Host Susan says:
Mission Summary 10703.22
Host Susan says:
The crew of the USS Don Johnson continues their investigation into the disappearance of 8 crew along with Ambassador Dloran.
Host Susan says:
From all the evidence that has been gathered, especially after the near collapse of several members of the crew while in the company of the Ambassador and his aides, it is believed that the aides are some how ingesting ship personnel.
Host Susan says:
The investigation continues as those that were weakened in the brig are treated medically.
Host Susan says:
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TO_Ms_Fyre says:
:: At Tactical Station 1::
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
::at the helm on course for the Starbase::
Host Susan says:
<CTO> CNS: By Captain's orders you are going to sickbay and I'm going to make sure that you get there.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: What is it that you want me to see.
CMO_OHurley says:
::In Sickbay preparing a med kit with the new treatment and preparing to go after the CNS and CTO::
Host Susan says:
<CTO> ::steps aside as she hears the Captain::
CNS_Chandra says:
CTO: But the evidence may be lost!
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: You were ordered back to sickbay.
CMO_OHurley says:
MO_Golan: Golan, I leave you in charge while I'm gone.
CMO_OHurley says:
::Golan sends a nod to Katy::
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy exits Sickbay and traces the CNS and CTO's steps::
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Whoa, I feel a bit queasy now, perhaps I should return to my quarters after all.
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy stops for a moment:: Computer: Computer, what is the location of the CNS and CTO?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::in Science Lab 1 with Suttle and the transporter records, since she was ordered out into the corridor before she could get decent scans::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*FCO*: You are on course back to Starbase?
Host Susan says:
<Computer> CMO:  The Counselor and Chief Tactical Officer are outside Ambassador Dloran's quarters, with Captain Arca
CMO_OHurley says:
Self: Wonderful.  ::Katy heads for their location::\
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
*CO*:  Yes, Captain, Warp 6.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: While we are here, perhaps we should look in the Ambassadors quarters.
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
::  Moves down to the FCO::  FCO: Do you have anything to report, Sir?
Host Susan says:
<CTO> CNS: What do you think we will find?  ::moves to open the door::
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy turns the corner and finds the CO, CNS, and CTO Talking amongst one another:: CNS: So here you are Counselor?  Oh I'm so crossed with you at the moment.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
Suttle: So, you're telling me this thing ate Sandra? <Suttle> CSO:  We cannot be certain, but it is the most probable hypothesis.
CMO_OHurley says:
CNS/CTO: Alright you two, hold still and let me give you this hypo.
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy pulls the hypo out of her med kit::
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
::looks up as she hears the voice:: TO: Oh, hi.  Well, we believe that the Ambassador's aides somehow . . . ingested . . . for lack of a better word, our crewmates.  The captain is still investigating with the CTO.
Host Susan says:
<CTO> ::nods and let's the CMO do what she needs to do::
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy administers the hypo to the CTO::
CMO_OHurley says:
CNS: Alright Counselor, your turn.
CNS_Chandra says:
CTO: There is something there that looked familiar to me in there, though I am not sure if I did recognize it.
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
:: Swallows hard:: FCO: Ingested?  As in... ::Points to her stomach:: that?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS/CTO: OK now that you both have had your shots what is so pressing counselor?
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
::nods:: TO: Yes, as in . . . that.
Host Susan says:
<CTO> ::motions to the open doorway:: CNS: After you
CMO_OHurley says:
CNS: Excuse me, may I Counselor?
CNS_Chandra says:
::Enter the room::
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
FCO: Mama never told me there'd be days like this!!!
CNS_Chandra says:
CMO: In a moment, I don't want it to affect my clarity right now.
CMO_OHurley says:
CNS: For the love of Pete.  Would you for once just trust in my medical training?
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
FCO: Please tell me they don't need any additional help down there?
CMO_OHurley says:
CNS: This medicine will in no way inhibit your clarity.
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
TO: I think they've got it  under control for now.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
<Suttle> ::clearly upset and almost crying:: <CSO> ::doesn't notice at first, due to the inhibitor blocking her empathic senses:: ::finally turns and sees him:: Suttle: Hey. ::puts her hand on his shoulder, even though it's awkward for her:: 
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
FCO: Good!  I will just them handle it for now then.
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  As the group enters the quarters, the Counselor sees the artifact sitting on the small sofa table.
CNS_Chandra says:
::Looks for the artifact he saw earlier::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Would that be what you are looking for?  ::points to the artifact on the table::
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
TO: That's probably wise.  When I was down there, they made us all weak!
