USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10505.07
Mission Number 222
Tribbling Times
Part VI

Cast

Sam Hung as Commander Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes
Karriaunna as Lieutenant Breanna Rose
Scott McCracken as Lieutenant JG Ardin G’Dar

Ship Manager Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action
Robert Hayes as Ensign Valtos 
Charlie Nance as Ensign T’Rae
Arlene McIntyre as Commander Anita Marie Santiago

NPC’s
Karriaunna Scotti as Yalp
Lilia Perfeito as CEO Wires
Chris Esterhuyse as SO Whatt & Computer

Summary
The Nighthawk was being pursued by three unknown ships while a fourth much larger one is approaching on an intercept course. OPS gets a private message along with coordinates that will lead the Nighthawk into a nebula not to far away (The nebula has gasses which block com signals in and out).  She is forced to lie to the ship in order to keep how she knew a secret.  The counselor knows she is not fully telling the truth. The larger vessel suddenly vanishes.

The FCO has been released from sickbay.  The counselor is given a humanoid-made crystal which turns out to be the key the CSO needs to decipher the data chips the crew unexpectedly acquired.  However, what the CSO learns could easily turn him prematurely gray.

Following OPS instruction, the ship enters the nebula and three energy explosions are picked up behind them.  Coming out the other side of the Nebula, the FCO barely escapes running into the larger vessel which is somehow waiting for them.  A comm from the ship with no registry number has them preparing for an unexpected guest.

Announcements
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Time Lapse
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 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
First Officer's Log: We are being followed by 3 ships.  I hope that the replicas are made in time and are able to fool them.  But time is a factor, since the ships are following at high speeds.

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 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
OPS: Time till the parts are done?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Still sitting at the helm, monitoring the computer's progress on replicating those chips::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Makes his way to the bridge, not having bothered to change his face or clothes after all::
FCO_Rose says:
:: With Tran's blessing, quickly... well, relatively quickly given the stiffness she is feeling, and gets dressed. ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Sitting at tactical, monitoring the aft sensor readings, to see where to fire the next few shots::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Enters the TL and quickly reaches the bridge, stepping off and onto the deck::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Looks up at the XO::XO: About 20 minutes. The matrix is complete but the actual replication will only begin shortly
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
OPS: Good, make it quick.  CTO: Time till those ships intercept?
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Is on the bridge::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Nods::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Walks to where Sid is directing the bridge staff. :: XO: I can pilot if you need me, I'll report while doing so.
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CNS: Make it so.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
XO: Uhm.. Five minutes on the large vessel, the smaller ones are hanging back, outside our firing range..
FCO_Rose says:
:: Before anyone changes their mind, makes her way out of sickbay, running fingers through her hair as she quickly walks to the nearest turbolift. ::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Smiles faintly, going to the helm, sliding into the seat:: XO: Sir, the youngling we have in our... care, is innocent in this whole affair. ::looks over to Alexandra:: OPS: I'll take helm control.
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CNS: Increase speed.  I see, does he know who had sent him to steal it?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks up and smiles:: CNS: Thanks, I appreciate being able to concentrate on one problem at a time ::gets up and heads to the OPS console::
FCO_Rose says:
:: As the doors close, she quickly twists her hair into a braid hoping she does not look too disheveled ::
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Keep the larger vessel busy.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Nods. :: XO: I’m trying.. Permission to shoot some photons his way, to dodge?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Checks the sensors to get the ship positions:: XO: Increasing speed, aye. ::taps the controls:: I was unclear on that, sir, but the person he stole it from is someone called Da'Core. And this boy is terrified of the man. I'm thinking criminal of the highest order.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO/CNS: I have a message from sickbay. Lt Rose has been released
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
OPS: Good.
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CNS: That is interesting, so where can this Da'Core guy be found?
FCO_Rose says:
:: As the turbolift doors open, she tucks the last wisp of hair away from her face and steps off onto the bridge. ::
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: If it will slow them down, do it.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Looks around as the doors open and is relieved to see Rose up and about again::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: I have a funny feeling, the people chasing us works for him. ::plots the evasives  to work in tandem with the torpedoes::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Turns back to his console and prepares some photons for launch. ::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Looks down as a now-very-familiar-light flashes in her console. Discretely she puts a device to her ear and listens. ::
FCO_Rose says:
:: Smiles at Gary, then looks to see someone in her chair.   Stands there not sure what to do.::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Sits at the science station looking at one of the chips::
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
:: Looks behind him. :: FCO: How are you feeling?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Sighs and looks up at the viewscreen frowning. Then clears her throat::
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CNS: Maybe they are who we are looking for?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: That is about the extent of what I could garner from the boy. Da'Core is mighty upset about the theft of the data, and will most likely do anything to get it back. :: Feels Bri's presence, and flashes a quick smile over his shoulder at her, arching a brow to ask if she wants her seat::
FCO_Rose says:
XO:  Ummm... a bit stiff, but otherwise fine sir... honest.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
Computer:  Computer, scan the chips and run all data through the Universal translator.
  FCO_Rose says:
:: Catching the counselors look, smiles and nods.::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
...Translator
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
FCO: That is good.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Lies deliberately. :: XO: Commander, I recognize the formulas in the weapon's chip. It’s from a group of terrorists I was in contact with when I was on the Artemis. If I read this correctly, they are about to attack a colony soon. They may already have. We have to stop them

ACTION:  The large ship on intercept veers off.

