=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10711.04- "Do Starship computers dream of electric sheep?" Part V =/\=

The USS Elara is right outside the White Sheep Nebula.

The Paris and the Sagres await them with caution. Teams of Engineers and other specialists are ready to beam aboard to help with repairs or tow the vessel back to the starbase.

However, before any action is taken, Starfleet has to establish what really happened to the Elara Captain and the rest of the missing crew.

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

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::at Tac 1 reviewing the data from the last battle::

ACTION: In the few minutes time lapse Captain Wall was beamed to his ship for debriefing

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::running several diagnostics on primary systems::

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

Dr Sulvok says: 
::Still in the brig, not in the least bit wiser about what they are held for and for how much longer it will be::

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::At the bridge, behind a console.::

Elara says: 
::still activated in main engineering, not doing much::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::console beeps and he sees an incoming transmission on the communications part of the console:: XO: Sir, incoming hail from the USS Sagres.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::sat on the bridge looking grumpy:: OPS: On screen.

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
::moves into his office:: Computer: Activate the Elara avatar

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
TO: Take over here and pass all the collected data to the Paris and Sagres. I'm going to the brig.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::activates screen:: XO: Aye sir.

Elara says: 
::walks to JoBrel:: CEO: I did not deactivate myself. I am still awaiting my fate

TO Ens Boktor says: 
CTO: Yes sir.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::heads for the turbolift::

Elara says: 
COM: USS Elara: This is Captain Anderson on the Sagres. Admiral Swan demands to know why you have left without permission

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::runs diagnostics on the pod section::

Elara says: 
::looks troubled:: CEO: That's odd

Dr Sulvok says: 
::Walks up to the forcefield again and addresses the guard currently on duty:: Guard: Excuse me... When is anyone coming here to explain what is happening?

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Collecting data.::

Guard says: 
Sulvok: When the time is right, in case you didn't realize we almost exploded

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::blinks at the viewscreen:: COM: Sagres: We lost control of our vessel when our computer was infected by a virus, it brought us out here where my captain and several of my crew were kidnapped.

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: What's odd?

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::steps off the lift and marches toward the brig::

Elara says: 
CEO: Nothing, the bridge will probably interpret the problem. It is not my place. What will we do to me now?

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: Don't worry me like that... with you now? Now you will recover and then we will work on making sure this never happens again.

Dr Sulvok says: 
Guard: We have been in here for hours... ::Turns around again, knowing there is no point resuming the discussion::

ACTION: On the brig the Vulcans are sitting in the beds or standing looking their usual selves. Some talk like Sulvok, others are oddly quiet like Sarmok, their apparent leader

Elara says: 
CEO: I think we should fix or disable me as soon as possible

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: But you are fixed!

Captain Anderson says: 
COM: USS Elara: How do you lose control of your vessel inside dock? And how do you mean he was kidnapped?

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::scans of the pod reveals the connections weren't operative, but sensors show it is there::

Elara says: 
CEO: The door is still here. Anyone controlling my program controls the ship

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: We erased the virus; you are saying someone still has access?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::tries to remain patient:: COM: Sagres: According to what we have discovered one of the Vulcan scientists Admiral Swan so desperately wants to recruit planted a virus into our computer, I am going to question them myself in a few minutes.  As for kidnapped, I mean he was abducted from this vessel Captain, by entities unknown while we were stranded in the nebula, I believe my tactical department is forwarding you all the relevant

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::reviews incoming sensor results and frowns at it:: XO: Sir. Sensors detect some unusual tachyon emissions from the nebula. They appear to be directed towards the Elara. It's a binary code.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::Enters the brig and walks up to the guard::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
OPS: Binary code? Find out where it is directed onboard and see if you can decypher it.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
Self: Nothing to collect so far. Well it is logical... We are in a nebula, shields are off and well I do not see a single ship.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
XO: Aye. I'll also try to find a way to disperse the signal.

Captain Anderson says: 
COM: USS Elara: Send me all your sensor records and I will send them to Admiral Swan. Meanwhile, do you require assistance? I would rather not leave this area before we hear from Swan

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
Guard: Sarmok and T`Lok, room one.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
CSO: Ensign Lyta, see if you can help Lieutenant Tar out with this signal.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::also prepares the secured data transfer to the USS Sagres::

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
XO: Will do. ::Starts to run an analysis::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
OPS: Find a way but don't disperse it until we know what we are dealing with.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
XO: It appears the signal is just directed to the shields.

