USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11011.28
Mission Number 619
The Last Ones:  Illusions I

	DRAMATIS PERSONAE
	Lilia Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
	Christopher Dickinson as Savar William Dickinson (AMB – Ambassador)
	Peter Keegan as Ensign Jake McKnight (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
	Mike Hiles as Lieutenant Commander Max Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
	Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)
	
	Time lapse:  2 hours

Ship Manager
	Karriaunna Scotti

The city of Ku-li t'Palass (Valley of Rivers):

One of the thirteen founding cities of the T'naehmshaile, it was the last to be built for it was built in an area that had been rare on Vulcan, a Valley filled with rivers, but the Valley was wide and hard to protect.  They needed a sense of peace in their new world and order out of the chaos that had followed a people who had chosen to leave their birth world forever.

Because of its beauty, it became one of the more popular places to visit and the inhabitants worked to keep the rare beauty just that, a jewel on their world.  In time of peace, it became the capital of this world.

The government consists of thirteen leaders, made up from the eldest member of the thirteen ruling families, but not always; a younger son or daughter might be deemed a better leader.  One is chosen among the thirteen to be the Khau, ruler.  Who would lead was a random choice of fate.  Each family was placed in an order.  As the years rotated, the current year of a family placed them as the reigning heir.  Should the Khau die that year, they would be the successor.  While not perfect, the system kept power to a balance among a people who were warriors born and bred.

The system is based on a very modified feudal system where there are classes, but one can cross class boundaries if one has the skills and desire.  And as all worlds, you have the rich, the poor, the powerful and your average person.  And like all cities, it has many sides to it.

Last time on the Seleya...

The crew made it through the Guardian safely onto an alien world in an alien time.  Their first order of business was survival.  As such they needed to blend in, which unfortunately required the theft of clothes and the 'borrowing' of shelter and food from a family that gave all appearance of being a way for now.  There, they rested before coming together to look at their options.  Dawn approaches.

Captain's log, Stardate 11011.28. We are almost ready to re-write history the way it once was. I am meeting the crew before dawn to review our plan.

