USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10703.24
Mission Number 304
Red Herring IV

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
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
Jim Koeller as aFCO
Kurt Goring as Endos: Second in command of the transport Detel.
Karriaunna Scotti as Sodora & Greyst
Sam Monroe aCTO

Missing in Action
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson (excused)
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)

Summary:
	The Nighthawk gave chase to the fleeing alien vessel down to Trigon II, firing upon them.  Trigon’s government called a cease fire on both groups.  The Nighthawk gave chase only to have to give it up as the alien vessel flew down into a huge canyon with many small side canyons which the Nighthawk could not safely fly through.
	The CSO was able to create a small window of opportunity for the first officer to take a small away team aboard.  However, they are quickly discovered and a chase begins.  The first officer and the second officer became separated.  And as the counselor quickly learns, the ship is booby trapped throughout and he is caught in one.  He has captured by a phadoran and removed from the ship; all devices of tracking have been removed from him.
	The Chameleon was launched to follow through the canyons and followed them down to a large cave with an extensive underground system.  There is a forcefield across the opening of the main cavern that is meant more for deterrent of local critters and the rare hiker, and nothing more. There is however a ‘blind’ area within. The FCO and CSO have left the chameleon to assist the first officer’s away team and find out what they can.
	Above the surface, a group of various species has emerged from some entry point and is heading for the nearest village, which is mostly a farming community.

From the Xindi Data base: 

Planet: Trigon II
•	A hedonistic world; often used as an R&R world for many cultures.  
o	Physical appearance: Average height: range between 1.5 and 1.85 meters  Skin coloring: a light golden brown. Hair coloring: ranges between a golden to a dark black.  Eye coloring: A light gold to dark brown. 
o	General appearance: Their women are knock-down gorgeous for most species of males.  The males seem average in general.  However it is noted that females enjoy this world for R&R as well.
o	Major economy: In the larger provinces, recreation and relaxation.  The smaller provinces are mostly farming communities but will also cater on a much smaller scale to visitors
o	Technology: nominal technology for a world that has space flight however, most areas remain pre-industrial.  
o	Flight: There is one main terminal in the Dansen province that is maintained by a wealthy family, the Cortasts.  All flights are coordinated through them.  They also maintain the planets only military defense, including a few fighters for general purposes.  The planet has refused any more due wanting to remain a ‘haven’. Anthropological note:  There are rumors that this world is also in some way under the protection of Trigon III world.  This has not been substantiated nor has a reason or means been detected or understood.
o	Climate: Is temperate.  Average day is 27.15 Earth hours.
o	Astronomical: This world has no moons, though there is some indication there once had been two of them.  Planet is 12,150,547 meters
o	Government: The people are peaceful.  Each area has a local magistrate that sees to the handling of governmental issues.  For planetary issues, sans protection, this duty is rotated.  There is only one main law of this world, you cannot murder; punishment is to the extreme.  This is an aligned world and under Xindi protection.  A Xindi ship remains on call no more then one day away.

Time Lapse: A few minutes.

Captain's Log Stardate 10703.24:  We are after a ship that might have information about where the children are.  We will attempt to capture the ship and board it to find the information we require.  But with the planet protesting, it might be best after this is all done to give them an explanation of why we went to this extreme.

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 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sits up in the Command Chair:: FCO: Get right up to her.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::on the bridge, trying to get a lock on the run-away ship in case they tractor it::
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Aye sir.  ::moves the NH in closer::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Taps his left console, and brings up the tactical sub-console::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: You have a Tractor beam ready?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::With Endos and Rose, heading for the bridge::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: To be honest I never tried a tractor beam on an atmosphere and I don't know if it will work but...I'm ready sir
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Captain, this is about as close as I'm going to get her.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Alright.  Good.  ::Looks back at the screen:: ACTO: Target their engines, and fire.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Good enough.  Let's see if we can disable her.
 aCTO says:
CO: Aye Captain, Firing.  ::Fires phasers::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::stands ready to action the tractor beam::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::looks around::
Endos says:
::milk-white eyes hardening to ivory slits:: SO: Why is your ship firing on one that might be carrying children!
 
