USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10703.10
Mission Number 302
Integration: Red Herring II

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christina van den Tulpen
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger 
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

NPCs
Scott Knight as Dimitri
Karriaunna as Lorst, Delane, Cory

Missing in Action
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight

Summary:
The captain speaks to the doctor of his previous actions while the rest of the crew help the transport vessel out and discover their lead, Brit, is missing.

Time Lapse:
A couple of hours

Captain's Log Stardate 10703.10: We are currently holding a defensive position with the transport incase it gets attacked again.  I want to find out who they are and are they after the same thing?  I intend to find out.

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 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sitting in the ready room chair pointing outside to the window::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Sitting on the bridge, keeping a close eye on the transport, scanners working at full power::
CMO LtJg Trigger says:
::sitting on a bio bed in sickbay::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::at the science station, coordinating with OPS::
Dimitri says:
CMO: All done Doctor, try and take it easy, and I suggest some dye for your hair.
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Gets up and grabs a cup of coffee from the replicator, then heads back to his chair, and sits down::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
::leans against the TL wall:: SO: Ready for this?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Dimitri: Actually I'm thinking of keeping it like this. ::gets off the bed:: I've got to go see the Captain, sickbay is yours... no parties. ::grins::
SO Lt Rose says:
CNS: I think so... those we have seen so far have been rather nice... especially given the circumstances.
Dimitri says:
::smiles and nods:: CMO: Ok Doctor.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::heads out of sickbay and to the nearest turbolift::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks over at the CSO:: CSO: No sign of bad guys anymore..?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
SO: Considering the circumstances, yes. ::exits the TL and heads down the corridor::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::shakes her head in a no:: XO: None. And we are now ready to contact them, they seem to have their communications arrays intact. I would like to know what information they gathered
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Stepping into the transporter bay::  CNS: I kind of got the impression you liked the thespian group.  By the way, I have yet to come across Brit.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sips on the coffee, going over a padd::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::orders the lift to the bridge and waits patiently for it to arrive::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
SO: I did like them, but Brit kinda put me off artists for the time being.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: Let's find out, shall we.. Contact them..
SO Lt Rose says:
:: steps onto the transport padd::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
::stands next to Rose:: TRChief: You have the co-ordinates for the transport ship?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: When addressing the ship...shall we identify ourselves as Starfleet?
 
@ACTION: The transporter beam releases the counselor and Rose into a small reception room.  Those in charge are 2meters and taller and blue.  Their hair is white as is their eyes; no pupils can be seen.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::steps onto the bridge and heads for the RR door ringing the chime on arrival::
 
ACTION: Yalp suddenly appears on the doctors shoulder.

