USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10706.02
Mission Number 312
Reunification: Tomorrows
 
Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight
Dylan Moss as Lieutenant Commander Aleister Lessing
Patrick Mickle as Ensign Rand Al’Thor
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christina van den Tulpen
Karriuanna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose
 
Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti
NPCs
Karriuanna Scotti as Belock & Endos
Summary:
The Chameleon makes its way through the asteroid belt in its search for the Xindi children, when it picks up a Federation signal where one shouldn’t be. The Nighthawk in the meantime finds itself entangled in a legal stickiness where the people they encounter believe in the letter of the law. Literally.

Time Lapse:
5 minutes
Announcements:
The usual... logs ;) Mail and post on the message boards, please.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Captain's Log Stardate 10706.02:

We have arrived at the coordinates that was on the PADD.  I have ordered Commander Jackson to head up an away team  to retrieve the children.  I am hoping it will be an easy extraction and that the inhabitants will be cooperative.   If not we will be forced to use force and retrieve them that way.

End Log

Host NightWind says:
<<<<<<<<<< Reunification: Tomorrows >>>>>>>>>>

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  We're ten minutes from the coordinates.....slowing to impulse.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: On the bridge, quietly going through telemetry.  Waiting...  She hated the waiting.::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::on the bridge, watching as the planet approaches, knowing her gear is ready at the Chameleon::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::silently steps off the lift and takes position at Tactical::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::On the bridge, gathering the last bits of data for their mission::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Slides to his left and signs a PADD:: FCO: Very well.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::On the bridge, glancing at the view screen every now and again::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::looks oddly down at his console::  CO:  Um Captain, there appears to be a problem.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::taps at the console and frowns before tapping it again::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::listens to the reports around the bridge::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Looks at the doctor at tactical::  CMO: I wonder if I will ever reconcile your two halves. :: smiles::  With those braids, ye remind me of a highland warrior.  Well, they usually only have two.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at another PADD, then looks back at his Yeoman, then turns his attention to the front:: FCO: Explain.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Self: It is probably related to this ::looks at her console::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  These coordinates have not taken us to where we are supposed to be.  Oddly enough, we're being taken to an asteroid belt called Bezon.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
All: The belt is already on sensors, it’s pretty large

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
SO: Maybe I'll wear a kilt next time, though it hardly goes with the rest of the uniform. ::smiles::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: What?  CSO: How big?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: A few light minutes

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO:  This is according to the Xindi map.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Can we navigate around it?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
All: It encircles the entire system, we will have to maneuver through it

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Stops teasing the doctor as she listens to the others.::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Is there any ships in that Asteroid Belt?

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: Confirmed, we are on an intercept course with that asteroid belt

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Hears the reports, starting to worry a bit::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::frowns at the readings on Tactical sensors:: CO: Captain, I'm reading a lot of minor distortions on tactical sensors... not sure what they are at the moment, I'll try and clear it up.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::overhears the CSO::  CO:  Well, you've got the best pilot sitting here to maneuver us through.  ::looks over at Rose and grins::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
All: Some parts of the belt are thicker than the rest so we might have some luck finding a thinner patch

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::ties in the targeting scanners to the tactical sensor array and boosts the power slightly to increase resolution::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
FCO: Navigator?  I will agree with that.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: There are no sensor readings  that I  can call ships but there are those distortions the Dr mentioned, and, oddly enough, life signs

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Places the PADDs back to his Yeoman, then turns back to the front::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::shakes his head and chuckles and turns his thoughts back to the helm::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::leans forward at the mention of life signs::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
CSO: Can you send that data to the Chameleon's navigation computer? We should stand a better chance getting through on there...

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods at the XO and sends the info down to the C::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Take the Chameleon in.  We'll follow behind

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::runs the name Bezon through the database to see what else is there::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::clears the image a little to reveal several very small vessels, incredibly small, no more than 2 meters long::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
CO: Captain... you might want to see this.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes sir... ::Gets up and walks towards the back:: FCO/CSO/CNS: Alright, lady and gentlemen, let's get going...

