Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“When Truth is Stranger than Fiction”

Starring

Peter Saunders as Commander Aun'to Mesme
Gordon Cindric as Ensign John McKnight
   
  And

Lília Perfeito as Ensign Solie, Ensign Lost, Nor, Wor, Sor, Eor and The Computer

  Guest Starring

Tim Schols as Aid Star

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10408.22 - "When Truth is Stranger than Fiction- Part I"=/\==/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara is en route to the Montemor system.
Host SM_Lilia says:
Montemor IV is home to a pre warp civilization, to whom the Ferengi were selling visual internal sensor data from the Elara.
Host SM_Lilia says:
After the Elara found this and interacted with the local population, there have been increasing disturbances on the streets and people who know the USS Elara and the Federation are real.
Host SM_Lilia says:
To prevent further damage to the natural development of the population of Montemor IV, the Federation has sent a message to the local governments requesting a meeting to discuss matters of importance to their planet.
Host SM_Lilia says:
Reluctantly they agreed to send four representatives to a given set of coordinates where they will be beamed aboard the Elara
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Aid_Star says:
::Exits his quarters and heads for the TL::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::sat on the bridge in the "big chair", going over the normal duty rosters::
Host OPS_Solie says:
::approaches the CO::
Host OPS_Solie says:
XO: Captain, I have the information on the Montemorians coming aboard
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::checking the power transfer grid::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::looks up at Solie:: Solie: Excellent
Host OPS_Solie says:
XO: Speaking shortly, they have four major continents, each with a local government
Host OPS_Solie says:
XO: They are sending 1 representative per government. Nor from the North, Sor from the South, Wor from the west and Eor from the East. Seems they are renamed when they get to be leaders
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
Solie: And I assume that each of guests are from one of these governments
Host OPS_Solie says:
::nods::
Host OPS_Solie says:
XO: Admiral Ix suggested we have our engineers alter the observation lounge so they can be there without realizing they are in space or anything else about our technology
Aid_Star says:
::Enters the TL and orders it to go to the bridge::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::rubs his chin slightly:: OPS: Admiral Ix is full of good ideas isn’t she ::smiles::
Host OPS_Solie says:
::shrugs:: XO: If you need anything else, I'll be at my post ::gives him the PADD with the information::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::exits the TL and heads for the Engineering console::
Aid_Star says:
::Exits the TL on the bridge, and finds himself a spot with a good view on the entire bridge::
Host FCO_Lost says:
::at the helm, as lost as ever::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
:;turns to the EO:: EO: Ah good timing ensign, I have a little job for you
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::turns his attention to the XO::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
XO: What can I do for ya Commander?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::gives the EO a smile:: EO: With the representatives for the Montemorian governments coming aboard we think it might be a good idea if they don’t actually know they are in space, and that they have limited views of our technology...
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
XO: What about the Holodeck sir?
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::thinks for a few moments:: XO: I can make a holo simulation of a "friendly" environment for them so they don't feel like they're in space.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
EO: Yes, that would be a good idea, try and keep it consistent with their world, architecture and the like.
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
XO: and how are we gonna bring them to the ship Commander?
Aid_Star says:
::Takes out his padd and pulls up his old notes::
Host FCO_Lost says:
XO: 15 minutes till we arrive in orbit
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
EO: By transporter, we cannot risk getting any closer, if you could tweak them so the transport sequence takes as little time as possible that would be extremely useful.
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
XO: ok, I'll see what I can do, notify me when we are ready to transport them, I will be in Transporter Room 1.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
FCO: Understood, does the planet have any natural satellites?
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::nods to the XO and heads for the TL::
Host FCO_Lost says:
XO: One sir
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
FCO: When we arrive move us behind the moon, so to avoid being detected by any ground based telescopes and the like
Host FCO_Lost says:
XO: Aye aye sir
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::sits back in his chair and notices Star on the bridge:: Star: Mr Star, is there anything I can assist you with? ::smiles::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::enters the Transporter Room and starts recalibrating the system::
Host FCO_Lost says:
ACTION: The USS Elara drops out of warp as it reaches the Montemor system. She continues at impulse approaching the fourth planet, counting from the star
Host FCO_Lost says:
XO: Approaching from behind the planet's moon Commander
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::sets up the Transporters to have a light stun effect in the process of beaming up:: Self: ok, now we said the Holodeck....
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
FCO: Very good ensign. Once we are in position see if you can locate the representatives at the pre arranged co-ordinates
Host FCO_Lost says:
XO: Yes sir, we will be in orbit in 10 minutes
Host OPS_Solie says:
