USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10705.26
Mission Number 311
Integration: A Breath
 
Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight
Patrick Mickle as Ensign Rand Al’Thor
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christina van den Tulpen
Karriuanna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose

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

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti
Summary:
With the ongoing search for the Xindi children, the crew needs to blow off a bit of steam. The FCO and SO have had a running “argument” about who is the better pilot, so they set up a friendly wager as to who would be the winner… the stakes known only to the two participants.

Time Lapse:
1 Day
Announcements:
Out of Missions will from now count as logs too, but logs are still preferred method.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Captain's Log Stardate 10705.26:

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
We are about a day to the coordinates indicated on the PADD that was with the giant head. In this time I hope to see the crew relax and enjoy a little break before we get to the planet.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
End Log

Host NightWind says:
<<<<<<<<<< Integration: A breath.... >>>>>>>>>>

Host NightWind says:
ACTION: It is the day before the Nighthawk arrives at the coordinates given to them by the Cortast along with the gruesome head. Alpha shift has ended. Throughout the ship, there is the rumor of a race about to be held in the holosuite. The racers? Brianna Rose and Aaron Knight. The prize? Knight in a red dress and Bri? Many have come to watch, turning it into a picnic.

Host NightWind says:
Holosuite: The terrain is varied with many rolling hills, valleys and sand plains. There are falls of water and a lake, trees that reach for the skies and grassy knolls. It is midday.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Feeling rather nervous, makes her way toward the holosuite.::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::in the holosuite:: *CNS*: Varesh, you on your way?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::exits the TL:: *FCO*: Just about there.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::In the adjacent holosuite, preparing it to display the race's progress::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the holosuite:: FCO: Reporting to flight duty, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Walks over to his desk in his quarters, then remembers about the rumor he heard earlier from his daughter::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
::Heads out of engineering for the big race looking forward to see who wins::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: Just make sure you stay on your toes Counselor! ::grins::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
::Tugging down the flight suit she had warn during so many races with her brothers, she reminds herself she often beat them.... well, she did when she was much older.::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::arrives at the same holosuite as Jackson is in and looks over his shoulder:: XO: I think you need more red in those numbers

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Give the orders and I will carry them out.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Chuckles:: CSO: It's the view that matters, you know... ::Smiles as he looks over his shoulder::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: As the doors open she spies the racers Aaron has chosen for them.::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Shakes his head, then takes his uniform off and puts on a T-Shirt::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::whispers:: CNS: Just do what you can to ensure our victory......if you know what I mean. ::winks::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
::arrives at the holosuite and enters taking in the scenery::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins:: FCO: Call me James T. Kirk and this is the Kobyashu Maru.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO: Yes, the view is interesting but the numbers make it worthwhile. How fast they are going, what's the exact time difference between them, whether they are improving or loosing efficiency. That sort of thing

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CNS: That does not mean cheating either... remember, you love me too... :: walks around the vehicle.::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Walks out of his quarters and heads to the holosuites::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grumbles:: SO: Yes, darling little sister, but I aim to be on the winning team.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods and steps over to the holosuite control systems to make the adjustments:: CSO: Here you go... ::Looks around::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: Now that's what I like to hear!

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Gives the counselor a disdainful look and opens the hatch:: FCO: Not bad...

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
CSO: Just missing one thing... ::Taps a few more buttons on the controls to make a few chairs appear::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
SO: Oh Rose, would you care for a tutorial before you get underway? ::grins::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO: Nice, like being there except we don't mess up their view of the race

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: I had no siblings to compete with growing up, so I have a late start.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Looks over at Rand:: CNS: I can think of it this way. If anything goes wrong, I got someone to fix my ship.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
CSO: Exactly... ::Takes a seat in one of the chairs::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::sits as well::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Ignoring Aaron's comment climbs into the cockpit.::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: I would call her having an engineer an unfair advantage...

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Walks into the hallway of the holosuite when wonders which one it is::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
::smiles at Varesh:: CNS: Luck of the Irish.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: She's going to need all the luck she can get. ::grins::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO: They seem about ready, did they give an estimate on when to start?

SO_Lt_Rose says:
FCO: In your dreams flyboy...  Are you ready?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: Who are these Irish and why do they need luck?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: I have the rabbit's foot, the four leaf clover, the horseshoe and my lucky socks on. Think we're ok? ::grins::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CEO: Ye ready?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Shrugs and walks into the first holosuite, and finds the rest of the crew in chairs, he spots his daughter and Commander Jackson::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
SO: I believe so. ::smiles::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CNS: Lucky socks? Ummm... when were they last washed?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::sits in the chair and does a pre-flight inspection::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Motions for him to join her.::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs:: SO: Smell and find out! ::goes through the pre-flight with Aaron::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
<LL = ::>

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: begins the flight check, taking long deep breaths.::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks over at the CO as he enters:: CO: Hello captain... I saved you a seat.. ::Points at the seat besides him::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
::joins her in the flight check::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Glances at the display as the telemetry starts coming in from Rose's craft::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
*SO*: I'm sending you a map of the course outline.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CEO: One thing we can count on, no matter what, Aaron sees to his babies above all else.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Walks over to the Commander gets all serious:: XO: Alright who approved of this race? ::Then smiles:: Just kidding commander, has it started?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods to the CO as he arrives::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
*FCO*: I have it...

