Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“When All Else Fails…”

Starring

Terry Imrie as Captain Joseph Timrok
Peter Saunders as Commander Peter Pazoski
Dan Woodward as Lieutenant Junior Grade Ordo Rillix
Gordon Cindric as as Lieutenant Junior Grade John McKnight
Michael Taylor as Ensign Michael Taylor
Cosma Mihai as Ensign Cosmo Starbuck

  And

Lília Perfeito as Solie, Admiral Saunders, Ensign Lost and Ensign Hakkinen

  Guest Starring

Tim Schols as Doctor Greene
Rob Lemmens as Ensign Conners
Stephen Molldrem as Ensign Guevara

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10501.23 - "When all else fails... part III"=/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara is finally in the hands of former Starfleet officer Ensign Solie. He tried time and again and finally got the vessel with the bonus of her Captain . . .
Host SM_Lilia says:
Meanwhile, Commander Pazoski is on his way aboard the USS Goa looking to recover the Elara, hopefully intact.
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
FCO: The captain has turned his transport inhibitor off! Transporting the Captain aboard! ::inputs codes to transport captain aboard the runabout::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: pauses ::
Host Solie says:
CO: well Captain, now I'll take you to ...
Host Solie says:
ACTION: Solie ends up talking to himself as Timrok is beamed to the Tagus
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
::quadruply checks the Defiant's tactical systems::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Minds his console::
Dr_Greene says:
::Standing on the Goa's bridge, making sure he's not in the way for anyone::
Host FCO_Lost says:
XO: We 5 minutes away from the Elara. Should we drop out of warp where all can see?
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@CSO: help me get a signal so we can contact Starfleet ::starts fiddling with buttons::
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@CO: Captain, are you alright?
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@:: appears in the Tagus and breathes a sigh of relief :: FCO/CSO: not a moment too soon, im fine
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
FCO: No, do we know anything about the area around the Elara? Anything we can hide behind?
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@::turns round:: CO: welcome aboard captain ::smiles::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
::notices the doctor standing on the bridge:: Greene: Ah Doctor Greene, is sickbay fully stocked?
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@CO: Good to hear it, Sir. FCO: ok, working on communicating with Starfleet.
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
XO: Sir... sensors detect several vessels near the Elara and something that looks like a small shipyard
Host FCO_Lost says:
XO: I'll look for it but I think the CTO and OPS are ... better qualified for that
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@CSO: can you get a lock on anyone else back on the Elara?
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@FCO: thanks, where in the universe are we?
Dr_Greene says:
::Shrugs:: XO: As far as we can speak of a sickbay.. It's not much more than a room with a bed and some computer equipment... But we are sufficiently stocked, yes...
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
FCO: Thank you for reminding me Ensign ::makes a mental note::
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@CO: Anyone in particular sir? ::continues work on a communiqué with the nearest Starbase::
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@::begins scans to see what they could be up against in the surrounding area and where the area they are in is exactly ::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
OPS: What stellar phenomenon are we coming up to? I need somewhere we can hide in while we work out our plans.
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::At the FCO's reaction, he already enters a few commands and starts to scan the area.::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@CSO: Solie
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::walks on the bridge confused:: Bridge Crew: What's our status?
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@CO: Yes, sir. Trying. ::Tries to get a lock on Solie::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CTO: Mr. Starbuck, see if you can determine any patrol routes of the ships, we will need to use sensor blind spots to our advantage.
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Nods:: XO: Aye sir, I was already checking for asteroids, moons or debris fields.
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
Greene: I want as many hypo sprays loaded with the most powerful tranquilizer that we have, I like having options.
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
XO: Right.... checking hydrogen lacks to determining impulse trails thus finding patrol routes..
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
::turns to face the CEO:: CEO: I was about to ask you the same thing? Is the ship ready for "silent running"?
Dr_Greene says:
XO: As long as we have sufficient left for medical treatment, I don't mind, sir.. But the medical application for them goes before any other...
Host FCO_Lost says:
ACTION: Three small fighters are launched from the shipyard and go after the Tagus
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@CO: Sir, It looks like the Elara raised her shields just after I beamed you aboard.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
XO: Yes Commander, this ships power grid has been reconfigured for "silent running".
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
Greene: If we do this right we hopefully wont have any casualties.
Host FCO_Lost says:
XO: Sir, we have arrived at the coordinates. Shall I look for somewhere to hide?
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@::looks at his console as it blinks:: CO: Sir, we have three fighters on our tail.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@::starts maneuvering them around to engage the fighters::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@:: takes a seat :: CSO: too bad FCO: absolutely
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
FCO: Yes, drop us out of warp and switch to thrusters, lets not give them any impulse signatures.
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CEO: Power down all non essential systems chief.
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@CO: Red alert, Sir?
Dr_Greene says:
