USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10511.19
Mission Number 245
The unclothed truth:  Creepy Little…
Part VII

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes 
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Suzianna Storm
Scott Knight as Ensign Caelan Trigger

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti 

Missing in Action 
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight (excused)
Scott McCracken as Lieutenant Ardin G’Dar (excused) 
Patrick de Ruiter as Ensign Ar-kol & Ra-kol (excused)

NPC’s
Lilia Perfeito as OPS Yel 
Karriaunna Scotti as TO Sam and Grat

Summary
	The Siren breaks through to the other side of the mountain to read a build up of massive energy.  The insurrectionists had set the area for self-destruct.  The AT makes it out just as the area explodes sending a massive tsunami outwards in various directions.  The first that will be hit is a small island of population 800 while the larger island has 8000.
	Before setting the self-destruct, Dratt’s guards drag the CTO twins onto his prepared ship, throwing them into a quickly prepared room.  The ship then took off, heading for its first destination.
	On the ship the captain and CSO try to discover something about the small alien they have captured.  However, it seems to have suddenly curled up and died.  As Dratt’s vessel leaves the planet, they start to follow only to turn around when word of the tsunami is received.  The idea being to use the Chameleon as it is probably the fastest vessel in the federation.

Announcements

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Time Lapse:
	Two hours.  We will start with a debriefing.

Captain's Log Stardate 10511.19: I am about to interrogate an intruder that has rendered my shuttlebay useless

First Officer's log, stardate 10511.19 - The Siren is steadily digging her way through the rocks. Meanwhile, I have been in touch with the ship and was told they were having a situation of their own to handle at this moment. I don't expect any quick help from that side, so we'll be mostly on our own down here.  I just hope the field emitters will hold long enough...

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aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Monitors and adjusts the Siren's course through the rock as it digs::
CIV Dr Storm says:
@ :: In the Siren, going over the data on the large insect that brushed against them, while waiting for the doctor to get them through the mountain.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Is the bridge at the science station. Quickly she accesses the internal com system and follows the captain’s orders:: *Shipwide*: To all personnel. Everyone is to retire to their quarters except for engineering, security and bridge staff. This order is effective immediately.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Sitting in the Siren, waiting for the report saying they finally got through the last of the rock::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Is a step away from the brig:: *OPS Yel*: Status?
OPS Yel says:
*CO*:  Nothing new. The shuttlebay is being repaired as possible; there is no estimated time for the repairs yet. No more transmissions or unusual action was done. Commander Gomes has issued the curfew order as you probably heard

ACTION:  Dratt leads his guards dragging the bodies of the twins into the ship prepared for seeding the insect on other worlds.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Looks aside to Trigger:: aCMO: How are we doing, ensign?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Accesses internal sensors to examine the last actions of all the females aboard and has the computer look for anything suspicious. Knowing that will take a while::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Lets Trigger handle the digging, he knows more::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO: Speed's holding at 10 knots, we should be broaching the rock surface inside the bubble any time soon.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@aCMO: How soon is soon..?
CO Capt Monroe says:
*OPS Yel*: Understood, keep me up to date
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks into the Brig::
OPS Yel says:
*CO*: Acknowledged
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO: I reckon about 10 minutes Commander, give or take.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Keeps an eye on the sensors for when they are about to breach the others side. Notices something:: XO/aCMO: I'm detecting a build-up of energy as we go forward.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@aCMO: Alright.. Keep at it then.. Warn me when we are a minute to breaching the barrier.. :: Smiles::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks around and spots the intruder:: Intruder: Who are you and what are you here for?

