Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Ashes of Perfection”

Starring

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

And

Lília Perfeito as Dr Sanik and Chief Dispersed

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\=USS Elara stardate 10307.27 “Ashes of Perfection”, part I =/\= =/\= =/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara is but 10 minutes away from the Corinax system where they are to explore the fifth planet, known to have harboured an ancient civilization.
Host SM_Lilia says:
They will be the first Starfleet personnel to land on the planet. If it is determined that the planet presents no danger to civilians they will help install an archaeological camp.
Host SM_Lilia says:
The system is composed two stars, Corinax alpha and Corinax Beta, along with five planets, the fifth is the one that was once home to a space faring race. Just a couple of AUs away from the planet lay the remnants of what was to be a Dyson Sphere that was never completed.
Host SM_Lilia says:
Because of the debris from it and some active compounds causing electromagnetic disturbances, entering this system and navigating there with a Nebula Class starship is a challenge for any pilot.
Host SM_Lilia says:
So a new adventure of the USS Elara commences...
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Captain Wall has just begun a meeting with Dr Sparks, the leader of the archeologists. Who knows how long that will last.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::at tactical attempting to cut through the interference and get clear sensor readings on the surrounding space::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::On the Bridge at Science one, studying the charts of the Corinax system::
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::sitting in her chair on the bridge::
FCO_Ens_Foster says:
::Sat at helm making small adjustments, itching the slight cranial ridge with one finger::
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: I'd appreciate any information from your scans as and when you find it, please. ::turns to the FCO for a moment thinking::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
All: Can you imagine how much work must go into building a Dyson sphere, whoever started this one was obviously well advanced
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
:: Gives an abrupt nod to the counsellor:: CNS: yes ma'am.
FCO_Ens_Foster says:
CTO: My Romulan half is screaming lazy, sir.
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Does his best to cut through the EM interference with the Long Range sensors, mumbling and queitly cursing as he does so::
FCO_Ens_Foster says:
CTO: I mean, they never finished it. But my Human half says wow.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
FCO: But it asks the question why they never finished it
Host Dr_Sanik says:
::is a female Vulcan dressed in civilian clothing. She quietly enters the bridge and pauses looking at the viewscreen for a minute::
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::watches the conversation about the sphere::
FCO_Ens_Foster says:
CTO: True, sir, but perhaps like I said they were lazy, or perhaps someone came along and killed them all.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::is somewhat taken aback by the FCO's comment, especially considering the recent losses he has witnessed:: FCO: Or they might have just left, we will probably never know
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::turns to look in the direction of the newcomer, slightly taken away from the conversation on the bridge::
FCO_Ens_Foster says:
::Makes course change::
Host Dr_Sanik says:
::walks to the center seats :: CNS: Have we arrived on the system yet?
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to the Dr:: Dr Sanik: We should be arriving any moment. ::turns to the FCO:: FCO: What is our eta to the system?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::brings the tactical sensors to bare on the target planet, checking on any premliminary readings both on the surface and looking for anything in orbit::
Host Dr_Sanik says:
ACTION: The Elara drops out of warp. The image in the screen changes, a large bright object is seen in the distance. Upon a careful look one notices it is not one but two yellow stars. Closer to the Elara several pieces of metal are seen
FCO_Ens_Foster says:
CNS: Just dropping out of warp now, Sir
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::seems to find the answer to her question appear on the screen as the FCO speaks to her, she nods::
Host Dr_Sanik says:
::nosa to the CNS then looks at the screen::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS: My preliminary scans of the planet show mainly plantlife on the surface, but strangely nothing in orbit, no moons or satellites of any kind
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Witnesses the survey of the system, all but one of the planets are lifeless::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Focuses the lateral sensors in on the ruins::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CNS: Ruins throughout the planets surface would seem to indicate extensive construction, there is a particularly large conglomeration of structures near the southern pole.
Host Dr_Sanik says:
::turns to the Science station:: CSO: We would like extensive readings from the Dyson sphere if possible
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Thank you.
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
Dr_Sanik: Alas Doctor, that will be near impossible, I have already tried, but the gamma radiation readings are nearly off the scale.
FCO_Ens_Foster says:
::More slight course changes, due to electromagnetic distortions throughout the area::
Host Dr_Sanik says:
ACTION: The Elara slowly makes her way through the remnants of the Sphere. The waiting is terrible but we don't want to rush things do we?
Host Dr_Sanik says:
::nods to the CSO:: CSO: We will need better equipment then
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
FCO: As soon as we are in orbit let me know.
FCO_Ens_Foster says:
CNS: Bringing us into orbit in three, two, one. We are in orbit now.
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Feels taken aback by the Doctor's comment:: Dr_Sanik: I calibrated these sensors myself, the Dyson sphere is producing an extensive spectrum of powerful radiation.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::checks the assignments of the security personnel for the rest of the day, makes a few alterations, just to keep things interesting::
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
FCO/CSO/CTO: I would like you all to assemble in Transporter room 1, we shall go down to the ruins ::turns to the Dr:: DR: Would you care to join us?
Host Dr_Sanik says:
CSO: Yes I understand but a specialized vessel will be more effective.
Host Dr_Sanik says:
CNS: Certainly, that is one of the reasons that brought me to the bridge
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles and nods to the Dr::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS: Shall I have a security team accompany us, just to be safe?
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Turns his head away from the doctor, disgruntled, his antennae twitching uncomfortably, regaining his composure he turns back to his station::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CNS: Sir, theres an unusual energy reading emanating from the southern polar region within the 'city', it dosen't belong with ambient energy emissions.