ACTION: As the Nighthawk fires, the alien vessel doges, shooting back one of its own every now and then.  The planets government is calling for a cease fire.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Captain, the planet is asking us to cease fire .. They have a point.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Having us this close doesn't give me the room needed for evasive maneuvers.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Watches the screen:: CSO: Is there any way to beam over?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Endos: Believe me sir, The Captain would not be firing unless provoked.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::shakes her head:: CO: No sir, they are shielded
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Back us off.
SO Lt Rose says:
Endos: You know as much as I do.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Anyway to disrupt their shields?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
ACTO: Cease fire. ::Sighs::
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Aye, backing us off.  ::fingers tap a few commands on his console::
 aCTO says:
CO: Aye Captain. ::Stops firing::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: I can try to use the deflector dish to send a scrambler beam. But I am not sure if it will work
 
ACTION: The smaller vessel dives down into a vast canyon.

CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Do it.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: They dived through a canyon; they can probably land down there
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Follow them in.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CSO:  Rerouting available power to the deflector dish.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods at CO and FCO and send a beam through the deflector dish hoping to disable the other vessel's shields
FCO Lt Knight says:
::nods to the Captain and sets course for pursuit::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: IF this works we need a team ready
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: *XO*: Is your team ready?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: What do you thinks happening?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: I'll stand by to fire the beam when the XO is ready
Endos says:
::obviously growing more agitated:: SO/CMO: You must tell your commander to stop this. At once.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks at the doctor with eyes that say, 'me'?::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Well you're on the bridge more often than I am. ::smiles::
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: Ha! :: Steps off the lift onto the bridge.::
 
ACTION: The XO informs the captain his team is ready.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::motions foe Endos to lead onto the bridge::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Swivels his chair to the loud 'ha' behind him::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::waits for the signal from the CO::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Turns back to see the captains eyes on her and blushes a deep red.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: I'll send the disruptor beam and transport the away team at your word
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Sir, I'll be able to keep up unless they head into some of the narrower parts of the canyon.  We'll be too big to fly through those.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Swivels back:: CSO: Fire.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods at the CO and sends the disruptor beam. Immediately after beaming the away team to a corridor near what she thinks is the bridge of the ship::
 
ACTION: As the CSO activates the deflector dish, sending out a disruptive wave, the alien vessel's shields waver a moment before altering frequency to compensate.  At the same time, the away team is beamed aboard the alien ship.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: That’s it; they are in and the vessel's shields are back up ... I don't know if the stunt will work again
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::wanders over to Rose's console:: SO: Seriously though... I'm not used to being up here. ::smiles::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: FCO: Keep us rather close to that ship.  Use your discretion.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: CSO: It will give Commander Jackson a chance to get the information we need.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Starts to move toward the auxiliary console and stops to look back and up at Endos.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  I'm on it sir.  ::matches the vessel, turn for turn::
 
ACTION: The smaller vessel slips down a small side canyon.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: aye sir ::looks slightly concerned at the helm, those canyon walls are awfully close ...::
Endos says:
::ducks out of the turbolift door and unfolds his body on the bridge, barging ahead:: CO: Why are you firing on children?!?
 
ACTION: On the alien vessel, the sound of intruder alert sounds.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Watches the ship slip into a small canyon:: FCO: If we were to follow her using the Chameleon, will we be able to follow?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
Endos: The children specific life readings are not aboard
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Much easier to follow sir.
CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Very well.  Take us to a higher altitude.  And prep the Chameleon for departure.
  CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::wanders around on the bridge not knowing what to do with himself::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::brings the NH into an ascent to take them out of the canyon, but follows along the way the smaller canyon leads::
SO Lt Rose says:
:. Moves to the doctor::  CMO: Are you alright?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Huh? oh, yeah I'm fine, just got a little disoriented.

Scenery: Within the canyon is a large cave system carved out long ago by waters.  The alien vessel heads into it.

