=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10702.18- "Let the games begin, part V" =/\=

The USS Elara races through space chasing a Ferengi shuttle intent on entering Klingon space with two hostages: A Vorta and Commander Pazoski, first officer of the Elara.

Meanwhile the CIV and CSO stayed behind on the Latinum, considering their options while the CEO tries to maintain the Gambling Star's occupants alive.

The crew of the Elara is fragmented and all because of a runaway XO ...

=/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: sitting where he belongs - the Captains chair on the bridge (in case you wondered) ::

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
::on the bridge, at tactical, tacticilizing::

ACTION: The Elara matches the shuttle's speed and coordinates, riding along side it, just 5 minutes from the Klingon border

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::suddenly feels the urge to go to the toilet but decides he can hold it::

Dr Greene says: 
::In sickbay, scanning what appears to be a broken arm from a rather unfortunate engineer::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::sat at flight control, controlling flight::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#CSO: Try contacting the Elara again, we're caught right in the middle of a hostile territory and I rather get out of here as soon as possible.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: Can you stop that shuttle before it reaches the border?

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::moves closer to the still running shuttle::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::reroutes power from a back-up generator and tries to ignore the crowd watching him::

Dr Greene says: 
::Looks up from his tricorder, interpreting the readings:: Engineer: Looks like it's fractured in three locations, all fairly close together.. Not to worry, we can fix that easily... ::Smiles reassuringly at the crewman apprentice::

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#CIV: I'll give it a shot. ::Tries to interface with the Ferengi equipment again::

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
CO: I think I can disable it completely, but that will involve using a near-critical amount of firepower... with a possibility to destroy the ship in the process

£ACTION: Aboard the shuttle it’s still a mess as its occupants shout at how to get rid of the Elara

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£::lying on the floor where he fell a few moments earlier, listening to the shouting::

Sec Blueie says: 
@::arrives at the engine room, bullying the crowd out of the way::CEO: Ensign! Ensign!

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CTO: If you can just disable their shields I can get us close enough to beam them out.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: Too risky, we're trying to help our crewmates here not kill them

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::turns to the SEC:: SEC: What is it?

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#CIV: Looks like I can get in this time: COMM: Elara: Anyone picking this up?

Sec Blueie says: 
@CEO: We found something odd near where Commander Pazoski's badge was

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
FCO: It is a shuttle, Ferengi overall, it makes it a very fragile target.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::doesn’t have time for this:: SEC: Go on...please...we don’t have all day

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::blinks:: COM: CSO: Lyta, that you?

Sec Blueie says: 
@CEO: It’s a bucket...and there's a liquid in it ::frowns:: CEO: The tricorder says its organic but the readings are sketchy

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@SEC: A Changeling? ::stands up:: SEC: Take me to it now!

ACTION: The Elara and the shuttle cross the border to Klingon space

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: Captain, we’ve entered Klingon space.

Dr Greene says: 
::Walks over to one of the cabinets and takes out an anabolic protoplasis unit::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
FCO: OK, keep your eyes peeled

Sec Blueie says: 
@CEO: A what? ::runs back to the place where he found the bucket::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£::gives the Vorta a smile and pretending his chains are still securely fashioned struggles to his feet:: Cardassians: A little help you have been nice...

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#COm: FCO: It is!

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@Irulan: Carry on here, realign this here ::points:: then stand by, we should be able to reinitialise power pretty soon. ::follows the SEC and takes his tricorder::

Dr Greene says: 
::Walks back to the engineer:: Engineer: This should do the trick... ::Activates the device and presses it against the arm, right where the fractures were located::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: I've got the CSO on the COM...

CO Capt Timrok says: 
FCO: Put her through

£ACTION: One of the Cardassians grumbles something and puts the Vorta back sitting. Things are quieter now

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@Self: Stupid Dominion...all this technology and they give their gods a bucket

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::puts the COM on speakers::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
COM: CSO: You're on Ensign.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#CIV: They are receiving us Sir.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@SEC: Seems like a Founder but there's something not quite right and I don't...wait is there a science lab nearby here?

