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

In a mission briefing, the following information on the Trandarus sector and the Science colony on Trandarus II was presented by the senior staff....

Approximately 14-days ago Starfleet Command lost contact with the science colony on Trandarus II. A Federation freighter carrying medical supplies for the colony reported that they received no answer to any of their hails and Starfleet Command has been equally unsuccessful in reestablishing contact.

The Kootenai crew was ordered to rendezvous with the freighter and off load the medical supplies then proceed to Trandarus II to find out what is going on.

The Trandarus sector has been plagued by attacks from a pirate organization calling themselves the Trandarus Raiders. They have been attacking freighters and cargo vessels in the shipping lanes, stealing their cargo and in some instances killing the crews of these vessels in order to take their cargo for sale on the black market.

The organization is made up of several species, all low-life types. Starfleet Intelligence puts their numbers at approximately 700 and growing. The group operates several cells located in several sectors and Starfleet has been unsuccessful in locating their main base of operations.

Some years ago an outbreak of the Florox virus in the Trandarus sector prompted Starfleet Science to station a science colony on Trandarus II, their mission: To research and develop a vaccine and/or cure. However as time passed the virus seem to disappear on it's own and no new cases were reported.

Therefore Starfleet decided to suspend the research on Trandarus II in favor of more pressing research. Two and a half years ago Starfleet received reports that the virus had returned. Several planets in the sector reported cases of the virus prompting Starfleet to order the science colony to resume their research.

The Florox virus is deadly. Symptoms begin to appear within an hour to 12 hours after initial infection and involve festering open skinned lesions over a good portion of the body. The lesions are infectious, however the only means to become infected is through direct contact with an infected person. Survivability is 0% and death usually occurs in about 7-days. To date there is no known vaccine or cure for the virus.

The San Carlo has reached the rendezvous coordinates and transport of the medical supplies is nearly complete. ETA to Trandarus II is 3-days at maximum warp.

Three days have passed and the San Carlo has just entered the Trandarus sector and is on approach to Trandarus II.

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:
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Host CO_Marek says:
::Checks the last flight data in his chair console::

CNS_Torez says:
:: Walking into sickbay::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, I have worked out two scenarios. The first is if the colonists are still there. The second is if they are not. ::Hands the CO a PADD::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks over at the CNS:: CNS: Hello Counselor.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Working on her console::

CNS_Torez says:
::Looking around for CMO:: CMO: Ah, doctor just who I came to see.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Has an utterly depressed expression in his eyes, looking at her:: CNS: Oh?

Host CO_Marek says:
::Grabs the PADD:: XO: Very well, let's analyze this. CTO: Come here for a minute please.

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Basically, in the first scenario, we determine the reason for the communication breakdown. The Away Team will be mostly engineering staff and basic Security.

CNS_Torez says:
::Senses some depression coming from doctor.::  CMO:  yes, ah... Is there something wrong...is this a bad time for you?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up:: CO: Of courrrse Captain. ::Locks down her console and walks over to him::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: The second scenario assumes the colonists are dead. That they have died from the virus. I recommend EVA suits and a heavy medical Away Team with medium Security.

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: Your vision is correct, however, I would advice to count with reinforced security and medical teams in both cases

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: What do you think?

CMO_Sovok says:
CNS: I believe it's a bad time for all of us if things keep the way they're going... the vaccine that they were developing... it has absolutely no effect on any of our physiologies.

CNS_Torez says:
CMO:  I was looking at the findings on this virus we may have to deal with, I was wondering...is there anything we can do to detect the virus on a person who does not appear sick?

XO_Spicer says:
CO: If the colonists are alive, then the likelihood of there a need of a heavy medical presence is not warranted. It would be most likely a communication equipment failure. But I agree that a small medical team could be sent in the first scenario.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: CNS: I'm sure I could program the tricorder to work to detect it.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: I think the Securrrity would be verrry useful captain.

CNS_Torez says:
CMO: That would be effective on the early stages of the virus, so that if we contact physically with someone, they could be quarantined?

