USS Seleya Mission Transcript 10909.20
Mission Number 572
Lost Dreams IV

DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lília Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist) 
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Caelan Alexander Trigger (CEO – Chief of Engineering)
Frank MacArthur as Ensign Frank MacArthur (FCO – Flight command officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer) Tveken, Shjal, Dean Garret

Time lapse:  None… thought logs only

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

A break in the planets massive storms appeared over the Northern continent near one of the sites that are a prime candidate for where a city might once have been.  Below the scoured surface of the planet are readings of metal alloys.  It also appears that the captain stepped on some object left behind by the Magna Romans near where the shuttles landed; an indication they at least they were here as well at one time.

As they begin to search the general area, the captain comes across a hollow in the ground.  Further search shows a cavity that within, can be seen the remains of what once might have been an elevator shaft.  It goes far down into the darkness, the red star starting to set providing little light.

It has been decided that one team will remain on the surface, searching the general area and another, including three scientists, Verdj an archaeologist, Garret an expert in technology and Tveken a xenoanthropologist will continue down below.

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Captain's log, Stardate 10909.20. We found a way closer to this underground alloy and will attempt to pursue it. I left part of the scientists and the tactical officers on the surface but the rest is going with me

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::checking her gear to be sure she has everything ready to go down. Looks at the crew to see if they are ready::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::turns his light on his EV suit::
CEO Lt Trigger says:
::checks the reading on the arm display of his EVA::
Dean Garret says:
:: Standing by what appears to be long dark hole in the ground.::  CO:  Definitely looks like some kind of transportation shaft.  :: shines a light::  There are metal fragments imbedded still in the wall.  This is not natural at all.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods silently at the Captain's direction, indicating his readiness::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Garret: This is good news. It means we are in the right spot to find whoever built this technology
CEO Lt Trigger says:
::takes a look in the hole then switches his lights on and nods to the CO::
Dean Garret says:
CO:  I would be happier if I could see the bottom.
Dean Garret says:
:: turns to the engineer::  CEO:  Do you have any flares on you?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods back at Maor then looks at Trigger:: CEO: We will be right behind you. and we will keep radio contact.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Dean: We will see it
 CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Are you ready too? You will go right after the scientists, before Maor. I need you 2 to cover our backs
CEO Lt Trigger says:
::pats his leg pocket:: Garret: Never go ashore without them matey. ::grins then nods to the CO again and heads into the entrance to the hole::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: No time like the present captain.
Dean Garret says:
CEO:  How about tossing one down.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods and goes to the line, behind OPS, ready to go after her::
CEO Lt Trigger says:
Garret: You want me to wake up anything that might be sleeping down there?
Dean Garret says:
CEO:  I want to see the possible damage to my poor body if the rope breaks.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: Captain, Do you think we need weapons?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CEO/Garret: It’s a risk. I think we have enough light on us to see our way down
Dean Garret says:
:: smiles::  CEO:  And chase away anything sleeping down there.
CEO Lt Trigger says:
Garret: Trust me, you're better off not knowing. ::descends into the hole::
Dean Garret says:
:: looks at his comrades who agree with him, but just shrugs and checks the clamps and waits his turn to descend.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Take your hand phaser. But I don't expect a conflict
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Garret: Make sure your people are ready ::watches OPS follow the CEO::
Dean Garret says:
:: nods his head::  Tveken:  It has been a long time since I needed to repel down anything.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::starts climbing down into the darkness::
Tveken says:
 Garret:  Other then a class as a child, I have never found the need to do so.
Verdj says:
 Garret:  As an archaeologist, one never knows where there site is going to be.  I am good.  I will go first.
Verdj says:
:: waiting long enough for the captain to get ahead, he then sits down and adjusts his clamp before sliding down into the shaft.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CEO: Its a good thing these walls have supports, or the climb would be much worse. How is it looking down there?
Dean Garret says:
Tveken:  You go next, I will follow.  Just keep your grip firm, but not too firm.  Those gloves will protect your hands.  :: Double checks the Vulcan’s gear, then waits for him to get far enough down before following.::
CEO Lt Trigger says:
CO: If only there was an elevator Cap'n... this holes a little deeper than it looked from up there, still can't see bottom yet.
 
