USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11012.19
Mission Number 620
The Last Ones:  Illusions II

	DRAMATIS PERSONAE
	Lilia Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO-Commanding Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (XO – First 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)npc TO James and Taliesin
	Tim Schols as Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)
	
	Time lapse:  One Day

Ship Manager
	Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya...

Information was discussed and shared.  For most races, time was linear with many 'what ifs' involved.  One person, one action done differently may have led to a different conclusion, but then there was fate.  Were some things simply fated to occur, to be, no matter what, but how it happens varies? Was the assassination the focal point?  The records the crew had brought strongly indicated that it was, but how, was not clear. In both time lines, the assassination occurred, but with differing results.  One had the Udundians in it and one did not. The attempt would occur within a month.  A month to gather information.

For a time, discussion took a side trip of morality where duty was clear, but was it the right thing?  Who were they to change what fate had done?  But the wisdom of one had pointed out a simple fact, they were not eradicating the T'naehmshaile, who records and interactions had shown were an honorable people who had become an intricate part of the federation.  And with so vast a galaxy, it would be almost impossible to tell what the ripples in time had altered, things could have been worse elsewhere and they had yet to discover that.

In the end they were in agreement that they were just returning things back to the way they were.  But in reality, for a sentient people, things were never that simple or black and white.  There was still a lot of grey, but one could only work with what they had and in the end, what they believed in.  For the crew, they had faith in their captain and would follow her orders; her decision.  Unfortunately the questioning of the science officer, not of following the captain’s decision, but in trying to put things into a perspective her conscience could live with had the captain losing faith in her professionalism.

Breaking into groups, each set out to gather information to better plan their next move.
The XO with the FCO went in search of a more secure base for them, given they had no idea when the family would return.  He also had other things in mind, such as breaking into the government as well, as long as he kept it quiet, the captain gave no other comment.  The CTO and OPS were assigned the task of gathering information from the media on current views of people on their government.  And the captain and ambassador went on a walk to gather information about the city and to learn more about their daily lives of the T'naehmshaile.  On one hand, a month was a long time, on another, it would fly quickly.

The CEO, SO and Taliesin went to the city’s main library and records.  The CEO, with the more advanced technology was able to break into the system and download classified information to review later, while the SO downloaded political history and information that would allow her to create the documents they would need to be able to move about the city relatively undetected for the next month.  Leaving the library they headed for a stop at a store, needing to get a dye to change the SO's hair color; red was not a going color among the T'naehmshaile.

The CTO and OPS were assigned the task of gathering information from the media on current views of people on their government.  But first he needed to put the house back into order, leave no evidence they were ever there. He ordered Ensign James to go with the captain, Taliesin to go with the CEO and SO and Ensign Lomell is with the first officer.

An hour has passed...

Captain's log, Stardate 11012.05. The crew is scattered through the Tnaehmshaile capital finding information and a more secure and permanent place to stay.

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SO Lt Rose says:
:: Walking down the street with the CEO and Taliesin, looking for both a transport as well as a general store... at least one hoped they had such things.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# ::Just finishing checking their new house, checking for anything out of place:: *CO*: Maor to Gomes.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::walks down one of the streets with the ambassador and Ensign James. She wishes the group looked inconspicuous ... maybe tourists from out of town. But she knows it’s not so simple::
SO Lt Rose says:
CEO:  Any luck on contacting the first officer and seeing if we have a new place to stay?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::taps her badge discretely under her jacket and turns to James, as if she were talking to her:: *XO*: Gomes here.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%::Making a last round of the house they broke into, trying to put everything back in its place, not wanting any evidence left behind if he could help it.::
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::places his hands in his pockets:: SO: Not yet, I was waiting till there was less traffic.

@Scenery:  As the group walks down the streets, they get a few looks of curiosity, but nothing more.  The city is stirring to life as people head for their jobs or other daily routines.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
# CO: I've secured a location for us, Captain. I'm transferring the coordinates to you.. ::Pauses as he inputs a few commands in his PADD:: Now.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
%::Packing his last things into the back-pack and starts heading towards the exit::

