=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10701.14- "Let the games begin, part I"=/\=

The USS Elara is en route to the last known location of the Gambling Star, a Ferengi casino ship en route to Klingon space. The vessel was apparently stranded in Federation space due to an engine failure. They have 30 hours of life support left.

The Elara is still 30 minutes away from her target and business goes as usual.

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CO Capt Timrok says: 
::in his ready room, waiting impatiently ::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::in the holodeck lifting weights::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::in his office working on the mobile emitter ver 1.2::

Dr Greene says: 
::In sickbay, preparing the place for possible casualties from the Ferengi ship::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::received the order to go to the RR, so he logs off and heads to the RR, knowing a true captain's secretary should be on time::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::sat in his chair on the bridge, going over some interstellar lore and feeling particularly fed up::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::looks at his watch and puts the weights down before hitting the showers::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::enters the RR::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::suddenly remembers being summoned to the RR and gets up quickly and heads to the TL::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::nods to the captain:: CO: Sir.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: returns Tar's nod ::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::::gets in the TL:: TL: Bridge!

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods passively at the direction of the Captain, taking a vacant seat::

Dr Greene says: 
::Looks up at the clock in sickbay and notices the time. Due for the meeting with the captain. After briefly instructing his deputy, he turns to leave sickbay::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::sits down on the chair he usually uses when sitting in the RR::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::arrives on the bridge in uniform with his hair still slightly wet::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: paces slowly ::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::walks onto the bridge and realises he left his tool belt on and heads into the RR::

Dr Greene says: 
::Enters the TL to take him to the bridge::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::content that the ship isn’t going to blow up in the next 5 minutes, gives the conn to an eager looking lieutenant and enters the Captains RR, notices he is pacing:: Self: Oh dear...

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::enters the RR:: CO: Lieutenant Sollo reporting as ordered Cap'n.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: silently acknowledges Sollo ::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::nods at OPS and the CO and moves to the corner of the room he feels will remain the least noticed::

Dr Greene says: 
::Exits the TL and enters the bridge, quickly crossing it to the ready room. Entering, he nods at the captain, then finds a place close to the CEO::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::moves over to the OPS officer:: OPS: Any idea what this is about?

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::leans towards the FCO:: FCO: No, but that's his usual pace. I just sit here to wait and listen. ::smiles::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
FCO: But he's pacing a lot this time, seems he's agitated about something.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::nods at the Doctor as he stands near::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: I think we're all here, Captain.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
OPS: Whatever it was I didn't do it.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: OK, I won’t take up too much of your time but I have a couple of matters to cover with you regarding our efforts in helping the 4th fleet and the Amenti

Dr Greene says: 
::Smiles at the CEO before turning to the captain::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::wonders why he feels as cold as a Breen winter::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::perches up against a wall::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: I know you are all still feeling pretty sore about that, and that’s understandable. However you did a great job and some of us would like to show our gratitude for your extraordinary efforts

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::looks down at the floor momentarily remembering how many people died in the battle::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::watches and listens::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::sees the memories again in his mind::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: Firstly, at the request of the Amenti, I have the honour of presenting each of you with the Sanctum Star :: opens a drawer with some rare looking medals inside ::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: Slides one Medal across the table to each of his senior crew ::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::leaves the medal, wanting to only move once and get it on his way out::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::grabs his medal before the FCO next to him got two medals::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: Go on, take them - you earned them

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::grabs his own medal and frowns at it::

Dr Greene says: 
::Steps forward to pick up the medal and corresponding ribbon::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::remains where he is, content to pick it up later::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: Remember -these are not for the lives we lost, these are for the lives we saved. So appreciate them for what they are

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::slips the medal in his pocket::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: Content that everyone has made their move ::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: Now to the Second matter of business

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::waits for the second matter::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: Starfleet paid a heavy price defending the Amenti, but thanks to you efforts - hundreds of Starfleet officers were fortunate enough to be able to return to their families alive.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: So behalf of Starfleet, and in particular the crews who have their lives today because you were prepared to risk yours

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: It is my pleasure to present each of you with the Starfleet Silver Lifesaving Medal :: Opens a second drawer-o-medals ::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: slides a medal to each of his staff ::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::takes the new medal and slides it into his pocket without even looking at it::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::leaves the medal again as it slides next to his other one, still not collecting them::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: This is a historic day for the Elara. In all my time in Starfleet I have never heard of any crew getting two medals on the same day. You should be proud of yourselves - as I am proud of you

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::doesn't feel very happy::

Dr Greene says: 
::Once again steps forward to collect the second medal, hoping it's the last time he has tostep forward::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::stays completely immobile::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::not particularly impressed::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: Now that concludes this particular part of business for today - now we have other business to take care of in the shape of the Gambling star, back to work

