USS Seleya Mission Transcript 10911.08
Mission Number 579
Bathed in Darkness I

DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lília Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer), MO Bakkul
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist) 
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer) SO Rune, Dean Garret, SO Selven, Tveken, Sec Morley

Time lapse:  A few minutes, enough for the one group to make it back to the control room.

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

Timing is not everything, sometimes it is just plain luck.  The downed shuttle was located.  While it was not space worthy, Rose was able to fly it down into the shipping yard below, shadowed by the CEO.  Once landed medical helped the injured while the chief and his people began to make repairs on the shuttle as they would need it to get safely off this world.

There was sadly one death given in the service of another; the captain has contacted his family.  She has also looked more into the background of the T´dans, one of the nomadic people of the galaxy and is finding more and more of a connection between them and the people of Edan.  But there remains many unanswered questions as she waits for the reviving of one of the people in stasis.

Dr. Bakkul, after seeing that those he came down with were seen to, headed down to join Maor.  Unlike the others he had walked away from the flight with a few bruises, but he also wore the blood of the officer who had put himself in harms way to protect him.  It was with a troubled mind he now stands in front of one of the hibernation units.

There are thousands of hibernation units, but not all of them appear to be still working.  There are many that are dark with no obvious person inside, but it is hard to tell simply from looking in through a face window.  Given the time that has passed, perhaps it is not so surprising either.  Maor has given Garret the translation code enabling him to work out the system better to activate at least one of the units.

One individual from a group that appears they might be the leaders has been chosen to be the first to be awakened.  Along with Bakkul, Maor, Garret, Edon, Verdj stand before the unit as it reaches the final cycle.  Garret has called down their xenoanthroplogist, Tveken to join them.  Security officer Morley stands off to the side at the ready, as well.

The captain has decided the storms are too dangerous and to pull her people from the planet.  One of the storms is passing leaving only the one.  It will be a few hours before the area is clear enough for shuttle flight.

Captain's log, Stardate 10911.08. The away team is preparing to leave as soon as the storms allow it. Since that will likely take two hours, Maor is continuing his investigations.

<<<<<<<<<< Bathed in Darkness I >>>>>>>>>>

Scenery:  Before those watching, lights along the chamber flicker around it while numbers flash on a small screen in the center.

Host Dr Bakkul says:
::observes the screen and looks up, while keeping his tricorder ready:: All: The chamber is counting down, in one minute we will know if this works
Tveken says:
:: As he waits for the chamber to finish cycling his eyes shift curiously about the room, noting the numbers of chambers as well as the empty ones.  It was amazing that any system could last so long, especially given evidence it was not built for such a long period of time.::
Dean Garret says:
:: Keeping a close eye on his tricorder, simply nods.::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Bakkul: He'll probably be disoriented at first, perhaps even aggressive. Do you have any sedatives on you?
SO Selven says:
@  COMM:  CIV:  Sir, I am reading an unusual energy source in your vicinity.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances around him, trying to determine something before returning his attention back to direction of the chamber:: COM: USS Seleya: SO: Coming from right in front of me?

ACTION:  The lights on the chamber flash on and steady to a bright light as the interior dims.  Slowly the door begins to open as a mist exits the chamber.

