USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10612.02
Mission Number 291
Assets and Liabilities I

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Kurt Goring as Lieutenant Commander James West
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christina van den Tulpen
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger 
Chris Nickle as Glinn Marat

Ship Manager 
Sam Hung in for Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh 
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight 
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt. Rose 

NPC’s
Sam Hung as FCO
Scott Knight as Demitri 
Kurt Goring as Brigadier Darott

Storyline
Kurt Goring

Summary
The USS Nighthawk has made it to the Rendezvous Point where they will meet up with someone to give them access to the Nebula they have to search for the USS Kyte.  They met up with a Xindi ship which they transported Brigadier Derott and he adjusted the shields to penetrate the nebula’s barrier, and continued to look for the Kyte

Announcements

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Time Lapse:
	20 Minutes

Captain's Log Stardate 10612.02: We have been tasked to respond to a missing ship somewhere in the Synod Territory.  We are at Red Alert as we enter the expanse that the Kyte was last reported

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CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::in her station on the bridge of the Nighthawk looking at the scarce readings the ship is receiving from the vicinity::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Sitting in his ready room, sipping on a cup of coffee::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Sitting in the center chair, over looking the bridge operations::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::leaning against a closed console at the rear of the bridge looking excited in her usual way....  NOT::
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::sitting in his office reading over some medical reports::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO: We should be arriving at our coordinates in a few minutes Commander. So far sensors are quiet
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks over some padds::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CSO: Quiet?  No vessels of any kind?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Turns to the CSO:: CSO: Understood... Thank you.. ::Taps his commbadge:: *CO*: Jackson to Monroe, we're a few minutes away from the rendez-vous point..
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks up from his padd:: *XO*: Very well I am on my way.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Puts his coffee in the replicator, and heads to the bridge::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CIV: Not than I can detect. But then I can't penetrate the Girru Nebula, which is rather big. A whole lot of ships can hide there ...
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CIV/XO: The good news is, they probably can't scan us either. though it is also possible the Synod have sensors that can penetrate thermobaric clouds
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::nods at the CSO::  CSO: So we could be falling into a trap.  ::looking at the nebula on the viewscreen remembering a black version containing the same::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Walks onto the bridge::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CSO/XO: I think that is more likely.  It's their nebula, I'm sure they have found a way.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CIV: we could, but we can also defend ourselves
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
CSO: Any more good news? ::hears the doors open and looks to see the captain enter and immediately gets up from his chair:: CO: Captain, science reports not contacts yet, everything is quiet..
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Good, is there any signs of the Kyte?
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CIV: there are a few phenomena in our own space we haven't mastered yet. and so far the Synod have shown slightly inferior technology to our own
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::seeing the CO::  CO: My dear Captain... first order of business?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Stands beside his chair::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Shakes head, wondering which part of 'no contacts yet' were not clear::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: I can try to send a general hail. But that might give away our position as well
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
<were = was>
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CSO: Am I not mistaken in thinking that this is one of their central points?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CIV: Let me see where would you stash a ship that is damaged?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Passive scans only.  ::Sits in his chair::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods to the CO::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: Where no one will see it.  ::nodding toward the nebula on the screen::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::resumes only passive scans of the suroundings, no particle emission, just reception::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CIV: But where in the nebula would you hide it?
Host KurtG says:
ACTION: The helm console beeps that they're approaching the rendezvous point.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CCIV: that is correct, this is the center of their holy territory. But who knows, they may want to keep the center secret even to their own
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::shrugs::  CO: Hard to determine since you are unable to penetrate the nebula with your Federation scanning equipment.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
<CIV>
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::turns to the CSO::  CSO: Their holy territory?  So this area holds a very dear place in their hearts.  ::smiles::  Interesting....
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CIV: Suggestions?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Walks over to the tactical console and takes a seat there, to the CSO's left, and logs into the computer system to pull up the tactical systems::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
<FCO>: CO: Captain approaching the coordinates
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CIV: Yes they refer to their territory as Holy, the Sanctum. its likely our being here alone is a major heresy that deems us death penalties
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Very well, all stop.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: I say send a few probes in, perhaps their sensors will detect something once it passes the outer barrier?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
<FCO>: CO: Aye answering to all stop.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CSO: Well if your going to do something right....  ::smiling at her::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::as the ship drops from warp, she takes another look at sensor input::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CIV: Good idea.  CSO: Launch some class 1 probes

