USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10703.03
Mission Number 301
Red Herring

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger 
Karriuanna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

NPCs
Scott Knight as Dimitri
Sam Hung as ACTO

Missing in Action
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson (excused)
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christina van den Tulpen (excused)

Summary:
The plans to get the doctor back into phase with the rest of the crew move along, but the ship has to deal with other issues as well… like transports being attacked.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Captain's Log Stardate 10703.04: I am still attempting to find out what has happened to the doctor as he has phased out, or cloaked for some reason.  We hope to find out from the water sample we have gotten from the surface and research the water type that the doctor has placed on the viewscreen.
Host NightWind says:
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FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::on the bridge, at his station holding the NH in position::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Stands in the door way of this ready room::
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::in main engineering annoying the engineers::
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Down in science working on isolating the component to the doctors vanishing act.::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks out and walks out of it::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Glances on the viewscreen:: FCO: Status?
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  I think you are safe from the Doctor for the time being Captain.  Nothing unusual has happened in a while.
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: The counselor follows the captain out after giving his report and heads for his office to deal with a couple of appointments.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::now in the science lab looking over Rose's shoulder::
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Shivers as if she has an itch, but there is nothing there.::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Remind me again why I should not throw him in the brig after this ordeal?
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::finds a PADD in the lab and types "good" on it::
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Looks over at the notes from Scolosia.::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Currently, Lt. Rose is trying to come up with a way to counter-act the Doctor's um, shall we say dilemma.  As for not throwing him in the brig, I really don't have a good explanation as to why not!
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::leaves the PADD where Rose can see it::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  If it will get us out of any physicals, I say go for it!
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::buzzes round the ship::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Remembers his physical is coming up:: FCO: Good then it is settled, he is going into the brig.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Starts to reach for one of the slides only to find a PADD there.  She raises an eyebrow and reads it.::  Good?  Good what? :: looks around::  CMO: If you are here, you had best be careful.  I hear you are not in the captains good graces right now.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::grins::  CO:  Understood sir!
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: After a moment, shakes her head with a sigh and goes back to her work, thinking she might have found the enzyme responsible.::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
*SO*:  How's it coming down there Brianna?
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::drums on the FCO's console::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Scan the area, is there a transport vessel around?
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::is momentarily distracted by his console::  CO:  Checking now sir.  And um, you might be interested to know that I believe the Doctor is back amongst us.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Head still bowed as she starts a new test.:: *FCO*: I think I might have found something... mostly a fluke actually.  The sample Varesh and I brought back is not the same as the one the doctor did.  However, I think I found an enzyme that is similar to what was in his batch and the Scolosians.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::drums on every console on the bridge in order::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
*SO*:  I believe at this point, the Captain will try anything that might work on the Doctor!
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Notices the drumming:: FCO: Yes.  ::Gets a bit annoyed::
SO_Lt_Rose says:
*FCO*: I imagine he is bored.  Not to mention, he will have a few gray hairs when he gets back.  This processes will age him.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Sir, sensors detect that a vessel left orbit approximately 10 minutes ago.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::finds a PADD and writes "are we there yet?" on it before balancing it on the FCO's console::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Follow her, discrete distance.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
<10 minutes = 50 minutes>
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  Course laid in and engaging pursuit.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::looks over at the PADD and decides not to let it bother him::
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::sits in his office with a PADD and draws a picture::
SO_Lt_Rose says:
*CO*: Captain, I am going to adapt the original formula the Enterprise crew created long ago, using chemicals found in this sample. By the stuff the doctor touched, only works on humans.  Murphy’s law.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::adds the finishing touches to the 20th picture and buzzes off to the science lab::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*SO*: Can you make it quick?  I would like to stran... speak with him as soon as I can see him.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::overhears the Captain and is glad that he's not in the CMO's shoes::
SO_Lt_Rose says:
*CO*: I am working as quickly as I can... Maybe another 30 minutes. Try not to break anything on him.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::sits in a chair in the lab, leans back and goes to sleep::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*SO*: I will try to...let me know once you are done.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  It appears the vessel is on a course for a planet called Obereon II.
