USS Seleya Mission Transcript 10810.19
Mission Number 537
Enemy, Ally, or Friend III
 
DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
CJ Short as LtJg Henery James Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)
Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

NPC’s
Christopher Dickinson as Hass
Karriaunna Scotti as Dr. Torlist, Chidori, Gliss & Bartender

Missing in Action 
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger (CSec – Chief of Security)
Frank MacArthur as Ensign Frank MacArthur (FCO – Flight Command Officer)

Time Lapse:
     15 minutes

Mission note: 
During the time lapse, Maor and Sumner will have arrived at their ‘safe house’ with their ‘guest’.

Announcements:
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Last on the Seleya:

Due to Commander Maor being required to handle a situation, the CSO lead a team down the planet to search out answers on the Tueghem children's parents and people, taking the CSec and the new FCO along with him.  In order not to draw attention to their being Starfleet officers, they have dressed in civilian clothes.  Their first stop is in one of the roughest spots in the city.  Maor will be joining them shortly.

The CSO accidentally found a female Orion in his arms asking him for a drink while the other two headed for the bar and a drink being served by a not so pleasing of appearance bartender who looks more like a bouncer.

The captain meanwhile draws attention to herself at the Orion Cosmology Institute while the others begin their search by 'strengthening scientific ties between the Orions and Starfleet'.  They are currently being honored by a group of professors along with students at an informal gathering.  Currently they are enjoying refreshments.

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The room is dark, lit only by a solitary lamp near the back.  Hass cannot see the face of the man as it is well hidden in shadows.  He has never seen the face of the man he works with, nor does he care.  Standing quietly, he waits for the Dark One to address him.  After a moment the silence is broken. “I do not like coincidences… they are often shadows to hide behind.  I want you to go and find out what is going on.  Why is the Federation ship here and not just any Federation ship, but the 2nd Fleets Flagship.”

A disk appears on the table.  “The captain is currently at some kind of meeting at the Cosmology Institute, start there.” As Hass reaches for the disk, he realizes he is alone.  Nothing surprising there; he knew that all he needed would be on the disk.  Without a backward look, he leaves the room.

Captain's log, Stardate 10810.19. The cards are played and so far our bluff is working. I will continue to keep up appearances at the Orion cosmology Institute while my crew tries to gather evidence on what happened to the children's parents.

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CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::sits down at a table with Chidori, having bought her a glass of blood wine::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::takes a refreshment and looks around the room::
 
Scenery:  In the meeting room, professors and students intermingle, enjoying the refreshments with their Federation guests.  Curiosity, as in most institutes is high on everyone’s minds, but even more so is wondering at the unexpected arrival of Federation officers.

CO Capt Gomes says:
Torlist: I am pleasantly surprised at the amount of people you managed to bring together on such short notice. I am honored
 Dr Torlist says:
CO: As I said, the honor is ours.  And while I admit I am a bit of a cynic where relations are concerned with governments, we try to keep politics where they belong... outside the doors.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::flirts with Chidori, trying to loosen up her tongue a bit::

