USS Apache
Mission #229, Episode 4
"The Blood for Freedom"
10408.20

Prologue: After a few hours of backtracking, the USS Apache is now entering the Mortaq system and is about a half hour away from Mortaq III

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CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::on the bridge, running level 1 shield diagnostics::

MO_Turok says:
::Sitting at the computer in sickbay::

XO_Naegle says:
::on the bridge in the XO chair::

CSO_Marsland says:
::takes preliminary scans of the system, looking for ships, satellites, and comm traffic::

TO_Hembrook says:
::on deck 2 patrolling with my Alpha Tactical Team::

Host CO_Storal says:
::sitting in his chair:: FCO:What's our ETA?

CNS_Solaa says:
::on the Bridge in her  chair::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: on the bridge at tactical ::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::back on the bridge, about to drop out of warp as they approach the Mortaq system:: CO: Captain, we're just entering the Mortaq system... if we drop out of warp now, we will reach Mortaq III in half an hour at full impulse.

CNS_Solaa says:
*MO*: How's it going, Turok?

OPS_Ryushi says:
::on the bridge, monitoring the Comm channels::

CNS_Solaa says:
*MO*: Still slow?

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:Acknowledged. Bring us out of warp.

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks at his results of the scans on his panel::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::brings the Apache back into normal space:: Running at full impulse, sir.

MO_Turok says:
*CNS*: I suggest that we get a scan of the personnel that are ill and run them against the scan we took when the delegates arrived onboard.

CNS_Solaa says:
*MO*: Do it.

Ensign Strickland says:
::enters sickbay holding his stomach:: MO: Hey doc... got any anti-acid? I had lamb curry last night and it's going down through me like a dose of salts....

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: scans for other ships in the system ::

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: What do you think about this whole situation Janet.

CNS_Solaa says:
*MO*: Please send me the results. Solaa out.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: I'm reserving my opinion, sir.  Something doesn't seem right.

MO_Turok says:
::Getting the antidote to spicy curry:: Strickland: that should do it, take two and call me in the morning. ::Smiling at the Ensign::

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: I agree. I'm hoping that they didn’t bring their illness onboard. But without medical proof I can’t quarantine them. I feel that if they are infected it’s too late.

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: All quiet on deck 2 so far Boss. By the way... if we get into a scrap, I was thinking we could always scramble the two Runabouts and the Type 10 Tactical shuttle. That would double our Phaser and Torpedo power, and give us a lot more options on tactics.

CSO_Marsland says:
::reaches a hand into his pocket, and realizes he brought the box with him:: Self: Drat!

XO_Naegle says:
CO: I don't know why it's taking so long for the medical scans to come back.  That might have given us a clue.

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Actually... if you have reason to... you CAN quarantine them as a safety precaution. I'm sure they won't mind, sir. XO: Can't we do that?

Ensign Strickland says:
MO: Thanks Doc... ::pops them in his mouth and heads off::

Host CO_Storal says:
XO/CNS:Also...why didn’t they disclose the illness to the Federation.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: We could, but I don't know if we should.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Why not? We can seal their quarters.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Yeah I was thinking about the same thing.  But we are still diplomats at this point.  The only good diplomat I ever met was a fully charged phaser array :: laughs ::

MO_Turok says:
*CNS*: I can't find any abnormalities with the scans of the delegates. Request permission to join the away team to do more research sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
::hears the MO's comm and looks to the Captain::

XO_Naegle says:
::in a mockingly conceited tone:: CO: When I was the CMO, it never would have taken this long to get scans! ::grins::

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: No abnormal sights in the system Sir, but I'm not getting anything on sensors that would suggest their level of technology.

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: I'll stay frosty Sir, and our teams are ready. Lt. Abbott still has Beta team in the Security office, and she's monitoring the security situation as well.

Host CO_Storal says:
::chuckles::XO:No it would have taken you longer. ::Grins::

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Sir, Ens. Turok is requesting to accompany us to add to the database.

XO_Naegle says:
::raises her eyebrow at him::CO: I resemble that remark, Captain

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:Acknowledged Lieutenant. Keep at it.

