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SM:      Bafii			           Brain Fredrickson
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle        Rich
CSO:    Lt. Cmdr. Taliza Cal               Eric
CMO:   Ensign Joanna Madson        Theresa
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu             Martjin
CEO:    Lt. JG Keyser Syren              Noel

Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The Arondight has dropped out of warp just outside the Heli star system and are approaching Noit Cefni.  More information on the plague has been coming in and the picture is grim.  Death and infection rates are on the rise and there have been several civic demonstrations in the larger cities.

Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

CSO_Taliza says:
::looking at the research data::

XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: Put us in to standard orbit around the planet and then report to the CMO.

FCO_Chottu says:
XO: Aye sir, standard orbit.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Incoming hail

XO_McDuggle says:
<Dragoes> XO: Incoming hail sir.

XO_McDuggle says:
Dragoes : Put it on screen.

CMO_Madson says:
::looking at the latest reports and stats on the epidemic::  *XO*: I have emergency supplies ready to beam down if they need them.

XO_McDuggle says:
<Dragoes> XO: Roger sir ::Puts on screen::

CSO_Taliza says:
::tries to simulate using data collected from Noit Cefni if the virus affects any other non-humans or only pure humans::

XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO* : Roger doctor stand by.

Host Bafii says:
COM: All Ships:  Noit Cefni is currently under full quarantine.  No ships will be allowed to land or beam down personnel.  Please direct any inquiries to the Governor’s office.  ::the message repeats::

CMO_Madson says:
::had opened a comm channel to the bridge and is hearing the message::

XO_McDuggle says:
Dragoes: Clear that and open a channel to the Governor’s office and tie it in to sickbay also.

FCO_Chottu says:
::gets up from his chair and motions the relief FCO to take the seat, then heads for the TL::

XO_McDuggle says:
<Dragoes>: Roger sir :: Opens channel::

XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO*: Doctor I have opened a channel to the governor’s office and had a link tied to sickbay so you can be involved.

FCO_Chottu says:
TL: Sickbay.

CEO_Syren says:
::walks onto the Bridge and takes the Eng. station::

CMO_Madson says:
*XO*:  Thank you.  We need samples.  I'll speak to engineering to make sure all is ready.

FCO_Chottu says:
::gets out of the TL and heads for Sickbay::

XO_McDuggle says:
COM : Governor: this is the Arondight. We are here to help with the plague.

CSO_Taliza says:
::gets a message on the computer... "Insufficient Data."::

CMO_Madson says:
::Takes a breath before COMing::  *CEO*:  Lt. Syren

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ ::turns around in his chair, a call routed to him::  COM:XO: Arondight, thank the heavens that you are here.  Do you have a cure?  ::the panic is clear on the man's face::

CEO_Syren says:
::groans when he recognizes the voice but answers pleasantly:: *CMO* Doctor, may I be of service

FCO_Chottu says:
::nods in the direction of the CMO while entering sickbay, waiting for her to finish her conversation with what sounds like the CEO::

XO_McDuggle says:
COM: PGOV: Not at the moment but we have our medical staff working on.

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ ::a bit of hope drains from the man's face::  COM: XO: I

CMO_Madson says:
*CEO*:  I hope so.  I got your message that you have a secure containment bio field.  Just double checking.  I wouldn't want to become a casualty to add to the list.  ::feels just a bit nervous about the upcoming studies::

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ ::a bit of hope drains from the man's face::  COM: XO: I'll do anything I can to assist you Arondight.  People are dying by the thousands down here.  The whole planet is falling apart.  Blame is starting to be placed.  We need a cure soon.

XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO*: Doctor I have the governor on the COM  do you have any information that may help.

CMO_Madson says:
::Looks at the FCO and nods back:: FCO:  Have a seat ::motions to one by the computer::

CEO_Syren says:
*CMO* I've checked and the field should be secure. But I will check again. Anything else? ::hopes there isn't::

CMO_Madson says:
*XO*: I have very little info, sir...may I speak to the PGOV?

CEO_Syren says:
::brings up the pertinent files and begins re-checking the calculations:: 

XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO*: You should have a COM link tied in there.

