USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10704.21
Mission Number 307
Integration: Red Herring VII

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

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

NPCs
Karriaunna Scotti as Ming, Tolk, Anisley, Three
Sam Hung as Security & medical

Missing in Action 
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger (excused) 
Dylan Moss as Lieutenant Commander Aleister Lessing
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)

Summary:
Feeling they had nothing to lose, the pirates in the brig attacked.  The captain, Lessing and security take them down, but not without consequences.  The Away team has collected themselves and is on their way back to the ship with a confused llubgod.  The counselor is trying to contact the ship.

Time Lapse:
10 minutes

Announcements:
•	Jim will be absent the next two weeks.  In mission, he is playing with his new baby, Trojan.
•	Sam will not be absent next week due to moving.  XO has the MB
•	Please get your logs in and posted
•	Any questions or problems you are having, please let me know
•	On the 5th, Sam will be running the mission due to SM absence.
•	Those planning on or considering going to the convention please let JimK know.

Captain's Log Stardate 10704.21: After getting some help with the interrogation Commander Lessing has been attacked from the prisoners, I have mobilized a security force to deal with it.

First Officer's Log, Stardate 10704.21 - My team appears to be in trouble, with a bunch of unfriendliness approaching. We'll have to wait and see how things will turn out.

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XO Cmdr Jackson says:
%::Looking at the doorway as the figures keep approaching, his hand slowly reaching up to his commbadge::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Pulls the rifle off the shelf, and walks to the door ready to storm in::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::sits back looking at the sensor data on the away team and surrounding area::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  How they doing down there?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Waits for the security officers to get into position:: All: Phasers at stun.  Shoot first and then ask questions later.  If you have to shoot the Commander, then make sure you stun him.

@ACTION: On the sensors, the underground cavern appears to be like a hive with all the activity suddenly going on within.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Checks his rifle and makes sure it is on stun, raises it, and pushes the door button to open the door::
Tolk says:
:: Not paying attention to the others, finally glad to let loose his anger, he hits the man who would threaten him.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: I am not sure. Their life signs are fine but a group is approaching their position. But then again there are life readings all over the area. Its like the work-bees have returned to the nest for the night ... or for something else
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Starts shooting when the doors open::
 
%Action: The group of pirates, their long noses snuffling, suddenly extends their claws as they head for the XO's away team.

FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Let's hope we don't have to rescue them!  ::grins::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::chuckles:: FCO: Well, if they do need rescuing I have a lock on them. But if they don't tell us they need a beam out, how will we know?
 
ACTION: In the brig a freefall is seen, no one really paying attention to who is hitting who.

FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  We can just leave that to my Betazoid abilities!  ::smiles::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Shoots at the prisoners, shooting the ones close to Lessing first::

ACTION: Lt Rose settles a secure beam around the brig as she notes security and the captain entering it.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
%::Frowns as he sees the extended arms towards his team and taps the commbadge, whispering his message:: *Chameleon*: Beam us out.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: Its going to be all your responsibility then? Good! ::speaks lightly but is somewhat concerned nonetheless::
Tolk says:
:: As an energy beam strikes him, he sees read, turning to the one who dared.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: That was fast ::gets a lock on the XO's team and tries to beam them to the Chameleon::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Smacks a prisoner in the head with the butt of his rifle, then shoots another one::

ACTION:  The first officers team is caught in a beam, but not before one of the aliens locks onto him and is beamed with them.

FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  You able to get them all?

ACTION: Two of the prisoners go down, but now without doing damage.  Tolk attackes the captain like a bulldog.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::a bit confused:: FCO: Yes...and then some more. I am not sure but I think an extra life sign was beamed in
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::stands up and draws his phaser::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::gulps and finds a phaser as well. There is nothing to be done now except letting them materialize::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Uses his hand and shoves it in his face, then uses the other hand instinctively reaches for his hand phaser::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Whoever it is, is in for a rude welcoming!
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::nods:: FCO: Or maybe we can take it as a prisoner
 
@ACTION: A llubgod holds tightly to the first officer as the group appears after a moment on the beaming padd.

