::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CIV: I'd have to know the intent of the scan to answer that question

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::looks at the new figure on the bridge:: CNS: I think I'll head down to sickbay and see how my staff's getting on.

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::smiles and walks over, offering a hand:: CO: Lieutenant Commander James West, sir. Everyone calls me Jim though.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::stands seeing a new figure she pulls her disruptor from its holster::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Opens his eyes as the light seems to have disappeared, replaced by a person, standing in front of them::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: I want to schedule you for a physical which I will run soon. We have to get to the bottom of this and quickly.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::looks at the newcomer::Self: That was rude

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::reluctantly returns the disruptor to its holster and returns to the OPS Console::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::waits for the CO or XO to ask for proper ID;;

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
CNS: I'll see if I can squeeze you in between the medicals I already have scheduled. ::grins and steps into the turbolift::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Stands:: West: Commander. ::Holds his hand out::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Glances at the CO, as he is the one starting conversation::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::steps out of the lift and heads for his office::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::shakes his head at Trigger and puts the weapon in his hand away, turning his attention to the goings on::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::takes Captain Monroe's hand and shakes it warmly and turns to the rest of the crew:: All: Welcome to Station Onyx. I apologize for the rude intrusion, but some of us have a flare for the dramatic.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at the screen behind him:: West: I see that, so where is the station?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::mutters under his breath about flairs being OTT sometimes::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::scans this West person and compares the data with the computer library::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CO: You're here, sir. Or hereabouts, rather. We had to change the plan when we realized there would be... security concerns. ::glances at Marat and then smiles weakly:: Sir, I've been assigned as your briefing officer. And if you'd show me to your briefing room, I'll bring you up to speed.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::whispers to the XO::XO: The ID checks out

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::raises an eyebrow at the SFI Officer::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods and whispers back:: CSO: That was to be expected... ::Smiles::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
West: I see. ::Holds his arm out and points to the Conference Room::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::raises an eyebrow at the XO not really agreeing with him::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::follows along behind the CO and SFI Officer:: CO/West: Perhaps my Cardassian intellect can be assistance in your meeting?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
All: Everyone in the Conference room.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::hearing the CO she proudly enters::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Spots the doubt:: CSO: It may have been rushed, but it does not mean things were not prepared.. We will soon learn what mysteries we are going to chase this time..

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::follows in the wake of the procession and takes his usual seat near the Captain's chair::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::glances at Marat again but follows Monroe without a mention::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
Self: We are finally getting information?? ::contacts Rose to take her station then heads out to the CO's RR::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::whispers approaching Jackson::XO: Yes, but he might have been anyone pretending to be a Starfleet officer

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Shakes head:: CSO: Unlikely....::Looks around for a moment before walking to the exit::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Stand in front of the table:: *CMO*: Join us in the briefing room.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
XO: Maybe our exchange officer's paranoia is spreading but one can not be too careful

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Sits on his desk awaiting everyone to take a seat::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::looks up from his desk:: *CO*: On my way Captain. ::stands and heads back to the TL::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::enters the briefing room and takes a chair::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Shrugs and leaves the bridge and walks the short distance to the briefing room::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::hears somebody somewhere say something about the Exchange Officer's paranoia::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Takes a seat towards where the captain is seated::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::doesn't take a seat. Instead he stands near the captain::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::grabs a seat at the rearmost section of the table::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::steps out of the lift and heads for the briefing room::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::sits back with an empty PADD to take notes and waits to be briefed::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks West over, wanting to scan him, but without the Captain's permission would be a violation.::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at the Intel officer::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Waits for everyone to arrive, then slides off the table and looks at his senior staff:: All: If you don't know, this is Commander Jim West. He will brief us on what is going on.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::enters the briefing room, grabs a PADD from the wall console and takes a seat::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::leans forward after hearing the CO and listens intently::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::nods and waits::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Catches a glance from Varesh and slightly nods::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::nods:: CO: Thank you, sir. ::faces the others:: All: As you know, for the last month and a half, the Fourth Fleet has been actively engaged with a hostile race known as the Synod. For that time, they have been fighting a holding action, trying to keep the Synod within their area of space and stem further attacks on the Federation.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::taps the PADD a couple of times and looks to the Commander::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
Self: Yes...the war

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Sits down in his chair::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Listens to what West has to say::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::produces an isolinear chip and walks over to a display on the wall, sliding it into a slot and then calling up a file:: All: In that time, there have been several major engagements. The Synod have continuously attacked the Line of Control - and in some instances have broken it and gotten deeper into the Federation before being hunted down.