ACTION:  Dratt watches as the guards toss the twins into a make-shift brig as this ship was not built for it.  He then orders two to remain and the rest to help finish with loading.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO: Aye Commander. :: Turns his attention to the energy readings on sensors::
OPS Yel says:
:: Makes sure the security fields are in place in the brig::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Frowns at Varesh as he turns to him:: CNS: What is it?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@XO: I don't know, just a build-up of energy; trying to determine source or reason.
Grat says:
:: Looks up with a frown, hair covering his face, only his eyes visible.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Nods slowly:: CNS: Keep me informed of any changes.. :: Looks forward; out of the window into the darkness ahead::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Looks over the results from the computer, realizing she now knows more about some of the crew than she ever wanted to. But still no sign of anything really wrong. So she switches the search for males as well::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Adjusts the course a bit to match the navigation plan he drew up:: XO: Looks like this volcano is still active Commander... Perhaps that's what's supplying the facility with power.
CO Capt Monroe says:
Intruder: I ask you again.... Who are you and what are you here for?
CIV Dr Storm says:
@ :: Looks up from her results.::  XO:  This planet is going to have a major problem soon if it does not already.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Blinks his eyes for a moment:: All: Any speculations as to how our digging might impact that?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@XO: Aye, sir. :: Turns his attention to the sensor readouts again:
Grat says:
:: Turns his back.::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Makes quick calculations of what the digging might do to the integrity of the volcano::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Frowns looking at the latest results and concentrates on a particular record::
CO Capt Monroe says:
Intruder: Sure turn your back to me.  I think you are with the planet.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
aCMO: Since you're driving, keep us as far from the vent as you can.
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@CNS: With pleasure commander. :: Adjusts course again::
CIV Dr Storm says:
@ :: Quietly:: CNS:  Varesh... that thing was one of our bugs on a scale unexpected.  And they breed at a very fast rate.  These oceans will be filled in no time and from there onto the islands.  This planet will become uninhabitable.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Reads over the next results and wonders:: Self: These must have been tampered with ... makes no sense ::taps a few more buttons::
CO Capt Monroe says:
Intruder: Fine... ::Looks at the guard:: Guard: Keep an eye on him.  No food or water for the next 24 hours.
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks out the brig, and heads for the bridge::

ACTION:  The navigation computers on the Siren light up various week areas in the mountain, some of them filled with magma.

CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@CIV: That is a disturbing thought indeed. I don't suppose there is a way we can scan the planet at this time to see how many there are?
TO Sam says:
CO:  Sir...  :: Follows after him.::  There is something you might want to know.
CO Capt Monroe says:
TO: Yes?
CIV Dr Storm says:
@ CNS: Not where we are now.  The ship might.
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Keeps the course of the digging adjusted to avoid the weak spots::
CIV Dr Storm says:
<TO Sam> CO:  That creature... I am hot sure it understands us.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Sighs as the navcom shows the magma filled areas:: aCMO: When it rains, it pours magma?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
Self: So Mr Visser ... has been out of the ship....how? :: Taps her console::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@CIV: And we can't get them to do that until we're out of this mountain and done with the rescue mission.
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@CNS: A new spin on an old saying commander?

ACTION:  Dratt's takes his seat on the bridge of the small vessel and waits for his ship to complete warm-up procedures.

CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Smiles:: aCMO: I have a way with words... not always a good one, but still...
CIV Dr Storm says:
@ :: Nods::
CO Capt Monroe says:
TO: I see.

ACTION:  A forcefield begins to form upward from Dratt's ship, pushing aside tons of water slowly.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO: Commander, we're about to breach the inner wall. :: Begins preparations to secure the digging gear::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CNS: First thing, we need to get into the complex without setting this volcano off..
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks back:: TO: What do you think it speaks?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@aCMO: Slow to three knots..
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Turns her search towards the computer, trying to find how the records could have been tampered with::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO: Slowing to 3 knots, aye sir.
TO Sam says:
CO:  I have no idea sir.  But we checked with the database and he is no where in it, which leads us to believe he may not understand us.  And until he speaks, the translator will not be able to help much.
CO Capt Monroe says:
TO: What do you suggest we get him to speak?
TO Sam says:
CO:  You might try some sort of drug... somehow I do not think violence will work, not that it would be condoned sir.
CO Capt Monroe says:
TO: I see.  Ask the Medical Staff to get a drug that can help

ACTION:  A tunnel appears to the surface of the water and Dratt's ship, now ready for its task slowly starts to rise, but not before he sets the autodestruct for the facility.

TO Sam says:
CO:  Ummm... sir, you might ask the CSO for something.
CO Capt Monroe says:
TO: True.  *CSO*: Report to the brig.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Looks as light finally shines through the window again, though still not very bright. He hits the exterior lights to get a better visibility forward::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
*CO* Yes sir I am on my way. :: Sighs and handles the investigation on the missing crewmen to Yel::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Checks his sensors:: XO: I'm detecting quite an energy output, consistent with forcefields.

ACTION:  The Siren breaks through the other side of the mountain.  At the same time, the mountain begins to shake.  On the surface, smoke begins to pour out.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Enters the turbolift:: Computer: Brig
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Ponders about recent events as the lift takes her down the decks::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@XO: And this mountain just woke up.
CIV Dr Storm says:
@ :: Steps over to Varesh.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Stretches his fingers and flexes them, glancing up at Storm::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO: I suggest we slam this thing into reverse and get out of here commander.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Sighs:: CNS: Just what we could not use, more problems.. Do we have comms with the ship? If so, let's call them.. We're in trouble..
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@aCMO: We can't reverse, unless the shields can withstand a volcanic eruption.

