Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11105.23

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

Absent:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: None

"Terrapin Station, Part 9: To Get Terrapin": Last time on Arcadia... The crew, having travelled to a very different Terrapin, has discarded the ‘harvesting’ solution to the disease conundrum, and has instead set out to find an organic solution.

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SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Harker scanned her area.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the transporter releases them high in the local mountains, she takes a deep breath. It was not the same as the mountains on Hais, but it brought back memories.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances over at Harker :: SC: Anything in particular you think we'll find?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: I'm hoping we'll find something in the environment, some biological agent that aids in their resistance...

ACTION: Commander Azhure and Captain Sulek are treated to a breathtaking view of the city off in the distance.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: There was something about the area that brought a sense of peace. With a nod, Sulek headed for the stream while she and one of the security officers headed for the source.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Scans the animals from a little bit of a distance away.::Powers: Watch where you step, I remember my Uncle's farm...
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Gifts all over the place...::watches her step.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances down, wondering how she doesn't just notice the smell - maybe having grown up on farms :: SC: I'll admit this isn't my usual area of expertise, Captain
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Not for many people either, a few of my family had farms you adjusted or didn't visit...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: It had been a long time since she had been at such altitudes... soon she was a bit out of breath.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Though it does take a bit to get used to the smell again, still smells like healthy farm thats good for our purposes...
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::continues to scan.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Interesting. ::Carefully scans the cows nearby in more biological detail, copying it to the ships computers and the CNS's tricorder.::

ACTION: There is a farm hand nearby, corralling the cow like creatures into a barn

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Soon she is needing her hands to help boost her up as the slope suddenly increases.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: Got something, Captain?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: There's something unusual in the usual chemical make up in these cows. I'm forwarding it to the others. I'm not as up on this as medical or science might be...I came up through tactical...::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: Something only in the cows?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Perhaps..::She mutters, tapping at the tricorder as she tries to remember advanced biology.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Not triophin, not RNA...::Continues to mutter.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Hoping if I can't figure out what it is I can at least sort what it's not...
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Notices something and adjusts the tricorder again...::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Stops paying attention as her voice wanders off ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::swings the tricorder and catches a metal canister in its range. She stops. Swings it to the cows then back again, a few times checking results each time.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: At a particularly high reach, Gren gives her a boost. With a bit of a wiggle, she is soon over the ledge next to the crack in the mountain side.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: We have a lead, there's an odd culture in the unpasteurized that's not present in the processed milk....
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Making herself comfortable, she catches her breath and takes a moment to enjoy the lands below.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Smiles and thanks Gren for the boost::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS*: Harker to Azhure, sending you scan results of processed and unprocessed milk. There's an odd culture I'd like you to look at.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*SC* Alright... I just arrived at the source of their main water source. Captain Sulek is gathering samples from a small lake below.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS*: Acknowledged. Hopefully between the two we will be able to solve this thing.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the data comes in she scans through it:: CO: Looks like you came through. That is one of the components we can possibly use. Keep looking.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Taking out the sample tube, she starts to pull on a pair of gloves and for some reason, doesn't. With a mental shrug, she places her hand into the cool water and lets the vial fill.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS*: I knew this was a puzzle but not in the literal sense, acknowledged. Keep me posted. Harker out.::

ACTION: Azhure finds the water scintillating

SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Well a job's never done eh? ::Moves toward another area, continuing to scan.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Smiles as the water flows, feeling more invigorated. Taking the vial and capping it, she begins a scan of the sample.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: At some point, a job is always done. That's when you stop working on it
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Projects maybe but there's always something to do, and I am sorry but I hope you stay bored. I remember duties like this, watching the area. Keeping an eye on some science tech scanning everything....
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::keeps scanning.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: to herself:: Ahhh... so something here but not in the city water... :: pauses as Sulek's report comes in.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: Native population doesn't seem hostile to us. We're probably more at risk from the local equivalent of a steer than one of them.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: I expect so, just warn me if something looks like it's going to charge.:: She smiles a little before returning her attention to the tricorder.:: Powers: It's been awhile since I did this...

ACTION: Sulek is busy scanning the fish in the pond, which are putting on a dazzling display of jumping around and out of the water.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*Sulek*: Got it. Send me your data. I believe it is the same thing I am finding here at the source... something that they must be filtering out. Have you put your hand in the water? You ought to try it.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As Sulek's data came in she does a comparison, they are the same.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*Sulek/Harker*: I think we have another clue. The fish have a similar disease but they are stable... no signs of the symptom. I am going to start looking for the mineral... hopefully it is not just inside the mountain.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS*: Acknowledged, Good work.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: Captain? There's some bio-luminescent lichen over this way...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: With a nod to Gren, she gathers her gear and sands to begin searching for the mineral in question... it is not one she is familiar with.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Let's hear it for bacteria..:: She says coming over to scan that as well.:: Powers: It seems to be a thread, unusual bacteria...

ACTION: Everyone on Harker's team feels compelled to eat some of the bio-luminescent lichen

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: This time they took the more easier path as she described what they were looking for.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: It looks... strangely tasty?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Is overcome with an odd feeling and glances at Powers.::Powers: Is it just me or does that look really good to you?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: So not just me then...::Tries to shake off the feeling and focuses on scanning it.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: That's just odd. Check on the CNS would you warn them about..::motions to the lichen...::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CNS* Hey hon. We just found some delicious looking lichen. It glows, so you'd probably notice it easily.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::gives a small laugh, as she thinks to herself, "I could of used this at the academy during finals" Sends results of her scans that they have hallucinogenic properties to the CNS's tricorder.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Bends down to pick up a flower only to pause.:: *CSec*: You are finding some lichen delicious looking? :: looks a bit concerned as her husband is not into the more exotic foods.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: stands looking toward the city, with a frown. Gren calling her catches her attention. She turns to see him higher up, waving for her to join him.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
*SC*: I had to stop staring at it. If Captain Harker tries it, I'll have her tell you how it is
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Moves away from the lichen after having to shake her mind loose from staring at it.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CSec*: One of you gather some samples for you. :: Takes a deep breath as she grasps another ledge to pull herself up.::

ACTION: As Azhure climbs, the air grows noticeably colder

SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Hearing the CNS she steels herself and puts gloves on, getting out a storage vial::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Sees the Captain prepare a vial and wonders if he should start chanting "eat it eat it" and see what happens ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Starts to scrape it into the vial with a tool, leaning back for some reason it actually smells good.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Close to the top, she shivers a bit in the cold air. As Gren reaches down a hand, she takes it and is pulled upward to the top.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As she catches her breath, she smiles as Gren hands her the mineral they had been looking for.:: Sec: Perfect. :: looks around:: not much of it is there.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Lets the others know about their find.::

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: None