FCO Lt Knight says:
::gets up from his station and nods to Gallagher to take the helm::  CO:  Heading down to the shuttlebay.
Endos says:
::listens to Tulpen's answer and doesn't seem too encouraged by it::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks around:: FCO: Take Lt Tulpen with you.  She might have to extract the away team out.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: quietly:: CMO: Perhaps you want to sit down?  It could be the remnants of that antidote you took.  ::Lightly fingers the long hair.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
CO:  Acknowledged.  ::heads over to the TL and looks toward the CSO::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: I'll be glad to go sir, but bare in mind our little stunt to scramble their shields doesn’t work on the chameleon
 
ACTION: The Away team finds themselves being chased down unknown corridors.  The group ends up divided to throw their pursuers off.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::joins the FCO on the lift::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: I don't know... I'm just feeling tired all he time recently... could be the weight of all this hair. ::brushes it out of his face::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Do you best.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods at the CO as the doors close::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
FCO: I guess we might try a wide beam phaser burst ::shrugs::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: smiles:: CMO: I kind of like the cousin it appearance.  Though taking care of all that hair must be a bear... no pun intended.  Mine is enough.
FCO Lt Knight says:
CSO:  We'll try something like that on the Chameleon.  We'll be able to keep up a lot better with the Chameleon.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::smiles although the hair is covering it:: SO: Actually I quite like your hair... maybe you could give me some tips.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
FCO: That's true. I am guessing they will want to land because that's where the Nighthawk can't follow. If they land we can easily spy on them
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Gets up and walks over behind the SO:: Endos: We have no choice but to fire on her.  We will not in anyway harm the children.  It is not my intention.  Only to get a team in there and get the information we need.
 
ACTION: The alien vessel lands their ship.  Within, the counselor becomes separated and runs into some kind of forcefield that holds him like a spider in a web.

FCO Lt Knight says:
::grins::  CSO:  Yeah, they'll never know what hit 'em!  ::steps out of the TL as the doors open::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Chuckles::  CMO: It is called braiding.  I think it would take along time to braid and keep your hair braided.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
FCO: Lets hope so ::rushes after the FCO::
Endos says:
CO: If the children are aboard and somehow shielded, you endanger their lives. If those aboard know where they are and are killed, again you endanger the lives of the children. That cannot be allowed.
 
ACTION: The flight ops steps away from the Chameleon, informing the FCO she is ready to go.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: There just doesn't seem to be any point cutting it any more... but the longer it gets the more it gets in the way.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::waits for the FCO to board the Chameleon first::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::gets into the Chameleon and heads to the front::  CSO:  This won't take that long, my team usually has the Chameleon ready to go at a moment's notice.  ::nods and thanks flight OPS::
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: You have not gotten any further with an antidote?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods at the FCO, following him right behind:: FCO: She is a very well kept prize ::smiles::
FCO Lt Knight says:
::rubs his hand across the console::  CSO:  She hasn't let us down yet!
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: No, that's the thing, I've been trying to find an antidote for the Scalosian water which has no side effects. it's been taking all my time and energy just doing that.

ACTION: A group leaves the alien vessel in a hurry, armed to the hilt.  The head into the underground system.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::chuckles:: FCO: Very well ::runs a few diagnostics on the sensors::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
Endos: As much as I respect your objections, I make the decisions here, and they all have a reasoning behind it.
FCO Lt Knight says:
*Bridge*:  Captain, requesting clearance for departure.
 
ACTION: A being with many tentacle like arms comes up to the counselor with a toothy smile.  He places a device on the betazoid that renders him unable to consciously move anything.

Endos says:
::frowns::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Taps the console beside him:: *FCO*: Cleared
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: It is not scalosian water though.  You are working with different substances, though in this case it mimicked that situation.
FCO Lt Knight says:
::hears the alarm as the shuttlebay doors start to open::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
FCO: All set to go!
FCO Lt Knight says:
CSO:  My, you're a fast worker as well!  ::grins::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: I know, but I've been running simulations with the fluid I do have and haven't had the results back yet.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
Endos: I can feel your frustration in this matter, but I know what I am doing.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
FCO: I know my sensors. Besides, you'll do all the heavy work
SO Lt Rose says:
CMO: But you are using my work with that charlatans.
FCO Lt Knight says:
::chuckles::  CSO:  It's not like I lift the Chameleon off the floor myself!  ::engages thrusters and feels the Chameleon lift off the shuttlebay floor::
 
ACTION: The bay doors open and the Chameleon glides out.
 
@ACTION: The phadoran deactivates the webbing and takes the counselor down, tossing him over his shoulder before heading out.

