USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10508.06
Mission Number 231
Tribbling Times
Part XV

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes 
Karriaunna as Lieutenant Brianna Rose
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight
Robert Hayes as Ensign Valtos 

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti 
Guest SM Chris Esterhuyse

Missing in Action
Charlie Nance as Lieutenant JG T’Rae
Scott McCracken as Lieutenant JG Ardin G’Dar

NPC’s
None

Summary
	The Counselor and CIV wake up alone with a massive headache in a small cell containing only two slabs sticking out from the wall and a hole in the corner.  As their faculties slowly return to them, they consider their predicament when out of the blue, the counselor picks up an unexpected thought.
	The FCO, searching for the Nighthawk, comes unexpectedly upon the abandoned Chameleon in orbit with its special ‘cloaking’ ability.  Unfortunately, Tribble Primes government is not exactly pleased to see the Federation shuttle.
	On the Nighthawk, the command crew are getting worried as the away team has not checked in since their first update and are now two hours over due.  A probe has been sent to the other side of the nebula in the hopes of contacting the Chameleon or activating it remotely to bring it back in order that another away team takes it for a rescue mission lead by the XO and CTO.  The idea, to keep those three Federation ships out there from realizing anything…

Announcements

•	Welcome back to Jim.
•	Rose will is currently in the CIV spot for now.  However, if anyone knows of someone who would like that slot, I will put her elsewhere.
•	You know the drill… LOGs.

Time Lapse
5 minutes

Synopsis:  The various plans of the crew currently have the virus under control, but they are not cured.  They are tired and frustrated but now they can see a light at the end of the tunnel.  The CTO put forth the idea to go to Tribble Prime.  The captain gave the FCO the orders to lead the team.

Planning to take the CSO and CTO along, plans changed along the way.  The CTO while better, was still too ill to continue on the mission and the CSO needed to remain behind to help with the cure and work on the data chips he had  The FCO turned to the only other person she could think of for help in this as she could not go alone.

The CNS agreed to go with her and together with a security officer they made it to Tribble Prime unhindered.  They also made it to a building only technology would allow them to see unhindered.  Unfortunately, they were also captured... not quite unhindered.

CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Captain's Log Stardate 10508.06: I am awaiting the arrival of the away team that went to tribble prime.  I am waiting for the full report on what they have found.

