=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10706.17- "Mixed Identities, part III"=/\=

The USS Elara emerges from the pinkest nebula its crew has ever seen. Her crew is scattered, firstly, Lt Tar was taken from Deep Space 9; now Maor and JoBrel were taken by a Klingon pirate. It seems the Elara is in deep dark waters.

Tar continues in his debate over what to do with his life. He is offered a future of luxury and even time with a daughter his never knew it had. In exchange all he has to do is abandon his hard past as a Starfleet Officer.

Maor and JoBrel don't have such choices. They are plain prisoners. Pawns in an exchange game who's rules are still being prepared.

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CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::sat at the Tactical console re-familiarising himself with the layout::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Sat next to the CTO::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: I hope you remember how that all works, we will need it

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: I'm just reconfiguring the layout now.

Ktor says: 
#::opens the small cell door:: CIV: Commander, you are with me

ACTION: The Elara and the other ships continue at warp, on a course only the Klingons know

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
TO: Ensign, scan ahead of us on our current course for anything interesting, see if we can figure out where we might be going.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::makes sure all the tactical controls are where he can find them::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#::Raises an eyebrow in suspicion, giving the Klingon a dark look. Shrugging, he slowly raises from his seat on the floor:: Ktor: What about him? ::Gestures towards the CEO::

Ktor says: 
#CIV: I don't need him right now ::nods to a guard and exits the room, expecting Maor to do the same::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: pacing slowly across the bridge ::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#::Frowns, he takes a step towards the Klingon before changing his mind and turning in the direction of the CEO:: CEO: Try to stay out of trouble, will you? ::Resumes walking, catching up with Ktor::

ACTION: Sollo realizes that since Starbuck left the Elara's tactical department became somewhat chaotic

TO Ens Boktor says: 
XO: Sir, I am picking up a small system, about 20 minutes away

#ACTION: Maor is followed by three Klingon guards

TO Ens Boktor says: 
XO: I do not see any M-class planets there

Ktor says: 
#::awaits in the lift::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::frowns at the departmental layout that Starbuck left him with::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
TO: Any signs of life, energy signatures and the like?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#::Joins Ktor in the turbolift, giving the three Klingon officers a bored look:: Ktor: Paranoid, aren't we?

TO Ens Boktor says: 
XO: Checking that last request

Ktor says: 
#::eyes the CIV:: CIV: It’s a dangerous game we are playing ::enters his bridge as the lift arrives there::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
XO: Only a lot of debris in your course, but nothing of that is dangerous

#ACTION: The Klingon Bridge is a mess. All the personnel are dressed in different clothing and all carrying weapons. The place is filthy

Ktor says: 
#Communications: Let’s talk with our friends

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#::Follows Ktor quietly, giving his surrounding a long look before finally settling on the Klingon once again:: Ktor: So, want to spoil the ending for me? Why did you call for me?

ACTION: Sollo sees a now familiar light in his tactical console. The Elara is being hailed

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::looks over at the TO's display:: TO: See if you can reconfigure the shields to deflect some of that debris from our course.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
TO: I don't trust debris, keep an eye out for anything suspicious.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
XO: Commander, we're being hailed.

Ktor says: 
#CIV: I want an assurance that your Captain will do as we have agreed to

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CTO: Roger that.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Reconfiguring shields.::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#Ktor: I can assure you that nothing I'll say will change his mind, Uh.. ::Pauses in thought:: What the hell is your name anyway?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
CTO: On screen Mr Sollo.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CTO: Reconfigured

Ktor says: 
#::stops, as if thinking for a moment:: CIV: Lord Ktor

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::nods and puts the incoming COM on screen::

#ACTION: A now familiar face appears on the screen, joined by another familiar face

TO Ens Boktor says: 
XO: I have reconfigured the shields as requested by Sollo.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#::Chokes in mid-swallow, giving Ktor a dark, amused look before finally settling on the viewscreen::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
: turns to face the screen ::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::nods to the TO:: TO: Very good Ensign.

