Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Investigation”

Starring

 Bernie Wallowitch as Captain Bernie Wall 
 Terry Imrie as Commander Joseph Timrok  
 Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Commander Karida Janan and Kezia Pasoski
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Aun'to Mesme and Lieutenant Peter Pasoski
     Michael Hiles as Lieutenant Junior Grase Maximus Heller 
    Eldad Ben-Tovim as Lieutenant Junior Grade Samantha Ivanova 
    Simon Mitchell as Lieutenant Junior Grade Farak 

And

Lília Perfeito as Ensign Lost, Ensign Solie, Captain Caliari, Ensign Yello and Chief Dispersed

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\=USS Elara stardate 10306.29 “Investigation”, part I =/\= =/\= =/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara is en route to yet another mission. She is to investigate a freighter suspected to be involved in illegal activities.
Host SM_Lilia says:
Peter and Kezia  Pazoski are again among the crew, this time a specialist's due to Peter's experience with terrorists and Kezia's empathic abilities.
Host SM_Lilia says:
And so the new adventure begins ...
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::on the bridge in his "own" chair, is glad to be back on the Elara::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::sitting comfortably in jis seat on the bridge::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::at his station on the bridge::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::on the bridge, sitting in her chair quietly::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::on the bridge at tactical, running through the normal tactical diagnostics and scans::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: Our ETA to rendezvous with the freighter is 10 minutes sir
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Sitting conmfortably at the Science station on the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: ::leans over and whispers::  I want to go over what if any activity of the Elara's computers while we were away, sometime when we get a chance during this mission
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Picks up the Friegther on Long Range sensors::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::nods to the CO:: CO: should I bring in anyone else on this? ::whispered::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: I have the freighter on sensors now Captain.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> ::in his temporary quarters on the Elara, somehow it doesn’t seem as though he's been away, he takes up his comm badge and proudly puts it on before adding his two pips to his collor, he tooks at himself in the mirror and smiles a grim smile::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: no just between me and you for now, until we have gone over it.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::nods again::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: 5 minutes sir ::sounds a bit nervous ... as usual::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::watches the blip on the screen:: CO: I have the freighter registered under the SS Blue Star, its owned by some large mining conglomerate
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::runs diagnostic on propulsion and shielding systems::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski> ::returns to the quarters and turns to Peter a little bit surprised:: Peter: Ah there you are. ::as if she expected him to be somewhere else::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: Nothing unusual with it's design or configuration sir, medium sized freighter of Klingon design.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CEO: Do you think we wil need extra power to tactical? I am having trouble classifying this mission as dangerous or not
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: very good see if you can find out its trade routes over the last 6 months, who and what they be dealing with
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> ::turns to his wife and puts on his best face:: Kezia: Seems like only yesterday we met on this ship, but really so very much has happened since then
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::crosses her legs and watches the bridge crew::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: drop us out of warp and go to full impulse for rendevou
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
OPS:  At this point I am not sure though it would be better to be whatever precautions we can take in case things get ugly.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: Aye sir ::beings looking for the relevant information in the databanks::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: aye sir
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::turns in his chair :: CTO: any signs of cloaked vessels in the area?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Elara drops out of warp, the freighter in visual range, appears on the mainscreen
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>::nods:: CEO: But I still need to do this power assignments ::scratches head::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
Self: Hmm that’s strange... XO: None sir. CO: According to the databanks that ship is ten years old, but only the last 5 months appear in our records, during which it has been running copper to and around the Valt system
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski> ::slowly nods:: Peter: Time has certainly flown by and changed so much, to be back here it somehow feels like we are going full circle. 
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
OPS: no provoking measures for now and hail the freighter
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::turns back to the view screen and rubs his chin::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks up at the view screen::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CO: aye sir, channel opened
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Scans the freighter more closely, frowning in deep concentration as he studies the readings::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> ::moves over and takes his wifes hands:: Kezia: But at least we are together, compared to that what else really matters?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Frieghter: This Captain Wall of the Federation Starship Elara we would like to talk to you
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::gives the ship a good looking over with the passive tactical scans::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: On the viewscreen a short, fat human appears. He is wearing dark clothes and can only be seen from the shoulders up
Host SM_Lilia says:
COM: USS Elara: Hello Captain. What brings a mighty Starfleet vessel to talk to us?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski> ::smiles warmly back to he husband:: Peter: Yes as long as i have that i shall always be thankful. ::pauses, then looks serious:: 
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: SS Blue Star: We are investigating some illegal activities, perhaps with the Klingon Empire.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> ::knows that look far too well:: Kezia: Is there something on your mind?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: SS Blue Star: perhaps you could shed some light on this?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::is thankful the CO is not a diplomat, notices nothing looks out of place on the frieghter but doesnt bring the active sensors to scan it, just in case they take offence::
