Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11309.16

Starring:

Chris Esterhuyse		as	Ship Manager

			and	Kortan, miner

Andrew James		as	[aCO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer

C.J. Short		as	[aXO] Lieutenant Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control Officer, 2nd Officer

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

Aoibhe Ní		as	[CMO] Lieutenant JG Caerys Lee
				Chief Medical Officer

James Greenman		as	[CIV] Rhodri "Griff" Griffiths
				Combat Operations (TIC)

			and	Pilot_Harris

			and	Yeoman_Peters

Absent:

Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer

Mission Summary: While the Doctor is in surgery trying not to kill the Captain, the FCO is taking a small party down to the surface to reassure the miners when they awake. The Chief and CTO will make sure the ship is dosed as well while the XO gets on with the running if the ship.
The hospital ship is still a few hours away and they will take over the treatment of the miners and possible evacuation of the planet, should that be required.

<<<<<<<<<< Begin mission “Wailing at the Sunset” Part 6 - 11309.16 >>>>>>>>>>

 aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::in his chair waiting for the reports to flood in::
CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::monitors vital systems at Engineering, trying to keep his mind off of the palpable tension::
FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::sits in Administration, activating the facility's comm system:: *Facility*: Attention mining and administration personnel. Please proceed to the mess hall for medical care and relief. Repeat, please proceed to the mess hall for medical care and relief. ::she sets the message to repeat every few minutes::
CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Is on the bridge, doing a shipwide sweep for any potential mite contamination::
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::steps back from the biobed, staring at the dead body of her CO. Wipes a tear away from her cheek and looks over at Dr. Conway::
FCO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::Looks to her escort and proceeds to the mess hall to meet the miners::
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::sighs:: Computer: OK, reset medical holo programme Lee 023. Let's try this again.
CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::picks up the note from his console:: aCO: Captain, Environmental reports that the canisters have been loaded and are ready for dispersal.
CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Covers the next sector of the ship, after getting a clean reading from the previous one::

ACTION: The FCO's voice echoes through the facility. It doesn't appear like anybody has recovered as yet.

aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CIV: Thank you. CIV/CTO: Are we certain no mites came on board?
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Conway> ::groans and stretches til his shoulder cracks:: CMO: Once more into the breach, right?
CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::glances up at Feyna, knowing that she's running a sweep::
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
MO: MMmhm... ::stares ahead, thinking::
CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
aCO: I'm doing a rolling sweep of the ship, and so far we are clean
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::puts his fingertips together:: CTO: Excellent.
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::frowns somewhat as no one shows up:: MO: Alright, let's try to find someone. ::picks up a tricorder and goes looking for the nearest miner::
Host Kortan says:
@::slowly comes to his senses, not sure why he can't move::
CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Double takes slightly at Idrani, regarding his response::
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::enters a large supply room, moving slowly towards the signature:: Kortan: Hello? Can you hear me?
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
MO: I... em... I'm going to go back to Sickbay for a moment. ::steps towards the arch:: Conway: You just... riff. Jive it up, see what you come up with. Blue sky thinking.... or... ::pauses, unsure if her orders are clear, but the idea bubbling in her head is too distracting. Conway: Yea... bye ::leaves the holodeck::
Host Kortan says:
@::tries to move his leg but sees that it's wedged between a console and the wall:: aXO: Uhm, help?
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::can't resist any longer:: *CMO*: Idrani to Doctor Lee, any progress?
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::striding along the corridor, in a world of her own:: *aCO*: Progress? On what? ::steps into the TL:: TL: Sickbay.
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CMO*: Now isn't the time for jokes, Doctor.
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::rounds a stack of crates and approaches Kortan:: MO: Let's get him out of there. ::She grabs the console, bracing a foot against the wall and pulling with all her strength as the medical officer tries to unwedge the leg::
Host Kortan says:
@::relaxes himself enough for the MO to get him unstuck, having been stuck in tight spaces before::
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
*aCO*: I wasn't aware that I had... ::steps out of the TLK and bee-lines for Sickbay:: ... made one. ::blinks, stops walking suddenly. Oh, The Captain... Right. I'm working on it.
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@Kortan: Are you alright?
CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Initiates the scan of the final sector of the Scimitar::
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CMO*: So I take it you've made no progress whatsoever since we last spoke?
Host Kortan says:
@::wriggles his toes in his boot and rolls his shoulders:: aXO: I think so. ::rolls over onto his knees before wobbling to his feet:: What happened?
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
*aCO*: Progress, in medical terms is difficult to define, sir. ::starts walking again, entering Sickbay through the main doors. Grabs her lab coat and pulls it on:: *aCO*: I haven't made negative progress, in that the Captain is exactly as alive as he was before...
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CMO*: Have you determined what the object is, exactly?
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::silence::
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::moves over to the CO's secluded biobed and begins to check over his readings:: *aCO*: No. I have not.
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@Kortan: As best we can tell, the flooding from the storm uncovered a species of mite that carried a neuro-inhibitor. It infested the facility, and affected you all. We've released an antidote in the ventilation system, and have a ship in orbit for support.
CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Taps her fingers a little on the console, showing some impatience at the last sector taking so long::
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::flabbergasted that even with the technology of today, they can't tell what the object is:: *CMO*: Very well. Keep me informed please. Idrani out.
CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::looks back down at his console after the conversation between Idrani and Lee, his fingers idly tapping at a few commands for diagnostics that are already running::
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::hears the comm cut. Looks down at CO:: CO: You'd think I wasn't keeping him informed. ::sighs, picks up a tricorder:: CO: What does he want me to do? Interrupt him every 15 minutes to tell him nothing has changed yet? ::shrugs:: CO: I just hope he's better behaved for you than he is for me.
Host Kortan says:
@::blinks at the aXO:: aXO: Uhm, what day is it?
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@Kortan: The stardate is 11309.16. You've been under for some time.
CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Sees the confirmation that the ship is clean, and allows a genuine smile to cross her face:: aCO: Sir, the ship is clean of mites
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: That's excellent news, Ensign. Thank you.
CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::smiles slightly at the news:: aCO/CTO: Ready on your command to release the vaccine.
Host Kortan says:
@aXO: Last I remembered it was 11308.25. ::shakes his head:: What have we been doing all this time. ::leans agains the wall, realizing that he's quite hungry::
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CIV: Calm down, paper tiger. We'll release when the away team returns.
CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Throws a smile over at Griff and murmers::  CIV: I think we did good
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@Kortan: Hiding, mostly. ::she offers a smile and puts a hand on his shoulder:: Come on, let's get you to the mess hall.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::looks down at her readings, thinking:: CO: Yea... after this, I think we'll be seeing a lot more of each other, Captain. This  could all have been avoided if you had told me from the start that you had been getting headaches. I mean, seriously, I don't wear a teal uniform for my own health, you know... ::taps heavily on the tricorder ::
CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::raises an eyebrow slightly at the aCO, but nods and turns to Feyna, returning her smile:: CTO: I'd agree with that assessment. Not bad for a pair of non-scientists.
Host Kortan says:
@::smiles wanly:: aXO: I'm not the boss around here, but I want to thank you even if that miserable Sondaran mudslug doesn't. He'll probably insinuate that you stole something. ::lets her help him along the corridor::
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::taps her comm badge:: *Conway*: Lee to Conway. How's it going?
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Conway> *CMO*: Another bust, Caerys. ::sighs::
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
*Conway*: Try booze.
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CIV/CTO: I agree it was a good job, but don't get carried away singing each other's praises.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::moves a large scanner over to the CO's biobed and settles it over his cranium::
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::realizes he's being grumpy::
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Conway> *CMO*: I'm sorry, what?
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::gives a brief laugh, not really wanting to get involved in the politics of mining; once they reach the mess hall, she motions over a TO:: TO: Get a team together and start sweeping the facility. It's possible more than a few of our friends are trapped, and will need help.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
*Conway*: Booze, alcohol, grog... It worked on the Seleya once.
CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Deadpans:: aCO: I don't recall any singing Sir
CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::glances down at the aCO, ignoring the surly attitude:: aCO: Understood, Sir.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
<Conway> *CMO*: There's no way that will work.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
*Conway*: We didn't think it would either, but there you go. The Seleya's crew are still alive...

