USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10706.23
Mission Number 315
Reunification: Tomorrows IV
 
Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
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
 
Missing in Action
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight (excused)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose (excused)
Dylan Moss as Lieutenant Commander Aleister Lessing

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti
Sam Hung subbing

NPCs
Sam Hung as Endos & Keogh
Summary:
Things are rarely black and white, but people do the best they can within their realm of perception: duty vs responsibility, right vs correct, desires vs needs…
The CMO and CEO work together to keep the ship safe.
The CO & XO work to come to a conclusion on how best to deal with the children, for neither are for simply handing them over to the Xindi with so many questions unanswered.
The CNS & FCO offer simple gifts of value: friendship and childhood memories.
The CSO struggles with the whole concept of the situation as she follows orders and creates a list of possible worlds of safe haven for the children.
As for the Xindi, they will continue to reach for their dream of once again being one people…

Time Lapse:
One week.  The Xindi will rendezvous with you at Braghan II.  Shore leave has been offered.
Announcements:
•	Logs people… some of you are getting so far behind…   Reminder, they do not have to be long.  But the more info you tell of your character and what is going on with them, the easier it is to torment… errr… integrate them into storylines.  And as I learned the hard way this past month, it is a heck of a lot easier doing logs shortly after mission (and before the next mission) then having to go back and reread trannies to have the logs of that date make sense.  Please try…

Captain's Log Stardate 10706.23:

I have asked Commander Jackson to return back the Nighthawk after finding out some information on the children that has raised some issues.  I have asked Endos our guest to find a new suitable location to place the children.  I have asked Aaron and Varesh to remain on the surface to find out more about the children as well.