Sec Blueie says: 
@CEO: Aboard a casino ship? That would be news. We haven't detected anything resembling a science room

Dr Greene says: 
::Repositions the device slightly and reactivates it, mending the second fracture now::

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
CO: A Klingon vessel is coming in on an intercept course

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@SEC: Everything has to be done the hard way with Ferengis...::walks to a console and hails the Elara::

ACTION: The shuttle changes course directly toward the Klingon vessel

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#::Nods gratefully at the direction of the Ensign:: COM: USS Elara: FCO: I'm assuming you've already noticed the departure of the shuttle from the Latinum that was carrying the Commander. We're in position to further scans for any stolen goods aboard the Latinum, or at least any further evidence to what's going on here. Awaiting further orders.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: As expected, what’s their ETA?

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
CO: Long story short, sooner then we'd like.. 5 minutes

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::guesses the phone is in use as he waits for an answer from the Elara::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::follows the shuttle:: CO: Looks like we're going to meet it.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: CIV: Continue with your scans, we are in no position to pick you up as yet

Dr Greene says: 
::Finishes off the last fracture and deactivates the device, replacing it in its proper place in the cabinet::

Lead Cardassian says: 
£XO: It'll be over soon ::smiles,:: XO: Your ship is weak

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: OK that's one meeting I don't want to take place

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::notices a light on the OPS console flashing:: COM: CEO: You called?

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: Target the shuttles shield systems

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@COM: FCO: I have some information for the CO if he's available

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£::narrows his eyes:: Lead Cardassian: But not as weak you are I think.  Otherwise it wouldn't take all of you to capture one little Vorta

ACTION: For a moment the shields on the shuttle drop and everyone aboard is beamed to the Klingon ship

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
CO: Targeted, phasers set to lowest intensity

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
COM: CEO: I'm afraid the CO is on the other line right now, please hold.

Lead Cardassian says: 
£::smiles again as they materialize on the Klingon vessel::

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
CO: The shuttle is empty.. all crew is now on the Klingon vessel

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@COM: FCO: Understood.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#CSO: Feel like doing some snooping around, Ensign? ::Glances around him:: Can you detect any recent transport signals? Something industrial sized? Something beside the XO was teleported here, and I want to know what it was.

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

Captain Rakok says: 
£::arrives at the room where the Cardassians just beamed too, smiling looking at the Vorta then widening his eyes looking at the XO::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: Cap'n, are you finished with Commander Maor? I've got JoBrel on the other line.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#CIV: Always do!

Captain Rakok says: 
£His crew: Arrest them!

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#::Goes to see if she can hack into the Ferengi transporter logs::

Captain Rakok says: 
£XO: Commander, I am terribly sorry for this incident. I assume that ship that just entered our space is looking for you?

£ACTION: The Klingons start taking the angry Cardassians to other rooms, the Andorians and the Vorta as well

CO Capt Timrok says: 
FCO: Sure

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£::shakes his head::  Rakok: That is correct.  If it's all the same, I would rather the Vorta stays with me, he has done nothing wrong, the others however are guilty of kidnapping.

ACTION: As she reaches the Elara's position, the Ferengi ship drops out of warp

Captain Rakok says: 
£XO: These people are criminals, wanted by our government. If it is deemed any of them will be extradited, that’s for the diplomats to decide. We were not aware kidnapping a Starfleet officer was among their crimes

Captain Rakok says: 
£::smiles:: XO: But I see you managed to free yourself

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::puts the CEO on speakers:: COM: CEO: Go ahead JoBrel.

Dr Greene says: 
::Picks up a dermal regenerator and goes back to the engineer again, taking care of the bruises now::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@COM: CO: Captain, we've made quite a discovery over here that I think you should know about. There's a bucket here and apart from looking like dirty mop water it's quite possible there's a changeling inside it. I can't get good enough readings with my tricorder and there’s something not quite right.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£::lets the chains drop to the floor:: Rakok: Well it was a boring journey, I had to find something to do.  Now, if possible I need to contact my ship.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: CEO: Interesting, try and keep that information under wraps until we return. Keep the area clear of non Starfleet personnel

Captain Rakok says: 
£::nods::XO: Of course ::turns to leave the room towards a small smelly lift::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::feels like a mid 20th century telephone switchboard::

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#CIV: I've been unable to determine whether anything matching you criteria was transported. But it does look as if this ship sent some personnel from the gambling star; I can try to dig up a timestamp if you like.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@COM: CO: Aye Sir, JoBrel out

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: I think that's all of them for now Cap'.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#CSO: What's the problem? Can't bypass their systems or something else?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£::follows behind the Klingon:: Rakok: So tell me, what did these people do to make them wanted?