FCO Lt Knight says:
@::nods and waits for the team to materialize::
Tolk says:
:: Grapples with the captain, fighting dirty.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Rematerializes on the Chameleon, phaser still in hand, looking around for a moment, spotting the creature::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::looks back, opening her eyes wide at the newcomer and holds a phaser out to him, knowing that if she fired she would stun the XO too::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::aims his phaser toward the XO::  Being:  Step away from the Commander.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Anger strikes through, reaches for Tolk's head with both hands::
 
@ACTION: It takes a moment for the LLubgod's tiny brain to register the command.  It lets go and turns to the other.

Tolk says:
:: Clawing for his eyes, he bites the mans ear.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::is relieved it let the XO go, but continues to aim his phaser toward this being::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::seeing as the situation seems to be under control, she reaches for her tricorder and scans the creature::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Steps away from the being:: FCO/CSO: Thank you... ::Turns to the being:: Llubgod: Who are you?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Feels the bite and kicks Tolk off of him::
 A llubgod says:
:: Lumbers toward the FCO then pauses:: XO: I am three.  You are trespassing.  You are to be taken to the boss.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Frowns:: A: Your boss? Who is he?
Tolk says:
:: Rolls into a crouch and goes back at the man::

ACTION: One of the security officers, putting the phaser on high stun aims at Tolk and fires... twice.

Tolk says:
:: Feels the first hit... does not feel the second as he goes down.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::whispers:: FCO: Technically he is right, we are here without the council's approval. But they attacked us!
A llubgod says:
@:: frowns::  XO: He is the boss.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Sighs, averting his view for a moment:: A: Yes, you mentioned that.. Who is he? What's he like? What does he do?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  I agree.  All they had to do was tell us.  ::stands firm and continues to point his phaser::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::rolls eyes at the response::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Pushes Tolk off, reaches for his torn off ear, and hold onto it as the other guards subdue the rest::

ACTION: The sounds of fighting cease in the brig.  Only heavy breathing can be heard as the starfleet officers take stock of the situation.  At least the aliens were all out.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: This ... creature ... doesn't seem very clever. But maybe if we take him to the ship we can interrogate him. Maybe he knows where the counselor is
A llubgod says:
@ :: Continues staring at the team before him.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO:  Commander, shall I bring us back to the Nighthawk?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Holds up his hand:: FCO: One moment.. Let's see what he has to say... ::Turns back to A:: A: Let's stick to one question at a time... What is your boss like?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks around the brig, and taps his commbadge quickly:: *SO*: Lieutenant Rose, the Brig is secured.  Have medical teams report here.  ::Feels light headed, from the blood loss::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::looks at her tricorder readings and the cross reference with the Xindi database and suddenly it all makes sense::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Guess we'll wait to see if Cmdr. Jackson can get anything out of him.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CO*: Aye captain...ummm... could I please have the code word?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: Good luck with that. According to the database he is a Llubgod. Low IQ but very big obedience to anyone they consider the boss. A perfect employee. Their only other attribute is a heightened sense of smell
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*SO*: What code word?  ::Look up at the ceiling:: You are.... ::Collapses and falls to the ground::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: at the sudden silence:: *CO*: Captain?  Captain?  Is everything alright?
 Security Officer says:
 CO: Captain!  ::Runs to the Captain::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  So this race is recruited by others.....I see.
 Security Officer says:
 *SO*: Captain is down.  Medical Emergency Beam out to Sickbay.
SO Lt Rose says:
*Sec*: Acknowledged...
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Gets a commbadge lock, warns medical of incoming and beams.::
 
ACTION: The captain finds himself in sickbay.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: Yes, all part of the Xindi's intricate societies. They evolved to be obedient and not question anyone, so they lowered their IQ. And the Boss provides them with what they need in exchange for services such as ..hunting down aliens
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Grabs Three's shoulders and shakes him a bit:: Three: I asked you a question!
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::raises an eyebrow at the XO::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::is puzzled by what the XO just did::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: After a moment hits the comm button.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Fades in and out of conscience, all he can see is people hovering over him, and then nothingness::

ACTION: Three growls and its small eyes narrow.  Its talons extend and it reaches for the XO.  At the same time, the first officer feels the vibration of his commbadge.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::raises her phaser wondering when to fire::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::walks toward Three with his phaser still aimed directly at him::  Three:  Don't even try it!

