USS Seleya Mission Transcript 10904.19
Mission Number 556
Rendering Rome X

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
Aoibhe Ní Shúilleabháin as Lieutenant Commander Alaya Taemin Suder (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Frank MacArthur as Ensign Frank MacArthur (FCO – Flight Operations)
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:

Down on the planet of the Magna Roman's, the AT had met with Proconsul Marcus the IV, a descendent of the first proconsul member met by the Enterprise team.  They were treated to an extravagant snack, one which Maor requested a taste tester be provided.  Finding nothing out of the normal in the request, a child-woman had been brought in.

Science and OPS had kept a close eye on the away team, which was not as easy as they had hoped.  While they knew where they were at, they could not get a lock on the team due to security measures set up by the Romans.  OPS had also been keeping an eye on other aspects such as Federation news.

The impression was given by Marcus that he had little respect for women as he addresses most of his comments to the males in the group; whether this is a Roman perspective or only his own is unknown. In their discussion, it would appear Magna Roma has no issues with the Federation.  Their primary purpose for attacking the Talk and Caledonian systems is expansion, the same as it was in the past.

Apparently something of importance came up with the proconsul as he was called away immediately and the Ateam apparently dismissed.  They were called back to the ship for a briefing.  The doctor maintaining her appearance as the captain if not the persona had the bridge crew reacting with uncertainty; Maor did not help her out of the situation.

The Captain, CSec and the captains of the USS Pegasus and USS Phoenix have worked out a plan on how best to handle the situation should things not go well.  Part of the plan included their knowledge of past Federation equipment and the fact theirs is more advanced.  The two vessels are still on approach but when they arrive they are to remain outside the system until called in.

The CTO's evaluation has been completed and he has been returned to his quarters.  The rest of the crew has take an opportunity during this lull in things to just be: OPS taking care of her daughter, the captain taking a moment to speak with OPS and dealing with an issue with her own son, the CSec enjoying some quiet time, CIV taking humor in doctors predicament while the CMO takes it in good stride, the XO taking a shower… and all of them mentally waiting…

XO Stradiot Log  Stardate 10904.19 - We’ve brought back the away team from the planet and the Captain has called all the senior officers into the conference room. As Vulcan as I am, I’m eager to get on with this mission. This has gone on too long for my taste.

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CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: on the bridge, still ignoring the odd look from suspicious bridge crew::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::At the Conference Room, seated at one of the available chairs while going over a PADD::

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Slips into the lounge, slightly out of breath::  CSec:  Sorry...

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Waits in the conference room for the rest of the senior officers::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::turns round upon hearing Brianna:: SO: Sorry?

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: stands up, settles her uniform, and makes her way with as much grace as she can muster, to the Conference Room::

SO Lt Rose says:
:: takes a deep breath:: CSec:  I meant to get her sooner but got tied up.  :: steps up on her toes and gives him a brief kiss::  And now you are being called to a conference... lucky you.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::pushes some buttons then spins and heads to the conference room::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::leans down and returns the kiss:: SO: And I bet I know what it's about... care to join me?

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: Picks a chair halfway down the table and sits:: All: I'm not her. :: looks around half-challenging anyone to contradict::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::looks at the CMO:: CMO: You have her eyes... ::grins::
XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Chuckles:: CMO: I know quite well the difference between the two of you.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Turns to head out with him::  CSec:  I will have the bridge... so you are on your own once I drop you off... :: smiles teasingly::  sounds like I am dropping off a little kid.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
SO: I feel like it's my first day of school again. ::grins and offers Brianna his arm::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Doesn't look up from his PADD:: XO: I should hope not, Lieutenant. You'd be doubting the Doctor's staff technique if that was the case.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: smirks at OPS:: OPS: I miss my own.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CMO: In a pickled jar, in Sickbay.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
CIV: The good thing about this whole scenario, is the Magna Romans have no idea what the real one looks like.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: looks over at CIV, raises an eyebrow, smiling inwardly::

SO Lt Rose says:
:: chuckles as they enter the lift::  CSec:  Well, if ye get lost, ye know where to find me.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::laughs:: SO: Well hopefully this meeting won't last too long.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
XO: Basic information about Starfleet Captain's isn't kept confidential, Lieutenant. You'd be wise to remember that.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Finally glances up from his PADD:: XO: Let alone their images.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::looks at the CMO, then gestures with her eyes in the direction of the CIV then raises her eyebrows::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
CIV: Amazing what conversations can come about from a simple comment about realizing a difference.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
XO: You say there is only one difference? I'm very curious what that is, sir. :: smiles cheekily::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Raises an eyebrow in amusement and returns his attention back to his PADD::

SO Lt Rose says:
CSec:  I am curious to how things have gone in the short time they were there.  You can fill me in later.  :: As the lift stops she slips her hand from his and steps onto the bridge.::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: senses OPS's feelings on all of this and chuckles slightly, leaning back in her chair to observe the XO better::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::steps out of the bridge and heads for the Conference room:: SO: I'll keep you informed. ::smiles::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::follows the CMOs eyes to the XO and can’t cover a big grin::

