*** CMO Office * USS Chimera *** The office wasnt designed for such a crowd so most had to stand. "Ok... lets be sure that everyone understands the situation. " Rangi began, glancing from the five marines to the medical staff. "Lt Wellington is missing. We think there is a strong possibility that she's being held captive on the Romulan ship. There's no signal from her commbadge and as we all know, when the transport device was activated we had a Romulan visitor. So....." she glanced back at the marines "We propose to send a small team led by Commander Guzman, to search for her on the ship. These gentlemen.." she added, looking back to her team "...will be transformed into Romulan soldiers." Scott Fisher shifted his weight from one foot to the other, an uneasy expression on his face. Rangi looked at each of her team in turn. Mercedes Maikai,Scott Steve and nurse Fleming. "We will make three pairs." she said." and have two patients for each pair." Turning her attention back to the marines she explained: "The procedure is relatively simple and not permanent...it will be reversed on your return." She noticed Private Oakleys fleeting expression of relief . "You've been chosen because you all have the body type and facial structure that will cause the least problems for us. Your height and build, your bone structure. We need to accomplish a convincing result as quickly as possible. Although to all outward appearances you will 'become' Romulan your biosigns ofcourse will not, but you'll have a device that will imitate them...it should work well enough for short term though its doubtful it would be concealed from a full tricorder scan." She paused for a moment. "But the time onboard the ship will be minimal." she continued. "There will be six of you. Commander Guzman will join us here shortly.Any questions?" She looked at the assembled teams and wished that the medical side at least could try not to look so apprehensive. There was a mumble of conversation beween each group but no one had anything to ask at that point. Rangi stood up and moved around her desk to stand in front of the marine group. "Private Oakley and Fleischer...you will be cared for by Dr Quiocho and Dr.Desoto....Corporal Malagoli..Private Calder.. you will be with Dr Carpenter and Dr Fisher. Corporal Tearle..you will join me and nurse Fleming. Commander Guzman will be my other patient.Now...if you would care to wait outside please." She stepped back and the marines filed out of the office. As the door closed behind Tearle Rangi said; " None of us have a great deal of experience with cosmetic surgery...but we're lucky in that we're altering the men to resemble Romulans.Vulcans would be more difficult because of the slightly different forehead structure ofcourse.But with Romulan males having softer facial features than Vulcans, we shouldnt be too hard pressed." "What about skin tone?" Steve asked, curious as to how they would deal with the problem. Rangi replied "Biliverdin.." "That'll make them nauseous wont it?" Scott asked. "Yes...but it will give a nice green tinge." Rangi replied and smiled at Scotts amused grin. "Its not a problem...Ipechiline will take care of that." Steve nodded agreement and after a few moments Rangi said quietly: "Ok then...lets make a start." *** End Log *** LtCmdr Rangi Summers CMO/AXO USS Chimera