USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10401.10

Regular Cast:
Chris Anderson as Captain Christopher Anderson 
Sam Hung as Lieutenant Commander Sid Monroe 
Arlene McIntyre as Lieutenant Commander Anita Marie Santiago 
Chris Esterhuyse as Lieutenant Commander Varesh

Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
 
Missing in Action:
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Gary Jackson 
Jim Koeller as Ensign Aaron Knight
Steven Walker as Lieutenant Junior Grade Maxwell Spencer

 NPC:
 Karriaunna as T`K, and T`l`st`k`zh`t
Chris as Beta CSO
Martin as TO Merfolk

Summary:
The away team has formulated a plan and has made its way down a ventilation shaft.  They made it through to a landing before realizing the rope dilemma.  They tried to formulate plan to spread out the rope evenly so it can cover the whole vent. Then Counselor Varesh picked up a Federation Power signal from his tricorder. They then decided to head down that direction and head down to that signal and hope it is the doctor.

Meanwhile the Doctor met up with the head bug.  The doctor convinces the queen bug that she is does not belong here.  She boards a ship that the queen had and powers it up.

The Captain was on the Nighthawk studying the planet and trying to find and place to put a transporter beam in when the Doctor signaled him from the ship she boarded and powered up.  The doctor would like him to see the queen bug.  
Is the Captain going to see the queen?  Is the away team going to find the doctor in time before they run out of rope?  Find out next time.
 
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Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CO's Log Stardate 10401.10: An Away Team is currently enroute to locate and rescue LtCdr. Santiago from the Coobla.  The plan is to try and retrieve her as steathly as possible and sneak away without the Coobla ever noticing.  Once we have the doctor back, we can began planning on finding a way home.

Host Biishe says:
<<<<<<<<<< The Search... the Find... The surprise...>>>>>>>>>>

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Standing with T'k....waiting to see the head bug.::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::onboard the Nighthawk, sitting in the chair, reading several sensor reports on the Coobla system::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::takes a deep breath:: All: Ready?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::She looks up and concentrating very hard since she will pay for it in the end.. she projects to V the image of the queen bug...add drool to the mouth for effect.::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Plops beside the CNS:: CNS: Yup.

TO_Ens_Merfolk says:
%::checking his gear he nods at the CNS::  CNS: As ready as we'll ever be I guess...

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::smiles as he gets the image:: XO: Well, Anita is about the meet the Queen... but this installation is MUCH more secure than the other one.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
ACTION:  Two Coobla come to escort the doctor and T`k before the queen.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::checks the scanners a last time:: XO/TO: And getting in and out is the same problem... we can't just beam in or out.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Shrugging she lets them escort her..:: T'k:  Remember what I said T'k... ::Tries to keep her voice hopeful.::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
Scenary:  The Queen looks to be a cross between a humanoid and insect.  She has vestigal wings.  She is small and young.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Looks straight at the queen never lowering her eyes..::  Self:  Some cross breading here... love to get a scan of her.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
<T'k> ::Says nothing as she quietly follows behind the doctor.  As she arrives before the queen, she kneels, her eyes upon the floor.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::gets up and walks over to the storage locker to get his gear:: XO: No time like the present.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Nods:: CNS: Let's try to break in and get her out.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Looks curiously at the stranger before her.::  CMO:  Hello.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  Hello... I take it you are the one in charge here?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::checks his official, and unofficial weapons:: XO: We need to determine a point of entry. I suggest the air vents or something.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Waves her hand around in general::  CMO:  Yes.  I command all that is here.  My word is the law.  ::Stands up from the piles of pillows and steps down the stairs toward the stranger.::

TO_Ens_Merfolk says:
%::nods::  CNS: That's what I would suggest, Sir... do we have any readings on internal activity ?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::checks the sensors again:: TO: We can't determine much past the entrances... something about the rocks are blocking the scanners.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::looks the queen up and down.::  T'l'st'k'zh't:  That is quite the power for one so young...  ::Smiles at the queen::  You are not quite Coobla are you?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Looks at his scans:: CNS/TO: How about this point?  ::Points to this vent::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Frowns::  CMO:  Yes I am.  ::Looks confused.::  As for age...  coming her took its toll on my mother.  She lived long enough to set things up and pass it on to me.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::traces it as far as possible on the screen:: XO: Its as good a place as any.

TO_Ens_Merfolk says:
%Self: hhhmmm...   CNS: How predictable...  ::tries to push a faint smile on his face::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::thinks a moment:: XO: We can plant transport enhancers along the way. Think it might help enough?