ACTION:  As Moar beams down, he finds himself in a very unpleasant part of town, just the way he wanted it... though the smell he could live without.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
Torlist: I couldn't agree more Dr. And science should be as much separated from politics as possible. I hope my arrival here will show Starfleet's intentions of fostering scientific knowledge everywhere
Chidori says:
@ :: Smiles as she leans close, a drink in her hand and on her breath.::  CSO:  So what brings someone like you here?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::smiles back at Chidori:: Chidori: I wasn't lying when I said I was shopping... I'm looking for some good alien stock for my employer.
 Dr Torlist says:
:: chuckles::  CO: I doubt those leaders involved really care, but they are not my concern.  When you are ready, we have the lecture hall set up.  We chose the smaller one given the time frame you gave us to work with.
Chidori says:
@:: Sits back with slightly bleary eyes::  CSO: What kind of stock?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::a bit overwhelmed by the fact she will really have to speak for this people:: Torlist: that will be ...fine. Me and Lieutenant Rose will be glad to have this chance, no matter how big the room. But I don't want this to be a lecture, more of a discussion. Trading ideas, so to say
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Glances around him, trying to get his bearings in this already familiar surroundings:: Self: Hm. ::Squints his eyes at a spot at the distance and begins making his way towards it::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Hearing her name, looks over and lifts a brow.::
 Dr Torlist says:
CO: But of course captain, but with so many interested, the usual meeting rooms are too small.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::lowers his voice somewhat, as if not wanting anyone to overhear:: Chidori: Slaves, beautiful. Exotic ones.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::smiles confidently at Rose, then back at Torlist:  Torlist: Naturally. I will just need a few minutes to prepare and we can begin
Chidori says:
@:: Laughs and shakes her head::  CSO: This world is full of the beautiful :: motions to herself with a smile:: and exotic.  :: shrugs::  Slaves... there are times and places for those, if you really want them.
 Dr Torlist says:
CO: When you are ready, just join us.  I will start to have the group move to the lecture hall.
Haas says:
:: pushes through a couple folks in the crowd, hoping to catch the Captain.  Seeing her ahead, he calls out :: CO: Captain?  Captain Gomes?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods to Torlist, then gets startled by her name, not expecting such a personal calling. She looks for the person speaking::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks curiously at the approaching Orion.::
 Dr Torlist says:
:: Giving the word, he makes his way with the others towards the small lecture hall, talking to one of his aides as he goes.::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::smiles more at Chidori, letting his eyes wander a bit over her body:: Chidori: I'm also on the lookout for technology, something rare...
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Enters the CSO's bar, not acknowledging him in any way and pushing his way towards one of the barstools::
Haas says:
:: Puts a welcoming smile on his face ::  CO: I'm glad I caught you Captain... I had heard the famed Starfleet flagship and her Captain was here and hoped to meet you...
Chidori says:
@ :: Shrugs::  CSO:  You can find just about anything for the right price.  But the two are not often together.
Bartender says:
@:: With a growl to his voice::  CIV: What can I get you?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Haas: Than you have almost fulfilled your hopes. Who are you?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::frowns somewhat, as if that is an inconvenience to him:: Chidori: I suppose the slaves take precedence. I've heard a couple of rumors about some new stock, and I'm curious to see them.
Haas says:
:: Furrows his brow ::  CO: Almost?  You are not Captain Gomes?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Quietly moves to join the captain, curious about the Orion stranger?... student?  professor?  She shrugs::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::smiles:: Haas: Of course I am but we won't actually have met until I know who you are
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Glances up at sound of the bartender:: Bartender: Sod off. I'm busy. ::Turns his attention back to his piece of paper::
Chidori says:
@ :: Finishes off her drink and bangs the empty glass on the table, starring at it::
Haas says:
:: His face brightens ::  CO: Ah!  I am called Haas.  I am a learner.  This place allows us to learn a great many things.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: smiles at the captains comment as she comes to stand quietly beside her.::
Bartender says:
@ :: In a low voice:: CIV:  If you are here, you buy something, otherwise, that seat is taken.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Haas: We are all learners Mr Haas. Perhaps I will be able to teach you something today. But if you don't mind, I have to get going to the conference room. The rest of the Learners are waiting for me
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::takes Chidori's glass with a wink:: Chidori: I'll get you another. ::gets up and moves to the bar:: Barkeep: Another bloodwine, please.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Sighs and finally completely turns his attention to the bartender's direction:: Bartender: Or what? You'll throw me away? ::Raises an eyebrow in a silent challenge:: I want to see you try.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::starts moving to the room:: SO: Brianna, I will need you at the podium with me of course
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ Bartender: Now get lost before I lose my temper. ::Turns his attention back to his piece of paper once again::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Ummm... yea.  :: shakes her head with a smile::  I will ummm follow your lead.  :: glances back::  Looks like you have a fan.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods briefly and speaks between her teeth:: SO: And I am not sure I like it
Barkeeper says:
@:: Puts the drink on the bar and requests payment from the man.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::enters the conference room and heads for the front. Waiting for the rest to get seated.::
Bartender says:
@ :: Crosses his arms over his large barrel chest and as he does so, 4 of his 'friends' make an appearance and walk up beside the unwanted customer.::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::internally grimaces and slaps a pair of latinum strips on the bar, taking the drink; he'd have to find a way to pay back those latinum strips he borrowed::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Stops just within the doors to look at the captain's admirer::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Mumbles:: Bartender: I wouldn't do this if I were you. ::Tears the piece of paper to a few dozen pieces and turns in his seat towards the bartender's direction::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::sits back down with Chidori, giving her the bloodwine::
 
ACTION:  Those in the room find a seat and soon the room becomes very quiet.

Haas says:
:: Not exactly follows the Captain, but heads in the same direction as the rest of the crowd, hoping to pick his way to a decent seat in the audience.  The junior officer is watching him, he knows... but will she confront him or leave before he arrives? ::
 Dr Torlist says:
:: Moves to the podium::  All: Esteemed colleagues, friends and students.  As you are aware, you have been invited to an impromptu discussion with the captain of the Seleya who is interested in bettering relations with various cultures through sciences.  Today, she has come to honor us.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::smiles, waiting to be given the word::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Puts up a hand::  Hass:  I think it is really great you are interested in... hearing what will be said.  But the captain is uncomfortable with your getting to close... if you know what I mean.
 Dr Torlist says:
:: Smiles and turns to his guest::  All: I now turn the floor over to Captain Gomes.
 
@ ACTION: The four 'friends' move to take an arm of a Maor.

