Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Nine, Episode Four (Mission #353)
“The Other Side of Eden – Part Four”
Stardate 10802.02

Cast of Characters:
Commanding Officer    	 Captain Q’tor, House of Quveq 	played by     	Topper Loghry
Chief Tactical Officer 	 Commander Ec’Thel’lon		played by   	Steve Weller 
Chief Engineering Officer Commander Holly Sparks 	played by   	Pam Bruyere 
Flight Control Officer	 Lieutenant T’Lar Bishara		played by     	Lynda Anderson 

Absent:
Executive Officer		 Commander Naug 			played by	Jon Benson 
Chief Medical Officer	 Ensign William Grenth Stradiot	played by     	Andrew Cotterly

NPC’s:
Medic									played by     	Linda Baus
Doctor Snyder/Sickbay						played by     	Linda Baus
Engineering Officer Martin 					played by     	Pam Bruyere

Mission Prologue:  

Last time on the USS Huron …

The Huron crew entertained several unexpected guests near Cestus III, and it was up to the Captain to convince their visitors to leave peacefully before the pirate vessel containing the Augments escaped and a deadly virus reached Starbase 71.

Meanwhile, the Chief Engineer received a message from herself from the future, and it appeared that this strain of virus was connected to the Saltok incident from several months ago.

With bodies floating in space, a cloaked Romulan warbird running amok, a Vulcan survey vessel that has just beamed aboard one of the contaminated bodies, and a possible virus still in Huron's sickbay, will the Huron be able to reach the freighter before it reaches Starbase 71?

And if there is a virus on the freighter, why have the away team that was doing repairs not been contaminated?  Or maybe they have and they just don't know it yet ...

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “The Other Side of Eden”, Chapter Four “Sniffle me this” Stardate 10702.02

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ACTION:  The air in sickbay has vented all known viral particles.  The doors to sickbay open up and medical staff begins to fill the rooms, as well as a few sick crew members that have flu-like symptoms.

ACTION:  Among the crew members that are in sickbay are Scoo and Bee, their snouts sneezing nasties from them.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, monitoring the progress of the suspected Augments ship.::  CO: Which bogey should get secondary billing, freighter; Gorn, or Romulans...if I can find them?

ACTION:  The Gorn have retreated to their area of space, but it appears a Gorn fleet is assembling at the border.  They are holding their position in their area of space.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::At her station wondering what is going on in sickbay.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::On the bridge working as she gets a report from Ensign Martin in Engineering that some of the away team have come down with something and have been sent to sickbay.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: The freighter, Starbase 71 can send a ship to intercept.  Keep an eye on the Gorn, and watch for the Romulans to appear.  Keep all weapons hot.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, I've just gotten a report from my Engineering Officer that several of the engineering team that worked on the freighter repairs have been sent sickbay.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye Captain, Red alert, full max preparation.  Receiving reports of sudden illness among Security teams, however.  Matches what Commander Sparks just mentioned.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Plot that intercept course for the raiders and engage, maximum warp.

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says: 
*CO*:  Captain, we seem to be having an outbreak of flu-like symptoms down here in sickbay. I am not sure yet if this is related to our virus, but most of the people coming down here were on that freighter.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Sir, it is already in the navi-computer and waiting to step on the gas.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO/CTO: Have them isolated in sickbay.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: So step already.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Notices an alert from the Tactical Sensors.::  CO: Captain, picking up a change in the freighter's course and speed.  Its engines are being pushed hard; now traveling Warp 6.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Belay that order.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: You got it, Captain.  ::Steps on the ...... :: Huh?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Still on course for Starbase 71?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Waiting on it, Sir.

ACTION:  The pirate vessel is running a parallel course with the freighter, and suddenly cloaks.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Running parallel with the primary hostile, headed for Starbase 71.  Of all the, just lost the pirate, she's gone cloaked.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Oh augusfratt!

EO Martin says: 
*CEO*: Holly, I think I'd better visit sickbay as well. I'm not feeling on top of things. ::Sniffles.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Adjust that intercept course to account for the freighter, and engage. Maximum warp!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Hands fly inputting the coordinates and now steps on the gas.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Done and done, and away we go!!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*Martin*: Find someone to replace you, and get yourself checked over. Have the doc send me a report as soon as you can.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Martin too?

