Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“All Alone in the Night”

Starring

Bernie Wallowitch as Captain Bernie Wall 
Terry Imrie as Commander Joseph Timrok
Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Commander Karida Janan 
Mike Hilles as Lieutenant Junior Grade Maximus Heller
Nick Beckwith as Ensign Alex Cameron
   
  And

Lília Perfeito as Ensign Solie, Doctor Greene, Anto, Tret and Ensign Lost

 Guest Staring

Mike Jones as Ensign Gabriella

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10401.25 - "All Alone in the Night - Part I"=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara is yet again faced with the unexplored Universe. New friends, new enemies, new perils and new wonders await them.
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The USS Elara is 30 minutes away from the agreed rendezvous with the so-called Children of Coroll
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: Is sitting on the bridge ::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>::watches his console closely::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::in the ships lounge sitting at the table in front of the large windows staring out as the stars fly toward him::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::At the science console on the bridge, doing routine sensor checks::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::enters the bridge, glancing around as she does so and then makes her way to her seat::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Is a pleasantly yellow Iyaaran female::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: how long till we reach our destination ::about the 5th time he has asked in the last hour::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>XO: 28 minutes at the present speed sir
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::is staring at the view screen thinking::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::decides he has been relaxing long enough, he thinks he should return to the bridge, stands up and proceeds to walk to the exit::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: nods quietly before fidgeting in his seat ::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The XO,CNS and SO find themselves suddenly not on the bridge of the Elara but on a desert. The sky is blue and the only construction they can see is a large tent a few meters away
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@::The console before her vanishes and is replaced by the aforementioned desert:: Oh.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*XO*: ::taps comm badge:: Commander our ETA to rendezvous with the Children of Coroll
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The CO gets no response
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@::looks around confused:: XO: Okay I thought of a desert a second ago that is weird.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*XO*: Commander Timrok?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@::Looks around confused for a moment before hitting his combadge :: *Elara*: USS Elara please respond!
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CNS: What?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Oddly Timrok finds he has no badge
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ CNS: Do your thoughts usually make reality?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>XO: I have the ship on long-range sensors, should I hail them? Sir? ::notices he is not paying attention::
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
::finishes looking over his reports in engineering then heads for the TL::  Computer:  Bridge.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Computer: Location of Commander Timrok?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ ::looks calmly back to the XO:: XO: A desert, I pictured on in my mind and now we are here. ::turns to the SO:: SO: This is never happened before if that is what you mean to ask.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Computer>CO: Commander Timrok is on the bridge
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@ ::shakes his head and mutters something inaudible about telepaths:: CNS/SO: I knew this was going to go bad
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Kneels down and takes some sand in her hand, feels its dry grainy coolness (despite the probable heat of the desert) in her hand:: I wish I could tell the difference between reality and holographically created reality. Think this is a holodeck? ::Looks at the tent in the distance::
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: Out of the tent comes a blond man, young, probably in his late 20s
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
::exits TL as it comes to a stop and takes his position at the engineering station::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*XO*: Commander Timrok, respond please!
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@ CNS: did you imagine that tent too?!
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Anto>XO/CNS/SO: Hello my friends of the Federation, I am Anto, leader of the Children of Coroll
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ XO: This may not be bad yet, we may just have to understand it. ::Looks towards the man who has walked out of the tent::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Stands up at the sight of the blond male::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::enters into a TL on the deck:: TL: Bridge!
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Simply stands there, letting this man "Anto" speak::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@::shakes her head towards the XO, then turns back to Anto::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*Bridge*: anybody on the bridge please respond. this is the Captain!
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Anto>XO/CNS/SO: I thought this was the best way for us to meet, join us inside
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
*CO*:  Heller here sir.
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Nods in understanding, looks to the XO for orders::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@ ::takes a deep breath :: Anto: greetings, I am Commander Timrok of the USS Elara, these are my colleagues CNS Janan & Ensign Gabrielle
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>::approaches the XO:: *CEO*: Sir, I don't think Commander Timrok is feeling well
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CEO*: Where is Commander Timrok, is everything all right up there?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@::waits for the XO to lead and smiles towards Anto as the XO introduces them:: 
