USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10501.15
Mission Number 207
Don’t Blink
Part 4

Cast
Chris Anderson as Captain Chris Anderson 
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes
Karriaunna as Lieutenant Breanna Rose
Scott McCracken as Ensign Ardin G’Dar
Arlene McIntyre as Commander Anita Marie Santiago 
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh

Ship Manager Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action
Charlie Nance as Ensign T’Rae
Sam Hung as Commander Sid Monroe

NPC’s
Karriaunna Scotti as Yalp and FCO Flight
Arlene McIntyre as Tessie
Tim Schols as Ens McAlister
Lilia Perfeito as FCO Flight

Summary
The captain had quietly beamed aboard to the Chameleon with the CTO and CSO leaving behind one very angry doctor.   With the chameleon in ‘invisible’ mode , they approach the Nighthawk only to have their path altered by two alien vessels that fire on the Nighthawk.

During one of the attacks, a bridge console explodes near the first officer badly hurting him and he is sent to sickbay, leaving the bridge in the hands of operations.  In sickbay the doctor is chewing nails at the captain’s refusal to return to the ship and her frustration at not being able to help the counselor who she has confined to sickbay with the excuse he might contaminate others.

The attacking vessels have fewer life forms then expected.  The vessels are unmarked and sleek, not answering to hails.  They are faster then the Nighthawk.  It is soon evident that the attacking vessels are ‘pulling’ their punches.  When the shields go down, they pull back and vanish.  The Chameleon returns to the ship as repairs swiftly go into affect.  The ship is currently dead in the water, back up systems up.

Announcements
Let’s stay on top of logs this year. 

Time Lapse
Half an hour, enough time to get the ship back online.

Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CO's Log SD 10501.15:  We have begun our testing of the new equipment aboard the Chameleon and Nighthawk.  So far so good, we have even found a few items that we weren't expecting to find.  The rest of the tests should be an interesting run of events...

<<<<<<<<<< Don't Blink...>>>>>>>>>>

CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::In sickbay sitting beside Varesh's bed.::
SO_Rose says:
:: In the science lab going through computer records for anything like the counselors condition before.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@::sitting in the extra seat aboard the Chameleon::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::in the bridge at the OPS console, monitoring the Chameleon::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Sitting at the Operations console of the Chameleon, going over the checklists in his mind, while he reads the telemetry from his screen::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::She taps the console to wake up Varesh but not let him out at the moment.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::in stasis still, but his subconscious is very aware of what is going on::

ACTION:  On tactical, two ships suddenly appear off the port bow.

CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Checks the exhaust data, while starting a countdown to 10 in his head::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::notices a flick of the sensors::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::feels life returning to his body and slowly opens his eyes::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*Chameleon*I am detecting 2 ships off our port bow, please confirm reading
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Smiles as she sees his eyes open.:: CNS:  Hey sleepy head....
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles weakly:: CMO: Can't deal with me, so you shove me in the slow cooker?
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@::sees Commander Gomes appear through the holocomm on the Chameleon::  *OPS*: Standby...
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*Chameleon*Nighthawk standing by
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Chuckles::  CNS:  Yeah... I think your just about tender enough right now.  Just the right amount of juice.  ::Places a hand on his shoulder.::  How are you feeling?

ACTION:  The two ships break off and suddenly begin to fire on the Nighthawk

CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Taps her combadge.:: *CO*:  Santiago to Capt Anderson.
SO_Rose says:
:: Suddenly glances up from the floor::  What...
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
TO: Raise shields, return fire!
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::tries to hail the vessels::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Hears the comm, checks his sensors and nods:: CO: Confirmed...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: I feel like someone who is changing and I don't know why. ::pauses::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CO*Captain, we are being fired upon. Trying to hail them

ACTION:  The ship goes to red alert.

CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  I wish I knew the answer to that myself.  ::Looks down at him trying to look hopeful.::  But I will find out.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*CO*:  Capt Anderson please come in?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CO*Our hails are unsuccessful, permission to return fire
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::tries to sit up as the klaxons go off:: CMO: Until we do find out, I can't laze about while the ship is being attacked or something.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@*CMO*:  Yes Doctor... what is it?  ::turns to the CTO::  CTO/OPS: Return Fire!
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
TO: Ensign, target their engines ad fire at will
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers; coordinate with tactical
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*CO*:  Varesh is awake, you are going to need to speak to him and I have tests to run on you.  Please report to sickbay.   I'm sure Gary can handle the bridge for a moment.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Gets up from his seat and walks to the helm:: CSO: I'll take over for now... ::Waits a moment for the CSO to get out of the chair, then sits down:: CO: We have to use our stealth to our advantage.. Coming in quiet, then fire when we get behind them... ::Maneuvers as he just explained::
SO_Rose says:
:: Getting off the floor, makes her way out of the lab and up to the bridge.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  V, you can't leave sickbay I'm sorry.  I've had the ship decontaminated along with the crew.  I can't take the chance of you walking around re-infecting people.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@*CMO*: Not now Doctor...we are under attack, my place is here
TO_Ens_McAllister says:
::Nods:: OPS: Fire at will, aye.. ::Fires the phasers at one of the ships' engines::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*CO*:  Nice try Capt, you haven't been cleared for duty.  You can't help the ship if you pass out again.

ACTION:  The smell of fire suddenly erupts near the console near the XO and slams him against the wall in an explosion of sizzling circuits.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::mutters under his breath and swings his legs over the side of the stasis unit::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Grumbles::  CNS:  He is going to make me do this you know.  Have him medically transported her.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::watches as the XO is hit and rushes over to his side::*Sickbay*Bridge to sickbay, the XO is injured, we need medical assistance
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  You can help out here and that is it.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@*CMO*: Sorry Doctor...even if I wanted to cooperate I can't at the moment!  You'll have to wait till this incident is over

SCENERY:  The ships have no markings, they are sleek, and quick.  They are not in the federation database.

CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
OPS:  Emergency beamout...   Tessie:  Tessie!  We have a live one coming in!
FCO_Flight says:
 nods to OPS and evades enemy fire, while keeping tactical updated on the maneuvers::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Yes, ma'am. ::hears the comm:: You deal with that, I'll get something appropriate to wear and wade in - wearing gloves.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*CO*:  Then you leave me no choice Capt.   Computer:  Lock onto the Capt and beam him to sickbay.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  I may need you to sit on the Capt.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@::moves to the tactical station of the Chameleon as Jackson pilots the Chameleon::

ACTION:  The two ships fire, doing no more harm then depleting the ships shields.

CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Maneuvers behind one of the ships, then drops the mask and, at the same time, and turns to the CO:: CO: Fire now!

ACTION:  The XO is beamed into sickbay covered with burns.

Computer says:
CMO:  The captain is not aboard at this time.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::ignores the sickbay outfit he's wearing and grabs a pair of gloves and a medical tricorder and heads over to Sam, going to assist Tessie::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@::does as Commander Jackson instructed and fires on the two unknown ships::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  Ok, where is he?  Computer:  I said....  he is what?  Where is Capt Anderson?
SO_Rose says:
:: Scoots onto the bridge and rushes over to the sensors, waving the smell of burned circuits aside, only to stare at her console::  Shoot... ::Goes to the secondary one.
TO_Ens_McAllister says:
::Keeps firing at the two ships, still targeting their engines::
Tessie says:
CNS:  Hey handsome... You may want to be back to sleep soon specially if Nita gets her hands on the Capt.  ::Hears the conversation with the computer::

ACTION:  One of the ships noting the fire of weapons out of nowhere, turns and fires toward the Chameleon.

CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Activates the masking device again:: CO: Hold fire... ::Maneuvers into a different position, drops the mask again and nods to the CO::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::stands in middle of the bridge, feeling helpless:: SO: Can you please take OPS and give me a damage report?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::does a quick scan:: Tessie: 10ccs anesthezine and start working with the deep tissue regenerator. I'll come after with the dermal regenerator.
Computer says:
 CMO:  The Capt has transported to the Chameleon...
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Nita begins to seethe:: Self:  How dare he put himself and others in danger...  I don't know what is wrong with him.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
TO: Did we or the Chameleon hit them yet?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins:: Tessie: I'll take my chances with the screaming.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@CTO:  Are we even damaging them?  ::holds his fire until Jackson moves into a new position::
Tessie says:
::laughs::  CNS:  Your ears...
SO_Rose says:
::Nodding at the new ops officer, works on pulling up the damage report.::  OPS:  Sheilds are weakening.  There are small fires through the ships caused by burned circuits, but little else.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::shakes his head and takes the hypospray, injecting the XO to sedate him::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::In a silky voice.::  *CO*:  Capt  Once you return to the ship please come see me.. Computer will do it automatically so you don't have to remember.  We are going to have a little talk.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Looks on his sensors:: CO: Hard to tell.. Just give them all we have, we can't do better than that anyway..
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks at the vessels in the view screen and tilts her head:: Self: If its a test, its a real one
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@CSO:  Lieutenant...scan the vessels see if you can find a week point!
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
Computer:  Once the Capt is back on board have him beamed directly to sickbay.
SO_Rose says:
::Looks at her::  OPS:  I am reading about a dozen life forms on those ships which are about the same size as us.  Odd.  :: Waves away some more smoke, hitting the circulating system.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Thank you, I don't feel like going back to the starbase for repairs after we just left
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@::Activates the primary sensor array and begins scanning the vessel::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@::ignores the doctor, his place is here not in some sickbay::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Coincidence? or not ...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::tries to keep his emotions in check, seeing Sid burnt like that, and follows after Tessie's deep tissue regeneration with the dermal regenerator::