Scenery:  Lights play over a relative large complex.  It glances off some kind of shielding that appears to 'tunnel' through the waters.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Arrives in the brig and steps out as the doors open. She looks for Monroe.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@aCMO/CNS: How much time do we have?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Frantically checks his readings::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Looks at the hairy creature and feels sorry she didn’t bring her tricorder::
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Over here Commander.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@XO: How quickly do you want to reach the surface.
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO: 3 minutes commander.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Moves over:: CO: Did he or she tell you anything?

ACTION:  Dratt's ship rises and breaks the surface of the water, shooting straight up to the atmosphere.

CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Starts tapping at the controls:: All: Hold onto your hats, ladies, we're on the express elevator to the surface.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Sighs:: aCMO: Not nearly enough to stage a rescue attempt.. Do we have functional transporters and sufficient range..?
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: TO Sam here thinks this intruder's language is new.  I want him to start speaking so the translator can pick it up
CIV Dr Storm says:
@ :: Looks with concern at Varesh::
OPS Yel says:
*CO*: Sir we have a situation. A vessel has just erupted from the Freedom's ocean.  She is shooting.
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Locks the digging gear back into the hull and engages sea engines again::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@aCMO: Are there any life signs in that facility consistent with our objective?

ACTION:  As Dratt's ship reaches the planets outer atmosphere, it quickly goes hits impulse and from there, to warp.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO/CNS: Checking now...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Looks at the TO with a nod:: CO: I see ::approaches the creature and looks it in the eyes as best as possible. Grat: greetings. ::sounds friendly and opens her hands showing she has no weapons::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Taps controls:: XO: Want to hail the ship?
CO Capt Monroe says:
*OPS Yel*: Track it!
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Looks sideways at Varesh for a moment:: CNS: Make sure we stay within transporter range until we either complete our objective or have only a minute left.  Whichever comes first.
TO Sam says:
:: Shrugs::
OPS Yel says:
*CO*: She has gone to warp. I won’t be able to track it for long
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Scans the facility:: XO: There's no-one there commander... no lifesigns.
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Can you handle this?  *OPS Yel*: Be up in a second, Intercept course.

ACTION:  The hairy alien ignores everything around him, suddenly dropping into a fetal position and not moving.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: Yes sir I will try
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@XO: Aye, sir. :: Starts the ascent, keeping the Siren in transporter range, going at an angle to get out of the blast area.::
OPS Yel says:
*CO*: I'll plot the course.... but what about the Siren?
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Starts running tot he bridge:: *OPS Yel*: Signal them we will be back for them.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CNS: I'll do it. You have other things to worry about... :: Taps a few buttons:: COM: Nighthawk: Away Team to Nighthawk, we are making an emergency climb to the surface, prepare to beam us up on my mark...
OPS Yel says:
*CO*: Yes sir

ACTION:  The team on the Siren can feel a sense of pressure build-up around them, but the special shielding holds, adjusting as quickly as it can.

CIV Dr Storm says:
@ :: Swallows, trying to unblock her ears.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@aCMO: I presume you know what species our objective is?
OPS Yel says:
COM: Siren: This is the Nighthawk. We have to leave orbit to go in pursue of a vessel that left the planet. We will be back when possible
OPS Yel says:
:: Looks at the FCO in charge:: FCO: Engage pursue course
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Glances up at Storm:: ~~~CIV: Welcome to life in Starfleet.~~~
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Arrives on the bridge huffing:: OPS: Status
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@CNS: Miradorn Commander, two of them.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Frowns:: COM: Nighthawk: Uhm.. Patch me through to the captain if you will, we can't afford to remain here any longer than a few minutes..
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Sighs as she gets no response from the creature and just looks at it past the force field. She looks at her curiously, no particular expression on her face::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Hears the Nighthawk's message:: aCMO: Can you pick up their lifesigns or not?
OPS Yel says:
CO: The ship left, we are in pursue, maximum speed
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS: Very well.
OPS Yel says:
CO:  It is now out of the system
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@CNS: There are no lifesigns in the facility at all sir.
CIV Dr Storm says:
@ ~~~~ CNS: I have worked with Harlan for the last few years, trust me, this is not unusual.~~~~  :: Smiles.::
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Increase to Warp 8
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@aCMO: Dampening field?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
Grat: We did not mean any harm in stopping your escape. We just want to know why you were here. :: Sighs and speaks aloud:: Self: sometimes I wish I was a telepath.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@aCMO: That is what I wanted to hear. :: Puts on maximum speed for the surface, angling away from the facility. :: Glances at Storm as her message makes sense::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@XO: We are out of time, sir.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@All: We're surfacing.. :: Nods at the CNS::
OPS Yel says:
CO: She is smaller and thus can accelerate faster then we can. So I doubt we will catch it ... until it stops. :: Speaks lower:: CO: should it stop ...
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@XO: None, they must have cleared out before we arrived.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@XO: Shall we make for orbit?
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Sighs:: OPS: Very well.  FCO: Set a course back to the planet
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Brings flight engines online and ready for the CNS::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
<OPS Yel>CO: Commander Jackson wanted to talk to you. I'll try to open a channel

