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USS Elara

“Starship Elara”

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 Ensign Maximus Heller
     Kyle Cordek as Ensign So’ta La’tan
     
Also starring
Jay Green as Ensign Solie
	 
And

Lília Perfeito as Ensign Lost and the Medical officer Dr Greene

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin USS Elara "Starship Elara, part III" 10301.19 =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: On the bridge all is calm and everyone is going about their business when the CO suddenly falls on the floor unconscious
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::sits up in surprise:: CO: Captain!
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::takes a step towards the CO and bends down, looking back up to the XO::
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::spins around in his chair at OPS and watches to CO slump to the floor::	
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::hears something hit the floor and turns to see the captain ot he floor.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::rushes over to the CO::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
XO: Fancy calling sickbay?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
XO: Or shall I?
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::checks the CO for pulse etc::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
*Sickbay* We need medical assistance on the bridge - the Captain has collapsed
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::turns his attention back to his console and continues with the deflector changes::
 MO_Greene says:
     *XO*Acknowledged, I am on my way
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::gets back up as the XO is with the CO and finds her seat again::
  MO_Greene says 
  ::arrives at the bridge strangely fast, followed by a another MO::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::slaps the CO on he cheek a few times::
  MO_Greene says 
     ::looks at the XO in shock and almost yells:: XO: What are you doing?? Sir ...
  MO_Greene says 
     ::hurries to the Captain::
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::leaves the medical situation with the medical people and turns back to his console, the CO would be fine::
MO_Greene says
::looks up with the tricorder still in his hand:: XO: The Captain is alright, his glucose levels are very low though, that is why he fainted. I'll wake him up and take him to sickbay
   MO_Greene says 
XO: I'll keep you informed but you are not approaching a patient of mine again! Sir ...
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
MO: very well - keep me informed of his progress
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::grumbles someting about overprotecting medical staff::
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::logs into his console and begins to monitor the communications on the planet::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The 2 MOs leave the bridge with the CO
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::glances back to the viewscreen::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: On the viewscreen the large sphere of Montemor II can be seen
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::some kind of news broadcast is starting to become planetwide:: XO: Sirs, no communications from the planet hint that they have spotted us, however there are hundreds of reports of an "Odd star", but scientists are calling it a natural occurrence sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::Nods at Ops:: OPS: we will have to tread very carefully to avoid detection
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CSO: do we have a final destination for the direction of the plasma trail?
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::nods and tunes back into the communications, searching for military frequencies::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
XO: Perhaps if we fired on the planet we would prove that it is an unnatural occurrence?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::blinks and looks shocked as she turns to the CTO::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: I’m afraid that might draw a little more attention than we need
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::looks quickly back to the XO for his reaction::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::looks at the CTO shocked at his proposal::
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
XO: The plasma trail headed toward the planet.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CSO: can you be more precise?
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CO: The trail is heading to Montemor II of course
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::watches the little blinky light appear on his console:: XO: Sir, there appears to be a curious build-up of neutrons just beneath out ventral hull....
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
::scans for plasma trail::
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CO: Sir it might be a cloaked ship.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Sits silently beside the XO, he studies a PADD containing the ship security teams data. Glancing around from time to time, he soon returns his attention to his PADD and resumes making changes to the various teams and their spread throughout the ship. Satisfied, he saves the information and transfers it to the CO console::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: go to yellow alert
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CO: There is a build-up of neutrons but no plasma trail.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::hears OPS and begins his own scans not liking anything affecting his ship::
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
::scans for a singularity::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::initiates yellow alert:: XO: Aye sir...
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
XO: Scanning for any communications in or around the neutron build-up, if its a ship there may be something...
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CIV: perhaps we have reached the end of the trail
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CO: there is a short range mine were the neutrons were sir.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::gives the CIV a curious glance then turns away again::
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::finishes his scans:: XO: Nothing, sir. Its quiet
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CO: Its going to explode in 30 seconds sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: full sheilds
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::blinks. A mine?::
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CO: I would suggest we put more shields to the ventral hull
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: back us off from the mine
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>XO: Aye sir ::a bit nervous::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: It would seem so, have we tried scanning for any strange power reading? I doubt this population will use any power that is only used for space travel, so we might be able to.. ::Stops, and glances at the view screen:: All:: All decks, prepare for possible impact.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Elara begins backing off just as the mine explodes.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::is rocked about by the explosion, quickly checks for damage::
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CO: This alien race shouldn't have this level of technology.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CIV: agreed - this is not the work of the Montemor population
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::growls:: XO: Someone's trying to cover there tracks...
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CO: I think someone doesn't want us to look at the montemor population.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: damage report
