Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Kraken NCC 75712
SD 113401.16 - Mission 66 

Starring: 
Andrew James 		as Ship Manager (SM)

Rob Wright 		as [CO] Captain A'an Selzah
Aoibhe Ní 		as [aXO] Lt. Commander Niamh Danann
Einar Sigurðsson	as [CEO] Lieutenant Tony Adalberto
Sophie Wakeling 	as [OPS] Ensign Torel Alena
CJ Short 		as [CNS] Councellor N'Gai Sek
James Greenman	as [CMO] Commander Kymar Dremel
	
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OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Yells at the med team as they leave her quarters::  MO: I'm WHAT?!

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::pushes himself to his feet with a groan and steps out of the Biology lab, his mind racing with implications::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::keeping the container handy as he reviews the repair schedule::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::makes her way to the bridge, glad she studied the layout well before she got here::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
*Bridge*: Bridge, preliminary repairs on the shuttle bay are completed.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
TL: Bridge. ::leans against the wall, her hand on the site of the doc's biopsy:: Self: This is one for the books...

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Sighs, and throws her stuff on the bed, before leaving her quarters to head for the bridge::

Host CO_Cpt_Aan says:
::Shakes his head.::  All: You've got to be kidding me....

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps onto the Turbolift and sends it up towards the bridge, fishing the PADD out of his pocket and pulling out the results::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::steps onto the bridge:: CO: I see you're up to speed, Captain... ::trots down to the command circle::

Host CO_Cpt_Aan says:
::taps his combadge.:: *CMO*: Doctor, please tell me your on your way up here...

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Enters the bridge from the opposite side to the XO, and quietly takes her station::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps off the Turbolift as the Captain finishes his comm:: CO: Yes, Captain.

Host CO_Cpt_Aan says:
*CEO*: Understood,

Host CO_Cpt_Aan says:
CMO: Alright...what is this...thing and how do we get rid of it?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps down onto the command circle and hands A'an his PADD:: CO: It appears to be some sort of infectious life form. I successfully removed one from Commander Danann before finding out that it was a..living creature. But it's already grown back.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::stands still, waiting for the CMO's reply::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::has a craving for ice cubes::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
Self: Oh come on.

Host CO_Cpt_Aan says:
CMO:  You mean like a cancer?

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
CO: Or a parasite

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::shakes his head slightly:: CO: Not quiet. It's a living being, built from the host DNA, rather than a tumorous growth. They're growing, but I’ve got the most critical crew in stasis and I believe Engineering in fabbing me up some more.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
EO_Reed: Take over, I have to report to the Bridge....let me know if you feel.....something.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::already misses Mac, having had to put her into one of the stasis tubes::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CO: We can't kill them. We can transport them into incubation stasis tubes, they should keep in there until we can figure out how to let them...grow...properly. But more will be "born" for every infected crew member once the first is removed.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Sneezes and growls to himself.:: CMO: Alright, so how to we get these things out of us and prevent more from...sprouting?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
CO/CMO: So the options are keep removing them, or let them grow?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::lets out a breath he didn't know he'd been holding, now that the info dump is out of the way::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::steps onto the Bridge::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CO/XO: There is one person on this crew who appears to be immune. ::he glances between the two of them::

Host Andrew says:
<Science Lab> *CMO*: Medical emergency, science lab 2!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::looks over at CEO as CMO speaks:: CMO: Who?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::nods to the XO as he takes his seat at Engineering::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::shrugging uncomfortably:: CO: As soon as I can find out why, I can synthesize a vaccine an- ::listens to the comm:: Hold that thought!

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::dashes back up from the command circle and into the TL, waiting for a second for anyone else who decides to join before sending it towards the science lab::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::watches CMO dash off, frowning:: CO: I have Engineering producing more stasis pods. They are able to make up about one an hour, so clearly, that isn't going to do us much good. I suggest we consider the possibility of storing a few more crew in the pattern buffers, if it comes to that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::watches the Doc leave:: CO/XO: Sirs, I have an idea...more like a last resort one.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Shakes his head.:: All: Alright, we need to get a handle on this before they spread.  We need to find that ship and prevent them from infecting more people.  ::Turns to CEO.:: I'm all ears

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps off the Turbolift, grabbing his medkit as he charges through the door and looks around::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
XO: Lets get to tracking that ship, we need to catch them before they release this into a larger population.

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Starts a sensor sweep on finding the infected vessel::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CO: Theta radiation.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
CO: Yessir. ::steps over to OPS::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CEO: That’s a bit...radical...not to mention deadly to pretty much...everything.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::turns his chair:: CO: That's why I said last resort, Captain. With the correct dosage, theta radiation can....induce miscarriages, but easily treated. I just wanted to offer it up as a suggestion.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
OPS: Lt, can you get that shuttle on sensors?

