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

After the San Carlo rendezvoused with the Federation Freighter and the medical supplies were loaded aboard, the San Carlo made the three-day journey to Trandarus II where they tried to hail the colony without a response.

An away team was dispatched to the surface and they found all the colonists dead. Patients in the hospital wing died from the virus and lack of care. All Federation personnel died in a firefight with who are believed to be the Trandarus Raiders a pirate organization responsible for several thefts in the sector.

A thorough search of the colony complex revealed massive damaged caused by various energy beam weapons. Examination of the bodies revealed most of the colonists died in the fight. Only one survivor, barely alive was found but died shortly thereafter. ALL equipment and supplies were gone. Computers were ripped from their bases. CMO Sovok found a
small case containing broken vials of the Florox virus on the floor in one of the science labs.

The away team has transported back and is now assembled in the briefing room to give their reports and to try and come up with possible suspects in the crime.  They will also need to contact Starfleet Command to receive instructions on what to do about the decomposing bodies on the planet.

Time lapse: 1 hour and 35 minutes since decontamination was performed.

Cast of Characters

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

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Admiral Valar Mitchell
NPC-Lynda Anderson as EO B’Renak

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

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the others as he takes his old seat back.  He smiles to his colleagues and friends and settles down.  Carefully placing his ever-present PADD on his lap.::

CNS_Torez says:
::Sitting at table in briefing Room, waiting for meeting to start::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sits down in her chair with a sigh and rubs her sore back::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CO Marek> ::Sits quietly at the head of the table and allows XO Spicer to run the briefing::

EO_B`Renak says:
::Sitting next to the CEO with her PADD on the table waiting patiently for the briefing to start::

Host XO_Spicer says:
::Standing in the Briefing Room:: ALL: Okay, from what we know so far, the colony was attacked, possibly by pirates operating in this sector. We also know that a few people died from the virus. We must assume that the pirates have taken any remaining vials. I want a status report and suggestions for a plan of action from each department.

CNS_Torez says:
::Sighs silently::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over to his Engineer and smiles.  Then turns his attention to the XO.::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks around the room, glad to be away from the colony::

EO_B`Renak says:
::Looks at her boss and return the smile::

Host XO_Spicer says:
CMO: Doctor, let's start with your report.

EO_B`Renak says:
::Jots down notes on her PADD::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks over at Sovok and manages a weak smile::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Moves his hands to his PADD and sets it start recording.  Then glances down to check the ships status.  Then turns up to the CMO to give him his undivided attention.::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stands and looks around:: XO: Well, I'm afraid there's not a whole lot more I can say than I did last time. Basically, the hopes of the colonists having developed a vaccine have been destroyed. The vaccine that proved effective in some tests has now been proven ineffective in all tests.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs with some concern, but keeps it low enough so that others do no hear it.::

Host XO_Spicer says:
CMO: Did you bring a sample of the virus aboard, Doctor?

CMO_Sovok says:
All: Either the virus has mutated, or the vaccine just never had the capability in the first place. Also, while on the away team I found a set of broken vials containing strands of the virus. This was a cause for alarm, but that's obvious. Some of the vials were undamaged, however, and yes, I did bring some aboard.

CMO_Sovok says:
All: Everyone and everything returning from the away mission was heavily de-toxed by the transporters and de-toxification units onboard. But still, I'm slightly worried, as I'm not totally familiar with this virus's means of travel. For all we know, we could be perpetuating its spread. It's too early to tell.

CMO_Sovok says:
All: And that's all I know as of right now.

Host XO_Spicer says:
CMO: What is the medical status of the planet now? Shall we recommend to Starfleet to mark this planet as quarantined?

EO_B`Renak says:
Self:  I would were I CMO.

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: I think that would be a very wise decision seeing as to their current situation. Until this is resolved it's really not a safe place to be.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks momentarily to his Engineer, then turns his attention back to the CMO and then to the XO.::

Host XO_Spicer says:
CMO: Very well. Thank you Doctor. Will you see to it that Starfleet Command is notified of the medical emergency?

