USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10309.06

Regular Cast:
Chris Anderson as Captain Christopher Anderson 
Sam Hung as Lieutenant Commander Sid Monroe 
Chris Esterhuyse as Lieutenant Commander Varesh
 Tim Schols as Lieutenant Gary Jackson 
Steven Walker as Ensign Maxwell Spencer

Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
 
Missing in Action:
Arlene McIntyre as Lieutenant Commander Anita Marie Santiago 
Jim Koeller as Ensign Aaron Knight
Dylan Moss as Lieutenant Aleister Lessing

 NPC:
 Karriaunna as Captain Ofaj
Pam as Ensign Copper 

Summary:
As the Nighthawk rushes to the nearest starbase, the Captain and Commander Monroe try to communicate to the aliens and see if they can understand what they are saying.  Lieutenant Spencer seems to have broken that barrier with the Universal Translator but have not put it to use yet.  The Captain and Commander Monroe try the new UT and bingo it works.  The Captain talks to Captain Ofaj and find out who has attacked the station.  And some explanation on how they got here.  Ofaj also tapped into a frequency where Starbase 82 resided.  They gave him coordinates to the base and have set course to the base.  But it seems like the Nighthawk is not the only one in the sector.  7 ships have appeared on long-range sensor and are approaching fast.  Commander Monroe ordered the helm to out run them but is unable to.  More ships appear infront of the Nighthawk and are closing fast.  Will the Nighthawk survive?  Will they drop of Captain Ofaj and his crew?  Find out next time.

Announcements:
Awards were given last Saturday, Captain Anderson received a Star Cross.  Lieutenant Commander Monroe received a Silver Palm.  Lieutenant Commander Varesh received a Meritorious Service Medal.  Lieutenant Jackson received a Distinguished Service Medal. And Lieutenant Spencer received a Vulcan Science Legion of Honor Medal.  Congrats to all!

One more announcement was handed out on Saturday.  It was regarding being late for mission.  Please Arrive 30 Minutes Prior to the mission.  That way if there is any questions, concerns, etc., it could be answered.  

Time Frame
5 Minutes

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CO's Log 10309.20:  The Nighthawk is currently on it's way to the nearest starbase in the database, for the most part we are still trying to communicate with our alien guests.  Hopefully this barrier will soon be broken...

Host Biishe says:
<<<<<<<<<< Down, Out and Fugatives >>>>>>>>>>

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::exits the TL and walks purposefully towards the cargo bay::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::In the Science Labs, making one final tweak to the Universal Translator::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Arrives in the Cargobay::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::standing near the door of the cargo bay::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CO: Captain.

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
::Staring out the closed door, part of his mind with his daughter::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the room and walks up to the Captain:: CO: Sir... if that alien batters my mind again, I will not be responsible for my actions.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::nods at the XO:: CNS: Which is exactly why I want you here Counselor...is it possible to erect a telepathic inhibitor around the cargobay?

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Picks it up with satisfaction and looks at it for a minute:: *CO*: Captain, I've got one working Universal Translator up and running. That should make our lives a whole lot easier.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns a moment:: CO: I'll see what I can do, sir. I'll have to go to the science labs to configure internal sensors.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*CSO*: Excellent Lieutenant...we'll make could use of it

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CNS: Go ahead

Host Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::walks towards the cargobay wondering what all the fuss is about::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
*CO*: Also Captain, after our..........disturbing encounter, I've started analyzing the creature's brain patterns. It appears they are not true telepaths, and for the most part, aren't good receivers. However, they do have the uncanny ability to project their thoughts and feelings onto others.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::hears the comm:: CO: Thanks, sir.  ::turns and leaves the cargobay again:: *CSO*: Lt. Spencer, I assume you are in the science labs at the moment?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::makes his way to the science labs:: 

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
*CNS*: Why yes I am. Same place I've been all day. Do you need anything?

