USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10506.11
Mission Number 227
Tribbling Times
Part XI

Cast

Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes
Arlene McIntyre as Commander Anita Marie Santiago
Scott McCracken as Lieutenant JG Ardin G’Dar
Charlie Nance as Lieutenant JG T’Rae
Karriaunna as Lieutenant Breanna Rose

Ship Manager Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Robert Hayes as Ensign Valtos 

NPC’s
Lilia Perfeito as OPS Yel
Arlene McIntyre as Tessie 

Summary

Quiet reigns through the ship as those few people able try to put the pieces of the puzzle together of how an epidemic of some unknown virus managed to spread through the ship, and why some were immune.  And death has begun to stalk the empty corridors, time is running out.

The virus has become airborne. The matrix for the virus has been found in the large gem left behind by the unknown alien, what can the CSO and OPS discover about it?  Though they have discovered that there is a Klingon antivirus within the CSO he did not have before they had gone to Tribble Prime.  The doctors have discovered that pregnancy appears to protect the mother, probably due to the increased antibodies while the counselors muted DNA seems to provide him with some kind of shield created by the oils secreted by his body.  Slowly the MO succumbs to the disease, though Vulcans appear to be less sensitive to it, but he was one of the first to come into contact with the stolen gems of the Klingon boy.

Announcements
•	Other then logs…

Time Lapse
1 hour

 CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Captain's log stardate 10506.11: The ship has been quarantined.  We have to find a cure for the plague that has crippled the ship.  Time is not on our side as crewmembers begin to report in with the symptoms. I hope that we can find a cure in time.

