Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Trip around the block”

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
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Aun'to Mesme 
     Michael Hiles as Ensign Maximus Heller and Ensign Derfel
    Simon Mitchell as Ensign Farak

Also Starring
 Brendan Ringenoldus as Ensign Exeter 

And

Lília Perfeito as Ensign Trelek, Ensign Solie, Ensign Lost, Dr Stewart and Admiral Ix

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\=Begin USS Elara stardate 10305.11 “Trip around the block” - Part IV =/\= =/\= =/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara continues following the trail of her command crew: the Commanding Officer, First Officer and Second Officer. The trail seems to lead to an ancient starsystem, now almost completely destroyed. What will the find there?
Host SM_Lilia says:
Meanwhile, the kidnapped officers try to figure out exactly where they are and why was this fate destined to them.
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::enters the brig and in the time honoured tradition gives the security guard there a nod to get him out of the room, he puts on his best smile and begins...:: Trelek: Been quiet a day so far hasn’t it?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@::faces the Captain, obviously not happy::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::glances across the bridge looking uneasy::
SO_Ens_Farak says:
::Arrives on the Bridge after spending the last hour in the Astro Phsyics Lab::
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<EO Trelek>::looks up from the PADD he was reading, facing the CTO with sad eyes:: CTO: Unfortunately no
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@::Glances suspiciously at the Admiral from the corner of his eye, he studies his surroundings as he does so:: Self: There has a to a way out of here other then the ceiling, the questions is.. Where? ::He turns his attention to the Admiral:: Admiral: So, what's your story? The old back stabbing story?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::notes the SO's arrival and turns to face him:: SO: I would like to know as much about this starsystem as possible, and have you found anything more that you can tell us about this borg cube?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
Trelek: Oh i wouldnt say that, we have lost our command staff, have found some sort of device onboard and the CEO thinks there is a sabateur onboard. Not bad for a first mission i think.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::still holding a PADD with Trelek's details:: Self: This could just be incompetence.
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@CIV: Back stabbing? Oh please, you don't have enough information to bvegin to understand what happened
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: I will begin an extensive analysis of the system sir, however I have been unable to ascertain the true nature of the vessel we are following, assuming it is not indeed a borg vessel.
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<EO Trelek>CTO: Why worry, you have already found the guilty party didn't you?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::nods:: SO: Okay thank you.
SO_Ens_Farak says:
::Heads toward Science One where he assumes a seat there, logs onto the terminal and brings up the latest sensor sweeps of the destination system::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@Admiral: Then by all means, enlighten me Admiral.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::gives the EO a slight smirk:: Trelek: I was hoping you could tell me that.
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<EO Trelek> I didn't do anything wrong if you aren't already certain I'm guilty. I was running a diagnostics and then I somehow cut all power to turbo lifts. I wasn't even able to see the full extent of it!
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
EO: Running a diagnostic of what?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@CIV: Not wise ::looks up to two tiny holes at one of the upper corners. There are in all eight such holes::
SO_Ens_Farak says:
::Finishes a preliminary analysis of the long range sensor data::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@Admiral: You're almost as bad as I am ::Sighs and glances at the XO:: XO: Well, any ideas how we're going to get out of here?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<EO Trelek>::raises his eyebrows:: CTO: Of the secondary power systems. We must check them regularly for them to work properly you know ... sir
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::rubs his chin thoughtfully::
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: The star system appears to be composed of a White Dwarf sir, most of the planetary bodies in the system are destroyed, forming several debris fields around the Star, I conclude that this system is as aforementioned sir...dead.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::leans up against the brig control console:: EO: That’s very strange indeed. Why do you think the power shorted out?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<OPS Solie> CNS: The Reykjavik sent a transmitter frequency. They say we were supposed to track down Admiral Ix using it
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<OPS Solie> CNSBut .. it's not working apparently
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::still sitting in her seat:: Self: I still don't understand the admirals position in all of this
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::smiles at OP's comment:: OPS: Ah that is helpful, do you think we can get it to work? and how come she has soemthing that will allow us to track her down?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<EO Trelek>CTO: I cut all power from the EPS conduits leading to the turbo lift system.