ACTION:  The build-up of power from the facility finally explodes it.  At the same time, it creates a break in the Volcano, setting it off.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@:: Nods at the CNS' question:: CNS: But not too high..
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Reinforces the aft shields::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@All: Here we go! :: Engages the thrusters as the Siren breaks through the waters, catapulting them into the sky.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Paces the outside of the brig:: Grat: you don't even look that dangerous...not that it means anything ::remembers something and goes to a nearby desk::

ACTION:  The massive release of energy sets off a tsunami.

OPS Yel says:
CO: Channel to the Siren open

ACTION:  The Siren breaks into orbit around the planet.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Finds a PADD and crudely draws an insect. Puts it where Grat can see it::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@XO: Sir... problem. That explosion and the volcanic eruption has set off a tsunami.

ACTION:  As the CSO looks at the creature, she notices it is not moving at all.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Scans for the original signal again::
CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: Status, Commander
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CNS: Populations?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Goes to the nearest equipment locker and finds a tricorder. Returns to scan the creature for life signs::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Has the computer track the direction and speed of the wave::
CIV Dr Storm says:
@ :: To no one::  I wonder if my inner ear will ever be the same.  :: Moves out of the way and takes a seat.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Hears Storm:: CIV: That bad huh?  I thought I was a better pilot than that.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@*CO*: We are in orbit now, captain. The complex exploded.  We failed to retrieve our crewmember.  No lifesigns were detected before the facility blew. Right now, we are observing a tsunami heading towards the inhabited areas of this planet.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@XO: It will reach the first island in two hours. From my scans it’s not too heavily populated, but then second one is one of the major centers.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Frowns looking at the readings:: Self: Dead...what if it isn't
CIV Dr Storm says:
@ :: Smiles and swallows a couple of times, trying to work her hearing back to normal.::
CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: Acknowledged, prepare to dock in.... ::Checks the console:: Shuttlebay 2.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@*CO*: Shuttlebay 2, aye. Can you see to the evacuation of the people on the islands concerned?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
TO Sam: I want to lower the force field. Come with me inside with a phaser please. But keep at a pace's distance
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Runs more scans with her tricorder::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@:: Secures tactical systems for docking::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@XO: The first island shouldn't be a problem, but the second one will be a challenge.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@:: Glances over his shoulder at Storm:: ~~~CIV: When we have time, we need to talk some more.~~~

ACTION:  The brig force field is deactivated, but nothing happens.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
@CNS: Maybe we could boil the wave before it hits.
CIV Dr Storm says:
@  ~~~~ CNS: Time?  You think we will have some soon? ~~~~
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: As the force field lowers she enters and scans the creature more closely. as soon as Sam is inside too, she asks the computer to reactivate the field::
CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: Acknowledged, OPS: Inform the planet if they need assistance
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@aCMO: I was thinking tractor fields or something. :: Smiles slightly:: ~~~ CIV: You have a point there. ~~~
OPS Yel says:
:: Nods to the CO.:: COM: Freedom Government: Do you need assistance in dealing with the incoming tidal waves?

ACTION:  The forcefield goes back up in the brig.

ACTION:  The Siren slips in through the docking bay doors of the Nighthawk.

ACTION:  On the surface of Freedom, the warning has gone out and people begin to panic.  It is not uncommon such problems, but not at this intensity.

ACTION:  Dratt sits back with a smile not pleasant to see.  He no longer needed the base, the planet is a natural nursery for the insects.  Soon enough it will be filled with them.  Meanwhile, he has enough to begin seeding a couple of planets.  Yes... plans were in full swing.

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