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::exits his quarters with Pyahl at his side and talks to the security guard:: Guard: I am wondering if we are here yet?

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Well, something is definitely up with the computers... Ryushi should look into that when we get back to starbase. It's been a while since we've done a full Level 1 diagnostic...

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Aye sir. ::turns back to his panel::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*:  Keep Abbott up to date.  If there is an away team I want you and Ty'Vec on it

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: I said I don't know if we SHOULD, Counselor.  We have requested that they stay in their quarters.  That's all we can do, diplomatically.

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks over to his SO:: SO_Howlingwolf: Hey, can you take this back to my quarters? ::hands her a small black box:: SO: I was foolish and accidentally brought it on duty.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::bites his nails as they make their way to the third planet:: CNS: Cage them up like lab rats? ::grins::

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Aye Sir, I'll try to take the whole Alpha Team.. 15 delegates is a lot to look after.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: We can monitor the filter systems. See if there is anything abnormal.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Yes our computers are running a little slow lately.

SO Howlingwolf says:
CSO: Sure Sir, be right back. ::heads to the turbolift::

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: Not quite... if those VIP quarters are rat cages... I'd love to be a rat!

CSO_Marsland says:
::turns his attentions back to scanners::

TO_Hembrook says:
Lor: We just dropped out of warp at the edge of the system Ambassador.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Would you like to take on the responsibility of monitoring the filters, Counselor?

CSO_Marsland says:
::scans the planet for approximate numbers of life signs::

Host CO_Storal says:
CNS:Go ahead and give Ens. Turok permission. Im having second thoughts about going down there though.

Host CO_Storal says:
All:But then again if we are infected already...would it matter?

CSO_Marsland says:
::overhears the CO:: CO: Sir, we're planning on going down there?

CNS_Solaa says:
OPS: Ryushi... is there ANYTHING you can do to boost the processing speed? We don't want any surprises incase we need results fast, you know?

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Negative.  Unless the Captain wants to increase the size of the security keep it down it size.  We don't want to look like a Goon Squad

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::brightens upon seeing the TO:: TO: Ahh yes, then we should be arriving soon then?

MO_Turok says:
*CNS*: Any news about the away team sir?

CNS_Solaa says:
*MO*: Yeah, Turok. You're with us when we get to Mortaq III.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:We may Tom. I haven’t decided yet.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CNS:  I'll see what I can do, counselor.  ::works at OPS to boost the processing speed::

Action: There is a vessel approaching on LRS. It is hailing the Apache.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: I see. ::Remembers his last argument about the Prime Directive, and turns back to his panel::

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Uhhhh... I'm sure Lt. Marsland's science staff would LOVE to look at those filters... ::smiles at Tom::

TO_Hembrook says:
Lor: I would guess within the hour Ambassador... but you'd have to talk to the FCO, I'm not sure of the size of your system and other navigational things like that.

CNS_Solaa says:
OPS: Thanks.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO:  Sir, we are being hailed by an unidentified vessel.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: But it was your idea, Counselor!

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO/CSO:Can you identify the vessel?

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Could you run the suggestion by the Command crew and see what they say Boss? I still think we should send a whole team.

CSO_Marsland says:
::brings up his display::

MO_Turok says:
*CNS*: I recommend we use full anti-contamination gear on the mission sir, at least until we found out the cause of the illness.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Eh heh... well, if you really want me to... oh, wait... aren't I accompanying the captain on the Away Team? ::grins nervously::

Host CO_Storal says:
OPS:On screen Ensign.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Move to intercept, sir?

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::bows:: TO: Of course not... your specialty would be security of course...::smiles warmly at her as he joins his second set of arms in front of him:: Might I have permission to visit my other delegates in their other quarters?

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Trying now Sir...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  ::puts the hail onscreen::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:Keep present course Baran.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Ah that's right, you might be.  But then again, you might not! ::smiles::

CNS_Solaa says:
*MO*: Eh? Anti-contamination gear??? Not until we know EXACTLY what we are dealing with. I'm not walking around in those hot suits...

TO_Hembrook says:
Lor: Of course Ambassador... we'd be happy to escort you to see anyone you wish on your delegation.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, Mortaquian ship inbound on our heading.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Eh heh... yeah... Um, Commander... maybe we should try to get some more information out of the delegates?