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*CSO*: Understood work with the Counselor

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::bumps into the counselor::CNS: Oh sorry sir. ::feels extremely embarrassed::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*CSO*: We need to put up some inhibiting field around the cargo bay. I'll join you there in a moment.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
XO: Commander let's go talk to our "guests"...

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CO: Aye captain.  ::Walks in::

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
::As the enemy enters, his crew stands up, taking a defensive stance around him.  He does not contradict it.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles at Copper:: SEC: That's alright, Ens. I wasn't looking where I was going.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Holds up his arms, indicating he has no weapons holstered::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Starts pacing impatiently around the Science Lab::

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::grins and passes him by taking a quick look behind her::

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
::His eyes move from the XO to the captain::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::continues down the passage and soon reaches the science labs::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
XO: Activate the Universal Translator, Lieutenant Spencer has been working on

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::approaches the cargobay and sees the open door and steps inside glancing around::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the lab and walks to where Spencer is working:: CSO: Lieutenant... I'm going to need your magic fingers on that console.

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::sees the Captain and first officer with the aliens and places her hand on her side arm instinctively::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Looks at the CNS and grins:: CNS: Right now, I think we all do. So what exactly is it you had in mind?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Taps his commbadge and activates the translator::

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
ACTION:  Various members of the alien crew turn to glare at the Security officer, their bodies tensing.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns toward Ofaj:: Ofaj: Do you understand me?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: The captain wants us to set a telepathic inhibitor around the cargobay, to prevent the aliens from affecting the entire ship.

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::moves closer to the first officer and stands behind him::

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
::Blinks, his eyes snapping::  CO:  Yes, I understand you.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: Basically we need one HUGE inhibitor like this one, ::taps the one behind his ear:: for those aliens.

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
CO:  What I don't understand, is what you want.

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Lets out a big breath:: CNS: That's easier said than done. In case you hadn't noticed, we're not exactly in the best working order.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Self: Excellent job Lieutenant...  Ofaj: Let me introduce myself, I'm Captain Anderson of the starship Nighthawk.  What we want is to get back home...

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
:;leans over and whispers to the XO::XO: Everything alright here sir?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::nods in sympathy:: CSO: I'm very well aware of our situation, but unless you want an uncontrolled panic attack again, we had better find a way.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Ofaj: But first...we want to get you to some safe location.  Could you tell us where we could take you?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Whispers:: SEC: Yes, everything is alright so far.  Just sit back and don't do anything hasty until I order so.

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
CO:  You want to get home?  You invade my station, give assistance to the enemy to help them destroy it, then bring  the remnants of my crew here somehow, and tell me you want to get home?  What in the baridian would I have to do with you or your home?

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::nods::XO: Of course Commander. ::smiles slightly and stays in the rear watching the proceedings in front of her::

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
ACTION:  Ships are being picked up on sensors.

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Rubs his chin:: CNS: Well what we really need is power. This lab is fully powered, but all the rest are powerless. We'd need at least one more lab at full power before we even attempted to create the inhibitor.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Ofaj: You see we currently believe that we have entered a "phase shift" in which we left our normal space...we approached your station because we believed it was our station.  It was in the exact same place as ours

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::removes the inhibitor from behind his ear and places it on the console:: CSO: What about some of the sickbay wards? Leave the main facility alone, but pull power from the unused wards and other science labs.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Whispers:: SEC: Not quite sure how they got their weapons here.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Ofaj: We never had an intention of giving assistance to your enemy, we as a people try to stay out of the affairs of other races when possible

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
CO:  And this excuses you the thousands of lives you murdered?  ::Laughs bitterly::  Though I guess I should thank you for seeing that we were not taken by the Kradians as slaves.

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::whispers again::XO: Shall I call a security team down here sir?

