=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10704.22- "Shapeless, part VI"=/\=

The USS Elara is in deep space, in the Gamma quadrant, 11 Light Years from the Bajoran wormhole. So far they were scared back by a Jem'Hadar vessel but nothing else happened. It seems indeed they ended up in the middle of nowhere.

Meanwhile, progress is being made with Jeff. He finally managed to communicate something useful. The question is, will he ever learn how to sing properly?

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

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: sitting in the captains ready room scrolling through a PADD ::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::stands from the helm and hands over to his relief before heading for the Ready Room::

Ens. Lost says: 
::mumbles something about arrogance and returns to the helm::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Sitting at one of the vacant seats in the ready room, silently staring at nowhere in particular::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::ignores the muttering and rings the chime on the door::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Jeff: I am needed elsewhere. I would request you stay here.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
Door: enter!

Jeff says: 
CEO: Not leave me alone

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::steps inside and sees the CIV already sat so decides to take a seat::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Jeff: You trust me you said right? Then you'll be safe here. I will return as soon as I can.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::motions to the guard:: Jeff: This guard will stay with you.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::in the corridors following the blinking lights on the wall on her way to the RR::

Elara says: 
CEO: I am not a biological entity but perhaps Jeff will see me as company ::looks at the shape-shifter::

Guard says: 
::whispers::CEO: She'll probably be a better chatting partner than me

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Glances up from his seat at the Captain's yell, noticing the FCO's arrival he offers a quick nod as greeting before returning his attention back to his PADD::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Elara: I was hoping you would actually deactivate until I return.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::quietly walking along behind Lt Tar, letting him find his own way::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::stops at a door where the lights keep blinking:: XO: I guess it's here then, Peter?

Elara says: 
::nods and disappears, the emitter falls on the floors::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::takes the emitter:: Guard: I wasn't making a request. Stay with him, keep your guard up.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::nods to the OPS officer::

Guard says: 
CEO: Yes sir ::moves to stand guard without any further word::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::wonders what this meeting's about::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::presses something what looks like a chime::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Guard: Keep the forcefield up of course. Thank you. Jeff: I'll see you soon

Dr Greene says: 
::Heads out of sickbay towards the nearest TL::

Guard says: 
::nods:: CEO :Aye

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::leaves the lab and heads to the turbolift::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: mutters slightly :: Door: Enter, please

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Turbolift: Bridge please

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::enters the RR, nods to the people present and then takes a seat on the way opposite end away from the rest::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::enters the RR and nods to everyone::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: raises an eyebrow at the operation officers appearance ::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::follows in after Lt Tar and perches against the wall by the door::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
XO: sit down please

Dr Greene says: 
::Steps off the TL and heads over towards the ready room, entering moments later, looking around for a seat::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: I think that's everyone, Captain?

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::wonders what the meaning of this gathering of people is::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CIV: Where's that new tactical officer? The Vulcan one, Bloktor or something?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::reluctantly finds himself a seat to perch on while still being able to keep an eye on the OPS officer::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: New tactical officer, Captain?

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Finishing some work, getting up and entering the RR::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: Noticing the late appearance :: All: Ahh there he is

CO Capt Timrok says: 
TO: Take a seat

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::stands over to one side, wanting to get back to the lab ASAP, twiddling the emitter in his hand::

Dr Greene says: 
::Standing to the back of the room, wondering what the CO wants this time::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Nod to CO, and take a seat:: CO, that work that you asked me yesterday, is just finished and available to you now

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::mutters:: Self: Swat.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: nods to the TO :: Greene: Please sit, you’re making the place look untidy

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::looks over to Dr. Greene, also standing up and wonders if he too is making the RR look untidy::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::chokes at the CO's comment and then tries to look inconspicuous::

Dr Greene says: 
::Looks over at the CEO and XO, then back at the captain:: CO: I'd rather stand.. Sir..

