Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“In sickness and in health”

Starring

Bernie Wallowitch as Captain Bernie Wall 
Terry Imrie as Commander Joseph Timrok
Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Commander Karida Janan 
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Commander Aun'to Mesme
Mike Hilles as Lieutenant Junior Grade Maximus Heller
Nick Beckwith as Ensign Alex Cameron
   
  And

Lília Perfeito as Ensign Lost,Captain T’Ral, Dr Drasor, Dr Green and Dr Asrun

 Guest Staring

John Summers as Ensign Darom

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10402.15 - "In sickness and in health - Part I"=/\==/\==/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara is but a few light years from the Alera system near the Cardassian border. Alera IV has been home to the Santiago colony for over fifty years.
Host SM_Lilia says:
The colony survived manufacturing civilian spaceships but for the past month a strange illness began to affect the crew and has caused 15 deaths. It took the colonists a few weeks to admit the problem and call for help.
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Mendeleiev, a New Orleans class medical Starfleet vessel was sent to help but have found the matter to be out of their hands.
Host SM_Lilia says:
The illness is caused by some sort of atmospheric radiation. They managed to synthesize a compound that could be helpful and have asked Starfleet command for a shipment of the product as well as another vessel to investigate the possible cause for this radiation.
Host SM_Lilia says:
The Elara is that second ship. What will they find out?
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::on the bridge sitting in his seat::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>CO: We are 15 minutes away from the system at present speed.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::enters the bridge ::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: acknowledged, maintain course and speed
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>::nods::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::at tactical running the normal spectrum of scans and monitoring the tactical systems::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
*CMO* Be ready to join us on the away team when we arrive at the colony doctor
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::in her seat on the bridge::
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::in sickbay, managing the stock take of Hyronalin Variant D-1::
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
*XO* Aye, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: Commander, we are 15 minutes out
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: takes a breif glance at the viewscreen before sitting himself down :: CO: very well, we are ready to go as soon as we reach orbit
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: good...
OPS_Darom says:
CO:We are in communications range with both the colony and the USS Mendeleiev.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::has her legs crossed and her hands in her lap while she seems deep in concentration watching the viewscreen::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: drop us out of warp when within range of Alera IV and enter standard orbit
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
OPS: acknowledged
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
CO: Sir I’m only detecting one ship in range and that’s the Mendeleiev
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: Aye sir
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>Self: They won't catch me in an away team even if there is GPL down there
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: very well, that is all that should be there
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: Dropping out of Warp
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::goes back to his console and continues his scans, wondering how radiation just starts effecting a planets atmosphere::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The viewscreen is lighted bythe sight of a blue and white planet with three moons and one new orleans class vessel orbiting it
OPS_Darom says:
CO:The Mendeleiev is hailing, Sir.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
OPS: on screen
OPS_Darom says:
::puts it onscreen::
Host CO_TRal says:
ACTION: The viewscreen again changes, revealing a female vulcan in a starfleet uniform
Host CO_TRal says:
COM:USS Elara: Greetings Captain Wall, we did not expect you so soon. Do you have the medicine we requested?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks at the vulcan on the screen::
OPS_Darom says:
::continues working::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: CO: yes we do, we our crews should get together to fill us in on what you have found out so far
Host CO_TRal says:
<FCO_Lost>::mumbles something about disliking vulcans::
OPS_Darom says:
::hears the FCO's comment and gives him a stern look::
Host CO_TRal says:
COM:USS Elara: If you wish Captain, however we have not be able to determine the source of this radiation and that is where we need your help. We are not prepared to face such a hazzardous situation, we are all doctors
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::gives the entire area a scan, focusing on the three moons just in case something is coming from them::
Host CO_TRal says:
COM: USS Elara: I will send you three of my best doctors to explain what we found so far and we will remain here to assist in distributing the medicine and in finding a definite cure
Host CO_TRal says:
COM: USS Elara: Is that acceptable Captain?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: CO: agreed with the Elara and her crew and our ship resources we can assist you further, with all your doctor we can get to the bottom of this mystery much faster
