Deep Space 102 - 10901.09

Shore Leave:  Federation Lampoon's Galactic Vacation

Episode 1: The 24th Century meets the Griswalds

Host Gerry says:
Previously on DS102:

The crew of the station has been cleaning up from their battle with rogue Romulan forces, and has mostly put the station back together. Shore Leave has been authorized while repairs have been under way, and most of the senior staff is taking the USS Scorpius to an undisclosed location. All the crew is currently aboard the Scorpius traveling to that location now... and a distress beacon has been detected at extreme range.

Host Gerry says:
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SC_Marek says:
::pacing quietly in his quarters, listening a Vulcan opera::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::On the Bridge of the Scorpius at the Tactical Station:: *CO*: Sir, sensors are picking up a distress signal.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::opens mouth then shuts it and looks over at the CTO, she was just about to say that.::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::realizes how long it's been since he was in his quarters on the Scorpius and makes a note to housekeeping::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: sitting in his ready room ::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Going over the DNA and blood tests results of the SC, he had sent for away for testing::
SC_Marek says:
::he makes a sudden decision:: Computer: Stop playing the melody. Let's see what else is in database. ::moves to the console and begins scrolling the screen:: That'll do. ::select and old Earth minuendo::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Wrapped up in flight control like a child with a new toy.::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
*CTO*: On my, way, call the XO to the bridge
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::giggles and watches her brother::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Boosts the gain on the long-range sensors:: *CO*: Aye, Sir.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: walk out of his room to the bridge ::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
*XO*: Commander Mitchell, please report to the Bridge.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Play the call
SC_Marek says:
::follows the rhythm with his left hand while zipping a hot tea from a cup he holds in his right hand::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::keeps an eye on the sensors as well, trying to figure out what's sending out the distress call:::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::hears the call and responds:: *CTO*: Acknowledged, on my way
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Transfers the signal to audio::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::heads out of quarters and makes way to nearest turbolift::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
FCO: Locate the origin of the call
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Reads the results:: "1 in 7500 chance of anomalous reading to confirm test for enzyme..."
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::once aboard the lift:: Computer: Bridge
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
CO: Aye. ::Begins tracing the call.::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::arrives to the Bridge and exits turbolift::
SC_Marek says:
::stares at the emptiness through the observation window::
SC_Marek says:
Computer: Stop the music. I want to enjoy the sound of silence.
SC_Marek says:
<Computer> ::beeps in acknowledgment::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::quietly makes note of current goings-on and looks to the CTO::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Commander, what's the situation?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
Self: Well that all but seals it. The odds are to long it has to be Bendii. How do I tell him his career is all but over?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
XO: Long-range sensors are picking up a distress signal, almost out of range of our sensors. I've boosted the gain on the sensors but the signal is still weak.
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
CO: The signal is coming from a beacon, sir.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
FCO: How far?
SC_Marek says:
::finishes his cup of tea and puts it back in the replicator::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: have you been able to make anything of it yet?
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::scans the beacon with the LRS::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
XO: Just that it's coming from some type of automated beacon.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: I would prefer more details on the source of the distress but we have to investigate
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::makes note of NAV readouts::
SC_Marek says:
::still has a lot of question about the last incident with the Romulan Ships, so his mind keeps analyzing all the events, to see if he can at least guess some possible answers::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Your orders Sir?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Yellow alert
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
FCO: Set course, maximum warp and engage
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Yellow Alert aye.....
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell (Yellow Alert.wav)
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
CO: Aye. ::Sets the new course and engages.::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CSO: Send a note to Starfleet about the distress call and our course and speed
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
Self: Well I guess there is no time like the present for news like this. ::Stands up, picks up the report and heads out the doorway into the corridor::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::nods:: CO: Yes sir.
SC_Marek says:
::hears the Yellow Alert and decides to head to the Bridge::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
Computer: Locate the Station Commander.
SC_Marek says:
::walks to the nearest turbolift::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Look out for hostile vessels or devices
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.
