USS Seleya Mission Transcript 10902.22
Mission Number 549
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DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lília Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Andrew Cotterly as Lieutenant William Grenth Stradiot (XO – Executive Officer) & NPC MO Jenny
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Andrew James as Ensign Ajala Ecchumati (OPS – Operations Specialist)
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Alexander Trigger (TO – Chief of Security)
Rob Wright as Commander A’an Selzah
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer), NPC FCO Drake, NPC OPS Craig.

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

Arriving in the Caledonians system, the crew is meet with the unexpected surprise of many alien ships about it; Five large carriers holding between 3000 - 5000 human life forms and 20 smaller, saber class size vessels, in orbit around it.

One of the larger vessels and five of the 20 smaller vessels approached the Seleya.  Then from two of the smaller vessels, 20 single fighter vessels departed from each for the Seleya for a total of 40 fighters.  The larger vessels created a blockade along with the five smaller ones.
Once in range, the fighters darted in and out, firing upon the Seleya.  Weapons have a slight Federation signature, but are defiantly not Federation.  Sensors show they have greater firepower then they are using; the fighters seem to have been holding back, as if not desiring to destroy the Seleya, but they are draining their shields.

When the Seyela's hails are finally acknowledged, voice response only, it is metallic in nature as if trying to hide something.  The call demands the surrender of the Seleya and that the Aberdeen colony has been claimed.

Eventually the governor of Aberdeen, Governor McDonald, is put on screen agreeing to the fact they had willingly surrendered to their conquerors.   When asked about his people, he informs the captain that those he knows of are scattered about the five larger alien vessels.  Sensors pick up high radiation yield on the planet, nuclear.  It will be many generations before parts of that world will be habitable.  

The main concentration was near Skye, their major city.
Shortly, all the larger ships depart at warp, but using a warp signature reminiscent of about 100 years ago.  In parting, they inform the Seleya they are to leave the area.  Before the Seleya are the left five of the smaller ships and their fighters.

Captain's log, Stardate 10902.22. We are in the middle of a battle with an unknown enemy whose face is human. They are armed with powerfull weapons and we are doing our best to defend what is left of the Federation colony of Aberdeen.

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CO_Capt_Gomes says:
::on the bridge observing the development of the battle::

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Steps onto the bridge:: CO: I'm back.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
XO: And just in time too. We have these fighters and those 5 vessels to deal with

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
CSec: How is your planning going along?

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
::works at her console:: CSEC: Transferring all available power to you now. If this isn't enough, I'll have 
someone running on the hamster wheel for extra power.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: trying to gather as much information as possible:: CSec: I am reading a power surge on the fifth main vessel... not weapons. Looks like they are about to head out as well.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS: Did Starfleet respond to our request that they send ships to the Talk system?

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::makes the final preparations:: CO: we’re good to go.

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Frowns:: CO: One against five? I don't like those odds much.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
XO: Mr. Trigger guarantees we have a chance if we get rid of those fighters. Do not underestimate the Seleya

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: Can you localize the surge?

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
CSec: I take it you took precautions that igniting the plasma will not harm us?

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO: Nothing back yet, but it's too soon based on our distance.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CSec: On the large ship, engines...the smaller ones have their weapons still hot, but apparently on hold.

ACTION:  The fifth ship warps out of the area.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS: too soon for a response? That is strange. Let’s hope they got the message. Else the Talk system will be doomed

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
CO: Every precaution possible...::turns to OPS:: OPS: I need more power to shunt to the aft shields.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
Csec: Very well. Proceed and Good Luck

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO: Well knowing the brass, their taking their time over coffee to decide what to do. CSEC: I gave you all I have! You couldn't even flush a toilet on deck 12 with the power I took up!

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Smiles slightly:: CO: Need me to take a fighter out there?

ACTION:  The five larger class and smaller fighters enter into firing range.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
XO: Can you work with the CIV to try and determine who they could be?

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
XO: Wish I had a couple

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO: Captain, getting a very weak distress signal from the planet... I'm working on finding it's precise location.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::nods:: Duty FCO: Make way, one quarter impulse and be ready to get to a safe distance.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS: Thank you. Though we need to get rid of these ships before we can answer any distress calls

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::taps his badge:: *Engineering*: Start the plasma venting process.