ACTION: As one of the techs cleans the captain up, he finds the ear clenched tightly into his hand.  He shows it to the doctor with a bit of a queasy look on his face.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Steps back again, pushing Three away from him::
Three says:
@:: Turns to look at the other two coming at it again.  It pauses as it sees the weapons.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: Would it be very unethical for you to just read his tiny brain?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Since it's so small, there might not be anything to read.  But I can try.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Blinks and doesn't see the medical personnel but a white light::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO:  Commander, I would feel a whole lot better if you distanced yourself from this Three.  I am getting a sense he is very annoyed and wants to........actually take a bite out of you at the moment.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks around at the team:: FCO: Do it.. Once finished, take us back to the ship... We'll take him with us.. ::Jerks his head to Three::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Self (aloud): yuck. Three: We have nice replicated food if you are hungry
 Three says:
@XO: You are to go to the boss.  Those are my orders.
 Three says:
@ :: perks up at the mention of food and turns to the pretty lady.::
 Tech says:
::Attempts to clot the wound, but is not clotting, injects the Captain with a Hypo::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::sees she has its attention and looks arround for a replicator::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO:  His orders are to bring intruders to the boss, but he is a little bit puzzled as to how to do that at the moment.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks from the FCO to Three:: FCO: No kidding.... ::Looks around again for a moment, trying to make a new plan::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::goes to the replicator, pausing for a moment, then orders a big yucky Klingon delicacy::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Blinks then sees the tech over him, blinks again and sees a person in the white light with her hands open::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO:  I say we erect a forcefield to keep him in place and head back to the NH.  Perhaps there we can get more information from him.
 Tech says:
CO: Captain stay with me.... ::Smacks the Captain in the cheek::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::takes out the disgusting bloody looking dish, with stuff moving on it:: FCO/XO: Perhaps we can blackmail it into telling us where the counselor is
 Three says:
@ :: Sniffing, moves to the woman::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: If it knows...
SO Lt Rose says:
*Medical*: Hey guys... how is the captain?  I have an incoming message for him from the counselor.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks over at the FCO:: FCO: Yeah, let's do that... We can always take it from there...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::starts walking back:: Three: So  ... we can have dinner.... if you tell me something. Do you know of another that wears the same clothes we do and kind of looks like us?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::a bit distressed with the creature approaching::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::nods and heads to his console.....he sets course and engages for the NH::
 Three says:
@ :: Not really listening, but following the food.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Blinks again, then blinks back to the white light and sees the woman closer again with her arms open::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Keeps a look at Three, his phaser once again ready for action, should it be required::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::gives up and puts the plate on the floor, the furthest possible away from anything important, then runs back to her chair::
 