CO Capt Monroe says:
::Hears the chime, does not look up from his padd:: CMO: Come.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods slowly:: CSO: That's who we are, and that's who we told the guys on that planet who we are... So yes, we will indeed identify ourselves as Starfleet.. Let's just not talk about what we are doing here too much..
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::enters the RR and stands in front of the desk::
SO Lt Rose says:
@ :: Looks up at the tall blue man before her.  They had not looked so tall over the viewer.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
::nods politely at their greeting party:: All: I am Commander Varesh, and I would like to speak to your Captain?
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Still not looking up from the padd:: CMO: Doctor, I am not going to sugar coat this.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods:: COM: Transport Ship: This is the Federation starship USS Nighthawk, we would like to exchange information with you
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Self: That didn’t come out right
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::gulps quietly to himself::
 Lorst says:
@ :: Steps forward and nods his head: CNS: I am Captain of this transport vessel.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Your actions in the past couple hours has not been professional.
  CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::nods again, indicating Rose:: Lorst: This is Lieutenant Rose. My Captain has asked me to speak to you about the recent attack.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Permission to speak freely sir?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Glances at the CSO:: CSO: Any response?
SO Lt Rose says:
@ :: Smiles tentatively.  Ignoring they were rather tall, they appeared to be a rather handsome people.::
 Lorst says:
@ CNS: If you will come this way.  I will try my best to answer your questions.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Now if I was any other Commanding officer, I would be placing you in the brig.  ::Looks up from the padd:: Of course.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Lorst: Thank you. ::follows the Captain::
Delane says:
@  COMM: CSO: How might we help you?  We are in your debt.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::clamps his lips and waits for the CO to finish::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: Just now ::puts it on screen::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks at the screen, wondering how far they could go in their repayment proposal::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
COM: Transport Ship: We would like as much information as your attackers as you have. Perhaps you can let us access your records
 Lorst says:
@ :: Leads the two strangers down a hall and into the ships lounge.  There he motions for refreshments to be brought:: CNS/SO: Please, take a seat, things are still a bit disorganized at the moment.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: What's on your mind?
Delane says:
@COMM: CSO: I see no problem with that request.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::sits down:: Lorst: It does not bother in the least.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
COM: Transport Ship: Thank you. I will set up our computer to interface with yours
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::whispers to the XO:: XO: Anything else you want to ask?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: With all due respect Captain... from my perspective it has taken the crew two years, one month and three days to come up with a solution to my predicament so you can understand if I was a little... frustrated at times.
SO Lt Rose says:
@ :: Takes a seat and looks around the room, noting the different species, her eyes focusing on the tall blue folks though.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Shakes head:: CSO: For now we are good... Though I would be interested to know where the transport came from and where the attackers came from.. And possibly which other worlds they visited in the last, oh.. Week or so..
 Lorst says:
@ CNS: Now, how can we be of service?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: That’s why the counselor and Lt Rose are there I guess
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
COMM: Transport Ship: Thank you. Nighthawk out
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: I am starting to receive the information now
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Lorst: Captain, I guess the most pertinent question is, who would anybody attack you?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Probably.. It would be very interesting to know though... If we can somehow link all this to the planet we just visited, or at least all to a certain planet.. Then we may be a step closer towards completing our mission here...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::looks over the screen as data pours in and sets up an algorithm to go through it more quickly::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: That is something that I understand, since I am reading the report from Lieutenant Rose, about the predicament.  ::Looks back on the padd::  Doctor, I am not going to put you on report, nor indicate that your actions were not becoming of a Starfleet officer.  Instead this report will show you had an allergic reaction to the water.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: The connection to the planet is simply that was the transport ship's point of origin. As for the attackers they don't seem to have much more than we do
 Lorst says:
@ CNS: We have been tossing this question back and forth.  We have no answers.  My people are at peace with all the species in this region.  We are what you would call a neutral species and therefore, rather hands off.  Our primary trade is that of transporting people and cargo throughout.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: You could put it that way sir.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: Its a ship built for combat though no match for the Nighthawk, that’s probably why they fled. I can't pinpoint it to a specific race, much like anything with the xindi it seems to be an assortment of technology and life forms
