=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10711.25 - "Mutatis Mutandis, part I" =/\=

The USS Elara is safely docked at Starbase 123. Starfleet has reviewed their last mission and concluded the theft of the vessel was not the crew's fault. Their hypothesis is that some or all of the Vulcan engineers plotted the hijack.

However, time is of the essence and the Elara crew are to pursue another unfinished mission. Admiral Swan is waiting for them in a small cargobay in the Starbase with a new assignment.

=/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

ACTION: It's rush hour on Starbase 123. Starfleet officers and civilians’ alike walk back and forth going about their important businesses

ACTION: The Elara rests in the large docking bay, this time sufficiently secured so no one will steal it

Dr Greene says:
::Walking along the crowded starbase, trying to find his destination::

ACTION: In a small, dark room, Admiral Swan awaits the senior Elara crew

OPS Lt Tar says:
@::just finishing the final things which needed to be done after docking::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
@:: On the way to cargobay 1.::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::strolls through the starbase heading for the appointed meeting time, not really in a rush::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Walks alongside her companion as they continue in their search of the Admiral's office::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Follows 1010::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
@Self: What cargo bay should I be? Huhm, oops! On the Starbase.Run!

Capt Wall says:
@::leaves the Paris heading into hustle and bustle of the starbase for its cargo bay::

@ACTION: In a lone viewport in the ship's main engineering a figure stares out at the interior of the docking bay. The engineers pass by her, now accustomed to her presence

OPS Lt Tar says:
@::leaves the bridge and heads for the Starbase::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
@:: Runs through the hallways, to the docking port.::

ACTION: The Cargo bay is porously un-named. It’s one of the storage facilities for embargoed goods. However, now it holds a much more precious cargo

Dr Greene says:
::Finds the right turn and walks down a quieter corridor towards the cargo bay::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
@::Enters the Docking port.:: @Crewman: Crewman, can you let met past please? I need to get to the starbase as fast as possible,

ACTION: The door is locked but there is a buzzer at the entrance

OPS Lt Tar says:
@::exits the turbolift near the docking port and leaves the Elara there::

Capt Wall says:
::reaches the entrance to the cargo bay and stand in front of it::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Clears her throat:: 1010: Perhaps.. We should head in the direction of that doctor person? ::Points at the general direction of Greene as he disappears behind a corner::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
0101: Good idea! ::Moves to follow Greene's retreating form::

Crewman says:
@CTO: You are the chief tactical officer, if you don't have permission to leave the ship, I don't know who does

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::arrives at the entrance to the cargo bay, just in time to see Doctor Greene approach, presses the buzzer:: Greene: Doctor.

CTO Ens Boktor says:
@Crewman: Thank you sir!

Dr Greene says:
::Spots captain Wall, wondering whether he got invited to this mission too, but approaches the door regardless::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
@::Hops over a little blockade and exits the ship.::

ACTION: The door opens when the buzzer is pressed. Inside is a green vessel, about 4 times the size of a standard Starfleet runabout. Next to it is a smaller shuttle and in the middle of them both a familiar Asian human in an Admiral's uniform

OPS Lt Tar says:
::notices the CTO talking to a crewmember:: CTO: Ensign Boktor. On your way too?

Capt Wall says:
::enters cargo bay, see the vessel and admiral Swan::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Enters the starbase.:: OPS: Ehhhrm... yes. I am a bit hasty, as I assumed the wrong cargobay. You need to visited the cargobay as well?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::walks into the cargo bay and admires the ship for a moment:: Swan: Admiral.

Admiral Swan says:
::approaches the door:: All: welcome. Your engineer and chief of science are already inside ... I believe we are only missing ... four of your officers?

OPS Lt Tar says:
::nods:: CTO: Yes, that's where I'm going. Would you join me, not running?