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: greet our Mendeleiev quest and escort them to the Obs. Lounge
Host CO_TRal says:
COM: USS Elara: Acknowledged. Mendeleiev out
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: nods to the Captain :: CO: should i postpone the away mission?
OPS_Darom says:
CO:The Mendeleiev reports the doctors are ready to beam in.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to the CO and XO::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::reads in the information he is getting about the radiation:: CNS: Excuse me ma'am, could you take a look at this for a moment?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: no after you escort them you may visit the colony inform them of our efferts now that the Elara is in orbit
Host Dr_Drasor says:
@::impatient on the Mendeleiev transporter room::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks up to the CTO in surprise then gets up and walks around to his console:: CTO: What is it?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
OPS: beam them onboard when ready
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
CNS: I was wondering if you had ever seen anything like this before? ::shows her the information about the radiation::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
@Self: That vulcan, she always has to haste things. Why did I have to prepare even before Captain Wall gave his permission
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: ok, CNS: if you could join me in the transporter room in 5 minutes.. and bring the doctor ::enters the TL::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::turns and nods to the XO:: XO: Aye Sir.
OPS_Darom says:
::beams them aboard::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::makes his way quickly to TR1::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
::materializes in transporter room 1::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*CMO*: Could you meet the XO and myself in Transporter room ::pauses:: one I pressume in five minutes please.
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
*CNS* On mah way.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::leaves the bridge and enters the Observation Lounge::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::hurries through the doorway into the TR - seeing the visitor(s) already arrived::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks at the information:: CTO: No I have never seen anything like this before, it somehow does not seem like anything I have seen naturally occurring though i am no scientist.
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::makes his way quickly to the transporter room::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
ACTION: The first person to see the group from the Mendeleiev is the transporter chief. He sees a tall Andorian, the higher ranking officer and 2 Lts, one human female and a a vulcan male
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::enters the Transporter Room just behind Timrok::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
CNS: Thats what I was thinking, but if that the case what can generate a radiation field of this size, its rather impressive
Host Dr_Drasor says:
::notices the XO enter the room and steps down the transporter padd::XO:You must be commander Timrok. I am Dr Drasor and these are Lt Rains and Lt Srak
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
All: Indeed, Greetings!, if you could please come this way - the captain is waiting
Host Dr_Drasor says:
::his antennae twist::XO: Commander, your Captain is irrelevant here, I need to see your doctor and think of the besty method for distributing the medicine as we can not go down there
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::shrugs and has a look as if to apologise for her absolute lack of ideas:: CTO: I have no idea perhaps scans of the surface of the planet and its moons may give us more clues.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::standing by the very large windows with his hand behind his back looking out::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::ushers the three doctors toward the obs lounge:: CMO: i`ll be back in a minute
Host Dr_Drasor says:
ACTION: The two Lts stay quiet, obviously they know better than to interrupt their leader
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::frowns inquisitively and nods::  XO: Sir.
Host Dr_Drasor says:
::is not pleased at being "ushered"::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CMO: And you are ...
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::nods:: CNS: Yes, the moons don't seem to be the source, I will start scanning the planet, perhaps we will get lucky.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Sorry I have been of little help, if I should find out more on the surface I will be sure to inform you, meanwhile I must be off, wouldn't want to keep the XO waiting.
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
Drasor: Apparently of nae consequence, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*XO*: changed my mind you and the CMO Cameron should join me in the Lounge also to hear this meeting, after then you may take you away down to the colony
Host Dr_Drasor says:
::can't help but be taken by the XO::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::as suggested begins a detailed scan of the surface and subsurface of the planet looking for any "odd" readings::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::stops ushering for a moment::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::heads to the TL and as the doors open steps inside:: 
Host Dr_Drasor says:
XO: Commander, your ship is not very effective is it?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
Drasor: This is the ships doctor, Dr Cameron CMO: This is Dr Drasor of the Mendeliev