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
::takes a closer look at the emitter::

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: We need to talk, by the way

Dr Sulvok says: 
::Hears Sollo and walks over to the forcefield again:: CTO: Hello? Have you come to finally explain why we are being detained?

Guard says: 
Sulvok: Maybe your time has come ::picks up Sarmok and TLok and takes them to the questioning room::

Elara says: 
CEO: We are talking

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: Har...ha... I mean about something more personal.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::turns and follows the group::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
COM: Sagres: We may require help retrieving our missing crew, however we are still putting together the pieces of the puzzle, any assistance you could provide us in the meantime would be welcome.

Captain Anderson says: 
COM: USS Elara: Medics? Engineers? Security?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
COM: Sagres: I was thinking all of the above, yes ::gives the viewscreen a little smile::

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
::starts building a security measure to stop anyone accessing her systems again::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::enters the room and takes a seat::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
OPS: It must have a purpose, find it.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::nods as he is already on it::

Captain Anderson says: 
COM USS Elara: We will send them in 15 minutes ::does not return the smile and the com dies::

ACTION: On the questioning room the two Vulcans stare at the CTO without a word

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::makes several mental notes about the helpfulness of the Sagres::

Dr Sulvok says: 
::Turns back to the seat, wondering whether the CTO had not heard or whether he had ignored his question::

Elara says: 
::internally observes what he is doing:: CEO: That might work. The new officers are also trying to figure out a way to keep me safe. They look like me in a way ...

Elara says: 
CEO: But how can you ever be sure?

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
Sarmok: So, tell me, what was the big idea messing around in our computer?

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: Like you? In what way?

Elara says: 
CEO: They work like a computer, more or less

Sarmok says: 
CTO: I retain my right to remain silent. And I will not forget you attacked one of my engineers

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: More or less being the important phrase, like you. You've shown at times potential of working more than a computer.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::looks shocked:: Sarmok: We did?

Dr Sarmok says: 
::looks the CTO in the eyes without another word::

Elara says: 
CEO: Do not be fooled that I am something other than a computer

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
OPS: Lieutenant Tar, you have the bridge, I need to speak with our Vulcan friends. ::stands up and makes for the TL::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::nods to the XO, but remains at his console::

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: You are maybe a computer, but you are a unique one just as I will always be a Takaran yet unique

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::notes the silence:: Sarmok: I'm no Vulcan, but it seems illogical for you not to offer up some sort of defence since with the information we have you'll be certainly put into a penal colony for a long time.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
OPS: Looks like the computer is managing to translate it, can you confirm?

TO Ens Boktor says: 
*CTO Sir, I am not able to collect data inside the nebula. The only thing is, that I cannot see enemy ships in the system.
OPS Lt Tar says: 
::checks his console and nods:: CSO: Confirmed, try to see if you can help the computer.

Elara says: 
CEO: Nevertheless, my existence cannot mean your destruction

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
*TO*: Didn't we just have a battle with a shed load of fighters? it should have been recorded, if not see if the CEO can help.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
*CTO*: I will check that, and get back to you.

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: Well, we're not dead are we? Every crewmember can be sick at times and people could take advantage of anyone of us, but we don't go around killing the crew, we look for ways to help them.

CIV Dr 1010 says: 
*CEO*: Chief? ::Pauses at her inspection of the computer::

CIV Dr 0101 says: 
::Waits patiently for the CEO's response::

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
*CIV*: Go ahead.

CSO Ens Lyta says: 
::Tries to increase the efficiency of the translation::

Dr Sarmok says: 
CTO: We are civilians and you have no right to judge us. We will follow any legal proceedings Starfleet sees fit but I will not talk without legal representation

Elara says: 
CEO: No crew has the same power I do

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
Sarmok: You are guests on our ship... a ship which you intentionally sabotaged, as such you will be detained and charged with Espionage. ::stands up and takes a couple of steps toward the door::

Dr Sarmok a says: 
::remains seated with his colleague::

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: What's your point? Are you agreeing that you have gone beyond your original programming or are you disputing it - sounds like you have a suicide wish.

