=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10805.11 "Wheels within wheels within wheels, part I"=/\=

The USS Elara is in the Caitian home system aiding in the investigations on the death of Lieutenant Jo'Brel. However, Starfleet decided that it was time for the Elara crew to continue the mission they started months ago.

Commander Tar is to lead the USS Riix to the Atrandi asteroid belt and attempt contact with the Baroonian Empire. Once that is accomplished, he and some of the other senior officers of the Elara are to take a clone of Commander Mesme and attempt to capture the copy of his mind that was stored in a parallel universe, residing in different quantum phase.

The Elara crew have only a few hours to accomplish this, before they all die from atomic instability. They will take a Starfleet intelligence officer with him. His primary agenda seems to be to observe the actions of the crew. But is that all?

But before all of this, the senior crew meets in the Elara’s lounge ...

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Elara says:
::sitting in the lounge, looking oddly quiet::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::takes a look around and sees everyone is present::

@ACTION: The Defiant class USS Riix drops out of warp just a few thousand Km from the caitian home world. She begins orbiting procedures

Dr Greene says:
::Looks around the lounge, waiting for the meeting to start::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Chatting animatedly with her companion as she waits for the meeting to begin::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Doing her best to fake interest as 1010 continues to babble on and on::

ACTION: The Elara is working with half crew. There were many reassignments in the recent past. Rumours say it was related to the death of Jo'Brel but the truth is no one knows what is going on

Elara says:
::looks a bit resentful towards the CIVs::

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@SFI Crew: Standard orbit, we will await here for the arrival of the Elara crew and Commander Tar.  ::pours over the complex quantum reports an clone details nervous about the whole thing::

Dr Greene says:
::Looks around the lounge, waiting for the meeting to start::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
All: I called you to the lounge to say and explain some things.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Looks up to OPS. Meanwhile pointing his ears.::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
All: First of all, Captain Pazoski has been called back to Earth, which means we currently don't have a CO. So you immediately know why I called for this meeting.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
Self: Oops.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
All: Second, we've received urgent orders from Starfleet to head for the Baroonians.

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@SFI Crew: Standard orbit, we will await here for the arrival of the Elara crew and Commander Tar.  ::poors over the complex quantum reports an clone details nervous about the whole thing::

Elara says:
::looks unsurprised as she knew about the reassignment before anyone. Pazoski's command codes aren't even valid anymore::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::continues:: All: Which means we have to leave the investigations considering the loss of our CEO into the hands of other people.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Loud:: All: Not us? Looking into the case of my friend? Never mind.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CTO: I know it can sound harsh, but I think the investigation will be observed more objectively by others. We have our orders.

@ACTION: The Riix assumes standard orbit among the many ships and transports around the Federation planet. She is just another spot in the dot matrix

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
OPS: That is why I said "never mind", as I was thinking of that rule while speaking. Sorry for interrupting Sir.

Dr Greene says:
::Raises his hand::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CTO: No problem. Greene: Doctor?

Dr Greene says:
All: I've had a chance to talk to the medical experts from the investigation team. They seem competent, their credentials sure are good.. They will do just fine... ::Looks at OPS:: I don't think we need to worry about the investigation..

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Looks around, to others reaction. Raises an eyebrow.::

OPS Solie says:
*OPS*: Solie to Tar

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Greene: I agree with that, doctor. ::hears the incoming comm:: *Solie*: Tar here, go ahead.

OPS Solie says:
*OPS*: The Riix arrived at the system. They are waiting for you

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
*Solie*: Thank you. Tell them we'll be there shortly. Tar out.

OPS Solie says:
*OPS*: Acknowledged ::comm is cut::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Glances up from her chatting:: OPS: Are we to understand--

CIV Dr 0101 says:
 ::Turns her attention from her companion to the OPS's direction:: OPS: You are to take over our.. ::Pauses, trying to find the word she's looking for:: mission?

