MISSION SUMMARY: The team continues to investigate a laboratory in the basement of a house in the middle of the woods - talk about secluded!  What secrets does this lab hold?  Will it lead to answers, or just more questions?

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM RHO, Stardate 10509.06, "Flint And Steel Part 3: Answers and Questions"

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Commander Q’tor, played by Topper Loghry
Executive Officer: Lieutenant Commander Ashlynn Kostandinos, played by Erin Cody
Combat Pilot: Ensign Tanon Salan, played by Jeremy Castro
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant Christian Mades, played by Brian Fredrickson
Assault Specialist: Ensign Donavin Arinoch, played by James Homuth
Combat Engineer: Lieutenant Mark Arca, played by Mark Validzic
Diplomatic Corps Officer: Lieutenant JG Kurtis Burton, played by Bryce Miller

Managed by Christopher Dickinson

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IO_LT_Mades says:
::upstairs working over the communications console, prying every piece of information from its computer banks that he can::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::in the underground lab, playing with the tricorder attempting to make it analyze the tissue and biological samples from the chemical locker::
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Looking over the inside of the structure::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::still trying to work at the computer, figuring at the least he'll be able to hold their place as far as he's managed to break in::
IO_LT_Mades says:
Self: 36 hours old.. come on, I've got to be able to find more than that here.  ::keeps looking::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::raises one eyebrow:: AS: Come take a look at this...
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::meanders over to Ashlynn, and looks over her shoulder:: XO: What am I looking at, exactly? This isn't exactly... well, okay so it's the farthest thing from my field of expertise.
IO_LT_Mades says:
Self: And no more communications since.. I wonder.  ::checks to make sure nothing has been deleted::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::turns back around to face him:: AS:  What we have here, is an evil scientist's paradise....
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
All: I could do quite a bit off work down here.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::doesn't find anything yet, tries a more thorough search program::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::tilts his head a degree, and offers a faint nod:: XO: They certainly got a lot of business didn't they?
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
AS:  Most of these chemicals should be restricted to high-security military bases... the tissue samples are from many, many different species, too.  Terran, Cardassian, Bajoran...
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::face goes a little more pale:: AS: Although there's no way to tell if the genetic residue is from living beings, or the remains thereof.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::getting frustrated he tries another approach:: Self: Okay, so maybe I can trace some of the outgoing comms to find a hint about the SF one.. hmm
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
XO: Almost makes me wanna take another crack at that computer. I sincerely hope this is just paranoia talking, but this could very well give us something to go on.
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
AS:  Well, it's almost time  to check in with the team upstairs... why don't you ask if the IO can lend a hand with this too?
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
XO: ::nods, heading for the stairs:: Be careful. I wouldn't put it past the Cardassians to leave a surprise or two behind.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::considers using his phaser on the communications unit, the stubborn piece of Cardassian cra....::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::starts up the stairs, and glances back only long enough to make sure Ashlynn's still okay... yeah, paranoid... before making it to the top floor, and looking for the IO::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::runs the tricorder over the substances one more time, trying to isolate a particularly difficult one, and her eyes go wide::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::starts to head down stairs and takes a look around the lab::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::closes his tricorder sharply and gives the Cardassian communication panel a nasty glance before addressing it:: CommUnit: Fine, you've won this round.. but I don't give up that easily.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::pulls out his tricorder and get close to the equipment and starts to scan them::Self: Now what are we working?
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::hears the IO, and heads toward him:: IO: Got a bit of a harder challenge for you, lieutenant.
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::looks over at the CE:: CE:  What we have here is an incredibly valuable collection of incredibly dangerous substances...
IO_LT_Mades says:
::turns around, startled for a moment, having forgot that he wasn't alone:: AS: Ah.. um.. what's that?  Oh, and my name is Doctor Mitcham ::winks, never know who is listening::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
CE:  Including bio-memetic gel...  are you familiar with it?
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: Shoulds like something Cardassians like to play with. Any idea what it maybe?
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
IO: ::smirks faintly:: Well, doctor, we've got an incredibly difficult patient downstairs that could use some encouragement.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: I have heard of it in passing but never worked with it.
IO_LT_Mades says:
AS: Well, lead the way.  Far be it from me to leave a cranky patient waiting.  ::glares one last time at the comm unit before following the AS::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
IO: It's definitely a research lab. There's a computer system down there... but it's encrypted like nothing I've ever seen. ::starts leading him back to the underground facility::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::considers:: AS: Hmm, perhaps my "access codes" will work.
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
CE:  Long story short - it's not something I really wanted to find in a lab that is probably owned and operated by Cardassian terrorists.  It can be used for genetic engineering, biological weapons, and many other nasty uses.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
IO: Well, mine sure as hell don't. ::throws a wink over his shoulder as they reach the bottom of the stairs, and he throws a nod toward the XO and CE, pointing the IO toward the partially decrypted system::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::smiles, thinking of all the ways he could try to make this new computer beg for mercy::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