SC_Marek says:
::enters the turbolift and directs it to the Bridge::
SC_Marek says:
::arrives to the Bridge and notices the crew absorbed on their consoles::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: We'll be in visual range in a few seconds.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Onscreen when we do
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
<Computer> CMO: The Station Commander is located on the bridge.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps the console activating the viewscreen:: CO: On screen.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  As the Scorpius enters visual range, a very old but functional warp-capable shuttle comes onscreen...
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Begins scans of the shuttle::
SC_Marek says:
::goes to the nearest console and gets a report on the situation:: Self: Interesting.
SC_Marek says:
::stares at the screen::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: She's old but warp capable and her systems seem to be intact and online.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Enters the Bridge::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::looks at her reflection in her console:: Self: Oh no, bad fur day! ::licks her paw and fixes it::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Open hailing frequencies
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: No weapons. I'm picking up five lifesigns.
SC_Marek says:
::sees the Doctor entering the Bridge and nods to him::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps the console to open a channel:: CO: Channel open, Sir.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
SC: SIr, if you have a free minute I need to speak with you.
SC_Marek says:
CMO: Of course, Doctor.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
XO: I take it back... They are warp-capable, however only their impulse engines are online.  Their dilithium crystals are depleted.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Shuttle: USS Scorpius to unidentified shuttle, do you require assistance?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
SC: In the ready then sir.
SC_Marek says:
CMO: After you, Doctor. ::nods::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Commander, can your trace their path back to its origin?
Host Tom_Griswald says:
@::kids quarrelling in background::  COM: Scorpius; CO:  Oh! Hey! You guys! Someone heard the signal! Uh... Hi there! Tom Griswald! We've been having a little engine trouble!
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::ears twitch::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Enters the Read Room::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Griswald: That is something we can see. We can get you inside our shuttle bay and have our engineers look at your problems. Do you have any sick or wounded?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Hears the sound of children in the background and raises an eyebrow::
SC_Marek says:
CMO: I assume it is related with my last test, right ::raises an eyebrow::
Host Tom_Griswald says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  Wow! That'd be great! Wounded? Well, I'm about to knock three kids heads together, but no, we're all fine. It's this old craft. I think the engines died.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
XO: The computer extrapolation indicates the shuttle originated from Betazed.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
SC: Sir, there is no easy way to say this but the tests all but confirm the fact that you have contracted a rare disease.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Betazed eh? Hmmmmm
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Griswald: Stand by, we are taking you in
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
XO: An extended course extrapolation indicates they are heading to the same coordinates as we are. ::Thinks: Wherever that is::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Send him to the shuttle bay, and make sure they have someone escorting them around
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
Self: Ooo! A new shuttle... I hope I get to play with it...
Host Tom_Griswald says:
@COM: Scorpius:  CO:  Oh, Great! That's really great! Isn't honey? That's fantastic! Where are you guys going anyway? We've never seen a starship this close before!
SC_Marek says:
CMO: So, you are saying, that it is not Bendii? What is it then?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: I give you the honor of greeting our new guests, and find out more about who they are....
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Tractor beam locking on. ::Activates and target locks the tractor beam onto the shuttle::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: You can cancel yellow alert
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Navigates the shuttle into shuttle bay one:: *Security*: Security team to shuttle bay one.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Uh, gee, thanks Captain, I can't wait....  ::thinking - three screaming kids.....::
Host Tom_Griswald says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  Thanks a lot, pal! We really appreciate this! ::stumbles a bit as the tractor beam locks on::  Whoa! Tractor beam there... whoa! Cool!
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::heads towards the turbolift::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Shuttle is entering shuttle bay one, Sir. 
XO: A security team will meet you there, Sir.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
SC: Sir, I am here to confirm the fact that it is Bendii and I have to do one more test, if the results are positive I am afraid I will have to remove you from active duty immediately.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Maybe an escort would be useful, so no one wanders off to dangerous, or restricted places.... you see if appropriate
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Thanks Commander, hope they're coming equipped with leashes..
