Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11103.28

Starring:
Christina Doane as Station Commander Captain Paige Harker
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Keith LaHue

Also Starring:
Christina Doane as Medical Officer Lieutenant JG Eric J. Hall
Christina Doane as Medical Technician T'lar
Christina Doane as Nurse B'lage
Keith LaHue as Commander Tom Knight
Keith LaHue as Amelia Knight
Karriaunna Scotti as Medical Technician Marcus
Mitch Travis as Executive Officer Commander Rothgar

Absent:
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: One Week

“Terrapin Station, Part 3: The Disease": Last time on Arcadia...the station was running as smoothly as possible, given the extraordinary events experienced by the senior staff. Add to that a seemingly innocuos disease...one that is spreading.
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XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::ops::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::Is in sickbay analyzing why Vulcans are immune even as other medical personnel try to slow the disease.::
Nurse_B'lage says:
::Informs Ops they are expanding into secondary sickbay for bunk space.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::To give frustrated 'walking sick' something to do, volunteers are accepted to help with the comfort of the severely sick.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: After the computer informs him Commander Knight is in his quarters, Bill decides to make a house call on their questionable Commander. He steps up to the door sensor and announces his presence ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::On bridge sends a request to all personnel for volunteers with medical training to stand by to assist medical as needed.::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::Frustrated he continues to run simulations but is interrupted by an emergency. He runs off letting the computer run.::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::cough::Harker: Vulcans appear to be immune. Captain Sulek seems to have gotten the worst of this bug.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
XO: I know, medical is working on why..::She looks at him closely:: how do you feel?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Making her way quickly to medical::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::gins a bit:: Harker: Generally I feel with my hands... but that now what you mean. Cough, and ache to the tip of may hair.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
XO: You better report to sickbay.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: They've had a look and as long as I'm vertical...there's little to be done.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Mutters something to himself and has the computer chime the door again ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Looks at the XO closely then nods::XO: Right well I'm sending there when you can't fight back. ::rueful, small smile.::

ACTION: Sickbay reports that 17 percent of the crew has some severity of the disease. Most are confined to quarters, with the worst cases in isolation.

XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: I have been trying to have Sci and Computer Operations try to trace the lot of you, but no word. If we find you even without sound...I promise to learn lip reading to see what you talked about.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::sits down at his station again but goes into a coughing fit before he can continue his work.::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::he leans heavily against a bulkhead for a few moments::
Cmdr_Knight says:
CSec: Enter
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Pulls out an emergency kit to scan the XO::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: The doors part for his arrival and as he steps in, he glances quickly around to assess the surroundings :: Knight: Commander?
Cmdr_Knight says:
::reluctant:: CSec: Come on it
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Entering medical she looked around for someone in charge.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
XO: Let me know, because I still down get it. ::sighing at the scan results.:: XO: Maybe you should sit down before you fall down.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: I wanted to check on how you were doing, Commander.

ACTION: Knight's little girl, Sally, is playing on the floor, ignoring the two adults

MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::Looks up, eyes bloodshot::CNS: Help you Ma'am? Are you ill?
Cmdr_Knight says:
CSec: I'm okay. How are you? ::evasive::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: Your wish is my ease.. ::slouches into the nearest chair and spins to face a console::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Some volunteers with medical training, not ill start to help flesh out the medical staff some of which have become ill.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
MO Hall: With luck, I am immune. No, I was called to lend a hand. I do have a medical degree.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: Trying not to get sick. :: Pause :: I heard about your daughter's wedding.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Runs fingers through her hair, her mind working. She has ops check to see if Starfleet has had any luck with the Culcan immunity on their end. Then tries to think what else to do. Difficult in that she hasn't slept.::
Cmdr_Knight says:
CSec: Yes.. well I guess we can't go now. I sent her a letter
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::Looked grateful::CNS: Yes Ma'am, the CMO and ACMO fell early, it's been rough. ::He points at his work station screen:: There's an exact strand of DNA..::pauses to cough into his arm then continues:: that becomes infected. Vulcans are immune.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::he taps a few buttons::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Nods:: MO Hall: Take a moment to rest before you are totally down and out. Let me take this part.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: I'm sure we all understand the unpredictability of Starfleet life. And the benefits of preparation and preplanning.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::The fast becoming ill and sleep deprived but dedicated Doctor nods and nearly falls onto an empty space on the floor not wanting to take up a bed that could be used for others.::
Cmdr_Knight says:
CSec: Can you get to the point here? ::coughs::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Paces ops slowly her mind working hard.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: With a sigh she takes Halls seat after taking a moment to make sure he is alright.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Quickly she scans through the notes he has.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: Have you had that cough looked at?
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::Smiles weakly then turns as he's overcome by another coughing fit.::
Cmdr_Knight says:
CSec: Why? Should I?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: I would probably be concerned if I was coughing in the middle of a medical quarantine.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
CNS: We've been trying to figure out how to use the Vulcan immunity but it's been hard to pin down. ::He says from his place on the deck, unable to completely turn off while he can still help.::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::he brings up the room where the command crew were seen together during the missing three hours:: Computer run complete reverse trace of all subjects in the room for the previous twenty four hours and put all video and combadge traces at my station.
Cmdr_Knight says:
CSec: I'm sure it's nothing ::glances at his daughter:: I'll be fine.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: You have a lovely daughter. How old is she?
Cmdr_Knight says:
::defensive:: She's almost seven. Why?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Talks to ops to make sure sickbay has all the support it needs. And asks to be informed immediately if Starfleet Medical comes up with anything.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: Seven! Been aboard ship or station the whole time? My wife's been on me lately to think about kids. Has it been difficult for her?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Finished she pulls up the strand sequence in question.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Gets another cup of coffee and steals a glance at the becoming ill XO behind his back even as she looks at the other ops personnel, looking for signs.::
Cmdr_Knight says:
::crosses his arms:: CSec: As a matter of fact it has been hard on her.. we...we had an unexpected turn on our way here...it's hard to explain.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: She seems content right now. Unexpected turn, you say?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Noting its location, begins to pull up the sequence in those who have already contacted it.::
Cmdr_Knight says:
CSec: Look, are we under arrest or anything? We'd really like to be alone right now.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Continues to coordinate reports, focusing on the medical emergency, completely pushing their experience with the old turtle man out of her head.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: Did you do something that would earn you an arrest? Or are you asking if our cells are completely isolated? Because if you want to be really alone, that's probably the place to do it.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
FCO_Bryant: Check with anyone whose had contact with us for say two weeks previous to the illness ::FCO Nods and begins to start running down the information.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As each one begins to show up on the screen, she uses the other screen to pull up a Vulcan DNA sequence and begins to have the computer isolate its comparative match.::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::while the computer searches...he toys with another idea to check:: Computer: Create a list of any stories, myths or legends involving a turtle or a turtle looking for a story to be told or written.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turning slightly, she has the computer look at the mitochondrial sequencing of that section.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
FCO_Bryant: See about their status anything at all odd. Medicals got their hands too full to run down patient vectors...::She says glad she remembered some of those medical lectures the CMO made everyone sit through regularly.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::FCO nods and continues her search.::
Cmdr_Knight says:
::visibly angry:: CSec: Please leave. Now.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: I'd like to hear about your troubles on your travel here first, please.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: His tone implies none of the nicety of the "please" ::
Cmdr_Knight says:
CSec: It's none of you're damn business is what it is ::mutters under his breath, 'Terrapin'::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Hmmm... :: mostly to herself, but loud enough for Hall to hear if he wants to.:: The Vulcan sequencing is the same. This strand may be the one being attacked, but there is something else here as well.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: I'm making it my business.
Cmdr_Knight says:
CSec: Either arrest me - and you have nothing to arrest me for - or leave. You have two choices.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::Pulls himself up, to look at the screen from a respectable distance:: CNS: There's something different in the Vulcan sequence, what's the comparative analysis say? ::He leans against the bulkhead for support.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: I'd much rather not arrest you. You may have information relevant to several ongoing mysteries aboard this station. What you know could be valuable.
Cmdr_Knight says:
::annoyed:: CSec: You know, I have no idea what you're talking about.
Cmdr_Knight says:
::coughs again, spitting up a little blood in the process::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Deep in conversation with the ops officers coordinating, keeping an eye on those showing symptoms.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: I know, but you said a word. A word that is familiar to me. :: Notes the spittle :: Now talk. If you're cooperative, maybe I won't haul you to Sickbay to look at that cough.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: shifts slightly for him to see:: MO Hall: Oddly, and unexpectedly given they are copper based, they are the same. However, it does not appear that type of blood makes a difference as other copper based individuals have contacted this disease. Have you done a species comparison of those who have contacted and when?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks up as one of the medical officers hand her a PADD to sign off... the first patient has died.::
Cmdr_Knight says:
::suddenly becomes rigid, and implacable...keels over, unconscious. His wife, Amelia Knight, comes rushing into the room as she hears the commotion::
Amelia_Knight says:
CSec: What did you do to him!
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::Nods:: CNS: We started one, last I looked computer was still compiling....::blinks rapidly for a second as his vision blurs and he tries to clear it.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Self: Great. :: Taps his combadge :: *Sickbay*: Sickbay, Commander Knight just collapsed in his quarters. He was coughing up blood. Can you spare anyone to fetch him?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CSec*: I will send someone up now.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CO*: Captain, we have had our first death.