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<OPS Solie>CNS: That is what we would all like to know
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@::Glances at the XO, then at the Admiral and the finally at the Captain. He raises his hands in defeat and mutters:: Self: God help us.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
<then finally>
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
EO: Okay, now just one more set of questions, did this happen before or after the device was found onboard?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
OPS/SO: I get the feeling we are being kept in the dark about a lot of what is happening here.
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<EO Trelek> CTO: Before, the CEO found it only when he tried reinitializing the system
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: I concur sir.
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: I'll continue my analysis of the EM disturbance.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
OPS: Can you ask the Reykjavik for more information about this transmitter
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<OPS Solie>::nods::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
SO: Thank you
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
Self: I don't expect an answer.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
EO: and what do you think this device was, some sort of information gathering device?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<OPS Solie> CNS: They don't know much either, only that it lets us track the Admiral
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@::Studies the XO:: XO: Right. ::Turns his attention to the Admiral:: Admiral: And do you have an idea how to get out of here?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::raises eyebrow:: OPS: Interesting
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<EO Trelek>CTO: I never looked at it so I wouldn't know. The CEO sent me here before recovering the object
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::lowers the brig forcefield:: EO: Then lets take a look at it now... after you
Host Admiral_Ix says:
ACTION: Several hours pass, the Elara is now 40 minutes away from the apparent target system ...
Host Admiral_Ix says:
ACTION: The EM disturbance is still there, almost at the system
Host Admiral_Ix says:
ACTION: Meanwhile, the CTO and the Eo gather no new information about the object as Trelek seems to be quite unimaginative as what it could have been and shows no signs of ever having encountered it before.
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<FCO Lost>::arrives at the bridge, taking the helm::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
FCO: Bring us to impulse as we enter the system please
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::patience exhausted but not hungry:: ADM/CIV: iIdon’t think that food agreed with me, i feel ill ::winks::
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@::sits on the floor thinking as she has done for the past hours. She instinctively touches the back of her neck::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::steps out onto the bridge, looking slightly drained:: CNS: I have released Ens Trelek, i believe he is just having a bad day
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<FCO Lost>CNS:Aye ma'am. We will be arriving in little over 30 minutes
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@XO: Just warn me when you get too hungry, right?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::nods to the FCO and turns to the CTO with a smile:: CTO: Unfortunately as I had thought, his records suggested it may have been more a lapse of judgement on his part rather than a dileberate attempt to cause trouble
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::bends over in pain:: ALL: ooh something’s not right
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@::looks over to the XO and sighs::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
SO: Have we managed to get this transmitter to work correctly yet? If not can you look into it please
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS: and as for the device that the engineers found in the JT, we have no idea what it is, but as it was tied into our systems it could have been an information gathering device, though that is just speculation
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<OPS Solie>::intentily listens to the CNS and CTO's conversation::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@XO: Hmm? Hold still.. ::Makes his way towards the XO, he raises his head and glances at his eyes for a moment:: XO: Hmm..
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
CTO: Has the device been removed or deactivated?
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::fals to his knees nd drools:; all: AAaargg
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS: Yes, its sitting on the CEO's desk. and what transmitter are you talking about?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@ACTION: A Glass of a green fluid is beamed in
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
CTO: The Admiral apparently has a transmitter which we should be able to use to keep track of her, though I am still unsure why she had it in the first place. I wonder was she expecting this
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@XO: My guess that's for you..
