USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10511.26
Mission Number 246
The unclothed truth:  Complications…
Part VIII

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
Patrick de Ruiter as Ensign Ar-kol & Ra-kol
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)

NPC’s
Lilia Perfeito as OPS Yel 
Karriaunna Scotti as TO Sam and Grat
Patrick de Ruiter as Guard Jackson & Korcha

Summary
	The crew gathered for a meeting to fill each other in on what they have discovered in their different ventures.
With time running out, the nearest island barely evacuated before the tsunami struck, the crew has begun working on the next island; unfortunately there are too many people to simply evacuate in time.  They have begun working on an idea to help dissipate the wave.
	There is concern that Storm might be a spy, so she is being watched with care as she is being taken along on the rescue/retrieval mission of the insurrectionists lead by the XO using the Chameleon.  
	In sickbay, the counselor watches the creature as it plays possum, wondering how best to deal with it.  And the FCO, with some engineers, goes over the Chameleon with a fine tooth comb after the destruction that had occurred in the shuttlebay.
	On Dratt’s vessel, one of the Mordorn twins awakes and tries to figure a way out of their situation while the other, in bad condition, continues to sleep.  The ship continues on its way to its first ‘victim’ test world.

Announcements

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Time Lapse:
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Captain's Log Stardate 10511.26: The away team is back from the surface and I am waiting for them in the Conference Room, for a debriefing.  I am also waiting for our prisoner to start talking on who ordered him to do it.

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CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Sitting in the conference room for the Away Team::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Finishes up the reports in his new office and heads for the TL::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Enters the conference room and immediately looks for the Captain::
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: In a small room, not sure where he is, With a splitting headache::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Steps into the conference room right after the CSO, taking his seat to the right of the CO::
Ens Ra-Kol says:
@::Unconsious::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Approaches him and sits beside him whispering:: CO: Before we begin, I wanted to ask. should I make any mention that we may have a spy aboard?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Steps into the TL:: TL: Bridge.
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: No, investigate it quietly.
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Makes her way into the conference room, not sure she should be there or not.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Nods and moves away, not very worried if the XO heard anything. The intruder should be disguised as a female::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks up for a moment at the mention of the word 'spy', but decides that at the moment, they have different priorities::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Nods to the newcomers as they enter, having taken a seat at the left of the CO::

ACTION:  Dratt's ship makes it way to its first destination, its first test planet.  In its holds are the innumerous insects ready to be launched for their 'assignment'.

aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Leaves the TL and walks round the back of the bridge to the conference room::
CIV Dr Storm says:
CO:  Sir, did you require my presence?
CO Capt Monroe says:
CIV: Yes, have a seat.
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Softly moaning he opens his eyes to get his bearings::
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Nods and takes a seat far from the group.::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Looks around as he enters making a note of who has already arrived::

@ Scenery:  The room is bare except for what basically would be considered a chamber pot.  Outside, two guards faintly be heard arguing.

CO Capt Monroe says:
ALL: So let's get started.. Commander Jackson what happened?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around the room at the other attendees::

ACTION:  In sickbay, the counselor watches the creature, deciding best how he might deal with it, while in the shuttle bay, the FCO goes over the Chameleon after the explosion earlier.
 
 Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: He looks around and spots his brother, still unconscious. the only other thing around is a small pot. He's not sure what it's used for, but it doesn't smell very good::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Quietly takes a seat::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Piles up her 2 PADDs waiting to have a chance to speak::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks sideways at the CO:: CO: Sir.. All: Ladies, Gentlemen... As you know, we went into their deep seas, to find out what we can... Well… We found out something alright It seems the water here contains enough nutrients for the creatures to grow rapidly and to enormous size, at least as large as a good sized shuttlecraft.. Possibly larger..
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: He can hear 2 people arguing outside. Very quietly he gets up and moves to his brother. Looking at his brother's injuries his mouth tightens. He takes to pot in his hand and moves to the door, listening to what the guards are saying::
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Nods her head in concern with what Jackson is saying.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
All: We encountered one of them, or rather, bumped into it.. After this encounter, which did not have a major impact, we went on with our attempt to rescue our crewmember.. We drilled through the seabed to the air pocket, shielded off by forcefields. When we got through, the destruct sequence was already active..
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Looks over a PADD he picked up from sickbay quietly noting the XO's comments... after all he was there at the time::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Listens, very confused::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
All: Shortly thereafter, our scans did not show any lifesigns present. With the submarine volcano being at the verge of erupting, and actually doing so not long thereafter, we made for the surface and a low orbit. After that we returned to the ship, and we all know the events following that... ::Looks around the table::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Ends his gaze at the CO, hoping his brief explanation was sufficient::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: So ... there was a submarine facility there? Whose explosion caused the volcano to erupt. :: Thinks::
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Ok, CIV: Anything to add Doctor.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Correct... ::Raises his hand for a moment, indicating he wants to elaborate a bit:: CSO: I actually believe it is the other way around... The volcano erupted to destroy the facility.. I believe the volcano was set to be the means of auto-destruct of the facility.. Sub-terrain charges would suffice to destabilize.. You agree on that?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Nods:: XO: It makes sense yes. To use the volcano for protection. Did you see the vessel emerging from it?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Frowns at the PADD::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Personally. No, we were too busy with the rescue attempt and after that to get out of there to notice.. Someone else might have though. :: Looks around the table once more::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I have information on that ... when the time comes. :: Looks at the CO and then to the CIV::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Looks up and shakes his head to the XO to indicate he saw nothing::
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Shakes her head::  CO:  By the time we came though, I believe they were already gone.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns, looking at Gomes::
Guard Jackson says:
@ Guard Korcha: Man, i just want to get out of here.

ACTION:  The counselor finds he cannot read anything beyond the forcefield and yet there is the danger of lowering it.

