Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Relativity”

Starring

Terry Imrie as Captain Joseph Timrok
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Peter Pazoski and Himself
Gordon Cindriæ as as Lieutenant Junior Grade John McKnight and Himself
Michael Taylor as Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael Taylor
Cosma Mihai as Lieutenant Junior Grade Cosmo Starbuck
Rob Lemmens as Ensign Nathaniel Horatio Nelson

  And

Lília Perfeito as Aveia and Lieutenant Smith

  Guest Starring

Tim Schols as Doctor Greene

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10506.12 - "Relativity, part IV"=/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara remains in an unknown Universe. She has just witness the beginning of yet a new war between humans. But that is not her war. Captain Timrok decided to part with it and the crew find themselves before an automated booth to a wormhole … to Earth.
Host SM_Lilia says:
Meanwhile, The enigma of Gordon and Peter remains. Who are they really?
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::on the bridge scanning the "booth" thingy::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: standing on the bridge eyeing the viewscreen suspiciously ::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: can you get a clearer idea where that thing leads?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Not quite.... apart from giving the "booth" the required 2 units of antimatter and entering it.. I cannot tell where it leads to
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: begin scanning for chatter coming through the gateway - try and get a better idea who is on the other side
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: sitting at his post, by a stroke of luck still awake :: self: what I wouldn't give for a jar of coffee and a spoon
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
<Gordon:> ::is in sickbay on a biobed....again:: Greene: Well this is my first time being shoot that's for sure.
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: aye sir
Dr_Greene says:
::Examining McKnight with a medical Tricorder, trying to see how the phaser burn marks might have come to exist::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
<Peter> ::sat on the biobed next to Gordon, looking slightly glum::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: starts scanning around ::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::sat in his seat looking at the quantum data OPS dug up earlier and wondering how they are going to get home::
Dr_Greene says:
Gordon: How does it feel then? ::Smiles, as he closes the Tricorder and walks over to Gordon::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: sits and wait's ::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
<Gordon:> Greene: It feels like getting kicked by a elephant, and you say that was stun setting?
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
XO: I’m pretty reluctant to send us off on another trip without knowing where were going to end up, it feels like every trip we make only takes us further away from home
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
<Peter> ::looks at Gordon:: Gordon: You have been kicked by an elephant?
Dr_Greene says:
Gordon: Yes...It was.. ::Takes some analgesic cream and applies a bit to the wound::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
XO: ::contemplates:: .. and it's either that or fight the armada... if we enter it we might do both...
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Makes his way to the bridge::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::looks at the CO then to the CTO:: CO: Then why don't we try and get home? I have been thinking sir, we got here through a wormhole, surely it must be possible to either program this wormhole, or a worm drive with our universes quantum signature and return home.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
XO: I’ve been trying to get us a worm drive but that doesn't look very likely at the moment
Dr_Greene says:
::Puts the cream away and takes the Tricorder again, to upload the data from McKnight to the computer::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
Greene: Doctor am I free to return to normal duties yet?
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::After a few minutes walking through corridors and riding TL's, he arrives at the bridge::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
XO: reprogramming this gateway though... trouble is its going to take time and we aren't exactly the flavor of the month around here
Dr_Greene says:
::Nods:: CEO: My apologies.. yes, you can return to your duties, there is no damage done.. ::Smiles:: If you feel any pain, just come back here, we'll get you some pain killers..
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CO: Sir wherever we run these people are going to find us, the longer we fly around this universe the more risk we are at. I’m sure the CTO can come up with some way to protect us from this universes weapons for a short duration. Either way we have got to try sir.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Nods at the officers present on the bridge and walks towards his station. He realizes that this is the first time he actually been here at his post since he was promoted to Ensign::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
Greene: Thank you doctor, I'll be going down to main engineering, working on a way to get us back home. ::gets up from his biobed::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: nods :: XO: agreed
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
XO: Actually for a long dura... ::sees tactical bleeping:: Erm.. we shall see soon enough.. UN ships 1 million KM from us.. closing in fast.. ETA>. about 10 mins...
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: I have a job for you
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Just arriving at his station he looks at the CO and nods:: CO: Yes sir, how can I be of assistance?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CTO: Start working on those defenses Mr. Starbuck, I think we are going to need them.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: Suppose it was possible to re-program the gateway to send us back home - how would you do it and what would you need?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