End Log

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CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::standing at the Tactical console tapping away at it::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sitting in the ready room::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::on the bridge, making final preparations in her console. She looks up to look for Endos::
CEO Ens AlThor says:
::standing at the engineering console examining the power relays::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::mutters as he makes his way back to the cave after finishing putting on another EVA suit.:: *CO*: Varesh to Monroe.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Steps into the RR, walking over to the desk:: CO: Captain..
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Taps the console:: *CNS: Go ahead.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Commander.  Have a seat.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: When was the last time the power relays were replaced?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@*CO*: Sorry to bother, sir. Just letting you know I'm heading back down to join Aaron.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::sees the alien and sits next to him:: Endos: I am Lt Tulpen, the chief Science officer. I have instructions to assist you in finding a new home for the children
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods, taking a seat::
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Not to long ago from the looks of them.
 Endos says:
::Walks over to the science console:: CSO: I have found a couple of planets that could be good.  ::Hands her a padd::
CO Capt Monroe says:
*CNS*: Understood, keep in touch.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: I just hope that they can handle the amount of power we're going to be shunting through them.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods at Endos, returning to her console:: Endos: Thank you. I don't know where you based your choices but should I look for habitability and lack of big settlements?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at the XO:: XO: Commander, I believe you read the quick report?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@*CO*: Aye, sir. Varesh out. ::he swings himself around so he can start climbing. The third time doing this seems a bit easier::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods slowly:: CO: Something about a rock and a hard place comes to mind...
 Endos says:
CSO: I based them on what I know of this system.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: SO do I.
 Endos says:
CSO: But if you have other suggestions I am happy to see them.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sits back:: XO: What do you think?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: No, you know your system better than anyone. In that case I suppose you don't need my help. I will just give this padd to Captain Monroe. Is that satisfactory for you?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: I think we should not take them from here Or at least not from these people... They seem to enjoy themselves, we can't be sure they enjoyed themselves where they were before they were kidnapped...
 Endos says:
::Looks curiously:: CSO: Is there something wrong?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::muttering and grunting all the way down:: Self At least I brought the transport enhancers this time.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: But in my mind, I think it's wrong to take them away now It would make us as bad as those who did so initially... Or worse…
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: Nothing is wrong I am following orders. However, I can not use all my expertise in something I do not understand. And I do not understand why we should trust you rather than our superiors. Can you give me a good reason?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::moves over to the engineering console and brings up a display:: CEO: I want internal forcefields erected and external shield boosted in these areas. ::points out the most vital parts of the ship to protect::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: XO: But we do know the location of the children, how can we hide that from the logs?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: I'll get right to making those modifications.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Do it quick, I imagine the CO wants these defenses in place sooner rather than later.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CO: That would be very difficult Not impossible but very difficult indeed... In all honesty, the Nighthawk itself has not been on the planet, so if we get moving quickly, we should be able to explain it away as a stop-over for a day of systems maintenance...
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::with the transport enhancers in mind, he plans where to place them once he reaches the cave entrance::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: But the Chameleon has been to the surface There's still a way to even hide those records, but that would render the ship useless until we reach starbase...
 Endos says:
::Looks at Tulpen:: CSO: I know from my heart, that we have done the right thing.  If you were on the surface, you would have seen the children as they are happy, I want to keep them like that, happy.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: I am. ::smiles::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: How do you know what makes them happy? If they unite your people, is that not a happy future, for them and for all Xindi children?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: But can we do that? No, that's the wrong question.. Will we do it?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
::sets up the internal forcefields and starts to boost power to the external shields::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sighs:: XO: I know that it breaks every protocol, and possibly a court-martial.  So if this goes down wrong, I will need you to deny everything. I will take the hit for it.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::he reaches the point to swing into the cave, and very precariously hanging from the one hand hold and both feet still in a space each, attaches the enhancer to the cliff face.::
 Endos says:
CSO: Can I trust you with a secret?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods slowly:: CO: I don't suppose an objection would even be entered in the log.. That would only assure a court-martial to take place.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Let me see.  You objected; let me see twice to this action.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::moves back to the Tactical console and watches the shield levels go into the red:: CEO: We need to boost hull integrity.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: you can trust me with a personal secret. But if it’s relevant to this assignment I may have to reveal it to my superiors. I am just a pawn
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: In the end, you are the captain... I only give you my advice.. And that is this. Can't we just tell command about the situation, play open card with them, and let them figure out how to deal with it from there?
 Endos says:
::Nods:: CSO: The children are not perfect, as their makers perceived.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
::makes some adjustments:: CMO: Hull integrity has been boosted, how do your readings look?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: Perfection is hard to achieve, in my experience it’s impossible. How are they flawed? In their health?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: If I did that it would put more people involved.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::he steels himself, then dangling over the edge lowers himself down and swings into the cave, this time expecting the slide downward.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Looking good for the moment, I'm just hoping those shield emitters don't overheat.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: Yes it would... And it would also mean we could face insubordination, maybe even desertion charges But in our defense, the information is too sensitive to go through any sort of communication channel, other than face to face briefing...
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: They shouldn't but I will keep an eye on them.
 Endos says:
CSO: Yes.  The children were uniquely made.  Their DNAs were combined with others, and with that there were some mistakes made, which when that make-up was used, smeared some of their features, I fear if they found out they would be executed.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::he still lands with a muffled grunt, and braces for the end of the slide.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: I've got a slight power fluctuation in the aft emitters, see if you can even it out.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods:: Endos: I understand. That is why genetic engineering was never widely accepted. But if they are flawed, then why are their creators so intent on finding them?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
::adjusts the power to the aft emitters attempting to even them out::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: That's it right there, readings have stabilized.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Nevertheless, it is a big decision.  Which I am not going to make yet until ::Stands and heads to the replicator:: a hot cup of coffee.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
::stops adjusting and starts monitoring again:: CMO: Let me know if there are any other fluctuations.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::getting up after the slide, he plants another transport enhancer - rather overdo it.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks at the CO as he walks to the replicator:: CO: We should not linger too long here, captain... Either way, we should get going soon...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::nods::
 Endos says:
::Looks back to the viewscreen:: CSO: The creators will want them to vanish without a trace of their failure.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Picks up a cup of coffee and walks back to the desk:: XO: Alright, check on Lt Triggers progress on the shields, I'll join you on the bridge shortly.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods and stands:: CO: Yes sir..
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Turns and walks over to the exit, entering the bridge a few moments later::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: That should do it; I'm showing green across the board.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::he crawls along a bit, then straightens up as he reaches the force field::
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Good, let's try to keep it there. ::smiles::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sits back at his desk, swirls around to the window and looks outside::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Walks over to Trigger:: CMO: Hello doctor.. Any progress?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: I understand your quest in that case. But you have to understand mine. My commanding officer trusts you and I will follow orders but I don't understand how we can ...trust you. We don't know you and we know very little of Xindi politics. ::looks at the PADD:: Endos: I'll plot this planet's characteristics on the viewscreen.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: I am sure we can visit a few without being detected
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
XO: Well, I'm pretty sure we've got it all set now Commander.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CMO: Good.. ::Points at the screen:: Show me, please.. ::Smiles at the engineer and the doctor::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::bracing himself he walks forward, passing through more than one forcefield until he reaches atmosphere::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::works at the controls and lists the characteristics of the planet's Endos mentioned on a corner of the screen::
 Endos says:
CSO: In my heart, I know this will be the right thing.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::brings up the tactical display of the shield configuration on one half of the main screen and nods to the CEO to do the same with his display::