Ktor says: 
#COM: USS Elara: Hello my companions in this quest. I just wanted to let you know we are treating our guests well and they will be returned to you along with Ms Tar once this is over. If you fulfil your part of the deal of course

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: You have a real nerve abducting more of my crew; either that or you are very stupid

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: Either way, you can rest assured our weapons are ready to fire when the time is right

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::discreetly arms the forward weapons making sure to mask their signatures::

Ktor says: 
#COM: USS Elara: Now, now no insults Captain. If you try to extract your officers, we will make them vanish. We are good at that. If not all is well and we proceed with our plan

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: Taking more of my crew wasn't in the plan

Ktor says: 
#COM: USS Elara: This is insurance, nothing else. Are you ready to continue with the details of our plan? My officers have come up with a marvellous idea

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: As the Ferengi said to the Vicar - I'm all ears

Ktor says: 
#COM: USS Elara: The people that have your officers are very keen on acquiring ... pleasures of the flesh. All my officers are recognized but yours are not. If some of your male officers would care to pass as these entertainers, then I guarantee we recover your officer

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: laughs aloud ::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::watches his Captain warily::

Ktor says: 
#CIV: Your Captain has a strange sense of humour

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Raising an eyebrow::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#Ktor: I'm sorry, what? ::Turns his complete attention to the direction of the Klingon:: I was too busy trying you figure out if you're completely insane or just have a death wish.. ::Pauses in deep thought:: Or both?

Ktor says: 
#CIV: Most days are a good to die. But mine is nowhere near

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: So what exactly do you do in this marvellous plan of yours? Just sit back and let us do it all ourselves?

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::checks that the weapons are charged fully::

Ktor says: 
#COM: USS Elara: we provide transport and coordinates. In essence, what you don't have

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
COM: Klingon: Don't you think these people will think it strange when a Federation Starship drops off some entertainment?

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Assisting the CTO::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#::Sighs in boredom, he turns his attention to the viewscreen:: COM: USS Elara: CO: Say, Captain. How about saving us a world of trouble and just destroy the ship? I'd be willing to die just so he'll finally shut up.

Ktor says: 
#COM: USS Elara: I'd advise against that, you will lose 3 officers plus you whole ship.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: Just show us where we need to go

Ktor says: 
#COM: USS Elara: We will stop in 10 minutes at an uninhabited system. Then we will empty one of our vessels and your team will beam aboard. I advise at least 5 or 6 males. It is important you bring no females

Ktor says: 
#COM: USS Elara: On this ship you will find my pilot. Then the team goes for its target and when they signal us we pick them up

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Raises again his eyebrows::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Looking weird to the CTO::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: Why don't we just go there in the Elara and take our officer back?

Ktor says: 
#COM: USS Elara: They are bigger than you

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: But we have you, with your mighty fleet to help

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::wonders why the TO is looking at his strangely and goes back to monitoring the weapons array::

Ktor says: 
#::shakes his head:: COM: USS Elara: We've explored those tactical options and concluded the losses would be greater than the benefit. We learned that from the Ferengi. If you use an undercover team, there will be no losses

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Holds shoulders up and continues to work::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: So just what is it you expect to gain?

Ktor says: 
#COM: USS Elara: I told you before, a chat with your officer

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::takes another look at the Security roster:: TO: I'm putting you in charge of internal security, and the first thing I want you to do is rotate the security roster, there are too many shifts starting to get lazy.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: Very well, then let’s proceed

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CTO: Copy that. I will take the internal security.

Ktor says: 
#::nods:: COM: USS Elara: Prepare your officers. The ship will be ready in 10 minutes

ACTION: The Elara is 4 minutes away from the system

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CTO: I will work on the new roster after this shift. I will present it in the morning, after a short meeting.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
TO: You do realise that if the shifts continue being lax in their duties it's your behind that's going to be on the line.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: We will be ready

Ktor says: 
#CIV: You will stay with me

ACTION: With a final grunt the com is cut

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#Ktor: And do what, exactly?

