USS Don Johnson
Episode 5

SUMMARY

The USS Don Johnson arrived at Starbase 279 only to find things awry.  Starfleet Command determined a breach of security had to have happened, and that no one on the Starbase can be trusted.

Starfleet Command has ordered personnel from the Starbase requires an escort when onboard the Don Johnson.  They also request reports from the Don Johnson every six hours.

A rash has appeared on the CMO and it has been determined its characteristics have never been seen before.  Currently, it is unknown if the rash is connected to the many statues found littering the Starbase.

The Don Johnson crew are under orders to investigate the strange occurrences on the Starbase...

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CMO_Mahl says:
::sitting in the SBOPS, scratching like crazy::

XO_Webster says:
@CSO: So, any ideas on this rash?

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@::wandering the halls and looking around for any other DJers, also looking for any statues::

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Still sitting on the bridge of the DJ, awaiting reports from the away teams::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::has given orders to XO_Rocks to dispose of the CTO's body quickly but takes a little souvenir with her back to her office::

CSO_Adrel says:
@XO: I really don't know what that rash is. My suggestion would to examine it myself.... I don't think it is safe to send him to the SB's sickbay... though the rash could be deadly and they could help... and me examining him could end in me getting the rash too.... I would need instruments... sorry, I'm talking too much.

CMO_Mahl says:
@*XO*: Please, Ma'am, I need to be seen by a medic about this rash.  The itching is driving me insane.

XO_Webster says:
@::shakes head:: CSO: I don't want any of us touching him.  For all we know, OPS may be 'infected' now, too.

CSO_Adrel says:
@XO: Agreed. Than maybe we should send both the CMO and OPS to the SB's sickbay?

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::enters the office and walks to the desk:: CSO/XO: You two still here?

XO_Webster says:
@::now nods:: CSO: That's about all we can do.  *CMO*: Doctor, head to the starbase's sickbay and take OPS with you.

Host Captain_Grift says:
::drums his fingers impatiently on the arm of his chair.::

CSO_Adrel says:
@SCO: You ordered us to stay here, ma'am.
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CMO_Mahl says:
@*XO* Will do.

CMO_Mahl says:
@::Heads towards SB Sickbay, OPS right behind him::

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
::heads for SCI Labs to try to carry out the CSO's plan from before::

XO_Webster says:
@::stands:: SCO: If you no longer need us ::starts towards the door::

CSO_Adrel says:
@::stands too::

SCO_Jinxx says:
CSO: So I did Commander. ::tosses a finger on the desk and then sits in the chair::

SCO_Jinxx says:
XO: I still want to see your Captain.

CMO_Mahl says:
@::arrives in sickbay::

XO_Webster says:
@::turns back:: SCO: I'll let him know ::frowns as she thinks she sees a finger on the SCO's desk::

CSO_Adrel says:
@::sees the finger:: SCO: You ... the finger...

XO_Webster says:
@::tries to hush Adrel but is too late::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::picks up the finger:: XO: You might want to show this to your Captain.

Host Captain_Grift says:
:: Wishes he had gone over to the Starbase with the rest of the team.::
SO_Jala-Sanders says:
::goes into SCILab1 to talk to who ever is there and get her nose into some of their experiments::

XO_Webster says:
@SCO: I will pass on that one, Captain, although I'll pass along the message.

CMO_Mahl says:
@::calls out to any medic on duty, and waits for a reply::

CSO_Adrel says:
@::shuts up as she clearly sees that the finger is of Ferengi origin. She wonders who that finger belonged to and if the person is still alive::

Host Xen says:
ACTION:  There is nothing but an eerie silence in the starbase’s sickbay

SCO_Jinxx says:
@XO: This is what happens to officers that don't follow station protocols.

XO_Webster says:
@::cocks her head, as if confused:: SCO: Captain?