Capt Wall says:
Swan: Admiral

Admiral Swan says:
Wall: Captain, I am glad you can join us in this mission. I understand you have important duties on the Paris but as you will see upon our arrival; your presence will be needed

CTO Ens Boktor says:
OPS: Well, let’s go together then. Makes a better impression I guess? Ah there is a turbolift.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Silently sidesteps the XO, Greene and Wall as they move towards the oddly shaped runabout in fascination:: 0101: Amazing.. It's so..

CIV Dr 0101 says:
1010: Green? ::Offers pleasantly::

OPS Lt Tar says:
CTO: A way better impression. Otherwise it just seems you've forgotten about something. ::enters the TL::

Capt Wall says:
Swan: Admiral anyway I can help, the Paris is scheduled for a 4-week layover unless that has been postponed

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Walks towards the Turbo Lift. Enters the TL after the OPS.::

Dr Greene says:
::Follows Wall into the cargo bay::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Nods vigorously:: 0101: Yes! Green. ::Nods thoughtfully:: We must research why this runabout is green.

CTO Ens Boktor says:
OPS: Do you know what to expect?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
1010: Right. ::Pulls out her PADD and begins reading::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Reads as well::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
TL: Cargobay

Admiral Swan says:
Wall: Not at all Captain, everything is going exactly as scheduled ::smiles::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::The TL rushes to the cargobay deck.::

Admiral Swan says:
XO: Are your officers always this late?

OPS Lt Tar says:
CTO: No, not a bit, but we'll see.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
Swan: I am sure they have been delayed by something urgent.  They will be along presently.

Capt Wall says:
Swan: so it will be me alone going on this mission from the Paris?

Admiral Swan says:
XO: humm I see ...

Admiral Swan says:
Wall: That is correct, and naturally what will happen here is not to be spoken of

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::The TL stops at the desired floor.:: OPS: After you.

OPS Lt Tar says:
::nods and exits the TL:: CTO: Let's hear what the Admiral wants to tell us. ::presses the chime::

ACTION: The door opens to the OPS and CTO. Strangely, the Admiral didn't make any visible action to open it

Capt Wall says:
Swan: aye, my first officer is capable of handling the layover duties of the Paris, I trust him ::jokely::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Nods to OPS.::

Dr Greene says:
::Looks around the cargobay, taking in the ship and people present::

Admiral Swan says:
All: I hope that is all. We are already late ::eyes the CTO and OPS angrily::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::sighs, but ignores the remark::

Admiral Swan says:
All: Follow me

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
Swan: I have a question Admiral.  Why are we taking a "ship" the Romulans have provided us and not the Elara?

Capt Wall says:
::follows the admiral::

Dr Greene says:
::Follows the Admiral::

ACTION: The Admiral walks to the alien vessel. There is a small staircase and an entrance. He climbs up. The staircase is narrow; only one person can go up at a time

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Walks in bluntly.:: Admiral Swan: I am sorry, It was hard to find this cargobay. A Starebase looks more like a dungeon to me.

Admiral Swan says:
XO: quite obviously Commander, Starfleet does not possess cloaking technology

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Mutters:: 0101: I think we are to enter the green runabout.. ::Offers in wonderment::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Pulls on 1010's hand and pulls her after the rest of them::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Walks forward, while checking his padds.::

Admiral Swan says:
CTO: Then perhaps you should consider using a map? ::starts going up the staircase::

Admiral Swan says:
::disappears in the darkness of the ship::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
Admiral Swan: That is a very good idea. I will memorize the map, before my next visit.

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Meanwhile staring at the disappearing admiral.::

Capt Wall says:
::walking up the stairs::

Dr Greene says:
::Enters the ship after the Admiral, wondering what awaits them there::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::climbs the stairs too and enters::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Follows the Admiral towards the darkness, still holding tightly to 1010's hand::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Looks around in interest as they move inside the darkened room::

ACTION: In the cargo bay, two Starfleet security officers, armed exit from the Starfleet shuttle and stand beside the cargobay doors

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Climbs the stairs after OPS. And looks back.::

ACTION: Pazoski was the first to climb up after the Admiral

ACTION: The staircase ends in a dark corridor. There are no doors on the sides, just the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel

Capt Wall says:
::steps in to the darken ship, strange wondering what the Admiral has in store for us::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Turns around and looks inside.:: Self: Brr, bad light in here.