Host SM_Lilia says:
COM: USS Elara: Illegal? I have heard nothing of the sort, nor do I want to!
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski> Peter:Nothing to serious ::gives a small smile again:: but I am quite sure we should be making tracks toward the bridge sometime soon as we still have a job to be doing here, as much as i appreciate the little time we get together i somehow doubt we will have much spare time while we are here
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: SS Blue Star: may I ask who you are?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::watches the conversation with interest::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> ::nods his head:: Kezia: Yes your right as always, but there is bound to be plenty of time when we are done ::motions to the door:: shall we?
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Notes the seven lifeforms onboard the freighter, and the presence of nothing more than copper ores in the holds of the freighter::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::busily tapping at a PADD, accessing some personal encrypted files::
Host SM_Lilia says:
COM: USS Elara: I am Captain Sandro Caliari, working for the Stella di Minos corporation. we are transporting copper to The Valt system
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski>::smiles and heads towards the door but continues talking:: Peter: So where do you want to take shore leave when we are done?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::Frowns at what he reads on the PADD::
Host SM_Lilia says:
COM: USS Elara: we are on a schedule too Captain and I am rather busy for chatting
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> ::follows alongside his wife:: Kezia: I thought you already had somewhere picked out... ::looks blank for a second:: anywhere as long as we cant get picked by my command until its over.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>::frowns looking at the screen:: XO: Sir, you have an incoming transmission from the USS Lochness. They say they had a change of route and will pass this area of space early . They are arriving in 15 minutes.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>XO: They say you should get ready ::frowns::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: what? damn... ::frowns even harder::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::runs a sensor sweep of the area, just in case anything is trying to sneak up on them::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Captain: I am sorry for this intrusion, but can I request you flight logs and routes for for the last 5 months?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Captain, we will need to verify your wherabouts
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Caliari>::sighs::COM USS Elara: you can get them from our officials back at our headquarters. I will give you the coordinates. Am I to understand we are being investigated!?! That is outrageous
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski> ::chuckles:: Peter: It would make a nice change to get to the end of shoreleave without being picked back up, but i am content as long as i see a change of scenery from Betazed
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::is still watching the conversation with even more interest than before::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> Kezia: We will have to pick somewhere out when we get off duty ::enters the TL and waits for Kezia to join him:: Im sure we can find somewhere nice to spend a couple of weeks
Host SM_Lilia says:
<EO Yellow>*CEO*Yellow to Heller
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
*EO*:  Heller here go ahead.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::discreetly spins his PADD to face the Captain and taps it to draw his attention to it:; CO: there is the data log information, its clean im afraid
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Captain, your freighter was given to us in this investigation, we are just following orders? If your ok then you have nothing to worry about, we will get to the bottom of this rest assure
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski> ::enters the TL and stands alongside Peter:: Peter: Yes ::then pauses waiting for him to instruct the TL to the bridge::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> Computer: Bridge. ::adjusts his top::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Caliari>COM: USS Elara: I consider this an ofense Captain! We are a civilian vessel on a legal route
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: ::leans over whispers:: very well keep it active maybe the person is laying low, but he may strike again in time
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::nods::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<EO Yellow>*CEO* We are having some problems controlling the power output to the transporter system. Can you look into it from up there sir?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Excuse me sir, but why is the Lochness heading this way?
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
*EO*:  Yes will take of it now.  ::punches in a few commands into his console looking at the power to the transporter system::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> ::arrives at the bridge and politely waits for Kezia to exit first::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Captain: if you are legal then you have nothing to worry about
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski> ::smiles to Peter and steps out of the TL, glances around the bridge as she always did then walks further onto the bridge::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Caliari>::takes a deep breathe:: COM: USS Elara: We can not give you our orders because we are experiencing some technical difficulties. What do you want us to do?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::stands up:: CTO: because i`ll be boarding her, CO: if you will excuse me i have to move forward itinerary if im going to make this connection
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::notices the new arrivals on the bridge but is too busy paying attention to the Captain of the frieghter to react to them::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> ::exits out onto the bridge and glances around at the unfamiliar faces::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: scan freighter what tehnical difficulties are they experiencing?
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::has the computer run a complete check on all power input and output to the transporter systems looking for irregularities::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski> ::looks up at the view screen::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Captain: if you are having problems, then perhaps my CEO could help you with repairs?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::nods to the newly arrived couple as he passes them on his way to the TL:: Pazoski's: Peter, Keiza ::enters the TL::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::runs a thorough scan of the frieghter:: CO: According to my scans the ship has no visible problems with any of her systems