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FCO_Rose says:
:: On the bridge, just... sitting... staring at her console.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
::In sickbay, worry eating at her.  Everyone around her is sick with the exception of V, Tessie and herself.  V had a theory but...heck if she knew.  Nothing else has worked to date.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::at the lab looking over the rock and getting the last pieces of data::
OPS_Yel says:
:: Finishing the triage center in the cargo bay::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*Gomes to Santiago
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
:: Runs a hand through her hair.  In a tired voice she replies.:: *OPS*:  Santiago here Alex, please tell me you have some good news.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Wipes his forehead with his sleeve::
MO_LtJG_TRae says:
:: Lying in a coma shades of blue fade as the familiar images of the sick bay come into focus, she attempts to reach out to a passing orderly only to find the effort beyond her ability::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*OPS*: Progress on the rock.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*I know how the disease was started but I am not certain I can find a cure alone
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CO*: We are working on it. It seems the rock is the catalyst for the disease coded in on one of the chips.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*OPS*: Can we find a cure from it?
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
:: Moves her way into her office and to her handy dandy replicator.  She replicates a coffee although she knows it’s not good for her right now.  She needs the caffeine.::  *OPS*:  How is it spread?
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*CMO*: How many people are infected?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CO* Unknown at this point
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
:: Takes a sip of her coffee...the first one in weeks.  Takes a seat behind her desk.::  *CO*:  Capt, 3/4 of the crew in one form or another.  I'm afraid it's become airborne.  It's mutating Capt and that is not a good thing.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*OPS*: Work with the Medical Staff, Find a cure and find it fast. :: Scratches his arm some more::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*: It’s not very clear but from the data you sent me from your patients…  if they were in direct contact with either this gem I'm looking at or the original ones brought by the Klingon boy
MO_LtJG_TRae says:
~~~~CNS: Varesh what is happening to me??? ~~~~ ::Feels herself drifting back into the abyss of unconsciousness::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*OPS*:  We have another problem on top of that Alex.  The plague has become airborne.  We are really fighting time here.  One other thing; it would seem that Tessie and myself are not infected along with Varesh.  I think there is something in that.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Stands at a workstation, thinking, then twisting around to look at T'Rae:: ~~~MO: T'Rae? You have been infected... the entire ship is in jeopardy.~~~
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*: You both are pregnant correct? And Varesh is ... well....different? And what about me?
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
:: Takes another sip of coffee but resists the urge for chocolate cheesecake.::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Is sitting in his office throwing a ball at the wall waiting for the results of some blood tests::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Goes over to T'Rae, but sees she has drifted off again:: CMO: Anita, what was the things we discovered about me... other than the hair loss that was apparent at first?
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*OPS*:  That is correct....  as for you, perhaps it's your physiology... G'Dar is the same way.  The disease is not progressing as fast for him but T'Rae went into a coma in a matter of hours.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*: There must be something common to the three of us at this moment
MO_LtJG_TRae says:
:: Fights to stay conscious, can hear Varesh at the fringes of her mind::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*: Doctor, I am as human as the next Homo sapiens
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*OPS*:  Are you pregnant Alex?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~MO: T'Rae! Hang in there, we're working on getting a cure!~~~
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
:: Doesn't hear Varesh since she went into her office.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*: The matrix that triggered the disease is inside the gem ... :: Her eyes widen at the suggestion:: *CMO*: I do not think so doctor, unless things are happening without my knowledge.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Looks over his shoulder and sees Anita in her office, muttering at himself::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Feels a bit sleepy, struggles to stay awake::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*OPS*:  Run a tricorder over you to verify please...
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*OPS*:  Then maybe the matrix is the key.  It has to have a safety valve so.......
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Is thinking and comes up with an idea:: Computer: Computer scan all blood samples for any traces of Nano-tech
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Picks up a tricorder and sets it to read bio signatures:: *CMO*: Scanning
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Scans T'Rae, watching the readout intently:: CMO: Anita! :: Yelling:: Come here!
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
:: Hears Varesh yell and stands up... looks at him and shakes her head... wild hair all over the place.  Motions for Tessie to see what is going on.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*: These gems were designed to spread the disease; perhaps they send immunity to the carrier. I can beam you the gems we got from the Klingon boy. Since the disease is airborne, they shouldn’t do any harm. And if we are correct they may help the worse cases
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*OPS*:  Let's do it.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Puts the gem back in the computer and runs more scans:: Self: What would I have to do to program you?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Asks Yel to send the gems to sickbay::
Tessie says:
 CNS:  Ok handsome what is going on.  :: Tiredness evident on her face.::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
Computer: Computer how long until nano scan is complete?
OPS_Yel says:
 :: Beams the gems from where they were to be given to the colonel, to sickbay::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Smiles at Tessie, seeing the tiredness:: Tessie: For reasons I don't know yet, I have some kind of contact with T'Rae.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
:: Sees the Gems materialize on her desk.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*: In the mean time, send me all your data on the physiological effects of the disease and the pathogen. I need to discover something that fights it
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Takes a blood sample from T'Rae and goes to the console to have the computer analyze it:: Tessie: I want to see why T'Rae can still contact me, even if she is one of the first to succumb. I think we are dealing with the vaunted Vulcan healing abilities. And I want samples from you and Anita as well.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*OPS*:  Here is my pass code..  Baker, Tango 34 Juliet...  everything you need is there.  You have complete access to the medical databanks.
MO_LtJG_TRae says:
:: Struggles to return to consciousness, fear gripping her every time she falls back into the iridescent blue waste land of her mind.::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO:  Lieutenant... If I collapse, take Command. I know you hate being in this position. But you are the only one that is on the bridge that is not sick.  :: Struggles to keep awake::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*Thank you Dr, I'll keep you posted .. and I'm not pregnant ::smiles:: Gomes out!
Tessie says:
 CNS:  V, if I give any more blood I'm going to be dry.  G'Dar took a whole bunch himself.   How much do you know about the Vulcan healing ritual?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Analyses the matrix causing the disease and runs a pattern match to the actual pathogen::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Checks the records of himself and shakes his head when he remembers that oil his skin secretes:: Tessie: Remember to give me a kick sometime. Go get some blood from G'Dar then - I want to run a test or two.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
:: Nods::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CSO*: Lt, are you healthy enough to work?
FCO_Rose says:
:: Turns around very worried.:: CO:  Don't worry about that sir... maybe you should lie down?
Tessie says:
:: Nods::  CNS:  As you wish...  Just let me com him.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Tessie: As for the ritual healing... I don't know all that much.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
*OPS*: yes I’m working just now, running a few scans on some blood samples
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*CSO*:  G'Dar, do you still have any blood left from me?  Varesh would like a sample he has a theory, something about the oils in his skin.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Gets a sample of the oil on his skin and starts a simulation::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: If I lie down, I might not be able to wake up again.  I have to fight this as much as possible.
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
:: Quickly gives a call to her daughter Mia tries not to show fear as her daughters face appears.  Rash evident.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CSO*: Though I think that’s very important, the doctors can do that. I need your help to reprogram the disease agent into a healing agent
FCO_Rose says:
CO:  Aye sir...  ::Turns back around and quietly sends the doctor a message that the captain looks worse.::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
*OPS*: Right, it'll be a while till i get the results, where are you i'll come meet you?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CSO*I am at the geology science lab
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
:: Sees a message come through her console from Bri... sends a message back.  "Leave him there; at this point there is not much we can.  Let him be Capt for a while longer.::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Walks out of his office and heads for the geology lab::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: So this matrix spreads an air born agent which itself is able to reproduce and evolve .. is it alive?
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Rubs his forehead, with his sleeve::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Works on isolating the pathogen from T'Rae's blood::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Enters the geology lab:: OPS: So where we at?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: So, I just need to tell the rock to kill it and not create it ...
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*CMO*: Find a cure yet?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Looks up at the CSO as she was distracted:: CSO: The rocks spread the disease, the appearance of this one seems to have set the whole event in motion
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*CO*:  We are trying Capt.  Lot of theories... one is bound to work.
FCO_Rose says:
:: Reads the message with a sigh, then turns to stand up.::  CO:  Sir, can I get you anything?
MO_LtJG_TRae says:
:: Pulls herself back to consciousness, sees Varesh working close bye::  CNS: (weakly) How can I help?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: But I think they also give out some sort of immunity So, all we need to do is have the rock spread an antidote to the air instead of the disease ....
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Turns with a start:: MO: T'Rae... ::goes over to her:: How do you feel?

ACTION:  Throughout the ship, reports of death start to come in.

CO_Capt_Monroe says:
*CMO*: Find it quickly.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Scans the MO::
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*CO*:  Aye Sir....  ummm one other thing Sir... :: Takes a deep breath.::  We are getting reports of deaths now.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Hmmmmm, well it is my theory that it is something in the rock that when it comes into contact with out atmosphere the air catalyses a reaction in the rock that sets off what we call the plague but its just a theory
MO_LtJG_TRae says:
:: Lies through her teeth::  CNS: I feel fine  ::Too weak to even get out of bed.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Raises an eyebrow:: MO: A kitten can overpower you at the moment.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: Yes that is the only thing that makes sense. The rock somehow creates a living pathogen from thin air, literally. Otherwise it wouldn't be able to evolve as its doing now
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Holds onto command chair.:: *CMO*: Understood.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Tessie: What is the one thing that a pregnant woman has, other than hormones raging in her blood?
