Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11308.26

Starring:
	
Chris Esterhuyse		as	Ship Manager
			
Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer

Sophie Wakeling		as	[CTO] Ensign Joanne Feyna
				Chief Tactical Officer

C.J. Short		as	[FCO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control

Aoibhe Ní		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Caerys Lee 
				Chief Medical Officer
			
James Greenman		as	[CIV] Master Chief Petty Officer Rhodri Griffiths
				Tactical Information Center Command

Last time on the Scimitar: Two teams working towards a common goal. The CIV and CTO working hard to get the AT back on board without contaminating the ship, while the CMO labours hard to get the cure for the miners. Can they get this done before the away team succumbs to the effects of this illness.

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FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::goes over Saprin's notes about the ventilation system::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::taps out a few commands on his console and brings the sensors online for the laboratory they have setup for quarantine:: CTO: We're ready to begin our transport test, Sir. Again.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ ::reads over the data from her scans of the interior of the force field and grins at FCO:: FCO: We are bug free, sir.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Is in the secure isolated laboratory, watching the sub systems as Griff initiates the beam of the sample into the adjacent lab::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::in his seat on the bridge hoping his reflexes will get back to normal after the Hirogen attack::

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::smiles at the Doctor:: CMO: Good. How are we coming on a fix?

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::fidgets in his chair::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: Then press the magic button, I want to have information ready for Rome before he asks for it.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::locks onto the specimen that Doctor Lee prepared and targets the containment container:: CTO: Energizing. ::initiates the beam up::

ACTION: The transporters hum for a moment and then goes quiet.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::runs a scan quickly to see if the buffer contained the parasite::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Looks at her readings, then at Griff, then at her readings again::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ ::glances outside the forcefield:: FCO: Well... that'd be out there. Lemme just... access the data from here... ::taps on her console, bites her lip:: FCO: I have never got the knack of this sort of... ::frowns:: No, that's your console... ::taps some more, and eventually makes a connection with her work station outside the forcefield::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Stop fidgeting.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::looks over at Thalev:: XO: Sorry. Guess I'm feeling anxious.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Suddenly notices the negative readings, and yells:: CIV: Seal that lab. Send it into space, now!

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::manages a crooked smile as the Doctor struggles to connect to the right machine::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Checks the surrounding area of the lab, and sub systems to ensure no contamination occurred, and the mite did not migrate::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::shakes his head and glances up at the CTO, blinking:: CTO: My readings don't show a containment breach. How about we just superheat the containment pod and...uh...try again?

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: You and me both. ::taps his badge:: *FCO*: Idrani to Sumner, any news for us?

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::cringes as a headache comes over him::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Jonathan?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ FCO: Ah! Got it! ::beams with pride:: FCO: OK.. so... ::looks up again:: FCO: No. But give it time. Not like we're on a tight schedule here or anything.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: I don't like the idea that we now have mites on board, in any sense. Try your way, and if it doesn't clean it, then we open it up? I'll keep an eye on the surrounding systems.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::smiles:: XO: Nothing, toothache.

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@*XO*: The Doctor could use some remedial networking courses. Also, we've managed to configure our forcefield down here to keep out the mites. We can send the configuration to you, in case it might help, um... whatever it is you're doing up there. ::glances over to the Doctor::

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@CMO: Well, there is the matter of us inevitably losing our minds.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Hmm... I'm not doing this again.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods, giving Feyna a smile:: CTO: That's how it works. We've got three levels of containment, we'll save the lab ejection for when it gets through one of them. If. ::initiates the specimen cleansing, superheating the containment pod to 10 million degrees Kelvin::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::leans back in his chair and looks at his friend:: XO: What are you on about now?

ACTION: A bright flash signals the cleansing protocol.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
CTO: Containment pod is clear.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*FCO*: Excellent progress. Please do transmit the forcefield configuration settings. Anything else to report?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ ::waves a hand in the air, whispers loudly:: FCO: Can we expend this forcefield to encompass my work station? This really is very delicate work. I should do it directly.

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::brings up the forcefield settings and transmits them to the Scimitar, then sets about widening the forcefield to include the mobile lab::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: I say you should see a Doctor, you say no, I repeat myself, you get annoyed and stubbornly stay on duty before self-treating. I'll just wait until I find you under your desk with an empty bottle again and save all the hassle in-between. ::shrugs::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::chuckles::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Starts to feel a little uncomfortable, like she can feel things crawling on her skin, but acknowledges that it's all in her mind, and ignores it to continue with the work::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::begins adjusting the quarantine protocols now that they have more sensor data from the first beamout::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: So we need to tweak the containment.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
XO: Thalev, I'm fine. And I don't have a bottle anymore, you emptied my bar while I was on Ferenginar. Remember?