CIV Dr 1010 says: 
*CEO*: We're under direct orders from the one in charge to inspect the Elara's subroutines and related hardware for any unauthorized modifications..

CIV Dr 0101 says: 
::Glances up:: *CEO*: May we inquire for the Elara's current location?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::having spent a few minutes composing himself reaches the questioning room that contains the CTO and the Vulcans and steps through the door, looking chirpy::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
Guard: Make sure they stay here.

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
*CIV*: The one in charge being?

ACTION: The CSO and OPS see simultaneously as a phrase forms on their screens "Return to the Nebula alone if you want to see your Captain again". It repeats over and over again

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::looks up from the message and looks at the CSO::

CIV Dr 1010 says: 
*CEO*: Um. Hold please. ::Mummers something to her companion::

CIV Dr 0101 says: 
*CEO*: The one calling himself Ploski? Proski? ::Frowns:: Maybe Pazoski?

OPS Lt Tar says: 
Self: Alone? The ship with the current crew or someone specifically?

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::frowns::

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
*CIV*: Ah, well then, the avatar is in Engineering and I'd like a copy of your report please.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
Sarmok: Doctor. ::places a padd on the table in front of him and takes a seat::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::taps his badge as he exits the room:: *TO*: Have Ensign T'vel report to interrogation to make sure these Vulcans don't try any funny business.

CIV Dr 0101 says: 
*CEO*: We're at ME, Chief.. ::Frowns, looking around:: Where exactly are you?

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::taps his badge:: *XO*: Tar to Pazoski, we've managed to translate the binary code into standard English.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::blinks as he wonders if he actually saw what he saw then re-enters the room to have his thoughts confirmed by the XO sitting at the desk::

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
*CIV*: I'll be there momentarily

TO Ens Boktor says: 
*CTO*: Yes sir. I will send him. By the way considering the data on the attack, I have the following information for you. they had no shields and they were made up of materials we have never seen before.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
*TO*: Good, transmit that information to the Paris and Sagres. Sollo out.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
*OPS*: Please transfer the message to padd ::checks his other padd:: 00112a

CIV Dr 1010 says: 
*CEO*: Understood. ::Nudges 0101's attention as she begins making her way around the room::

CIV Dr 0101 says: 
::Follows 1010's footsteps::

Yellow says: 
CIVs: Can I help you?

Elara says: 
CEO: I will go with you?

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::sends it over to padd 00112a:: *XO*: Message sent sir.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
::Telling Ens. T'Val to report to interrogation.::

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: Apparently, but not until you answer my question.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
*CTO*: Ens T'Val is on your way sir. And the info will be transmitted in the next minute.

Dr Sarmok says: 
::remains silent:: XO: I will only speak in the presence of legal counsel

TO Ens Boktor says: 
:: Sending the gathered data, belonging to the attack to the Sagres::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
XO: I got the same response Commander.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::reads his padd and mumbles::  *OPS*: Thank you Lieutenant, send no reply.

TO Ens Boktor says: 
:: Sending the gathered data, belonging to the attack to the Paris::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
Sarmok: I am not going to play games with you so here it is.  As far as I can tell you are guilty of the theft of federation property, the kidnapping of federation citizens and the attempted murder of 750 federation citizens.  Now we both know you are going away forever, but if you give me a little bit of information on what we are in the middle of, I will do my very best of give you some protection.

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::receives a message from the Sagres and informs them they can transport over after the shields would be down::

Elara says: 
CEO: I do not have an answer. I have no death wish, even though I am not alive. My one purpose in life is to care for this ship, which is my very body and soul ... if I have one. Now I fear my existence jeopardizes what I aim to preserve. It is a ...conundrum

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
XO: By the way Commander... given the gravity of their actions... can't we charge them with terrorism?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
CTO: Add that one to the list Lieutenant.

Dr Sarmok says: 
::remains silent since he has still no legal representation::

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Elara: I see we need to talk some more but you seem to be the star attraction. Let's go. ::walks out of his office:: CIVs: Doctors....

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
Sarmok: Are you aware that under the terrorism act you are not automatically entitled to legal representation?

