USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Episode 1

Time for a little shoreleave...

After delivering Dr Kehari to Hydora and learning a bit more about the Knosis, the Vesuvius crew have earned a bit of shoreleave.  They are currently enroute the planet Gamma Trianguli VI

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Host CO Kelson says:
:: At command::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: At the helm...smooth and steady...listening to a little music in her
headphones. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: At science one daydreaming about shoreleave ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: So what's the latest on Gamma Trianguli VI, Ms. Lane?

Host Xen says:
ACTION: All is peaceful on the bridge of the Vesuvius

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Humming to herself a little ditty...she checks the ETA and frowns...and resists the urge to ask "Are we there yet? ::   CO:  Sir, ETA 3 days.

CSO Lane says:
:: Jumps at Sam's question ::   CO: Oh, sorry sir, I'll bring up that data right away.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Sighs ::   FCO: This might be the longest 3 days in a while for us...thank you for the update.

Host Xen says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius receives an incoming transmission

CSO Lane says:
:: Checks her records ::   CO: Well sir, we don't have a lot of information on Gamma Trianguli VI. The USS Enterprise did visit it many years ago but nothing unusual about the planet. The natives have evolved along normal lines.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Your welcome...We can always play 20 questions if you get too bored...
:: Turns and grins then quickly turns back. ::

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Thank you, Lorehani.  I hope it won't come to that.

CSO Lane says:
:: Hears Lorehani and giggles ::

Host Xen says:
ACTION: The incoming transmission is still beeping

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Would you like to bring that message up, please?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Reaches over to the OPS console and taps it. ::   CO:  Incoming message Sir.  On screen.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  On screen now Sir...   :: Taps another button ::

Host Xen says:
ACTION: Admiral Royce appears on the screen

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Turns down her music a bit. ::

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: Royce: Hello Admiral.  What do we owe this pleasure?

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks up at the viewscreen ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: Hi Sam!  How you keeping the Ves?

CSO Lane says:
:: Sees Xen and smiles ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Looks at the Lady on the screen and wonders who she is. ::

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: Royce: Ship shape, Admiral.   :: Smiles ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Raises an eyebrow ::   COM: CO: Ship shape!  Good to hear!  You paying attention to that cute little filly of yours?   :: Smiles ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Turns ::   CO:  You have a horse on board Sir?  Doesn't it get stir crazy?

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks at Sam and waits to hear what he says ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Looks at CSO ::   COM: Royce: You better ask her yourself, Ma'am.  We might have different answers to that question.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Narrows eyes at FCO and shakes head ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Laughs lightly ::   COM: CO: Well, Sam, I know the Vesuvius is enroute to Gamma Trianguli VI, however...   :: Sighs ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: I have to delay your arrival there.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Looks to where the Capt looks and thinks the CSO doesn't look like a horse.  That admiral needs glasses. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Smile turns to a frown ::

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: Royce: And we were so looking forward to a routine mission...

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Giggles ::   COM: CO: Now, Sam...when has the Vesuvius ever had a routine mission?

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: Royce: Good point...So what is the new heading?

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: You'll remain on your present course.  The USS Sequoia will rendezvous with you in about 4 hours.

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: You'll be taking on a shipment of Corophizine.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks at the Admiral so disappointed ::

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: Royce: So now we are a freighter?   :: Shakes head ::   What is so important about the Corophizine?

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: After the transfer, you'll head to Sarius III where the Corophizine will help with secondary infections from the aphasia virus

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Checks her star charts for Sarius III ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Doesn't like that word...virus ::

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: Royce: ASAP I assume?

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: Correct, Sam.  Also, if Sarius III requires assistance, your crew will provide it.

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Plot the course so we can leave immediately after getting the shipment loaded.

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: Royce: We aims to please, Ma'am.   :: Tips imaginary hat ::

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Ahead of you there Sir, course plotted and laid in...I've also got a line on the USS Sequoia...4 hours out as the Admiral says.

CSO Lane says:
:: Thinks ::   Self: So much for a nice quiet mission.