XO_Spicer says:
CTO: Here are the requirements that I thought of for your security teams. ::Hands the CTO a PADD:: You will need to amend it as you see fit.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::At the helm relieving the regular pilot who is on break:: CO: We're on approach to Trandarus II, Sir.  ETA 3 minutes.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Raises an eyebrow and looks at Rick: XO: I see.

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: I see. Very well, proceed with a careful selection of the team members having in mind both scenarios. We should develop a contingence plan to cover the possibility of encountering pirate ships...

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks at Bailey then back to the CO/CTO::

Host CO_Marek says:
:Turns his head to Bailey station:: TO: Acknowledged.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Set Yellow Alert Status.

CNS_Torez says:
::Watches CMO thinking and answering slowly::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Trandarus II can be seen in the distance on the viewscreen.

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Yes Sir.

CMO_Sovok says:
CNS: Yes, I believe so.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Returns to his seat::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Walks back to her console and activates Yellow Alert::

CNS_Torez says:
::Walks over and picks up one of the medical tricorders that CMO just finished programming::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Hail the colony in all frequencies.

CNS_Torez says:
CMO: If you don't mind I would like to keep this one with me?

Host CO_Marek says:
All: Be ready, gentlemen and ladies.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: CNS: Of course, I've got enough to go around.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Hails the colony:: CO: Hailing now Sirrr.

Host CO_Marek says:
*CNS/CMO*: We are in range of Trandarus colony. You better finish your preparations.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: There is no response to the hails.  Sensors show that there is nothing on the planet that can receive the hails.

CNS_Torez says:
CMO: Still, I wish there was something else we could do to protect ourselves from this thing, I'm out of ideas.

CMO_Sovok says:
*CO*: Understood, Sir.

CNS_Torez says:
*CO*: I think we are about as ready as we can be, given what we have learned, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Blinks:: CO: Sirrr, therrre is nothing to the planet to rrreceive hails with.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Flies quickly past Trandarus II because no one told him to establish orbit or slow down::

XO_Spicer says:
CO/CTO: It appears that scenario two is the more likely. Bao, ensure your teams have EVA suits.

Host CO_Marek says:
*CMO / CNS*: Acknowledged. Stand by for further orders.

Host SM_Darlene says:
CO: Sir, we have just flown past Trandarus II.

XO_Spicer says:
TO: Bailey, turn this bucket around and establish a standard orbit around Trandarus II.

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Huh? Sorry. Stationery orbit around the planet.

CNS_Torez says:
::Puts Tricorder in her pocket::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Shakes his big furry head and taps the console:: XO: Aye, Sir.  Coming about...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Okay Rrrick

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Full surface scan.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods and taps on her console:: CO: Scanning now Sirrr.

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Maintain sensor grid scanning for pirate ships in the area.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey in his all-skillful way has established orbit around Trandarus II.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Packs extra tricorders into his pockets to give to the away time, finishes packing his medical kit, slings it over his shoulder and sits on a biobed, awaiting the CO's command::

XO_Spicer says:
*CMO*: Doctor, prepare a medical Away Team. Your team is to use EVA suits and assume the virus is rampant planet side. Coordinate with Bao for the security of your team.

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: Gather the AT and be ready to proceed.

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Aye Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> CO/XO: Standard orbit established, Sirs.  ::Grins::

CNS_Torez says:
CMO: I will see you later::  Steps out of Sickbay::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods to himself:: *CO*: Understood. ::Looks toward the CNS:: CNS: Counselor, would you be willing to be a member on the team? ::Motions for one of his medics to come over to join them::

Host CO_Marek says:
:Stands up and stares at the screen:: CTO: Any bio-signs?

XO_Spicer says:
CTO: Bao, ready your security team and have them meet the medical team in the transporter room. Remember, EVA suits for the team.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Two faint bio-signs, Sirrr.

CNS_Torez says:
::Takes a step backwards::  CMO: why...of course. I will just check with the captain to make sure he does not have something else in mind.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Starts to feel a bad hunch, like he always do::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Exact location?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Co: They'rrre in the colony complex...hospital wing.