CMO_Mahl says:
@::tells OPS to go find the XO and let her know that sickbay is deserted.  While she is gone, uses some of the medical equipment to scan the rash on himself and try to figure out where it came from::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@XO: Take this to your Captain and have it scanned. Then have the Captain report to me on the double. Is that understood?

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::tosses the finger to the XO::

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
::sees only statues in SCI Lab and scans them all meticulously::

XO_Webster says:
@::steps out of the way of the finger:: SCO: No thank you, Captain ::quickly turns and leaves::

CMO_Mahl says:
@::takes a tricorder and begins to scan the rash::

CSO_Adrel says:
@::follows the XO rapidly::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@XO: Pick it up woman and get out of here!

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Begins a through deck by deck scan of the Starbase, searching for any abnormal readings.::

XO_Webster says:
@::continues walking away, ignoring the SCO, and steps onto the 'lift::
SCO_Jinxx says:
@XO: Commander! You will come back here now or face charges!

CSO_Adrel says:
@::follows the XO though she would like to scan that finger::

CMO_Mahl says:
@::programs a biobed to do a full scan of himself, then lays down::

XO_Webster says:
@Lift: Docking port ::sighs in relief as the 'lift begins to move::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::calls security to detain the XO::

CSO_Adrel says:
@XO: What now, Cmdr?

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
::frowns as she realizes the statues are degrading, goes to the computers to find better scanning equipment in the Labs and scan them with that::

Host Xen says:
ACTION:  The CMO finds an element of unknown design from the scan done to himself

XO_Webster says:
@CSO: I don't know.  That was just too ::pauses:: strange.  Did you get a chance to scan that finger?

Host Xen says:
ACTION:  The SCO is caught at the docking port

Host Captain_Grift says:
::notices increased out put from the stations power core... but  nothing else on the engineering deck.::

CSO_Adrel says:
@XO: Nope, but I can tell you it's Ferengi. Our CTO is Ferengi. I just hope it isn't one of his.

CMO_Mahl says:
@::gets up and reads the scans.  Nothing out of the ordinary at first glance, but then he notices an element that shouldn’t be there, but has no idea what it is::

XO_Webster says:
@*CO*: Captain, Webster here.

Host Captain_Grift says:
*XO*: Go ahead Commander.

CMO_Mahl says:
@Self: What in the world is that?

XO_Webster says:
@::stares as security comes towards them:: *CO*: The starbase's commander just threw a finger at me that I believe may belong to our CTO.

CMO_Mahl says:
@Computer: Scan and identify unknown substance associated with the rash on my arm.

CSO_Adrel says:
@*SO*: Adrel to Sanders. Where are you Lt.?

Host Captain_Grift says:
*XO*: Did I hear you right? A finger?

CMO_Mahl says:
@::goes crazy scratching, so he looks for something to alleviate the itch::

XO_Webster says:
@*CO*: Aye, sir, and it seems she didn't like that I left without the finger.  Security is approaching Commander Adrel and I.

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@*CSO*: In the Science labs, ma'am.  Visiting an old friend.

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::hears from security and heads for the docking port cursing under her breath::

Host Captain_Grift says:
*XO*: Stand by. ::Attempts to lock transporter on Webster and Adrel.::

CSO_Adrel says:
@*SO*: Very good! ::giggles:: I hope you two will LEARN a lot about one another. Adrel out.

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
::smiles and chuckles then goes back to the computer::

XO_Webster says:
<Rolen> ::sees Webster and Adrel being detained; tempted to open the hatch and assist::

Host Captain_Grift says:
*XO*: I'm attempting to lock the transporters on to you.

Host Xen says:
ACTION:  Transporters are unable to obtain the lock on Webster and Adrel

XO_Webster says:
@*CO*: I don't think that's a good idea, sir.  There's no guarantee that we are who we say we are.

CMO_Mahl says:
@::Finds something for the itch and gives himself a hypo of it::

CSO_Adrel says:
@XO: And there is no guarantee we don't carry what is causing this mayhem.

