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Regular Cast:
Chris Anderson as Commander Christopher Anderson 
Julien le Beau-Martin  as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christian Keown 
Dylan Moss as Ensign Aleister Lessing
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Junior Grade Gary Jackson 
Sam Hung as Lieutenant Sid Monroe 
Martijn Lemmen as Ensign Edward Bluestine 
Thomas Burnett as Cadet Taragorn Istari 

Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti

NPC:
Karriaunna Scotti the voice of the computer
Sam Hung as Engineering

Missing in Action:
Juanita Wilson as Captain Toni West  (leave of absence)

Announcements:
Congratulations to Ensign Jackson on being promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade.

First Officers Log Stardate 10301.11: The Nighthawk is enroute to the Romulan Neutral Zone for routine border patrol and a "special" mission using the Chameleon. Our current ETA to the RNZ is currently about one week, I anticipate no problems along the way...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Standing in the turbolift, eating a donut::

OPS_Lessing says:
::feeling compressed with all the people in the Turbolift::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::On the bridge, at the helm.::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::exits lounge, running, as he's due to come late for his shift::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::enters the bridge and takes his seat in the center::

OPS_Lessing says:
::walks onto the bridge and brings up Romulan ship movement intelligence::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
FCO: Anything on sensors Lieutenant?

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Enters turbolift:: TL: Deck1, bridge.

CMO_Bluestine says:
::in sickbay, doing some research on the bacterial virus while writing up some reports::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Exits the Turbolift, finishing up his coffee::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Walks out of the TL as it comes to a halt::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
ACO:  No, sir.  Everything's quiet out there.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Nods to everyone on the bridge as he walks towards his station::

OPS_Lessing says:
Self: All quiet on the western front.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Plops the cup into the replicator and walks onto the bridge::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::nods his head::  FCO:  Good...very good

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: finishes settling into his quarters ::  Computer :  Start Civilian’s personal log Stardate 10301.11 :   I have finishes settling in and am about to report to duty for the first time onboard the Nighthawk. I just hope I can remember the legal info I am going to need.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: Exits quarters and heads for the bridge ::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: walks down the corridor to the TL ::   Computer :  Bridge

CMO_Bluestine says:
::sighing he lays one of the PADDs down and moves to one of the storage lockers and takes out a few samples for further research and returns to his desk::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Starts pre-loading the Red Alert activation sequence::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: exits the turbolift on the bridge ::

ACTION:  Red alert sounds.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
ACO: What the?

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::turns around and looks at the CTO:: CTO: Report!

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::checks sensors:: ACO: Sir, nothing on sensors. Must be something with the pre-load. ::Turns off Red Alert::

OPS_Lessing says:
:: Looks at the CEO, paying attention ::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Runs over to Tactical::

 Biishe says:
ACTION:  The ship goes back to quiet, though many hearts are still beating quickly.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Sighs in relief as the sounds stop and the light returns to normal:: ACO: There, I'll check the terminal in a minute.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::slowly turns back around:: *CMO*: How is the research coming along Doctor?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::shakes his head.::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Crouches and opens the hatch to the computer controls::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: stands back out of the way while they work on the problem ::

ACTION:  There are little brown dots along the controls.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Sees the cause: a burned circuit:: Self: Oh no, not now. ACO: Sir, one of the circuits is burned and requires replacement.

CMO_Bluestine says:
::looks at the virus components rubs over his forehead::  *ACO*: Nothing yet, Commander...  Bluestine out.

OPS_Lessing says:
Computer: Run a level 4 diagnostic on the alert-status system.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Walks over to a storage locker to get a new circuit::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Raises an Eyebrow, then heads over to OPS:: OPS: Anything on sensors so far?  Listening posts?

Computer says:
OPS:  Acknowledged.  Level 4 diagnostics.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::looks around the bridge and spots the CEO and motions him over to his console::

OPS_Lessing says:
CEO, All: not that I have detected, Sir.

OPS_Lessing says:
CEO: Only the expected chatter in the subspace bands.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: approaches commander Anderson ::   ACO :  Sir, Cadet Istari reporting for duty sir.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Searches in the storage locker, then takes the circuit and walks back to the console::

OPS_Lessing says:
Computer: Report.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
OPS: Good. ::Walks over to the ACO::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Waits until the computer analysis is ready::

Computer says:
OPS: Alert -status at nominal levels.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CIV: Welcome aboard Cadet...please take a seat in an empty chair and I'll be right with you

OPS_Lessing says:
Self: That’s re-assuring.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::checks his course, then sits back in his chair.::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: takes a seat and waits for the commander to e free ::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Puts the circuit in place of the burned one:: Self: There, that should fix it.