 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
OPS: How far away?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Gets up and waits for Bri to sit down:: FCO: Welcome. I have set up evasives to work with the weapons fire. :: Stands back with a smile::
FCO_Rose says:
:: Takes her seat. :: CNS:  Thank you sir for keeping it warm for me.
FCO_Rose says:
:: Quickly logs in, then glances through the evasives ::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: 30 minutes maximum warp. I can send the coordinates to the helm
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Glances over at Alexandra, aware that she wasn't being entirely truthful about something:: FCO: My pleasure. Glad to have you here. :: Goes over to the engineering station::
Computer says:
CSO: Unable to comply, data is encoded.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Looks up from his console:: XO: Sir, the large ship is breaking off pursuit, it seems.
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
OPS: Make it so.  CTO: Track it.
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: I want to know where it is going.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Nods to the XO gulping, and then sends the coordinates to Rose. :: FCO: This will take us through a nebula but we ought to be ok
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
FCO/XO: Going around it would be wasting time. They may well be in orbit by now
FCO_Rose says:
:: Looks at the coordinates and overlays it with map of the system. :: OPS:  So I see.  There is not much information on that nebula.  I hope there are no surprises.
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
OPS: Maximum power to shields.   FCO: Engage at the coordinates, maximum warp.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Nods. :: XO: It’s running sir. Turning away, awaiting it’s final course data.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
Self: great this is all i need. Computer: Computer, run the data through all known decryption algorithms in the database
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Smiles. Lying on the first phrase but truthfully on the second:: FCO: We should be safe. I know my nebulas
Computer says:
 CSO:  Acknowledged.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Watches the sensors at the engineering console::
FCO_Rose says:
:: Nods and inputs the course, altering the ships speed slightly. ::
Yalp says:
:: Appears next to the counselor with a crystal. ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Looks back at the screen, only to find the large ship is gone. :: Self: Darn. XO: Sir, it would seem that our ´friend´ has cloaked. I lost contact.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks down at Yalp, noticing the crystal:: Yalp: What is it buddy? :: Takes the crystal::
Yalp says:
:: Twitching his whiskers, looks expectantly at the man::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Taking a deep breathe she sends a coded message with a confirmation, thought she figures none is needed. Then she looks at Yalp and the CNS:: Self: I wonder if he picked me up ::ignores that thought for the moment and starts gathering information on the nebula::
FCO_Rose says:
XO:  We will be entering the nebula in 2.7 minutes.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Examines the crystal, looking like ordinary quartz. Feels something along the edges and looks closer. :: XO: I don't know where Yalp got this, but he just brought me a crystal with some symbols along the edge.  Permission to go the science lab to check it out further?
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
FCO: Understood.
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CNS: Granted
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Looks up at the CNS again frowning. Then turns to the CSO:: CSO: How is your analysis going?
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Slowly, the data is encoded so I’m running it through every known decrypt.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Scoops Yalp up onto his shoulder and makes for the TL, crystal in hand, and enters the lift:: Yalp: I'm going to give you more crackers than you can eat, buddy.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Notices a brief energy signal near the nebula. :: XO: Sir.. A brief energy signal appeared on sensors.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
TL: Science lab one.
Computer says:
 CSO:  Analysis complete.  Unable to decode without the missing formula.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Nods to the CSO:: CSO: Concentrate on Klingon deciphering matrixes, namely old ones.
FCO_Rose says:
XO:  Entering the nebula now... :: Brings the ship cautiously down to impulse.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Looks at the XO as a light flashes in her console:: XO: The chips are replicated, with your mentioned corrections and of course without the data we don't have. It is quite impossible for anyone to build anything from them
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: There’s a good idea, any idea how old?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Thinks a moment as the lift descends:: *CSO*: Varesh to G'Dar. I'll let you know what I have here the moment I finished checking the crystal. Your equipment is still set up down in the lab?

ACTION:  Yalp vanishes but the counselor can still feel his weight on his shoulder.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: Try 23rdcentury. I think these guys' technology is an offshoot from mainstream Klingon. And they must have separated by then
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Reaches up and scratches Yalp's chin, exiting into the corridor that leads to the labs::

ACTION:  From outside the nebula, behind the Nighthawk, energy signals of firing are picked up on tactical sensors.

CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
*CNS*: I think so, if it isn’t there should be a few techs there to help you
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::frowns looking at sensors then looks at Jackson::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*CSO*: Much obliged. Varesh out. :: Enters the lab and makes his way to the bench where the equipment is still set up:: SO_Whatt: Excuse me ensign, could you run an analysis of this crystal? And get me a scan of the symbols along the edge.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Thanks. Computer: Run data through Klingon deciphering matrices from about 2200 to present date,
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Frowns then looks at the XO:: XO: Sir, weapons fire coming from our aft...
SO_Whatt says:
 CNS: Of course, uhm... ::looks at Varesh in his Klingon appearance::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Continues gathering information from around them while maintaining all available power to shields. For some reason she feels safe here, as if they were part of a plan ...::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
SO: It’s me, Commander Varesh. I was under cover. ::smiles with lovely Klingon teeth::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Shakes head:: XO: And those three ships have also gone poof...
FCO_Rose says:
XO:  With these coordinates, we are going through a narrow part of the nebula.  We should be through it in 4 minutes or so.
SO_Whatt says:
 ::looks dubiously at the Counselor, but runs the scan, and places the symbols on the nearest console for him to view::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Some of the data decrypts but is still very gargled. Only a few pieces have came through ok but is in another language. :: Computer: Computer Run the decrypted data through the translator
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
FCO: Understood.  CTO: Are the other ships following?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Computer: Run comparison of these symbols against the data retrieved from the other crystals. :: Goes on a hunch here::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks at the FCO and thinks there better be something in the nebula or she will really have to use her imagination in explaining why she took the vessel to a peaceful Klingon colony::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Starts scanning ahead to see what the nebula is containing::
Computer says:
 CNS: Working.
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Boost structural integrity.
FCO_Rose says:
XO:  We are about to exit the nebula...
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: The data is a supply list, well two one for the bio-weapon and the other for the "Doomsday weapon":: self: Interesting
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Sighs in relief:: Self: At least that’s clear.. XO: Sure, sir... ::Looks over to Gomes to see whether she caught that::
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
FCO: Maintain course.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Nods to Jackson and boosts the SIF, trying not to take power from shields to do that::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Nods and turns back to his own console::

ACTION:  As the ship breaks through the nebula, the FCO sees one very large ship waiting there for her.  With quick fingers, she pulls the ship upward to avoid a collision.