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SO Lt Rose says:
:: Having been on the last watch, she sat quietly at a computer she had rigged with the CEO's help to read her tricorder... the tiny screen was hard on one with tired eyes.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Arrives in the common room of the house, after having slept just a couple of hours. She is eating from a can ... she is not sure what it is but the tricorder said it was food::
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::Sat in a chair in the corner of the common room, he slowly starts to wake::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Moves into the common area of the house after being relieved from the last watch by Ensign James::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks out the window at the empty streets, taking a deep breath::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks up as the captain enters::  CO:  We have a problem.  :: smiles wryly::  I mean... :: shakes her head::  When we first met the guardian, it gave us history... history of the time line.  When it showed us before coming through, I had the recorder on and recorded that.  They show different time lines.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Sitting at one of the chairs, handling his hand phaser::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
:: Having found a quiet location out of the main rooms of the house, Savar continues to meditate, his eyes closed, his fingers steepled ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::frowns at the SO and approaches her:: SO: Do you mean someone changed it in the mean time? How can that be? What are the differences?
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::he rubs his eyes and lets out a yawn::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  No, I think it had more to do with the time ripples and the fact we arrived just as they were changing time.  So in a sense, I know have the before and the after.  And the item we were thinking caused all of this, the assassination, was not it.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::the frown doesn't leave her face:: SO: What was it then?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  In both time lines, the assassination occurred.  The difference is, in one, the assassination lead to type of civil war.  In the other, the arrival of the Udundians gave the T'naehmshaile a focus that joined them instead of separating them.
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::gets up and exits the common room on the hunt for some form of coffee::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  The Udundians attacking, lead the T'naehmshaile to go to their homeworld... a world not protected by modern technology as for whatever reason, the Udundian leaders had them go back into time.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Leans up against the wall near the door and listens to the discussion about what they need to fix
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  This then led them to an expansion which before that time, was not in mind... except by a few.  Up until that point, they were pretty much kept to themselves.
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::returns to the common room with something that matches coffee, or so his tricorder told him::
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Would you agree that, in order to have our timeline back, we must make sure their civil war still happens. But that they are not united against the Udundians?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looking upset by the idea::  CO:  Yes.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::half whispers:: SO: That should be easy.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO/SO:  So we need to wait till the assassination occurs then what?  Start riots, seed the thoughts of war among the people?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks up and around at her crew:: Al: I hope you all rested well. The first order of business is that everyone understands what is going on, what happened and what will happen. ::turns to the CTO:: CTO: That’s a good place to begin
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks down::  CO:  Is it really necessary?  I mean... the way things went, turned out alright... ::frowns::  except for the Udundians.  ::sighs::  Who were simply desperate.
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::takes a sip and struggles to swallow::
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: What is your suggestion Lieutenant?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up from his phaser:: SO: I hope you're not suggesting we make any unnecessary changes to the time line?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  I am tempted to let things go the way they went after the changes.  I am concerned that we will alter history as well.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  The hardest part about that plan will be ensuring that we don't get caught up and either killed or captured when all hell breaks loose.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: It’s not a good prospect but our safety should not be our main concern
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::frowns at his mug and puts it down as he continues to listen to the others::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Understood.
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Do you mean leaving things as they are? With the T'naehmshaile as a part of Starfleet? That is not our universe.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks at the first officer, frustrated with what she is trying to say.  She is having a lot of moral problems with this mission.::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Yes, captain.  And I know it is not ours... but it is now theirs.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Captain, our first priority is to alter the time line to the way it was before this all ever happened. We must not do anything beyond that. We're not here to correct history, we're here to restore it.
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: I see ...
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Listen up. Does everyone understand exactly what is at stake here?
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::nods:: CO: I have to agree with the XO, we've been affected greatly by someone else's war. We should be on a starship right now exploring new worlds and new civilizations, not hiding out on an alien world as outcasts.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at the CEO and XO:: CTO/CIV: Mr. Heller, Ambassador?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: And there are all the other lives affected which they have no idea about.  This is not a decision she could make... and glad she did not have to.::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  It is a moral dilemma, do we have the right to change what these people will become if we don't fix it, but what about the Udundians, they should be a thriving race not extinct, though they did instigate the fall of their civilization.
Amb Envoy Savar says:
:: Adjusts the folds of his cloak and glances around the room, wondering if everyone is aware of the repercussions of their actions ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: We came back in time to make things as close as possible to what they were before the Undundians traveled back in time. If anyone disagrees, please tell me now.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Remains silent::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks at Heller and back down.  She could not argue that.::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  We will ultimately be fixing the timeline but will have to live with the knowledge that we have changed and altered millions of people’s lives, for better or worse.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: Precisely. Can you live with that? Now it’s the time to make that decision
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
::Paces back and forth working over the problem in his head::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Perhaps we should give the crew a few minutes alone to consider the consequences of our actions.
SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  If we do not fix our time line, we will not be able to go home.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks out at the rising sun:: All: I am afraid I can't give you much longer
XO Cmdr Maor says:
SO: Not everything is that simple, Lieutenant. 
SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  None of this is.  :: looks to the captain::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  I will abide by your decision.  It is in a sense, a no win scenario.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  I'm with you captain, this timeline shouldn't exist, we need to fix this.  I believe I can live with the consequences of our actions.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
SO, All: I consider the full restoration of our original time line as a "win" in our case.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Has no answer for the first officer, as she does want to go home.::
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: Orders captain?
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Before the new information Rose gathered, I intended to stop the assassination of the T'naehmshaile key person because that was the fulcra point that made them leave their world and assassinate Cochrane. Now, it seems to be more complicated
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: The other possibility I am considering is warning them of the Undundian attack. Since I don't have a computer to give me projections, I need your insights
Amb Envoy Savar says:
CO: Captain, I was to understand that the difference in the timeline was the unification against the Undundian attack.  Pre-warning them will allow them to band together in unity.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  The assassination could still be a fulcra point.  But I do like the idea of warning them.

CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  If we warn them of the incoming attack it is still possible that they will still attack the Udundians in relation, or as a first strike instead of waiting for them to attack them.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods::CIV: Unless we find a way to manipulate them at the same time. Perhaps imply to one faction that the other is working with the Undundians?
SO Lt Rose says:
Amb:  But maybe if they know why... they might be willing to listen.  Basically, the T'naehmshaile need to stay home.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: That is actually something I do not fully understand. We are not sure the T'naehmshaile attacked the Undundians in the original timeline. It is not clear at all why they decided to change the timeline
SO Lt Rose says:
:: under her breath::  If only we could have talked to the Udundians.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  What if we meet with the Udundians and warn them, if they go through with their plan, their world would be annihilated... do we need to bring in the T'naehmshaile?
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: But if they are unwilling to listen, we have no other possibility
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  What if we hit multiple points?  Create a couple of contingency plans?
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: It seems we need more information. We need to find out who is going to be assassinated and to infiltrate their government
CO Capt Gomes says:
All :The question is, how do we do that...
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  The Udundians do not arrive for a month.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  We need to find what their current view is on exploring the galaxy, of leaving their system.  Then maybe we can determine what changed to get them to explore instead of staying home.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at the CTO:: CTO: We need to understand them better, or we don't stand a chance.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO, CTO: I doubt we have enough time for that, Captain.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  The ambassador is the better person for perhaps getting into the government.
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Maybe we can apply to be secretaries for their governments. We will need fake documents
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: What do you suggest?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks at the rather dispassionate man... at least he looked like them.::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO/XO:  We should also attempt to get a hold of any local new media, at least on earth these forms of new often had people who would express their views on their governments stances on different platforms.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: Good idea. You will be our media expert
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  I can go to their libraries... we need more information in general.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Understood, we will also need to find a more permanent headquarters as we are unsure of when these residence will return.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: SO: Gather what information you can. But, Briana, remember our goal ... and remember the T'naehmshaile still exist in our universe
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Simply nods her head::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at the CTO, then turns:: XO/CEO: You two will find us a new home
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Captain, with your permission we can perhaps resort to more drastic measures.
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: We will need fake documents ... a resume that would give us access to jobs in the government
SO Lt Rose says:
:: And then she smiles a bit... the captain had given her the piece she needed.  The T'naehmshaile did exist in their universe, they were not wiping them out, just putting them back into their original place.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Do what you have to ... but be quiet
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Let me hit the libraries first so I know what those look like.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: looks to McKnight::  CEO:  Up to some hacking and rigging?
CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: You and I will walk around the city and learn a bit more about their day to day life
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::nods to Rose:: SO: Sure, what do you need me to do?
SO Lt Rose says:
CEO:  First... let us get to the library to gather some basics.  We will probably need to hack into their system after that.  I am hoping our ability is better than theirs.  And then we will need equipment to produce these documents?  Not sure.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
SO:  I will send Taliesin to join you, he can keep you out of any trouble you run across, and his part Romulan heritage may be of use to you.
Amb Envoy Savar says:
CO: Very well.
SO Lt Rose says:
CTO:  Thanks... it probably will.  Maybe he should do most of the talking if needed.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
SO:  That may be a good idea.
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Are all your orders for the day clear? No one should go out alone and we reconvene here at sun down.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: nods::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
All:  I will have the other two security personnel with me accompany each group as well.
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::shrugs:: SO: Hopefully the library is similar to the ones on earth and the equipment will be there to create paper documents.
SO Lt Rose says:
CEO:  We will find out soon enough.  :: shuts down the computer, making sure all data was clear from it.  The last thing they needed was for these people to learn of the future.::

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