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@Anto: as you wish,:: leads the others to the tent::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Comes along::
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
*CO*:  He is here on the bridge sir though he doesn't appear to be feeling well.
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Anto>::smiles warmly at Janan and Gabriella then turns to the XO::XO: We are very pleased to have you here
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ Anto: If I might ask. Is this some sort of holographic recreation? I did not feel like I had been transported off our star ship.
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: The tent is luxuriously decorated with bright colours. There are 2 men and 2 women inside, like Anto they are dressed in colourful loose clothes
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ Self: And it would be great to know where here actually is.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@ As we are to be here, although this method of introduction is a little unorthodox by our standards
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Takes some interest in all the colouring. Quite a difference from her bland Iyaaran upbringing::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CEO*: I’m on my way to the bridge now
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@:: Is keeping his mind as shut of from telepathic intrusion as he can ::
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
*CO*:  Acknowledged.  ::moves to where the XO is and tries to wake him.::
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Anto>::smiles at Gabriella:: SO: Indeed you have not. XO: We just wanted to meet out of the coldness of both our vessels ::introduces his friends:: XO/CNS/SO: these are Heila, Teila, Sando and Tret
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Nods to all four::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The XO doesn't move. His eyes are opened but it’s as if he is not seeing
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::TL stops and doors open he steps on to the bridge and steps over to where Timrok is::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@:: nods to the others::
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Anto>XO/CNS/SO: we are very pleased to meet the Federation. We have been in space for many generations
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@::glances at the others for a brief moment but her eyes turn to Anto slightly disapprovingly::
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
::looks over as the CO approaches::  CO:  His eyes are open but they don't seem to be seeing anything and I can't wake him.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>::goes back to his station::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CO: We will reach the rendezvous point in 13 minutes
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*Sickbay*: medical emergency on the bridge! Commander Timrok is down!
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
OPS: acknowledged
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Listens. Hoping this entire experience will be explained::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Dr Greene>*CO*: Acknowledged Captain, I'm on my way
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@Anto: Interesting, so why did you decide to contact us now?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CEO: what is happening now, it appears we just can't be free of these problems onboard the ship lately?
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Anto>::never really stops smiling:: XO: Because we finally reached you. We come from the far edges of the Galaxy. In truth our ancestors' journey began out of this galaxy, many millennia ago
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Surmises that they are a very happy people::
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
CO:  I don't know he was like this when I got to the bridge.  ::looks around the bridge and sees the CNS and SO not moving.::  CO:  It appears the XO might not be the only one that is out.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@Anto: Then we would be fascinated to see your star charts
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Dr Greene>::arrives on the bridge and approaches the XO with his medical Tricorder::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Perks up at the mention of star charts - "Yes, quite fascinated" she thinks::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::notices the CNS and the SO, no not again::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ ::listens to the conversation, remaining silent::
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Anto>XO: Certainly, we will share that information as soon as our vessels are in reach, which should happen in a few minutes. We would like to formally invite all of your crew to visit the Shadow, our vessel
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Dr.: the CNS and the SO are out too, could this be the nanites again?
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Makes a motion with her hand:: Anto: Just another question. How did we ... ::Gestures to the Counsellor, the XO and herself:: ... arrive here?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Dr Greene>::shakes head:: CO: I wish it were, at least I'd have an explanation. Their bodies don't respond but their minds are quite active. It is as if they are sleeping and dreaming
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@Anto: A very generous offer, perhaps we should return to our ship and relay your invitation to the Captain and the crew?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: all stop!
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Anto>SO: Here doesn't exist child. It is simply a place for us to meet
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: aye sir
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Anto>XO: Of course but ... your ship has stopped
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Looks puzzled:: Anto: A very ambiguous response. Could you be more specific as to why "here" does not exist?
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Anto>XO: You prefer to talk over a communications array?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
OPS: send a message to the Children of Coroll we will be delayed in our rendezvous, and that we apologize
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Tret>::smiles at the SO:: SO: You will soon learn
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CO: aye sir
