Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Dreams of Grandeur”

Starring

Terry Imrie as Captain Joseph Timrok
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Commander Aun'to Mesme
Karen Barkas as Ensign Priyadarshini Juul
Dan Woodward as Ensign Ordo Rillix
Dan Spence as Ensign Shin'Ji
Michael Taylor as Ensign Michael Taylor
   
  And

Lília Perfeito as Klato, Tsok and Mafel

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10407.25 - "Dreams of grandeur, part III "=/\==/\==/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
Having been manipulated by a retired Romulan Officer, the USS Elara finds herself in a strange and empty universe, with both friends and foes
Host SM_Lilia says:
She is in the middle of a nebula, the only place they are safe from Mafel's ship, or so they think. This is his Universe after all.
Host SM_Lilia says:
On the Bridge of the Elara, all prepare to receive the Klingon Captain Klato and his entourage
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: waiting in the conference lounge for there guests ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::with the CO in the conference room, looking slightly uneasy::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: glances at the CTO for a second :: CTO: Relax, it might be the only chance you get for a while
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: A Klingon in an ancient Empire uniform beams in. With him is another Klingon in similar clothing and a Vulcan in civilian clothes
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::manages to smile at the CO and turns to face the appearing guests::
TO_ENS_Shin says:
:: checks scanners at Tactical::
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
::arrives on bridge.. nods to all present::
Host Klato says:
CO: Greetings Captain. This is my counselor Haklor ::points to the Klingon:: CO: and my tactical officer  Tsok ::points to the Vulcan::
TO_ENS_Shin says:
:: looks up as CMO enters the bridge::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: turns to Klato :: Klato: greetings, welcome aboard the USS Elara :: holds out his hand :: this is my CTO, Lt Cmdr Mesme
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
TO: What's our status?
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::nods to the assembled crew::
Host Klato says:
::nods:: CO: I'll get right to the point. You were captured by Mafel in his intent to build a fleet to attack and take over the Federation
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CMO: Holding steady in the nebula. Our Klingon "friend" and his crew have beamed aboard.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Klato: With ships he has stolen?
Host Klato says:
CO: you may have seen a sphere he manipulated?
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: nods ::
Host Klato says:
CO: It is difficult to tell. As far as we could gather he can travel back and forth in time to capture any ship he likes, as long as he can get aboard it
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
Klato: Why doesn't he just build ships in this "universe" and use them to attack the federation?
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
TO: Ok thanks for the information.
Host Klato says:
CTO: He has the same major problem. He needs people and resources for that
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Klato: What is Mafel's strength? how many ships does he have?
Host Klato says:
CO: we counted a 100 of all shapes and sizes. He is far from his goal but if he captured such a ship as this he is getting close
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
::sits in center chair::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Klato: and you? how many have managed to escape?
Host Klato says:
CO: None, the only way to escape is to capture that sphere of his
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CMO: Klato's ship is still there uncloaked and no shields. No other ships in scanner range.
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
Klato: The ship was badly hit during the battle
Host Klato says:
CO: 30, most of them civilian
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Klato: not much of a battle fleet
Host Klato says:
CO: Actually we are counting on you
Host Klato says:
CO: To get Mafel's sphere
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
TO: Keep passive scans on the Klingon vessel, just in case this is more of our Romulan friends' trickery.
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CMO: Aye.
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
::enters the turbo lift:: Computer: Main Engineering
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
Klato: Do you have a plan on how to do this? The Elara is no match for that Warbird of his.
Host Klato says:
CO: Perhaps you could trick him into thinking you will surrender. All you need is to get that sphere
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: nods at the CTO's comment :: All: indeed, we need something to catch Mafel out
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
::dispatches additional repair teams to save time::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Klato: We are in no shape to do anything until we complete repairs - perhaps we could use this time to devise a plan
Host Klato says:
ACTION: Tsok approaches the Starfleet officers
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: turns to Tsok ::
Host Klato says:
CO: Your damaged vessel is even better, it will make your surrender more plausible
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::watches Tsok approach and feels wary, still not trusting these new friends::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Tsok: Very true, perhaps this nebula of yours could be turned to our advantage as well :: looks across to Mesme for inspiration ::
Host Klato says:
ACTION: Tsok grabs Mesme and puts a knife at his throat. He then activates a sort of shield around the 2
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: pulls his phaser ::
Host Klato says:
CO: Maybe .... ::looks at Tsok in astonishment::
OPS_Johnny_Onnaspot says:
::Walks over to EO McKnight:: EO: Hey I need your input on something I've got on a transporter log.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::is taken aback but knows better than to try and move::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*TO* raise shields, security to the conference lounge
Host Tsok says:
CO: Captain, you will surrender your vessel
TO_ENS_Shin says:
*CO*: Aye sir.
TO_ENS_Shin says:
:: raises shields and sends security to the conference room::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Tsok: you underestimate me if you think i will give up my ship for the life of one officer
Host Tsok says:
<Klato>Tsok: What is the meaning of this
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: raises his phaser to Tsok ::
Host Tsok says:
Klato :you old fool ...
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::gives the CO a look of surprise::
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CMO: Romulan Warbird de-cloaking
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
::enters Jeffrey’s tube 23-J and starts rerouting additional power to the shield generator::
Host Tsok says:
CTO: And you kitten, don’t move ::removes his phaser::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*OPS* lock onto Tsok's signature and beam him to the brig
