Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Boomerang”
 (Part of the 2002 ACTD Wide “The Mythos”)

Starring

 Bernie Wallowitch as Captain Bernie Wall 
 Terry Imrie as Commander Joseph Timrok 
 Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor
 Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Karida Janan
Bruce Oriani as Ensign T'pucnamushi
     Michael Hiles as Lieutenant Junior Grade Maximus Heller
     Kyle Cordek as Ensign So’ta La’tan
     Paul Lennon as Ensign Nerome -Larix- Talmil and Nurse Lockheart
    Tyson Hewitt as Ensign Shkar Kyran
 	 
   And
     Lília Perfeito

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\=  Begin USS Elara 10212.01 "Boomerang" - part of the 2002 ACTD wide " The Mythos"=/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The USS Elara enters the Portellaeus star system and approaches the second planet
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::scans the red giant star::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::also checks the beacons frequency to match it on a database::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::on the bridge checking over the ship's systems::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS_Ruvick>CO/XO: Approaching the second planet
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::stops pacing around the bridge and takes her seat::
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
::on the bridge, standing by OPS::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::Scans the planet for life signs::
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
OPS: enter standard orbit
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::in his hoverchair, monitoring the engineering station::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
XO: Commencing short-range scans, Commander.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::notices the subspace:: CO: Captain sir the planet is generating a unique subspace beacon and it appears to be Starfleet in origin, sir!
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CSO: Can you pinpoint its location on the surface?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CSO: I will try sir!. ::Begins pinpointing the location::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CSO: I can't tell were its coming from sir.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::finds nothing on the short-range sensors:: XO: Short-range tactical scan complete. I am switching to long-range sensors.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CO: Except the main city is where the beacon is from sir.
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::begins running diagnostics on the engines::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The USS Elara enters standard orbit around Portellaeus II
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
CO: Confirmed sir, long-range scans have registered what appear to be ancient dwellings on the surface of the second planet. The crew of the vessel we are searching for might have sought them out for refuge.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::notices the beacon info:: CO: The beacon is definitely fed in origin.
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
CEO: Level 5 diagnostics check out. Everything is working in tip-top condition.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::scans the area for any starship debris::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
EO:  Good
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::begins listening to the beacon at his console:: CO: Hmm ... the amplitude isn't correct for a log buoy. Perhaps an escape pod beacon. It's highly distorted... ::tries to clear it up::
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::runs diagnostics on transporters::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::tries to improve the sensors effectiveness::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::tries matching the frequency of with the database::
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CSO: anyway we can getting better scanning abilities through the temporal flux, perhaps probes?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CSO: I think a class nine probe will be best sir.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::fidgets in her seat listening to the others::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::notices the interference:: CO: Captain i think its best we pull out the subspace beacon is interfering with the warp core sir.
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CSO: very well, prepare one and launch when ready
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::his antennae perk up and he glances at the Counselor, a look of irritation crossing his face::
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
CEO: Level 5 diagnostics on transporters complete. Everything number 1 A-OK
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::Prepares a probe::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CO: Yes sir.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::orders the launch bay to load a full compliment of sensor probes::
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CTO: raise shields
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CTO and then starts paying more attention the CSO and CO's conversation::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::begins to conduct planetary scans of the surface, trying to locate any possible weapons emplacements::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CO: We can stay in the system for 3 months.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::hears the CSO and checks over his readings of the warp core::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CO: Captain i would like to launch a probe at the star also sir.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::takes the ship to yellow alert:: CO: Shields up, Captain ... phasers and photon torpedoes on standby.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
CO/XO: I have been unable to locate any offensive weapons platforms on the surface, or in orbit, of the second planet.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
EO:  Very good.
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
CEO: Any other tests you want me to run?
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CSO: yes launch probes at the star also
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::Launches a probe at the planet and the star::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
EO:  We will need to keep a close eye on the engines to see what effect the pulses are having on it.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::glances from the Captain to the CSO and back again, growls softly:: CO: Captain ... I am the Chief Tactical Officer of this vessel, unless you wish to make a change, sir.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::checks the data from the probes::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Two probes are launched one heading to the planet the other to the star
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CEO: are the shields blocking those pulses they may be harmless now, but the way this system of space is who knows?