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Grins:: XO: Good luck, Commander.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Acknowledged Sir.....  ::enters turbolift::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Computer: Shuttle Bay One
SC_Marek says:
::with the normal Vulcan cold attitude:: CMO: Doctor, then it would be wiser to perform the test immediately. If my condition is such, being removed before I got the crew endangered would be the most logical solution.
Host Tom_Griswald says:
ACTION:  The shuttle is brought into Shuttle Bay One without incident.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: The shuttle has set down in the shuttle bay.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::arrives to the shuttle bay just in time to meet the inbound security team and the arriving shuttle::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Shall I send an engineering team to take a look at the shuttle and perform repairs?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::approaches the shuttle and looks for any anomalies::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
SC: I concur sir and I will able to perform the test here so after I take this sample we should know shortly, but if I may say Sir, I would not hold out much hope the odds are long and I have noticed lately, your symptoms appear to be worsening.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Yes do, I totally forgot about that
SC_Marek says:
SC: I see. Please proceed Doctor.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir. *Engineering*: Engineering team to shuttle bay one.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: What could you get from that shuttle scan's? Any registry? Identification marks?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Security: Take your positions but keep your side arms handy - but out of sight
Host Tom_Griswald says:
ACTION:  The Shuttle doors open to allow the family of five to spill out of the small shuttle.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Griswald: Mr. & Mrs. Griswald I presume? ::notes how noisy the kids are::
Host Tom_Griswald says:
XO: Yes! That would be us. ::looks around excitedly::  Thanks for the assist!
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Griswald: I am Commander Mitchell, the Exec for the USS Scorpius. Welcome aboard.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Sir, the shuttle is registered to one Thomas Griswald from Chicago Illinois, USA, Earth.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Takes another sample from the Station Commander::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: So it is not a stolen property or wanted for any crime?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Griswald: Glad to be of service. Where are you folks coming out of and heading to, if I may ask?
SC_Marek says:
CMO: Doctor, process this sample ASAP. I will inform Captain Yo'Ghi of your findings, so I would like to have those results immediately.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Negative, Sir. Seems to be in order. It's an old Starfleet shuttle from about 100 years ago. It's in pretty bad shape.
Host Tom_Griswald says:
Well, we visited some family on Betazed, and we were going to look in on a vacation spot we heard about when I think the engine died.
SC_Marek says:
*CO*: Captain, can I have a word with you?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
SC: Aye sir but if your symptoms continue to worsen please feel free to take yourself off duty.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Goes to process the sample::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: This shuttle is warp capable. Maximum warp four if it had active dilithium crystals.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Considering the age I'm not surprised, but I would have assumed it would have been used for smuggling or escape
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Griswald: I will have Engineering take a look and see what needs to be done. In the meantime, if you would all accompany me. We will of course, need to do a quick screening of you and your family.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
*SC*: Yes Captain, in my ready room
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: You have the bridge
SC_Marek says:
*CO*: Very well, I am on my way there.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Pardon me saying, Sir, but no self respecting smuggler would have such a craft, Sir.
SC_Marek says:
::stands up, tugs his uniform and heads to the Captain's Ready Room::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir, CTO has the bridge.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Sometimes smugglers use trickery to hide some modifications of their own..... Those are the best ones, no one suspects them
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*CMO*: Doctor, I've got five people here for you to take a quick look at. Please meet us in your Sick Bay.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Shrugs:: CO: Aye, Captain.
SC_Marek says:
:arrives to the Ready Room and waits the Captain to enter the room::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
*XO*: Aye sir, on my way.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
FCO: Well, Ensign? Get yourself down to the shuttlebay if you want to take a look at an antique.