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
SO: Alright, everything here is good to go.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Shakes head:: CO: No captain, they are just starting up now...

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: You are still in time to give them the starting flag! ...sir

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: So, what am I doing? Plotting the course?

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Activates the anti-grav and the ship lifts off the ground, hovering as she waits for the signal.::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Waves to his daughter in the back, then sits down:: XO: That is good. CSO: Oh? ::Stands up again::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: Navigating course, yes. Course corrections, etc.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: Yeah we can arrange that ::looks at the XO::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::brings the engines online::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CEO: Stay buckled in, no matter what... this can get a bit... hairy.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods and gets up as well, walking over to the controls to set up an imaging link to the other holosuite::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles:: FCO: Just checking. ::calls up the course and works out the best route::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
SO: Got it. ::tightens his seatbelts a little more::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::brings the shuttle up so that the nose is even with the other shuttle::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Smiling brightly, waves to Aaron.::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Speaks up:: All: Racer's ready?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Information on your console.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods at the CO as he walks back to his chair, sitting down again::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Hearing the captain over her comm:: *CO*: Aye sir...

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::looks over and winks at Brianna:: *CO*: All systems go here Captain.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
:::looks at the projection chuckling at the duplicated CO::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Holds up his hand, and watches a flag appear in his hand:: All: Good luck to all, and drive safely out there. ::Drops the flag in a waving motion::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::engages thrusters and heads toward the course::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: As the flag drops she hits the thruster zipping them outwards.::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks back at Tulpen:: CSO: Something funny? Is it my shirt? Honestly my sister got it for me.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::looks over to see Brianna come up beside him::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Chuckles at the CO's comment::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: She's a little too close for comfort. ::engages impulse engines and pulls out in front::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Watches as Aaron pulls ahead of her as they skim across the grassy plain below them.::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Sits back down:: XO: You know what they are playing for?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::points down at the map:: CNS: I think we can make faster time if we go around this way. What do you think?

Host NightWind says:
Scenery: Rolling hills quickly come before the racers.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
:Shakes head:: CO: Not a clue.. Would be interesting to find out though... ::Glances at Christina:: CSO: Any idea?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at the place Aaron points:: FCO: That looks good. Take it.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO/CO: I have an idea ::smiles innocently::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
CSO: Mind sharing?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: And this idea is?

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Catches up to Aaron and pulls ahead of him with a grin.:: CEO: I wish these were the type of racers with no tops. How are you doing back there?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO/XO: The idea is right here ::taps her head::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: Don't want to make them lose too badly. ::slows his shuttle down a bit::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins:: FCO: As long as we cross the finish line before them... for your sake.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
*SO*: How you doing there Brianna?

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
SO: I'm ok so far, maybe if I tweak these engines a little we can get better speed.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
*FCO*: We are doing fine... and I made sure the dress still fits.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Does a drilling sound:: CSO: In that case I might have to get it out of you.

Host NightWind says:
Scenery: A deep gorge is ahead.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Keeps his eyes on Christina:: CSO: Oh.. Do share, please...

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Pulls further ahead, dropping into the gorge and flying close to the walls.::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::chuckles:: CO: Enjoy a little mystery Captain

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: Don't worry about their lead Varesh.....just lulling them into a false sense of security. ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Well as your Captain, I ask if you would share that little tidbit with us.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::drops down into the gorge, right on the other shuttle's tail::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: I'm not worried... you're the one that's gotta wear the dress. But for your sake, I want us to win. So, lull away!

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CEO: Tweak carefully... any suggestions on a path?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::looks very serious:: CO: I am afraid you will have to relieve me of duty because that order goes against my principles

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::brings the shuttle up and even with the other::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
::looks at the map and considers carefully:: SO: How about heading this way it looks like a smoother path?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO/XO: They are pretty tied aren't they?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: Yeah... Nothing in between at the moment...

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at the next section:: FCO: You want close country flying, or up and over?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: Well in that case... ::Looks at the Commander:: XO: She's your responsibility you relieve her...

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::tries not to laugh aloud::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
::looks at the engine pathways to see how they can be reconfigured for more performance::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: Either works for me.....whichever puts us ahead.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::checks the map:: FCO: Take it close cross-country.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Chuckles:: CO: Yeah right... ::Winks at the CSO::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::watches Brianna pull ahead:: CNS: Give me something we can catch up with!

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Pulls ahead with a sigh... that was getting too close.:: CEO: I am not sure what you did, but it seemed to have worked.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO/XO: Aw, it seems the FCO is in the lead.

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
SO: I have my ways. ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks on:: CSO: You sure?

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CEO: Do you have anything for luck along? He is good... very good.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: No, wrong ship sorry ::Smiles::

Host NightWind says:
Scenery: A lake suddenly appears before them.

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SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Quickly adjusts to skim along the shore.:: CEO: Is the turn coming up soon?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Smiles at the Lieutenant::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::sees the lake ahead and brings the shuttle down over it, skimming the lake a bit::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
::glances at the map:: SO: here it comes.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: We're slowly catching up...