Endos says:
::turns his haunting eyes off Monroe and back to the screen:: CO: Then we must hope for their sake that you are not wrong.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
FCO: Lets hope we don't come to that indeed, I'll pull up the coordinates of where exactly they landed, we will have to cross some pretty narrow areas. These guys must know the terrain pretty sell ::sends him the coordinates of the other ship::
FCO Lt Knight says:
CSO:  Just so we don't excite the inhabitants, I'm going to activate the Chameleon's holo-emitters now.
 
@ ACTION: Across the caves entrance, a shimmer can be seen as light bounces off the shielding.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods at the FCO::FCO: That's wise
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks back at the screen:: Endos: That is why I have the heavy burden of command.  Everyone trusts me to make the right decisions.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::activates the holo-emitters and brings up the coordinates Tulpen sent over::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Has the doctor sit down for a bit as she takes over the science console, logging in.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  I can't promise you a smooth ride......especially if I need to turn the Chameleon onto her side to get through some of these canyons, but it will be a fun one!
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::taps the console in front of her, looking for ways to disrupt the other ships shields:: FCO: No problem Lt, I am used to rough rides.
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Heads back to the command chair:: SO: Where are they?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Ummm... who?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Both the XO's Team and FCO's Team.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  We should arrive at the coordinates in just under five minutes.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: I am having problems picking up the XO's team. ::Bites her bottom lip.::  I cannot read the counselor's bio signs at all.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: The away team seems to be in that cave system :: points to a diagram on the console in front of them:: FCO: But they are shielded? Should we follow or concentrate on the ship?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: As for the aliens... I am picking up life forms moving underground... they seem to be moving upwards though.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: What was the last location of the Counselor?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Our main priority is the children.  If we can get to them, we can hope that the XO and CNS are holding their own and then rescue them.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Goes through the sensor data:: CO: Shortly after the CSO and FCO left the bridge… his life signs vanished shortly after…
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: That is the problem ... I do not think the children are aboard, at least I can't detect them
 
ACTION: The counselor is carried from the vessel, all items to identify him have been removed.  His clothing is nothing more now then a over shirt and baggy trousers.

FCO Lt Knight says:
*CO*:  Captain, how would you like us to proceed?  Shall we go after our AT or try and seize the vessel?
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Taps his left console:: *FCO*: After the AT.  Lieutenant Rose can feed you the coordinates.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@*CO*:  Acknowledged sir.
CO Capt Monroe says:
*FCO*: Only fire back when fired upon.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Well, looks like our decision has been made.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: I am still reading Commander Jackson on the ship.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@*CO*:  Understood.  Knight out.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Can you get any sensor readings on those caves?  Will we be able to beam to their location or have them beamed out of there?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Good.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::nods at the FCO::FCO: Checking
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: Affirmative, we can beam to an adjacent corridor or to the same where the away team is
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: I am worried... why would the counselors signal be missing?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  I say let's go for the adjacent corridor and try and take them by surprise.  I should land before we set coordinates.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: The cave system seems to be inhabited. There are several dispersed groups, more than those that came out of the ship. It’s funny, there's only this one area our sensor's can't access
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at the SO:: SO: I have a feeling he has been captured.  ::Sighs::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: That is not good... that gives them a hold over us.
 
ACTION: A small group makes its way out of the tunnels and onto the surface of the canyon ridge.  There they take a small hover vehicle and head toward the nearest town.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Knowing Varesh he will fight until they decide to kill him.  That will give us time to find him...
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Makes you wonder why they have that certain area shielded.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Sighs:: CO: I guess... :: looks down::  Captain!  A group has left the caves and is heading for a nearby town.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
AFCO: Ens. Gallagher, follow them.
aFCO says:
CO:  I'm on top of them sir.
   CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Who is in that group?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Looks like a group of them just set out for that town.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: I have no idea.  They appear to be a variety of species, not just one.  Not quite sure what that tells us about this entire operation...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::nods:: FCO: Might be worth investigating as well
 CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Can you disable the vehicle?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  I'm picking up Commander Jackson on the ship, but I'm not getting a thing on Varesh.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: Indeed, maybe they split
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Ummm... I have no idea!
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  I say let the NH follow the group that just left and we continue on with our cave exploration.
 
ACTION: The away team beams into the cave; it is evident it is a base of operation... for what appears to be smuggling.
 
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