FCO_Chottu says:
::takes the seat, listening to the messages going back and forth::

CMO_Madson says:
COM: PGOV: Sir, if we could have permission to beam a body aboard the Arondight, my staff can begin working to find the cause...then we'll have some hope for a cure.  How is your medical staff coping?

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ ::squints a bit at the new speaker::  COM: CMO: You'll have to speak to Doctor Scoll about that.  Reports aren't coming regularly from the research centers as they are a bit overwhelmed.

CEO_Syren says:
::finds all to be in order with the containment field but can't shake the nervousness:: Self: I don't like this 

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, permission to join the doctor in sickbay?

CMO_Madson says:
COM: PGOV: I will do that immediately. I would send doctors down but you currently have a quarantine.

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ COM: CMO: Speak with Timer.  He may know more.

CMO_Madson says:
*XO*:  Sir, could you have a channel opened to Dr. Scoll?

XO_McDuggle says:
COM: PCOV: most of the reports says that only pure humans have contracted the plague I was wondering if you have found out if any of the Caitian can carry the plague to any of the other people

CMO_Madson says:
FCO:  What did you need?  ::Motions Dr. Cadogen to come in::

XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Roger Cmdr.

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ COM: XO: Truthfully, we aren't sure.  Every thing that has been tried down here to confine the spread of the plague has failed, so we just don't know.  At least that was the last that I heard.

XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO*: I have one open right now.

CSO_Taliza says:
::leaves Sci 1 for Goode and enters TL:: Computer: Sickbay.

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks up:: CMO: Oh, well..  *XO*: Why was I to report to the CMO sir?

CMO_Madson says:
*XO*:  Or just a comm opened to the NCMC, please?

XO_McDuggle says:
Dragoes: Open a COM For the Doctor please.

CMO_Madson says:
*XO*:  I'll go ahead and do that from here.  ::opens a com channel to NCMC, hoping someone can actually have time to answer it::

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
ACTION: The CMO's call is routed directly to Dr. Timer Scoll, the Administrator of the NCMC, the  hospital and research center on the planet.

CSO_Taliza says:
::gets off TL near sickbay and enters sickbay, joining CMO:: CMO: I think it might be better that I'd get the information when you talk with Scoll.

XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO* : Roger Doctor and I wouldn't have anything transported up yet.

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
ACTION:  When the screen open, the scene is horrible.  There are people laying all over the floor with blankets covering them.  They are packed so tightly that it takes the Doctor a moment to realize she is looking at the lobby of the hospital.

CMO_Madson says:
CSO:  This may a bit technical medically.

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: If I get confused, I'll ask.

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
ACTION:  A human male comes into view.  It is clear he hasn't slept in days as bags have formed under his eyes and he seems to need a serious shave.  He looks as if he is trying to do twenty things at once.

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ <DR_Scoll> ::abruptly::  COM: CMO: Yes

CSO_Taliza says:
::sees Dr. Scoll is a mess::

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ COM: XO: We may need help aside from medical down here.

CMO_Madson says:
::Breathes deeply, wishing she could do something to help immediately::  COM:NCMC: I'm sorry to see your situation.  We have medical supplies, blankets, you name it waiting to beam down if that will help.  I would also like to have a corpse beamed up to start studying.

DR_Scoll says:
@ COM: CMO: Who the hell are you?!

CEO_Syren says:
::occupies himself with busy work:: Self: I don't like this...I said that already

XO_McDuggle says:
COM: PGOV: We are authorized to give any help we can short of beaming personal down.

CMO_Madson says:
Dr. Cadogen:  Could you take a blood sample from Lt. Chottu please...make that a liter.  ::Dr. Cadogen nods::  FCO:  This won't hurt a bit.

FCO_Chottu says:
::thinks to self:: Self: A liter... blood... won't hurt... right.

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ COM: XO: That is just what we may need.  These protests... rallies rather are getting out of hand.  They are turning violent and most of my peace officers are sick with the plague.  It isn't safe on the streets anymore, well at least not for the Caitians.

CSO_Taliza says:
::taken aback from the crudeness of the doctor::

CMO_Madson says:
COM: Dr. Scoll:  I'm the Arondight's chief physician.  We have been routed to help you.

XO_McDuggle says:
COM: PGOV: And how may we help?

