Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Who Put That There? – Part 1”

Starring

Terry Imrie as Captain Joseph Timrok
Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Kezia Pazoski
Gordon Cindriæ as as Lieutenant John McKnight
Cosma Mihai as Lieutenant Junior Grade Cosmo Starbuck
Rob van den Dungen as Ensign Dalin Tar
Rob Lemmens as Ensign Nathaniel Horatio Nelson
Scott Knight as Ensign Iain Hans Sollo

  And

Lília Perfeito as Crewman Stalone

  Guest Starring

Paul Conrad as Lieutenant Commander LaFlaga

ScotchMyst says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10511.06 - "Who put that there? Part I"=/\=
ScotchMyst says:
The USS Elara is again in the depths of space as the repairs after the incident at the station are complete
ScotchMyst says:
We join our intrepid crew well on their way to investigate the new nebula, which seems to have claimed 6 Starfleet probes.  Their ETA is now 5 minutes until they come into sensor range
ScotchMyst says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::On the bridge leaning back in one of the chairs at the science station with his feet on the console::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::at the tactical console, tacticilizing::
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::at Tac2 making sure tactical systems are ready::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: sitting on the bridge in quiet contemplation ::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: After eating something not quite right, the XO had to be taken to sickbay. One wonders how his food got rotten...
MO_Ens_Denver says:
::Minding his own affairs, he rather noisily resumes cleaning the various instruments in sickbay. He makes sure to keep one eye fixed on the high ranked officer in sickbay::
FCO_Lost says:
CO: We are 5 minutes from the nebula; it might be visible if anyone bothered to put it on the viewscreen...
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::leaves the TL and walks hesitantly onto the bridge, noting the officers there as she slowly but purposefully heads to the usual CNS seat and takes a place, a glance to the CO, then she looks to the viewscreen::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Working at his console, trying to see whatever he can find out about the information they have on the nebula already.::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::walks onto the bridge::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: nods to the newly arrived CIV ::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: then feel free to bother
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::taps the console, confirming the details of the nebula, she reads what they have::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: find everything you can about that nebula as soon as you can
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::stretches his arms a bit:: CSO: Anything new, son?
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: see if you can locate any trace of those probes we lost
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye sir. I was already gathering information. I'll report in as soon as I have more information.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: If I can find any... you will be the first person to know, sir...
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::takes control of the engineering console::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CEO: how is our new sensor pod doing? not about to try and take over the ship i hope?
FCO_Lost says:
::grumbles something and puts the nebula on the viewscreen::
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::takes a walk down to the fire control rooms::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Sensors cannot detect anything past the outer perimeter of the nebula so we'll have to get in closer to see any probe residue... but for the moment we're clear
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Looks a little surprised at his console, as he enters a few commands to try and expand the sensor range.:: CO: It will be a bit difficult sir. The sensors don't seem to detect anything past the outer perimeter of the nebula.
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
CO: He he, it's working just fine captain, power reading are stable and the interface with the science department is working just as we expected. ::nods his head::
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
CSO: Try subspace mode delta-niner, Ensign
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::glances across at LaFlaga, curiously, then puts her mind back to the reading, after the curious comment from the CSO::
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: As the nebula appears on the viewscreen, the bridge crew see a beautiful display of lights and colours.
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::smiles happily at the newly arrived CIV and leans back again::
FCO_Lost says:
::looks up at the nebula:: Self: who sees one, has seen them all
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: then find a way past :: turns to the CIV quietly :: CIV: How are you?
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::totally ignores the nebula on the viewscreen, showing her "who's boss", checking sensor readings for radiation::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
:in a blink the nebula turns in her mind to one she met years ago, a deep breath and she faces the viewscreen once more, the beauty has often been dangerous around nebulas::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Nods again:: CO: Aye sir, I was already ahead of you. I've tried to expand the sensor range, but it will take a little longer to adjust it properly.
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::enters the room containing all the fire control circuits armed with a Tricorder::
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::yawns as he's seen it all before::
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::sees that the CSO is busy and leaves him alone for a bit::
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::goes over the circuits with the Tricorder and sees everything is in working order::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::somewhere at the OPS Station::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::looking back to the CO on her right:, she nods, saying hesitantly:: CO: Back where I should be ::smiles to him::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::turns his head to the TO and goes into a low voice:: TO: Did you receive any.. "Special" orders for this mission?