@ACTION: The Chameleon takes off smoothly from the planet, unhindered and quickly into its atmosphere.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO/XO: It really doesn't seem to know anything. Do you figure the counselor might also have been taken to this boss?
 Tech says:
::Smacks the Captain again:: *SO*: He's fading in and out, I am not sure if he is going to make it if he keeps fading like this.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  That's a good possibility.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::taps a few buttons to put a force field between them and the Llubgod;;
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Sighs in relief as Van den Tulpen heads back to her chair, and tucks the phaser away again, knowing the two tactical members are still there to intervene should it become necessary::
 Three says:
@ :: Picks up the bowl and sits down to enjoy the unexpected meal.  With dainty fingers, pulls out some meat neatly and begins to munch.::
SO Lt Rose says:
::very concerned:: *Med*: What do you mean he is fading in and out and he won't make it?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Heads back to where the FCO and CSO are and also takes a seat:: FCO/CSO: Thanks again guys... ::Puts a hand on each of their shoulders:: Now let's get back to our ship..
SO Lt Rose says:
:: grumbles under her breath::  Darn...  :: Tries contacting Jackson again.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::grins::  XO:  All in a day's work Commander.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@XO: That’s what we are here for ::smiles:: XO: I am glad you are safe
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Smiles:: CSO: And you... ::Takes a look at the console for the cave's sensor readings::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: getting no response, tries contacting Aaron.::
 Tech says:
*SO*: He's in shock and I need to keep him awake.  ::Smacks the Captain again:: CO: Come on Captain stay with me.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::hears Rose::  ~~~SO:  Anything wrong?~~~
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::taps her console to compile all the gathered data::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Blinks again, and watches the woman in the white light come closer::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: sighs:: ~~~~ FCO: Yes!  The captain is down and I can't seem to contact Commander Jackson.~~~~
FCO Lt Knight says:
@~~~SO:  Perhaps communications are down.  But the XO is here with us.....safe.  We're on our way back to the NH with a guest onboard.~~~
SO Lt Rose says:
~~~~ FCO: Not Varesh though, I have him waiting to talk to someone.  Oh... and you have clearance to land.  The area is pretty clear.~~~~
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO:  Commander, something has happened to the Captain.
 Tech says:
::Smacks the Captain hard:: CO: Captain!  Hey wake up!  You know you are needed here!
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks sideways at Knight, frowning:: FCO: Increase speed.. Maximum impulse...
FCO Lt Knight says:
@~~~SO:  Thanks, we'll be there shortly.~~~  ::nods to the XO and engages to maximum impulse::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Informs the shuttle bay of incoming and then begins to tap impatiently on her console.::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::watches as the NH comes into view::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::frowns wondering what happened::
 Three says:
@ :: Daintily continues eating, feeling lethargic as his stomach is nice and full for a change.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Full scan please.. Now...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@XO: Of the Nighthawk?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Blinks then notices the woman in the white light look familiar::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: And surrounding area..
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@XO: Space around us is surprisingly ... clear. Nothing in range
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::goes from impulse to thrusters as he brings the Chameleon in toward the NH::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods:: Self: That's something...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@XO: I'll tap into the Nighthawk’s computer ::accesses the Nighthawk's internal sensors trying to figure out what is happening::
 Tech says:
::Pushes another hypo into the Captain:: CO: Captain.  You have too much here.  You have to wake up.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CNS*: Please tell the Cortast we have a ummm... minor problem here and we will get someone to him ASAP.  And I am so glad to hear your voice.  You don't need to tell him that.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@CO: There have been some skirmishes aboard and the Captain is in sickbay. Its hard to make out what happened ....
 
ACTION: The Chameleon glides into its bay and gently lands.

FCO Lt Knight says:
@::brings the Chameleon into the shuttlebay and gently brings her to the floor::  XO/CSO:  We're back home.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@XO: Apparently its the prisoners they had there, they managed to escape ...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: Good landing XO: Orders Commander
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::quickly goes through his post-flight inspection::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at the woman, and realizes it looks like his daughter but older, He holds out his hand to reach her::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks up for a moment:: FCO/CSO: Grab a phaser... We'll try to make our way to the bridge, then take things from there..
 
ACTION: The llubgod is curled up asleep in the corner.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Do you know where these prisoners are now?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: They are on the brig being attended at the moment
Tech says:
::Sighs of relief, as the CO's wound clots normally:: *SO*: Lieutenant.  I have been able to clot it, but the Captain is not waking up.
 Anisely says:
:: Shakes his shoulder:: CO: Daddy, wake up.
SO Lt Rose says:
*Med*: Commander Jackson is on his way back.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: Then we still take the phasers, and go to the bridge...
FCO Lt Knight says:
::steps out of the C and is pulled aside by Ensign Rawlings::  XO:  Since the prisoners are back in the brig, I'll be up on the bridge shortly.  ::walks with Rawlings::
 
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