Haas says:
SO: I'm afraid I don't understand... :: makes a point at looking at her collar and trying to understand the points, although he knows what they mean ::  I am here to hear her speak.  I wasn't aware that was disallowed. 
CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: All: Thank you Dr Torlist for the introduction and thank you all for being here. As dr Torlist said, my main goal in being here is to show that Starfleet is more than willing to share scientific knowledge with the very famous Orion cosmology Institute. But more than that, I would like to actively start this exchange of knowledge
Chidori says:
@:: takes the glass with a hazy grin::  CSO:  You are great you know... helping out a stranger.  :: smiles and leans closer::  Now... what were you asking earlier?  ::does not notice her words getting more and more slurred.::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Nods and raises from his seat:: All: Let's dance then. ::Offers them a frail smile and sends himself against one of them::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
All: To that purpose, me and Lieutenant Rose ::points to her SO:: will be available for questions during our short stay here. Given your background and Starfleet's normal activities,  I thought we could open the discussion with the known changes in subspace caused by warp travel and what alternatives might there be
 
ACTION:  The people in the bar back off, for now, to watch the disturbance as one of the bartender’s goons goes flying across a table as the other two reach for him.

SO Lt Rose says:
: shakes her head::  Hass:  That is not what I mean at all.  Just a bit more... ummm... personal space if you get my drift.  Otherwise, I think it is great you have come.  Please, feel free to join the others.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Pulls out a long knife from the back of his trousers and grabs hold of one of the guards necks and attempts to slash it open::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::leans in closer to Chidori:: Chidori: I've heard they got some genuine telekinetics in... my employer would pay top price for them.
 
@ ACTION: The guard pulls away, but not without being marked.  At the same time, another goon takes his fists and punches it towards the stranger’s kidneys.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Current engines have greatly improved the initial damages but I believe much can still be done in terms of technology. Indeed this is a long problem. How can we study the Space-time continuum if we keep interfering with it?
Haas says:
:: Tilts his head slightly to the side ::  SO: Your concepts of personal space are most interesting.  Your Federation, and your scientific community tout their openness, yet an interested party cannot ask questions.  How rude.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at the audience, hoping they are bored:: All: would anyone like to add anything at this point?
Chidori says:
@  :: laughs::  CSO: That is a good one.  As if anyone would let that type of slave go... especially not given the situation going on down here.  :: picks up her glass up as something goes flying across her table and drinks it down.::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Gets pushed back from the guard's impact and quickly recovers as he takes a step back and uses the momentum to leap to the side of another guard. Snarling, he attempts to slash at another guard::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::just now notices the fight as his mind starts to race; he soon decides to let Maor hold his own for a few moments longer:: Chidori: What situation is that?
SO Lt Rose says:
:. shakes her head and sighs::  Hass:  If you know scientist, you know they like space around them... personal space.  That is all I am talking about.  Now if you will excuse me, I am supposed to be with my captain.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::after giving them their moment she continues:: All: This is a particular challenge for you, students of Cosmology. How can you really interpret the universe around it if old warp engines keep changing its properties in ways that can not always be predicted.
 
@ACTION: Given this side of town, it is not surprising that soon there are more then knives being pulled, especially by the bartender as he takes aim on his unwanted guest.

Chidori says:
@CSO: You know... the changes in the air... and it looks like it will be a bad one.
Haas says:
SO: Certainly.  Perhaps you can... help me later by making a proper introduction.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::glances about and takes notice of the bartender's weapon:: Chidori: Some kind of storm, I take it?
 Gliss says:
CO: But captain, there are all kinds of ideas out there.  Some work and some do not.  Which ones are you talking about?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Pauses and looks back::  Hass:  That is not quite what I had in mind...
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Widens his eyes in sheer joy and throws his own knife at the direction of the Bartender before he throws himself against another guard and uses the surprise as an opportunity to finally pull his Orion sidearm and shoots at the direction of the guard directly in front of him::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Gliss: I understand that and indeed Starfleet has come up with new warp engines some years ago to fight this problem. I am wondering what have the Orions done?
Chidori says:
@  CSO: Oh yes...
 
@ ACTION: The CSO's guest falls in a heap onto the table.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::unwilling to give it more time, he stands and draws his Federation phaser, firing at the barkeep::

@ ACTION: The bartender is struck and his aim misses the stranger, drilling into the ceiling causing an annoying hole and making some guests up above unhappy as they look down.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: With a shake of her head, makes her way up to the front.::
 
@ ACTION: The barkeeper drops unconscious.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::continues to fire at those accosting Maor:: Self: Why am I always having to save his ass...
 
@ ACTION:  Soon others join in and an all out bar fight progresses.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Finally turns to the CSO's direction and offers him a quick nod before beginning to fight his way towards the exit::
Gliss says:
CO: I do not think there has been much change, captain.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
All: That is most unfortunate ..... ::looks around:: Haas: Mr. Haas: you were very curious earlier, what do you think?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::also moves towards the exit, stopping when he notices a dagger sticking out of Chidori's back; they were being watched::
 
@ ACTION: A few bruises later, Maor makes his way towards the exit still being pursued by two of the goons.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Seconds before leaving he pulls one last thing from his shirt sleeve, a hypo. Turning around, he forcefully shoves it inside the neck of one of the familiar guards he marked from before. Watching him fall unconscious he grabs hold of him and throws a flashbang at the floor:: All: Had a blast! ::Covers his eyes and activates the charge::
 
@ ACTION: Bright light floods the room as Maor and Sumner make off with one of the goons.
 
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