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@*XO*: My tentative plan is to try and use the facility's ventilation system to disperse an eventual cure. All we're really able to do at the moment is wait.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::smiles even though he's irritated by how stubborn the mule next to him is:: CO: I deserved it.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
XO: Doubt it.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*FCO*: Very well. We're all concerned up here, and working on it best we can. Keep us informed.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods as he works, his minds going down several avenues:: CTO: With the data from the first beamout, we should be able to target specific traits to get quarantined. As soon as we have a few 100% successes, I think that'll do it. We'll still beam the crew up into quarantine fields, though. Just in case.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ ::speaks towards FCOs communicator:: FCO: And work really hard... ::steps aside to her work station and settles down like a chicken roosting.:: Self: OK... focus.

ACTION: The forcefield expands to encompass the doctor's workstation.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: I'm the longest serving XO you've ever had. The others couldn't stand you for this long. That alone is worth a bottle of the galaxy's finest.
FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@*XO*: Will do. I'm sure the Doctor will have us all fixed up soon.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: Maybe, once we get the success rates we are after, we can beam them into an the lab, just expand the beam area.  it'd already be set up, and secure regarding quarantine.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
XO: Please. Ethan was much worse.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::stands up to stretch his legs::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods, looking up and smiling:: CTO: Good idea, sir. Although we can probably forgo the specimen pod. ::his smile turns into a grin::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Oh I don't know. Sure, he'd shoot at anything if it moved but it was more of an adorable quirk. ::grins::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Murmers to herself:: CIV: Unless there's someone down there you don't particularly like...

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: Ready for attempt two?

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::smiles and sits back down, cracking his back::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::chuckles quietly, prepping the next beam out:: CTO: Ready on your order. ::targets the mites::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
XO: Seems like the good Doctor is having fun down there.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ ::peers into her microscope:: Computer: try re-sequencing protein markers at points 3X45, 2A09 and, ah hell, why not add 5T34 in there, too.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*FCO*: Understood. And let Doctor Lee know we appreciate her efforts and will keep interruptions to a minimum. Scimitar out.

ACTION: The CMO's console gives an acknowledging beep and a countdown starts to run at 15 minutes to signal how long the simulation will take.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Understands that the sooner they confirm a cleanse of the infection, the sooner she'll stop feeling the sensation:: CIV: Transport.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::initiates the second transport, beaming them up into the pod and then running a full scan::

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::sits on one of the tables, hugging her knees to her chest as she watched Lee work::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::shakes his head:: CTO: Better results, but still not good enough. ::starts recoding the quarantine buffer again::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Sighs as she looks at her readings::  CIV: Still no success.  ::Initiates the cleanse herself this time::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ FCO: Fifteen minutes, sir. ::doesn't look up from her work. Starts to feel a little tense::

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@CMO: Will this be able to cure the mites as well?

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: When can I redeem that Captain's guarantee?

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::leans in:: XO: At anytime.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ ::expands a section of the visual representation of the protein on screen and rotates it, fascinated:: FCO: Cure the...  ::glances over:: FCO: One miracle at a time, please.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: We ready for attempt 3?

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::leans out:: CO: Not that guarantee... never mind.

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@CMO: If it won't neutralize the pathogen in the mites, then releasing the cure through the vents won't be enough. We have to neutralize the mites.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::takes his friends hand:: XO: Thalev....I would never....ever let anything happen to Khethiwe.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ ::thinks:: FCO: The origin of this suppressant is the mite itself, so there is not "cure" I can administer. But with a little time, I could probably alter them enough that future generations of mites won't possess the same suppressant. ::chews her stylus:: FCO: It's something to think about, for the next ten minutes, anyway.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::sets the transport:: CTO: Ready. Again. I have a good feeling about this one.

