USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10609.23
Mission Number 281
Never Reveal your Secrets
Part VIII

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Scott Knight as LtJg Caelan Trigger
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt. Rose
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh 

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Storyline
Sam Hung

Missing in Action
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson (excused)
Lília Perfeito Ensign. Christina van den Tulpen (excused)
Chris Nickle as Glinn Marat (excused)
Joseph Tom Sagar as Ensign Wechel Holax

NPC’s
Sam Hung as Renegade and Helm

Summary
	While the Away team checks out the base believed to hold those seeking to end expansion, the Nighthawk checks out the freighters coming in and out.  They were not pleased.  Fighters poured out of the base and along with those swarming the area, they went after the Nighthawk.  Outgunned, the Nighthawk headed out.

Announcements

•	Logs, logs, logs
•	Rose on the Chameleon, with the EO, will be just arriving back into the area.
•	Once again, an official welcome to ChrisN.

Time Lapse:
1 Hour

Captain's Log Stardate 10609.23:  I am waiting on word from the away team to see if they have made any progress in finding out if they are a threat or not.

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CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks out of the Ready Room::
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Any word from the away team?
CMO Hunter says:
@::Wandering down a corridor looking around.::
CNS Raven says:
@::Walks along with the CMO:: CMO: Ok, what were we supposed to check out again?
CMO Hunter says:
@CNS: No idea... I'm just getting a sense of the layout. ::Smiles::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Shakes her head:: CO: Nothing yet.  You want me to try?
CNS Raven says:
@::smiles:: CMO: Well, you get a sense of the layout, I'll get a sense of the overall mood.
CMO Hunter says:
@CNS: Sounds like a plan. ::continues down the corridor:: So where'd you get Raven from?
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Yes.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Scans the area of the away team to make sure it is clear.::
CNS Raven says:
@CMO: Fanciful youth... I called myself that for a time.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Finding them clear, on a secure channel, quietly:: *CNS*: Anybody home down there?
CMO Hunter says:
@CNS: Sounds familiar... Hunter was my old nickname from the academy.
CNS Raven says:
@*SO*: Go ahead, Rose.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CNS*: The captain wanted to know how things were going.
CNS Raven says:
@*SO*: Going as planned, we're having a look around. I'm here with my mate Hunter, the one who patched you up before?
CMO Hunter says:
@::looks over to the CNS as he hears his name mentioned::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Quietly chuckles:: *CNS*: You should have a long talk about your mate and his name and profession.  I will let the ummm... boss know.
CNS Raven says:
@*SO*: You do that, Raven out.
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks behind the chair::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Turns around, humor dancing in her eyes:: CO: Hey boss, the counselor and his mate are having a look around.
CNS Raven says:
@CMO: Call sign, huh?
CMO Hunter says:
@CNS: Yeah... had it for ages... something that was given to me when we went through combat training.  Those poor guys never knew what side I was on.
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Raises an eyebrow, and smiles:: SO: Very well make sure to keep an eye out on them.
Renegade says:
@::Bumps into the CNS:: CNS: Watch where you are going buddy.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Will do  So far the only thing going in and out are cargo ships.  I would love to do an active scan to find out what is on those ships.
CNS Raven says:
@CMO: My mother just thought I was strange. ::reels slightly from the bump:: Renegade: Watch where I'm going? You're the lummox who can't walk in a straight line.
Renegade says:
@::Pushes the CNS:: CNS: You are you calling a lummox?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Seeing there is activity around the counselor, she turns around to focus more on the situation.::
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Make it discrete.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: distractedly:: CO: Aye sir...
CNS Raven says:
@::Stands his ground:: Renegade: I'm calling you a lummox, you overgrown baboon, One can't even walk a station without someone picking a fight.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: With half her attention, she taps in the commands to begin a light, general scan of the freighters.::
Renegade says:
@::Gets right into his face:: CNS: Look buddy, you know who you are dealing with?
CMO Hunter says:
@::gets between the CNS and the Renegade and pushes the renegade up against the wall:: Renegade: It wouldn't be a good idea to pick a fight with this one, he'll rip your head clean off without so much as a thought... now me... I'd just slit yer throat.
CNS Raven says:
@Renegade: Who am I dealing with? Must be a fairy princess or something, because I'm not impressed. What about you, Hunter?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Sir... something is going on down there... not sure what without picking up their conversation.