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::spins in the chair:: Greene: Wouldn't we all.  Now take a seat.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::steps back towards the wall, wondering when Ready Rooms got so big they can use it instead of the briefing room and be comfortable, then nearly steps on Doctor Greene’s foot::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: at the risk of coming over all dictatorial - when I call a meeting in the ready room, I expect to see you all here promptly, and sitting down on a seat - this isn't the lounge

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: so SIT

Jeff says: 
::walks back and forth. Tries to engage the guard in conversation but seeing as the guy replies in even smaller words than his, he gives up. Continues walking around, exploring the walls::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::looks around but doesn’t see a spare seat::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::turns back to face his CO and wonders where all the extra chairs actually came from::

Ens. Lost says: 
::looks at the view screen. starry field. So many places to go and the Elara is stopped::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
CO: In what chair exactly Sir?

Dr Greene says: 
::Looks from CEO to CO::

ACTION: A yeoman comes in blushing and brining extra chairs for everyone

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CEO: Should have gotten here quicker JoBrel.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Yeoman: Good luck finding a place to put those. FCO: Nah, can't risk the whoopee cushion gag.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::leans forwards and rests his hand on the OPS shoulder, whispers in his/her ear:: OPS: Remember, we are one big happy family.

Yeoman says: 
::looks offended at the CEO and puts all the chairs in, they have little space for legs but hey. Then she disappears::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CEO: True enough... but if you're not here you can't witness the gag anyway so it's no fun.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::frowns and whispers back:: XO: It doesn't seem that way to me. How can you live with these people?

Dr Greene says: 
::Takes a seat in one of the new chairs, slightly annoyed::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Sighs miserably at the commotion around him, his head already sporting a massive headache::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
FCO: Good point ::indicates the whoopee cushion in his tool belt as he sits down::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: once he is satisfied everyone is sitting 'comfortably' - stands up::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::whispers:: CEO: Picked your victim yet?

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: OK

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
OPS: It takes years of practice ::pats his/her shoulder and leans back again::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
FCO: I don't think the CO would like it...::whispers:: maybe Maor. He's always acting like he's got something stuck in there

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::carefully watches around::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: here is the situation, we arrived in the Gamma Quadrant and were almost instantly spotted by a Jem'Hadar vessel

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::whispers:: CEO: That could be interesting.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::whispers:: FCO: Probably report it to Starfleet intelligence

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: We have managed to convince them that we are on our way home - but if we turn around and get back to our mission were going to have a thousand eyes on us

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::whispers:: CEO: I can just imagine the report.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::whispers:: FCO: Probably would report a damaged anal unit

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: bottom line is the USS Elara is a bit conspicuous in the Gamma Quadrant

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::stifles a laugh::

Dr Greene says: 
::Wonders whether there is going to come anything significant in the near future::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: So YOU have to come up with a workable solution, we need to get stealthy

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::whispers:: FCO: Throw the CIV off the ship?

ACTION: In the small cramped room, the FCO and CEO chattering is audible if not understandable

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: don't all shout out at once :: slightly sarcastic ::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::whipsers:: CEO: Nahh... he'd make too much noise.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
CO: Well all systems are well within operational standards.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: Assuming we can spare the crystals we can always construct a cloaking device, we should have the schematics in there. ::Pauses for a moment:: Assuming you're willing to risk Starfleet's wrath later on, Captain.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
CO: So putting any plan into action shouldn’t be held back

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::remains silent::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CIV: Dominion technology has proven highly resistant to cloaking technology Mr Maor

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CIV: Itis certainly something I will consider

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
CIV/CO: Cloaking device? That would take my engineering staff days to fix that up.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
CIV/CO: Besides we don't have all the equipment necessary. I would suggest we keep radio and EM silence however

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: Cloaking a Nebula Starship might be impractical, maybe we should aim for something smaller

TO Ens Boktor says: 
 ::In listening mode, as it is the first meeting of me in the RR:: Self: ...Not sure if my idea would work

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::thinks: Gamma Quadrant, Dominion? What is this all about?::

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: There's always the option of operating at grey mode but that restricts us as far as speed is concerned.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
XO, CO: I'm sure it's better than nothing, Gentlemen. At least we'll have more of an head start on them. ::Grows silent for a moment::

Dr Greene says: 
::Looks at the FCO:: FCO: It would also kinda degrade our supposed course to home...