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@ :: slightly surprised :: Anto: your actions may have caused some alarm on our ship, it is best we return now, I can only speak for myself but I prefer a more physical reality
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CO: They acknowledge and are waiting for our response
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ ::nods to the XO's comment::
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Anto>XO: I never intended any harm, only to provide the best way to meet you. As you wish
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
@Anto: no harm done
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
@ ::Nods at Tret:: Tret: I see. ::An Academy Instructor once pointed out to her that there are many races who pride themselves with withholding information until the last possible moment::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The CNS XO and SO are back on the bridge of the Elara. The Last thing Janan remembers from the "desert" is Anto smiling at her
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Looks around at the bridge:: ALL: I take it that was a telepathic experience of some sort? ::Isn't a telepath herself, so wouldn't know::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::stands up suddenly and looks around the bridge ::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Dr Greene>CO: They are ok now ::scans the XO and looks inquisitively at him::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
All: Damn it! Damned telepaths!
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ ::is sitting thoughtfully in her chair::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CEO: we must find out what has cause these three to go out, full sc.... ::as he sees the officers begins to come too::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::gets a shiver down his spine ::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::A bit surprised by the Commander's sudden outburst::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Has been learning the concept of shock::
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
::steps back surprised as the three officers suddenly wake::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CEO: never mind...
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::Looks up and glares at the XO:: XO: Some comments are best not spoken aloud, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: What happened? Are you alright?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>::keeps his thoughts to himself but is amazed when he scans the alien ship::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: Yes, yes, I’m fine, they were trying to contact us
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::is still more animated than normal::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: who was trying to contact us?
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Takes her place at science, taking a moment to analyse the readings of the alien vessel, whom she assumes should be labelled "The Shadow"::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: Anto, The Children of Coroll
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Dr Greene>::sees that he is not needed and quietly retreats to sickbay::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
XO: Perhaps that is a normal way to go about things for them, and they do not know all our customs after all they returned us.
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Quite surprised by the size of this vessel::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: What? We are going to rendezvous with them, what did they want?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::still angry:: CNS: Well its not normal for me!
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: they thought there method would be better, there was no harm intended
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
::returns to his place and ENG 1 and begins going over the scans of the other ship::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: acknowledged
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
CO: Captain, readings coming in from their vessel.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: resume course to rendezvous the Children of Coroll, engage!
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: Anto seems to be there leader, or there spokesperson
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
SO: yes what do you have?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::nods to the Captain::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
CO: It's size is equivalent to a Buckingham Class Starbase. No apparent weapons or defensive systems ... no shielding for that matter. There's more data coming in as we get closer ...
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
CO:  I am unable to determine what kind of propulsion system they are using.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
SO: keep reporting as we approach them
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
CO: Aye, sir.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CO: We have a visual if you like
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CO: We are in communications range as well
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::Paces backward and forth slowly::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
ALL: however this is a first contact mission, full diplomacy behaviour is required...no appearance of aggression on our side be discrete with scans
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
OPS: on screen and open hailing frequency
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the Captain, watching the view screen thoughtfully::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Hasn't come to learn the concept of aggression just yet, so no worries here::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::checks that he has his commbadge now before removing any sign of anxiety from his face and replacing it with the diplomatic smile he used with Anto before::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::A look of apparent surprise appears on her face as she gets in more readings from the alien vessel::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: On the screen appears the large ship. It is dark and mostly amorphous. It has no characters or markings, its hull is smooth, much like a big egg
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::looks at the ship on the view screen with curiosity and interest::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The large ship is replaced by Anto's face. This time he is wearing a wrinkleless black uniform and his hair is combed back
