=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10405.23 - "Travelling minds, part III "=/\=

The USS Elara remains at impulse, side by side with the comet.

Meanwhile, the shuttle Renegade swiftly lands and the away team prepares to begin exploring. Timrok decides to stay aboard while Mesme, Diego and the Arkonnian SO Goodelia get ready to leave.

On the ship, work as usual

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SO Goodelia says:
@::dressing her EVA suit and preparing to leave::

CO Capt Wall says:
::standing by science stations on the bridge::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::Gets into his suit::

OPS Solie says:
::notices an odd blip on his console. One he has not seen in a very long time::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::makes sure his EV suit is working:: FCO/SO: Everyone ready?

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: Was born ready. Let’s Keep on trucking.

Goodelia says:
@::nods her yellow head to Mesme::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::leaves sickbay with padds in hand::

OPS Solie says:
CO: Captain, incoming transmission, priority one. For your eyes only ...

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@FCO: Trucking? ::smiles and checks the SO's EV suit is on:: SO/FCO: Lets go then, nice and easy ::opens the shuttles airlock::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: Lets kick the tires and Light the Fires. ::grins::

@ACTION: Outside the horizon is pretty close. All is dark save for the lights on the EVA suits. The rocks are dark and mostly eroded. In the distance are some sorts of Debris. Obviously not native to the comet

CO Capt Wall says:
OPS: very well patch it through to my ready room ::as he crosses the bridge toward the RR entrance::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: Shall we drill a sample first?

OPS Solie says:
CO: It also requests that you not be disturbed. Should I have Ens Juuls report to the bridge to coordinate with the away team?

Goodelia says:
@FCO/CTO: Odd...

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::steps out onto the comets surface and looks around, admiring the view:: FCO: Yes. SO/FCO: We also need to collect a sample of the debris and the organic matter.

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::heads down the corridor and then into the TL:: Computer: Bridge please, and out of interest locate FCO Ensign Lost please.

CO Capt Wall says:
OPS: yes call the CNS to the bridge

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::looks at the SO:: SO: What’s odd?

CO Capt Wall says:
::enters his RR after answering ops::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::checks her padd to see if the CMO has left Lost on duty for now::

Computer says:
CNS: Acknowledged. Ens Lost is on the bridge

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::beams out the drilling equipment to his location::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::nods:: Self: ah Should be interesting.

Goodelia says:
@CTO: The debris, they almost have a Federation signature

OPS Solie says:
::nods to the CO::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::sets up the drill and begins to drill::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@SO: Almost? ::walks over to the SO and takes out his tricorder::

ACTION: When Wall sits at his desk, the Admiral's face is already on his screen

CO Capt Wall says:
::sits behind his desk and activates the computer terminal:: Computer: security clearance Captain Wall AlphaTango 3145 unlock priority message

CO Capt Wall says:
Admiral: this is unexpected call, what is it?

Admiral Ix says:
CO: Hello Captain. Glad to see you have gained the good habits of Starfleet security. Perhaps not all is lost for you ::smiles::

Admiral Ix says:
CO: to the point yes. You remember the USS Paris?

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::finishes drilling and pulls out a sample:: ::softly singing:: ALL: Big wheels keep on turning....

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::steps out of the TL and smiles towards the FCO and OPS, though her smile fades as she sees instead the Solie who had held them captive::

CO Capt Wall says:
Admiral: of course my brothers ship he serves as CEO

Solie says:
CNS: Ah counsellor. I wanted to talk to you. Captain Wall is in a special meeting. He wants you to coordinate the away team on the comet

CO Capt Wall says:
Admiral: why is there something wrong? ::looks concerned::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: Got a sample.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::looks at the readings:: SO/FCO: I think this is from a federation vessel, it looks like an escape pod. ::looks sombre:: I wonder what they were trying to escape from...

Admiral Ix says:
CO: She is, at the moment, without a Captain

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::Secures the sample on the shuttle::

Admiral Ix says:
::sits back::CO: and for some odd reason, someone at headquarters wants you to command a Sovereign class vessel

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: Only one way to find out.

