USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10403.27
Mission Number 176

Cast
Chris Anderson as Captain Chris Anderson 
Sam Hung as Lieutenant Commander Sid Monroe
Chris Esterhuyse as Lieutenant Commander Varesh
Arlene McIntyre as Lieutenant Commander Anita Marie Santiago
Jim Koeller as Ensign Aaron Knight
Dylan Moss as Dylan Whittiker
Steven Walker as Lieutenant Junior Grade Maxwell Spencer
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Gary Jackson

Ship Manager Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action
Bernie Burger as Ensign Yodel Swissen

Summary
After a jolt to warp 10, the Nighthawk and her valiant crew has found themselves trapped in some kind of energy sucking void, that started to feed on the Nighthawk’s warp core.  After a quick diagnostic of the leak in engineering, Commander Monroe thought of a way to dissipate the void by using a High Yield torpedo.  The torpedo managed to break them free and the crew found themselves far away from the last destination which would take them 10 years to reach.  They found themselves near a system with 5 planets.  The Captain went to the planet that was emitting an energy source.  Dylan Whittiker took a look at the planet on the screen and had a vague recollection that he had been here before.  Captain Anderson asked Commander Monroe to form an away team and take a stroll on the planet.  What will they find on the surface?  Find out next week. 

Time Lapse
5 Minutes

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CO's Log 10403.27: After leaving the asteroid field at warp 10, we are currently sitting dead in the water.  Our first priority will be to try and find exactly what happened, then we can decide what to do next.