Doctor Snyder says:
*CO*:  Captain, we have confirmation now.  The infected crew members are all infected with symptoms of that virus that was onboard.  It's at the beginning stages.  We are attempting to find an immunity, but it is viral and .. well it is mutating at a rapid rate, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods to Icky.:: CTO: Seems so.  Funny thing is I feel just fine.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Probably a good idea to get checked out, though.  Just to be on the safe side, and follow regs.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Oh great now the bloody thing in on the ship.  I wish I knew what the blazes was going on!!!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*Doc Snyder*:  Keep those crewmembers under quarantine and take all appropriate measure to keep that virus from spreading.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: You're probably right.  ::Turns and walks over to the Captain.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  ETA to intercept?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Hands fly for the ETA.::

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
*CO*:  Aye, Sir.  Right now, we're not at dangerous levels, but I'm concerned if this is viral that it may go airborne, Sir.  I'm setting up temporary quarantine fields around sickbay.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Excuse me, Sir.  I thought it might be an idea to get checked out as well.  I feel fine, but it never hurts to be safe.  Permission to leave the bridge?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Wish I wasn't.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*Doctor Snyder/Sickbay*: Very well.  Keep me informed.

ACTION:  The comm to sickbay closes with a loud sneeze being heard over the channel.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO: Granted, but I'm officially ordering you to not be sick because I can't afford to lose you.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles.:: CO: I'll try and obey that order, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: 1 hour, Sir at 9.6.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Heads for the turbolift but pauses for a moment to assure Icky.:: CTO: I'm really fine, Icky. ::Steps into the lift.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I know.  And I'll keep you that way.

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
Medic:  Place that long snouted one over there on biobed C.  I'm going to need a bigger sickbay!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: If I push her into the red at 9.98 for 12 hours it would be faster but then Holly would have my royal hide, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Orders the lift to sickbay.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Waits until the doors close before adding silently "if there's a way in the void", no matter the cost.::

ACTION:  There is a slight subspace variance being detected by Huron.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Detecting a subspace variance.  Could be your friends on the Vor’cha or those on the Romulan craft.  Should I open a channel to the Klingons to verify if it's them?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: I may be out of my element here but I show a subspace variance..... 
CTO: My apologies, Commander.  Didn't mean to step on your toes, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Enters Sickbay and looks around for a medic or a doctor.::  All: Hello?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks towards one of the biobeds where she sees Martin.:: Martin: Martin? Are you alright?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: No.  I don't want to take a chance just yet of giving their position away to the Romulans if it is them.  If it's the Romulans, then they aren't going to doing anything while cloaked.  But keep an eye on it, and keep Starfleet Command informed.

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
CEO:  Commander, please stay behind the quarantine field until you are scanned.  We don't want to further contaminate the area.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees Martin wave before moving to the quarantine area.:: Snyder: I'm feeling fine, Doctor, but I just thought I'd better be checked out.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods and sends Starfleet another update.::

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
::Takes a medical tricorder over the Commander.::  CEO:  You're fine, Commander.  You can return to .. ::pauses::  Wait a minute.  Weren't you on the freighter also?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Snyder: I was there doctor, right next to my team. I don't have any symptoms. In fact I've never been sick a day in my life.  ::Smiles and looks over the doctor’s shoulder at her crew.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Sir, I got to back down soon.  Engines are really hot and the manifolds won't take much more.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Fine, but catch that ship!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Oh hell..... ::Taps the controls to push her even harder and prays.::

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
::Gives her a look of bewilderment.::  CEO: How is that possible?  I have all the away team members down here, and you don't even have a sniffling nose?  That doesn't make sense.  Mind if I take some samples of your blood, Commander before you return to duty?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Snyder: Go ahead, Doctor, but you won't find anything unusual.

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
::Pulls out a hypo to extract the sample.::  CEO:  To the contrary, Commander, I think I will.  ::Winks at her.::  It's just not possible that everyone else is infected and you are not.  There's something in your blood, my dear.  ::Takes the sample and holds it up.::  And I'm going to find out what it is, because it's the cure.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Rubs her neck after the extraction.:: Snyder: Well I hope my blood can help you, Doctor.

ACTION:  Scoo leaves out a very loud sneeze and greenish-brownish stuff goes flying through the air all over the wall.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Turns towards the sneezing sound.::

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
CEO:  First sign of any flu-like symptoms, Commander, you come right down here, ya here?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Contact all on call Tactical and Security crew.  Tell them to Replicate re-breathers, and put them on before they leave their rooms.  Just in case.  Might be too late for the rest of us.

