Host FM_Selan says:
Previously on Star Trek: A Call To Duty - U.S.S. Elara ...

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SCENE: The defeat of the Elara at the hands of the Bellicose. Large cruisers swinging around an already crippled Nebula Class starship as they let loose with all the weapons they have … a close up of the dead eyes of Captain Harison as the bridge explodes around him.

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SCENE: The shadowed being's journey to the Ether … the familiar sound of silky voices uttering things that cannot be understood … flash to the bare bodies of the Elara crew laying within a scorched circle of earth upon a Rhengorian mountaintop.

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SCENE: The frantic personnel at Research Facility Alpha setting up for the mysterious "aliens" whom are actually the Elara senior crew. Flash to Maor waking up, confused within his room, and then to his meeting with Leios.

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SCENE: Maor's first encounter with the seemingly catatonic crew of the Elara, "By the name of the prophets…" Flash to the arrival of the Champion Guard, "We have been sent by the Hierarchy to see through the termination of the hostiles."

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SCENE: The escape. Leios bursting through the defenses with the large van that holds all those she trusts, and all those she is giving up everything to save. Watkins soon following suit in a military jeep.

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SCENE: The chase through the mountains … the Champion Guard helicopter bearing down on Corey's jeep. Followed soon by the Aegis Cruiser approaching Rhengorian orbit.

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ACTION: Meanwhile, the Aegis Cruiser takes orbit ... in it's command center various Aegis move around quickly, looking at sensor reports from the surface. One reports, "There is no sign of the Omega Particle ... or any resounding energy effects. There's nothing of interest here ..."

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ACTION: Back up above, Aran is troubled and walks over to the science console from where this was reported, "Are you absolutely sure?" The Aegis responds, "Yes." Ens. Raythan rubs her arms behind him, "Guess this was just a waste of time, eh?"

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ACTION: Suddenly, both Raythan and Aran are jolted by a child's scream, "No!" The entire Aegis bridge crew turns to see Shane standing in his pajamas at the back of the bridge.

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ACTION: Raythan turns with concern, "Shane ..." "You can't go! Mummy's down there! So's daddy!"

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SCENE: The arrival at the plateau where the crew was found … Maor getting out in the middle of the snowstorm with Watkins as the helicopter arrives … the final fight is about to begin. However, the Aegis arrives, and they are saved with the destruction of the helicopter, and the death if the Guard's leader.

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SCENE: Maor & Leios' goodbye as he stands on the floating platform … the Aegis Cruiser looming menacingly behind him.

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SCENE: Maor floating upward into the Aegis Cruiser. Flash to Aran walking through the cruiser's medical bay, the Elara senior crew laying on bio-beds … silently staring up into the ceiling. He gently brushes a strand of Ruskinara's hair off her face … and then turns & walks out, turning off the lights in the room.

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SCENE: The battle between the Montgomery and the "Glory." This results in the Defiant Class Starship's defeat ... flash to the Gamleasians beaming onboard and holding the crew at gunpoint.

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SCENE: The Montgomery crew being held by the Gamleasians in the cargo bay of the "Glory." Flash to Lt. Travis putting together some ramshackle equipment while the remaining crew distracts and engages the Guards. Flash to the fight between the Aegis Cruiser and the "Glory."

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SCENE: Flash to the Aegis rescuing the Montgomery crew ... and then barely escaping a massive polaron burst from the "Glory." Fade out.

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U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10203.31 "Home of the Brave" Episode Three

Cast of Characters
Chris Tucker as Captain Robert James [CO]
Terry Imrie as Commander Blackheart [CTO]
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Commander Carika [CSO]
Eldad ben Tovim as Lieutenant Commander Maor [CIV]
Linda Davis & David Foley as Lieutenant Travis [CEO]

Michael Jones as the Gamleasians, Morosea Da, Aran, Ens. Raythan, Lt. Cmdr. Atrides, 			Lt. Jg. Sternbach, the Aegis & the Elara Senior Crew [Respectively]

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=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

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ACTION: A day has passed, and the Aegis Cruiser trots along. Certain members of the Montgomery crew who are in the best of health following their escape are now meeting with Aran, Ens. Raythan and other Elara survivors.

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ACTION: Meanwhile, not that far away, Captain Robert James awakens to find himself shackled to a wall in what appears to be the Main Engineering of a Nebula Class Starship.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
::pokes around with some alien device trying to figure out how it works::

Host Aran says:
ALL: Achem, if you'll have a seat ... ::Gestures to the seats arrayed around the holographic display table::

Host Aran says:
<Ens. Raythan> ::Takes a seat besides Lt. Cmdr. Hunter Atrides and Lt. Jg. Sternbach, two Elara survivors like herself::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::sits at the table pointed by Aran, her face is expressionless but she is slightly curious of what will come of this::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Leaning against the Command Center wall, he studies the new officers with half interest. His thoughts keep returning to the Elara, or what's left of her::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::Grabs a seat & sits himself down on it uncomfortably::

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
::has a seat and fiddles with her toy::

Host Aran says:
<Gamleasian Guard> @ ::Steps over the CO, and nudges him with his disruptor rifle:: CO: Get up ... get up!

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::looks at the Elara officers, some of their faces are familiar, others not, still she never thought of seeing them again::

Host Aran says:
ALL: I trust you are all well rested ...

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> ::Yawns slightly:: Aran: Not really ... but it's not like we want to rest.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::puts both hands on the table and crosses her fingers::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@::grumbles:: Guard: Alright, alright....

