Star Trek A Call to duty presents...

USS Elara

“Starship Elara”

Starring

 Bernie Wallowitch as Captain Bernie Wall 
 Terry Imrie as Commander Joseph Timrok 
 Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor
 Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Karida Janan
Bruce Oriani as Ensign T'pucnamushi
     Michael Hiles as Ensign Maximus Heller
     Kyle Cordek as Ensign So’ta La’tan
Brendan Ringenoldus as Ensign Lost
	 
And

Lília Perfeito as Grol, Frelio and Nero 

Host SM_Lilia says:
In Memory of Rick Husband, William McCool, Michael Anderson, David Brown, Kalpana Chawla, Laurel Clark , Ilan Ramon. The last crew of the space shuttle Columbia who we will never forget.

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Starship Elara, part V. Stardate 10302.02 =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

Host SM_Lilia says:
Entertainment. What is its importance and what can it do to the development of an individual?
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In its roots, entertainment is the way found to use non-productive time. But usually it is simply a way to spend time that otherwise could be used to benefit the Society.
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But what if entertainment teaches you something?
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What if you weren't supposed to learn it?
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The Prime directive. The main rule of the Federation applied to all races that have not reached the same level of technological development.
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It is supposed to be the strictest of rules yet it is often bent for the sake of the civilizations it protects.
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What about when this civilization already knows all about Federation technology?
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How much can a Starfleet crew bend the Prime Directive?
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=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: On the bridge of the USS Elara the officers attend to their tasks though some of them still wonder who exactly wants them off the Montemor system
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: At the convention Hall dozens of fans of the “Starship Elara” begin rounding the away team as they discover their Heroes
FCO_Ens_Lost says:
::behind station muttering about his upcoming death::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::turns head toward the CNS:: CNS: I was thinking that we could take this to our advantage.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::on the bridge standing just off behind the FCO station looking up at the viewscreen::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ CSO: In what way could this be an advantage?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::pounds his fist on the weapons console, still wanting to fire on that hidden ship::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@CNS: We can use this as a way to get information.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::at hi staiton on the bridge monitoring the deflectors and running checks on the defensive systems::
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: Five men in black suites begin to shove away the fans trying to get to the AT
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@CSO: Well yes we still need the information we came for as well as needing to know how they have managed this.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@Crowd:: Hey look over their at the black suits they will be the next crew of the spinoff of the elara the Enteprise
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: that channel open to the mysterious ship?
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: The men finally get to the AT
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::checks:: CO: Still ... sir.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ ::tries to step back from  the people::
FCO_Ens_Lost says:
::checks  engines::
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<leader of the men>CNS/CSO/XO: do you mind following me?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@Leader of men: We are trying to find the bathroom?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@::looks to the XO and then the CSO:: self: do we have a choice.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
CO: However, it certainly appears that they don't have anything to say sir.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Mysterious ship: this is Captain Wall of the USS Elara, we will not leave as you presence on this planet is harmful, what are you doing here?
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<Leader>CSO/CNS/XO: please. We can talk better out of here. my name is Grol, I am the president of the Silian Broadcast coorporation
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::examines the communication logs for any activity:: CO: They are receiving us, Captain. I'm certain of it
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@Leader: Sure why not.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Static is the only response Cptain Wall gets
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@CNS: I don't think we have to worry.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ Leader of the men: Okay we're following, but we really could use a bathroom.
Host Grol says:
@CNS: Ah so it is true that you have bathrooms. Please ::leads them with the other four men maintain the fans away::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Raises an eyebrow in question:: CO: A problem with the universal translator perhaps?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@::lowers her voice:: CSO: I don't think we are in any danger but this whole thing will have to be explained.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::growls:: CIV: Bah...
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@::gives Grol a curious look::
Host Grol says:
@::leads the way into a small office. He sits at the desk and offers the others a chair::
FCO_Ens_Lost says:
::Looking at viewscreen and wondering why he ever signed up::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::takes the chair::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Turns at the sound coming from the back of the bridge, he turns to face the CTO:: CTO: Problem Ensign?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::glowers at the CIV and turns his back, heading to one of the rear-facing stations::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CEO: universal translator functioning properly?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@::takes a seat:: Grol: Do you mind explaining just who you think we are?
Host Grol says:
@::clears his throat:: CSO/CNS: Who are you? They told me you were all generated my technology, that there were no actors
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::leans over the console, and conducts a scan to determine if the ice island they believe the ship landed on has moved at all since his last scan::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::runs a diagnostic on the translator systems::  CO:  Checking
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Narrows his eyes in question and turns his attention back to the view screen::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@Glor: We are actors.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CO:  The translator is working within design specs sir.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ ::looks to the CSO and bows her head slightly:: 
Host Grol says:
@CSO: Of course, what else can you be. But I still wonder why Flerio never spoke of you. It would be wonderful to interview you
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CEO: acknowledged....
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::sees the island has not shifted position at all, and nods in agreement::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CO: How odd. ::Turns to face the CEO:: CEO: The static we're getting, do you notice any pattern in it's frequencies?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
:thinking what tech is he talking about:: @Glor: We like our privacy.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::grumbles as he notes a new power signature and recognizes it:: CO: Captain, I am detecting a transport signature from the vessel on the surface. Destination is unclear.
Host Grol says:
@CSO/CNS: I see, well, what can we offer? We would like to have you at the premiere of the next feature
Host Grol says:
#ACTION: Somewhere in a dark room away from prying eyes two transporter beams are actioned. Seconds later voices echoe in the room.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CIV:  Not that I can notice sir but I'll try running through the computer to see if it picks something up.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Mysterious Ship: We were sent to investigate this area, we have our orders and are not leaving. I would rather talk this out?
Host Grol says:
#ACTION: “We have to get rid of them” one says. “It is not that simple” the other replies “We need them!”
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CEO: No rush, I doubt it's that. I think we're just being ignored for now.
Host Grol says:
ACTION: Again, only static answers the hail
Host Grol says:
#ACTION: “But they can end all that we worked for!” and another continues “We have scared them”
Host Grol says:
#ACTION: Laughter “And you think Starfleet officers are so easily scared? A mine? An empty word?”
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::turns back to the tactical console:: CO: No reply, Captain ... I could lead an armed incursion to the ice island and storm their craft in force.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@Grol: Who was suppose to be using this technology?
Host Grol says:
#ACTION: More laughter. “No, we will destroy the ship and keep the away team. That will prove to be an even better bargain”
Host Grol says:
#ACTION: Two sets of not so white teeth grin in an empty dark room.
Host Grol says:
@::frowns:: CSO: Flero and Nero, the producer and co-producer of "Sarship Elara" of course. you do know them ...
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: it maybe still cloaked somehow even on the surface
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::hears CTO and shakes his head::  Self he's just iching for a fight isn't he.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CO: Which reminds me, what is the situation of our AT?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::thinks about it a second:: CO: Cloaked or not cloaked, it still has to have a door.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: and how will you find the door if you can't find the ship? Where is the AT's present location?
FCO_Ens_Lost says:
::wondering what will kill him first:: Self: I wonder if I can hijack a shuttle?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@CNS: What should we demand?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ Grol: Can we have a few moments alone to discuss some of your offers?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::thinks photon grenades would find the door rather quickly, but doesn't say anything:: CO: Scans indicate they are in some kind of conference hall...
Host Grol says:
@CNS: Certainly ... you won't go anywhere will you?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
CO: Very near the sensor dark spot that we are unable to scan.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@Grol: of course not.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CTO: When was the last time we got a status report from them?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: are they among lifesigns of the planet?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::scans for indigenous life signs:: CO: Aye Captain.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CTO: And my question?
Host Grol says:
@::nods, not entirely convinced and leaves the room::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::glowers at the CIV:: CIV: It's been some time.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CIV: Thats why Timrok hasn't reported in yet, he can't with the away team among all the people
