Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
First Officers Log: Stardate 10212.14 The Nighthawk has been stricken by an unknown 'virus' we are still unsure of how it came aboard the Nighthawk and what kind of side effects it is having on the crew.  Currently I am the only one it does not seem to be affecting, we are investigating further into this...

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OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Sits on the bridge, feeling very ill, having just sent out his messages::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::on the bridge pacing back and forth between the various consoles::
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Sitting at the 'hawk's helm, trying to hide the severity of his condition as best as possible.::
SO_Marais says:
::taps various controls on his console and looks around the bridge::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
SO: Any reports on the virus, how it go on board?  ::coughs horribly::
SO_Marais says:
OPS: Negative, I'm still checking transporter logs and such.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Tries to keep his head straight, but it keeps drooping.::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
SO: Very good.  Report when you having something to tell me.  And try and hurry it up.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::looks around the room as each member of the bridge crew is falling ill::  ALL: Do we have any idea of what kind of virus this is?
SO_Marais says:
::frowns at the console:: OPS: I seem to have found something indicating the time the virus started spreading.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
SO: And that time would be?
SO_Marais says:
OPS: Shortly after the Chameleon returned. ::looks up and glances towards the XO::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: Well, we have a time, now we can scan for new signs on the environmental system.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Starts an environmental record scan, from an hour before the Chameleon docked::
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  Throughout the ship, cries of help become silent as one by one the crew is attacked by the virus.
SO_Marais says:
::looks bit apprehensive:: XO: Now that we know when to start looking for it... you think the Doc will be able to do something about it? And who is still unaffected?
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::his hands shake as he adjusts the course.  He flattens them on the top of his console.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::sits in the Captains chair and pulls up all the recently accessed files by the medical department to his chair::  SO: Perhaps...
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO, SO: It definitely seems to be associated with the orb.  An unknown biological agent was introduced first into the Science lab the orb was taken to, and then tot he sickbay, after its transportation then.  My research indicates that the second orb may help us, but I am reluctant to try unless we have no other options.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::clears his throat.::  XO:  Picking up an incoming vessel.
SO_Marais says:
::blinks:: OPS: Second orb? You think it will counter what the first one did?
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Staggers onto the bridge::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Hesitantly scans the incoming vessel::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::hears the FCO::  OPS: What kind of ship?
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
XO:  It's Ferengi.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::sees the CEO stagger onto the bridge, and helps him to his console::
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::wipes his forehead with his sleeve.::
SO_Marais says:
::blinks:: XO: Sir, you seem to be unaffected by this virus...
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::hears the FCO's answer:: Self: Dang it...  OPS: Hail them...
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Slips into his chair:: XO: Thank you sir.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
COMM: Ferengi Vessel: Ferengi Vessel, this is the USS Nighthawk.  Please be advised that we are under quarantine.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
SO: I have been...I'm not sure why either, could it be I have some immunity from the virus?
Host Grok says:
Action:  A greedy face appears on the screen...
SO_Marais says:
::thinks a moment:: XO: Possibly. ::walks over to the bridge Medkit:: Perhaps some blood work will give us an idea.
Host Grok says:
COMM: XO:  Quarantine?  Well... maybe we have something to trade after all.   Perhaps we could help you... for a price of course.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Realizes his incapable of raising his head.  Looks up at the screen.::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Feels sicker, holds his stomach::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::nods to the SO and rolls up his sleeve to give blood::  COMM: Grok: What do you have?
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Holds up a Padd:: Self: Always a Price....
SO_Marais says:
::stumbles the last step towards the Medkit, landing on his knees::
Host Grok says:
COMM:  XO:  Seeing as your crew isn't in any shape, perhaps we might be able to help you find the cure.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::silently sets up the transporters to beam the other orb aboard at the press of a button::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
COMM: Grok: Were perfectly capable of finding a cure...but any assistance you could provide would be helpful
Host Grok says:
ACTION:  The huge orb fills the largest room on the ship to maximum, crushing anything in the way.
SO_Marais says:
::fumbles a bit to open the Medkit and get the hypospray:: Self: Beautiful bruises later on.
Host Grok says:
COMM:  XO:  good good... Now, so there is no misunderstanding...  ::Smiles::  The price.
Host Grok says:
ACTION:  Along the FCO's arms, red marks begin to break out.
SO_Marais says:
::gets to his feet again, swaying slightly, then swallows hard as his stomach rebels against the movement::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Sits down, and decides to never leave his chair, if he can possibly avoid it::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
COMM: Grok: What are you asking for?
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::scratches his arms.  Sees the red spots as the sleeves get slightly pulled up.  His eyes widen and he pulls the sleeves down.::
Host Grok says:
ACTION:  The CEO's console begins to waver before his eyes.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::sits down in the CO's chair and wonders where the SO went off to::
SO_Marais says:
::slowly walks over to Anderson, concentrating very hard, hoping the conversation with the Ferengi will end soon so he can get a blood sample::
Host Grok says:
COMM: XO:  We have heard that you have acquired... ::Leans forward::  The orb of Zaltar...
