Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Who Put That There? – Part 4”

Starring

Terry Imrie as Captain Joseph Timrok
Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Kezia Pazoski
Cosma Mihai as Lieutenant Junior Grade Cosmo Starbuck
Rob Lemmens as Ensign Nathaniel Horatio Nelson
Scott Knight as Dratsabasti

  And

Lília Perfeito as Doctor Carte and, Transporter Chief Looly

  Guest Starring

Tim Schols as Commander Sovak

Dratsabasti says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10511.27 - "Who put that there? Part IV"=/\=
Dratsabasti says:
The USS Elara is in orbit of a lonely planet inside a nebula after a yet unexplained excursion to violent 20th century Earth.
Dratsabasti says:
The crew has been invited to the planet's surface to sample some Albalian hospitality.
Dratsabasti says:
Could it be that they've really made first contact with a highly evolved species? Or is the nebula still playing tricks on them?
Dratsabasti says:
So many questions… So much to learn… How will the Captain handle the situation? And what on earth was all that War business about???  Stay tuned to find out…
Dratsabasti says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::at tactical station, tacticilizing::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::At his sciences station, checking out the information on the planet.::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::puts down the picture and leaves her quarters once more::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::In the TR, looking around to make sure everyone is there::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::notices it's about time for the away mission and enters the transporter room awaiting the other members::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::walks into the transporter room, raises an eyebrow curiously to the XO::
Dratsabasti says:
@::arrives at the Co-ordinates he gave the crew and waits patiently::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::nods to the XO and notices the passive silence in the room::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Nods as the CIV and CTO enter and looks at the clock, wondering where the rest of them are::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Dr Carter>::looks over the readings of the TO and shakes his head::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Sighs and looks around once more before tapping his combadge:: *All*: Sovak to all senior officers, report to the transporter room immediately.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Gets so focused on his job that he nearly forgot his orders for today as he hears the XO's call. He immediately leaves his station and hurries to the TR as fast as he can.::
Dratsabasti says:
ACTION: Dr Carter sees that the TO's condition remains unchanged.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Transporter Chief Looly>::looks at her console bored and starts making rhythm with her fingers in her console::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Nods at the CSO as he enters, casting a stern look at him:: CSO: You are three minutes late, ensign...
Dratsabasti says:
@::looks at his palm for second and sighs::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Looks at him with kind of a distracted look.:: XO: I am terribly sorry sir. I... I kind of get too indebted with my work. I'll try to do better next time.
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
All: Alright, on the padd then... ::Steps onto the padd himself and makes sure they are all ready::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
All: If we are set to go.. ::steps on one of the transporter padds::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::follows as the others::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Follows the XO and CIV onto the pad.::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Nods at the TR Chief:: TR Chief: Energize..
Host SM_Lilia says:
<TC Looly>All: Right, one 1st contact mission coming up ::does her thing and beams them down to the set coordinates::
Dratsabasti says:
ACTION: In a pretty flicker of blue lights the crew disappear from the PAD and re-appear a few seconds later on the surface of the planet
Dratsabasti says:
ALL: Welcome to Albali. ::extends his hand and smiles::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::glances around and sees the awaiting representative::
Dratsabasti says:
ACTION: The crew find themselves addressed by an elderly but not frail man with a white beard reaching down to his waist
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Looks around him first to check out their surroundings.::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::nods with a fake smile::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Looks around as they arrive, not being familiar with the environment. He spots the old man not too far away and approaches him, raising his hand, his fingers forming a V::
Dratsabasti says:
SCENERY: The land around the crew appears to be a tropical paradise... the air is clear and fresh, the grass lush and green
Dratsabasti says:
::looks slightly confused but keeps a smile on his face::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
Drat: Thank you...
Dratsabasti says:
XO: By your demeanour I assume you are the leader of your little group.
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Nods slowly:: Drat: That is correct...
Dratsabasti says:
XO: Then come, we have much to discuss. ::motions for the XO to follow as he leads to a small shiny building behind some trees::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Raises an eyebrow but follows none the less, indicating for the rest to join in::
Dratsabasti says:
::waves at the door and smiles as is silently vanishes::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::follows as instructed::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Dratsabasti: Pretty quaint little planet... what can you tell me about your civilization. Did it exile technology for mental and spiritual wealth to reach this stage of enlightenment? Or was it technology?
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Follows the XO on his command, keeping a close eye on their surroundings, a little too nice for his taste.::
Dratsabasti says:
::leads the small group into the building and into a large room with a long table and a dozen very comfortable looking chairs::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Looks at the place where there used to be a door a moment ago and follows Dratsabasti inside::
Dratsabasti says:
CTO: All in good time my friend. ::smiles:: ALL: Would anyone care for refreshments?
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::still watching she shakes her head a little in response::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Looks at Drat:: Drat: No, I do not require anything at this moment.. Thank you..
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Nods:: Drat: Please.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Dratsabasti: Well I think we might be more interested in refreshing our knowledge of this place and.. the test or whatever it was we have been put through...
Dratsabasti says:
::the smile drops a little on his face:: CTO: Ah... the test... Perhaps I should explain about that...
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::steps forward, with a nod to listen::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Dratsabasti: Well you should.. we have a man in sickbay seriously injured because of it...
