=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10803.02-"Reflections - Look but don't see, part II"=/\=

The Alliance ship Ek'ara is docked in a repair station on Earth. Fortunately, the Alliance forces are slow in delivering the requested repair units and engineers to install them. This gives the rebel crew some time to prepare.

Earth is a prison-planet to the Alliance. Because of this, it’s well guarded, particularly to anyone leaving, but perhaps not so much to anyone entering the system. Little by little, the Elara crew start to realize exactly what this means.

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ACTION: During the past half hour the EK'ara was properly attached to the repair station, she is not going anywhere on her own now

Peter Pazoski says:
::sat at one of the bridge consoles going over some sensor readings and pondering::

Thing says:
::Sleeping next to the Captain's chair::

Dalin Tar says:
::working on some data::

Boktor says:
::Starts to work on a virus.::

Boktor says:
All: Hey, Who can assist in building the virus?

Dalin Tar says:
::receives a message from the station all spare parts are ready::

Boktor says:
All: I have been working on it, but I lack some knowledge.

Lost says:
Boktor: I tried to help, but I don't know anything about Alliance software

Doug Greene says:
::On the bridge, at one of the back stations::

Dalin Tar says:
Boktor: Do it yourself, I'm busy. ::sends a message to the station they don't have to send engineers::

ACTION: After such a response young Boktor must feel quite lonely. But suddenly he understands the solution

Boktor says:
Dalin Tar: Yeah Sure. Next time, when you need help.... ::Boktor is still grieving over the loss of his father.::

Dalin Tar says:
Boktor: You have your businesses, I have mine. And mine is to keep this ship together.

Dalin Tar says:
Boktor: Why don't you ask Pazoski, he's just sitting in his chair.

Boktor says:
Self: Sigh.

Boktor says:
Lost: Thank you for the tip. I know a bit of their technology, and the virus should only work when it is downloaded into their system

Peter Pazoski says:
::logs his console off and makes his way towards the centre chair:: All: Gentlemen, the Alliance are going to want to get on this ship sooner or later, I need plausible excuses for keeping them off it?  Suggestions?

Lost says:
Boktor: What? you mean we have to go out and actually program it in in their computers?

Boktor says:
Lost: I know you have knowledge on encryption.  Can you help me with that? So I can work on getting it onto the systems of the alliance.

Dalin Tar says:
Pazoski: Well, first thing you have to deal with just arrived. Commander K'bath from the repair station served with the EK'ara captain and wants to visit us.

Thing says:
::Glances up from his resting place, giving the Captain an odd look. After a brief pause he yawns and returns to sleep::

Boktor says:
Lost: No, I know they have download capability. I will inject it. But it needs to be encrypted, so their system does not understand it at start.

Lost says:
::sighs:: Boktor: I can, but how can we access their computers? We don't exactly look Klingon ... though maybe that Trill person can. I mean...::whispers:: Boktor: they are their allies aren't they?

Boktor says:
Lost: You know what a modem is? Well, these devices have a thing that works like a modem. And we can transport it to their.  We have 2 problems. The virus and to get off board.

Peter Pazoski says:
Tar: Did he say when he wants to come?

Dalin Tar says:
Pazoski: Nope

Boktor says:
Lost: This, look over here, is our modem and I can initiate the uplink.

Lost says:
Boktor: And are you quite sure they won't see it?

Peter Pazoski says:
Tar: Tell him the Captain isn't well or something, make it something contagious.

Boktor says:
Lost: No, they will not. Not with your intelligence on encryption. ::Hands over a pad with all details.::

Dalin Tar says:
Pazoski: Have you ever been around Klingons? Well, I guess not, noting your remark.

Peter Pazoski says:
::walks over to the sleeping Thing and stands over it:: Thing: You have been on my ship for 7 months and I have only ever seen you sleep or bite things, do you have any useful skills?

Dalin Tar says:
::sends the message anyway::

Boktor says:
::Works on  the last parts of the virus.::

Lost says:
Boktor: It will only take a few minutes to encrypt it to your parameters. But I still do not understand how this will get to their main computer hub without anyone noticing

Thing says:
::Growls at the direction of Pazoski's feet:: Out loud: Grrrr. ::Jumps on top of Pazoski's head::

ACTION: A very alarmed Klingon replies to Tar, voice only "Why didn't you say so before? We will issue a warning immediately. Do you know what it is? Do you require medical supplies?"

Boktor says:
Lost: OK. If you encrypt with my parameters and your knowledge, then the virus should behave like a normal update. So the systems will not find out. I know the entry codes.

