USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10710.20
Mission Number 329
The Journey: Obstacles V
 
Cast
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight 
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger
Patrick Mickle as Lieutenant Junior Grade Rand Al’Thor 

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe 
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson (excused)
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh 
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Christina van den Tulpen (excused)

NPC
Karriaunna Scotti as Caretaker
Jim Koeller as Aidan

Summary:
Back on the ship, the crew have started to do more then just pack up to leave for their new ‘home’ by some unknown beings design.  They have decided to do things more their way. 

Time Lapse:
10 minutes

Mission Facts:
•	You are surrounded by vessels from many cultures, many worlds.  You will find yourself in this situation for days.

Announcements:
•	I will be missing next week
•	Please catch up on logs

 
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Action: As the aCO goes about checking on the ships status, which takes him to an area rarely visited, he suddenly comes to a stop as a phaser fire hits him directly in the chest and he falls unconscious, stunned.

From behind an access way peeks out Ensign Aithne Bran, the ships computer specialist and across her face is shock as she realizes who it is she fired upon.  Medical gets a call as does the bridge…

SO Lt Rose says:
:: In her quarters, trying to decide what exactly it is she needs or can use for a long journey.  After debating things, she tosses up her hands and heads out and to the bridge.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::looking around his quarters to see what he can take, he sits down on his couch as he hears the chime to his quarters::
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::in his quarters gathering his gear for an extended trip and making sure it is all there::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Arriving on the bridge, she is caught off guard as it is empty.::  What the... :: shakes her head as she realizes everyone is doing what she should be doing.::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::bursts out of the lift and on to the bridge, running for his console having just heard that the ship was fully operational::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::yelling out "enter" he sees Aidan step into his quarters with a duffel bag::
Aidan says:
FCO:  You have what you need Aaron?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::attempts to raise the shields::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Seeing a flashing signal, she walks over and taps the button on OPS station and hears the rather upset voice of Aithne.::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: It takes a moment before she realizes there is someone else on the bridge.::  CTO: We have a problem....
FCO Lt Knight says:
Aidan:  To be honest Aidan, I'm not sure what I need to be taking.  I'd prefer to be leaving everything here and getting out of this situation.
  CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::notices that his tricorder is missing and starts to look for it::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: What's up?
SO Lt Rose says:
CTO: Ummm... it would appear Commander Jackson was accidentally shot and is currently being taken to medical.
SO Lt Rose says:
*FCO*: Aaron, are you awake?
FCO Lt Knight says:
*SO*:  As much as I wish I were asleep and that this is a dream, yes, I am awake.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Do we know who did it?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Tries to contact Varesh, but with no luck.:: *FCO*: Commander Jackson is out for the count and I cannot seem to contact Varesh... you figure out the translation of that.
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::finds the tricorder under his bed trying to figure out how it got there and replaces it in his kit::
FCO Lt Knight says:
*SO*:  Elaborate......out for the count?
SO Lt Rose says:
CTO: Yea... It was Aithne Bran.  She was hiding and thought someone was coming after her.  She shot first... :: smiles::  kind of like someone else I know.
SO Lt Rose says:
*FCO*: Unconscious, heading for medical... stunned.  I will leave the prognosis to medical.
FCO Lt Knight says:
*SO*:  I guess that means I'm on my way.  Have security dispatched to investigate what happened and tell medical we need a status of Commander Jackson ASAP.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: I'll have a team pick her up... much as I sympathize with her position, it only takes a split second to identify a target... besides, I don't remember having shot an XO before. ::grins::
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::finally has everything gathered, picks up his kit and heads to the bridge::
SO Lt Rose says:
CTO: She is young and scared... and on her way to medical.
SO Lt Rose says:
*FCO*: Will do...
SO Lt Rose says:
*FCO*/CTO: And I have a problem with this current situation.  Kind of along the line, I have no desire to cooperate.  Can we just take the ship for a joy ride instead?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Fair enough... ::pauses:: How are you holding up?
SO Lt Rose says:
CTO: Feeling decidedly rebellious.
FCO Lt Knight says:
Aidan:  Well, hopefully I'll be able to come back and get what I need.  You might want to leave your bag here and head to the bridge with me.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Excellent... I find myself dragging my feet today, if I can get these shields fired up we may have a chance.
Aidan says:
 ::unloads his bag from off his shoulder::  FCO:  After you Aaron.  ::both head out of quarters::
 
ACTION: As the ships engines warm up, the sheilds come to life.

