USS Nighthawk Mission Transcript 10803.29
Mission Number for NH 343 
Mirror Universe: Freedom II
 
Cast of the USS Nighthawk crew
Chris Esterhuyse as Varesh
Lília Perfeito as Christina van den Tulpen
Karriaunna Scotti as Brianna Rose
Tim Schols as Gary Jackson

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

NPC
None

Missing in Action
Jim Koeller as Aaron Knight (excused)
Sam Hung as Sid Monroe (excused)

Summary:  
The captain has become suddenly ill: normal or planned?  His illness has left the crew in a precarious position as he continues to keep the details of his plans to himself.  Will he be able to keep his crew?
The ship has entered the sol system.  On the captain’s word, a message was relayed to one of the captains patrolling the station area  Suddenly one of the two ships heads for Earth and the other appears to be looking elsewhere then where the Nighthawk is.
With all systems on standby, the ship glides through the darkness of space towards its destination.

Time Lapse:
    2 – 4 hours (not quite sure how long it would take to get to the station from the edge of sol system on glide)

Mission Facts:
•	We will heading for the station on Newton’s law… something in motion remains in motion until acted upon by another source… we are basically gliding.
•	Sam and Tim, please be working on a plan for us this weekend.  I would suggest maybe an OOM if you have time and if not, send us out what you have in mind.

Announcements:
•	With all the upcoming changes in people’s lives, it looks like this arc will be the Nighthawks last.  I seek that it be one of our best.  Please, come prepared and swinging, we shall literally go out with a good fight.
•	Everyone’s clocks have now changed.  So come to mission at your normal hour.  Important: This next mission will be on Sunday due to my being out of town.  Anyone remember what time we chose last time?
•	Jim will be taking a leave of absence soon as he will be tormenting folks in Europe… 
•	Logs, logs, logs… 

Last week on the Nighthawk:

Monroe called a conference to discuss his role in the upcoming retake of Earth.  But he did so, couching it in secrets, which annoyed his new crew and began to foster distrust… that was until he finally became more open with his plans:  They were to take over a nearby shipping yard to stop the flow of ships being built or repaired for the Alliance, but used for the Rebels.

The plan?  Monroe has information on one of the commanders of the ships that guard the shipping yard.  He will use that information to get a hold of that ship and use it to get past the defense parameter of the station.  The 'spy' will send command codes to disable the stations systems, at which point the rebels are to take it over, venting their atmosphere into space.

Tulpen thought little of the role the Nighthawk was to take in the upcoming battle.  She saw in it no glory or advancement for herself… no reason for her to give her life for this cause… at least not with this ship.

Knight was thankful for the help to be released and was willing to lend a hand in the cause once the captain was upfront.  He was more troubled by his dealings with Varesh and the thoughts of some of the others.  If they did not learn to work together, they would never succeed.

Monroe did not win any trust with Brianna when he thanked her for the death of Trigger and her role in it.  She had not meant for his death to occur, it had been totally accidental.  But as she had known he did not like her searching for Aaron, and it was that search that had inadvertently led to their capture and his death, she felt responsible.

For the past two weeks, the Nighthawk rebels have been quietly working through ideas to get their hands on the station… and remain in one piece.  The ship has merged just outside of the ships tracking range.  And Monroe has fallen ill… or was he poisoned?