SO Lt Rose says:
:: smiles and steps over to the captain::  CMO:  Science has nothing new to report.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::in her ready room going over some paperwork before the meeting::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Smiles back:: CMO: I wouldn't want to come close to insulting our "Captain", ma'am.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: With a lifted eyebrow looks at the first officer slightly confused by that comment to their captain.::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: laughs aloud:: XO: I'll take that as a compliment, I think. :: smiles at the XO before turning to the SO:: SO: I'm... not her.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
SO: No, she's not her. She's her.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::steps into the conference room and looks around::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Looks over:: SO: Thank you for the update, Rose.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: looks at OPS, nods and turns back to SO:: She's right. I'm not her.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::picks up a PADD and some other stuff and exits her RR onto the bridge::

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks at each of the individuals and slowly nods her head saying nothing.::

SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  Aye, sir.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks over as the real captain arrives and just shakes her head, speaking under her breath::  scary...

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::smiles again:: CMO: I'm smiling now because when the REAL Captain show up I havent got much to report on.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: sits back in her chair, smiling gently and taking in the general feeling of a conference room full of her fellow officers. She likes the feeling::

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods a thanks to the science officer there and slips into the vacated seat to log in.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::walks past the nearly empty bridge and opens the door to the conference room::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::takes a seat::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: blinks:: OPS: If you speak slowly, she might think you had more to say than you do.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::lets a chuckle out and covers it as the CO enters::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: nods a welcome to CSEC as he walks in::

CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Thank you for being here. ::walks to the head of the table and seats:: All: I am sorry I am late, was wrapping up a conversation with Starfleet

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up at the arrival of the real Captain::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Sits down in a seat::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::shakes her head at having double vision::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: goes to stand up at the CO's entrance, not sure if they do that on this ship::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::nods to the Captain, then turns to the Captain as she walks in and nods to her again::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks over to the CMO thinking the surgery was a little too accurate but then decides to concentrate on the wall on the other side instead::

CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Everyone who isn't, please be seated. This will be short and to the point

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::looks from the Captain to the Captain and decides NOT to ask::

CO Capt Gomes says:
All: As you know we are in the middle of a delicate situation. And there are a few points about it I want to discuss with you. But before that there is something I would like to take care of before things get even more complicated.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: sits herself down, leans back and listens, absently playing with a tendril of her hair. ::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::watches the CSEC looking back and forth and looks down at the table to hide a huge smile::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::gets up:: OPS/CSec: Ms Ecchumati, Mr Trigger can you please come here?

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::ties his hair back as he approaches one of the CO's::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::stands up:: CO: Sorry, it wasn't that  funny...

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Chuckles::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::raises an eyebrow at OPS::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: looks impressed as OPS makes a funny in front of the CO. Seems she's getting braver::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS/CSec: I know one of you only briefly and the other for a very long time. You both were involved in a most delicate situation a while back and frankly I saw little hope for you ...

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::thinks: Oh THANK YOU (sarcastically)::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::remembers the incident in question and decides not to try and defend himself again::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS/CSec: But as Starfleet officers you carried on quite bravely and in fact have become two valuable members of my senior staff.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: wonders what this is about::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: It is my honor and privilege to promote you to the rank of LtJG ::opens a little box and removes a dark pip, approaching OPS' collar::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::can't contain a big smile:: CO: Thank you Captain!

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: claps a little::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::claps along with the CMO::

OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
::turns back at the clapping for a moment then back to the CO::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::fixes the pip on her and turns to the CSec:: CSec: You and I come a long way so it has a special meaning to give you this Lt Trigger ::removes a golden pip from the same box::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::removes his dark pip and fixes the golden one:: CSec: Now you really better get us out of here in one piece

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Nods and claps again:: OPS/CSec: Congratulations to the both of you. You deserve it.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
CO: A long way indeed Captain. ::smiles as she pins the pip onto his collar:: I'll give it everything I've got.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: claps again, sensing the level of joy shooting up, and smiling::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::smiles:: OPS/CSec: Please be seated

OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
::sits down smiling, looking over the box::

CSEC Lt Trigger says:
::Salutes and returns to his seat::

CO Capt Gomes says:
All: As odd as it may seem to do this now, I have long learned not to waste moments when they are presented. With that said, I am afraid we must return to the matters at hand

CO Capt Gomes says:
::sits again as well::

CO Capt Gomes says:
XO/CMO/CIV: I would first like to hear from the away team. We followed what was said on the ground but I would like to know what are your general feelings from the surface. Why did they attack our colonies?

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Frowns:: CO: It was hard to judge. It seems like it was just a cold expansion of their territory. It's not surprising either. It follows much like the Romans of Ancient Earth.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: nods as XO talks:: CO: It seems they just think they're the bigger dog.

CSEC Lt Trigger says:
CMO: maybe the big dog needs to have its nose rubbed in the mess it's made.

CO Capt Gomes says:
XO/CMO: The Romans were anything but stupid. Do they really think they can take out the entire Federation?