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Aran: We have been treated well

Host Aran says:
::Nods at Atrides:: ALL: I trust you all understand the purpose of this meeting ... it is obvious that we need to retake the Montgomery and the Elara from the Gamleasians.

Host Aran says:
<Gamleasian Guard> @ ::Lifts the CO up violently:: CO: Show some gratitude in front of your savior ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Aran: I have encrypted the Montgomery computer, it is doubtful they have control of the ship

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
All: we were in the process of doing that before you beamed us here

Host Aran says:
ACTION: As the CO is lifted up, he gets a good look at the rest of this Main Engineering. Elegantly colored drapes have been hung from the second level, making the area look more like a bed chamber rather than an area of command.

Host Aran says:
<Ens. Raythan> CTO: With all respect, sir, chances are you would have ended up dead.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
Raythan: you underestimate me muhawhaw

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Jg. Sternbach> ::Coughs and nods:: ALL: The Gamleasians, although they don't know jack about Starfleet tech., had the place sealed up pretty tight.

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@::twists his arms:: Guard: Savior my butt.  Your nothing but a pathetic guard.

Host Aran says:
ACTION: The CO is suddenly lifted up gently by a warm and unknown force ... he hears a familiar female voice, "He meant me, Captain dear."

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
All: we had some chances of escaping, of course that now with help the odds of success increase ::looks at the CTO::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Steps forward, he glanced briefly at the people sitting across the table:: CSO, Aran: The Montgomery poses no threat, it is the Elara we need to worry about. Their latest addition ::Pauses:: The Bellicose cannon poses a much serious threat. We need to figure a distraction, or a way to disable that cannon first. Our shield will fail after an hit from that cannon. ::Glances at the crew to notice they're listening to him:

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::The pale-skinned Gamleasian steps out from behind some of the drapes ... brushing a strand of her long, black curly hair out from her eyes:: CO: You should really show more gratitude ... I could have had you killed like the rest of your crew.

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@::looks around to find the source of the voice:: Da: You’re lying.  You didn't kill them.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: I agree, We have seen it in action but I believe we could have a chance at disconnecting the cannon from the Elara hull

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: ... as soon as we find its weak spot

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Smiles as she steps up to the floating CO, and gently brushes a hand on one side of his face:: CO: You've been here the entire time ... how would you honestly know if I killed them or not?

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Pauses at the CSO:: CSO: For all we know this cannon has no weak spot, therefore we'll be forced to disable the Elara power source first.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
All: And I would like to remind everyone that our Captain is still captive aboard the Glory

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
All: we have removed much of the slave labor aboard the Glory - that’s it’s weakness, it doesn’t have enough skilled crew left aboard to operate it

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@Da: Because they would be better labor alive then dead.  Besides, they're the only ones that know how to fix this rotting hulk.

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Smiles, then suddenly slaps the CO hard:: CO: I can find better help than Starfleet.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CTO: What do you suggest we do?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
CSO: We board her

Host Aran says:
::Steeples his hands:: ALL: I would not underestimate the Gamleasians ... while they may not have much experience with advanced technology, they are a space-faring race.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
All: so we need to disable the shields while avoiding the cannon and then board them

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@::cracks some neck bones:: Da: There's no one around that knows how to run a Starfleet ship like Starfleet crew.  Even if it is home to such a disgusting host.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
All: its a Starfleet vessel under all that dressing, no one can use that to their advantage batter than us

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Glances at the CTO:: CTO: Well, sadly we don't have enough personal for such action. We need to strike them fast, hard and accurately. Then we'll disable the Elara one system after the another ::Glances at Aran's direction:: Aran: Well?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CTO: Would the prefix code still work?

Host Aran says:
<Aegis One> *Aran* Commandant, we have the "Glory" and Montgomery on sensors. We have set a course to intercept ... on your word?

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> CSO: You said you locked out the Montgomery's main computer, right? Why not just use your prefix codes on that?

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<Morosea Da> @ ::Grins and shakes her head:: CO: Oh, you are really trying to push me aren't you little man?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
CSO: perhaps, also lets not forget how week their shields were when we attacked

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@Da: If my crew is dead then what purpose do I serve alive?

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
CTO, CSO: That assuming they didn't change the code.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Atrides: That is a good idea and they would not be expecting an attack from the Montgomery

Host Aran says:
::Looks around, then makes a decision:: *Aegis One* Set course for intercept, but keep us out of weapons range. Try to maneuver so we're not detected.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
Aran: what is the status of the Montgomery?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: Yes, odds are they would remember to change the code of the Elara but not of the Montgomery

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Telekinetically hurls the CO against a shut down console:: CO: Let's just say that Starfleet Captains are worth more than they expect ...

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
CSO: Very well, but we'll need a backup plan. How about overloading the Glory power systems?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: How?

Host Aran says:
CTO: Our minute scans of the Montgomery during our brief engagement suggested that there was some damage ... apparently from your earlier engagement?

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
CSO: We'll make them fire the cannon a few times ::Pauses::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@::slams into the console and then crashes to the floor, slowly picks himself up from the floor and stands:: Da: Such as?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: We'd need a very good pilot to do that and not get hit

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
CSO: I'm sure Starfleet technology can't handle power demands.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
All: the chances are that only a small force would be left aboard the Montgomery, in order to work on the computer

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Checks the nails on one of her hands to make sure they weren't chipped:: CO: Such as the Orion Syndicate has such good offers in exchange for live Starfleet personnel. Apparently they have a habit of liking the information they can dig out of you ...

