USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11001.10
Mission Number 583
Bathed in Darkness V

DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lília Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist) 
Ian Santopietro as LtJg Liam Keller (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer) Gridst, SO Selven, MO Chin & Sec Brohman

Time lapse:  17 hours

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

While waiting for their duty shift to end, the science team works diligently on putting together as many facts as they can.  These are reported to the captain:  All the bodies of the builders were accounted for; none had left the planet.  They had all died approximately at the same time, most of the bones showed trauma injuries equivalent to being crushed.

Further study of the cave structure, showed that those who had prepared it did an excellent job; there is little doubt these people were master builders in many areas. There was no evidence or reason for there to have been a cave-in anywhere, let alone in the location it occurred.  There were repercussion marks along the ceiling, but no obvious evidence of what may have caused them. There remains the question of why all the workers were even in that vicinity when such a cataclysmic event to those in sleep occurred.

Five ships were in the planning to be built.  One was completed which the Magna Romans had taken.  Two were in various stages of completion, both caught in the cave-in and two more which were never started, yet the supplies for them being built was still about and no evidence of them having been started.

The Edan star is dying, its primary fuel depleted… but it is dying at a far faster rate then is normal with no obvious reason why it is at the point it is.  The star should have had billions of years of life left.  Astrolab is looking into the captain's idea of trilithium being involved.  She also presented the question if there was a connection between the star dying and the death of the builders.  Maor has begun planning a robot to send down for more information.

A day has passed as the away teams settled back on the ship, waiting for the next step in the mystery below; onboard life continued.  The captain and first officer discussed the repercussions of their CEO acting in an manner unbecoming of an officer when he argued back with the first officer during the situation of rescuing the downed shuttle with his wife aboard it.  They came to a decision.

And on the planet, more cryo-units have 'winked-out', accelerated from the pattern of the past.

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Captain's log, Stardate 11001.10. While the rest of my crew continues to figure out what is going on on Edan and what happened to it in the past, I am going to meet with Counselor Gridst. I hope he has a few more answers on what happened.

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CO Capt Gomes says:
::as she is in the turbo lift heading for the CEO's quarters, her badge chirps::
MO Chin says:
*CO*:  Captain, our guest is awake and restless.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances above the FCO's shoulder:: FCO: How does the program looks?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
*MO*: Thank you Chin. I will be there in a moment ::closes the com somewhat relieved to postpone the talk with Trigger::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Computer: Sickbay
 
Scenery:  Down in the science labs, everyone is busy looking over and discussing ideas on what might have happened with the Edan.

