=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10612.10- "Hawking's crib, part III"=/\=

The USS Elara is still stopped in the vacuum of space while trying to communicate with the very same beings that killed dozens f Federation citizens aboard the Sarek IV science station. At the same time, these same creatures seem to fancy the Elara's impulse engines. Where will it end?

On the viewscreen, the word Alliance remains for all to see.

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CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: remains on the bridge, reading the viewscreen ::

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
::At her station::

ACTION: Within the Elara's impulse engines the living radiation continues bumping against the rotating force fields, trying to find a way through

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::in ME reprogramming the probe::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::trying to make something out of the R::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::moves around the probe with a padd:: FCO: That should do it

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CEO: Just a few more calibrations and I should be done. ::alters the probe's output signature:: There.

ACTION: The word Alliance turns into an arrow pointing starboard of the Elara

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
FCO: Good work, let’s see if it does the trick, I'd like to get our impulse engines back.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::sat at TAC 2 watching the sensors and the rogue neutrino emissions::

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
::Scans the radiation patterns to see how they react to the force field::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CEO: You might want to hold off on that... when we launch this sucker we're going to need to put the ship into a total blackout... otherwise there's a chance the particles won't follow it.

ACTION: Like a stroke of luck, the particles manage to further invade the impulse engines. They are on their way to main engineering now

OPS Lt Tar says: 
CO: Sir, shall I split the screen and get a visual of the position where the arrow is pointed to?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
FCO: I am aware of that. I already had Elara transferred to the Mobile Emitter. I'll inform the Captain we're ready.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
All: There's a shuttle attempting to exit from the main bay.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::console beeps again:: CO: Sir, the particles have penetrated the placed shielding and are en route to Main Engineering.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::nods:: CEO: Go ahead... I'm done here.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::turns to CSO:: CSO: I'll close the bay doors if they are opening.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Beings: On behalf of the United Federation of Planets I extend our gratitude, and express our desire to enter into a peaceful relationship with your people. Maintaining the Federations neutral position

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
OPS: They appear to be!

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::orders bay doors to close::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CSO: Who is onboard that shuttle?

OPS Lt Tar says: 
CSO: Preparing tractor beam.

ACTION: They write the word EVIL and the arrow again

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::motions for a couple of engineers to come and transport the probe to the launcher:: CEO: I'll go with the probe.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
XO: Moment please. ::Scans the shuttle using internal sensors::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
CSO/XO/CO: Bay doors are opening; commands to keep them closed are ignored.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
OPS: Ok show me where it's pointed

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
*CO*: Jo'Brel to the Captain, We've finished modifying the probe down here. We'll have to go to gray mode, power down our systems so the probe is more likely to be effective.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
XO: Sir, three Romulan life forms!

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::nods to the FCO as he leaves and sends another one of the engineers to accompany the others::

ACTION: From the corner of his eye the CEO can see movement. Some sort of green sparkling gas comes out of a ventilation duct

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::mumbles:: CSO: I thought so.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
::Nods::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::nods to the CO and make the screen showing a split screen with the communications of the particles on one side and the direction in which they are pointing on the other side::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
OPS: Kill power to those doors if you have to Mr Tar but keep the bay doors shut!

ACTION: The screen shows only open dark space ... for awhile

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::turns and then throws his head back to the green gas and moves over to it:: Self: What the...
 
ACTION: Then one of the Elara's shuttles is seen passing by towards that same direction at full impulse

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::Cuts power to the bay doors and activates force fields right behind the doors::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
*CEO* Understood, hold onto that idea for the time being, it's purely a backup plan

ACTION: Atmosphere is re-established on the shuttle bay, ne second too late

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
*CO*: Aye Sir. We may have another problem down here...stand by. ::moves to a console to scan what the gas is::

ACTION: The green gas attempts to organize itself in a humanoid fashion. But is not very successfully

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::reaches the launchers and supervises the loading of the probe:: *CEO*: All set here.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::steps back from the gas:: Engineers: Keep clear... *FCO*: Stand by Iain.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::moves closer to the gas again:: Gas: Hello? ::picks up a Padd and puts Hello in written form::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::sees hawking radiation as he opens his tricorder and scans the gas::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: looks at the XO :: What are they playing at?