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
All: Well, perhaps taking the frontal approach isn't what we should be thinking about...

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
CSO: Agreed. Suggestions?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CTO: Yes but what if we control her from this ship?

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Glances back at the CEO:: CEO: What do you have in mind?

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CIV: Well, they would be expecting to defend against any kind of frontal assault, correct?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
All: we might even be able to create holographic decoys to draw the fire of that Canon

Host Aran says:
<Gamleasian Guard> @ ::Cracks his rifle on the CO's shoulder blades, forcing him down:: CO: On your knees, ingrate!

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Nods::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CTO: That is a good possibility if we have the projectors available

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@Da: Why give a qualified Starfleet Captain to the Orion Syndicate?  Money doesn't replace experience.  Besides, the Orions are thugs.  They couldn't do anything more than.....::hit by the rifle, swings around to the guard::  Be careful, what goes around, comes around.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CTO:...and if they can't tell the difference

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CIV: So, their sensors aren't exactly up to Starfleet Standard, so... what I suggest is that we find a way to sneak up to them and get a small team deployed onto the ship.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
CEO: I think they are, this is an Starfleet ship after all.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
CSO: if we can gain access to the Montgomery remotely  we could attack them from a safe distance

Host Aran says:
Atrides: Mr. Atrides, I've been actually wondering ... how exactly did the Elara survive its encounter with the Bellicose Harbinger? I was given the impression that you had been destroyed ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CEO: The only way to do that is by distracting them

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CIV: Without Starfleet officers maintaining them for all this time?

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Jg. Sternbach> CIV: Commander, the Elara ... I won't even bother calling it the "Glory" ... hasn't been well kept during its holding by the Gamleasians. Most of the systems aren't even in operation.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
All: What we could do is use both this ship and the Montgomery to distract their fire while a small team in a shuttle goes to the Glory

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
CSO: We need volunteers then

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::stands up:: All: im in! Muhawhaw

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> ::Takes a breath, not entirely wishing to recount that story:: Aran: The Elara ... well, those who remained onboard ... we managed to get trapped on our way to the escape pods. As I recall ... the ship was caught in the explosion of some ejected antimatter pods ... the resulting explosion threw us quite a distance ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: I will stay here and control the Montgomery remotely

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> Aran: We drifted for what seemingly was forever. Those who had survived the experience, namely me and the others you recovered, we struggled to put some systems back together. Things were going well, but then Morosea Da and her Gamleasian thugs found us ... and before we knew it, the ship was hers, and we were slaves.

Host Aran says:
::Nods:: Atrides: And you don't recall the senior crew being present during this time?

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> ::Shakes his head no:: Aran: No ... I had heard that the Captain was killed on the bridge. I wasn't sure about the others. ::Looks at Maor::

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CIV: So, they're bound to have gaps... with respect to Commander Carika's plan, I don't believe that a frontal assault rush then storming the ship in hopes of being able to damage something that would allow us to take it back is the most wise plan... if we sneak aboard, sabotage essential systems, and allow the Montgomery to rush would seem better

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ CO: Why not? What else could I do with you ... the Federation has adamantly told us in the past that they don't deal with terrorists ...

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
CEO: The problem is doing it, if they'll detect us we will die for no reason. Are you willing to take that risk?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CEO: What I don't understand is how you get a small team aboard without alerting them

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Checks the nails on her other hand:: CO: Of course, I prefer "freedom fighters" over the term terrorists ...

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CIV: We stand an equal chance against that canon...

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
All: of course the beauty of using the Montgomery is that its a Gamleasian crew on board - we could have them firing at themselves ::grins broadly::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
All: I believe joining all plans is the most resourceful plan

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CSO: As I said, we use the gaps in their sensors... I say shuttles going in on absolute minimum power

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Notices someone looking at him, he glances back at Atrides:: Atrides: I was not present on this ship at that time, I was in the Bellicose ship we went to help.

Host Aran says:
<Gamleasian Guard Two> @ ::Steps forward from behind one of the curtains:: Morosea Da: My gracious leader, sensors momentarily detected a "ghost" out there ... but were unable to lock on. Perhaps we should go to a higher defensive status ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CEO: Do you know what gaps these are?

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> CIV: That's the thing sir ... I seem to recall that right before the Bellicose attacked us ... well, that your shuttle was destroyed. And that you, Commander Wall and the others were ... killed.

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> ::Shakes his head:: CIV: Guess I was wrong, eh? Heh ... nonetheless, its good to have you back, Maor.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CSO: No... but they're predictable with what we know of the damage to the Elara from previous accounts, and what we know of how the systems would degrade

Host Aran says:
::Isn't so sure that Atrides is wrong ... and stares at Maor for a good long minute. But refrains from saying anything::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@Da: Freedom fighters?  Ha, you stole the hulk of a destroyed Federation vessel to turn into a pathetic excuse for a ship.  This ship is barely functioning as it is.  If you were true "freedom fighters", you would be making your own ships, not stealing the graveyard of a crew that risked its lives to keep a vicious alien race from controlling you.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CEO: I think there are many suppositions in your plan. They have shields so we would have to get pretty close to board them

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Looks at the CO, then turns back to the second guard:: Guard Two: Go to ... red alert, is it? Yes, go to that. ::Turns to the CO and telekinetically forces his mouth shut for a moment:: You shut up.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Atrides: From what I know I was killed, along with the rest of the Away Team. ::Shakes his head:: Seeing I fainted back then I can't really say.. ::Sighs:: When the Elara crew ::pauses:: will wake up I'm sure they'll be able to tell us more.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CSO: Shuttles have had no problems before slipping through shields, as long as we get the frequencies right... which shouldn't be that hard, we're talking about our own technology here

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CEO: Our technology rebuilt and re arranged by them

Host Aran says:
::Presses a button on the holographic display console::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@::emits a growling sound::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: The table before them suddenly displays the modified Elara and the Montgomery. Both are flying along ... they then suddenly shrink down as the display's map enlargens, to show the Aegis Cruiser maneuvering in behind them.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
::leans forward on the table:: CSO: But still our technology...

