USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10703.17
Mission Number 303
Red Herring III

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger 
Karriuanna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christina van den Tulpen

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

NPCs
Scott Knight as Dimitri & computer
Kurt Goring as Endos: Second in command of the transport Detel.
Karriaunna Scotti as Sodora & Greyst

Missing in Action
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)

Summary:
The Nighthawk has followed the alien vessel into the Trigon system (see notes below) to the second world.  There, they made brief contact with the people of the planet indirectly while trying to contact the alien vessel which is basically ignoring them.  Before the Nighthawk arrived, sensors picked up transporter energy down to the planet as well as a burst of coded communication.  As the ship continued to ignore them, the captain gave orders to shoot across the alien vessels bow.  That got their attention.  
More movable, but with limited fire power (limited in amount, not ability) the alien vessel dived into the second planets atmosphere, followed by the Nighthawk.  The planets government has contacted both ships in trying to discover what is going on.
At the same time, the doctor tries to find a solution for his extreme hair growth (he should market the problem on Earth and make a fortune) and the ship’s newest guest has stepped forward on the issue of the children… now what?

From the Xindi Data base: 

Species: Jorinian
	Physical description: 
•	General Height: 2 meters
•	Coloring: Blue tinged skin, white hair, white eyes (no visible pupils)
•	Defensive: Long claws kept sheathed except when extremely agitated or under attack.
Background:
	A warrior world, 5 factions almost took their people to extinction.  To survive, the leaders came up with the idea that each faction would be the master of some area that each group was to honor.  Over the centuries these different consortiums have evolved.  One of the major consortiums is the space farers.  This group commands ships with weapons of technology that is advanced from many of the Xindi races as well as the Federation and is often used to assist in planetary protection from space.  The majority of their ships are for transportation of cargo and for fairing the various species within the Xindi domain. These vessels have nominal weaponry though often good shielding. They do have a few deep exploration ships; no information is known on those.
	They hold their honor and word to extremes.  There is no translation of the word love in their vocabulary.  The closest word translation is honor.
	Due to their own near extinction, they have a fierce over-protectiveness for children of all races.
Government: 
Council of 25 members voted in by the people and confirmed by the leaders of each group.  The planet remains neutral in all disputes and due to their use in the system they are honored by all other governments.

System: Trigon
•	7 Planet system:  Planets 2, 3 & 5 are inhabited.  
o	Planet 2: hedonistic world; often used for an R&R world.  Their women are knock-down gorgeous for most species of males.  This planet has nominal technology, pre-industrial in most areas.  The climate is temperate and the people peaceful.  Each area has a local magistrate that sees to the handling of governmental issues.  For planetary issues, this duty is rotated.  There is only one main law of this world, you cannot murder; punishment is to the extreme.
o	Planet 3: nothing is known of this world; it is closed off and surrounded my numerous warning and defense systems.
o	Planet 4: a dead world that is nothing more then a fused rock in space.  Evidence of catastrophic events 2 centuries ago.
o	Planet 5: Religious extremists.  A relatively barren and cold world, it fits the people who reside there. Sex is for procreation only.  Prayer is mandatory throughout the day. Their religion is the only religion.  Those who in anyway do not head the dictates of the culture are placed in cells for ‘reconsideration’; there is no exception for age; young, old or very ill can find themselves there.  (Anthropological note: None were discovered to have ever left these ‘special’ areas alive.) Technology is forbidden on this world, including medical.  Illnesses are seen as both punishment and rewards depending on the situation.  This probably fosters the fact that longevity on this world is relatively short.  Over all, most off-world species tend to avoid this world. 
o	Archaeological/Anthropological facts: 
•	All three planets have the same dominant species.  
•	All three planetary cultures show evidence of being relatively young, stretching back approximately 2-3 centuries ago.
•	No fossil record on any worlds in this system to support evolution of dominant species.
•	Theory: 2-3 centuries ago planet 4 was the mother world.  Colonization of near-by planets was going on.  Some sort of faction occurred creating extremists for planets 2 & 5.  A war broke out and the people basically destroyed the mother world.