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Nods:: CNS: That might do the job, although even saying that, I can't guarantee anything.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Ofaj: It is no excuse...I take complete responsibility for those that were killed.  Kradians...is that who attacked you?  What can you tell me about them?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Whispers: SEC: Isn't there a team outside?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: Understandable. You start working in the inhibiting fields and I'll get cracking on rerouting power... I do have some experience in that area. ::moves to one of the other console and starts issuing orders to the bridge::

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
XO: I have a couple of of guards outside the door, but you may want a full team on standby.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
<OPS_Beta>: *CO*: Captain, we got ships incoming on long range sensors.

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Nods:: CNS: Right. ::Starts setting up a base to work from and sits down, trying to make use of what he has::

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
CO:  There is little to tell for none come back alive.  They started making an appearance about a year ago.  Since then, they attack without warning, and make off with anything that is alive or usable.  We assume they are taking us for slaves.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*OPS_Beta*: Understood Commander Monroe is on his way...  ::nods at Monroe::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*OPS_Beta*: I'm going to be rerouting power for scientific use. Give me all you can after defensive systems are powered.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Whispers:: SEC: Make it so but keep them out of sight. ::Nods at the CO::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Heads out of the cargobay::

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::whispers::XO: Aye sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
<OPS_Beta>: CNS: Aye, re-routing power.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Ofaj: You never provoked them in anyway?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*OPS_Beta*: Much obliged. ::smiles and pulls power from all the systems he can short of taking life support offline::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Smiles slightly as he sees all the extra power being diverted, then starts working at the console::

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
CO:  Not that any of us has figured out.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: That what you had in mind? ::talks as he manipulates the power through the EPS conduits:::

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::moves to the door and steps into the corridor:: *Security Two*: This is Ensign Coppers. I need a full team down in the cargo bay area. Make sure that they are kepy out of sight, but ready to move if needed. Coppers out.

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
<kept>

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::shakes his head:: Ofaj: Very well...is there another station or ship where we can take you?

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::heads back inside the bay after making sure the guards at the door understand the drill::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Arrives on the bridge after a ride up the turbolift:: OPS_Beta: Report. ::Heads to the command chair::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Keeps his eyes on the monitor as he speaks:: CNS: Well I'm diverting power to Science Lab 2 now. Then we come to the trouble of the inhibitor. The one that you wore is designed for personal use, in essence, to keep those projections "out". But what we need to do is keep them "in".

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
CO:  We were starbase 78.  Starbase 82 is 5 ly away from my base.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::nods as he finishes with his part of the objective for the moment:: CSO: Will it work if we invert the field and encase the cargobay in it?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
<OPS_Beta>: There are 7 ships incoming, configuration unknown.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Ofaj: Could you give us the coordinates and a communications frequency so we can contact them...

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
CO:  And have you destroy them as well?

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
CNS: Yes and no. What we need to do is tune the field with a frequency of it's own that will scramble any signal sent out by the aliens, thus rendering them harmless. The problem is, the frequency will have to rotate many times a second in order for it to be effective.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: And the problem there is? Use the subroutines from the shields, they are on a rotating frequency as standard procedure.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Ofaj: I would not ask for the communications frequency if I planned to destroy it

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
OPS_Beta: How long till they intercept?

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::looks at Ofaj and his crew and wonders if they are telling the truth::

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
CO: Communication frequency is Beta 46789

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
<OPS_Beta>: XO: 15 Minutes.

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Shakes his head:: CNS: They're on a different bandwith. We're going to have to tune the frequencies manually. It's going to be very difficult, but that's why we need two labs.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Ofaj: The coordinates?

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Steps out of the TL on the bridge, after coming from Tactical, and heads for his station::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs:: CSO: :So, what you’re telling me is I have to get to the other lab and start plotting frequencies?

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
CO: Contact them first.

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::thinks that Ofaj is a pretty smart cookie not handing over all the information right away::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Turns:: CTO: Lieutenant, We got 7 inbound ships.  I want tactical analysis on those ships, 15 minutes away.  What weaponry what shields they have.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::nods at Ofaj and walks over to a terminal in the cargobay and enters the frequency::  COMM: Starbase 82: Starbase 82 please come in...