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Stands and walks over to tactical::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::stands up and nods to Aidan to take over helm and heads back to the XO::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
All: I found this system in the Xindi database, the inhabitants are called Cordigons. They are dark skinned and only a bit more than half a meter. They live beyond the belt

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
All: I’ll send that study to the Chameleon as well

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::joins the rest of the team::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
SO: I trust you with the Nighthawk sensors ::smiles::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::points out the small vessels to the CO:: CO: I'm picking up some energy signatures too. ::points::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::joins the XO's team::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Enters the TL:: TL: Shuttle bay.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Nods to the CSO:: All: Be safe

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CMO: What kind of energy signatures?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::steps into the TL::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Changing stations, logs into sensors and scans through the info.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
FCO/CNS/XO: Here we go again

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CSO:  Never a dull moment!

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods slowly:: All: Let's see whether we can get this done quickly for a change...

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
All: Please make sure I don't get captured... again.

Host Endos says:
:: Arrives on the bridge, his face stoic::  CO: Captain, I understand we have arrived where you believe the children to be?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS:  Hey, you're on your own there Varesh!  ::grins::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
CO: Well these... ::gestures to an area of energy:: appear to be propulsion systems on the vessels, they're mostly minimal emissions, almost indiscernible... but this one... ::points to a larger energy source:: looks like it could be a weapons of some sort... perhaps some kind of laser.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Scans through all sensor readings again::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Wonders if he should lock the bridge next time there are visitors:: Endos: Yes.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CNS: I'll strap you to the Chameleon how's that? ::smiles::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CSO:  That's not the ornamentation I was thinking of for the Chameleon.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CMO: Send that information to the Chameleon.  And inform Commander Jackson of this emission.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::clears the tactical display as he spots Endos on the bridge::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::steps out of the lift as it comes to a stop::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
FCO: We can paint him a color to your liking

Host Endos says:
CO: I have been very patient, captain.  I would like to be of help... I could be of use in searching for them.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Leaves the lift right behind Christina, walking over to the shuttle bay::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::heads to the Chameleon after getting out of the TL::  CSO:  Now you're talking!

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
CO: Right away Captain. ::transfers the information directly to the CSO's console on the C:: *XO*: Trigger to Commander Jackson.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::considers pouting, but that isn't very Starfleet-like:: All: Thanks for your support. ::seemingly past various parts of his uniform, checking his weapons::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Endos: Of course, actually if you can tell me what kind of ship this is. ::Switches on the tactical display and shows Endos the sensor reading::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Walks over to the Chameleon:: *CMO*: Jackson here.. Go ahead.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Watches the tall Blue man and sighs as she turns back to sensors, verifying the doctor’s information.::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::steps into the Chameleon, sits down at his station and begins his pre-flight inspection::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::accepts her gear from a crewman and enters the Chameleon, finding her way to the small science-devoted console::~

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::goes to sits at the OPS console on the Chameleon and runs a quick systems check::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
*XO*: Commander I have transferred some sensor data to the science console on the Chameleon that you might want to take a look at... pay particular attention to the highlighted energy signature, I believe it could be a weapon of some kind.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::looks over the information sent by the CMO and shoots a nod towards the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Steps aboard and immediately heads over to the science console:: *CMO*: Understood, thank you. Jackson out.

Host Endos says:
:: Leans over to look closer at the display.:: CO: Bezon.  Most of those are simple personal transport vessels.  It is how they get around.  That one is a guard ship.  It will not blow you to small pieces, however, it can punch holes throughout your vessel... turning you into a sieve.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
CSO: What do you think?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO: He maybe right, this energy signature is compatible with a big laser or a similar weapon. But we won't know for sure what it is till we are there

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Endos: How?

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::nods to himself and also transfers the data to the science console on the bridge with a note attached "Brianna, what do you make of this?"::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks over to science:: SO: Find me a defense for that ship.  OPS: Hail that vessel.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
XO:  All systems check out Commander.  Ready to depart when you are.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Aye Sir

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Systems nominal.

Host Endos says:
CO: High intensity energy weapon.  Intensity over force.  They are after all a small people who are minors.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods and looks around:: All: Let's get going... FCO: Go..