FCO_Rose says:
:: Her heart feeling as if it is about to burst from her chest, she keeps the ship moving. ::
Computer says:
 CNS: Comparison complete. No comparison evident.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Keeps the tactical sensors working at full speed, when they enter the nebula and a near contact suddenly appears:: XO: Sir, contact, dead ahe.... Below!
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Looks at the huge ship filling the viewscreen all of a sudden:: FCO: Good reflexes
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Swears softly. :: Computer: Using the symbols from this crystal, see if it will act as a decryption key for the data off the other crystals. :: Goes with another wild hunch. ::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
Computer: list all planets within the sector where you could get the items on the list
FCO_Rose says:
:: Shakes her head unable to talk for a moment. :: OPS:  That was not in the manual.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Then looks down at a light in her console:: XO: Incoming message from that ship. To you only Commander
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Smiles. :: FCO: You learn by doing
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
OPS: I'll take it in the ready room.  :: Gets up. ::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Nods to the XO. ::
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
:: Heads to the Ready Room. ::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*CSO*: Varesh to G'Dar. I'm using the symbols on the crystal Yalp brought me to see if it will decrypt the information. I'll keep you posted.
XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: You have the bridge.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Puts the message through to the RR::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
*CNS*: Ok
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
:: Slides into the chair, and hits the computer button::
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
COM: This is Commander Monroe.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Watches the console screen avidly as Whatt walks over to him::
FCO_Rose says:
:: Finally coming to herself, she brings the ship to a stop and then looks at Gomes::  OPS:  Ummm... do I keep following your coordinates?
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods and gets up, walks to the central chair, sits down and speaks softly:: Outloud: Now what will happen?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
FCO/CTO: Mmm… better go to a full stop? See what that ship wants with the XO?
 Cnl_Demar says:
*XO*:  Hello Commander.  Good to hear from you.  I have read much about you and am looking forward to speaking with you.  Might I arrange a meeting between us?  Your ship or mine is fine.
SO_Whatt says:
CNS: Uhm, Commander? This crystal... it’s just that, a crystal. But it isn't natural. It was constructed.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Looks around the bridge. ::
FCO_Rose says:
OPS:  Well, at least it did not fire at us.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
SO: Thanks, Ensign. I think it confirms my hunch. :: Looks at the screen as it starts blossoming with complete data.:: Oh, my.
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
*Demar*:  You have?  Sure, I can meet with you.  I would prefer my ship.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Smiles and starts gathering information on the Klingon colony she was sending the ship to just in case. But hoping someone is now briefing the XO on ... The Plan::
 Cnl_Demar says:
@COMM: *XO*:  If you will return, I will beam straight aboard.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*CSO*: Varesh to G'Dar. I found our decryption key. :: Reaches up to pet Yalp while he's talking:: We were off by about two centuries. I'm sending it to your console now. We have complete instructions, researchers' notes and logs.. the whole caboodle.
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
COM: *Demar*: Return?
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
*CNS*: Excellent, well done, the data is coming through now
 Cnl_Demar says:
@COMM: *XO*:  Yes... you are just out of beaming range.  I would prefer we conduct our discussions close to the nebula... keep away ease droppers if you know what I mean.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Taps the controls to transfer the data, smiles at Whatt and heads out of the lab, having picked up the crystal again:: Yalp: You can have whatever your little heart desire, buddy.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Starts looking through it::
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
COM: *Demar*: Very well. ::Hits his commbadge:: CTO: About turn, take us closer to the Nebula.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
: : Nods, frowning:: *XO*: Alright sir... ::Looks at Rose:: FCO: Take us about, Brianna.. We’re getting closer to that ship...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::goes to sickbay for them to remove the face he's wearing, and makes sure he gets Yalp a variety of nibbles to reward him::
FCO_Rose says:
:: Turns to look at Gary, then turns the ship around and at 1/4 impulse, returns to just within beaming range of the ship. ::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
Self: Holy mother of god
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Sighs with relief listening to the CTO. Now she can forget about the lying part and do something interesting, like checking out this nebula and the ship nearby. ::
 Cnl_Demar says:
@COMM: XO:  Then I will see you momentarily.
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
COM: Demar: I will make the arrangements.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Tran: Nicholas, old friend... give me my face back please! :: Hops onto the biobed, transfers Yalp to his lap and feeds the little rodent while Nicholas removes T'Rae's handiwork with deft passes of the dermal regenerator. ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Looks at OPS:: OPS: Alright, commander, see what you can find out about this place.. Anything you may believe is of interest..
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
*CTO*: I will be receiving a guest.  Escort him to the conference room when he arrives.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Nods. :: CTO: Already on it. Lots of interesting things, in a couple billion years this will be a 8 to 10 planet system with an... But you don't want to hear that. ::smiles::
FCO_Rose says:
CTO:  We are here?
FCO_Rose says:
:: Very uncertain about this and still not pleased that ship had been in her flight path.  She almost ran into it... not quite sure how she even avoided doing just that. ::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Looks down again :: CTO: But perhaps you may be interested in knowing the combination of gasses is able to block com signals in or out
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Sets Yalp on the biobed when Nicholas is done, and goes to change back into his uniform::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Looks over data on the vessel::
 
ACTION:  As the doctor works quickly, the counselor suddenly feels the absence of Yalp.

 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
:: Gets up and heads to the conference room::
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
FCO: I guess so... And I get to play escort again.. ::Gets up:: OPS: Thanks for the info.. You have the bridge while I head to the transporter room..
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: is horrified by what he sees::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CTO: Aye commander. Oh and that ship is quite powerfull with technology from many different races .. most of which is illegal
 
ACTION:  The Nighthawk receives a request to lower shields for beaming.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Frowns as he notices that Yalp had left without saying goodbye:: Tran: I am forever in your debt. You and Richard should drop by soon and we can compare notes on the women in your lives.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
:: Nods as he heads for the exit:: OPS: Thanks! :: Enters the nearest TL and orders it to the TR::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Adjusts his uniform, nods at the rest of the medical staff and exits sickbay, heading for the bridge::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CTO*: The vessel is requesting us to lower our shields
 XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
:: Walks into the conference room, and looks out the window, glancing at the nebula::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Looks at science one. :: CSO: Are you alright?
FCO_Rose says:
OPS:  I guess a quick get away course would not be out of line?  :: Enters emergency warp and coordinates as she speaks. ::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Enters the TL, checking his uniform again as the doors close:: TL: Bridge.
CTO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
*OPS*: Tell them to stand by for a minute while I go to the TR.. ::Steps out of the TL near the TR and heads there::
FCO_Rose says:
:: Hearing Gomes, turns to look at the CSO.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged. :: Checks the CTO's location and lowers shields when he enters the transporter room::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Yeah, but some of this stuff, even for me this is pretty bad
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: You mean the weapon? Terrorists will do anything to achieve their goals
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: This isn’t terrorism…

ACTION:  As the shields lower, an elderly gentleman, reminding anyone of their grandfather, beams aboard.  His eyes briefly communicating he is anything but, before they are shielded.

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