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: We need to put out a warning about that ship, let everyone know to keep them contained.

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
XO: I have initiated a sensor sweep for them Sir

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
CO: On it Sir.  ::Sends out a general warning regarding the infected vessel, giving it the suggestion of quarantine::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::nods:: OPS: Good. ::pauses:: OPS: You all right? Have the medics scanned you?

Host SO_Ens_Do says:
CMO: Here! He just collapsed. ::points to a man having seizures::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CEO: If this...infection proves dangerous, then we may have to resort to something drastic, but I'm hoping for something less...well, less.  I appreciate the brainstorm though.  Any ideas on how to track and catch that ship any faster?

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Looks at the relatively unknown new officer, having replaced her mentor, and gives a small smile::  XO: I wouldn't be on the bridge if I hadn't been checked and cleared for duty Sir.  It's about here ::Gestures behind left shoulder blade::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CO: I've rerouted power to long range sensors sir. I suggest we contact all known systems within range of the shuttle and inform them.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::dashes over and pulls out his Tricorder, running a quick full biological scan while he opens his kit with a free hand and loads a hypo of synaptizine with a low dosage::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::winces:: OPS: Had one in my arm. These buggers just get everywhere, don't they? Don't let it worry you. The doc's on it. ::gives OPS a small wink and steps away::

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Self: What made her think I was worried. Angry, maybe, not worried.::

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Suddenly misses Suder, as she would have understood that moment without even needing words::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CEO: OPS is on it, lets hope we can stop them before they get close enough to be a problem.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CO: Aye Captain.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::slaps his comm badge:: *OPS*: Medical Emergency, two to beam directly to the Sickbay operating theatre!

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::injects the Synap and grabs his kit, waiting for beam out::

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged ::Initiates the transport::

Host SO_Ens_Do says:
ACTION: CMO and injured SO beam to Sickbay.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
XO: Keep cracking away here, lets get after them.  I'm going to see about getting some answers from our "guest".

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
CO: I hope you have better luck that I did. ::gives CO  a half smile and positions herself in the middle of the command circle::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Turns back with a grimace as he steps into the TL.::  XO: I'm Bajoran, pregnant and pissed.  I don't think there’s a more intimidating thing in the known universe."

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
TL: Sickbay.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::rushes to work, grabbing an exosuture as he brings up the medical scans, his deft and steady hands working to relieve the pressure on the crewman's brain, working around the lifeform growing there:: Nurse: Nurse! Get me 2ccs of neuro-stimulant, quickly!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::raises her eyebrows and turns back to her work:: All: ookay...

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Smiles:: XO: I'd believe him if I were you

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::watches the nurse run over to administer the Hypo, trying to keep the brain active as the growth begins to press against the meningeal artery::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: Truly.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Sneezes as the TL travels and grinds his teeth.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
OPS: Oh, I do... CEO/OPS: OK, have we got wind of that shuttle yet? I'd like to hightail it after them...

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Steps off the TL, walks down the corridor to medical and steps inside the chaos.::  CMO: What happened?

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
XO: I have a trail, leading into unexplored space.  Shall we follow?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::looks back:: OPS: Does it border any known space?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::works carefully, stopping but holding his steady hands in place as he turns to the CO:: CO: There's a growth pressing against his crewman's brain, and it's causing a build up of pressure. I've managed to relieve some of it but it's a constant battle to keep circulation flowing. I...::he cuts off, a dark look flitting across his face before he tirelessly continues with his exosuture::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Stops a nurse.:: Nurse: Where is the remaining member of the shuttle team?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::feels sleepy and rests against the bulkhead, keeping an eye on the power levels::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<Nurse_Wotesh> ::wonders for a second if she needs to curtsy:: CO: She's being held in the ICU under quarantine, Sir.

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
XO: They have headed out of federation space, with no known other borders

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::thinks for a second then nods her head at the FCO:: FCO: Plot a course. All: And someone get me... I wanna say... hamburger?

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Moves past the Nurse, into the ICU, shutting the door behind him.:: O'Sullivan:  I want to know what these things are and how to get them out of my people...now!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
FCO: Now!

Host OSullivan says:
<FCO_Zorn> XO: Engaging. I'll have one too please. I'm sure I'm having twins.

