USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10704.14
Mission Number 306
Integration: Red Herring VI

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson (excused)
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)
Dylan Moss as Lieutenant Commander Aleister Lessing
Karriuanna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

NPCs
Karriaunna Scotti as 1st Security, Ming, Blesh, Tong, Tabula, Dossen, Cortast, Tolk
Tim Schols as Security

Missing in Action 
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight (excused)
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger (excused) 
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christina van den Tulpen (excused)

Summary:
While the CNS is still missing, the crew investigates other options of what could have happened to him. The new OPS officer arrives, just in time to help the Captain interrogate their captives.

Time Lapse:
None

Captain's Log Stardate 10704.14: I am continuing my interrogation of the prisoners.  Meanwhile Admiral Harlan has assigned a new crew member to my crew and she told me there is a surprise with him as well.  I am also concerned about Commander Jackson's away team, they have not checked in for a while.

First Officer's log, stardate 10704.14 - I have decided the team will split up. I will, accompanied by two tactical officers, go through the caves, while the rest of the team remains behind to monitor our progress and to warn us of any possible danger we might encounter.

OPS Officer's Log stardate 10704.14 - I am on final approach to the USS Nighthawk.  I should be within their sensor range within five minutes.  I hope they appreciate their new gift.  I know I would, being out here all alone.

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SO Lt Rose says:
:: On the bridge, still basically in charge and still very worried about Varesh, still unable to locate him.::

CO Capt Monroe says:
::Stands in front of the brig doors, going over his notes::
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Finishes strapping on his gear and walks over to the transporter area, nodding at Lieutenants Knight and Van den Tulpen::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods and hands the PADD to the security officer, grabs the cart and rolls it in::
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
%COM: Nighthawk: USS Nighthawk, This is the Trojan.
 
Security says:
@XO: Ready when you are sir.
 
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks up at a familiar voice.:: COMM: Trojan: Trojan, this is the USS Nighthawk.
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods at his security detail:: Team: Yeah, we're going... ::Presses the time delay for the transport order::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks to the middle of the brig followed by two crewmembers armed with phaser rifles:: All: Alright have you folks thought about everything and ready to talk to me?
 
Ming says:
:: Laying negligently against the wall:: CO: Thinking takes too much work.
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
%COM: USS Nighthawk, this is Lieutenant-Commander Lessing, Permission to dock?
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks towards the voice:: Ming: Well you know, I can make you all not think as much. ::Puts on a pair of rubber gloves::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Makes sure it snaps into place::
 
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Smiles:: COMM: Trojan: Welcome aboard Commander. Permission granted.
 
@ACTION: The first officer and his team find themselves in a small side corridor that is definitely not natural. On either side are two small rooms with no doors. Inside they can see various items covered with a tarp.
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
%COM: Nighthawk: Thank you.... Lieutenant Rose, I think.
 
SO Lt Rose says:
*CO*: Captain, we have a guest arriving. He is boarding now.
 
SO Lt Rose says:
COMM: OPS: Aye. It has been a long time sir.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
*SO*: Alright. I will be in the brig, I will meet him shortly.
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks around after materializing in the cave, surprised at its composition::
 
Ming says:
:: Leans forward to see better what is happening.::
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Spots the doors on either side, and motions his team to move over to one of them, moving in for a closer look himself::
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
%:: Lines up the Trojan with a docking bay and slowly pilots in::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
Ming: You hear that? Our guest is not really from Starfleet he is more of ::Pauses:: a specialist of sorts. Now once I have him in here, I won't be able to restrain him. So it is best to tell me what I want to know.
 
% ACTION: The Trojan makes a gentle landing. As soon as it is done, a team comes out to take over.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::stirs, then groans at the massive headache that clobbers him::
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
%:: Shuts down the computer and locks down the sensitive areas, before debarking::
 
Ming says:
:: Crosses his arms and snorts:: CO: I have heard of you Starfleet. You are all air. Your own laws forbid you to harm anyone. And you are far from home here.
 
Security says:
@::The team walks over to the door, one person per side, their weapons ready for action, covering the door and room in a crossing angle::
 
@Scenery: Under the tarps is a wealth of illegal items; including some containers of unusual make-up.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::opens an eye to see where he is, but its dark::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Shrugs:: Ming: Well I warned you. I am going to give you one last chance. Tell me what I want to know and I will not let him harm you.
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks inside the room, noticing the various items spread around it, all covered::
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
%Team: Don't break anything. Admiral Harlan will be irritated.
 