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CEO/FCO: we were in grey mode when we entered the system, it didn't do enough

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
CO: One other problem would be that we need to convince them that we actually DID go through the wormhole. If they don't see any wormhole activity, they'll know we're still around here even if we are as invisible as a white cat in a snow storm.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: We can always attempt to install an holographic project to mask our image as best as we can, as for our sensor image we can adapt our power readings accordingly. It's been done before, through I'll admit for not long periods of time.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: If we knew their scanning frequencies we could remodulate the shields to render us at least semi-transparent.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CO: I am thinking of an idea.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
TO: Let us know when you think of it

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CEO: considering how easily the Jem'Hadar gave up chase that shouldn't be a problem, and anyway with the transit time involved we could complete our mission before they would expect us at the Bajoran Wormhole anyway

CO Capt Timrok says: 
TO: what is it?

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CO: Why can't we send a probe to the alpha quadrant that is creating an echo of the ship?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
CO: Sir, one thing just struck my mind...

CO Capt Timrok says: 
FCO: remind us all how long it would take us to get to the Bajoran wormhole

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::leans forwards:: All: Bottom line, if the Dominion are monitoring us, which I am sure they are.  If we vanish or suddenly become something else they are going to notice and come looking.  Have we considered telling them what we want to do and why?  After all last time I checked we had a founder onboard...

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
CO: They probably detected the energy burst of the Iconian gate and we know from the database that a Federation team were sent to destroy a gate the Dominion had before. They know what it is and will probably come looking for it in huge numbers.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CO: It is a small variation of the  Holo-technics

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
All: Roughly 11 days... give or take a few hours

Jeff says: 
::sits in a bench at the lab and considers his life::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
All: then thats an 11 day window of opportunity to complete our mission before the Jem'Hadar know we never went home, provided we don’t get seen before then

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: But as Commander Pazoski already said, the Dominion are most likely watching us... so how can we change course without alerting them?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
CO: Like I said, they probably detected the energy burst of the Iconian gate and we know from the database that a Federation team were sent to destroy a gate the Dominion had before. They know what it is and will probably come looking for it in huge numbers.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::hasn't got a clue what everyone is talking about::

Guard says: 
*CEO* Smith to JoBrel

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
*Guard*: Go ahead.

Guard says: 
*CEO* The ...thing that looks like you and I was supposed to guard. has, well melted into the floor. The Force field is still up so I don't think it went anywhere but I can't guard what I can't see

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
CO: I think what we need is a diversion.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
*Guard*: Melted INTO the floor? CO: Sir, permission to be dismissed. Seem we have an incident in the lab.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CEO: OK, go see to it

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
TO: Please, accompany me. ::looks to the CO to see if the TO is also excused::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Sighs, he takes a long look around before turning his attention to the Captain's direction:: CO: Captain, if I may?

CO Capt Timrok says: 
:: nods to both the CEO & TO ::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::gets up and heads to the exit:: FCO: Let me know what is decided

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CIV: yes?

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::gets bored::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Standing up and following the CEO, while looking back to the CO:: CO:OK

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::enters the turbolift, waits for the TO to enter:: Turbolift: Science Labs

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
TO: The last thing we need is to fire on Jeff, so if there's a no violent solution always go with it

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::tries not to fall asleep::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Enters the Turbolift::Self: still looking for a difference between an TL and an elevator.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: We're forgetting our first priority here, Captain. We need to get to the Shapeshifter world as soon as possible. Caution be damned for now. ::Pauses to clarify his point:: We're facing something far bigger than us here, Captain.  We're only a short time away from there and we have no idea if the Jem'Hadar ship warned them or not, we have to get there before they'll have time to regroup.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CEO: Right.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CEO :So I guess it is a good idea to set the phasers to stun I assume?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
TO: It may simply need to regenerate. ::exits the turbolift and lowers the level 10 forcefield long enough for him to enter and the TO before raising it again:: TO: Yes, but even so, we've spent ages getting it to trust us and I don't want to throw all that work away with a trigger happy guard.