CO Capt Timrok says: 
FCO: OK, time we had a word with the Klingons - hail them

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::passes on the orders to the SEC leader:: SEC: You heard the CO - clear non essential personnel and guard this thing. I'll be back in Engineering finishing up.

Captain Rakok says: 
£XO: Piracy ... I'm afraid the matte is classified. Here we go ::shows the XO to a chair on the back of the bridge which is supposed to be a com station::

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#CIV: Well everything appears to be open, I'm just slightly unfamiliar with these systems...Looks like they transported some Cardies to the gambling ship.

Sec Blueie says: 
@CEO: Aye aye ::turns to his men::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#CSO: Can you get any names?

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#CIV: I can try.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#CSO: You do that.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::gets back to engineering and gets an update from Irulan:: Irulan: Good, so we're ready to restore life support in its entirety.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::slaves OPS and sticks it in the corner of his console out of the way::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£Rakok: That’s interesting, the way they were treating the Vorta; I could have sworn he wasn't part of them.  Anyway, thank you ::sits at the comm station and tries to remember his basic Klingon, speculatively presses a button::

Dr Greene says: 
::Smiles at the engineer:: Engineer: Alright.. No lifting heavy stuff with that arm for the next five days.. After that, you're ready to get back to full duty.. ::Smiles:: I won't be seeing you, I hope... ::Nods his dismissal at the crewman, and turns around to head for his office to complete the paperwork::

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#::Tries to look up the relevant data::

£ACTION: XO and FCO both open the channel at the same time so that Pazoski now fills the screen on the Elara bridge

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Pazoski: Peter, fancy meeting you here

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::blinks at the screen:: Self: Now how the hell did that happen. ::turns:: CO: Hey boss... look who showed up.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::reinitialises life support and watches the readings::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£COM: Timrok: It's a small universe sir.  I hope things have gone smoothly since I have been away.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Pazoski: Would have been a lot smoother if you HADN'T gone away, are you about ready to come back yet?

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#CIV: I'm unable to find out any names, they appear to be encrypted or something.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#CSO: Download the encrypted data, we'll work on it later on.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
#CIV: Aye sir! ::does so::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#COM: FCO: What's your current situation? We're about done here.

Captain Rakok says: 
£XO: I would prefer you didn’t chat for too long, we have work to do ::grumbling a bit::

Dr Greene says: 
::Takes a seat in his office and pulls up the engineer's medical records::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£COM: Timrok: Nearly sir. I just have a few loose ends to tie up here.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@Irulan: Good job it all seems to be fine..::turns to the crowd:: Crowd: It's fixed! COM: Elara: JoBrel to Elara, life support over here has been stabilised.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
COM: CIV: We're still chasing the XO right now, in fact the Captain's on the other line to him right now... please hold.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£Rakok: Don't worry, I won’t be much longer.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: Pazoski: We will await your signal

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
COM: CEO: What is it with all of the away teams calling at once? you are number 2 in the queue, please hold.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: Captain, I have Commander Maor on line 2 and JoBrel on line 3.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@COM: FCO: Just pass on the message please. We are ready for extraction and standing by for the Elara

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£COM: Timrok: I won’t be long ::smiles and cuts the channel::

Captain Rakok says: 
£XO: We can beam you in this instance

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: rolls his eyes :: FCO:OK in numerical order

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
COM: CEO: Join the club... we still have the XO and CIV to pick up yet.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::puts the CIV on speaker::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£Rakok: I just remembered, the Vorta that you took away, he has something I need, could I speak with him for a moment?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@COM: FCO: Well we're not in a rush, just informing you. JoBrel out

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
COM: CIV: You're up Commander.

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
CO: I just received confirmation that the Klingon ship began tractoring the Ferengi shuttle

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
#COM: CO: Captain, all we could get from the Latinum computers is an encrypted transport list. Nothing much we can still do here, Captain. Awaiting transport.