EO_B`Renak says:
::Senses that the CEO looked at her again but her attention does not waver from the discussion::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: XO: Consider it done. ::Sits back down::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the XO with some concern, clearly he wants to speak up, but doesn't want to interrupt.::

CNS_Torez says:
XO: Sir, the CMO and I found the patients who died from the virus and the pirates killed everyone else, very brutally I might add.  These pirates are ruthless.  I do suggest if we run upon them we stay on high security alert!

Host XO_Spicer says:
ALL: Okay, we need to figure out if the pirates know that they have a virus and figure out a way to contact them. ::Pauses:: CNS: Agreed Counselor.

EO_B`Renak says:
::Turns to the CEO::  CEO: Sir, if the pirate ships have warp signatures, I may have a way to track them.

Host XO_Spicer says:
ALL: We also need to a way to quarantine them if they have released the virus. In addition, we need to consider that they know about the virus and plan on using it in terrorist actions. I need suggestions and answers people.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Mumbles:: Self: Oh yeah... that part...

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to his Engineer with a smile.  He says in a quite tone:: EO:  Aye.  That we do... Even if they don't have warp drive.  We could possibly trace the ion impulse current and particles left in their wake.

Host XO_Spicer says:
CTO: See what your informants can come up with in the way of info about the pirates and their knowledge of the virus and their intent.

CNS_Torez says:
XO: They may know of the virus but not exactly how it works.

Host XO_Spicer says:
CNS: Why do you think that, Counselor?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: XO: As you wish.

CNS_Torez says:
XO:  Sir, They stole the vials, however they did not release it to kill the other people they themselves murdered.

EO_B`Renak says:
::Looks at her boss:: CEO: Yes and we might be able to use the Gravimetric Distortion scanner as well.

Host XO_Spicer says:
CNS: Good point. It would have been an excellent way to make a statement if they are terrorists.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods.:: EO: Aye.

CNS_Torez says:
XO: They could think the vials must be mixed and are taking it to sell to the highest buyer, a vial at a time

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns his attention back to the XO.::

CNS_Torez says:
XO:  Sir, we could monitor some black market colonies to see what the scuttlebutt is!

EO_B`Renak says:
::Makes note of the Gravimetric Distortion scanner to use::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to Sovok.:: CMO: Doctor... Did you check the medical records?  What I'm trying to get at is this... Suppose they left one of their own behind... One who contracted the virus.  We may be able to find out where they are if we are able to find such a person.

Host XO_Spicer says:
::Overhears the engineering team's discussion:: CEO: Commander, how accurate could you be in tracking the ships that attacked the colony?

CNS_Torez says:
::Looks from XO: Toward CEO after his statement::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the XO.:: XO: Sir... That would depend upon a great many things.  We'll be able to track their first course... Beyond that... It's hard to say at the moment.

CNS_Torez says:
CEO:  Everyone who had the virus died, even if the terrorists left someone behind, they cannot talk to us.

Host XO_Spicer says:
ALL: Okay, we know that there is a group that has taken the virus. How do we find them? How do we contact them? Suggestions?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the CNS.:: CNS: Aye.  But if we are able to find out who that person is...  Then we might be able to find out where they were.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Set a trrrap. We know they steal things they think arre valuable, so let's make them think we have something they want.

Host XO_Spicer says:
CMO: Doctor, if someone contracts the virus, what is their lifespan?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs a moment as he reconsiders his words.:: CNS: Or find out where they have been... Or even where they're supposed to be.

CNS_Torez says:
CEO:  Would you like to go back down there and rummage through the contaminated remains?

CNS_Torez says:
::Turns her head slightly and grins::

EO_B`Renak says:
CEO: I might also be able to use our Passive Neutrino Imaging Scanner as well.

CEO_Corjet says:
CNS: No, I wouldn't.  But that wouldn't stop me from creating a link with their database... Then scan the area to verify the patients... at least the known patients.  ::Turns with a nod to his EO.::

CNS_Torez says:
CEO:  All equipment was taken, remember, all computer and machines.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods.:: CNS: What about the backup systems?  They're triple redundant...

Host XO_Spicer says:
ALL: Okay, how about we put out the word that we are carrying valuable cargo and see who comes to visit?

