Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

The crew departed Kootenai Station en route to the Kezlarian home world to track down the persons responsible for the bombing of the station chapel.  Suspects include one or more active terrorist factions operating on the Kezlarian home world.

Assisting the crew in their investigation is the High Priestess Joquil who was hosting the worshiping ceremonies during the attack on the chapel.

Approximately one hour from their destination the missing freighter thought to be the mode of transportation for the terrorist bombers was found floating dead in space.

Scans of the freighter revealed no live bio signs, however main power remained online.  An away team consisting of CTO Rr'Vellan, FCO Marek and TO Bailey was dispatched.  The team found several dead bodies in various stages of decomposition.

Preliminary scans showed the bodies had been dead for approximately 2 days.

Scans of the bodies revealed traces of the same multi-phasic tri-polymer plasma infused tri-molecular multi-density proton based material used in the explosive devices on the station.

The away team has made their way to the Bridge and is looking for clues as to what or who caused the deaths of the freighter crew.

Time lapse: 5 minutes…

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as CO Captain P’Dar Kerst and FCO2
Gary Cole as CMO Lieutenant Commander Sovok and the EMH
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Lieutenant Rick Spicer
Pablo Delsoglio as FCO Commander Satok Marek

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey and Commander Ort

Host SM_Darlene says:
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Host CO_Kerst says:
::Sits in the command chair on the Bridge, waiting and wondering::

Host TO_Bailey says:
@::Walks into the Bridge area of the freighter::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Maintains a transporter lock on the Away Team::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Takes a deep breath and checks the setting on her phaser then enters the Bridge area::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: There are bodies still sitting in their chairs on the Bridge.

FCO_Marek says:
@::Follows the CTO, running a tricorder scan over the surrounding area::

Host TO_Bailey says:
@::Walks up to one of the bodies and looks at it, sniffing the air::

FCO_Marek says:
@TO: Bailey, the odor won't be better here I'm afraid.

Host TO_Bailey says:
@FCO: No, it's not.  ::Taps the helm console and begins downloading the navigation logs onto his tricorder::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@FCO: Arrre these bodies in the same state of decay as the otherrrs on the ship?

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO: ::Taps his tricorder:: Yes, Lieutenant, same cause of death and they died at approximately the same time as the other members of the crew.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@FCO: Is it possible that this could be frrom some sorrrt of ship-mounted weapon, like phaserrrrs or something?

Host CO_Kerst says:
*FCO*: Marek report, what have you found?

Host TO_Bailey says:
@CTO/FCO: Maybe this explosive material is hazardous.  Maybe all you need is to be exposed to the raw material and it kills you.   ::Furrows his furry brows::  In which case we've been exposed.

FCO_Marek says:
@*CO*: I'm afraid that the entire crew is dead, Sir.  Right now, we are doing the preliminary analysis, but I think the CMO and his forensic team will have plenty of work to do.  Bailey is downloading the navigational logs for further analysis.

Host TO_Bailey says:
@::Looks at the CTO and FCO realizing what he just said::

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO: I seem to agree with Bailey's theory.  ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host CO_Kerst says:
*FCO/CTO*: Understood.  Be advised, we’ve detected that other ships attacked the freighter.  If they come back we may have to pull you out in a hurry.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Looks nervous:: FCO: Arrre you picking up anything on yourrr trrricorrrderrr?

FCO_Marek says:
@::Glances at the CTO:: *CO*: Understood, Sir.  We will keep you updated on any progress we make.  Marek, out.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Four Kezlarite vessels appear on sensors on an intercept course to the San Carlo.

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO: So far, I'm picking up anomalous degradation patterns on the bodies’ neurological systems, but I need more data to identify the cause.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, sensors are picking up four Kezlarite vessels on an intercept course to our position.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Fur begins to stand on end:: FCO/TO: Do you think we should beam back to the San Carrrlo?

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Hail them!

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO2: Move us between them and the freighter.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Nods to the CO:: CO: I recommend we go to red alert.

