Host Susan says:
Mission Summary:  10801.17
Host Susan says:
The USS Don Johnson is maintaining a parallel course with the SS Mainstream which is flying unmanned along the Neutral Zone.  
Host Susan says:
The DJ is to stop the vessel and find out all information possible concerning what killed the crew and passengers.
Host Susan says:
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EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::in main engineering, running diagnostics and reprogramming the transporter bio-filters::
TO_Lt_Lemmick says:
::enters the bridge:: CO: Lt Lemmick reporting for duty captain.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
TO: Take the main Tactical console.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::at the helm, maintaining a safe distance from the Mainstream::
OPS_Jankara says:
::steps off the lift to the bridge::
TO_Lt_Lemmick says:
CO: Aye...::looks over at the console:: Ens.Hardy, your excused.
OPS_Jankara says:
::relieves her replacement and slips into the seat::
Cmdr_Russ_Horn says:
::Arrives with JJ::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV : Welcome aboard Commander Horn.
Cmdr_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Thank you.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: I took the liberty of updating the Commander on our situation, Captain.  Of course, I was just notified about the biohazard so he doesn't know about that yet.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::uses a tricorder to upload all known biological data on the virus into the bio-filters::  Self:  All-right, that should do it.  Computer:  Computer, lets start a simulation series on the current bio-filter protocol.  Checking for target acquisitions and isolation.
Cmdr_Russ_Horn says:
CO: So captain where can I do the most damage?
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Well it was a surprise to be sure.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::watches the transporter simulation run on a monitor::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::checks engine temperatures and sees that --for the moment -- all is well::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Ok gang here are the cold hard facts.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: Aye, Ma'am, it is. ::hooks back into the comm lines and listens carefully::
TO_Lt_Lemmick says:
::does a full sensor sweep::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: We have apparently got a mutated virus onboard and I don't want what happened to the Romulan ships to happen here so let’s get a handle on this virus and stamp it out.  As of now we are on a stage one bio hazard protocol.  Medical has top priority to everything.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Second priority is science.  I need more information as to what, who and where it came from.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*Seamus*: I want you on the bridge.  Leave your senior EO in charge.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::frowns as the simulation ends and the words "simulation failed" flash on the screen::  Self: I missed something...  ::looks at tricorder display::  What did I miss?
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO Keep us 100,000 km from that ship.
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Sickbay notifies the bridge that the infant and old man are not infected.  No trace of the virus can be found.
TO_Lt_Lemmick says:
::sends out some Tachyon pulses to try scan for cloaked ships:: CO: Report from sick bay coming in captain.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye Captain, maintaining distance of 100,000 km.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*Sickbay*: That is the first piece of good news so far.  I want to know why they are not infected.
Cmdr_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Has the virus been identified?
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::resets parameters of the simulation and starts it again::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Apparently some fool was carrying some type of virus on the Mainstream and it got loose and some how mutated and we can't identify it yet.
CIV_Horn says:
CO: Do we know for sure that the virus mutated on the mainstream?
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Because that is where it originated from.
OPS_Jankara says:
::pulls up the background information on the SS Mainstream::
TO_Lt_Lemmick says:
CO: Captain there is not trace of the second Romulan ship. And....no trace of the Virus.	
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
TO: No trace of the virus?  How can that be?
TO_Lt_Lemmick says:
OPS: Do we have the passenger manifest on record?
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Out loud: Qu’Valth, I knew it was a wild goose chase then.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: Captain, I'd like to try to access the visual and communication logs for the Mainstream.
CIV_Horn says:
CO: Have you traced the trail of the initial carrier?
TO_Lt_Lemmick says:
CO: I don't know Captain...sensors are not picking the virus up.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::the screen flashes "simulation failed - virus not detected"::  Self:  What?  ::looks over to EO_Hicks::  Hicks:  Check that sample.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
TO: Understood secure from Bio-Hazard Protocol one.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: As far as we knew it originated on the Mainstream.