SCENE: Nighthawk drops out of warp with a slight shudder, her nacelles instantly trailing stirred up space dust. Ahead of them, the 'sky' is filled with a dark mass of nebulaic clouds.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::shrugs at the CIV then turns to the CO:: CO: YEs sir, preparimng probes
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::turning back to the CO::  CO: Do you think the Chameleon can hold up it's camoflauge in the nebula?
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::sets 4 class 1 probes to be launched at equidistant points in the nebula::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CIV: I am not too certain.  It is something we may find out soon.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::moves to the replicator to get a coffee and stumbles as the ship drops from warp:: Self: A little warning might be nice.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: the probes are ready for launch, I asume you want them to go into the nebula? Its possible we might loose contact with them
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: So I will program them to return after 10 minutes of exploring. Do you agree?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Very well launch them.
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Checks the tactical sensor data and compares them to the science results to see whether the one picks up things the other misses::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods at the Captain and launches the probes, programmed to stay 10 minutes in the nebula then return to the vaccum of space where the Nighthawk is sure to get information from them::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::approaches the Tactical Station to monitor the probes approach::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::sits back in her chair without much choice but to wait::

ACTION: The probes barely get a kilometer into the main nebulaic mass before they go offline, one after the other. The last broadcasting an image of its lense shattering before it implodes.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::puts the image on screen::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: What the heck?
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
All: the same happened to all 4, imploded....which is very odd
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::sits back at his desk with his coffee in a world of his own::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Frowns at the image of the imploding proves:: CO: Well, that closes the option of entering the nebula, I'd say...
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: the computer may have caught something in scanning the image though ::amplifies the last image from the dying probe::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
All: Look there, some sort of debris....could be from a vessel
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CSO: Odd....  different pressure from the void of space inside you think?
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CIV: Yes but those probes, like torpedoes are able to suffer huge pressures. Their design and materials are in such a way they will only break when they have to ...
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Sees it too, on the screen:: CSO: Which of the probes is this image from?
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::nods::  CSO: Just like when you launch them into a gas giant for example.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CSO: Can we tell what the debris is of?  Is it Federation?
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO: The second to our port
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
CSO: I meant the sequence.. it may have recorded the debris of one of the other probes that went ahead of it...
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CIV: Yes, they survive the outskirts of red giants. But apparently not thermobaric clouds
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::wanders out into sickbay with his coffee:: Dimitri: Report!
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::watches as the computer interprets the images from the probe and show in the viewscreen the debris with the possible letters::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: In other words a torpedo might be able to penetrate that barrier?
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::raises an eyebrow at the image::  CO/XO/CSO: Is it just me or does that look like part of the Kyte's name on the hull?
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> CMO: All set here doc.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
All: Yes.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: Only if its heavily reinforced. My point was the probes are made from the same casing as torpedoes
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
Dimitri: Good, carry on.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CIV: Yeah it can very well be .. the computer enhancement seems to interpret it that way as well
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: But Torpedoes have an explosive center?  It might be able to blow a hole where we can get through
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO/XO/CSO: we have to acknowledge the possibility the Kyte was destroyed.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CIV: Without other pieces of proof I am not going to assume that.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO: And no commander, it couldn't have been, they were not in line of sight
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: I didn't say assume... I said acknowledge the possibility which means we should direct our search more for this... artifact.  Do we know anything more about it?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods at the CSO:: CSO: Alright... Then I suppose, looking at that image, there is only one other possibility...
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::wanders back into his ofice and sits down before sinking back into his own little world::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::turning back to the CSO:: CSO: Have you tried scanning for the Kyte's warp trail?
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO: With thos eletters...its quite likely its the Kyte. The computer gives it an 80% chance
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CIV: There are no warp trails but then I am limited to passive scans. In any event, this is the general area where she was lost