Host NightWind says:
Scenery: A forest of redwoods appears, trees as wide as buildings and as tall as sky scrapers of old.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::comes upon the halfway point and brings the shuttle about::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Over the forest or through... through will test your skills a bit.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at the screen:: CO/CSO: Knight is catching up slowly...

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: We're going through!

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Takes it in and around one of the trees:: CEO: And so is he...

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
::tries adjusting the inputs to the engines::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Through it is. ::scans the course ahead::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::pulls ahead of the other shuttle:: CNS: There! That works.

Host NightWind says:
ACTION: Among the spectators, food and drinks are being served. The ships 'chef' has excelled himself by creating a large celebration cake.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::checks his scans:: FCO: We're ahead! The trees can be tricky, but then I have faith in you.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::watches Brianna pull slightly in front of him::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
CO/CSO: There, he passed... Oh, no, she came back again...

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Takes a deep breath:: CEO: That was close... again. Whatever you are doing, keep doing it.

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
SO: This is fun, alright here goes. ::tweaks the engines again::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::watches Brianna's shuttle pull further ahead:: FCO: I don't like this.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: Okay, give me something to catch up with.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Makes a fast dive and down into another ravine:: CEO: I am glad you are enjoying it... I will enjoy Aaron in his new... gift.

Host NightWind says:
Scenery: A solitary Volcano smokes ahead of them.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Volcano ahead.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CNS: We can't let them get too much farther ahead.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Adjusts coordinates.:: CEO: I don't remember that being on the course.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Takes them around it, pulling back the speed and then shooting around the curve at the last minute toward the finish line.::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::sits back in his chair as he pulls in behind Rose::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
::looks at the map:: SO: Nice piloting.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::stifles a groan:: FCO: Uhm...

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Watches the two cross the finish line, and smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at the screen:: CO/CSO: Looks like Rose won... ::Glances at the captain:: CO: We need to shuffle the crew a bit...

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Begins shut down procedures.:: CEO: Good tuning on your part. Aaron is damn good. You were probably my unexpected ace.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
XO: I am perfectly alright with Aaron as my pilot, but the doc on the other hand...

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Lifts the hatch and climbs out.::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
SO: Well thanks but I do believe it was your piloting skills that allowed us to win.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Chuckles:: CO: Understood...

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO/XO: Nahh she is fine in the science department

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::brings the shuttle to a rest and shuts down engines::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at the CSO:: CSO: Alright so, what is going to happen now..

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Gets up and walks over to the table with drinks and the cake:: CO: Drinks, captain! ::Smiles as he looks at the various drinks, wondering which to take::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks over at Aaron::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::gets out and walks over to Rose:: SO: Nice flying Rose, but one race doesn't mean anything. ::grins::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::exits the shuttle and walks over to Rose:: SO/CEO: Good race.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Chuckles:: FCO: That is so true... but this time it means you get to finally wear your lovely gift from me and the CSO.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks over at the drinks:: XO: Hm....

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Turns to the CSO:: CSO: Help me choose...

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
CNS: Thank you it was a good race. ::smiles::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CEO: Seems you were the ace in the hole.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
SO: Well, at least I look good in red! ::chuckles::

Host NightWind says:
Scenery: Music of many worlds soon begins to play in the suite as people laugh and enjoy the moment of good food and company and peace.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks around, then grabs a drink then heads down to the competitors::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
FCO: Like we would choose something you would not!

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Moves over to Varesh and slips an arm through his:: CNS: Still love me? ::Grins.::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
SO: Of course you would! In an instant!

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO: Something blue? ::picks up a glass of something blue::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::puts it down:: XO: No wait

SO_Lt_Rose says:
FCO: I am going to tell her you said that.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at then all:: All: Congratulations Bri for the win.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
XO: Something red ::smiles and gets some Klingon blood wine::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: blushes slightly:: CO: Thank you sir.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::gives Brianna a hug:: SO: Dear, I love all my family. Real and adopted.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Was about to take the blue drink, but stops in the middle of his action, taking the red drink instead::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
All: Congratulations too all for making this event such a great success. Aaron, I want a moment with you after the race.... ::Smiles::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Returns the hug and then goes over to Rand:: CEO: Shall we go and enjoy our victory? Next time... ::shrugs.::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO: Of course Captain.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::realizes he also lost the bet to Aidan::

CEO_Ens_AlThor says:
SO: Yes let’s go enjoy it. ::smiles at Brianna::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Taps his shoulder:: FCO: Don't be discouraged so what did you give up?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::waits for Aaron's answer, trying not to grin::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Takes a sip and spits it out immediately:: CSO: Yuck! ::Puts the glass down and takes one of the blue ones after all, tasting it before taking a bigger sip:: Blue it is, then... ::Smiles at Christina::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Walking with him, heads for the area of food.::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::shrugs and takes a long gulp of her wine::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
CO: No sir, I'm not discouraged. What kind of gentleman would I be if she didn't win the race? ::grins:: As for what I gave up.......you really don't want to know sir.

Host NightWind says:
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