Host CO_Kerst says:
<FCO2> CO: Aye, Sir. ::Positions the San Carlo between the freighter and the incoming ships::

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Kezlarite Vessel: This is the USS San Carlo. State your intentions.

Host TO_Bailey says:
@::Shurgs:: CTO: I've completed the navigational log download.

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO: I think we should return with the logs for analysis and have the doctor perform an autopsy of the command crew.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@TO: Good, Bailey. ::Twitches her tail nervously::

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Do you have an ID on the ships?  Are they the ones that attacked the freighter?

Host SM_Darlene says:
#<Kezlarite Vessel Leader> COM: San Carlo: This is Commander Ort of the Kezlarite Provisional Government.  Identify yourself.

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Kezlarite Vessel: This is the Federation vessel USS San Carlo. We are here on a peaceful mission.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: They are Kezlarite in design, Sir… ::Scans the vessels:: and they do have the same armament.  But there is no way to be sure these are the exact ships that attacked the freighter.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@*CO*: Captain?  Is everrrything okay up therrre?

Host SM_Darlene says:
#<Cmdr. Ort> COM: San Carlo: What are your intentions?

Host TO_Bailey says:
@FCO: Would you like to download the ship's logs, Commander?

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Kezlarite Vessel: Commander Ort, please hold for Captain Kerst. ::Mutes the COM:: CO: On screen, Sir.

FCO_Marek says:
@TO: Yes, Immediately.  ::Points his tricorder at the master console::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A very large Kezlarite male appears on the screen, dressed in full combat armor.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Nods to OPS:: COM: Cmdr. Ort: This is Captain Kerst.  We are investigating the terrorist attack that was perpetrated on Kootenai Station against the Kezlarite people. We know this freighter was involved in the transportation of the explosives.  We found it adrift and are investigating.

FCO_Marek says:
@:.Finds the proper menus in the main computer::  Self: Here we go.  ::Activates the tricorder and begins the transference::

Host SM_Darlene says:
#<Cmdr. Ort> COM: San Carlo: CO: Our scans show you have three of your crew onboard the freighter.  They must be extracted immediately for their own protection.

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO: It will take me three more minutes, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM: Cmdr. Ort: Is there a danger onboard the freighter?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@FCO: Good.

Host SM_Darlene says:
#<Cmdr. Ort> COM: San Carlo: CO: The freighter is contaminated by a crude mixture of multi-phasic tri-polymer plasma infused with tri-molecular multi-density proton based materials.  Prolonged exposure to this material is deadly.

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO/TO: If Bailey's theory is correct, which I thinnk it is, I still wonder why they didn't do anything to avoid this fate.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Walks around the San Carlo's Sickbay, examining the chemical explosion residue::

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO/TO: They should know at least what they were facing...odd.

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM: Cmdr. Ort: Yes, we detected it.  This is the same explosive material used in the terrorist attack.  Are you saying this poses a health hazard to my team?

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, I recommend we beam the Away Team back to the San Carlo's Sickbay and Dr. Sovok could have them in a level 7 containment field.

Host SM_Darlene says:
#<Cmdr. Ort> COM: San Carlo: CO: Normally, no, however this particular mixture was not up to standard specifications therefore it is highly dangerous.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Motions for OPS to mute the COM::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Nods to the CO and mutes the COM::

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO: I am finished with the download.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Verifies the transporter lock on the Away Team::

Host CO_Kerst says:
*CMO*: Doctor, it appears our away team may be contaminated.  Set up a quarantine section and notify Mister Spicer when it is ready.  We'll beam the away team directly there.

Host TO_Bailey says:
@CTO/FCO: I think we should get back to the San Carlo.  This place is making my furr stand on end.

CMO_Sovok says:
*CO*: Understood, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Nods to the FCO:: FCO: Good, Commanderrr. TO: I second that Bailey. ::Begins to walk toward the corridor::

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: When the Doctor is ready beam the away team into the quarantine section.  For now, use a separate channel and notify them to prepare for beam out. Don't forget to cycle the shields to beam them onboard.