XO: Well I’m still thinking how the CO said I should think... so the only things I got are the shields and some devices
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Stays quiet for a few seconds, then takes a look at his readings, before looking back at the CO:: CO: Well... let me see here.
Dr_Greene says:
::Turns to Gordon again:: Gordon: Now... Mister.. ::Looks down to his padd:: Ah yes, mister Cindriæ.. ::Hopes he pronounced that right:: Can you tell me, in detail, the events on the day you appeared here?
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: picking anything up yet?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::exits the sickbay:: Gordon: Don't let me catch you in my office again, next time I'll call the CTO to scalp you ::grins and heads down the hallway::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: looks at his controls :: CO: noting yet sir
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
:: takes place at the OPS console ::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
<Gordon:> Greene: You mean when Peter and myself left sickbay...err right?
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::After a few calculations and reviews of the data he looks up at the captain:: CO: We have two possible options sir. We could reprogram the booth, essentially hack into it, but that would take day’s sir.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CTO: Then I would get them ready. I have no doubt things are going to get complicated really quickly.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: turns his attention back to the CSO expectantly ::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: and the second?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
XO: Every passive defense system is online...          CO: Sir... do I have permission to fire if we are shot at?
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
CO: The second would be to try and active the wormhole, while changing the quantum signature... and after that just hope for the best. ::Looks a little amused::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
<Gordon> Greene: Well, you don't believe us so we had to prove our point, we are not insane, we are not some pair of nuts from a tree. ::sits up on the biobed::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The ships are in visual range, and closing
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: absolutely not Lt.
Dr_Greene says:
Gordon: No, I mean way before that... When you came to the ship...
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: hope for the best?!
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Self: And that's why I’m just a Junior grade... never push things against your CO…
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Nods, looking more seriously now:: CO: Aye sir, I am sorry, but that is all I can up with on such short notice.::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: prepare for evasive maneuvers
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: ay sir
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CO: Sir, we are authorized to defend ourselves. Perhaps we should consider it if required.
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: begins simulating a flight pattern ::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: how long could we withstand an attack?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
:: turns to CO :: CO: Sir, we are being hailed by the two UN ships.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
<Peter> Greene: Actually I am feeling quite insane at the moment, I want to know how I am going to get home.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Long enough given they do not pierce our shields.. which I find highly improbable
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
XO: to achieve what - we destroy these ships they will send more - we wont change anything
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
<Gordon:> Greene: Well, as I said, last thing I remember.... I was sitting at my PC playing a mission on ACTD, on a ship called USS Elara NCC - 64224. Then I woke up here, and you telling me I was on an asteroid far away from planet Earth. I never even been to space, Jesus ::stops and realizes he is actually in space::
Dr_Greene says:
::Frowns and turns to Peter:: Peter: You are not insane... Not yet anyway... I'm afraid I have to keep you here for some time though..
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: on screen
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: We will be alive.. and that's a pleasant "change"
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Yes Sir, channel opened.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CO: I'm not proposing we destroy them sir.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Aveia appears on screen again, her red hair in disarray and her eyes glowing
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::takes another look at his chair console::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Just disable them.. destroy their worm drive
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Starts calculating the odds of hacking into the booth quicker::
Host Aveia says:
COM: USS Elara: You did it, you started the first galactic war ... well something had to. Now surrender your vessel: you have 1 minute
 Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Transmission is cut
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
:: frowns ::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
All: the nerve of the woman :: clenches his fists ::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Looks at the screen just before the transmission was ended::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Well then.. i suggest we shoot before this one minute is out… catch them by surprise
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: negative
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::walks over to the CSO:: CSO: How can you change the quantum signature of a wormhole when its open?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The two ships start firing, but the first blasts don't penetrate the shields