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Smiles ::   COM: CO: I miss your humor, Sam.  Sorry to have to cut your shoreleave short.  I’ll try to make it up to you and your crew

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: Royce: I won't hold my breath...   :: Smiles ::   But thank you for the thought.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Turns her tunes back up…and adjusts course a bit. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns back to her console and begins a search on the Aphasia Virus ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Smiles sheepishly ::  COM: CO: Good luck, Sam.  My regards to your crew

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Nods at the screen ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: I'll need whatever you have on the planet and the virus, Ms. Lane.

Host Admiral Royce says:
ACTION: The viewscreen cuts out and the stars return

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Okay...let's get this wagon moving.  Try to cut some time off the 4 hours.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Sir, I wonder how did an outlying planet get infected with a Bajoran Virus? If I remember correctly, that virus was introduced as a weapon against the Cardassians.

FCO Lorehani says:
FCO:  Increasing warp…9.6.

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Ours is not to wonder why, just to help those affected.  But it is another mystery...

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Perhaps a passing ship stopped by and brought the infection to them.

Host Xen says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius easily slips into warp

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Makes you wonder though if the infection was deliberate...   :: Turns ::   CSO: I would have thought the Bajorans would have kept a tight lid on such a weapon. The Federation would frown upon it.

CSO Lane says:
CO: I have some data on Sarius III. Rich in dilithium, and other ores. Starfleet uses some of these in the construction of their starships. Peaceful place, no major planetary defenses and has been on good terms with the Federation for years.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Better have the doc inoculate the crew as well.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Well, if our pilot's assumption is correct, someone has a beef with them.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Good idea Captain. I'll let sickbay know.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Frowns at the Capt's words ::   Self:  Oh great another dead virus swimming around my blood system.   :: Chuckles to herself. ::   No wonder I didn't make a good Counselor.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Let's hope it was an accident Captain and not intentional.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: An Andorian jig starts playing and she begins to tap her foot. ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: If it was an accident, how did it get there in the first place?  What is the Bajoran representation on the planet?

CSO Lane says:
*Sickbay*: This is Lieutenant Commander Lane. The Captain wants all members of the crew inoculated against the Aphasia Virus before we reach Sarius III. Please see to it immediately. Lane out.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Hears a slight tapping ::

Host Dr Lau says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged, Commander.  I'll get on that right away

CSO Lane says:
CO: Give me a moment sir, checking.

Host Dr Lau says:
:: Begins making preparations ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Looks down and sees the foot of Lorehani tapping ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: According to these records, there is no Bajoran representation on the planet.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Notices the headphones for the first time ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Well, I should have known it wasn't going to be that easy.  How about Cardassian?

FCO Lorehani says:
Self:  Hmmm no Bajoran's but there is a raging Bajoran plague...interesting.

CSO Lane says:
CO: No Cardassians either.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: No...to big of a jump.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  If deliberate having either Bajoran's or Cardassians would be too obvious.

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: With new speed, how long until the rendezvous?

CSO Lane says:
CO: Viruses can be delivered in many ways to a planet's population.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Nods at FCO's comment ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Correct but someone had to have a contact with one of the two races to get it in the first place.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO/CSO:  Sirs, maybe we can ask the Bajoran government if they are missing any of this virus?

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  New ETA is 1 hr and 26 minutes.

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Good idea.  Send a subspace message immediately.

CSO Lane says:
CO: There is a healthy Federation population on the planet. Perhaps one of them.....

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Looks to the OPS console and wonders where she/he is...shrugs ::
CO: Sending now.   :: Taps out a message and sends it priority one to Bajor. ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: Engineers, miners mostly.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: The logical reason would be to disrupt the mining operation.  But this place is hardly a lynchpin in the Federation economy.

CSO Lane says:
CO: We are just speculating here Captain. No logic involved here.

FCO Lorehani says:
Out loud: But could it be a lynchpin for someone else...Ferengi perhaps...Orion syndicate....   :: Doesn’t realize she is talking out loud. ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Nods at comments ::

Host Xen says:
ACTION: A subspace message from Bajor comes in

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Smiles as a romantic melody comes across her headphones. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Sees a flash on the OPS console. ::   CO:  I have a reply from Bajor..

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Let's hear it.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO: Ma'am...can I ask you a personal question.  One that has been bothering me since the Admiral called.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Aye on Screen.

Host Bajoran Tien Shannara says:
ACTION: The face of Tien Shannara appears

CSO Lane says:
:: Walks over to the FCO's station ::   FCO: Sure Lore, but after this call ok?