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Scratches his head::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: Sir, may I remind you that that orb may the cure. ::Unsteady voice::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::shakes his head::  COMM: Grok: Sorry not for sale...perhaps there is something else we can offer you
SO_Marais says:
::glancing at Anderson, he holds up the hypospray in query::
Host Grok says:
Scenery:  Two quiet thuds are heard as first one, then another officer on the bridge fall to the virus.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::shakes his head and holds out his arm towards the SO:: SO: Go ahead...
Host Grok says:
@::Looks briefly angry before a smile replaces his face::  XO:  Not at all.  But we are patient... we can... urr.. wait.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::closes his eyes as he hears the thuds.::
SO_Marais says:
::takes the blood sample and stumbles back to his console::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: The transporter system is ready to beam the orb into a docking bay sir.....
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::smiles back at the Ferengi::  COMM: Grok: Very well... ::motions to the OPS to cut the channel::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Cuts the channel::
SO_Marais says:
Computer: Analyze Commander Anderson's blood sample, display results on this console.
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Blinks his eyes,   then looks at the console again, turning pale::
Host Grok says:
@::Goes back to his seat and calls in one of his cronies for assistance.  After all, a federation ship would go high on the market.  All he wanted, was the orb.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CEO: Chief...find me anything you can find on the "orb of Zaltar".  Do it quickly
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::opens his eyes, his vision more blurred than ever.::
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
XO: Orb of Zazabar?
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
FCO: Lieutenant...resume course at Warp 4, engage when ready
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::irritated, feeling the sickness:: CEO: Zaltar.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CEO: Zaltar...the Ferengi said Zaltar, find out what you can.  ::turns to the rest of the bridge crew:: ALL: Your all doing a great job
SO_Marais says:
::looks at his console and blinks several times:: XO: Sir... what did you drink recently?
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Starts his staggered walk towards the OPS:: OPS: Zaltaaar Ok....
Host Grok says:
Action:  The computer beeps at the SO, unaffected by the virus.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::runs search in parallel, seeing as he has already set up a comprehensive dragon database:: XO, CEO: The orb of Zalter - The dragon's pearl.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
XO:  Aye, warp 4...  ::his voice gets weaker with every word.  Resumes course at warp 4.::
SO_Marais says:
::mutters dark curses at the computer for being so perky and unaffected::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
SO: Drink...just black coffee and some water
SO_Marais says:
XO: Are you sure sir? I'm getting traces of alcohol in your blood...
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Feel bit nauseas, standing behind OPS::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::sees the look on the CEO's face in the reflection on the console and staggers out of the way::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
SO: Alcohol....no certainly not
SO_Marais says:
::grumbles:: XO: Understood... coffee you say? ::runs the scan again::
Host Grok says:
ACTION:  The CEO looses the remains of his lunch.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::croaks::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::thinks back to the previous mission::  SO: Ohhh...wait, wait a minute I did have a sip or two of some alcohol on Lagron
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Looks at the remains of the Chicken Dinner he had before the away mission::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
SO: Found it in a closet...I certainly didn't have alot
SO_Marais says:
XO: I see... because you and Ens Boxer are the only two not affected, and you have traces of alcohol in your blood... think there is a connection?
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
:: Looks at the remains of the Chicken lunch and begins to feel worse...  If that is possible::
Host Grok says:
ACTION:  The FCO's head descends to his console, hitting a couple of buttons.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::thinks::  SO: It could be...it's worth investigating!  What do you propose?
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::his head hits his console with a thud.::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: Sir...  The orb...  I think its time.  ::sways::
SO_Marais says:
::smiles slightly:: XO: Get everybody roaring drunk?
Host Grok says:
ACTION:  The ship shudders as it jumps into warp, quickly increasing.
SO_Marais says:
::feels the slight shudder, and for a moment feels very sick indeed, but fights it down:: XO: Sir... I think Lt Keown hit something that might prove terrible later...
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::grips his console, in vain, he falls over::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
SO: Replicate the exactly kind of alcohol that the AT found on Lagron III and administer to 3 persons and report back your findings
SO_Marais says:
::nods:: XO: Aye, sir. ::accesses the database to get the information::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::sees the FCO on his console::  FCO: Lieutenant...wake up!  ::moves over to the FCO and physically shakes him::  Come on Lt, fight it
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Falls onto the floor::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::from the floor, on his back, very comfortable all of a sudden:: XO: Sir, there are many myths surrounding the Orb Of Zaltar.  Most mention its healing qualities.
SO_Marais says:
::downloads the info to a PADD, and stumbles through to the briefing room just off the bridge. Slowly walks to the replicator, and programs it::
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::opens his eyes as he gets shaken.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::sighs heavily as everyone is falling on the floor, picks up the CEO and slaps him to wake him up:: CEO: Come on chief, stay with me
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Tell me more ensign!
SO_Marais says:
Computer: Replicate three tots of the new drink I just programmed.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::gets the ship back under control, notices the Ferengi are following.::
Host Grok says:
ACTION:  The drink is replicated
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Sways side to side as the XO Slaps him around:: XO: Another 5 minutes Mommy.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: It concurs with... my... earlier reports...  great healing powers...  ::questioning tone:: beam aboard Sir?