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::looks a little sheepish:: CMO: Ah... sorry, guess I misunderstood.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::looks at the CO with a double take:: CO: Excuse me?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ ::smiles:: FCO: It's OK. I'm sure I'd get confused if you started talking about piloting, too. We all have our specialties and technical terms.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: Forgive me if I seem rude, but you always seem to be full of good feelings Chief. Energise.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
CTO: Positive Mental Attitude, Ensign. Energising. ::initiates the third transport::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
XO: I mean it.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: I tend to stick to 'Sharp senses, sharp knife'.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::rubs eyes and laughs:: XO: Sara...yes

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: And Lieutenant Spanner?

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
XO: Don't you speak her name!!

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Ready room.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::rubs his temples as a headache comes on::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::starts scanning, shaking his head with another smile:: CTO: You're welcome to go in there and start stabbing. Or cleanse it from your console, it's all good.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::stands, lifting the CO by the arm to his feet and leading him to the ready room::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Cleanses the area:: CIV: If I thought my knife would work...

ACTION: As the Captain gets up to go to his ready room, he wavers a moment and then keels over without even trying to break his fall.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ FCO: I mean, I have things like "Hyvroxilated-quinthethyl-metacetamine", and "Protodynoplaser", and you have... ::pauses, thinks:: I dunno, "Starboard" and "Warpo drive" or something... 

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*Sickbay*: Medical emergency, Captain's ready room. ::voice strained as he holds up the Captain and dumps him on the sofa::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::grins, and starts to edit the quarantine sequence again:: CTO: Only 1% remained on that last one. I think this will be it.

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@FCO: Aft-port intertia differential. ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Stay with me Jonathan. You don't want me taking command now, do you? I'll have your ready room painted blue!

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Dean> ::drops what he's doing and grabs a med kit:: *XO*: On my way! ::dashes out the door::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: Let's hope so. I miss my quarters already.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::out cold::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ ::chuckles:: FCO: Exactly.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::slaps his face a little with no response, then slaps it once more for good measure::

ACTION: The CMO's workstation pings as the simulation completes.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::puts the finishing touches to the sequence targets the next batch:: CTO: Ready on your order.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ FCO: Oooh!

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*Dean*: Dammit, where are you Doctor?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Dean> ::barges into the Ready Room, medkit in hand:: XO: Sir! ::drops down beside CO:: XO: What happened? ::opens his tricorder and starts to scan::

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::slides off the table and approaches the workstation, waiting for Lee to interpret the data::

Host OPS_Lt_Vettel says:
::tries to keep a steady hand as the XO rushes the Captain into the Ready room and looks to see that there is no one else stepping up to take command::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: Energise.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::initiates the transport, waiting for confirmation and then running a scan:: CTO: Your quarters won't be far away. Mites have been neutralised in the transporter buffer. ::targets the next batch for a confirmation test::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ FCO: Dabo! We have it. :: taps her console, sending the data to the medical replicator to the side, to start it synthesizing the antidote::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Dean: He complained of headache, or toothache half hour ago. Then he... he thought a previous crew member was still assigned here. Moments later, he collapsed.

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::grins and nods, tapping her combadge:: *OPS*: Sumner to Scimitar.

Host OPS_Lt_Vettel says:
*FCO*: Go ahead sir.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Dean: I'll want to know if it's related to the situation on the surface.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: I want several tests to confirm that it's successful.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: Have we confirmed that if the Doc can neutralize the mites from the infected?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods, already on it with full spectrum biological scans::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
CTO: The poison will still be in their system, but the mites will be quarantined on transport.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Dean> ::Looks concerned:: XO: We need to get him to Sickbay. We have to get Lee back here. ::scans the CO's cranium, shooting him up with a cortical stimulant::

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@*OPS*: Doctor Lee has developed an antidote for the pathogen. We'll be sending up the formula shortly. We'll need enough to flood the facility.

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@CMO: Any idea how concentrated it'll need to be?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
CTO: Confirmed. 100% eradication of the mites. Ready for the confirmation test.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Dean: What is it?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ FCO: We should start with a small dose, and work our way up. We should see an effect pretty quick.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::interrupts the FCO and OPS:: *FCO*: Idrani to Sumner, we have a medical emergency. Doctor Lee is needed urgently on the Scimitar.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Dean> XO: I have no idea... ::taps his comm badge:: *Bridge*: Two to beam directly to Sickbay!

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Dean: Keep me informed, obviously. Any news, I need to know. ::nods with confidence at him::

Host OPS_Lt_Vettel says:
*FCO*: Yes sir. I shall have Medical start replicating enough when we have the pattern... also you should know that the Captain has fallen ill.

ACTION: The Captain and MO get beamed to sickbay.

