If we went down this path, then having an officer who was a doctor being in on the rescue and "taking care" of the victims on the ship would be a cool add.  The one who is controlling the conspiracy and in the know.  I imagine this would be one sick little monkey with lots of medical devices and drugs to play with :D  Ooh! And, lots of "special authority" at his disposal.  He might even want some of these "breeding" bugs for his captive breeding program.  Could be worse than the bugs :P  Anyway.....I get carried away :D