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Sends the co-ords to the the FCO::  FCO: Follow them

Host OSullivan says:
CO: So do we all, Grandad.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::starts snoring::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Sneezes violently and slams his fist into the wall.::

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Has a slight feeling of serene contentment as the Kraken starts following the course::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::growls under his breath as he works his hardest, sedating the patient to keep things steady, wondering just how long he can keep both of them alive::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::sees a Yeoman run off to get the hamburger... she hopes.:: FCO: ETI?

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
O'Sullivan:  I'm in no mood, you and your compatriots brought this onto my ship knowing full well what would happen.  I have a crewman dying in the next room, so loose the attitude and tell me what you know!

Host OSullivan says:
<FCO_Zorn> XO: Not sure... we have to follow the trail and simply see where it ends. But I can't say I mind. It feels good to finally be going.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
FCO: I agree. ::glances over at CEO:: CEO: Some of us were getting tetchy-... CEO: Commander!

Host OSullivan says:
CO: We don't know. We just had the overwhelming urge to go... there... I don't even know where... just a certain way. And I still feel it, but it's not so strong right now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::snorts and sits up straight:: All: Crocodile fart!

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::slams his fist into the biobed with a near roar and throws the exosuture down, grabbing a nanoscalpel instead:: Nurse: Hold him steady, Hailee! Osteotractor!

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::looks around, getting his bearings:: XO: I uh...sorry ma'am.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::snorts with laughter::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::can't stop laughing, wipes her eyes dry and she continues to chuckle:: CEO: That wasn't even that funny, either.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::pushes the crewman over onto her side as the osteotractor keeps the head supported and immobile, eyes on the scanner as he incredibly slowly and incredibly carefully begins to separate the growth from the living brain tissue, severing the arteries the lifeform has created one by one, each an open wound on his heart::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: What?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::laughter turns into a chuckle, which suddenly turns into a bit of a sob fest:: CEO: I just don't know!

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::straightens his jacket and pretends to be busy::

Host OSullivan says:
<FCO_Zorn> ::swivels his chair to look at the XO:: XO: No, don't cry ::blubbers:: you'll get me going too!

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Smashes his fist against the bulkhead again, his anger seething even more than usual.::  OSullivan:  You knew you were infected, you KNEW it would spread and you said nothing to us?!  You could have told us, given us a warning to stay away...that you were compromised!  You weak-will son of a ....

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Is still smiling serenely::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Takes a deep breath and tries to calm down.:: OSullivan: Is is sentient?  Did the others learn anything about it?  TALK!

Host OSullivan says:
CO: Oh can it, Macho man! We couldn't help it. It was too strong. We couldn't resist.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
FCO: I'm sorry... ::lips quivers:: FCO: I was just thinking how weird all of this is.. and goddamnit! Where's my hamburger!

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::lets out a slow breath as he severs the final connection, dropping the scalpel and pulling the transporter over to the biobed, targeting the dead growth and beaming it into the biological hazard buffer for removal::

Host OSullivan says:
CO: I told you, I don't know! If you stop yelling long enough to listen, I've told you. I don't know what it is, or what is going on. Just the urge to go by any means.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
All: Alright. Everyone calm down. This is a starship, not a nursery!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
CEO: You would say that! Insensitive man! See, this is why I usually prefer women! ::huffs::

Host OSullivan says:
<FCO_Zorn> CEO: It's not an old people's home either, Commander, but you still managed to catch a bit of shut eye. ::seems irritable::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OSullivan: The others!  They didn’t say anything?!  All that time on the planet and you didn't learn a damn thing about this....whatever the hell it is?!

Host OSullivan says:
CO: We didn't notice anything. Why would we? Your Doctor only just discovered it in me by accident! We just had the urge. We must go that way. Are we going where they went?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::glances up at Wotesh:: Nurse: Keep an eye on him, and I want you to give him a 10ppm dose of Tetrovaline. ::he looks up at her before she can protest:: I know. Just do it, Hailee.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::looks puzzled at the XO, then looks at Zorn:: FCO: Respect your mo...superiors.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Shakes his head and leaves the ICU.::  O'Sullivan: Useless...

Host OSullivan says:
<FCO_Zorn> ::grumbles something under his breath about certain people shouldn't be allowed to reproduce and swivels back to his console::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps out from the surgical suite and glances over at the CO:: CO: Captain. I...think I know how to... cure... us.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Walks back into Sickbay.::  CO:  I'm all ears.

Host OSullivan says:
CO: What do you want me to do? Lie? I DON'T KNOW! ::shouts after him::

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::wonders why people aren't just enjoying the situation, and she evens seems to glow slightly with happiness::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::leans back in her chair and folds her arms, looking aver at CEO::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::glances towards the ICU and then back to the Captain:: CO: Whatever this is, it rewrites your genetic code and programs your body to reproduce. I'm immune.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: Ma'am.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::he watches his fellow Bajoran, wondering if he'll pick up on what he's suggesting::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
CEO: Can you boost power to the engines? We're not going fast enough.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::grinds his teeth::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO: Lucky you....::Shakes his head.:: CMO: Sorry....what’s your plan?

