=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10712.02 - "Mutatis Mutandis, part III" - "Changing what needs to be changed"=/\=

The USS Elara is safely docked at Starbase 123.

Her crew is currently in Romulus where Admiral Swan reached a deal with the Romulans. They provide the gateway to meet the subspace aliens that killed Commander Mesme all those years ago and were responsible for the disappearance of a Romulan bird of prey

In exchange, the Federation will send its Ambassador through the gate, as the aliens themselves requested.

But there is one catch. The Romulans want the complete destruction of the aliens. Swan, under orders from Starfleet agreed; the only other option was not to have any contact at all and suffer an all out war with alien no one understands.

The Elara crew is preparing to leave Romulus. But before they do that, a visitor who is not has something to add.

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

ACTION: A warm sun shines over Romulus. If not for the past battles with the Federation this might actually be a very agreeable planet to settle down

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::in the little cottage:: Self: Cosy they said, colourful they said...

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Walking outside to see the sunrise.::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Lets of a suppressed scream as she wakes up with two Bynars in her bed:: Self: What the? What did we drink last night?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::lying on an unfamiliar bed in an unfamiliar room on an unfamiliar planet, staring up at the unfamiliar ceiling having got no sleep the night before::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
Self: A great destination they said... full of life they said... great drink they said... ::rubs his head from a little hangover::

ACTION: The cottage is small but has enough rooms for everyone and a common room with a table and a big window, as well as the door to the outside

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Runs inside to get others to see the sunrise.:: CEO: Jo'Brel, get outside, it is beautifull, that sunrise I mean.

ACTION: In this room, there is also a table with an assortment of strange food that might resemble bread and cheese. as well as water and ale

Dr Greene says:
::Stands at the window, a glass of water in his hands::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::heads for the common room, wondering who he heard through the walls all night:: CTO: Huh? Can't you see I just woke up, Mildred?

ACTION: Soon after the CTO re-enters the room, something/one knocks on the door

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Prods the closest Bynar, carefully::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
CEO: HAHAHahaha. Sorry. I was a bit to enthusiastic.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Sits upright in the bed, staring blankly at nowhere in particular::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Waves a hand in front of 1010's face:: CSO: Join the army they said!

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::takes a coffee:: CTO: Not so loud and stop hitting that hammer!

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: See the universe?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Belches:: 0101, CSO: See the world they said.. ::Groans::

Dr Greene says:
::Looks around as someone knocks::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Grabbing the pot of coffee and pouring a cup of coffee for the CEO and the others.::

ACTION: Knocking persist

CIV Dr 0101 says:
1010, CSO: You rather be sailing? ::Offers helpfully::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Nods and passes out again::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Wondering what he hears.:: All: What is that knocking?

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::Stumbles and opens the door:: Aloud: No, I'm not interested in a bible study, thanks...

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Shrugs:: CIV: My symbiont has been through stranger things...

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::swings his legs off of the bed, pulls on his jacket and steps out of his room::

ACTION: A hooded figure with familiar eyes greets the CEO with his glare

CO Capt Timrok says:
CEO: Good, morning. Rough night was it?

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::still half asleep:: Hooded Figure: Jawa?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Looks up around her in confusion:: CSO: Why exactly are we in your bed anyway? Last thing I remember is being in our own room..

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Mumbles something inaudibly::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Looks at the table and starts to prepare a quick meal.:: Self: What the hack with the sunrise and I am hungry. ::Meanwhile glaring to the door and seeing the hooded man.::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CO: You could say that... that drink must have been spiked... and whoever was next door made noise all night... ::sips his coffee, starting to wake a bit::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: raises an eyebrow then steps inside - lowering his hood as he does so ::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: I remember nothing.

Dr Greene says:
::Looks over to the door as something seems to be going on there, and notices a hooded figure::

ACTION: With the door open, the sunshine enters the room but immediately ceases once the CO closes the door. He removes his hood to reveal his familiar unmasked face, but he is part Vulcan anyway

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Raises an eyebrow.::

CO Capt Timrok says:
All: Glad to see you are all still in one piece

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CO: Okay, am I still asleep? All: Anyone?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::notes the CO entering the building:: CO: Morning Captain. ::moves towards the kitchen area in search of a drink::

Dr Greene says:
::recognizes the captain as he enters the room:: CO: Likewise, captain..

ACTION: The XO sees a flask of orange juice right between the ale and the water

CTO Ens Boktor says:
CEO: Do I see right? Is that the captain?

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO: You were up before me, you tell me!

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::blinks, slowly::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
CEO: Hehe. He looks like him, at least. I bet there was more in that Romulan ale then alcohol. And I did only drink one glass.

CO Capt Timrok says:
All: Time is short, so I will get straight to the point, we all have a long day ahead of us.