Ktor says: 
#CIV: Keep me company

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CTO: Yeah sir, I mean yes Sir!

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#Ktor: Lovely.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
XO: There is no part of this plan I like

#ACTION: Two female Klingons enter the bridge and nod to Ktor before heading to somewhere below. He nods back to them, then heads to a room on the side of the bridge

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::returns his attention to weapons::

Ktor says: 
#CIV: Follow me

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Already picking up a roster list and looking through it::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#Ktor: Sure. ::Follows the Klingon, not having much of a choice:: Think we still need the three apes or do you trust me now? ::Gestures towards the three security officers::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
CO: I feel the same way.  But I don't see that we have a choice but to follow the plan for now.  At least until we know where Tar is.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
Self: That is a fine boss. Chips.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: Nods :: as soon as you confirm his location.....

Ktor says: 
#CIV: They must keep us company as well I am afraid ::enters what seems to be a dirty office of some sort and sits with his feet on the table. There are more chairs in the room::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
XO: Commander, our weapons are hot with their signatures masked.

ACTION: The Elara and the Klingon vessels drop out of warp in a system with a red giant as a star and 3 gas giants

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#Ktor: Love what you've done with the place, Ktor. Has a nice rustic feeling to it.

ACTION: Lots of debris are around orbiting the star. Many are organic; others are leftovers of all sorts of items. It’s like someone's trash was left here

TO Ens Boktor says: 
Self: Should I hit him? Yes, my Klingon part-time parents would say so, but my Vulcan part says to suppress it, and my human part does not know what to decide. Lets rest it.

Ktor says: 
#CIV: You don’t seem the Starfleet type

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Big sigh::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
CO: I assume you want me to lead the Away Team then?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#Ktor: You don't seem the pirate type, either. So I guess we're even.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
CTO: Keep them that way Mr Sollo, we will need all the surprise we can get.

Ktor says: 
#CIV: You got me; I am getting old for this. But I will still get what I want. What do you want?

CO Capt Timrok says: 
XO: Assumptions are dangerous Peter

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
XO: It wouldn't hurt to keep a couple of torpedoes on the transporter pad as a backup.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
XO: But yes you are right, take Greene and Boktor

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#Ktor: To see you behind bars, Ktor. I'm afraid my wishes ends there, I'm a simple person. ::Sits down in one of the empty seats:: Think we'll both get our wishes?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::nods to his Captain:: CO: Try not to do anything too rash before we get back.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: One of the smaller Klingon ships has dropped shields; I'm reading two Klingon females inside.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
TO: Ensign, you're with me, have a couple security meet us in the transporter room, make sure they are well trained.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: smiles knowingly to himself ::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
*Greene*: Pazoski to Greene, Doctor meet us in Transporter Room 1 on the double, we are going on a little undercover mission.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: Our transport?

Ktor says: 
#CIV: I wouldn't mind Commander

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: Still scanning.

Dr Greene says: 
::Looks up from his padd, not please to hear that, considering past experience with those sorts of missions:: *XO*: Uhm... Okay, give me a minute..

Ktor says: 
#::straightens himself to touch a blinking button on his old desk terminal, then barks an order to the bridge::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: Unknown, they're not transmitting anything, want me to hail them?

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: Never mind, that Klingon fella's hailing us again.

Dr Greene says: 
::Puts the padd away and gets up, heading out of the office, into sickbay:: Carter: Carter, I'm going to be away for a bit.. Keep an eye on things while I'm away...

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: No, let’s wait and see what they do next

Carter says: 
Greene: You got it...

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#Ktor: You're a particular person, Ktor. I'll give you that. ::Gives the room a second look:: Got something to drink in this dump?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::enters the TL and heads off to the TR::

Dr Greene says: 
::Nods, exiting sickbay, and heads for the nearest turbolift::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Sighs again:: XO:I will prepare myself

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: On screen

Ktor says: 
#::laughs at Maor, gets a bottle of something red from behind the desk, drinks from it then passes it to Maor::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::puts the klingon back on the screen again::

#ACTION: Ktor appears on the viewscreen wiping his mouth

Dr Greene says: 
::Enters the TL:: TL: Transporter room 1.