Host Captain_Grift says:
*XO* No luck... Transporters can't lock on.

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
::sighs and finds no information... checks to see if there were any experiments going on at the time this all started::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@:;arrives at the XO's position and sees her being held by the security guards:: XO: Thought you would get away huh? ::smirks and slaps her face::

XO_Webster says:
@*CO*: That's for the good, sir. ::reels back suddenly as she is smacked in the face::

Host Captain_Grift says:
*XO*: If I were you I'd get out of there Commander.

XO_Webster says:
@SCO: What do you think you are doing, Captain ::comm. channel still open with Grift::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@:;turns to the CSO::CSO: Now you go and find your Captain.

CSO_Adrel says:
@SCO: I am not authorized to go onboard the DJ, ma'am.

XO_Webster says:
@::licks a bit of blood from her lip:: CSO: Commander, go, but be careful.

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::pulls the combadge off the XO and throws it to the floor and steps on it::

Host Captain_Grift says:
Aloud: Computer, lock down all access to the Don Johnson. Only Captain's authorization permitted to release lock down.

CSO_Adrel says:
@XO: Aye, cmdr!

CSO_Adrel says:
@::walks off slowly checking on the XO as she makes her way to Rolen.::

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
::sighs and finds nothing again, scratches her head and goes to scan the statues again::

XO_Webster says:
@::grins as Adrel moves off:: SCO: Now what, Captain ::says captain very sarcastically::

Host Captain_Grift says:
<Computer>: Authorization required.

XO_Webster says:
<Rolen> *CO*: Captain, this is Rolen.  Someone has just assaulted Commander Webster.  Permission to disembark and assist.

Host Captain_Grift says:
Aloud: Authorization Grift, Alpha 9 gamma 2.
Host Xen says:
ACTION:  The SO's scan find only a trace element in the statues

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::motions to security to take Webster to the brig:: XO: I'll just keep you on ice for a while, until that Captain of yours shows up.

Host Captain_Grift says:
*Rolen*: Permission denied. You are to remain onboard the DJ.

XO_Webster says:
@::shakes head, still smiling:: SCO: He won't leave the DJ

CSO_Adrel says:
@::approaches Rolen and looks at the SCO to see if she still is in sight::

XO_Webster says:
<Rolen> *CO* But, sir, she's been assaulted!

Host Captain_Grift says:
*Rolen*: I understood you the first time.

SCO_Jinxx says:
@XO: Does he have a problem with something here Commander? 

XO_Webster says:
<Rolen> ::sees Adrel approach::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::the wheels begin to turn in her head::

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@::growls and leaves the SCILabs, heading back towards the hanger bay to access the DJ computer, sees the CSO first and heads towards her::

CSO_Adrel says:
@::hears Rolen and whispers:: Rolen: Do not open the door. I'm supposed to get in to get the CO but I won't come on board. Let's pretend that we are chatting about me getting on board.

XO_Webster says:
@SCO: Nothing, other than a station commander who falsified documents, who somehow has possession of one of his crew's fingers, and who slapped one of his senior officers.

Host Xen says:
ACTION: The XO feels a slight tingling from where she was slapped.  The skin darkens as the beginnings of a rash can be seen

XO_Webster says:
<Rolen> ::frowns, but whispers back:: CSO: OK, but won't they realize you aren't coming on board?

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Quickly sends off an encoded transmission to SFHQ about the chain of events so far.::

CMO_Mahl says:
@::attempts to contact the XO, but cant for some reason::

CSO_Adrel says:
@::whispers:: Rolen: I'll argue and scream ... like you don't want to let me in because you... can't!

XO_Webster says:
@::feels an itch by her cheek but refuses to scratch it, smiling instead::

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@CSO:  Hello, ma'am.  What's going on here?  ::looks over at the XO::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@XO: Well I told you that you violated station protocols and  then you disobeyed a direct order from a superior officer. You have no idea just how much trouble you are in Commander. ::smiles evilly::

CSO_Adrel says:
@SO: Cmdr Webster is just having fun. Now please go back to your R&R, we can't go back in yet.