CMO_Bluestine says:
::loads one of the organic samples in the test equipment, releasing the virus on the sample and reconfiguring medical sensors to follow what happens to the virus' components::

ACTION:  As the CTO replaces the circuit, a piece of the board crumbles off.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Hears a crumbling sound:: Self: No, not again! ::Walks over to the science console and starts preparing it for tactical usage::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CEO: Chief...I've been thinking this over and I want you to have engineering prepare the Chameleon for the entire senior staff.  She can fit 10 people correct?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
ACO: Sir?  The entire Senior Staff?

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Turns around:: CEO: Chief, could you please have a look at the tactical console, I think I broke it. ::Sighs::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CEO: You heard me Chief...more than most likely the AT will be gone for several weeks, and in order to accomplish this mission we're going to need everyone

OPS_Lessing says:
ACO: I am reading a minor energy fluctuation in the ship’s systems Sir - minor, but not something I would expect out here.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::finishes the transfer of tactical systems to the science console::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
ACO: Aye.  ::Walks over to Tactical:: CTO: What seems to be the matter?

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Where is it originating?

ACTION:  A yellow warning light appears on science station.

OPS_Lessing says:
ACO: Internally, Sir.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
CEO: Well, I heard some crumbling sound as I put a new circuit into it. there was a burned one in there before.

CMO_Bluestine says:
::seeing the virus spreading rapidly over the organic material he looks at the recorded sensor data::  Self: Hmmm....fast indeed...

OPS_Lessing says:
ACO: Sir, it appears to be originating in Tactical.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Could it be the CTO's console...Making the energy flux?

OPS_Lessing says:
ACO: Highly likely, but its not a reading I have seen before.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CTO: Hmmm... ::Looks at the Console::

ACTION:  As the CEO touches the board, bits and pieces begin to break off.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
Self: I wonder... ::Walks to OPS:: OPS: Open your panel

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
ACO: Sir, I've got a warning. Weapons seem to be malfunctioning. ::Presses some buttons towards weapon lay-out:: ACO: It seems that there's a breach in the circuitry.

OPS_Lessing says:
CEO: Let’s try a bit of the ship that is not in use right now.  Like Science two, Sir.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Noted...  CTO/CEO: Keep working on it, I want weapons working ASAP  ::moves out of his chair and towards the CIV::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: Stands to meet the approaching officer ::  ACO :  Good Morning Sir.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::walks over to SCI 2, Pops the cover, and looks into the circuits::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CIV: So Cadet...what kinds of trouble are we looking at if we are caught inside Romulan space?

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
ACO :   According to the peace treaty signed in2160 any breach of the neutral zone can be taken as a hostile action and can react in an immediate declaration of war.

OPS_Lessing says:
::Continues checking all power systems::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
CEO: Found anything yet, chief?

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::frowns at that statement::  CIV: War...I'd like to prevent that!  Have you any suggestions on to prevent that?

OPS_Lessing says:
Computer: Run a level 4 diagnostic on all power transfer systems.

CMO_Bluestine says:
::cross-referencing the basic materials with known origins he tries to get a baring of the origin::

OPS_Lessing says:
::reads his display, which has the results of the diagnostic. :: Computer: take the tactical station off-line, transfer all tactical sensor information and control to Science One.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
ACO :  This declaration of war will only be avoided if we can prove our presence to be an accident beyond our  control

Computer says:
OPS:  Acknowledged.

OPS_Lessing says:
ACO, CTO: The Tactical station is deteriorating.  I have taken it off-line and transferred the data to Science station One.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CTO: It looks fine here.  ::Looks at the old console::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Grabs a tricorder::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CIV:  Hmmm....how could we prove it was beyond our control?

OPS_Lessing says:
::walks over to TAC and peers at the station, which is lying open. ::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Scans the Tactical::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: Thinks  the only suggestion being  that we don't get caught  ::

Scenery:  The tactical station looks normal on the outside, but inside, there are brown spots.  Where the new circuit was placed, it has collapsed.  There is also slight flaking seen.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Scans the flakes::

OPS_Lessing says:
Computer: Identify the discoloration in the tactical station.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CIV: What kind of presence would ignite a war...a Starfleet ship or just its personnel

Computer says:
OPS: Espidic acid.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Starts to think of an effective way to scan for cloaked ships::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
ACO :   we would need to have some sort of drug to make us unconscious, and a way to make it seem like we are barley alive and then sabotage the vessel so that the Romulans could not get anything from our computer core

OPS_Lessing says:
Computer: scan the rest of the ship for traces of Espidic Acid, and inform me of its origin.