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::gets back in the TL and heads for the bridge::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Notices LaFlaga leave and quickly pulls his shirt.:: LaFlaga: Sir... err... Jim. Still need to get used to it, sorry. Can I please ask for some experts advise?
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
:shakes her head slightly and continues with:: CO: If it is of any help I sense nothing from the nebula.
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
CSO: Sure, what can i do for you?
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CIV: seems to be the theme for the day…about that other matter
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::tired his eyes almost close::
MO_Ens_Denver says:
::Glances around him at the dark consoles, he briefly averts his eyes to a little green button on the bottom corner of the console and immediately smiles innocently: Self: Well, they don't work. Might as well go to the bridge and continue my work there. ::Chuckles as jogs towards the nearest TL::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::notices he just spoke into air:: Self: Glad no one heard me... would have been embarrassing... Just got used to having him around
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::steps onto the bridge, flashing a smile to the CIV before returning to his station::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Gestures for LaFlaga to have a look at his console.:: LaFlaga: Thank you. It would seem that our sensors are unable to detect anything from the nebula, not even the outskirts of it. Expanding the sensor range did not appear to work.
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::hums a song, quietly, while he is working out some minor bugs on the power grid::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CIV: if you get the chance to sound out the crew, I would like to know where there feelings lie
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::nods:: CSO: Not surprising, Ensign. Try subspace mode delta-niner, if that doesn't work, I have a few other ideas.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::looks to him once more, sensing the To, she turns briefly returning the smile from Sollo, to long once more since they had spoken, with a smile responds quietly:: CO: As soon as I know, you'll be the very next person to hear.
MO_Ens_Denver says:
::Rushes inside the TL, he chuckles evilly as he blocks a few kids from entering the TL with him:: Self: Better luck next time. ::He turns his attention to the TL voice control as the doors close, the kids sad smiles the only things to be seen:: TL: Bridge, on the double!
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: can you even detect any debris from the probes?
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Smiles:: LaFlaga: I will certainly do that. Thank you si.... Jim. ::Starts to work on the new settings quickly.::
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: The ship drops out of warp close to the outer perimeter of the Nebula.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: None sir... as far at least
FCO_Lost says:
::states the obvious:: CO: We've reached the nebula
FCO_Lost says:
CO: Full stop? Or shall we go in ...
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: full stop... for now
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::taps the console to check something::
FCO_Lost says:
::nods gratefully, he had his share of nebulas::
MO_Ens_Denver says:
::Parts the TL, he pays the view screen a moment attention before shooing a random officer from his console and beginning his own "work"::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: We need to know why our sensors wont read anything
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::turns his head towards the CO then back to the console:: CO: Checking for any particular disturbances...
FCO_Lost says:
::fiddles with the helm console::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Nods once again.:: CO: We're still trying to determine that. Commander LaFlaga is already assisting with possible sensor settings and levels to try penetrate it. Thus far all we can see is that the nebula is there. No reason why we're unable to see into it... yet.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::looks up muttering quietly out loud difficult for most to hear:: Out loud: Interesting
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::stands up and walks to the command chair and nods to the Captain:: CO: Welcome to the Secret Rose Nebula, Captain.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CEO: we need to get a probe into that nebula and not lose it, try beaming a sample over and testing some probe configurations on the gases to see what the results are
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
CO: Captain, I'd recommend against that.
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::tries adjusting the tactical sensors for a more detailed analysis but gets nothing::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::watches LaFlaga curiously, again confirms information on the console::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
CO: Understood sir, I'll be down in engineering. ::walks to the TL::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
LaFlaga: why is that?
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
CO: Captain, this Nebula has resisted all of Starfleet's best efforts to determine its makeup. Beaming parts of it into a closed environment without knowing it properties is potentially hazardous
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::his eyes close::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::stops at the TL door and turns around when he hears LaFraga speak::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::quickly reopens his eyes::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Before continuing on the settings he looks up at LaFlaga to see whatever he has to say.::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
LaFlaga: Well we did sent some probes into it... so if it didn’t go supernova yet... the probe configuration has no effect over it
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
CO: In that case captain, request permission to take a shuttle out there and see if we can get anything from close range, or possibly collect a sample into a shielded container.
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
CTO/CEO/CO: Give us a few minutes, we brought this Sensor pod to use it. We have many more things to try yet.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
LaFlaga: Yea.. we're safe.. no Starbase doors to blow up... ::snickers::
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::grins at the CTO's comment::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: very well, but my patience is short, as pretty as it is I’m not prepared to sit here looking at it for too long