@ACTION: A crowd starts to gather around the CNS and CMO

CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Patch it through.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Glances over at her scans and then starts to look back, only to pause for a closer look.::  Odd...
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks up::  CO: Huh?  Oh... :: reaches over and ties into their comm signal.::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: There is a crowd starting to gather around the counselor and doctor.  Also, I am unable to do a scan of the freighters.  I am unable to penetrate the hull... at least at the signal strength I am using so as not to alert them to our presence.
Renegade says:
@::Slowly reaches into his side:: CNS: You worst nightmare ::Pulls out a knife::
CNS Raven says:
@::looks almost bored:: CMO: Hunter, tell him about the time I got blown up in that explosion. Yet here I stand. ::steps back a little, taking a fighting stance::
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Oh great.  Are they in any danger?
CMO Hunter says:
@::quickly draws the knife that the Renegade had concealed to the renegades throat:: Renegade: Looking for this?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Does a metal object being pulled out constitute danger?
Renegade says:
@::Looks discouraged:: CNS: Fine you win this round.  You had better watch your back.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Looks like the doctor is holding it though.
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Wonderful.  Take us to red alert.  Helm: Take us in full impulse.
CNS Raven says:
@::smiles nastily:: Renegade: You had better watch yours, 'cuz I can hear you coming a mile away.
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Stops:: SO: Belay that.
CMO Hunter says:
@::releases the Renegade and steps back:: Renegade: I think I'll keep this, make a nice souvenir. ::sheaths the weapon in his belt::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods with a quick glance over toward tactical.::
FCO Eagle says:
@::walking around, cautiously checking things out::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: What do you want me to do about the freighters?  Obviously, they must be hiding something.  I could try a more in-depth scan, but that could alert someone.
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Do it.
CNS Raven says:
@::turns to the crowd:: All: Nothing to see, show's over folks.
Renegade says:
@::Walks off, disgruntled::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods and increases her sensor strength, focusing on one of the closer freighters.::
CMO Hunter says:
@::quietly:: CNS: I've got a feeling he'll search out some friends and come back for us later... we'd best be prepared.

ACTION: The crowd starts to walk away and starts talking about the little incident.

FCO Eagle says:
@::sees a crowd gathered and walks over to investigate::
FCO Eagle says:
@::as the crowd dissipates, his eyes come upon the CNS and CMO::
CMO Hunter says:
@::spots the FCO through the crowd:: CNS: And there's a good start... reinforcements.
FCO Eagle says:
@CNS/CMO:  Finding trouble are we?
CNS Raven says:
@::turns as he feels Aaron's presence:: FCO: Me? Trouble? Always.
CMO Hunter says:
@FCO: Oh you know me... can't get out of bed in the morning without picking a fight.

ACTION: The Freighters change course. Towards the Nighthawk

SO Lt Rose says:
uh-oh... CO: Captain, there has been a course change of the freighters... toward us.
CNS Raven says:
@::looks over at Trigger:: CMO: A right pair we are, huh? 
FCO: You missed a rousing little show of testosterone with one of the fine people here.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: I did find out what they are caring though. Torpedo casings and arrays.
FCO Eagle says:
@::grins::  CMO:  I know I've got to keep my eye on the CNS here, but you too?!
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Oh lovely.  Helm: Take us away.
CMO Hunter says:
@::grins:: FCO: Oh... I got a souvenir... wanna see?
CNS Raven says:
@FCO: Now, now, Eagle, I'm not that bad am I?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Keeps a close eye on the freighters::
Helm Officer says:
CO: Aye. ::Takes the ship away.::
FCO Eagle says:
@CNS:  I've gotten you out of more situations than I care to count!

ACTION: The Freighter charges weapons.

FCO Eagle says:
@CMO:  Sure, whatchya got?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Sir... they are charging weapons.
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Great.  Raise shields and arm weapons.
CMO Hunter says:
@::takes out the knife and hands it to the FCO:: FCO: He tries to pull it on me but I got there first. ::grins::
CNS Raven says:
@FCO: And I saved your behind as many times, mister.

@ACTION: The Stations alarms go off.

FCO Eagle says:
@::holds up his hand::  CNS/CMO:  I believe the Nighthawk is in trouble.
CMO Hunter says:
@::looks up:: CNS/FCO: Oh god now what?
FCO Eagle says:
@::takes the knife and inspects it::  CMO:  Nice piece!
CNS Raven says:
@::hears the alarms:: CMO: He's right. ::looks around:: We need to find the others, we have to take care of business here and get back to the ship.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Her voice squeaks:: CO: Sir?  :: Shakes her head:: ah... aye sir... ::Raises the shields to full and glancing over at the tactical officer orders him to charge weapons.::
CMO Hunter says:
@CNS: Agreed... but finding them could prove difficult with all these people running around... can you sense them?

@ACTION: As mass panic starts on the station everyone runs  to their respective ships.

CNS Raven says:
@CMO: Always. ::turns in a slow circle, then points back to the promenade.:: That way, won't you say, Eagle?
FCO Eagle says:
@::jumps aside as he almost gets knocked over by the people running by::
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO:  we better defend ourselves.
FCO Eagle says:
@CNS:  You read my mind!  Let's go!
SO Lt Rose says:
::Paying attention to the freighter, almost misses the away teams change in course.  A quick glance tells her why.::  CO: I guess scanning that ship really was not a good idea.  Ships are taking off from the station.
CMO Hunter says:
@self: No-one ever looks anymore. ::follows the FCO::

ACTION: As the freighter approaches the Nighthawk, more ships leave the station to join the freighter.