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::swishes his tail:: Tsok: You have no-where to go
Host Tsok says:
CO: Your primitive weapon will not penetrate this shield. If you want to keep this pet alive, surrender your vessel
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
TO: Red Alert! all hands to battle stations
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
*CO*: Captain I got something you should see here sir!
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Tsok: never
TO_ENS_Shin says:
ALL: Red Alert
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
::quickly exits the Jeffrey’s tube and heads back to the bridge::
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CMO: Shields are up and weapons are online.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: looks around momentarily as the red lights come on :: *OPS* what’s happening?
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
TO: What is the status of the Romulan vessel?
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: turn his phaser to full power ::
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
::enter the bridge:: All: my question exactly
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CMO: Their weapons are locked on to us.
Host Tsok says:
CO: Captain, you have no choice
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Tsok: there is always a choice
Host Tsok says:
ACTION: Klato takes a knife from one of his boots (yes, another weapon the Elara's internal sensors missed) and jumps at Tsok
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
TO: Hail them, audio only
Host Tsok says:
ACTION: When he reaches the shield, he is knocked unconscious and falls to the ground
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CMO: Aye.
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
*CO*: Sir I found a transporter log that shows a strange energy signature being beamed in when Mafel came aboard. And I have lost Tsok!
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
*CO*: I mean no lock, nothing!
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CMO: Only response from them is surrender.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*OPS* he is using some kind of shield
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*Sickbay* beam Klato down to you
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
::starts sorting out the internal sensors::
Host Tsok says:
::moves the knife even closer to the CTO's neck. scraps off some fur::
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
*CO*
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
*CO*: Something like that sir. I can't nail it down exactly.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::grimaces:: Tsok: I’m not due for a haircut for a few weeks yet.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*OPS* seal the conference lounge door when I exit and purge the air supply, we will deal with the bodies later
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
*Nurse Connelly*: You have one of our guests on their way via transporter. Do your best in my absence i am engaged on the bridge, call if assistance is needed. CMO Out.
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
*CO*: Sir? Are you sure sir?!
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: backs off to the door - phaser still raised ::
Host Tsok says:
::shakes head:: CO: don't do that captain
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::manages a stifled nod to the CO:: CO: Get everyone out of here sir.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Tsok: i have made my choice :: grins ::
Host Tsok says:
CTO: Seems your captain wants you killed. Were you competition for his command or he just never liked you?
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
CMO: Sir, the weapons were disguised by the clothing, sensors only detected them when they where pulled out.
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
TO: Hail the Klingon Ship, request assistance,
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CMO: Aye.
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
::Prepares to follow the CO's orders::
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
EO: Just typical.. do these Klingons have Romulan blood in them or something?
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CMO: No response.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::half chuckles:: Tsok: Its the Vulcan genes I think, none of them seem to like me
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
CMO: next time we do the old fashion "airport security check".
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
TO: Perfect. Just what I need.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: stands at the door :: Tsok: its your choice now
Host Tsok says:
CTO: Glad you face death with such good will!
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
EO: I'll go with that, strip search the lot of them i say....
Host Tsok says:
CO: Oh my choice is made. We are talking about yours here
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
Tsok: I would rather not die here today, but I don’t seem to have much... choice
Host Tsok says:
ACTION: The Warbird fires at one of the Elara's nacelles
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
FCO: Prepare for evasive maneuvers... Scott Epsilon pattern.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: exits the conference lounge to the bridge & watches the door close :: CMO: monitor there life signs
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
FCO: Engage!
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Aye sir
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CO: Romulans firing sir!!!
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
CMO: aye
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::engages evasive maneuvers::
Host Tsok says:
ACTION: The ship escapes, not without loosing the end part of the left nacelle. Warp capability is gone
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
CO: Aye sir
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
::looks at the status monitor:: Self: oh great
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
OPS: Keep track of the CTO's comm signature and life signs near it, we cannot lose them
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: take us into the nebula
Host Tsok says:
CTO: It's just you and me then
Host Tsok says:
ACTION: The Klingon counselor, followed the CO to the bridge
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: aye sir
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
::Works frantically:: CMO: I'm trying Ensign I AM trying!
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CMO/OPS: keep just enough air to keep Mesme alive - Tsok I don’t care about
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::turns the ship and moves in towards the nebula::
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
EO: Damage report.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
Tsok: It would seem so. Any chance of you letting go of me now?
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
CMO: warp drive is offline
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
EO: Any casualties?
Host Tsok says:
::shakes head:: CTO: Only when  the air supply inside this shield isn't enough for you
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
CMO: yes, on decks 10 sections 2 to 12
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
CMO: medical teams are en route
Host Tsok says:
ACTION: The Warbird follows the Elara
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
CO: This is VERY risky sir.
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
::Does as the Captain says::
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CO: Warbird following sir.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
TO: prepare aft torpedoes, if he follows us into the nebula he may lose shields
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CO: Aye sir.
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
EO: thank you Ensign that is good work.
TO_ENS_Shin says:
:: preps a full spread of torpedoes::
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
TO: Tactical status?
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
OPS: I know - but unless you can get through that shield of his I cant risk the ship
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
Tsok: Surely you must be able to get outside of this room, after all your working for the person who created this universe
Host Tsok says:
CTO: So tell me, do all Caitains smell this bad?
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CMO: Shields and weapons still on-line.
Host Tsok says:
CTO: You have no idea who I am, let alone who I work to
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
CO: Sir we have some casualties on deck 10, my teams are en route, but I request permission to attend. Tactical is still operational, and emergency bulkhead shields are holding.
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
CO: Warbird hailing us Captain. On screen?
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
OPS: put it on
Host Tsok says:
ACTION: Mafel appears on the screen smiling
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
::freezes::
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
CO: Aye sir. On screen. ::Places the incoming hail on main viewer::
Host Tsok says:
<Mafel>COM: USS Elara: Nice to see you again Captain.I heard bout the loss of your chief tactical officer I am sorry ::smiles::
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
::Takes TL:: Deck 10
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
COM: Warbird: Don't worry about it, we have more
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::ignores the insult:: Tsok: Then why don’t you enlighten me, after all I am going to be dead in a few minutes anyway, or is the villains exposition too cliché in this universe
Host Tsok says:
<Mafel>::turns serious:: COM: USS Elara: Ready to surrender?
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
COM: Warbird: Obviously you learned nothing from our first encounter
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
OPS: cut the channel
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
CO: Yes sir. ::Kills the transmission::
Host Tsok says:
<Mafel>::shrugs:: COM: USS Elara: And I had such hopes for you ....
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: continue into the neb.....
Host Tsok says:
ACTION: Suddenly the scenery outside the ship changes. Again the Elara is orbiting Earth, 24rth century Earth. No time has passed since they left
Host Mafel says:
::in his seat on the bridge::
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
::checks the sensors 5 times:: Self: Earth?
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
All: Status?
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::looks around confused for a moment:: CO: I think we are back sir...
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
::arrives on Deck 10, starts to organize triage::
Host Mafel says:
CO: How long do your Starfleet vessels need to leave your own planet's orbit anyway?
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CO: Shields and weapons are powered down but operational sir. Not sure what happened.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: turns to Mafel ::
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
CO: I think I can confirm that sir.
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
TO/CO: warp drive is working fine
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Mafel: would you please show us what is in that bag?
Host Mafel says:
CO: These are my personal belongings Captain. Your transporters have deemed them safe. I do not wish to show my privacy to anyone and I have diplomatic immunity if you remember correctly
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::watches the scene in front of him with interest and rests his hand on his phaser::
TO_ENS_Shin says:
:: rests hands over controls to summon security to the bridge::
Host Mafel says:
CO: Now, take me to my people, I have work to do
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: walks over to Mafel :: Mafel: no-one is immune to me on my ship
OPS_CmdrJohnny_Onnaspot says:
CO: Looks like everything is back to normal.
Host Mafel says:
::smiles:: CO: Do you want to start an incident on the eve of true peace between our peoples?
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CTO: escort Mafel, to his quarters - where he will remain until we are ready to transfer him.  Mafel: I’m sure you will be more comfortable there
Host Mafel says:
CO: Certainly Captain ::smiles and approaches him, whispering in his ear:: CO: And I will still have what I want ... eventually
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
::watches as the injured somehow are instantly cured::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
CO: Aye sir ::manages a smile towards Mafel:: Mafel: If you will follow me please ::motions towards the TL::
EO_ENS_McKnight says:
::setting up a meeting with the counselor on his padd::
Host Mafel says:
CTO: Certainly commander ::enters the TL::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: Mutters :: self: not whilst I’m still captain you wont
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: Set course for the Neutral Zone
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: aye aye sir ::sets course for the Neutral Zone::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::enters the TL with Mafel:: Computer: Deck 4
Host Mafel says:
CTO: Nice fur
CMO_Ens_Ordo says:
*OPS*: Bridge.... did something happen up there... all my walking wounded are now just, well... walking!
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
TO: go through the sensor records with a fine toothcomb, look for anything suspicious
TO_ENS_Shin says:
:: has security meet the CTO on deck 4::
TO_ENS_Shin says:
CO: Aye sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
Mafel: Thank you. It seems to be attracting a lot of attention today ::rubs his neck::
TO_ENS_Shin says:
:: starts scanning sensor records::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: Maximum warp, I want that Romulan off my ship as early as possible
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
Co: aye sir, maximum warp
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
:: fingers at his control panel ::
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=End Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
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