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO: Me too.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::smiles and pours himself some orange juice, then turns his attention to the CO::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
ALL: HE IS IT! Oops sorry for being that loud.

OPS Lt Tar says:
::keeps a little on the background::

CO Capt Timrok says:
All: I have a little bit of Starfleet housekeeping to get out of the way, whilst I still have the chance, you will have to forgive the rather unusual circumstances, but the unusual must be quite normal for you all by now

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Sits and and point his ears, to hear the latest news. Meanwhile pouring out a second round of coffee for all.::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::keeps a close eye on the box::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Raises up in shock from her spot on the bed, looking around in disorientation. Noticing the CSO, she gives her one guarded look before she begins hurling all the contents of her stomach on the CSO::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Yelps in fear, dashing away from the bed::

Dr Greene says:
::Chuckles at the start of the captain's speech, his full attention with the captain::

CO Capt Timrok says:
CTO/CSO: Antonius Boktor, Ezry Lyta: Front and centre!

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: YOU! ARGH...::screams::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Stands up, puts the chair behind him, and walks slowly towards the captain.::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Looks sheepishly at the CSO's direction:: CSO: Tee hee.. ::Faints again::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::sits down and pours another coffee::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Stands to attention, covered in sick::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: frowns slightly at Lyta :: CTO/CSO: For you continued dedication, to Starfleet and more importantly, to your crew. I hereby promote you both to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade with immediate effect

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CO: Sir! Thank you sir! Sorry for my appearance, the Bynars had an...accident sir!

CO Capt Timrok says:
CSO: Evidently

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Speaks up from the other room:: All: That's Bynars!

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Turns his head around. Getting impatient about what might come.  Nearly fell to ground when he heard the word. Lieutenant Junior. He had grab to the table.:: CO: Ah sir.... no sir, yes sir, thank you sir.:

CTO Ens Boktor says:
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CO Capt Timrok says:
:: hands each of them the customary box-o-pips :: CTO/CSO: Naturally you will have to wait a little while before you get to wear them

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::smiles at the two new lieutenants and takes a large sip of his juice:: CTO/CSO: Congratulations Lieutenants.

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO: I'm still going to boss you around, you know.

OPS Lt Tar says:
CTO/CSO: Congratulations to you both.

CO Capt Timrok says:
CEO: Mr Jo'Brel if you would be so kind as to step up here

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::From nearly dropping to the ground to a hard beating hart. Got a smile from ear to ear.:: CO: Thank you sir. The last thing I expected. WUHU!

OPS Lt Tar says:
::doesn't clap, he doesn't want the box to fall down::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Gives a hand to the CSO: CSO: Congratulations.

CSO LtJg Lyta says:
::Puts the hand in her lunchbox:: CTO: I will save it for later!

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::steps up hesitantly::

CO Capt Timrok says:
CEO: Mr JoBrel for your excellent performance in the field of engineering, you are indeed going to offered the opportunity to "keep bossing them around" You are hereby promoted to Lieutenant - with all of the privileges that go with it

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CO: I hate to be a mood killer, but please hold on to that box. I can't accept that at this time, thank you.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Walks back to his chair and sits down. Graps a piece of cheese and some bread and starts putting in as fast as he can. Nervous? No, hungry.::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::frowns at the CEO's remark::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Peeks out of the room:: CO: Can we have it?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Shakes her head at 1010's antics as she passes past her towards the main room::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CO: My promotions mean a lot to me and I know I can perform to a higher level that will actually earn that promotion in my own opinion before I accept it.

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Somewhat surprised :: CEO: The paperwork went through before we left, however on your return if you still wish it you can have it revoked, but in my mind you have earned it, and by the time you make it home you will be sure you have too

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CO: Well Sir, offer it to me when we get back please. ::smiles::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: mind wanders to something else for a second before returning :: CEO: As you wish

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::sits back down hoping the attention will divert back to the others::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Nods towards the CEO.::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: paying little attention to the Bynars remarks :: OPS: Dalin Tar: Front and centre

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::doesn't see the CTO as he's looking at the coffee cup in his hands::

OPS Lt Tar says:
Self: Huh? He called me by my first name too. ::walks over to the CO:: CO: Sir.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Holds up shoulders as the CEO does not see him nod. But grabs his coffee cup, and hits it against the CEO's cup.:: CEO: Cheers. And early congrats

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::digs out some sort of bread from the kitchen and starts eating that while everything else is going on around him::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::keeps hold of the box::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO: Yes, congratulations to you indeed.