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CTO:: CTO: You may bring a couple of security officers if you feel it is really necessary.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::wonders sometimes why everyone has a funny reaction when security teams are involved, sends a standard team to the transporter room to wait for them::
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to the CSO:: CSO: Do you have any ideas what could be causing the energy emissions?
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CNS: Possibly a small generator, but the reading is fairly generic.
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Will it be safe to beam down close to it?
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CNS: I do not see why not, I would like to gain a closer look.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS: At this range its impossible to tell what this reading is, but it appears of be safe, at least from here, I would prefer to send down a probe to get some more detailed readings first
Host Dr_Sanik says:
CNS: I believe the good Lieutenant is being over cautious. If there was any danger we would detect it from here. Let us not waste time Commander
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Finds himself in agreement with the Doctor::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CNS: I agree sir.
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::stops and nods::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::turns to the doctor:: Sanik: Excuse me doctor, but I am here to make sure that everyone gets back from this mission alive, at this point it appears that the reading is safe but we have no idea what it is, for all we know it could be a bomb and beaming down could activate it
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Would a probe bring us more accurate readings or do you think we could best do that by beaming to the surface and getting even closer?
Host Dr_Sanik says:
CTO: If it is a bomb who can garanty the probe will set it off? It could be set of by the presence of living creatures. Frankly if we were to think like that we would not go anywhere. it is not logical
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS: If the probe was properly configured and beamed near to the reading it might, but there are no guarantees.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
Sanik: I would have thought it was not logical to just jump into a situation without first knowing what you are going to be beaming into
Host Dr_Sanik says:
CTO: But we know where we are beaming into
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: We'll beam down 1km away from whatever is causing those emissions, that should give us plenty of space between us and the object. There does appear to be no threat to us on the planet.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::wonders where the federation finds these people:: CNS: Its your decision. ::turns back to his console::
Host Dr_Sanik says:
ACTION: Quickly the Away team makes its way to the transporter room
Host Dr_Sanik says:
::is on the transporter pad carrying just a tricorder::
Host Chief_Dispersed says:
::looks over as the AT prepares, appears somewhat impatient::
FCO_Ens_Foster says:
::On Transporter pad, with Phaser and Tricorder::
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::in TR1 with a phaser and a tricorder::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Standing on the Transporter pad, glaring at the arrogant Vulcan scientist next to him::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::checks his weapon and equipment, gives the security team a friendly nod and prepares to beam down::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Holsters his Phaser and tricorder::
Host Chief_Dispersed says:
CNS: Are you ready ma'am?
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks quickly at the team then nods::
Host Chief_Dispersed says:
All: Energizing ....
Host Chief_Dispersed says:
ACTION: Our "heroes" are beamed into the middle of what used to be a city with tall buildings. Now it is just a series of roads and ruins with plants growing all over the place. Fortunately the pavement was strong enough to have survived 400 years and they can still walk freely without the interference of the vegetation
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Takes in a breath of alien air, gingerly at first::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Takes in the deserted surroundings, then pulls out his tricorder::
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::glances around taking in the sights::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::gives the area a quick scan to make sure there is no obvious dangers:: CNS: Well at least we arn't in trouble yet
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CNS: The reading is unchanged in intensity, if it is a booby trap, it has yet to go off.
Host Dr_Sanik says:
ACTION: There are still left overs of what used to be passages between the buildings, about 500 meters above the ground
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::gets her tricorder, and looks up the the CTO, nodding:: CTO: Still lets proceed with some caution ::smiles::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
CNS: This road would appear to lead straight to the source. ::Gestures to the road, his antennae following suit::
Host Dr_Sanik says:
::looks around taking readings and samples to a small bag she is carrying::
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods:: CSO: we are still not close enough to indentify whatever it is?
Host Dr_Sanik says:
::walks up to the rest of the team::
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Studies his tricorder:: CNS: Not yet, the reading is stronger, but still unidentifiable at this range.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS: Well you wanted to see what it is, we might as well go take a look ::smiles a friendly smile and swishes his tail::
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Quite right. 
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::starts to walk along the path::
Host Dr_Sanik says:
ACTION: The Away Team finally arrives at the entrance to the building with the energy reading. There is a large stairway down. They go through it and find themselves in a room filled with destroyed electronic devices. The reading is coming from a central rod that extends from the floor to the ceiling
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
::Studies the rod visually, then checks the tricorder readings::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::looks at the rod with interest:: All: Okay, so what is it?
Host Dr_Sanik says:
ACTION: As the CSO scans the rod, the whole scenario changes ...
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::gives the rod a peculiar look, trying to figure it out::
Host Dr_Sanik says:
ACTION: Everything around them comes to life. There are consoles on the walls, a bright light floods the room. everything is working now ...
Host Dr_Sanik says:
ACTION: The AT feels a bit dizzy but that feeling soon goes away
CSO_LtJG_Farak says:
All: It would appear as though the scan pulses of my tricorder re-activated the systems in this room.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::shakes his head and his tail twitches wildly:: All: Okay what just happened, these machines were all destroyed
Host CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks around::
Host Dr_Sanik says:
ACTION: Out of the stairs a girl, probably in her twenties, with long blond hair enters the room smiling "Welcome" she says
Host Dr_Sanik says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
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