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Nods:: CIV: What do you think?

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: I'm not in liberty to presume without finding out more information about them, Lieutenant. 

ACTION: a plasma cloud vents from the ship.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
::sits in her chair examining the view screen and seeing the very essence of the ship's engines thrown out:: Self: Trigger, this better work

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Shakes head:: Self: Well, that's that then. ::Looks up:: CIV: Are we able to figure anything out about them with what information we have?

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO: The call is coming from the second largest continent... it's on the southern hemisphere... Kintyre to be exact.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS: Thank you. Do they ask for anything specific?

ACTION:  The five larger ships pull back, but the smaller fighters continue, beginning to fire.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::watches the readings:: FCO: Ok, that's enough... let's go, warp one for 2 seconds.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Of course, Lieutenant. We won't last for another ten more minutes if the odds don't start improving in our favor?

ACTION:  The fighter ships suddenly go quiet and are adrift in space.

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO: It's just a general mayday... it's a medium sized town... still searching for more information.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: And I believe the odds just improved in our favor. ::Gestures at the direction of the view screen::

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
CSec: They seem to be disliking our plasma

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Nods::

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS: Thank you. Send a response that we are here and will assist them when possible

ACTION:  The five larger vessels, pulled back from the fighters suddenly fire on their own ships.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::targets the center of the cloud and prepares to fire a narrow beam phaser burst:: CO: It's working better than I anticipated.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
Self: What?

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
SO: Did they beam the pilots out of those fighters?

ACTION: The plasma is ignited and the fighters go up in the explosion.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS: Open a channel to the vessels again please

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Picking her jaw up from the floor::  CO: Ummm... I don't think so ma'am.  I did not read any transport activity.
CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: Can we get anyone out?

ACTION:  As the area clears, the Seleya finds they are the only ships in the area as the others have left.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
SO: So they killed them ::not a question::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Shakes her head slowly at Caelan::

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
CSec: From those fighters? If you find any alive, yes please

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Quietly, to know one::  But why?  Why did they kill their own people?

FCO Drake says:
     CO: Orders, ma'am?

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
    ::scans the debris field:: SO: Any survivors? 

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
::opens channel and nods to the CO::

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
COM: Alien Vessels: you are in violation of Starfleet regulations. Surrender now or we will destroy you

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
CO: Smoke and mirrors. Can we trace where they left to?

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
FCO: Standard orbit of the planet

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Blinks and looks back at her sensors::  CSec:  I am not picking up any life forms.  Just debris from their ship.  :

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
XO: Good question. Try to. But I want to try and help the planet now

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Turns around::  CO:  With your permission, I would like to see what we can collect.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: What about biological trace?

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
SO: From the destroyed fighters?

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Looks from CSec to the captain::  CO: Yes.

Host CO_Capt_Gomes says:
CSec/SO: You two will be in charge on getting more information from these ships then.
OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO: Sir, I am getting a reply from Starfleet. Two ships are being dispatched, but surprise surprise; need a week to get here.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS: Tell them Aberdeen is cleared from the intruders and ask for orders.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
XO: Meanwhile, we should pay a visit to the planet

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO: Aye. ::sends another message to Starfleet::

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::runs detailed scans of the debris field looking for the faintest power signature, residual weapon signatures indicating weapon systems and shield emitters::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: As soon as shields are down, she locks onto various areas of debris, and begins to beam them to the secondary cargo bay.::

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO/XO: I've pinpointed the location of the distress call. Perhaps an away team?

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS: Meanwhile, can you get me an estimate of the damage caused on the planet? Namely the ammount of surface affected by the radiation and the number of dead

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS: That is my plan

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO: I'd like to be on that away team if at all possible please.

FCO Drake says:
:: As soon as the beaming is completed, he sets coordinates for the planet and heads there at full impulse.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Looks at Caelan:: CSec:  I think I have what you need.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS: Agreed. You and Maor will accompany Mr. Stradiot to the planet ::looks at the XO::

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO: Thank you ma’am. Working on a death toll estimate now.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::walks over to the Science console:: SO: What have you got?

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
::takes a deep breath wishing this was only about one lost ship...instead it’s about one lost colony ... at least::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CSec:  We will need to head down to the cargo bay for specifics.  :: stands::  I don't get it...