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CEO: It is very risky...

Host Aran says:
ALL: We must keep in mind that the Gamleasian Scouts that they originally used, or so I'm assuming, are still in the area as well.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Aran: Did you detect any of them?

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ CO: Oooooh, feisty. I like that in my Starfleet Captains!

Host Aran says:
CIV: Not yet. Only the "Glory" and the Montgomery ...

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Sighs:: Aran: Any chance we're being lead to an ambush?

Host Aran says:
CIV: The Gamleasians are thugs ... not tacticians. Most likely they're dealing with the damage from earlier battles, and have assumed that we're on the run.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
All:I think the most secure option is to attack the both ways, using force and sending a small team to board them

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@::narrows his eyes at her::

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CSO: That could solve the problem of making it through the shields intact, the assault force could try and bring them down

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
CEO, CSO, CTO: Then it's settled?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
All: then that should be our plan, CSO: what do you need to get control of the Montgomery

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CTO: I'll need to get in communications range of the Montgomery to send the prefix code and then de encrypt the computer

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CIV: It sounds good to me

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
Aran: can you get us in range without detection?

Host Aran says:
<Ens. Raythan> ::Sits back and listens:: ALL: I suppose I should prep for the arrival of your Captain ... I've heard that the Gamleasians enjoy "playing" with their captives.

Host Aran says:
CTO: I can try.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Glances back at Raythan:: Raythan: Will you require help afterwards?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
Aran: ok All: Maor Atrides Travis - your in the shuttle with me Aran: we'll need your best Pilot & some good men & weapons

Host Aran says:
<Ens. Raythan> ::Shrugs:: CIV: Depends on how fiery it gets, sir. ::Light smile::

Host Aran says:
::Gives the CTO a look:: CTO: The Aegis are not fighters ...

Host Aran says:
CTO: ... we're scientists.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Nods and glances back at the CTO:: CTO: Aran is correct, we'll have to do with who we have.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
Aran: fine we'll do it ourselves - we WILL need a pilot though

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
::looks at the CTO and frowns.. mumbles about a his arm effecting his brain and looks back at her alien toy::

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Telekinetically lifts the CO, and floats him along on an invisible leash as she walks over to her "command chair" ... essentially a large, plush chair situated near the warp core::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
All: lets Go, times wasting

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
CSO: we'll launch as soon as you confirm you have control of the Montgomery

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
::watches the alien device turn off and beep::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::nods::

Host Aran says:
::Deactivates the holographic display table:: ALL: Well then, I wish you luck ... CTO: I'll provide a pilot.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Aran: where can I have access to a communications console to send orders to the Montgomery computer?

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@Da: You know I can walk.

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> ::Stands::

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Smiles and takes a seat in her chair, getting quite comfortable:: CO: You know I don't care.

Host Aran says:
CSO: Right this way. ::Leads her out to the nearest turbolift::

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CSO: prefix codes?

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@::smiles slightly:: Da: What exactly are you planning?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CEO: I know the one for the Montgomery

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CSO: cool..

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::follows Aran::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Aran: What about weapons?

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Smiles back at him:: CO: The ascension of Gamleasia ... oh ... right now? Fixing up these ships and wondering what the Orions are going to give me for you.

Host Aran says:
::Glances at Maor:: CIV: There will be a cache of weapons awaiting you on the shuttle.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
Aran: ones we can actually work i hope...

Host Aran says:
CEO: They're simple in use, I promise you. Now move along ... we're closing in on the ships now.

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@Da: Fix?  Looks like you've done a bang-up job.  I especially like the fabric you've picked out.  It matches the EPS conduits.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Nods:: Aran: Very well. Now, incase this plan will fail. What are you going to do?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::stands up::

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ CO: You know, Starfleet Captains have a history of getting killed by me .... so I would really shut up right about now.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
::shrugs and leaves her toy on the table.. following the human turn weird looking alien::

Host Aran says:
::Shows the CSO a console where she can send the codes::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@Da: Just trying to make conversation.

Host Aran says:
ACTION: The Aegis Cruiser maneuvers in carefully behind the "Glory" and the Montgomery.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::nods to Aran and takes the console::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::she takes a few moments to study the controls::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::heads for the shuttle bay - wherever that is::

Host Aran says:
::Presses a button, and the console transforms to that of Federation standard ... just for the CSO::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: The AT is guided to the shuttle bay ... where a single, strange looking sphere is floating and awaiting them.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::raises an eyebrow and then looks at Aran:: Aran: Thank you

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
all: ohhhhh it's Shinnneeeyyy

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::sees the sphere:: all: my God were going in a balloon

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Jg. Sternbach> ::Joins the CSO in Command & Control:: CSO: Ready when you are, Commander ...

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CTO: gee your sharp as a spherical pressure clamp..