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: No I am ok, thank you.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Well if we can isolate the actual disease then it should make finding its weakness easy
Tessie says:
CNS:  Weird cravings increased immunities....  ummmm
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Nods:: CSO: But we must do it fast, else it will mutate into something we can't detect
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Tessie: Yes! Increased immunity, but that comes from the child doesn't it... or more importantly the placenta surrounding the child.
FCO_Rose says:
:: Lays a hand on his arm.::  CO:  Are you sure?
MO_LtJG_TRae says:
:: Starts to argue with Varesh, but fails to remain conscious long enough to do so::
Tessie says:
:: Slowly nods::  CNS:  Yes...  ::Turns to see Anita's head on her desk.::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: I have an idea. When was the last time you used the transporter?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: Get a sample from the air directly around the rock and see what you find
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: hmm quite a while ago, certainly before this whole event
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: Maybe a stimulant?  Or better yet, a cup of coffee.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Tessie: Perhaps we can find our vaccine in the placenta... ::reaches for some answers::
Tessie says:
 CNS:  Now to go about that without harming the child.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Good if we compare the transporter trace of someone who has been infected with an older trace then we may be able to find the disease
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Tessie: Judicial transporter activity. :: Smiles::
Tessie says:
CNS:  Smarty pants.  :: Smiles for the first time in hours.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Grins:: Tessie: Do you trust me enough?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: Wouldn't you think it would be easier to compare the current atmosphere with that of before we reached Tribble prime?
Tessie says:
CNS:  Yes I do.....
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Motions to a biobed:: Tessie: Hop on, I'm going to do some creative surgery.
Tessie says:
:: Hopes on the biobed.::  CNS:  Just remember Nicholas will beat you up if something happens.
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Well it is easier to scan one person than it is for the air of the entire ship
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Moves over to the console:: Tessie: I'll beat myself if something happens. :: Configures the targeting sensors for micro manipulations::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: And also there would be a large number of factors we would have to take into consideration
Tessie says:
:: Lays down on the bed.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Raises his eyes for a moment, then initiates the transport, removing a very small sample of placenta from Tessie::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: I do not think a transporter can scan someone better than our regular sensors But if you want, I can compare your transport signatures right now
FCO_Rose says:
:: Returns with the coffee, doctored.::  CO:  Here you go sir.
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Takes the cup:: FCO: Thank you.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Taps a few buttons to access the ship's transporters from the lab::
FCO_Rose says:
CO:  Anything else sir?
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Well the bio filter should detect something, hopefully
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Struggles handling the cup, but smells the coffee::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: Are you ready then? I'll transport you from here to there ::points to a meter ahead::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
FCO: I am ok thank you.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Tessie: Operation over. :: Goes to the bench where the sample waits:: I should have isolated the actual pathogen by now...
Tessie says:
:: Waits to make sure there are no side effects.::
FCO_Rose says:
:: Not wanting to embarrass him, nods with a smile and sits back down.::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Okie dokie :: Awaits transport::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Takes a sip from the cup::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Gets a lock on GDar and beams him a meter to his right::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: Lets see what we have here ::looks at the results::
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: Has a look at the bio-filters scans::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: What do you know; there is something different about you. Only not the disease agent
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
:: Taps a few buttons::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
:: Runs a scan on the sample from Tessie and waits for the results::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: You have a sort of Klingon antibody that fights the disease. Its not 100% effective because you are not Klingon but it works pretty well.
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CSO: It was not there before you beamed to the planet
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
:: The panel makes a little bleeping noise:: OPS: Oh yeah, and we have the disease picked up, thank your bio-filter
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Feels a bit better, takes another sip from the cup.  Places the cup down to the side::
CO_Capt_Monroe says:
:: Sits back in the Command Chair::
FCO_Rose says:
:: Glances through the reports that normally go through OPS, noting the increasing numbers of death.  Glances back at the captain and decides to say nothing as it would only make him feel worse, and there was nothing he could do right now.::
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*I have something for you
CSO_LtJG_G`Dar says:
OPS: Now that we have the disease and a potential anti-body all we need to do is find a way to replicate it so it will work on everyone
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
:: Groggily replies::  *OPS*:  What do you have Alex?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*I still need to scan Jackson and Rose but I believe something in Tribble prime spreads immunity to the disease .. at least partially
CMO_Cmdr_Santiago says:
*OPS*:  Tribble Prime?
OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CMO*: The planet where we got the chips and the gems and the Klingon, doctor.

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