ACTION: Nighthawk's collision alarms start sounding as a massive spatial disruption appears on their starboard bow.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: Massive disruption on our starboard, I suggest evasive maneuvers
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
All: Report!
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks up suddenly as his console goes crazy::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Evasive Maneovers!
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: I think I got an eyelash in my eye Captain.  ::smugly "reporting" as ordered::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
<FCO>: CO: Aye Captain, heading 23 mark 3 Full impulse

SCENE: Before Nighthawk can react, the now familiar ray-like shape of the Xindi ship Leviathan squeezes through the disruption, blocking out what little light their is as it passes over them.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
Bridge: What the....
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::snaps back to reality as he hears the alarms and runs into the sickbay:: All: Brace yourselves!
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
All: that would be our "friends" the Xindi

SCENE: Leviathan slues around, disrupting massive clouds of spacedust as it maneuvers to face Nighthawk, utterly dwarfing it.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::watches as the viewscreen adapts to the new lighting conditions in the system::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods slowly at the CSO's remark:: CSO: Sure looks like it..
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::looking around in disbelief::  Bridge: Perhaps we should hail them
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CIV: I don't believe they will answer..
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods at the CIv and waits for the CO's reaction::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: Then why the hell are they bothering us?
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: So we seat back and watch them do whatever they are supposed to?

SCENE: Before their eyes, something detatches from underneath Leviathan and 'drops', igniting its engines with a pale green glow as it streaks out toward Nighthawk.

INFO: The smaller ship is hailing.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
All: We have an incomming ... something
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
XO/CO: I think we've got visitors
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
Self: what the hell's going on? ::taps his badge:: *Bridge*: Trigger to the bridge... what's going on?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: I guess, that is something they have arranged.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: They are hailing, passing to speakers ::puts the hail on speakers::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
*CMO* Why don't you come up here and find out.  You may make more sense of it than us.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
*CIV*: I'm on my way. ::heads to a turbolift and orders it to the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
COM: Little ship: This is the USS Nighthawk.
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Listens to what the other ship has to say::
Host Brigadier_Darott says:
@ COM Nighthawk: Greetings Nighthawk. I am Darrot, Brigadier in the Xindi United Defense Force. We have been sent to offer you aid. Lower your shields and prepare to bring us alongside for docking.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::looks at the CO for a reaction::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
COM: Darott: How do we know you are who you are?
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::raises an eyebrow thinking the CO put that quite professionally::
Host Brigadier_Darott says:
@ ::smiles, utterly humorless:: COM Nighthawk: if I wasn't who I am, how would I even know you were here?
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::looking at the TL wondering what's taking the doctor::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
COM: Darott: True.  Maybe so.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::steps off the lift and emerges onto the bridge:: CIV: Marat?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
COM: Darott: Very well.  XO: Lower shields.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen_ says:
::sits back waiting::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods as he presses the buttons to lower the shields:: CO: Shields are down..
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::spying the doctor::  CMO: Ah.... doctor.... if you've got a moment I have this splitting pain in my head.  It's the kind of pain that tells me something is about to go horribly wrong.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen_ says:
CIV: The eternal optimist ... ::smiles::

ACTION: The medium-sized drop ship pulls up alongside Nighthawk and docks, its occupant departing with a security team to head for the bridge.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::bows her head slightly::  CSO: I'd hate to disappoint.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO/XO: The Xindi vessel has docked and delivered their ...person
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
CIV: I'd advise you to heed that feeling Glinn Marat... 80% of the time it's usually right.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::bows her head slightly in acknowledgement at the CMO not saying a word::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Keep a lock on them.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Track their movements
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::takes the time to gather sensor info on this Xindi vessel
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
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CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::wonders if they don't want to exchange technology, the chameleon could use a new engine to create that spatial distortion::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
CO: Sir... A security team is with them, their movement is being tracked at all times anyway...
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Just in case, the want to overpower them.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::whispers to the XO sitting next to her:: XO: Ah but who keeps track of the security personel ::smiles::

