Host SM Lilia says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10609.24 - "To Future Come, Part VII - A Step Forward" =/\=

Host SM Lilia says:
The USS Elara crew find themselves lost on the surface of an anti-matter planet being attacked by all sides. It’s only a simulation but reality will be much worse won't it?

Host SM Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::respawns in the corner next to the leaking wall::

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: looking over the two stolen weapons he acquired :: All: Who needs these?

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: I can use one after depleting the previous two.

Host Eldad says:
ACTION: The chamber the FCO's is locked in slowly begins to be filled with a green, hissing liquid

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Hands over one of the weapons to Tar ::

Host Eldad says:
<edit the FCO's line>

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::shouts:: Hello????????

Host Eldad says:
ACTION: An inaudible hiss can be heard from from the crew communication badges, nothing clear.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::taps his badge:: *All*: Hello??

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: looking over his remaining ammunition :: OPS: considering we are probably up against limitless enemies i can't help but feel we are only delaying the inevitable

Host Eldad says:
ACTION: Seeing the FCO is not moving the green acid slowly comes near him.

Host Elara says:
::walks past the walls of the cave, her portable projector managing to pass through a crack, she looks at the FCO::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: I'm afraid so, Sir. In the end we'll end up all dead, being revived and dead again I guess.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::tries to climb the walls of the chamber:: *All*: Dammit can anyone hear me?

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: Unless there is some victory scenario I’m just not seeing?

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::takes his rifle and starts blasting at the wall::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: I don't think to surrender is a result we want, but as things are and were happening, it doesn't look quite good for us.

Host Elara says:
FCO: Good idea. ::looks at the green ooze::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: If I may speak freely, Sir, I don't like being tested as guinea pigs.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
Elara: What the hell is this? ::blasts the wall again::

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: That is understandable, we will find a way out of this

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: First I suggest to free Lieutenant Sollo.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: can you get a fix on his location?

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::blasts repeatedly at the wall::

Host Elara says:
FCO: Our records say the anti-matter civilization we are up against use this to kill their enemies. Trap them and melt them. From what I gather they have a version that works on our shields. Once the acid hits yours...you go boom!

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: As he's not here, I think he's at the opposite of this collapsed wall

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The hissing grows louder; the acid begins to flow more frequently.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
::feels around the collapsed wall for some weakness ::

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::blasts at another wall::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The walls around the Elara crew begin to rumble.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: i'm not sure i like the sound of that

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: I suggest backing off sir. I can't determine where it comes from or what will happen.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
Self: Oh crap what now?

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: follows what seems to be good advice from Tar ::

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::tries to climb up the rumbling walls::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The chamber the Elara crew is in slowly gets covered with bright light.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Self: What is it now?

Host Elara says:
FCO: Almost done now. you know, I really don't care for that simulation computer. No personality

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::sighs::

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: strains to see into the bright light ::

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
Elara: What's going on out there?

Host Computer says:
ACTION: Loud screams can be heard from the distance, most of them don't make sense.

Host Elara says:
::looks around at the light:: FCO: No sense of decor either

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::looks at the CO like having a question mark above his head::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The moment the Elara avatar said that, a nice green potted plant appears beside the FCO's. A few moments later the acid covers and burns it alive.

Host Elara says:
::rolls eyes::

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
Elara: Well that's not good

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: is disturbed by the sounds of the screams :: OPS: what on earth is that?

Host Elara says:
FCO: You have to get out of here quick I'd say

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: I don't want to know that.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: But I think, hearing the screams getting closer, we'd better leave for now, Sir.

Host Computer says:
ACTION: An all of a sudden a wide beam slowly cuts away one of the walls in the cave formation, slowly it moves across the chamber inches away from the OPS location.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::sarcastically:: Elara: Well that's pretty obvious... any ideas?

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: look out!

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::eyes wide open and jumps aside::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: What was that?

Host Elara says:
FCO: Sorry, can't help you. But you should have all the tools you need

Host Computer says:
ACTION: Moments later, a few more beams appear. The moment the beams touch a solid object the object immediately vaporizes. A few second in and the beams slowly move towards the CO, OPS and the CTO's direction.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: Maybe our ticket out of here... :: peers through the newly created hole ::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
All: Let's get out of here. Those beams are pretty dangerous, yet painless.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::looks at what he's got, climbs up the wall a little and shoots at the crack::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: Slowly the beams cause massive cave ins, the structural integrity of the chamber they're in doesn't seem too promising at the moment. Rocks begins to fall from the ceiling.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: scrambles through the hole burned  through the wall :: OPS: Come on

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::follows the CO:: CO: I'm right behind you sir.