Scenery:  The light from the AT's headgear shines along the barren walls of the shaft, glinting off fragments of rusted metal and other material unidentifiable.

 CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks up:: CEO: We are doing well. Half the team is in, just waiting for MacArthur and Maor
Dean Garret says:
:: Carefully follows the others, stopping every now and then to take a look at the remains left and the smoothness of the rock.::
CEO Lt Trigger says:
CO: There's some stuff here I've never seen before, I reckon they should get some samples if they can.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Follows the scientists in to the shaft, looking behind him and gives a nod at Maor::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Motions for the FCO to proceed before following him::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CEO: We will, along with all these tricorder readings. It will be a nice puzzle to solve ... putting together all the pieces of this civilization and their technology
Verdj says:
 CO:  It is hard to tell with the scouring of the land, but the indentation above suggests there was possible once a large compound in this area.  With no stops along the way, I don't believe this was an underground system but something special they wanted protected.
CEO Lt Trigger says:
CO: You reckon there might be someone left down here?
Tveken says:
 All:  There is obviously evidence of recent climbing confirming the Magna Romans were here before us... or at least someone fairly recent.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CEO: I doubt it. If they are, they are very well hidden. They left no markings on the surface, no signs of life of any sort ... I agree with Dr Verdj; this is more likely the site of a big secret
 
ACTION:  The CEO's light shines on what appears to be the bottom of the shaft.  It is filled with crumbling debris.

CEO Lt Trigger says:
CO: Well we'll soon find out, I see floor below us.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CEO: Good, my feet miss some proper, level steps
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Maor/FCO: We are closing in on the floor. How are things up there?
CEO Lt Trigger says:
::sets foot on the floor of the hole and kicks at the debris:: All: Watch your footing down here folks. ::shines his lights around::
Dean Garret says:
:: Tries to see past the people in front of him and gives up.::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: So far so good, Captain.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: Quiet captain, looking forward to feeling the ground again
 
ACTION:  One by one each repeller makes it to the bottom, avoiding the debris.  It is obvious that someone has been here before to clear most of it out of the way.

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
All: That's feels better
CEO Lt Trigger says:
::looks at the path already cleared:: CO: Do you think the Romans made this?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::steps down and looks at what the CEO is watching:: CEO: Looks that way. If they stole those vessels they had to get in here. ::takes out her tricorder and scans for life signs and energy sources:: CEO: Lets see what we find
 
Scenery:  At the bottom there are two openings leading down a hall.  The lights reflect off the slightly metallic surface of each.  The darker spots indicate possible rooms.

CEO Lt Trigger says:
::takes the hand phaser out of his pocket and puts it on a low setting before proceeding along the cleared path::
Dean Garret says:
CEO:  Made, no... cleared, possibly unless there have been others before them or after them.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CEO: It had to be 2 openings ...
CEO Lt Trigger says:
CO: I suggest we explore them one at a time and stick together.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
All: No life signs, but this was definitely a big technological complex
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CEO: I agree, the question is, which one first. I am looking for any active energy sources to begin with.
Tveken says:
 CO:  Most likely one side was used for one aspect... perhaps living quarters while the other might have been a working area.  The people did have enough warning their sun was dying.
CO Capt Gomes says:
Tveken: I would go for the working area first. Any theories as to which is which?
Dean Garret says:
:: smiles, always having liked the Vulcan as he was usually willing to make an inference or two without all the data.::
CEO Lt Trigger says:
CO: I'd say... ::closes his eyes and points:: That one. ::smiles::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CEO: Good choice.  But if you are not offended I will keep yours as second and wait for Dr Tveken's assessment
Tveken says:
CO:  Perhaps the hall with the fewer openings.  :: points down one with no obvious openings but an interconnection at the end.::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CEO: Forgot to bring your coin Lieutenant
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::smiles::
CEO Lt Trigger says:
FCO: With all the other stuff I have to carry there's no room. ::grins::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods to the Vulcan:: CEO: Good thing you 2 agree. If you don't mind, lead the way
CEO Lt Trigger says:
::nods and leads the way::
 
Scenery:  The team passes by a couple of doors that are locked.  One has been broken open.  As a light flashes inside, there is little to see beyond what was once a work space.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: There is plenty to explore here, but I would like to know if there is a central work area first
 
Scenery, where the tunnel interconnects another, down one hall can be seen more door ways.  Down the other direction, there is nothing but smoothness that seems to end into pitch darkness.

