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

Special appearance by

Christopher Gibson as Ensign Cohen

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\=USS Elara stardate 10307.06 “Investigation”, part II =/\= =/\= =/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara has been ordered to investigate the Freighter “Blue Star” which is suspected to be involved in illegal activities.
Host SM_Lilia says:
As the Freighter Captain was not very cooperative but showed nothing which the Elara could use to go after them, Captain Wall let him go but not without closely monitoring it's activities.
Host SM_Lilia says:
With the Freighter almost out of range what will Captain Wall do? Go after the Freighter after all? Search one of the places to which the Freighter sent a message? Or do something completely unexpected?
Host SM_Lilia says:
Today we find out ...
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::at tactical attempting to compute the SS Blue Star's last course and trying to find her warp signiture on long range sensors::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::At the Science station, attempting to ascertain the Blue Star's position::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter_Pazoski> ::stood at the back of the bridge watching events unfold::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::at the engineering stations studying the schematics of the Blue Star::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: The course to rendezvous with the Freighter is set. ready for your order
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::on bridge slowly touring each station with his hands behind his back in silence::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: I have the freighter on Long range sensors Captain, on course towards the Valt system at warp two.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CSO: very good keep tracking
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: Aye sir.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::points the tactical sensors towards the valt system as well as in the direction the SS Blue Star sent their signal into Klingon space::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: do we have specifics on were each of those transmission were sent , especially in Klingon Space?
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CO:  The freighter is of standard Klingon design for transport of metals.  Though alteration have been made some of which are probably not included in the records.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: The computer has tracked the signal to a sector of space, but the only thing there is a subspace relay, from there it could have gone anywhere
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::At the Operations console aboard the U.S.S. Elara. She sighs slightly as she does her best to track the comm channels of the S.S. Blue Star, while keeping an eye on the various comm signlas going to and from Valt Minor::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::The science staion beeps frantically as the subspace messages are finally decrypted by the computer::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: Captain, the computer has successfully decoded the messages sent by the Blue Star's captain.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::fiddles with his console while he waits. Sighs remembering the previous missions, thinking this one has been waaay too safe so far::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter_Pazoski> ::lifts his head and brings his attention to the science officer::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CSO: can you play it back?
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::Glances down at her uniform quickly and then glances back at the Chief Tactical Officer. Was he just checking her out? Nah. Smiling, she goes back to her work::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: No sir, but I can dictate it's contents briefly.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CSO: tell me then
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: In it, the captain of the Blue Star warns the recipient that the Federation suspects something in their operations, but that they believe that they successfully 'fooled' the Elara.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::glances at Pazoski on the back of the bridge. For some reason he doesn't trust him. Lost just wishes the CNS were here, she is the only one that understands him::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: There are no further details.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: Should I engage on the pursue course?
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::Glances back at the Sci officer and pipes up briefly:: CSO: I can continue to track those signals if you wish...sir...
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter_Pazoski> CO: It would seem that a more determined stance could be needed with this Captain
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Peter: what would you suggest?
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
OPS: I do not believe that will be necessary, but by all means, continue monitoring for further transmissions.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter_Pazoski> CO: Well, as we are still in federation space we do have the authority to search the vessel, especially if we have good cause.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: look into our Captain of the SS Blue Star, probe into his present past, etc.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::pipes up:: CO: They captain may not like it if we board his vessel sir, and if there is nothing on the ship then we could leave ourselves wide open to charges...
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: I would have to agree with Lieutenant Mesme sir.
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::She nods to the Science officer and returns to her duties. As she does, she begins a computer search for known smugglers codes, hoping that she can filter through the comm signals and locate signals that may be of use to her crew::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO/CSO: noted
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::begins searching the database for information on the Captain of the Blue Star::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Turns back to his station, and continues to monitor the Blue Star and surrounding space::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: According to our records he was born on mars 40 years ago and has been a trader since then... he has only a few infractions to his name, petty things really.  But he was hired by the Stella di Minos corporation 5 years ago.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
All: however in Federation Space any vessel can be subject to a safety and Medical inspection not for any particular reason, we can do any "other" scans while we are conducting the standard Safety and Medical inspection
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: ::Nods::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter_Pazoski> ::chuckles slightly:: Self: This is going to be interesting.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::listens to the captain and smiles::  Self:  That is one way to bend the rules to your liking.