Host TO_Bailey says:
@::Follows the CTO::

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO/TO: I completely agree.  ::Follows the two officers::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Commander Ort is still on the viewscreen appearing to be very impatient.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Motions for OPS to reopen COM::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Activates a secondary secure channel:: *CTO*: Bao, prepare to be beamed back to Sickbay.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Resumes the COM to the Kezlarite vessel::

Host TO_Bailey says:
@::Swipes his head with his paw::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: Bailey's paw is covered with fur from his head.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@*OPS*: Okay.  Is something wrrrong, Rrrick?

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM: Cmdr. Ort: Thank you for the warning.  I am having my team removed from the ship as we speak.  If you have any medical information on the treatment of this contamination we would be most grateful.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Walks over to a large unused section of the Sickbay with a few biobeds and erects a level three force field around the area:: *OPS*: Rick, the quarantined area the Captain requested is ready in Sickbay.

FCO_Marek says:
@::Puts his tricorder in his holster::

OPS_Spicer says:
*CTO*: Well, don't get panicky yet.  It’s just a precaution.

FCO_Marek says:
@::Notices that Bailey is surprised at something:: TO: Are you all right, Lieutenant?

OPS_Spicer says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged, Doctor, prepare for your patients.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Tilts her head to look at Bailey and nearly jumps out of her fur::

Host SM_Darlene says:
#<Cmdr. Ort> COM: San Carlo: CO: Yes, we have the treatment.  Stand by...we are approaching your coordinates.

OPS_Spicer says:
*CTO*: I am beaming you and your team to Sickbay now.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@*OPS*: Okay.

Host TO_Bailey says:
@::Looks at his paw and all the extra fur on it:: CTO/FCO: I'm loosing my fur!!!!!!!!

OPS_Spicer says:
::Beams the Away Team to the quarantined area in Sickbay::

FCO_Marek says:
@::Dematerializes as he hears Bailey shouting something about his fur::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Materializes in Sickbay, holding his furry paw out in front of him:: CMO: DOC!!!!!

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM: Kezlarite Vessel: Standing by and thank you.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Jumps backwards:: TO: Ack!!  What is it?

FCO_Marek says:
::Materializes in Sickbay::

Host TO_Bailey says:
CMO: My fur!  ::Points to his head::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: The Away Team is successfully aboard and in Sickbay.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks at the TO's paw:: TO: When did this start?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks around Sickbay::

Host CO_Kerst says:
*CMO*: The Kezlarians have a treatment for the contamination.  They will be arriving soon to share that information.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CMO: Just before we beamed back.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CMO: Sovok, what's going on?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO notices her fur is beginning to fall off onto the floor and the FCO's hair is also falling off.

FCO_Marek says:
::Moves next to the Doctor and Bailey:: CMO: Can you state what is happening, Doctor?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks around everyone:: CTO: Bao, is it happening to you too?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The four Kezlarite vessels pull up along side the San Carlo.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Tries to hide behind Bailey::

CMO_Sovok says:
FCO: I don't know what's going on.  I can only imagine it's because of your contamination, but I don't know how to treat that.

FCO_Marek says:
::Passes his hand over his head, noticing that his hair is also falling out:: CMO: ::Raises an eyebrow and coughs:: I think I have another patient for you, myself.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Cmdr. Ort> COM: San Carlo: CO: We will transport the medication. Stand by.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Lower the shields for the transporters.

Host CO_Kerst says:
*CMO*: The Kezlarians are beaming some medication over.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Lowers the shields for the transport of the medication but notifies security of possible intruder alert in case they try to board::

FCO_Marek says:
CMO: My hair is also falling out.  ::Remains cold as an ice cube::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks down at her paws:: Self: Oh, jeez, I don't like this.

CMO_Sovok says:
*CO*: Roger. All: Help is here.

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Cmdr. Ort: Ready for transport.

