Host Amb_Dloran says:
Mission Summary: 10702.15
Host Amb_Dloran says:
The USS Don Johnson is curretnly orbiting the planet Temeklia. However, they are at Red Alert and on quarantined lockdown.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
Six crewmen missing without a trace only slime traces and broken comlinks remained in the last known location.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
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CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::sitting in her ready room angry and frustrated by what has occurred::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::at the helm, with the ship at high orbit::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::begins downloading the results of the preliminary scans into a PADD:: ::she will make sure that the "bright" settings on the PADD’s display are correct this time::
XO_Arca says:
::in Cargo Bay 1::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Standing in the Ambassador's quarters::
Host Amb_Dloran says:
CNS: How long before we reach Temeklia?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::stands and walks to the window and looks at the planet below and hating how she remembers her XO days and how many she lost retrieving her captain::
XO_Arca says:
::watches as the last of the cargo is moved out::
CNS_Chandra says:
Dloran: It should be shortly ambassador, now about those missing crewmembers.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::takes PADD and begins reading it on the way to the bridge:: ::She needs to come up with a report quickly. Fortunately, with her advanced degrees in Xenobiology and a BS in chemistry, she should be able to come up with something.::
Host Amb_Dloran says:
CNS: Time cannot be wasted, we must get down there immediately. The more time is wasted, the more lives will be lost.
XO_Arca says:
::informs the rest of the crew to start moving in cots::
Host Amb_Dloran says:
ACTION: Glannen bows to the Ambassador and leaves the Ambassador's quarters.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::goes and sits down and begins a detailed report to Starfleet Command about the ongoing situation with the missing officers and the Ambassadors insistence on getting down to the planets surface::
CNS_Chandra says:
Dloran: If we keep misplacing crewmen we might not make it at all.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
CNS: On a moving ship, how are crew misplaced?
XO_Arca says:
::exits the cargo bay and heads for the bridge::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::enters the turbo lift:: Turbo lift controls: Bridge. ::stands in the lift reading the data on the PADD::
CNS_Chandra says:
Dloran: I was hoping you might be able to explain that to me.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
::stands and begins to pace:: CNS: I insist on being allowed to take my people to the surface. You can wait here if you wish.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CNS*: There is a meeting in my ready room in five minutes. Your presence is requested.  A security team will tend the Ambassadors.
CNS_Chandra says:
Dloran: We will provide extra security for you and your group lest one of you goes missing.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Temeklian Air Defense> COM: USS Don Johnson: This is Commander Joseph Loran, Temeklian planetary defense. What is your purpose in our airspace?
CNS_Chandra says:
*CO*: Aye sir.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::By the time she exits the turbo lift, she has enough for a preliminary report. She walks to the bridge science station to check the sensors and make sure there's nothing out of the ordinary on them.::
Host Amb_Dloran says:
CNS: We do not wish your security, we want to reach the surface.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
COM: Temeklian Air Defense: This is the USS Don Johnson.  We are here on a diplomatic mission.  We are transporting Ambassador Dloran and his aides.
XO_Arca says:
::gets into a turbo lift:: TL: Bridge
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*Ambassador Dloran*: Your little mission to the planet is halted for the time being until I find out what has happened to my missing crew.  Until then this ship is under quarantine conditions and at red alert.  No one on or off the ship at this time.  I do apologize for this inconvenience but it is for your protection and ours as well.
CNS_Chandra says:
Dloran: And if you disappear it would make getting to the surface extremely difficult.
CNS_Chandra says:
::Waits for the security team to arrive::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
*CO*: Captain, I've just been contacted by Temeklian Air Defense.  I told them we were on a diplomatic mission.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Temeklian Air Defense> COM: USS Don Johnson: Diplomatic mission? Ambassador Dloran? You have no purpose here, we suggest you move on.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
COM: Temeklian Air Defense: Stand by
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*FCO*: Understood. I am assuming you told them about the Ambassador?
