Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“The Forth Space”

Starring

Terry Imrie as Captain Joseph Timrok
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Peter Pazoski
Gordon Cindric as as Lieutenant Junior Grade John McKnight
Michael Taylor as Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael Taylor
Cosma Mihai as Lieutenant Junior Grade Cosmo Starbuck
Rob van den Dungen as Ensign Dalin Tar

  And

Lília Perfeito as Goko

  Guest Starring

Tim Schols as Doctor Greene
James Homuth as Ensign Q’Anin

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10503.20 - "The Fourth Space, part I"=/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara is five minutes from the Bebulari nebula where a group of Acamarian Gatherers found an apparently inexhaustible source of resources
Host SM_Lilia says:
So far sensors report nothing out of the ordinary
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: sitting on his seat on the bridge ::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::at tactical, tacticilizing::
Host Goko says:
::arrives on the bridge, this time without his entourage::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::monitoring warp drive systems on the engineering console, the one on the bridge::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: turns round and resists throwing Goko a scowl, quickly returns to work ::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::sat in his chair going over data on the Bebulari nebula and the surrounding systems::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::monitoring ship's systems and power allocation::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
OPS: should we expect any interference on the ships systems from this nebula?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::notices nebula:: CO: Sir, the nebula is within visual range.
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: tapping buttons he raises his head :: CO: ETA to the nebula...5 min
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: There could be a little interference, but I can compensate by adjusting the shields, Sir.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: maintain course
Host Goko says:
CO: There is a trick Captain, to go inside
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::looks at Goko::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Goko: and what would that be?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::enables view screen to show the nebula::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: aye captain, maintaining current velocity
Host Goko says:
CO: Navigation is virtually impossible inside, unless you follow the ... how to put it...yes, currents
Host Goko says:
CO: Perhaps I can plot them for your pilot?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
:: ease drops on Goko's sayings::
SO_Q`Anin says:
::is seated at the secondary science console, monitoring the sensors and... just... waiting::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::gets back to his console and initiates a subspace scan of the nebula::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Goko: That would be most helpful, go right ahead
Host Goko says:
::nods and heads to the FCO's station::
SO_Q`Anin says:
::clears his throat:: CO: Captain, we will have no shields or sensors once we enter the nebula.
Host Goko says:
FCO: May I? ::looks at his console::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::frowns::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::whispers slightly at the CO so that Goko doesn’t hear him:: CO: Sir.. I don't like this....
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: looks over with a blank look on his face :: Goko: be my guest :: motions to the console with a smile ::
Host Goko says:
ACTION: The viewscreen shows a beautiful (for those who like these things) red nebula, whirlwinds move the gases and plasma
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::looks up from his padd:: SO: What is going to interfere with our systems?
Host Goko says:
::as the FCO leans to the side, he takes the console and quickly types some coordinates:: CO/FCO: These are old but should still work.
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: looks at the screen :: mumbles: interesting
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CTO: This is certainly not without its risks - do what you can to minimize them
Host Goko says:
FCO: Just follow them and it should be fine. ::leaves the console again::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::subspace scans reveal nothing out of the ordinary::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
::looks at his console to see just where they are heading ::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: I will try what I can...
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: looks out after Goko :: self: it would be my pleasure....
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::looks for ways to protect the computer cores::
SO_Q`Anin says:
::turns to regard the XO and CO both:: XO/CO: The nebula appears to be periodically discharging plasma. It’s preventing any interior scans of the nebula.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Goko: how long will it take to pass through the Nebula?
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
SO: do they pose a risk to the ship?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Self: They didn’t pose a threat for their ships.. why should it pose a threat for a highly advanced starship like the Elara
Host Goko says:
::raises his eyebrows:: CO: We won't. The resources are inside, you'll start picking up Dilithium once we reach the area. The signal is so strong that the interference cant compensate
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CEO: Mr. McKnight, see if you can adjust the sensor array to cut through some of the interference.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Goko: very well
SO_Q`Anin says:
::shakes his head:: CO: Negative. The plasma itself won't harm us. But... well... no shields... no sensors... ::shrugs:: CO: You decide.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
XO: Lieutenant, it will be like chopping a stone with a wooden axe, but I will do my best. ::nods and gets to work::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
OPS: launch a signal buoy at the point we enter the nebula, at least it can give us some point of reference
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: take us in, nice and easy
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::prepares a buoy::
SO_Q`Anin says:
CO: We'll have some unstable communications, but at least that can be compensated for.
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: mutters :: self: I don’t like this one bit. CO: aye sir :: drops speed slightly to ease into the nebula:: self: speed kills...
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::looks after trouble at his console and slightly looks at the security team on the bridge::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::launches the signal buoy::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: nods to the SO ::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Sir, buoy launched.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CTO: be on your guard