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::thinks about a possible diversion and taps furiously on a PADD::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::closes eyes::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
XO: I understand your approach of coming clean to the dominion, but how do we know they aren't behind this business?

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CEO: Yeah, you are right, as usual! I'll see what happens.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::wonders what the TO meant by "as usual" being as this is the first time he spoke to him::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Guard: Where is he?

Guard says: 
CEO: It was standing there ::points to the middle of the room::: CEO: Then it’s just sort of melted to the floor and I can't see it or detect it

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::takes a bucket and moves to the middle of the room:: Jeff: Jeff, are you here?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CO: As we don't know exactly what "this business" is sir, I don't know how we can tell who is behind it.  Looking at the evidence we have so far though, apart from the changeling and the Vorta, nothing points to dominion involvement

Jeff says: 
::appears from the floor:: CEO: I was lonely. Take me home

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::Taps away on his pad making all sorts of annoying bleepity bleep noises trying to work something out::

Jeff says: 
::assumes the shape of the CEO again::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Jeff: Do you need to rest? ::trying to avoid the home request::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::wakes up again and sits upright::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
XO: I'm not about ready to hand this problem over to someone else, especially without no further understanding just who is plotting against us, and I'm not about to trust anyone in this quadrant that I didn't bring with me

TO Ens Boktor says: 
Self: What the hack? Am I seeing double? Might quit drinking instantly

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
TO: Sorry...this is Jeff, my evil twin...::smiles:: no, this is Jeff, our guest shapeshifter

Jeff says: 
TO: Hello

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::hits the padd a couple of times and taps some more::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
Jeff: Hello, aaaaa...., Jeff.::Still wondering::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: Captain, we're wasting valuable time here. Once again, we're only a few light years away from the Shapeshifter's planet. If we're correct then we should be able to track more clues there regarding the Cardassian's involvement too.

Jeff says: 
::attempts a smile at the TO but I doesn't come out quite right::

CO Capt Timrok says: 
CIV: And for a Starfleet Intelligence officer you show an alarming tendency to use a hammer rather than a more subtle approach, I don't believe storming in there will achieve anything except getting us in the middle of a fight we can’t win

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::wonders if he can sneak out and use his console::

Dr Greene says: 
::Clears his throat:: CO: If we combine a few ideas... Install these cloaking devices we mentioned on shuttlecraft... Would that be a thought?

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::wonders if the crew can keep the Elara in one piece for a whole mission::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CEO: What do we do now? Just wait and talk?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
CO: Then inform the Dominion that we have a changeling we want to return home - surely they won't worry about that.  And it might lead to more clues becoming aparent.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Jeff: You need to rest? *CO*: The shapeshifter is secure, there was no problem.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: Assuming the Dominion is even aware of that planet, when we showed the Shapeshifter the image he didn't seem to recognize the Jem'Hadar photos.

CO Capt Timrok says: 
*CEO* OK very good

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
TO: We learn Mr. Vulcan.

Jeff says: 
CEO/TO: I want to go home. Please

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
::stands, sagely::

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Jeff: Why is that, Jeff?

FCO Lt Sollo says: 
::hits the PADD again and restarts his calculations::

Jeff says: 
CEO/TO: It is where I belong. I have a job to do. But I cannot remember what it is. But I know I must do it

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CEO: We are in the Gamma Quadrant, because of him? The changeling?

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CEO: Calculating the risk... it is probably not worth it.

CEO Ens JoBrel says: 
Jeff: We need to know what that job is. And then you have to decide whether you will do it. TO: Not exactly. We are here because of the Vorta and the Cardassians, the Iconians and quite possibly the Ferengi. But Sollo was at the conn so I blame him.

=/\= =/\= =/\= 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)
Rob Bindels is Ensign Antonius Boktor (TO – Tactical Officer)

Lilia Perfeito is Shapeshifter (“Jeff”), FCO Lost, Elara, Guard Smith & the Yeoman
Tim Schols is Dr. Greene.

Stardate: 10704.22
Arc Title: “Shapeless”
Part: Six
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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