USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10509.10
Mission Number 236
Tribbling Times
Part XX

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 
Charlie Nance as Lieutenant JG T’Rae (excused)
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight (excused)

NPC’s
Rob Lemmen as EO Ensign Wires
Scott Knight as TO Ensign Trigger
Karriaunna Scotti as Zhen & Tactical Bob

Summary
Heading into the nebula, the crew found themselves without any exterior sensors, including navigational.  But the three Federation ships figured they were safer inside, then outside.  Soon the Nighthawk crew throughout the ship found themselves trying to work out the reasons for flashing lights; they discover it was short messages asking for entry.
They soon discovered their ‘guest’ was the first officer’s son come with a warning. They had been able to briefly come through a hole into the Nighthawk’s universe. Discovering their situation, they had thought to help, accidentally shorting out external sensors.  OPS figured if their current nemesis was from another dimension, perhaps the virus and hence a cure might be from there as well.  While the plague was not identical to one of their diseases, it was close enough to help the CSO come up with a cure for the crew.

Announcements

Ø       Thanks to our NPC’s who reappeared.
Ø       Missing a few logs… please get them in ASAP

Time Lapse
One week and during that week, the ship and crew are placed in quarantine and the counselor and CIV remain in a coma.

Captain's Log Stardate 10509.10: We are currently at Red Alert, We have been attacked by someone.  I intend to find out whom.

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XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Sitting in the center chair on the bridge, looking around::
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Takes a seat at the tactical console::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Holds on to her console:: All: Incoming
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Running to the bridge::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
All: Alright, how are we holding out?

ACTION:  Absolute silence seems to have descended, except for the sound of red alert sounding in the background, the lights dimmed for battle.

OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: They disabled our sensors, we are essentially blind. I will attempt to contact the other ships
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
COM: Federation Ships: Mayday, we have lost all sensors, what is your status?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
OPS: Alright.... ::Turns to tactical:: ACTO: Weapons status, ensign Trigger?
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
XO: Weapons are still online and fully operational sir.
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Arrives on the bridge:: XO: Report!
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: The message from the other ships is full of static. It seems they have the same type of damage. Could be interference from the nebula
CSO LtJg G’Dar says:
::In a corridor::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CO: The hull is holding, no apparent damage, save for sensors
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Diverts power to sensors, see if she gets anything else:
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around at Monroe:: CO: Captain.. We are moving to enter the nebula.. A group of fighter craft and support vessels has come in to attack. We're trying to even out the odds by going into the nebula. We got the other federation ships to cooperate..
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
XO: Shields are still at 100%.
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Understood.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Gets up from the central seat and takes a seat in the front::
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Keep us on course.  ACTO: Lock onto the lead ship.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO/XO: The sensors are beyond hope, burnt out. They will need repairs. I will contact engineering ... for whatever that’s worth
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: Captain, on a course to where? We can not see
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Do it manually.  Into the nebula… ::Points at the viewscreen::
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Locks onto the lead ship:: XO: Locked on sir, ready to fire. I've targeted their weapon array.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Blinks at the dark viewscreen::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Pulls up the ship's operational status and the various departmental reports, trying to see where he could pull people for repairs if need be::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: If you insist I will move the ship forward, but I do not know where forward is.
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Sits down:: OPS: Best guess.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Has the computer check the rolling of the ship after impact and plot a course to the most likelly place of the nebula::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: Moving into the nebula, based on our previous position and on our rolling around after that
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Good.
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Issues a general alert to all security personnel to prepare to repel boarders::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: You do understand we could be ramming into one of the alien ships
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Finally notices a blinking message on one of the consoles as he rushes over there to have a look. He discovers the external sensors are off line and immediately starts to gather information on the problems.::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: Also, there is no telling if we will hit anything else solid, a comet, an asteroid anything
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Well it would tell us where they are at least.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: As you wish Captain but I would not recommend it. :: Sends notice to the helm to move at half impulse::
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Until we get sensors back we are guessing and flying in the dark.

ACTION:  Lights along the EO's console begin to flash.  A similar pattern flashes along the CTO and OPS console as well.