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Sir... all their weapons are locked and loaded on... guess what? ... us... ::tries to be funny::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: One of the shots bounces off the shield and hits the booth
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: make those inertial dampers squeal
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
:: reroutes available power to inertial dampers ::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::mumbles:: Self: Here we go again.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::sets the power levers ready for combat and transfers additional power to the tactical and navigations departments::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Elara's evasive maneuvers start going erratic. Is the FCO drunk? Dampeners compensate
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: braces himself and his lunch ::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: gladly :: starts the flight maneuver :: .....um sir, I'm having some trouble moving the ship. Something is pulling us
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Looks over to the XO as he sees him approach:: XO: It will not be easy. There is an increased neutrino surge in the wormhole area. It's opening as we speak.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CO: Sir, I believe we might be about to be introduced to another wormhole.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The UN ships suddenly stop firing at the Elara. A huge Martian ship appears out of nowhere
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: A new battle begins
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CSO: I think you need to make it easy Mr. Nelson, I don't like how this is looking.
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
Self: It must be a Thursday, I could never handle Thursdays
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
<Gordon:> ::falls off the biobed:: Greene: What's going on?!
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
:: Is busy monitoring ship's systems ::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: A new ship has appeared... its big… it's... huge... it’s drawing the fire from us
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Nods:: XO: I understand sir.
Dr_Greene says:
::Nods at Gordon, only then realizing how long he had ignored the man:: Gordon: I am sorry.. You don't remember anything from the asteroid?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: A wormhole fully opens and despite the FCO's efforts the Elara is pulled in. Engines are at maximum effort
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: ::continues professionally:: Martian as far as I can see
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: Report!
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
:: console starts beeping rapidly ::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: sir I can’t pull us away!
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Rerouting power to structural integrity and shields!
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: were going in whether we like it or not
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Normal space disappears as the Elara is pulled into the wormhole
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: resignation :: FCO: very well, go with it
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::catches onto a console for support:: All: I am getting really fed up with wormholes.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Inertial dampeners can hardly compensate, things shiver and fall
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Self: I know the "boldly go wherever no one has gone before" but this is silly!!!!
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
:: Holds on to his console and tries not to fall ::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: begins reducing engine power and " goes with the flow " ::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Holds on to his console as his eyes widen and his yaw opens:: Self: What now?
Dr_Greene says:
::Stops his fall against the wall, turns around, his back to the wall, trying to stay upright::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::taps on his chest:: *Bridge:* Engineering to the Bridge, are you all right up there? Looks like world war....which one was it again? ::reinitializes the inertial dampeners::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: holds his breath ::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Sir, structural integrity dropped to 64%, inertial dampeners to 53%.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: With one last burst of energy all the Elara’s systems go down
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: And the shivering stops. It’s all dark for a moment. Then emergency power kicks in
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::tactical goes out blank... not power trouble again....::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Sir, we have a massive power failure, emergency power online!
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::notices the power cut off:: Self: Oh not again for Gods sake!
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
*All Departments*: Report in
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Peter and Gordon are nowhere to be found
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
<Gordon> ::is nowhere to be found::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Self: Q.. if I ever get my hands on ya... I’ll kick ya back to the Continuum... ::knocks his head on tactical::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Looks around in the red lighted room:: ALL: What happened?
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
all:: feels like we’re still in one piece at least
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
:: Taps his console :: CO: Sir, main power is offline, we've lost shields, propulsion, weapons. Emergency power is engaged.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::looks shaken:: CO: More or less.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
*CO* Engineering is in one piece captain, main power is offline, switching to axuliary grid.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The shimmer of a transport beam can be seen in the middle of the bridge ...