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: scans the incoming ship :: CO: It is Mortaq in design , probably an escort sir

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Do you think you can handle that, Counselor?

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:Mortaquian Vessel: This is Capt. Storal of the Apache, What can we do for you?

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Well... that is my job... diplomatic relations and such... ::grins::

SO Howlingwolf says:
::takes the small velvet box and enters the TL:: TL: Deck 8, Crew Quarters.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: May I?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::watches as the viewscreen comes to life, as he maintains current course...::

MO_Turok says:
*CNS*: Then you might want to have one of the patients beamed directly to sickbay where I can contain and study them here sir.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Proceed, Counselor.  See what you can find out.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: gets ready in case the incoming ship is not a friendly ::

CNS_Solaa says:
*MO*: Hold that, Turok... I'm going to go question the Mortaquians.

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: The Ambassador is visiting his people Boss, we are escorting him around Deck 2.

CNS_Solaa says:
Aloud: Say... ::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Isn't Ens. Hembrook with the delegates?

Moona D’Rov says:
COM: Apache: USS Apache, this is Moona D'Rov of the vessel Serenity... We are here to escort you and our Head of State B'Rotahn Lor back home to Mortaq III.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
CNS: Yep making sure none of them get lost again

CSO_Marsland says:
::turns his strongest sets of lateral arrays on the Mortaquian ship::

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: Great. I'll catch up with her. *TO*: Gina? Where are you with the delegates?

MO_Turok says:
*CNS*: Request permission to accompany you during the questioning sir.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Understood ensign.  Keep your eyes open.

Host CO_Storal says:
COM: Serenity: Acknowledged. How is the situation on Mortaq III?

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:Change heading accordingly and follow the vessel.

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Always Boss. CNS: We are on deck 2, approaching section 12 Counselor.

CSO_Marsland says:
::reads the data coming from his scans::

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::bows to the TO:: TO: Most gracious, my dear... ::links arms with her with his teeny arm::

CNS_Solaa says:
*TO*: Okay. Stay there. Turok and I want to question the Mortaquians about this illness.

SO Howlingwolf says:
::arrives on Deck 8, heading for the CSO's quarters::

TO_Hembrook says:
*CNS*: He's visiting his delegation... we'll be in the area.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Alright, sir... odd that they should send an escort to see us back to Mortaq III, unless they thought we were in danger, sir? Or for other reasons...?

Moona D’Rov says:
COM: CO: We are coping Captain. Once we have Lor back with us, hopefully we will be able to do what we can... ::smiles gratefully:: Thank you for asking....

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:D'Rov:You're welcome. Storal out.

CNS_Solaa says:
*TO*: Actually... could you get them all to one of the Conference Lounges? All 15 please.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO:You have the con. I’m going to have a talk with Admiral Miller.

XO_Naegle says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir.

TO_Hembrook says:
::Looks over at her senior Enlisted trooper, Chief Echo, and rolls her eyes at the arm-thing::

FCO_Ilianor says:
Self: Alright, never mind... CO: Changing course, sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
OPS:Open a secured channel with Admiral Miller. Send it to my ready room please.

CNS_Solaa says:
*TO*: Number 1 is closest to you, I think. Turok and I will be there. Solaa out.

CNS_Solaa says:
*MO*: Okay, Turok. Conference Lounge 1. And bring your test kit.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO:Notify the Mortaquians that we are nearing their home.

Host CO_Storal says:
::walks into his ready room::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  ::opens the channel::  Channel Open, sir.  It's waiting in your ready room.

MO_Turok says:
*CNS*: Aye sir.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: Commander, I think we need to take caution... why would the Mortaquians send us an escort now unless they thought we needed one?

XO_Naegle says:
*B'Rotahn Lor*: Ambassador Lor, this is Commander Naegle.  We are nearing Mortaq III.

TO_Hembrook says:
Lor: Our Counselor and one of our Doctors would like to speak with you briefly Ambassador. Would that be possible?

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: I'll be in Conference Lounge 1 if you need anything, sir. ::smiles and gets up, moving to the turbolift::

XO_Naegle says:
FCO: Agreed, Lieutenant.