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Christina Tulpen says:
::on the bridge of the shiny defiant class, at the operations console::
Gary Jackson says:
::Steps onto the bridge of their ship, after getting the notice they were approaching their destination::
Varesh says:
::hangs around at the back of the small bridge::
Brianna Rose says:
:: Down in engineering, making sure things are ready for whatever happens... and hoping that if someone damages her ship, they get the repair supplies from the station because they won.::
Christina Tulpen says:
Jackson/Varesh: We are approaching the first sensor array, the joy ride is about to end
Varesh says:
::Tests the mood of the people around him::
Gary Jackson says:
::Nods:: Christina: Run a passive scan of the system..
Christina Tulpen says:
::emanates a slightly scared slightly disappointed mood::
Christina Tulpen says:
Gary: I am detecting two Alliance ships directly in our path. Its plausible they might also know we are here though we are much smaller
Gary Jackson says:
::Looks around the bridge for a moment before taking a seat::
Christina Tulpen says:
Gary/Varesh: Looks like they are no more than patrols. We might take them by surprise or try to fly around them
Gary Jackson says:
Christina: Let's try to fly around them for now.. Stay out of sight for as long as we can.. Hopefully, our trail won't be detected...
Christina Tulpen says:
All: On the other hand, the shipyard itself has a few ships, going in or coming out. Usual business I'd say
Christina Tulpen says:
Gary: Since Knight isn't here perhaps Varesh can take over that?
Varesh says:
::looks around for Aaron:: Tulpen: I like your thinking. ::knows it will irritate the pilot::
Christina Tulpen says:
::smiles and winks at Varesh::
Varesh says:
::slides into the seat at the flight console after poking the person that was sitting there:: Gary: Straight in or around?
Christina Tulpen says:
Varesh: This won't be easy but I think we can play with out route and speed to stay just out of their sight. Perhaps they will think we are a small ship going for repairs
Gary Jackson says:
::Nods his agreement:: Varesh: Around, by all means.. There's a time for fighting.. And it is upon us.. ::Looks at the viewscreen:: Christina: Keep an eye out for any other ships, patrols or otherwise..
Varesh says:
Tulpen: I won't have Aaron's finesse, but I've had my fair share of staying out of sensors. ::fingers fly over the console plotting a course around the Alliance ships::
Christina Tulpen says:
::nods:: Gary: actually there are 4 other platforms between those patrol ships and the shipyard. I can't get any details on them. they might be outposts or weapons platforms
Christina Tulpen says:
Varesh: If it helps, this ship has one of the most advanced computer's I have seen. It will help you calculate the course
Gary Jackson says:
::Sighs:: Christina: When it rains, it pours.. As soon as you have more, I'd like to know..
Varesh says:
::taps a quick message on the console to engineering for Brianna:: Rose: You OK down there?
Varesh says:
Tulpen: It helps a little, its a better computer than some of the rust buckets I've flown.
Brianna Rose says:
:: Hearing the sound of a beep of an incoming message, slides out from one of the consoles she is working on to check it out.::
Varesh says:
::guides the ship on a round-about course past the Alliance ships::
Brianna Rose says:
:: Considers the message and with a sigh, types::  Varesh:  I am fine.
Christina Tulpen says:
::nods::
Varesh says:
::types a response back to Rose:: Rose: Just checking on my favorite patient. You seem a bit off to me. You know you can talk to me if you need to.
Gary Jackson says:
::Looks at Varesh:: Varesh: ETA to the station?
Brianna Rose says:
::Types::  Varesh: Thanks...  let me know if you need anything from engineering... make sure they don't destroy my new baby.  This ship is kewl.
Varesh says:
::smiles slightly and taps a response back:: Rose: She is kinda nice. I'll call if I need something from down there.
Christina Tulpen says:
::watches on the sensors the solar system, her home, getting larger and larger::
Christina Tulpen says:
All: Our sensors and shields are better than theirs. We can go unnoticed for a while, but I can't say how long
Gary Jackson says:
::Nods:: Christina: That's something at least... Anything we can use to mask our approach?
Christina Tulpen says:
Gary: Only avoiding their sensor grids. I will send that information to Varesh
Varesh says:
::checks the information on his console coming from Tulpen::
Varesh says:
All: It will help if we run in reduced power until we have confirmation of our contact.
Varesh says:
All: That way we can be much closer than they think we are.
Gary Jackson says:
::Nods:: Varesh/Christina: Do it... I'll inform Monroe we are getting close to our next stop...
Christina Tulpen says:
::nods and starts working on centralizing power:: Varesh: I'll send a command to your console. Once you adjust the course, execute it and we will go powerless
Varesh says:
::taps his console:: *Rose*: Brianna, we're going to run in reduced power mode to avoid detection - can you set that up ASAP?
Christina Tulpen says:
Gary: That will mean limited sensors, navigation and life support. And all rest will pretty much be dead
Gary Jackson says:
*Monroe*: Jackson to Monroe.. we're nearing the station. Now would be a good time to contact your contact.
Varesh says:
Tulpen: Works for me, we can do it the moment engineering tells us they are ready.
Christina Tulpen says:
::nods to Varesh::
Brianna Rose says:
*Varesh*: That should not be a problem... relatively easy with this baby.
 