ACTION:  The Chameleon gets in a few shots, hitting one of the ships a couple of times.  That ship pulls just out of firing range and sits waiting.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
TO: keep at them, engines and weapons array
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
Tessie/CNS:  Tell me something....  ::Looks down on Sid.::  Why are Capt's such pig headed beasts?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::glances over at Anita:: CMO: Do I have to replicate earplugs for that conversation?
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  Initial report please?
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  Most definitely.
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  Very ma'am.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Third degree burns to his chest and parts of the face.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@*OPS*:  How are you holding up there Commander?
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Runs a tricorder over Sid.::  CNS:  Scaring?
TO_Ens_McAllister says:
::Nods:: OPS: I'm on it.. ::Turns to the SO:: SO: Could you find me a weak spot?
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  The question is whose coincident is this?
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
CTO: The shields round their engines arent very good, enough shots there we should do some damage.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Very little to none if we get the damage repaired quickly. Otherwise there will be extensive treatments later on to give him his flawless complextion back.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CO* Shields are weakened but holding, we have a few consoles short circuiting, the XO was injured. No major damage, oddly
SO_Rose says:
::Coughs::  TO:  Ummm... looks like their engines.  One is out of firing range of both ships...
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@*OPS*: Understood, see if you can take out there engines!  I'm going to want to talk to them after this...
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods:: SO: I wonder what would happen if we were to stop firing. But lets wait to see what comes out of this
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
CTO/CO: The ships energy signature and Silhouette  dont match anything in the database
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  Shields down to 60%, still no major damage to the ship itself.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  You know V, it's getting hard putting this crew back together time after time.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: CSO: Thanks.. ::Flies the chameleon into a new position, closer to the engines::
Tessie says:
 ::Continues to work.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@::hears the CSO::  CSO/CTO: Excellent...let's knock out their engines!  I'm sure Starfleet Intelligence is going to want to know how they found this place
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods to the SO:: FCO: Keep at evasive.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods while running the regenerator over Sid's face:: CMO: You do the physical and then I have to put the psyche back after. I sometimes wonder if its worth it.

ACTION:  Both alien ships move out of firing range of the two federation vessels and sit silently.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Try to shut down non essential systems and divert power to shields and weapons
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@::Pinpoints the weakest spot on the shields and transfers the data to the tactical station::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::stares at the view screen:: Self: What are they waiting for now
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  Ma'am, they seem to have pulled away.  ::Obeys the orders, informing her own team to follow shut down procedures.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  Right now I just want to get you back to normal my friend.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CO*Captain, perhaps if you hail them, they will listen?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Yes, do they want us to follow?
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Looses the ship's tail and breaks off pursuit, knowing that moving further away would make them vulnerable:: CO: Breaking off sir, they're just too fast..