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO: In fact, the intensity is so high it will pierce through our shields ... if it is a weapon and its shot at us

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Ship: Unknown ship, this is the Nighthawk.  Respond Please.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Nods and begins looking over the energy curve.::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
*OPS*:  Lt. Knight, requesting permission to depart.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*FCO*: Permission Granted.  

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::sits back and prepares for launch while keeping an eye on the activities of that odd ship::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::engages engines and then maneuvering thrusters....taking the Chameleon up off the SB floor and out through the force field::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CMO: Inform the Chameleon of the latest development on that ship.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Takes a seat besides the CSO, keeping an eye on her console at all time::

Host Belock says:
COMM: Nighthawk: Welcome to the Cordigon systems.  How may we be of help?  We have many types of ores for many uses.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::nods:: CO: Aye Captain. ::taps his COM Badge:: *XO*: Trigger to Jackson... I have an update on that weapon.

Host Belock says:
ACTION: The Chameleon glides smoothly off into the velvety darkness of space.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@*CMO*: Go ahead, doctor..

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@::listens intently::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::checks the system comm chatter for anything interesting::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CSO:  Lt., do you have the best route mapped out for me to maneuver us through?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Walks over to the science panel:: SO: Find anything to defend us against that beam of theirs?

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Belock: May I ask if any...  unusual ships have passed through this sector of space recently?

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
*XO*: It appears to be a tight focus laser of some sort... it's not built for force, I mean it couldn't destroy a starship on its own... but it could punch a hole right through it with no effort at all.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@FCO: I do, it’s not great but it’s what the computer could come up with ::sends him the data::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: shakes her head::  CO: No sir... other then distance.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
SO: Keep working on it, there has to be something.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@FCO: I made minor adjustments to the initial algorithm and feel free to use your instincts in improving the route

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::most of the comms are of personal nature, like phone calls::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@*CMO*: Could it be meant for longer range operation? A narrow focus of the beam with more power on a specific spot would mean serious damage even at longer ranges...

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CSO:  No problem.  I appreciate all that you can give me.  ::brings up the map::

Host Belock says:
#COMM: OPS: Define unusual?  We are an unaligned people... we get many races coming through here.  You are the first of your kind though.  Where are you from?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@XO: Comm signals don't indicate anything for us to follow up on, mostly personal in nature.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CNS:  I promise I'll try not to hurt you if things get bumpy.  ::grins::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@::nods at the FCO and resumes scanning the system::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::nods slowly:: CNS: Well, keep a lookout regardless.. You never know what we can pick up...

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
*XO*: It could well be, but it could also be targeted so well at shorter ranges that it could put a hole the size of a 21st century American quarter in a specific part of any ships system rendering it instantly useless.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@XO/FCO/CNS: This laser seems more like something to scare than to destroy

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@FCO: Its OK, I brought my seatbelt. ::pulls out a robe's belt and makes a show of tying it onto the chair for him to hold onto::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks over Brianna's shoulder:: SO: Any signs of the children?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@XO: Aye, sir.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::chuckles::

Host Belock says:
Scenery: Around and about the asteroids, going in and out, are many small vessels as people live out their unusual lives.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO:  Sir, perhaps it will give us an advantage if I engaged the holo-emitters.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Belock: We are a race of explorers.  We come from a fairly distant system.  We like looking for unusual things and people.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ :: Shakes her head::  CO: This could be like looking for a needle in a haystack... a very big one.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@::tries to use the limited sensors on the Chameleon to look for the specific life signals of the children::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@All: So if you wanted to hide something in this system, where would it be?

Host Belock says:
ACTION: On the view screen appears a black man of uncertain age, wearing a very large smile.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Turns his head to the visitor:: Endos: Is there anyway we can narrow the search pattern?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods slowly:: FCO: Do it... ::Looks over at Christina:: CSO: Good question.. Any remote rocks in this belt?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CSO: Make it look like an asteroid?

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Captain, on the view screen.