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
All: These attacks haven't been without consequence. To us or to them.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::gives a small smile as Sid nods at him and does a surface scan of West's mind, delving deeper could trigger something, especially since he's dealt with SFI before::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::gets ready for some images of destruction::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::watches the screen::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at the screen to see what West wants to show them::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::raises a hand:: West: Perhaps these attacks have been for the sole purpose of testing your Starfleet, or opening a door to send spies into your Federation.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::whispers to Marat::CIV: Or just for the fun of it .... You theorize too much

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Feels a small pain in his head, then rubs his forehead::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Glares at Marat, then looks back at the screen::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::smiles a bit::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::turns to the CSO whispering:: CSO: Theorizing helps you think and find a solution. I can't help it if my superior intellect helps me to raise questions

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::whispers back::CIV: Then I suggest you read about Occam’s razor and a bit of Freud. You will learn the simplest explanation is usually the right one and that sometimes a cigar is just a cigar ::winks::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
All: These attacks haven't been without consequence. To us or to them.

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::brings up a map of the Sanctum and surrounding Federation space and indicates an area:: All: Three days ago, a border patrol group lead by the USS Tokev'chi broke the back of one such incursion fleet from the Synod. They lost a lot of ships. And -more importantly - they damaged several key ones.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CSO and decides to look those up in the Federation Library::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::steps across to the other side of the screen to access a different set of controls and brings up a list:: All: From the information you have already been given, you should recognize this. ::a radially-oriented ship appears on the screen::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
All: This is a Synod Duat-class Command Cruiser. We don't know much about the Synod except what we've learned second hand from our new friends the Amenti, and we haven't managed to capture one of these ships intact. However, this one was damaged and that suits our purposes just fine.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
Self: One of the bad guys

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::points to the ship and looks at the senior officers:: All: We believe this ship's name is Wrawlkar. The Amenti believe that is roughly translated as "Red Claw". She was damaged in the attack on the border area patrolled by Tokev'Chi with an Amenti task force and fled back to the area of space they call the Temple of Fire. A massive stellar nursery that produces incredible amounts of spatial feedback. The perfect place to hide while they make repairs. However, we believe that the nature of the damage she received has left her vulnerable to infiltration. ::looks at them more pointedly now:: That is where you come in. Your job is to reach Red Claw, board her, and drain her of info.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::glances over at the Captain as he rubs his forehead:: ~~~CO: Sir, he gives me no reason to distrust him, other than being from SFI.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Sits back:: West: Will you be joining us in this mission?

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::raises a hand again:: West: Why don't we just take the ship?

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
Self: And I am sure we won't be alone in salvaging her