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OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: On the bridge fiddling with the rock while waiting for a sensor report from the planet::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Sitting at his station on the bridge, he looks over the various reports coming in from across the ship::
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
:: Steps onto the bridge from TL feeling like death warmed over::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Makes sure the "we are alive" message continues to be sent::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Feeling tired, but not as bad as before, he looks around as the CTO arrives. He nods, then turns back to the reports::
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Curled up tightly with something hard and cold under head and a raging headache.::
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
:: Notes that the other ships still have weapons locked and loaded on the 'hawk::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@:: Groans as his headache manages to wake him from where it was quiet::
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
:: Skin looks more white than blue and antenna are limp across his head::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Sitting on the bridge wondering where his away team is::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CTO: do you have any sign of the Chameleon?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::tries to open an eye, but quickly shuts it as the brightness lances through the back of his skull::
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
OPS: Checking it now.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: How long was it when they left?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Turns to the captain now:: CO: Sir, I am getting reports, but still need to compile the data.. It's scattered and a little sketchy too..
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: seven hours sir. 4 hours ago we received their last message saying they arrived safely
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: Bri? You there?
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: What is taking them so long?
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: What reports?
CIV_Rose says:
@ ::Groans::  CNS:  Only if I have to be... otherwise, go away, no one is home.  :: Clenches her teeth and the major headache.::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Sighs as he turns back to his work. Something was bothering him, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find out what it was. He just shrugged it off, and turned to face the CO again.:: CO: Casualty reports, sir..
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@:: Manages a weak chuckle:: CIV: I think you have to be. And I know what you mean with no-one is home. Does it feel like the top of your skull wants to come off and the light gouge out your eyes?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Unknown, but I have a number of hypothesis, none of which I can prove and none of which you will like to hear
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Try me.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CTO: I suppose the fact that we can't find the chameleon just proves that she is hidden well. Hopefully the Klingons won't find her either
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: What?  Someone is hurt?
CIV_Rose says:
@ CNS:  No, it feels like someone already did.  :: Starts to sit up only to have her stomach roll and gasps back, just keeping from retching, curling up again.::
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
OPS: I've got the shuttles homing beacon on sensors, but I can't read anything else.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: We could be wrong and the atmosphere only makes the disease worse and they are dead. Maybe they were discovered, tortured, dead. Maybe they crashed? Should I continue?
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
OPS: I just hope this doesn't mean that anyone else can see her too...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: From the sound of it, you tried to sit up... I advise you not to. Until these goons come for us, I'm content to lie here and die quietly.
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Frowns:: CO: Sir? You do know about the virus, right? :: Thinks for a moment, 'he had it himself, after all'::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CTO: True ::frowns::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CTO: I wonder, if those big ships fire at us.... should we fire back? :: Ponders the thought, Starfleet or Life::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Oh I thought you were discussing the away team
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
OPS: It seems fine.
CIV_Rose says:
@ CNS:  Die quietly?  :: That made anger come to her.::  I would not so dishonor my warrior ancestors.  :: uncurls herself.::  Not to mention my brothers would never let me live it down.  :: holds back a groan.::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Shakes head:: CO: I wish I knew their status, captain.. However, our own situation is not very good either... ::Turns back to his files:: At least half a dozen dead, and a lot more than that are ill..
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: No thanks... I just had lunch
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Ok...
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Smiles briefly::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@:: Smiles to himself:: CIV: I guess you feel a bit more determined now? :: Slowly rolls on his side and opens an eye to look at her::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Jumps the rock up and down in her hand for a moment, pondering::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO/XO/CTO: When will a rescue mission be in order? If ever?
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
OPS:  ::weak laugh::  We wouldn't stand much of a chance if they all fired on us... me, I'd fire back knowing that we're probably doomed anyhow. :: Groan:: Sorry I'm not being very cheerful am I?  :: Antenna twitch a couple times::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@:: Manages to sit upright:: CIV: Apart from the headache and nausea, does it feel like anything is broken?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Gets back to his work, not looking sideways when answering the OPS' question:: OPS: As soon as we can get out of this quarantine I'd say.. Just a shuttle is not nearly enough for over 4 hours without contact..
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: I am afraid that AT mission was the last chance of really getting a cure ...
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CTO: How far are those ships from us?
CIV_Rose says:
@ CNS:  No  :: With another groan tries to sit up, feeling tears sting her eyes.::  Can I shoot the person who created that gas?  Or better yet, let them experience it?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: Shoot him in the knees and THEN make him experience it?
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
OPS/XO/CO: we might have a chance if someone could pilot the ship with say... inhuman reflexes and the ships are just out of transporter range... of course.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CTO: You want to run away from the whole Starfleet armada?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Glances sideways to OPS now:: OPS: Did the three ships notice the Chameleon departing?
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
OPS: When it comes down to it what I think is irrelevant. Perhaps I'm just rambling because of that damn virus. Whatever the captain orders me to do, that's what I'll do.
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Blinding white light flashes through her head as she finally sits up.  A hand reaches toward her mouth as she holds her breath, saying over and over in her head she was not going to be sick.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: It depends ... if they knew what to look for, they could have
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
OPS: So, now we need to know, do they know? How much has Command told them about us?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: Small steps Bri. Small steps. Sit like that for a while.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: That would be a start yes. :: Glances at the CO:: XO: But then what do we do with that information?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