Computer says:
Acknowledged.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Looks at the CTO:: CTO: Were you eating at your console again? ::Smiles::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Self: Hmmm....   FCO: What's our current ETA Lieutenant?

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
ACO :  The treaty states "No vessels identifiable with the governments of the opposing sides, whether military or civilian, may cross the demarcation lines which define the Neutral Zone, nor may any unmanned probes, whether military or civilian, be deployed in the Zone.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
ACO:  About a week, sir.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Smiles:: CEO: Well, I had the choice, be late or miss breakfast. Neither one was acceptable.

Computer says:
OPS:  Espidic acid is a slow acting acid that is not easily detected until it has begun dissolving the substance placed on it.  It is often used as a spray.  The only evidence of Espidic acid at the moment is at tactical stations on the bridge.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Self: A week...that's not a lot of time   CIV:  Could federation personnel be on a neutral ship in Romulan space, for example a Ferengi vessel?

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
ACO :  before the AT leaves I suggest adding phaser burns to the shuttle to make it seem like it was attacked and rendered beyond repair and it drifted into the Zone

OPS_Lessing says:
::Walks to his station, looking alarmed.  Brings up a list of personnel who have access to the bridge.::

ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
FCO: Increase our speed to warp 8, I'd like to survey the area before we do anything

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
CIV:  I doubt that would be of any use, cadet.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
ACO :   Sir, they could although the Romulans are not to friendly with the Ferengi

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
ACO:  Aye, sir.

ACTION:  A list of personal appears.  Everyone listed has official access.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::Increases the ship's speed to warp 8.::

OPS_Lessing says:
::Brings up a list of people who have been on the bridge, looking for discrepancies::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
ACO :   Sir, what if we disguise the chameleon as a Romulan war bird

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
Computer: What is the origin of Espidic Acid?

 Biishe says:
ACTION:  As the ship increases to warp 7, there are disturbing sounds.  The ship it self seems to shimmy.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Looks around at the CEO as he hears a strange sound::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
What the...?  ::quickly checks the flight control systems.::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CIV: We could do that....instead of appearing cloaked we could make it appear Romulan!  Good idea, I'll keep that in mind

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Checks sensors::

OPS_Lessing says:
::remotely feels the shake, but is absorbed in his study::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
ACO :  All we would need is a little info about a Romulan captain

OPS_Lessing says:
CTO: Would you come over here please?

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::feels the slight shaking::  FCO: What's going on Lieutenant?

ACTION:  The Shimmy increases.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Runs up to the Conn.:: FCO: Speed?

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
ACO :   The name of his ship, his name etc.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Walks towards Lessing:: OPS: Sure, what's the matter?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
ACO:  There is a power break.  An imbalance is building.  I recommend we reduce speed.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CIV: I have Ensign Lessing looking for such information in the database...this could turn out useful

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
FCO: Do it!

ACTION:  As the ship tries to make warp 8, an explosion occurs in engineering.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::reduces speed to warp 5.::

OPS_Lessing says:
::Quietly:: CTO: The substance on your console was Espidic Acid.  It’s commonly applied by spraying.  The appearance of the acid, plus the absolute necessity of keeping your station online, leads my mind wandering down unpleasant corridors.

ACTION:  The FCO's console explodes, throwing the FCO backward.

Engineering says:
*CMO*: Medical Emergency!

OPS_Lessing says:
::Looks up. stunned::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::jumps out of his chair and hovers over the FCO::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::falls to the ground, hitting his head, hard and falls unconscious.::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: stands and approaches the FCO ::

ACTION:  The hum of the engine imbalance is heard as it increases, the speed increasing instead of decreasing.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Lowered voice:: OPS: I see the point, and I can't say I like it. Have you found out a...... ::Turns around as the FCO console explodes::

OPS_Lessing says:
Computer: What happened in engineering?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Slams on the full stop button::

CMO_Bluestine says:
::sees his desk rumble and grumbles::  Self: I can't work with this...

Computer says:
OPS:  Energy imbalance through out the system.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
ACO: Going to Red Alert ::Activates Red Alert::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::hears the engines still increasing in power::  CEO: Chief!  Get down to Engineering and find out what's going on!

OPS_Lessing says:
::taps controls, transferring power away from the affected systems::

Computer says:
Warp core breach in 4 minuets.