XO Lt Stradiot says:
CO: I wouldn't think so, but at the moment, it would appear that they are testing their limits.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
CSEC: Fancy doing the job, Lieutenant?

CSEC Lt Trigger says:
CMO: It's what I do. ::grins::

OPS Craig says:
*CO*: Bridge to Gomes. Sorry to interrupt but I have a message from the proconsul saying he is ready to meet with you again.

CO Capt Gomes says:
All: So we show them our limits. The Pegasus and the Phoenix will be in the system in a few hours. Maybe all we need is to put up a show

CO Capt Gomes says:
*OPS*: Acknowledged. Tell them I am in the middle of a meal and will be back down in 20 minutes when I am done

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
CO: I'm not sure if talking to these people is likely to do any good. Plus, it seems they may have issues dealing directly with women in charge.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CMO: I am afraid a woman is exactly who they are willing with. Would you suggest a direct attack then?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
All: Which is exactly why we should continue with the Doctor, Captain. We're not here to make friends of them, we're here to state a point.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: I agree on both accounts. Still we must be careful on how our point comes across

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: shrugs helplessly:: CO: I'm a doctor, not a tactician. If they were a disease, I'd hit them where it hurt the most, but these are people, no matter what they've done. In a thought, I don't know. I don't trust them.

OPS Craig says:
::acknowledges and sends the message::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::smiles::CMO: Interesting analogy. That is why you must go back to the planet and find where it hurts them the most. We cannot interfere in their local politics. However, if we were to find out if this government has any opposition we could very well use that as a bargaining chip

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV/CMO/XO: Can you be ready to go back in 15 minutes?

XO Lt Stradiot says:
CO: We'll be ready.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: What is the status of the ship?

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: nods to the CO:: CO: Quick dose of Dermatiraeliene Plasticine in Sickbay, and I should be ready to go, Captain.

OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
CO: All systems test ay-okay.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I'd strongly suggest getting another female officer with us as a show of defiance, Captain. Might work in our advantage.

OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
CO: I like his idea too. I'll bring you a stick of rock back. ::smiles::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV/OPS: Interesting thought. Ms Ecchumati, are you up for the job?

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: thinks OPS may be over-doing the macho, but says nothing, more amused than worried::

CSEC Lt Trigger says:
Self: Give the girl a promotion and she's up for anything.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
All: Alternatively, give me a few minutes, and I could make Trigger into a woman, and bring him along...

OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
CO: Yes ma’am.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: makes sure her facial expression shows she's just joking::

CSEC Lt Trigger says:
CMO: Don't even think about it, I've grown rather attached to certain parts of my anatomy.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Perfect. You have 10 minutes to instruct Craig and Rose with what they need to know to take over.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Chuckles::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I'd suggest giving her a few more pips, it'd be wise she'd be higher ranked than at least one of the men.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: gives CSEC a look as if to say "We could always reattach...", but says nothing::

SO Lt Rose says:
:: goes through the sensor reading::  OPS:  Craig, is it me, or things seem rather quiet down there?

CSEC Lt Trigger says:
CO: It occurs to me that they may have federation colonists down there that they might want to use as leverage if we start any hostilities.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
CIV: More promotions?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at the CIV and then to the XO:: XO: What do you think. What will this added provocation do to them?

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Shakes head:: CO: Not to seem pessimistic, but no matter how many women we bring with us, they won’t accept it.

OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
::nods acknowledgement::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec: That is quite true. They may have brought survivors from Caledonia or Talk.

OPS Craig says:
::notices the comms are quieter now where before there were the celebrations.::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
XO: We don't need them to accept it, they have no choice but to. We're here to shove it up their faces, Lieutenant.

CO Capt Gomes says:
XO/CIV: Then let’s keep things as is. Ms. Ecchumati goes instead of one of the guards but with her current rank. We aren't even sure they understand our ranks yet

XO Lt Stradiot says:
CIV: That's just it. Gender isn't their issue. Attacking our colonies is the issue at hand.

CSEC Lt Trigger says:
CO: If we can find them then we can cut off the Romans' access to them if we have to commence an attack.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: A good strategic always studies their opponent before a battle, Captain. This is just another small part in our war.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSEC: Work with Rose to scan the planet for them. Perhaps in some sort of prison facility

OPS Craig says:
SO: Yes, it is much quieter. Maybe the celebrations are over.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: That is what you are doing on the planet

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
XO: On the contrary, Lieutenant. Throwing them off balance will work in our advantage.

CSEC Lt Trigger says:
CO: We'll get on it as soon as we finish here.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
CIV: I highly doubt that this will phase them at all.

SO Lt Rose says:
OPS Craig:  I guess... just seems... odd.  :: shrugs::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
XO: These are Romans, they only understand a show of force.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: looks from one man to the other, wondering when they'll remember they're in a briefing::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV/XO: For now we are recognizing the enemy. That is your priority. Teasing them a little will show us their face but too much will make us loose the advantage

CO Capt Gomes says:
::gets up:: All: I think we all know the next step. Get to work. Dismissed!

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