CE:  I'm curious as to what exactly they're going to do with it, but more curious as to how they got it - it's supposed to be extremely regulated, and selling it is illegal.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: Well Commander if this is the place where the missile come from I would guess that its a weapon. ::opens his mind and scans the lab::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::lets out a low whistle as he sees the system and doesn't even hesitate before getting to work::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::notices the IO and AS enter out of the corner of her eye, but is more concerned with the tissue samples and chemical compounds::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::nods that he only senses the team:: XO: Ma'am what have we tried to do to bypass the computers?
IO_LT_Mades says:
AS: Looks like you got past the first few layers.. let's see what my "codes" can do.  ::starts to run one of the breaker programs he brought with him, just something generic to start with::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::smiles slightly as the IO starts to work, and moves back over to the XO and CE::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::laughs:: CE: You'll have to check with the other two ::nods at Donavin and Christian:: on that one, heavy encryption is not my cup of tea.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
XO: It's mine, I just never got much into it... fortunately I have someone to learn from. ::points to the IO::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::the generic program fails rather quickly, as he expected.  However it gave him an idea of what kind of security systems the computer was using.  He moves to a second level program, something a little more specific to the roadblocks he is finding::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::smiles and then moves toward the IO::  IO: Okay Mades what do we have here
IO_LT_Mades says:
::looks around:: CE: I'm sorry?  My name is Mitcham.  ::smiles::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::steals another look at Ashlynn's readings whilst the others work::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
IO: Your right I'm sorry Mitcham. So what your plan?
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::bites her lower lip, seeing what more she can get out of the chemical samples and tissue samples that they have::
IO_LT_Mades says:
CE: Well, Doctor Ansen.. it seems I'm having a few problems logging into the research stored on this unit.  However  ::hears a satisfying beep::  I don't think that will be a problem much longer.  
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::looks up at the tail end of the IO's comment:: IO:  You got in?
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
XO: I recognize some of those... ::gestures at what he can see of her scans:: Although, if you want my honest opinion I wish I didn't.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
IO: Anything I can do to help?
IO_LT_Mades says:
::initiates what he thinks will be the last straw for this camels back:: CE: You can count to 200 for me.  ::smirks::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
IO: Maybe some other time
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::hands the AS her tricorder, hoping he can tell her something she hasn't seen yet:: AS: Which ones look familiar to you?  There are still a few things that I can't place...
IO_LT_Mades says:
CE: There will probably be a lot of data to go through once we get in.  I will definitely need your "expert" opinion to go over it all, Doctor.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::examines the readings slightly more closely:: XO: The bio gel, for one. I thought that was classified? And by classified, I mean find out and die classified.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
IO: Thank you Doctor
IO_LT_Mades says:
::hears the last beep and watches as the encrypted system opens wide for Christian, looks up towards the ceiling and thinks towards the comm unit  "See..  you're next."::
IO_LT_Mades says:
All: We're in.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::looks at the console screen and pulls up the main menu::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
IO: Good work - now what's in the computer that is of use to us?
IO_LT_Mades says:
::starts sorting through various information::  CE: I'll check log entries, why don't you look for simulation models or stuff like that.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::runs a more detailed scan of the room, trying to pinpoint at the least where the dampening field is coming from, since they're down here already::
IO_LT_Mades says:
XO: Checking.. 
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::pulls up experimental tests records and simulation results::
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Checking over his gear::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::moves alongside the XO, and shows her the readings:: XO: In how many languages can you say breakthrough?
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::eyebrows shoot up:: AS: Nice work... can we deactivate the emitters at all?
IO_LT_Mades says:
XO: Seems this is the main record of the research that was done down here... 
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::nods:: XO: It's possible. The good doctor here ::gestures to the IO:: is working the control station.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
IO: I think I got something here
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
AS: Well, it's a nice option to have, in case we need it.
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
IO: What can you tell us about the research?
IO_LT_Mades says:
XO: There's a record that they were "contracted" to develop a weapon... looks like they didn't get it right on the first go round.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
IO: Could it be the one we're after?
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
IO: And on the subsequent go-rounds?
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: Ma'am I found a simulation of what they were working on
IO_LT_Mades says:
XO: Dang.. looks like they hit pay dirt.  Advances in "targeting specific collections of species".  ::turns:: This could remove select species from a planet while leaving everything else untouched!
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::curses under her breath, again thankful that her native tongue is sometimes too complex for the UTs to translate *everything*:: IO: Genocide in a bottle... CE: Does that match with the simulation you found?
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Gets up after checking his gear and exits to the large, unknown world outside::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: Yes but if show a step by step process
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
CE: Okay - how does it work?
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
IO: Lieutenant, operating strictly on a hunch, which is pretty much all we have anyway, see if you can dig up actual logs entered by these people. I walked the gambler's line once or twice, and I suspect strongly they keep track of things in detail.