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::enhances communication signal::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: I already am... my Klingon senses tell me this is very wrong
Host Goko says:
ACTION: Gently the Elara moves through the nebula. She is slightly shaken by plasma currents but the inertial dampers manage to compensate
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CTO: if it wasn't we wouldn't be here
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::re-routes the sensors through the secondary deflector as well as for the primary one:: XO: It should be better now sir.
SO_Q`Anin says:
::waits for the sensors to bite the bullet:: Self: The KDF was so much easier...
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Well...let's hope this "wrong" stays in normal Starfleet parameters... no Borg, Dominion or anomalies and we should be fine
Host Goko says:
CO: It is just 2 or 3 minutes Captain, till the Dilithium reservoir. The others are near by as well
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CEO: Very good. Now see what you can do about the shields.
Host Goko says:
ACTION: The buoy is launched from the Elara and remains aty its assigned coordinates right outside Bebulari
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
SO: picking up any readings yet?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
XO: The secondary shield generator in the tactical pod should start "kicking in" by now, if it goes down, just tell OPS to assign more power from other systems. ::nods::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: starts hammering at controls :: CO: sir, I’m loosing control of the ship...she is being drawn somewhere in the nebula!
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: try to ride the current
SO_Q`Anin says:
::idly thumbs the dagger strapped to one side with one hand, while the other plays his console:: CO: I have a minor improvement in the sensors, but nothing significant. ::hears the FCO:: CO: Confirmed. We're drifting off course, captain.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Goko: is this normal?
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: starts playing around with more controls trying to up the power of the engines ::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
Console: come on baby talk to me :: still trying to regain control ::
Host Goko says:
::shakes his head:: FCO: Are you following the coordinates I gave you?
Host Goko says:
ACTION: The Elara remains off course and gaining speed. Going deep inside the nebula
Host Goko says:
CO: We never had this problem Captain ... .but then again .... ::his voice trails off::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
SO: try and extrapolate the nebulas current, where are we headed?
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
Goko: then again what?
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: tries to reverse thrust on the engines :: self: come on, don’t make me turn you off! :: looks up with a scowl :: Goko: of course I am
SO_Q`Anin says:
::just shakes his head, and tries to extend the sensor range directly ahead of them, along their current course:: CO: Already doing so, captain.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::notices the structural integrity dropping:: CO: Sir, the pressure on the hull is increasing, structural integrity is dropping.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::watches Goko::
Host Goko says:
ACTION: As the Elara crosses the currents, the dampeners can’t compensate. She begins to shiver
SO_Q`Anin says:
CO: We're on a heading directly for the nebula's center.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
All: Trying to compensate for the shivering gentlemen, hold on to your chairs ::works on the console::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Inertial dampeners are failing.
Host Goko says:
CO: Well, our ships are small, roughly double the size of your runabouts. We never brought anything so big here. But I thought you would be ok as long as you followed the right course
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: Don’t fight against the current - go with it
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
OPS: divert all the power you can to inertial dampers
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
Goko: That’s quite a large piece of information to neglect to tell us.
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: ok, your the boss :: relaxes a little in his seat and lets the Elara "follow the flow" ::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::diverts power:: CO: Aye Sir, diverting power from non essential systems
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: mumbles :: self: when we get out of here I’m gonna give that Goko a piece of.....
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::hears a alarming beeping from his console among all other beeps:: CO: Sir, hull integrity on the forward saucer decks is failing.
Host Goko says:
::looks at the XO, noticing his eyes:: XO: You seem to think I am to blame. I didn’t put you in dander knowingly
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CEO: we need to re-enforce the hull integrity, do what you can
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::moves back and forth, trying to hold on his console::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CTO: Evacuate the effected sections.
Host Goko says:
ACTION: The hull stresses diminish and get out of the "red zone" as the Elara goes with the flow ....
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CO: Aye sir ::nods again:: *Engineering*: McKnight to Yellow, Mr. Yellow we need more power on the structural field of the ship, try reconnecting the primary and secondary circuits to match the shivering frequency.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: shut down the engines, just use the maneuvering thrusters to control our attitude, maybe if we drift a while it will reduce the hull stress
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
XO: Yes sir.... *Security Team*: I want a full lockdown of affected systems and breaches, make sure those areas are crew-free.. we don’t want any people floating in space, now do we..
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: ah ah, reducing power....shutting down
Host Goko says:
ACTION: Soon the motion stops and a white light floods the bridge coming from the viewscreen. Then everyone is knocked unconscious
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::passes out::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
::slumps in his seat ::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::falls backwards in his seat::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::drops down like a stone and hits his head on the steps::
SO_Q`Anin says:
::continues to try and maximize the sensor range along their current course, only to be greeted by the sweet sense of unconsciousness::