%ACTION:  Other then the eaten food and a missing credit card, the house looks almost better then when the group arrived.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::still looking at James who nods:: *XO*: Good job. Inform the rest of the crew and have them gather there as soon as they finish their assignments.
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::looks around and taps his badge:: *XO* McKnight to Maor.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%::Satisfied with how everything looks heads to the back door and meets up with Pandora::  OPS:  Ready to role?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Pauses before a store which also happens to have a public transport sign... would make sense.::  CEO:  That looks like a general store.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# ::Forwards the coordinates to the rest of the team::  *CEO*: Maor here, go ahead Ensign.
CEO Ens McKnight says:
*XO* We're completed our task sir. Do we have a safe house yet?
OPS Lt Pandora says:
%::Nods:: CTO: Yes commander. Lead on.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# *CEO*: Check your personal PADD, Ensign. You should have the coordinates.
CEO Ens McKnight says:
*XO* Understood sir, McKnight out.
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::turns to the SO:: SO: Let’s have a look then.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@CIV: I think we have seen all we could from them. They seem to be almost as orderly as the Vulcan ::looks around:: CIV: Though that may have something to do with all these military around. Is there anything else you think we can investigate now?
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%OPS:  Then let’s go, and I think for the remainder of this mission you should just call me Max.  ::Exits the back door and closes it securely behind them.::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: With a nod, steps off the walk onto the parking area and makes her way to the store.::  CEO:  Ask if he needs any supplies given we are here.  I need to look through our information before I am confident on what I need to make us 'legit'.
CEO Ens McKnight says:
SO: Good idea ::taps his badge:: *XO* McKnight to Maor.
Amb Envoy Savar says:
@CO: We wish to observe... although, there are not many people moving about at this hour.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
%::Nods:: CTO: Alright.. Call me Dylan.. ::Follows the CTO out and steps onto the street, waiting there for the CTO to catch up again::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CEO*: Maor here. 
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods:: CIV: It seems they don't start working at dawn, but a little later. I was expecting to see more. I was expecting to see the society divisions that led to the civil war.

ACTION:  As the sun rises in the sky, more and more people are seen heading to various destinations.

TO Taliesin says:
::Follows the SO and CEO toward the general store.::
CEO Ens McKnight says:
*XO* We've come across a general store, do we need supplies for the safe house?
Amb Envoy Savar says:
@CO: I suspect that the military assists in maintaining order in public.  Less public places may be more... likely for outspoken ideas.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%::Hurries out to the street where the OPS is waiting and sees if anyone took any special interest in them before moving off down the street::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: pauses outside the door::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods:: CIV: Let’s go back to the new safe house and see what the others found. After that we will look for one of these public places...perhaps a tavern?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# CEO: They don't happen to have any Sodium Pentothal, do they? ::Sighs and glances around:: We could use some food supplies to last us a week or so if you can.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::stops next to a "bus-stop" and studies the lines::
CEO Ens McKnight says:
*XO* I'll see what I can find sir, McKnight out.

% Scenery:  The neighborhood is stirring to life as people leave their homes.  The next door neighbor glances at the CTO and OPS as he climbs into his transport.

CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%OPS:  Ok let’s see if we can find us a local newspaper shop, hopefully we'll be able to get a feel for the local government from the articles., ::Sees the neighbor glance at them, let’s get out of this area.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::discretely looks at her PADD and compares it with the diagram. She finds a line that stops near the safe house::
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::turns to Taliesin:: TO: I guess we're on shopping duty.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
%::Nods:: CTO: Yeah.. Maybe when we get to the safe house, we can tap in to their digital media distribution system..
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::enters the store with Taliesin and grabs a basket.::
TO Taliesin says:
CEO:  So it would appear.  ::Enters behind the CEO and begins looking for things they will need.::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: smiles::  CEO/TO:  You two will survive.  :: steps into the store.::  Food will not be an issue, but sodium pentothal... :: she looks around::  that will have to wait for another place.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%OPS:  That’s a good idea, between those types of media, if its anything like the media on Earth we should be able to get a feel for the local politics.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
%::Nods:: CTO: That's what I am hoping for... Hey, did you get the location of our new safe house yet?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks at the two a bit warily::  CEO/TO:  If I go look for the dye, can you get some nice healthy food or am I asking too much?
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::grins at the SO:: SO: You can trust us...
CO Capt Gomes says:
@CIV: If my rusty Vulcan is working, we have a vehicle in 5 minutes and it will cost us 2 credits each
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%::Heads down the street toward what appears to be a shopping section of town::  OPS:  I believe we should have the coordinates on our pads.
TO Taliesin says:
SO:  So something with lots of grease and fat right.  ::grins::

