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

The crew of Kootenai was ordered to rendezvous with a Federation freighter and pick up medical supplies destined for the science colony on Trandarus II.

Starfleet Command lost contact with the colony approximately 14 days ago.  The freighter reported there was no response to their hails when they arrived to deliver the medical supplies.

The crew has boarded the San Carlo and is now en route to the rendezvous coordinates.

Time lapse: 4 hours into the flight.

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek
Gary Cole as CMO Commander Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Commander Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Commander Rick Spicer
Juanita Wilson as CNS Commander Alana Torez

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Lieutenant Bailey

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission-Trandarus II>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Marek says:
::Paces around the Bridge monitoring the activity in every working station::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Manning the Tactical console::

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks at the CO:: CO: Nervous Sir?

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: ::Beat:: Nervous?  No, just preoccupied.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Walking the corridors of the San Carlo, making his security rounds::

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: You know, these are difficult times for the Federation

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Perks  ears and looks up from her console::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: You need to take a breath Sir. Why don't you retire to your Ready Room. I will remain here and notify you if anything happens. ::Smiles at the CO::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Moves next to the CTO's console:: CTO: Cmdr. Rr'Vellan, leave the tactical console to Bailey. I want you to make an exhaustive investigation on the Trandarus sector. Every little tactical detail, I want to know it.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Stops to check an empty room off corridor 17-B::

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: Don't worry, XO, although I appreciate your concerning, I think that I still don't need a rest... At least for now.

CNS_Torez says:
::In her office  reading::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Continues to the center of the Bridge, arrives next to his chair and taps his COM badge::

XO_Spicer says:
::Nods at the CO and moves next to the CTO and whispers:: CTO: How are the twins?

Host CO_Marek says:
*CNS*: Please, report to the Bridge, Cmdr. I have an special assignment for you.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Oh, alrrright, Sirrr. :*TO*: Bailey, come to the Brrridge please.

CNS_Torez says:
:Startled by the COM badge chip and message::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: I wish they slept all night. ::Sighs and rubs her temples with a paw::

CNS_Torez says:
*CO*:  Yes, Sir.  On my way!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Taps COM badge:: *CTO*: Acknowledged.  On my way, Commander.  
::Heads into the nearest turbolift:: TL: Bridge.  ::Hums a little tune while he rides to the Bridge::

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: Number one, ETA to Trandarus II?

CNS_Torez says:
::  Marks her place in the book, puts it down on her desk and leaves for the bridge::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Sits at his desk, finalizing his report on the Trandarus Virus::

XO_Spicer says:
::Whispers:: CTO: Don't you think you should check on them? ::Grins and winks then turns to the CO:: CO: Sir.... ::Taps the console he is standing next to:: …three days.

CNS_Torez says:
::Takes the nearest TL:: TL: Bridge!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Scoots over to the MSD and looks over info on the Trandarus system::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Taps his fingers on the chair arms, and wonder what every SF officer wonders since day one in the Bridge : Why the heck  the chairs have not safety belts, for crying out loud?::

Host CO_Marek says:
XO :Acknowledged

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Exits the TL onto the Bridge and heads over to the tactical station:: CTO: Lt. Bailey reporting as ordered, Commander.  ::Sees how skinny the CTO has gotten since the birth of the twins::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Arrren’t you being a little parrranoid? They'rrre perrrfectly safe with my mom.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: Glad you'rrre herrre. Can you man the Tactical display?

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks around the bridge then moves next to the CTO:: CTO: True, but don't you miss them?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Stops and looks up at him:: XO: I'll neverrr tell.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Focus his mind back to his duties, after this minute he conceded himself to useless divagation::

Host TO_Bailey says:
CTO: Certainly, Commander.  ::Moves into position and plops down on the empty chair::

CNS_Torez says:
::Exits TL and walks onto bridge::  CO: Yes, Sir, you had a special project for me?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Taps the console and watches the long-range scans on the display::

CNS_Torez says:
::Notices the CO wriggling slightly in his chair as if trying to find a good position::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Finishes his report and stands, tapping his COM badge:: *CTO*: What's our status, Bao? And while we're at it, how're you doing?

Host CO_Marek says:
::Turns his head to the CNS: CNS: Indeed, Cmdr. You will gather every little information that could tell us what exactly was the nature of the research that was being carried out at the Trandarus colony.

CNS_Torez says:
CO: Of course, Sir.  Exactly how much time do I have before this information is needed?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*CMO*: We'rrre about sixteen hourrrs away frrrom the rrrendezvous coordinates.  I'm doing alrrright. Do you think the kids will be okay without me forrr a little while?

Host CO_Marek says:
::Notices the CNS looking at him, and sits straight on his chair:: CNS: You will have until we reach the rendezvous point with the Freighter, this means 16 hours.

CMO_Sovok says:
*CTO*: I think they'll be fine. They're in good hands. ::Smiles to himself::

CNS_Torez says:
CO:  On it, Sir.  ::Turn head, smiles as CO sits still now.  Walks to nearest science station and activates the computer console::

Host CO_Marek says:
CNS: Wait... ::Stands up and heads to the science console, and inputs his command codes:: This will make the access to the information easier.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*CMO*: I hope so.

CNS_Torez says:
::Nods at CO::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Returns to the center of the Bridge:: XO: So far, so good.