XO: Very well.. What kind of figures were you thinking of.. Number of hypo sprays loaded with tranquilizers?
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@CO: I am assuming we are going to fight?
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
XO: Hmm... the security is pretty tight.. small crafts are set up in a sphere kind of formation for optimized range scans
Host FCO_Lost says:
ACTION: The Goa drops out of warp behind a moon
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CTO: Ensign Starbuck, bring the ship to yellow alert, keep all tactical systems powered down but on standby.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@:: nods to the CSO :: FCO: negative ensign - were going to run
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::walks over to the engineering console and powers up the silent power protocols:: XO: Aye Commander
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
XO: Already on it... yellow alert...
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@CO: aye sir :: turns the ship around to evade the incoming fighters ::
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@::brings up shield:: CO: Shields up sir. In that case... Boost power to engines?
Host FCO_Lost says:
ACTION: The fighters start firing phasers on the Tagus. The runabout's shields glimmer with the hits
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@CSO: indeed, lets get out of here
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
XO: Sir, I think this moon might be able to hide us. for the time being.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@::starts running his fingers over his console faster to try and get them moving to ovoid further damage::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
OPS: Very good, keep an eye out though, and begin passive scans of the area, see if you can locate our crew.
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@::Puts engines at maximum power:: FCO: That should give you a boost. CO/FCO: I'm trying to get a communiqué out to Starfleet over subspace. Lets see if I have any luck.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@all: lets see how fast this baby can go....
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: any cover around here?
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Nods and begins to work on the scans:: XO: Aye sir.
Host FCO_Lost says:
@ACTION: The fighters keep at the Tagus, but alas they are poor shots
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
XO: Commander the ship is as ready as it could be. ::nods::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
::turns towards Greene:: Greene: I don’t know... 40? Initiative is a useful trait doctor.
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::As his console begins to show some info on the scan, he looks up to face the XO:: XO: Sir, we have a Starfleet runabout near the shipyard. They appear to beheading away from it quickly.
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@::Tries to relay a message to Starfleet on all secure channels notifying them of the situation.::
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@::runs an eye over his scans to find some cover:: CO: I’m looking.....
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CEO: Very good, keep the systems ready to power up quickly, I want to get out of here quickly when the time comes.
Dr_Greene says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: XO: That's a lot, sir... We'd be left with only a third of what we normally have.. I can get you thirty, but that's the end of it...
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
XO: I will work up a program to help up get maximum power from the engines in a short time.
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@::picks up a blip on sensors.:: CO: Sir... The sensors are picking up strange readings around the moon. Almost as if there were engine emissions from a Starfleet vessel...
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@CO: sir there is a small moon, very close. It could give us some cover. ::fiddles some buttons:: course plotted and laid in.
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Again his console comes to life:: XO: Commander, we have an incoming transmission from Starfleet. It's on a coded channel sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
::waves a hand at the doctor in a dismissive way:: Greene: Fine, but as quickly as possible.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@ all: the moon it is then
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
OPS: Put it on screen.
Dr_Greene says:
::Nods:: XO: Alright sir, I'll get on it... ::Turns towards the exit and heads there, off the small Defiant bridge::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
XO: Aye sir. ::And transfers the transmission to the viewscreen::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Admiral Saunders appears on the screen
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@:: continues making the Tagus zip left, right, up, down as they head towards the moon trying to ovoid the fire ::
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@CO: Boosting power to sensors to try and discern if those readings were a fluke or real... It still looks like a possible Starfleet vessel sir.
Host Admiral_Saunders says:
ACTION: as the Tagus moves away, the fighters give up ... they have what they wanted. The Elara
Host Admiral_Saunders says:
COM: USS Goa: Report Commander
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@ :: spins around to the tactical console :: All: looks like they didn’t fancy a fight
Host Admiral_Saunders says:
@ACTION: As the Tagus goes to the far side of the moon they find the Starfleet vessel USS Goa, Defiant class
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
::watches the admiral:: COM: Admiral: We have tracked the Elara to a small star system sir, we are currently getting the "lay of the land" before moving in.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@::mutters:: wish they did ::sighs::
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
XO: Sir...I’m detecting a positive Starfleet signature… it's the Tagus...
Dr_Greene says:
::Enters a TL and directs it to the sickbay::
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@CO: Sir! I'm picking up a Defiant Class vessel straight ahead... The USS Goa, Sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CTO: Where?
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@ :: looks at the defiant on the main viewer :: CSO: open a channel
Host Admiral_Saunders says:
COM: USS Goa: Can you take back the vessel alone? I am sending you a task force but they will be there in 2 hours. I am afraid that by then the Elara's beacon will be uncovered by Solie
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
XO: I'm patching in the coordinates...
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
COM: Admiral: I am unsure sir, this system is heavily guarded, I will have to get back to you. One thing sir, if they have her command codes, how to you propose we regain control?
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@::Opens Channel to the Goa:: COM: Goa: Goa, do you read?
Dr_Greene says:
::Enters sickbay and walks over to the storage area, to get those thirty hypo sprays::
Host Admiral_Saunders says:
COM: USS Goa: I'll leave that to your capable hands Commander. Starfleet out
Host Admiral_Saunders says:
ACTION: The Admiral disappears from the screen
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Sees the incoming message from the Tagus:: COM: Goa: Tagus here, go ahead.
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@CO: Sir, the Goa is responding, patching it through.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@COM: Goa: This is Captain Timrok of the USS Elara, we could use a little help
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: On the Tagus viewscreen, OPS' face is seen. On OPS' screen, Timrok's face appears
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Smiles widely at the voice of the captain:: COM: Tagus: Aye sir, glad to hear your voice. What assistance would you need?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
XO: Commander, what is your plan if I may ask sir?
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CEO: I think we need to know who we are dealing with first and foremost...
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
OPS: Can I know who you are talking to?
Dr_Greene says:
::Having found the hypo sprays, he takes them into the main sickbay, then starts his search for a tranquilizer::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Looks up to face the XO:: XO: Certainly commander, it's captain Timrok on the Tagus out there. I took the comm as you were talking to admiral Saunders sir. Would you wish to take it over from here?
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
OPS: No, its fine, just tell him we are opening our shuttle bay ready for his arrival.
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CEO: Mr. McKnight, power up the main shuttle bay and open the doors.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
XO: Aye aye ::accesses shuttle bay control from the bridge and brings up main power to the hatch under the ship::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
XO: Bay doors are open commander.
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Nods at the XO and turns his attention to the comm again:: COM: Tagus: Captain, we are opening the shuttle bay for you.
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@CO: Sir, they've opened shuttle bay doors.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@CO: we are on our way :: begins guiding the ship towards the shuttle bay doors::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CTO: Ensign do you think you can devise a course that will take us through their sensor net? I need to get within transporter range of the Elara.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
@COM: Goa: You could start by helping me get my ship back :: smiles :: FCO: take us in
Dr_Greene says:
::Doesn't find any tranquilizer he wouldn't be needing in sickbay, so he heads over to the computer to look up whether the replicators could replicate the stuff::
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
XO: Like I said... it's pretty tight... we might need a diversion
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
@CO: Were on our way
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Tagus seemingly glides approaching the Goa and docks at the improvised shuttle bay, squeezed near the shuttle::
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@::realizes the Defiants aren’t equipped to handle Runabouts...::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CTO/CEO: A diversion? As soon as the Tagus docks I want you to get to work converting it for remote flight.
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
@CO: Permission to disembark and go to the bridge?
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
::nods:: All: lets go find out what we’ve missed
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
XO: We have to upload an automated navigational program commander. CTO: Care to try ensign?
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
XO: A diversion...yes... I might have some options… just give me a couple of minutes to sort them out
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: aye sir
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
CO: Meet you on the bridge sir. ::Squeezes out of the shuttle and runs swiftly towards the bridge.::
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
CEO: My pleasure... ::multitasks and begins uploading the automated nav. program::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::heads over to the lower decks to fix up the runabout::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
XO: Commander, perhaps you will be glad to hear that the Tagus has successfully docked.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: exits the Tagus and makes his own way to the bridge ::
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::heads off towards the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
OPS: Very good. Keep an eye on the Elara, I want to know if she starts moving again.
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Nods at the XO again and turns to focus on his console::
Dr_Greene says:
::Gets some information out of the computer; a formula to enter into the replicator. Transferring that date to a padd, he stands up and walks over to the replicator::
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
::arrives on the bridge and takes his post at science.:: XO: Sir, ::nods at XO as he passes him on the way to the science station.::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: Arrives a short while later at the Goa's bridge and enters ::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
::nods to the CSO::
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
All: Captain on the bridge!
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost> Self: Finally
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Snaps to attention::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