ACTION: The holo doctor appears in sickbay.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pauses a moment, looking her in the eyes:: CMO: Nita, you have to accept that perhaps normal will be what I'm turning into.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@::watches as the alien ships move out of firing range::  *OPS*:  Commander, I don't wish to give away the position of the Chameleon, please hail them!  You are currently in command of the Nighthawk
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  Follow?  Where?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::pauses for a moment, then...::*CO*Aye Captain
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  I can't accept that now Hon... this is not you.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::turns to look at the EMH:: EMH: Who activated you, doctor?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Beats me, but that’s what it looks like right now. Try to hail them please
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: We can talk about that later, but think on it, ok?
HoloDoctor says:
::Sighs::  CNS:  An emergency.  ::Looks at the patient already being treated.::  Late as usual.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Gives V her stubborn look.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
Holodoctor:  Get out of my sickbay  You annoying little twit.
SO_Rose says:
::Nods and opens hailing frequencies::  OPS:  Hailing frequencies opened, short range, all available channels. 
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Send this, whether or not they listen "Unidentified vessels, this is the USS Nighthawk. You have attacked us without provocation, please identify yourselves" And keep sending it.
 CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
HoloDoctor:  I'm not in the mood and we can handle things.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::tosses the regenerator at the EMH:: EMH: Well then, keep treating him. I've administered 10ccs of Anesthezine and have started tissue and skin regeneration.
HoloDoctor says:
CMO:  I am annoying?  You madam, are quite rude!
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Sighs, as he checks sensors:: CO: What do they think they're doing?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::patiently waits for a response, looking at the viewscreen::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Nita. Clamp it down. You are tired, irritable and not in the best frame of mind.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
HoloDoctor:  And Proud of it!!  ::Rolls her eyes at V.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  Are you shrinking my head Mr?  ::Starts to laugh::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@CTO: They could be leading us into a trap.
HoloDoctor says:
:: Agrees with the counselor.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@CTO: I'm unsure...were still cloaked correct?

ACTION:  One of the alien vessels begins to come around to the opposite side of the Nighthawk.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: As a matter of fact, I am. It is still my job. ::moves out the way so the EMH can work.:: Lets go to your office. Nowhere in SF Medical directives does it say the CMO has to deal with every patient that comes into sickbay.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: CO: We're masked, sir, if that's what you mean.. And I agree, it could have been a trap, that's why I broke off... ::Smiles::
HoloDoctor says:
:: Shakes his head and moves off to help someone entering sickbay who can use his helps, and not temperamental doctors.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
EMH: Doctor. ::points at Sid:: There is your patient.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@::Starts scanning all EM and Subspace frequencies for any cloaked vessels::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::watches the ship moving::*CO* They still have not answered hails. I take it retreating is not an option?
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Snorts::  CNS:  Well this is my sickbay...  I can treat anyone I please.
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  Still no response ma'am.  And I would love to know how a dozen people can ran that ship.  Sensors are having problems getting a full reading from the interior of the ship.
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@CTO:  Follow that ship... ::points to the one moving to the opposite side of the Nighthawk::  I want you to stay right behind it...if we need to I want a torpedo right on this engines in a second
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::throws his hand in the air and stalks off:: CMO: Then work yourself to exhaustion. I'll get Richard to pick you off the floor later.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@::Nothing up to Infrared, Switching to UV and higher::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: The ships must be extremely automated. Its as if they are either preparing to do something or waiting for us to take the next move
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: CO: Aye sir... ::Takes the Chameleon into a steep turn so he can follow the moving ship:: All: Hold on tight, this may get a bit bumpy for a bit... ::Continues the steep turn::
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  Ma'am, one of the ships is moving to the other side of us.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Sticks her tongue out at his retreating back.::  CNS:  Oh yeah!  Do you treat every patient that comes across your dest!?  I know you do! How dare you comment on me!  ::Hands on hips screaming in the middle of sickbay.::

ACTION:  As if on queue, both ships come in strafing the Nighthawk from two different angles, rocking the ship.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Attacking from both sides, but they should know the chameleon is around
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
FCO: Evasive!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::turns and glares at Nita:: CMO: As a matter of fact I do! ::screaming at the top of his voice:: And you are keeping me here and I have patients that need my help!
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
TO: Fire as soon as they are in range
TO_Ens_McAllister says:
::Prepares to return fire, even before the order was given::
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  They fired in their direction earlier... you think that is why they are here?
FCO Flight says:
::tries to evade the on coming vessels::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Shakes head:: CO: No good sir... ::Remaining masked, he slowly takes the Chameleon closer to the stern of the alien ship::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@::prepares a salvo of torpedoes to fire::  CTO: Just tell me when Commander!
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: That was my first guess yes. Again I wonder what would happen if we just sat here. But we can't afford to take that risk
HoloDoctor says:
:: Turns and looks at the two officers and mutters.::  And they say I am annoying.  ::Turns back to the patient.::  Ensign Roe:  They got out of the wrong side of bed this morning.  ::Pats his arm.::  I am done with you.  I will just update your files.