Blesh says:
# CNS: About time you woke up. ::nudges him with one of his many feet.::
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::flinches away from the foot:: Blesh: Do what?
 
Ming says:
CO: I have nothing to tell you. ::Leans back against the wall::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at everyone else:: All: Anyone else want to talk? Last chance.
 
ACTION: Dossen is turning a bit green during this conversation. Tolk is wondering where the blue shirted one is and the others are just watching quietly.
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
%Walks up to a wall panel:: Computer: Location of the Captain?
 
Blesh says:
# :: Leans down and yells:: CNS: WAKE UP!
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Lifts the covers off some of the items, surprised at what he sees:: Self: Hm.. So they have it here as well..
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks towards the door:: All: Alright let me go and get the specialist then.
 
ACTION: The team acknowledges Lessing, welcoming him aboard. One of them even remembers him.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::manages to get onto his knees:: Blesh: That was so uncalled for. If you had my headache, your hair would hurt. ::opens his eyes again:: You do have hair, don't you?
 
CPU says:
 OPS: The captain is in the brig.
 
Blesh says:
# :: Runs a hand over his smooth scaly skin with a smile.::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Shakes his head and walks out of the brig, waits till the doors close:: *OPS*: Commander report to me in the Brig.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::looks properly:: Blesh: Ok, maybe not hair... your... scales would hurt.
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Exits the room again and moves over to the next one, right next to the one he had just checked, and runs the same routine again::
 
Blesh says:
# CNS: Get up Starfleet. The Cortast wants to see you.
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
*CO*: Captain, I know I prefer smaller quarters, but isn't that a bit extreme. I'm on my way.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#Blesh: Do you have anything for headaches. Mine blinding, and I mean that literally. I can barely see. And who is the Cortast?
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Once the all clear is given, he steps into the room and looks around at the many exotic dresses, spread out through the room::
 
Blesh says:
# :: smiles wider showing many dagger teeth:: CNS: Sure... removing your head will remedy the problem.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks up at the comm, and smiles:: *OPS*: Oh and if you can change into some civilian clothes.
 
Ming says:
:: Looks at his companions, ignoring Dossen. After a moment, they odd nod.::
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
::Raises and eyebrow and stops walking:: *CO*: Alright. I'm not sure I want to know, but... anything in particular.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::gets a very blurry view of Blesh's teeth:: Blesh: If your Cortast wouldn't care, I think it would solve my problem. ::sighs, and calls up his mental disciplines, trying to get the headache to submit to his will:: Before you chomp, I was just joking. I like my head as it is.
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::walks among the dresses, checking to see whether they hide anything::
 
SO Rose says:
*OPS*: Your room will be ready shortly. You have the same one assigned to you.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
*OPS*: Maybe something that says "I am here to torture you"
 
Blesh says:
# :: Wraps a tentacled hand around his arm and halls him up and starts to drag him along:: CNS: The Cortast really does not like waiting.
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
*CO*: Right. Acknowledged. ::Thinks: How do I always end up doing this? It must be the scar.::
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
*SO*: Thank you. Are my clothes in my quarters yet?
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::weakly slaps at Blesh's tentacle:: Blesh: And I don't like to be dragged around like a rag doll. I can walk.
 
Tong says:
@All: The ship is secure. There is no trace of them left aboard besides evidence they were here. Sound the silent alarm system. They could be within our area.
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Satisfied there is nothing else to be found in the room, he leaves and moves a bit back down to the third door, on the other side of the corridor. Without taking the previous precaution, he takes a step inside and looks around::
 
SO Lt Rose says:
*OPS*: Not yet... but they should be their soon.
 
Tong says:
@ :: Turns toward one of his men:: Tabula: How many does it take to answer questions?
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
*SO*: Thank you. ::Gets in a turbolift and heads to his quarters::
 
Tabula says:
@Tong: Only one.
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
*CO*: I will be there in 5 minutes Captain.
 
Tong says:
@ :: Nods:: All: I only need one survivor. You know what to do.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::hops/scuttles along as Blesh drags him at faster speed than he can get his feet under him::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
*OPS*: Good...
 
