Last week on the Seleya:

The captain, CIV and CSO were taken aboard Shane Zaris vessel, without their permission and are heading for the Alpha Bolwin system where the Church of Recurrent Tragedy is believed to have taken stolen technology.  Shane believes this will be the staging ground for what the church has in mind and is asking the others to help him save the universe.

Shane has given them various facts, including the most important, what exactly 'The Seven', is.  "The Seven" refers to the inevitable collapse of what is called the Universe; an event that has been in the making since the last "big bang.  There have been six collapses in the past ... with the Universe being reborn soon after. 

The Seventh was to occur nearly 3 years ago ... but a group of Starfleet officers prevented it.

The CSO sent the Seleya their destination; unfortunately, others might also have gotten that information.  Knowing where to get the others, the CMO decided to take the ship back to the station to collect the new crew waiting for them, which were their original orders; not the bogus ones they got. But they were not the only ones to go back to the station.  The two ships that had been following them when they left, also returned, one as soon as the CSO sent out the message, the other as soon as the Seleya had turned around.

Unknowing what is going on, past or present, the newly assigned crew of the Seleya waits patiently to be picked up.

Captain's log, Stardate 10807.06. We are still in the hands of Shane. I do not believe all of what he says but I will cooperate in the mean time because I feel he has important information to tell us, regardless. Meanwhile, we will continue trying to contact the Seleya.

<<<<<<<<<< Savior; III >>>>>>>>>>

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::watches Shane, pondering all that he said::

Caelan Trigger says:
#::sitting in the cafe looking across the table at Brianna::

SO Lt Rose says:
# :: sitting at one of the cafés near the docking bay, waiting for the Seleya as she is filled in on what Caelan has been up to.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::approaches the CSO and whispers:: CSO: Any response from the Seleya?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::shakes his head:: CO: No, Captain. Should I tell them not to trust Starfleet?

ACTION: The doctor is called to medical for an emergency and Commander Liazon is called to take the bridge.

Caelan Trigger says:
#Rose: ... so you see, if I want my hair to stop growing I have to take one of these tablets every day until they can find a more permanent cure.

Shane Zaris says:
@ ::Crosses arms and looks at the viewscreen, giving the Seleya crew their moments to decide what they want to do now::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::ponders for a moment:: CSO: No, but tell them to encrypt all the information and send it directly to our Admiral

SO Lt Rose says:
#Caelan: Well, I guess that is better than my having to braid it every day.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::nods and looks to Shane:: Shane: May I use your ship's comm system? It'd be a lot easier than programming the tricorder, and you don't seem to mind.

Caelan Trigger says:
#SO: Are you kidding? I was starting to miss that. ::grins::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::looks up, noticing Shane seems to have finished his speech:: Shane: Let me see if I understand. You took us to save us from being taken away and brought us to this weapons place. But do you have a plan from now?

SO Lt Rose says:
# :: chuckles::  Calean: You don't miss the extra minutes of sleep?

Shane Zaris says:
@ CO: There should be 45 disciples of the Church located in this facility. They are engineers, mercenaries and scientists. They believe truly in what they do. They have faith.

Caelan Trigger says:
#SO: It's worth it if I get to work with you again. ::smiles then realizes what he just said and gets a little embarrassed::

Cmd Liazon says:
:: Keeping the ship away from the station::  COMM: Trigger:  This is Commander Liazon.  We are here to pick up you and other new crew.  However, we have a situation aboard and need to do this carefully.

Shane Zaris says:
@ ::Light smile:: CO: Personally, I'd like to just outsmart them and fully disable this facility before whatever they're putting together inside rips us all apart.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@Shane: Those are the most dangerous foes. If you have evidence of their plans we can get Starfleet to attack them

SO Lt Rose says:
# :: reaches over to lightly touch his hand::  Caelan: I have missed ye too doc.

Caelan Trigger says:
#::looks up and smiles::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::frowns slightly at the Captain's words as he gets to work sending another message::

Shane Zaris says:
@ CO: Red tape will be the death of us all, and like I said, time is an issue. Our best, but not necessarily safest, opportunity would be to attack them now. Catch them while they may be fully unaware. Or we could try to get your ship here ... and may be able to wipe them out, yet accomplish nothing. They could take whatever plan they've concocted

SO Lt Rose says:
# :: Smiles::  Caelan: You want to take that comm?  Looks like our ship has arrived, but not without some issue.

Shane Zaris says:
@ CO: ... to ground, and then all this would be for naught.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::thinks about what Shane said earlier, and comes up with a somewhat comvoluted method of encryption::

Caelan Trigger says:
#COM: Seleya: Acknowledged Commander, what are the conditions?