SO Lt Rose says:
CTO: And you get your prayer... I wonder where Rand is... or should that be my guess?
FCO Lt Knight says:
::steps into the TL with Aidan and requests the bridge::
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::arrives at the bridge and heads to the engineering console, places his kit down and brings up the power schematics::
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
Self: Well isn't that wonderful, everything is working fine.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Shields charged, did Aaron say how long he'd be?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Walks over to science to check on sensors without too much hope, but if shields were up...:: CTO: On his way I believe.
SO Lt Rose says:
Whoa... :: reaches over to tap a command and the main screen comes to life.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::steps out of the TL and onto the bridge::  SO:  Okay Brianna, what do you have for me?  ::watches as Aidan heads for the helm::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::charges the phaser arrays and checks the targeting scanners for operational status::
 
Scenery: Across the main screen are seen ships from many cultures all close together.  Some are recognizable and some are not.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods to the screen::  FCO: We appear to have power.  And we are surrounded.
FCO Lt Knight says:
::looks up at the viewscreen::  CTO:  Anything you can determine from those ships out there?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
FCO: Other than the fact there appears to be at least one of everything? Let me see...
FCO Lt Knight says:
SO:  Brianna, any chance sensors have given us any information on this caretaker person?
SO Lt Rose says:
:*CEO*: Hey chief, how are you doing down there?  or wherever you are?
SO Lt Rose says:
FCO: Since they were probably not active at that time... nor do I know where we were at... :: looks slightly apologetic.::
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
SO: I'm doing good, everything is working and I happen to be right here. ::grins::
FCO Lt Knight says:
Aidan:  Any chance there's a way out of here, past these ships?
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::brings up the scanners and scans the other ships nearest the Nighthawk for power signs::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: blushes::  CEO: Sorry, I did not see you enter.
Aidan says:
FCO:  Checking now.
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
SO: It's ok you were busy as we all are trying to get out of here.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: sighs::  CEO: Sensors seem to be fine as well.
Aidan says:
FCO:  I believe I can maneuver us away from all these ships.
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
SO: I have found nothing wrong with any of our systems.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
FCO: Ok, so they're all empty, some taken without much of a fight, others taken seemingly without any... I think our chances of finding the crews are minimal.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CTO:  Sounds like this caretaker person has been busy.
SO Lt Rose says:
All: I am not reading any life signs on those ships.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
FCO: There are Romulan ships, Cardassian ships... and a load I've never seen before.
FCO Lt Knight says:
All:  The crews are probably where we were earlier in those rooms.
SO Lt Rose says:
FCO: Given there supposed ability, they probably were not tied to just our galaxy.
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
All: The ships are showing low power to none.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods at that thought::  FCO: I don't suppose we could help them out... but then we do not know our... :: pauses as sensors flash on.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
SO:  Brianna, do you think that if we ran continuous scans on those ships, that when these people are sent back for their belongings, that we might be able to determine where they, er, we all were taken to?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::has a thought and begins rotating the shield frequencies at random intervals::
 
ACTION: A greenish light flickers along the outer hull of the Nighthawk.

CEO LtJG AlThor says:
All: Some of these ships seem to have been here for a long time.
SO Lt Rose says:
FCO: That transporter thing is focused on us.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: glances at the chief::  CEO: That is not good.
FCO Lt Knight says:
SO:  Can you determine where it's originating from?
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::boosts power to the shields::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
FCO: They’re trying to penetrate but the shields are stopping it for now. we need to get out.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Shakes her head.::  FCO: But I think we were supposed to be done now.
FCO Lt Knight says:
Aidan:  Set that course to take us out of here and engage.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CTO:  Keep the shields rotating and let's see how long we can hold them off.
Aidan says:
FCO:  Aye.  ::engages thrusters::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
FCO: Right, ::rotates the frequency again::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::watches as they come very close to some of the ships as they navigate through::
 
ACTION: On the screen appears the figure of the caretaker.

CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::monitors power flow throughout the ship, making minor adjustments as needed::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::grins at Aidan::  Aidan:  Oh sure, go ahead and show off!  ::looks up at the viewscreen::
 Caretaker says:
@ :: Shakes his head:: COMM: Nighthawk crew: It is time for you to return.  We allowed you to get your personal items to make you comfortable, now it is time to honor your safe return to your temporary home.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::monitors the shield readings and attempts to find out the frequency of the beam::
  FCO Lt Knight says:
COM: Caretaker:  We've got quite a few here that still need some time.  Are you this so-called caretaker?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: quietly:: CTO/CEO: He does not look to happy.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::looks up at the screen briefly:: COM: Caretaker: Pfff.
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::whispers:: SO: You could say that.
 Caretaker says:
@ COMM: FCO: Yes, I am.  Please complete your tasks and prepare to return to your home.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: shakes her head and under her breath::  That was not my home.
FCO Lt Knight says:
COM:  Caretaker:  If you could, please give us just a couple more hours.  We should all be ready by then.
FCO Lt Knight says:
::looks over at Rose to see if she can get a fix on where the caretaker is::
 Caretaker says:
@ COMM: Hours?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Shakes her head and motions she will talk with him later.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
COM: Caretaker:  Yes, please understand that there is a large crew here.
FCO Lt Knight says:
COM: Caretaker:  You obviously have technology more superior than ours, so we are no threat to you.
 Caretaker says:
@:: Frowns:: COMM: FCO: Compared with others, your ship is very small.
FCO Lt Knight says:
COM: Caretaker:  Yes, but our species are different from any others.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::Frowns back at the screen:: COM: Caretaker: It's not the size that counts it's what you can do with it.
 Caretaker says:
@ :: Shakes his head as this was obviously a mistake for this crew.::  COMM: Unlikely.
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::taps into the comm line and adds a little interference, sends a message to Brianna's console asking if she can trace the inserted interference to find the location of the signal::
 