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Looks interested to the Bynars.::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CIVs: Yes, for the remainder of this mission and others to come if there'll be no replacement CO or XO I'll be commanding the missions.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
Ops: Do you want to say that Pazoski is not returning anymore? Not that I do not accept you as my commanding officer.

FCO T'Weel says:
@::a short Vulcan female:: Lorin: The Elara acknowledged our arrival and will be contact us as soon as possible

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Nods cheerfully:: OPS: Okay. Can we get back to work then?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Elbows 1010 for her lack of tact::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::turns to Boktor:: CTO: He has been recalled to Earth. I don't know if or when he'll be back.

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@FCO: Roger that

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
OPS: You have my trust sir. I will follow your orders.

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@FCO: What is their ETA?

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
OPS: So other Starfleet officers are going to investigate. Pazoski gone and now we are going to do... what?

FCO T'Weel says:
@Lorin: It is strange but they did not give one. should I ask?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CTO: We're going on an urgent mission, so you'll find your orders on these PADDs. All: All: We're assigned to the USS Riix, a Defiant class star ship. She'll be our ship during the mission.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CIVs: How much time do you two need to move the clone?

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
All:  Defiant. Hum. Not even our ship? I guess that will be into the investigation then?

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@FCO: Okay .. ::groans:: Open a channel though.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
OPS: At least an hour, Commander. ::Watches 0101 expectantly::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Nods briefly:: OPS: At most.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Looks on his Padd and sees the Mission Briefing.::

@ACTION: Solie appears on the screen of the Riix. He is a regular human lieutenant

OPS Solie says:
COM: USS Riix: Elara here

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@COM: Elera: Solie: This is Doctor Lorin, we are on a strict time table here any update on when the Elara senior staff is due to transfer over?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::nods to the CIVs:: All: We'll be leaving with the Riix in one hour. I want to remind you this mission is a classified mission. If there are no further questions you'll report to the Riix at once, except for Drs 1010 and 0101. Dismissed.

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@::attempts to sound inquisitive not so much annoyed as he really might feel at the moment::

OPS Solie says:
COM: USS Riix: The team that will transfer to your ship is currently in a meeting. Once they are done I will have them contact you

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Nods to OPS, stands up and leaves the briefing room.::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Makes her way out of the room, talking shop with 0101::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Follows 1010::

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@COM: USS Elara: Very well thank you, Riix out ::closes the channel::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::looks at the officers leaving the room and then heads for the bridge::

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@::Futs down the PADD about the specific mission and picks one up that is a recent transmission to Star fleet that reports a recent crew loss on the Elara and he frowns deeply:: Self: I hope they are really ready for this .... We don't have time for detractions any delays in the quantum space and we all might be dead ... 

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@::the seasoned SFI crew overheard his last but don't seem to show notice::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::arrives on the bridge::

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Looks around at the bridge. And walks then over to the TL.:: OPS: Are you coming as well?

Elara says:
::catches up with Tar::OPS: Shall I go as well?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CTO: I have to take care of things over here first. I'll see you on the Riix.

Dr Greene says:
::Walks onto the bridge:: OPS: Commander.. A word please...

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::turns to Greene:: Greene: Let's go to the ready room. ::enters the ready room::

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
OPS: OK sir. Well I might check out and close of some files.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Makes her way towards the nearest TL:: 0101: What says you, can we safely teleport it? ::Watches her expectantly::

Dr Greene says:
::Nods:: OPS: That would be best... ::Follows OPS::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Shrugs:: 1010: Possibly, but I'd recommend not risking it. ::Enters the TL:: TL: Module access hatch, please.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Walks over to his station and closes several open files.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::enters the RR:: Greene: Doctor?

Dr Greene says:
::Enters the RR and puts the padd on the desk:: OPS: I can't go on this mission...

Elara says:
::assumes that is a no and goes back to engineering::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::frowns:: Greene: You care to explain me why?