CO Capt Gomes says:
@Shane: Very well, there is no harm in collecting information. Perhaps we could infiltrate their base, just the 4 of us and sabotage their weapons if there are any. Do you think you have the knowledge to pull this off?

Cmd Liazon says:
COMM: Caelan: Our captain has been taken and we are being watched by those we are uncertain about.  Communication within this area is limited to a small area.  We are going to come in fast.  Be prepared.

Shane Zaris says:
@ CO: My abilities allow me to distort the laws of nature to an extent. I can make us a trick of light that those who observe only think they saw. Ghosts to pass through the shadows that the eye cannot discern. Of course, their sensors could be an issue ...

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Leans forward in his seat:: CO: You're not seriously suggesting we send a Starfleet Captain, a recently reprimanded officer, a whatever he may be and I to a dangerous infiltration mission, are you?

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@CIV: One thing at a time Commander

SO Lt Rose says:
# :: Frowns as she stands:: Calean: I will let the others know.  As before, I am ready.

Caelan Trigger says:
#COM: Liazon: Understood... we'll be ready. Trigger out.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::turns to her crew:: CIV/CSO: I am making a judgment call here. I feel there might be a threat and that we do not have time to contact Starfleet so I want to go to that base and find out what is going on there. You have a choice to join me or not

SO Lt Rose says:
# :: Sends a request to operations to have those assigned to the Seleya to report to the docking bay::

Caelan Trigger says:
#SO: Looks like we'll be getting straight to work.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::addresses the message to Ens. Riccitello in the Science Department, and makes the rest a series of numbers and letters::

SO Lt Rose says:
# Caelan:  That is not good... not good at all.  :: sighs::  One good thing about having your ship lost, there are few things to go with you.  :: Pays her tab and heads out for the docking bay.::

Caelan Trigger says:
#::pays for his drink and follows closely:: SO: True... I, on the other hand, will have to have my things sent on later.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::looks to the Captain:: CO: You have to ask? Of course I'm coming with you.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods at the CSO then looks inquisitively at maor::

OPS says:
Liazon: I am picking up a rather odd encrypted message.  It looks like the communication blockage of this area has cleared.  It is being addressed to Ensign Riccitello in science.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::looks expectantly to Maor::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@CO: If you have a death wish then by all means, Captain. Could use the death for the statistics, something to brag about later on after a few Black Holes or whatnot.

Cmd Liazon says:
OPS: Check for its origination and get him up here on the double.

Shane Zaris says:
@ ALL: Heh, always something I wondered. Does a person really die if no one's around to mourn them?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::looks to Maor annoyed:: CIV: And you accused *me* of insubordination...

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::raises an eyebrow at Maor's inexistent sense of humor:: Shane/CSO/CIV: We need two things then. A way to beam in and a shield from their internal sensors. If only we had those cloaked suits used to spy pre-warp civilizations ....Any suggestions?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@Shane: Spare me the philosophical discussions.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::shoots a deadly look at the CIV and CSO saying "not now!"::

ACTION: Riccitello receives the message and quickly heads for the bridge.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Stops and points to a small group gathering.::  Caelan: I know two of those are assigned with us.  I am going to guess the other 6 as well.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@Shane: As with always, it depends on your definition of death

Caelan Trigger says:
#SO: Yeah... looks like they were just waiting for the signal.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@CO: Why try to hide ourselves when we can flood their sensors with so much information their sensors wouldn't be able to cope with? We just program the CSO's traicorder to emit so much information they wouldn't know what to believe.

SO Lt Rose says:
# Caelan: Can you blame them?  Maybe they had more patience then we did ::smiles as she moves to join them.::  You might want to tell the Seleya we are ready.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@CIV: Seems plausible. CSO: Can you do it? Program your tricoreder to emit so many particles they won't know where they are coming from?

Caelan Trigger says:
#::nods and taps his badge:: COM: Seleya: We're ready when you are.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::looks to his tricorder:: CO: I can try. I haven't done so before, but I can think of a few methods.

Cmd Liazon says:
COMM: Caelan: This will be quick...

CO Capt Gomes says:
@All: We will have to risk it. Whatever happens, we will have little time till they spot us. And once they do, they will likely find a way to throw us from an airlock, if we are lucky

Cmd Liazon says:
FCO:  On my mark, I want you to move in as quickly and as close as you dare.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@Shane: Do you have any sort of idea of where on this station the weapons might be located?