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: But be warned, this will be the last time I will tolerate your actions.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: Too bad... Hopefully Rose and Varesh can find out more... ::Glances at his console:: As for the ship's specs, that was within the line of expectations...
Cory says:
@ Lorst: Captain, there you are.  Have you had any luck in finding my lost man?  We have searched everywhere as you asked and have found no trace of him.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::thinks a moment:: Lorst: Do you have anybody important on board, cargo that could be valuable?
Lorst says:
@Cory: I regret not.  We have also searched surrounding space, but there were not bodies found.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: I was looking at their cargo listings, there's nothing out of the ordinary either. However, they were carrying some of that mineral, which remains our only lead on the fate of the children
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::nods:: CO: So noted sir, but like I said, I spent two years as pretty much the only person on the ship so you can understand I needed something to keep me busy. ::smiles:: Can you tell me honestly you wouldn't do the same given the power to be invisible? as it were.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: To be honest sir I don't understand why we are still here. The transport ship is safe, we have our Dr back. Shouldn't we be going to where the make-up is traded and used?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks up from his padd:: CMO: Honestly doctor, I would have been... more discrete... ::Smiles::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::does a double take:: Cory: I see we meet again.
 Lorst says:
@ CNS: Not that we know of.  We take the thespians to their next performance; however, this is nothing new.  There is nothing out of the ordinary of our current passengers nor anything of special note of our cargo to warrant such an attack.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: But then, the mineral is in fairly wide use, with the make-up.. Perhaps they just have a bit of that on board.. Can you determine the size and composition?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: The size and composition of the mineral?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Lorst: Your passengers may be more valuable than you think.
 Cory says:
@ :: smiles weakly:: CNS: It is good to see you.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Yes.. How much of it is there... And in what way do they have it... As a stand-alone mineral supply or as a component in something else? Make-up for instance?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Cory: And good to see you too. Tell me, is, uhm... the guy who danced opposite you... Brit on board?
SO Lt Rose says:
@ :: Wonders how they see with no visible pupil::
Cory says:
@ ::sighs dramatically:: CNS: We have been unable to find him since the attack.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Was there anything else Captain?
 Cory says:
@ CNS/Lorst: He was looking most... distracted since leaving the planet.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Nothing else Doctor.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sits back in his chair::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Lorst: Captain, have you looked for signs of transporter activity?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::smiles and nods:: CO: Well then I shall assume myself dismissed and go make sure Dimitri's not throwing a wild party in sickbay. ::grins::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: They don't have a lot of it. Just the regular for a local cargo ship. It was not stolen either
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Cory: I'm afraid that Brit is involved with something more than he can handle.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods::
Cory is now known as Lorst.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks at the CSO:: CSO: Yes... And composition?
 Lorst says:
@ CNS: There is no record of transport made by this vessel.  And to be honest, we did not think to look beyond that and of course the help of your people.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::spins neatly on his heel and toes and exits the RR with a smile::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks back at his padd and signs off on it.  Gets up and walks onto the bridge::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Lorst: I was thinking of someone being beamed off your ship by your attackers.
Lorst says:
@CNS: It is... possible.  When our shields went down... :: nods to one of his people to go check it out.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: They are carrying a little bit of the most common types of the mineral, some even processed in make-up. but no unusual amounts.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Steps onto the bridge::
SO Lt Rose says:
@ CNS: Shall I inform the captain?
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Report.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::takes a deep breath:: Lorst: I think I found out what I was here to find out. ::turns to Cory:: Cory: How long has Brit been with your group?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::steps into the turbolift and orders it back to sickbay::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks around as he hears the doors open and notices the captain entering:: CO: Hello captain.. We just contacted the ship and got some information from them.. Not much, but we're still working to find everything we need... ::Gets up from the chair::
 Cory says:
@:: Considers:: CNS: He joined our group... two years ago.  He is an adequate player.

