Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“The Fourth Space”

Starring

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

  And

Lília Perfeito as Luleex, Lieutenant Yellow, Doctor Greene and the Transporter Chief

  Guest Starring

Linda Baus the Lieutenant Jordan McCay
Eric Woo as Ensign K’Trak
Rob Lemmens the Ensign Connors

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10504.10 - "The Fourth Space, part III"=/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara is landed in an unknown planet in an unknown corner of the Galaxy (one wonder's which galaxy though). Aboard, the crew mends the bruises caused by the landing and what else happened during the two days they seem to have lost.
Host SM_Lilia says:
Meanwhile the First Officer got himself into trouble again. He and a young science officer were caught by what appear to be Borg drones. They took them to the presence of a Talaxian. Who is this person and what does he want with the Elara crew?
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: pacing the bridge thoughtfully ::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::waked up in sickbay with his head hurting::
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@::Focuses her attention on the Talaxian who has entered the room.  Pulls out her Tricorder and begins to scan him.::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: As the shuttle Funchal circles the Elara and reaches the stone-like structure holding her, engines simply stop and the shuttles starts going down
CNS_K`Trak says:
::gripping firmly on his padd, he steps into the turbo lift, heading up for the bridge::
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Quietly and staying hidden as best he can, he waits for the answer of the CO::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::finishes the scan of the Elara from the shuttle:: Computer: All right, Computer, catalog the data and ready it for transfer into the main computer.
Host Luleex says:
@SO/XO: Welcome to my planet
Host Luleex says:
ACTION: The EO notices a spider going up her arms and lets out a scream and running in the opposite direction ... i.e. the Borg room
Host Luleex says:
ACION: Quickly she is surrounded by drones
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@Luleex: Thank you. I am Lieutenant Peter Pazoksi of the Federation Starship Elara, could you tell us where your planet is?
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Tries to stop the EO, but to prevent from being discovered he moves himself deeper into the tunnel.:: Self: Darn.... she's a goner.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::wakes up in his quarters::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::notices the shuttles engines drop dead:: Self: What in Gods name is going on now. ::starts relaying power to the auxiliary thrusters::
CNS_K`Trak says:
::the doors slide open, and he grunts as he sees the bridge nearly empty, save for the captain pacing about; he steps off and heads for his seat, nodding once to the CO:: CO: Captain.
Host Luleex says:
@::glances oddly at the XO::XO: Its in the Muranan sector. You are not from around here indeed.
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@Luleex:  Is there a reason why you have brought us to this room?
Host Luleex says:
@XO: Well, since you came to visit I might as well be a good host. Do you want a drink?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::shakes head:: Self: Damn, what happened?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@::searches his mind for that name, turns to the SO:: SO: Have you heard of the Muranan sector?
Host Luleex says:
ACTION: The Funchal crash lands
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
:: gently gets out of sickbay and moves to the bridge::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*CSO*: find out whatever you can but take every precaution - report what you find out
Host Luleex says:
SO: Didn't you want to meet me?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@Luleex: Thank you, that would be appreciated.
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@Luleex:  Yes, we are curious.  We are on a peaceful mission and have crashed on this planet.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: nods to the CNS ::
Host Luleex says:
@::smiles and goes to get a glass of something bluish, handing it to each of them:: XO/SO: A Talaxian delicacy. I hope you enjoy. I am wondering, when are you leaving?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::looks out of his window:: Self: What the? ::sees the light::
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
Manages to kill the light on his wrist as he carefully whispers into his combadge::*CO*: Affirmative. Unfortunately the EO just rushed out of the tunnel, screaming and right into the room with the drones.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::bumps his entire body on the left bulk of the shuttle as it crashes down to the ground:: Computer: Computer open distress freq............
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: No, Sir.  I have not heard of it.  ::Takes the glass of water and takes a small drink.::
@Luleex: Thank you.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::enters the bridge in a slightly better health condition...the walking did him good:: All: What did I miss?
Host Luleex says:
ACTION: The EO is taken away and a drone looks in the direction of the CSO. The tunnel is dark so he may or may not see him
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@::takes a sip of the drink:: Luleex: I do not know when we plan to leave, that is down to the captain ::is suspicious, but hides it well:: I was wondering, you seem to be keeping some strange company here...
CNS_K`Trak says:
::clicks his tongue several times:: CO: Shameful. Starfleet will let anyone in with half a brain and the courage of a Targ, it would appear.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
Computer: Where are we?
