=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10812.07 "Full Circle, Part IV "=/\=

The USS Elara is just a few light-seconds from Starbase 123. But neither is visible to the other.

A decade has passed since the ship saw the crew, but only a few hours since the crew saw the ship. The universe is a much darker one in this decade.

The Baroonians were first contacted when the Elara was practicing a new quantum  torpedo array and accidentally destroyed one of their cities. Because of that, Commander Mesme went to trial, was accused and died, taking the blame for all of Starfleet. Later, an accident with a singularity from a romulan ship interfered with the Baroonian again and the whole crew of the vessel was destroyed.

The Romulans became fixed on destroying this alternate quantum universe for in  their mind co-existence was impossible. Thanks to Admiral Swan's diplomatic abilities (and perhaps some bribing), the Baroonians agreed to attempt a long standing peace agreement through an Ambassador that would represent both sides - a clone of commander Mesme with a mind given by the Baroonians.

But somehow, with the Elara crew gone in a time warp, Mesme was incompetent at his job and an all-out war broke. Now it seems that the only Starfleet signal the Elara can pick up in this dark future is in the Nova Pax colony.

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ACTION: Captain Bodine was called by Mesme to main engineering and they asked not to be disturbed for the moment. The crew have full freedom to try to contact whoever might be found at Nova Pax

FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Sitting at the helm controls, monitoring their course and speed::
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
All: I must say, I am very impressed with what has been done to the ship's computer.. The level of automation is such that I never saw before.. ::Taps buttons as he is still digging in the systems::
Elara says:
::has remained active for the duration of the trip. She just seats at a console, apparently not doing anything::
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
::At her console, minding her own business::
CIV_Dr_0101 says:
::Sitting next to her companion, reading a random PADD::
XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
::at the captain's chair going through the various systems on his console::
Elara says:
::blinks at the FCO, something she must have picked up as she was with Mesme:: FCO: Actually the systems for full control have been there since this ship was changed in the 31st century. But Starfleet didn't trust me so they put safety routines
XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
::thinks: gladly they did::
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
::Glances up from her console:: All: Where's the Captain anyway? Why do we have to work while he gets to rest?
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: Elara: Indeed, but I've never seen them this interlinked.. Quite impressive... ::Notices a light blinking and presses it:: All: Ah, looks like we've arrived... Dropping out of warp.

ACTION: The viewscreen comes alive with the Nova Pax planet ... or what is left of it. Most of the surface looks burnt and in fact there is smoke coming out of some places. The single moon of the planet is missing half its form now

XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
All: Scan that planet. Let's see what's left...
CIV_Dr_0101 says:
::Raises a nonexistent eyebrow:: All: Looks cosy.
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Frowns as he sees the data on his navigational sensors:: All: Tricky space up ahead... Be prepared for erratic course changes.. ::Takes a sharp right turn as he speaks, to avoid one of the many subspace wells::
Elara says:
::since everyone else seems to disregard 1010, a feeling she knows all too well, she turns to the Bynar:: CIV: Mesme and the Captain had something to discuss. They did not tell me what. They never do
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
::Presses a few touch sensitive buttons on her console:: All: Place looks deserted, I can only detect a single building down there. No life signs through plenty of greenery. Small animals, nothing too big that might consider us as his dinner.
CIV_Dr_0101 says:
All: Not in the building mind you.
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
::Nods in agreement::
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
All: If I had to take an educated guesses it would seem this place "survived" a nuclear attack of some sorts through I'm not detecting any traces of radiation.
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Makes a couple more course corrections as he sets up a perimeter alert for the subspace wells, setting the alert to go off if they get within 500 meters of the ship::
Elara says:
All: this was one of the first battle fields, probably because it’s so close to Starbase 123 ... Reports said all the colonists died. But I was never sure
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Elara: In all this time, you never took the ship here to check?
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
Elara: Join the club.
XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
CIV: Hail that building, let's see if someone is home
Elara says:
CIV: Yes, the subspace weapons of the baroonians look much like ancient nuclear weapons. But they aren't really. I guess that is a good thing
Elara says:
FCO: Mesme wanted to save the ship, not take it to battle
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: Elara: Of course, but how long has it been quiet again in this region? Granted, I haven't got the full history quite yet... I would think if it's this important, you'd have come here sooner..
Elara says:
FCO: Mesme's definition of important is not the same as yours
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Chuckles at the reply:: Elara: That's individuality for you.
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
XO: Sure. ::Hails the solitary building in all the frequencies the ship can broadcast in::