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Caliari>COM: USS Elara: No need Captain, we have everything under control. As I have said I will give you the coordinates for our headquarters and you can get the information you want there!
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski> ::smiles as the XO passes and then return her attention to the view screen::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Caliari>COM: USS Elara: Now please I am on a schedule
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Captain, very well, send the coordinates, we will be in touch, Captain Wall out!
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> ::listens to the conversations on the bridge and makes his way over to the tactical console, glancing at the readings over the Caitians shoulder, or rather where his shoulder should be if we was of average height::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::hurriedly makes his way to his quarters::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Caliari disappears from the screen
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
self: damn damn damn, why cant people just arrive when they say hey will
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: quickly throws a few things into an already mostly packed bag::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::turns to his console when it beeps with the results of his scans::  CO:  My console is showing that energy is being rerouted to the main computer from the main transporter buffer.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CSO: keep that signature of the freighter we will be using it to track it
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CO: Coordinates received. They correspond to the location of the HQ of the Stella di Minos ...
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: I do not know if he was telling the truth or not, but he did seem to panic slightly when you first mentioned the investigation.
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: Understood sir.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::does a double take at the aging bottle of whisky on the desk by the door then pauses looking at it::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: set course to the coordinates, warp 2, engage on my mark
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::begins looking for a cause of the power transfer::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Notices the Freighter moving off, accelerating rapidly::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: Sir, the USS Lochness has just dropped out of warp, they are heading this way
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Notices something odd on the communications monitoring board::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: Course ploted
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::grabs the bottle and places it in the bag before closing the bag and slinging it over his shoulder::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: Sir, the freighter sent a parallel signal to Klingon space as well as the co-ordinates transmission they sent to us.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CO: The Lochness reports they are ready to beam our XO over
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> CO: Perhaps you should have asked to inspect their cargo
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::arrives shortly after in the TR:: *OPS* has the Lochness arrived yet
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CSO: pinpoint were that signal was sent to in Klingon Space
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CNS: you have the bridge I will be back
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: I will attempt to do so sir, it should be noted that they also sent a singal to their corporate headquarters, both were encrypted.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CO::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::leaves and exits the Bridge, TL::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
TL: TR
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*XO*: hold on
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Steadily and quickly the turbo lift moves taking the CO to transporter room one
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
*CO* Aye sir
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski> ::watches as the CO gets up to leave:: Self: he never inspected their cargo and now he is running of the bridge, what did i miss?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::enters the TR::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter Pazoski> ::looks around:: Self: or perhaps not... ::shakes his head and moves to the back of the bridge and gives Kezia a dazed kind of look::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Chief Dispersed>::looks at the CO surprised::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CNS: It will take the computer hours to decipher the transmissions that the frieghter sent sir.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: why is the Lochness early?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Thank you, keep working on it
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS: And they could probably argue that it is a breach of privacy if we did decript it, especially if it turns out to be nothing
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: it seams they had a slight course change
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
<Kezia Pazoski> ::shrugs slightly to Peter, she has no more idea what any of the reasons were for the CO's actions::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CTO/CNS: Well, the freighter will be long gone by the time it has been decrypted.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Well we shall try to be as discreet as possible and hopefully we will not have to cross that bridge.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: well I wasn’t ignoring you. So much is happening at the moment, take care and hope to see you back onboard as scheduled
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: I will try and report in whenever i get a chance... if you don't hear from me.. well.. you know
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS/CSO: Lets just hope we find something in these transmissions, or some new evidence comes to light ::turns back to his tactical console::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Contiues monitoring the computers decryption progress, and continues to pinpoint the target of the signal sent into Klingon space::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: Good luck with your mission ::salutes::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: understood Commander, but lets hope not you will be missed during this short time
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::continues tracing the power flow trying to find who or what is transferring the energy::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::salutes back and turns but just before he exits the TR he motions to the TR Chief to proceed::
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
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