OPS: If they know we have the Chameleon, and know it has departed the ship, then I wonder, why did they not take action against that clear breach of quarantine? And if they didn't see it, would they ever believe us if we'd tell them the story of the invisible shuttle that we need to rescue?
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Starts to nod her head and immediately changes her mind.::
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
XO/CO: I don't suppose we could use the Command code trick that Capt. Kirk used on Khan?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: Good question But that sounds too complex for me at this moment. I hate politics
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Turns to OPS:: OPS: Can that be done?
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Leans back against the wall, thankful for its coldness at the moment.  Her eyes closed, ::  CNS:  How long do you think we have been out?
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
OPS: Or we could find some way to momentarily blind them and make our escape into that nice, bright nebula over there.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@:: Thinks a moment:: CIV: My internal clock is completely out of synch. But I would hazard 2 or so hours.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: The prefix code? I believe so. But I don’t think it’s a good idea. For one they have our code and we can’t change it as far as I know. And second we would still have the rest of SF and maybe more Klingons after us
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Turns around in his seat to face the CO, letting the casualties reports be what they are for the moment::
CIV_Rose says:
@ CIV:  I told the ship I would check in every 2 hours, baring the unforeseen.  Do we consider this unforeseen?  :: Grim humor.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO/XO/CTO: We should be safe provided we send the messages saying we are OK and we don't break the quarantine...with their knowledge that is::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: I think this does count as unforeseen.. and what is the ship to do if we don't answer?
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
Self: Where's a rogue Galaxy-class ship when you really need it?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
All: Yes, as long as the few of us up here stay as we are right now. :: Glances at the stone in Gomes' hand, feeling a bit more confident:: We should be fine.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: True, but can we trick them into believing we are still here?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
All: However, our AT has missed a check-in time already and with no sensor information, we should at least start preparing something..
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Quietly::  CNS:  I don't know.  You think they are alright?  :: worry is in her voice.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: We are close to the nebula and so sensors are blurred. We could leave and have a shuttle or a buoy behind with a set of automated messages and signals. But we would never be absolutely sure they would buy it. And if they don't ...
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
CO/OPS: Perhaps some variation of the Picard Maneuver? Hmmmm... the ships might be too close for that...
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
CO/OPS: And being in the nebula...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: The others on the ship? I don't know. ::reaches over and gives her hand a squeeze::
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Sadly::  CNS:  We were supposed to be bringing them help.  :: Opens her eyes slightly, self disgust at herself entering her voice.::  A lot of good we are now.
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
All: I don't think choosing the offensive is the right course of action right now.. We won't help the AT, at all, by ending up dead ourselves.. And I for one have no death wish.. :: Glances to the CTO, then to the CO for support on this::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: Brianna Rose, if you start on that course of self-crimination, then I will spank you right here.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: But we don't even know what happened to them ::glances at the blank screen where her sensors\were looking for the AT::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Prepare a small away team
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CO: Yes sir.. What means of transport do you suggest?
CIV_Rose says:
@ Hmph... :: Opens her eyes.::  CNS:  How come that is the first response of men?  :: Thinking of her brothers and that they would spank her too.::
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
XO: Whatever you and the Captain want to do sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: Because we like to spank? :: Manages a weak smile::
CIV_Rose says:
@ CNS:  Yea... what kind of reaction is that to grown woman?  What if we said that to men?
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
CO/XO/OPS: Remember when we chased that ship into the nebula? All the sensor interference? I'm betting something like a shuttlepod couldn't be detected in there.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: Bri, you're like my sister, and well... it’s the over-protective alpha male thing happening over here. And if women said something like that, I'm sure the universe would be a much happier place.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Shuttlepod.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: Take Ensign Valtos with you.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO/XO: There is possibly another way to know what happened to the away team. We could access the Chameleon remotely. Perhaps get sensor information from the planet to know where the AT is. We could even try to use her transporters?
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Snorts in humorous disgust at the last comment.::  CNS:  Figures.  :: Looks at him fondly:: Just what I need, another brother... :: Her eyes say thank you.::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Do it.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: Any time dear, that's what counselors are for. And this one likes you as a little sister, so don't think I'm going to stop doing this.
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
OPS:  :: Smiles:: I must really be sick if I didn't think of that?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
CO/OPS: If we can get that link to the Chameleon, would it then not be possible to gain control of it's navigational computer, so we can take it back here and use it as an own means of transport.. It would certainly be safer than a shuttlepod.. ::Adds in his mind: "And more comfortable"::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: If you can then make it so.
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
Self:  ::and VERY cloaked::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Smiles:: CTO: Lets just try to make it work. CO: I'll check if the signal passes through the nebula
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Brings up the Chameleon access frequencies and algorithms then inputs the codes for remote access. Uses a high output wave but tries to disguise it as much as possible with nebula radiation::
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Smiling, slowly makes it to her feet.::  CNS:  Does this mean you will check out all my dates, give any man who looks at me twice a glaring look and may just follow me on my date?  :: Slowly double checks to see if anything remains on her besides her clothes.   A look of disgust comes to her face as she knows she has been handled as she finds nothing useful on her person.::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Walks further to the back of the bridge, lingering a bit to see what magic Gomes can work::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: Well, since I already know all the men on the ship, I can disqualify any one of them on the grounds of mental illness or something... but I like Gary. You can't go wrong there.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Any progress?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
OPS: The signal is not making it to the Chameleon; I will need to send a probe to amplify the signal, which will cost us a few more minutes. :: Starts working on it::
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Blushes at that last comment of Gary::  CNS:  Ummm... thank you.  ::Sighs::  I have nothing on me that would be of much help. :: Begins to check out the small cell.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@:: Manages to gain his feet as well:: CIV: I don't think I have anything useful either, and my brain feels like its packed with cotton wool.