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Drops from his console to the floor, falling into a classic position::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::lies over the tactical console::
Host Goko says:
ACTION: Slowly they begin to wake up, exactly where they fell. The bridge consoles are lighted with static
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: lying upside down on his console ::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: groans ::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::blinks his eyes and comes round::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::feels as if a runabout has flown through his head:: CTO: Report Mr. Starbuck...
SO_Q`Anin says:
::twitches, then turns his head:: Self: So that's what half a bottle of blood wine and a night off will do to you...
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: wakes and looks around:: *All*: all stations report in
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::opens his eyes and looks straight at his hand lying next to his face::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::the flashes in the console are the first things that he sees when he wakes up... he touches his forehead and thinks if it wasn’t crested Klingon style he would have been in Stovokor by now::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::opens his eyes and tries to get up, his head scratched on several places:: Self: Ouch!
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: slowly slumps to the floor then stands up leaning on his console and viewing the flashing panel ::
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Tries to get back up on his feet:: CO: Still with you sir. I guess.
SO_Q`Anin says:
::examines his console only briefly:: CO: Sensors are... unresponsive, captain.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::raises head and reads his console::
Host Goko says:
ACTION: The red lights of emergency power light the bridge
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::finds Goko lying down... takes him and moves him in the sitting position:: Goko: Hey... are you all right?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::notices his console is non responsive::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Sir, it seems the computer is offline. Consoles and stations are irresponsive
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: looks at the console and sighs :: Self: well...that’s that
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Emergency power is online.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::slaps Goko:: Goko: Come on... come on…wake up
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: are we moving?
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Gets up to his console again:: CO: Mine station is displaying only static too sir.
Host Goko says:
ACTION: Some members of the crew feel sore, as if they slept for quite a while
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: motions to the console :: CO: I’d have to look out a window
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CEO: what is the condition of the main computer core?
Host Goko says:
ACTION: As they wake up, the crew begins to hear something ... but it seems to come from up, outside the hull?
Host Goko says:
ACTION: It sounds like something is knocking slightly on the hull
Host Goko says:
::wakes up with the CTO slapping him:: CTO: Hey I thought we were friends ... what happened?
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Looks up from his console:: ALL: Anyone hear that?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Goko: He he... good thing you're alive... last time I heard was something about inertial dampeners losing integrity hull breaching and other stuff
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::gets up and checks the status with his blurry vision:: CO: Sir, the memory is intact but I have to reinitialize it.
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CSO: yes...what is that?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::looks to CSO and listens:: CSO: Yes, it looks like some knocking.
Host Goko says:
CTO: I feel like I've slept for a week. Where are we?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::stands up when he hears the noise and listens closer::
SO_Q`Anin says:
::blinks, and glances toward the CSO as if indicating he hasn't a clue::
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Stands up and walks around on the bridge, trying to determine where the sound is more clearly::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: go down and check on the shuttles, see if they are operational then report back
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Goko: You are the expert on this nebula... you tell us.... we lost everything...static is all we're getting
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
XO: try and locate the source of that infernal knocking
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: slides out his phaser and replaces it to make sure he can get quick draw :: CO: aye sir :: runs of to the shuttle bay ::
Host Goko says:
::shakes his head:: CTO: This never happened to us
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::closes his eyes and tries to say focused, his scar is killing him::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Goko: There is always a first time for everything :: leaves him and goes to tactical trying to get something working::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CO: Yes sir. ::looks around for a moment and heads for the bridge weapon locker::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: running down the corridor to the shuttle bay, listening carefully ::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
All: is anyone carrying a timepiece…one that is independent of the ships systems?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: PADD's should do it…right? ::hands the CO a PADD::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
self: I hope its all in one piece :; begins to open the shuttle bay door ::
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Gets back to his station as the XO is already heading out to check on the sound and tries to get something else but static on his screen::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: cross checks the timestamp on the padd & compares it with the time they entered the nebula::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::works on getting main power back and running properly::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::having left the bridge by one of the JT access hatches makes his way to deck two, finds an exterior porthole and attempts to see what is banging on the hull::
Host Goko says:
ACTION: Looking out Pazoski has to adjust his eyes and brain to what he is seeing
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: enters the shuttle bay and enters the nearest shuttle :: *CO*: sir, the shuttles appear to be in one piece
Host Goko says:
ACTION: There is some green in the distance and the banging is ... rain?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
Self: Where on earth are we...