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy decides to just shut it this time, uncharacteristic of her, and follow the group::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*TO*: Make sure our guests are still in the brig please.
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
*CO*: Aye sir.  Checking on them now.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: That would be it sir. ::picks up the artifact::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
Suttle: If she's still alive somehow, we'll find her. If not, let's find out how it happened before anyone else gets hurt. Her death cannot be in vein. ::there is a cold edge to her voice at the end, not angry, but scary::
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
:: Runs back up to Tac 1 and scans the brig area for all known life signs::
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Chandra notices an inscription of ancient symbols along the bottom.
CMO_OHurley says:
::walks toward the Counselor:: CNS: May I see, Counselor?
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
*CO*: Captain, Still picking up 3 life signs in the brig.
CNS_Chandra says:
::Holds the artifact as the CMO looks::
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy scans the symbols with her eyes and then with her tricorder::
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
*CO* : However captain, we are missing another crewmember.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::walks over to a monitor, just out of Suttle's earshot when she begins to mutter to herself::
CMO_OHurley says:
::She then uses the tricorder to help her with the decryption::
CNS_Chandra says:
CMO: Any ideas?
CMO_OHurley says:
All: How very interesting.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::Head goes up quickly:: *TO*: Would you repeat the last remark please?
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
TO: Another one?
CMO_OHurley says:
All:  A few of these symbols seem to represent life.  They're the ones that look like a shield.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
Self: Suddenly the ambassador's dietary requirements seem simple by comparison. ::with a touch of cool sarcasm::
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
*CO*: We are missing one more crewmember since the last scan was done, sir.  I don't know how but that is what I am getting.
CNS_Chandra says:
CMO: Perhaps you should take this to the lab for further examination?
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy continues to decrypt::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Out loud: Forshak! <Klingon Explicative>
CMO_OHurley says:
CNS: Sounds good, care to join me Counselor?
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  As the two continue to study the artifact, the tricorder detects an energy reading coming from it.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*TO*: I want all personnel out of the area of the brig and that means all the cargo bays near and around the brig is that clear.
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
FCO: This is getting too spooky.
CNS_Chandra says:
CMO: I will be along shortly, I have a book in my quarters that might be of value to us in our investigation.
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
*CO*: Like crystal.
CMO_OHurley says:
::the tricorder begins to flash and beep::  CO: Captain, I'm detecting an energy signature coming from the artifact.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*TO*: That included under the brig as well.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: A what? Energy reading?
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Yes sir.
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
TO: Way too spooky.  It's just not right that we keep losing people.
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
:: Sends the orders to the different security stations ordering a full sweep of all decks surrounding the Brig::  *CO*: Under way as we speak.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
Suttle: We can't prove anything at this juncture, so let's work on our hypotheses. Walk through it with me.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: With your permission I will retreat to my quarters temporarily.
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: It's nothing dangerous.  It's a low power frequency.
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The security teams sweep all quarters once more and make the adjustments as ordered.
CMO_OHurley says:
CNS: Wait Counselor, allow me to inject you.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*FCO*: Contact Quinor and find out anything relevant to the deaths of the people.  We may have to put our guests in a shuttle and tow it behind us.
CNS_Chandra says:
CMO: Oh I thought we had done that already. A double dose won't hurt will it?
CMO_OHurley says:
CNS: No we have not.  ::Katy continues to inject him::
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
FCO: Put them in a shuttle, that means security details for the transfer.  I wonder if it is too late to shoot myself in the foot, or will they make me anyhow?
CMO_OHurley says:
CNS: Be sure to have some juice soon.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::thinks of something:: CMO: Katy, can you get me a bio reading on those aliens and can we possibly synthesize something that will sustain them instead of feeding off our crew?
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
*CO*: Aye, sir!
CMO_OHurley says:
::She thinks for a moment:: CO: I don't see why not.  If it's an energy substance they crave, I should be able to come up with something.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: Katy get on it ASAP.
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
COM: Quinor: USS Don Johnson calling the planet Quinor, Come in please.
CNS_Chandra says:
::heads to his quarters::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: I want to know your progress.  Keep me informed.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Yes sir.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Self: Can't this get any better?
Host Susan says:
<Quinor> COM: USS Don Johnson:  This is Quinor planetary security, Commandant VLorgan at your service, how may I help you?