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::prepares the prefix code and the encryption algorithm to send to the Montgomery. it will all have to be done fast::

Host Aran says:
<Gamleasian Guard Two> @ ::Calls out from behind one of the curtains:: Da: My majesty, I've detected that ghost again ...

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
CEO: careful LT. or you might find yourself floating home

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
CTO: it would be a smoother ride..

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Aran: Is there a place on this ship to where I can beam the aliens to?

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Sighs:: Guard Two: Where is it this time?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::Finds what must be the door & enters the shuttle::

Host Aran says:
CSO: I suppose we could set up restraining fields within the medical bay ...

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> ::Comes along::

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
::snaps fingers that he didn't fall::

Host Aran says:
<Aegis Two> ::The pilot is waiting for them inside the spherical shuttle::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Aran: If you can please do that, I'll beam them in as soon as I have control of the ship

Host Aran says:
::Nods, pressing a button on his wrist control band:: CSO: It is done.

Host Aran says:
<Aegis Two> ALL: Are you all ready?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Aran: I am ready, as soon as we are in range I'll send in the commands

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
weird alien: sure!

Host Aran says:
CSO: I believe they wanted you to wait until they were close in on the "Glory" ...

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Stands behind the pilot, he glances around for a moment:: Aegis Two: Let's go.

Host Aran says:
<Aegis Two> ::The see through alien being lifts his robe to cover his head, and sets to work on his console::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: The door to the sphere closes ... and there is a sudden flash of light, depositing the sphere outside of the Aegis Cruiser.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::hands out the weapons to the AT::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: With that done, the sphere maneuvers toward the "Glory."

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Aran: That is logical

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@:: plays with a weapon and looks it over::

Host Aran says:
<Gamleasian Guard Two> @ Morosea Da: Behind us ... and ... wait ...

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Stands with a glare:: Guard Two: Wait what?

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@::grins, knowing they have no idea what they're doing::

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@:: wonders if she could shoot the CTO and say she made a boo boo.. and get away with it::

Host Aran says:
<Aegis Two> @ ALL: It appears their aft shields are down entirely ... I can beam you in through their. Location of beam in?

Host Aran says:
::Looks at readings:: CSO: They're closing ...

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ All: Main engineering?

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Jg. Sternbach> ::Grins:: CSO: Time to take our ships back.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::nods::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@Maor/Atrides: what’s the best place to beam aboard undetected?

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> @ ::Looks at the horribly painted Nebula Class Starship as they close in on it. He murmurs to himself:: Home of the brave ... time to take it back.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@CEO: That will provide us enough ways to hide, seeing we'll have access to the JT's.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ CIV: but.. we have to assume it's under their control...

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> @ CTO: Main Engineering. It's what we need to take back ... and that idiot Da has so many drapes in there its easy to walk around undetected. There really isn't much of a bridge anymore ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::sends in the prefix and encryption codes. After that she raises the shields, beams the aliens to the aegis sickbay and fires at their shield generator::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@All: Remember, our first priority is to disable the internal sensors.

Host Aran says:
ACTION: In a quick instant, the Montgomery reactivates ... its Gamleasian captors now the prisoners ... who are suddenly beamed to the medical bay of the inbound Aegis Cruiser, finding themselves within restraining fields.

Host Aran says:
ACTION: Suddenly, the Defiant Class Cruiser opens fire with one pulse phaser on the "Glory."

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Holds on as the ship shakes:: What in blazes was that?!

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@Da: Problems?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@All: its time

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ CIV: i thought it was to shoot the bad guys?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::takes the Montgomery to evasive maneuvers pattern Omega1::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: The Montgomery lets loose with another barrage from that single pulse phaser on the "Glory," taking the Gamleasians completely by surprise.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@Pilot: take us in

Host Aran says:
ACTION: The Aegis Shuttle sphere maneuvers in close on the "Glory's" aft ...

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ :; primes her weapon:: All: we better hurry.. we won't have surprise on our side much longer...

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@CEO: We have to remain undetected, we can't do that when they have internal sensors. ::Glances back at the CTO:: CTO: ME it is then?

Host Aran says:
<Aegis Two> @ CTO: Do you want me to beam you over to their Main Engineering?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::switches targets, directing fire to the cannon now::

Host Aran says:
<Gamleasian Guard Two> @ ::As the ship rocks:: Da: Its the Montgomery ... its opening fire on us! And I have two new ships in the area ... that other alien ship from before, and an apparent shuttle!

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ Alien: yep.. and yesterday is too late.. lets go..

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@::holds a weapon in each hand:: CEO: we dont even know they have internal sensors

Host Aran says:
ACTION: The Montgomery lets loose with pulse phaser fire on the "Glory's" polaron canon.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@Aegis2: Main Engineering

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> @ ::Looks around:: Here we go ...

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@All: shoot to kill

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ :: crouches down and holds her weapon at the ready::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: With that said, the away team is beamed into the Main Engineering of the "Glory." The CTO trips and falls on a drape.

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Hears the beam ins:: We have visitors. To arms!

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@::Glances back at the CTO:: CTO: We do not shoot to kill, we shoot to stun.

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Grits her teeth::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@Oof!  damned drape!

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@::begins to slip away while Da is distracted::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: Gamleasian Guards wearing their spiked masks come out with disruptors firing ... green energy bursts light up Main Engineering, and the drapes ... several burst into flames.