Shane Zaris says:
@ ::Goes and speaks to those on the bridge, operating the ship::

Caelan Trigger says:
#SO: It must be pretty spectacular to see a Sovereign class do a fly by transport... pitty we won't actually be able to see it.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::starts prepping his tricorder to emit various particle readings::

SO Lt Rose says:
# Caelan:  True.  I just hope we arrive aboard with all our molecules intact.

Shane Zaris says:
@ ::Is handed a PADD which he brings over. Schematics are located on the PADD:: ALL: The base used to belong to the Ferengi. They sold it for a pretty penny to the shell company that the Church is operating about 12 years ago. Our sensors are detecting some alarming energy readings from these 2 locations. ::The locations are highlighted::

Caelan Trigger says:
#SO: Oh don't... I hate to think of the possible risks of such a maneuver

ACTION: The word given, the Seleya puts on a sudden burst of speed while at the same time, locking onto the eight they were to pick up and beaming them straight to transporter one, where two security officers are waiting.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::looks at the map:: Shane: Can you ... change us...at a distance? Imagine we split and one team goes to each location, would you be able to still pass us off as "ghosts"?

ACTION: As soon as Liazon is informed of their safe arrival, he has flight taken them out of the area at top speed and head after their missing crew.

Shane Zaris says:
@ CO: It shouldn't be a problem. I brought you all back from the dead once, so ...

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks around as she steps down from the transporter padd::  Caelan: I have never been aboard a ship quite this big.  I almost feel we could put the Nighthawk in this room alone.  :: gives the security officers a tentative greeting.::

Caelan Trigger says:
::looks over himself in a quite concerned fashion then slowly looks up and sees security officers by the door:: SO: You think those are for us?

CO Capt Gomes says:
@All: I think then ....Maor, you will go with Shane to one of the locations and me and Sumner will check the other. Any objections? ::watches Maor carefully::

Sec George says:
:: Steps forward smartly::  All: Welcome aboard.  We apologize for how things stand, but we are not taking any risks.  We are currently at red alert.  If you will follow me, we will get you processed and to your quarters as soon as possible.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Leans over to whisper::  Cealan:  I guess that answers your question.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@CO: Not like we have a better alternative, Captain.

Caelan Trigger says:
Sec: Who's in command at the moment?

CO Capt Gomes says:
@Shane: Can your ship mask at least our transporter signals? Perhaps by creating some sort of a diversion such they won't know where we are immediatly? Maybe by sending multiple transports at the same time ....

Ens Riccitello says:
Liazon: Commander, this is a rare form of cipher.  It is from the captain with information we are to send directly to Admiral Garrison.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::finishes setting up the tricorder so that he can initiate the particle emissions with the touch of a button::

Sec George says:
Caelan: Commander Liazon, sir.

Cmd Liazon says:
OPS:  As soon as we are clear of the area, relay the information, encrypted.

Shane Zaris says:
@ CO: I'm causing certain wires and chips that would allow the sensors to detect the energy signature of our arrival to warp and distort. This will allow a temporary reprieve from their attention. We will have to hurry ... it won't be long before they realize something's happened to their circuitry.

ACTION: Not long after the Seleya leaves the area, the ship that had been following them before, returns to shadowing them.

Caelan Trigger says:
Sec: I'd like a word with him.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods:: Shane: I understand. We just need some time. I just hope your people can get us out if we are in trouble, Do you have hand weapons we can carry?

Sec George says:
:: Nods::  Caelan: This way, sir.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@Shane: You're just choke full of surprises, aren't you?

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::eyes Maor::

Sec George says:
::Turns to the others::  All: If you would all join us please.

Caelan Trigger says:
SO: I'll see you later. ::smiles::

SO Lt Rose says:
:: raises a brow::  Caelan:  Looks like you do not get rid of me that easily.

Shane Zaris says:
@ ::Without looking at his father:: CIV: Starfleet has a file that theorizes you've died and come back to life at least five times ... we can discuss "surprises" another time.

Caelan Trigger says:
SO: As if I would try. ::grins::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::chuckles::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@Shane: Touchy, aren't you?

ACTION: As one guard leads, the other follows.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Steps into the lift as they stop before it.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::wonders if she should stop this conversation which took so long to happen::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@CSO: Are you ready?