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::frowns and looks to Lee:: *XO*: Do we have a way to prevent her from infecting the ship?

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: Go for it, dealers choice on the mites.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ ::raises her eyebrows at the XO's words:: FCO: There are no mites within this forcefield. I think it's safe.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::begins transport, rescans and confirms eradication:: CTO: I think we're good, sir. House loses. You can report it to the Captain and we'll have our crew evacuated inside an hour.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::walks back onto the bridge:: *FCO*: I'll get an update and let you know, but make sure she's ready as soon as we can get her back. I want a link set up between Doctor Lee and Sickbay in the meantime.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CIV: Should we not try a successful beam with organic matter before we confirm our success?

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CTO*: Idrani to Feyna, report please.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::shrugs:: It won't make a difference, the pattern buffers will only target the mite DNA. Doesn't matter what comes up with it.

Host OPS_Lt_Vettel says:
XO: Sir... is the Captain alright?

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@CMO: Have to be sure. ::frowns, not liking it herself:: Transfer the formula for the antidote, and prepare to beam up.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
*XO*: We are in the last stages of confirming our mite filtration sequence.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Dean> ::rematerialises with CO beside him:: Orderly: Get him on the bed... ::calls to a nurse:: Get me a trolley! Go! Go! Go!

ACTION: A flurry of activity explodes outward from Conway and the Captain.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Looks over to Griff:: CIV: I think our time is up...

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Dean> ::shouts:: Nurse: Trocordrazine, we have to stabilise him... 10ccs ;:holds out a hand and takes the hypo, administering it fast, watches the CO's vitals, very concerned about the state of his neural readings::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods grimly::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ FCO: Yessir... ::taps out a transmission to the Scimitar, containing all her data::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
OPS: I don't know yet. Try and stay focussed for now. I'll keep you all informed. ::nods:: *CTO*: We have a situation and I need Doctor Lee beamed up urgently. How much time do you need?

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
*XO*: We have confirmed success at filtering out the mites on transport Sir.

ACTION: Slowly the captain's readings stabilise.

Host OPS_Lt_Vettel says:
::nods::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
*XO*: I'll contact her and initiate it ASAP Sir.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Checks to see if Griff heard her:: CIV: How long do you think we need to be able to get the Doc up here?

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::waits anxiously for an update from the Scimitar, hoping things weren't too bad up there::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
*CMO*: Doctor, please be prepared for emergency transport to the Scimitar.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
CTO: Quarantine Sickbay, then we can initiate the beamout. We'll just use the transporter we already have setup.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Dean> ::rests a neuro-sequencer on the CO's forehead, and hold shis breath as he activates it, hoping it'll stabilise the CO enough to figure out what the hell is going on:: Nurse: Call up his last medical. Check his readings against these. ::points to the screen::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Nods at Griff, as her fingers already furiously flies over the console, quarantining Sickbay::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CTO*: As soon as it's safe, no sooner. ::hates that he had to give that order:: OPS: Ensure Doctor Lee has a link to Sickbay.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@ *CTO*: Understood. :: FCO: He'll be fine. I'm sure he just stubbed his toe or something...

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::targets the CMO with their quarantined transporter:: *CMO*: Griffiths to Doctor Lee, prepare for transport. ::energises::

Host OPS_Lt_Vettel says:
XO: Sickbay has been quarantined sir.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Dean> ::initiates a hyper encephalogram::

ACTION: The CMO disappears from the surface into the quarantined sickbay.

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::gives a weak smile, not really believing the Doctor's words::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
@:: disappears::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::looks up at Feyna:: CTO: You'd better make sure security is posted outside Sickbay.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::reappears::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Is distracted from her work on the console by the CIV's comment:: CIV: What was that Chief?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
CTO: Quarantine, ensign. Someone might try and leave Sickbay before we've confirmed there's no outbreak. The mites were contained, but...just to be safe.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::reappears and dashes over to CO's biobed:: Dean: Report! ::looks up at the readings over the biobed, frowns, and grabs a tricorder as she listens to Dean's summary:: Dean: Right.. good... Idrani noticed nothing before then? That was sudden... ::frowns down at CO lying before her:: Dean: Least he's stable. Let's take a look at his HEG...

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Assigns extra security outside SB::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::lets loose in her Sickbay::

FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::looks around, trying to figure out a way to neutralize the mites:: Self: Henry would have an idea about now...

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