Dr Greene says:
::Nods:: OPS: When I became a doctor, I swore an oath.. I did not know about the clone.. I can't have anything to do with it.. Under my oath, I am required to report this, but... If you make this padd disappear, and not mention my presence at the meeting, I won't.. Just leave me here as a contact for the investigation team..

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Exits the TL and makes her way inside the module, inputting her password on the way in::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Follows suit, entering behind 1010:: 0101: At least the pod is still here. ::Gestures at the direction of the pod::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Nods:: 0101: I'll begin the preparation to disconnect it from the machines.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
1010: I'll get the shuttle ready. ::Takes a few steps away from the noisy machines:: *OPS*: 0101 to Tar, please respond.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Greene: I see. ::thinks for a few seconds:: I can agree on that. But you still need to know this mission is classified by Starfleet. Please hand over the PADD then.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::taps his badge:: *0101*: Tar here, go ahead.

Dr Greene says:
::Points to the desk:: OPS: It's right there... The classified status of this mission is the only reason I am not reporting this.. I don't want trouble where it can be avoided.. But I want to be absolutely clear.. If any word of my even knowing comes out, I will be out of practicing medicine.... If you could pass on the word to our colleagues, I would appreciate that...

Koorah says:
@::an Andorian female, during the whole trip she has been a mysterious creature. but being an SFI crew no one asks questions. She is to go through the quantum portal with Lorin and the Elara crew::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Greene: I'll take care of that, don't worry. And doctor, I understand your reasons not to go on this mission.

Koorah says:
@::arrives on the bridge and takes a seat inspecting a console::

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Checks some settings. Passwording all. If the investigation needs to know something, they need to work on it.::

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@Koorah: Did you see this report? ::points to the PADD with the report that the Elara crew just experienced a loss::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
*OPS*: We require a shuttle to dock in the module's docking hatch, Commander. We'd hate to risk the clone's state of health at this point by subjection its atoms to scatter around. Hopefully, you can arrange for one of the senior officers to move the shuttle here and to the Defiant, after all, we'd hate to risk revealing the clone to even more people.

SFI Dr Lorin says:
@Koorah: I have decided to reserve judgment till I meet them Or scan them anyway  .. Still would like to hear your thoughts?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Greene: If that is all, you're hereby assigned to act as a liaison for the investigation of Jo'Brels death.

Dr Greene says:
::Nods, glancing at the door for a moment::

Koorah says:
@::doesn't look at the PADD, just at Lorin:: Lorin: Yes. They should have been ready for our arrival. they seem like a very .... inefficient crew

Dr Greene says:
::Nods:: OPS: Thank you..

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::nods too and enters the bridge::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::looks around:: Solie: Lieutenant, I'll leave the ship in your hands. Please keep her in one piece?

SFI Dr Lorin says:
::he observes picking the PADD up with current orders on them:: @Koorah: You better be wrong we can't afford inefficient ...

OPS Solie says:
OPS: Yes sir. The Riix asked for your ETA

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Solie: Tell them I'm on my way now. ::enters the TL:: Computer: Transporter room 1.

Koorah says:
@::his antennae twitch and he turns around back to the console::

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Grabs his padd, walks away, looks around, taking up all in him. Walked over to the TL and entered it. Moving down to the docking area.::

Dr Greene says:
::Sees OPS walking out and takes that as a dismissal, following him out::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
*0101*: I'll pilot the shuttle. Computer: Main shuttle bay.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
*OPS*: Understood, we still need a few minutes. 0101 out. ::Closes the channel and moves towards 1010, to offer her assistance::

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Rethinks where he is, and moves over to be beamed over.::

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

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Commander Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Rob Bindels is Lieutenant Junior Grade Antonius Boktor (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Doctors 1010 & 0101 (CIVs – Advisors, Starfleet Corps of Engineers’)

Lilia Perfeito as Elara, OPS Solie, FCO T'Weel, Koorah.
Mike Johnson as SFI Dr Lorin.

Stardate: 10805.11
Arc Title: “Wheels within wheels within wheels”
Part: First
Mission Number: 426
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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