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 
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Commander Aun'to Mesme
Mike Hilles as Lieutenant Junior Grade Maximus Heller
Nick Beckwith as Ensign Alex Cameron
   
  And

Lília Perfeito as Ensign Solie, Anto and Transporter Chief

 Guest Staring

Mikel Jones as Ensign Gabrielle

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10402.08 - "All Alone in the Night - Part IV"=/\==/\==/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
Imagine a group of people taken from their planet. Imagine they are taken to a better place where they can have anything they wish, where their children will have the best education possible, so much so that they will be improved.
Host SM_Lilia says:
Imagine their descendants are given a starship, a starship so great that it can hold them for decades, even centuries, enough time to return to the original Planet.
Host SM_Lilia says:
But what if they are to few? Too inbred, too changed to survive as a population? Imagine this was calculated as a hypothesis by the very beings responsible for the ship? Imagine these beings left a guardian so powerful it can destroy the Ship and everyone in it?
Host SM_Lilia says:
Imagine the USS Elara is the only hope for them …
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Gabrielle appears back on the bridge of the Elara
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Looks around somewhat confused::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::on the bridge standing by the viewscreen::
FCO_Diego says:
::looks up at her from the helm::
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::returns to his desk and starts a MAJOR staff rota shuffle::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::watches the SO "appear" and checks the internal sensors to see if anyone else has "popped back"::
Host Anto says:
@::looks Karida in the eyes standing close to her::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: has the entire female crew been return besides Gabrielle?
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
ALL: Hmmph.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ ::takes a deep breath before talking:: Anto: your actions will have been regarded as hostile, I ask that you return to Elara with the crew you have taken and we can talk further.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
CO: No sir, according to the internal sensors its just Ensign Gabriella that has been returned
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
SO: are you alright?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
SO: How did you get back?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ ::looks down unable to look him in the eye momentarily::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
CO: I have been informed that I am ... incapatable with them.
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
CO: Genetically.
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
CO: Not physically. At first glance it seemed that I could be physically interlockable.
Host Anto says:
@CNS: It is of no importanc if you start a war against us. We will be dead in 29 minutes
FCO_Diego says:
::continues to keep position::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Appears somewhat hurt, although her species doesn't have much experience with that emotion:: I had always thought I'd be capatable. ::Hurt vanishes:: CO: In any case, I was sent back, Captain.
Host Anto says:
@CNS: Your choices are your own and I am giving you a choice
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: is there anyway you can modify the shields to stop them from transporting people from the ship?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ Anto: We do not wish to start a war against you, but to help you we need more information from you there has to be some options, and I believe it would be better for our relations if we met onboard Elara.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
SO: if you are alright please take your station
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::Heads to the science staiton::
Host Anto says:
@CNS: It is quite simple, The Surtveyor won't let this ship fall into anyone's hands. and we can not continue alone if no one else joins us
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Takes her station::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ Anto: By joining the federation you are very likely to find people who would wish to join you, but doing things this way puts us both in a difficult situation. 
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: hail the Surveyor...perhaps we can clear some things up with them
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ Anto: And why are you so sure that you can't stop or destroy this threat.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: I can try sir, but they beamed through our shields last time, they simply matched frequencies, I dont know how they found them though I could probably guess...
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::tries to hail the surveyor again:: CO: aye sir.
Host Anto says:
@::shakes his head::CNS: You don't understand we can not join anything. Corroll won't let its technology be shared, this ship must be destroyed unless we can find a way to survive as a comunityy and that is to bring new people
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: nods to the CTO :: perhaps getting the computer to randomly modulate the frequency - so no crewmember will actually know what the frequency is?
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
CO: Sir there is no response from the surveyor and I cannot detect any lifesigns, it appears to be automated.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CNS*: tell Anto we must talk in person again on the Elara
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ ::nods, but is placed in a more difficult situation:: Anto: You may still gain support from the federation to find a willing crew from your ship, why does this have to be done so suddenly?