Dr Bakkul says:
CIV: Hmm ::searches his pockets with no luck. Then his antennae pop up as he finds his medikit on the floor:: CIV: I should have something here.
SO Selven says:
@ COMM: CIV:  No, sir.  In your general vicinity.  At first, it was just a flicker, but it seems to have grown.  I cannot match it to anything.
Dr Bakkul says:
::gets up bringing a hypospray which he puts down beside the chamber. he then gets his tricorder and prepares to scan the body or whatever may come out::
Dean Garret says:
CIV: Odd... I am not picking up anything unusual beyond what is before us.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Motions the other guard to keep his phaser trained at the direction of the chamber:: Bakkul: Good. Something is happening, begin scanning. ::Taps his badge:: COM: USS Seleya: SO: Compare the reading to the energy reading from in front of me, does it match?
Gridst says:
 ::disoriented, he slowly opens his eyes.  It takes only a moment for his memories to return.  With a sigh and a smile, he pushes away from the back of the chamber into the room only to pause, stunned at the sight of those before him.::
SO Selven says:
@ COMM:  CIV:  No, sir.  The readings are different.
Dr Bakkul says:
::scans Gridst as his body is revealed::
SO Selven says:
@ COMM:  CIV:  The reading is more living... :: shakes his head::  I have lost it sir.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Takes a step back:: Gridst: Steady there. We mean you no harm. We are Starfleet officers who stumbled upon this planet and have found this... Complex and yourself.
Tveken says:
All:  For a moment... I sensed... more.  :: looks around the room, then shakes his head, returning back to the man before them.::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Moves to stand beside the TO:: TO: Get.. ::Reconsiders and lowers his voice:: Set a perimeter near one of the ends of the hall, stay at our sights. At first sign of trouble contact me. Go.
Dr Bakkul says:
CIV: Its a healthy male ... not very tall. Hmmm  ::peers his antennae towards the guy:: CIV: Maybe a little overweigh, pointy ears as expected of the species hmmm
Sec Morley says:
:: Nods and motions for Brohman to join him.::
Gridst says:
:: Hearing the description of himself clears his voice, annoyed.::  Bakkul:  Excuse me!  And you are?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Bakkul: Can you determine how long he was in that state? ::Turns to face Tveken: Yes? More of what?
Dean Garret says:
:: smiles::  All: At least the translator is working.
Dr Bakkul says:
CIV: The stasis chamber seems to have worked well, his body hair and clothing are likely in the same state as they were when he was put here
Dr Bakkul says:
Gridst: Oh, I am Dr Bakkul. I am here to make sure you don't die as we try to awake you
Tveken says:
:: shakes his head::  CIV:  I am uncertain how to describe it.  It was if the room was suddenly filled with others and then gone.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Bakkul: Can you determine how long he was in that state? ::Turns to face Gridst:: Gridst: Can you tell us what year it is?
Gridst says:
Bakkul:  Die?  Die!  Why would I die.  :: Peering around them::  Where is everyone?  Why are you here?
Dr Bakkul says:
Gridst: I don't know, an accident may have happened. and I think you better direct those other questions to him ::points to Maor, then whispers:: Gridst: He's in charge
Dr Bakkul says:
CIV: Somewhere between one and 3 thousand years. Its hard to say for sure
Gridst says:
CIV:  It should be the year 4042, ten years after being placed in stasis... :: quietly::  No more then twenty-five if there were problems.
Dr Bakkul says:
::suppresses a laugh, but lets Maor handle this::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Gridst: As I've said. We're Starfleet officers who stumbled upon this planet. We got stuck here during a storm and have happened to stumble upon yourself and this complex. A search of your computer systems has revealed malfunctions in the cryo process. We're here to render what help we can, should you request it.
Gridst says:
:: Looks the stranger up and down and blows air heavily out in annoyance.::
Gridst says:
CIV:  I have never heard of this... Federation.  But... if you are here to help, then I thank you.  But that still does not explain where are the others?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances around them:: Gridst: Actually, I was hoping you'd be able to tell us. We found things as they are, the only thing we did was restore power to your complex. 
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Gridst: From the records on your computer I understand you're the second in command for this complex, can you tell us what was your mission orders?
Gridst says:
:: Taking deep breaths::  CIV:  I am one of the Six councilors.  We were put into hibernation while the ships were finished.  There was not enough food or space really for all of  us to remain awake.  This was the easiest way we could think of.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Gridst: Why here then? Why not use colony ships?
Gridst says:
:: considers whether to answer or not and finds no reason not to.:: CIV:  We were caught off guard.  Many of my people prefer their freedom and they found that among the stars.  Which worked well for us... more resources for the planet and of course they brought many interesting things home.  But we were not prepared for having to move everyone.   Our sun was not to die for thousands of years.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Gridst: So you've run out of resources on the planet and you sought to find a new planet to colonize?
Gridst says:
CIV:  No.. no... We were fine!  But our sun started to become unstable and we knew we had to leave.  We thought we had plenty of time, even then.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Gridst: Where is the rest of your people now? The ones who already left.
Dr Bakkul says:
CIV: So much for the Captain's theory that these guys could help us control the storms on the surface
Gridst says:
CIV:  The nomads?  Well, wondering about I would think.  My concern is where are the builders?  They were to wake us when the ships were ready to fly to take us to our new world.  It is not to far away from here... mostly water though.
Gridst says:
CIV:  Nor was I to be the first to be awakened... that would be the chancellor... the first of the six.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Gridst: The wakening process was supposed to be manually triggered? By volunteers?
Gridst says:
CIV:  Yes, by Irdac.  He was in charge of the builders.  Fine man.  Where is he?
Dr Bakkul says:
CIV/Gridst: we saw some bodies in the hangar above and damaged ships. I think these builders escaped. The ones that didn't die anyway
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Stares at the direction of the Doctor with unhidden anger:: Gridst: We've found destruction everywhere, the elevator shaft leading to this complex broken. Did you people have any enemies that you know of?
Dr Bakkul says:
::freezes for a moment, looking into infinity as he feels a very familiar feeling: fear along his spine. He recovers himself:: Self: thats odd
Gridst says:
:: snorts::  Bakkul:  Nonsense... the builders would never leave us behind... especially not their families.  :: looks around to see the chambers only to frown as he sees chambers that are dark.::
Dr Bakkul says:
::shrugs at the CIV and makes a movement that he will stop talking::
Gridst says:
:: As he vaguely hears the man::  CIV:  What?  What enemies... we are a peaceful people.  :: steps forward::  Why are there darkened chambers?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances from the corner of his eyes at the direction of the Doctor before turning his head toward the direction of the security guard, confirming his presence there:: Gridst: We found signs of struggle and dead bodies, long dead bodies. A revolt of sorts?
Dean Garret says:
:: looks at Maor if he should answer the mans question on the darkened chamber.::
Gridst says:
:: brings his attention back::  CIV:  Struggle?  What kind of struggle?  There was no need for any struggle.  We are a peaceful people, some with itchier feet then others.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Sighs, nodding at the direction of Garret::
Tveken says:
:: Noting Bakkuls unusual movement, watches him carefully::
Dean Garret says:
Gridst:  The chambers are dark, as there is no living material inside.  I am sorry.  My guess is they did not make the passage of time.
Gridst says:
:: looks confused at Bakkul at the mention of time and long dead bodies.::
Dr Bakkul says:
::lifts his hands:: Gridst: I didn't touch them. Maybe the chambers were faulty. You've been here much longer than ... ::shuts up looking at the CIV::

