Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“A New Begining –Part of the ACTD-Wide Storyline VIII - "Debt of Honor"
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Starring

 Bernie Wallowitch as Captain Bernie Wall 
 Terry Imrie as Lieutenant Joseph Timrok
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Aun'to Mesme
Karen Barkas as Ensign Priyadarshini Juul
Dan Woodward as Ensign Ordo Rillix

And

Lília Perfeito as OPS Solie

Guest Star
John Summers as FCO Diego

Special appearance by
Mike Jones as the Nacandarians

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10403.21 - "A New Beginning, part I - Part of the 2004 ACTD Wide"=/\==/\==/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara is just ten minutes away of rendezvousing with the Nancadarian Fleet. She is to escort this strange species of an unknown region to their new home.
Host SM_Lilia says:
With Captain Wall taking a short shore leave the crew is left to handle this apparently simple mission themselves. A real test for the Elara senior officers
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::sitting impatiently on the bridge:: CTO: Do we have any report of the size and type of the Nancadarian fleet?
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
::at the helm flying the ship::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::at tactical monitoring the surrounding space and their course:: XO: Yes sir. There are 11 ships, each about the size of an ambassador class starship
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>::at the OPS console doing OPS' stuff::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::Nods:: CTO: What about firepower?
Amb_Ladon says:
::enters the bridge::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: Unknown sir
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
Self: Slow day but nice.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: turns to see the AMB and stands ::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>XO: We are five minutes away from the rendezvous point and in communications range
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
XO: Can I increase the speed of the ship and get us there?
Amb_Ladon says:
::nods towards the XO:: XO: Sir It appears that I am just on time.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
AMB: indeed
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
::scans the area::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: unneccessary, maintain present course
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::wonders why flight officers are always in a rush to get somewhere::
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
XO:Aye.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: open a cannel to the fleet
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>::taps a few buttons:: XO:Channel opened sir
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: Faces the screen ::
Amb_Ladon says:
::watches the screen with an expressionless face::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The screen if filled with the insectoid form of the Nancadarian representative. He looks pretty much like the descriptions from the previous encounters
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
::trys to hide his disgust::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::looks up and watches the "insect" with interest for a moment before going back to his readouts::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::After an awkward silence ::Screen: Greetings!, i am Commander Timrok of the USS Elara, This is Admiral Ladon ::guestures to the Ambassador
Host Vellex says:
@ COM: Elara: I am Vellex, Representative of the Nacandarian Council.
Amb_Ladon says:
::watches the insect on the screen for a moment and nods with a smile to the insect as she is introduced:: COM: Vellex: It is a pleasure to meet you. I will be here to assist with your intergration into the federation.
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
::drops the ship out of warp::
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
XO:We are at the rendezvous point.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::as the ship drops out adjusts the sensors slightly and gives the entire area a scan, out of habit::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: Very good, maintain formation with the Nancadarian ships
Host Vellex says:
@ COM: Elara: Ambassador, a pleasure to meet you as well. We are quite appreciative of all the help the Federation has provided for us.
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
::maintains formation::
Amb_Ladon says:
::turns to the XO and in a quieter voice, hinting:: XO: Perhaps we should arrange to meet face to face rather then over the comm system? 
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
Amb: If you prefer
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
Vellex: if you would care to join us here so we could meet in person, then we could get underway?
Host Vellex says:
@ COM: Elara: That would be acceptable. We will send you our coordinates for transport. The Queen herself would be interested in coming onboard.
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
XO: I suggest the whole fleet resuming course to Pi stanilus.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::nods to the Screen::Vellex: very good, we would be privelidged
Amb_Ladon says:
::nods in agreement with the XO::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>XO: I have the coordinates
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: as soon as we have them onboard - signal the fleet to get underway
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: Transport them directly to the Conference lounge, Vellex: we will see you there - Elara out ::motions for ops to cut the channel::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>::cuts the channel::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
AMB: After you
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
AMB: I've never met royalty before ::grins::
Amb_Ladon says:
::nods to the XO and heads to the conference room smiling at the XO's comment:: XO: I am sure this will prove to be an interesting meeting.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: As the Ambassador and Timrok enter the lounge, the Nancadarians beam in as well
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::nods back in an understated way as they go to the CL::
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
::signals the fleet to resume course::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>FCO/CTO: The fleet is in formation behind us
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
CTO:Engage?
Amb_Ladon says:
::watches the Nancadarians as they arrive and greets them with a smile, before turning to the XO lettign him open the talks:: 
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::looks around:: Self: I have the bridge then. FCO: Yes indeed.
Host Vellex says:
::A group of five Nacandarians. Vellex, and three others who look similar to him. The Queen is more obvious though ... she is slightly taller than the others, her head more narrow and elongated. Her exoskeleton glimmers as if artificially given the effect ... perhaps she was::
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
::engages the course::
Host Vellex says:
XO / Ambassador: Greetings. On behalf of the Queen, we thank you for having us aboard your vessel.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::Smiles warmly to the Nancadarians:: All: You are most welcome, please sit