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::continues to monitor the engines::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::Continues to check probe data::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
CSO: It appears this civilization has long since died off ... our people should be the only ones on the surface. Are you able to locate any life signs?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CTO: I will check for you.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::Scans for life signs::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CO:  Shields aren't blocking the effects but still doesn't show any major danger as of yet.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CO: The surface is in temporal flux sir.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CO: It cannot seam to detect life signs also sir.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CO: The middle city seams to have some faint readings sir.
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
CEO: There is some mild interference from the pulses, but nothing to worry about yet.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::applies a mathematical algorithm to the search and is able to pinpoint a more exact location for the beacon:: CO: Captain, I have been able to pinpoint the location of the beacon to within a 300 square meter area of the planet's largest ... umm ... 'city'. I would suggest an away team beam down to the surface to conduct a visual search.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CO: I think they might be Starfleet combadges on the planet sir.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
EO:  Understood
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CTO: yes I was just about to say
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
XO: gather an away team
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::glances towards the CSO:: CSO: Is their a breathable atmosphere on this planet?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::Excited as he hears the word away team::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<XO_Timrok>::nods to the CO:: CSO, CTO, I want you on the AT with me CO: we'll be ready to go momentarily
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CTO: know you would need radiation suits.
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CEO: anything else effecting the ship?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::nods and relinquishes his station to a Junior Tactical Officer:: XO: Aye Commander...
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
XO: wouldn't it Janan's telepathic abilities be useful for the search sir.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CO:  Not at the moment sir.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::blinks and looks up to the CSO slightly confused:: 
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::steps away from his station and calls for a turbolift, which he holds while waiting for the XO::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::leaves the Science Station::
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::lowers and powers down the hoverchair,  gets up and walks over to the CO:: CO: I have a strange feeling about this place. I think my speed and stealth abilities will be of need on the Away Team.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::follows the CSO and XO into the turbolift, looking each of them up and down::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<XO_Timrok>::frowns for a second then nods to the CSO:: CNS/EO: Join us as well CTO: I would like a security detail too
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
TL: Transporter room one... ::glances at the two officer's again:: XO: Commander, I'd like to request a full security detail accompany us to the surface.
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
EO: agreed I will want you go over the pod if it is found
Host SM_Lilia says:
<XO_Timrok>::nods to the CTO::
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
CO: As you wish. ::heads for the Turbolift::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::gets up and joins the others in the TL::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
XO/CTO/CNS: You know transporters are much safer then they used to be.
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
*XO*: EO Tpuc is joining you at my request
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
Computer: Transporter Room 1
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
COM: Halt. Main Engineering. Proceed.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::glances at La'tan curiously for that off-hand remark:: *Sec*: Security Team Alpha, please report to transporter room one.
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CEO: status of pulses?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::steps out of the turbolift as it arrives at the proper deck and scans the corridor with his eyes and antennae before allowing the XO or CSO out of the lift::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CEO:  Pulses have increased but still don't show any immediate danger too the ship
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::Steps out the TL::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::steps out of the TL::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::crosses the transporter room to the weapons locker and removes several sidearms, ensuring they are properly charged before handing them out to the CSO and XO:: XO/CSO: Your sidearms...
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::enters Main Engineering, gathers some tools and returns to the turbolift:: COM: Transporter Room 1
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
CTO: Don't you trust me with weapons? 
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::takes the side arm::
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CEO: find out what these pulses are make any immediate adjustments to the ship if you deemed so. This is strange is it a natural phenomenon?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::goes over and puts and EVA suit on::
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::enters Transporter Room 1 and gets into environmental suit:: ::straps on tool belt::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::looks the Counselor up and down:: CNS: You're a ... woman.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::Overhears the comment gods not one of these fights::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
CTO: And would you like to find out if I have a better aim than you? 
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::finishes putting on his suit::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::leans forward and gets herself some sidearms::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CTO: Be careful she’s a betazoid she can read your mine kryn.