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::turns head toward::CNS: What did you want to talk about?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ CSO: We have to tell the elara of this and it is probably not a good idea that we hang around on the planet for longer than necessary.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@CNS: I still think we should use the fact that were actors toward our advantage.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CIV: we need to find a way to tell Timrok to report in and to go to a secluded area to do it?
FCO_Ens_Lost says:
CO:Sir, just wondering,sir, are we gonna do something or are we gonna stay up here,sir?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ CSO: For now yes but we still have to let the CO know.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: yes we will maintain this position, why are you asking Ensign?
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CTO: Very well.. Tell me Ensign, have you ever heard about mores code? If not now will be a great time to learn it.  ::Grabs a PADD from his chair, he switches the screens and inputs data:: Please transfer the data I sent you to the XO communication badge, I'm sure he'll know how to respond ::Smiles kindly and turns to the CO:: CO: With your permission of course, Captain?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CIV: yes go ahead
FCO_Ens_Lost says:
CO: Well, getting a bit dull here, if you need somebody to warn the XO, I suggest we send somebody down and search for him, sir?
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods at the CTO::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::is a little mind-boggled at the idea and transmits the message::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: ::just looks at the Ensign:: Ensign, we are trying to minimize our presence here and you want to send more people down there?
Host Grol says:
ACTION: The XO's badge begins chirping in odd fashion
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ ::Looks towards the XO::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::thinking its morse:: CNS: I think its morse code ma'am.
FCO_Ens_Lost says:
CO:Ship already down there that violated the Prime directive, planet is already affected,sir, starfleet wouldn't object if you send one other person down, sir
Host Grol says:
<XO_Timrok>::taps his badge trying to hail the ship but finds it is not working:: CNS: Would you mind trying to hail the ship and report in? I think my badge is malfunctioning
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@*CO*: Captain we have run into a situation on the planet.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: we don't know that as of yet, we will wait to here from the AT
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
FCO: Two wrongs do not make a right, Ensign. Keep that in mind, hmm?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@CSO: Can you translate those chirps?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@CNS: I will run them through the tricorder ::takes tricorder out to translate chirps::
FCO_Ens_Lost says:
CO: aye aye,sir :;looks back at his console ignoring maor::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::translates:: CNS: Its just  saying status Ma'am.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@CSO: Ah thank you. 
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CIV: respond to the CNS with morse code, tell her to be careful not to alert the people around of our technology or communication
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::thinks that all this cloak and dagger is no substitute for a good knife fight::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CIV: and to move to a secure secluded location to report back if you can
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods at the Captain:: CO: Very well, Captain. ::Turns to face the CTO:: CTO: Shall we continue? ::Picks his PADD again and continues transferring the coded message to the CTO console::
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::transmits the message as soon as Maor sends it to his console::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ Self: Oh great do they think we are idiots 
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CTO: Thank you, Ensign. Keep the Captain and myself informed of the situation as it develops please?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ CSO : Can you reply in morse code with the facts that the people here think elara is a tv show and they think we are the actors.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@::quickly adds:: CSO: Please.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::glares at the CIV as his skin turns a lovely dark blue:: CIV: Is there any other aspect of "my job" you'd like to tell me how to do?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@CNS: I can use the tricorder. ::Begins to reply with tricorder on what cns said::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::Sends Data to ELara::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: at ease, that is an order!
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::glances to the Captain and gives a mutterred:: CO: Aye sir...
Host Grol says:
ACTION: The Elara receives in morse code a brief description of the crew being part of an entertainment show and that the fans think the AT are actors
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::reads the message as it comes in:: CO: I'm transmitting the Away Team's report to your console, Captain.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@CSO: Thank you.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@CNS: I think we should as Grol to take us toward a secluded area.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::reads his console and chuckles a little bit and just grins after afterward::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ CSO: Agreed. I am not keen on having fans.