Host SM_Darlene says:
#<Cmdr. Ort> ::Motions for his transporter chief to transport the medication over to the San Carlo::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sits in the corner:: Self: My furrr my beautiful furrr.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A small pack of medication appears on the San Carlo's transporter pad.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Checking the transporter logs, it seems that the contamination was cleaned by the transporter buffers. There is no fear of further crew contamination, but as for the Away Team....... ::Shakes his head::

FCO_Marek says:
*OPS*: Before something happens, you should get the logs we downloaded from the freighter. They are all stored in my tricorder and the one from Bailey. I think you should establish a computer link with them and transfer the information for analysis.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks at the FCO and CTO:: All: Maybe if we stop wiping our heads?

OPS_Spicer says:
::Raises the shields again then does a site-to-site transport of the medication to Sickbay.:: *CMO*: Doctor, the medicine has arrived.

FCO_Marek says:
::His hair is still falling out, however he remains quite calm::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Tilts her head to look at her tail and nearly starts crying::

FCO_Marek says:
::Nods to the TO in agreement: TO: Maybe you are right. ::Sits down on a biobed::

OPS_Spicer says:
*FCO*: Yes, Sir.  No sense it letting your efforts go to waste. ::Begins connect and transfer of data::

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Cmdr. Ort: Thank you, Commander Ort.  We have received the medication.  We appreciate your help.

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM: Kezlarite Vessel: Thank you for the medications.  As I stated earlier there was a terrorist attack on the Kezlarian people on Kootenai Station. We tracked one of those responsible to this freighter and we were on our way to the Kezlarian Home world to further our investigation when we discovered the freighter adrift.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Cmdr. Ort> COM: San Carlo: CO: We will destroy the freighter before we leave this sector, Captain.  OPS: Acknowledged.  We will stand by to escort you to the capitol city.  You will need to speak to the Governor.  Ort, out.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Notifies security to stand down intruder alert::

FCO_Marek says:
::Waits patiently the Doctor to do his job as he mentally analyzes the situation::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, they have closed the COM. They are escorting us to the capitol city.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Maintain yellow alert.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO2: It appears we have an escort, follow their lead.

FCO_Marek says:
::His hair is still falling from his head as snow from the sky... a bald Vulcan is a curious thing to see::

Host TO_Bailey says:
CMO: Hey, Doc, are you going to give us the medication before we all go bald?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Tries to put her fur back on::

Host CO_Kerst says:
<FCO2>: Aye, Sir. ::Prepares to follow the Kezlarian lead in heading for the Capitol::

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: I believe the medication has to make its way here first.

FCO_Marek says:
::Fortunately he doesn't pay much attention to the way he looks::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Kezlarite ships surround the San Carlo as they head back to the capitol city.  When they are at a safe distance Cmdr. Ort's ship fires torpedoes, destroying the freighter.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Turns his head:: CMO: Isn't that it?  ::Points to a package that materialized on one of the trays.

FCO_Marek says:
::Stares at the medication box::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Laughs to himself:: TO: Wow, I didn't even hear that come in. Thanks. ::Walks over to the package and opens it, adding the medication into hyposprays, dropping the force field and distributing them, administers himself one too::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The medication works immediately.  The fur and hair on the Away Team stop falling out, however since the Doc took a dose and wasn't contaminated to begin with, his hair begins growing very quickly.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Gets his injection:: CMO: Thanks, Doc!  ::Rubs his head and sees no extra fur on his paw.  Looks at the Doctor curiously:: CMO: Uhh...Doc, did your hair just grow suddenly?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks at his hair:: Self: Oh for... God... Argh!! ::Walks out of sickbay into the office::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Hops off the biobed and shouts to the Doctor who is in the other room:: CMO: Can we go now???

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: The medication seems to have taken effect, you should be fine.. so Yes.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks the CTO and FCO:: CTO/FCO: Well, let's go!  ::Heads out of Sickbay, tricorder in hand::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Sovok's hair is getting longer and longer.