Host Bajoran Tien Shannara says:
COM: Vesuvius: I have been asked to respond to your question about any missing aphasia virus'

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO: Of course.  Wouldn't dream of interfering with business.

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: Bajor: This is Captain Samuel Kelson of the USS Vesuvius.  We are enroute to Sarius III where a Bajoran virus has broken out.  Aphasia to be exact.  Do you have any missing?

Host Bajoran Tien Shannara says:
COM: CO: I do not have any reports of missing virus', Captain.  Aphasia you say?  I'll double check on that if you wish.

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: Bajor: Since you are here, I would be grateful.

CSO Lane says:
:: Listens to the Bajoran with interest ::

Host Bajoran Tien Shannara says:
COM: CO: I will do so immediately and will get back to you.

Host Bajoran Tien Shannara says:
ACTION: The viewscreen returns to that of the stars streaming by

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Looks down on her sensors. ::   CO:  Capt, I have the Sequoia on long range.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Well, that didn't reveal much.

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Get the coordinates and have the shipment beamed over as soon as possible.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Clears her throat and motions the CSO to bend down.  Doesn't want the Capt to hear her question since she doesn't know the lay of the land yet. ::   CO:  ETA now is 40 minutes.

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods ::   CO: No it didn't, but didn't you think it was unusual that she didn't seem that surprised at the question?

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Sending message now.   :: Taps her console and sends a message asking for the coordinates. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Bends down ::   FCO: What is it Lore?

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: True...she wasn't too shocked.   :: Ponders ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Slight blush comes to her face…a feat for an Andorian ::   CSO:  Ma'am are you a changeling...because...oh I'll just ask...Why does Admiral Royce think your a horse?

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks surprised ::   FCO: The admiral thinks I'm a horse?

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Well yeah she called you a filly.

Host Xen says:
ACTION: The USS Sequoia sends the coordinates of the Corophizine to the Vesuvius

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Coughs a bit. ::   CO: Ah...umm...Coordinates received Sir.   :: Wants to just disappear now. ::

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: As soon as we are in range, begin the transfer.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks herself up and down and feels her head ::   FCO: No pointy ears…
:: Looks behind her ::   …no long tail. A horse you say?   :: Starts to giggle ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Really embarrassed now. ::  CSO: Yes a horse...You forgot to mention you only have too legs too.   :: Says it a little louder then intended... ::   A filly is a female horse right?

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Looks over PADD not noticing strange conversation between FCO and CSO ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Bends closer ::   FCO: Well you see, the Captain here fancies himself as one of those old time cowboys from earth. They used to ride horses and their horses were very important to them for their livelihood, so when the Admiral mentioned his filly, she meant that he hoped that he was taking care of something that is important to him.

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Understand?

CSO Lane says:
:: Glances over at Sam and thinks ::  Self: His filly huh?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Turns and looks at the Capt then back at Lane...then back at the Capt then back at Lane... ::   CSO: Oh so you are in a quad with the Capt.  Oh I understand now.  I didn't know you were married and earth men compare the women to horse because they are important to them.  I understand now.

Host Xen says:
ACTION: Forty minutes has passed and the USS Sequoia has pulled up along side the Vesuvius and the transfer is almost complete

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Looks at the transfer time. ::   CO: Transfer is almost complete Sir.

Host Xen says:
ACTION: The transfer is finally complete...and the CO of the Sequoia hails the Vesuvius

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Very good.  Get underway as soon as we are fully loaded.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  Incoming hail...on screen Sir.

CSO Lane says:
:: Watches the readings on the transfer as well still wondering what the heck Lore was talking about ::

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: CO: Yes, Captain.  What can I do for you?

Host Capt-Williams says:
COM: CO: Captain, transfer of the Corophizine is complete.  God speed, sir.

Host CO Kelson says:
COM: CO: Mighty kind of you, Captain.  We'll do our best.  Kelson out.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  Sir, engaging warp 9.

CSO Lane says:
:: Walks back to the FCO and stands there puzzled ::   FCO: About your comment eariler...   :: Raises a finger ::

Host Capt-Williams says:
ACTION: The viewscreen goes to stars as the Sequoia moves away from the Vesuvius

Host Capt-Williams says:
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