XO_Spicer says:
*CMO*: Doctor, you can use the security team to establish a quarantine area. There are two faint bio-signs on the planet. The coordinates will be sent to the transporter chief momentarily.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Glances at the XO:

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sends a message to her security team, tells them to not forget the bio-suits::

CNS_Torez says:
*CO*: I will be joining the medical away team, any objections, Sir?

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: Let's not hurry, Number one. We better go down there, before putting the whole crew in jeopardy

Host CO_Marek says:
*CNS*: Not at all.

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, as your Number One, I cannot allow you to go planet side. Especially if there is a virus loose.

CNS_Torez says:
*CO*: Acknowledged!

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: Yeah, that's your job. ::Smiles:: Get the senior staff assembled in Transporter Room one and beam down to the surface. Be careful

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods to the medic next to him and the CNS, motioning that they make their way to where the EVA suits are stored:: Team: I suggest we go get changed.

CNS_Torez says:
CMO:  Looks like I'm with you!

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, aye. ::Enters the turbo lift and heads for transporter room 1::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Enters the TL with Rick::

Host CO_Marek says:
*Senior Staff*: Meet XO in Transporter Room one ASAP!

XO_Spicer says:
::Arrives in transporter room 1 where EVA suits are waiting and dons’ one::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Man the CTO console. I want a constant signal locked over the AT.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Enters the TL with his team:: Computer: Transporter room 1.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> CO: Aye, Sir.

CNS_Torez says:
:Enters TL::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Walks into TR1 and grabs a EVA suit, sliding it on::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Motions for the pilot to put down his food and get back to the helm then heads over to the tactical console and takes his seat::

Host CO_Marek says:
*Medical / Engineering*: Be ready to erase maximum level forcefields in shuttlebay. ::Mumbles:: Hope we don't need them

CNS_Torez says:
::Exits TL  walks into TR1 and dons EVA suit, putting medkit and tricorder in appropriate pockets and closures::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Walks out of the TL and into Transporter Room one, looking around and grabbing a suit, getting into it::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Sits back on his chair, remembering when he was the CTO, and he always was there, in the front line with the Away Team::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Checks the sensor scans for possible hostiles in the area:: CO: Area is secure for now, Sir, there are no ships in the area.

XO_Spicer says:
ALL: Everyone ready? ::Stands on the transporter pad::

CNS_Torez says:
::Pats her pockets like a cowboy would his pistols::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Acknowledged. Maintain Yellow Alert Status. Security personnel are to stand by.

Host CO_Marek says:
*XO*: Keep a constantly open COM channel.

CNS_Torez says:
::Steps onto Transporter Pad::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods to Rick and steps on the transporter pad::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> CO: Aye, Captain.  ::Growls low...like he didn't know that.  Taps the console::

XO_Spicer says:
*CO*: Aye Sir.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Notices Bailey’s attitude, but lets it pass... just this time::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Away Team dematerializes and rematerializes in the hospital wing of the colony complex.  The power is out, no lights but the life support is still working.  There are dead bodies everywhere.

XO_Spicer says:
@::Activates the camera in his EVA helmet. *CO*: Are you receiving the image, Sir?

Host CO_Marek says:
::Watches the viewscreen:: *XO*: Crystal clear, Number One. Good luck

XO_Spicer says:
@::Activates the light on his helmet::

CNS_Torez says:
@::Dematerializes and rematerializes next to a dead body::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Horrified by the dark view::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@Self: Eeek! ::Backs up, almost running into Sovok::

Host CO_Marek says:
*XO*: Proceed immediately to the location of the bio-signs

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Everywhere the walls show signs of weapons fire.  There doesn't seem to be ANY equipment anywhere.  Computer consoles have been torn from their mountings.

CNS_Torez says:
@::Looks at dead body at her feet and steps over it moving slowly forward::

XO_Spicer says:
@*CO*: Acknowledged. CMO: Doctor, can you determine what the cause of death was for these people?

