Lilia says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10610.15- " It must be the radiation, Part I"=/\=

Lilia says:
The USS Elara is en route to the Tritiral system where they are to investigate what happened to the scientific station Sarek IV. Starfleet lost contact with them recently and a probe sent found no signs of anything usual in the area.

Lilia says:
In the mean time, the crew is to be assembled on Holodeck I for a small ceremony dedicated to those lost on their previous mission, and to honour those that survived. For the mission will never again be spoken of. The words are spoken and memories will not be forgotten.

Lilia says:
Quickly the crew exits the room to mourn in their own way, only the senior crew remains at the request of the Captain.

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

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::stood on the holodeck::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::looks towards the CO::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::still stands in Holodeck I::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::loiters in the holodeck::

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::looks around at the senior staff::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: faces the senior crew :: ALL: We have been through some tough times lately, and we have seen some sad events unfold....

CTO Lt Starbuck says:
::stands tall in his official uniform, not letting out how any tears, not of non-sentimentalism, but out of choice.::

CO Capt Timrok says:
ALL: But among it all we have had our successes too.. you are the successes

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::listens to the CO, looks emotionless::

CO Capt Timrok says:
All: To reflect your achievements, Starfleet has seen fit to grant a few of you some measure of reward

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::stands solemn and still as the CO speaks::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::goes through some memories of his symbiont::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::braces himself for what’s about to happen, thinking about terrible humour::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: walks up to Jo'Brel :: CEO: Ensign, you have been here a relatively short time but in particular you have conducted yourself admirably

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
CO: Thank You Sir, I did what any officer would do

CO Capt Timrok says:
CEO: In reflection of such you are granted with the Captains letter of commendation ::hands it over :: Well done ensign - keep up the good work

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::takes the letter:: CO: Thank you Sir, It means a lot to me coming from you.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::claps gently::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: steps from Jo'Brel to Maor ::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::applauds:: CEO: Congratulations.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::feels a discreet smile creeping across his face, then feels guilty about smiling on such an occasion and stands as emotionless as a Vulcan::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
OPS: Thank you ::can't help a smile then turns to see the CO and CIV::

CO Capt Timrok says:
Maor: Commander your position on the ship is a particularly difficult one, and I know at times your input can appear to go un-noticed. However I would like to take this oppertunity to reassure you that it is noticed, and welcomed

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods offhandedly, entirely not comfortable with this exchange::

CO Capt Timrok says:
CIV: In reflection of your hard work I have the pleasure of presenting you with this Admirals letter of commendation :: offers it to Maor ::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::nods into the general direction of Maor::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
CIV: Congratulations Sir, well deserved.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Mumbles a short thank you and relives the letter from the Captain's hands:: CO: Captain.

CO Capt Timrok says:
Maor: Well done

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::claps gently again::

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::has the same incident as before with the smile and shakes his head a bit to clear it::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Steps over to face the CTO ::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::whispers:: FCO: How about a drink later?

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
CEO: Got any real booze?

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
FCO: I was hoping you did.

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
CEO: My last bottle got half-inched last month.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
FCO: Then, yes, I have some ::grins and looks over to the CTO::

CO Capt Timrok says:
CTO: Mr Starbuck, whilst Starfleet doesn't see fit to offer you any tangible evidence of there appreciation - somewhat understandable considering some of the trouble that has followed you around lately, I will offer you these words

Lilia says:
ACTION: On the background, the long sea is clearly visible. Even though the crew has been here so long they barely notice it they are aboard a 16th century Earth sail ship. A fitting scenery

CO Capt Timrok says:
- you are doing a fine job and I wouldn't swap you for anything, just keep working hard and I will be seeing you again with something a little better

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::wobbles::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
Self: Huh?

CTO Lt Starbuck says:
CO: I know and I fully understand sir..

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: pats Starbuck on the shoulder then steps toward Sollo ::

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::blinks a couple of times but otherwise remains motionless::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::notices some sea and thinks: 'Where did that come from?'::

CO Capt Timrok says:
FCO: Mr Sollo, when you asked to be transferred from Tactical to Flight Control, I must admit I had my reservations...

CO Capt Timrok says:
FCO: But you have proved to me just how valuable you can be in that roll - and we are all the better for having you there

FCO LtJG Sollo says:
::gives a sharp nod of acknowledgement to the CO keeping his eyes focussed on a point just above his head::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::wonders if the Captain is talking about the right Flight Control Officer::

CO Capt Timrok says:
FCO: In reflection of your excellent service to this crew I have the great pleasure of promoting you to Lieutenant with immediate effect ::replaces the black pip on Sollo's collar with a gold one::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
FCO: Make that a double drink....Well done Iain!

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::claps:: FCO: Lieutenant, congratulations. ::taps him on the shoulder::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CO: Thank you sir... It's been an honour.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::claps a little louder this time::

CO Capt Timrok says:
FCO: Keep on keeping us out of trouble lieutenant

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::gives in to the smile that's been bugging him for the last half an hour::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Steps from FCO to OPS ::

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::stands at attention as he sees the CO approach::

CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: To put this quite simply... I can't imagine trying to run this ship without you being at operations making sure everything running smoothly.