Host Aran says:
CSO: Weapons fire on the "Glory." Looks like our friends made it onboard ... good job.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::maintains the Montgomery on evasive maneuvers, firing to disable the cannon but not harm the ship itself::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::nods to Aran:: Aran: Now it is up to them

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@opens fire on the Gamleasians from the floor of engineering - the weapon in each hand blazing shots

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Sees the CO:: CO: Oh like hell you do ... ::Telekinetically flings him to her side, and holds him there:: You're coming with me. I have a plan.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@::Rolls to the side, he hides behind the center console in ME. Waiting, he rises and begins to fire:: CEO: Disable their sensors now!

Host Aran says:
ACTION: Three Gamleasians go down with the CTO's onslaught of fire combined with the CEO's shots.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ CO: sir!!!

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ ::aims for the lead lady in the cape and fires::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: Phaser fire lashes out from the CEO at Morosea Da ... and suddenly finds an invisible barrier blocking it.

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@Self: Great.

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ CEO: Nice try honey.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ ::grumbles::

Host Aran says:
<Gamleasian Guard Two> @ ::Gets control of weapons systems, and initiates plan beta::

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ :: looks around the room and heads off to another console::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: Suddenly, the "Glory" comes about and opens fire with one massive polaron burst at the Aegis Cruiser. Simultaneously, three Gamleasian scouts fly into the area ...

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@ ::Groans, he glances around and smiles as he finds the control console. He begins to run towards it::

Host Aran says:
::Rocks with the weapons fire::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: Consoles on the command center of the Aegis Cruiser explode ... lights flicker.

Host Aran says:
::Looks at readings which are coming in:: CSO & Sternbach: Shields are down!

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::moves the Montgomery to the space between the Glory and the Aegis cruiser::

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ :: grumbles:: I'll honey you lady.. cooling on deck.. err.. yeah.. :: starts popping up security force fields around the ship::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::diverts power from life support to shields and weapons::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: Security fields momentary go online on the "Glory" then fizzle offline.

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> @ ::Pulls out a disruptor and holds it to the hovering CO's back:: CO: Time to leave. Guard One: Get us out of here!

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ ::aegh.. huffs.. looks over the environmental controls::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@::Pauses near the control console, he begins turning systems offline::

Host Aran says:
<Gamleasian Guard One> @ Da: I've got a target, hang on!

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@::rolls his eyes::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: It appears that the invading away team is getting control of Main Engineering ... but that is because most of the Gamleasians are falling back and beaming out to places unknown.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ ::flushes the decks of Oxygen leading to the shuttle bays and transporter rooms.. ::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: That place is soon revealed as armed Gamleasians start beaming in all over the Aegis Cruiser.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@Maor: can you disable the Canon?

Host Aran says:
::Looks around as Gamleasians appear in the command center:: Lovely. Down! ::Shoves the CSO out of the way as the Gamleasians open fire::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@CTO: I'm trying. ::Bends down, he opens the console hatch and begins removing data cards::

Host Aran says:
<Gamleasian Guard Two> @ ::Trying to lock onto the Montgomery with the canon::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@Atrides: seal the door - see if you can buy us more time

Host Aran says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Atrides> @ CTO: Agreed ... someone take out that guy! ::Points at the second guard as he rushes the door::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::hides behind a console not before setting the Montgomery computer to keep firing at the glory while doing evasive maneuvers::

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ ::glances up and then tries to over load the guards console from her console::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@::Glances up:: All: That should do it, the cannon should be offline now.

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> ::Arrives in the Command Center of the Aegis Cruiser with the CO at gun point::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@::shoots the second guard::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: The 2nd Guard is taken out by a combination of weapons fire from the CTO, and the overloading console by the CEO.

Host Aran says:
ACTION: Meanwhile, the "Glory" stops opening fire with its canon thanks to the CIV's efforts.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ :: grumbles.. go Boom! hehe.. goes back to over taking the Elara systems and trying to stabilize the Elara's systems::

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> CO: You see? You take one ship from me ... and I take another. Now that we've got this beauty ... ::Momentarily pauses as an Aegis screams after being shot to death by Gamleasians:: ... and I'll take back the Montgomery and the Elara. In the end, none of you win ... you see, those are my ships ... all of them.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@::Shakes his head, he glances back and sighs:: Computer: Status of command codes?

Host Aran says:
<Computer> @ CIV: Command Codes have been purged from main computer directory.

Host Aran says:
::Dodges a weapons burst:: Sternbach & CSO: I take it that's their leader?

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@::Curses under his breath, he glances back to the console and begins programming the command codes again::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@CEO: if you can access transporters, beam the Gamleasians to the Brig, or into space - you chose

Host CO_Capt_James says:
@Da:  The Aegis have an even more advanced ship than Starfleet.  You'll never be able to fly it.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ ::goes back to re-establishing the stability of the weapons and shields..

Host Aran says:
ACTION: Suddenly a new voice shouts out, "No! That's our ship ... not yours!" And a brief energy burst hits Morosea Da square in the back, sending her doubling over ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Aran: I believe so ...

Host Aran says:
ACTION: Energy bursts light up the command center, and several Gamleasians go down.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@::Smiles and stands:: Computer: Status of command codes now?

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> Oof! ::Hits the ground, as does the CO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Aran: And that is the Montgomery Captain with her

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@:; restricts access to 6/7ths of the ship and begins to isolate the damaged systems::

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> Now who the hell did that ... ::Pauses as an Aegis weapon is leveled at her::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::hits the ground with a huff::

Host Aran says:
::Stares in surprise at the new arrivals:: Impossible.

Host Aran says:
ACTION: Standing over Morosea Da, and aiming an energy blaster is David Harison ... around him are the entirely armed and conscious crew of the Elara.