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>FCO/CTO: These .. insects are amazingly coordinated
Amb_Ladon says:
::her eyes stop at the queen for a brief moment and then she looks back to Vellex:: Self: perhaps it is not customary for the queen to do any talking
Amb_Ladon says:
::Takes a seat alongside the XO::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
OPS: You sound suprised about that?
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
self: i hope they sit
Host Vellex says:
<Val'Tra> ::Tilts head and stares at the XO and Ambassador, and then sits at a chair pulled out for her by Vellex whose claws gently clamp down on it. The rest sit soon after::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CTO: Unless we are talking about automated ships, there are always slight miss allignments in any starship formation. But not here
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
vellex: i was quite disturbed when i read of your peoples situation, they reports were however quite sketchy, perhaps you would like to tell us more about it?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CTO/FCO: Pi Stanilus is located at the edge of the Betreka Nebula, I shall like to see them keeping formation there. I shall like to see Us  keeping in formation there
Host Vellex says:
XO: We have provided what little remaining data stores on our conflict with the V'Rax are available. Unfortunately, our evacuation from our homeworld was so sudden ... and the chase so intense, that the damage to what we have was severe.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::checks the OPS statement against the sensor readings:: OPS/FCO: Well just as long as we dont go too near to the nebula... ::swishes his tail::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: Nods sympathetically ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
Vellex: And these ::pauses:: and these V'Rax?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CTO: Oh but the system is inside the Nebula, in its edge but still inside. seems like a good place to hide too, I would hide there if I was escaping from something
Host Vellex says:
XO: Vicious creatures. We thought we could hold them at bay. Unfortunately, they are quite smart in addition to being powerful.
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
ALL: Aye.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::feels his tail swish a little more:: OPS: Typical. Lets just hope we can get them there safelly then
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
Vellex: when did youre fleet last have contact with the V'rax?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CTO: In 15 minutes we shall find out
Host Vellex says:
XO: Our Fleet specifically? Just about three months back.
Host Vellex says:
XO: We have heard there have been reports of the V'Rax giving chase to other refugees of our kind.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
Vellex: indeed, we hope that they haven't given chase in this case however yes?
Amb_Ladon says:
::is still quite watching the conversation with some interest::
Host Vellex says:
XO: I don't believe so. For some reason they do not follow us into this Universe.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::turns to the Ambassador and gives her a "if you don't say something im going to strangle you" smile ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::is more than a little "thrilled" about having to pass through a nebula to get where they are going, brings up any information he can about the nebula and effects it has on ships systems::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CTO: I wonder, so many ships all together. What an interesting target we would make
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
CTO: We should send scouts ahead.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::looks up and gives Solie a smile:: OPS: Did I ever mention that I like your optimism?
Amb_Ladon says:
::being betazoid interpruts his message and smiles to him, but does not think it is the time to start going through federation policies until the safety of the fleet and Elara is confirmed::
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
Vellex: Any information you could give us with regards to there threat would be appreciated
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CTO: After being accused of crimes, then discovering I am a clone anything is possible in my Universe. FCO: Our sensors should be enough scouts
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
FCO: We could always ask the rest of the fleet to hold back while we went in ahead to check out the area, but there is no indication of hostile vessels in this area.
Host Vellex says:
XO: We provided data modules to your Starfleet Intelligence on whatever we had left, which wasn't much. If they haven't provided data to you, that is between you and them.
Amb_Ladon says:
Vellex: So as far as you are aware no V'Rax have ever entered our universe?
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::smiles at Solie:: OPS: Yes I suppose you have had some unusual circumstances to deal with lately.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::frowns slightly:: Vellex:Quite
Host Vellex says:
Ladon: To our knowledge, no they have not. We hadn't before this time either.
Amb_Ladon says:
::nods to Vellex:: Vellex: Then it seems there is likely to be no threat from them at this point in time, though I am curious to know the causes for them to attack your society if you are aware of any?
Host Vellex says:
Ladon: We had been at war for two hundred years. Little to nothing is aware of what started it.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CTO: We just entered the nebula. all systems working in nominal conditions at thie time
FCO_Ens_Diego says:
::continues to manuaver:: XO: We are in the nebula thing.
Host Vellex says:
::The Nacandarians just stare in the general direction of the XO / Ambassador with their "buggy" eyes::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>::mutters between his teeth:: Self: What an interesting language our FCO uses
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::noticing the change in view from the window as the FCO speaks:: FCO: very good
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
OPS: Keep a close eye on all our systems, if anything as much as fluctuates let me know.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
All: we shouldn't be far from our destination now, i hope you find your new "home" to your satisfaction
Amb_Ladon says:
Vellex: Then perhaps we should move on to welcoming you to the federation, I am sure a lot of our customs may be unfamiliar to you, and if you have any questions I will do my best to answer them for you.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CTO: We have entered the system. The fleet is dropping out of warp
Host Vellex says:
Ambassador: It is much appreciated. Although we only wish asylum at this point ... whether or not the Federation is something we want to "join" will be only considered after the remainder of our people have been gathered.
Amb_Ladon says:
::nods to Vellex:: Vellex: Then I shall be here to answer your questions and assist in whatever way I am able to with your move into this system.
Host Vellex says:
Ambassador: Thank you, Ambassador.
Host XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
Vellex: and please feel free to enjoy the facilities aboard the Elara whilst we are here
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Pause Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
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