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy nods and grabs the artifact:: CTO: Would you care to join me.  I'd like to have you with me so I can monitor your progress and see if maybe I can find an antidote to remedy your situation.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::hops the nearest Turbo lift and heads for the bridge::
Host Susan says:
<CTO> CMO: Of course, Doctor.  ::follows Katy::
CMO_OHurley says:
::Heads off for Sickbay::
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
COM: VLorgan: Commandant, this is Lieutenant McPhee of the Don Johnson.  I need to know  what caused the deaths of your people down there.  Can you help me?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::steps off the Turbo lift::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
Suttle: The crewmembers wander off. Then, they disappear, with a residue that could immobilize them and make them easier to digest left on their uniforms. Some of those substances are present in at least one aide. The aides are also telepathic and those...
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: ETA to Starbase?
Host Susan says:
<Quinor> COM: Don Johnson: We have had quite a few deaths from natural causes and two murders over recent days.  Are those the ones that you are interested in?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
TO: Were did they find the dead crewmember?
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
CO: Two hours, Captain.
CNS_Chandra says:
::Enters his quarters and opens his safe and removes an item he picked up in his numerous travels::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Understood.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::takes her seat::
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
COM: VLorgan: I'm interested in the murders, sir.
Host Susan says:
<Quinor> COM: Don Johnson: Both murders were caused by disruptor fire.  The murderer is in custody.
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
CO: They found his clothes in his quarters, directly below the brig.
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
CO: Captain, he says they've had quite a few deaths from natural causes and two murders by disruptor.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::slams fist on chair::
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy and the CTO arrive in Sickbay:: CTO: Go ahead and have a seat and relax.  It's gonna be a while.
CMO_OHurley says:
::The CTO nods to Katy::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
...of us who were in their presence started to break down...but how? What does this demanding and now missing ambassador that the planet wasn't expecting have to do with his companions, if anything? Is there anyone else on the ship who could be linked...
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Out loud: All those quarters were supposed to be unoccupied.
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
:: Tries to look busy now that the CO is on the bridge and accidentally hits the setup switch that arms all weapons and triggers the Red Alert::
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
COM: Quinor: Would it have anything to do with Temeklia, sir?
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The Red Alert klaxon sounds as the weapons systems power up.
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy takes the artifact into the Sickbay Lab and begins working with her tricorder data.  She then has Golan assist her with the Captain's request::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Out loud: What the hell is going on? Who hit the red alert Klaxon?
CMO_OHurley says:
Out loud: What the Hell!!
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
:: Quickly takes the weapons offline::  CO: Sorry sir.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::begins to lose her calm Vulcan side::
CMO_OHurley says:
*Bridge*: Sickbay to Bridge, what's going on?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
TO: If you can't tend to your duties as a professional then you have no place on my bridge.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CMO*: Relax Katy our TO hit the wrong button.
CNS_Chandra says:
*CO*: Sir with your permission I would like to visit he Brig and question our guests.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
...to this? I doubt it. ::sighs:: We need to figure out how this breakdown works to determine whether or not it is the cause of the disappearances, as it seems to be, and if the ambassador is involved or one of the victims...or both.
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
CO: Yes sir.  It wont happen again.
CMO_OHurley says:
*CO*: Understood, Doctor out.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CNS*: Permission denied!!!
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy then returns to her work::
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
::walks over to the TO:: TO: It's all right, she's under a lot of stress.  The missing crewmembers and no answers have her in a frazzle.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CNS*: I'll not lose another person to those things.  Work from a distance.
Host Susan says:
<Quinor> COM: Don Johnson: No, Lieutenant, we have no dealings with Temeklia.  Ah...I believe I understand your questioning, a newly elected Ambassador...Dloran I believe his name was.  He had not been assigned as yet to any outpost, but he contacted your Federation for transport.  According to your Starfleet Command to Temeklia.  This happened after a serious of mysterious deaths.  All we found of the missing persons were their clothing
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
COM: Quinor: Yes, that's it!  We've been having the same issues here.  Have you found out anything?
CNS_Chandra says:
*CO*: If I vanish while I am there you will at least have your proof sir.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
TO: See that it doesn't happen again.  I don't stand for mistakes.  Especially now.
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy then begins to examine Juzan's readings of the prisoners in the Brig::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CNS*: My orders stand.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
Computer: Computer, locate Lt. Chandra. ::computer responds:: Suttle: Come on. I think our counselor may have some interesting new data. He went somewhat rouge from sickbay earlier to get it.
Host Susan says:
<Quinor> COM: Don Johnson: Only that it appeared that the victims were dissolved on a molecular level.  We wondered if it could have related to the crash of an unidentifiable spacecraft on our planet, but we found no survivors.  However, after Ambassador Dloran left Quinor, the deaths stopped.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::raises eyebrows::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::stands quickly::
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
COM: Quinor: Unidentifiable spacecraft?