ACTION: The woods are quiet as Lieutenant Burton steps outside, Q'Tor and Salan close.

AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
IO: Possibly, though I doubt it, if not where... when they left.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: Well this virus from what I can tell can be caught by breath the air, drink water, touch something basically anyway possible
IO_LT_Mades says:
AS: It's Doctor.. and what do you think I've been reading so far.
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Scans the woods for humanoid lifeforms::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::nods:: CE: Go on...
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::tilts his head a degree to one side, and shrugs:: IO: Was just a thought... telepathy isn't my thing, either. ::winks::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::nods to another access panel that was unlocked:: AS: Take a look yourself.  There are lots of them to go through.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::starts downloading::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: When the person has the virus with eight hours they will show sides of the common cold. Coughing sneezing but the virus multiplies as this happens and soon the patient has lose of breath
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::shrugs again, deciding to ignore the lieutenant's odd attitude, and moves to the other pannel where he starts to work backwards, from the most recent entry::
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Picks a path and starts down it, wondering where it will lead::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: When the virus gets to the brain, heart, lungs the patient then suffers from seizures, amnesia, blurred vision, and hallucinations
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
CE: So with symptoms likening to the common cold, no one would even suspect anything until it was too late anyways...
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
CE/IO: What about an antidote?  Has there been any mention of how to stop the virus, or didn't they develop that far?
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Takes the leads and heads towards the coordinates of the missile launch site that the CP has given him::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: Yes ma'am but the last stage muscle,  bone, organs and skin start to disintegrate till their is nothing left. The best part is that after 24 hours the virus destroys itself living a planet ready to colonies with buildings and tech untouched
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::raises an eyebrow faintly, pausing the display on a particular log entry, and looks over to catch the XO's attention::
IO_LT_Mades says:
XO: Not that I see, but I did find some plans for modifying both Cardassian and Federation torpedo casings to deliver this stuff... including the use of a cloaking system so that no one would even know what was coming.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: Still looking for it ma'am but what happens if the Cardassian working here were a effect and they disintegrate to nothing?
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: The virus could be in this room we could be affecting ourself just being here
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::inclines his head a degree:: XO: I think you'll want to see this..
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
CE: I don't know that they'd leave the virus out for anyone to catch, seeing as how they themselves worked in this room... but work on finding a way to scan for it with our tricorders as well.
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
AS: What'd you find out?
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: Aye ma'am
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Looking over the now empty area:: CO: Sir my scans show that the weapon was fired from here, nut as you can see it is no longer here. There is also transporter residual in the area.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::gestures to the screen:: XO: Some kind of a log... I do believe whoever recorded this may actually have some moral issues with what they were doing...
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::picks up a tricorder and starts to scan for the virus as stated in the simulation::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::interested:: AS: Developing biogentic weapons, but having a conscience about it?  This I have to see.  ::comes over to take a look::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::checks to ensure he is getting a copy of all the information::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
DCO: So a mobile launcher, and quickly transported away.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::steps aside as Ashlynn comes to look:: XO: I haven't identified the source yet. But my guess is whoever it was probably had good reason to worry.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: Ma'am the lab looks to be clean of the virus ::starts to look through the computer for a antidote::
XO_LtCmdr_Kostandinos says:
::relieved:: CE: That is good to know.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Self: qarDaSngan nuch
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
CO: Quite possibly sir.

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