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods:: XO: Aye sir. Running active scans. ::Taps a few commands, activating the scanners::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
<Add What>

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
CNS: Yes. Don't worry, I'll keep in contact with you. I already have the computer scanning their brainwave frequencies instantaneously, so you'll need to keep a constant eye on them. After a while of inputting frequencies the computer will have collected enough data to start doing it automatically.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
OPS_Beta: Increase our distance from them.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::heads for the doors:: CSO: Oh, joy! ::doesn't bother hiding the sarcasm in his voice:: I'll be in lab 2 then.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Gets the first results:: XO: Sir, we're technologically more advanced as them, but due to the seven to one outnumbering, we are no match for them.

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
::A crackle can be heard::  COMM: NightHawk:  This is starbase 82.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
<OPS_Beta> XO: Aye. ::Increases Speed::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Have they charged weapons?

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
COMM: Starbase 82: I have Captain Ofaj here aboard my vessel, starbase 78 has been destroyed, requesting coordinates to transport survivors to your base

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::exits lab 1 & walks down the corridor to lab 2::

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::watches the group intently::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Brings up the diagram of the alien brainpatterns and readies himself to configure the forcefield.::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Checks his readings:: XO: Affirmative, they are increasing power. It seems they detected us... They have us set as primary target!

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the lab and walks up to the console, activates it and taps his badge:: *CSO*: Ready when you are, Lieutenant.

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
@<SB> COMM: CO:  We have been informed of the tragedy.  Who are you?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
*CO*: Captain to the Bridge.  We got a hostile situation up here.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*XO*: Understood Commander...I'll be up in a minute

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Raise shields.

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::comes to attention at the XO's voice booming over the Captain's badge::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
*CNS*: Right, when I engage the forcefield, numbers are going to be coming your way very fast. What you need to do is come up with a counter-frequency. And very quickly or else the field will collapse and we'll have to start over. I'll tap as fast as I can.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*CSO*: You don't believe in making things easy, do you? Say when you're ready. I

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
COMM: Starbase 78: I'm afraid we are the vessel that is partly responsible for the base's destruction.  We have the remaining survivors...::turns to Captain Ofaj:: Captain you may use the communications to talk to the starbase, I'm afraid I'm need on the bridge

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Red Alert!

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
:Grins:: *CNS*: I don't write the Laws of Physics. ::Initiates the field:: Now!

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Switches on red alert:: XO: All decks reporting in. Manning battle stations.

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
::Nods and walks over to the communication console.  Informs the station of what had happened and what little he knows of these alien invaders.::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns to Ensign Copper and whispers:: Sec Copper: Cut the communications if he starts to do anything suspicious...keep an eye on them

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*CSO*: Well, at this moment I'm less than impressed with physics. ::starts working as the numbers scroll past at a fast rate::

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::whispers::CO: Aye Captain. I will keep an eye on him.

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
ACTION:  Weapons fire lances out toward the NightHawk, just out of reach.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
XO: Sir, the vessels are closing in on us.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::runs out of the cargobay and into the TL:: TL: Bridge

Sec_Ens_Copper says:
::steps over and stands beside the communications console and watches Ofaj::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Starts working furiously, coming up with the counter frequencies and inputting them::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::mutters softly to himself as the numbers keeps scrolling by, working on counter frequencies::

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Checks his console for weapons and shield status:: XO: They missed. Shields and weapons still at maximum.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Takes the helm:: CTO: Jeez that was close.

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
ACTION:  The NightHawks energy depletion continues.

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
::Eyes the security officer::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Increases Speed::

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Starts sweating as the figures become increasingly complex, and worries for the first time that this mightn't be possible::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::exits the turbolift and rounds the cooridor and enters the bridge:: XO: Report Commander...

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CO: We have 7 ships on our tail we are trying to out run them.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Sees another readout:: XO: Sir, more vessels incoming, from our opposite direction. Ten minutes out.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
OPS_Beta: Set course for Starbase 82....engage

Host Capt_Ofaj says:
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