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::doesn't find it amusing one bit::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@CNS: Maybe we could go to a nice secluded island.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::hears the code as it comes in and is able to pick out certain words and phrases, been a while since he last used morse::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@CSO: Although that wouldn't help us learn more about the technology that has shown us to them.
Host Grol says:
@::returns to the room clearing his throat:: CNS/CSO: Have you reached any conclusions? the crowd is asking for you
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
All: it appears that we have been made into an old form of Earth enterntainment as a TV Show
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@Grol: We would like to have privacy and secluded.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::hears the CO and frowns::  Self:  HOw do they know about us?
Host Grol says:
@CSO: Yes but if you would just appear before them. They adore you
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CTO: Do they know what kind of a.. show?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@CNS: What do you think?
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
CIV: It is not contained in the report.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CO: Do you think that piece of information is needed?
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ CSO: I think I can't do crowds at this moment in time. But we may have little choice.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CEO: well will we play the roll of actors to find out and at the same time by playing these roles will prevent any condamination hopefully, we will maintain that it is just a show and not of its content is real
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@Grol: Shore we'll appear in for the fans.
Host Grol says:
@::smiles:: CSO: then we can go back to the main hall
Host Grol says:
CSO/CNS: by the way, what are your real names? The producers never gave us the chast of characters
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@Grol: My name is Kyle Green and her name is Sarah Green.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ ::blinks and looks at the CSO:: Self: So far today i have been married and had my name changed.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@grol: We are a very  happy married couple ::Holds the cns' hands::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CO: So perhaps the best way to do this is to pass is for them to argue for a raise? ::Smirks:: That's how most of the shows on Earth ended ::Chuckles as the thought passes::
Host Grol says:
@CNS/CSO: ah ::frowns:: That's good to hear, we will add it to the credits ::heads out into the main hall::
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ ::is lost for words::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@CNS: lets follow grol.
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@::nods and follows Grol::
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::Follows Grol::
Host Grol says:
@ACTION: The main hall is filled in fans proud of their costumes. they look to the AT and hail them loudly
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CIV: this could be the work of the Mysterious Ship, yes the Away Team will play the "Actor" roles of this show, we can find out who occupies of the Mysterious ship that way
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::looks at the fans::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CIV: yes good idea
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CO: Perhaps that's their way to interfere with our work here? If so then  we might be able to work this thing against them?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CIV: yes agreed
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ ::glances to the CSO, wondering what they have just got themselves into::
Host Grol says:
@ACTION: Again the costumes come in all shapes and sizes. vulcans, Klingons, Ferengi, borg, Andorians, Bolians ...
Host Grol says:
@ACTION: A klingon offers the CNS a drink he clames to be a "black whole"
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CO: Still, we have to find who teleported to the planet first.. ::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: What kind of area is the area you discovered the teleport signals at? Isolated, dense forest?
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::Kisses the CNS romanticly for the crowds::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CIV: send and coded message to them of what we just discussed
CNS_Lt_Janan says:
@ ::is left standing holding a glass looking shocked::
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods at the Captain and begins writing the message::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: can you pinpoint of were there teleportation signal went to
Host Grol says:
@ACTION: One of fans who has what appears to be a perfect Ferengi suite approaches the CSO and points a phaser at him without anyone else noticing. He says "You and the girl follow me". Another Ferengi takes the CSO's phaser
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
CO: Captain, as I explained, the destination is unreadable.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@Ferengi: You and what army.
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
CTO: Can you at least show us where it's on the planet in general?
Host Frelio says:
@CSO:Be carefull, this is not set to stun and trust me it is not plastic
CTO_Ens_Kyran says:
::looks at CIV:: CIV: As I can not pinpoint the destination, showing you where it is on the planet would be difficult ... generally or otherwise.
CSO_ENS_La`tan says:
@::yells:: Crowds: Help us this two are crazy fans who are planning on killing all the cast members.
Host Frelio says:
@ACTION: The CNS and CSO are beamed away
CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Smiles coldly:: CTO: Very well, then we'll do it the hard way. Start mapping the planet surface and start eliminating everywhere they didn't land at according to the data we have.
Host Frelio says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= End "Starship Elara", part V. Stardate 10302.02 =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
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