XO_Webster says:
<Rolen> CSO: Let me report to the Captain.

XO_Webster says:
<Rolen> *CO*: Sir, the station commander is requesting your presence.

CMO_Mahl says:
@*CSO* LtCmdr, this is Ens. Mahl.  I am in the SB Sickbay, and have encountered a problem.  I am trying to contact the XO, but can't for some reason.  Are you able to contact her?

CSO_Adrel says:
@::whispers:: Rolen: Good. I'll be waiting here. If they ask questions, I'll say that I am waiting for permission. Hoping that they'll buy that.

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
::blinks and stares at the CSO for a moment, then turns around and walks back out with a glance at the XO and SCO::

XO_Webster says:
@::shakes head:: SCO: We've already been through this.  We did not violate station protocols and I did not disobey a Legal order.

CMO_Mahl says:
@::Looks down at the rash, which isn’t itching at the moment, but is spreading noticeably::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::walks part way with the XO towards the brig::

CSO_Adrel says:
@*CMO*: You won't be able to contact her. What is the problem, Ens?

Host Captain_Grift says:
*Rolen* I'm a very busy person, if the station Commander wishes to speak with me, she may comm. me. I really don't have the time to disembark.

CSO_Adrel says:
@SO: Go! And don't touch anyone. Have fun! ::smiles hoping the SB personnel buys it::

CMO_Mahl says:
@*CSO* I ran some scans on that rash that I have developed.  It seems that there is a strange compound in it that cant be identified.

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@::turns a corner and stops, looking around then leaning against the wall::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@XO: Legal order? Am I not a superior officer Commander?

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Still attempting to lock the transporter onto the AT members. If you could only beam them to another section of the station they could escape...::

XO_Webster says:
<Rolen> *CO*: Understood, sir.  ::turns back to the CSO:: CSO: The Captain can't leave the ship at the moment.  The station commander can comm. him.

CSO_Adrel says:
@*CMO*: Can you access the SB's latest entries and see if anyone there noticed the rash and experimented on it, maybe even found out the cause and or cure?

@*CO*:  Captain, I'm not sure if you know this, but the SCO is detaining the XO and it seems she was slapped.

Host Xen says:
ACTION:  The CO is still unable to obtain a transporter lock on the Away Team...

XO_Webster says:
@::laughs:: SCO: You know very well that not all orders are legal and binding.

CMO_Mahl says:
@*CSO* I will attempt to find out.  I will let you know if I find anything.  Mahl out.

SCO_Jinxx says:
@XO: Did I not give you an order to return that piece of flesh to the Captain of the DJ?

CMO_Mahl says:
@::goes to the sickbay medical computer and brings up recent medical logs::

Host Captain_Grift says:
*SO*: ANy idea what is causing the SCO to behave so erratically?

XO_Webster says:
@SCO: You did ::stops as she talks:: but that is not a legal order, no matter who gives it.

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::enters the nearest lift and one of the guards orders it to descend to level 10::
CSO_Adrel says:
@Rolen: Aye. ::decides not to comm. the SCO but to meet up so that she can have a look at the XO at the same time and make sure Webster hears everything::

XO_Webster says:
@::can feel the rash spreading::

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@*CO*:  I have no idea, sir.  All I know is that there are traces of some unknown element all over the statues here that's degrading.  I tried to get back to the DJ, but the CSO told me not to.  I wanted to see if the computers found anything on it.

SCO_Jinxx says:
@XO: You will learn not to question me Commander. ::feels her cheek:: My such a pretty face......

Host Captain_Grift says:
*SO*: Send me your data and I'll run it through the ship's computer.