ACTION: Sally sees that her father is sick, comes over and touches him on the shoulder. Within a few seconds, Commander Knight regains consciousness, and breathes easily.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Takes the information from the PADD and inputs into the data base she is creating.::
Cmdr_Knight says:
::wakes up:: Amelia: What happened?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS*: I understand send the details to my console.. wait what happened to Lt. Hall?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Narrows his eyes :: Self: Well, I'll be.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::Gives CNS a weak thumbs up, still leaning against the bulkhead.::
Amelia_Knight says:
Tom: I don't know...you fell over....
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Quietly:: *CO*: He is currently resting.

ACTION: Sulek is now very sick, and in need of isolation

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Motions two of the orderlies over:: I need you to up at the command center.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS*: Is there anything more we can do, has there been any luck with the Vulcan immunity angle?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CO*: The strand that was separated out is identical in the Vulcan sequencing.
Cmdr_Knight says:
::gets to his feet, sighs:: CSec: Why are you still here? Can't you see I need to rest? ::seems vigorous, and healthy::
Med_Tech_Marcus says:
::The orderlies tiredly nod:: CNS: Who are we to pick up?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Marcus: Commander Knight.
Med_Tech_T'lar says:
CNS: Yes Ma'am ::Waits with her partner for orders.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: Commander, you collapsed - and then your child touched you, and you regained consciousness. That's an amazing medical recovery, and if there's anything that you can offer to help with the medical issue aboard this station, you're obligated to assist.
Amelia_Knight says:
Tom: Tom...you need to tell them...about what happened....
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Realizes something:: *CSec*: Where are you at the moment?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS*: what makes it different enough to be immune?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CNS*: Commander Knight's quarters.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::wobbles slightly in chair as computer compiles::
Cmdr_Knight says:
::softens his stance:: Amelia: This wasn't exactly in our plans honey.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CO*: We have not discovered that yet. There is nothing obviously sticking out. I have the computer looking at the mitochondrial.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Shakes her head:: Marcus/T'lar: You are heading for Commander Knight's quarters.
Med_Tech_T'lar says:
::Nods and follows her partner, carrying her gear.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS*: Do we have any idea how long that will take? Do you need more processing power? This emergency has been given top priority.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: After the med techs get here, and check you out, you're also going to tell me everything about the name you whispered - Terrapin.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CO*: The more people involved, the more ideas that we might come up with.
Cmdr_Knight says:
::looks suddenly afraid, and looks over at his wife, who nods at him:: CSec: I will go to sickbay
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS*: Anyone with medical training should helping or standing by to help, we could have a meeting but I hate to pull people away from their duties at this time...
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Knight: You'll talk first. Then Sickbay. You seem healthy enough now. :: Crosses his arms, daring Knight to have him make it an order ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*SC*: Put science on it... they have nothing of great importance at the moment.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS*: Science bio personnel are seconded to medical for the duration of this already...
Cmdr_Knight says:
CSec: Not here. My office then. Or yours. Or the brig, right now I don't care. But NOT in front of my daughter!
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS*: They've only started recently however and haven't gotten very far.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: nods:: *CO*: Unfortunately, we are not finding any patterns. The first attack occured after our return. If not for Captain Sulek, I might think we were exempt.
Med_Tech_Marcus says:
:: Looking at his partner, taps the chime::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Struck with a horrifying thought::*CNS*: Is it possible we acted as carriers of some sort?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Motions to the door :: Knight: Alright. Let's take a walk. :: Tries to make a pleasant smile at the wife and daughter :: Amelia: I'd hate if you two wandered off before we got back.
Med_Tech_T'lar says:
::Nods and stands by, wondering what they will find.::

ACTION: As the security officer and her father leave, Sally motions to Amelia, who dims the light. Amelia leaves for the bedroom. Sally begins to float in the air, and her eyes luminesce. In an all too familiar voice, that of the Terrapin, she speaks: "They have no idea what they've started..." The she falls to the floor… and the lights come back up.

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: None