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
*CO*: I told them we were transporting him.  They just answered that we have no purpose here and should move on.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::gets a funny feeling and makes a mental note to ask for transporter trace patterns on the Ambassador's party as well as any other transports on or off of this ship:: ::Makes a second mental note to check any scans they have of cargo:: ::The "slime" had to come from somewhere or be produced by someone.::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*FCO*: In that case take us out of orbit to 100,000 Kilometers and hold us there until we figure this mess out. I don't want any incidents yet.
XO_Arca says:
::stepping off the turbo lift, I headed for my seat::
Host Amb_Dloran says:
CNS: I'll take my chances on the surface.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Computer: Take offline all transporters and lock down all shuttle bays.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. Taking us out of orbit. ::moves the ship 100,000 km. away and comes to all stop.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
ACTION: The security team arrives to relieve the Counselor.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<TO Dooley> CNS: Lieutenant, are all four Ambassadors here or do we need someone on one of the other rooms?
CNS_Chandra says:
Security: There is one member of the Ambassador's team that is not here now.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
ACTION: Temeklian Air Defense disconnects the com once the DJ is out of orbit.
CNS_Chandra says:
Dooley: All other member's are here.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Dooley> CNS: I'll have someone check the other rooms.
XO_Arca says:
CO: Sir they are insert cots into the cargo bay as we speak.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Dooley> ::has his men outside the room do a sweep of the other rooms::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::pulls up the transporter trace on the ambassador:: ::begins looking at the anatomy of his species, specifically the endocrine system and anything that could produce defensive substances::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Exits the room and walks towards the turbo lift::
Host Amb_Dloran says:
CNS: I insist on...
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: When you are finished please report to my ready room with the rest of the senior staff.
CNS_Chandra says:
Dloran: Oh by the way, your fruit should be on its way. ::Continues to walk::
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Dooley> *Bridge*: Security to bridge, I need a ship wide sensor sweep for the Ambassador's men, one of them has left their quarters.
XO_Arca says:
::moves from he bridge to the ready room::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*Security*: I want that Ambassador found held and returned to his quarters under guard.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::watches as her senior staff begins to arrive::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::pulls up the transporter trace on one of the aides and performs the same check::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Number One this is getting out of hand fast and it needs to stop.
CNS_Chandra says:
::Walks into the ready room::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::begins the sensor sweep:: *Dooley*: Beginning sweep now.
XO_Arca says:
CO: Sir are you referring to the missing crewman?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::nods to the counselor::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Yes Number One.
XO_Arca says:
CO: how many more are missing
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Security> ::performs the sensor sweep:: *CO*: Captain, we have a problem. Sensors are not picking up the 3rd aide.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::watches as her relief comes in:: AFCO: Watch this sensor sweep.  We're looking  for one of the Ambassador's people. ::gets up and goes to the Ready Room::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::sees the others going into the ready room over her shoulder and takes one last glance at the files before going in::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*Security*: Do a manual sweep. Find him and detain him for questioning.
CTO_Fowler says:
::leaves the 'lift and watches her partner head to tactical as she heads to T'Ponga's ready room::
CTO_Fowler says:
::touches the chime::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::gets herself a cup of Valerian root tea and sits at her desk::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Enter.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
ACTION: The aide returns to the Ambassador's quarters.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Walks in, hand on the hilt:: CO: Captain
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Have a seat the rest are arriving.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Sec. Wise> *CTO*: Ma'am, you may want to see this... we have another one, the same except this one was Willis, one of our security detail.
CTO_Fowler says:
::nods and moves to a seat where she can watch the others and the door::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::raises an eyebrow::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
SEC Wise: This is the captain.  Where did you find him?
CTO_Fowler says:
::both eyebrows go up:: *Wise*: Pipe what you have up to the Captain's ready room ::stays standing::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::moves aside as the others come in::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Find a seat please.  This is not going to be an ordinary briefing.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
*CO/CTO:* Patching video feed now :: shows the area that she's standing, two corridors over from the diplomatic wing, open corridor::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::finds a seat and sits down::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Is that slime I see?
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Might have to make the move to everyone grouped in threes
CTO_Fowler says:
::Squints:: *Wise*: That's the same kind of slime, isn't it?