ACTION:  The Nighthawk avoids one ship, but not the other.  Shields fluctuate.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::sighs:: SO:  Tactical was never my strong point
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Smiles:: CO: On my count... ::Does a quick calculation:: Five, four, three, two, one... Fire! ::Levels the Chameleon so it remains a steady firing platform::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::holds on to the FCO's chair::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:   Well we don't know if your a danger to the ship yet!!!  You WILL NOT infect any of this crew!!
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@::presses the red button firing the salvo of torpedoes toward the unknown alien ship::
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  Sorry ma'am, beating up my brothers is not the same as firing at two ships.  ::Grabs the console at a direct hit.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Try to keep shields online
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
TO: Return fire as soon as possible

ACTION:  The Chameleon hits one of the ships and it pulls off again, slower this time.

SO_Rose says:
:: Shuffles power from different systems.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::visibly shaking with anger:: CMO: And who the hell says I AM infecting anybody?! Did any of you start losing hair or secrete some oil from your skin or turn invisible? No! Not a single one!
TO_Ens_McAllister says:
::Working like mad at tactical, going through the phaser banks fast::
HoloDoctor says:
::Flickers a moment at the shift of power on the ship and sighs::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
CNS:  But you have!!  Who is to say we won't be joining you in your new little collective!?!  Will you be the God thing once we all change!?!

ACTION:  One of the alien ships goes after the position the Chameleon is firing in.

ACTION:  The other ship seeing where its counterpart is firing, comes in as well.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pauses a moment and then snorts with laughter:: CMO: Can you think of a least likely candidate to be godly?!
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  Ma'am, this is not good.  They are attacking the Chameleon.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods:: SO: Do they want to test it or steal it or both? TO: Aid the Chameleon
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Sees the ships change course and looks at the captain:: CO: Better stop firing... Going to full impulse for a few seconds, then cutting engines... ::Increases to full impulse and, once at speed, he counts down to 5::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Chuckles::  CNS:  Yeah your a legend in your own mind...  You are making me angry and you have stressed me beyond the point of no return.  Now let's get coffee...  Do whatever you are eat  and drink?

ACTION:  Lights flickering in sickbay as well as a powerful ship directional change knock the two arguing medical officers on their hind end.

CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Falls to the floor on her butt.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@::follows the CTO's advice and stops firing::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::falls to the floor, knocking his elbow against a biobed on the way down::
FCO Flight says:
OPS:  Sorry ma'am, didn't mean to make that quite so steep and sudden.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: And we can't run away because they are faster than we are. And we are too far from other Starfleet vessels ....
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  Yes ma'am.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@CSO: What effect does our shooting have on their systems, if any? ::Keeps flying, maneuvering the Chameleon on top of one of the alien ships::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::gets up from almost falling. For a second ponders taking the CO's chair and decides against it:: FCO: Just try to keep us in one piece, inside and outside the ship
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::slowly gets up:: CMO: I think that was a way to tell us to behave like adults and see to our patients.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Crawls to her knees.:: CNS:  Maybe, but we need coffee.  It's a good experiement to see what you system can handle now.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: I take it we are not damaging them that much? If only we could take out their engines
FCO Flight says:
::Nods::  OPS:  Yes ma'am.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::leans against the biobed:: Tessie: Are you coping over there?
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@CTO: Shields are at 75% and 80%
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: CSO: Thanks.. Engines? Last time we hit them it looked like they got a bit slower...
Tessie says:
CNS:  We are good.  I think Sid is going to be ok.  Listen, Nicholas and I are having a party we want you to come.  Since Nita is being a stick in the mud we are going to hold it in sickbay with or without her permission.  Wanna come and get into trouble with us?

ACTION:  The two alien ships pull off, slightly further away this time.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins like a kid in a candy shop:: Tessie: Try and keep me away. I could use some cheering up.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Keeps the Chameleon on top of the ships, still masked::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@CTO: Engine damage nominal. Weapons on those vessels are more powerful then the NH.  They are pulling energy that is obviously not needed for life support and other items.  In essence, the ship can use its entire size for powering weapons
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  They keep 'dancing' away... like a game of cat and mouse and we are the mouse.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
TO: Coordinate fire with the Chameleon. Perhaps if you pick one of them and both ships fire at the same we can disable at least one of the 2

ACTION:  Minor injuries begin to come into sickbay.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: But does the cat want to eat or just play?
Tessie says:
 CNS:  Yes you can... This doctor's orders.  ::Grins.::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Rolling her eyes Nita goes to her office to get coffee by herself cursing V the whole way.::
TO_Ens_McAllister says:
::Nods:: OPS: Aye commander... ::Taps a few buttons, relaying a message to the Chameleon, saying "Let's pick a target and charge together.."::
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  I don't know ma'am.  Given the odds, they should have been able to do more damage then they have... so obviously there is something they want.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Frowns:: CSO: Right... So they're some kind of super cruisers.. But what operates them if they can pull energy from life support?