Action: The visage of Admiral Miller is waiting on the CO's viewscreen.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Very well. Counselor, see what you can find out.

MO_Turok says:
::Heading for the conference room after getting his kit::

Host CO_Storal says:
::sits down at his desk and opens the channel:: COM:Miller: Sir, we are nearing Mortaq III. I still don't have a reason for the illness. I feel that the ship may be compromised already by the illness.

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::smiles:: TO: Of course...

Admiral Miller says:
::looks Englishly stern:: COM: Apache: Not the news I wanted to hear, Captain. How so?

TO_Hembrook says:
Lor: This way please... they are meeting us in Conference room 1. ::moves that way::

CNS_Solaa says:
TL: Deck 2.

SO Howlingwolf says:
::opens the box, taking a brief look inside, before setting it down in Marsland's quarters, and heading back towards the bridge::

Action: The delegates follow the TO::

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:Miller:I'm sorry Sir. My hands are tied here. I have nothing as far as any meaningful intelligence on these people. I can't quarantine them because there is no medical proof.

CNS_Solaa says:
::arrives on Deck 2 and proceeds to the Lounge::

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:I feel that if Mr. Lor's people are ill...so is he. Therefore he might have infected my ship.

Admiral Miller says:
::lets out an audible sigh:: COM: CO: You ARE going to help these people, are you not Captain?

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:Miller: We cannot Sir. They aren’t a member yet..

SO Howlingwolf says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Deck 1: Bridge.

TO_Hembrook says:
::escorts the Ambassador and his people to the Conference room::

CNS_Solaa says:
::enters and sits at the head of the long table:: *TO*: You've got all the delegates, right, Gina?

MO_Turok says:
::Enter the conference room::

Admiral Miller says:
::leans in closer to the screen as her eyes narrow::COM: CO: Don't recite the details to me Captain, I'm aware of that. It's just a matter of a signature... You already have an away team assigned don't you?

CNS_Solaa says:
MO: Oh, good. We need to get as much medical information out of them as possible. We have until we get to the planet. Which isn't long...

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:Miller:Yes Sir I have a team on stand by. ::pauses:: Sir.. may I speak freely?

TO_Hembrook says:
CNS: I only brought the Ambassador and those he was traveling with Counselor.

MO_Turok says:
Lor: Greetings, ambassador. I am the medical officer of the Apache. I am here to help you in this situation if I can.

CNS_Solaa says:
*TO*: The others can be accounted for?

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::looks at the MO uneasily:: MO: Of course... what can I do for you?

TO_Hembrook says:
CNS:They are in their rooms. If you don't need my team we'll get back to our patrol. Call if you need anything.

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: Please have a seat, Ambassador. ::gestures to a chair::

Action: The Apache arrives at Mortaq III.

CNS_Solaa says:
TO: Will do. Thanks, Gina. ::smiles::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::continues their flight path, while keeping them a good distance away from the escort:: XO: We're almost at the planet, ma'am. No tricks, so far... establishing standard orbit.

Admiral Miller says:
COM: CO: Of course.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: continues monitoring the other ships in the area  and reports from security teams ::

MO_Turok says:
Lor: I was wondering if there is any information that you could give me that might aid me in finding a cure for the illness that your people are suffering from sir.

XO_Naegle says:
FCO: Very good, Lieutenant.  Keep a close eye.

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: Before we can do anything to help your people, you need to tell as much as possible.

TO_Hembrook says:
::nods to all: CNS: Part of the job Counselor. ::leads her team out and back to patrol the corridors::

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:Miller:Did Starfleet know about this illness before sending us out here? The only reason why I’m asking is because 90 percent of the Mortaquian data is being withheld.

CSO_Marsland says:
::scans the surface for dying life signs::

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::looks at the MO for a moment before smiling and patting his hand:: MO: My dear man, if I knew that then I wouldn't be needing to go back to my homeworld...

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: What do you mean?

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: You want US to figure out your illness?!

MO_Turok says:
*CSO*: Would you run a full medical scan of the planet and send the result to sickbay sir?