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Wise> *CTO*: Yes, Commander, it scans the same.
CTO_Fowler says:
*Wise*: Where is Wallis' partner?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: OK this is the situation as it stands.  Right now we are in quarantine mode.  That means no one on or off ship.  All off duty personnel are in the cargo bays or in protected areas.  All security teams roving in threes now.  I want medical to get a move on that slime.  I want the Ambassador and his entourage in the brig.  Yes I mean the brig.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Wise>: *CTO*: We're searching, Commander. No contact has been made and scans are negative. We're enhancing scans for trace amounts of DNA.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO; Number One I know you don't take kindly to my idea but the brig for now is the best place for the Ambassador and his people.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Takes a breath and slowly lets it out:: *Wise*: Get a sample to both science and medical.  I'll join up with you as soon as I'm done here
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Dooley> *CO*: Captain, the missing aide has returned to the diplomatic wing and all diplomats are secured in the same quarters.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: I want you to work closely with the CSO on this and medical.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Wise> *CTO*: Understood.
XO_Arca says:
CO: Sir if that is your order I'll respect it.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: I have some help for you in the form of our own FCO.  She used to be a tactical officer herself and her talents can be best utilized right now by you and your teams.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Stays standing::
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: I'll take her help gladly ::nods at Newell-McPhee, giving her a grim smile::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Number One, I have no choice but to do it for their protection as well as our own.  I have a feeling that when one of our crew goes missing one of the ambassadors aides go for a walk and I don't like the implications of it.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::looks at the CTO and smiles grimly as well::
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Aye sir. However if the Ambassador's mission is high priority, perhaps our holding them might do it serious harm.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Engineering is in lock down as well as the shuttle bays and all transporters.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::waits for her turn to report and hopes that the captain doesn't jump to any conclusions upon hearing her preliminary findings::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: While I can appreciate the Ambassadors mission as high priority, the safety of this crew is my primary concern right now.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Something here on this ship is not right and it started to happen after we took the Ambassadors onboard.  I want to rule out any involvement of the Ambassadors compliment if possible.  When that can be established I will allow the Ambassador and his party to leave unobstructed.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: The lives of the colonists should be high concern as well.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: I understand that but at the same time, I have duty to my own crew as well.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Mutters to herself under her breath::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: You may not be aware of this but the Air Defense of Temeklia do not acknowledge the Ambassador's arrival so it leaves me with room for doubt as to why he is here.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Wise> *CTO*: Commander, we found what was left of Wallis' partner, Crebbs suffered the same fate.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: But ultimately our duties is to the Federation and Starfleet.
CTO_Fowler says:
*Wise*: Damn!
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: I think I have made my case here.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Yes but I am preparing a report for Starfleet now and I think they will agree with my precautions for now.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::Overhearing the comm, her eyes sadden for a moment, because she knows, based on the makeup of the "slime" that the missing officers are most likely dead, though she cannot conclude that for sure.::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
All: I refuse to lose any more of this crew to what ever it is that is roaming this ship.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Think of it another way.  What would happen if one of the Ambassadors suffered the same fate as that of our crew?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::waits for the CNS and the answer::
CTO_Fowler says:
*Wise*: Remember to take samples of the slime to medical and science.  And alert all security that it's teams of three until further notice
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: I suggest you put all phasers on heavy stun.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: It would be tragic, as tragic as hundreds of lost lives caused by delaying the meeting.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO/CNS: I hate to butt-in, but I think it's best to treat the Ambassador's party as suspects right now. I've found at least one possible link to the missing crew members, though it's certainly not enough to make accusations with. It could be circumstantial. But, until we know for sure, sending them to the planet could cost more lives than it saves if they turn out to be involved.
XO_Arca says:
CO: I suggest that emergency bulkheads be put in place
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Wise> *CTO*: The traces are on their way, and we'll increase the numbers on teams.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: IF I have to tag my crew with transponders and the ambassadors I will do so.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Number One see to it.