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::Begins a search through the comm signals, checking for comm trnasmissions with the terms Stella di Minos, Sandro Caliari, Blue Star and Elara in them::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: also check out the Stella di Minos corporation itself, find out what you can
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CO:  According to the specs their sickbay is very close to one of the cargo bays and we may be able to scan the bay from there.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: Yes sir ::begins pulling through information of the Stella di Minos corporation::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CEO: very good
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: Interesting, the Stella di Minos corporation was estrablished a little over 5 years ago, they deal mostly in metals, delivering them to and from the Klingon Empire.  The Valt system seems to be one of their biggest customers
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::Her search comes up with very little information, and nothing of note. It appears that Valt Minor is aware of the Elara's presence in their sector, but only due to official comminuques - nothing out of the ordinary::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
All: this is good keep digging, looking at all avenues and contact surrounding this particular Captain and this  Freighter SS Blue Star
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter_Pazoski> CO: It is probable that the reason this illegal trade is still going is because the people doing it are good at what they do.  I doubt any amount of digging is going to find anything except a few minor violations, which is what we seem to have uncovered already
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: Captain, at it's current distance and velocity relative to ours, we will lose sensor contact with the Blue Star in five minutes.
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
Pazoski: Are you saying we should just stop trying?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: who purchased this Freighter and who did they purchase it from, since it has no history other than 5 months ago
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter_Pazoski> ::turns his head to the OPS:: OPS: You can always keep looking, I’m just saying you might not find anything ::looks down at the floor:: but there is always "hope"
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
Pazoski: Persistence leads the way to victory. I would prefer not to give up just yet...sir. ::She smiles slightly and goes back to her display, hoping to find more messages, and maybe a few she could decrypt::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Peter: understood, but will learn from the people and connections surrounding, especially through certain purchases and through there needs, they always have to contact somebody in the flow of things to keep running
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: The frieghter was bought by Stella di Minos from the Klingons 5 months ago, I dont have access to the records before that time.
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
CTO: Would a Klingon Commerce Authority...or government agency, have records of official transactions? They might know where the freighter originated from...
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CEO: you and OPS investigate this particular Freighter through the Klingon Empire
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: Captain, I'm losing the freighter, it's just on the periphery of our sensor range.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
OPS: They would hold the records yes, but their information is confidential, they like to keep things to themselves, although we could always ask them for the information
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
CO: Aye sir...::Nods and locks down her console and heads over towards the Chief Engineer for orders::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
CO:  Yes sir.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: engage course warp 2.5 keep in long sensor range with the freighter
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
CEO: Your orders sir?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: Aye aye sir
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
OPS:  Contact the Klingon Empire and request any files that they may have on this freighter going back to its construction if we have to.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: Sir, I was thinking.  If the signal sent into Klingon space was to their ally, the longer we take to catch up with this freighter the longer they will have to get help to the ship.
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::Nods:: CEO: Understood...::She smiles to the chief and moves over to the console beside him. She logs in quickly and opens a transmission, requesting the required information::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: very well
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: increase to warp 4 for rendezvous, I think its time to conduct our "Safety and Medical" inspection.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::smiles:: CO: Aye sir
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: ETA 2 minutes
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::She begins speaking to various officials, each one passes her off to someone else. After several moments she gives a huff and looks over to Heller:: CEO: These Klingons are positively infuriating...
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::smiles::  OPS:  No luck huh.  Why does that not surprise me.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter_Pazoski> ::chuckles at the OPS officer and steps over to tactical::
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::She turns back to the screen once more as another official comes on the screen:: Self: Hopefully this person is a little more helpful...
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Monitors another transmission from the Blue Star::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CSO: anything further transmissions from the Blue Star?
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::She begins speaking to the female official, who promptly begins cursing at her in Klingonese, and presses several control. As a signal comes into the Elara, the screen goes black. She was just hung up on:: CEO: Ummm...sir...
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::keeps the tactical sensors scanning all around them, looking in particular for cloaked vessels::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: The Blue star just sent a transmission to the Valt System, to which there was a reply, it was encrpyted however.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: We are now in range of the Blue Star
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: Matching her speed ...