CEO Lt Trigger says:
::moves to the next door and tries the handle::
Dean Garret says:
:: Looks into the one room::  CO:  Simple work space at a glance.  I wonder if they took anything.  :: smiles::  I would have.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Garret: The Romans probably took anything that vaguely resembled a weapon
CEO Lt Trigger says:
::looks into the darkness:: CO: I wonder if they went down here.
Verdj says:
All:  I understand they took more then that... probably because like us, they did not recognize what they saw.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CEO: The path looks reasonably clear, so maybe they did
Dean Garret says:
Verdj:  Probably the same stuff we use, but with a different covering.
CEO Lt Trigger says:
CO: Let's take a look. ::smiles and heads cautiously into the tunnel without the doors::
Tveken says:
 CEO:  Since we are looking for a main work area, I would suggest the dark expanse.
CEO Lt Trigger says:
Tveken: Exactly what I was thinking.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: I volunteer to escort Tveken.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods to the CEO and follows::
 
Scenery: As they reach the end of the smooth walls, the lights shine out into a vastness of darkness, flickering occasionally on an object.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: We are staying together for the time being but I do need you to stay close to the civilians
Dean Garret says:
::out loud to no one in particular::  All right... there needs to be some kind of light switch around here somewhere.   Of course, that implies there is still a power source that works.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
All: I guess that if I was looking for big, this is it ::looks around with her light::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::nods to the captain and pulls out his phaser::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Garret: Indeed ::tries to follow one of the walls to find a switch of some sort::
CEO Lt Trigger says:
Garret: Personally I wouldn't touch any switches down here.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances around them before removing a few light sticks from his back compartment and tossing them around the room::
 
ACTION:  The flares cast a glow about the area, revealing the vastness of the room.  About can be seen what looks to be control panels and equipment.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: watch your step. You don't know was around the floor
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CEO: Can you take a look at those panels?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Self: That’s funny.   FCO: Can you come over here?
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::walks over to the captain:: CO: Sir?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::shines her light on a part of the wall:: FCO: All these panels and screens. This almost looks like the inside of a spaceship
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Can you go around the room, carefully. Try to guess its size
CEO Lt Trigger says:
::approaches a console then puts his tool kit on the ground next to it and pulling out an auxiliary power unit, attaching it to the side of the console and activating it::
Dean Garret says:
:: Slowly begins to walk along the closest wall, leaning in close to see if he can recognize anything.::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I'll light flares all around the room. ::Begins to do so::
Shjal says:
 CO:  The language is familiar to the markings on the items we already have.  That would confirm the Magna Romans story.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Shjal: Definitely. I wonder if we can identify any of the items we have with all this equipment spread around the place
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::looking bewildered but in agreement:: CO: You know sir when I walked in here I felt I was in an engineering section of a starship. These panels certainly do resemble ship's control panels.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Have you ever heard of a ship this deep under ground? I wonder if there was a big hatch for it to leave
 
ACTION:  After a moment, the console the CEO is working on, flickers to life.

Scenery:  Laying down flares, the room is slowly revealed.  And one of the things it reveals is the vast emptiness in the middle where something had recently been removed.

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::looks over at the CEO and the panel:: CO: Can't say that I have but we may find out if there is a hatch now.
CEO Lt Trigger says:
::sees the little blinking "standby" light on the console blinking and clears the dust off it to see the rest of the console light up:: CO: I've got power here. ::taps at a few commands on the console::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CEO: Good job mr Trigger ::looks around as Maor's flares work up:: CEO: Lets see if we figure out if this is a ship
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up at the sudden lights appearance:: CO, CEO: Who's idea was it to restore power to the facilities here? ::Makes his way toward the direction of the CEO:: We have no way of knowing if the Romans has left any sort of traps behind them.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Does this resemble in any way the vessels you and Rose saw on Magna Roma?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: I want to know what these consoles were for. I doubt the Romans would leave any traps that we can't detect
CEO Lt Trigger says:
::taps at the console some more in an attempt to access ventilation and environmental controls::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Shakes his head:: CO: I don't recall. ::Watches the newly lit room with concern::

ACTION:  As the CEO taps a command, a large rumbling that shakes the air can be heard...

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