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CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::shakes his head at the goings on outside the ship and turns to Whittiker:: CIV: Shall we get cracking on that transmission?
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Mumbles to himself whiles heading down to Engineering::
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::At the Science Station on the Bridge, trying to find out their exact location::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Taps away on his console, starting several scans::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::returns back to the helm after being checked out by the Dr.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::on the bridge, pacing back and forth::
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: Aye Sir ::Gives a little salute::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::shakes his head and makes space for Dylan at the science console:: CIV: Firstly we need to see if we can clear up the interference.
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::turns as Aaron returns to the helm:: ~~~FCO: How are you feeling?~~~
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: A phase modulation differential should improve it somewhat...  ::Taps buttons::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks up from his console while the scans are running and looks around the bridge::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::concentrates on his console as he inputs commands, trying to figure out just what happened::  ~~~CNS:  I'm fine V.  I just don't know what happened.~~~
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CIV: That would be consistent with what I was thinking. ~~~FCO: We'll figure it out.~~~
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Walks into Engineering and looks up at the Warp Core, sighs:: self: Once an Engineer, always an Engineer....
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Shakes his head:: ALL: This is getting stranger and stranger. How did we just manage to cross the unbreakable barrier just like that? The whole ship should have exploded.
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: How does this sound?  ::Plays the cleaned up version back::
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Heads over to the Consols and looks at the lastest last Warp core log::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::walks closer to the science station:: CSO: Where are we Lieutenant?
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::brings up the star system again and tries to see if he can match anything with his dreams::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::listens intently:: CIV: Sounds better, I can make out some words. Up the amplitude of that modulation.
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: You mean turn up the volume?  Nothing is too complicated for you...
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Turns back to his console to see what the scans have brought thusfar::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs:: CIV: Just run your thing again.
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: WIth utmost pleasure ::Smiles quirkily::
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Looks over at the Captain:: CO: We're in a..........some sort of void. There's no planets, stars anything.
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::mutters something under his breath that sounded something like intelligent donkey translation::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks up again:: CO: Captain.. Scans aren't detecting anything, and I mean literally anything..
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Rubs his forehead and finds nothing real serious, until he hits a the power output:: *CO*: Captain we got a problem here.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::he starts noticing that more and more of the stars are matching his dreams::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::nods to both the CTO/CSO:: *XO*: What is it Commander?
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
*CO*:  We are loosing power, slowly....
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CIV: Do you hear that? It sounds like "This... Whittiker of... Scimitar... from..." then it deteriorates again and continues with " Shoud you find... Guard... Don't... " and the rest is just a mess.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CO:  Captain, there is a bit of good news.  I'm beginning to match more and more of the stars with my dreams.  But it's kind of frivolous at this point being in this void.
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Checks where the power is leaking from::
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: Whatever it is, it sounds ominous.  Can you confirm that it is my voice as yet?
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*XO*: Can you stop it?
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CIV: I've run it through the computer, and it matches your voiceprint.
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: Nevermind ominous, thats downright disturbing.
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CIV: It sounds like you are warning against something, but what is unclear.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::nods:: FCO: Understood, keep matching them.  We'll get out of this somehow
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CO:  Aye sir!
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: It's definitly a warning.  If only I knew what I was warning against.  Or when I left that message.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::still concentrating on the stars, he starts getting bits of visions of what he did to bring the NH here::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::thinks a moment:: CIV: It wouldn't be against that metal box?
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Shakes his head::*CO*: This loss of energy is consistant with a ship a warp power.... ::Checks again::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks over at Aaron, concern on his face::
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: If I knew, I would tell you.  ::Sighs and looks forlorn::
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Hears the conversation between the Captain and XO and puts his brain to work::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::gives the CIV an encouraging smile:: CIV: Well... if it was, I think we're a bit late in listening.
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: Youre a counsellor, aren’t you supposed to be re-assuring me?
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks innocent:: CIV: You mean I'm not? Its not your fault that the warning was only really discovered after the fact... if this is what it is.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::concentrates harder as the visions still come at him::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::turns:: CO: Captain. Could you come here for a moment, please?
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*XO*: Can we still use the warp core to get us out of here?
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::hears the Counselor:: CNS: Of course...  ::walks over to Varesh::
CIV_Whittiker says:
::Feels something and glances over at the FCO:: CNS: If it's a warning...  Perhaps we should be somewhere else?
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Captain, we only got a few words from the recording. ::presses a button and plays back the message::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::listens to the message::
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
*CO*:  I can't be certain for it. ::Does a quick beep-beep-beep on the console:: It could also drain even more of our energy...
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at Aaron again, then back at the Captain:: CO: Sir. That could be a warning to stay away from that box or to get out of where we are now. We can't determine that.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks around the bridge again and stops his view at the captain and the group, and tries to listen to what is being said::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns to the Counselor:: CNS: Find what? Guard....  we need more than this Counselor.  Is there anyway you could get more?
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*XO*: What do you suggest Commander?
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::shakes his head:: CO: No, sir. The signal is just too degraded. I think that box interfered with the transmission too much, making it almost incomprehensible.
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Looks at his console and opens his eyes wide:: CO: Sir, I think I may have a theory as to the reason for the power drain.
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
*CO*:  I suggest using a High Yield Torpedo to Disrupt the surrounding area.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CNS: Ok...thank you counselor!  ::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Lieutenant fire a High Yield Torpedo...
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CSO: Go ahead Lieutenant....what have you got?
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Turns back to his console:: CO: Aye sir, loading torpedo... ::Enters a few commands to load a torpedo, and fire it:: CO: Firing now... ::Presses the fire button::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::nods at the Captain and Whittiker, then gets up and walks over to the helm:: FCO: Are you alright, Aaron?

ACTION:  After a moment, shockwaves reverberate back and forth through the void that surrounds the ship.

CIV_Whittiker says:
:;Stands a tthe console, still tyring to extract more of the message formt he fragments that are left::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::concentration breaks::  CNS:  I...I'm fine Varesh.  I was just getting some sort of flashbacks as to what I had done to bring us here.
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Looks back at his console:: CO: Well, I think we're still at Warp. It's hard to tell as without stars there's no visual verification, but I think that that's the case. The engines have disengaged, but there's literally nothing to stop the ship.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CTO: What's the result of the torpedo explosion?