Elara says: 
::walks along::

Dr Sarmok says: 
::remains silent::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::lowers the shields::

CIV Dr 1010 says: 
::Pauses in their exploration, as she turns at the CEO's direction:: CEO: Chief. ::Nods at his direction::

CIV Dr 0101 says: 
::Turns as well:: Elara:: Elara: ::Smiles in silent welcome:: Can we? ::Gestures towards the Elara's portable emitter::

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
CIV: Go ahead and do what you have to do, just don't change any of her personality subroutines or anything.

ACTION: In Transporter Room 1, in small groups, 20 equipped engineers and 15 medics materialize

Elara says: 
CIV: Do you need me to shut down?

CIV Dr 1010 says: 
::Nods absently:: CEO: Nothing to worry about. ::Moves to grab a hold of the Elara's emitter::

CIV Dr 0101 says: 
::Remains silent beside 1010:: Elara: No need, just relax and enjoy the ride.

Elara says: 
CIV: Do you relax? Can you relax in binary code? I can't relax ::looks at the CEO::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
CTO: Get Michael Newburry in here, I believe he counts as legal representation

ACTION: The binary code transmitted in tachyons changes. It starts to clearly transmitting number starting on 1000 and going down one number a second

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
::steps back to his office with a sad look and lets the CIVs get on with it::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::as he sees the new translations coming through:: Self: Uhoh

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::with a bit of drama he puts the results on the main viewer::

CIV Dr 1010 says: 
::Mutters, accompanying the CEO while holding the Elara's emitter:: 0101: Spanner?

CIV Dr 0101 says: 
::Follows suit, searching for a spanner in her toolkit:: 1010: Spanner. ::Hands her the spanner::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
XO: Newburry? This should be fun. ::grins:: *Newburry*: Sollo to Newburry, your presence is required in interview room one.

Elara says: 
::approaches the CEO's office and knocks on the door::

CIV Dr 1010 says: 
::Begins disassembling the emitter outer shell::

CIV Dr 0101 says: 
::Watches with curiosity, paying the CEO's doors no attention::

Newburry says: 
::a small blonde Human male eating a chocolate muffin, almost chokes:: *CTO*: On my way

OPS Lt Tar says: 
::sends a message to the padd the XO is carrying, including a warning beep::

CEO LtJG JoBrel says: 
Aloud: Enter!

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::stands up:: Sarmok: On that padd is a list of information I want, along with the charges we are likely to press against you.  Failure to provide that information would look very bad in any potential trial. The clock is ticking doctor, don't keep me waiting, I am not a patient man.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
CTO: Wait for Newburry and then continue ::nods and leaves the room::

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::nods and sits down::

Dr Sarmok says: 
::doesn't look at the padd and remains his Vulvcan-self::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
::checks his padd:: *OPS*: Pazoski to Tar, how long do we have before this reaches 0?

OPS Lt Tar says: 
*XO*: The rate of decreasing is 1 per second, so that's about 10 minutes left sir.

Lt Cmdr Bronson says: 
::enters the room:: CEO: Lt Jo'Brel? We were sent to help you with repairs on your warp drive

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
*OPS*: Fantastic.  Tell engineering that we need to be underway in less than 10 minutes. Send back an acknowledgement signal in the same format telling them we intend to comply but are having engine problems.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::sits and stares at the Vulcans::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says: 
*OPS*: Fantastic.  Tell engineering that we need to be underway in less than 10 minutes. Send back an acknowledgement signal in the same format telling them we intend to comply but are having engine problems.

CTO Lt Sollo says: 
::sits and stares at the Vulcans::

OPS Lt Tar says: 
*XO*: Acknowledged sir. ::does as ordered::

=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Peter Saunders is Commander Peter Pazoski (XO – Executive Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Scott Knight is Lieutenant Iain Sollo (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Rob Bindels is Ensign Antonius Boktor (TO – Tactical Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Ensign Ezry Lyta (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Andrew James is Lieutenant Junior Grade Jo'Brel (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Doctor 1010 & Doctor 0101 (CIV – Advisor, Starfleet Corps of Engineers’)

Lilia Perfeito is Elara, Captain Anderson, Guard, Dr Sarmok, Yellow, Lt Cmdr Bronson and Newburr.
Tim Schols is Dr. Sulvok.

Stardate: 10711.04
Arc Title: “Do Starship Computers dream of Electric sheep?”
Part: Five
Mission Number: 406
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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