ACTION: Yalp nips the doctor’s ear.

CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Cory: Has he ever seemed unhappy with his job, unhappy with the roles he played? Something like that?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods, goes and stands behind the big chair::  XO: Is our attackers gone?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes sir.. Everything seems clear...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::cringes and turns on Yalp with a frown:: Yalp: You again! I thought you were told to stay in your cousin's quarters!
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Captain, so far this ship doesn't seem to have any connection with the missing children
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Good, stand down from Red Alert.
 Cory says:
@ ::Smiles:: CNS: He is an actor.  Actors usually wish to attain glory.  :: Opens his arms expansively:: Some make it and others... ::Shrugs::  they share in the glory.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Computer: Halt turbolift.

ACTION: Yalp stares at the doctor and slowly fades from his view.

CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Cory: I know this will sound odd, but do you disperse for a break each year? Or does some of the actors take breaks but the troupe always performs?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods his acknowledgement and steps over to the tactical console, returning the ship to Yellow alert:: CO: Sir.. Stand down all the way to condition green?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::grabs at Yalp and taps his COM badge:: *CO*: Captain, you might want to inform Commander Varesh that his cousin's loose on the ship again.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: But why would that ship attack the transport?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Just in case, put us at yellow alert.
 Cory says:
@ CNS: We take a break to visit families.  And the company may regroup as some of our customers prefer certain plays and we have people who play them far better then the norm.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: It might be an internal affair. So far, what’s the connection to the make-up mineral?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Cory: When was your last break?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*CMO*: I will let him know.. ::Wonders if the doctor needs to see the counselor::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods as he steps away from the console:: CO: Yellow alert, aye... ::Walks over to his own console::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::smiles at Rose:: SO: Sorry, I got so intent on the information. Please let the Captain know.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::looks around the lift and orders it to resume to sickbay::
 Cory says:
@CNS: It would have been two planets ago so... that would have been 3 months ago.
SO Lt Rose says:
@ :: Nods in understanding and steps away only to find a big blue behind her.  Shaking her head she steps around him, feeling like a child.::
SO Lt Rose says:
@ *XO*: Commander, we may have something.  The thespian crew is missing one of their members... the one Varesh had been questioning.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::sighs:: Cory: Unfortunately it fits in with everything I have learnt so far. I don't think you will see Brit again... but your co-operation was invaluable. ::turns to Lorst:: Lorst: And you too, Captain.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::wlks into his office and sets a reminder to cook Rose dinner one day to thank her for saving him from almost certain insanity::
 Cory says:
@ CNS: May I ask what my player has gotten himself into?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO/XO: The trail left by the attacking ship is still here...though getting very faint
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Cory: I think you will be happier not knowing, but it has to do with the children of the Xindi races that have disappeared.
 Cory says:
@ CNS: Children?  What children?
 Cory says:
@ :: Looks angry::  CNS: In deed... what children?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Cory/Lorst: Perhaps I have said too much...
Lorst says:
@ :: Looks at Cory and stands to look down upon the counselor:: CNS: We are a race very protective of our children.  Explain.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::sits back in his chair, catching a glimpse of himself reflected in an idling monitor on the wall and runs his fingers through the tuft of white hair over his ear::
SO Lt Rose says:
@ :: Looks at the captains face and cringes at the anger there.  She did not think she wanted these people as enemies.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::looks up at Lorst, feeling VERY small:: Lorst: I heard something about children that disappeared... and we're helping to find them.
 Lorst says:
@CNS: How might we help.
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Log it and we will investigate later
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Lorst: You have already helped by providing the information you have already given me. I know who to contact to make best use of it. It will be better if you did not get involved, no matter how much you wish to do so.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods and logs the trail as far as it goes::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*SO*: What else have you found?
SO Lt Rose says:
@¨*CO*: One of the Thespians is missing... the one Varesh had been monitoring and who knew something about the children.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::sits and looks over some PADDs that weren't on his desk when he left sickbay but were when he got back and laughs::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::nods politely at the Captain and Cory again:: Lorst: I think it best if we returned to our ship, and follow the one that attacked you. We need to know where they were taking Brit.
 Lorst says:
@ CNS: Would you consider taking one of my people?
CO Capt Monroe says:
*SO*: Very well ask them if it might be related to the Doctor's disappearance..
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*: Ummm... why would it relate sir?  I believe the incidents totally separate...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::sends a medical technician to the bridge with a PADD for the CO::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Lorst: Your offer is most kind, but we might not return through this part of the sector...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*SO*: It was just a thought.
 Lorst says:
@ CNS: You will find my people whenever needed.  :: Turns to leave:: They will find their own way home.  Walk in beauty.
SO Lt Rose says:
@ :: Watches the captain leave and then looks curiously at Varesh::
SO Lt Rose says:
@ *CO*: Umm... we may be bringing back a guest.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Lorst: Beauty in everything. ::blinks and turns to Rose:: SO: I think that is our cue to leave.

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