Host Anto says:
@CNS: The time we were given has run out
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: I was just about to try that sir ::instructs the computer to randomly re-modulate the the shields and keeps the current shield modulation off of the console::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: automated? you mean it is a machine or a computer?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
SO: full scan analysis of the surveyor
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ Anto: Please join us on Elara, we may be able to find a way to find the crew you need.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@*CO*: Aye Sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
CO: I would have to guess that it is computer controlled yes
Host Anto says:
@::sighs::CNS: As you wish but you will have to tell your Captain to put the shield frequency back to something we can read
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Scans:: CO: Sir, it seems to be a large weapon. It has only one engine, one firing chamber / mechanism. Unknown how many power centers. Preliminary energy readings suggesting enough power to completely take apart a small moon.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ *CO*: Anto will join us on Elara, however he does request you modify the shield frequency to something they can read.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: i wouldn't recommend that, we can beam him using our own transporters
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CNS*: Tell Anto no and not to worry we do not abduct people at random...he will be our quest onboard to talk
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ Anto: If you get the people you need will the surveyor back down?
Host Anto says:
@::shakes head::CNS: As he wishes but we will need the frequency to beam the rest of your crew back to the Elara
Host Anto says:
@CNS: If we get enough new genetic material to survive yes
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ Anto: Somehow knowing what the captain is like about security he may feel better being able to beam our people back with the Elara's transporters.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ ::gets back to her first line of questioning:: Anto: Genetic material, or people, there is a fair difference there, could you be specific.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CNS*: Anto will be beamed directly into the Obs Lounge on the bridge, I will meet him there
Host Anto says:
@::his eyes brigthen up::CNS: I have been so absorbed in my problems I forgot that solution. What we need is new genetic material. We have become so degenerate we can not even have children. Our last generations were achieved by cloning. Woulc you accept to be cloned and have your clone stay with us?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ *CO*: Aye sir. ::looks over to Anto, shocked by his words::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ Anto: I think all this can be discussed on Elara, may we leave here now?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: arrange to have Anto beamed in to the Observation Lounge when ready
Host Anto says:
@::nods::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::nods to the CO:: CO: what about Janan and the rest of the crew?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@*CO*: Anto is ready to transport sir and request that I join you in talks.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: I think that will be solved after my talk with Anto
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
CO: Captain, I have a lock on our crewmembers on the Shadow.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CNS*: prepare for transport
FCO_Diego says:
XO:Orders.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: hold position for now, move us from the line of fire after ALL of our crew are back onboard
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ *CO*: Looking forward to being back on board sir, we're ready to join you now.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::keeps a close eye on the surveyor just in case it decides to start its firing sequence, hopes to get a few seconds warning::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
OPS: transport Anto and the CNS to the Obs Lounge
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
@ ::looks at Anto with at least some idea how they may be able to solve this::
Host Anto says:
<OPS Solie>::nods to the CO and taps a few buttons::
FCO_Diego says:
XO:Aye.
Host Anto says:
ACTION: Anto and Janan are beamed to the observation lounge
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: you have the bridge ::walks over and enters the observation lounge::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::glances around the lounge and then turns to Anto with a wide smile:: Anto: Welcome to Elara.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: nods again to the CO:: CTO/SO: try to analyse the weapons signature of the surveyor, look for a weakness
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::Continued scans of the "weapon"::
Host Anto says:
::thank you:: CNS: you have 10 minutes to beam me back or the Elara will be destroyed
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::turns to see the CO enter and greets him with an equally big smile:: CO: Sir, I have a better understanding ::pauses thinking for a moment not sure she really has too much understanding:: Of Anto's problem.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to Anto acknowledging the urgency::
Host Anto says:
CO: captain ::nods at him in a greeting::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Anto: ::greets:: Anto did you not say you were human?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::is quiet and lets the Co speak though has to work hard not to interrupt him just yet::
Host Anto says:
CO: Yes me and my crew are all humans
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Anto/CNS : please take a seat ::takes a seat at the head of the table::
Host Anto says:
::sits, starting to look impatient::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::sits to the left of the CO::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::decides the only weakness this weapon could have would be if it missed...::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Anto: then your have rights, if you are indeed from Earth then you are already Federation citizens, no one else can dictate you life or how long you should live
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: co-ordinate with OPS in getting the rest of our crew back as fast as possible, as soon as we have them you can move us
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks at the CO surprised but notes that he has a very good point::
Host Anto says:
CO: Captain we are wasting time. My ancestors were from Earth, over a thousand years ago, not even we know how long ago they were taken. We are human but we are not terrans
Host Anto says:
CO/CNS: You have 5 minutes to live unless you return me to my vessel
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Anto: Still the Captain does have a point. ::turns to the CO::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Anto: but that was then, this is now Earth is very different from a thousand years ago. It is your home wether you reconize it or not
Host Anto says:
<OPS Solie>FCO: I will begin beaming our crewmembers aboard
FCO_Diego says:
OPS:Good.