TO_Lt_Lemmick says:
CO :Aye...securing systems going to normal operations
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
<EO_Hicks>  ::Moves to the sample, and scans it with a tricorder...  Looks at the display...  Looks back at MacLeod and shakes his head::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Prepare to take the Mainstream in tow.
CIV_Horn says:
CO: If that is the case then do we have access to what type of experiments they were conducting?
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye Captain, preparing tractor beam.
TO_Lt_Lemmick says:
CO: Systems Secured.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
* EO *: Seamus, are you still alive down there?  I mean I know you love engineering but I need you on the bridge.  We are going to take the Mainstream in tow and I would like you on the bridge please.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::looks at display screens, puzzled::  *CO*:  Aye Captain, on my way.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Do so, it will help.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
TO: Understood.
OPS_Jankara says:
::nods and sets to work to hack into the Mainstream's computer::
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::turns to hicks::  Hicks:  Run a full spectrum scan on that sample.  That virus just couldn't have vanished into thin air.  ::turns and heads to TL::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: What has me baffled is why and were did this come from.  And more important is why the blazes were we sent here in the first place.  I left my non Starfleet personnel on my home planet.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::Enters TL::  TL:  Bridge.
CIV_Horn says:
CO: If the virus originated there then someone caused it. There will be a record somewhere on that ship about it.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::exits TL on the bridge, briefly eyes the people on the bridge, noting one new face; before moving to the engineering station and logging in::
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::calls up power allocation control, makes sure the tractor emitters have adequate power to tow the Mainstream, based on the telemetry scans of the target::
OPS_Jankara says:
::continues working to get into the Mainstream's computer to access comm and visual files::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Agreed and we have accessed the passenger manifest.  But to tie it in to one of the passengers is still a bit sketchy.
CIV_Horn says:
.CO: Starfleet pulled me from one investigation so I could be of help here. If I could have some help from science and maybe engineering we might be able to track down whatever records might exist.
CIV_Horn says:
CO: Any records found would answer a lot of questions.
OPS_Jankara says:
Self: Yes!  ::sees access to the Mainstream's computer is granted and pulls up the visual logs::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Well the records would be...OPS: You have something for us?
OPS_Jankara says:
::plays the first of the visual logs on her console and begins to shake noticeably::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Easy JJ.  I know it is very disturbing.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: Aye, Ma'am, but it's not something that needs to be put on the main view screen.  What I'm seeing is quite graphic.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Hey Commander McPhee.  The tractor emitters are synced to the mass of the Mainstream.  You should have adequate power to two her.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Put it on the viewer.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
<two =tow>
OPS_Jankara says:
::shakes her head not quite believing the CO wants to expose the entire bridge to these images:: CO: Aye Ma'am.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
EO: Thank, Seamus! CO: Shall I engage Tractor Beam, Captain?
OPS_Jankara says:
::puts the first log on the screen::
CIV_Horn says:
CO: One thing I have learned is that with a virus there is a patient zero. The carrier if you will. They are usually the answer. And second new virus's don’t just pop up out here in space. Something caused it or someone created it. I tend to believe that someone created it because the circumstance for a new virus to just happen is very rare.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Grab your hats people this is going to be not a pretty sight but we need to see it.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Yes do it.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Agreed.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::engages tractor beam::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Problem is the two victims were a baby and an old man.  The container was in the cargo hold of the Mainstream.
CIV_Horn says:
CO: What container?
OPS_Jankara says:
::takes a deep breath and focuses on her console trying to get at the comm logs::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: There was a container open in the cargo hold and from there it spread.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::adjusts the tractor emitters to maintain an optimum delta-v::
CIV_Horn says:
CO: Has anybody done any studies of the contents of the container?
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Not to my knowledge although science would know more about that than I.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: Captain, I'm finding information in the ship's logs that matches the visual.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: The funny thing is it started to disintegrate our EVA suits once the AT was returned.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: The scientist responsible for opening that container is named Lynn Lornthal.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Good. Let’s have it all.
CIV_Horn says:
CO: All we need to do is trace where the contents of that canister came from.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Agreed.