XO: And our arranged rendezvous is exactly in 10 minutes as well
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
*XO*: Commander, I need a scan of the Planets surface for my Holo program
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
*EO*: Understood, I will have one sent down to the holodeck as soon as one is available
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
*XO*: Thank you commander
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
OPS: Please send a scan of the area around the rendezvous co-ordinates to holodeck 1
Host OPS_Solie says:
XO: Yes sir, its a deserted street
Host OPS_Solie says:
<FCO Lost>XO: Five minutes till orbit
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
FCO: Thank you ensign ::thinks someone is clock watching today:: OPS: I will be in Holodeck 1, waiting for our guests, let me know when we arrive. ::stands up and makes for the TL::
Host OPS_Solie says:
<FCO Lost>XO: Aye aye sir
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
Computer: Computer, run a diagnostic on the "Montemor 1" holo program and make sure the data is compatible with the scans of the planets surface
Aid_Star says:
::Keeps making notes on his padd, as he observes what is going on::
Host OPS_Solie says:
<Computer>EO: Processing
Host OPS_Solie says:
<Computer>EO: Simulation is 97% accurate
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::enters the TL and quickly sets it heading towards holodeck 1::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
Self: Well, guess that will have to do
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
Computer: Run program Montemor 1 ::sees the images form::
Host OPS_Solie says:
<FCO Lost>*XO*We are in orbit, behind the planet's natural satellite
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
*EO*: Mesme to McKnight, how is the simulation going?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::exits the TL and begins making his way, quite quickly towards the holodeck::
Host OPS_Solie says:
ACTION: The Holodeck walls are replaced by an empty, pavemented street. no buildings near by and a few trees
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
*XO:* I managed to get 97% accuracy on it commander, looks fine though
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
*FCO*: Understood, hold position here.
Host OPS_Solie says:
<FCO Lost>*XO*Understood
Aid_Star says:
::looks up from his notes and notices everyone has left, and quickly runs to the TL:: Computer: computer, locate the first officer..
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
*OPS*: Standby the beam the representatives onboard, make sure they are not armed, we don’t want any surprises.
Host OPS_Solie says:
*XO*I have detected them, they are alone as arranged. I have a clear lock on them, waiting for your word sir
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::enters the holodeck and looks around:: EO: Excellent job ensign, they will think it is just like home
Aid_Star says:
:Gets the location from the computer:: TL: Holodeck!
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
EO: and now the fun begins...
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
XO: Whoopy ::smiles::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
*OPS*: Mesme to Solie, please beam our guests aboard.
Host OPS_Solie says:
*XO*Energizing
Host OPS_Solie says:
ACTION: Four humanoid beam into the holodeck. They are seemingly human in appearance, wearing gray clothes. They seem confused and speak amongst themselves
Aid_Star says:
::Exits the TL and goes to the Holodeck as fast as he can, arriving slightly out of breath::
Host Nor says:
::looks around and speaks to the others, oblivious of the XO’s team:: Sor/Wor/Eor: Did you fell that too?
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::observes the humanoids::
Host Nor says:
<Sor>Nor: Was it ... them ::looks frightened::
Host Nor says:
<Eor>Others: Well, we are still in the same place
Host Nor says:
<Wor>Others: I bet they sent us here to kill us, we probably caught a disease already
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::gives all four of them a friendly smile:: All: I am Commander Aun'to Mesme, and on behalf of the United Federation of Planets I welcome you.
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
Self: huh, looks like the stun procedure worked like a charm ::slightly smiles::
Host Nor says:
ACTION: The four representatives blink at the furry creature before them
Host Nor says:
::steps forth:: XO: I am Nor, leader of the northern continent. We are here as you requested but I must say we have plenty of questions ... Commander ::frowns::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::can only smile, has the feeling this is going to be a really long day:: All: I'm sure you do have a lot of questions, and I will try to answer them as best I can
Host Nor says:
<Eor>::looks amazed, he takes off a make shift com badge and clips it on proudly::
Host Nor says:
XO: Your people said you could help us stop the up rising on our streets
Aid_Star says:
::Looks around the Holodeck, and the strange people in front of him, taking more notes::
Host Nor says:
<Eor>XO: Are you really ... real? ::looks amazed::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
Nor: We will certainly try, we will need some more information though, about what is going on
Host Nor says:
<Wor>XO: Real or not be sure we have armies, should anything happend to us they will be upon you
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::smiles at Eor:: Eor: As real as you
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
Wor: I assure you, you are perfectly safe here, we have no intention of harming anybody
Host Nor says:
XO: Since the apparitions of space people on my continent, the Elarian movement gained a new front, a military front. They think we, the governments, are hiding the contact with extramontemorians
Host Nor says:
<Wor>::looks at the XO without blinking::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
Nor: Perhaps there is some way that we can help convince these Elarian's that you have had no contact with "extranmontemorians"
Host Nor says:
<Eor>XO: Well but you are real, aren't you?
Host Nor says:
XO: Disregard my companion ... yes that is what our assemblies believe, that all of this is nonsense
Host Nor says:
XO: You are obviously of this world and some of us would like nothing but to bring you to justice
Host Nor says:
<Eor>::looks annoyed at Nor::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::was dreading this moment:: Nor: To justice? ::looks perplexed::
Host Nor says:
<Wor>XO: Yes justice! You made them believe this "StarShip Elara", this nonsense is real
Host Nor says:
<Wor>XO: Obviously it isn't and you might as well get out of those stupid costumes
Host Nor says:
::looks around as if looking for something in the woods::
Host Nor says:
<Eor>Wor: Don't talk like that! Don’t you see they are real?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
Wor: That might be a little difficult, you see ::thinks for a moment::
Host Nor says:
Eor/Wor: Be quiet both of you, I am the elected representative
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::raises his hands:: All: Gentlemen, please!
Host Nor says:
<Sor>::whispers something to Wor, who tells him to be quiet. Sor gets even more scared::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
Sor/Nor/Wor/Eor: Listen people, we only wish to assist you in your needs.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::turns to the EO:: EO: Perhaps we should show them where they really are, they are going to be like this for hours if we don’t
Host Nor says:
XO: Whoever you are, if you prove StarShip Elara is pure entertainment, the Elarian movement will end
Host Nor says:
<Nor>XO: Unless you are Elarians
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
XO: you mean shut down the holodeck sir?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
EO: Yes, it might be the only way to actually get a consensus out of them, however they might also wish us to reveal ourselves to the entire population...
Host Nor says:
<Eor>EO: We are in a holodeck? This is amazing! Where's Captain Wall?
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
XO: or maybe order the computer to create a big hole in the ground to show them our capabilities
Host Nor says:
<Eor>Others: See that wasn't a disease, that was a transporter beam!
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::smiles at the EO:: EO: I think deactivating it might be a good idea, but just not yet.
Host Nor says:
Eor: Be quiet, you sound like an Elarian, I wonder how you got elected
Host Nor says:
XO: So you will admit your lies "Commander"?
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
Nor: what would it take to prove our intentions?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
All: Gentlemen please, its clear you all have very "distinct" views on the Elara, but can we try and put them aside for a moment
Host Nor says:
<Eor>::speaks to himself out loud:: Self: I must be aboard the USS Elara ::smiles brightly::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
Nor: I would think that admitting to your people that we have "lied" might provoke more anger, don’t you think?
Aid_Star says:
::Types more notes on his padd, frowning every now and then::
Host Nor says:
XO: But when I execute you on the public square they may think differently
Host Nor says:
<Wor>::smiles::
Host Nor says:
<Sor>::now speaking a bit louder than a whisper:: Wor: The task force should have killed them by now
Host Nor says:
<Wor>::motions Sor to be quiet once and for all::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::gives Wor and Sor the smile of the terminally sane:: Computer: Computer, end program!
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
XO: commander, I think now it would be a good time to shut it down..... ::starts looking scared::
Host Nor says:
<Eor>XO: If you prove this is the Elara to all our planet ... wow
Host Nor says:
ACTION: The empty street is replaced with the holodeck walls
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::sees the holodeck grid walls and feels like home again::
Host Nor says:
ACTION: Sor is terrified, Eor is amazed, Wor is just angry as always, Nor expresses no emotion and looks at the XO
Host Nor says:
XO: Nice trick
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
Wor/Sor: I’m afraid your "task force" may have a hard time reaching us here.
Host Nor says:
<Wor>::curses under his breath::
Host Nor says:
<Eor>XO: Now you just have to show the Elara to all our people. The war will end and maybe we can be a member of the federation
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
XO: commander, perhaps we should show them their planet on the holodeck walls? ::grins::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
All: You four people will be the ones to know the truth about this, the Elara is real, however ::looks at Eor:: my government has very strict rules about contacting other species and we cannot, at this time, reveal ourselves to your populace.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::turns to the EO:: EO: I think that might be a little too much for them at the moment, but perhaps a few chairs would be nice, otherwise we are going to be standing here for a long time.
Host Nor says:
<Eor>XO: The prime directive does not apply to us, we already know all about you, from "Starship Elara"
Host Nor says:
<Nor>XO: Fine, so you are real. How do you intend to solve the problems you created?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::wonders if Eor is someone who has watched all the episodes of "Starship Elara"::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
XO: Should I give chairs to our guests to ::smiles:: yes, yes of course
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
Nor: That is what we are here to work out, but it will mean you will all have to go back with the same story ::looks at them all:: Self: Oh dear
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::smiles at the XO:: XO: nice work sir, you showed them what the Federation is all about
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Pause Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
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