Host Luleex says:
ACTION: Computer does not respond because its partially offline
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Stays very still and very quite as he sees the shadow and the facial lights of the drone as it appears to look into the darkness of the tunnel. His heart rate increases as he also feels drops of sweat roll down his neck::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: I get the feeling we are a long way from home.
Host Luleex says:
ACTION: CEO survives the crash with a few bruises but the FCO is out
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CTO: good to see you back on your feet, it seems we have landed amongst some Borg,i want you to begin securing the ship - start in engineering CSO Conners reported discovering Borg there
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::gets up on his feet and walks to the main console, the shuttle quite bruised and bashed all around, sparks jumping all around::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::straightens his uniform and heads for the bridge::
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: I agree, but how far I wonder.  And how did we get here?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::hears the CNS's line and wants to think this had nothing to do with him:: CO:  Roger on my way.. ::leaves for Engineering::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CNS: Explain
Host Luleex says:
@::drinks:: XO: You mean the drones? I inherited them. They come quit handy. I want to know when you are leaving so that I can move to your ship
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@::Almost chokes as she's drinking.::  Luleex:  You want to move to our ship?  As in take over?  Join us?  Have us take you somewhere?
Host Luleex says:
ACTION: The drone quickly looses interest and follows the others with the EO. (They are not very smart are they?)
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::walks back to the FCO and gets him in a seat position:: FCO: Taylor,......Taylor.....wake up..... helloooo....::slaps him on the face but no answer::... Self: Aw damn, he's out cold.
CNS_K`Trak says:
::he rolls his head back slightly, as he drops the padd to the side:: CO: It's quite simple. The Engineering officer ran off screaming. Further lapses in discipline must be suppressed in order to assure the success of the Elara in her goals.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::notices the TL doesn't respond either:: Self: Then I'll have to use the Jeffries Tubes, damn. ::sighs::
Host Luleex says:
@SO: Well, you cant take her from here. Might as well use it myself
Host Luleex says:
@XO: You are welcome to stay as well of course
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::takes a phaser rifle and continues to engineering, his head is still convulsing a little::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::crawls through the JT to the bridge::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CNS: Perhaps your presence with them will inspire them to a better performance
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@Luleex:  Why do you want our ship?
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::When he hears the drone leave with the others, he decides to carefully move a little further upwards into the tunnel again, as his heartbeat is almost back to normal and he can breath a little bit of air again.:: Self: That was too close for comfort. I wonder where they will take the poor EO. Certainly not to a place to do her nails.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@::wonders why he always gets the overexcited people on his away teams:: Luleex: Who did you inherit them from? ::takes another sip of the drink, not enjoying it that much:: Why can't we take the ship, is there something in the atmosphere preventing us from leaving?
Host Luleex says:
@::shrugs:: SO: And why not?  It is on my planet after all. I bet you have things there I can use
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::exits JT at the bridge, stands up, straightens uniform and looks around::
CNS_K`Trak says:
CO: An excellent suggestion, sir - it would appear you've been reading up on psychiatric theory. Permission to join the away team?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::walks to the console and tries to access communication control:: COM: Elara: Bridge: USS Elara, this is shuttle Funschal, somebody please respond.
Host Luleex says:
@XO: Your ship is stuck on rock in case you haven't noticed. I found this planet with a fully working Borg network, separated from the collective. Its mine, but I always welcome guests. From time to time ships just fall here. I keep them because their owners can't take them
Host Luleex says:
ACTION: The CEO's com is useless as the Elara is without a functional communications array
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::reaches the CSO's position and gently touches his arm trying not to scare him:: CSO: So what happened here...
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@Luleex:  What do you do with the ... ships you collect?
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CNS: Granted, join the CSO's team
Host Luleex says:
@SO: Some are assimilated and that helps maintain my drones. When the crew is few, they even assimilate them. Your ship unfortunately cannot be assimilated so I'll just use it for parts
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: turns to acknowledge the OPS arrival :: OPS: report
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::nods his head:: Computer: Computer, determine the location from here to the Elara at a straight line through the plain and display it on the screen.
CNS_K`Trak says:
::nods his head deeply:: CO: With pleasure. I shall instill courage and aggression to defeat our enemies... appropriately. ::gets up and heads for the turbo lift::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@::looks about the room for a moment then back at Luleex:: Luleex: What would you say if we could get the Elara off of the planet, with your aid we might be able to get away from this place, and take you with us if you wish it.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Sir, I just woke up and noticed the computer being offline for the largest part. But the most curious thing ::frowns:: Where are we?