ACTION: The turbolift arrives on the bridge. Two security officers step out and the Xindi brigadier behind them, clad in a shimmering dark-blue uniform with a few bits of metal that might be rank insignia.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::looks at the impressive newcommer::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::turns to face the Brigadier smiling in the only way a Cardassian can smile::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Darott: I believe you are the Brigadier Darott?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks around at the new arrival:: CO: There's the answer to that.. ::Looks at the brigadier with an interested look on his face::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods atthe XO::
Host Brigadier_Darott says:
::looks around the small bridge with obvious contempt before looking back at Monroe:: CO: I am. We do not have time. I need you to release your shield controls to me.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Do it
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Frowns at the CO, but taps a few buttons to turn shield control to the engineering console anyway:: CO: On the back console sir.. But shields are down anyway...
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CO::Self: They could have been nice and taught us how to do whatever he is doing with our shields before we arrived here
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::looks around the bridge, frowning in particular at the CIV, starting to agree with her::
Host Brigadier_Darott says:
::on his way to the rear console:: CO/All: Leviathan... she has... special skills. There is a Synod patrol group in the area. Just out of your sensor range but heading this way. Leviathan needs to leave before she's detected.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::follows the Brigadier to the rear console::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Darott: Okay, then how are we going in?
Host Brigadier_Darott says:
::stops by the shield control and looks at Marat, his fingers hovering over the buttons without moving:: ::glances back toward Monroe:: CO: That is what I am here for.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::looks back at the brigadier and the captain waiting to see::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Darott: We ready to walk in?
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::smiles at the Brigadier in anticipation::  Darott:  Carry on...  don't let little old me bother you.  ::smiles::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::records whatever is happening to sensors::
Host Brigadier_Darott says:
::shows no sign of moving while Marat is watching him::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at Marat, and shakes his head::

ACTION: Outside, the light shifts as Leviathan starts moving again, toward the disruption she created before disappearing inside and the hole pulling itself in after her.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::smiles and nods at the Brigadier::  Darott:  Have it your way then.  ::turns and walks away smiling::
Host Brigadier_Darott says:
::watches Marat leave and then starts to work on the console, tapping in a series of formulas and then attaching a small device that blinks slowly::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
All: the Leviathan left, fortunately this time our proximity alarms didn't go off
Host Brigadier_Darott says:
SCENE: Nighthawk's shields come back up, this time glowing green and pulsing.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CSO: I guess the Xindi like to make a grand entrance  ::looking toward the Primate::
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::analyzes the readings from these new shields:: Self: Impressive
Host Brigadier_Darott says:
::steps away from the console:: CO/All: You can enter the nebula now.
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at his console, trying to figure out what is happening to the shields::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Take us in!
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Brigadier: I don't suppose yuo can change our sensors to scan inside as well?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
<FCO>::Taps the Controls:: CO: Aye helm answering to all ahead.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods slowly to the CIV and whispers:: CIV: And not keen on sharing information. Though I suppose we are lucky they are helping us at all
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::waves a hand in the air and whispers in return::  CSO: We probably would have been better off without their help anyway.
Host Brigadier_Darott says:
::walks over to the side of the Bridge and stands there, looking at the viewscreen before answering Tulpen:: CSO: Person, your sensors should work somewhat better now. They are not configured for this kind of environment but the energy dissipation of the new shield matrix should allow them to function at least.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CIV: well, I have no idea how to go into that nebula without their shields
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Brigadier: Thank you, and if you will allow me another question. Do you know the ETA on the Synod vessels?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Listening to the conversation on the bridge::
Host Brigadier_Darott says:
::takes his hand from around his back and looks at a chronometer there:: CSO: If this had taken much longer I would have left with Leviathan. The Synod should be in this area in minutes. Whether they have the capability of scanning inside this formation is unknown to me. But I hope - as you should - that they cannot.
CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::gulps and nods gravely::

SCENE: Nighthawk squeezes through the thermobaric barrier of the nebula and into the thick dark clouds. The pressure on the shields travels through the emitters and into the superstructure, making the ship creak like a submarine sitting on the bottom of the ocean, straining to stay in one piece.

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