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: The Nighthawk jumps to warp speed, heading for Oberon II.  Thirty minutes pass and they Nighthawk finds itself ghosting the transport vessel.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*SO*: Status Lieutenant?
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: With a sigh, sits back in her chair, rubbing her brow.::  This would be so much easier if we had a larger science staff...  :: Adds the last touch to the formula and watches it turn blue.::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Captain, we have caught up with the vessel.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
*CO*: Almost done... but keep in mind, this is not tested.  It could do something totally unexpected.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Sits in his chair awaiting word:: FCO: Good, maintain our course.  Scan the contents of her, is there anything unusual?
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::buzzes around the shuttle bay::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Scanning now sir.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*SO*: Good let me know when you are ready to administer it.  I want to be there when you do.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  The problem is.....how do we find exactly where the Doctor is to administer it?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: FCO: I am not sure, I think that would be something that the Lt has planned. ::Pauses: I hope.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Shakes her head and sends Varesh a note he might need to talk with the doctor afterwards.::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Captain, scans do not show anything out of the ordinary.  The vessel appears to be a regular transport ship with various passengers and crew aboard.  They appear to carry different cargo.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Picks up the vial and looks at it.  It is a lovely color.  But will it do what she hopes it will.::
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::back on the bridge he realises he's still wearing the blanket::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Any unusual cargo, is it just normal stuff?
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Just your basic, run-of-the-mill cargo.  Nothing out of the ordinary.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Does a general analysis scan of what she has and then sighs::  *CO*: I think I have it.  It should bring him back.  But... I am concerned about side-affects.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods::
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::drapes the blanket over a console that's not in use::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*SO*: What side effects?
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: clears her voice:: *CO*: Ummm... I have no idea.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Captain, we've just entered what appears to be a major shipping lane.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::flits down to the lab and reviews the SO's data::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Puts his rage aside::*SO*: Ok, anything that will affect his daily duties?
SO_Lt_Rose says:
*CO*: Ummm... I don't think so.  ::Sighs:: I could spend some more time testing this.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Well, whatever those side effects might be.....it would serve the Doctor right!
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::grabs the formula::
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::leaves a PADD where the formula was with the message "I hope this works" on it::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*SO*: I don't really think we should spend more time on it.  I will leave it up to your discretion.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Turns to pick the formula back up and find the PADD in its place.  Frowns.:: *CO*: The doctor has taken it out of my hands... he has already taken the formula.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::lies down on a bio bed in sickbay and administers the formula::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*SO*: Where is he now?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Maintain course and speed/
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Looking around.:: *CO*: Not here.  I would suggest trying sickbay.  I hope he would go there in case this was not right.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Acknowledged.  ::continues to maintain current course and speed::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Gets up:: FCO: You have the bridge.  ::Walks to the TL:: I'll be in sickbay.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Aye Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Waits till the lift doors open, then sprints towards sickbay::
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: An odd sound is heard in sickbay.  Suddenly the doctor appears.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> ::spins round and spots the CMO on a bio bed::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Bursts into sickbay::
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> CO: Captain?
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: After staring at the formula a bit, decides she had best head for sickbay::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Ignores Dimitri, and spots the CMO, walks really calmly to him:: *SO*: He is back.  You might want to come down here.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::lies motionless on the bio bed
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
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SO_Lt_Rose says:
*CO*: On my way... :: moves a little faster down the hall to sickbay.::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::looks down at the readings on his console::  Self:  Now that's odd, I wonder what they're up to.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> ::scans the doctor::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at the doctor, and takes a PADD from the table and places it on his head:: CMO: You alive?
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::moans a little::
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Enters sickbay to see the captain next to the doctor who has... a PADD on his head?::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
*CO*:  Captain, I've just picked up another vessel that approached and is now shadowing it as well.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Takes the PADD off as he moans:: SO: He's alive.  ::Feels better::  Let me know if he gets any worse.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> CO: He seems fine Captain, looks like he's aged a couple of years but otherwise fine.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Walks to the door, as he hears the comm:: *FCO*: Identify the ship.  I am on my way up.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Dimitri: Let me know once he is on his feet.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Nods::
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> ::ignores the PADD on the doctor's head and nods to the CO before resuming his scans::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::brings up the Xindi records and looks them over::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Walks out and to the TL::
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Moves closer to the doctor.::  MO: Everything appear alright?