Host Elara says:
ACTION: Oddly enough the only part of the cave not showing signs of collapsing is where the FCO and avatar are. There is a doorway to him now, but the acid starts spreading

Host Computer says:
ACTION: A stray beam hits the fallen rocks that were blocking the entrance to the chamber they just left, oddly enough the only escape seems to be to the same chamber.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Flee's toward the FCO's location ::

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::spots the door and tries to get to it::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The crew communication badges slowly clear up, a few moments later and they can actually understand something.

Host Computer says:
All: Awaiting further instructions.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: Sir, end simulation?

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: nods ::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Computer: End simulation.

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The beams slowly close to the crew location.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
Computer: Get me the hell out of here!

Host Elara says:
All: Thats it, a few of you are alive. People will lose bets

Host Computer says:
All: Command not understood, awaiting input.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Computer: Freeze program. ::sighs::

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
Computer: End Game!

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
Computer: End simulation! Immediately!

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The beams pushes the crew towards the end of the chamber, the green acid is the least of their worries about now.

Host Computer says:
All: Command not understood, awaiting input.

Host Elara says:
All: ... or maybe not

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
Self: ack...

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Computer: Give all recommended possible commands.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
Computer: begin phase 3?

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
Computer: end program, erase program, reboot, control alt delete

Host Computer says:
ACTION: While struggling to get away from the beam the CTO stumbles in his place, clumsily he rolls down the chamber and lays motionless in the middle of the chamber. Unconscious.

Host Elara says:
All: Peter will have a roommate

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
Elara: instead of witty remarks why not do something useful!

Host Computer says:
ACTION: And slowly, very slowly the beam moves across the CTO. Slowly, and painfully cutting him in half. Did I mention painfully?

Host Elara says:
CO: You made me a female didn't you? I am adapting to your culture

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: screws up his face at the cooking smell coming from the CTO ::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Computer: Delete program

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The rest of the beams slowly close on the CTO's body.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
Elara: Stop the simulation

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
Computer: If I ever find your central matrix I'm gonna plant a photon grenade in there... End Phase 2!

Host Computer says:
All: You didn't say the magic word!

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Computer: Delete program, please.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
Computer: Please?

Host Computer says:
ACTION: And a moment before the beams finally reach the CTO the program pauses.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Self: Hope this works. As the computer is acting like a human, maybe we should be polite.

Host Computer says:
ACTION: A loud rumble can be heard; a moment later they're on board the old Elara.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
All: At last

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
All: Home sweet home.

Host Elara says:
::arrives there as well::

Host Computer says:
CO: Awaiting difficulty settings.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
Self: Oh god.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: Sir, I recommend easy setting.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
Elara: is this still a simulation?

Host Computer says:
CO: Awaiting difficulty settings.

Host Elara says:
CO: Does it matter?

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Elara systems slowly power up.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
Elara: yes, I want this to end

Host Computer says:
CO: 10.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Computer: End program, please.

Host Computer says:
CO: 5.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Computer: Easy setting, please.

Host Computer says:
CO: 3.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: Sir?

Host Computer says:
CO: 1.

Host Elara says:
All: default it is

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
Computer: normal! damnit normal

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: Please, Sir, say please.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: visibly snarls ::

Host Computer says:
All: Beginning phase 3. Same difficulty setting chosen, safety disengaged. Have a nice day. 

Host Elara says:
::frowns as if computing something::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::sighs:: All: No, not again.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
All: Safety wha...???

Host Computer says:
ACTION: A chuckling sound can be heard over the internal speakers.

Host Elara says:
All: Don't worry, you are almost through...then there are evaluations of course

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
All: well at least we are in familiar surroundings

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
Elara: To hell with you and your evaluations

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: Sir, intruder alert!

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::feels under his console for his personal weapon::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Self: If this continues any longer, I'll stop co-operating.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: turns to Tar :: OPS: location?