Goodelia says:
@::shrugs::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::looks blank for a moment:: Self: they're on the comet already? ::turns to Solie for more information:: OPS: Are they on the comet now and if so have we had contact with them?

CO Capt Wall says:
Admiral: ::wasn’t expecting this kinda of out of the blue:: oh really?

OPS Solie says:
CNS: They are on the surface at the moment

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@FCO/SO: Okay, I want pieces of the debris but no-one touches the organic matter, scan it for DNA sequences only, we will try and match it back aboard the Elara

FCO Ens Diego says:
@ALL: I found a body. Over here!

CNS Ens Juuls says:
OPS: And have we had contact with them?

CO Capt Wall says:
Admiral: they do realize I am already Captain of the Elara?

Admiral Ix says:
CO: you have exactly one week to decide ::laughs:: CO: Personally I wouldn't mind getting you out of my hands. Then again, I am not sure I want you with a sovereign.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::walks carefully over to the FCO::

Admiral Ix says:
CO: Are you implying Starfleet Command does not ponder all possibilities? ::looks upset::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@*Elara*: This is the away team checking in, We found the source of the debris. Seems federation in Origin and we found a body.

CO Capt Wall says:
Admiral: forgive me Admiral this is just a shock

@ACTION: The body is female, hardly decomposed in this lack of atmosphere. she is wearing a yellow engineering uniform. Appears to be in her 30s. A Lt

OPS Solie says:
CNS: Just now ::puts the message on speakers::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::scans the DNA::

CO Capt Wall says:
Admiral: and was unexpected, I shall give you an answer...thank you Admiral

Admiral Ix says:
CO: Shock? You never cease to amaze me. Think fast Captain

Admiral Ix says:
CO: Yes Yes, I will contact you in seven days. Ix out!

CNS Ens Juuls says:
*FCO*: Interesting, ::looks quite horrified:: A body on a comet, any idea what species it is or how it died?

ACTION: The Federation symbol replaces the Admiral's face

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::moves closer to the body and looks down:: FCO: I’m going to retrieve a sample of the debris ::walks over to some debris::

CO Capt Wall says:
::turns off the terminal, just sits there thinking about what was just presented to him::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@*CNS*: Human. Can't determine cause of death. Request beam out to Sickbay for autopsy.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@*CNS*: Belay that order Counsellor.

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::puts a transporter tag on the body::

SO Goodelia says:
@::looks puzzled at the CTO::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::heads to a console and check records for ships which may have been lost in this sector:: *FCO*: Is there anything you can use to identify whatever is federation about it?

CNS Ens Juuls says:
*CTO*: Aye sir.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::turns on the FCO:: FCO: I said get DNA samples only for now...

FCO Ens Diego says:
@*CNS*:Just my scans.

FCO Ens Diego says:
@*CTO*: I did.

SO Goodelia says:
@CTO/FCO: Look here. Is it a ... door?

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::sends samples to the ship::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::turns to the SO:: SO: A door? ::moves towards him::

@ACTION: On the floor beside Goodelia is a round structure, made from a different material from the comet or the debris. Beside it is some sort of panel with what look like three blue buttons

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::scans for anything they can use to identify the debris::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::awaits any results they may get from the DNA and goes over the reports from the scans of the comet::

CO Capt Wall says:
::gets up and goes back to the bridge he appears be in another world or mentally distracted...he takes a seat his chair on the bridge::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@SO/FCO: What is a door doing on a comet?

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: Only one way to find out.

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::Turns to the CO, her mouth open as she is about to speak then notes his disposition:: CO: Captain are you okay Sir?

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@FCO/SO: Well while we are here, we might as well try to explore, see if you can open it.

SO Goodelia says:
@FCO: Which is ... ?

FCO Ens Diego says:
@SO: Open it.

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::looks briefly back to the console with a smile and forwards the information as to who the person is to the CTO and his team, before turning back to the CO::

CO Capt Wall says:
CNS: ::in a not sure tone he answer her:: yes I’m fine...

SO Goodelia says:
@FCO: Is it like that Earth legend I once read. We say, "Open sesame”, the door opens, and we find riches inside?