Host Anto says:
ACTION: 20 by 20 the female crewmembers of the Elara are returned
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: Anto needs genetic material in order to prevent the destruction of his ship, i feel that this has to be addressed. 
Host Anto says:
CO: But the Surveyor still has a job to do and that is to destroy the Shadow
Host Anto says:
CO: And if I stay here it will destroy me and you as well because I am in mental contact with the others aboard
FCO_Diego says:
::moves the Elara out of the way::
Host Anto says:
<OPS Solie>XO: Our people are all aboard sir
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::relaxes slightly as they are no longer in the firing line::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: how strong is the shielding on that weapon - could we destroy it with a pre-emptive strike?
FCO_Diego says:
XO:Moving us now.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: nods to the FCO ::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*XO*: find a way to disable the Surveyor, not to destroy but disable it
Host Anto says:
CO: You can't. You have 2 minutes
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks at the CO waiting for his comment a degree of urgency in her eyes::
FCO_Diego says:
::sets full impulse and moves the ship out of the line of fire::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
*CO* and if we can't disable it?
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Keeps monitoring the Surveyor ... just in case::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: According to these readings we could fire off most of the ships arsenal and not make it through, and even if I did there is no telling what damage we would cause, its hull is made of an unknown alloy
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
SO: could we get an away team onboard the surveyor even?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Anto: who is this surveyor from?
Host Anto says:
CO: 1 minute
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Scans, and then shakes her head no:: XO: No, sir. Even if we could, we are unable to ascertain where a safe beam in point could be.
Host Anto says:
CO: Coroll, the same people that bred us
Host Anto says:
CO: They have made us and since we failed they will unmake us
Host Anto says:
CO: Captain, I warn you, beam me back or the Elara will die withy me
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
SO/CTO: if we beam an explosive device it wouldn't really matter if it was safe
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: If we can't destroy the surveyor or disable it we can still find crew members willing to help and no they don't have to leave Elara ::stops dead not entirely happy about this idea::
FCO_Diego says:
@XO: How bout we just ram it and make a hole.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: what speed can the surveyor make? does it have the same propusion as the shadow?
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::looks up at the FCO wondering if he is serious::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*XO*: can we out run the surveyor!
FCO_Diego says:
XO: I am dead serious.
Host Anto says:
CO: No you can't
Host Anto says:
CO: you have 30 seconds
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: It appears to have the same propulsion system as the shadow, but we dont know what speed that vessel can reach
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: negative, but keep us out of its line of fire
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Anto: how do you know?
Host Anto says:
CO:I can read the Surveyor, it has a link to us all
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
*CO* possibly, we could snatch the shadows crews and make a run for it?
Host Anto says:
CO:10
Host Anto says:
CO:9
Host Anto says:
CO:8
Host Anto says:
CO:7
Host Anto says:
CO:6
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*XO*: do it
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: open fire
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: Because they are responsible for that ship. CO we need to help them!
Host Anto says:
CO:5
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: beam the shadows crew here now
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::shakes her head and wishes the bridge crew luck::
Host Anto says:
CO:4
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::fires everything he has at the surveyor:: XO: Firing...
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: as soon as we have them get us as far away from here as possible, as fast as possible
Host Anto says:
CO:3
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*FCO*: get us out of here
Host Anto says:
ACTION :there is no apparent damage on the surveyor
Host Anto says:
CO:2
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Anto: How many of our crew would help you?
Host Anto says:
CO: 1
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: No effect sir...
FCO_Diego says:
::gets them out of here max warp""
FCO_Diego says:
<::>
Host Anto says:
ACTION: The surveyor behind to build up energy (even more) pointing at the Shadow
Host Anto says:
ACTION: As the Elara leaves the Shadow is destroyed
Host Anto says:
::screams::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
XO: Sir, the Surveyor destroyed the Shadow.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::watches the energy discharge and stands open mouthed for a moment::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
SO: whats it doing now?
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
XO: Pursuing us sir. Reading an energy build up.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::turns her eyes to the table at Anto's scream and then to the CO accusingly::
FCO_Diego says:
@XO: I am giving her all she's got.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: analyse its firing pattern - we need a defence
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
XO: We got the Shadow crew, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: nods to the SO with some relief ::
FCO_Diego says:
::performs evasive manuaver's  trying to not allow a lock::
Host Anto says:
ACTION: The Surveyor is in line with the Elara continuing to build up power after the shot
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: Yes sir. ::begins going over the information the sensors picked up looking for some sort of defence::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
<Edit out the really nervous FCO's wanting to be off the ship = @>
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
XO: It's caught up to us sir.