ACTION:  Nearing Tribble Prime is a small incoming shuttle.  On it is a returning crewmember, looking for the last location his ship was listed at.  Instead of the Nighthawks transponder, he picks up another familiar transponder, one that only a few would recognize.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Launches the probe and waits for it to pass the nebula. She sends it disguised as a communications probe and doesn’t bother to explain it to SF or the Klingons, she will wait for them to ask::
FCO_Knight says:
%:: Directs his attention to the console as it begins to beep::
CIV_Rose says:
@ CNS:  Obviously, we have stumbled onto something... the question... what?  :: Looks around in frustration as the room is nothing more then four walls with two slabs stinking out of it and a small hole in a corner.::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Steps over to the CTO:: CTO: Let's wait a bit longer, to see what magic our dear OPS officer can work.. :: Smiles across the bridge as Gomes is working::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Raises her eyebrows:: XO: Its called Science

ACTION:  The probe slowly makes its way through the small nebula.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Shrugs:: OPS: Science, magic, it's all the same to me.... I'm a taccy, remember? :: Smiles faintly::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: I shudder to think there are things worse down here than what hit the ship already.
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
:: Grins:: OPS/XO:  Maybe if we pretend it is magic something good will happen for a change!
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Smiles:: XO: Not anymore ... ::looks as her console beeps::
FCO_Knight says:
%Self:  That's odd, I was sure this was where the Nighthawk would be.  ::looks at his console again::  Wonder why I'm picking up that signal.
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Her eyes widen as she turns to look at him, her voice a whisper.::  CNS:  Worse?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO/CO: The probe reports all systems operational; it should be cleared from the nebula in about five minutes. Then we can work magic
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Good.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CIV: Its just a thought, but something that needs to said.
FCO_Knight says:
%:: Knows what he has to do and sets course::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Chuckles and nods approvingly. To spend the tense waiting minutes, he tries to get the CTO into some small talk:: CTO: So.. How do you like your new post so far?
FCO_Knight says:
%:: Senses a familiar mind::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@:: Frowns, and concentrates a bit more:: CIV: Where did he come from?!
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Looks around::  CNS:  Who came where?
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
XO: Well... I'm just glad that the simulator missions at the Academy were SO much tougher than this. After Cmdr. Sagara's simulations real-life seems a little easier. And my bed in my quarters could be softer I suppose...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@:: Blinks:: CIV: Oh, sorry. I feel Aaron around here somewhere.  But I don't know why. It’s just a distance "recognition" thing at the moment.
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
XO: However I have to say that after all we've been through... I think I'll be hard pressed to find another posting with this much excitement!
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Looks down with finally a smile of contentment and then up:: CO/XO/CTO: The probe is in position, I will attempt to send the access codes
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
XO: And near-death experiences.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Good.
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Brightens slightly::  CNS:  He is here?  Near by?  :: she had missed the pilot whose job she had taken over for awhile.::  I guess that means I get to try a new job.
FCO_Knight says:
%:: Closes in on the transponder signal::
CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
XO: And the odd food that guy serves us in the mess hall.
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Smiles:: CTO: That's the spirit.. You'll never be bored here. :: Hears Gomes and waits anxiously for word on remote controlling the Chameleon::

ACTION:  The probe breaks through to the other side of the nebula and stops at the coordinates programmed into it, waiting...

CTO_Ens_Valtos says:
XO: Do you know how many times my group had to do the Kobayashi Maru? 12!! Our Captain just wouldn't give up. Of course he wouldn't cheat either...

ACTION:  The FCO's shuttle reaches the planet, finding the Chameleon empty of all life.  On a comm channel, he is being greeted unwelcomely from a ground base, asking for his reason for being there.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Smiles to hear the eagerness of the CTO, remembering very well how it had been when he was still an ensign::

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