@ACTION: The TO nods in acknowledgement and sends the others off in teams of two to assist any trapped miners.

aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::gestures:: CIV/CTO: I'm just concerned about the Captain. Forgive my abrupt attitude. Carry on.
Host Kortan says:
@::calls after the TO:: TO: Make sure you search the ducts and maintenance tunnels too.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::decides CO is stable enough for now. Leaves him in the capable hands of her on call team and leaves Sickbay, heading for the TL::
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::grabs some rations and water from a crate and brings them over to Kortan:: Kortan: There'll be a hospital ship in orbit in a few hours to get you all properly fed and treated; this is the best we can do for now.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
TL: Bridge.
Host Kortan says:
@::settles at one of the tables, taking the food and water:: aXO: So we got bit by some mites and they made us kinda crazy?
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@Kortan: More or less. You hid in cramped spaces, and were unusually drawn to the sun. When it went down, you were all... distraught.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::exits TL onto the bridge, and takes a look around for the aCO::
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::thinks that it is very quiet on the bridge, just as the CMO walks in::
Host Kortan says:
@::looks disturbed at the information:: aXO: Like a brain damaged animal, for the lack of a better description?
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::nods some:: Kortan: Or a mite, who thrives off heat.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
aCO: Commander, Captain... sir. ::nods, her face blank::
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CMO: Doctor, do you have a report? Here, or the Ready Room?
Host Kortan says:
@::shudders::
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::nods to the Ready Room, mostly because she's not sure what she's going to say, but also because the aCO looks like he could do with a quiet moment::
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@Kortan: Fortunately, we were able to isolate the pathogen responsible, and cure it. There shouldn't be any permanent damage.
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::stands and gestures for the Doctor to go in ahead of him:: CTO: The bridge is yours.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::steps into the Ready Room, unable to resist having a quick look around before turning and facing aCO::
CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::breathes a quiet sigh of relief and continues running ship diagnostics::
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CMO: Go ahead.
Host Kortan says:
aXO: Well, thanks again. ::looks up as the TOs start escorting more miners into the dining hall.::
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::she nods, and sets about handing out more rations and water pouches::
Host Kortan says:
@::drinks the last of the water, goes over to the crate and starts handing out water to the others that are helped along::
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::holds her hands out at her sides:: aCO: I have nothing. According to every scan we know, there is nothing in Captain Rome's head. But his bioreadings are all over the place, he is suffering emotional spikes I can't account for outside of nightmares or lucid dreams, and we can't snap him out of it. The only reason we even know there is something going on is because you have his job now... ::sighs and folds her arms:: Is there anything at all that you may know that could help, because I'm running out of time and ideas.
Host Kortan says:
@::looks over at the aXO:: aXO: Just one question, Lt.? What about the mites that caused the problem in the first place? I guess they are still around?
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CMO: I thought you said there was some foreign object, now you say there's nothing? Help me here.
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@Kortan: They are, but they shouldn't be a problem while you're under the effects of the antidote. Once you're all aboard the medical ship, we'll eliminate the mite population.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
aCO: Oh,. there is. But our scans slide right off it. We are seeing the ripples around the object, its effects on the surrounding tissue, but we can't analyze it, can't winkle it out.
Host Kortan says:
@::nods:: aXO: Good. Although after this, I think I'm going to apply for a nice, danger-free desk job at HQ.
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::shrugs:: CMO: I wish I had the answer for you Doctor. ::sighs:: So, we're just stuck with nothing? That isn't good enough.
aXO_Lt_Sumner says:
@::laughs softly:: Kortan: I don't think anyone would blame you.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
aCO: I just want to make sure I have everything covered. Did Captain Rome go to any skeezy bars where he may have picked up a parasite we can't recognize, did he hit his head off a mad scientist... I don't know what I'm asking, I just need the answers, sir.
Host Kortan says:
@::smiles a lopsided smile at her, turning back to helping the others get some water into their bodies::
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CMO: Not that I am aware of... sure, he's had his fair share of death threats lately, but so have I.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::nods slowly:: aCO: The next step then is exploratory surgery. I don't have to tell you going in blind is not advised, but it appears to be the Captain's only chance at this point.
aCO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::sits down:: CMO: This is a big one, isn't it... we've been here before, but this time, it feels more... ::pauses trying to find the word, but gives up:: real.
CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::stands still and nods once, almost formally:: aCO: Yes sir.
	
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