OPS LtJG Tar says:
::tries not to blush::

CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: My worst nightmare would be to lose you to some other ship... unfortunately for me that is about to come a step closer as you take one step closer to your own command

CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: So with both happiness and a little sadness I hereby promote you to Lieutenant :: replaces Tar's black pip with a gold one ::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::claps enthusiastically::

OPS Lt Tar says:
CO: Erm, thank you Sir. I hope the happiness is prevailing?

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
OPS: Congratulations, Sir

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::pats Tar on the back:: OPS: Looks like we'll be having a drink fest later Dalin.

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Smiles :: OPS: Mostly

OPS Lt Tar says:
CO: I like that better than sadness Sir

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Steps over to Pazoski ::

OPS Lt Tar says:
CEO: Thank you. ::and turns to the FCO:: FCO: I bet we will have that. ::smiles::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
FCO/OPS: Hey hey let’s not get too carried away, I don’t have too much alcohol in my quarters

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::gives the CO a nod and brings himself to attention::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CEO: Then maybe we'll just have to find a good bar when we get to the station.

CO Capt Timrok says:
Pazoski: You have been following me around for so long I can't remember what it was like before you started doing it. One day I won't be here getting in your way any longer

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
CO: Let’s hope that day isn't too soon Sir.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
FCO: Yes if it's still there

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CEO: It was still there when I pointed the ship at it.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
FCO: Maybe I should be worried then

CO Capt Timrok says:
XO: But since Starfleet are less tolerant than me, they don’t want to recognise your work just yet - but it is coming I assure you. In the mean time keep doing what you do so well

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::gives the CO another nod:: CO: If I find out what that is Sir, then I will.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::wonders how the engines are holding up:: FCO: How long is it going to take us to get to the Tritiral system?

CO Capt Timrok says:
::Steps back :: Now as much as I would like to continue the session of the mutual appreciation society - Starfleet expects us to earn our keep, and we have a mission to be getting on with.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CEO: Depends how long your engines can keep up. ::smiles::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::grins at the conversation between the CEO and FCO::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
FCO: THe engines are fine, no thanks to your abusing them. How long please?

CO Capt Timrok says:
All: Congratulations to you all - now stop admiring yourselves and get back to work ::smiles::

OPS Lt Tar says:
CO: Aye Sir. I'm still here, so I'll get back up to the bridge to see if the systems are still running smoothly. ::grins::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CEO: Well I reckon about 10 minutes but I can’t be sure till I get to the bridge.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
FCO: I'll be in engineering before you get to the bridge so buzz me when you get there please, Sir

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CEO: Be off with you, I'll let you know when we get there.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::heads off to the bridge::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
FCO: Don't get used to the "Sir". it was an exception for your promotion. ::smiles and leaves::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: ends the Holo-Programme as everyone leaves ::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::takes a padd out of his belt and makes a few notes on it:: CO: Let’s hope we are not going to ruin this atmosphere with what we find at this Station

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::heads to Main Engineering::

Lilia says:
ACTION: With a shimmer of light the ship is replaced by the dull black and yellow of the holodeck

OPS Lt Tar says:
::walks to the exit:: CEO: Watch it mister, get used to that sound. ::chuckles::

CTO Lt Starbuck says:
::goes over to the CO and starts talking in a low voice, as to not be heard:: CO: Sir.. I really wanted to say this in private.. I feel like I owe you and the crew some apologies. I was the first and foremost that trusted that Starfleet and wanted to help them… even if it meant destroying another civilization. I lost some of my faith...

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::laughs as he walks away from OPS into the TL::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::steps into the turbo lift::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::heads for the nearest TL in which the FCO is standing::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::enters that same TL just prior to the doors closing::

CO Capt Timrok says:
XO: Somehow I wouldn't build up my hopes - Starfleet would go to the trouble of sending us if they really thought it was a simple malfunction

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::holds the door for those heading for the lift::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
TL: Engineering, please

FCO Lt Sollo says:
TL: Deck one, bridge.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
CO: Unfortunately I fear the same. ::sighs:: I will go and look after things on the bridge ::departs towards the bridge::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::gets off the TL at the engineering deck::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: waits for everyone to leave then takes one more lingering look at the now bland walls of the Holo-Deck ::

Lilia says:
ACTION: On the bridge the computer avatar sits in the Captain's chair, under the disapproving look of OPS Solie

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::steps out onto the bridge and heads for his console::

Lilia says:
<FCO Lost> ::mumbles something and exits the helm::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::stops just short of his console and snaps round to the Captain's chair:: Elara: What the hell?!!?!

OPS Lt Tar says:
::walks over to the OPS console:: Solie: Don't you just hate that avatar too?

Lilia says:
<Elara> FCO: Hell? I don't know what that is. He didn't want to take it ::points to Solie::, I thought someone should

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
Yellow: Lieutenant, status?