ACTION: Silence greets the Elara

CIV_Dr_1010 says:
XO: No response through I'm picking up what appears to be a transmitter signal from down there. Has a Federation ID to it.
XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
All: We're getting nothing from up here. Let's go down to find out what is there to see.
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Hears the alert and steers the ship slightly to the left to avoid another well::
CIV_Dr_0101 says:
XO: We can watch the ship for you if you want.
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
::Nods in agreement:: XO: Last time someone tried to steal it from us.
Elara says:
XO: If the Baroonians come back, transporters will not work. You will be on your own
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Elara: Does the ship still have its regular complement of shuttlecraft and other auxiliary vehicles?
Elara says:
FCO: We had to dismantle them for parts
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
Elara: Even the Yacht?
Elara says:
CIV: Yes, we had to rebuild the warp core
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Self: Great..
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
Elara: Captain's going to be pissed.
CIV_Dr_0101 says:
All: We can always pull a rope down there.
Elara says:
CIV: I do not think he would lose control of his bodily functions. Regardless, he told you to do what you had to do to find survivors
XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
::listens to the suggestions made::
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
XO: Or you can give us a day or two and we'll rebuild the shuttle.
Elara says:
CIV: At the cost of the ship's engines
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
::Nods::
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
All: We can always attempt to land the ship.
CIV_Dr_0101 says:
::Nods eagerly:: All: That'll be fun!
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
CIV: And never get it back... ::Shakes head:: I'm not even sure of our atmospheric flight capabilities, let alone relaunching again from the planet surface!
XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
All: Let's get down there. I'll leave a message for the captain.
Elara says:
XO: I can relay it for you when he is ready to be disturbed
XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
Elara: Please do.
Elara says:
::silently nods::
XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
::grabs a tricorder and a phaser::
Elara says:
XO: Transporter room is ready. As soon as you give the order through your communicator I will beam you to the outside of the building
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
XO: Who's going?
XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
1010: We all are.
CIV_Dr_0101 says:
XO: Meh.
Elara says:
CIV: I can take care of myself very well. I have done so for almost a decade
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks around at the XO:: XO: Commander, this is tricky space... It could take some time before I have the computer programmed well enough to plot a more dynamic course.
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
FCO: Let the Elara plot the course.
CIV_Dr_0101 says:
FCO: We're just in her way anyway.
Elara says:
FCO: I will retreat to a position where the wells are less frequent.
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at the CIVs:: CIV: Won't that reduce our transporter signal?
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
FCO: Depends on how far she goes obviously.
XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
All: I think she can multitask...
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: CIV: Of course, could be a fair way away though, it's pretty crowded out there.. ::Shrugs::
Elara says:
FCO: I see you are concerned I will either let this ship be destroyed or you lost on the planet. I assure you I will do neither. I can project a course to keep away from the wells and maintain  transporter lock. Would you like to see it?
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
::Rolls her eyes:: XO, All: We're wasting time here, can we go already? We're bored.
FCO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Shakes head::
XO_Cmdr_Tar says:
1010: We're going.
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
XO: Good. ::Grabs the XO by his hand and pulls him to the direction of the TL::
CIV_Dr_0101 says:
::Does the same to the FCO::
CIV_Dr_0101 says:
Elara: Later!
Elara says:
All: I will be waiting for you
CIV_Dr_1010 says:
::Enters the TL:: All: Ten bars we're never going to see her again.
CIV_Dr_0101 says:
All: Or the ship. ::Offers helpfully::

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