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::can't help but grin at Timrok:: Drasor: A pleasure, doctor.  We should get tae the observation lounge.  Ah'm sure we can sort everything oot there.  ::ushers Drasor, but far more subtly this time::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::leaves the TL and walks towards the transporter room::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CMO: the captain is waiting for you all in the observation lounge, if you would be so kind as to show our visitors the way, i`ll head down without you for the time being
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CMO: ah finally. I need to take a look at the medicine to make sure its the correct compund and that its pure enough
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::ignores drasors comment::
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
Drasor: Ah'd like that,  once we've at least had a chance tae find oot your side of what's happened so far here.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::enters the Transporter room::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::waits till the doors close with the doctors on the opposite side before cursing aloud::
OPS_Darom says:
::scans::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::watches the information poor in and wonders::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CMO: Is your universal translator working properly?
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CMO: Anyway, we have found nothing. We have no way to analyze the planet without risking contamination. We were hoping you could do that for us
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::smiles as though he's heard this one a million times before::  Drasor: Perfectly.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::sees the XO just infront of her:: XO: Sir? ::is a bit confused::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::masages his forehead for a second:: CNS: ready to go?
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
Drasor: Right.  Well, Ah'm sure that the Captain will have some further questions when we get up there.  ::enters the Turbolift and, as he faces forward,  grimaces a little without being seen::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods slowly then looks to the door:: XO: Aye sir ::no longer fully convinced where she is agreeing to go::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CMO: Captain Captain, captains don't resolve anything. The ideas are really ours you know
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::being VERY tactful::  Drasor: Of course.  But sometimes it's nice tae massage the old ego, eh?
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CMO: Indeed! I like you already doctor
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
Drasor: Thank ye, sir.
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::hates Drasor already::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
<Dr Greene>::enters the TR1 with two huge suits in his arms::XO/CNS:Where do you think you are going?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks at Dr Greene, half wishing she could answer for sure, instead she just smiles and turns to the XO:: XO: I take it the CMO is no longer joining us?
Host Dr_Drasor says:
ACTION: The CMO and the doctors from the Mendeleiev finally arrive at the door to the observation lounge
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: looks at the bio suits in the doctors arms,:: DR: It looks like you already know the answer to that
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CNS: No he is otherwise engaged
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::enters the Observation Lounge:: CO: Captain, ,this is Dr. Drasor.  Drasor: Captain Wall.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::waits patiently::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
<Dr Greene<::shakes his head and helps the two dress the suits::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CO: Captain. Time is of the essence
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Dr: greetings Welcome onboard the Elara
Host Dr_Drasor says:
::bows briefly but is not pleased by the waste of time::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods and immediately launches into another question:: XO: May I also ask, has the bridge informed them we are going to be arriving?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::is getting into her suit with the help of the Dr::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CNS: Yes it was pre-arranged,  WE will try to keep this as brief as we can, im not entirely comfortable being in these conditions, we'll just find out what we can and come straight back
Host Dr_Drasor says:
<Dr Greene>CNS/XO: If our readings and the Mendeleiev's are correct this suit should protect you from the radiation. It was actually manufactured for space walks
Host Dr_Drasor says:
<Dr Greene>CNS/XO: The only down point is that you may have some dificulty in moving
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Dr.: please take a seat ::points to the chair::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::sighs:: Self: This will be interesting. And Should is not as comforting as it could be.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::takes a seat at the end position of the table:
Host Dr_Drasor says:
::nods and sits, still not happy. his aides do the same::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
Greene: thats ok, i don’t plan to be doing any aerobics down there
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::fixes her gaze on the XO for a moment thoughtfully::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
<Dr Greene>::shrugs::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Dr: you may proceed with your findings so far