Blesh says:
# :: Not letting him go, drags the unresisting man along with him toward through the back halls of the servant quarters. Arriving at some stairs, drags him up there.:: CNS: You are rather lucky you know...
 
Blesh says:
# :: considers:: CNS: On second thought, dead would have been luckier.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#Blesh: Lucky? How?
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Sees some more boxes and shelves, covered with drapes, containing pretty much the same items as the first room::
 
@ ACTION: Suddenly the cave system dims and an orange light come on, highlighting anything living.
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
::Arrives in his quarters and changes into something intimidating, then heads back out, noticing the crew looking oddly at his clothing::
 
Blesh says:
# :: Not saying anything further, yanks him up the last steps and pauses to see the area clear. Then drags him across the smooth glossy floor to the large double doors of The Cortast’s office.::
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#Blesh: Will you at least let me get my wits about me? Do I look presentable or don't you care what your Cortast thinks?
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
::Walks up behind Sid and clears his throat::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Awkwardly kicks the carpet waiting for Lessing::
 
Blesh says:
# ::Under his breath:: CNS: I only care that we follow his orders... :: As the doors close behind him, he moves a bit slower, allowing the man more of a chance to walk, down towards the main desk where the chair is facing away from them.::
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Takes out his phaser, ready for anything, as he notices the light change:: Security: Be careful! ::Points the phaser at the door::
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
::Clears his throat again::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Turns around and jumps back a little:: OPS: Commander, this is ::Looks at him:: not really the way to report to me, but I need them to talk.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::gets his feet under him and trots along with Blesh, trying to smooth his hair and clothing. He hates looking less than his best.

@ ACTION: Throughout the caverns, men can be heard gathering their weapons, locking up items and heading out for the search.
 
Security says:
@XO: Sir.. As the lighting changed, there was an energy spike... I can trace it back to the covered area we saw on sensors back on the Chameleon... ::Looks up from his tricorder::
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
CO: Reporting as ordered, what can I say? Anything in particular you want them to talk about?
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Sighs, moving towards the wall, pressing himself flat against it, about a meter from the doorway, his weapon still at the ready::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: OPS: I need them to talk about some cargo they might have had. They had attacked a cargo ship carrying information that might lead to why we are here.
 
Ming says:
:: Stands and his group follow them. Tolk stands close to Dossen with a smile.::
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::nods to Blesh that he is ready, although the clothes were the most uncomfortable and drab things he had ever seen in his life::
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
CO: Right. Joining me?
 
Blesh says:
#:: Stands very still, waiting::
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Inches a bit closer to the doorway, daring a short peek down the corridor::
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::follows Blesh's example and keeps very still::
 
The Cortast says:
# :: Slowly turns his chair around to look at the pair before him. After a moment he nods his head toward Blesh and waits for him to step back into the shadows. Then he turns to stare at the other.::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Of course, oh one thing. I have made you out as a ::Pauses:: killer. I need you to act the role and go as far as you can. If you have to take one out, I will not know about it.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::Faces the Cortast, looking him in the eye, showing no fear. He doesn't know if it’s the right thing to do, but he was not going to grovel, if he could help it::
 
@ ACTION: The first officer sees a group of seven very ugly looking and very annoyed looking group go by; their faces have obviously seen better days.
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
::Pauses:: CO: I won't take any of them out. but I need to make it look as if I have. So if I fire this ::Raises a nasty looking object:: Beam the person it's aimed at somewhere else.
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Holds his breath as he sees the group passing, straining to hear any other sounds, other than their footsteps::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods, and steps beside the console and punches some commands into the console:: OPS: Ready when you are.
 
@ ACTION: As one of the security officers starts to move, another group, a different species, enters into view and pauses not far from the first officer.
 
The Cortast says:
#CNS: Why are you here?
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
::Nods and walks into the room, his face shifting, becoming harsher somehow. He silently looks at each person he is about to interrogate, not saying a word. After a while he speaks:: CO: Captain, get out.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#Cortast: I was hoping you could tell me. I don't even know where here is. Or do you mean this general area of the galaxy? Then I would have to lie to you because I'm not supposed to tell anybody. Want to take a guess?
 