EO_B`Renak says:
CEO: Sir if all the computers and machinery and technology were taken wouldn't it stand to reason that they might be sold on the Black Markets?  Everything revolves around the Black Markets.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Worrrks forrr me. I've got the torrrps to take them out. ::Smirks::

CNS_Torez says:
::Sighs:: CEO: everything is gone, only the floor and walls and dead bodies are left.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs too and nods.:: XO: That will definitely be dangerous as we all know.  It would give us somewhere to start though.  How about if we scan the area and see if we can pickup any signs of their trail Sir?

Host XO_Spicer says:
ALL: Okay. Doctor, how about you send a false message to Starfleet that you have constructed the antidote to the virus. Let the pirates "hear" our communiqué.

Host XO_Spicer says:
CEO: Commander, what is the battle readiness of the San Carlo?

EO_B`Renak says:
::Sits quietly and forms a theory in her mind::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: XO: That sounds like a good idea...

CNS_Torez says:
XO: Sir, How about we infiltrate a few Black markets and listen in?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Stands up with pride.:: XO: All systems and weapons ready Sir.  ::Sits back down.::

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: However, should I inform them of the truth on a secured channel before hand?

Host XO_Spicer says:
CMO: Contact Admiral Mitchell. She will take care of the arrangements.

Host XO_Spicer says:
CTO: As an alternative, perhaps you can set up an infiltration team. We can distress a shuttle and put weapons, medical supplies, etc. in it with a crew and possibly infiltrate the organization.  Distress the shuttle so it looks like it got damaged during the heist.  The crew would pose as defectors.  Hopefully they will take you to their home base

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Who would you pick to go, Sirrr?

CNS_Torez says:
::Nods at plan::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the CTO and smiles.::

Host XO_Spicer says:
CTO: The senior staff…except the Captain of course. ::Nods to Captain Marek::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CO Marek> ::Returns the nod::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Raises an eyebrow and looks around:: XO: You think we could pull that off?

Host XO_Spicer says:
CTO: I have faith in this crew. We should use two shuttles. That would be easier to explain how we managed to escape.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sends a quick message to make sure that 2 of the ships best shuttles are ready in minutes.::

Host XO_Spicer says:
CEO/CTO: See to the preparations. I want the shuttles fully operational but to look distressed.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: XO: Of courrrse Sirrr.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods to the XO.:: XO: Already working on it Sir.  ::Leans down to tap on his PADD, ordering the engineers to distress the shuttle a bit until someone is there to oversee their work.::

Host XO_Spicer says:
ALL: Any questions or comments?

CEO_Corjet says:
XO: Sir?  Can we expect backup while we're on this mission?  I mean if we get into any serious trouble Sir?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Self: I take it we'rrre not going to be wearrring ourrr drrress uniforrrms.

Host XO_Spicer says:
CTO: No we aren't. Give each team member the appropriate equipment/arms for this mission.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up:: XO: Of courrrse Sirrr.

CNS_Torez says:
XO:  No questions.  I know the drill, Sir.

Host XO_Spicer says:
ALL: Okay, lets get to it people.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the others.:: XO: One thing... If we're taking two shuttles, then who will command each Sir?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Gets to her feet and makes a metal note to properly break in the masseuse program on the holodeck::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CO Marek> ::Stands and nods to the XO:: XO: Very good briefing, Commander.  You will make a fine Captain one day.

CNS_Torez says:
:: Stand and leaves the BR::

Host XO_Spicer says:
CEO: I will command one shuttle and the CTO the other.

EO_B`Renak says:
::Gets up and walks behind the CEO::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles and nods.:: XO: Aye Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the CTO.:: CTO: Would you like to oversee the distressing of the shuttles Sir?

EO_B`Renak says:
CEO: Sir what do you want me to do first?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Rubs her back:: CEO: Yeah, let's do that.

CNS_Torez says:
::Goes to the holodeck replicator to select appropriate clothing for  mission

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to his Engineer.:: EO: B`Renak?  Please make sure we have proper equipment on this mission...

EO_B`Renak says:
::Looks at her CEO and gazes into his eyes:: CEO: Under stood Sir....