CNS_Chandra says:
*CO*: If you would call the brig and let them know I will be questioning the prisoners, it may be helpful.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CNS*: Not without me your not.  I will meet you there.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: You have the bridge again.
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir.
Host Susan says:
<Quinor> COM: Don Johnson: Yes, the spacecraft was so heavily damaged that the scientists could not get a reading on where it could have come from.  The technology was like nothing we have seen here, as if thought processes controlled it.  No one believes that there could have been survivors.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::takes the TL to the brig::
CNS_Chandra says:
*CO*: Should you risk yourself sir, better to be safe in my opinion.
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
COM: Quinor: The Ambassador had aides who spoke telepathically.  We have them in our brig right now.  We believe they may be responsible for the deaths of our crewmen here.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::Sojyngra and Suttle follow the computer's gradually updated readouts until she sees the CNS up ahead, moving toward the brig:: CNS: ::shouts:: Counselor!
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CNS*: I will not let my crew take the risk the I myself would not take.
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
:: Stands nervously at her post:: self: First assignment out of the academy and I am blowing it big time.  My next post will be on a garbage scow if I am not careful.
CNS_Chandra says:
CSO: Yes.
CNS_Chandra says:
*CO*: I believe if our XO was here, he would advise against it and quote you the appropriate regulations about it.
CMO_OHurley says:
::Katy continues to work on her research of the artifact and a nutritional solution for the prisoners::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::steps out of the TL:: CNS: If he would here he would be on the bridge and I still would be here.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: No one on this ship is expendable and that goes for counselors as well.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CNS: ::moving briskly to catch him, but is still far behind:: I was just wondering if our rogue counselor had found anything interesting. You seemed like you were onto something earlier.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::hears the CSO::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Nice of you to join us.
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
TO: You doing okay over there?
CMO_OHurley says:
Self: Eureka!
CMO_OHurley says:
*CO*: Doctor to Arca.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CMO*: Go Katy what have you go for me.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::walking with the CNS and CSO::
CNS_Chandra says:
CO/CSO: The artifact looked familiar but I can't be sure. If I am correct it works like our communicators with some additional features.
CMO_OHurley says:
*CO*: The glyphs of the artifact seem to be a type of shielding and communication device.
TO_Ms_Fyre says:
FCO: Yea, sure, if you call putting the entire ship on red alert and arming all weapons for no particular reason doing alright, then I am just peachy.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CMO*: Great work Katy.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::sees the captain, but continues to advance:: CO: Captain. ::nods:: Suttle and I were just following the evidence, and at the moment that seems to be the CNS, unless you object.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CNS: Artifact?
Host Susan says:
<Quinor> COM: USS Don Johnson: No, Lieutenant, the Ambassador did not have any staff as yet and no one of our species speaks telepathically.
CMO_OHurley says:
*CO*: As for a nutritional supplement, I believe we have found a way to extract some bio-chemical compound for the prisoners.  Only problem is, how do they ingest it?
CNS_Chandra says:
CSO: We found it in the Ambassador's quarters.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS/CSO: No I don't object but it seems that this artifact is some type of shield as well as a communications device.  Now maybe we will get some answers.
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
COM: Quinor: Understood, sir.  Thank you for your help.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::listens and takes mental note::
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: I suggest I take it in with the nutrients.
Host Susan says:
<Quinor> COM: USS Don Johnson: My pleasure, Quinor out.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::puts what they're saying together with the existing hypotheses:: 
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
*CO*: Captain, Quinor reports that the Ambassador didn't have aides when he was on their planet, but still the same deaths.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CNS/CO: I may have an idea about the absorption.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*FCO*: Thank you Lt.
CMO_OHurley says:
*CO*: Any suggestions Captain?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Shoot I am listening.
FCO_Newell-McPhee says:
*CO*:  My pleasure, Captain.
CMO_OHurley says:
::walks over to take a routine scan of the CTO::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CMO*: Try anything that would work as a nutritional supplemental for these what ever they are.
CMO_OHurley says:
*CO*: I have the compound, I just need to know how they're ingesting it.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CNS/CO: Each time a crewmember disappeared we found that slime. It was a sign of physical digestion, though we now have reason to believe that this is separate from their current means of nutrition. Perhaps they evolved from a species that used something.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
    CNS/CO: More basic and may still have those systems.  I’d need scans to be sure.
Host Susan says:
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