USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11009.05
Mission Number 607
The Last Ones II

DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lília Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer) 
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist) 
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer) 
Mike Hiles as Lieutenant Maximus Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer) 
Frank MacArthur as Ensign Frank MacArthur (FCO - Flight Command Officer) 
Christopher Disckinson as Savar William Dickinson (AMB - Ambassador) 
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer) OPS Torm

Time lapse:  15 min

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya...

Seven days have now passed since contact with the USS Pleiades and Ellison research was lost.  The USS Seleya lead by the USS Poseidon, an Norway class vessel, have spent the last two days moving from maximum warp to standard warp to arrive as quickly as they can.  Given the nature of the Guardian, those who know its potential, wait in tension to discover what has occurred.

The engines are hot and stressed but their engineers and flight officers have taken good care with them.  A few hours of cooling will do them good.  Both ships have arrived at the edge of UFC system 465537.  The two day trek has passed relatively quiet as the crews speculate on their new mission and the secrecy around it.

The Poseidon has dropped from warp to enter the system safely.  It is the ending of gamma shift.

Commander Maor Log: We are moments before arriving at our destination, unfortunately the Captain still does not seem be able to reveal out true purpose in this zone beside the half truths she seems to be feeding us. I just hope it won't come to backfire on us later on.

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SO Lt Rose says:
:: In her quarters, finishing cleaning up her breakfast.  While she had changed quarters after the death of her husband, she had not gone back to sharing with a roommate... that would have been too much.::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Zipping up his tunic, fixing the collar and placing his uniform jacket on - whilst looking in the mirror::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Leaving his quarters headed for the bridge to start his shift::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::On the bridge, eying the view screen:: CIV: Is it my imagination or are we missing most of the senior staff on the bridge?
OPS Torm says:
XO:  Commander, the Poseidon has dropped from warp.  They are ready to head into the system at our discretion.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::After fixing his hair he leaves his quarters along the corridor to the turbolift:: TURBOLIFT: Main bridge
Amb Envoy Savar says:
:: Turns in the counselor's chair to regard the commander ::  XO: It is Gamma Shift, Commander.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Pauses to consider his reply as he hears the OPS's comment:: OPS: Inform the Captain, we'll wait until we'll get further orders.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Enter a lift and directs it to the bridge.::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Turbolift slowly comes to a halt and the doors slide open, noticing the XO talking to the ambassador::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
XO: Good morning commander, Ambassador.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the direction of the newly arrival officers:: FCO, CTO: Gentlemen. ::Continues to eye the viewscreen::
OPS Torm  says:
:: Nods and informs the captain of their situation.::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Moves towards the helm:: Gamma helmsman: I relieve you crewman
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Exits the lift and heads over to the tactical station::  XO:  Morning commander.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: A glance at the clock, she sighs and finishes braiding her long red hair, snagging a clip as she heads out the door.::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Relieves the gamma shift tactical officer from his station and logs into the console.::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Arriving on the bridge, she glances around with a light smile and heads for her station.::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Sees the SO arrive on the bridge::  SO:  Morning Lt.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::arrives on the bridge, noticing many are doing the same:: FCO: Drop us from Warp next to the Poseidon 
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Sighs and glances up from his musings:: Computer: Computer, please note the change of shifts to Alpha. ::Glances around him as he hears the Captain::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::makes her way to her chair:: XO: Anything new?
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Exits the turbolift onto the bridge and walks over to his station::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Taps at the console and slides the engine power to impulse:: CO: Aye captain.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Just what the OPS told you, Captain.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: As she is filled in, she nods and takes over from, wishing her officer a good evening.::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Pulls up the LRS of the area.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: XO: I guess the surprises will start now.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Runs a sensor sweep of the area looking for signs of other ships in the area or possible indicators of cloaked vessels.::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: frowns and looks over at MacArthur::  FCO:  Are you picking up anything... unusual?
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Looks at navigational sensors:: SO: No sorry lieutenant