Shane Zaris says:
@ CIV: It's been a long couple months. ::Gestures for them to head with him to the transporter room::

Caelan Trigger says:
::waits patiently for the lift to go up::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::nods, purposely avoiding watching Maor:: CO: Aye, Captain.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods at the CSO and Shane, then walks on:: All: we are to first find out what they are up to and if there are indeed weapons that we can recognize, sabotage them. If that is not possible try to escape .. I hope the Seleya is on her way to help

ACTION: As the lift tops, the group is taken over to the security station where OPS joins them.

Caelan Trigger says:
::looks around::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Nods gravely:: Shane: What is it, Shane? Would you like us to have a nice long father-son discussion?

SO Lt Rose says:
:: whispers::  Caelan:  OK, I am impressed.  I think I am also a bit overwhelmed.  Is everything on this ship on the large scale?

Shane Zaris says:
@ CIV: If the opportunity arises ...

Caelan Trigger says:
SO: Pretty much... though I've only been on a simulated Sovereign saucer section before, anti inclusion training.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::looks around the ship as they more to the TR:: Shane: And as for those hand weapons ....

Cmd Liazon says:
:: Steps over to join the group.::  All: Welcome aboard.  Once again, we are at red alert.  Mr. Trigger.  I believe you are our new CSec at the moment.  As soon as you are cleared, I would like a word with you.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Rolls his eyes, still following Shane::

Shane Zaris says:
@ ::Gestures to a locker in the transporter room as they arrive:: ALL: We have phasers in there. Take them at your leisure.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods taking a small hand phaser which she sets to stun::

Caelan Trigger says:
Liazon: I'd prefer to get that out of the way sooner rather than later Commander.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@CIV/CSO: I would like you to be armed as well

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::takes a phaser and sets it to max stun::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Takes a larger phaser before turning his attention towards the Captain's direction:: CO: Don't even try making compensation jokes. ::Raises an eyebrow in mock challenge::

Cmd Liazon says:
Trigger: As soon as you are cleared, sir.  :: Looks expectantly at George.::

ACTION: Security gives the clear on Trigger and turns toward Rose, taking the padd she has in hand, waiting for him.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::smiles raising an eyebrow at Maor, then turns to Shane:: Shane: I am acting on your words and this could cost me my position ::"for the second time" she thinks to herself:: Shane: I am not sure whether I prefer you to be right or wrong. In any event. We are ready

Shane Zaris says:
@ ::Gets onto the transporter pad, taking no weapon::

Cmd Liazon says:
:: With a nod, turns toward Trigger::  CSec: Sir, if you will come this way, I will fill you in on what has occurred so far and what we know.  This information is highly classified at the moment.

Caelan Trigger says:
::nods and follows::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Joins the rest on the pads::

SO Lt Rose says:
:: patiently waits.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::goes into position::

Shane Zaris says:
@ CO: We go to our fates, Captain. Whatever they may be.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::awaits transport::

Shane Zaris says:
@ ::Gives the order to the transport operator to beam them to 2 different locations:: ALL: Speak softly into your communicators. I'll try to distort your visuals and the sound around you ... but if you're loud, well ...

Cmd Liazon says:
:: Taking the CSec aside, he quickly fills him in on that has transpired and what they have recently learned as well as their current heading.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods::

CSec LtJG Trigger says:
::nods quietly:: Liazon: So what's the plan when we get there?

Shane Zaris says:
@ ALL: Remember, these people believe. They're fanatics, and will have no reservations of killing you for their cause. As Alexandra has said ... this is a recon mission. We're trying to find out what they've done and find a way to stop it.

Cmd Liazon says:
CSec: At the moment, our only plan was to get you aboard.  And you should know, we are being followed.  The doctor was left in charge, but had an emergency to attend to.  As soon as we are clear of the area, we will get an eta.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Cleared, moves to OPS for her room assignment.::
CSec LtJG Trigger says:
::nods again:: Liazon: I see... do you have a Tactical Incursion Team aboard?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::holds his tricorder at the ready and takes a deep breath::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@All: I second Shane's words. But also remember we are Starfleet officers, we should respect everyone but make sure they respect our freedom as well ::nods to all:: All: Let’s do this

ACTION: George has problems securing one of the eight and has another officer take him aside for now.

Shane Zaris says:
@ Transporter Operator: Beam us over.

@ACTION: The two groups are beamed to different sides of the planet-side base.

<<<<<<<<<< Pause >>>>>>>>>

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
C.J. Short is Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry James Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt Rose, OPS, Ens Riccitello and Cmd Liazon.
Mike Jones as Shane Zaris.
Scott Knight as Calean Trigger.

Stardate: 10807.06
Arc Title: Savior
Part: Three
Mission Number: 525
Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
Arc Creator: Karriaunna Scotti

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