ACTION:  The two ships vanish off sensors.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: If there is just a dozen of hem on each ship, they can not take the Nighthawk. But they can take the Chameleon. I am ever more convinced we are not the target
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::chuckles and sees the influx of crew with some minor injuries:: EMH: You're up doctor.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::follows Nita and gets a cup of coffee:: CMO: Lets see if caffeine still give me the jitters.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@CTO: They could have EVA suits or they don’t need to breathe as often as we do or it could be some sort of computer running them
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  But if they know about the Chameleon... ma'am, I have just lost them off of sensors.  Darn, more cloaking devices.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@CTO: Maybe even holograms
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Sighs:: CSO: I don't like this.. ::Points at the now empty view screen::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@CSO: Where did they go?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Look for neutrino emissions, ion trails, anything
HoloDoctor says:
::Nods and quietly does his job.::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@CO: My sensors are reading them, they appear to be holding position
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*Chameleon* We have completely lost track of the two vessels. It is interesting to note that, though it is difficult to scan them, there seems to be only a dozen life forms on each ship. A crew apparently too small for a vessel that big
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Plops down on her couch and puts her feet up on the coffee table.::  CNS:  Yeah lets... ::takes a sip.::
SO_Rose says:
:: Nods and logically begins where they were last seen, only to shake her head.::  OPS:  Can I give up?   They are just sitting there... at least, I am picking up strong emmissions... it could be a trap... some kind of probe left behind?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::takes a sip of the coffee and slouches into a chair opposite Anita:: CMO: I've forgotten what it tastes like. ::Takes another sip::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Frowns:: Self: So, we can't see you, yet we can...
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Anything is possible, run active sensor sweeps of the area. I think they would win in a direct confrontation, so why all this playing?
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@::His console starts to bleep:: CTO/CO: They are moving, slowly, heading for the NH.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Stomach growls she tries to remember the last time she ate.::  CNS:  Why us V...?  ::Sighs::  Why is it always us?
HoloDoctor says:
:: Shakes his head at doctors.  When will they get it right and get rid of the humanoids.  After all, he really is so much better then they are in so many ways.::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@*OPS*: Remain at Red Alert...and continue to scan for them
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: CSO: Direct course? ::Goes on a direct course:: And I'll need a rough speed estimate... I want to stay on top of them...
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*Chameleon*Aye, we have detected strong emissions that appear to be them, I'll try to keep a distance while we can't see them
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles at Anita's rumbling stomach:: CMO: As someone once quoted: "We're Starfleet officers, weird is part of the job." I don't know, gypsy, but I'd rather have interesting times than perpetual boredom.
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  Games?  And if so, they are not playing fair... kind of like more then one brother at one time.  ::Scans the area::  The strength is lessening.  I think they may have moved.  But... sensors did not pick up where.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::Looks over at him::  CNS:  But you didn't expect to loose yourself in the process.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
CTO: If we send the nighthawk in the opposite direction they are coming from, we could move in behind them and as they aren’t visible they must be using some sort of cloak which would reduce if not completely get rid of their shields, we could take them out
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: So no point in running. If these were your brothers playing hide and seek, what would you do?
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@*OPS*: Understood...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Perhaps. Who knows what will come of this. I'm trying to be positive here, please don't drag me into a depression that is threatening to overwhelm me at the slightest sign of weakness.

ACTION:  The two alien ships appear hitting the Nighthawk full force, knocking out their shields and primary systems.  They then vanish from the Nighthawk sensors.

CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@::Thinks for a moment:: CSO: If that's true, then all we need is a torpedo with a homing device, that looks for the signature the sensors picked up... And we'd have to fire at point blank range...
SO_Rose says:
::Gasps::  OPS:  Shoot them first...  ::Gets back into her chair, trying to catch all the sudden incoming reports...
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
@CTO/CO: The NH has been hit, shields and primary systems offline
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::against all she had decided, fates has its ways and she falls on the Captain's chair. Siting in one for the first time::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
@All: Or maybe we just fire all we have at them... ::Looks aside to the captain::
Host CO_Capt_Anderson says:
@Self: Shoot!  CSO: Yeah I saw it...  CTO: If you get the opportunity....we'll do it!
SO_Rose says:
OPS:  Incoming damage report... and none of it is good.

ACTION:  Back up systems throughout the ship come on, leaving the Nighthawk currently dead in the water, blinking eerily red.

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