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::glides from her station to the conn::  FCO: Can we increase speed?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: Don't tell me how to run my engines ma'am, I've already exceeded the maximum input by 12%.

Host OSullivan says:
<FCO_Zorn> OPS: I wish... ::gestures:: You'll need to ask her.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
CEO: And do you have an aversion to the number 13 for some reason? Boost it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::dumps reserves from the weapons into the warp core:: XO: FINE!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
CEO: There's no need to shout.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::glances around consiprationally, then sighs and shakes his head:: CO: I can't keep everyone in stasis, and at some point there will be too many critically sick crewman for me to save them all. I've been thinking it through and I can't devise any quick way to research and vaccinate the crew against this without a full research team and a year in the Daystrom Institute.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::looks stricken, unsure of himself:: XO: I apologise.

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
XO: Commander? the sooner we get to the shuttle, the sooner this might get sorted

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO: Spit it out doctor, whats your plan?

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::heads back to her station with a slight skip in her step::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::stares at the Captain levelly:: CO: I want to infect the crew.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::stands up:: OPS: I know, I know... CEO: It's OK. It's stressful for us all... ::steps over to CEO:: CEO: Gimme a hug. You'll feel better...

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO....Infect them with wh......Sweet Prophets are you suggesting?!

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::raises an eyebrow:: XO: Ma'am, I believe we should wait.....until we're off duty perhaps?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::he nods, feeling sick in his stomach, on the verge of retching at the very idea and unable to speak::

Host OSullivan says:
<FCO_Zorn> ::wishes he was getting a hug::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO:  Are you sure....I mean....You can't synthesize something without a full-blown infection?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::grabs his head:: Self: What the hell is wrong with us?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
CEO: Fine.. then just find some way to get us there faster. ::feels a bit unconfortable about the mothering instincts that are starting to show through, as well as the nervous need to get to travel towards that shuttle as fast as possible::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::looks between Niamh and his controls, unsure::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::swallows slowly, taking a second to speak:: CO: If I could, Captain, I’d have cured myself a long time ago. What I have is...smart, almost. Even the smallest hint of it will infect a host.

Host OSullivan says:
<FCO_Zarn> Aloud: Zarn.. Zolly. No. Zorn Junior. Hmm...

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CO: But...I have a treatment for that, at least. It buys us time. With this...People are going to start dying soon, even if we take drastic measures and don't account for the life of the growth.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO:  And you're sure your immune?  Completely immune?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
FCO: I've always liked the name "Zod".

Host OSullivan says:
<FCO_Zorn> XO: Humans! Ha!

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods again:: CO: I checked the data myself, I don't have any of the protein markers for this, no growths.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO: Alright, but you need to test this first....on me.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::grinds his teeth as he moves to divert power from all emergency systems to the warp drive::

Host OSullivan says:
<FCO_Zorn> Aloud: Zod.. ::shakes his head:: Zimon? Zig? Zuzan... Hmm.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CO: If you're sure, Captain. If people want to opt out, we can put them in stasis until...well, until we have something better. ::gestures to his office and let's the CO lead the way::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::feels the ship shudder like it did when they were flying to and from New Juarez.:: Self: the hell...?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::paces::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO: My ship, my crew.  You'll test it on me, if it works, we move forward with the plan.

OPS_LtJg_Torel says:
::Wonders if she'd be allowed to start knitting whilst on the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO: Since your the only one not infected, your the only one who's not going to succumb to the infections other...side effects.  So....

Host XO_LtCmdr_Danann says:
::bites her thumb nail impatiently:: OPS: Are we there yet?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::flexes his fingers::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: Ma'am, I'm not sure about this...I don't feel like myself.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Taps his combadge.::   *Computer*: Computer, transfer command to Doctor Kymar, medical emergency protocols.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::blinks, swallowing, knowing it's too late to protest and feeling that ball of ice in his stomach start to form::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO: And get them to slow the damn ship down before we explode.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO: Alright Doctor....ready when you are.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::starts hyperventilating, then inputs a command to overload the dilithium chamber and activates it::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::leads the CO into his office, chewing on his lip and wondering if he's saving the crew of dooming them to his fate forever::

Host OSullivan says:
ACTION: The Kraken drops out of warp thanks to an overload. Moments later all command codes are transferred to Doctor Kymar.

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