ACTION: The corridor enters in the smallest ship bridge the crew has ever seen. There is a central chair and closely packed consoles. There are seven seats in whole on the crammed bridge.

Dr Greene says:
::Walks towards the light, expecting the admiral to be there::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
0101: Think they need help getting their lights back on?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Shakes her head:: 1010: Probably got it this way for the mood. ::Sighs, leaning closer to 1010:: Spooky.

Admiral Swan says:
All: Welcome to the Lupa

CTO Ens Boktor says:
Admiral Swan: The Lupa?

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Looks around.:: Admireal Swan: Is that a different name for Lupo?

Admiral Swan says:
All: You have 30 minutes to familiarize yourselves with the controls. Then I will give the order, we will cloak, a concealed door to space will open and we will leave on the already plotted course

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Runs past the Admiral, finding a vacant seat for her and her companion near the small viewscreen::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Gets pulled along::

Admiral Swan says:
CTO: The vessel's original name was too complicated for us to pronounce so I've decided to ... adapt. If you read the story of Romulus and Remus you will understand

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Smiles.:: All: Well let’s have a look for the most logical tactical Spot then.

Admiral Swan says:
OPS: I need to have a conversation with Commander Pazoski so you will coordinate the crew into their positions. Remember your engineer and science officer are already working to understand the engines

Dr Greene says:
::Looks around the cramped space, wondering what use he could be on the bridge::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
Admiral Swan: Yes I did read that story. The story about the 2 wolves. Lupo is wolf if I am correct. But I know the origin of the name.

OPS Lt Tar says:
::nods to the admiral:: Admiral: I will sir.

Admiral Swan says:
Wall/XO: Follow me please

Capt Wall says:
::looks around the cramped bridge, follows the admiral::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Smiles again. Finds the most logical spot. Takes it for himself and starts to learn all the controls. About 20 beeps and alarms further...: Self: Wow, got it!

Admiral Swan says:
CTO: We will have a long journey; I will be delighted to discuss with you the story of Rome

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::comes out of whatever trance he has been in and follows the admiral::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Turns around and nods friendly towards the Admiral.::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::hears the CTO and turns to him:: CTO: Ensign, you're a quick study.

ACTION: The Admiral, Wall and the XO enter one of the two quarters on the ship. It has three beds that they will have to share

Capt Wall says:
::thinks this is the smallest ship he’s been on in his career besides shuttlecraft::

Admiral Swan says:
::closes the door once the other two are in::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::takes a seat at what appears to be the operations console::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::looks around the room:: All: Cosy.

CTO Ens Boktor says:
OPS: Well, sometimes I am, sometimes I am not. Today I am. At least, I guess, but I have to rehearse it a bit more. So please do not be alarmed if you hear bells ringing.

OPS Lt Tar says:
::smiles:: CTO: As long as you don't blow up the ship...

Capt Wall says:
All: too cosy ::laughs::

Admiral Swan says:
Wall/XO: It’s just for a week. Imagine, the rest of them will have to share a room the same size ::chuckles::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
ALL: THIS IS A TEST! Shields up. Red alert .... aim phasers.....

OPS Lt Tar says:
::turns to Greene:: Greene: Doctor, are you able to check the sensors or do the conn?

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Alarm bells ring, beeps go off as the CTO tests all things he needs.::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::doesn't laugh with the Admiral::

Capt Wall says:
Admiral: no! really! feel sorry for them  ::looks toward xo:: XO: well this is perfect then

Admiral Swan says:
Wall/XO: A few weeks ago, the Romulans have made contact with a race from a subspace universe. I don't understand everything but it seems clear these are the same creatures that killed Commander Mesme and that Commander Pazoski here met

Dr Greene says:
::Looks up at the mention of his name:: OPS: Uhm... Not quite.. I am a doctor... Get me a biobed and a patient, and I am your man... ::Sighs:: I am not much use on a bridge...