Host CO_Marek says:
::Listens to the COM channel::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The bodies are bloated.  Decomposition has begun.

CNS_Torez says:
@::Pulls tricorder from her pocket and begins scanning for life::

CMO_Sovok says:
@*XO*: Working, Sir. ::Scans the people with his tricorder, not needing long to determine:: *XO*: The virus, Sir.

XO_Spicer says:
@CTO: See if you can determine the type and origin of the weapons fire that occurred here.

CMO_Sovok says:
@All: I've got a modified medical tricorder for each of you. They've been programmed to detect the virus. ::Hands them out::

Host CO_Marek says:
CMO: Doctor, can you estimate when they died?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@XO: Alrrright, Rrrick.

CNS_Torez says:
@CMO:: This does not look good , not at all.

XO_Spicer says:
@::Looks at the Counselor:: CNS: What is it Counselor?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Takes the tricorder from Sovok::

CMO_Sovok says:
@*CO*: Just from the look of things, Sir, nearly three weeks... I imagine it smells horrible out there.

Host CO_Marek says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Scans the walls::

CNS_Torez says:
@XO: These bodies look as though they have been here for years, yet...I have one bio sign...just barely alive!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A female nurse is laying in a corner, barely alive.

CNS_Torez says:
@::Walks toward a female nurse::

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Looks over, and makes his way to where the CNS is, scanning the woman:: Self: Amazing..

Host CO_Marek says:
::Sees the image sent by the XO's camera in the viewscreen::

XO_Spicer says:
@CNS: Can a quarantine area be set up in Sickbay and the patient beamed there?

XO_Spicer says:
@CTO: What have you found out?

CNS_Torez says:
@::Looks at CMO:: CMO:  How about it, is it safe do or should we just set up the area here?

Host CO_Marek says:
*XO/CTO*: Split the team in two and search for the second survivor.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@XO: Therrre arrre severrral different types of enerrry weapons, Sirrr.

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Kneels down, not knowing what to do with the woman, not having any way to really cure her... inoculates her with something that should help the pain, and works to help her regain consciousness::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@<Nurse> ::Slowly opens her eyes and with her last breath whispers:: CMO: They...kill...ed...every...one...::Dies::

Host CO_Marek says:
*San Carlo medical team*: Be ready to receive a survivor: she is infected with the virus, so have a secure area ready.

XO_Spicer says:
@*CO*: Aye Sir. CTO/CMO: Have your teams split in two to search for the second survivor.

Host CO_Marek says:
<MO> *CO*: Aye, Sir.

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Looks at her and frowns:: CNS: This doesn't sound good to me...

Host CO_Marek says:
*MO*: A suggestion. Try to use the EMH to treat her.

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Stands up and looks around:: All: There will be no transporting of any kind going on, is everyone clear?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Looks up:: CNS: Want to look forrr the otherrr surrrvivirrr?

Host CO_Marek says:
Self: Although the EMH can be a headache sometimes...

Host CO_Marek says:
<MO> *CO*: Acknowledged

Host CO_Marek says:
:Glances at the MSD... so far so good::

CNS_Torez says:
@CMO: I suppose.  We sure can't help this lady.  Let's go .

XO_Spicer says:
@ALL: Stay alert everyone!  CTO/CMO: Have your two teams search the compound. And Doctor, I want your medical team with a security component at all times.

CNS_Torez says:
@::Stands and begins scanning for more life signs:: CMO although, we probably won't find any one who will last longer than she had.

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Nods::

XO_Spicer says:
@ CTO/CMO: Bao, you and sec team 1 and med team 2 will be with me.  Doctor, you and the Counselor and sec team 2 and med team 1 will work together.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Overhears the CMO remarks over the open COMM::

CMO_Sovok says:
@*XO*: Understood.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Looks over at Rick: XO: You surrre about that?

Host CO_Marek says:
*CMO*: As soon as you find the last survivor, head to the Main lab area.

CNS_Torez says:
@::Nods at XO::

Host CO_Marek says:
*CMO*: Maybe something useful can be found in the lab's records

CMO_Sovok says:
@*CO*: We'll be making our way over there eventually.