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CSO: uncrypt it like before
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: I'm attempting to sir.
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
CEO: Sir...I think I've got something...
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::looks over at the OPS console::  OPS:  I take it they weren't of any help either.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
OPS:  What is it?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: hail the Blue Star
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::hails the Blue Star::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Caliari>COM USS Elara: What now Captain?
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
CEO: Not very helpful...but it's something. ::She taps her display and a full schematic comes up on screen, including it's location of construction - 70 years ago...::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Programs the computer to decode the transmission exchange from the Blue Star::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::looks over at the OPS console.  Looking for anything that will help them.::  OPS:  Good job. any info may be helpful.
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: Captain, I have something sir.
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::Transfers the data over to the Chief's console and smiles over at him:: CEO: Thank you sir...
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Caliari: I apologize for our interruption again, however during our first meeting, forgot out of interesting talk, we forgot to conduct a Safety and Medical inspection of your vessol as according to Federation laws of any vessel in Federation space
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Caliari>COM USS Elara: We have all our tests in order! I can send you our safety and medical records
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Shuts his mouth as the captain continues to talk to Caliari::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Caliari>COM USS Elara: As I said we are on a schedule
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Caliari: as a Freighter captain you should expect this and include this is your schedules especially when traveling routes in Federation Space
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::smiles back at OPS::  OPS:  Now if we can just find something to use to our advantage.  Or prove that they are up to something.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Caliari>::sighs:: COM USS Elara: We can be inspected once we arrive on our destiny
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter_Pazoski> ::thinks the captain is playing a dangerous game::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::keeps running scans of the area::
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
CEO: Ummmm...maybe this? ::Points to the original schematics. She recalls that from their scans, the cargo capacity of the freighter was a fair bit smaller then the original design:: Maybe they're hiding a few extra compartments?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COM: Caliari: I’m sorry we must conduct one now, it won't take long just a few minutes, I would'nt be doing my job as a Stafleet Captain on patrol if I let you go without one
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Caliari>::much more serious now:: COM USS Elara: Gather your team
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The transmissions is audibly cut
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
OPS:  It's possible.  If we get in there we will concentrate our scans on those areas that have been altered from the original design.
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
CEO: Agreed...::Looks up at the sudden lack of sound coming from the comm line:: Self: That's odd...
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Self: seems like were getting under his skin
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CSO: what did you have?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: Sir... I’m reading a massive energy build-up in the freighters warp core...
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: it looks like they are initiating a self destruct sequence!
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: They informed somebody within the Valt system of the fact that they were being pursued, and requested new orders. To which they were order to change course to the Parsis system.
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::Her eyes go wide as she hears the half Caitian speak. Glancing over at her console, she rushes across the bridge and leaps into her chair, transferring reserve power to the shield emitters::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: I believe it will blow in about 30 seconds... and at this range it will take us with it!
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::panics::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
FCO: get us out of here!!
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Antennae twicthes nervously in response to the CTO's comment:: CO: They sent another transmission moments ago, it's possible that they were given orders to scuttle.
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::She begins a routine shut-down of the holodecks and life support in non-essential sections, shunting the additional power to engines and shields.::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: Self destruc...we are doomed ... aye sir ::his fingers work on the console::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::assists OPS with transferring power to shields.::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter_Pazoski> ::takes hold of a console just in case...::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
CTO: shields up!
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::raises shields:: CO: Shields up sir
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The SS Blue Star is destroyed in a silent KABOOOOM. The Elara enters Warp just as the wreckage hits her
Duty_OPS_Cohen says:
::Rocks as the debris hits the shields and they leap to warp. Cohen lets out a audible sigh of relief and begins to breath once again:: Outloud: That was...close...
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::His attennae move forwardly pensively as he holds onto the console for dear life::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
<Peter_Pazoski> CO: Well it would seem our investigation has hit a "dead" end.
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::gets reports from his engineering teams::  CO:  We suffered only minor damage to our left nacelle::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::looking vaguely at his console, almost in shock::
CEO_LtJG_Heller says:
::assigns damage control team beta to the repairs::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CO: Sir, the final transmission from the Blue Star...it reads that they had been caught and were initiating their self-destruct sequence.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
Peter: yep, these people are serious, whoever is behind this freighter is certainly means business
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= End Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=