SO_Marais says:
::takes one of the glasses and drinks it:: Self: I can be a test subject.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CEO: Chief...I've got a job for you!  Think you can do it
SO_Marais says:
::Takes the other two glasses and slowly walks back to the bridge:: Self: Hmmm... quite nice.
Host Grok says:
ACTION:  The SO suddenly feels fine as the alcohol rushes to his head (It is very strong).
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::thinks about getting off the floor, wonders if he can't bring the console too him.::
SO_Marais says:
::enters the bridge with a much surer gait:: XO: Sir... I think it works, I feel better. Who else can I give some?
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Looks up:: XO: Job?
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::falls off his chair, to the side of his console.::
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Slops down to the floor::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::crawls over to his console and hauls himself up by his arms::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::wonders if the SO actually feels better or if it is the alcohol::  SO: The FCO and OPS
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CEO: Yes Chief...a job, think you can handle it?
SO_Marais says:
:;walks over to the two officers and holds out the glasses:: OPS/FCO: Here, you'll feel better. ::helps them drink::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::downs the alcohol like a shooter.  funny how he always has the ability to drink, even when feeling awful::
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Starts sleeping:: XO:....J.......
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::suddenly starts to feel better - alcohol has never had that effect before::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CEO: Never mind Chief...I'll take care of it, you just sit here and rest
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::coughs as the alcohol gets poured in his mouth, spitting out half of it, inhaling a quarter and swallowing the rest.::
Host Grok says:
ACTION:  Strange as it may seem, the alcohol quickly destroys the virus.
SO_Marais says:
::takes blood samples again and runs tests::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: I feel better now sir.
SO_Marais says:
XO: Sir, it seems the alcohol is working. I'll get some more for the rest of the bridge crew. ::walks off to the briefing room::
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::rolls onto his side, staying on the ground, letting the alcohol make his way through his body.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::moves over the 'test subjects' and see the side effects disappearing from all three of them::  SO: Good job Ensign...replicate enough alcohol for the entire crew.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
Self: Must get the CEO to clean that up later.
Host Grok says:
ACTION:  Throughout the ship, people are running out of time.
SO_Marais says:
::walks over to the replicator:: Computer: Uhm... twenty shots of that alcohol I programmed earlier.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::after a few seconds, manages to get onto his feet.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
FCO: Lieutenant help the SO...::looks for the right words:: administer the medicine to the entire crew
Host Grok says:
<COMPUTER> SO:  That is over the specified regulation of use of alcohol
SO_Marais says:
Computer: I don't have time to argue. *XO*: Sir, please authorize the use of alcohol for medicinal use. The computer is giving me hassles.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
Computer.  Override regulation.  Authorization Lessing-Medical-Largo-Alpha-Tango-Echo
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Gets back onto his seat.  Clears his throat.::  XO:  May I inform the docs of the cure?
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Starts mumbling 'What to have for Dinner'::
Host Biishe says:
<COMPUTER> OPS:  Code accepted
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::nods to the FCO::  FCO: Yes...have the entire crew 'cured' quickly, there have been some affected crew members for quite a while
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
*SO*: you should have no problems now, Ensign.
SO_Marais says:
Computer: Replicate enough of that alcohol for the bridge crew, and some in sickbay too.
Host Biishe says:
<COMPUTER> SO:  Acknowledged
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::sends the alcohol's specifications to the different places where sick people are stored.::
SO_Marais says:
::finds a large PADD to use as a tray and walks back onto the bridge:: XO: I'll go to sickbay and get the Doc and the rest of them back on their feet so they can help.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::smiles and turns to OPS:: OPS: Ensign...hail the Ferengi vessel and thank him for his assistance, but we'll be on our way now!  Once you have sent the message increase our speed to warp factor 7
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The specifications are sent to sickbay, but no one there is conscious to receive them.
SO_Marais says:
::hands the PADD to Keown and heads to the TL:: TL: Sickbay.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
SO: Permission granted...hurry
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Voice dripping sarcasm::  COMM: Ferengi Vessel: We thank you for your assistance, but your presence no longer required.  Please be on your way.  Nighthawk Out.
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  A cry of anger is heard just before the comm is cut.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::turns to his CEO and help him sit up::  CEO: How are you feeling Chief?
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Takes the PADD from the SO, starts giving the alcohol to the people on the bridge who are still sick.::
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  One by one, the bridge crew slowly revives.  Those who feel under quicker, taking a bit longer.
SO_Marais says:
::exits the TL as it stops and quickly heads to sickbay:: Computer: Replicate the alcohol in sickbay, in easily administered doses, in glasses.
CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
XO: Better, sir.  A bit hungry though,  I think a chicken sandwich will help.
SO_Marais says:
::walks into sickbay just as the glasses shimmer into existence, takes one and starts giving the med staff their "medicine"::
Host Biishe says:
<COMPUTER> SO:  Acknowledged.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::smiles::  CEO: Good to hear Chief...
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Looking at his console:: CEO: I think you have the making of one.  All over my console.  ::Hands him a cloth, while smiling::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CEO: I'll have one with you after the shift...

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