CSO_Adrel says:
@::sees that the SCO and XO are way too ahead.::

Host Captain_Grift says:
*SO*: Was the XO the only one detained?

CSO_Adrel says:
@*SCO*: This is LtCmdr from the USS DJ.

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@::turns to the console::  *CO*:  Aye, sir, sending now.  ::connects the tricorder and sends off the info::

XO_Webster says:
@::recoils from the SCO:: SCO: That's debatable.

CMO_Mahl says:
@::reads the logs from the SB CMO, but they only state that a few personnel were in with a rash of unknown origin, and that the rash spreads quickly.  But that is all::

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@*CO*:  As far as I know.  I was ordered out of the room.

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Feeds the data from the SO into the DJ's computer as he receives it.::

CMO_Mahl says:
@*CSO* LtCmdr, This is Mahl again.  The only entries in the SB CMO's logs pertaining to a rash state that he has no idea of its origin, and that the rash's spread very quickly.

Host Captain_Grift says:
*SO*: I'll run some analysis on that data and get back to you. In the meantime, see if you can find out anything else.

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::passes deck 6::XO: Commander, why are you acting this way?
CMO_Mahl says:
@::Begins to feel his arms getting stiff::

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@*CO*:  Yes sir, thank you, sir.  Sanders out.

CSO_Adrel says:
@*CMO*: Look around. Check the instruments for their latest entries or use. Sadly, I cannot meet up with you as I don't want to be infected, if it's contagious.

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Begins to cross-reference the data the SO sent with everything in the medical database.::

CMO_Mahl says:
@::hears a noise coming from the SB CMO's office::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::smiles at her:: XO: You look a little pale my dear. Something wrong?

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@::thinks for a bit and disconnects the tricorder::

CMO_Mahl says:
@::Goes into the SB CMO's office, and finds the SB CMO in there, sitting quietly behind his desk::

XO_Webster says:
@::shakes head:: SCO: No, no.  What could be wrong?  ::looks closely at the SCO, searching for traces of the rash::

CMO_Mahl says:
@SB CMO: Am I ever glad to see you.  Have you had any luck finding a source for a rash like this? ::shows the SB CMO his rash::

Host Xen says:
ACTION:  There is no answer from the SB CMO...

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@::tries to contact the XO, obviously doesn't work...::

CSO_Adrel says:
@::turns back in hope to meet up with the SO:: *SO*: Where are you, Lt.?

CMO_Mahl says:
@SB CMO: Sir, did you hear anything that I just said?  Sir?

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@*CSO*:  I'm still outside of the hangar bay, ma'am.

CMO_Mahl says:
@::Goes to the SB CMO and as he gets close, realizes that he is a statue::
CSO_Adrel says:

@*SO*: I'm coming. Wait for me.

CMO_Mahl says:
@::Screams::

SCO_Jinxx says:
@::passes deck 8::XO: Such a witty girl you are my dear. It is a shame that we couldn't have been friends, but alas. ::sighs and rubs the XO's arm::

CMO_Mahl says:
@::Turns and runs out of the SB Sickbay:: 

SO_Jala-Sanders says:
@*CSO*:  Yes ma'am.  ::leans against the wall again and sighs*

XO_Webster says:
@::tries to pull her arm back:: SCO: What do you think you're doing?

CMO_Mahl says:
@*CSO* LtCmdr, I found the SB CMO, or what’s left of him.  He seems to be nothing more than a statue at this time!

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Awaiting any info from the ship's computer on the data analysis...::

CSO_Adrel says:
@*CMO*: Scan him. See if you find something in him similar to what's on you. That way we'll confirm that one of the steps in the progression is becoming a statue and we can better assess it.

SCO_Jinxx says:
@XO: Doing? Oh this. ::shows her, her hand:: Just offering a little comfort, after all it's going to be a long time until you......::pauses::

CMO_Mahl says:
@::Returns to SB Sickbay, and scans the SB CMO::

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