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns to the Beta Science Officer and has her maintain passive scans of the solar system for both the Coobla and the Chameleon::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Continues to smile::  T'l'st'k'zh't:  Your Mother left you quite the legacy.  Just in case you are interested... I am human.  I'm from another part of the galaxy.  Earth to be exact... ::Remembers what K't' told her.::  Land as far as the eye can see... underground fields to make one whither in glee.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%CNS: Yeah, bring a set.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::goes to the replicator, and punches in several commands. A moment later, rockclimbing gear appears:: XO/TO: Guess we will need these.

TO_Ens_Merfolk says:
%::takes the gear from the CNS and nods::  CNS: Thanks...

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Finishes his with his console and heads to the back and opens his locker:: CNS: Oh yeah... thanks.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@CMO:  I have not heard of your world.  As for my mothers legacy... ::Considers the alien word a moment.::  I have many to feed.  It seems that is all I do.  ::Walks back to her pillows and sits down.::  I was told you were sent to be my pet.  I never had a pet before.  My mother did, but he looked nothing like you.  Are you really a pet?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Continues to study the Queen, looking for weaknesses.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::opens a storage locker and gets a few sets of transport enhancers out, giving them to the others on his team:: XO/TO: Here you go. Transport enhancers, climbing gear. I have my weapons and medkit, so I'm ready to go if you are.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Chuckles::  T'l'st'k'zh't:  I can be.   What does a pet do around here?

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@CMO:  Be my friend.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
<BCSO>: Captain, the feedback from the passive scans we are doing, is indicating the system is used quite heavily.  Though nothing really out of the ordinary, except for an occasional squadron of small ships.  They may be patrolling the system, but I do not believe they have detected us yet

TO_Ens_Merfolk says:
%CNS: Very well....

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Smiles::  T'l'st'zh't:  That I can do.  I've made a few friends since I've come to join you.  K't' here for example...she has turned out to be a great friend.  Maybe you can use two friends?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Pulls out his rifle and placing his tunic inside.  Then grabs a heavier jacket:: CNS: Let's rock.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::finishes putting on his harness and thinks a moment:: XO: Do we beam to the nearest vent?

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
BCSO: Understood, thank you Crewman...

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Looks at the servant and her eyes become sad::  CMO:  I can not.  Her place is that of a servant.  I was told, a queen has no friends among the servents.  That is why we have pets.  ::Suspiciously::  Are you sure you are a pet?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Nods:: CNS: Element of surprise.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  Yes I am a pet.  Your highness...didn't you saw your word is law?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::walks over to the transporter after setting the computer to beam them to the chosen vent:: XO: Just give the order.

TO_Ens_Merfolk says:
%::prepares for transport::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Nods to the TO, then nodds to the CNS:: CNS: Energize

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  If you say that K't will be your servent and friend..wouldn't everyone have to obey that?  If not that is ok... K't' can be my friend only in that cse.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Looks slightly surprised, and then smiles::  CMO:  Yes...  but there are many rules and traditions that I must follow.  ::Gives the sigh of disgust.::  And my councilor's say they proceed my wishes.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::smiles since the computer took the order as he had expected and starts to disappear in a swirl of blue::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@CMO:  Your idea might work... the councilors would not know...

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  Then maybe not everything you say is law...Sounds like your councilors want to take your position...but that is me.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Feels warm and fuzzy inside::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  You are right.  The councilors don't have to know.  ::Smiles::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@CMO:  My mothers last breath, was to trust the councilors...  ::Come, join me and... your pet too. ::Giggles::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::thinking to himself:: Self: They have ships, only in great numbers could they defeat the Nighthawk, yet they seem to all live underground?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::appears outside the vent they had chosen, pulls out his tricorder and scans quickly, crouching low to avoid being seen::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Smiling she moves to join her dragging K't with her::  T'l'st'k'zh't:  As you wish.  ::Takes a seat beside her.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::She can't help but like the Queen...so young::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Lowers a voice, glancing around::  CMO:  What exactly do you do as my friend?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::frowns:: XO/TO: Nothing up here at all... but seething down below. We'll have to be extremely cautious.

TO_Ens_Merfolk says:
%CNS: Agreed, you want to take point Counselor, or shall I ?  ::readies his gear::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Pulls out his rifle:: CNS: Understood.  Lead the way. TO: Take point.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  Well... I'll tell you stories.. go places with you..be here if you need advice, someone to talk to.  Generally help you out where no one else can... I'm also a doctor and that means I can keep you healthy.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns back to the Science Officer:: <BCSO>: Would it be possible to scan the planets while were in the dark side of the planet?