CMO_Madson says:
<Dr. Cadogen> FCO: If you could extend your arm, please?  ::Applies a tourniquet ::

FCO_Chottu says:
::extends arm, without saying a word, looking at the wall:: Self: Vampires.

DR_Scoll says:
@ ::turns to get a report from a nurse then turns back to the screen::  COM: CMO: As you can see Doctor, things are a bit busy down here.  ::as he is speaking a pair of men in white coats come out of a pair of doors with a large hover stretcher.  They reach down and pick up one of the patients, placing it on the stretcher.::

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ COM: XO: We could use reinforcements before blood starts to spill.

XO_McDuggle says:
COM: PGOV: I am afraid that we don't have that many Caitians onboard .

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Doctor, if I may?

DR_Scoll says:
@ COM: CMO: As for beaming up a patient, I advise against that.

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ COM: XO: If we don't get support, you may end up with more Caitians than we have.  The humans blame them for the plague.  Say they are trying to take the planet back but they are too cowardly to do so by force.  Hence they created the plague.

CMO_Madson says:
COM: Dr Scoll:  That's why I would like to get a body up here as quickly as possible.  Our facilities are better equipped and we have the manpower to research a cause on this epidemic.  I will need all epidemiological history on this plague.  Do you have any theories yet as to the source?

CSO_Taliza says:
::thinks that was what he was going to ask::

XO_McDuggle says:
COM: PGOV: I will see what I can do.

FCO_Chottu says:
::gets a bit dizzy:: Dr. Cadogen: About done doctor?

CEO_Syren says:
::listens in on the XO's conversation and wonders how present-day humans could be so...ridiculous:: Self: Everything boils down to war

DR_Scoll says:
@ ::tenses:: COM: CMO: Damn woman, I sent you my data.  Didn't you read it.  We have been unable to contain the spread of the plague.  If you beam a body up to that ship of yours, you will become infected as well.

CMO_Madson says:
<Dr. Cadogen> CSO:  Could you replicate the young man his favorite source of sugar, please?  He'll be needin' it.

Host PGOV_Cooper says:
@ COM: XO: I will pray you find the means to help us.  Cooper out.  ::the comm goes black::

CSO_Taliza says:
Cadogen: OK, doc.  FCO: Hey, Patton, what's your pleasure?

XO_McDuggle says:
Dragoes: Get me a list of all the Caitians on board the ship.

Host DR_Scoll says:
ACTION: As the CMO and CSO watch, the men in white coats move onto the next patient, placing him very close to the previous one on the stretcher, almost overlapping.

CMO_Madson says:
::In just as severe a tone::  COM: Dr. Scoll:  And yes I have read it!  But we need anything else you currently have.  We have an extremely secure bio field in place.  Do you honestly think I'd jeopardize the ship.  Now can we get somewhere or would you like the plague to continue unchecked!

XO_McDuggle says:
<Dragoes>: XO: Roger Sir ::Pulls up a list of the Caitians on board:: Sir there only six.

CEO_Syren says:
::hears the XO's call for Caitians:: *ME* Macxa I think you'll be needed soon. Alert your relief 

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at the wall:: CSO: Sugar? well? eh. Yes, sugar, Ice Cream, please, yes.

CSO_Taliza says:
FCO: Coming right up.  Computer: One banana split with double hot fudge.

Host DR_Scoll says:
@ ::stops for a moment, biting back the retort on his tongue and rubs the bridge of his nose for a moment then replies calmly::  COM: CMO: Are you sure that you are prepared for this?

XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO*: Doctor do you need the FCO at this moment?

CMO_Madson says:
<Dr. Cadogen> ::Finishes with the last tube and withdraws the needle.  Slips an arm under Chottu's shoulder to help him::  FCO:  Why don't we just come and lay down on this nice biobed::

CEO_Syren says:
<Macxa> *CEO*: Aye, aye sir

CSO_Taliza says:
::grabs the banana split when it appears and brings it to FCO:: FCO: Here you go, Patton.  Nice and sugary with a bit of starch on the side.

FCO_Chottu says:
Dr. Cadogen: Biobed, yes.

CMO_Madson says:
::Relaxes at his change in tone::  COM: Dr. Scoll:  technically yes.  And I'm sorry you're left to deal with it.  I assure you we will work round the clock.

FCO_Chottu says:
Self: Ooooh Ice Cream!