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: Sir, the EM Disturbance has dropped to sub light, it has just entered the White Dwarf system.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::feigns choking::
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@ACTION: The occupants of the small room are thrown against one of the walls. It would seem the ship has stopped moving, running into ... something
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: I must concur sir, I believe the Admiral must have intentionally deactivated it, as I have not been able to detect a trace of the signal.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::nods:: SO: Thank you, I guess that is where we are heading
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::moves over to tactical:: CNS: Who knows what information she was privvy to
SO_Ens_Farak says:
::Notices a new change in sensor readings::
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@::gets up:: All: It is time
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
SO: Hmm, thank you for that
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: I feared as much sir, the EM disturbance is no longer on sensors, at last reading it had just entered a particularly dense debris field in the system.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@::Glances up from the floor, he sighs as he notices the other two officers beside him get up:: Admiral: Time for what?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
CTO: I just can't help but feel this is all expected by the Admiral
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::gives up his charade & kicks the green fluid across the floor:: all: so much for the starfleet survival guide
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@ACTION: Once again the roof opens revealing the set of stairs
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<EO Trelek>*CTO*Trelek to Mesme
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@ADM: looks like your door just opened, nods toward the stairs
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@ACTION: Nothing comes out of it this time though
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
*EO* Mesme here, go ahead Ensign
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@XO: They expect us to leave on our own
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@::Glances up curiously:: Admiral:: Ladies first?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<EO Trelek>*CTO* I would like to have a word with you sir .... in private
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@ALL: anything is preferable to staying here
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@::shrugs:: CO: I still say this is all your fault Wall. If you hadn't left this ... creature ::glances at Maor:: CO: In command we would be in this situation
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: The field particulates seemed to be composed of some very rare elements which are impeding sensor scans.
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@::starts going up the stairs::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::walks up the staircase cautiously::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
*EO* Okay... where would you like to meet?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<EO Trelek>*CTO* Anywhere private
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@Admiral: my fault! what kind of action requires a Admiral to give up a Command staff of a Starship for an exchange?
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@Admiral: Pardon me, wasn't that your decision to be beamed aboard this ship?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
ACTION: On top of the stairs is a big white corridor leading to a lighted opened door. several doors are seen in the sides of the corridor. all locked
Host Admiral_Ix says:
CIV: Yes it was, but not when they discovered they could destroy our shields!
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
*EO* Okay, i will meet you in the CEO's office in 5 minutes, Mesme out
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@::walks with the group agitacted::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::trying to ignore the squabling behind him  - makes his way along the corridor, testing each door in turn::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@Admiral: They? Naturally. So, this are not Borgs. Then what are they?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS: I have to go meet with EO Trelek, i wont be long ::heads into the TL:: Computer: Main Engineering
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::just turns in time to see the CTO leave::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@XO: Timrok this ship seem familiar to any known species to the Federation, it doesn’t with me
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@CIV: Some very smart people ...
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@Admiral: Right. This race has a name?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
ACTION: As they arrive at the opened door they notice a man holding a weapon at them. He is human with a big smile on his face
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@Self: Wonderful?
Host Admiral_Ix says:
@<Dr Stewart>All: Well well well, if it isn't our negotiators. I hope you are more cooperative now Admiral
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::noticing the human pointing a gun:: CO: its safe to assume its not borg anyway
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::exits the TL in main engineering and heads for the CEO's office:: Self: I wonder what he wants
Host Admiral_Ix says:
<EO Trelek>::sits in the CEO's sit, apparently very comfortable in that position. He figures its probablt the first and last time he'll be able to do that::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
SO: Is there any way we can remotely activate the transmitter?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@:XO: ::just gives the Admiral a glance, then back to Timrok:: Yes
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::gives the EO a pleasent smile:: EO: What have you got for me ensign?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@Admiral: you know this person?
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: I do not see how sir, I cannot even pinpoint the frequency.
Host Dr_Stewart says:
@::laughs:: XO: Not Borg at all. But it will revolutionize conflicts in the Galaxy!
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::shakes her head:: 
Host Dr_Stewart says:
<Admiral Ix>::touches the back of her head yet again, frowning this time::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@DrStewart: forgive I am at a lost of what this is all about, who are you and what will revolutionize? Our Admiral has not been forgiving with information
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::noticing the admiral at her neck again - discreetly has a look::
Host Dr_Stewart says:
@::shakes his head:: CO: You military are all so ... cautious
Host Dr_Stewart says:
@All: come ::exits the corridor to an open area::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@Dr. Stewart: this has nothing to with "military" we are explorers taken on a adventure we have be kept in the dark?
Host Dr_Stewart says:
@ACTION: The Outside of the room is an huge area, almost like the surface of a planet but not quite. Looking carefully our command crew notices a glass dome and a black sky above it. Artificial light floods the buildings
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@::leads and follows the Dr.::
SO_Ens_Farak says:
::Notices a new change in sensor readings::
Host Dr_Stewart says:
@CO: Don't give me fairy stories Captain. When you heard we had devised a weapon you jumped at it
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: Sir, I appear to be picking up a faint comm frequency emanating from the debris field that was the last location of the 'Borg' vessel.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@Dr: A weapon? You took over a Borg cube and converted it?