Captain Rakok says: 
£::looks a bit saddened almost...good acting for a Klingon::XO: I am afraid not, he is being questioned this instance ... under the jurisdiction of the Klingon Empire. I can show you the paperwork if you like. Well, in any event until our secret services release him no one can approach him. But I assure you! Should the federation interests come up you will be informed immediately!

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::blinks:: CO: Captain, JoBrel's gone again, just wanted to let us know he was ready for pick up.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
COM: CIV: Acknowledged, we will be with you as soon as. Elara out

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CTO: It's a shame they weren't so keen to be tractored by us

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::walks back to the area where they found the bucket::

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
CO: After what we've put them through.. you'd think we'd at least get that

@ACTION: The cargo hold where the bucket was found and where the XO had been kept prisoner is essentially empty except for a few loose items such as the bucket. nothing seems of particular note

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::checks the gloop is still in the bucket::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£Rakok: I'm sorry; I was under the impression that the Federation and Klingon Empire were Allies.  In fact I find it very strange that a group of criminals would willingly beam onboard a vessel of an empire of which they are fugitives?  Is there something you want to tell me, Captain?  Or should I simply inform the high command of your actions and let the diplomats sort things out?

@ACTION: It is, only making slight waves

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::pokes the gloop gently::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::lifts his finger to get a closer look, is tempted to see what it tastes like but finds the idea revolting and drops it back into the bucket::

Captain Rakok says: 
£XO: That is our private matter Commander. Remember you are in Klingon territory. We intercepted their target on this side and arrested them. Then we chased the shuttle. Mission accomplished! Now I must insist Commander, return to your ship

@ACTION: As the CEO tries to get rid of the goo he finds he can't, the stuff has wrapped itself around his finger and is slowly going up towards his hand

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
£Rakok: Well short of fighting my way through your ship I do not see much choice.  But this isn't over Captain, Klingons are not the only ones who can hold a grudge.  Return me to my ship.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@::flicks his finger harder to make the goo come off::

Captain Rakok says: 
£XO: We do not hold grudges, we solve them ::nods to one of his officers, then smiles as Pazoski dematerializes saying "Q'apla"::

ACTION: Pazoski materializes on the Elara bridge

@ACTION: After some flicking the goo gives up and returns to the bucket

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
:: spots the XO:: CO: Permission to get us the hell out of here?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@Self: Phew...

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@SEC: That thing is definitely alive. Be careful and don't...don’t prod it

ACTION: The Klingon ship doesn't lose time and warps further into Klingon territory

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::swears loudly and swings for the nearest chair, giving it a right good kick::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
FCO: Unless Mr Pazoski has any objections? :: turns to Pazoski ::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::turns to the XO:: XO: Nothing left round here to stay for is there Commander?

Sec Blueie says: 
@CEO: Why would I?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CO/FCO: No, I have no objections.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::nods and sets course back to the Latinum at high warp::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
FCO: very well, let’s go get Maor's team

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: Already on the way Cap'n.

ACTION: The Elara warps back to Federation space at maximum warp. 5 minutes to the Latinum

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
@SEC: I...well...just be careful...someone might dare you. ::trundles off hoping the Elara won’t be long::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
XO: perhaps you would like to fill me in on what's been going on whilst we are on the way (deliberately not a question)

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::sits himself down:: CO: There was a Vorta being held by a group of Andorians and Cardassians on the Ferengi ship, they are now on the Klingon vessel being taken away for whatever reason.  I believe they were in league with the Klingons, that’s about it.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: We'll be at the Latinum in 5 minutes Cap'.

=/\= =/\= =/\= 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)
Cosmo Starbuck is Lieutenant Cosmo Starbuck (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Scott Knight is Lieutenant Iain Sollo (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Andrew James is Ensign Jo'Brel (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Ensign Ezry Lyta (CSO – Chief Science Officer)

Lilia Perfeito is Sec Blueie, Lead Cardassian, Captain Rakok
Tim Schols is Dr. Greene

Stardate: 10702.18
Arc Title: “Let the games begin”
Part: Five
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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