FCO Ens Diego says:
@ALL: According to the DNA scans, the body is from Lt Sandra Galin, from the USS Thrana. She was an ambassador class ship, destroyed at Wolf 359.

CO Capt Wall says:
::while sitting his he chair on the bridge he take a visual hard look around the Elara bridge and officers something he hasn’t really done in a really long time::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: I say we must proceed with caution now.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@FCO: Wolf 359 is a long way from here... is it possible she could be here?

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::nods to the CO:: CO: The it is back to business, The Away team have been in contact and have found that what they are standing on contains federation material, also they have found a body, a Lt from the USS Thrana, destroyed at Wolf 359.

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: If the Borg were involved, I would take good bets on that.

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::catches her breath, lowers her voice so it is difficult for Lost or Solie to hear:: CO: Also sir there is an issue I need to discuss with you after my consultation with the CMO.

SO Goodelia says:
@FCO: The Borg? I heard of them. Seem like interesting creatures. Wouldn't want to meet one though

CO Capt Wall says:
::he really is not paying attention to the specifics around him as he continues just look at the bridge and personal around him::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@SO: I don't blame you.

SO Goodelia says:
@CTO/FCO: Three buttons. All equal. What now?

CO Capt Wall says:
CNS: ::after a few moments:: I’m sorry did you say something Counsellor?

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: Shall we?

CNS Ens Juuls says:
Self: Quite out of character. ::looks back to the captain:: CO: Perhaps we could take a moment in your ready room sir? I am sure the away team will be monitored and you will be updated.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@SO: Why don’t you pick the one you think opens the door...

OPS Solie says:
CNS/CO: I will inform you should there be any problems

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::slowly moves back not to attract the attention of the SO::

CO Capt Wall says:
CNS: actually yes good idea ::stands up to enter back in to his ready room::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::nods to the CO with a smile then lets him lead the way and follows::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::watches the FCO with a hint of interest::

CO Capt Wall says:
::enters his RR and takes a seat behind his desk once again::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@SO: Pick one.

SO Goodelia says:
@::shrugs and presses a button. Nothing happens::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@SO: Punch them in random.

FCO Ens Diego says:
@*Elara*: We found a door on the comet.

SO Goodelia says:
@::does so, expecting a result::

OPS Solie says:
*FCO*Well, open it

FCO Ens Diego says:
@*OPS*: Inform the Captain please.

CO Capt Wall says:
CNS: take a seat

OPS Solie says:
*FCO*: He is busy with the CNS. It’s the CTO's decision what to do now

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::watches him take a seat and after being offered a seat promptly takes it with a smile then begins to talk:: CO: You seem quite distant Sir. May I ask is there anything bothering you at the moment?

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@FCO/SO: Okay that’s enough. I don’t think that is going to work. We will need some other equipment to get through this door

FCO Ens Diego says:
@:CTO: Let’s cut it open. ::gets engineering toolkit out::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::takes out his plasma torch::

CO Capt Wall says:
CNS: actually not really problem of sort, it’s just something has been offered to me and right now I am having mixed feeling about a decision I have to make

FCO Ens Diego says:
@ALL: Stand aside while I cut.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@FCO: Be careful, we have no idea what’s on the other side ::moves out of a direct line with the door, just in case::

SO Goodelia says:
@CTO/FCO: Fine, fine. ::gets away from the door for the FCO to open it. While doing so, she steps on the three buttons at the same time. The door gently slides to the side::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::drops his jaw::

@ACTION: As the door opens, an intense white light comes out of it

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::nods to the Captain:: CO: It must be something big for you to be this thoughtful about it.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::shields his eyes from the light:: SO: Good work.

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::puts his tools away and stares into the light shielding his eyes::

SO Goodelia says:
@::shrugs::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: Shall we go in?

CO Capt Wall says:
CNS: Yes, it is I have been offered a new command, but at the same time the Elara is home to me and I am very happy here, I have experience a lot on this ship

@ACTION: The away team starts to feel an odd pull into the light. As if gravity was building up, towards the light

FCO Ens Diego says:
@*Elara*:We are getting pulled in!