CO Capt Monroe says:
CIV: Very well, ALL: Anybody else?
Guard Korcha says:
@ Guard Jackson: I hear you. Although we've got enough of those bugs here to fulfill our mission
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs briefly at the aCMO's gesture and shrugs, before turning his eyes on Monroe::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: Yes sir
Guard Jackson says:
@ Guard Korcha: If they don't discover us first ::shrugs:: Not that it really matters, as long as we get to the first test planet
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Patiently waits his turn after hearing the CSO speak::
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Go ahead.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: I had OPS plot the course of the vessel that left freedom.  We don’t have her on sensors anymore but if we use her last heading, the nearest planet in her path is another small colony world
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: But of course, they could have changed course. This planet is 1 day away at maximum warp
Guard Korcha says:
@Guard Jackson: Can't they track us? i mean, shouldn't we be going somewhere else?
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Have we finished the evacuation?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: That’s all we have on the ship I am afraid. That and ::looks at the XO:: All: The fact that we now know the planet inhabitants invited these people in in exchange for technology
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: At least we got some information on it.  ALL: Good job all.
Guard Jackson says:
@Guard Korcha: I'm sure they can spot our warp trail for a while, but I’m sure those federation creeps won't get that before we're long gone
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Shakes his head slowly:: Self: Some people would do anything for technology.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: The first island is evacuated and the main island is in the process of evacuation the tsunami during its life span
Guard Korcha says:
@ :: Laughs:: Guard Jackson: I'm sure you're right. Where are we going after the first planet?
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Still listening at the door, intrigued by what he's hearing::
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Very well. Prepare the Chameleon for departure.  XO: I want to see you in my ready room.
Guard Jackson says:
@Guard Korcha: How should i know? I'm just a lowly guard. Ask Dratt. ::smiles::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CSO: Do we know anything about the body lying on one of my biobeds Commander?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
CO: Yes sir
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods at the CO:: CO: Yes sir..
Guard Korcha says:
@ Guard Jackson: Yeah right. he wouldn't give me the time of day
CO Capt Monroe says:
ALL: If there is nothing else to add you are dismissed.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Approaches the CO again:: CO: And our friend is still reading as dead. But since there are some inconstancies in his readings, the CNS is trying to assess if he could still have any sort of mind
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Was whispering::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Walks towards the exit and turns to wait for the CO::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
CMO: Yes we do Dr. I actually want to have a word with you about it. If you can join me on the bridge…
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Stands:: CSO: Keep me updated.
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CSO: Certainly. :: Motions for the CSO to lead::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Heads out the door, and onto the bridge::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Enters the bridge one pace behind the CO and turns to walk to the ready room::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Nods to the CO::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks into the ready room:: XO: Have a seat.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Walks to the bridge to the science station and motions the aCMO to follow::
OPS Yel says:
:: Doesn't have a moment to spare in coordinating the evacuation efforts::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Enters the RR as well and takes a seat as requested and waits for the captain to talk::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Follows the CSO to her station very curious::
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: We have a problem.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods slowly:: CO: I deduced as much from what little I heard from Alex' whisper to you before the meeting...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Taps a few buttons instructing some engineers to start preparing the Chameleon than pulls up the data on the creature::
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sits in his chair:: XO: We have somewhat of a Mole on this ship.
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Having watched the others leave, sits quietly contemplating.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Has a picture put on screen so the aCMO can see it:: aCMO: Its like nothing me or the computer have ever seen. Its DNA profile doesn't match any creature encountered by the Federation
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CO: Do we have a plan to identify him or her yet?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Looks over the picture on the display:: CSO: First contact?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
aCMO: We found it piloting a shuttle, exiting the Nighthawk. OPS beamed it to the brig...well, it certainly did not want to contact us
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: I am hoping that person will leave us clues.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CO: Do we have any suspects yet?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CSO: So how did it end up in sickbay?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
aCMO: It never spoke so the computer was unable to translate our language into his. If it did understand us by any other means. and there is a possibility it might since it was using our shuttle, it never made any sign of it
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: We have one suspect in mind, our new addition to the crew.
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CSO: Maybe it would respond to communication by PADD?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
aCMO: By the time I reached sickbay to help the Captain the creature was ...dead. just dead for no reason. But there are some oddities about the readings ...
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Flashes the PADD to the CSO:: CSO: So I saw, I must say it seems intriguing.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CO: Plan of action..? Feed her information.. Wrong information..?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
aCMO: Before it "died" I tried. it showed no sign of recognizing an insect picture I put there ....
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: We might do that.
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CSO: Maybe it did but has different ways of showing it.
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO:: What I want to do is put her on the away team to the planet Commander Gomes indicated.
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Stands and exits the room, heading for the first officer.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
aCMO: As for the life readings. They are on the verge of what the computer considers death. and its odd that so far and its been 2 hours. The body has shown no sign of decay
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: I want a lock on all her incoming and outgoing communication.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
aCMO: Perhaps it has no internal parasites or ours cant infect it ... its very odd
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CO: Shall I take charge again, or will the commander do so?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Frowns:: Self: It can't be...
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Having heard enough he decides to take action. Knowing that the chameleon could easily outrun this vessel he knows that the Nighthawk crew is on its way. And if they're not… well... So be it::
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Yes, take a minimal away team, with you.
Ens Ra-Kol says:
@:: Softly moans as he slowly regains consciousness... and then the pain hits him and he wished he would’ve staid unconscious::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
aCMO: I am as puzzled as you Dr. Commander Varesh is with the creature, trying to find anything a non-empath like me or the computer could not detect
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CO: I'll also get a security detail ready, as back-up.. We might need it... Anything specific I need to know?
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Hears his brother moan, moves over to him and whispers:: Ra-Kol: Call a guard, i will overwhelm him.. we need to get out of here
CIV Dr Storm says:
OPS:  Ma'am, where might I find the first officer?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CSO: Have you ever heard of an ancient earth Marsupial called a Possum?
Ens Ra-Kol says:
@::Nods:: Ar-Kol: Okay, take your position
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: If it gets hairy you are authorized to use any force necessary to stop the bug.
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@::Moves back to the door, with the pot still in his hands. Smells like that thing was used by someone to take a leek… Phew::
Ens Ra-Kol says:
@:: Waits till his brother is at the door then shouts:: All: Guard! I need a medic in here.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
aCMO: Yes  ::frowns looking at the computer image:: aCMO: But this creature is certainly not from Earth