 CO Capt Gomes says:
::as the lift arrives in the right deck, she leaves it and heads for sickbay::
FCO LtJg Keller says:
CIV: Everything seems fine.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
FCO: Any last minute checks you want to run or are we clear to deploy the robot?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::enters sickbay and looks around, spotting the odd one out:: Gridst: Counselor Gridst, Welcome aboard the Seleya. I am Captain Gomes ::does not extend any greeting as she does not know the customs::
FCO LtJg Keller says:
CIV: I think I'm fine
 Gridst says:
:: Sits up and offers a smile::  CO:  Thank you.
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
:: Leaving science with an update on a few points, she heads for the bridge.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::sits in the biobed next to him:: Gridst: We know a little bit more about what happened to your people but we need you to fill in the gaps. Do you remember everything that my team told you on the planet?
 Gridst says:
CO:  Basically I understood that I have been in cryo-sleep for around a thousand years.  :: frowns::  It should not have been more then twenty-five years.  ::suddenly looks sad and sighs.::  And the builders are all dead.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods:: FCO: Get the probe ready for launch, I'll notify the Captain. ::Taps his badge:: *CO*: Maor to Gomes. 
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Gridst: I know this is hard for you, but there are many of your people still on Edan and they are in danger ::stops for a moment:: Gridst: Something happened that made your star speed up its evolution. It became a red giant much sooner than it should have. Do you have any idea what caused it?
SO Selven says:
CIV:  The next window opening for the planet below will be in thirty minutes.  It should remain clear for approximately five hours.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Gridst: Sorry, I just need a moment ::gets up and makes some distance to Gridst:: *CIV*: Gomes here 
FCO LtJg Keller says:
CIV: Alright. ::Loads the program into the probe.::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: We're ready to deploy the robot, Captain. On your mark.
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
:: Stepping onto the bridge, she rubs the bridge of her nose and looks around for command or anyone else to pass information along to.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
*CIV*: Very well. Launch when ready. I am talking to Gridst and I will join you when I am done. Gomes out
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::returns to Gridst:: Gridst: The star, what might have happened?
 Gridst says:
:: did not need long to consider::  CO: Our best scientists were unable to explain the phenomena.  They assumed that there was some law of physics they missed or someone had greatly over estimated how long our sun had.  It was why we began to prepare to leave our own world.  But even in that, we had less time then we thought.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Closes the channel and turns his attention toward the direction of the SO:: SO: You're just in time, Lieutenant. We're about ready to launch the robot.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Gridst: Well, we now know someone tempered with your sun. Its not clear who or how, but we never saw any star behave like this ... and we have seen a few. Did you have enemies?
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
:: walks over to Maor and hands him the padd::  CIV:  I was told they figured out a weather pattern.
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
:: Nods a greeting to Keller::  FCO:  Any more recognition on those scans?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Takes the PADD and goes through it::
 Gridst says:
:: frowns::  CO:  Enemies?  Well... an official always has those.  But I doubt you mean something so petty. :. shakes his head::  I have no idea who would want to destroy our star or world.  I cannot even think of a reason why one would want to.
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
Maor: New data shows that the bones recovered around the cave in, while evidence points to their deaths having occurred at that time, there is no evidence of cause for these.  However, the bones are very poorly preserved so nothing specific is likely to be determined.
FCO LtJg Keller says:
SO: Not much. We're sending out a mobile probe to keep scanning. It does look like the same signature we had on the triton a few months ago.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
SO: So basically we have nothing new?
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
FCO:  What more can you tell me about it?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: Gridst: There is more and this will be more difficult for you to listen to ::stops for a moment, then resumes:: Gridst: The builders you left taking care of you were likely killed. They were only able to finish one vessel and were working on a second when they were murdered. As far as we know, they were caught by surprised and none  survived. That is why you were not awaken in time.
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
:: taps the padd to the next page::  CIV:  And new data by astrophysics, shows that the Edan star is not the only star in the region to have had experienced accelerated rate of death.  They have located two others with possibly more.  I have them looking into a pattern… or possible pathway.
FCO LtJg Keller says:
SO: It seemed to be mildly sentient, and it had the ability to interact with the human brain. 
FCO LtJg Keller says:
SO: It could cause those feelings we experienced.
Gridst says:
:: looks down at his hands, noting the evidence of age.  Quietly::  CO:  I would almost wish that they had simply left us behind.  I had family and friends who were apart of that group.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
SO: What types of planets are we talking about? M classes?
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
FCO:  Interact in what way?  :: asks Selven to pull up the latest data from the sensor grid.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods slowly:: Gridst: I understand but you will have to mourn them later .. There is still something or someone on the planet causing your people to die. I believe it is related to whoever killed the builders. The stasis chambers are being switched off one by one and the bodies snatched. This has been going on for centuries but its getting  faster now. Do you have any clue what might be causing this? My crew felt a presence down there...an extreme fear. does that connect to anything you know?
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
CIV:  Not that we can tell.  The two stars listed had no M class world we know of... not to say they could not have been destroyed.  The pattern seems to be more along the line of the type of stars.  Yellow stars.
FCO LtJg Keller says:
SO: It seemed able to project an image into someone's head, as if they could see it.
 Gridst says:
:: Sits up straighter, concern stiffening his body as he starts to get off the bed::  CO:  No... none at all.  We need to get back down there and wake the others.
FCO LtJg Keller says:
SO: Same for feelings, senses, et cetera.
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
FCO:  Can you pull up those records?  We could do a comparison.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::gets up and stands in front of Gridst:: Gridst: My crew are doing the best they can but its very dangerous to return there. Are you sure you want to wake them? Is this the world you want them to live in?
FCO LtJg Keller says:
SO: Maybe, but the Triton was decommissioned recently.
 Gridst says:
:: Pauses::  CO:  I... I... :: frowns::  You cannot take us elsewhere?  :: looks around the large medical bay::
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
FCO:  The information should still be in the database.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Gridst: I am sure the Federation can find you a place to live in. Its just that all that your people knew is long gone. I just want to make sure you thought this through
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
SO: Is it all possible that the planet turns to a G class planets after whatever happened to them happens? 
FCO LtJg Keller says:
SO: Aye. ::Tries pulling up the records.::
Sec Brohman says:
*CIV*:  The probe is ready to launch and the window is open.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
FCO: Launch the robot please, Lieutenant. Keep an eye on its course.
 Gridst says:
:: Lays back in despair::  CO:  All we knew was dying as it was.  Now we have lost time.  :: sighs::  But as a people, we are the same.  I just do not want anymore to die.  And if that means waking them... :: turns to look at her::  CO:  I would like to at least wake the other four councilors.  It should be a group decision, not just mine.
FCO LtJg Keller says:
CIV: Aye sir. ::Pulls away from the records and brings up the launch controls. Sets the probe off.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
Gridst: Very well. If its safe to send anyone else to the planet I will awake the rest of your counsil. Is there anything else you can think of that may explain what is happening there?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
SO: Let me rephrase my question, Lieutenant. Do you suppose whatever is happening to the planet happened to the G class planets you've managed to uncover?
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
CIV:  I really do not know... it would help if we could take the ship out and do some surveying... especially using the parameters we have now.
FCO LtJg Keller says:
CIV: Probe away, and it looks like it's fine.
 Gridst says:
CO:  Believe me, I wish I had answers, captain.  I am not a man who likes mysteries.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
SO: How far away are these planets, or at least the closest one?
 