Green Gas says: 
::strange sounds come from it until at some point intelligent conversation can be made:: CEO: Peace

CO Capt Timrok says: 
OPS: hail the shuttle

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::opens channel to the shuttle::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CO: I think they are about to make a very bad life decision.

ACTION: No response from the shuttle, but the channel is open

OPS Lt Tar says: 
CO: Sir, channel opened.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO, XO: I strongly suggest we tractor the shuttle now, before they pass the no return point. Whatever you have in mind can wait a few moments.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Gas: I hope so. What is it you want? *CO*: Sir, there's an alien in ME. At the moment it's not threatening anyone. I've moved all non essential personnel from the area. I'm able to communicate with it.

Green Gas says: 
CEO: The ... Romulans ... bad. We ... peace ..with you...then we ...kill them together. We then take galaxy

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
*CEO*: What's happening JoBrel?

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Shuttle: This is Captain Timrok, shut of your engines immediately

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::waits for the order to activate the tractor beam::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
*FCO*: The Captain wants a hold on our plan...I've got my hands full here. I'll get back to you.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
FCO: keep that shuttle within tractor range

ACTION: The shuttle suddenly alters course and heads back to the Elara's shuttle bay

CO Capt Timrok says: 
*CEO* Understood

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
XO: I no longer detect anyone onboard of the shuttle.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
CO: Sir, sensors indicate the shuttle is moving to our shuttle bay.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Gas: Take galaxy? Is that really necessary? Please, if we're going to form some kind of peace agreement we need our ship controls back.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
*CEO*: Understood... keep me appraised of the situation.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
*FCO*: That’s what I said... ::moves closer to the gas life-form::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
XO: I think you better get down to engineering

Green Gas says: 
CEO: We will take Romulan territory...with your help. We kill you ... populate. Then we make alliance

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CSO: Understood.  Can you detect any residual transport signatures onboard the shuttle?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
*XO*: JoBrel to Pazoski, I could use your assistance down here Sir.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
XO: Three, it appears the Romulans have left the building.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
*CEO*: I am on my way.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::orders the engineers to secure the launch tube and route launch control to the flight console then heads for the turbolift::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CIV: access the shuttle transporter logs, find out where they went

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::incoming communication signal beeps:: CO: Sir. we've got an incoming communication. Audio only.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
OPS: let’s hear it

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::opens channel::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::gets up and heads to the TL:: CO: Check the neutrino emissions on sensors, I think you will find they went there.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
Self: Wonder where they went.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: Understood.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Gas: Kill us? Why? We are peaceful explorers.

ACTION: A voice with a thick accent, like it used a bad universal translator

ACTION: Get rid of them

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: Nods to the XO ::

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
OPS: I think something's moving away from our position, neutrino emissions indicate impulse engines on our port bow.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::hopes the XO shows up soon to back him up as he waits anxiously for the life-forms answer::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::steps off the lift and onto the bridge:: CO: Probe's loaded and ready to go Cap'n. ::takes his seat at the conn::

Green Gas says: 
CEO: If you do not kill you are killed.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
FCO: OK

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Gas: We have lived our whole existence with a high regard for life and we have flourished. Why do you wish to destroy us?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Glances up from his console:: CO: Captain, I have no verified destination. According to the transport logs their destination was a few clicks ahead of us, in space. They might have teleported to a nearby cloaked ship but I can't verify it for now.

Green Gas says: 
CEO: Not you. You have the right soul. Together we can conquer the Romulans..and then others

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
CIV: That may confirm my readings of a ship moving away from us.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::awaits what the CO is going to do::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CSO: Can you confirm the position of the Romulan ship, specifically was it the destination of the transport?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods at the direction of the CSO::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Gas: But don't you understand. If you do that, you would be no better than the Romulans themselves. There are better solutions.