MO_Ens_Denver says:
::Chuckles evilly as he sends a message to the CNS console, he laughs with glee as he redirects the source message to appear to have been sent from somewhere random::
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::voice goes from light and whimsical to whipcord in an instant as his eyes narrow:: CTO: Lieutenant, if you think blowing things up is the only way to study things, you have another thing coming.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::sends message to another OPS officer to report to the bridge::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CEO: we'll give science a little more time
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
:;watches LaFlaga carefully::
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::walks back to the CSO:: CSO: Ensign, we're about to use the full capabilities of the sensor pod. Stand by.
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
CO: Ok, should we leave that shuttle option as a backup plan then captain?
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CEO: yes
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Nods:: LaFlaga: Alright... but... is it safe this time? I hate to take a trip all the way back with a shuttle again.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
LaFlaga: Well I’m more concerned about the safety of this ship... last time we went into a nebula we had to fight off Borg and got into some alternate dimension... so... I’m just peachy with blowing the stuffing out of it... or just leaving it alone
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
CO: Captain, we'll need all power from Shields, weapons, and environmental systems.
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::ignores the insubordinate CTO::CSO: Don't worry Ensign, we have a job to do.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::an OPS officer enters the bridge and gets some instructions from Tar::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: Give the LaFlaga what he needs
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::leaves the bridge and heads for his quarters::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
LaFlaga: Alright, then the console is yours, please tell me what I need to do to assist you. ::Steps aside.::
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::sits and the console next to the CSO:: CSO: Ok son, prepare the scan. I'll set up the power relays.
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::all the lights go out on the Tactical panel as all power is diverted to the sensor pod:: CEO: Lieutenant, we need every joule you can produce, Warp core to maximum power production, if you please.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Begins to configure his console for the scan.:: LaFlaga: Ready whenever you are. ::A smile forms on his face.::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
<OPS_CWO3_Who> CO: Aye sir.
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
LtCmdr_LaFlaga: Aye aye Commander, transferring all available power.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: thinks these new sensor pods are getting too hungry these days ::
MO_Ens_Denver says:
::Grumbles with annoyance, he begins sending threatening messages to the CNS's console. He doesn't forget to spell them all in uppercase and in oddly coloured letters::
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::types furiously as panels all over the bridge begin to flicker and die, the lights go out all over the ship as emergency lights come on. Every erg of energy is going to the Sensor pod:: CSO: Scan when ready Ensign.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Nods:: LaFlaga: Excuse my expression, but... Aye sir!. ::And he presses the button::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: frowns deeply ::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::taps the console and reads the message, badly hidden send path makes her think as she starts to try and work the message back to the sender::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
<OPS_CWO3_Who> ::taps a few buttons to get as much power as possible::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Looks at his console:: CO/LaFlaga: A signal is coming back. Hang on... it's a probe. With a Starfleet signature.
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::watches the OPS officer's eye's go wide as the power consumption levels rise::
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::nods:: CSO: Very good, Ensign
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: get every possible piece of data from it
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::He looks up.:: CO/LaFlaga: It appears to be undamaged too. I'll try to tap into it and see if there is anything it recorded.
MO_Ens_Denver says:
::Jumps up and down with glee as he notices the trace, he cracks his fingers and begins sending random Klingon poems to the CNS's console::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Sir... isn’t environmental control in charge of life support and ship-wide temperature?  And we just lowered it to a minimum... ::begins to feel a slight breeze::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: This shouldn't take too long, bare with us
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: As the CIV runs the trace she finds out exactly where the messages have come from.
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
CO: Scan nearly complete Captain. Power should be coming back in 45 seconds
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::nods with confidence to the captain::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::The smile on his face disappears slightly.:: CO/LaFlaga.: I can't get anything from the probe. I can see it's there and although it is operational, I can't lock onto it to download any information from it.
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
CSO: What about the makeup of the Nebula?
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::watches the power output wondering what the message is::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::gets up, tapping the details of her findings and saving them walks to the back of the bridge:: MO: The poetry is wonderful, but the death threats, ::smiles:: It'd probably be best to keep away from those in future.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: frown growing deeper ::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
<OPS_CWO3_Who> ::tries to shutdown all non-essential systems to gain more power::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Frowns and looks at LaFlaga:: LaFlaga: It appears no different than any other nebula we've encountered. Are you sure the new probe is working correctly?