Admiral Swan says:
Wall/XO: They lost a ship to them before as well. We believe that is the same Warbird the Elara met while en route to Nova Pax

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Turns off all alarms. Checks for torpedoes.::

OPS Lt Tar says:
Greene: Unfortunately there seems no biobed here. Let's find something you can do. ::turns to the CIVs:: CIVs:: Anything you want to do?

Admiral Swan says:
Wall/XO: To make a long story short, they have a way to contact these ... aliens and we have a way to communicate with them ::looks at Pazoski:: XO/Wall: You are going to Romulus to make an agreement with them. They have a vessel to travel to this universe and we have the Ambassador

Admiral Swan says:
Wall/XO: Quite simple ::smiles::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
OPS: My systems are operative. I just cannot fiddle out, if this thing has torpedoes or not. I am going to tweak about on the console. So to set things to my hand. Do you need my assistance?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
Swan: I'm sorry sir, we have the ambassador?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Looks up at the OPS's direction:: OPS: You mean we get a choice? ::Trades glances with 0101:: Neat. Um. ::Turns expectantly at 0101's direction::

OPS Lt Tar says:
CTO: No, but thank you, I just want you to fine-tune your console so we don't encounter something worse.

Admiral Swan says:
XO: Well, technically, we will only have him in a couple of months but the agreement needs to be sealed now, before the Romulans change their minds. That is why I needed your Bynars aboard

CIV Dr 0101 says:
OPS: We can multitask! ::Nods vigorously:: We can do pretty much everything you'd need. ::Mutters:: We hope.

Capt Wall says:
Swan: agreement for what?

CTO Ens Boktor says:
Self: Well it has shields. But that is all I can say. No heavy stuff. And there are no torpedoes, only a small disruptor.

OPS Lt Tar says:
CIVs: We've got flight and sensors and anything else what need to be done during this mission. ::smiles::

Admiral Swan says:
Wall: I cannot tell you that at this moment. But these beings are obviously a danger to both the Federation and the Romulan Star Empire

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Simultaneously:: OPS: Right. ::Goes back to her console::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
OPS: Right. ::Looks over 1010's shoulder::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
Swan: Given the history of the Romulans, how do we know they won’t try to destroy these aliens, or worse, turn them against us?

CTO Ens Boktor says:
Admiral Swan: Sir? This ship is not really meant to be fighter is it? Minimal shields, good phasers, no torpedoes, but a small disruptor.

Admiral Swan says:
XO: They won't turn against us at this point. We are forging an alliance as we speak

Admiral Swan says:
::smiles:: Wall/XO: Now, you have all the data you need to begin with. I will spend most of the mission making my own arrangements. You and your crew can ... mingle. I expect this to be a smooth ride

Capt Wall says:
Swan: you are aware that I wasn't part of that Elara mission; I was in system J4 on the Paris. Is there anything information from that mission I will need to know?

OPS Lt Tar says:
::familiarises himself with the operations console::

Admiral Swan says:
Wall: Commander Pazoski can fill you in the details, except for the CIV's mission ::looks at Pazoski and gets up::

Capt Wall says:
Swan: aye

Admiral Swan says:
Wall/XO: There is this lovely observation room, perfect for one. I'll be there to observe the departure. Remember, you have to leave in exactly 7 minutes and cloak before you do so

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Gets no answer from the admiral. Turns around and does not see the admiral.:: Self: Well what in the world, how did I miss he left this area?

Admiral Swan says:
::turns to leave::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
Self: What is this? Cloaking device? Hehe, little ship huh?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::turns to Captain Wall and sighs:: Wall: I guess we should get this show on the road then, we don't want to be late.  Is it okay if I brief you on our previous missions after we depart?