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::steps onto the pad in his new suit glancing back to the CNS for a second uncomfortably::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CO: This radiation affected firstly the Andorian populace. It causes loss of skin pigments and with time a degeneration of the brain but none of the Andorians have died and this has been going for at least a month. On the other hand during the past week 15 people have died and 20 others are in a coma
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
Drasor: Confined to any particular race?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
TRChief: when you are ready
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CO: autopsies have found only a destruction of tissues and no cause. They detected a new radiation in the atmosphere, at first they didn't notice because it was below detection levels but it has been increasing
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CMO: 5 vulcans, 6 humans and 4 klingons. the deaths I mean.
Host Dr_Drasor says:
<TRC>::nods to the XO and beams him and the CNS to the planet::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
@ACTION: The two are beamed to the office of the chief of the major hospital in the Capital
Host Dr_Drasor says:
@<Dr Ashrum>::a showrt bald human, he gets up when the two arrive::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@ Materialises and turns waiting for the CNS to appear::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Dr: The Elara is currently conduct extensive scans, science, stellar cartography and medical science departments of my ship have been put on this
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::noting the beam down to the surface keeps a close eye on the sensor readings of the area around the away team::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@::glances around the room and then looks to the man in the room with them::
Host Dr_Drasor says:
::nods::CO: We believe the source is on the planet but there doesn't appear to be a natural reason for it. We could not do anything else. The medicine we ordered is a new anti radiation compund which could help clean the blood of the affected
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Dr: has it been tested?
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
Drasor: Dae ye think this could be some form of terrorism?
Host Dr_Drasor says:
<Dr Ashrun>XO/CNS: Welcome to the Principal Hospital of Santiago. I am Dr Ashrun
Host Dr_Drasor says:
::shrugs and his antennae shrug with him::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@::nods as well as she can in this suit and rethinks exactly how bad she thought the uniform was to wear before she got into this::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@ Ashrun: thank you Dr, i am Commander Timrok, this is the ships CNS, LtCmdr janan
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CO: Partially. It showed some improvement in a few patients but we needed a larger sample
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
CO: Captain, ye might want tae alert Commander Mesme.
Host Dr_Drasor says:
@<Dr Ashrun>::nods::XO/CNS:I hope you bring the cure and the cause of this. we are starting to have panic among the population
Host Dr_Drasor says:
@<Dr Ashrun>CNS/XO: And I must say that if the patients see you like that won't be all that more confortable
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@ Ashrun: We want to keep this as brief as possible so if you can give us as much information as you have and we would like to take a look at some of the patients, we will get to the bottom of all of this i assure you
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
Drasor: Well, we have what ye asked us tae bring.  And ye've already said that's nae cure.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@Dr: as for the suits im afraid they are necessary
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CTO*: the medicine ordered is not a sure thing its has just been preliminary test with only some improvement in results, take the necessary precautions
Host Dr_Drasor says:
@<Dr Ashrun>XO: Unfortunately I understand
Host Dr_Drasor says:
CMO: It is all we have. We need to distribute it to enough patients so we can see how effective it is. if it is effective at all
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@ Have you found any pattern in the cases? Where seems to be the most affected place?
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
CO: Agreed.  It might give us the time we need tae find a cure.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
*CO*: Aye sir. May I suggest we initiate quarantine procedures on all those who beam to the surface until we can be sure the drug is fully effective
Host Dr_Drasor says:
@<Dr Shrun>XO: Most of the deaths were here in the Capital but then again there is where most of the population is. This radiation seems to be widespread and our scientists say we are all infected. this is very bad for our economy. No one is buying from us now
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CTO*: very well do what you need too
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::jokes:: DR: it cant be doing much for the tourist industry either!
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@::opens her tricorder and starts to scan the room, in particular looking for evidence of radiation::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
*CO*: Sir just one thing, there are over 1 billion people on that planet, if this drug doesnt work we may need to look at a planet wide evacuation, shall I contact SFC to draw up a plan for one, just in case?
Host Dr_Drasor says:
@<Dr Ashrun>::doesn't find that amusing at all::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CTO*: yes
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Pause Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Copyright (c) 2004 by Star Trek: A Call To Duty. All Rights Reserved.