OPS_Lessing says:
CTO: I think we're in for a rough ride.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
::  runs and gets a medical tricorder out of the storage closet ::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Runs down to the TL::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
OPS: Looks like it, and this doesn't sound very encouraging. ::Looks slightly frightened::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
TL: ME!

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
::  returns to the FCO and takes some scans with the tricorder ::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
*CMO*: Doc...we have a man unconscious on the bridge!  We need a medical team in engineering as well

ACTION:  The Turbo lift, shaking off its track, speeds at increasing speeds to its destination.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
Computer: Halt Lift!

OPS_Lessing says:
Computer: What caused the power imbalance?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Hits the command Buttons::

OPS_Lessing says:
::Scar twitches:: CTO: I think we put this investigation behind us for the meantime.

ACTION:  The lift comes to a slamming halt.  The CEO can feel it through his bones.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
ACO  :   Sir, the FCO has a mild concussion and mild burns

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::moves back to his chair:: ALL: Take your stations!  ::punches several codes on the console::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
OPS: Agree. :Walks back to his console and starts working on a way to get weapons back online::

Computer says:
OPS: The ships antimatter valve has broken its seal.

OPS_Lessing says:
::presses buttons, preparing to beam the AT to the chameleon and launch it::  ACO: Shall in form the rest of the crew to abandon ship, Sir?

Computer says:
Core breach in 2 minutes.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Not yet...Mr. Lessing!  Let's give the Chief another minute

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Pops off the Roof and Climbs out, runs over to the nearest door and opens it manually::

OPS_Lessing says:
*CEO*: What’s does it look like chief?

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Looks at Anderson and Lessing as they wait for the chief's reply::

ACTION: The CEO stumbles out of the shaft and makes it to engineering as he hears the computer beginning the one minute count down.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Pops onto the deck and starts a mad run into Main Engineering::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Self: Come on Chief....

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::watches the countdown sequence::

ACTION:  The bridge crew not sitting find themselves rudely on the floor as the ship begins to shake itself apart as it goes past warp 9.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Taps his foot as time goes by::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Calibrates the Warp Reaction::

Computer says:
45 seconds to warp-core breach.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
ACO: Sir, suggest we leave ship as soon as possible! We're not going to hold this much longer.

Computer says:
15 seconds to warp-core breach

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
::  stumbles over to the FCO console and sees that the ship has pastes warp nine ::   ACO :  We have pasted warp nine

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::taps a button::  *ALL*: All hands this is Cmdr. Anderson prepare to abandon ship!

Computer says:
10 seconds to warp-core breach

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
Self: Dang! ::Runs to the Valve and seal it up::

OPS_Lessing says:
::Brings Life-pods and suchlike online, remotely launches the Chameleon. ::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Lowers shield for emergency transport::

Computer says:
5 seconds...  Warp-core breach halted.

ACTION:  The ship comes to a halt, throwing the crew off balance.

OPS_Lessing says:
:: Falls to the floor::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Collapses::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Falls out of his chair::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::hears the computer signal the warp-core breach was sealed::  Self: Sweet Mother of God!!

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: hits the floor fairly hard ::

OPS_Lessing says:
::Breathes deeply, thinks calming blue and green thoughts::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Quickly regains his balance and gets back into his chair:: ACO: Sir, we're at full stop. All weapon systems are offline. Red Alert still active for now.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Taps his Commbadge:: *Bridge*: Are we there yet?

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::held onto his console and the ship comes to a halt::  Outloud: All stop!  Let's get this thing fixed!  CTO: Bring us to Yellow alert

OPS_Lessing says:
Computer: Location of the Chameleon.  ::stays on floor::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
*CEO*: Well done Chief!

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
::  returns to the seat he was formerly in ::

CMO_Bluestine says:
::in sickbay already busy with crewmen coming, neglecting the comms at the moment:::  Nurse: Get a team to engineering and the bridge....let them evaluate the situation and bring them to sickbay if necessary....we already have enough to do here...  ::sighs::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
ACO: Yellow Alert, aye. ::Stands down Red Alert to Yellow Alert::

ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
ALL: Have the wounded brought to sickbay immediately...Ensign Jackson you have the bridge!  ::gets up and heads towards the TL::

Computer says:
OPS:  Chameleon is currently located behind the Nighthawk at one AU.

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
ACO: Aye sir. ::Walks to the center chair, this being his first time in charge of the bridge::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
CTO :  Permission to take the FCO to sickbay

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::steps into the TL and heads towards Main Engineering::

CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
CIV: By all means, go ahead.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Gets up::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
::  Walks over and helps the medical team take the FCO to sickbay ::

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