Peter Pazoski says:
::calmly waits to see what the Thing is planning to do:: Thing: Comfy?

Lost says:
Boktor: Why would it accept an update coming from us?

Thing says:
::Chews contently on Pazoski's hair::

Boktor says:
::Smiles:: Lost: Sigh. I know a code. I know how to get in.

Lost says:
::looks suspiciously at Boktor::

Lost says:
:: starts working on the encryption:: Boktor: and what will this do once its released?

Boktor says:
Lost: Hehe, you will see. It will start to work after 15 minutes...

Dalin Tar says:
::knows Klingon as his symbiont has the experience and replies in Klingon:: Station Klingon: No assistance needed, we'll handle it ourselves.

Boktor says:
Lost: I am finished. Let’s check if the uplink works.

Peter Pazoski says:
::sits himself down in his chair with the Thing on his head, contemplates vaporising it for a couple seconds:: Greene: Doug isn't it?  I have a question for you.

Boktor says:
::Turns around and walks over to Peter.:: Peter: Have a minute?

Peter Pazoski says:
Boktor: I have several, what's up.

Dalin Tar says:
::grins::

Doug Greene says:
::Looks up:: Pazoski: Sure.. What's the matter?

Lost says:
::approaches Tar:: Tar: Maybe you were the smart one ... I am not sure that virus will ever work

Boktor says:
Peter: The virus is ready. I can explain what it does and how it works.

Peter Pazoski says:
Boktor: I'm all ears.

Lost says:
Tar: And what’s with that ... thing?

Dalin Tar says:
Lost: Let's hear what Boktor has to explain about it. Then I'll have a quick look at the code of the virus.

Peter Pazoski says:
Greene: I need to disable or destroy about 30 satellites at the same time, any ideas how we can do it?

Dalin Tar says:
::replies uninterested:: Lost: That thing? Some pet from Lyta.

Boktor says:
Peter: That virus will look like an update on the defence systems. If Lost does her work. When it is implanted, it will not work for 15 minutes. Then it will start to deploy. 5 minutes later, it initiates a downlink to us again. Then it is our defence.

Boktor says:
Peter: I know codes for the uplink. If that works, then the upload is fixed in seconds

Doug Greene says:
Pazoski: Rig them with explosives and remotely detonate them?

Lost says:
::whispers:: Tar: we are doomed aren't we?

Peter Pazoski says:
::rubs his beard:: Boktor: Is there a risk that the Alliance will discover we have re-routed control?

Dalin Tar says:
::looks at the code of the virus:: Self: Right, I guess their systems can intercept that virus. Lost: With Pazoski and Boktor, yes, we're doomed.

Peter Pazoski says:
Greene: But how do we get the explosives onto them, bulk transports are bound to be picked up and queried.

Boktor says:
All: Only during the uplink. That is for 15 seconds. The satellites behave normally for them. And that is where the downlink comes in. If they want to upload or think to retake control, then it is relayed to us. Via the downlink

Doug Greene says:
Pazoski: So use shuttlecraft.. Maybe even worker bees.. Do we carry any?

Boktor says:
Peter: It keeps a line open to us. There is only one line possible. And if we are connected, the alliance cannot.

Thing says:
::Glances down from on top of his resting place, giving the rest of the bridge crew a bored look. Having enough of his current spot he jumps down and lands in Pazoski's lap, watching around with interest::

Peter Pazoski says:
Boktor: The Alliance must not have any idea that we can take control of the system before we do, otherwise they will find a way to undo our work and discover us.

Lost says:
Peter: What if we send the virus with the information this ship gathered in the badlands? We will say it’s a report and send the virus at the same time? ::looks hopefully at Tar::

Peter Pazoski says:
::looks at lost:: Lost: Good idea.

Dalin Tar says:
::gives a small nod::

Peter Pazoski says:
Greene: I suspect the Klingons have something similar somewhere... see what you can find.

Doug Greene says:
::Nods:: Pazoski: Where would one find the flight deck on this rust-bucket? I must say I haven't bothered to get to know more than my quarters and the bridge..

Thing says:
::Vibrates peacefully::

Peter Pazoski says:
::absentmindedly strokes the Thing for a few moments before stopping himself:: Thing: Don't you have someone else you want to go chew on?

Thing says:
::Shakes its head::

Boktor says:
::Walks back to the console.:: Lost: And how far are we?