ACTION: With the assistance of his guard, Monroe listens to Jackson.  Then with a motion of his hand, has the guard leave the room.  He takes out a small device and begins to send to his contact.

Varesh says:
*Rose*: We're ready when you are. 
Brianna Rose says:
*Varesh*:  On the count of three...  two... one... and :: finishes typing in the command::  you are set.
Varesh says:
::Enters the course change and enters it just before the ship goes into reduced power mode::
 
ACTION: Throughout the ship, power goes off in areas that are nonessential and other areas go to minimum.
Christina Tulpen says:
::watches as her console looses most of its blinking lights, the bridge itself as well. Only a few numbers run through her dark screen::
Varesh says:
All: Now its just the thrusters. ::watches his much darkened screen::
Christina Tulpen says:
Gary/Varesh: I am reading from their emissions that one of the ships has slightly changed course.
 
ACTION: The ship glides through the darkness of space.

Varesh says:
Tulpen: Towards us?
Brianna Rose says:
:: Looks around::  Hmmm... this seems a bit eerie.
Gary Jackson says:
::Keeps looking at the viewscreen:: Christina: I hope that's only because of our old trail, and not because of our status change...
Christina Tulpen says:
Varesh: Trying to plot it
Varesh says:
*Rose*: Rose, keep us ready to go back to full power the moment we need it, please. We might have to hot-foot it out of here.
Christina Tulpen says:
::shakes her head and smiles in relief:: Varesh/Gary: Its going towards Earth
Brianna Rose says:
*Varesh*: You are of course assuming I can find the correct controls, right?
Gary Jackson says:
::Nods:: Christina: Good... ::Looks at his console for a moment::
 
ACTION: Monroe contacts Gary and informs him of a change of plans.

Varesh says:
::chuckles:: *Rose*: Come on, you've had two weeks to poke around.
Brianna Rose says:
*Varesh*: Yea... but there are so many interesting commands I have not tried yet.  No telling... you know... when the lights go out.
Gary Jackson says:
::Nods as he reads the message on his console::
Varesh says:
*Rose*: If you turn out the lights, I'll come show you which commands to use. ::can hear her teasing a little::
Brianna Rose says:
:: blinks then smiles::  *Varesh*:  Really?
Gary Jackson says:
All: Looks like the way is clear for now.. The one ship is heading for Earth, as said, the other is not scanning this area.. To be sure, I want to remain at silent running...
Varesh says:
::grins:: *Rose*: Totally, you should know by now I know everything.
Christina Tulpen says:
Gary: Everything is nominal
Varesh says:
Gary: Works for me. ::smiles over at Tulpen:: Tulpen: Thanks for the info, it helped a lot.
Brianna Rose says:
*Varesh*: Reaaally.  You must make for an interesting teacher.
Varesh says:
*Rose*: You'll have ask to find out.
Brianna Rose says:
*Varesh*: Hmmm... let me get back to you after we have the shipping yard in hand.
Varesh says:
*Rose*: Its a deal.
Gary Jackson says:
::Nods slowly as he keeps looking at the viewscreen and the things ahead::

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