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
::Looks at the wall.::  Medic:  Get someone to clean that up!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Snyder: Sure thing, Doctor. ::Takes a couple of steps and points to Scoo.::  Is he alright?

ACTION:  Bee has an unfortunate accident in his uniform.

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
::Hears the noises coming from the other Antican and holds his nose.::  Medic:  And that one too!

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
CEO:  Honestly, I'm more worried about .. that one .. ::Points to Bee.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Slowly heads for the doorway, not sure if she should leave now.::

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
::Notices the Chief Engineering Officer hesitating.::  CEO:  Trust me, Commander.  It might be a good time to relieve yourself .. er I mean leave.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Snyder: I'll be sure and let the bridge know the situation here.

ACTION:  The Chief Engineering Officer hears a strange noise as she turns to leave.  It is not pleasant.

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
CEO:  This is not going to be pretty.  I'll give them some anti-nausea meds.  That should counter at least the symptoms.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Wrinkles her nose as she hears something, but decides to slip out of Sickbay at a quicker pace.::

ACTION:  The medical staff begin administering hypos for the flu-like symptoms.  Meanwhile the Huron is now approaching the freighter that is at Warp 6.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, we are coming up on the freighter.

ACTION:  The freighter's shields appear to be raised, shield frequencies have been adjusted to an unknown shield frequency.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Shields are up on the freighter.  Shields have been nuated, trying to pick up what they're using.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CTO:  Has something changed on that freighter?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Heads back up to the bridge a bit concerned about the away team now.::

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
*CTO*:  Commander, I know you work closely with Commander Sparks.  I want you to keep your eye on her.  She is not exhibiting signs of the virus yet, but I am concerned about her.  I am trying to figure out why everyone else is infected right now, but her.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  Multiple things.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Snyder*: Thanks Doc, acknowledged.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Lock weapons on the freighter.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Enters the bridge again and heads for the engineering console.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Brings the Huron around and drops to match the warp of the freighter.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Disable or eliminate?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Gives the Chief Tactical Officer a good shot for either.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Let's not take any chances with it.  Destroy it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks over at Icky and gives him a thumbs up so he'll know she's fine.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CTO: Well you got the best shot for it, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Trims the pitch to give him the shot.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Smiles quickly and nods to Holly.::  CO: Weapons hot, firing solution ready.  Don't want to know how it changed course first?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CTO: Sir, if I am lying, I am flying but the shields are up aren't they?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Fire!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks up at the screen as the Captain shoots "Fire".::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Oh hell.....

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Firing at target, normal torpedo spread.

ACTION:  As the Huron fires on the freighter, the freighter's shields drop and the freighter is destroyed.

ACTION:  An automated distress signal is coming from SB-71.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Mumbles to herself about people not being able to make up their minds.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Target destroyed, scanning for the FDC.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Out loud: Whew!  That was way to close for comfort.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CTO:  Nice shot.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Now let’s look for that missing ship.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Distress call coming in, origin Starbase 71.  They're reporting a virus has spread.  Guess the freighter wasn't the problem to worry about.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Turns her head.::  CTO: Huh?  But I thought the freighter was the carrier of the virus?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  No word on the source.  Automated signal.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Something here is not right.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  We're not a medical ship.  Inform Starfleet command of the situation and send them whatever information that sickbay has been able to gather about the pathogen.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, I think there is more to this Eden thing than we are being let in on.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  And find me that raider vessel.

Doctor Snyder/Sickbay says:
*CO*:  Captain!  I've got it!  I've got the cure!  As long as we catch it now, we can isolate the virus.  But if it mutates, this thing can be quite nasty!

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Aye, Sir, I'll ask Sickbay to send the information so they have it all.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I think we might be better off trying to draw them out.  Their cloak may have a weakness, but unless we know the make...

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Just how hard did we push our engines?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Well, Sir... ::Looks at the Chief Engineering Officer:: I pushed her hard but... I believe she is getting her second wind.  ::Cringes.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  I think we may have something wrong with our warp drive.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Checks the engine status.::  CO: I'll look into it, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  I think whatever it is, is very noticeable to anyone who may be interested.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Winks at the Chief Engineering Officer.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Grins.::  CO:  Oh that problem.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Oh you got to be kidding!!!

ACTION:  The automated distress message now changes .. Virus has mutated.  All vessels in the area have been warned away from SB-71.

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