SO_Ens_Farak says:
::Taps a few more commands::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@::looks at the room in awe:: Dr.: what weapon? what are you talking about?
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: sir, it's a Starfleet frequency.
Host Dr_Stewart says:
<EO Trelek>CTO: After you have left me I've been doing some research of my own. My console was tampered with
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
SO: Interesting can we hear it?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
EO: Tampered with? Any ideas who did it or what has been done?
Host Dr_Stewart says:
@::laughs again:: CIV: Oh much better than that. Follow me ::heads down a staircase than through the buildings. The floor shines as if it was made of polished diamond::
SO_Ens_Farak says:
::Taps more controls, then frowns:: CNS: Unfortunately no sir, the data stream appears to be scrambled due to interference from the debris field.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
SO: Ah can you try and clear it up and get me any more information about its origin
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: I will of course attempt to Counsellor.
Host Dr_Stewart says:
<EO Trelek>CTO: Simples. What has been done is to cross wires so that my diagnostics would cut power to turbo lights and to the security room where the captain was at the time. The cross wiring has been accomplished from a console in ME. The person using it at the time was...
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
SO: Thank you, let me know if you get anything from it.
Host Dr_Stewart says:
<EO Trelek> CTO: Ensign Lost
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: Aye sir.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
EO: Are you 100% sure about that?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@::walks down the staircase behind Dr. Stewart::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::goes along with the others - in quiet thought::
Host Dr_Stewart says:
<FCO Lost>CNS: We have entered the system. Dropping to impulse
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@::keeps looking back at the Admiral wondering what has been done here?::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::nods to the FCO::
Host Dr_Stewart says:
@ACTION: The "good" doctor makes several turns until he enters what appears to be a turbo lift. He waits for the others to get in, still holding his weapon at them
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@::looks toward Timrok, giving a look that something has to been done::
Host Dr_Stewart says:
<EO Trelek>CTO: You can look it up for yourself ::hands him a PADD:: CTO: I know I'm not very bright but I can do basic research. he wasn't very thorough at hiding his steps
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::returns the CO`s look with added concern::
SO_Ens_Farak says:
::Continues to run and analyse sensor sweeps of the target debris field::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::takes a look at the PADD and nods:: EO: Good work ensign. I will be sure to speak to your chief about your actions today.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@Dr: Hmm, are we going to go somewhere in this TL..?
Host Dr_Stewart says:
<EO Trelek>CTO: I appreciate it sir, not many people have done that for me
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
*Security* Mesme to security, have a team meet me at the entrance to TL 1 one deck 1, but do not, i repeat, do not alert the bridge to this action. ::heads out of the office and turns to give the EO another nod before hurrying to the TL::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
SO: I am hoping as we get closer to the Com signal we should be able to clear it up enough to hear it.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
@::looks around at the inside of the TL and at the ceiling of it::
Host Dr_Stewart says:
@ACTION: As everyone enters the TL, it goes up to the top of the tower. The doors open revealing a smaller done above the bigger dome. Space, stars and plenty of asteroids are visible from there
SO_Ens_Farak says:
CNS: Counsellor, the subspace signal appears to match that of the Admiral's transmitter, that would explain the lack of comm information.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
::nods:: Ah well at least we have some idea of their whereabouts.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
SO: Well done.
SO_Ens_Farak says:
SO: Indeed, I'll continue trying to pinpoint it sir.
Host Dr_Stewart says:
@ACTION: One of the asteroids is not actually an asteroid looking closely at it. It is a circular body, metallic with several rods coming out of it. Just as they are looking at it, the rods expand until they are Kms in length
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::rides the TL to deck one, opens the doors and lets the security team step in:: Security: We are going to arrest the FCO, I believe him to be a saboteur *Security* Mesme to security, i need you to lock FCO Lost out of the ships computer system, if he is piloting route the controls elsewhere, do it now... ::continues the TL to the bridge::
Host Dr_Stewart says:
@All: I present The Holodestroyer
Host Dr_Stewart says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
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