Host Aran says:
<David Harison> Morosea Da: I think you'll agree with the fact that you no longer control that ship ... or any other piece of Starfleet property, all right?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Self: Fascinating

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ ::keeps it up.. :: All: 1/3 of the ship is livable.. 2/3 have been isolated.. re routing power.. stabilizing.. Ohhh... toy! ::taps rapidly at the console and watches the lights in the room stabilize::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::raises an eyebrow, and tries to get up::

Host Aran says:
<Morosea Da> ::Suddenly feels a transporter beam tugging her away as she stares at the energy blaster pointed at her forehead:: Harison: Right ... whatever ... keep the damned ship ... you apparently like it more than I do ... adios. ::And with that, the Gamleasians are all beamed out [even the dead ones] to their nearby scout ships::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@::Glances back as he hears noises, he spots the CEO. He walks towards her:: CEO: Is everything okay? ::Glances down at the console::

Host Aran says:
ACTION: And with that, the defeated Gamleasians turn tail and run ... leaving a scorched Aegis Cruiser near a now recaptured Elara and Montgomery.

CEO_Lt_Travis says:
@ ::stabilizes the gravity::

Host Aran says:
<Jan Zaris> ::Moves over to check on some Aegis on the bridge:: I think I can help them, someone help me get them to sickbay!

Host Aran says:
<Jason Seppela & Joseph Timrok> ::Nod and move over::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::gets back to the console and makes the Montgomery stop evasive maneuvers::

Host Aran says:
<David Harison> ::Steps up and offers a hand:: CO: You all right?

Host Aran says:
::Stands slowly, confused as ever::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::takes Harison’s hand and rises to his feet:: Harison: Quite Captain.

Host Aran says:
<David Harison> CO: Captain James of the Montgomery ... right? It's been a while ...

Host Aran says:
ACTION: The Elara senior crew are still wearing their medical gowns ... having apparently left for here right from Sickbay.

Host CO_Capt_James says:
Harison: Yes.  Captain, may I ask.....what are you doing here?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@::takes a deep breath:: All: Ahh you cant beat the smell of weapons fire in the morning

Host Aran says:
::Rubs the back of his head:: CSO: Perhaps you should contact your crew on the "Glo -- the Elara, and see how they are doing ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::nods::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@CTO: Be that as it may, I suggest we'll contact the Aegis now.

Host Aran says:
<David Harison> ::Looks around:: CO: Not sure ... the last thing I remember before waking up here is ... well, fighting the Bellicose.

Host Aran says:
<David Harison> CO: Next thing you know, I see a lot of unarmed people getting blown away ... decided to help out.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@Maor: make it so ::sigh::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::taps her badge:: COM: CTO: Carika to Blackheart

Host CO_Capt_James says:
Harison: Captain.....according to Starfleet records....you...and the crew of the Elara, were killed in action against the Bellicose...

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@ COM: CSO: Aye.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
COM: Elara: We have control of the 3 ships now and the Gamleasians have retreated, prepare to have company

Host Aran says:
<David Harison> ::Stares at James for a moment:: James: Is that a fact ...

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
@Com: CSO: acknowledged

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
@Com: Aegis Cruiser: CSO: Will you be needing us or should we focus on the Elara for now?

Host CO_Capt_James says:
Harison: It's been, almost four months now since all contact was lost...  a lot has changed. 

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
COM: Elara: Yes Mr. Maor, the rest of the Elara senior staff will need your help

Host Aran says:
<Bernie Wall> ::Steps up, looking at both Captains:: Harison: What exactly is going on here?

Host Aran says:
<David Harison> ::Stares at James:: Wall: Something strange, Bernie ... something strange ...

Host FM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= End Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Epilogue =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

Hours have passed since the retaking of the Elara and Montgomery … and a sense of things finally returning to normal has taken upon the Aegis vessel. It is here that the survivors of the Elara have been reunited with their senior crew, along with the crew of the Montgomery who has become quite grateful to both sides. The Elara crew, who had seemingly woken up from their comatose state for no reason at all during the battle, have begun to show signs of change … and with that, we fade in on them …

“Captain,” is all that Hunter Atrides says as he walks into the darkened lounge on the Aegis Cruiser to find his commanding officer, David Harison sitting along. “Mr. Atrides … glad to see you’re all right,” Harison responds while staring out of the large windows. In the distance, the Geiko Space Cloud can be seen … farther beyond that are the remnants of the Madtion / Leopold nebulae where the Elara had seemingly fought its final battle so long ago. 

“All right is a manner of opinion, sir,” Atrides responds, taking a seat at the table besides Harison. “I had been getting accustomed to the fact that you were all dead … I’m glad to see those rumors were false.” Harison starts for a moment … then stops, unable to find the right words to speak, “How are the others?” Atrides stares at the Captain for a moment, then looks out at the horrible looking Elara that can just barely be seen off the port side of the ship. 

“The Pazoskis have locked themselves away for a ‘chat’ it seems … I hope everything’s all right with those two. Doctor Zaris has, surprisingly, been poking around the main engineering of this ship instead of their sickbay … not sure why. Commander Wall has been speaking with the other survivors like me … trying to find out if any others made it out of the fight with the Bellicose alive. Mir has been spending some time with Maor and his … uh, son. Alexandra and Timrok have been studying the systems … while Farewell & Seppela have been relaxing in the medical bay. It appears that they got a bit ‘hammered’ during the fight with the Gamleasians … which I must comment, sir, nice shooting,” Atrides finishes, allowing himself to take a breath. 