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Monitors impulse output:: CO: Heading captain.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Not picking up any other vessels on sensors, or anything that indicates cloaked vessels in the area.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::After relieving his gamma shift counterpart, he sits down and pulls up a systems status display::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: turns to the captain::  CO:  Captain, I am not picking up any temporal waves we were warned up.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: We are expecting space disturbances. Are you not picking any? We are heading for the 1st planet in the system
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: That is good news. The USS Pleiades was supposed to be in the system. Try to look for her or any debris that may be hers
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: Navigational sensors show everything clear
 CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: I want you to hail the 1st planet in the system. Ellison Research Outpost is supposed to be there.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Not what you expected?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Being a quarantined planet, I have to say I find this pretty quiet. But that is a good thing. Hopefully we re establish contact with the Pleiades and the Outpost and we go back home
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Sets course for the 1st planet:: CO: Setting course 156 mark 050
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Informs her staff to prepare for incoming data::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Will do captain.  ::Changes the settings on his sensors and looks for signs of the standard starship building materials.::
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods and brings up the communications systems, opening a channel:: COM: Ellison Research Outpost: Ellison Outpost, this is USS Seleya, do you read?
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Continues to monitor navigational sensors for possible disturbances::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Are there any ... noteworthy differences since the last time you were here, Ambassador?
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Notices something pop up on his sensors.::  CO:  I am picking up something on the moon of the planet, I can't be sure but it could be a ship.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Tries again:: COM: Ellison Research Outpost: Ellison outpost from USS Seleya, please respond.
Amb Envoy Savar says:
CO: Visits to the Guardian are classified, Captain.  If I had been here before, I would not be able to tell you.  However, I can see nothing unusual at this time.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks over his shoulder:: CO: I am not getting a response, captain.
Amb Envoy Savar says:
<EDIT: Change "the Guardian" to "this location">
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks over at Heller and resets the LRS toward that area::  CO:  Definately ship readings... federation material.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: New heading captain?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Something is wrong here, Captain. Suggestion to go to yellow alert.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: I understand this mission is classified so you do not have to remind me. But if Starfleet assigned you to this vessel, its logical to enquire on your previous knowledge on the system. Now, if it does not break any rule, Starfleet also informed me you could tell us how to best approach the planet to find out the fate of the Outpost.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Approach the moon so science and tactical can get better readings
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods to the XO:: XO: Go ahead.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: And another thing, where are the warning buoys? Did we even detect them here? ::Nods to the CTO to go to yellow alert::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  Going to yellow alert.  ::Pushes the appropriate buttons and brings the ship to yellow alert.::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: Aye captain, adjusting heading. ::Fires thrusters to adjust heading slightly::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: I don't know if we did, perhaps Rose or Heller did
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Did we, Commander? Detect any warning buoys outside the system?
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Keeps trying to contact the outpost:: CO: Still nothing from the outpost captain...
 CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Send an encrypted message to the Poseidon informing them we are investigating some debris. Then tell them to begin their patrol duties. 
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Are we even detecting any life signs, Lieutenant?
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::As they approach the moon he directs more detailed scans to the surface of the moon trying to get more information on the ship and how it got there.::
 
ACTION:  The Poseidon alters its course to follow the Seleya.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks at the XO for a moment, then nods at the captain's orders:: CO: Sending now, captain. ::Activates the encryption, then transmits::
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Looks at possible evasive scenarios and watches the view screen as they approach the moon::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at the innocent-looking moon on the screen::
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Turns around to face Rose:: SO: Did you get any lifesigns from the outpost?
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Scans show that is definitely our missing ship on the planet.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  No we didn't pick up any buoys when we entered the system
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  I am not picking up any lifesigns.
Amb Envoy Savar says:
:: Looks apprehensive at the viewscreen, noting the location of the other vessel in the area ::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: Do you mean on the moon?
 