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
XO:  Hull damage is minimal but ventral shield have been knocked down to 30%.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CSO: begin scanning for similar neutron buildups
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods:: CSO: Perform a full energy levels scans of the surrounding area, focus on specific energy that is used for space travel.
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::begins to run a full communications scan on all bandwidths, searching for any vessel comms in the sector::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
XO: Minor hull damage, shields down to 30% on the ventral bow.
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CIV: Yes. ::starts full level scans on the energy::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CEO: divert all the power you can to reinforce the bow sheilds
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
OPS: Begin scanning for any type of old communication, including but not limited to encoded data.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::readies phasers and photon torpedoes:: XO: Commander, we could use unmanned sensor probes to clear the path ahead.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
XO:  Transferring now.  ::begins diverting power::
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
XO: I can pick up no vessel communications in the area, sir. Either they are running on silent, or the mine was planted a while ago
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: resume course - 1/2 impulse, we will ot be so easily scared away
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: any indication that he explosion was seen from the planets surface?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>::still more nervous than he should be:: XO:Aye sir
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CSO: Can you detect any debris from that mine? enough that we might be able to detect it's origin and technology?
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
::scans the area for debris:: CIV: Checking now.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::notes the nerves of the FCO and casts a concerned glance over to the CNS::
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::checks the news broadcasts down on the surface:: XO: Nothing about the explosion, sir
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CIV: There are no remains sir.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::sighs slightly, but doesn't say a word as she gets out of her chair and heads to the FCO:: 
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
OPS: Have you detected anything when the mine was first triggered?
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
CIV: Nothing, I didn't detect it until a minute before its detonation
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
XO: If we could locate one of these mines and beam it aboard, I'm confident I could disarm it and learn quite a bit about how they work.
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CIV/OPS: Their might have been a signal sent to trigger the mine.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::smiles to the FCO and says quietly:: FCO: I very much doubt that we are in any danger.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::considers the CTO`s proposal:: CTO, yes, good idea, prepare a probe, configure it to emit a similar signature to the Elara, we want to make sure it catches the attention of any other mines in this system
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CSO: Maybe, how close were we to the mine when it triggered?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::begins reprogramming a sensor probe to emit a signature similar to the Elara's:: XO: Probe loaded and ready, Commander.
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
::Checking how close we were to the mine::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>::looks at the CNS with his eyes wide opened:: CNS: You are not serious. A mine just exploded beneath us and we don't even know how it got there!
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
ALL: We could try sending gout pulses with the Elara signature as a way to clear all the mines.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Something does seem odd here, how come we didn't see that mine before it triggered? Cloaking shield of some sort?
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: you may fire on any other mine close enough to threaten the ship, but do try to be discreet. launch the probe
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
ALL: fire it at least 10 meters should detonate the mine.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::launches the probe and readies phasers::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
FCO: And the mine hardly damaged the shields, we will soon know how it got there, but for now we know the mines are not enough to threaten the safety of this ship. 
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>::shakes his head:: CNS: We should get out of here. Get a bigger ship, more prepared  to deal with the unknown.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CTO: Anything from the probe yet?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
CIV: Negative ... nothing yet. Perhaps the area ahead is clear. A mine field with only one mine is a poor man's mine field indeed.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
FCO: Believe me this ship has not been threatened by the mine we have come across and it will easily handle more if necessary, although there is less chance of us bumping into another one as we know to look out for them now.
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
All: we could test with a shuttle leading the way.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: increase speed slowly to 3/4 impulse. OPS: we need to know the second we become too visible to the planet below, keep your ears open
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::looks at the Counselor somewhat sceptically::
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
All: I suggest we launch a shuttle at the planet instead.
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
::Scanning the blocked area::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>::shakes head as he acknowledges the XO's request and increases speed::
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
XO: Aye sir, ears are already pinned and monitoring all news and military broadcasts
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CSO: I don’t want to risk a shuttle if we don’t have to
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CSO: I don't need to remind you what will happen if the shuttle will be detected, don't I?
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CIV/XO: We can modify the shuttle so it would be stealthed.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>::whispers:: CNS: I don't even understand why the captain had us leave the safety of the moon. We could have scanned from there
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CSO: For now, you heard the XO.. But, can you tell me anything else about the area we can't detect on the planet and if whatever that is blocking our scans is artificial or natural?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::whispers back:: FCO: We will be closer to more of the evidence of any ship here and we are not in danger of being spotted by the planet just yet.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::glares at the FCO:: FCO: The Captain had his reasons, Ensign.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::turns back to the CTO:: CTO: We are aware of that thank you.
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
::checking for artificial objects::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>CTO: That is why  he is Captain ... CNS: When we get back to the starbase I'm asking for a transfer. Maybe they need a pilot on a science station somewhere safe
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::growls at the CNS as he gets his antennae in a twist::