CNS Raven says:
@::looks as everybody heads for the docking bays:: FCO/CMO: This could make things easier in some ways. Don't ask me how, but we have to look at the bright side. ::goes with the other two::
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Well at least we have some idea of what they are doing.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: They are joining the freighters... we do not have the ability to fight this many.
FCO Eagle says:
@CNS:  Any chance you can contact the Nighthawk and find out what's going on?
CMO Hunter says:
@CNS/FCO: It would look the least suspicious if we head back to the shuttle... but what about the others?
CNS Raven says:
@::taps his badge:: *SO*: Raven to the roost. What news? ::winks at Aaron as he does so::
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks over to science:: Helm: Take us away, engage at maximum warp.  Inform the Away team they are on their own.
FCO Eagle says:
@CMO:  We'll have to chance that they're making their way back to the shuttle as well.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CNS*: They did not like my peeking into their closet and are about to get mean about it.
CNS Raven says:
@*SO*: That's not good. I guess we're doing this solo?
SO Lt Rose says:
*CNS*: Sorry... looks like it.  We are no match for so many bullies.
Helm says:
CO: Aye.  Heading to course 125 mark 4 engaging at warp 8.

ACTION: As the ships converge on the Nighthawk, The Nighthawk's Warp Engines erupts and takes the ship away

CNS Raven says:
@*SO*: Don't worry, I will tell the rest. We'll make our way home best we can.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: That was too close....
CMO Hunter says:
@CNS: Now what?
FCO Eagle says:
@CNS:  Well, what's the situation?
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Yes, is the Horatio still at the last known coordinates?
CNS Raven says:
@FCO/CMO: If I heard right, Rose tried scanning one of the freighters and got these guys all worked up. Seems everybody was heading out to intercept the ship. We're on our own from here.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods as she just catches the counselors call.  They were on their own.:: CO: I believe so.  Checking...
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Aye sir... they are still there.  :: Turns to look around, curious.::
CMO Hunter says:
@CNS: Wonderful... any ideas?
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: If your scans are correct I can assume they are a threat to us.
FCO Eagle says:
@CNS:  Just for scanning a freighter?  It's pretty routine to scan other vessels, so I wonder what we've stumbled upon.
CNS Raven says:
@CMO: I think it best we meet up with the others and make a plan. Distraction by one team, the doing something to blow this place to hell.
CMO Hunter says:
@FCO: Whatever it is, we're gonna have to find out for ourselves now.
CNS Raven says:
@FCO: I shudder to think what it could be. Maybe we should look into that as well.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: If what that man told you, and from the base what we have seen, I would say so.  Should we take the Chameleon in to make sure they get out alright?
FCO Eagle says:
@CNS:  Well Counselor, you're the ranking officer here......what'll it be?
CNS Raven says:
@::smiles:: FCO: What any good ranking officer would do... find the one that outranks him. ::looks around:: I do think it best we regroup and see how the plans are changed by the developments.
FCO Eagle says:
@CNS:  Agreed.  Which way shall we head?  Seems pretty deserted around here now.
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Ponders:: SO: Well it is a good idea.
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Wonders what implications he would have to face if the ship was discovered:: SO: Prep the Chameleon.  We launch in 10 minutes.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods and pauses:: CO: We?
CNS Raven says:
@FCO: If it was general consensus all over the base, and they followed, they should be at the shuttle. I don't want to risk comms right now.
FCO Eagle says:
@CNS:  My thoughts exactly.
FCO Eagle says:
@CMO:  You ready to roll?
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Blinks:: SO: Um... You are right.  Bring the EO with you.  ::Pauses::
CMO Hunter says:
@::follows on with the CNS and FCO:: FCO: Sure... beats standing around here.
CNS Raven says:
@FCO/CMO: Then lets get going, guys. ::leads the way across the promenade to the corridor their shuttle's docking bay is on.::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Sends an order down to the shuttle bay:: CO: Aye sir... and one tactical officer, just in case.
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Good and enough explosives to blow that place up.
FCO Eagle says:
@CNS/CMO:  I'll watch your backs and take up the rear.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Handing her station over, she looks sympathetically at the captain, knowing he would rather be going.:: CO: Aye sir...
CMO Hunter says:
@CNS/FCO: I'll take point.
CNS Raven says:
@CMO/FCO: Stop talking and get going, dammit.
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Take good care of her.
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sits in his command chair::
FCO Eagle says:
@CNS:  A little testy are we?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Aye sir... :: In the lift, she sends the orders for the Chameleon to be loaded with explosives... and hopes nothing goes wrong.::
CMO Hunter says:
@::moves off::
CNS Raven says:
@FCO: Just a tad. ::feels like someone will jump them any moment::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Arriving in the shuttle bay, she heads for the Chameleon.  It would be the first time she had ever flown it outside of simulations... except for the situation, she was looking forward to it.::
FCO Eagle says:
@::continues moving::  CNS:  Eh, I'll just have to buy you a drink later.....kinda loosen you up!

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