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@FCO: Perhaps we should leave... this doesn’t feel right

FCO Ens Diego says:
@:tries to pull away::

OPS Solie says:
*FCO*: What was that away team? I am not sure I understood what you meant

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@*Elara*: We have opened the door on the comet, it appears to be emitting a gravity field, which is "pulling" at us

FCO Ens Diego says:
@*OPS*: We opened the door and a light started to pull us in!

CNS Ens Juuls says:
CO: Well your records show you are a good officer so there is no doubt you would command any ship as well as you do this one. It would be a shame for us to lose an officer like yourself, but I can understand this must be a very hard decision for you. May I ask what would make you want to leave the Elara? It must be a good ship you've been offered?

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::goes to the shuttle::

CO Capt Wall says:
CNS: something very hard to give up...yet the new command is a Sovereign Class vessel and an opportunity to be on the same ship as my brother

OPS Solie says:
*CTO*It's your call Commander. Whether to stay or leave

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@SO: Get aboard the shuttle

SO Goodelia says:
@::nods and starts walking towards the shuttle::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::climbs aboard and starts pre-flight::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@*OPS*: Understood, I’m going to attempt to close the door, if I cannot we will return to the Elara

CO Capt Wall says:
CNS: that’s part of the problem until I received this offer from Starfleet; I had no reasons to leave the Elara

@ACTION: Diego finds he can't lift from the comet's surface

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::moves over to the doors controls and tries to close the door::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::pushes the engines to Max::

@ACTION: Mesme gets no results and the gravity pull increases. He now must make a real effort not to "fall " in

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::shuts them down when he realizes it will not work::

@ACTION: Even inside the shuttle, Diego begins to feel the pull, which affects only him and Goodelia, not the shuttle itself

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@*FCO*: Please tell me the shuttle will take off ::drags himself away from the hole::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
CO: Ah, in space it is not often we can be close to those we love. And yes there is a prestige that comes with a Sovereign. It is also easy to understand your reasons for wishing to remain here as you said you had no reason to leave prior to this.

FCO Ens Diego says:
@*CTO*: Nope.

FCO Ens Diego says:
@*Elara*: Request beam out.

@ACTION: As the strength increases, the whole away team is pulled in. Timrok, Mesme, Diego and Goodelia fall into the light

@ACTION: The com never reaches the Elara

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::grits his teeth:: Self: Should have left... ::disappears into the light::

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::feels glad he grabbed all he could in equipment wise::

@ACTION: They are surrounded by that white light. It's all they can see. They cannot move

@ACTION: Slowly the white is replaced by images, images of faraway places, of systems and stars

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::looks around and feels helpless::

@ACTION: It is as if an immense journey is unfolding before their eyes

CO Capt Wall says:
CNS: chuckles I am close to my brother even the last time we talked on subspace was almost month ago, when we both were in the academy our green ensign dream was to end up on the Enterprise and serve together how ironic this is almost just that even though it is not the Enterprise

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::really wants the journey to end::

@ACTION: Finally, they can feel a "floor" beneath their feet. They find themselves on a planet, in a green grassland

@ACTION: It seems to stretch forever. Slowly they regain control of their muscles

CO Capt Wall says:
CNS: kinda surprised he has tried to contact me about this perhaps yet he still will

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::Slowly sits the equipment on the ground::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::feels control returning to him and manages to sag for a moment:: SO/FCO: Anyone have any idea where we are?

FCO Ens Diego says:
@::tries to contact the ship::*Elara*: Do you read?

@ACTION: FCO gets no response

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: No. And we lost contact with the ship.

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::smiles having never heard the CO speak with so much emotion:: CO: Have you long to make your decision? It seems like there will be a lot to think about, whether you would like to start fresh on a new ship, and how you would feel in each situation.

FCO Ens Diego says:
@CTO: We may be stuck here.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
@::looks at the FCO and smiles:: FCO: Of course we have, and I wouldn’t say that ensign, we have only just arrived

CO Capt Wall says:
CNS: Admiral lx has given me a week to decide...am I being ridicules should have I just told her yes when I spoke to her right then and there?

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::shakes her head:: CO: Sometimes there are things we should not decide in haste.

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