ACTION: Varesh finds himself back in the cavern. He can see the children playing with Lt Knight and he can spot the same doll he has on the ship.

CEO Ens AlThor says:
::brings up the engineering display of the power flows on the other half of the main screen::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: I am a scientist Mr. Endos, I can not take for granted that which I can not test. I can not conceive of a way to test your heart
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks at the screen, nodding slowly:: CMO: Looks good... ::Points at the engineer's screen:: CEO: This is under control, I take it?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
XO: Yes, sir it is.
 Endos says:
::Looks grim:: CSO: What does failure mean to you?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CEO: Excellent...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Finishes his coffee, gets up and places it back in the replicator::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::starts removing the EVA suit, and looks around as he gently fluffs out the squashed doll he had found in the cells::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: Failing to accomplish your goal. But I am willing to accept that goals change
 Endos says:
CSO: In our culture, failure is seen as more serious, and more deadly.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Turns and walks over to the other side of the bridge, where the CSO and Endos are::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: And you think that is what will happen to the children once they are considered failures. But still, how can we know for sure that is what will happen?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Slowly walks onto the bridge::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::walks over to where Aaron is playing with the kids, carrying the doll in one hand::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/ CO: Captain, commander. I've plotted on the viewscreen the planets Mr. Endos gave me. We are ready to visit them should it become necessary
 Endos says:
CSO: I have seen first hand of what they can do to failures.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::changes his display to show the weapons status then begins to mask their signatures as he starts to charge the phaser banks::