XO_Spicer says:
@::Moves with the team toward the main lab area::

CNS_Torez says:
@::Continues scanning::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Shrugs and follows after Rick::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The teams split up to begin their search.  They all notice that there is no equipment left anywhere.  Computers have been torn from their consoles, all medical supplies, food, everything is missing.  There is nothing left except dead bodies and empty cabinets.  The place is a total mess.

XO_Spicer says:
@*CO*: Are you getting this Captain? It looks like this place was raided.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Continues watching the images from the surfaces:: *XO*: Yes, I do. I am beginning to think that the virus spreads only as a direct cause of a pirate assault on the Colony.

CNS_Torez says:
@CMO: This place is a total mess, the pirates certainly meant to leave nothing.

XO_Spicer says:
@*CMO*: Doctor, you take your group to the labs. We will check outside the compound.

Host CO_Marek says:
*XO*: The question is,.. Did they get infected with the virus?

XO_Spicer says:
@*CO*: So far it appears that there was weapons fire and at least one colonist had the virus.

CNS_Torez says:
@CMO: How about checking to see if the virus could survive on surfaces and not just inside bodies, it could be spread that way also!

CMO_Sovok says:
@CNS: This is interesting...

Host CO_Marek says:
Bailey: Did the sensors pick any more life-signs on the surface?

CMO_Sovok says:
@CNS: Patients in the hospital died of the virus and lack of care... but the hospital personnel... energy weapons.

CNS_Torez says:
@CMO: What...what have you found?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Checks the sensors again:: CO: Other than the away team, there are no other bio signs, Sir.  The other survivor must have expired.

Host CO_Marek says:
All: So far we only got questions, but not answers. ::Raises an eyebrow::

XO_Spicer says:
@::Moves with his team outside the compound towards another building.:: CTO: What do you make of that? ::Points to the building:: Looks like a motor pool or garage.

Host CO_Marek says:
Bailey: Understood.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@XO: Could be.

CNS_Torez says:
@CMO: So...could the virus have been purposely transmitted  to those who died of it, just so the pirates could raid this place?

XO_Spicer says:
@CTO: Let's check it out. ::Moves into the building::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Follows Rick::

XO_Spicer says:
@CTO: Send your security team in and secure the building. Then we can follow with the med team.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Nods and motions to her security team to move ahead::

Host CO_Marek says:
Bailey: Make an intensive scan over the surrounding building. I don't want the Away Team to be taken by surprise.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Is having his normal and regular paranoia attack, which usually disappears after two minutes::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> CO: There are no other bio signs, Sir.  Only the Away team. 

CNS_Torez says:
@::Wonders why the doctor is not answering her questions.::

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Looks down at the ground as they enter the lab... a case... with vials... scanning the case indicates that the vials contain the virus:: *CNS*: Interesting.. a case of vials containing concentrated amounts of the virus...

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO and her team move into the garage building.  They see no equipment, tools, vehicles or anything else of use.

Host CO_Marek says:
Bailey: Yes, yes... It is just my anxiety... I certainly disagree with Starfleet regulation about CO in Away Teams.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: What they do see is more dead bodies.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@*XO*: All clearrr Sirrr.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Taps his fingers nervously over his little console::

XO_Spicer says:
@::Enters the building with the medical team and looks around:: CTO: Where is everything?

CNS_Torez says:
@::Steps carefully around case of vials::

XO_Spicer says:
@CTO: No equipment, no vehicles, there should be heavy equipment and supplies here.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Shrugs:: Maybe someone took a field trrrip?

XO_Spicer says:
@*CO*: This colony has been completely ransacked. Nothing is left.

CNS_Torez says:
@::Opens a cabinet and scans it before looking inside::

Host CO_Marek says:
*XO*: From what I can see, you are totally right.

CNS_Torez says:
@CMO:  Look here...this is where some of the vials were originally kept according to my scans.

Host CO_Marek says:
*XO*: As soon as you complete with your task, return to the San Carlo immediately.

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

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