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Raises his hand at the CTO, indicating him to let Drat finish::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Raises his hand slightly, trying to indicate he would really like that refreshment, but looks around and then lowers his hand again. This is obviously not the right time.::
Dratsabasti says:
ALL: I must apologise for the recent... unpleasantness... which you have been subjected to. And believe me your man will be fine. if you simply instruct your medical people to apply water to his face.
Dratsabasti says:
::smiles and presses a button on the desk in front of him::
Dratsabasti says:
ACTION: The centre of the table opens up and a tray rises from it containing numerous types of beverages.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::sees the table rise with refreshments and steps aside to allow the CSO a quicker route to a drink::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
:;she is still more interested in what Dratsabasti has to add::
Dratsabasti says:
ALL: My name, ::smiles:: Is Dratsabasti. I'm the head administrator of our... civilisation as you put it.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Steps by the CIV and nods to her with a smile.:: CIV: Can I get you something too?
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::smiles and shakes her head slightly:: CSO: No, I am fine thank you.
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Listens to what Drat has to say::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Walks on and looks over the refreshments on the table, checking to see whether there is anything he likes, rather even anything he knows.::
Dratsabasti says:
ALL: The simulation you were subjected to was indeed a test... You see, 3000 of your years ago we developed the ability to travel interstellar distances in a relatively short amount of time.
Dratsabasti says:
ALL: My ancestors were the first on our planet to use this technology and when they did, there was... an incident.
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::raises his right eyebrow, not hiding his curiosity::
Dratsabasti says:
ALL: They made, what you might call, First Contact with a race of people and shared in the technology in the hope that they could gain valuable trade with them
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::lets out a sigh and returns to his spot beside the CIV and XO. Then whispers.:: CIV: Well, nothing among that I think could be healthy for us. It all looks weird.
Dratsabasti says:
ALL: Although it turned out that the race that they had shared it with was not ready for it and a war ensued on their planet, eventually wiping out the entire population...
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::nods a smile once more to the CSO, she heads to the table and finds the one with the nicest colour::
Dratsabasti says:
::looks to the XO:: ALL: So you can see why we have to ensure that people understand the meaning of not letting new technology fall into the wrong hands.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::looks back to the CSO, whispers:: CSO: Only one way to find out what it tastes like ::takes a small sip::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::smiles and whispers:: CSO: We do have a med kit down here don't we?
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
Drat: I fail to see the connection between Earth's World War 2 and your example of technology getting into the wrong hands..
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Puts up a little nervous smile and nods:: CIV: Well... ::waits:: what does it taste like? And don't say chicken please.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::hands the glass towards him:: CSO: It's has a nice full bodied taste of earth wine, almost ::shrugs:: but nice. ::nods::
Dratsabasti says:
XO: My apologies Commander... From the time you began scanning our nebula, we gained access to your technical and historical databases... We had to make sure that you were... suitable candidates for first contact.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::not having wine on his favourite list, he believes it's rude to just reject the beverage and takes it from the sip, looking at her for a moment, then taking a sip of his own.::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
Drat: You are avoiding the essence of my statement...
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::raises an eyebrow thinking to herself:: Self: Extreme measures to ensure our intentions.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::smiles and whispers:: CSO: Perhaps I should stick to that one, ::gestures to the table, to invite him to try another:: Maybe it's not your colour?
Dratsabasti says:
XO: We used one of the worst time periods in your history to gauge how you would react given the technology and the situation of someone attempting to take it from you.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::the sip he took didn't at all taste that bad and hands the drink back to the CIV.:: CIV: Perhaps you are right, maybe I try another colour, just to see what that tastes like. ::He walks over to the table and looks over them once again, picking the nice blue coloured drink.::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
Drat: Apologies.. But these two cases are not even remotely related... The Earth's Nazis already had the technology at their disposal, they did not acquire it elsewhere… It was their own development..
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Dratsabasti: Well not quite the worst... the eugenic wars for example or some more recent have been far more "horrible" for the Federation... But still why this single one period... we are a multiracial society why this exact event of this particular race... the humans?
Dratsabasti says:
XO: Granted, but what we did was introduce a technology that was not available in that timeframe which could... in the wrong hands... have changed the outcome of the war.
Dratsabasti says:
CTO: That too we picked up on during our investigations.
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
Drat: That did change the circumstances.. However, it was not the devices that started the war, they merely decided it.. Once again, the cases are not even remotely similar..
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
:;turns to the CTO:: CTO: My only comment would be in the difficulty there is to predict the actions of a race based only on the outcome of one event, perhaps a minor question as to how far it is possible to push people and retain their trust ::smiles::
Dratsabasti says:
XO: You'll forgive me if our interpretations of that period differ Commander... but you must understand from our point of view that we were working with an alien archive. ::lets his head drop slightly::
XO_Cmdr_Sovak says:
::Nods:: Drat: I understand, however, I don't find that to be justifying your actions...
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::nods understanding the complexities of a time line she was unfamiliar with also::
Dratsabasti says:
XO: Can we at least agree that the intention was not to actually harm anyone... our only intention was to ascertain whether or not it would be dangerous to share our technology with you
Dratsabasti says:
ACTION: With a smile, the old man offers another round of refreshments and continues his chat with the XO... will they ever be able to agree on anything? Tune in next week and find out
Dratsabasti says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=
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