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::He carefully sticks his head out of the tunnel again and scouts the empty room:: Self: Hmmm, somehow they all have gotten an interest in the EO. Perhaps her charm did work on those drones.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: frowns slightly at the CNS comment ::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::prods the CSO, who appears to be in small shock::
Host Luleex says:
@XO: Oh I'm afraid I can't do anything. I can ask things of the collective, but I can't interfere with their management activities
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
OPS: I wish I knew, somewhere in the Borg's back yard it seems, if you could find that out then that would be useful, most of the ships systems are still dysfunctional
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@Luleex:  I am curious.  How do you keep the Borg from assimilating you?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@Luleex: So you aren't really in control of them, you just make suggestions? ::makes a mental note::
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Feels something behind him and immediately grabs for his phaser and turns around. Just in time he recognizes the face of Lieutenant Starbuck:: CTO: What... how... where did you come from?
Host Luleex says:
@XO: You could say that  ::smiles:: SO: They like me it seems. I was the first to arrive here, perhaps they always need an independent figure. They don't have a queen, they have a king! ::smiles widely::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CSO: Wowowowo... easy there... I come in peace.. ::breathes slightly:: Jesus...what's going on in here?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::thinks for a moment:: CO: I'll go to the primary computer core and try to get it back online. Then we will be more capable to get something to know.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::taps his combadge:: USS Elara: Bridge: USS Elara this is Lieutenant Jg. McKnight speaking, is anyone there?
CNS_K`Trak says:
::steps into his quarters quickly and straps on his mek'leth, before heading back out, rushing towards the transporter room before all enemies have been defeated::
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@::Sizes up the Talaxian, and thinks to herself, I think I can take him.  Wonders what would happen in the scuffle.::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
OPS: alright, be careful the ship is not secure
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Holsters his phaser again:: CTO: Pieces almost, don't sneak up on me like that. ::Turns around and points into the empty room:: The EO got spooked of something and ran into the room. She was immediately captured by a couple of drones, who were monitoring us. I could barely hide myself.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: I'll take a phaser. ::heads back to the JT::
CNS_K`Trak says:
::steps into the transporter room, grabbing a phaser rifle from a weapons locker:: Transporter Chief: Beam me to the location of the CSO's team, immediately.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CSO: Are the drones adaptable or are they separated from the collective and cannot adapt on their own?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@Luleex: I would like to invite you to the Elara for dinner, after all you have been kind enough to offer us something to drink.
Host Luleex says:
<Transporter Chief>::looks oddly at the CNS:: CNS: I would if we had main power
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::taps his combadge again:: Self: lets give it another try. CO: Captain, this is McKnight, are you receiving me?
Host Luleex says:
@::Considers the option:: XO: Why not? ::smiles:: XO: But I warn you, if you try anything against me you won't survived. Others have tried and died
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
CTO: Good question, we just discovered them and she ran right into their hands. We didn't have enough time to find out. Now they all left with her. Which makes me wonder, because that is not a regular action of Borg. What do you think?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::arrives at the Primary Computer Core Control Room::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*CEO*: Yes lieutenant - go ahead
CNS_K`Trak says:
::grumbles:: Transporter Chief: I see the Engineering Department is doing their job. ::straps the rifle over his back, as he runs out of the transporter room, heading for an open hatch... somewhere::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@::looks impassively at the Talaxian:: Luleex: We are explorers, we wouldn't dream about "trying anything". Now then, shall we say we will meet at the Elara in 2 hours, that should give us enough time to find something to eat.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CSO: I think they are separated by what you say.... possibly someone that over took the  role of Queen
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
*CO:* Captain, we had a little accident the shuttle lost power and crashed. Taylor’s unconscious and the shuttle is bashed.
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Nods:: CTO: I would agree yes. The room appears to be empty, do you think we could check it out? See what they were monitoring before they were interrupted?
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: thinks that’s about the worst engineering diagnosis he’s ever heard :: *CEO* How .. bashed?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CSO: Yes... but we shouldn’t engage them unless they do it first... they might consider us harmless and let us go our own way
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::finds out there's to little power to power up the primary computer core::
CNS_K`Trak says:
::unseals the Jeffries tube hatch, right in main engineering, and peers through the hole that has been so brutally formed on the side...::
Host Luleex says:
@XO: I have plenty of supplies if you need. Oh and welcome to Lula Prime. Should you need anything ask my drones
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@::Continues to make scans of the room where they are being held.::  Luleex:  Are we free to come and go as we please?