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Motions for the XO to come over as Anto appears on screen::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Anto>COM: USS Elara: Hello again people of the Federation. I am Anto, leader of the Children of Coroll
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks at the ship intently considering if it would have been more comfortable to have stayed in the desert::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: distracted by the SO's motions, steps over to the science console inquisitively:: SO: what?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*Anto*: Greetings I am Captain Wall of the USS Elara a Federation Ship
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::watches Anto as he speaks::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Silently:: XO: Just wanted to give a report on the vessel, but not with Anto on screen, sir.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Anto>COM: USS Elara: Ah the Elara, a most sounding name. My ship is named "Shadow": So you are the leader of the Federation?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
SO: transfer it to a PADD and I’ll take a look
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
<W> XO: It is apparently a colony vessel of some sort. Multi-levelled and constructed for housing thousands of people, most likely. There are some energy signatures and regions that suggest stasis of a sort, but I'm not entirely sure. But that's not what piqued my curiosity. There's so much room in there ...
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
<W> XO: ... yet there are only a hundred life signs onboard.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Anto>COM: USS Elara: I apologize I didn't talk to you before, I did not know you were the leader
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Nods, and transfers the hard data onto a PADD that she removes from a nearby compartment::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles at Anto's remark and looks to the CO::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Anto: no not the leader of the Federation just Captain of the Elara for the Federation
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
::finds that the other ship doesn't use warp technology and is still confused about how they travel.  Looks at the CO and decides to wait till he is finished talking before tell him about what he has found::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Anto>COM: USS Elara: I see Captain. It is a small vessel. I admit I was expecting more ::lightens up and smiles:: But no matter Captain. I formally invite you and all of your crew to join us aboard
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: scans through the PADD data quickly:: SO: curious, I wonder if there population has suffered from losses during there travels
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Anto's face on the view screen turns into a frown as he waits
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
self: All the crew. ::just continues to watch Anto and listen to the conversation.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Understood, I was about to invite you the same onboard the Elara, but if you prefer we will join you on your vessel. Thank you, we look forward to it. When would you like us to join you?
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Nods:: <W> XO: It's possible. I'd suggest inquiring, but so far they do not seem to be very open to revealing everything at once. However, it is possible that the rest of their populace is in stasis, and I can't simply pick them up.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: By all the crew exactly how many of us does he mean?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Anto>COM: USS Elara: Whenever you are ready Captain. You can either dock your ship with ours or use your transportation device
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::nods to the SO::SO: keep poking around - see what else you can turn up
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Nods:: XO: Aye, sir. ::Focuses the Elara's sensor array on the Shadow in hopes on the data being expanded on::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Anto>COM: USS Elara: Personally I would prefer to go back to the desert or to wherever you desire but your crew seems to prefer a more physical approach
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Anto: me and a couple of my officers will transport over in 10 minutes, see you then
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::for a moment is tempted by Anto's preference, but acknowledges the problems it would cause::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Anto>COM USS Elara: Very well Captain. I will transmit my coordinates. Shadow out
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Anto fades from the screen and is replaced by the huge ship again
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
SO/CEO: report?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
SO/CEO: on scans
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::turns to look at the CEO as if surprised to see him there::
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
CO:  I still haven't been able to determine what kind of propulsion they are using though I have been able to rule out warp tech.
CEO_LtJGr_Heller says:
CO:  Overall their ship is very advanced, I don’t recognize the alloy their hull is composed of and the fact that they have travel this far without warp says a lot to how much more advanced they are then us.
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Repeats what she told the XO:: CO: It is apparently a colony vessel of some sort. It's hard to get a hard reading on many things, I'm not sure why. They are quite large, as I pointed out, and have multi-levelled housings for many beings. Yet only 100 life signs have been detected.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: they claimed to have travelled form beyond, this Galaxy
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::whispers to himself:: Self: I wish I could pilot one of those
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
CO: However, I've been scanning on certain systems, and have found what appears to be many stasis pods of a sort, which seem to have biological matter in them, but no life signs.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::is interested in the discussions going on::
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Pause Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
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