Capt Wall says:
XO: yes, well this should be interesting

OPS Lt Tar says:
CIVs: One of you cares to fly this thing?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
OPS: One of us? ::Looks up quizzically::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Remains focused on the console::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::smiles a grim smile:: Wall: Interesting is a relative term, you don't yet know who we are dealing with ::turns and makes his way back towards the bridge, mumbling something about Romulans as he goes::

OPS Lt Tar says:
CIVs: Or in joint cooperation with the sensors?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Nods, returning her attention to her console:: 0101: Go to the other console ::Points distractedly at the other, adjutant console::

ACTION: A small vibration fills the cargobay and reaches the Lupa. The small Federation shuttle parked next to it is powering engines

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Does so:: OPS: Launch now? ::Holds her finger over a random spot on the console::

Capt Wall says:
XO: ::wals with xo to the bridge:: yes, so Peter its good to see you made first officer of the Elara, my gosh last time I saw you I think you were a Lt.

OPS Lt Tar says:
0101: No, just wait after you've got yourself familiarised with the console. ::smiles::

ACTION: Right on cue, the cargobay depressurizes and a hidden door opens. It’s obvious this place was never really meant as a cargobay

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
Wall: Thank you sir, time certainly has flown by, I don't think I ever congratulated you on command of the Paris, I got a bit lost a few years ago.

OPS Lt Tar says:
::continues:: 0101: And for the right order. ::his console starts to beep so he focuses on the console::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Rehearsals again, tweaks a bit more.::

Capt Wall says:
XO: it’s ok, it was a sudden assignment I left the Elara on short notice over 3 years ago

Dr Greene says:
::Looks on from his position to the back of the command area::

Capt Wall says:
XO: and thank you

OPS Lt Tar says:
::notices the XO enter the 'bridge':: XO: We've got a powering up shuttle next to us and an open door. They're signalling us the message 'after you'.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
OPS: Very good Lieutenant, let’s see what this piece of junk can do.  Take her out, cloaked if you will.

OPS Lt Tar says:
CTO: Ensign Boktor, enable the cloak. ::turns to Wall:: Wall: Captain, how are your piloting skills sir?

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Turns around. Big smile.:: OPS: Yes one cloaked Lupa.

Capt Wall says:
OPS: Very good, I started out as a FCO on the Delyphyne

ACTION: Inside the Romulan ship appears the same, but it’s now invisible to anyone not looking the right way

OPS Lt Tar says:
::smiles:: Wall: Would you like to take the conn then? We need a pilot.

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Pushes the cloaking button.:: OPS: I pressed the button to cloak. But I hear nothing, should be ok then?

Capt Wall says:
OPS: no problem  ::take the conn seat::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::checks his console:: CTO: The sensors indicate the cloak is on. ::turns to Wall:: Wall: Take us out then.

ACTION: Wall finds the helm console much like Starfleet's. A course is already plotted there

CTO Ens Boktor says:
OPS: Cloaked. All Tactical systems green.

OPS Lt Tar says:
::signals the other shuttle they will be departing now::

Capt Wall says:
Self: hmm not too much different ::activates launch sequence::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
OPS, XO: Sensors synchronized, Boss.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Continues messing with her console::

ACTION: The Lupa rises above the hard floor of the Starbase engages thrusters

ACTION: The invisible vessel exits the base without asking permission and open space lies before her

ACTION: Right behind the Lupa, the Starfleet shuttle leaves as well, and the door closes behind it. The shuttle heads immediately in a different direction

OPS Lt Tar says:
XO: We've cleared the Starbase.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::nods to Tar::

Capt Wall says:
::sets lupa on pre programmed course::

ACTION: The Lupa engages Warp, towards the neutral zone, towards Romulus

=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Peter Saunders is Commander Peter Pazoski (XO – Executive Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Rob Bindels is Ensign Antonius Boktor (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Doctor 1010 & Doctor 0101 (CIV – Advisor, Starfleet Corps of Engineers’)

Lilia Perfeito is Crewman and Admiral Swan.
Tim Schols is Dr. Greene.
Bernie Wallowitch is Capt Wall.

Stardate: 10711.25
Arc Title: “Mutatis Mutandis”
Part: One
Mission Number: 409
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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