Peter Pazoski says:
Greene: There must be some schematics somewhere, I'm sure you will find them ::smiles a grim little smile::

Lost says:
Boktor: The encryption is ready, but I suggest we only activate the virus when we are ready to give up our cover ::looks at Pazoski::

Doug Greene says:
::Nods and goes to look around the computer system to find the ship's schematics::

Peter Pazoski says:
Thing: Taken a liking to me eh?  Well don't, I'm terrible company.

Boktor says:
Lost: Sure. If you do you not trust my idea for 100%.  What makes you think he decides? Oh yeah, I am for cooperation. But what makes him the boss here? ::Pointing at Pazoski::

Lost says:
::glares at Boktor:: Boktor: Mutiny? I like

Thing says:
::Raises its head up at the sound of trouble:: Out Loud: Grrr. ::Vibrates even harder::

Dalin Tar says:
::notices a formation of ships around the repair station::

Dalin Tar says:
Greene: What are you doing?

Peter Pazoski says:
::frowns at the Thing for a moment then notes where everyone is:: Thing: Trouble?

Lost says:
Boktor: well, your virus is fully encrypted. Use it when you see fit. But... if you move against Pazoski I will only back you up if you are sure to win

Lost says:
::looks at the thing:: All: Is it going to explode?

Boktor says:
Lost: Grrr xxxx! Sigh

Doug Greene says:
Tar: Looking for some schematics.. Why?

Dalin Tar says:
Greene: Schematics for shuttles you mean?

Lost says:
::walks aimless in the bridge studying his crewmates...wondering which he can beat in hand to hand combat::

Doug Greene says:
Tar: No.. For this ship... Unless you can tell me where to find the flight deck..

Dalin Tar says:
Greene: Why do you want to go to the flight deck?

Thing says:
::Watches Boktor suspiciously:: Out loud: Grrrl. ::Whines::

Boktor says:
::Raises an eyebrow as he sees the Thing look at him.:: Thing: don't you dare...!

Doug Greene says:
Tar: What's with all the questions? ::Shakes head::

Dalin Tar says:
Greene: its okay if you have Pazoski fly one of those shuttles, then we finally get rid of that.

Lost says:
::sits back at his station wondering if all his encryption work was for nothing::

Peter Pazoski says:
::follows the Things gaze... or at least he thinks so:: Boktor: It's harmless, is the virus ready for upload and will only activate when we tell it to?

Boktor says:
::Walks over to Peter and whispers:: Peter: We are ready. Encrypted and all. But who is the boss here? If I am entitled to ask that question. My good old friend. It is not the time yet to fight over that.

Doug Greene says:
::Ignores Tar and keeps searching for the schematics::

Boktor says:
::Walks back to his station::

Peter Pazoski says:
::smiles and whispers back:: Boktor: Good, send it now.  Do we really need to have this conversation, your father trusted me with his life, I would hope I could put that same trust in you.  Was I wrong?

Boktor says:
::Hears Pazoski talk and returns. Whispers very soft.:: Peter: I will support you. But I feel there is breeding more here than you think of. I have good ears. Going to initiate

ACTION: Through the invisible waves of space, Boktor's virus travels along with the EK'ara's preliminary report about the badlands

Boktor says:
::Walks to his station. He starts the uplink.::

Peter Pazoski says:
Boktor: I am good at watching my back, but thank you for the heads up.

Boktor says:
All: YeeeeeS! It is in. ::Closes connection.:: All: Now we have to wait 20 minutes.

Dalin Tar says:
::sighs::

ACTION: The virus is deployed and the routine lays dormant for the time being, stuck in a report database. Fortunately, computer data does not need quarantines

Peter Pazoski says:
::strokes the Thing again and leans close to it, whispers:: Thing: Who do you think will be first then?  In the heart of the enemy and they all are thinking about how to win the most glory for themselves...

Boktor says:
Lost: I hope you have done your work. Good. Else we hang.

Thing says:
::Vibrates slowly, still watching Boktor intently::

ACTION: Little does Boktor know the troubles his little virus will have to conquer. And perhaps they will indeed all hang, but at the hands of each other. How is the Rebellion supposed to work if they are worse to each other than the alliance ever was?

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DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Peter Saunders is Peter Pazoski.
Rob van den Dungen is Dalin Tar.
Rob Bindels is Antonius Boktor.
Eldad Ben-Tovim is The Thing.

Lilia Perfeito as Lost..
Tim Scholes as Douglas Greene.

Stardate: 10803.02
Arc Title: “Reflections - Look but don't see”
Part: Second
Mission Number: 419
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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