ACTION: The Caretaker vanishes from the viewscreen.

FCO Lt Knight says:
All:  Okay, it looks like I've bought us some time.  Now let's see if we can put it to good use.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Catching the incoming question, responds with a note there are two different ones and gives him the coordinate.::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Rand, here's the frequency of that beam... I need to know what the inverse frequency is. ::hands Rand a PADD::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looking up to see the screen clear.::  FCO: How do I say this... ummm... that is not a sentient being... no, that is not right.  He is not... physical?  ::ponders the description a moment.::
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CTO: I will have it in a minute or so. ::takes the PADD and starts doing some calculations::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::makes sure to keep the shield frequency away from that of the beam::
 
ACTION: As the ship maneuvers within a group of others, the greenish ceases.

FCO Lt Knight says:
SO:  Not physical?  You mean a hologram?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Taps her lips as she looks at Aaron::  FCO: Avatar.
Aidan says:
FCO:  We're just about clear of these ships.
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CTO: Here is the inverse frequency. ::hands the PADD back to him::
FCO Lt Knight says:
SO:  Avatar?  Are you sure?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Thanks. ::takes the PADD and rotates the shield frequency to the one on the PADD::
SO Lt Rose says:
FCO: About as sure as anything else at the moment.  All I know, is I am not reading anything physical from him.  No life signs per say; but I am reading energy.
 
ACTION: As Aidan clears one group of ship, he finds himself entering another group.

FCO Lt Knight says:
SO:  And were you able to determine where this avatar was originating from?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Shakes her head::  FCO: Not really.  Was it mentioned that this vessel, or whatever we are in is vast?  I am talking about days getting from one end to the other.  How that can be, I have no idea.
Aidan says:
FCO:  We've cleared one group of ships, but are entering another.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
Aidan: An exit might be nice. ::smiles::
Aidan says:
 CTO:  According to sensors, we were supposed to be clear upon exit.
 
Scenery: No matter where the Nighthawk flies, there are more ships.  But in the group before them, is one they know they recognize, the USS Halas…

CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::looks at the readings:: Self: What the... ::looks to the FCO:: FCO: Is that the Halas?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Seeing the federation vessel, she turns around and quickly brings up the information on it.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::looks to Brianna for confirmation::  SO:  Brianna?
FCO Lt Knight says:
CTO:  When was the Halas' last contact?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods her head in confirmation.:  All: The USS Halas was last reported assisting one of the colony worlds for an bloom of seaweed.  A couple of other ships had been sent to help her out.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CTO:  Scan for any other Federation vessels.
FCO Lt Knight says:
Aidan:  Bring us in closer to the Halas.
FCO Lt Knight says:
SO:  Lifesigns?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
FCO: Scanning... ::scans for other ships as he looks up the Halas communication records::
SO Lt Rose says:
FCO: Planet was New Caledonia.  That was in another area from us.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CEO:  You able to get any power readings from the Halas?
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::scans the Halas for power::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Shakes her head, no.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
SO:  Why am I not surprised?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
FCO: The last message received from the Halas was about a problem on Caledonia, about a day before things started going wrong for us... I'm picking up another federation signature about a day away at present speed... USS Orion.
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
FCO: Sensors are picking up a power signature but it is unknown.
SO Lt Rose says:
FCO: They were probably taken off as were the others.  But... the readings on this ship are... off someway.
CEO LtJG AlThor says:
FCO: Life support is operating on the Halas so we could go aboard to investigate.
FCO Lt Knight says:
::nods::  CEO:  We might need to do that.  Might help us determine what is going on.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CTO:  Understood.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Catches a call from medical::  All: Commander Jackson has woken up and is doing fine.  Though I doubt he is very happy at the moment.  Poor Aithne…
 
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