CNS_Torez says:
*CMO*:  I think we will all need make up to look a little "grungy", or should we just wallow in a mud bath?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Finishes his message that he was typing to Admiral Mitchell and signs it, sending it off from his PADD to her informing her of the situation and what needs to be done. Stands from the BR table and makes his way back down to sickbay::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Pushes his eyebrows together in concern.:: EO: Make sure we have weapons too.  If you have any trouble acquiring them let me know and I'll acquire some myself.  Dismissed. ::Turns back to the CTO.::

CMO_Sovok says:
*CNS*: The holodeck should be able to help in this instance. Just have the away team specify what they need to look like.

CNS_Torez says:
*CMO*: I am programming it now.

EO_B`Renak says:
CEO: Understood Sir.

Host XO_Spicer says:
CTO: Bao, you feeling up to this mission?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A communication is coming in from Admiral Mitchell

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Yeah I'll be fine, just thinking about the kids.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
#::Drums her fingers on her desk as she waits for a response from the San Carlo::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the CTO and then to the XO as he too thinks about his kids.  Then turns his attention back to the CTO.::

Host XO_Spicer says:
COM: Kootenai: Admiral Mitchell: This is Commander Spicer. Go ahead Admiral.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
#COM: San Carlo: XO: Ahh...Commander.  I have just received a communiqué from Doctor Sovok detailing your plans to make contact with the pirates.  I think I may have some valuable information for you.

Host XO_Spicer says:
COM: Kootenai: Admiral Mitchell: Excellent. What is it, Sir?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the viewscreen with interest.::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
#COM: San Carlo: XO: I have just been informed that Starfleet Intelligence has an undercover agent planted within that organization.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Perks ears::

Host XO_Spicer says:
::Raises his eyebrows:: COM: Admiral Mitchell: Indeed?!? Can we use him?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
#COM: San Carlo: XO: I will send the encrypted data over a secure frequency.  ::Taps her console and sends the information::  I will arrange a meeting place.  You will need a password phrase for identification purposes...::Thinks a moment::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
#COM: San Carlo: XO: I will have to get back to you with the password phrase, Commander.  I must check with Starfleet Intelligence.  ::Frowns::

Host XO_Spicer says:
::Receives the information:: COM: Kootenai: Admiral Mitchell: Transmission received.

Host XO_Spicer says:
::Receives the information:: COM: Kootenai: Admiral Mitchell: Understood Admiral.

EO_B`Renak says:
::Senses the crew’s emotions::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over to the CTO and whispers.:: CTO: Ready to oversee the distressing of the shuttles? ::Feels concerned for him and the rest of the crew about this mission.::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
#::Leans over out of sight from the viewscreen for a few moments:: COM: San Carlo: XO: I have it...the contact will say "The cow jumps over the moon" and your response will be "And it never snows in space."  ::Raises an eyebrow::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: CEO: Yes, Sirrr.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
#COM: San Carlo: XO: As for the time and date of the meeting...you must inform me exactly when you launch your infiltration mission and I will send the coordinates.

Host XO_Spicer says:
COM: Kootenai: Admiral Mitchell: Understood Admiral.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
#COM: San Carlo: XO: As for the conditions on the planet surface.  You are to launch quarantine buoys immediately.  I will dispatch a disposal team at once to take care of the contamination and remains.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods to the Admiral and looks over his fellow crewmembers and friends, hoping they'll all return safely to the Station.::

Host XO_Spicer says:
COM: Kootenai: Admiral Mitchell: Aye, Sir. The mission will be launched at 0400 hours. The operation has been dubbed "Snowstorm".

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
#COM: San Carlo: XO: I do not need to remind you how dangerous this mission is, Commander and all precautions must be taken to insure the safety of the ship and crew.  ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host XO_Spicer says:
COM: Kootenai: Admiral Mitchell: No ma'am you do not. I will bring the crew and ship back safely Admiral.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
#::Nods:: COM: San Carlo: XO: Very well, Operation Snowstorm has commenced.  Good luck.  Mitchell, out.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
ACTION: Admiral Mitchell's lovely face disappears from the viewscreen.

Host XO_Spicer says:
::Sends the orders to the OPS officer to launch the quarantine buoys::

CNS_Torez says:
::Stands in holodeck selecting character clothing and practicing voice Impressions::

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

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