CNS_Solaa says:
::narrows her eyes at the delegation::

CSO_Marsland says:
*MO*: Already on it. Marsland out.

Admiral Miller says:
COM: CO: Of course not. Do you think I'd be so daft as to send you into a possibly dangerous situation with little to no knowledge at all? This is completely new to us as well.

MO_Turok says:
Lor: Your people have given you no indication at all of what illness they are suffering from?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::contemplates skimming the atmosphere with the Apache:: CSO: So... the Mortaquians were infected with some sort of disease... and now we may be infected as well?

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:Miller:I’m sorry Sir. I have a hard time believing that. YOU may be telling me the truth.. But someone knows.

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
CNS: I wouldn't ask that of you, my dear woman...

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:Miller:And I’m not talking about the Mortaquians Sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor; Then WHY are we going back to your planet?

MO_Turok says:
Lor: Any information you have, even the slightest detail, could be of immense help to us sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: You must have a reason.

CSO_Marsland says:
FCO: I guess so Baran. Don't worry though. We have a good medical staff.

CSO_Marsland says:
::sends his unprocessed scan results to Dr. Turok::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Ensign report status

Admiral Miller says:
COM: CO: That's what I need you to find out, Captain. This is certainly very suspicious to me as well....

XO_Naegle says:
*CNS*: Are you getting any useful information, Counselor?

CNS_Solaa says:
*XO*: Absolutely nothing. I'm sorry, but I'm not letting them off this ship unless I get some answers.

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:Miller:Sir, Im not going to help them until I know what is going on. If that costs me my pips then so be it.

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: The ambassador and his aides are in Conference room 1 with Counselor Solaa and Dr. Turok Boss, the rest are in their quarters. All quiet, we are back on patrol.

Sickbay says:
*MO*: Sickbay to Dr. Turok...

CNS_Solaa says:
*XO*: They speak in riddles. And I don't trust them, sir.

MO_Turok says:
*Sickbay*: Go ahead.

XO_Naegle says:
*CNS*: Very well, keep at it.  The captain is in contact with Admiral Miller as to how to proceed.  Any information you can get would be appreciated.

CSO_Marsland says:
::attempts to access the planet's central computer system, looking for any medical records::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Very good.  And Gina keep physical contact with the delegates to a minimum, hand shakes and alike.  At least till we know what is going on

CSO_Marsland says:
::accesses environmental controls and scans for any airborne particles that are new since the Mortaquian delegation has come aboard::

CNS_Solaa says:
*TO*: Gina, double security on the remaining delegates, please. No one leaves this ship unless cleared by Commander Naegle or Captain Storal.

Sickbay says:
*MO*: Sir, you better get down here... I just had a bunch of Engineers show up and they're all complaining with the same symptoms... headache... dizziness... vomiting... diarrhea... it's mayhem here Sir.

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: That seems to be a problem Sir. Every time I run into one of those Mortaq diplo-dinks they want to lay their paws on me. Suggestions?

TO_Hembrook says:
*CNS*: Understood Counselor.

MO_Turok says:
*Sickbay*: On my way.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: The old military stand by, salute.  Or bow slightly.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::leans back against his seat, a bit bored as he bites his nails, not sure of what is going on... and wondering what is being said in the captain's ready room...::

MO_Turok says:
CNS: I will have to let you carry on here.

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: I'm sorry, but you aren't getting off this ship unless you tell just EXACTLY what is going on.

CNS_Solaa says:
MO: Fine. ::nods::

TO_Hembrook says:
Computer: Seal off Deck 2, all turbolift and access hatches, Authorization Hembrook Omega 1. Only Security or Command Codes will over-ride.

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::stands and looks down upon the CNS:: CNS: I BEG your pardon... if you were a mother Counselor...and your children were sick... wouldn't YOU want to be with them in their time of need?

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: I'm not a mother, Mr. Lor.

MO_Turok says:
Lor: One last question sir. Were you aware of this illness before you boarded this ship because my crew may be ill from it now and I need answers now. What do you know of this disease so I can help this crew!

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: You tell what I want to know, I'll let you off.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
XO: Commander deck two has been sealed off.  All access restricted to security and command code override

XO_Naegle says:
CTO: Acknowledged, Lieutenant.