Host DR_Scoll says:
@ COM: CMO: I still think this is a bad idea, but I will have a patient ready in the next few moments.  In the meantime, I suggest your staff links into our computer down here to get the latest information.

CSO_Taliza says:
::comes back to CMO and the vidscreen:: COMM: Scoll: Doctor, I am Lt. Cmdr. Taliza Cal, chief science officer here.  I need to have your permission to access your computer there for any additional information that has been entered since our entry into orbit.

FCO_Chottu says:
CSO: Thanks Cal, Tal, Taliza, CSO!

Host DR_Scoll says:
@ ::nods at the Bajoran::  COM: CSO: I just gave it.

CMO_Madson says:
*XO*:  It's not a matter of needing the FCO...I just had his blood supply drained, I'm afraid.  He may be a bit woozy. If you need him, the CSO could help him up there.

CSO_Taliza says:
::nods back and goes to a computer and links to the NCMC computer::

XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO* : Don't rush it but when he is ready send him back to the bridge

FCO_Chottu says:
::enjoys the ice cream as the world slowly stops spinning less and less::

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Joanna, I got something here.

Host DR_Scoll says:
ACTION: On the screen the men in white lab coats pick up another patient and place this one on top of the others.  It is only know that those watching note the toe tags on the patients.

CMO_Madson says:
COM:DR Scoll:  Thank you...and no I am not eager to have one up here, but we have to find a cause, correct?  Now would you like those supplies beamed down?

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: The NCMC computer noted there was a trader ship that is being held for quarantine at the moment.  It has other non-human races and hybrids on it, but also full-humans.  Only the pure humans show any symptoms.  So we've isolated the disease to be affecting only pure-blooded humans.  You and I are safe.

CMO_Madson says:
*XO*:  Sir, permission to beam a corpse into the containment field?

CSO_Taliza says:
::looks around to see if Dr. Desai is on duty at the moment::

XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO*: Doctor I am not sure that I want that right now

Host DR_Scoll says:
@ ::nods as he closes the comm channel while the men in white coats continue to clean up the corpses littering the hospital lobby::

CSO_Taliza says:
::goes over to CMO:: CMO: Where's Shehanna?

CMO_Madson says:
*XO*:  Then what are we doing here?  Would you rather I go down to the planet?  Or do we sit and watch the deaths?  Sorry to be so blunt but we did set up a secure bio field.  Please check with Lt. Syren.

FCO_Chottu says:
Self: I know somewhere much more comfortable, yes I do. ::stands up and attempts to get to the nearest TL::

CMO_Madson says:
CSO: Cal, could you accompany Chottu up to the bridge, please.  Just be there in case he passes out.

CEO_Syren says:
::turns to the XO waiting to hear his reply, hoping he sticks with no::

FCO_Chottu says:
TL: Crew quarters please sir.

CMO_Madson says:
FCO:  Lt., you're cleared for the bridge.

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Yes, doctor.  I'll also report the findings to the commander.

CSO_Taliza says:
FCO: C'mon, Patton.  I'm supposed to make sure you're not passing out on duty.

CMO_Madson says:
CSO: Shehanna is on beta shift today...unless we can get the body up here.  ::looks frustrated::

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: My suggestion, doctor, is to not have any pure humans on duty until further notice, out of safety precautions, if we do get a body up here.

FCO_Chottu says:
::gets out of the TL as it's doors open and heads for his quarters::

XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO* : I know what we have done. But with the reports that I have I am not sure that they are enough and I am not infecting this ship. If they have holo capabilities send down the EMH.

FCO_Chottu says:
::enters his quarters and immediately falls asleep on his bed::

CEO_Syren says:
::smiles at that response:: Self: Thank god

XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO* : Go ahead and beam down the rest of the supplies.

CMO_Madson says:
*XO*:  I believe we need to talk about this...one EMH will not be enough.

CSO_Taliza says:
*XO*: Sir, as long as we keep pure humans away from the area of sickbay when we have a body, we'll be OK.

CMO_Madson says:
*CEO*:  Syren, could you lock onto the supplies according to my list and beam down the supplies to wherever Dr. Scoll directs you?

XO_McDuggle says:
*CSO* : Let me look into it some more but till then nothing is transported up.

Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

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