CNS_K`Trak says:
CSO: Ens. Connor! Show yourself! ::he squeezes himself through the hole, onto the planet surface...::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
*CO:* Bashed as in not going anywhere soon, I think the only thing working is the reserve deflector and the transporters.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::heads for main engineering::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*CEO* Can you use the emergency transporter to get you both back to the Elara?
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Nods again as he makes a move to exit the tunnel, carefully observing the entrance to the room:: CTO: I'll head out first. ::Before he exits though, he hears the call of the CNS.:: CNS: Shush, we're up here at the end of the tunnel. The CTO and I were just about to examine the room here at the end of the tunnel.
Host Luleex says:
@SO: Certainly, I like my guests. The drones will let you know where you can and can't go
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Luleex leaves, being replaced by a couple of drones who just stay there
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CNS: I hope you have your phaser and guts close by... CSO: Let's move out
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
*CO*: Yes, of course, is anyone at the Elara at the present moment?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::enters Main Engineering and sees a few crewman working::
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: Okay, I don't think I like Itchy and Scratchy here.  Maybe we should take the hint and get out of here.
CNS_K`Trak says:
::un-straps his phaser rifle and activates it:: CTO: You question my courage?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: Well this has opened up a new can of worms, I feel like taking a quick look around this village.
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Nods to the CSO and exits the tunnel, holding his phaser in his hand, ready for action::
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: If it gets me out of here, sure.  I'll go with you.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CNS: No... just that... you are a Cou... um... never mind... let's move out while the path is still clear
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::looks around:: Anyone: Can someone give me an update of the power supply and the progress of restoring main power?
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@::Feels a little claustrophobic.::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::gets up from the ground and pulls Taylor to the transporter pad, then turns away and sets up the timer on the transporter to beam them next to the Elara’s location::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@::turns and heads for the exit:: SO: We need to contact the ship and tell them to expect visitors very soon, we also need to find out why Luleex thinks we cannot leave this planet.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Lt Yellow>::eyes OPS::OPS: Something is draining our power, we are trying to figure out a way to stop them
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*CEO* The crew is present yes, beam Taylor to sickbay and if you still have power get yourself back here
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: Understood.  Sorry, Sir.  Borg’s just make me nervous.
CNS_K`Trak says:
::growls, as he keeps walking:: CTO: Your Bolian foolishness is showing. I would advise you contain it. Shall we?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
*CO*: Rodger that captain, McKnight out.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Borg room has a lot of empty consoles showing several parts of the Elara. It has 2 doors, one of which is locked
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
Self: Damn, we're really in trouble.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::decides to beam Taylor first, since he is not sure the power will last that long:: Self: Ok Taylor, hold on to your unconscious body.... time to go, ::locks on to the Elara’s sickbay::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CNS: Right.. let's go... lead the way Mr. Conners
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@::steps outside of the "cube" and looks around him:: SO: They make me nervous as well, but you have to remember you have a job to do and do it.
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::He scouts the room carefully and takes a spot close to the open door. With his sweat dripping from his forehead again, he takes a quick peek through the door opening.::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@*CO*: Pazoksi to Timrok, do you read me sir?
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@::Sighs:: XO: Understood.  ::Waits patiently for the XO to lead the way.::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::energizes the transporter, previously transferring all available power to the energy emitters::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*Sickbay*: Prepare to receive one casualty
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*XO*: Go ahead
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
Yellow: How much power is left? ::scratches head::
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Dr Greene>*CO*Acknowledged
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Lt Yellow>OPS: Enough to keep us breathing and seeing. I am guessing they left us with that much on purpose. Now if you don't need anything else, I have work to do
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::sees Taylor dematerialize from the pad hoping he is still in one piece::
CNS_K`Trak says:
::follows the CSO, his eyes darting about in the room:: CSO: What is our purpose here?
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@::Looks around the village, and continues to scan the area looking for signs that would tell them where they are.::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@*CO*: Sir we have encountered a Talaxian who says he is friends with the drones, he intends to use the Elara for spare parts sir as he believes we cannot leave this planet, though I do not know why.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CNS: ::whispering:: Just having a look...
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The FCO is beamed to sickbay
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
Yellow: Ok, thanks for the information. I'll try to help if necessary.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*XO*: Are the drones hostile?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: Can you detect any large power signatures around here? These drones must need regeneration and that will need some sort of hive.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::beams himself to the Elara bridge::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@*CO*: Not yet sir, I do not believe they consider us a threat, but they are not going to ignore us forever. We need to get out of here ASAP.