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
~~~CNS: Understood~~~

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::shakes his head:: CO: No sir. I'm needed here. But your ship comes highly recommended by Fleet Admiral Harlan.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks over at West:: West: I'm guessing we're going in as one of their species?

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
West: I am sorry to intrude...why didn't the Tokev'Chi gather this information herself?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Sighs as he hears their objective. He lost track of the amount of infiltrations he has done these past years::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
West: Yes. We are her favorite infiltration ships.

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
All: And to answer the Glinn's question, this is why we don't just take the ship. ::the schematic is replaced by a holophoto of the area of space, taken from some distance away:: This is the Red Claw's battle group. She is accompanied by four battle carriers, a full wing of Pebet missile cruisers and a tactical squadron of Aken destroyers.

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
All: It is unlikely that we could take her intact. Andromeda tried to take one three days ago and the ship self destructed.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::raises and eyebrow more than a little impressed::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::frowns thinking the Nighthawk can't take all of those::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks up and knows where this is going:: West: Can you give me a moment. ::Taps his computer console to cancel the recording and sensor logs of this meeting::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::shakes his head:: CNS: Unless you can grow wings, then no. We're trying to prevent any contact with the Synod at all.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::thinks a moment more:: West: Some of us are physically unsuited for posing as one of the Varkenshaar.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
Self: no contact but we are supposed to drain information....

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Frowns, wondering how they are to infiltrate while avoiding contact with the Synod, especially with defences like they have::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at West:: West: You can continue on.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Grabs a PADD and starts pulling up what level of security clearance West has::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::nods:: CO: Thank you sir. But there's really not much more I can add. All: What I can tell you is that we believe that the Red Claw took a lot of damage in the attack and we believe that something in their exotic drive system polluted the ship. It was witnessed that several shuttlecraft made runs to the ship, appearing to remove personnel.

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
All: We believe she's running on a skeleton crew while they repair her and clean her out.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
West: I still wonder how we are going to achieve this without making contact with the Synod

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
West: What about us and this pollution? Are EVA suits going to protect us from the results of this unknown leaky drive?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods at the CSO's remark::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CSO: I imagine with the small crew we could effectively avoid contact

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CIV: They will surely have intruder alerts

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods at Marat's point of EVA suits::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CSO: You do it by going quietly in, and getting quietly out. Synod sensor technology is not as advanced as ours, or that of many other species. Your Chameleon's abilities should be sufficient.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::nods at the CSO:: CSO: That is a valid point

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
West: But we will be the first to test whether a team can go in undetected won't we?

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::perks up her ears at the word 'Chameleon'::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Shakes his head::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::looks mildly annoyed at being interrupted, but glances at Marat:: CIV: We believe that EVA suits and inoculations should be sufficient, yes.

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::nods:: CSO: You will be.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Glances at West, wondering how many more know of their little ship if he knows about it::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::nods at West::West: thank you for the clarification

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Turns his chair back to the rest of the Crew:: XO: Draw up a plan.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
All: Does anyone have any questions?

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::shakes her head slowly::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Chuckles, but nods none the less:: CO: Just one more... West: Your remark about the intruder sensors, that also applies for their regular sensors? We should be able to get by them undetected with the Chameleon?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Not at the moment, sir.

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
All: One more thing. Our tactical analysts believe the best place to enter will be here. ::points:: The refuelling port. Their engines should be down. You could enter there and climb up through the core plasma duct.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
All: If not, you are all dismissed. West: If you wouldn't mind staying. XO: You too. CIV: You as well.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
Self: So we are not beaming in

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
All: Crawl up the backside of the beast? Sounds fun.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::nods and gets up, heading back to the bridge::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::raises an eyebrow at being requested to stay after the meeting:: CO: Of course Captain. Anything I can be of service with... ::extending her arms out to the sides::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CNS: Fun .... I feel like the proverbial guinea pig

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
XO: We believe so, yes. Their sensor technology is several generations behind ours. Though they have shown some rapid advances recently.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::Gets up and heads back to the bridge::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: Ensign, after all my time in Starfleet, I can tell you... get used to that feeling. ::smiles slightly::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods, having an idea how they got to make these advances::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::finds her station on the bridge, sending Rose to some lab and sits back in her chair::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Waits for everyone to leave:: XO/West/CIV: I guess it is about time to explain to you my artefact.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CNS: I wonder who exactly will be picked to go in

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::arms rest easy at his sides::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks away from the door and at the captain again::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::smiles:: CO: You mean the statues in Shuttlebay Two.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::thinks a moment:: CSO: Pure speculation... you, me, our CTO, maybe Trigger and probably Gary... and Marat.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CIV: Now what I am about to show you is classified, if I hear, smell, anything about you transmitting about this, I will personally kill you. And trust me I will do it.

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::listens instead of speaking, acting true to his job::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::smiles:: CO: Oh.. Of course my dear Captain.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CNS: I am not sure which is worse, going into the unknown or waiting to see whether or not your crewmates are alive

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Pushes a button on the console displays the Outer view of the Chameleon:: CIV: This is the USS Chameleon, the most advanced Covert Shuttle.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::stands close to the screen analyzing every detail:: CO: I see it isn't of Sekloth Origin after all...

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::continues to observe the display:: CO: A new form of Starfleet vessel?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: I think both are as bad. I've been on the sheer terror of being in a situation you think is hopeless... I died at least once. But being on the ship and waiting for your crewmates to come back... or not. Being the one to patch them up... I think they are equally bad.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CIV: The only thing special about this ship is. ::Pushes a button:: The Chameleon Cloak.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CO's mention and watches the display:: CO: Isn't that against the treaty with the Romulan Star Empire?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at the things he already knows, wondering what the purpose is of him staying behind::

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CNS: I haven’t tried either...it’s about time I get started on one. This war is starting to trouble me though. How did the diplomats get us into this? It doesn't seem right, it doesn't seem like it’s really our war

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CIV: It uses something of a holographic projection. Not a real cloak

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::nods:: CO: Curiously a lot like the Sekloth vessel. How... coincidental. ::turns to Monroe to look him in the eye:: For as long as I am on this ship my dear Captain, you can count on this secret being kept.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sits at the console next to her:: CSO: Christina, I have learnt to sometimes not ask the question. All I can presume is the Synod took us accepting the Amenti into the Federation as a declaration of war, since we are now allied with them. We could all be Amenti by default and they attacked us first...

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Have Marat, cleared for the Chameleon, and draw up a plan. West: We will leave right away.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::nods barely concealing a smile::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::nods:: CO: Yes sir. Good luck. ::offers his hand:: And Godspeed.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Shakes West's hand:: West: To the both of us.

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
CNS: I understand why you prefer not to ask questions....I think I don't like the answers I come up with. We should never have accepted to be allies with the Amenti...not when they had problems to settle with a race we didn't even make contact with

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: I have come up with answers I don't like in the past. As for the diplomats and Federation Council... who knows their reasoning for accepting the Amenti into the Federation.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Waits a moment, then nods at the CO's orders:: CO: Yes sir.. ::Gets up from his chair and waits to be dismissed::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
ACTION: In another flash of light, Commander West disappears.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::walks out onto the bridge passing the CSO, CNS and several others:: All: Be prepared for a long journey on the Chameleon ::enters the TL smiling so they can't see::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO/West/CIV: Dismissed. ::Gets up and walks to the window and stares out::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at Christina:: CSO: Did she just say Chameleon?

CSO_Ens_Tulpen says:
::looks just as puzzled back at the CNS and very worried::

Host SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
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