CTO_Fowler says:
*Wise*: Also all phasers on heavy stun. Captain's orders
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Perhaps we should send a small party down to at least meet with the parties to keep them informed of our situation.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
<Wise> *CTO*: Phasers on heave stun, understood.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: I will not allow any one off this ship.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Until I am satisfied that all evidence is in no one will leave and no one will gain access to this ship is that understood by all?
CNS_Chandra says:
CSO: In our justice systems defendant's are innocent until proven otherwise.
CTO_Fowler says:
::wonders if they have any thing good for headaches in sick bay?::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: At this point in time we are all suspects in this mess.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: I can not afford an interstellar war or incident if what ever we have on this ship makes it to the planet.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CNS: I was not suggesting otherwise. Everyone on this ship is a suspect at the moment. It's not unusual to keep suspects from leaving the vessel. I'm not suggesting she put them in stockades.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::nods at the captain's orders::
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Perhaps you should beam down then, if you can't trust yourself who can you trust?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: I will not make myself an exception either.  We are all in this together as a crew.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::Though she sounds like she's on the verge of arguing with the CNS, her eyes say that she feels sorry for him, since he has been left unable to help.::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CTO: Where do you need me to start looking, Commander?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: I understand your compassion and such but in this instance the safety of this crew and that of the colonists is paramount.  If what ever it is on this ship makes the surface and the colonists are decimated by what was beamed to the surface we would be in the brig ourselves.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: That is one chance I refuse to take.
CTO_Fowler says:
FCO: You can come with me to check in with Wise, that way we'll have our team of three
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CTO: Very good, when the briefing is over I'll go with you.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Now I want to hear what you have come up with quickly.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Nods, caresses the hilt slightly::
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: I highly recommend we do something. We have to make contact and let them know the talks will be delayed, or we could put the Ambassador in touch with them via a view screen.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Noted
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: I will do the communication.  I want the Ambassadors completely isolated.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Any one else?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: The "slime," as everyone has been calling it is actually an organic suspension. It contains formic acid and a neurotoxin similar to the batrachotoxin in poisonous frogs. It is capable of penetrating the skin and once inside, it can depolarize nerve and muscle fibers through increased sodium ion permeability, resulting is nervous shut-down and death. In short, the slime is potentially lethal.
XO_Arca says:
::looks around the room::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: OK find out if our friends have any relation to what you found. I don't care how small it is look for it.
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Captain, we now have 8 total crewmen missing, you heard the two latest.
CTO_Fowler says:
CSO: Do you know if that was injected or just made contact?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: At least one of the aides has the batrachotoxin in his system. I haven't been able to conduct any detailed tests, though. I only took a glance at the transporter logs. This could be completely unrelated. I'd like to scan the ambassador's party with a medical tricorder.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Take any people you need and work closely with the FCO on this.  Between both of you I know we will find an answer.  Use what ever man power you need.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Nods at T'Ponga:: CO: Aye
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CTO: I have no idea. It was found separate from the victims. I can't even guarantee that they're dead, much less how much of this they might have been exposed to or how.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: You have your permission. Coordinate with security and if they protest tell them that it is for their own good and do it.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::nods to the captain:: CTO: I'm at your disposal, Commander.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: Yes, Sir.
CTO_Fowler says:
CSO: If you could look to see if our guests have anyway to inject it I'd be very interested in that.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Number One I don't envy your task.  Stay alert please.  Our crew and families on this ship need protection.  Your job is the hardest.  Keep our crew and their families safe.  Do not worry for me.  Worry for the crew and their families.
CTO_Fowler says:
FCO: You might regret that  ::raises an eyebrow::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::Gives the CNS a look of apology and makes a mental note to treat them as much like guests as possible. After all, her own father was a junior ambassador who was killed, along with her mother who was representing a Romulan colony, because they were inaccurately accused of wrong-doing.::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
All: When you find anything, and I mean anything, I don't care how small or insignificant it is I want to know about it.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CTO: Probably, but for the good of the ship and all . . .
XO_Arca says:
CO: Aye sir.
CTO_Fowler says:
::smiles tiredly at Newell-McPhee:: CO: Aye
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
All: If there is nothing else, then you are dismissed.
Host Amb_Dloran says:
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