USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10508.13
Mission Number 232
Tribbling Times
Part XVI

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes 
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose
Scott McCracken as Lieutenant JG Ardin G’Dar

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti 

Missing in Action 
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight
Charlie Nance as Lieutenant JG T’Rae (excused)
Robert Hayes as Ensign Valtos

NPC’s
Karriaunna Scotti as the voices & computer

Summary
	As the Nighthawk crew connect to the Chameleon and orders it home, preparing an away team to go rescue their missing crew and help discover the cure, sensors pick up three energy readings along the edge of the nebula.
	Two groups of intruders beam aboard.  One group destroys the CSO’s lab searching for something, while the other group takes over engineering, locking every one out after they kill all but one of the engineers there.  Soon the ship is heading toward the three Federation ships, under control of the intruders.  The captain orders OPS to send a request to the Federation vessels that they shoot their engines for the ship is not under their control.  One of the ships complies and the Nighthawk stops, dead in the water… dead all around as all power is lost.
	Meanwhile, on Tribble Prime, the CIV and unconscious counselor are taken to different labs.  Soon CIV’s screams reverberate off the walls.

Announcements

•	Except for one missing tranny (eyes Tim), everything is updated.  Any volunteers to help catch the postings back up?

Time Lapse
1 hour  In that hour, the ships emergency power is brought online and the Chameleon makes it back to the ship as well as the CSO discovering what was stolen.

CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Captain's Log Stardate 10508.13: I am about to find out if the away team has been injured or if they have been preoccupied on the surface.  If they are hurt I will be sending another away team to the planet.

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OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Double checks the probe is in place and gets ready to send the codes to access the Chameleon's computer
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Stands at the back of the bridge, waiting for Gomes to get the link working::
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: In the holding cell, realizing the counselor has just passed out beside her.::  CNS:  Commander?  Varesh... oh no you don't! Don't you dare leave me alone... :: Gently shakes him, trying to wake him up.::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Ready?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: The probe is in place and I believe I have a secure link with the Chameleon. I have disguised it to the best of my abilities so there shouldn't be a problem of someone hacking in. I just need the Chameleon command codes. You can type them from your console ::sends him the data::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Listens to what Gomes has to say::
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Looks up as she feels the air stir to see the door open.::

Action:  At the facility, 4 men step into the small holding cell, crowding it.  Two are holding weapons trained on the counselor and Rose.

CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Sits in one of the labs::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Inputs his command codes:: OPS: There you go.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Nods to the CO::CO: Thank you ::taps her console looking for sensors logs of the Chameleon...::
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Leans back protectively against Varesh, not even thinking it was pointless.::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Scratches his head as he keeps waiting:: Self: At least there is progress..
Voice 1 says:
@Do you recognize either of them?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::her eyes shift from side to side as data pours in, her expression is neither of contentment or discontentment. After some seconds she speaks::
Voice 2 says:
@ The woman... she was in the alley where the kid vanished.  One of my men shot her.
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Eyes widen as she listens and watches, one hand pinching Varesh, trying to wake him up.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO/XO: I believe I have good news. The away team tried to beam back aboard, which means they are alive. However they were unable to get a lock on themselves, possibly due to interference from the surface

ACTION:  Sensors pick up an energy signal at the edge of the nebula.

Voice 1 says:
What about the other one?
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Can you find out from the logs where they beamed to?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Gives a short sigh of relief, at the same time realizing it was far from certain they were okay:: OPS: Do you have a way to scan the planet using the Chameleon's sensors? Or possibly even navigate the thing back here?
Voice 2 says:
@ :: Shakes his head::  I do not recognize him.  But he probably came from the same Federation ship she did.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO/CO: I will try to get more information. And yes, I can remote control the Chameleon. But there is another matter that may concern us; there is an energy peak at the edge of the nebula Perhaps the CSO can take a look since I am taking care of this
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
::Makes it look like he is working::
Voice 1 says:
@ Take them to separate labs.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Lieutenant, Can you check this power spike?
CIV_Rose says:
@ Voice 1:  No... We have not done anything.  :: Wraps her arms tightly around her unconscious friend.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Speeds up the link with the Chameleon in order to get more information. In the mean time she sends the message "we are alive” to the other vessels, which she almost forgot::
Voice 1 says:
@ CIV:  You are trespassing... that and more.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Heads for the bridge::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO/XO: here is more. I have their beam down coordinates. They have gone into some sort of meadow. Apparently there is a facility there which can only be seen using speial glasses located on the Chameleon. It is probably cloaked...
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Tries to scan the surface looking for their com badges::

ACTION:  The two men with weapons step forward and forcefully seperate the federation officers.

CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Can you see if they are in there?
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Exits the turbolift on the bridge and heads for the science station::
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Watches as the four men leave, dragging Varesh between them.::  Noooo... :: Terrified for the counselor she dashes after him, only to have the door slammed in her face.::
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Looks at Monroe for a moment, then shakes his head, making up his mind:: CO: Sir, I'll be preparing.. :: Glances at Gomes, then turns to the CTO:: CTO: Come on.. :: Turns to the exit and leaves::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Scanning the surface now for their comm. badges and life signs. There is some lag between us and the Chameleon so i may take some time. But I am trying to improve the link
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Shakes her head:: CO: The data is in but ... I can't find them

ACTION:  The door to the holding cell opens back up with three different men, one in a white lab coat, and the other two holding weapons.

CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Starts scanning the edge of the nebula::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: As for the second away team, I have a suggestion. Perhaps we can try to use the probe to boost the transporter signal and thus beam them directly to the Chameleon. That would avoid ... questions from our friends
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Do it.
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Looking into the eyes of the man in the lab coat, is unable to stop herself from cringing against the wall.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Nods:: CO: I'll run some simulations first to be sure
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Nods::
Voice 3 says:
@ :: Smiles coldly as he motions the two men to take hold of the female.::
CIV_Rose says:
@ :: Cries out as she is brutally grabbed and dragged from the room.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Shakes her head:: CO: The signal is slightly erratic; too erratic to beam anyone aboard. I'm starting to have trouble accessing sensor logs
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
Self: Scanning, Scanning a nebula lalalalaldididi
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Anything?
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Increase power.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
CO: Detecting three energy signatures, cant get a visual on them
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Doesn't look up while speaking, still tapping her console:: CO: I am at full power as it is. Apparently they went inside the building..
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Speculate.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Understood. *XO*: You ready to launch?
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
CO:  I would guess the ships are using the nebula to mask their approach
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Is it more guests?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
*CO*: We're as good as ready, sir.. But I am still not sure how we can get off the ship without being blown to a million pieces..
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
CO: If i were a betting man i would say yes but i cant tell at the moment
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*XO*: Let me worry about that.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Very well, OPS: Suggestions?
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Frowns:: *CO*: With all due respect sir.. But it will be me that is being blown to pieces.. Not you.. :: Looks around to see whether he hasn't forgotten anything::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
CO: If the ship can get a little bit closer to the nebula and then create a diversion of some sort, they might be able to slip out. Energy Signatures do not appear to be Federation in origin.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Shakes her head:: CO: None that can work
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Make it happen.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*XO*:  True... you then this ship.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Glances up at all the blowing up talk and again sends the signal to the companion vessels::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
Self (Muttering): Now how are we going to do this
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Can you make it happen if you were on the shuttle?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: What if, as the XO suggested, we try to navigate the Chameleon?

Action:  Internal sensors flash red as the tactical station issues an intruder alert.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Her eyes widen at the alert and she immediately checks internal sensors for the intruder::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Is your link still strong?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Nods:: CO: To transmit simple data yes

ACTION:  Another intruder alert sounds.

CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Then make it so.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO/CSO: But we have bigger problems. 2 intruders, one in engineering, the other in the lab area
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
CO: Yes
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Great

ACTION:  In Engineering, fire is seen as three intruders in EVA suits arrive and fire at anything moving.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Accesses the chameleon's navigation controls and starts puling her back::

ACTION:  The chameleon begins its return to the Nighthawk.

CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*XO*: We have bigger problems, take the CTO to engineering.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Seal off the areas with containment fields and beam out people near those sections
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Weapons fire in engineering!!

ACTION:  Two EVA suited intruders, lock the doors to the lab and begin tearing it apart.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Waits a moment to understand what the CO said, then drops his mission gear, all but the weapons, and proceeds as orders:: *CO*: On our way sir..
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*Security*: Security alert.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: Good idea.. :: Sets security fields around engineering and the labs and tries to get a lock on the intruders::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*XO*: I have put security fields in engineering, you can set one of them down for you to enter with your authorization codes

ACTION:  Security fields go up around engineering, while the intruders begin to lock out the bridge from engineering.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Head down to the lab with a security detail.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Lock out the Central Computer.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: They know our computers too well, they are locking us out. Soon I won’t have control over anything.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Nods and starts encrypting the computer::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Shakes her had:: CSO: They are blocking transporters
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Frowns:: CO: Sir ... there is only one of our engineers left alive. I will beam him and the bodies out if I still can

ACTION:  Bridge is securred, but they have lost control of engineering.

CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Get the shields up and try and set up a transporter scrambler to stop them beaming off the ship. *COMM*: Security team 6, meet me on deck 3
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Fortunately records indicate not many were working there. The bridge is under our control for the moment but we lost engineering. We are a standoff

ACTION:  Lights begin to flash across the flights console.  Engine vibrations can be felt throughout the ship as they go online.

CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Grabs a phaser and heads for the turbolift::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Prepare to dump the warp core.
XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::G etting closer to engineering, seeing a few people run his way:: *CO*: Sir, can you see whether those federation ships have some security detail to spare?
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: I don't intent to get shot from those Federation Ships.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*XO*: if they did, they wouldn't send them to us.  We are quarantined.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Enters the lift and heads for deck 3::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Sir, we have an incoming message from the other Starfleet vessels. We are to power down. I think they will believe you more than me if you say we cant
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: And I lost control of all of engineering. I can’t dump the core

ACTION:  Down in the lab, the intruders find what they want.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: He is getting closer to engineering and is taking it a bit slower now, careful not to be hurt::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Override!
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Exits the turbolift and meets up with the security team and heads to the area above the science lab::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Tries to keep her calm:: CO: Captain, they know what they are doing. I am trying to get our engine control back since we started.

ACTION:  The intruders that were in the CSO's main lab beam out.

CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Computer: Lock out command controls from Engineering, Authorization Monroe Alpha 2-2-Charlie
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Puts the shields up as suggested by the CSO:: CO: As for the other vessels. Shall I explain the situation?
Computer says:
   CO:  Command code invalid.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Go.  Computer: whose authorization code is valid?
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Arrives in the area above the lab and scans through the floor but detects no life signs:: *OPS*: Is there still an intruder in the lab my tricorder is not reading one.

ACTION:  The ship begins to move toward the three federation ships.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Sends a message to the other Starfleet vessels explaining the situation with the intruders and knowing that could just be another reason to shoot::
Computer says:
 CO: Command codes have been disconnected to engineering.

ACTION:  Down in sickbay, the few medical officers try to save Ensign Dall.  It is too late for the other four.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says *CSO*: They managed to beam out through our shields

ACTION:  The three federation ships power up weapons as the slowly back away, keeping the Nighthawk just out of transporter range.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: The intruders from the labs have left. We are moving towards the other ships but they are maintaining the distance
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Prepare to abandon ship.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
*OPS*: Damn, I recommend rotating the shield frequencies. Do it just like if it were a Borg attack, that might stop them
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Gulps and nods sending the "abandon ship" signal:: CO: We have been ordered to stop again
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Explain to them that this ship is no longer under our control
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CSO*: They are not Borg but they may be worse. Our main problem is not them leaving Lt, it is them staying.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: I have sir but will do so again. :: Repeats the explanation of the present situation.::

ACTION:  Throughout the ship, the call to head for the escape pods is sounded.  Unfortunately, many of the crew in their quarters are unconscious and are unable to respond.

OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Sir ... what if we use the Chameleon to shoot at our engines?
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
*OPS* If they stay they can be captured and interrogated
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: That would give us away.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Do it.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: That’s the least of our concerns ... aye-aye
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Sends a signal to the chameleon's navigation and weapons. Move to range of the nighthawk and fire at the engines::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Do you have control to the thrusters?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: I'll ask our "friends" for help. I am sure they won't mind. :: Asks the other vessels to fire at the nighthawk's engines::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
*CO*: My security team and I are just below the computer core, were going to try and see if we can take back control
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Make it happen
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: And we don't have control of our thrusters either
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
OPS: Can we at least throw an anchor out?

ACTION:  The Nighthawk engines increase to full impulse, preparing to go to warp.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:: Has the doors to main engineering is sight now. Looking back, he sees the CTO still with him. He continues closer to the door, hoping for good cover when they encounter serious resistance::

ACTION:  One of the three federation ship aims and fires at the Nighthawk's engines.  The resulting explosion is felt throughout the ship as everything goes offline.

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