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Studies the reactions from the rest of the crew, amused:: Self: And I thought I was the grumpy one.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::picks up his medals and heads out to his station, nodding to the CO on his way out::

Dr Greene says: 
::Nods and turns towards the exit, assuming it was the captain's way of dismissing them::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::waits for the majority to leave before stepping forward and slowly picking up his medals, looking disappointed::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::Heads out onto the bridge without a word and straight to his console::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: watches the crew solemnly meander from his ready room ::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::takes the medals and without even looking at them, slips them into his tool belt::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::makes his way over to the CO's desk and picks up his medals:: CO: Perhaps they feel guilty that they are being rewarded for surviving when so many others didn't.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::still in the RR, heading for the exit and turns back when the XO speaks:: XO/CO: Sirs...

Dr Greene says: 
::Leaves the RR and enters the bridge again. Another few paces further, he enters the TL again to go to sickbay::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
XO: Understandable, it's a sad fact that medals tend to be handed out only after Starfleet’s darkest moments... the fact this one earns two medals speaks for itself

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
CO/XO: Personally the sense of loss is too great and a medal that reminds me of all that death, isn't something to rejoice over. ::leaves::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CEO: Ensign

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::at his station and puts the two medals aside::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::turns back in the open doors:: CO: Sir?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::shakes his head slowly and heads past the CEO and onto the bridge::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CEO: Those aren't to rejoice lives lost, but lives saved

Dr Greene says: 
::Enters sickbay again and looks around::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
CO: I understand Sir, but ::steps back into the RR:: without stepping over the line here, I think it's impossible to rejoice over the lives saved without remembering those who died. Doesn't the very fact that they died make the survivors even more valuable in everyone’s eyes?

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CEO: Just be grateful you were there to make a difference - if you hadn't been things would have been worse

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::sits himself down in his chair:: OPS: Lieutenant Tar, how long until we rendezvous with the Gambling Star?

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
XO: Commander, we're about 10 minutes from the Gambling Star.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::reads the sensor results:: XO: I was just about to tell you that, Sir. ETA is 10 minutes, sensors detect 200 life forms aboard and energy readings are dropping.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::thinks that this is the second time the CO has misunderstood him in a large way:: CO: Aye Sir, I'm not complaining. I appreciate the sentiment. I'm sorry I took some of your time. If you don't mind, I'd like to get back to engineering.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: Nods ::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
OPS: Very good, see if you can contact the Gambling Star, let them know we are 10 minutes away.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::nods and tries to hail the Gambling Star::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::walks out thinking of what he could have said to make the CO understand better::

Dr Greene says: 
::Continues the preparations in sickbay::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::monitors the Star's position in relation to the Elara::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
FCO: When we arrive bring us alongside the vessel and match their course and speed.

ACTION: The OPS console lights with a grumbling old Ferengi saying "This is the gambling star. We are not accepting clients. What do you want?"

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::heads to the engineering console on the bridge, changing his mind about his destination::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
XO: Aye sir.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
XO: They answered the hail, on screen. ::turns on view screen::

ACTION: The viewscreen repeats what was on the OPS console

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::checks up on the engines status, warp drive and essential systems::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::eyes OPS for a second before turning to the viewscreen:: COM: Gambling Star: This is the USS Elara, we are approximately 5 minutes away with orders to assist in the repairs of your engines

Old Ferengi says: 
COM: USS Elara: We asked for a Ferengi rescue ship. If they can't send one, we prefer to die in space than have your help

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
COM: Gambling Star: Well if you would prefer I could turn around, believe it or not I do have better things to do, however I wouldn't think there is much profit in dying from asphyxiation. I may be wrong though.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
XO: All systems running at peak efficiency

Old Ferengi says: 
COM: USS Elara: Very well, you can come repair our engines. But no touching the merchandise! Any of it. Inside this ship you are in Ferengi territory

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CEO: Good, ensure your teams are ready to begin work as soon as we arrive

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
XO: We're approaching the Star Commander, Coming alongside.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: Closes the drawers on his desk and exits the ready room out onto the bridge ::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::looks to the XO:: XO: Aye Sir, I'll head down to the transporter room. I'd like to accompany them.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
COM: Gambling Star: I am sure our engineers will be far too busy to touch anything that doesn't belong to them. Please provide us with a beam in location.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::prepares transporter locks::

ACTION: The Elara drops out of warp and the Gambling Star becomes visible. She is a very large sparkling ship, obviously built to call for attention. However her lights are dimmed now and she has burning marks on the engine

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
FCO: Very good Lieutenant

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::splits the viewscreen so the Gambling Star is visible right next to the old Ferengi::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::sends the order for his engineering team to get to the TR, waiting for the XO's confirmation::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Glances up from his console:: XO: Transporters or a shuttle, Commander? Might need some heavy equipment.