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::looks at the CTO:: CTO: And the problem with that is.....?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
:: tries hard not to grin::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::scoffs and laughs heartily at the Counselor:: CNS: No need to embarrass yourself, Counselor ... I wasn't aware you had passed the Starfleet Marksmanship Qualifier. ::goes back to the weapons locker and hunts for something not too heavy:: CNS: Perhaps a type 1...
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
::paces slowely on the bridge as he looks up at the viewscreen with the second planet on it::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::sees the Counselor has already found a weapon:: CNS: Now let me show you how to ensure it's properly charged. ::reaches for the weapon::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::checks his readings::  CO:  It is definitely  not of natural origin but as to how such a pulse is created or maintained I have no Idea.
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
CTO: You have a problem with the CNS being a woman?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CTO: I Demand that you treat your superior officers with respect
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CTO: She is a lt. your a green ensign.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::hands him the weapon:: CTO: I think you should find that it is fine, but if you need to check.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::goes to put on an EVA suit::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::glances at the Tpucnamushi and offers a slight irritated antennae wave:: CNS: I'm quite fond of women, I'm sure the Counselor is very good at ... Counseling.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<XO_Timrok>::watches the young officers argue::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
CSO: If it keeps him happy checking the weapons, who am I to bother arguing.
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CEO: that worries me, look into a way of blocking this pulse, do whatever is required of the shields, deflectors?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::shows the phaser charge indicator:: CNS: See, this shows you how much charge is left. And when you are ready to fire, press this buttons. ::points it out:: CNS: Over here is your phaser setting ... we'll just keep that on level 1 for now. ::hands the weapon back:: CNS: If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::Whisper:: CNS: Well he should treat his superior officers with respect
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::wriggles his antennae around in the helmet trying not to feel too confined as he slips on the rest of the suit and attaches his phaser holster to the outside, looks up as the security team reports to the transporter room already wearing their environmental suits::
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::growls at the CTO:: Self: He'd better learn to respect people or he's gonna learn it the hard way.
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
::begins to listen to away team::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::Has an angry look at the CTO::
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::cracks knuckles::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CTO: Is the reason your checking my weapons is you think I don’t know how to use them
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
CTO: We are each entitled to our own opinions. ::takes the weapon back without a word of thanks::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::begins punching numbers into the computer trying to change the shield harmonics but with no effect::  CO:  I can't stop it, it is using a subspace frequency I can't identify.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<SO_K'eth>CO: Captain, I've just lost the possible com badge signals from the surface. Only the beacon remains
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CEO: keep working on it!
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::checks his phaser, sets it to highest stun::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::looks at La'tan:: CSO: The reason I checked your weapon prior to handing it to you is that it is part of my job ... I am the Chief Tactical Officer aboard this vessel. The distribution of properly functioning weaponry to all away team members is my responsibility.
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
OPS: what’s happening with communications
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::clambers up onto the transporter pad and rechecks his sidearm:: CSO: Check your regulations before you question me on a matter of duty again.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::continues to alter the shields, hates having something affect his ship in any way::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
CTO: Yes I thinks its best if we end this argument.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::jumps up to the transporter pad and smiles at the CSO for giving up the discussion with the CTO:: 
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
*XO*: you are cleared to beam down when ready
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::looks around:: XO: Are we ready to go yet?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::jumps at the pad::
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
::steps on Pad::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<XO_Timrok>*OPS* AT ready to beam to the surface
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS_Ruvick> *AT* Energizing in 15 seconds.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS_Ruvick> ::energizes the away team into millions of pieces::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::thinking something big number transport::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The away team is beamed to the middle of the city. The dark basalt buildings majestically rise to the skies. In the middle is a statue ...
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
@::materializes on the surface of the second planet, phaser in hand as he looks left and right ... feeling partially blinded without the added senses his antennae provide::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: ... the statue is of a winged creature squatting down and staring out. It's head is almost elephantine but its mouth is a mass of tentacles, almost like a squid
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
<OPS>: keep an lock on the away team and a open Comm, beam them up if any sign of trouble
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ ::pauses for a moment to get her bearings and glances around::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::scans for the com signals:: ::turns head toward the CNS: Do you pick up any lifeforms.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
@::looks the statue up and down:: All: Striking...