Ming says:
:: Smiles as the doors open and a stranger walks in::
 
The Cortast says:
# ::Smiles and leans forward:: CNS: You were found aboard one of my ships. Why?
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Alright. I cannot let you do this to them. ::Looks at the rest of the prisoners:: All: Look I warned you.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#Cortast: Oh, that here. We were following someone that owes me answers.
 
Ming says:
:: Laughs::
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Observes the group as it comes nearer, wondering whether they will move again soon::
 
Dossen says:
::Stands, trembling:: CO: Please... I... ::tries to mumble through the hand suddenly clamped across his mouth::
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
CO: Captain, the moment you invited me in here, you lost any say as to what happens next.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
Dossen: What are you trying to say?
 
The Cortast says:
# CNS: You steal aboard one of my ships for... :: Sits back, steepeling his fingers:: Who was this and what was the question?
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
::Grabs the person holding the person trying to speak and throws him across the room. All in a day's work.::
 
Tolk says:
:: Stands tall, towering over everyone and smiles:: CO: Where is the blue shirt?
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Yes of course, I will need to witness if someone dies on my ship.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::tells some of the truth, but not all of it:: Cortast: I was looking for some actor, who was part of a theft. I just wanted to get him to find out how he did it. Well, I want confirmation from him, because I already know how he did it and what he did. I still need his motivation.
 
@ACTION: After a moment, ones long nose trembles and he turns toward the area the XO is.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at Tolk:: Tolk: Blue Shirt? He got replaced by Mr Lessing here.
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
CO: Captain, no you won't. There won't be anything left when someone dies. You will be able to deny everything.
 
Dossen says:
:: Shrinks against the man holding him and after a moment gives up and collapses into unconsciousness. (translation: faints)
 
Tolk says:
CO: Such a pity... ::turns to the newcomer.::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: True. I will take this fellow with me then. ::Points to Dossen::
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Doesn't move a muscle, hoping he won't be seen by whomever it is that is turning his way::
 
The Cortast says:
# ::snorts:: CNS: I have no time for actors. I have no idea what or who it is you want.
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
::Sees Dossen faint.:: CO: Well, that one's no longer any use. ::Shoots the weapon and smiles as the body just dissolves.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#::finds the verbal sparring tiring, his headache not really subsiding. He wonders if he could project it onto others::
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Watches as the body disappears::
 
Ming says:
ACTION: The only innocent man in the brig, vanishes.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#Cortast: The important thing is, what they stole.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: He was.. ::Shakes his head, and storms out of the room::
 
Tolk says:
:: Looks at his empty hands in surprise.::
 
The Cortast says:
# ::Allows a look of amazement to cross his face:: CNS: You were on a pirates ship... you do realize that?
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Slowly raises his phaser, ready to fire it should it become necessary::
 
@ ACTION: After a moment the entire group turns and heads toward the first officer and his team.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#Cortast: A pirate ship? How exciting!
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
::Still totally calm:: All: Now, does anyone else feel the sudden, overwhelming urge to pass out... forever? :smiles, and his scar twists, giving his face a satanic darkness::

@ ACTION: Weapons at the ready, the prepare to fire at anything that moves.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks out of to the hallway, taps his commbadge:: *Sickbay*: Medical Emergency, beaming him in now. ::Taps the console and beams Dossen from the transporter room to sickbay::
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods at his team to tell them to do the same::
 
The Cortast says:
# :: chuckles:: CNS: Do you have a desire to join my team?
 
Ming says:
:: Watches in fascination::
 
Tolk says:
OPS: Three is little you can do to us little man that someone else cannot do worse.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#Cortast: Do you have what I am looking for? The man I was following? Although he was probably the patsy... the scapegoat. The one with the knowledge to disguise themselves... ::goes seemingly completely off topic:: Tell me, do you trade in children?
 
ACTION: In medical Dossen appears... poor man.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods and turns on the view screen on the console to watch the brig and its happenings, wonders if he should get some popcorn::
 
The Cortast says:
# :: Lifts a brow from one topic to the other:: CNS: If there is a profit... I have been known to do many things.
 
OPS LtCmdr Lessing says:
Tolk: Would you like to test me? ::gets out a small instrument and moves it slowly down the person's body:: Tolk: Tell me about the cargo ship. Everything.
 
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
#Cortast: What if it has the Xindi at a loss?
 
Ming says:
:: Reaches to grab the man speaking as the rest of his men go into action.::
 
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