ACTION:  The guards frown and then basically ignore the call.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CO: Understood.. I would like to take commander Gomes along... Her knowledge about these creatures is invaluable..
OPS Yel says:
:: Looks up from her console startled:: CIV: Yes hmm...he went to the Captain's RR I believe ::looks tired as she has not stopped for over 2 hours::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CSO: Admittedly not... however I have to wonder if it has the same defense mechanism built in to their cardiopulmonary systems as the Possum.
CIV Dr Storm says:
OPS:  Thank you.  :: Turns toward the ready room.::
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Very well.  Make it so.  You leave in 10 minutes.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods.:: CO: Thank you sir.. Good luck with the evac. :: Gets up and turns to the exit::
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Good luck Commander.
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Waits for the first officer to come out, not wanting to disturb him.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods as he walks through the exit and onto the bridge::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
aCMO: Indeed ... indeed...you think its...playing dead? to avoid capture? It ought to know what we do to our dead 1st
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
aCMO: First an autopsy then a burial at space ::smiles vaguely looking down at the picture::
CIV Dr Storm says:
XO:  Sir... if I might?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CSO: That's my first thought... and it would explain the lack of degradation to the creature’s body and internal organs.
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Stands and heads out the door::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CIV: In a moment, doctor.. :: Smiles at her:: CSO/aCMO: Commander.. Ensign.. Prepare for an away mission... CIV: You are coming as well, doctor... Now, you wanted to tell me something?
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Nods to the captain.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Nods:: aCMO: Agreed its a good theory. but how do we prove it?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
aCMO: Beam it to a friendly environment on the holodeck perhaps? a simulation of the surface of freedom?
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Smiles::  XO:  Actually, that was what I had wanted to ask... if I might come along.
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CSO: We have to make it want to wake up... if we can convince it that it's in no danger it might respond.
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Acknowledges the Doctor, heads to the Center Chair::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Looks up at the XO:: XO: We are going back to the planet? :: Looks worried::
Ens Ra-Kol says:
@:: Hmm This trick usually works in the movies::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CIV: Obviously.. :: Smiles, not showing the fact his feeling of suspicion against Storm is growing with the minute now. Why on earth would she volunteer for such a mission? :: All: We will meet in the shuttlebay in five minutes, that should give us a few more minutes to prepare..
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CSO/XO: I need to grab a medkit from sickbay; I'll meet you in the shuttle bay
Ens Ar-Kol says:
@:: Well, it was worth a try. Now what would convince those guards to come inside?::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Nods to the aCMO and get up:: XO: I am ready, and so is the Chameleon
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Jumps in the TL and heads back to where he started in sickbay::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: We are going to the last known coordinates..:: Turns to Storm:: CIV: Why don't you go to the shuttlebay and supervise the preparation there? I'll be down shortly...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Goes back to the science station to get her pet tricorder and make sure the station is secure.::
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Nods::  XO:  Yes sir.  I will meet you there.
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Enters sickbay and grabs a medkit, medical tricorder and phaser::
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Stepping onto the lift, sends it to her quarters.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Feels relieved that its a new planet, hopefully with less underwater surface::
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Stopping at her quarters, grabs a bag quickly, then heads for the lab and the insect.::
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS Yel: Where is the Tsunami now?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Approaches the XO::XO: Shall we go down?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Makes sure Storm is away, before talking to Gomes again:: CSO: Commander.. I want you to set up a permanent communications monitor.. All incoming and outgoing traffic for the Chameleon, and anything else addressed to Storm..
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Jogs out of sickbay and heads for the shuttle bay::
OPS Yel says:
CO: 30 minutes from the big island sir
CO Capt Monroe says:
OPS Yel: Find me a solution to stopping it.
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Entering the lab, retrieves the box, and then quickly locks it up as if no one has been there.  Noting no one is about, makes her to sickbay.::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Good idea sir. I feel bad suspecting her but unfortunately she is the easiest to suspect. The one we least know. I ran a check on her past. She has a perfect clean record; A brilliant scientist. And Admiral Harlan trusts her. But oddly some parts of her record are missing ...
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Stops outside the glass doors and looks in to see Varesh busy.  With a sigh and a shake of her head, turns around, not disturbing him and heads for the shuttle bay.::
OPS Yel says:
:: Frowns:: CO: Sir?? I am an operations officer, not a geologist ... sir. I mean...I do not have any ideas at this point but I will work on it
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: It was actually the captain's suggestion, or rather.. Order.. I have to say, I am not comfortable with her around on the team, but it is better to have an eye on her than to have her running around the ship without any limitations..
OPS Yel says:
:: Sighs and has the computer run a search the database for ways to stop a tsunami::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: You know what they say...keep your friends close and your enemies even closer. Shall we then? :: Enters the TL::
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
:: Arrives at the shuttle bay and looks around for his favorite shuttle::
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Steps into the shuttle bay, her eyes lighting first on the Siren.  Walks over to it, her bag slapping against her leg, the box clutched in her hand.::
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Heads to the Science Console, and type in the wave amplitude and checks if it can be broken::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods and walks to the TL, and enters:: CSO: I just hope we are wrong.. But I am afraid we are not. She actually wanted to volunteer for this assignment...
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Lightly lays her hand on the ship before turning around to the doctor.::  aCMO:  Ready sir?
aCMO Ens Trigger says:
CIV: Born ready Doc. ::smiles::
CIV Dr Storm says:
:: Nods and follows him.::

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