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: looks at his combadge :: *CO*: captain? *CTO*: Starbuck respond.... self: damn it
SO_Q`Anin says:
::attempts to do some work with his console, aiming for... well, anything but static::
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
self: looks like I’m running :: runs back into the corridor towards the bridge ::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
All: Listen up guys, if this PADD is correct we entered the nebula 2 days ago
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Looks around to see if no one is looking and hits his console twice, hoping it will clear the static from the screens::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::makes his way quickly back to the bridge, looking confused on his way up... arrives promptly and slightly out of breath, just in time to catch the end of the CO's statement::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Relax Captain... through all we've been through this is "normal"
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CEO: I'll be heading to the central computer core to see if I can do anything from there. You'll accompany me?
SO_Q`Anin says:
::could really go for some strong coffee… remembers the replicators aren't very accessible at the moment and inwardly curses::
Host Goko says:
ACTION: The CSO's console responds by going completely black after the hitting
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CSO/SO: Can you guys confirm that
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
All: And we have a bigger problem than that, it looks like we are not in the nebula anymore, in fact we are on what appears to be an M class planet, and the banging, its rain.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: Of course ensign, do you know the way ::grins in pain, with his eyes slightly closed::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
XO: Planet?? This ship cannot land on planets... can it?
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: enters bridge panting :: CO: sir *pant* the shuttles are all in top condition *puff*
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Looks up from his black screens and checks his Tricorder. He responds with a shaky voice:: CO: Aye sir, my Tricorder is 2 days after.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: raises both eyebrows at the XO's statement ::
SO_Q`Anin says:
::produces a Tricorder from a storage compartment under his console and opens it:: CO: Confirmed captain. According to this... it's 2 days later.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CEO: Well, I'm the OPS, am I not? ::smiles::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CTO: According to the technical schematics, no. But apparently someone forgot to tell whatever put us here..
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: Yes, indeed you are Mr. Tar, lead the way. ::follows the OPS officer::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
XO: Great..... I had a bad feeling all along... I knew something like this is gonna happen... Federation and it's greed for infinite resources...
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::walks to the JT and enters::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::enters the JT after the ensign, crawling slowly and steady::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
XO: we need to confirm that its M class, get yourself a small away team, get in some EVA suits and get some readings for us
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: lays down on the floor, getting his breath back ::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::climbs down some decks, arriving at the deck of the primary computer core control room::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CO: Understood sir.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CEO: We're at the primary computer core control deck now.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
FCO: good work
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Self: Okay...okay… keep you cool...  Goko: Goko… did you knew of any M planets in that nebula?
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: pants :: CO: thanks
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: What did the captain want us to do? ::shakes his head and blinks his eyes::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CEO: It's paramount to get the computer cores back online, so all systems can get back into operation. ::sees CEO shaking his head:: CEO: Are you all right?
Host Goko says:
::sighs:: CTO: No, we only found the Dilithium and resources in the nebula ::
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Looks back at his black screens and bents to his left and then right to check underneath his console if something snapped loose::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
FCO/CTO: Mr. Taylor, Starbuck, lets go take a little walk.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Sir... could we have gone through the wormhole? if so then this is one of the planets on the other side of the wormhole.. this stasis we've been in could have been caused by either gases in the nebula, by the transport through the wormhole... by anomalies... there are too many theories...
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CEO: Let's find out how we can the core get back to work.
FCO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: gets up groaning :: XO: aye
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: Aaaah, I'm having problems seeing, my head hurts like a phaser burn ::looks at the ensign::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CSO/SO: See if you can improvise some communicators so we can stay in touch with each other
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: Proceed ensign, we need to do it fast ::crawls faster::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CSO: and ensign.... don’t hit my ship
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::releases hatch in the wall and scans with his Tricorder::
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye sir. ::Walks over to the SO::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CEO: It seems all we need is enough power to initiate a reboot, but emergency power at its current power output is just not enough.
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::His head turns a little red, because he really thought the captain didn't see his little run-in with his console::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Self: Great.... this crew has so much luck in getting into difficult situations...
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::remembers a time when the CO of this ship would always want to go on the AT:: Self: Why am I always so lucky?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: We can cause a power overcharge that will do the trick, and blow up a dozen circuits in the process... but I guess it's acceptable.
Host Goko says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Pause Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
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