Lilia says:
<Solie> OPS: Yes, she is a nag, and not even my style ::steps away from the OPS console::

Lilia says:
<Solie>OPS: Oh, congratulations Lt, now I need to get some sleep

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
<EO Yellow> CEO: Sir...::walks over to JoBrel:: all seems to be okay, engines running at peak efficiency.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::sighs and takes his own seat:: Elara: I'm still not sure why you're still here.

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: exits the holo deck and makes his own way to the turbolift ::

Lilia says:
<Elara> ::gets up and sits on the CNS chair instead::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::hears the avatar:: Solie: Erm, thank you. Have a good rest, you're relieved, as well as of that avatar.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
Yellow: Good work. Carry on. ::turns to his office::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Captain, if you have a moment? ::Slows down to match the CO's pace::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::taps his Com badge:: *CEO*: JoBrel... it looks like that Avatar thingy is still hanging around... can you see if you can do something to get rid of it?

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: turns to Maor :: CIV: always

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
*FCO*: She's not good company? ::smiles::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::enters the bridge and checks who is up here::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::accesses the ships systems to see where the avatar is stored::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
*CEO*: On the contrary... she's a pain in the rear.

OPS Lt Tar says:
::finds a shutdown routine and grins::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
*FCO*: Oh dear...well the captain said to get our behinds back to work.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::notices the XO on the bridge:: XO: Commander, ETA to the station is down to two minutes, standing by to drop out of warp.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::grabs a tool kit and heads out of ME::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I was wondering, Captain. I've yet to hear from my superiors regarding my current post on the Elara. As you remember I was sent here for the sole purpose of gathering information regarding the chief tactical officer. I've yet to receive any update regarding that. Do you have any idea what are their plans regarding me?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
FCO: Drop us out of warp when we are a few minutes away by impulse, I don't want to arrive on top of anything

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Bridge, please Elara

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
OPS: Anything on long range sensors?

Lilia says:
ACTION: On the viewscreen the small station is clearly visible along with a Starfleet probe. There are no signs of fights or other vessels

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::enters the bridge:: Elara: Ah there you are!

CTO Lt Starbuck says:
::Is the last one to leave the empty holodeck.. somehow feeling more hallow than ever before. He looks at his uniform.. feeling undeserving of it, walking down the corridors to his quarters to change::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::smiles:: XO: I could stop third ship on a 21st century dime but if you say so. ::smile turns to a grin::

Lilia says:
<Elara> ::glances at the CEO::

OPS Lt Tar says:
XO: No sir, nothing but what you can see. ::points to the screen::

CO Capt Timrok says:
CIV: Commander, you surprise me by asking - usually I am the last person to know what Starfleet Intelligence wants from you.........::pauses ::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
Elara: How about you come and keep me company in ME? I'd like to check your holoemmitter is okay ::Smiles::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::drops out of warp and approaches the station at impulse::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::notices the shutdown can't be performed as long as she is wearing the holo emitter::

Lilia says:
ACTION: The system is a small one, with 2 stars and 3 small rocky planets. The Sarek IV station orbits the third

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
OPS: Take us to yellow alert, just to be sure.  And hail the station.

OPS Lt Tar says:
XO: Sir, they aren't able to respond. The station's computer is offline and I detect no life signs.

Lilia says:
<Elara> CEO: I ran internal checks, its working perfectly

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods slowly:: CO: I'm sorry I took your time, Captain. ::Makes his leave towards the other TL::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::takes the ship to the holding pattern area for docking and stops her there::

CO Capt Timrok says:
CIV: Forgive me for saying this but....... you know you would make a fine addition to this crew and you would be welcomed with open arms - why are you still wasting your time in Starfleet intelligence when you could have your pick of positions on the Elara?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::stares at the viewscreen:: All: Well something certainly isn't right here...

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
Elara: Look, you may not know this, but you, Elara are like a good friend to me. Lots of engineers consider their ships as friends. I'd feel better if I could check it myself. The mobile emitter isn’t linked directly to the main computer

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: You wouldn't understand, Captain. ::Disappears behind a corner::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::sarcastically:: XO: You think so?

Lilia says:
<Elara> ::looks suspiciously at the CEO then approaches him in a hug::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: grumbles to himself ::

Lilia says:
<Elara> ::as she hugs him, she disappears and leaves the emitter in his hand::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::accepts the hug and then takes the emitter:: Aloud: Thank you ::can't contain a content smile::

Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Terry Imrie is Captain Joseph Timrok (CO – Commanding Officer)
Peter Saunders is Lieutenant Commander Peter Pazoski (XO – Executive Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Scott Knight is Lieutenant Iain Sollo (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Cosmo Starbuck is Lieutenant Cosmo Starbuck (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Andrew James is Ensign Jo'Brel (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)

Lilia Perfeito is the Elara avatar.

Stardate: 10610.15
Arc Title: “It must be the radiation”
Part: One
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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