ACTION:  The shockwaves begin to toss the ship and the sound of metal strained is heard.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::holds onto Aaron's chair as the ship heaves about::
CIV_Whittiker says:
::Grabs onto something::
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Holds on to the console::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Grabs his console as he feels a jerk and he nearly loses his balance::
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Smashes his head into his console as the wave hits and then clutches it in agony::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::nods his head:: CSO: Were riding on inertia?
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::grabs hold of his console::
CIV_Whittiker says:
::Strands braced, hanging onto the console::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::holds onto his chair::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::decides to hold off talking to Aaron since he'd be a bit too busy, turns in time to see the CSO hit his head and looks around for the medkit::

ACTION:  As the waves bounce off from one side of the void to another, the ships tossing increrases.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::a clearer picture comes into his mind::  CO:  I've got it!  These flashbacks have given me the way of getting us back!
CIV_Whittiker says:
CO: If we're riding on inertia, bringing the engines back on line might help with this turbulence.
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Regains his composure:: CO: Exactly sir. So I'd recommend our first priority would be to stop the ship before it tears itself apart.
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::holds on for dear life:: CO: Captain! We need to neutralize the effect!
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Gets yanked from the console and flown a few feet::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Checks his console:: CO: Captain, structural integrity is holding... For now...
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::concentrates on his visions and enters commands into his console as he sees each vision.....basically reversing what had brought the NH here::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns to the FCO:: FCO: Ensign...turn the engines back on and put us in reverse
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::briefly breaks his concentration::  CO:  Already on it sir!
CIV_Whittiker says:
::Loks at the FCO and see shim pressing buttons, but senses the confidence he has in what he is doing, nudges Varesh::

ACTION:  The ship engines come back online.  Energy can be felt throughout the ship as the speed goes off the record for a moment, only to start to slide.  Everything goes blank.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::nods his head and let's the FCO do his work::

ACTION:  As sight returns, so do the starfields.  The ship is in another sector of space.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::nods at Whittiker:: FCO: Well done, Aaron!
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  We're not out of this yet!  I want to see how I can match that star system with the dreams I've been having.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Checks his console again and sees it has turned back to normal again::
CIV_Whittiker says:
FCO: Yes, well done - one day you will explain how you did that.
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: I'll take your word for it. ::quickly goes to get the medkit and pulls out the tricorder to scan the CSO::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::looks back at the CIV and grins::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns to CSO and FCO:: CSO/FCO: Excellent job!  Both of you!!  CSO: Where are we?
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Quickly gets the sensors back on line and checks their position::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::looking closely at the star system, his dreams finally fall into place::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*XO*: Commander...how is the warp core?
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::runs the tricorder up and down, scanning Lt. Spencer for injury::

ACTION: The ship fades from the FCO's view to be replaced by the vision of a planet.  Unconsciously his hand again reaches out and he enters the coordinates.

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Checks the results and gasps:: CO: Captain. If these sensors are right, we've travelled as much space as would take 10 years using conventional methods.
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Gets up and checks his shoulder::*CO*: Standby... ::Hobbles over to the Console and checks the core::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CSO: 10 years?!?  Impressive.... CTO: Lieutenant any sign of traffic in the area?
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns at the report, but focuses on the tricorder readings::
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
*CO*: Engines are back to normal, there are a few consoles fried, the hull has a few scrapes but nothing to serious...
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::still unaware of what he is doing::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Scans the region:: CO: Negative, everything seems very quite. We seem to be beyond imperial territory....
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::takes out the hypospray and injects the CSO with an anti inflammatory and something for the headache that was bound to come soon.::
CIV_Whittiker says:
::Looks over at the FCO again, still concerned::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
*XO*: Very good...have the engineering teams handle them, and head back to the bridge

SCENERY:  A binary star system with 5 planets appear on the view screen.

CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Nods appreciatively at the CNS:: CNS: Thanks, I needed that.
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
*CO*: Aye captain.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CTO: Alright...keep an eye out just incase
CIV_Whittiker says:
::Looks at the viewscreen and his mind quickly boggles at the mathematics involved in calculating those orbits::
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Tells the Engineering officer to takes care of it::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye sir... Activating continuous passive sensorsweeps... ::Presses a few commands::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks over at Aaron again, frowns and walks closer::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::suddenly looks up and looks straight ahead to the viewscreen::

Scenery:  On the screen, the colors blue and green swirl over a planet lush with verdant life and water, that is coming up fast.

CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks up from the sensor data:: CO: Captain, detecting an energy emission from the planet...
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::transfixed by the few, frowning slightly as the planet coming up fast:: FCO: Aaron, perhaps you should slow down.
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Heads for the bridge::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Slow down?  This is it V!  This is what all my dreams have been about!  I can't slow down now.
CIV_Whittiker says:
::Gets another strong feeling of Deja vu and look smore closely at the planet::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CTO: What kind of energy emission?
CIV_Whittiker says:
FCO: I recognise it as well, but it might be best to go into orbit, rather than trying to fly through it.
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Well, unless you plan on landing on that planet...
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CIV:  You want to give me a little credit here?  ::brings the ship out of warp::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  And V, I'm surprised at you!
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: I was just backseat driving, Aaron. I am a pilot too.
CIV_Whittiker says:
FCO: I'd love to, but your mind and and actions scream "obsessed".  But then, I've never been accused of being totally sane either, so who I to judge?
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::laughs at the CIV's statement::  CNS:  And you're terrible at backseat flying!
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Reads from his screen:: CO: Unknown..... Originating from the southern hemisphere, in an area rich of plantlife...
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::brings the NH into orbit::
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Checks the sensors:: FCO: Are you sure that this is the place you're looking for? I'm not picking up and sentient life so far, it seems pretty unspectacular.
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Walks onto the bridge, and takes his chair::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Well, I hope to stay terrible at it.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Outloud: Viewscreen on...zoom in on the southern hemisphere
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CSO:  I'm positive.  When one obsesses over his dreams, you actually know when you're there.  ::smiles::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Well, at least Aphrodite will get a good night's sleep again. I swear she had bags on the bags under her eyes.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::zooms in on the southern hemisphere::
Host Biishe says:
VIEW:  A Lush jungle fills the area with various clearings.  There are the hints of unusual formations... formations that show too much of a pattern.
CIV_Whittiker says:
::Under his breath:: Self: I have been here before.  But on the planet or in orbit around it.  Or both?
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::briefly turns and looks over at the CIV before turning forward again::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks over at Dylan:: CIV: Say what?
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: Say what?  ::Looks at one particular clearing, which draws his attention and scans it from the console he is at::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CIV: You muttered something, I was just asking what it was.
CIV_Whittiker says:
XO, all: I Am picking up an interesting energy emission from the clearing on the screen, Sir.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::sees a lush jungle with several clearings in a pattern on the viewscreen::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Feel like taking a walk? ::smiles::
CIV_Whittiker says:
CNS: I don't recall saying anything.  ::Fells deja vu again, more strongly this time::
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Turns around to his console and looks at the screen:: CO: it sure look like a good day for it...
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks more closely at Whittiker:: CIV: You have that look in your eye. One of recognition.
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
::Sees a flash on his sensor panel:: CO: Sir, I'm picking up waves of energy...................there seems to be a pattern.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::grins:: XO: Good...assemble an away team
CIV_Whittiker says:
::Glances at the CNS and then back at the planet::
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CIV/CNS/CTO/CSO: Transporter room 1.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Gets up from his console and starts heading for the exit:: XO: Aye sir.
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks between the CIV & FCO, not sure what to make of their reactions:: XO: Aye, sir. I'll be there soon, I just have to make a detour past sickbay to pick up a medkit.
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Nods to the counselor::
CSO_LtJG_Spencer says:
XO: Yes sir ::Grabs a tricorder and heads to the TL::
CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Sir, perhaps Aaron should come along... he did get us here.
XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CNS: If he is well enough then, sure.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::sits back in his chair as the XO and his team leave the bridge and head to the Transport room::
Host Biishe says:
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