Host Anto says:
CO: There is no escaping
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks away from the CO again and towards Anto unable to find any words to express how sorry she is:: 
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: scan the area, look for somewhere we could hide
FCO_Diego says:
XO:I am evading for now. They can't lock on.
FCO_Diego says:
::scans::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*XO*: it is a machine it has a computer, shut it down work on a way to get in to its systems
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Anto: You know this surveyor best what can you tell us that will help.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
*CO* if the weapon thought the shadows crew 3was dead it might leave us
Host Anto says:
ACTION: The surveyor continues to build up power, almost reaching its limits, ready for the shot
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
XO: It's at max capacity. It is preparing to fire.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: target its weapon systems - continue firing
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*XO*: very good idea
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: about course - take us straight at it
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: Yes sir ::targets the surveyors weapons and fires off again with everything he has at his disposal::
Host Anto says:
ACTION: The surveyor gets a lock on the Elara, following every nuance of movement
FCO_Diego says:
XO:AYE SIR!::brings them about very hard::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CMO: I want the crew of the shadow to appear to be dead
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
*CO* Sir?
Host Anto says:
ACTION: Energy can be seen a bright colors at the end of the "canon" of the surveyor
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: beam the biggest explosive we have onto that thing when we get close enough
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Self: its a long shot but lets hope it works.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CMO*: Doctor no questions can you do it simulate death
Host Anto says:
ACTION: Having apparently built up too much power the surveyor blows up hitting the Elara with subspace shockwaves
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
*CO* Of course, but I'll need these people in sickbay.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: divert all power from the aft shields to the forward array
FCO_Diego says:
::reverses courses very hard::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Holds onto her console, and states the obvious:: XO: They've blown up.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::watches the readouts and grabs the console for support::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
*ALL* All hands, brace for impact
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*CMO*: nevermind doctor
Host Anto says:
ACTION: The Elara is shaken hard, consoles begin to short circuit, warp core stops functioning
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::is thrown forward into his desk::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: Damage report
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::hold on to his chair::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::is knocked about in her chair::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Her console starts to spark, she takes a stip back and grips the handrail just in case::
Host Anto says:
::falls to the ground, week and unable to understand::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
SO: Has it deffinatly been destroyed? by what?
FCO_Diego says:
ALL: This one hell of a ride.
Host Anto says:
ACTION: Finally the subspace shockwaves wear off and the Elara is again stoped and alone
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::gives the CO a surprised yet confused look as if she was not expecting to still be there::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Anto: gets up and go to him
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: Main power is offline, Im reading damaged systems all across the ship, but auxillary power is holding... we're lucky to be in one piece sir.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::gets up and goes over to Anto:: Anto: Are you alright?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Anto: Anto!
Host Anto says:
CO: What happens now? ::looks more like a little child lost without his parents::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
XO: My console is inoperable at the moment. But, from what I noted beforehand, it seemed to have over-strained itself. A combination of being at full power and moving at maximum velocity to keep up with us most likely resulted in the destruction of their ship.
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Goes from serious to a large smile:: XO: On the plus side we're not dead.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Anto: its your choice, you and your crew and live on Earth or do whatever each of you desire
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles at the Captains words::
Host Anto says:
CO: But we ... I never expected to live without the surveyor  and the Shadow
Host Anto says:
CNS: Will you help me
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Anto: you are Federation members, you will need to be caught up on the Federation and its society
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
SO: were not alive yet either, get down to engineering and see if they need any help with there repairs
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles towards Anto:: Anto: Of course.
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Blinks:: XO: Repairs? Sir. I don't do repairs. I'm a science officer.
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
XO: Isn't that what we have an engineering department for?
Host Anto says:
::nods::CO: But we will be aliens to them. No other humans have such a strong mental bond, that is what we were taught
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
SO: I’m sure they would appreciate some help, perhaps when you are there you can persued someone to come and repair your console - you have your orders! ::looking very serious::
SO_Ens_Gabriella says:
::Takes a breath, and is about to go off on another reply ... but then simply turns on her heel and heads for the turbolift::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Anto: you will each have to decide whether to decide to stay together, but I’m sure you will like life much better under the society of the Federation there are so many choices
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::wonders if the XO is having some problems dealing with the current situation, turns to his console and watches the figures roll in::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: grins to himself as the TL doors close::
Host Anto says:
CO: But are we ready for you ... and are you ready for us?
Host Anto says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=End Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
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