ACTION: Now the neutrinos are truly gone and a very faint warp trail is registered in the direction of the closest Romulan border

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::walks into ME after a brief detour and surveys the scene::

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
CO: I'm picking up a faint warp trail, it indicates they're headed towards Romulan space.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
XO: Sir...::wonders how to explain and then indicates for him to listen as they are in mid conversation::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
ALL: and not so much as a thank you or goodbye

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO, CSO: I have a strong suspicion they now know of everything we've done here, perhaps they might even return with backups if they'll suspect we'll assist those.. ::Pauses:: beings.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CSO: Did I miss something?

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
::shudders:: FCO: Yeah, Romulan ship picked up our guests then warped out of here while cloaked.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CSO: Our guests... the particles?

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
FCO: The Romulans.

Gas being says: 
CEO: But they use treachery. They lie to you. You do not, we have analysed you ...and you ::points to the XO::CEO: You are true

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CSO: I forgot about them.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CIV: They would have some kind of nerve bringing a fight into our back yard

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
FCO: Easily done.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::remains silent and watches the conversation unfold, the CEO seems to be handling himself okay so far::

ACTION: Through the same ventilation duct, more gas comes out and more humanoid beings are formed

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Gas: I understand..we..understand your position. If you have analysed us then you know I speak the truth. There is a better solution to killing.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: Still, Captain. They're Romlans. I've suspect nothing less of them. ::Checks his console again:: Permission to contact Starfleet and inform them of the Romulans actions?

CO Capt Timrok says: 
OPS: how are the ships systems getting along

Gas being says: 
CEO: you are wrong

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::forces himself not to step away from the new beings:: Gas: How so?

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CIV: Not so fast, there will be time for plenty of finger pointing later

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods sagely::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CSO: I wonder if we shouldn't head back and pick up a tactical pod.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
CO: We'd better get a refit of our bay doors. Shields are at 94%. Impulse offline.

Gas being says: 
CEO: Every living thing in the Universe wants only to spread to its neighbours. If you don’t do it first, they will steal your space. That is how evolution proceeds

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
FCO: Remind me, how long would it take again?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Gas: Sometimes there are unfortunate conflicts ::thinks of the Synod battle:: but in our entire history they have eventually been resolved. Killing is only ever a temporary measure no matter how many you kill.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CSO: Pity we can't get another ship to bring one out. ::smiles::

Gas being says: 
CEO: We were mistaken after all. You are not ready for us

ACTION: The gas starts to dissipate, no longer forming any sort of beings. It is now in a sort of big cloud, expanding

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Gas: Maybe you misunderstand me...Or more likely I misunderstand you. Please, let’s keep this communication open.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::turns to the XO:: XO: Sir? Did I say something wrong?

ACTION: The gas is now closing in on the CEO and XO

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
FCO: Maybe if you ask nice enough.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Engineers: Everyone out, now!

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CEO: You only said the things they didn't want to hear... but let’s now worry about this now... we have a more pressing concern ::backs over to a console and tries to initiate a force field to contain the gas::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::keeps the tricorder open to collect data::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CSO: I doubt it'd make a difference.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
::shrugs::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::gets disturbing signals from the sensors in Main Engineering::

ACTION: The force field is put up and slows the gas, but it manages to pass through after a while. An engineer working on a console across from the CEO is hit and immediately falls to the ground surrounded by gas

OPS Lt Tar says: 
CO: Sir, sensors indicate gas spreading throughout Main Engineering.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Aloud: NO! ::runs over to the engineer, or at least as close as he can get and sends an update to the bridge OPS console::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: looks at OPS with a degree of surprise :: *XO*: Anything you want to tell me?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CEO: Chief, evacuate main engineering

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::suddenly looks up from his console:: CO: Captain!