ACTION:  Poseidon complies and alters its course to begin patrolling the area.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
SO: Are we detecting any damage at the area of the station?
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Yes the moon sorry captain.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: Poseidon has altered her course to begin patrols.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Alters her scans and a few moments later::  XO:  I am not picking up any life signs from the planet either.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: SO: Does the moon have a breathable atmosphere? Is there any chance there are survivors and we just aren't picking them?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: Any signs of a battle?
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Checking for that now.  ::Checks the scans::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Thank you Mr. MacArthur. Keep us in orbit of the planet, maintain our position in relation to the moon.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Gives up contacting the outpost and instead activates receivers for all frequency bands to hear what is happening around them, communications wise::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  The cargo bays have been opened to space and there has been extensive damage done to the ships engines.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Switches sensors::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Just the ship engines? No hull damage?
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Directs his scans to the damaged engines, looking for an energy signature to determine what weapon caused the damage.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: Does it look like it was done from the inside or from the outside? Can you detect any escape pods in the area?
SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  The area around Ellison station is damaged.  I am picking up energy weapons.  I do not recognize the signature.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Trying to determine the cause of the damage now  XO:  All i've been able to determine so far is the damage to the engines and cargo bays.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Definitely a battle, question is where is everyone? Taken prisoner? 
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::takes a deep breath as she hears the SO::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: They could be dead
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::While the computer runs the analasys on the damage, he expands the search to the surrounding area for escape pods.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
SO: Are we detecting any bodies somewhere? Any traces of DNA?
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Runs a few signals through the processor and looks up at the result:: CO: Captain, I've found something... Strange...
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  I am not picking up any escapes pods in the area and the damage is definitely external but the weapons signature is not recognized. 
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Does it match the damage done to the station, Commander?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: Check with Rose to see if it matches the weapon signature we found on the planet. 
SO Lt Rose says:
:: taps in a few commands::  XO:  Signature of sixteen bodies on the planet.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::closes her eyes briefly::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  Checking now.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: I believe the communications system planet side is working. I am receiving an unaddressed transmission from the planet. It's only static, as if their transmit button were stuck.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Is it coming from the station or somewhere else on the planet?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Check if we can download any information from their computer
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::compares his info with information from the science station::  XO:  Energy signitures are a match.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: I expected as much, but I had to be sure. See what else you can find from the signatures and from the pattern of the damage.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: Waiting for triangulation.. Should be in in about... ::Looks at his console:: Now... Computer calculations show the signal to originate from the research outpost.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: So it could be a distress call ...
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Begins a general search of the area::
CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Do you have any insight as to who might want our patrols in the area destroyed ... and have the capabilities to do so?
OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: It could be, but it's not on any of the conventional emergency frequencies... I could speculate, but that won't help us find facts.
FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Maintains orbit above planet::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Compiles all the scan data from his console and the science station and begins looking for patterns and any information that might give them a tactical edge if it comes to a fight.::
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks at the incoming transmission from Poseidon:: CO: Captain, Poseidon reports all clear.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Good, tell them to continue patrolling for now. That is supposed to be their primary mission anyway.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Captain, I have picked up an energy trail leading from here to deeper in the Beta quadrant.  Source unknown other then probably being a ship.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: Aye captain. ::Transmits an encrypted message to that effect::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Than we have our likely perpetrator. Can you determine how old the trail is?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I'd suggest we do it in person, Captain. Send a team down there. 
 CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Being a sensitive area, I'd prefer to try from here first. If their computer is still working we should be able to access it.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Going by degradation, about 10 to 12 days ago.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Takes a seat once again and access his personal computer:: CO: I'll give it a shot.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: So its unlikely we will be able to follow it ...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Frowns:: CO: This can't be right. ::Double checks:: Seems the other ship computer system is powered off, however, I'm not even able to get anything from the station computers.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Depends... if they stayed on the straight and narrow, we might be able to narrow it down.  Unfortunately, the area it goes into, is not mapped.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Then an away team will have to be. Do you suggest ship or station first?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Both, split the teams.
Amb Envoy Savar says:
:: Waiting to get a word in ::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the direction of the CIV::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks doubtful at Maor:: XO: I'd rather not, given how delicate the situation is likely to become.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Any thoughts?
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::hears the mention of away teams and prepares some security teams to join any teams being sent down.::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
CO: Captain.  The nature of this location... if anyone were to become aware of it, they would seek its power.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Finishes another set of scans::  CO:  I am picking up nothing organic on the planet other then the bodies.  And the only energy readings are those near the station.  It appears to be mostly in tact.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods slowly at the CIV, understanding in her eyes, We are going to the planet.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Planet bound station then, Captain. Something tells me whatever is being hidden is down there.
 
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