ACTION:  Tveken stills and then begins to turn slowly around as if searching for something.

Gridst says:
:: steps closer, fear clutching his heart::  Bakkul:  Longer then what?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Finally gets tired of the weird behavior around him:: All: What the hell's going on?
SO Selven says:
@ COMM:  CIV:  I am picking up that energy reading again.  It does not appear to be static.
Dr Bakkul says:
::sees the CIV snap and speaks in a lower voice, though obviously everyone can hear him:: CIV: longer than you wanted, about 100 times longer
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Taps his badge:: COM: USS Seleya: CO: Captain, I believe we might have a situation on our hands here. It appears we might not be alone down here. Something is alive here. ::Motions everyone to huddle up:: All: Everyone move, we're going back to the control room::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@ COM: CIV: What do you mean something? Do you detect any other life signs?
Gridst says:
:: Staggers as trying to comprehend the idea, his voice barely above a whisper::  Bakkul:  A hundred times longer?  That would mean... ;; starts to shake his head::  No... no... that is not possible.  :: stumbles backward as if to return to the haven of his hibernation unit.  This was after all, just a nightmare.::
Dr Bakkul says:
::looks around:: CIV: I am not sure this is what everyone else is feeling but I had a shiver of fear ... as...humm...as if there was a very big...humm Evil around
Dean Garret says:
CIV:  I am not reading anything on the tricorder beyond what is in this room and the nomal energy output from the stasis chambers.
Dr Bakkul says:
::looks down at the chamber as Gridst goes back to it and peers through:: Gridst: Are you OK?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
COM: USS Seleya: CO: Not me personally, but it seems everyone but me do. Aw, damn. We have a situation. ::Yells for the other security guard to return:: All: Move! Move! Move! ::Grabs Gridst and begins pulling him with him to the direction of the control room::

ACTION:  The team follows Maor, Gridst stumbling as he is pulled along.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
All: Whatever is out there we're going to tackle it on our own terms.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@  COM: CIV: Situation? What do you mean?
Dr Bakkul says:
::follows Maor, unsure of what is going on::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
COM: USS Seleya: CO: We're being.. Stalked? ::Turns to the direction of Gridst:: Gridst: I want answers, what the hell are we dealing with here?!

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