CO Capt Timrok says:
Dalin: As ever you continue to be a valuable asset to the crew of the Elara and her Captain. I hereby promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, Congratulations :: hands over the box-o-pips ::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Nods back. I had not thought that. Me, the CSO, and you, but there are more unpleasant things in the universe. ::Big smile.::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::blinks his eyes:: CO: Thank you sir. ::takes the box with his other free hand::

CSO LtJg Lyta says:
::Runs around the hut looking for a towel::

CO Capt Timrok says:
OPS: You are welcome

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Holds up a towel::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Leans against the wall next to 1010::

OPS Lt Tar says:
CO: But I'll still be your secretary. ::smiles::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: smiles knowingly ::  CIV's: Doctors 0101 and 1010, I have something here for you too... two

OPS Lt Tar says:
::steps back into the ranks::

CSO LtJg Lyta says:
::Finds something useful and cleans Bynar sick off herself::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Looks up in wonder:: CO: Can we have the box? ::Points at the OPS's direction::

CO Capt Timrok says:
1010/0101: :: shakes his head :: You have been with this crew for only a short time, but I am personally grateful for you assistance in returning my ship to my control in the white sheep nebula, you are to be rewarded with my letter of commendation :: hands a copy to both ::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Grabs the commendation and hands it to 0101 for safekeeping:: CO: Thanks, Captain!

CO Capt Timrok says:
All: Now for one final piece of business

CIV Dr 1010 says:
CO: But seriously, can we have the box? ::Eyes it nervously::

CO Capt Timrok says:
XO: Peter step up here please

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Nods towards OPS, as to congratulate.::

CO Capt Timrok says:
CIV: No

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Sulks in the corner::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Comforts 1010::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::nods back to the CTO in acknowledgement::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::finishes chewing his bread and walks over to the CO::

CO Capt Timrok says:
XO: Peter for more time than I can remember, you have been backing me up. Your support has meant a great deal to me even if I may seldom have taken the time to say so

CO Capt Timrok says:
XO: It is with a great sense of personal pride that I do this

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::still sat down::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::wonders if one day his CO is going to get a little too emotional doing this sort of thing::

CO Capt Timrok says:
XO: Peter Pazoski, I hereby promote you to the rank of Captain :: removes his own pips and hands them over to Pazoski :: Your ship will be waiting for you when you get back home - the USS Elara, treat her and her crew well. They will do well under your command

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Falls back in his chair. Pretty astonished.::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Salutes the new Captain ::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::frowns:: Self: Uhoh, now I'm the secretary of Pazoski?

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Whispers.:: CEO: I had not thought of this. You?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::salutes to Captain Pazoski::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::opens his mouth... closes it again, rallies:: CO: Sir?  I believe the Elara already has a Captain.

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO: It crossed my mind.

CO Capt Timrok says:
Pazoski: Not anymore, this is where our paths head in different directions old friend

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Shakes head.::

CSO LtJg Lyta says:
::Tries to hold back the tears:: Self: Such a heart warming moment.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Wondering what the Old Captain might do.::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::shakes his head:: CO: I will need to think on this sir, it's a lot to take in.  But thank you, I know you wouldn't offer me this if you didn't think I could handle it.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
CO: Where is your path taking you now sir?

CO Capt Timrok says:
Pazoski: That has never been in doubt Peter, you just need me to get out of your way finally :: smiles ::

CO Capt Timrok says:
Pazoski: I would answer that question if I could

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Looks for another pot of coffee.::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
CO: I don't believe you were ever in my way sir ::offers his hand::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: takes that hand and shakes it :: All: It has been a pleasure to serve as your Captain, you have great things ahead of you - I wish you good luck

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: It's sad to see you go Sir, but I've served under you with the utmost pleasure.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Sticks up a hand to lastly greet the "Old" Captain.:: Self: Sniff. Sigh

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
CO: I will see you around the galaxy; it's a small place after all.

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: smiles :: All: The morning grows old, I must leave you now. fare well

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::final salutes Captain Timrok::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Salutes the Elara crew one last time before turning walking out of the door ::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Stands up and salutes Capt Timrock.::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::salutes the CO::

Dr Greene says:
::Stands at attention as the CO turns to leave::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Tags on the Captain's uniform:: XO: We need a vacation.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
CIV: Didn't they tell you Doctor? Every day is a holiday!

SM Lilia says:
Captain Timrok one can say many things. However, one will restrict one-self to a few:

He is the longest serving senior officer on the Elara. The longest serving Captain on the Elara. He was witty and liked his whiskey, but he was also responsible and cared for his crew.

He knew how to teach them and how to sanction them. He will be missed...

But new times are ahead. Most of the changes that needed to be done are done. The rest will follow soon.

So ends another year aboard the USS Elara

=/\= =/\= =/\= End Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Terry Imrie is Captain Joseph Timrok (CO – Commanding Officer)
Peter Saunders is Commander Peter Pazoski (XO – Executive Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Commander Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Rob Bindels is Lieutenant Junior Grade Antonius Boktor (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Junior Grade 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 as herself.

Stardate: 10712.09
Arc Title: “Mutatis Mutandis”
Part: Conclusion
Mission Number: 411
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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