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::nods::  CMO: There is a healer that sees to my... health.  Will you promise to stay with me always like my mothers pet did to her?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::plants their pitons to secure the ropes and throw them down the vent:: XO/TO: Abseiling time. ::smiles, hooks his harness to the rope and disappears over the side and down the vent::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Thinking if she does this right she can cut the councilors influence substantially.::  T'l'st'k'zh't:  I will stay as long as I can that I can promise. ::Smiles::

TO_Ens_Merfolk says:
%::attaches his safeties and follows the Counselor in the vent::  Self: Here we go....

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Closes her eyes for a moment and projects a child to Varesh...and projects a big X across her meaning no one to harm her.::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::nods with a smile::  CMO:  Today I have very little that I must do.  You were the main thing on the agenda.  Would you like to see my home?

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
<BCSO>: Aye Sir, we should be able to scan the planet, although we should keep it at a minimum if we wish not to be detected

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'lst'k'zh't:  Very much so.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::keeps an eye on the tricorder, scanning for human lifesigns amongst the Coobla within range.::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Looks down and smiles, attaches his rope to the harness and slides down::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Jumps up and gracefully walks down the steps, noting her two guards join her.::  CMO:  Come, first I will take you to... ::Pauses::  Where would you like to go first?

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
BCSO: Scan the planets one at a time, be careful though

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
Scenery:  Wind blows through the shaft as the AT decends.  They pass various entryways with small bars across them.  Each of these leads to a different level.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::passes the first cross vent, checking how much rope is left. Looks up and speaks in a low voice:: XO/TO: First cross vent... we should make the second one.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  I let you surprise me.  ::Gets up with her.::

TO_Ens_Merfolk says:
%::steadily decending he nods and whispers::  CNS: Acknowledged... we're right above you...

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@CMO:  I know... I will take you to the past.  ::Heads out the door, the gentle sounds of music fading away as they go another route then most take.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::keeps going down the shaft, scanning as far ahead as the tricorder can give him data::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  The Past?

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::As they walk along a gentle incline, the light shows the story of the peoples arrival to this world.  She turns into an entry way more known then seen and leads her pet to another doorway.  With her long fingers, she moves a few stones.  A door slides open revealing stairs that lead down.::  CMO:  Yes, the past.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::reaches the second cross vent and climbs in::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
<BCSO>: Sir, we are able to pick up lifesigns, however there is something rather strange.  There is almost no trace of any technology on the planets, only the ships in the system appear to be of any technological level.

TO_Ens_Merfolk says:
%::decends as he reaches the second cross vent as well and climbs into it, unlocking his line and waits for the XO to join them::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Plops into the second side vent:: CNS: Any, bad guys?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::She couldn't help it, but her curiosity is up.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::shakes his head:: XO: None so far... but I know Anita is much further down than we are now. More than half way down, and according to my tricorder, this shaft is 2 kilometers deep.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Climbs down the stairs for two levels before the stairs stop.  Reaching out, she arranges the bricks in the wall and another door slides open.::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
BCSO: If there are no signs of any technology, how did they attain the knowledge to work those ships?

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::She waits a moment for the lights to flicker on before reverently entering the vast vault of the past.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Waits patiently as the Queen does what she needs to do.::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Looks over the edge:: CNS/TO: Hm.. we might have to hike down some levels.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Looks up at her pet.::  CMO:  Isn't it beautiful?  My mother said she tried to take as much with her as possible, but most was left behind.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Entering the room she couldn't help but notice the artifacts....one of them catches her eyes...:: T'l'st'k'zh't:  Oh my your Highness... What amazing items... and a starship!   Do you know how to fly that?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  It's a shame to have to leave one's past behind.  You know I have a daughter also.  She is 9.  A little sweetheart.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
<BCSO>: Unsure Captain, but I would bet that those starships were not built by the Boobla, but instead by another race.  The Coobla simply found the ships and somehow learned to use it to their advantage

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Follows her pets eyes::  CMO:  No... No one can.  It is broken.  At least that is what my mothers pet told her.  Though he did help show her how some of the items works.  ::Looks curiously at the doctor.:  Why did you leave your daughter?  Won't she be lonely?  ::Lonliness is seen in her eyes.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%XO: If we're on level two, and each one is about 3 meters deep, and our ropes are 30 meters... we can get ten levels down. We'll only be a third of the way we want to be.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  Yes she will be... my daughter is still on my ship.  Your people took me and now I can't see her again...  You know, I can probably show you how to work this.. we have the same ships where I come from..although this is a bit older I should be able to work or at least get it fixed.. Wouldn't it be great to get one of your historical artifacts working again so you can show it off to your people?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::leans out over the shaft, looking down:: XO/TO: We'd better get going then.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Frowns::  CMO:  We took you from your daughter? I am sorry... ::Bites her lip saddly::  But... then you should go back.  Why did you promise to be my pet?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  Because your people won't let me go and you remind me of my daughter.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Scratches his hair and thinks:: CNS: can we try to recycle the rope somehow?