%Scenery:  Not far down the street is seen an antiquated book store.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
%::Reaches behind his back to get his padd from the back-pack, and looks at it:: CTO: Oh yeah, you're right..
CO Capt Gomes says:
@CIV: Perhaps we will learn something from the bus population. I noticed they wear different badges, as if to identify different castes. The bus might give us an idea of their geographical distribution.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Rolls her eyes::  CEO/TO:  Do remember our CMO is not with us.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#*CEO*: Maor to McKnight.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: With that and a touch of dread, she moved away from the pair, looking for a section that dealt in personal items.::
CEO Ens McKnight says:
*XO* McKnight here.
Amb Envoy Savar says:
@CO: I noticed that as well...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# ::Stares at the cupboards in disgust:: *CEO*: See what you can do about getting us some coffee too. This place is stripped dry of anything useful. ::Throws away some pasta he found in the cupboard:: And sugar, lots of sugar. ::Mumbles:: 
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%::Stops outside a book store, looking inside wondering if there might be books in there that may help them.::
Host CO Capt Gomes says:
@::sees the hoverbus approach:: CIV/Sec: Here we go
CEO Ens McKnight says:
*XO* Oh don't you worry I'll be looking for coffee, although I hope it's not like the coffee back in the other house.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Down an aisle at near the back, she finds the section she wants.  She also considers other necessities other then food if they are going to be here awhile.::
OPS Lt Pandora says:
%::Looks at the book shop's store window, hoping something stands out that might be useful::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::takes a deep breath to remove all expression from her face and boards the vehicle, expecting the rest to follow.
TO James says:
@::Enters the vehicle with the captain and the Envoy::

@Scenery:  The bus is half filled with T'naehmshaile with various types of uniforms and badges.  The clothing in general is simple, unlike the more elegant clothes the federation officers are wearing.  It is the clothing that catches the people’s interest, but nothing is said, no questions are asked of them.

CEO Ens McKnight says:
::begins to fill the basket with food stuffs::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::pays the credits for all 3 of them and moves towards the back of the bus, avoiding the eyes.

CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%OPS:  Hmm from the looks of this store we may be able to find out some info about their past but doesn't seem like they have a lot of stuff dealing with the present.

%Scenery:  Through the antiquated store, can be seen many books as well as magazines of various colors.  There are other odds-n-ends in the store.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
# ::Studies the medical cabinet in the bathroom:: *All*: If any of the teams comes across a drug store please let me know. Maor out. ::Closely examines the different bottles::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::whispers as they sit down:: CIV: I will have Lt Rose make us some of those badges. But we will have to choose carefully
OPS Lt Pandora says:
%CTO: I guess for that we need to find a kiosk of sorts... Still, might be worth it to go in.. Maybe they have some books on their recent governments...
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Finding a black dye, she drops it into her basket along with soaps, shampoos and other necessities of a civilized life.::
TO Taliesin says:
::Moves down the aisle with the CEO and helps select food::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%OPS:  Yeah who knows what they may have that could come in handy, ::Opens the door and enters the shop::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Catching the first officer’s request, she turns around to the other side of the aisle as that has general medical needs to supplement their emergency med kits::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: The trick was trying to figure out what did what.  Reading each one slowly was going to take a bit of time.::
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::stops and turns to Taliesin:: TO: By the way....I've no idea what these labels say, I'm just working off of the pictures....
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::looks at the window, wondering what kind of neighborhood the XO chose::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
@:: Sits silently, keeping his head staring forward, but watching others from their vantage point ::

@Scenery:  General background murmurs of jobs and life in general could be heard discussed as the transport headed to a factory district of town.

TO Taliesin says:
CEO:  Seems like a good call but it seems like their language is derivative of Vulcan, I can fumble through some of it.
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::nods:: TO: Might be a good idea, after all for all I know this could be the pet food aisle.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Smiling as she locates what is obvious meds for headaches, she grabs a couple of bottles of those as well as tablets for indigestion.::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
#::Moves through shop picking up different volumes, seems some of these people still enjoyed the feel of a real book in their hands.  Tries to read some of the titles though his Vulcan isn't great and their language isn't quite Vulcan.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::listens to the conversation, focusing on two women discussing the behavior of their colleagues. She takes it they are some kind of assistants or secretaries::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
%::Steps into the store and looks around for some sort of categorization, then after finding it, heads over towards the political section::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
@:: Quietly ::  CO: It would seem the range of vocations are typical...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# ::Starts on installing surveillance equipment around the house::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods:: CIV: Indeed. It will make it easier for us to fit into their social stereotypes.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Basics in hands, she goes in search of the other pair with a touch of trepidation.::
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%::Moves toward the counter and finds a rack filled with current magazines.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::looks at her PADD hidden under her coat in her lap and signals the vehicle to stop::