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
XO: They should have all been out, I gave the order ten minutes ago! ::looks around:: Just us now.

ACTION: The CEO starts feeling dizzy but doesn't collapse

CO Capt Timrok says: 
FCO: What?!

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::wobbles:: Aloud: Whoa...

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
*CO*: Oh you know me sir, I like to keep things interesting.  The aliens have infiltrated main engineering, from what I understand they want our assistance in destroying the Romulans and have become... frustrated that we don't intend to do so.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: I'm sensing a shift in the feelings of the particles... they seem disappointed to the point of being angry.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::prepares to initiate level 10 force fields around Main Engineering and to evacuate that whole deck::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: shakes his head ::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
OPS: transmit this to them...

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
All: The beings have regrouped and are making their way towards our engines!

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: I have launch control for the probe at my finger tips but I need them off the ship first.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::waits::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
*CO*: Sir...I don't think the probe is going to work but I think you should try it...it's getting hard down here.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CEO: Chief, these aliens have a specific energy signature right?

ACTION: All engineers save for 2 are out of ME. And the rest of the deck is quickly emptied. CEO, XO and EO can’t follow orders remain

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Beings: We arrived here as neutrals, and we wish to remain so, we understand your frustration however taking it out on us will only make an enemy of us also. we do not wish this, act reasonably and we can continue to co-operate

CO Capt Timrok says: 
*CEO/XO* Hang on

ACTION: A new word is formed on the Elara's hull and the computer relays it to the view screen automatically: WEAK

OPS Lt Tar says: 
CO: Transmitting sir.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
CO: Erm, sir... ::points to screen::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Beings: Don't confuse Neutrality with weakness, I am in no mood to demonstrate the difference to you

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: Might I suggest decompressing Main Engineering?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
XO: Yes, the same as what we met on the science station, the hawking radiation, just somewhat more complex.

ACTION: Soon the radiation is all through the main engineering deck, being stopped only by the strongest force fields the Elara can create

CO Capt Timrok says: 
FCO: you might, and I will give it due consideration

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CEO: If we have to can you rig the main deflector to emit a pulse on the exact opposite wave pattern?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
XO: Well, yes, of course. We already modified a probe. The FCO should be standing by.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CSO: You got a transporter lock on these things before and held them in a container, can you do it again?

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
CO: I can try. ::Attempts to get a lock on the particles to beam into an inert container again::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
CO: The radiation is stopped by the erected force fields... for now.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
CO: They appear to have changed, I might be able to do it with the help of OPS and the CEO.

ACTION: The CSO can get some of them but the lock is inefficient because the beings became more complex

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
::Transports away what she can::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Beings: This is your last warning, cease your aggression now

ACTION: The beings leave a mark on the Elara's shields somehow. Making that same word: WEAK

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CEO: Then I suggest you get ready to do it, or we could very well end up losing a lot of lives

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::accesses deflector control and starts reconfiguring it:: XO: Aye Sir, I'm almost ready, then it's down to the Captain.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
*CEO/XO* Stand by, launching probe now  :: gives the FCO' the nod' ::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::launches the probe and activates it:: *CEO*: Activate grey mode now.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::hears the FCO and immediately activates Gray Mode::

ACTION: The Elara sends the probe with what they hope is enough of a signature to make anyone believe it is another ship like the Elara

ACTION: For a moment the radiation beings are confused, not sure of where to go. Then as the probe is driven away they finally make their decision and follow it. However, those in main engineering remain there

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: Sir... it's working but the particles in engineering are still there.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::checks all systems in grey mode::

=/\= =/\= =/\= 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)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Andrew James is Ensign Jo'Brel (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
Andreas Habeland Is Ensign Ezri Lyta (CSO – Chief Science Officer)

Lilia Perfeito is the Weird Gasy Things™

Stardate: 10612.10
Arc Title: “Hawking's crib”
Part: Three
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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