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Walks saddly over to the ship and opens the hatch to climb in, familiar with the ship as she has been here many times, she makes her way to the cockpit.::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@CMO:  Go then...  I don't need a friend.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Follows the Queen into the ship.. a ship very familiar with her.::  T'l'st'k'zh't:  I have no way home...my people are far away... ::Won't reveal that they are near for fear they will be discovered.::  But you have another friend if you want..your servent in disguise.  ::Grins and taps the panel of the ship hoping to computer comes alive.::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
ACTION:  The lights of the ship come on.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
BCSO: Thank you Crewman, keep me informed of the Away Team's progress

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Grins to herself::  Computer:  Run a systems diagnostic... just the bare essentials.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Shrugs:: CMO:  I can not keep her.  She can only stay with me if you do...  How did you do that?

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
<BCSO>: Aye Aye Sir...  ::goes back to running her scans::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%XO: If I though we could I would've suggested it. ::glances as his tricorder registers a higher level of technology than the norm:: We have something sir... Federation technology.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  It's one of my ships your Highness.  K't, Can I keep her?  Oh if I can get it flying would you like a trip just to show how it works?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Looks back from the edge:: CNS: Where?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Fingers fly over the console she taps into the communications.::  COM:NH:  Nighthawk this is LtCmdr Santiago, please come in.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@CMO:  No, you can not keep her.  Besides, it took a long time for my Andrew to take the ship apart and bring it down here... he said it was for safe keeping.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%XO: More than a kilometer down... approximately where Anita is, if I judge the distance correctly.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  There is another way to get her out...  What is behind that back wall?

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Looks proudly, but with sad eyes.::  CMO:  Maybe you could stay with me a few days before my guards take you back home?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Checks the weapons banks.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  I can do better then that... WOuld you like to meet my daughter?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::takes out the transport enhancer and activates it::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
COMM: Santiago: Doctor? Is that You?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%CNS: Ok let's go... um... hold on.. how much rope do we have?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@COM:NH:  Capt!!  Yes it is... It is so good to see you... ::Relief in her voice.::  If I can arrange it... WOuld you like to meet the Queen of the Coobla?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%XO: We're about 6 meters down, still a lot, sir.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@CMO:  I would like to meet your daughter, but it is the law that can not be broken but the once to bring us here.  A queen may never leave the palace.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%CNS: Let's go.

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'zh't:  I can bring her here along with my Capt.  We can talk.

TO_Ens_Merfolk says:
%::glances at the transporter enhancer::  XO: Little hope, Sir... especially with these shafts that seem to reflect it all...

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::nods:: XO: Aye, sir. ::swings out into the shaft and starts climbing down::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Grins seeing that there is still phaser power.::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Looks at the CMO strangely, backing up before turning to run out. of the room and off the ship.::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Slides into the shaft.  Has the urge to yell 'yeehaw'::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  Your Highness.... Is there something wrong?  ::Curses herself.::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns to the Beta OPs and has him trace the signal, encode it and sent down to the away team:: COMM: Santiago: Are you sure that is wise Commander?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Follows the queen out barely hearing the Capt's response.::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Runs to the entryway her guards following her with concern::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Looks back at the ship and too the queen.  Indecision envelopes her.::

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::stands up:: BOPS: Where is the communication coming from?

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Yells after her::  T'l'st'k'zh't:  YOUR HIGHNESS?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
%::Slides down the line and heads down the rope quickly,::

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@::Stops at the stairway and turns to look at stranger, her guards standing to either side of her.::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
%::quickly climbs down to the last bit of rope and gets into the cross vent::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@T'l'st'k'zh't:  What did I do?

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
<BOPS>: Several kilometers below the surface of the planet, Captain

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
@CMO:  I can not go, you can not stay... I... ::Shakes her head::

CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago says:
@::Nods her head in understanding.::  T'l'st'k'zh't:  Good by your highness.

Host T`l`st`k`zh`t says:
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