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
OPS: First thing to get online : Coffee machine.. i sure need one
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: don't tell me what we don’t have, tell me what we do have
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: goes for his phaser, better safe than sorry ::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: pulls his phaser instinctively ::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: 10 humanoids are materializing, they obviously have some sort of weapon ...
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::takes his Bat’leth and goes into combat stance::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Hides behind his console as he notices the figures appear::
Host Lt_Smith says:
ACTION: They are clearly wearing Starfleet uniforms
Host Lt_Smith says:
CO: Captain Timrok?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: We have ... :: stops talking as he sees the materialization ::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::draws his phaser and aims it at the nearest intruder, for a moment anyway::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
Smith: who wants to know?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::goes into a passive stance noticing the uniforms, then supports his bodyweight on the Bat’leth::
Dr_Greene says:
::Looks around and sees Gordon and Peter are gone:: *CO*: Sickbay is…We're here, but our guests are gone...
Host Lt_Smith says:
CO: Lieutenant Smith, serial record 1040302.01. part of Starbase 1's external security division
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
Smith: Starbase 1? Who’s in command?
Host Lt_Smith says:
CO: You appeared in the Solar system 10 hours ago. We have been unable to establish contact or transport till now. I need to take a sample of your blood
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::smiles to himself:: *Greene*: Understood Doctor, I'm sure they are back where they belong.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Looks from behind the edge of his console at the men:: Self: Blood? Why would they need that?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::enters the bridge noticing the new arrivals:: Self: Aww, a party and I wasn't invited?
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: realizing everything makes sense so far :: Smith: for what?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: ::whispering:: We might still be in another alternate universe... better be cautious
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
:: Checks to see what systems are online ::
Host Lt_Smith says:
CO: To ascertain your identity. You have to admit Captain, your appearance here is most unusual ::takes out a hypo::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
Smith: forgive my suspicion, but we’ve been on quite a journey  - go ahead, if it hurts I’ll have you shot
Host Lt_Smith says:
::smiles but the looks at the CO wondering if he means that. He then carefully takes a blood sample and analyses it::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Nods and climbs back behind his console:: Self: Let's see where we are, with these gents here, I suppose it would be possible we are back again.
Host Lt_Smith says:
CO: I will need to take this down and also a sample of your air to rule out any contamination. I will be back within the hour. is there anything you need immediately?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Smith: A round of coffees would be nice... ::smiles largely::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: pauses then looks around the crew ::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::puts his phaser back in its holster, now that the excitement is over::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
Smith: a bottle of whisky - the real stuff, quick as you can
Host Lt_Smith says:
::looks sideways at Starbuck, hoping the Lt JG understands his position::
Host Lt_Smith says:
::nods to the CO and the whole team beams out::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
:: Diverts power to sensors and runs a quantum scan ::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: confirm our location
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::moves to the engineering console listening to the conversation::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: aye sir :: begins scanning the surrounding space ::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CO: Sir, you do realize it is against regulations to drink on duty ::moves around the back of the bridge:: I can't believe they are just leaving us here.
Dr_Greene says:
::Shrugs in sickbay and goes to take inventory. With all the crises, they were getting behind in keeping those records::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: As the brave engineers of the Elara double their efforts, the viewscreen comes to life...
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
XO: better get some time off duty then ‘cos I think we earned it
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::holsters his Bat’leth:: XO: Sir... with all due respect after fighting Borg and starting wars...as long as they got coffee and whiskey I don’t even care how many arms or feet they got
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Captain, main screen is back online.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: They see the dark side of Earth but its obviously Earth
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Many ships dive around it. The Sun starts gleaming on one side, The Elara crew is watching a dawn on their Earth
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: turns to the rest of the bridge crew :: All: Welcome home.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: A bottle of scotch whiskey appears near the command chair
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Back in the 21st century...
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Peter and Gordon wake up one Monday morning at whatever time they wake up on Mondays and both say at the same time "That was one weird dream"
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=End Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\
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