USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10708.18
Mission Number 320
Heading for Eden… Yea, brother: The Journey II
 
Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe 
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christina van den Tulpen
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action
Patrick Mickle as Ensign Rand Al’Thor (excused)

NPC
Kurt Goring as Sa’tola
Karriaunna Scotti as Qui’a & First officer Durm
 
Summary:
An away team has beamed over to the Freighter Dross to discover what exactly is going on and what the distress call from a young girl was about.  The crew is very cooperative and soon it is discovered what the problem was.  How to fix it now, that is a different question.  On the ship, the crew works on gathering what information they can to assist.

Time Lapse:
A few hours

Announcements:
•	Logs, logs, logs…
•	Mission for 8/25 cancelled due to SM working and many of the crew unable to make it.

Captain's Log Stardate 10708.18: I have asked Commander Jackson and an away team to head to the ship and see what is going on.

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SO Lt Rose says:
:: Making her way to the science lab to look over a few cultures.::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::standing at Tac 1 running the registry of the Romulan ship through the Starfleet database::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sitting in the center chair:: CTO: Any luck?

@Scenery: Patiently... or trying to patiently wait, the frieighter Dross awaits the boarding of the Federation ship.

CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Still scanning Cap'n.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::arrives in the transporter room with her tricorder and a small hand phaser::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::In the transporter room, preparing for their away mission::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Let me know when you get a hit
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
::checks his phaser and tricorder::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Aye Cap'n.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO/CNS: I am all set
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: You guys ready to head over?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
XO/CSO: Ready when you are.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods and looks over at the transporter chief:: TR Chief: You have the coordinates set?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*CO*: Yes captain, we're leaving in a few moments... See you shortly..
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: *XO*: Good luck.
Transporter chief says:
XO: Aye, sir.  Ready to beam on your orders.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Ship belongs to the Hagots, not members of the federation but they have a treaty with them.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods, acknowledging the CO's answer:: TR Chief: Energize...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::prepares to be transported::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::Appears with the others on the ship, looking around as they materialize::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Turns to his right:: CTO: What is their history?

ACTION: The Away team find themselves beamed into a room that is very small.  There they see they see First officer Drum waiting for them, the look of a martyr on his face.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks around the ship, just after materializing, taking his bearings::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Pretty much unknown at the moment, the treaty makes them a neutral party and they keep themselves pretty much to themselves.
 First Officer Durm says:
@ XO: Welcome aboard.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::materializes and looks around Glances at the first officer and waits for talks to begin before scanning. they might take offense::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::looks around the small room::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: CTO: Is there anything of note that we might be concerned about?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods:: Drum: Thank you... I believe we spoke earlier...
 First Officer Durm says:
@ XO: Aye.  My captain is currently... tied up.  You had an issue you wished to discuss with you?  As always, we honor the Federation and abide by their policy when in their space.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CTO: nothing of note, as I said they keep themselves to themselves... ::brings up an image of a Hagot on the screen along with what little information is available:: They're traders, no reports of violence or other trouble.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods:: Durm: Yes... In fact, we would like to see these children we heard on the emergency frequency earlier...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::looks around, wondering why they had not been properly received in a better  decorated room::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::raises an eyebrow at the use of "tied up", and scans the officer to see if he can pick up something::
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: A look of grimace passes over his face.:: XO: Child commander, child.  Though there are more of them. :: turns around to leave.::
 First Officer Durm says:
@ All: If you will follow me.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods:: Durm: Please... ::Moves to follow Durm::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: CTO: Good.  that is a good sign.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::moves the display to one side of the screen and brings up an image of the girl from the COM:: CO: Now these people, we have no information on whatsoever.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::smiles briefly and follows::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Durm: I was wondering Mr. Durm. What sort of cargo are you transporting. I understand it is none of our business but I believe you may have some problems on your cargo hold
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CTO: Absolutely no information?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: None Captain... therefore, any information the away team can gather on her and her kind would be an advantage.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::follows along, leaning close to Gary as they walk, whispering:: XO: Sir, we can trust him, I don't sense any deceit.
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: Leads them through the narrow halls of his ship.  There is just enough room for two people to pass side by side.  As the doors of the lift opens, he stands aside and nods them in.::  All: After you...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Not a good sign, how about that dampening field?  Can we penetrate it?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Enters the lift, acknowledging the counselor with a nod::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::nods at him as she passes, still waiting for an answer and looks around the next room::
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: Following in after them.:: XO: Our problem was really unexpected and quite unimaginable... as you will see.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::assumes he bluntly ignored her question and makes a note to mention it to Jackson later::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Glances at the CSO, then looks back at Durm:: Durm: Could you elaborate?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::gets into the lift as well:: Durm: Interesting way to describe what the Captain is doing... 'tied up'?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: I believe Lieutenant Rose was working on that... however, I may have a way to help cut through it more easily.
 First Officer Durm says:
@ XO: Trust me... you will see soon enough for yourself.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Frowns slightly:: Durm: I like to be prepared for what I have to see...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Work with Lt Rose, and see if you can penetrate it.
 