Old Ferengi says: 
COM: USS Elara: Unfortunately you have to beam to our main gambling lounge because our engine room is filled with radiation and some areas plasma. Unless your fancy Starfleet transporters can beam through that, I advise taking the safe way

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::looks towards the CIV:: CIV/XO: I suggest we beam over. I can assess the damage first and see what exactly we need.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::scans the Gambling Star::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
COM: Gambling Star: Very well, we will begin transport in the next few minutes. Elara out. ::signals OPS to cut the channel::

Dr Greene says: 
::Steps into his office, waiting for news about the situation and any casualties they may need to receive::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::closes the channel:: XO: Channel closed.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CIV/CEO: Time is of the essence here, beam over.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::Holds the ship in position::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CEO: Permission granted, I recommend fixing it as quickly as possible.  Oh and be polite, you know what the Ferengi are like...

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
XO: Who do you want on the first team then, Commander?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
XO: Yes, Sir. ::heads off the bridge and towards the TR::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CIV: I would suggest a thorough survey?  I am sure the chief knows what he is doing.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::enters the TR and sees his team assembled, comprised of 3::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::takes a tool kit handed to him and steps onto the transporter pad:: *OPS*: Jo'Brel to the bridge, we're standing by for transport.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods hesitantly, the Commander speaking too vaguely for his taste::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::turns to the XO:: XO: I've scanned the vessel. The Engine Room is flooded with gasses and radiation as the Ferengi said. Shields are offline, hull integrity is holding, life support is failing, 200 life forms present.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
*CEO*: I'll sent the co-ordinates down to the transporter room, the chief will begin transport.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::sends down the co-ordinates::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
*OPS*: Understood. ::stands impatiently for transport to begin::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
OPS: See if you can get a report on wounded from them, they may require medical assistance, inform sickbay to have a team on standby in case we need to beam over medical help

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::has the mobile emitter of Elara in his tool belt::

CPO Beam says: 
CEO: Received co-ordinates. Energizing. ::commences the transport::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::taps his combadge:: *Dr_Greene*: Bridge to Sickbay, please have a team standing by to receive casualties from the Ferengi vessel.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::takes the emitter out and throws it to the transporter guy:: PO: Get this back to engineering. Can't trust the Ferengi's.

ACTION: the CEO and his team materialize in the, middle of the casino area. Oddly enough the lights are still on and the roulettes are functioning. The people are not on them however, they are near the walls drinking or looking at the viewports

Dr Greene says: 
*OPS*: Beam them directly to sickbay, we are prepared to receive casualties.. ::Gets up and steps into the main sickbay::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::notices transport is completed:: XO: Sir, the away team has beamed over.

ACTION: There are people from all over the known universe from Klingons to Andorians including the odd Vulcan

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
OPS: Very good.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
*Dr_Greene*: Just stand by, I'll let you know as soon as transports are coming in.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::looks around at all the people and looks for whoever is supposed to be in charge::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::monitors the distance to the Star::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::sends a message to the Gambling Star for medical reports::

Dr Greene says: 
::Nods, not answering the last but closing the line instead::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Glances patiently at the direction of the viewscreen::

ACTION: The FCO's task is not the easiest in the universe since the Gambling Star is drifting in a chaotic pattern due to the gases venting from her burnt engines

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CO: Sir, do you want me to lead a second away team to ascertain if the Gambling Star are performing any illegal activities?

@ACTION: A short Ferengi approaches the CEO

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
*CEO*: Jobrel, see if you can do something about stopping the Star... make it a priority.

Olikot says: 
@CEO: You must be the repair persons .... even though we asked for Ferengi help....

Olikot says: 
@CEO: Through that door, down the stairs you'll find what you want.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@Team: Well, no one here to help...::looks down:: Olikot: Oh...there ...Don't worry, hopefully we can save you a bit of latinum.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::checks the transporter locks::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
XO: I'm not in any hurry to start stirring things up, let’s sit on that idea for the meantime - I don't think JoBrel needs any complications just now

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::motions for his team to move towards the engineering area:: Team: Don't trust anyone.

Olikot says: 
@::smiles at the thought of latinum then goes back to entertaining the guests::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@*OPS*: Understood, I'll get onto it right away. ::moves towards the engineering section dreading having to put on a hazard suit::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CO: Shame, but I agree as well.

=/\= =/\= =/\= 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)

Lilia Perfeito is the old Ferengi & Olikot
Tim Schols is Dr. Greene
Rob van den Dungen is CPO Beam

Stardate: 10701.14
Arc Title: “Let the games begin”
Part: One
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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