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO: Heavy damage... ::changes the view screen to show a crater:: This used to be 'Skye'. The surrounding areas ::zooms out:: have high radiation. The location of the mayday is ::highlights area:: here. As you can see the town has mostly been razed to the ground but there are a few buildings left standing. There are smaller pockets of people surrounding the area, most likely in hiding.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
SO: Go ahead

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
CO: A visit. Sounds fun.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: Ok... ::heads for the lift and holds the door::

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
::nods:: OPS: Thank you. This will be a grim scenario

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
XO/OPS/CIV: Be sure to be prepared for radiation. Take a medical team as well

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
::nods gravely to the CO::

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Nods:: CO: A med team is always appreciated.

ACTION:  The ship slides into orbit around the planet.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
XO: Help as many as you can but be sure we can’t save them all. Above all try to find out why this happened

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS: Are there any dangers to be expected other than the radiation?

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Quietly follows Caelan::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Raises from his seat:: XO, OPS: I'll be in the equipment room, getting our gear ready. ::Leaves to the TL::

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
CO: Frustrated, confused civilians. I'm sure anyone that looks like a stranger to them could be considered the enemy so we should fly the flag, if you know what I mean.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::orders the lift to the appropriate deck and waits for the doors to close:: SO: What did you find?

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
::nods to the CO and heads to the turbolift::

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS/XO: Keep that in mind when you go down and assure them that Starfleet and the Federation did not abandon them and will help them

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Nods and follows the OPS into the turbolift::

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
XO/OPS: Good Luck

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
::waits for the XO to order the TL to move::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CSec:  Confusing data so far.  I am... :: sighs:: curious about looking the debris over.

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Sends the TL towards the equipment room::

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
XO: This is not going to be pretty.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: Something familiar about it?

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Shakes head:: OPS: Is it ever? I was a doctor before here, and I've seen some pretty grotesque sights. Be prepared.

OPS Craig says:
CO: New SF orders. They say to assess the damage and then decide which has priority - the planet or chasing the others.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps off and looks at the debris lying all over the cargo bay floor.::  CSec:  The federation signature I picked up is confusing.

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Steps into the Equipment room:: CIV: We all set to go?

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Rolls a rack complete with five different EVA suits inside the TR, accompanied by a two medical officers:: XO: As soon as you gear up.

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
XO: This will be my first. I mean.. I know the medical field training back at the Academy were supposed to prepare you but... I don't think they could really imagine such destruction.

CO_Capt_Gomes says:
OPS Craig: Acknowledge that and tell them we are gathering more information in the system

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: In what way?

OPS Craig says:
CO: Aye. ::does so::

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
::puts on an EVA suit::

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Nods and throws on an EVA suit:: CIV: Ready when you are. ::Makes sure he has his own med kit::

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
::nods her readiness::

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::looks around at the debris:: SO: This look like a shield emitter to you?

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: With tricorder in hand, kneels down and scans what looks like it might once have been part of the engine::  CSec:  Like this.  It is like Federation technology, but it is not.  The material for one is different.  But the energy is not... :: Looks up::  And it is different somehow.  I will need to run some comparative tests.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods mutely and steps on one of the available transport pads:: All: Keep out of radiation pockets, getting radiation out of those suits isn't a pleasant task.

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
::Looks at the team:: Team: Be ready for anything. ::Steps onto a transport pad::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Reconfigures his tricorder to scan for radiation traces::

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
Self: Be ready for anything... what encouraging words of wisdom. ::imagines rolling her eyes but then prepares herself::

@ ACTION:  The away team finds themselves before what appears to be a church.  The building is scorched as is all the surrounding area.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: You think someone got the blueprints for our technology and tried to replicate it using substandard materials?

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
@::Looks around::

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
@ ::looks around through the dust in the air, surprised at how thick it is::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@ All: Seems like a good a place to start as any. ::Points at the direction of the church::

@ ACTION:  Everything is still, as if even the planet has lost its breath.  A few bodies can be seen lying about, but no movement.