Host Belock says:
#COMM: OPS: Then we are the place for you to visit.  All we ask is that you abide by our laws which I shall download for you now.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@CNS: If that’s the case then we don't stand a chance. I suppose you can't sense any children?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Turns his head to the view screen::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::keeps a close eye on the weapon and tries to figure out where it's pointing::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Do you have the coordinates and local laws?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::engages the emitters::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CSO: I can try, but I I’m not sure what they would "feel" like in the first place.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@XO: I'll look but all the rocks seem to be in the belt

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Belock: That would be greatly appreciated. Standing by to receive.  ::Makes sure to place the download in a secure area, so it can't interfere with ship's systems.:::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@CNS: Young and scared perhaps

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Downloading now.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CSO: You have a good point there. ::smiles:: I'll see what I can find.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@CSO: Try looking primarily for dense areas... The difficult navigation makes it a likely place to hide things..

Host Endos says:
CO: Perhaps.  Might I have use of your systems?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@XO: I found some .... rocks. There are other planets in the system, 3 had their surfaces seared off and they have some moons as well. I can't detect any specific life signs but maybe if we get closer I can

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Walks to an empty Engineering console and logs in:: Endos: Use this console.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods slowly:: CSO: If nothing else, we can pass through and pick up the belt again on the other side... Assuming it makes a full circle..

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::continues checking and double-checking as he maneuvers through::

Host Endos says:
ACTION: Volumes worth of information are downloaded, all containing the laws that the Cordigons go by.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Access the sensor systems::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::relaxes into his chair a little, immediately sitting upright again:: CSO: Bad move... there are lots of children out there, and filtering out the Xindi could be a challenge.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Begins scanning the local laws::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@XO: Actually it’s a full sphere. But these planets are beyond the belt, inside the sphere so to speak

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CMO: Doctor, Is that ship still stationary?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@::nods at the CNS:: CNS: Seemed like a good try though

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: CSO: I expected that... ::Looks over at the FCO:: FCO: Can you take us through the belt, to get closer to these planets?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CSO: I said a challenge, not impossible. ::smiles::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
CO: Well it doesn't appear to have moved since last time I looked.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@XO: All the system is pretty dense, and large. I can't find any particular hot spots of rocks

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO:  I believe so Commander.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CMO: Keep an eye on it.  I don't want it sneak up on me...

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::nods and goes back to monitoring the weapon-ship::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: A moment, sir?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@FCO: Then get to it... ::Looks over at the CSO:: CSO: We'll need sensors to have a bit of a focus to what's ahead of us... That way, mister Knight will have the best image for his navigation...

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Turns back to OPS:: OPS: Sure.  ::Walks over::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@XO: Our best sensors emit radiation. Are you sure you want to risk loosing our cloak?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO:  It would be easier if I could do this manually.  Permission to do so?

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Sir, this system has laws for just about everything - greeting, departing, and just about everything in between.  It would be very easy to break a law or three without noticing.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Shakes head:: CSO: Not yet.. Use what we have to assist in navigation... and whatever reserve you keep from that, use for other purposes... ::Turns back to the view screen:: FCO: By all means...

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::nods and engages manual helm control::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: What?  You are kidding right?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::inputs commands one by one::  CNS:  Ah, now this brings me back to my academy days.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@::nods and keeps her sweeps passive::

Host Endos says:
:: Quietly and unobserved, makes use of the console.::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@FCO: I can't remember that far back, being all old and everything. ::grins::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::glances over to the Science station::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CNS:  Oh that's right!  Say, they did everything manually back then, didn't they?  ::smiles::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Unfortunately not.  IN fact, by not revealing our link with the Xindi, we are already probably breaking some law.  And by not revealing our home planet, we might be breaking a few more.  It would take a team of legal experts months to decipher all of this.  The laws seem to be codified traditions, made law.  And they are very traditional.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::takes a deep breath, to clear his head::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::disengages port thrusters briefly before engaging them once again::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Looks on the CSO's screen, wondering what they are going to find::

Host Endos says:
ACTION: The Chameleon picks up a federation signal aimed toward a small planet, close to this systems red giant.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@FCO: Fancy flying there. Good work

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@All: We have a signal ... Federation?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Frowns at the reading:: CSO: That's odd...