Ktor says: 
#COM: USS Elara: Your transport is ready. In the mean time Captain, you are welcome to come to my ship to witness the events about to unfold

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::shakes his head::

Dr Greene says: 
::Leaves the TL and heads for the transporter room::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::arrives in the TR and begins gearing up::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: Wow, usually you don't ask before bringing members of this crew to your ship.......  thanks but I'll pass

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Walking towards the TL. And over viewing the bridge, while shaking his head. After while... entering TL:: TL transporter room 1.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Klingon: I think the view from here will be just fine anyway

Ktor says: 
#::shrugs::COM: USS Elara: The transport ship is the one that dropped shields. Two of my best officers are inside; they will take care of your men

#ACTION: Com is cut

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: He's pushing his luck a little isn't he?

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: I don't think he really appreciates just how much

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: I have weapons ready to fire if we need them.

ACTION: The Klingon ships move into positions surrounding the Elara again. It’s like they are comfortable that way

Dr Greene says: 
::Enters the TR:: XO: Alright... What's the mission, commander?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::smiles at the doctor:: Greene: Oh you will enjoy this one... ::briefly outlines the mission to the doc::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: Soon enough Mr Sollo, soon enough

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
CO; Looks like we got our Klingon blanket back.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Exits TL and walks to the TR.... entering the TR a few minutes later::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
XO: I brought my weapons sir. What can we expect?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::watches the TO approach:: TO: The unknown Ensign.  I suspect we will not be able to take our weapons from the Klingon ship, but we sure as hell are going to take them on it.

Ktor says: 
#CIV: If you don’t want to drink it I will

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: Tactical easement, just why exactly is he so secure that we won’t attack

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
All: Gents I am not going to lie to you, this is not going to be a normal away mission, we are going to be alone in hostile territory and most likely unarmed.  The important thing to remember is not to do anything stupid until we have located Lt Tar.

Dr Greene says: 
XO: Just to be sure.. I am a doctor, not a sniper.. I haven't even passed my firing range tests in years...

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: I think we have something he doesn't want to destroy... he already has Maor; maybe he wants the command staff too.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#::Looks up from his seat, he gives the Klingon a long look before taking a long swing from the bottle and tossing the bottle back:: Ktor: Nice year, Ktor. Got a nice kick to it.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
Greene: I know that Doctor, but we don't know what we are going to encounter so we need someone with medical skills, just in case

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: He could have had them in the nebula, but chose not to

Dr Greene says: 
::Nods slowly as the XO explains what they are facing::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: We outgun them but because of their numbers, if they run then there's no way we could get them all.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
XO: Huhm. Enemies and no weapons... I do not like that sir. But I will leave them here if you insist on it.

Ktor says: 
#::laughs with his dirty teeth and takes the bottle to drink some more::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: I get the feeling he wants to get the federation involved in a conflict of some sort.

Dr Greene says: 
::Steps onto the padd as soon as the XO is finished, nodding he is ready::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Sticking a small hand-arm in his shoe/pants. Just to be sure::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: That may be unavoidable now that he crossed that line; question is who will be shooting at who

ACTION: The team is beamed to the vessel with the two Klingon females. They look disapprovingly at the group saying "you will have to do". Then they throw some colourful clothing at them

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DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Terry Imrie is Captain Joseph Timrok (CO – Commanding Officer)
Peter Saunders is Commander Peter Pazoski (XO – Executive Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Scott Knight is Lieutenant Iain Sollo (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Rob Bindels is Ensign Antonius Boktor (TO – Tactical Officer)

Lilia Perfeito is Ktor.
Tim Schols is Dr. Greene and Carter.

Stardate: 10706.17
Arc Title: “Mixed identities”
Part: Three
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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