Harison doesn’t say anything for a moment, and then, “Good.”

“Yeah, I believe Captain James was hoping to speak with you one last time before they depart …” Atrides starts. Harison turns to look at his former Chief Engineer, “They’re leaving?” 

“They’ve fixed up the Montgomery some … and they’re going to try and hunt down Morosea Da and her group. Just in case … Aran has assured Captain James that he will see to the repair and sending off of the Elara. Although I don’t know how he’s going to pull that off, to be honest sir, I’ve taken a look at our ol’ ship … and I can see several months of work going into her,” Atrides continues on. Harison stares at him for a moment, “Right.” 

“If I may sir … is everything all right? I know things have been tough … what with you apparently being in a coma because of the fight with the Bellicose. But, well, I’m not a Counselor … but if you ever wanted to talk about things …” Harison waves him off. “No, Hunter, thank you. I’m fine. Just … thinking.” 

“Oh … about what?” Atrides asks.

Harison stares at the Elara whose hull is painted the worst shade of green anyone has ever seen, “Things.”

Elsewhere …

“That could have gone better,” one of the guards comments. A familiar whack is the response … signaling a telekinetic strike. The Guard grunts in momentary pain. 

“The last thing I need from any of you right now is sarcasm,” rants the obviously annoyed Morosea Da. A Gamleasian Doctor is bandaging up her back that had been struck by an energy burst fired by David Harison earlier. “How come every time we come close to succeeding against Starfleet … they always seem to pull that underdog crap and win! Huh, can anyone explain that to me?” 

None of the Gamleasians respond for fear of losing their heads … literally. Morosea winces as the Doctor tugs on the bandages, “And I come out of it with an energy burn … lovely … I suppose things could be worse. We could all be in custody of Starfleet … now that would be a fun experience, I’m telling you.” They nod at their leader quietly … their expressions hidden behind their leather masks of spikes. 

She looks around and sighs, “Someone set a course for the nearest bar … I need a drink.” 

Back on the Cruiser …

Maor silently turns out the lights to the temporary quarters assigned to Ensign Raythan, who had been looking after Shane. He sleeps quietly in her bed as Maor exits into the corridor where Mireille Ruskinara stands. They stare at each other silently for a moment … and it is all Maor can do to keep himself from holding her right there. But things have changed … both can sense that. The question remained … why had things changed … they were so happy and life had finally gained some semblance of understanding before …

… before the Bellicose.

“He … sure has grown up,” Mir starts. Maor nods, stepping forward, “Yes … Jan … Doctor Zaris … I believe, was going to examine him. Aran says it has something to do with his genetic encoding. I’m not sure I like the sound of that.” Mir nods … obviously tensing at the mention of Aran. “Why is it you react like that every time I mention Aran’s name?” Maor asks. The Minaran Science Officer stares at the Starfleet Intelligence agent for a moment … then takes a breath … ever since waking up, and finding out where they were … she knew this would come. 

“Maor, we need to talk.”

Ten feet away.

Shane has had trouble falling asleep … something is keeping him up, but he is not sure what. His crystal-clear blue eyes stare at the dark ceiling … and he wonders what Maor & Mir are talking about. For a moment he thinks it would be nice to have Mir as a mommy … but he already has a mommy, the Elara’s Doctor. The idea of two mothers is confusing to Shane … and oddly disconcerting. However, Shane had assured himself, once they were all back on the Elara things would go back to normal … whatever normal is. That was it, of course … the crew just needed to go back to their home … the “home of the brave” … 

Shane stops himself … how had he known that Hunter Atrides had said that on the way to retake the Elara? His mind struggles to understand why he knew that … or knew Atrides for that matter. They had never spoken … and the last time they had actually met was when Shane was a baby, and newly born. Shane’s stomach hurts … as it always does when he gets terribly confused, and he considers calling out to his father in the hallway … but a part of him knows that whatever Maor & Mir are talking about, its important. And he cannot interrupt.

Why did he know all the things he knew that he shouldn’t? Shane wondered to himself. Maybe mommy would know … she always had understood these things. But how could he know that she always understood these things? More confusion … and more confusion equals more sickness. Shane clenches his eyes shut, and decides to just stop thinking about it. Eventually, Shane’s plan works … and he falls fast asleep.

Starfleet Intelligence Headquarters, San Francisco, Earth.

Zachary Marshall had had a pleasant evening in the company of a female he had recently met in the city. Surprisingly, even though she was a civilian, she did not mind the fact he enjoyed his work … and would often be lost in it. As such, after their date this evening he chose to return to his office to catch up on some lost work. The entire Claymore case that he had fumbled had set him back on several other ideas he had planned to forward as a result of his “victory.” That was one reason he hated such Starfleet personnel who were able to get away with such things … but no matter that was all of the past.

Walking down the corridor to his office, he immediately senses something is wrong … the door has apparently been forced open. He stops, and looks around … automatically reaching for a weapon that he knows he is not carrying. Moving over cautiously, he debates calling for security … but decides to leave that to after he’s investigated … after all, he’s a trained operative of Starfleet Intelligence. He is quite capable of handling himself. Stepping over the smashed in door, and into the office, he realizes the place is trashed … everything in shambles. Mumbling a curse, he looks around and determines whoever did this had long since gone … “Computer, lights.” 

The result of the instant radiance is a mumbled curse and momentary confusion. Spray-painted all over his walls and desk is the statement, “The future is now.” 

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