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
FCO: You can transfer to a garbage ship
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::keeps on monitoring the Military bandwidths, checking to see if they have started to further explore the "Odd Star"::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CSO, CTO, FCO: That will be enough, Ensigns.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::smiles to the CTO and then turns to the FCO:: FCO: I promise you that at this moment the ship will be safe, we can speak later, if you are seriously wanting a transfer. 
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CIV: Their is nothing on the planet that appears to generate a cloaking or dampening fields.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::is relieved by the CIV's intervention::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CSO: So tell me, what the heck is causing that block?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>::grumles between his teeth:: CNS: More than ever
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CIV: Unknown.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Sighs:: CSO: Very well. ::Turns to the XO:: XO: Suggestion to form an AT to explore the area there?
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::prepars to transfer energy to any section of the shields that could be near another mine::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
FCO: I guess that is one of those primary requests from starfleet to go out and find out anything about the unknown. But trust me after a year on a defiant class vessel the Elara seems big and very much more secure.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Commander?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>CNS: Secure? I heard the last crew died ... and came back to life. The CO, XO and CIV were among them
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CIV: agreed, OPS: can we safely move to within transporter range of the city without becoming too visible?
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
FCO: Remember you can judge how safe you are by the color of your shirt.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::smiles slightly:: FCO: This crew seem to be very good at avoiding death, so far the ship has been lucky for them.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>::raises an eyebrow at the CSO::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CSO:  I supest you stay out of their conversation it is none of your concern.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::becoming increasingly irritated::
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
XO: We can, but there is a possibility we could be visible to their telescopes
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>CNS: I guess we should continue this talk later. But I am still leaving
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: OK.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::nods to the FCO:: FCO: Later it is then.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CIV: Use a shuttle to move into transporter range - it should be much less visilbe than the Elara
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: The problem still remains, we might be detected.. Though we can apply the OPS idea on the shuttle instead?
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CIV: yes, the AT members should also be disguised to blend in with the locals, i hope you can avoid interaction with them but we are better safe than sorry
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
XO: I am a former smuggler so I have experience undercover sir.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Raises his eyebrow at the CSO's comment, he shakes his head and makes his way towards the OPS::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO_Lost>Self: Figures
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::still listening in, finding a nice classical music station and listening for a few seconds before moving on::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CSO: interesting, that must be fairly unique among starfleet officers
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::mentally makes note of the CSO's comment, putting one more tick in the 'suspicious' column::
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
XO: I use to work with the Bajoran resistance.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::a flash of mental recollection:: CSO: You're not the La'Tan who's wanted for 14 counts of piracy against Federation vessels are you? ::whips out his phaser::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Stands beside the OPS, he studies his console for a moment:: XO: Anyway, my recommendation for the AT will have to be the CNS, OPS, CSO and myself. Commander.
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
CTO: No I never did piracy against federation vessels. I did piracy against cardassian military vessels.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CSO: your enthusiasm is commendable, but Commander Maor is leading the AT and it is at is own discretion who he chooses to accompany him
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::blinks and turns to the CTO again shocked::
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::looks up to the Commander and flashes a smile before turning back down to his console::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::reluctantly puts his phaser back in its holster, less than convinced::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CIV: excellent, proceed immediately
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::looks to the CIV:: Self: I'm happy as long as we don't go near mud.
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
::Looks to the CIV:: Self: a CIV leading the away team?
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods:: CTO: For now Ensign, make sure to set an appointment with the CNS as soon as you can. ::Glances at the CNS:: CNS: If that's okay with you?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::nods with a smile:: CIV: That will be fine with me.
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::logs off his console and stands up:: Self: i like the mud....
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
::stands up and gets ready to leave::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CIV: i will contact sickbay and tell them to prepare for the AT`s surgery
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::stands up from her seat and is ready to leave::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods:: CNS, OPS, CSO, CEO: Form up, we'll meet at shuttle bay one after the shuttle will be ready.. ::Turns to the CEO:: CEO: Get everything you need and start the work on the shuttle as soon as possible, okay?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::watches the majority of the bridge crew file past::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CIV:  Aye sir  ::enters the TL::
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
::hoes off to the tl::
CSO_ENS_La`Tan says:
edit goes
OPS_Ens_Solie says:
::nods and heads for Shuttle Bay one::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::contacts engineering and have them bring the equipment he will need to the shuttle bay::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods:: XO: Good, we'll be finished as soon as the shuttle will be ready. With your permission I'll head to the sickbay and check on the Captain for now?
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::nods to the CIV::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::signals a security team to ensure the Away Team's shuttle is properly stocked with appropriate small arms::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
*AT*: All AT members, report to sickbay in five minutes. ::Makes his way towards the TL::
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= End USS Elara "Starship Elara, part III" 10301.19 =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

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