@ACTION:  The transport stops at a place that leads into a quiet neighborhood area, matching the first officer’s co-ordinates.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
%::Looks at a few of the books, but can't make heads or tails from what is written on the covers, instead looks at the state and means of binding to see whether a book is more recent or not::
TO Taliesin says:
::Chuckles to himself:: CEO:  Well I can read enough to know we aren't looking at pet food.  ::Moves down the aisle looking at different items selecting some and adding to the basket.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@All: This is us ::gets up and heads towards the exit::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
@:: Stands quickly and heads for the exit ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::sets her feet on the group outside the hoverbus and looks around getting a feel for the place::
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::follows the TO with the basket:: TO: Just make sure you find coffee and sugar or we'll have an angry XO to deal with.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%::Looking over the magazines smiling to himself as he sees what appears to be tabloids::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# ::Glances around at the direction of his PADD as the silent alarm sounds off:: *CO*: Maor to Gomes.
TO Taliesin says:
 CEO:  That’s assuming they have anything like coffee.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::looks at her PADD again and heads towards the place. She quietly taps her badge when it chirps:: *XO*: Good timing. What is it?
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::has flashbacks:: TO: Oh they do....can't say it's great but its close enough.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# *CO*: I see you three. Transferring the access code to the gate now. ::Does so:: Welcome home. 

@Scenery:  The area is quiet, there appear to be few homes about and they are at the end of long driveways.  The area is a small oasis in this part of town.  Their destination is at the end of the cul-de-sac.  A tall gate twined with vines, hiding much of the interior stands tall with an ancient Vulcan motto on it.  There is a tall brick fence surrounding it with tall trees poking over them.

CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%::Looks over a few of the magazines and grabs what appear to be a few current affairs type magazines and a few of the tabloids, then moves over to where the OPS is looking at some books.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::looks at the windows, even though she knows she won't see Maor::*XO* "Thank you. Gomes out. CIV/Sec: Nice place to raise a family. I hope it will also fits our needs ::looks doubtful::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Locating the pair, she walks over to them, curious.::  CEO/TO:  Did I get enough antacid tablets?
OPS Lt Pandora says:
%::Picks up a book that looks like it might be not too old:: CTO: Can you read any of this?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# ::Finishes wiring the last motion sensor to his PADD and begins on sweeping the floors from the mess he made::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Reaching in she pulls out a can labeled with a fish and looks at the pair.::  CEO/TO:  We have a feline to feed?
Amb Envoy Savar says:
@CO: Are you planning on starting a family, Captain?
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::grins:: SO: Well, we have to feed the XO don't we?
CO Capt Gomes says:
#::opens the gate and walks in, looking at the Vulcan writing:: CIV: What does it say? I know some modern Vulcan but I can't quite make that motto out.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%OPS:  Found a few magazines, a couple appear to be tabloids but seems there are some censorships going on when involving the government so they might give us info we can't get otherwise.  ::takes a look at the spines of the books the OPS offers him::
CO Capt Gomes says:
#CIV: I have a family. I meant that this neighborhood looks like a family location. Not so much like the location of a safehouse

#Scenery:  The house has three levels.  A basement with a variety of empty room.  The upstairs contains six bedrooms with attached baths.  The main floor contains all the other rooms.  There is a touch of elegance to the building as well as age.

CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%::Unable to read the spine on the book, pulls his padd out of a pocket in his coat and uses it to translate the title::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Shakes her head::  CEO:  I doubt he will have problem reading the labels... and I would not test him on this. :: looks through the basket some more.::  Ummm... how about some fresh produce and then we should head out.  Keep in mind, we have to carry all of this.
Amb Envoy Savar says:
#:: Nods ::  CO: Incidentally, the writing roughly translates to state that peace can only be found within.
CO Capt Gomes says:
#::looks at the ambassador with a blank expression: CIV: Useful ::enters the house::
OPS Lt Pandora says:
%::Looks at the CTO as the translator does its work::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
#CO: It has served the Vulcan people well for centuries.
CEO Ens McKnight says:
::nods:: SO: Right so some fish and we're done.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%OPS:  A Political history of the past decade it looks like, looks to be written by a military group, so is likely censored.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Smiles::  CEO:  Produce means vegis... the green things most people love to eat.  :: her eyes dancing with humor, she heads for the area she had passed earlier.::  I will leave you to the fish and meet you at the front of the store in a few minutes.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# ::Shouts from inside the basement:: CO: I'm over here, Captain.
CTO Lt Cmdr Heller says:
%OPS:  This book and these magazines should give us some information, think that's the best we will do here.  ::Moves toward the front of the store to pay for their items::

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