Host TO_Bailey says:
ACTION: Time Warp: 10 hours have passed and the crew has been called into the briefing room to give their reports.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Drums his claws on the tactical console and keeps his eyes focused on the long-range scans::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Enters the room and waits the rest of the staff to gather::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Walks in and looks around for a seat, refreshed by a nice nap::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Stomach growls::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Nods to the CTO as she enters the room::

CNS_Torez says:
::Enters the briefing room and lays her PADD down on the table in front of her::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Nods at the CNS also::

XO_Spicer says:
::Stands beside the CO and watches as the crew enters the Briefing Room::

Host TO_Bailey says:
ACTION: The CMO enters the briefing room and takes a seat, placing a PADD on the table.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Whispers:: XO: Anything on the last intelligence reports during the last hour, Cmdr? You know, I got this hunch...

Host CO_Marek says:
::Nods at the CMO as enters the room::

XO_Spicer says:
::Whispers back:: CO: No Sir. Nothing new.

CNS_Torez says:
::Stands behind the chair next to XO::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Stands from the tactical console and walks over to the replicator:: Computer: Computer, one triple-decker Bailey Special, everything on it sandwich.

Host CO_Marek says:
All: Well, the reason this meeting was called is that I want to here the report of each of you concerning this mission. Each one has valuable information that would lead us to do a better job during this mission.

Host TO_Bailey says:
ACTION: The sandwich appears on the receiver tray.

Host CO_Marek says:
All: So, who volunteers to start?

Host CO_Marek says:
::Taps his fingers on the table::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Takes the extra large tray from the replicator and returns to the tactical station.  Sits down and takes a big bite of his sandwich and watches the monitor::

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks around the table at the senior officers::

Host CO_Marek says:
All: Very well, CTO, you will start

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up:: CO: Me Sirrr?

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Yes ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host TO_Bailey says:
ACTION: The mayo drips out of the sandwich onto the tactical console along with bits of the lunchmeat.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Takes another bear bite out of the sandwich::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Clears throat:: All: Therrre is a larrrge grrroup of Pirrrates in the sectorrr, calling themselves the Trrrandarrrus Rrraiderrrs. Mainly a grrroup of low life’s, many differrrent species. They rrrob frrrieghterrs and sell the carrrgo on the black marrrket.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Any known association with Federation counter powers?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: None Sirrr. They attack in the shipping lanes, howeverrr.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: ::Nods::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Rrrecently they have begun killing some of the crrrew of the ships that they rrrob.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: When was the last Trandarus Raiders reported attack?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Takes the last bite of his sandwich and burps::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: 3 days ago in the shipping lane. Seven crrrew werrre killed and medical supplies werrre stolen.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Sees the mess on the tactical console and looks around the Bridge before sweeping his arm over the console::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Smiles to himself and continues with his monitoring of the long range scans::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: I see

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: That would be all. CNS: Counselor, please give us your report.

CNS_Torez says:
::Taps her PADD and prepares her report.  Taps the console at the center of the table::

CNS_Torez says:
CO/ALL:  If you will observe the monitor be hind the captain!

Host CO_Marek says:
::Turns his gaze to the monitor::

CNS_Torez says:
ALL: If you note the pictures of the Scientists, they are working on a virus an strain of Florox virus...

Host CO_Marek says:
CNS: Florox virus?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up at the monitor::

CNS_Torez says:
ALL:  It is very deadly!  Note the next slides of effects of the virus.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Squints::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Glances around the table, listening to everyone's reports::

CNS_Torez says:
ALL: There was an outbreak, the virus got out of control and killed a lot of people.  But suddenly the virus just disappeared.  Starfleet put the research on hold for a while. That is why this information was so hard to find and it was Classified Information, Sir.

Host CO_Marek says:
CNS: Sounds really disturbing, indeed.

CNS_Torez says:
CO:  No other information is available from Starfleet on the virus, Sir.

Host CO_Marek says:
CNS: Thanks, Counselor. Good work. Now, I think it is your turn, Doctor

Host CO_Marek says:
::Looks at the CMO::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods and looks around the room, standing up:: All: I wish my news were better... as I'm sure I don't need to tell all of you. This virus is ugly.

Host CO_Marek says:
CMO: Any idea on how we can protect ourselves from the virus?

CMO_Sovok says:
CO: I'll be getting to that, Sir.

CMO_Sovok says:
All: The virus is deadly. Infection symptoms began to appear within about an hour to 12 hours after infection and involve festering open skinned lesions over a good portion of the body.

Host CO_Marek says:
CMO: Sorry for the interruption

CMO_Sovok says:
All: The lesions in their own right have their infectious qualities, however, the only means to become infected is direct contact with an infected person. At least, as far as we know.

CMO_Sovok says:
All: Survivability is, so far, 0%, and death usually comes within 7 days. However, there is some hope.

Host CO_Marek says:
CMO: Hope?

CMO_Sovok says:
All: The colonists on Trandarus II have been developing a Vaccine for over two and half years.

CMO_Sovok says:
All: The last serum they developed proved to do well in labs, but it hasn't been tested on humans or any other form of bipedal humanoid... so we don't know for sure. And as of now, that's all I know.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Raises an eyebrow to himself for his last stupid question... it seems not be Marek's day after all::

Host CO_Marek says:
CMO: Very well, as soon as we leave this room your priority will be to find the way to inoculate the crew.

XO_Spicer says:
::Listens intently to each and every report::

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: Cmdr, anything you would like to add?

XO_Spicer says:
CO: The San Carlo and her crew are ready Sir. That is all.

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: Very well, that's the spirit. Meeting is over. Return to your duties.

CNS_Torez says:
CO: I will try to contact some of the scientists who were working on the virus and see if they have any further information they are willing to share with us.

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: Cmdr., I need you to elaborate a plan for when we arrive to Trandarus II. Consider all the information that we have heard here.

Host CO_Marek says:
CNS: Very well, proceed.

CNS_Torez says:
::Stands and leaves the Briefing Room::

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: We will discuss it after we meet the freighter at the rendezvous coordinates.

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Yes Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>

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