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::does a discrete scan of the other vessel::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Arrives onto the bridge:: FCO: Any news on our stalker?
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::finishes the scan and relays the results::  CO:  It appears the vessel is carrying people of various cultures.  The vessel is also heavily armed.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> SO: From what I can see there's something odd happening but I can't tell what at this stage but his vitals are fine.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Looks the doctor over, noting a few grey hairs and a... beard.  Doesn't look too bad.::  MO: That is good.  I guess he decided to grow a beard?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: That is not good.  How far are they?
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::frowns:: SO: That wasn't there when I first saw him.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  I've kept us hidden well, so I don't believe they've detected us.  They are shadowing the other vessel as we speak.  If we had not already been here, we might not have detected them approaching.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Reaches out to finger a strand of long hair.::  MO: He needs a hair cut too.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Keep an eye on them.  Bring us up to Yellow Alert.  If they inch any closer, we might have to put us in between them and that transport.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<my last was from Dimitri>
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> SO: It looks like he's aging.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Frowns in concern at that and looks again.:: MO: I would say he looks to be getting ummm... rather hairy.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::brings the NH to Yellow Alert::  CO:  Understood Captain.  The vessel also appears to be put together with various parts from the different cultures.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> SO: I don't like the look of this.
SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Shakes her head:: MO: It was untested.  I was fairly certain it would bring him back into phase with us, but I had no idea what else it might do.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Hm... I don't like the sounds of it.  What is the ship's compliment.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Compliment is 50 sir.  Sir!  They are powering up weapons!
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: Weapons fully charged, the unknown vessel suddenly increases speed for the transport.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Take us to red alert.  Power all weapons.  Put us in front of that ship.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> SO: The question is, how do we fix it?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Sits in his chair, and hangs on::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::activates Red Alert and powers up weapons before bringing the NH in between both ships::
SO_Lt_Rose says:
MO: Give him a haircut?  It will take time.  Perhaps with him in the hear and now, with his help... :: Looks up as the ship sounds red alert.::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*Senior Staff*: Report to the Bridge!
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: The unknown vessel fires upon the transport ship.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  The vessel has just fired weapons.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Watches:: ACTO: Fire back, let's see if we can get their attention.
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: The vessels fire hits a glancing shot off the Nighthawk.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> ::calls for the ship's hairdresser::
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
<ACTO>: CO: Aye. ::Fires phasers::
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: The alien vessel, breaks away from the Nighthawk and proceeds to fire upon the transport ship, this time succeeding.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Match their course.
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: The doctor slowly wakes up, feeling rather tired, to discover himself covered in hair from head to toe and it appeared to be growing longer as he watched.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Sir, that ship is much smaller and more manoeuvrable than we are.  Shall I extend shields around the transport vessel?
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Extend shields.
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Dimitri> ::instructs the hairdresser to make the CMO look as close to normal as he can::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::enters commands on his console and extends shields::  CO:  Shields extended sir.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: How much damage has she taken?
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: The unknown vessel dances in and out, firing constantly at the transport vessel.  Its shields go down.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  They've taken heavy damage to their shields.
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: Transport is initiated just as the shields surround the transport ship.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Prepare to beam them out.  We need them alive.  ACTO: You have free reign.  Fire at will.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
<ACTO>::Nods, arms all weapons and fires at the attacker::
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  Aye.  There are 300 onboard, so it would take some time.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Do it
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: Unknown vessel fires randomly at the transport, mostly staying out of the Nighthawks fire.
Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Stands, and walks to the OPS Panel:: COM: Unknown ship: Stand down or you will be destroyed.
FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::locks on and begins transporting::
CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::wakes up and his first sight is a pair of scissors very close to his face:: Hairdresser: GERROFFFFFFF!!!!!!
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: The crew and passengers from the transport vessel are soon being beamed aboard the Nighthawk.  OPS send their people down to help sort things out while those injured are taken to medical.
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: As one too many shots from the Nighthawk hit the alien vessel, it soon veers off and heads back the way it came.
Host NightWind says:
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