Admiral Miller says:
COM: CO: Do what you can Captain... keep me informed....

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:Miller:Acknowledged Admiral. Storal out.

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks to the delegation:: Delegates: Please sit down and get comfortable.

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::gets angry:: CNS: How can I tell you what I don't know? Step away silly child and let me be...::moves away from her::

Host CO_Storal says:
::gets up and exits his ready room::

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: Stop.

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: Tell me why we are here!

XO_Naegle says:
::looks up as the captain enters the bridge:: CO: Any luck, sir?

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: Your people are sick. WE also are sick. WHY?

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: You are probably infected with it also. You must know what you are sick of.

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::pales at the CNS's words:: CNS: Who said you are sick?

Host CO_Storal says:
XO:Why do I feel like I'm being treated like a mushroom??

Host CO_Storal says:
::sits down in his chair::XO:Have we arrived?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::looks over slightly:: Self: A mushroom...?

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: Sickbay is overrun with sick engineering crewmen, according to doctors.

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks up at the Captain's response and grins::

MO_Turok says:
CNS: I am going to sickbay now. ::Heading for the turbolift::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Yes, sir.  We are in orbit.  And what did you mean by that comment, sir?

MO_Turok says:
TL: Sickbay

EO Murphy says:
*CEO*: Murphy to Cha`Dak. Come in Sir

CNS_Solaa says:
::points to Turok:: Lor: And HE is going to help!

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: Cha`Dak here.

CSO_Marsland says:
::waits for his results from environmental controls::

MO_Turok says:
::Enters sickbay::

Host CO_Storal says:
XO:Admiral Miller and I are under the impression that SOMEONE other than the Mortaquians know about what is going on.

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::looks taken aback as he gently lays his hands on the CNS's shoulders:: CNS: My dear child... I had no idea.... I am... sorry....

CSO_Marsland says:
::and waits for results on the planetary computer system::

MO_Turok says:
::Looks at sickbay overrun with patients::

Host CO_Storal says:
XO:We are to investigate this fully.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: And who would that be, Sir?  Do you suspect her?

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: That's okay. I just want to help this situation.

EO Murphy says:
*CEO*: Sir, I found something strange in the jeffries tubes. You might want to have a look at it...

MO_Turok says:
::Starts scanning the first patient::

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: So why did we come back to Mortaq III? That's all I want to know.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: I honestly don’t know Janet...But someone higher up does know.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: What is your location?

Host CO_Storal says:
All:We will be rendering no aid at this time. We will be investigating this illness. Only when I am sufficiently satisfied will aid be rendered. Understood?

CSO_Marsland says:
::nods, and continues to wait for environmental controls to respond::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods his agreement with the Captain::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: The counselor has the delegation in a conference room trying to get to the bottom of the illness.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::acknowledges the captain::

CNS_Solaa says:
::quietly:: Lor: Please ambassador... ::tries to wiggle away tactfully:: In order to help you, we need to know what we are working with.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO:Very well. Tell her that I am on my way. You have the bridge. ::Gets up and heads for the conference room.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Aye, sir.

EO Murphy says:
*CEO*: I'm on deck 12

XO_Naegle says:
*CNS*: Counselor, the captain is on his way to your location.

MO_Turok says:
*CO*: Sir after scanning several sick crewmen I found them to be infected with an unknown virus and the prognosis is not good, they are dying.

CNS_Solaa says:
*XO*: Oh, thank God...

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: This had better be important. On my way.

Host CO_Storal says:
*MO*:Can you find some sort of treatment?

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
CO: Captain deck two is under lockdown, command code release

TO_Hembrook says:
::Patrolling the corridors with Alpha Team::

Host CO_Storal says:
*MO*:Quarantine the effected crew

XO_Naegle says:
*CNS*: Is it that bad, Counselor?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
:: signals to a junior officer to take over his station, and heads for the turbolift ::

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO:Why?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
TL: Deck 12.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Sir, if certain members of the crew are affected, does it not stand to reason that we all may be infected? So will quarantine do anything, sir?