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::whispering loud enough for the CTO and CNS to hear:: CTO/CNS: Everything appears to be clear, you can come out now.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CEO: What’s our situation Lieutenant
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::walks over to the panel with the Engineering computer core control::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CO: I don't know sir, I just came from a crashed shuttlecraft, you feeling ok today? ::grins::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CSO: We were never in hiding.. ::straightens uniform and starts walking straight::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The corridor discovered by the CSO is poorly lit. In the distance there are some silhouettes against the walls
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*XO*: Agreed - try to find out from the Talaxian where "here" is, in fact invite him back with you
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: Scanners are picking up 3 power signatures within scanner range.  There is a larger power source, possibly a power plant to the north.  There is also one in the proximity of the Elara ... and...  ::holds Tricorder toward the building where they came out of:: back there, Sir, the building we came from.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CEO: as always, you did manage to survey the Elara no?
CNS_K`Trak says:
CSO: Remain on your guard, nevertheless-::he quickly shifts his phaser rifle towards the mysterious figures in the distance:: CSO/CTO: We have company.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@*CO*: I already have sir, he will be joining us for dinner in a little under 2 hours.
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
CTO: Just stay clear of this door. There might be something near the end of this corridor. We have to move quickly if we want to find out what they were monitoring. Shall we each take a console?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CO: Yes sir, I've got the data right here ::pulls out a pad from under his uniform::
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*XO*: Very good
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CSO: Roger that... ::keeps the phaser rifle at eye-sight::
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: My guess is they use ships like ours to feed their power supplies.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
:: takes the PADD and reads it ::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: That would be a fair assessment, the question is though, how long before they come for the Elara?
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Walks to a nearby console and tries to find out the location it is displaying::
CNS_K`Trak says:
::slowly moves forward towards the figures... to get a closer look... his phaser at the ready::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: I feel like investigating this power signature to the North, I will not risk an encounter with the Borg in this building, at least not yet.
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: Well with an open invitation to Luleex, I would think he has agreed to dinner to see what it is that he can take and what would be to his liking.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CEO: So she will fly?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The figures are actually drones regenerating. Some still have pieces of Starfleet uniforms. Looking attentively they recognize some of the Elara crew, namely Ens Lost
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CO: Will she fly? Captain, she will fly out of here if I have to suck on some helium and pull her up..... ready to work sir! ::smiles with self confidence::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: Then we better not hang around ::heads off in a northerly direction::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: A bit ahead there is a blue drone, they recognize the CMO
CNS_K`Trak says:
::his eyes widen slightly, as he backs off, turning back towards the CSO and CTO:: CSO/CTO: It would appear some of our colleagues have succumbed to the Borg in the area. We had best hurry if we are to do anything worthwhile here.
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@::Follows the XO.::  XO: Sir, if we are headed to their main power plant, I suspect that power plant will be heavily guarded.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CEO: hopefully it wont come to that - do whatever you have to but do it quickly
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::sank away in thought about how to get up the computer core::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
Self: Oh my God... no..  I always hated the Borg for doing this.... ::grips rifle::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CO: I have an idea to dig us out with out phasers captain, requesting permission to try it.
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::He turns around:: CNS: Colleagues? Oh my god, anyone you recognize?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: You are probably right, but perhaps it isn't as they would expect us to think it is heavily guarded. Anyway, I am just going to have a quick look around, I don’t actually want to do anything with it.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CEO: we barely have a functional system on the ship, the digging will have to wait
CNS_K`Trak says:
CSO: Their identities are unimportant, they are now Borg.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CO: Ok sir, what is our main primary objective then?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CNS: Starfleet do have ways of reverse engineering them
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: I'm going with you.  You can't have all the fun.  ::Follows the XO in a northerly direction to the power plant, passing several drones along the way.::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CNS: DO you think this is a honorable death?? We either save them..or kill them...
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
CEO: help Tar restore the main computer, get sensors working -then work on the rest
CSO_Ens_Conners says:
::Walks over to the door, a little agitated:: CNS: You for one should know that ANY crewmember is important. ::He scans the drones from the distance:: It appears they are not fully assimilated yet. Perhaps we can reverse it still.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CO: Aye aye sir ::heads down to main engineering::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The drones just ignore the SO and XO
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
*OPS*: Mr. Tar, what is your location?