FCO_Marek says:
TO: You just said it, Lieutenant.

FCO_Marek says:
CMO: Thank you, Doctor…Oh and please get a haircut.  ::Smiles and leaves Sickbay::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Mumbles:: Self: Lower the force field... possible contamination... thought it was a good idea... maybe if they labeled their damn medicine….FCO: Was that a joke I heard?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Enters the Bridge and hands his tricorder over to Spicer:: OPS: These are the navigation logs I downloaded from the freighter.  ::Moves to his station::

FCO_Marek says:
CMO: Perhaps it was.  Too much time with humans, I guess.  Thanks again, Doctor.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: FCO: Not a problem.

FCO_Marek says:
::Heads to the Bridge::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Takes the tricorder:: TO: Thanks. I will get on it immediately.

CMO_Sovok says:
Computer: Computer!! Activate EMH!

FCO_Marek says:
::Enters the Bridge and heads to his station::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The EMH materializes in Sickbay.

CMO_Sovok says:
<EMH>: Please state the nature of the medical emergency.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Away Team returns to the Bridge with bald patches on their heads.

CMO_Sovok says:
EMH: My hair... it won't stop growing.  Don't ask, just cut.  ::Sits down on a biobed::

FCO_Marek says:
::Sees the navigational panel information:: CO: So I see we have company, Sir.  ::Sits at the helm::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<EMH> ::Looks at the longhaired Doctor curiously:: CMO: I'm a Doctor not a Barber!  ::Pauses::  Well, all right.  ::Takes a pair of basic scissors and begins to work on the CMO's hair::  And how would you like your hair, like mine? 

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks at Bao:: CTO: What in the world happened to you?  You look..... so........ adorable. ::Laughs::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Looks over the away team as they enter the Bridge, notes the bald patches::  CTO/FCO/TO: I see the contamination had some interesting effects. ::Grins::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Growls and turns his attention back to his station::

FCO_Marek says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the Captain:: CO: Indeed, Sir.

CMO_Sovok says:
EMH: Just cut it short and neat!

CMO_Sovok says:
<EMH> CMO: I'll do my best.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: As the Doctor gets a haircut and the Away Team gets ribbing from the CO and OPS the Kezlarites escort the San Carlo to their home planet.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Snorts and goes to her console::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Report, what did you find out?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: As fast as the EMH cuts the CMO's hair off, it grows back.

FCO_Marek says:
::Makes the proper adjustments to the helm in order to maintain course to the Kezlarite home world::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Types up a requisition form for some Rogaine and sends it to the OPS station::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Piles of hair begin to build up around the CMO and on the floor.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Just a lot of dead bodies, Sirrrr.

CMO_Sovok says:
EMH: Just shave it all off!!!

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Nods::

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Anything yet from those downloads?

CMO_Sovok says:
<EMH>: CMO: I've been trying to!

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Preliminary analysis shows that the containers were breached. Apparently, the freighter was at Kootenai station, dropped off some Kezlarites then headed back.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Gets up suddenly and trips over his hair, reaching for the hypo:: Self: Whatever, it’s worth a try. ::Jams the hypo against his neck and re-injects himself::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Perhaps it was an attempt to eliminate all evidence of the terrorist attack by killing all on board the freighter.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks down at her spotted arms:: Self: I don't like this

OPS_Spicer says:
::The OPS console beeps and a requisition from the CTO appears on his screen. After reading it he laughs out loud::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The injection begins to take effect, the CMO’s hair stops growing.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Feels his hair stop growing:: Self: Thank God!  ::Looks around Sickbay where there is hair everywhere and still lots of hair on him.  :: Computer: Computer, deactivate EMH.  ::Sits down and sighs about having to clean it all up::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Hears OPS burst out laughing in the middle of his report:: OPS: Something funny?

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: From the logs, the explosive was developed on board the freighter and installed into the heads of the terrorists.

Host SM_Darlene says:
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