@ACTION: The kids look scared as Varesh walks over, and hide behind Aaron.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks over at the CO::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: I understand your reasoning and you seem to believe what you tell me. But we have just met you and your suggestions go against what our superiors have told us. Are they so wrong?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks around the bridge.:: CSO: Very well.  We won't be taking the children there.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
::keeps an eye on the power flow, noting that everything is still running smooth::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods at the CO, smiling relieved and removes the data from the screen, replacing it with the asteroid belt again::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::goes down on one knee, smiling as he does so:: Children: Hi. I'm a friend of Aaron over there. I'm looking for the one who lost a doll?
 Endos says:
CSO: The people in charge of this mission know about the defect.
Keogh says:
@ CNS: Yes, I lost that dolly.  ::Looks sad::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Do we have sufficient defenses to leave if needed?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CO: We do...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Good, contact the surface we are going into retrieve them.
 Endos says:
CSO: And will do anything to fix that defect.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::extends the doll a bit:: Keogh: Well, I came a long way to give it back to you. I found it when some bad men wanted to ask me some questions.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: Yes sir.. ::Steps over to his station and opens a com line:: *CNS*: Jackson to Varesh, be ready for extraction, we'll be there shortly..
Keogh says:
@ CNS: Bad men?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: The question is not what they know; it’s that they went through a lot of trouble to convince our superiors to get the children, and kill them if what you say is right. We are supposed to be taking orders from you instead of our superiors. That’s a decision that needs to be well founded
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@*XO*: Aye, sir. Just me and Lt. Knight?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CNS*: That is correct..
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Keogh: Yes, the place where you lost the dolly. ::he removes a little bag from around the doll's neck:: I also have all the other toys that you lost there.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@*XO*: Aye, sir. Where do you need us to be?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CNS*: Get to just beyond the forcefield.. That should be close enough... We'll contact you when we are about to beam you out... Jackson out.
Keogh says:
@CNS: Thank you.  Bad men captured you?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks over to his seat:: *Shipwide*: What I am about to do will violate our orders, but I have reason to believe that our mission will cause more harm then good.  We will leave this place and record that the children's location cannot be found with the resources we have.  I will inform Admiral Harlan of what really happened, and I will deal with it.  If there are any objections to this action, I will note that in my log.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::listens to the CO, half expecting that decision and ponders::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Keogh: Yes, I was somewhere I shouldn't have been. ::he glances up at Aaron, sharing an amused look about him getting captured::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks around the bridge:: All: Any objections to this decision?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods slowly as he gets up again, stepping over to the CO::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::wonders what's going on::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Whispers:: CO: To be safe, let's give our guest here some coordinates for other planets they can take the children to. When the Xindi hear, they no doubt will follow our track to see whether we were truthful.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Captain, I will trust your judgment and will follow orders. However, I expect that soon after we return and talk to the Admiral, she will issue us new orders, and then I will follow hers. I think what we did here should be recorded somewhere in Starfleet.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CO: I have no objection sir.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::he hands the doll to the child, opening the bag and taking out the other toys.:: Keogh: I have everybody's toys, actually. ~~~FCO: You heard the Commander, we'd better get dressed again and waiting for them.~~~
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at the Lieutenant:: CSO: I will note that in the ships log.  I know you have some doubts of this decision.  But this is the one that I believe will be the right one.
  CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::stays quiet as he monitors the weapons::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods silently at the CO::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::nods as Aaron agrees and starts saying his farewells to the kids::
 Keogh says:
@ CNS: Thank you, you are kind.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
All: If there is no more objections.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at the XO:: XO: Battle stations.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods, stepping back to his console once more, sounding general quarters::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: you better take a seat. Your wish is about to become our command
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at the CMO:: CMO: Take the helm and take us in.  CEO: Handle tactical.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Keogh: It’s a pleasure, little angel. ::can't help but smile as the kids all cluster around him to claim their toys:: All: We had better get ready to leave.
 Endos says:
::Nods and smiles::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Takes another few steps through the bridge, over to the CSO again:: CSO: You still have those coordinates?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Self: What on earth are we doing? ::heads for the flight console and takes control:: CO: Helm ready.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
::moves to tactical:: CO: Tactical ready.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Take us in to the planet.  XO: Get ready to beam the away team back.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: Yes sir.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: yes I do, but I thought we weren’t going to use them?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Setting course, engaging now. ::sets the course and presses the "go" button::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Once we have the away team, take us back to Federation space, Maximum warp.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Put them on a padd... I'd like to give them to Endos, for double safety...

ACTION: The Nighthawk leaps into the system, hot on their tail are the small ships.

CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::struggles into his EVA suit, helping Aaron who in turn helps him:: All: Good bye, and good luck. ::he closes his helmet and walks towards the forcefields::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: well he gave them to me and I copied them to the computer. Here… ::hands him the padd Endos gave her::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@*XO*: Varesh to Jackson. Standing by, sir.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: Well, in that case... Scratch those we got close to, and give me the revised list... ::Steps back to his console::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::nods to the CO and makes ready to warp back to Federation space::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CNS*: Understood, we'll be there shortly... ::Takes a seat::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods and looks them up:: XO: Define close
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::exits the force fields and stands looking back towards the enclosed space::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Locks on to the team:: *CNS*: Energizing... ::Presses the transport button::
 
ACTION: The small ships fire short bursts at the Nighthawk.

CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
::appears on the Nighthawk and opens his helmet:: FCO: Good to be back. Let’s get to the bridge.
 
ACTION: One of the beams grazes the reinforced shields.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Rocks in his chair:: CMO: Get us out of here.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Two light-years from our plotted course...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Two either side, that is...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods and revises the list::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: AYE Cap'n! ::Fingers fly over the console as he takes the ship to maximum warp::
 
ACTION: The Nighthawk bursts into warp leaving the small ships behind.
 
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