MO_Ens_Denver says:
::Takes a step back as he notices a little blinking red light, he turns around and notices the CIV's in his personal space:: CIV: Hmm... What threats? You've misread that. They're actually... Bolian sonatas. ::Gives himself a mental pat on the back at his own cleverness::
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::Scan completes and the lights come back up as power returns::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: can you get a definite fix on the probes location?
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
CSO: There could be many explanations for that. We'll examine all of them.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
<OPS_CWO3_Who> ::sets systems back to normal power use::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::shakes her head after his words with a smile:: MO: Will there be any requirement for biohazard containment procedures? Has the team in sickbay managed to complete any preparations?  Perhaps there is something you have learned from the Nebula? :;watches him a grin on her face as she speaks::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Nods to both the CO and LaFlaga.:: CO: Sir, we have a fix on it. It seems to be about 10,000 km from the centre of the nebula.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: can you get a transporter lock on the probe?
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
:;steps next to him and taps into the console instructions bringing up the first message to cross reference with Bolian sonatas quotes or anything::
MO_Ens_Denver says:
::Looks at the CIV with puzzlement:: CIV: Huh? ::Takes a step back, he gulps hard as he hits the console behind him:: I'll have you know that I was on the Enterprise manifest once! I know what I'm doing ::Mumbles and considers the fact that he was added by mistake and removed five seconds after as a relevant twist to his tale. He shakes his head and remains quiet::
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::looks briefly across at the CIV before returning his attention to his console::
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
::sits back, his job finished for now::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
<OPS_CWO3_Who> ::taps buttons and gets a negative sound:: CO: Negative sir, a transporter lock isn't possible.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: turns to find the CEO :: CEO: get yourself the best shuttle team you can - your going to retrieve that probe
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
MO: I had not doubted your ability for one moment, I was merely curious.
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
CO: Aye captain ::leaves his console and heads for the TL::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::glances back from the console, before returning to it, requesting more information::
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
CSO: Begin data collation, I'm especially interested if there are any devices capable of blocking scans of the nebula
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
<OPS_CWO3_Who> ::tries to narrow the transporter containment beam but gets a negative result::
MO_Ens_Denver says:
::Nods: CIV: Do you feel threatened by my position? ::Grins as he takes a step forward:: Do you feel threatened by my.. ::Pauses for the dramatic effect, he quickly loses his train of thought:: Huh?
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
*CSO:* Ensign Nelson, report to the shuttle bay right away, we have a probe to recover.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::shakes her head, nods to the console:: MO: Not threatened but curious? ::smiles to him:: Would you wish to unnerve any one on this crew?
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::As he works hard on collecting data, he gets the CEO's call:: LaFlaga: As far as I can tell, there is known or unknown technology involved in blocking our sensor. I would say it's natural. If you'll excuse me now. I'll go an retrieve the probe manually.
LtCmdr_LaFlaga says:
CSO: Good luck Ensign
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::enters the shuttle bay:: Crewman Stalone/EO Lt. Yellow: Shuttle prepped for launch gentlemen?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<Stalone>::cleans his nose with his sleeve before speaking:: CEO: All ready, cleaned the inside myself
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Looks to aside for a second, pauses and then nods. Before leaving the bridge he looks towards the captain.:: CO: Sir, permission to leave the bridge?
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: granted
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::sends a message to the TO from the console simply reading 'Do you have time after your shift, It would be good to talk'::
MO_Ens_Denver says:
CIV: Fine, just stop confusing me! ::Grumbles and gestures towards the FCO's direction:: CIV: He told me to do it, he promised me five bars as soon as we reach a star base again:: Are you happy now?! ::Screams that last part::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::in his quarters in his bed sleeping::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
<OPS_CWO3_Who> ::at OPS station OPSing instead of Ensign Tar who is sleeping::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::He nods, looks around and leaves the bridge to the nearest turbo lift.:: *CEO*: I am on my way. Have her ready when I get there. The sooner we get back, the better.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::nods to him:: MO: I see, perhaps we could take a walk?
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::smiles as he reads the message and sends one to the CIV reading 'Of course, as soon as I can get away'::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::enters the shuttle, taking the OPS console, not touching anything:: *CSO*: Yes yes Mr. Nelson, everything is ready, McKnight out.
MO_Ens_Denver says:
CIV: What?! I'm telling you the truth! ::Raises his voice:: FCO: Tell her! ::He turns his attention back to the CIV:: CIV: Honestly?
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
:;walks across to the CO, quietly saying:: CO: With your permission I would like to take the MO to sickbay. ::presents him with the information from her console::
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: A few minutes pass and the shuttle launches... as it does, a heavily armed Romulan Warbird appears on long range sensors, apparently patrolling the area
ScotchMyst says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=
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