Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Ghostbusters”

Starring

Bernie Wallowitch as Captain Bernie Wall 
Terry Imrie as Lieutenant Joseph Timrok
Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Commander Karida Janan 
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Aun'to Mesme
Nick Beckwith as Ensign Alex Cameron
   
  And

Lília Perfeito as Ensign Lost, Ensign Solie, Doctor Peter Markl and Captain Anderson, 

 Guest Staring

 John Summers as Ensign Flyboy

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10311.23 - "Ghostbusters - Part I"=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The Elara is en route to the edge of Federation space where civilians have reported strange apparitions of spaceships.
Host SM_Lilia says:
Mid way they are meeting the SS Saramago to which they will transfer one Dr Peter Markl, a civilian engineer.
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Elara is 5 minutes away from the rendezvous coordinates
FCO_Flyboy says:
::working his magic on the helm::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: walking toward the turbo lift on his way to the bridge from his quarters ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::leaves her office and heads down the corridor to the TL::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::at tactical monitoring the security systems and the external sensors, wondering what they are walking into this time::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CTO: The Saramago reports she has arrived at the rendezvous point
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: enters the lift and sets it on its way to the bridge ::
FCO_Flyboy says:
CTO: Shall I increase speed?
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
OPS: Please send our eta to them
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Dr Markl>::finishes his last supervision of the engines with the chief engineer::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
FCO: I don't think we are in any rush to get where we are going
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: after waiting a few seconds the lift stops and the doors open revealing the bridge ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::enters the TL to go to the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::steps out onto the bridge and surveys it for a moment::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::turns to see who has entered the bridge, notes it’s the XO, smiles and turns back to his console::
FCO_Flyboy says:
::drops the ship out of warp::
FCO_Flyboy says:
XO: We have arrived at coordinates.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: nods to the CTO ::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The star field on the view screen is replaced with the small civilian ship, the Saramago. She is little more than a transport
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: sits down in his seat without saying a word ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::exits the TL and glances around the bridge, then at the view screen before making her way to her chair::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>XO: They are hailing us
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: on screen
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::gives the area the customary scan and pulls up the record for the Saramago::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::enters sickbay and looks for the CMO::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The ship on the screen is replaced by the face of a male human, probably in his mid 50s
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::looks up as Lost enters sickbay, and sighs::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Captain Anderson>COM: USS Elara: Greetings Elara, I am Captain Marcus Anderson. We are in a hurry so please transport Dr Markl as soon as possible
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
Lost: Ensign?
Host SM_Lilia says:
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
Lost: Now, what would that be?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CMO: I am not sure how to say this but since I was poisoned I can't eat anything from the replicator
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: studies the face on screen for a few seconds:: Anderson: Greetings, I am Commander Timrok, Dr Markl will be transporting shortly
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
Lost: Explain, Ensign  ::folds his arms::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Captain Anderson>COM: USS Elara: Acknowledged. Saramago out!
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: Turns to OPS :: OPS: inform Dr Makl that his ride to earth is ready
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CMO: I just can't, I think I am scared of it. Who knows what poison may be there! I was wondering if you had non-replicated food somewhere
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::looks up from his readings:: XO: He seemed like a nice person ::shakes his head slightly::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>XO: aye aye sir
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::frowns::  Lost:  Ah'm sorry, son, Ah think ye've mistaken sickbay fae the galley.  ::raises an eyebrow::
FCO_Flyboy says:
::continues at the helm::
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::rests his arms on the table::  Lost: Now, here's what ye dae.  Go an' see that lovely Counselor and ye tell her yer problem.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>CMO: well, if I tell them they will laugh. I thought maybe you had some intravenous nutrients or maybe some pills?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: looks at Solie for a second then glances around at the CNS before looking forward again ::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>XO: Dr Markl is in the transporter room ready for transport
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
Lost: If I dae, then Ah'll only prescribe them on the say-so of Counselor Janan.  Now, away ye go an' see her.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: OK then send him on his way
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::notes the XO's glance but remains silent::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::signs:: CMO: Whatever you say doctor ::mumbles "she is the only person I can talk to on this ship anyway" and leaves sickbay::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::decides while waiting to move towards their next port of call to review the information they have received on these so called "ghost ships"::
CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::looks menacingly at the door where Lost has just left sickbay, grimaces,  then continues with his reports::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<OPS Solie>XO: Dr Markl is aboard the Saramago. They are powering up engines to leave
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>*CNS*Lost to Janan
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: very well
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The view screen is again filled with stars when the Saramago jumps to warp
FCO_Flyboy says:
::sets a course::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: ensign, set course for the Cardassain border and get us on our way
FCO_Flyboy says:
::engages his course::
FCO_Flyboy says:
XO: Warp factor?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*FCO Lost*: Janan here, what can I do for you?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: standard cruising speed ensign ::raises an eyebrow at he FCO:
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>*CNS*:When you have time I need to talk to you. it is kind of urgent
FCO_Flyboy says:
::sets warp standard cruising speed and feels an eyebrow raising::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Elara jumps to warp 5
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::wonders where they managed to pick this FCO up from:: Self: We get them all don't we ::smiles and goes back to his scans::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods as though Lost was standing in front of her:: *FCO Lost*: I can meet you in my office in five minutes.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>*CNS*Thank you ma'am
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::takes a deep breath then stands and turns to the XO:: XO: I shall be in my office if should need me, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CNS: very well
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::notes the beeping of his console:: XO: Sir, I’m picking up unusually high levels of chronoton radiation about 3 light years from our current position ::brings the sensors to bear in that direction::
FCO_Flyboy says:
::performs minor course corrections::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods and walks to the back of the bridge. Enters the TL:: Computer: Deck 12.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: chronoton? from what source?
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: I’m unsure sir, there doesn't appear to be anything out there, but from this range the sensors accuracy is somewhat limited