Time Lapse: A few minutes.

Captain's Log Stardate 10703.17: We have set a intercept course after the attackers after we have found out that they might have taken one person from the transport that might have information on the children.  We will find out when we reach them.
 
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CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::in sickbay re-analyzing the fluid in his original vial wearing a Haz-Mat suit::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks into the observation lounge from the bridge::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::sitting at her station looking for any changes in the trail and the alien vessel::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::looks down at his console to check on ETA::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Takes a seat in the central chair once the captain left it and looks around the bridge, first at the helm station, then over to the science and tactical stations::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks to the end of the room, taps the comm:: *SO*: Lieutenant, can you escort our guest to the observation lounge?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::checking and re-checking the formula against the known samples of Scalosian water::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::adjusts her two braids and sits back, looking information idly passing through the screen in front of her::
FCO Lt Knight says:
XO:  Sir, at current course and speed, ETA to intercept in 15 minutes.  It appears they are heading for the second world in a system of seven major planets.  They will arrive before we do.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods at the information the FCO gave:: FCO: Very well... How long before they reach the planet?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Watching the Joridian, hoping everything was alright with him.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::runs his fingers through the white streaks in his hair::
FCO Lt Knight says:
XO:  They have slowed to impulse and will reach the planet in 10 minutes.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::checks her sensors to find that seven-planet system::
FCO Lt Knight says:
XO:  According to Xindi information, this system is called Trigon.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: FCO: So they have 5 minutes before we arrive... ::Looks around at science:: CSO: Can we have active scans on the planet and near surroundings when still five minutes out?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Unglues her eyes from there guest.:: *CO: Aye sir.  We shall be there shortly.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: I'll start on it, though at this distance we may not get much. All the planets are relatively close together
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: And quite interestingly even from this distance it is clear Trigon IV had its surface destroyed by some massive event
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: *SO*: Alright.  ::Goes to the replicator and gets a cup of coffee:: *XO*: Status Commander.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Frowns:: FCO: You are certain that is the planet they are heading for? If the planets are so close together, perhaps they are trying to mask their approach to a different planet?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::goes to the replicator and gets a drink before returning to study the results::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CO*: We'll intercept them in 15 minutes, sir.. They appear to be heading for the 2nd planet on this system, which apparently is called Trigon...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: Good, I will be on the bridge in 5 after my quick talk with our guest.
FCO Lt Knight says:
XO:  From all accounts, it does not appear they are trying anything of the sort.  But, I'm keeping a close eye on them just in case.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CSO:  Any indication on whether it was a natural phenomena that destroyed it?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: The database has some information on Trigon II, III and V. They are all inhabited
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
FCO: I will check as soon as we get a bit closer, at this distance is hard
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: FCO: Very good, lieutenant.. ::Turns around:: CSO: What's their current status, as far as available? Politically?
SO Lt Rose says:
Endos: I hope all is to your liking.  Our captain... ummm... my captain is getting a bit impatient to meet with you.
FCO Lt Knight says:
XO:  We are approaching the Trigon system.....taking us out of warp.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
FCO/XO: All the Trigonian cultures are distinct. On the second planet they are hedonistic yet peaceful, on the fifth they are very religious and the third ... there isn’t much about them. Apparently they don’t like to make much outside contact
Endos says:
::folds his long, spindly arms behind him and fixes Rose with his milky stare:: SO: My needs are well met. And if your captain wishes to meet with me, then please, take me to him.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks at the screen as the stars stop passing by at high speed, while listening to the CSO's explanation::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/FCO: Indications are, its the same species on Trigon II and V
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Turns and leads him out of his quarters.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: No information is in our database at all, regarding Trigon IV?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/FCO: Making further scans now we dropped to normal space
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: Looking ::her fingers move about her console::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Picks up the coffee cup from the replicator, takes a sip  Walks over to the first chair.  Takes another sip and sits in the chair::
Endos says:
::ducks the doorway and follows Rose with a long gait:: SO: Perhaps your captain has found some evidence of my former passengers. If he has, then we can take evidence of where the children are from them. ::sing-songy voice suddenly getting hard::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: Nothing in the database they gave us. FCO/XO: But I can tell you the destruction on Trigon IV was not natural, there's obvious signs of explosives but who or why is unknown. It happened a while ago
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Gets up from the chair and steps over towards the science station, wondering how often he has done that ever since he took on the job of executive officer::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Can you be more precise with your time estimate of the event?
SO Lt Rose says:
Endos: You know as much as we do now... well, kind of.  Some of it we are not liberty to tell.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CSO:  Those are certainly good questions.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: As the lift stops, she takes him toward the lounge.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: I'll run a further analysis. But remember, they are not headed for Trigon IV, they are headed for Trigon II~
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::notes that both liquids have different compositions but exactly the same effect so he goes through the Starfleet medical database to try and find the original remedy for Scalosian water poisoning::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/FCO: The destruction happened between 198 and 212 years ago
Endos says:
::has to almost double over to get out of the turbolift, straightening with relief on the high-ceilinged bridge, following her to the lounge::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: I am aware of that.. But perhaps the destructed planet can give us some more clues.. ::Looks over at the FCO:: FCO: ETA to Trigon II?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/FCO: The computer found a reference in the database but its more a myth than anything else. Its possible the race that inhabits the system was born on this world
FCO Lt Knight says:
XO:  The vessel has just entered orbit of Trigon II.  Our ETA is five minutes.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Smiles apologetically at the height issue as he exits the lift.  Leads him into the lounge and over to the captain.::  CO: Sir, I would like to introduce to you Endos.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods and turns to the CSO:: CSO: Alright, full scans of Trigon II, I want to get as much information as possible on what is going on there..
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/FCO: So one more government to try and talk our way through
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: Aye aye ::runs active scans of the planet::
Endos says:
::looks back at Monroe with white, pupil-less eyes:: CO: Joridia opens its hands to you.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::finds an entry in the database about a Metabolic Reduction Injection and wonders how he can test the theory::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: I'm detecting multiple transports to the planet
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Stands up when the guests arrive, and places his coffee on the table::  Endos: I am Captain Monroe, it is a pleasure to meet you.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: All originating from the ship we followed?
Endos says:
::barrels past the greetings, having spent as much time on them as he cares to:: CO: What word of the children?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::downloads all the information about the two samples and the Injection to a PADD and heads for a holodeck::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods to the XO:: XO: Affirmative.
FCO Lt Knight says:
XO:  Sir, shall I hail that vessel?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks over to them:: Endos: We are still investigating that area.  We might have a lead that might give us an idea at where to go from here.  It might be related to the ship that attacked the transport.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods slowly:: FCO: Yeah... Open hailing frequencies...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/FCO: The planet is quite temperate, it might be turned into a Xindi Risa if they wanted. The cities are small and scattered all over. The population is a mere 100 millions scattered throughout the surface
FCO Lt Knight says:
XO:  Aye Commander.  ::opens hailing frequencies::  Hailing frequencies open sir.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CO*: Jackson to Monroe.. We're about to enter orbit and trying to start communications with the attacking ship... I thought you wanted to know...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::feeds the information about the samples into the holo-matrix and creates a number of different "test subjects" to experiment with::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/FCO: The government is particularly scattered ::cross references the database with sensor info:: XO/FCO: There is no central government, just a council that sometimes meets. The only enforced law is that murder is forbidden, all else is ...relative
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
COM: Attacker: This is commander Jackson from the Federation Starship Nighthawk. We have reason to believe you have abducted someone after attacking an innocent vessel.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks up at the comm:: *XO*: Alright be right there.  Endos: I am sorry I have to cut our conversation short.
FCO Lt Knight says:
::sends a transmission to Trigon II to gain permission to enter standard orbit::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: If you don't mind, can you keep our guest comfortable until I get back?
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Heads to the door of the Observation Lounge::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks at the man:: CO: I have no problem with that.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::sits back listening to the conversation::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods and smiles at Brianna:: SO: Thanks.  ::Heads to the bridge::
 