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
@:: focusing on the shadows::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS_Ruvick>::nods to the CO::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ ::takes the tricorder and starts scanning::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@XO: Commander Timrok lifeforms 10 of them northeast from here.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
@::looks in and out of the rubble piles and doorways for any signs of a threat, takes point as he sees the CSO point the way northeast::
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
@XO: There are a lot of shadowy areas around here.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CO:  The pulses are increasing in speed.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ CSO: I think you found the lifeforms before I did
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
::listens to the away team on the speakers::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS_Ruvick>CO: Sir, should I position us so the planet is shielding us from the sun?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::Scans the statue::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
@::heads down the middle of an empty street, looking at the buildings all around as he moves slowly::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@ALL: I wonder what’s so important about that statue::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<XO_Timrok>@AT: lets take a closer look at these life signs
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@XO: I sir.
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: The Away Team notices the star is moving unusually fast in it's sky .. the planet's day looks to be shorter that it seamed at first
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
@XO: I'm going to scout ahead. I'll be sure stay within visual range. Bit of advice though as you follow....Don't put your back to black.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::Starts walking ne::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ CSO: I have no idea but I'm sure I would not like to meet a creature like that.
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
@::waits for XO's ok to move out::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
@::grabs Tpucnamushi's arm:: EO: We stick together...
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::decides to wait::
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
CEO: progress?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS_Ruvick>CO: Sir, transporter lock is erratic, boosting sensor gain ::begins tapping at the panel in front of him::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::CNS: Do you pick up on any thoughts ma’am.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CO:  Still unable to block the pulses.
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
@::pulls away:: CTO: I haven't left yet, and don't ever grab me like that again.
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
<OPS>: red alert! I don't like this
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
@::antennaes lean forward aggressively atop his head:: EO: I will 'grab you' anytime I feel you are endangering yourself. Now remain behind me. ::continues moving forward with the group::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Elara is taken to red alert
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CO:  Sir, pulses are beginning to affect the dilitium chamber.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::Thinking the CTO has test poisoning::
Host CO_Captain_Wall says:
OPS: anything from the probes we launched that is useful?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ ::shakes her head:: CSO: Nothing, I can tell you there is life over there but nothing more i am afraid. ::keeps up with the group::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
@CNS: Can you tell us how well armed they are?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS_Ruvick>CO: Nothing sensors don't tell us already
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
@CTO: Being raised in the smuggling rings, I know more about sneaking around than you ever will in your lifetime. Touch me again, and I'll break that arm.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ ::keeps checking her tricorder looking to find weapons::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
@EO: I did not question your knowledge, I questioned your sanity. Break my arm, and you'll spend some time in the brig. Now shape up, or beam out.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CO:  Pulses still increasing.  I'm going to engineering to see if I can keep things in order.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
::looks at the CNS:: @CNS: I suggest we try and stop this fight ma’am.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::stops before entering the TL::  CO:  Fracture starting in the dilithium chamber.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: As the breach spreads the dilithium chamber disintegrates against all security systems, matter and antimatter begin to react uncontrollably
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
@CTO: Putting my stealth and speed together, my scouting ahead is the reason the Captain send me down in the first place. Now if you want to question HIS judgment..
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Explosions continue throughout the stardrive
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::looks at his readings::  CO:  Warp core breach in progress
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@CTO: Your not in charge of this mission.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: A Silent KABOOM echoes through the system as the Elara is transformed into a million pieces
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ CTO/EO: This really could wait until we return to the ship, none of us have been sent here to argue.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ CTO: And no I can't find any recognizable weapons amongst the lifeforms.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
@CSO: I never claimed I was ... I am however responsible for this groups safety. ::continues moving forward::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The USS Elara is no more
EO_Tpucnamushi says:
@CNS: I’m not here to argue, I'm.......to do what the Captain requested of me 
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
:thinks some bad thoughts of the CTO::
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\=  End USS Elara 10212.01 "Boomerang" - part of the 2002 ACTD wide "The Mythos"=/\=