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
@::wastes no time in getting her tricorder out and scanning the area best she can with the interference:: XO: This way, Sir!::gestures with her hand holding he tricorder towards the church, agreeing with the CIV::

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
@::Nods and walks up the steps to the church::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Frowns as she looks at him, then slowly nods her head:: CSec:  Something like that... but... more...

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::scans a long piece of debris that looks like it could have been a phaser array::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@ ::Clears his throat:: XO: Protocol dictates one of us ::Emphasizes the 'us' part:: take point, Lieutenant.

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
@::Stops and sighs:: CIV: Have at it, Commander. ::Looks over at the med team:: Medics: Hopefully you've got some Hypercoagulin with you...::Steps aside::

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
@::walks past a dismembered leg, some of the skin blown off and what used to be cloth scorched onto it::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@ ::Nods and moves to stand in front of the XO:: XO: Inside?

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
@CIV: Inside.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::pauses as a thought strikes him:: SO: You don't think...

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@ ::Scans the church doors for a few seconds before using his leg to kick the doors open::

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
@::interested to see what is up front, but takes the rear position:: XO: One life signal ahead... very weak.

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
@OPS: Thank you.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@ ::Puts away his tricorder and removes his phaser rifle, aiming forward::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Picks up what looks to be a somewhat familiar object and frowns::  CSec:  Check this out.  What does it look like to you?

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
@::Follows the CIV in:: CIV: Only one weak lifesign, commander.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
@ XO: That we can detect, Lieutenant. ::Turns to the direction of the OPS:: OPS: What direction, Ensign?

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
::takes the object and looks at it, turning it over in his hands before finally opening it:: SO: Isn't this a... wait, I've seen one of these in a museum.

@ Scenery:  The insides of the church are covered in smoke and debris.  There is an entrance behind the pulpit leading to the back.

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
@::checks her readings then gestures again without a word to the pulpit::

@ Scenery:  In a back room, what appears to be a man, badly burned, is lying across a table, his hand cluched around a standard Federation Transmitter.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: Maybe we should have someone in engineering look at it, see if it still works

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CSec:  Museum.  That is the word.  :: turns to look at the other items through different eyes.::  What if...

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
@::gestures to the medical staff to move forward::

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: ...the rest is the same? that's what I'm thinking.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CSec:  I doubt it still works.  But I would like to take it apart.  It might answer some of our more confusing questions.

MO French says:
@::moves forwards and opens his medical tricorder::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CSec:  Are we looking at some lost human colony?

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
@CIV: Just make sure no one else is here. ::Walks over to the burned man and runs a quick diagnosis:: Medics: Kelotane. Start with that and make sure to use some Hyronalin as well. Just be careful of their dosage.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: You know... I thought this stuff looked familiar, I studied it at the academy... the majority of it appears to be of the same design... you know I think you may be right.

MO French says:
@XO: Why don't you let me decide what's the best medical treatment, Sir. I didn't go to medical school for 8 years for nothing.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CSec: You want to tell the captain?  I am not quite sure if this changes anything... but it does make it... sadder to think one of our own would do this.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: Even if it was a lost colony from earth I doubt that they were taken by humans.

MO French says:
@::administers a hypo:: CO: I'm surprised he's even alive. We have to get him back to the Seleya as soon as we can, and even then it'll be hard to stabilize him.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CSec: You mean you think there is another race involved?

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
@::Looks over:: MO French: I've been treating people longer than you've been alive. Just  do what you need to do. ::Walks back over to the OPS:: OPS: This place going to hold up?

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: well as I understand the colony was here and then someone else decided to make it theirs.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CSec: No... I was talking about those that attacked being some ancient colony.  Either way, I give you the honors to tell the captain what we have found so far.

MO French says:
@XO: Funny, you don't look a day over 30 where as I as a Trill, am 933 years old... I'm just saying let me do my job and you do yours.

CSEC_LTJG_Trigger says:
SO: That should be interesting... can you see what you can find out about thier shielding and weapon technology?

XO_Lt_Stradiot says:
@::Shakes head and whispers to the OPS:: OPS: Remind me to kill them later...

SO_Lt_Rose says:
CSec:  From this?  You have the wrong miracle worker.  But I will see what I can find out for ye.

OPS_Ens_Ecchumati says:
@::doesn't smile as she is looking at the destruction around::

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