ACTION: After several minutes, the young women is located and brought to the main comm center.

FCO Lt Knight says:
::receives the incoming transmission from the planet::  XO:  Sir, we have permission to enter orbit.  Bringing the NH into Standard orbit.
Endos says:
::follows Monroe out:: SO: It would be good if your captain had more information. Every hour that passes, the danger to the young ones grows.
Sodora says:
@:: Stares a moment at the system and then just shrugs, waiting for the screen to clear and show them who is calling.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Computer: Record Experiment Trigger five, zero, one, one, three, beta.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::moves her fingers on the console::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Status on the attacker.
Computer says:
::bleeps in acknowledgement::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Shrugs as she follows him, feeling not more then a child herself.:: Endos: They have been gone ummm... about 3 months now.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Shrugs:: CO: Waiting for a reply...
 Sodora says:
ACTION: The comm finally opens to show both species each other.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::looks at the person on the screen::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods to the commander, and looks back at the screen, and does a double take on the image on the screen:: Self: Wow.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks at the screen, amazed at the woman being shown, trying to hide his surprise::
Endos says:
:;apparently unconcerned at the implications of that stretch of time:: SO: It only makes it more imperative.
 Sodora says:
@ Comm: NH: Hello... anyone there who can speak?
FCO Lt Knight says:
::looks up at the viewscreen and closes his mouth as it nearly falls to his console::  Self:  Beautiful.
SO Lt Rose says:
Endos: Where would you like to go at the moment?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Computer: Metabolic Reduction Injection experiment, take one. Test subjects, one Andorian, one Vulcan, one Klingon, one Human and one Bajoran. Beginning by infecting each subject with liquid from vial A.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Snaps back to attention on the screen:: COM: Sodora: I am Captain Sid Monroe of the Starship Nighthawk, and you are?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::scratches her head::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::mumble to himself::  Self:  She has got to be the most beautiful woman I've seen.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: Picky aren't they?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Glances at the CSO:: CSO: Picky? How do you mean?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: About conversation topics ::looks back at the screen::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::has the computer simulate the effects on the known metabolisms of the test subjects and watches them all disappear at different rates of speed::
 Sodora says:
@COMM: CO: I am Sodora.  I am sorry... we cannot seem to locate my father who really should be the one you talk to.  While they keep looking, how can I help you?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::shrugs again:: CSO: I suppose they rather show their presence, rather than discuss something...
FCO Lt Knight says:
::thinks of ways she could help him::
Endos says:
::closes and then opens his large, bony fists and looks down at the little human:: SO: If I cannot help find them yet, then perhaps I can sample some of your dishes for trade.
SO Lt Rose says:
Endos: For trade?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks away from the screen as he tries to refocus his thoughts:: COM: Sodora: There was a problem your ship was seen attacking another one about 3 hours ago.  I would like an explanation
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Glances at the captain:: CO: I told them that in my opening message... Which as you heard they did not mention at all...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::drums her fingers on the console waiting::
Endos says:
::nods, his white hair shifting over a shoulder:: SO: Do you not have commodities? Their... exotic nature in this sector could be profitable, if you would consider me a partner.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::makes notes on the diferent rates and then has the computer simulate administration of the etabolic Reduction Injection::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods and tries to avoid looking at the screen::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::continues staring at the viewscreen with a smile on his face.........looking like a schoolboy::
 Sodora says:
@ :. Her eyes slowly blinking in confusion.:: COMM: CO: Our ship?  We are a world at peace... well, for the most part.  We do not have any armed ships.  I think you have the wrong people.  I shall bid you a good day... ::smiles brilliantly, her voice lowering::  Unless you wish to come visit with us for a bit.
FCO Lt Knight says:
::turns quickly to the Captain::  CO:  I'll go!
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::glances at the FCO::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Whispers:: FCO: Down boy down.
SO Lt Rose says:
Endos: Ummm... I ahh... have no idea!  I would have to leave that for others.  But for now, you are our guest.  You do not need to trade for food.  Ummm... I wonder if the doctor would like to join us.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Bends in closer with the CSO and whispers:: CSO: Run a full scan on their ship... Look for anything that could be used as a weapon...
FCO Lt Knight says:
CSO:  What?  It's all in the matter of good negotiations.  ::grins::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods to the XO and scans the other ship::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Realizes something is up:: COM: Sodora: I will let you know in a few minutes who I will be sending over.
Endos says:
::laces his fingers in the Joridian shrug and reminds himself to ask Monroe later since this one might not have the rights to trade::
 Sodora says:
@ :: Smiles::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Cut the comm.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CMO*: Hey doc... where are you?
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  ::starts to hesitate, but cuts the comm::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/CO: She has a reasonable fighting ability though no match for us as we knew. There is nothing indicating it originated on Trigon
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods slowly:: CSO: Can you confirm we were talking to the ship and not the planet?
 Sodora says:
@ :: Looks a bit confused as the screen goes blank.  She looks over at the man in charge of communication to see him shrug his shoulders.::  Des: I will see if we cannot locate my father.
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: I want to know everything about her.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::looks up as he patiently waits for the results of the test to become apparent:: *SO*: Hey Brianna, I'm in Holodeck one at the moment conducting an experiment, something I could help you with? ::smiles although he knows she can't see it::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: Well...it would seem the ship ignored us. That com was in fact from the planet ::confused::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: And you'll have to be more specific Captain
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Frowns, looking over at the FCO:: FCO: Lieutenant.. ::Steps over towards him:: Were you not taught to verify the signal's origin when opening communications?
CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Who she is, who her father is.  And why she is drop dead gorg ::Stops in mid sentence::  never mind the last part.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  All I could sense from her Captain was that she is genuinely very peaceful.  These people seek only pleasure.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CMO*: I thought you might like to have a meal with our guest.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods slightly and looks for any reference to this woman on the database::
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Pauses:: CSO: Come again?  FCO: Hail that ship again/
FCO Lt Knight says:
XO:  Commander, I specifically opened a hailing frequency to the vessel.  It must have somehow been redirected.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*SO*: I'd love to, but I warn you I haven't had a shave in the last couple of hours. ::chuckles::
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  ::opens hailing frequencies::  Hailing frequencies open.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: I don’t have access to the planet's database so all I can tell you is that her father is with 95% certainty the current leader of the council
Endos says:
::follows the conversation with some interest::
CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Attacking Ship: This is Captain Monroe, if you ignore us again, or send this comm to the planet, I will be forced to board that ship and take it by force.
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Target the ships engines.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CMO*: That is no problem... We will meet you in the lounge.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Sighs as he looks up, knowing almost certainly they will be going to the planet to either prevent the capture or else to free the council's leader::
 
ACTION: The alien vessel continues to ignore comms.

FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  No response Captain.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::smiles:: *SO*: I'll be right there... as soon as I can get one of the Med Tech's down here.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Fire a warning shot across the bow.
SO Lt Rose says:
Endos: Come along then... we will go back to where we were at.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods at the captain and heads towards the tactical station, taking over from the junior TO there:: CO: Yes sir, I was about to suggest that...
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Fires the forward left phaser array, targeting to a point just ahead of the ship::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::has Dimitri come and monitor the test and keep him informed of the results before heading to the lounge::

ACTION: As the fire shoots across the alien ships bow, their sheilds snap on.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Taps the comm again:: COM: Attacking ship: This is your last warning!  Again I want to speak to someone on that ship.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/CO/FCO: The planet and the vessel are exchanging coms, lots of them suddenly. But I can't access them
Endos says:
SO: Good. My people have found the value in conversa... ::hears distant high-pitched noises:: Is this ship firing?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Prepare a security detail, full armaments.

ACTION: The vessel fires various shots at the Nighthawk just before increasing orbit and moving toward the otherside of the planet.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: Weapons charging, targeting their engines now.... ::Taps a few buttons bringing the tactical department to full readiness::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods confused::  Endos: It sounds like it... though we don't appear to be at red alert.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/CO/FCO: They are on the move!
FCO Lt Knight says:
::sets course to pursue::  CO:  Shall we pursue sir?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Intercept course.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
All: They outmaneuver us, but we outgun them
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Fire when in range. ::Sits down in the big chair::
Endos says:
::all thought of the food gone:: SO: Have they found them?!?
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Aye.  ::increases orbit and sets course for the other side of the planet::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::arrives in the lounge blowing hair out of his face:: SO: Sounds like we're shooting, any idea what's going on?
 
ACTION: As they alien vessel realizes they are not going to give up, they take the ship down towards the planet surface.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Has the firing controls standing by, set to get target acquisition as soon as they pass the horizon::
SO Lt Rose says:
Endos: I have no idea... I have been with you.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  They are now heading down toward the surface.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Watches on:: FCO: Keep her steady.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::grabs her console for a bumpy ride::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Follow them in.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
All: It will be a risk to fly and shoot so close to the surface

ACTION: What is in affect the planets government begins to hail both ships asking them for the meaning of all of this.

FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Understood sir.  This could get a little, shall we say, rough.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Keep her steady.
Endos says:
::narrows his eyes, turning them into glossy white strips and reaches down to put a large hand on Rose's shoulder:: SO: Take me to your bridge.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  We're being hailed by the planet.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: gulps:: Endos: Ummm... ::sighs::
SO Lt Rose says:
*CO*: Sir, Endos wishes to come to the bridge.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Hits the Comm:: COM: Planet: We are in pursuit of a vessel that has attacked a transport vessel.  We are pursuing.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*SO*: Not now, Lieutenant, can you take him elsewhere?
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  That vessel is much more adept at going in than we are.....but than again, I'm sure I'm a better pilot!  ::grins::
 Greyst says:
@COMM: CO: Not on our world!  Desist at once!
Endos says:
SO: Ask him if he is firing on the ship carrying the children. That cannot be allowed.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
COM: Planet: Then tell that ship to stand down, and be boarded.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::approaches:: Endos: I believe the protocol is for visiting parties to stay clear of the bridge while at red alert... ::extends his hand:: ...Caelan Trigger at your service.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: clears her voice wondering where the doctor is.:: *CO*: Ummm... he says if the children are aboard that ship, you cannot ummm... fire upon it.
FCO Lt Knight says:
::hears the COM::  CO:  Shall I continue pursuit, or break off?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*SO*: What?!? ::Mumbles:: FCO: Continue course.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  ::maintains course::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Hangs slightly towards the CSO:: CSO: Keep scanning them.. if they land, scan the area too...
Endos says:
::looks down at Trigger:: CMO: I am Endos. Joridia opens its hands to you.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: I do not know if that vessel carries any children. However, the special readings from the kids we are looking for are definitely not aboard
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Sighs in relief as she realizes the doctor was right behind her.::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Repeats to the captain Endos request.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::nods respectfully to Endos:: Endos: Pleased to meet you, and let me assure you that whatever the Captain's doing is in the best interests of the mission. ::smiles::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Cease fire.

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