@ Scenery: The lift doors open up to what appears absolute chaos.  The Away team is assaulted visually with wild colors, sounds of all types and the very much strong scent of animals and humans kept for a long time in a small confined area.
 
First Officer Durm says:
@ :: Looks at the counselor, a touch of humor briefly lighting his eyes.::  CNS: Yes, it is.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye Cap'n. ::taps his com badge:: *SO* Trigger to Lieutenant Rose.
Sa`tola says:
@ :: As the doors open, he tries to look over the back of a cowlike creature lying in front of him. He is curious who just stepped in.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Frowns as the scene opens up on them:: Durm: What... What's going on here?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::frowns at the smell and chaos:: Durm: Is this within your standard transportation parameters? ::doesn’t really expect an answer::
SO Lt Rose says:
*CTO*: Here, doc.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::looks bewildered:: All: What?
 First Officer Durm says:
@CSO: A bigggggggggg mistake.  One I hope we never repeat.  If we are ever asked to take aboard anything alive again, I shall retire early.  :: Steps forward into the mayhem.::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
*SO*: I could use some help on the bridge Brianna, I may have an idea of how to break through the dampening field.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CTO*: On my way up.
First Officer Durm says:
@ XO: We were to transport them to their new homeworld.  They are supposedly what you call colonists.  :: has another very unpolite term for them.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@Durm: This is where the children are as well?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Durm: If you are willing to fully disclose your cargo and explain the odd readings from your hold I am sure our Captain will be glad to take you to your nearest checkpoint
Sa`tola says:
@::Tries to get up, to get a better look at the new comers.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::looks around the cargo hold, not quite believing what he's seeing::
 Qui’a says:
@:: Seeing familiar faces, dashes over to her father.:: Sa'tola:  They are here... they are here... :: jumping excitedly up and down.::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::begins tapping at his console::
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: Motions his hand around the room.:: XO: They are here... somewhere.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::looks around at the commotion::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@CNS: I can't blame them for sending a distress call but they should have know what they were getting into
Sa`tola says:
@::Bravely takes a few step forwards.:: XO: Sir... did you come here to retrieve us?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods:: Durm: I see... ::Takes a good look around, taking in the full extent of the situation around them:: Do you have the proper paperwork for this?
 First Officer Durm says:
@ CSO: You may look to your hearts content.  However, you can help us by taking these people off our hands.  Their contract with us is now void, as they cannot go to their assigned colony world.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Arrives on the bridge.::  CTO: What can I do to help you?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@CSO: Indeed, but sometimes you don't have a choice.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Durm: There is still the matter of the odd energy spike on your cargo hold
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Raises his eyebrows:: Durm: Cannot go to their assigned colony world?
Sa`tola says:
@Drum: Void you said? We paid you hard earned money... ::Starts to charge towards the First Officer.::
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: Looks at the leader with annoyance::  XO: Yes, it has all been properly recorded with your Federation, as we must travel through your space for this assignment.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::sees the person charging and intercepts him:: Sa'tola: Easy there.
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: Looks at the CSO humorously and points around them::  CSO: If you see anything normal here, please let me know.
First Officer Durm says:
@ XO: You will need to come to our command station to see your answer.
Sa`tola says:
@::Angrily points out towards Drum.:: CSO: That man is a LIAR. He promised us to take us to the colony and we paid him our life;s savings for it,
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@All: this is why contracts were invented. Starfleet can mediate this matter for you if you like
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: I need some help to tie in the forward scanner array to the targeting scanners, I'm hoping that since the targeting scanners were designed to use a higher intensity carrier wave then we could use that to break through the field but I need the main scanners to boost the resolution.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@Durm: Yes, I shall then... I do need to see the paperwork before we can leave you.. And I still haven't got an answer to my question... Nor to the Lieutenant's question...
 First Officer Durm says:
@ Sa'tola: Your contract says to take you to your colony world, which we can no longer do.  Your government says we cannot take you back there.  What would you have us do?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Sa'tola: What happened to your new colony world? Why do they say you can not go there anymore?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Steps over toward science::  CTO: I can do that...
Sa`tola says:
@::Grunts:: Drum: At least give us our money back... you... you... ::refrains from finishing that line as he watches his daughter stand behind him.::
 First Officer Durm says:
@ XO: I do not have an answer for you... :: turns to get back into the lift.::  If there is something odder here then you can see, you are welcome to find it.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Much appreciated Lieutenant. ::smiles::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::listens to the conversation and tries to sort out what's going on.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::tugs the XO's sleeve:: XO: Perhaps asking for a full scan of his ship and maybe a visit to his cargo hold by a science team would be nice
 First Officer Durm says:
@ Sa'tola: Your money is spent and passed spent.  You should be paying us more now.  :: steps into the lift and awaits the XO::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Sa'Tola: If we understand what is going on here I am sure we can help find a solution
 Qui’a says:
@:: Dashes over to the XO and wraps her arms around his waist:: XO: You will save us!  I know you will!
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Waits for a moment:: Sa'tola: We're going to get to the bottom of this... You will have a solution come the end of this day... ::Turns around, just as the girl runs over::
Sa`tola says:
@::Steps forward, past the CSO and tries to enter the lift as well.:: CSO: There is no solution, as you can tell... We want to go to that colony. It is our only chance of survival.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: After a moment.::  CTO: Alright... all tied in for you.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Taps on the armrest slowly:: CTO: Progress?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@Qui'a: We'll find a solution.... Now, we have some checking to do before we reach that point... ::Turns to join Durm in the lift::
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: Puts up a hand:: Sa'tola: Stay exactly where you are or you are going to experience the captains fate by my hands.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::initiates the scan:: CO: Scanning now Captain.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Sa'tola: Why do you think he refuses to go?
 Qui’a says:
@:: doesn't let go of the XO::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::steps between Drum and Sa'tola:: All: Gentlemen, best you don't continue that line of talk.
Sa`tola says:
@CSO: Because he gave us no reason why we cannot go to the colony. He is a liar... ::Suddenly gets a trebble in his voice.:: What should I do? Should we do? Take a look at my daughter.
First Officer Durm says:
@ :: A snap in his voice::  XO: Sir, if you will follow me, now please.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::frowns, looking between durm and sa'tola confused::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Glances at the CSO, catching Durm's words:: CSO: Chris, stay down here please.. I'll be back as soon as possible... ::Turns over to Durm:: Durm: And you will now take me to your command post, show me the proper paperwork and extend your full cooperation, or you will find yourself in a Federation cell by my hands...
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: Tries to drag up more patience.:: Sa'tola: You know as much as I do, perhaps more.
 Qui’a says:
@:: clinging to the XO::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::nods at the XO:: XO: I'll be glad to take a look here yes
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Scan's coming back now sir, I'm reading an area with a large number of people, can't tell at the moment if they are prisoners or being transported, putting a deck by deck layout on the screen now. ::displays the full scan results on the screen::
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: Looks at the XO rather confused:: XO: We have done all that you asked.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Qui'a: Come on, if you stay I can tell you all about our ship
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks on the screen and stands up:: CTO: How many?
Sa`tola says:
@::Shakes his head and looks to all the faces at a turn.:: All: We don't know. Why would we go there, if we knew if something was wrong, if something would happen... why... WHY!
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::kneels next to Qui'a:: Qui'a: Will you let go of my friend here?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Sits back to listen and wait, curious.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Kneels, putting a hand on Qui'a's shoulder:: Qui'a: I will be back soon, I promise... You need to stay here.... I'll be back again... ::Looks up at Varesh:: CNS: You're joining me and Durm here...
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::taps at his console again:: CO: I'm colour coding now.
 Qui’a says:
@:: Looks at the woman and runs over to her, wrapping her arms around her instead.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::nods:: XO: Aye, sir. ::steps into the lift::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Watches the screen:: CTO: My god.  Patch me through to Commander Jackson
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::smiles at the small girl then at Sa'tola:: Qui'a: We will help you
 Qui’a says:
@::whispers:: CSO: Don't let him eat us.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Stands up again:: Durm: I believe we can get going now...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Qui'a: I won't. But why do you think he wants to do that?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::after a moment, moves to the main screen:: CO: Ok, this is the away team... ::points to the blue lifesigns:: these, ::gestures to the yellow ones:: are the lifesigns that match the entry in the database for the Hagots...
Sa`tola says:
@::An angry look forms on his face as he sees the Star Fleet officers get on the lift with Drum. Was that a grin he saw on the First Officer Drum's face?::
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: Nods with a sigh of relief.  As soon as the XO joins him, he closes the door and sends the lift to his command center.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::looks at Sa'tola considering for a moment whether the girl is talking any sense::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: And these ::gestures to the mass of red lifesigns:: aren't matched to any of the species in the federation database.
 Qui’a says:
@ CSO: I heard him say that to goodju when he was only trying to get away from the noise.  He does not like noise.
Sa`tola says:
@::Trembles a bit.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::frowns a little as he tries to interpret Sa'tola's expression as the door closed::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Qui'a: And what noise is that?
 Qui’a says:
@:: waves her hand around::  CSO: All this noise.  He is used to the quite fields of our home.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Qui'a: I see. We will get you to new quiet fields soon
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Glances at Varesh, trying to catch any hints off his facial expression::
Sa`tola says:
@::As he starts to loose faith to ever leave the ship, his shoulders fall down a bit and his head bows down, as his eyes seem to follow an invisible line to the tip of his feet.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Sa'tola: When we arrived, we noticed a strange energy spike coming from this ship. do you have any idea what it could be?
CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: And are they humanoid?
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: As the lift stops, he leads the other men of and through the very compact command station, ignoring the officer in charge, over to the main computer and begins to pull up the required papers.  He then steps aside for the others.::
 Qui’a says:
@:: shaking her head vigorously in trust... and does not let go.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks as Durm gets to work::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::extends his mind as far as he can to see what else he can sense, following Durm. When he stands aside, Varesh takes a position so he can see the other people in the command area::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Basic shape seems to indicate that around 80 percent of this red mass is humanoid, the rest appears to be quadrupeds and small bird like creatures.
Sa`tola says:
@::He looks up as he is suddenly talked to.:: CSO: I am sorry. I have no idea. We only wanted a passage to the colony, since our own ships cannot reach that far.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Sa'tola: where is your new colony?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: So in other words animals.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: In a word sir, yes.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Covers her mouth at the touch of humor hits her.::
Sa`tola says:
@CSO: I don't believe it had a name yet. We would be the first to arrive there. ::Motions around him.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks at the paperwork being displayed:: Durm: This is the paperwork regarding this shipment?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: The scanners are also picking up some sort of strange mineral deposit here. ::points to the slowly flashing gold area::
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: CTO: What kind of mineral?  Dangerous?
 First Officer Durm says:
@ XO: This is the contract and all necessary documentation for trasport of these people to their destination which is... :: reaches over to pull up a map:: Becka IV.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@Durm: And the reason you can't take them there anymore is...?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::glances down at the screen, letting Gary handle it, feeling the wash of emotions from various areas of the ship - frustration, anger, exasperation, despair, confusion, annoyance.::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Leans curiously forward at the data.::  Hmmm....
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Sa'tola: Was it in Federation space?
 First Officer Durm says:
@ XO: We were told the world was no longer viable for life.  We did try to find out more information, but failed.
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Unknown sir, though the ship's cargo bays don't appear to be designed to carry hazardous materials and I see no sign of forcefields surrounding them.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@Durm: These people are confused and scared - afraid they won't reach their destination.
Sa`tola says:
@CSO: Forgive a humble person. We were... err... how you say... exiled?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Frowns:: Durm: So rather than going there to see for yourselves, you decided to just stop and be done with the contract? I'm afraid it doesn't work like that...
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: I do not recognize it off the bat.  I need a sample.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Points to the only blue dot in the large room:: CTO: Who is that there?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Sa'tola: If that means you are not welcome on your homeworld anymore, then exiled is the correct word. What exactly happened?
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::returns to his console and taps at it:: CO: Looks like Lieutenant Tulpen.
 First Officer Durm says:
@ XO: Commander, we are set up to take them there.  If we go there and find they cannot stay, we have not the means to take them back or anywhere else.  Would it not be kinder to leave them somewhere safe and let them find out the situation?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Patch me through to her.  SO: I am going to see if I can get you that sample.
Sa`tola says:
@::drops down on some supply cases.:: CSO: If you'll forgive me... it is not something I wish to discuss at the moment. ::Looks around the room to find his daughter.::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: nods::
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Aye Captain. ::uses the scanners for a carrier wave and buzzes the CSO's com badge::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::nods to Sa'tola:: Sa'tola: excuse me ::moves to a corner and taps her badge:: *CTO*: Tulpen here
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
*CSO*: I have the Captain for you, stand by. ::nods to the CO::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@Durm: I am not sure that would be a sufficient solution to your contract... You have, after all, consented to take them to Becka IV. And that is where they should be taken. If the site turns out to be unsuitable for life, then a solution can always be found... But as it is, we have no way yet of knowing whether it is...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: *CSO*: Lieutenant, there is a weird mineral near your location.  I want you to get a sample back to the ship for analysis.  Lt Trigger can feed you the location.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
*CO*: Aye Captain. I'll look into it. In the mean time we may have a request for asylum  in our hands
CTO LtJG Trigger says:
::nods to the CO and transmits the directions to the CSO's tricorder via the COM::
 First Officer Durm says:
@ :: Slightly stiff:: XO: Sir, the contract says that we are to see them to their homeworld and if that is not possible, which apparently it is not, we will see them safely elsewhere... which is the nearest populated world that will take them for the duration.
 
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