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
CO: The delegates seem to roam around sir.  Trying to keep contact with the crew down to a minimum

CNS_Solaa says:
*XO*: Yes, ma'am. They are giving me NO information. I'm about to use truth serum if I don't get answers soon. We have sick crewmen in Sickbay. And I think the Mortaquians know what it is.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::exits the TL::

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO:Good.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
Computer: Computer, what is the location of Ensign Murphy?

MO_Turok says:
*CO*: Aye sir, but it may have spread beyond them>

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: Sir, recommend at least isolating the bridge's environmental systems from the rest, and purging the bridge with fresh air from the air synthesizers.

Host CO_Storal says:
*MO*:Is it airborne?

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
CNS: This is something that I had hoped would not become an issue... I'm afraid that the survival of my people is now at stake here....

MO_Turok says:
::Orders a quarantine of all known affected personnel::

XO_Naegle says:
CSO: Do it.

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: Please stop speaking in riddles and let me know what it is? A plague? A genetic disorder?

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:You may be right.. but we have to keep to protocols until then.

MO_Turok says:
*CO*: Unknown at this time sir.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO: Aye sir, the only issue is that everyone on the bridge will be unable to leave except via transport. And once they do, they can't come back. We're unsure if the biofilters can sort this out.

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
CNS: If it were as simple as a genetic disorder, would your scans of me not pick that up already?

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO: Still want it done?

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:Good idea.  OPS:Proceed with Lt. Marsland’s suggestion.

Action: The CEO meets up with the EO down on deck 12

XO_Naegle says:
CSO: Go ahead.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CSO: Feel free to add a few squirts of light wildflower perfume as well. ::makes a minor adjustment to the orbital path::

TO_Hembrook says:
::Continues to patrol deck 2 keeping the delegate in their quarters and checking the hatches and turbolifts are secured::

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: I'm just throwing out suggestions.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
XO: Commander might I suggest lowering the internal temperature of the Apache.  Many viruses break down in the cold

Host CO_Storal says:
*MO*:Acknowledged. Use all resources that you can to find out.

XO_Naegle says:
CSO: Yeah, Lieutenant, make sure the fresh air is really fresh. ::grins::

CSO_Marsland says:
::accesses environmental controls and seals all access to the bridge::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  ::seals off the bridge air systems from the rest of the ship::

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: You are under the protection of the USS Apache. The least you could do is tell us what is happening to us, because I think you know.

Host CO_Storal says:
::enters the conference lounge:: B'Rotahn: We have arrived Mr. Lor.

CSO_Marsland says:
::begins to purge the bridge's air with fresh air::

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks like she could just hug the Captain, she's so happy to see him::

MO_Turok says:
*CNS*: Has Lor told you anything yet. These crewmen are dying here and I need something now to help them.

CSO_Marsland says:
Shipwide: All access is secured to and from the bridge.

XO_Naegle says:
OPS: Lower the internal temperature as well by a few degrees.  All: Bundle up People!

CNS_Solaa says:
*MO*: No! I'm still up short!

EO Murphy says:
::sees the CEO approaching and hands him a small vial shaped object. It still has a small amount of liquid in the bottom of it:: CEO: This is what I found in the jeffries tubes off main engineering... a bunch of us came across it...

CNS_Solaa says:
Lor: Did you hear that, Mr. Lor? I think... oh, we now have DYING crewmen in Sickbay...

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO:  Aye, sir.  ::Lowers the Apache's internal temperature by 7 degrees::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::takes the vial, and holds it up to the light:: EO: Exactly where did you find it?

Host CO_Storal says:
B'Rotahn: I’m sorry Mr. Lor. But it seems that we are infected, by something that you brought with you.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Ensign I hope you brought an extra pair of socks,  looks like the lock down is in place for a while

XO_Naegle says:
::shivers as the cooler air comes through the environmental controls::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::immediately feels a chill pass through the bridge:: XO: Are blankets and sweaters permitted on the bridge?

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: I've been trying to get them to tell me what it is for the last hour, sir. And nothing.

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Understood Boss, we're camping out here until it's over.

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: Captain, I would never do anything that I thought would infect your people. I am in perfect health and have been since I've come aboard. Your Medical officers can attest to that.

Host B`Rotahn_Lor says:
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