CSO LtJg G’Dar says:
:: Gets in a TL to the bridge::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: You prefer to fly in the dark than stand in the dark ::that was not a question::
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Frowns at the new lights flashing on his console::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Checks what’s flashing::
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Yes, it would keep us from being a target.
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Steps back from his console:: Self: Well, this is new. What are these lights for?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Doesn't comment on the discussion, keeping his attention to his duties::
EO Ens Wires says:
:: As he looks closely to the lights, it would seem that they follow a certain pattern. Colors seem to repeat itself together with something that resembles Morse code signals.::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Checks the light pattern in her console::
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
::tries to decipher the formation the lights are flashing in but given that he was only at that console because of a field commission he's not exactly familiar with the console in front of him::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Gets up as he sees some flashing lights on the OPS console, and walks towards her to check it out::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Checks the computer databank for the light pattern meaning::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns:: OPS: What's that? :: Thinks it looks vaguely familiar, but isn't sure what from::
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Runs a quick diagnostic on his console::
CSO LtJg G’Dar says:
:: Hums in the TL::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CO: I think someone is trying to send us a message ... from within the ship
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Isolate.
EO Ens Wires says:
:: He grabs a PADD and starts to try recording the pattern.:: *XO*: Sir, ensign Wires here. My console just started flashing colors and rhythms, like in Morse signals. If I understand it correctly, it repeats four letter and numbers over and over again.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CO: Correction ... it’s coming from outside the ship. I do not understand how

ACTION:  The lift comes to a sudden stop.

OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CO: I know its 4 characters, trying to find out which
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
OPS: Help? :: Shrugs:: Just a wild guess...
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Fire?
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Runs the light pattern against all known codes::
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Sets his console to record the pattern::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Blinks and suddenly knows what it means:: Outloud: Oh no....
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: What is it?
CSO LtJg G’Dar says:
:: Notices the TL stopped:: Outloud: Well this ain’t good
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Looks between his console and the XO::
EO Ens Wires says:
:: He hopes he has enough information and runs the numbers and letters through the computer... which shortly there after shows the outcome.:: *XO*: Sir, it appears the numbers and letters for one word... 'Help'.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
OPS: Zhen.... Remember?
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Takes the recording and runs it through the computer using all the decryption algorithms he knows::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs:: OPS/CO: The message is Zhen..
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Frowns at his console again:: XO: Sir, it's a request to lower our shields.
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks up:: XO: You certain?
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Zhen? Isn’t that like a very old terran philosopher?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*EO*: Negative, the computer is wrong... ::Looks at Monroe:: CO: Positive..
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Can we send a message back?
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Shakes his head:: *XO*: Sir, I am very positive about the outcome. I remember I learned morse codes with my fellow students at the academy and I am very positive it says help. Why do you think the computer might be wrong sir? Has anyone else been having problems with lights and colors on their consoles?

ACTION:  Throughout the ship, various short messages appear.  'help', 'zhen', 'lower sheilds', 'shuttle'....

OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Gets the code from the CTO and monitors transmissions::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CO: I believe this Zhen creature is in distress and wants to have his shuttle brought aboard?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
Self: Hmm... OPS: See which messages are received and where?
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Nods:: XO: I agree with OPS.
CO Capt Monroe says:
ACTO: Lower shields, and open the shuttle bay.  XO: Commander.  Please meet our guest, and have security meet you there.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: I think there might be a scattered message.. Zhen.. Help... Lower Shields.. Shuttle... I'd have to say someone, Zhen, wants to help us, and needs to come aboard, for which we need to lower shields...
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: We don’t have external sensors so I do not know where this information is comming from. Only that it manages to get into our computer
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::lowers shields and opens the shuttle bay doors::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Gets up from his seat:: CO: On my way.. ::Heads to the exit::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: It’s being broadcast throughout the ship
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CO: Given the strength I am guessing they can't be far and probably keeping pace with our speed.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods at OPS:: OPS: We need to know all parts, it is obviously scattered.. Keep me up to date.. If he is in distress, we need to help.. But he may also be here to help us...
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Either way he seems to want pur shields dropped

ACTION: The shields fall as the shuttle doors open to reveal the chaotic insides of the nebula.  Hovering just outside is a large familiar ship surrounded by a couple of smaller similar ships.

OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CO: And I would appreciate any information on who He is
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Monitors the situation in the shuttle bay and prepares to erect a containment field round the incoming shuttle just in case::
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: He is a guest from our past.

ACTION:  The CSO's lift deposits him near the shuttle bay.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: OPS: Certainly, but later.. :: Walks through the exit and takes the first TL down::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: Very well. :: Decides not to ask further but would like to know::
CSO LtJg G’Dar says:
:: Picks himself up from the TL Floor and heads for slightly more solid ground::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: The transmissions stopped as we let him in
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Gets back to the work at hand on the off line sensors and continues to gather information.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
TL: Shuttlebay! :: Waits impatiently, wishing the lift would go faster::
Zhen says:
:: Guides his small fighter into the Nighthawks shuttle bay and lands it carefully.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Exits the TL at the shuttlebay and takes a right turn to the shuttlebay doors::

ACTION:  A small meteoroid strikes one of the lower decks.  A breach sounds on deck 7.

ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Closes the shuttle bay doors behind the shuttle and raises shields again::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Scans the shuttle bay, curious as to what is going on::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: We have a hull breach in deck 7. It seems we hit a meteor
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Makes sure the forcefields are in action::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Feels the thump, and sighs:: OPS: Complete stop.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Sends signal to the helm to make a full stop::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Enters the shuttlebay and looks at the slightly familiar shuttlecraft:: Self: Here we go..
Zhen says:
:: Putting his ship on standby, he cautiously opens the hatch to look out.::
CSO LtJg G’Dar says:
:: Looks around to see where he is::
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Orders reports from all his Security teams::
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Put the Shuttlebay on audio.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Puts the shuttle bay on speakers. So whatever is said there is heard here::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: On speakers
Zhen says:
:: Seeing his father, steps out, uncertain of his reception.::
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Good.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks over at the person exiting the shuttle:: Zhen: Hello.. :: Walks towards his son, a small smile appearing on his face::
CSO LtJg G’Dar says:
Sees a familiar ship mark:: Outloud: OK Hangar deck
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Waits and listens as there is little else she can do with no information::
Zhen says:
:: Relaxes at seeing the smile.::  XO:  Hello father.  I hope you don't mind if I intrude for a bit... you seemed to be in a slight zhast.
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Another message starts flashing on his screen about the breach on deck 7. Without hesitation he drops his PADD, grabs a tool box and starts to make way towards deck 7 to check on the damage by himself.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns:: Zhen: What..?
CSO LtJg G’Dar says:
:: Heads to the shuttle bay::
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Attempts to get the tactical sensors to work::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Listens with curiosity as very little makes sense at this moment::
EO Ens Wires says:
:: While running:: *CO*: Sir, ensign Wires here. I am on my way to the hull breach on deck 7. Please let me know if you need me someplace more urgently.
Zhen says:
:: Looks back toward the closed doors and then back at him.::  XO:  Before you left, a group of... renegades somehow slipped through into your universe.  After you and the others left... small holes started appearing in the fabric of space.  Others have slipped through to join the first group.  Jalazha finally found one we could slip through briefly.
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Listens in:: *EO*: Well my sonic.... ::Pauses:: Never mind.
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Looks puzzled:: *CO*: Yes sir. Wires out. :: Keeps running towards the breach.::
Zhen says:
:: Looks a bit uncomfortable::  XO:  We were able to ummm... stop the group coming after you and can help you get away, but...  we didn't count on the damage it would do to your ship.  Sorry about that.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Reroutes power to deck 7 so Wires can work::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
*EO*If you need anything I can arrange, let me know
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: I'll take a coffee... ::Smiles::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: Zhen: That's okay, we survived so far, didn't we?
Zhen says:
XO:  Yes.  They were stopped... but it won't be for long.  And they may figure out that it was someone from their universe who stopped them.  We hope not.  Nebulas are good cover.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: You have a replicator right in your RR ...
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
::tries fiddling with some wires under his console to boost power to the targeting scanners::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
Zhen: What can we do?
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: From what I gather, it seems these pirates have dealings with this alternate universe, which would explain a lot

ACTION:  Trigger feels a light shock through his fingers.

EO Ens Wires says:
::Notices a little more light coming on at deck 7 and quickly stops as he approaches the hole.:: *OPS*: Thank you. :: Examines the hole quickly.:: It would appear that the damage is minor enough to be handled by myself right now. I might be able to use some help on those sensors later.
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
Self: Yipe! :: Tries a different wire::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: Could Zhen have the cure we need?
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Possibly.
Zhen says:
Zhen:  For now, it is what we can do for you.  But we cannot go far from where we are now in case the breach closes.  No hard feelings, but we have no desire to remain here.  You and your people, as well as ours, needs to some how fix the breaches... for both universes sake.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: Zhen: Do you have records of their locations?
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Begins to work on the hole. He progresses quickly.::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
*XO*Commander, I am sorry to intrude. We have been listening to your conversation. Could you ask if Zhen can help us with the disease and the pirates? We need that urgently
Zhen says:
XO:  No father, we do not.  The breaches are short lived; rarely more then a few days… sometimes a few hours.  This is why I must get back as soon as possible.  But we can help you with this group so you can warn the others and get things repaired.
CSO LtJg G’Dar says:
:: Wanders around the shuttle deck::
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Prods at the console to see what various non-obvious controls do::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: Zhen: Alright.. One more thing though.. We are suffering from some kind of disease.. Do you think you could help there?
Zhen says:
:: frowns::  XO:  Can you describe it?