All: as you were
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
:;arrives right behind the captain and stands to attention::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
::stands when he sees the Captain:: CO: Good to have you back sir.
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
::stands to attention::
Dr_Greene says:
::Enters the formula into the replicator and sets it to replicate 30 vials of it::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::enters the shuttle bay:: *CTO:* McKnight to Starbuck, ensign, what’s the status of the data upload on the runabout?
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::As he follows the captain on the bridge he tries to get his attention:: CO: Sir, we were scanning the Elara and it appears as their shields are fluctuating. She doesn't appear to be moving. Perhaps they're running tests or making adjustments?
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
*CEO*:98 perce..um..nevermind...finished
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
XO: Good to be back, assemble all of the senior staff  in the conference room, then you can brief us all of the situation
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::walks over to Flight Control and walks up behind lost:: FCO_Lost: you can take a break if you like, by "like" I mean shove over its my turn ::chuckles::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: visually acknowledges the OPS ::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
All: You heard the Captain, all senior staff to the conference room.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::sets up the program from within the runabout:: *CTO:* Ensign, please inform the XO that the runabout is ready
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
FCO: Ensign Lost, you have the bridge.
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Nods and leaves his console and heads towards the conference room::
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
XO: Sir...the runabout is ready...
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
*CEO*: Mr. McKnight, report to the conference room.
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
*SO*: SO, I need a replacement for me on the bridge.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
*XO:* On my way ::heads for the nearest TL::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CTO: Very good. That’s an extra option that we have now.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<SO Hakkinen>*CSO*On my way sir
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
FCO Lost: sorry, have to go after all ::follows the other senior staff to the conference room::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
::stands and makes his way into the conference room::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>FCOI guess I'm still needed. Go talk to the Captain. You are the senior FCO
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
XO: And i also came up with some diversion plans.... :: while walking in the conference room::
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
*SO*: Guevara out.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: sits at the and of the table in the conference room and waits for the XO to begin ::
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
::Makes his way to the conference room.::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Before heading out he informs Dr. Greene about the meeting:: *Greene*: Please join us and the rest of the senior staff in the conference room. The captain requested us to be present.
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CTO: I will want to hear them in a moment then. ::makes his way to the opposite end of the conference table as the captain and waits for the senior staff to all arrive::
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
::Arrives in conference room and sits down.::
CTO_Ens_Starbuck says:
::takes a seat and sorts up the options::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The senior officers start filling the defiant-scaled conference room
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::sits in his seat in the CR::
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CO: Sir, one question. Do you know who is behind this?
Dr_Greene says:
::Presses the button, telling the replicator to start replicating the tranquilizers:: *OPS*: On my way... ::Heads out to go to the conference room::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Arrives at the conference room and takes one of the free seats::
Dr_Greene says:
::A minute later, he enters the conference room and takes a seat at the back::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: Nods :: XO: Our old friend Mr. Solie, I found him.. or rather he found me just before I left
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
::nods to the CO:: All: We have an option, Admiral Saunders is sending a strike force to this location with an ETA of 2 hours. The question is, do we attempt to take the Elara from Solie before then, and hope to knock him off balance, because at the moment he has no idea we are here?
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
All: We are currently heavily outnumbered and with the Elara as well we are likely to be outgunned, however we know who our enemy is and we know the Elara's tactical strengths and weaknesses, just like he does.
CSO_Ens_Guevara says:
::Shifts himself in his chair, looking uneasy.::
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
All: From what I saw, Solie doesn't know you are here, but he will be expecting someone to turn up eventually, whilst the ship is in his hands the new crew still seemed pretty busy getting it fully operational - when that happens we will have an altogether bigger problem
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
XO: Do you have a plan underway?
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CO: I have a few ideas, but the biggest problem is they have the Elara's command codes, we will need to take the bridge crew in order to re-take the ship.
Host CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
XO: If we can’t take her, we will have to destroy her
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
All: I suggest we use the Tagus to draw off some of their perimeter ships and slip through the sensor net, from there we can get into transporter range and attempt to retake the Elara and if she is here, rescue Admiral Ix.
XO_Cmdr_Pazoski says:
CO: Unfortunately sir I would have to agree with you.
Host SM_Lilia says:
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