Host Computer says:
Elara: Please choose a desired enemy.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: Computer detected 20 signs on decks 3 and 4.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: can you get a transporter lock on them?

Host Elara says:
Computer: Oh those 24th century Borg are cool

Host Computer says:
Elara: Understood. Spawning Borgs.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
FCO: If this goes on any longer, I'll stop working along.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
Elara: Don't you DARE!

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: They are heading for deck 1, Sir.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
OPS: Dalin, tell me you're joking.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
FCO: About both: no, I'm not joking.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: shut of the turbolifts

Host Elara says:
FCO: It asked me

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::nods and accesses TL controls::

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
Elara: You could have told it something we could kill!

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::shuts down the TLs:: CO: Sir, I've raised level 10 force field around the bridge.

Host Computer says:
ACTION: An image of a Borg suddenly appears on the viewscreen.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: good work

Host Elara says:
FCO: Records show Starfleet defeated the Borg and in fact eradicated them from the Galaxy

Host Computer says:
<Borg> Com: USS Elara: CO: We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
CO: Errr Cap'n!

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
FCO: do we have any Borg ships on scanners?

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The crew can hear the Borg working on cutting the TL doors off.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: get that off of my viewscreen

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::walks up to the Captain and whispers:: CO: I don't think it matters if they're on sensors or not sir, they're here... may I suggest self destruct?

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::tries to turn of the viewscreen::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The viewscreen returns to its previous display.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
FCO: only as a last resort

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: can't you beam these things off of our ship?

Host Computer says:
ACTION: One half of the door is already cut off, the legs of a few Borgs can be seen.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::whispers:: CO: Seriously sir... the computer would never expect it.

Host Elara says:
::looks up as if receiving information:: Computer pause simulation please

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
:: opens fire on the Borg’s shins ::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: I've got a lock, Sir.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
CO: Initiating transport.

Host Computer says:
ACTION: Everything but the Elara crew freezes, slowly everything begins to fade out.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
All: Aargh, now what?

Host Elara says:
All: It would seem matters outside have escalated. We need to move more quickly than anticipated

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::admires the frozen phaser beam::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The crew find themselves on the Elara-K, just exiting the holofield.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
All: Ok, what was that?

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Self: I'm getting sick of this.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
CO: Cap'n I'm showing us leaving the holofield

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Elara is being hailed.

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
FCO: all stop

Host Cpt ONeal says:
All: I apologize for the ordeal, but you had to know what you were up against and we had to know what exactly you were trained for

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
CO: Aye Cap'n. ::brings the ship to a full stop::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Self: I wish I was ordered to beam Captain ONeal out into space.

Host Cpt ONeal says:
FCO: If you are still up to it, bring the Elara back to the starbase please

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
O'Neil: Forget it Captain, we aren't going through with it

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::nods::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::in agreement::

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::looks to the CO:: CO: Cap'n?

Host Cpt ONeal says:
CO: What about when they come after you?

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
O'Neil: What? back in our own time?

Host Cpt ONeal says:
CO: We can't take you back, you've seen too much

OPS LtJG Tar says:
ONeal: What did you say?

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::eyes wide::

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
O'Neil: Either you do or we will find our own way, either way we aren't going to do your dirty work for you

Host Cpt ONeal says:
All:: It’s quite simple really. For some reason these anti-matter beings want to catch you

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
ONeal: They want to capture us... do they want us dead?

Host Cpt ONeal says:
FCO: I do not know

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
O'Neil: Then when the time comes i suppose we will find out for ourselves

Host Cpt ONeal says:
CO: Very well Captain. I will have to confine you to the starbase then, for the time being. Once the armada leaves for the anti-matter universe a solution will be found for you

Host CO Capt Timrok says:
O'Neil: Fine by me

Host Cpt ONeal says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

Host Cpt ONeal says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Terry Imrie is Captain Joseph Timrok (CO – Commanding Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Scott Knight is Lieutenant JG Iain Sollo (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant JG Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)

Lilia Perfeito is the Elara Avatar.
Eldad Ben-Tovim is the Computer & The Borg.

Stardate: 10609.24
Arc Title: “To Future Come”
Part: Seven / “A Step Forward”
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito & Eldad Ben-Tovim
Arc Creators: Lilia Perfeito & Eldad Ben-Tovim

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