ACTION:  One of the volunteers show up to lend the engineer a hand.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
Zhen: We have records.. There are various stages and symptoms.. Too many to name them all.. But we could take a quick look.. :: Walks over to the wall console and pulls up the information::
Zhen says:
:: Looks over at the man wondering around.::
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Looks over his shoulder as he is almost half way done.:: Volunteer: This section is off limits to... Oh, sorry. You must be one of those volunteers we received.
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Pokes at a wire that looks out of place::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Continues listening and makes sure the XO has all the info::
Zhen says:
:: Follows to glance through at the data only to stop and look back with a whistle.::  XO:  And you are still alive?  Amazing...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: Zhen: Yes.. However, many of our crew were not as fortunate...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
Zhen: We are still infected, we only managed to stop it, not kill it...
Tactical Bob says:
EO:  Yes sir.  I heard there was a breach and thought I might be able to help.
CSO LtJg G’Dar says:
:: Goes down a corridor and into the shuttle bee and sees two people talking one of whom looks very familiar::
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Since we are at a stand still.  ::Gets up:: Want a drink?
Zhen says:
:: Points at the formulae::  XO:  It is slightly different, but... let me ask Jalazha.  And then if you can, get out of here ASAP.  We will deal with the others.  :: A cold look comes to his eyes.::
EO Ens Wires says:
:: Sighs relieved and nods:: Bob: I certainly would. Have you ever used on of these? ::Shows the welding torch.::
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Frowns:: CO: No thank you Captain
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Gets up and heads to the replicator, and grabs a cup of coffee::
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
::prods and pokes a little more until he comes back to the wire that shocked him last time and reconnects it where it looks like it should go::
Zhen says:
:: Looks at the CSO as he remembers him.::  CSO:  You should be able to make the alterations as needed.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: If it still stands I'll take you on that offer if we are ever safe again
Tactical Bob says:
:: smiles::  EO:  Yes sir... :: follows through and helps.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: Zhen: Agreed... We will await Jalazha's message then.. Thank you.. :: Bows slightly:: You couldn't have come at a better time..
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Well I will take that into consideration.
CSO LtJg G’Dar says:
:: The face is familiar now, someone from the other dimension::

ACTION:  Various lights begin to flash at the tactical as Trigger 'plays' around.

OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: If you do, I may let you into the wonders of a good bottle of Port
Zhen says:
XO:  Sir, you will need to drop shields.  For some reason, we cannot get information through them and the nebula to you.
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Peers over the top of his console at the lights and tries to decipher which lights mean something and which ones are erroneous::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: Zhen: No problem, as long as our safety is provided...
EO Ens Wires says:
:: With the help of Bob, the work is quickly finished:: Bob: Thanks for the help. If you would be so kind to wrap a few things up here, check for any other damage we can’t see, I would be most grateful.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
CO/ACTO: I’m not too happy on dropping shields again, but if that will help ….
Zhen says:
XO:  From you enemies, you should be fine at the moment.
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Keep them up
Tactical Bob says:
EO:  Aye sir.
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Nods::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: Zhen: Alright... I will see to it. Have a good journey back, and once again, we will be awaiting your message.. :: Smiles and extends his hand:: It was a pleasure to see you again..
Zhen says:
:: As the shields drop, he sends a quick message to Jelazha and waits for the downloaded information to be sent to the Nighthawk computers.  Then reaches out to shake his fathers hand.::  XO:  The same father.  Give my greetings to Brianna.
ACTO Ens Trigger says:
:: Returns the wires to where he found them and checks his console again::
EO Ens Wires says:
:: He leaves Bob and the equipment be and hurries back to ME::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks slightly sad, worried, at the mention of Brianna:: Zhen: I shall, as soon as she is conscious again...
Zhen says:
:: Turns to leave, pauses.::  XO:  Good luck father... :: Nods to the CSO::  and a safe journey.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: You too... Farewell...
Zhen says:
:: Wanting to stay and visit, especially hearing about Brianna, but knows he he is needed elsewhere for now, heads out.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*Bridge*: Jackson to bridge.. Seeing as you have been listening, you know I am asking for shields to be lowered...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Heading to the TL to take him to the bridge::
CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: Understood.  OPS: If you please
OPS Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Nods to the CO and lowers shields::
Zhen says:
:: As the shields lower, he heads out to battle another enemy... ::

ACTION: The CSO is given the formula for a similar cure.  Within hours he makes the adjustments needed and has a cure ready for the crew to be dispersed by the volunteers, though it still remains a mystery why the EO was cured without it.  Meanwhile, the ship makes good its escape, followed by the other three Federation ships.

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