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: OPS: Not good, send the away team a readers digest version of the laws.  Keep them apprised of these laws.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@::frowns:: All: It’s coming from a planet near the red giant at the center of the system

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CSO:  Thanks!  I just love flying manually.  It's more of a challenge.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@FCO: Indeed we had to walk ten parsecs through the snow, uphill, to the academy, and when we got there it was closed, and we had to go home again, uphill.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Sends the information on a coded channel, along with a warning:: CO: Done.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::glances at the engineering console and notices Endos using it unsupervised so he decides to use the tactical console to discreetly tap into it and see what he's up to::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Good.  ::Walks back to the engineering console:: Endos: Find anything?

Host Endos says:
:: Looks up:: CO: This is a vast system.

Host Endos says:
CO: There are many patterns we could try.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
Glances at the rapidly retreating CO and returns to trying to summarize the legal code of the system::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::cuts aft thrusters briefly before engaging them once again::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods:: Endos: Show me.

Host Endos says:
:: Pulls up a couple of flight patterns that would cover the most area in the least amount of time.::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::goes through the history of the console commands and finds a coded message that was transmitted to a small planet close to the system's red giant::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Glances at the CSO:: CSO: So... If this signal was targeted at the planet.. And we have trouble getting through this belt... Where did it come from?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods and transfers the information to Science:: SO: Can you verify that?

Host Endos says:
ACTION: The Chameleon slips through the asteroid belt to the other side where far in the distance can be seen this systems star as a pin prick of light.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@XO: The only Federation ship in this area of space, I'm fairly sure

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO:  Commander, we are clear of the asteroid belt.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::keeping an ear on what is happening he relaxes a little into his chair, trying to find the children they are looking for::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CO: Looks pretty good actually.  Now if we had enough ships to do all of this.  We would need a team.  Do ye think the Cordigons might approve?

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::frowns and quietly calls for 2 security guards to come to the bridge:: CO: Captain.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::mutters to himself about needles and haystacks::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks over:: CMO: Yes?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@::checks what else sensors can detect from out here::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CNS:  What's that Varesh?  You say something?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@FCO: Okay, takes us to that small planet.... I have the feeling something awaits us there... ::Turns to the CSO:: CSO: Commence active scanning...

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
CO: A word in your ear please if you have a sec.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Scans through ship status reports quickly::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@::nod sand switches to maximum scanning capacity, looking for anything that jumps out but particularly for the readings of the children::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Raises an eyebrow and walks over::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::gives helm control back to the Chameleon, inputs the coordinates and engages::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@FCO: No, just talking to myself.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@~~~CNS:  You appear to be several parsecs away......anything wrong?~~~

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Stands beside the doctor and leans over::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@XO: I think we are still too far to pick up anything

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::lowers his voice so only the captain can hear:: CO: Now I know it's against protocol for civilians to be on the bridge, so when I see one using a console I keep an eye on him, and I found this. ::shows the CO the transmission just as two security guards step out of the lift and take position either side of it::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@~~~FCO: I was just trying to see if I can find the Xindi children, but in the asteroid belt, it was practically impossible... too many others around.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: CSO: Then return to passive... Go to active scanning again in 5 minutes...

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@All: That planet close to the star is quite hot as it was to be expected. It's geologically dead and long lost its atmosphere to the star

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@::nods at the XO and does as ordered::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Notices the security guards walk and steps back from his station, not saying anything::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CNS:  I would have helped, but I needed to focus all my attention on getting us through that belt safely.

Host Endos says:
:: Turns toward the two men in console.::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CO: Captain, the Chameleon is through the asteroid belt.  They appear to be heading toward the systems star.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at the console, then glances up:: Endos: Mr. Endos.  If you would be kind enough to tell me who you send that message to?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@FCO: Thanks for the offer, but I knew you would need to concentrate. ::smiles::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Steps back to his console, smiling to himself::

Host Endos says:
:: Looks sadly at the captain but says nothing.::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods to Brianna::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Endos: Fine with me.  ::Nods to the security officers to take him away::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Looks in slight confusion at the captain and then at Endos.::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
@All: Finally I am getting something from the planet...an odd energy reading

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
<Sec1+2> ::take flanking positions beside Endos and escort him into the lift::

Host Endos says:
ACTION: Endos stands and quietly follows the security officers.

Host Endos says:
<<<<<<<<<< Pause >>>>>>>>>>