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO:  It is good they don't seem to care we are headed in this direction.  The power plant is about 2 kilometers ... this way.  ::Points to the north.::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::points ears and wake up from being in thoughts:: *CEO:* I'm in Main Engineering, trying to restore main power to get the main computer back online.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: It makes you wonder, how many ships have they assimilated in the last few years, and why can't they leave here, with all the technology the Borg possesses.
CNS_K`Trak says:
CSO: As touching as your loyalty to crew may be, I don't need to remind you of what might happen if we somehow awaken the Borg in this chamber.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: I am sure they will start to pay attention to us when we get to where we are going.
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: But these are not your average Borg.  They're different.  They're separated from the Collective.
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: It's almost as if they have individuality.  Odd isn't it?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
*OPS* Acknowledged Mr. Tar, I'm on my way to assist you, stand by
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The CSO just shrugs at the CNS
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::awaits CEO arrival::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: Odd is not a strong enough word for it, this shouldn't be happening, these Borg should have all reverted to their pre-assimilated personalities.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::storms into main engineering:: Tar: Status Mr. Tar?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: Unless...
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: Unless?
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@::Not really liking the sound of that.::
CNS_K`Trak says:
*CO*: Attention. What is the status of the transporters?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Drones start coming from the tunnel (from the Elara's direction)
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::sees CEO running into Main Engineering:: CEO: Main power is offline, emergency power is offline, we just have barely enough energy left for breathing.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: At the heart of all Borg vessels is a device that connects the drones to the collective. If there is one on this planet it could have kept the hive mind intact, but only in this system.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: With no instructions from the queen however who knows what these Borg have been doing.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: Ok ensign, help me shut down all nonessential systems, all from warp drive to cabin lights, we need every what we have.
CO_Cpt_Timrok says:
*CNS* The Elara's transporters are offline currently
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: The XO and SO reach a large cubic building with just one door
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: And do you believe that someone has turned this device off?  That would make sense why our Talaxian friend appears to be in charge.  Maybe he altered the device or something.
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION ... which is locked
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
:: looks sadly at the people assimilated but then stands guard as soon as he hears Borg::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CEO: Yes, Sir. ::taps a few buttons and the lights go out::
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@::Reaches the door first, and pulls on it.::  XO: It's locked.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CSO/CNS: I think we'll see if they adapt.. one way or another
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::starts relaying all the power to life-support::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: If we could find the device and shut it off the Borg may become individuals...
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@SO: I was afraid of that, do you think you can open it?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@::looks around for any drones::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: Ok that should do it, now we have to reconnect the main plasma flow to the secondary core charger so we can boost the core back online again, hopefully.
CNS_K`Trak says:
Self: Figures. ::he looks up and down at one of the assimilated crewmates, before out of the corner of his eye he sees movement... he turns around slowly...:: CTO: Ready.... phasers.... ::holds up his hand, as he begins to move back slowly:: We may not need to attack.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CNS: So what do you suggest... give them flowers and a fruitcake?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CEO: I'll go back to Primary Computer Core Control so I can get more systems back online, starting with sensors and communications.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The drones look at the CTO and CNS but pass them, on their way to check on the drones being assimilated
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CEO: With your permission.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CNS: Wow... I guess those fruitcakes DO actually work in any situation... ::holsters rifle::
CNS_K`Trak says:
CTO: A Borg would be not responsive to flowers and fruitcake, just as they are not responsive to those they deem not to be a threat.... let us wait, bide our time.... ::watches the Borg carefully...::
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: Let me work on it.  ::Opens the control panel on the lock.::  There's a lot of wires in here.  They all seem to have the same electrical signature.  I could play with the wires, but I don't know what good it will do.  In fact, it might actually send some drones this way.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: Of course, yea, and make sure you back up the core data, just incase we get an overload of some kind
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::runs over to the warp core control port::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Borg replace some of the implants on Ordo and some of the others
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::heads back to PCCC::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CSO:  ::looks at him:: Get a scan on them...what are they doing to our crew?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The CSO scans them and finds the new implants are increasing the assimilation rate
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@XO: I would not recommend it.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
@::takes out his Tricorder:: SO: Well I don't intend on waiting around here for the Borg to assimilate the Elara, see if you can override the lock with the Tricorder, it might go undetected.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::enters PCCC and waits to get some power to get the computer core back online::
SO_Jordan_McCay says:
@::Uses her Tricorder to link to the control panel, hoping to get a readout of any security codes.::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CSO/CNS: We have to do something about them... can we take them back to the Elara,.... we'll take them with the regeneration units if we have to!
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: The SO gets the door opened. Immediately a dozen drones come storming out
Host SM_Lilia says:
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