Host Tom_Griswald says:
XO:  Oh, sure, sure! Lead the way, Captain.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: walks to his Ready Room, sits and start reading the department reports ::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Captain
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Looks to the CTO excitedly.:: CTO: Sweet! ::Gets up and walks to the TL.::
SC_Marek says:
CO: Captain.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Can I offer you something to drink?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks over at the CSO:: CSO: Go with him, Ensign. I want all the shuttle logs downloaded. Report anything unusual. ::Smiles::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::leads the rabble towards the Shuttle Bay turbolift:: Griswald: If you don't mind, sir, please tell me about you and your family - Terran?
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Smiles to his sister.:: CSO: This'll be fun!
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::nods to the CTO and heads to the turbolift::
SC_Marek says:
CO: Thanks Captain, I'm fine. I am here to officially inform you that Doctor Turok has given me some bad news about my health. It seems I have developed a rare form of the Bendii decease.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::watches as the Security Team falls in around the group, with precision and without having to be told::
Host Tom_Griswald says:
XO:  Yep! From Chicago. Great town. We call it the Windy City! No pie like Giordano's!
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Smiles and shakes her head then motions for relief officers to take the helm and Science stations::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Griswald: Giordano’s?
SC_Marek says:
CO: Doctor Turok has to perform one last test to confirm the diagnostic. If so, I must be remove from duty. ::raises an eyebrow::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Steps into the TL, waiting for his sister.::
Host Tom_Griswald says:
XO:  Chicagoland Pizza! Best food on the planet!
SC_Marek says:
CO: The doctor will have this result very soon.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::gets into the turbolift and whispers:: FCO: Is my mane okay?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Griswald: I myself was born on Mars, but haven't had the pleasure of either Chicago or its pizza.... I'll have to take that in someday.
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
CSO: It looks great. Besides, I don't think the shuttle will care. ::Smirks.::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::boards all of them onto the turbolift:: Computer: Sick Bay
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::nods:: FCO: Alright.
Host Tom_Griswald says:
ACTION:  Engineering teams arrive in Shuttle Bay One and begin assessing the mechanical status of the Griswald's shuttle.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Please refresh my memory about that disease captain
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::notes the rambunctious kids, but also that the Security Team seems to be able to corral them well::
Host Tom_Griswald says:
XO:  ::looks around::  Wow, I've never been on one of these before!
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Griswald: Hang on then, you're in for a treat.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Enters sickbay::
Host Tom_Griswald says:
::nudges wife::  Wife:  See honey? A treat! Wow! Kids:  Now cut that out!
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::The TL arrives at the shuttlebay. Steps out and walks briskly to the shuttle.:: CSO: Come on!
SC_Marek says:
CO: Well, to make a simple analogy it is very similar to the Alzheimer's decease, but with more serious symptoms. Do you remember Ambassador Sarek? He suffered from such decease. The most worrying thing is that Vulcans with the Bendii can project aggressiveness in the people near them, making them react violently.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::follows the FCO::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::chuckles to himself as the lift moves silently and smoothly towards Sick Bay::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: And there is no way to threat the disease or even reduce the symptoms?
SC_Marek says:
CO: As a Commanding Officer, that would be a real problem. Telepathic assistance can make the symptoms fade, but sooner or later, it also become ineffective.
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Enters the shuttle and starts fiddling around inside.::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
FCO: It's not yours you know. You have to return it.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
:;pulls out her tricorder and begins scanning::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Frowns at his sister.:: CSO: I know, but I can fiddle...
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::rolls her eyes::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Griswald: Mr. Griswald, when we arrive on the deck for Sick Bay, if you and your family would accompany me, we can get you through this examination quickly, and then I can give you a ship's tour
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Then it means you will be resigning your commission?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Griswald: if that would be acceptable?
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
CSO: What? You don't get jealous over other peoples' toys?
Host Tom_Griswald says:
XO:  Sounds great Captain! ::looking around the turbolift excitedly::  Kids:  For the love of Pete, Jake, leave your sister alone!
SC_Marek says:
CO: Not until I have a full confirmation on how advanced is the decease. However, Doctor Turok has given me a grim prognosis. Anyway, we will know very soon, when the last test is complete.
Host Tom_Griswald says:
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