OPS_Jankara says:
::puts the next visual log on the screen showing the scientist opening a canister::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::looks and nearly faints::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Out loud: How could someone be that stupid.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: He had some sort of rock that was in a biohazard container but tests showed nothing so he opened it.
CIV_Horn says:
CO: Do I really need to answer that?
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::continues to watch the visual logs::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: No you don't being an ex CMO myself  a few years ago. No.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: I'm not finding much in his personal logs after he admits to opening that this up.  I'm guessing he didn't live long by the looks of him. ::glances up at the screen then back at her console::
CIV_Horn says:
CO: So here is what we know.........
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Yes quite so it seems.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: The rock is from the Arachnid Nebula. ::continues reading logs::  Asteroid 7792 specifically.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: OK.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Make for home.  My home, to pick up our personnel.
CIV_Horn says:
CO: The virus works very quickly, bio suits are of no use and apparently force fields cannot hold it.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Understood...continue....
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye Captain, setting course for Gamma Hromi.
OPS_Jankara says:
::gets a very bad thought::
CIV_Horn says:
CO: This thing must be studied from here on the Mainstream.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: Captain, if the virus is still there, what's to keep it from trailing up the tractor beam to our ship?
CIV_Horn says:
CO: She has a point.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Yes she does a very valid one too.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: If nothing else is keeping it, how do we know it can't survive space bound?
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: You are quite right.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Once we are out of range of the NZ bring the ship to a stop and release the Mainstream.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
EO: Seamus, I need guarantees that this virus is not on this ship.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye, Captain.
OPS_Jankara says:
::checks something in the Mainstream's computer::  CO: Given a bit of time, I might be able to access the Mainstream's engines.  If I can get it right, we might be able to pilot remotely.  No physical connection between us, that way.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
CO:  I'll do my best, Captain.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Go for it.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::calls up internal sensors, uploads virus data and runs a high intensity scan::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Release the Mainstream and bring us to a dead stop.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye captain, disengaging tractor beam and coming to all stop. ::does so::
OPS_Jankara says:
::tries to access the Mainstream's navigation control while wishing the Captain wouldn't say "dead stop"::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Self: Ok everyone's emotions are flying here including mine.  Time out gang.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Send to Starfleet that we have retrieved the Mainstream and are doing a full investigation here before we move any further.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
CO:  Captain, internal sensors can find no trace of the virus.  We're clean as a whistle, Guaranteed.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
EO: Seamus I pray you are right.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: Aye Ma'am.  ::stops working through the computer and sends a message to Starfleet::
CIV_Horn says:
EO: The scientist on the mainstream thought that as well.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
CO:  Praying has noth'in to do with it, Cap'n.  These sensors don't lie.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
EO: Seamus the sensors can be fooled.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
CIV:  Aye, but I'm no scientist.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
CO:  Cap'n.  If these sensors are off...  I'll eat...  My...  Hat.
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::smiles to self, knowing full well he owns no hat::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::laughs:: EO: Ok Seamus. I believe you.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO/EO: Problem is...Seamus doesn't wear a hat.
OPS_Jankara says:
::goes back to work on the Mainstream computer and attempts again to access navigation::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Well if there is no trace of the virus on this ship and there is no trace on the Mainstream, then the virus in question has a short life span then I would think.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::chuckles at Jankara's comment::
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::glances to OPS shhhhes her::
OPS_Jankara says:
::briefly sticks her tongue out at the EO then goes back to work::
EO_ENS_MacLeod says:
::cracks a smile::
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Ok people simmer down, we got work to do.
CIV_Horn says:
CO: We should continue to follow quarantine procedures until we are sure.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: At this point I tend to agree.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Put the Bio hazard protocols tier one back into place.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye Captain, putting the protocols back in place. ::does so::
OPS_Jankara says:
::grins:: CO: Got it, Captain.  Somebody can pilot the Mainstream remotely anywhere we want to take it.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: This is so frustrating.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Great news.
Host CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CIV: Your opinion on where to go with it?
CIV_Horn says:
CO: Agreed.
Host Susan says:
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