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::waiting at the door to the counselors’ office::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: change course, take us to the co-ordinates of the chronoton particles
FCO_Flyboy says:
::changes course::
FCO_Flyboy says:
XO: Aye Sir.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::watches the TL doors open then steps through and makes her way down the corridor to her office::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: how far are we from the Cardassian border?
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: I don't want to be overly paranoid sir, but perhaps we should go to yellow alert, just in case there is something there...
FCO_Flyboy says:
XO: The ship just changed course without me directing it to do so. It changed 90 degrees to port.
FCO_Flyboy says:
XO: 7 light years to border.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::sees the CNS down the corridor and smiles::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::sees Lost at the door of her office and approaches at a brisk walk, then smiles at Lost:: FCO Lost: Come on in ::steps into her office and makes her way to some seats::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: nods to the CTO:: CTO: agreed
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::follows the CNS::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
FCO Lost: Take a seat, what is it I can help you with?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::sits:: CNS: I need you to get the doctor to prescribe me some intravenous form of food. I can not eat replicated food
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::raises the shields and brings the ship up to yellow alert::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: have there been any reports of ghost ships in this region?
FCO_Flyboy says:
XO: To inform you again. The ship just changed course without me directing it to do so. It changed 90 degrees to port. We are 7 light years to the border.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::in is RR going over reports and status from last mission, he wants to make changes::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::takes a seat opposite Lost and looks slightly puzzled by his remark:: Lost: Why is it you can't eat replicator food?
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::checks:: XO: Yes sir, there have been three reported sightings, all within 1 light year from here, the others seem to be scattered around the radiation source
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CNS: It poisoned me!
FCO_Flyboy says:
XO: Do you acknowledge Sir?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
Self: hmmm FCO: yes ensign, take us in slowly
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods remembering:: Lost: Ah yes I remember, however the chances of it poisoning you again are very slim now.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CNS: Yes but I can't approach it even
FCO_Flyboy says:
::goes in slowly::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: monitor the effects the emissions are having on the ship, if it begins to have any untoward effects we will have to retreat to a safe distance
FCO_Flyboy says:
XO: Course changed again, this time 90 degrees to starboard.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::he rubs his eyes and stands up tossing a PADD on the surface of the desk, walks over to the replicator::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: course changed? explain
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO: Yes sir. ::keeps a close eye on the internal and external sensors and tries to find out what is making the ship change course::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::stands up:: FCO: all stop
FCO_Flyboy says:
XO: It’s as if something pushes the Elara 90 degrees away.
FCO_Flyboy says:
::stops all engines::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Lost: I will have to speak with the CMO as I am not sure what the effects of having intravenous food will be on your digestive system, however I think we should perhaps work through some of your problems with the replicator to allow you to eat replicator food again. ::pauses:: Lost: When did you last eat?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
COMPUTER: Klingon coffee ::a cup materializes on the replicator, he takes it and takes a sip::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CNS: At the Starbase, I bought large amounts of cereals and vegetables from a farming colony. I still have some but they will end in a few days
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
*CO* Captain we have arrived at the co-ordinates of the ghost ship sightings, I think you should come see this
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
*XO*: yes I suspected, is that why we have stopped?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
FCO: is there any pattern in the direction the Elara seems to be pushed?
FCO_Flyboy says:
XO: Unknown.
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
*CO* Aye sir, it is
FCO_Flyboy says:
::checks flight logs::
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::sets the cup he just received on his desk as he passes it and exits the RR on to the bridge::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods:: Lost: So we have a few days to try and understand as well as conquer your fears of the replicator. 
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CNS: But I don't want to conquer anything! I want un-replicated food
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: captain, we have detected and intercepted a chronoton particle source, as we attempt to close on its position it seems to divert the course of the ship
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
::looks at the view screen as he makes he way from the RR door, while listening to Timrok::
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::continues to monitor the radiation effects on the ship and surrounding space::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Lost: I understand you may want un-replicated food, but that also has its problems, however it may prove to be very difficult on such a starship and even on some Starbases.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: I think I might have read something about this, try adjusting our sensors for 2D readings, we might see what is causing this
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CNS: Then that settles it. I'll quit Starfleet
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: nods for the CTO to try the Captains suggestion ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Lost: I think you have many options before you think of quitting Starfleet. What makes you believe you will be poisoned again by the replicator?
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::re-configures the sensors to scan for 2D readings and waits a few moments::
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: this source seems to form the center of all the ghost ship sightings reported, somehow I don’t think the two facts are coincidental
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CNS:; any engineer can change the programs. We are never safe
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
XO/CO: The adjustments have cut through a lot of the radiation, but I am still reading nothing out there
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CTO: do the shields show any signs of stress when the ships course changes?
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: agreed, there is something there, which we or the ships sensors can't see
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
FCO: I am sure that programs such as those being changed would now alert the CTO, we have also no reason to suspect any other members of the crew as saboteurs and believe that threat to the ship has passed.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CNS: Oh really? Solie is still at his position
CTO_LtCmdr_Mesme says:
::checks readings:: XO: None sir, the only affect was with the direction of the warp field
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
CO: I recommend sending a probe beyond our shields to the source of the chronoton particles
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::raises her eyebrow and thinks for a moment before answering:: Lost: There is no reason to worry about Solie he is not a threat to this ship.
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: very well, launch probe
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CNS I was told he has the same memories as the original. he must have the same intents and purposes, whatever those are
Host CO_Capt_Wall says:
XO: perhaps it is some sort of a subspace time anomaly?
XO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
:: nods at the captains’ remark::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: A probe is launched from the Elara and with that we leave our favorite ship till next week
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Pause Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
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