ACTION:  The probe launches, heading for the planet and the designated site.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: Gridst: If you remember anything, let me know. Now get your rest ::nods and leaves sickbay::
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
:: wrinkles her nose::  CIV:  We are looking at a week to survey the area in question.  The nearest star is about a day away at maximum warp.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::enters the turbo lift and orders it to the bridge::
FCO LtJg Keller says:
::Continues pulling up the records.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::arrives on the bridge:: All: Anything new?
FCO LtJg Keller says:
CO: The probe is away and heading for the designated site.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
SO: Prepare a class eight probe for now until we'll be able to leave, something tells me we'll be stuck here for the time being. Target the closest planet. 
MO Chin says:
:: Hearing the sounds of sorrow, she turns to the man on the biobed, wondering how one comforted one who had so much ahead of them, but had lost so much behind.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: FCO: Thank you. What about the sensor grid you left there. Did it give us anything new?
FCO LtJg Keller says:
CO: A few more of the chambers have gone out.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: That is very bad news
CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO/CIV/SO: I am afraid Gridst did not have much to add except that his people know what was happening to the star but had no explanation for it
 
ACTION:  The probe makes a soft landing.  As it stills, small panels open up and the probe heads for the shaft that leads below ground.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: He did ask us to wake the rest of his people and I am inclined to do so. How long do you think until we have a new window to send a team?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: As I anticipated, though I still have the feeling he knows more than he's willing to share.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: What is this feeling based on?
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
CO:  We have one now... it just opened for us to send the probe down.  According to meteorology, it should be open for about five hours.  Then the next storm coming through will last twelve hours before a new window.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Woman intuition?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at the SO::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: That is a little hard to test Mr Maor
 CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: I am wondering if five hours is enough to go down, wake up everyone and return to the ship
FCO LtJg Keller says:
::Stands up, anticipating a shuttle.::
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
:: shakes her head::  CO:  Not that many.  We are looking at a couple of days possibly... assuming we had medical down there and ready as each opened.  I think Dean Garret is the better person to ask that.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: We can have the robot start the process while we work on getting our transports working.
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
:: Asks Selven to prepare the class 8 probe and launch as soon as ready.::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO, SO: Maybe we can have bypass a few safety protocols to speed the process. 
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: It would be great if you can do that. But just in case I want an away team of volunteers to be prepared to head to the planet in 17 hours when we have the next window
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks around:: All: I will not assign anyone to this because as we wll know there is significant risk attached. but I need at least a good pilot, a command officer and a medical team to go
 
ACTION:  The robotic probe makes its way to the bottom of the shaft and following the instructions, floats down the hall, heading for the large compound.
 
FCO LtJg Keller says:
CO: Captain, I can take a medical team down now to help if we start waking tham up now with the probe.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I meant in the awakening process, Captain. There are a few steps that can be bypassed in an emergency, that should in theory save us a few hours. 
 CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Thank you Mr Keller, I will take your offer. But I need more, we will need to deal with whatever this presence on the planet is
CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Discuss it with Dean Garret. Am I to take you are a volunteer as well?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV/FCO/SO: Meanwhile take the next few hours to get as much on the probe as you can

ACTION:  The probe makes its way unobserved across the large compound toward the elevator shaft.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::returns to her chair and waits for an update when there is one::
SO Lt Rose-Trigger says:
CO:  You want us to plan for a team that will stay down for a couple of days or do you want us there only during the open window?
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: For the two days, or however long it takes to wake up those people

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