USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11103.19
Mission Number 641
Pathways: Dreams of a Golden Age IV

	DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lilia Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO-Commanding Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (XO – First Officer)
Mike Hiles as Commander Max Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)npc Ontaries
	Frank MacArthur as Lieutenant Junior Grade Frank MacArthur (FCO – Flight Command Officer)
Peter Keegan as Lieutenant Junior Grade Jake McKnight (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
             Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)npc CPO Arval
C.J. Short as Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)npc SO Jens
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer) npc CSec Bryant
Christopher Dickinson as Lieutenant Naas (CNS – Counselor)

	
Time lapse:  15 Hours

Ship Manager
	Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

The FCO/CEO team traced the tracks to a karst region where they suddenly vanished.  Scans showed, as expected, the region was riddled caverns.  What was not expected was they also picked up readings of manufactured materials.  Informing the crew, they wait for abseiling/rappelling gear to from the ship to climb down the nearby sinkhole.

The captain has returned to the ship after discussing a plan with the doctor on bringing in his people on the Scotsman to infiltrate the import of items to the planet to discuss ideas with the counselor.  The first officer remained behind to speak with the planets security officer.  And OPS keeps the lifeblood of the ship and mission flowing supplying what is needed.

The CTO looked more into the freighters.  And the science team split up with the CSO remaining on the planet to search for more exotic species, preferably living, while the SO returned to the ship with the dead species they had found in the area.  None of them were in the data base, and they were adapted to a star system.

Captain's log, Stardate 11106.19. We still have no leads into the whereabouts of the missing children. I will get an update from the away teams and perhaps together we will be able to find some clues as to what happened.

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SO Lt Rose says:
::In the lab, doing exploratory work on the dead species brought back from the planet.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::On the bridge, waiting for the teams to report::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::On the bridge, assembling a list of freighters to pull the transportation logs for::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Tries to brush the dust off of his uniform while he waits for MacArthur::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Hits his badge:: *CNS*: Maor to Lieutenant Naas.
CNS Lt Naas says:
:: Riding a turbolift into the lower decks of the Seleya ::  *XO*: Yes Commander?
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::MacArthur unclips his harness and looks about the cavern with his light::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::On the bridge waiting to get connected to one of the transport ships.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@*CNS*: How soon can I expect to see you here, Lieutenant?

#Scenery:  In the dark cavern lit by artificial lights of those who brought them, light bounces off equipment.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Are you making any progress with the cargo manifests?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
OPS:  Can you open a commlink to this vessel. ::Sends the vessel id to his console::
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Stepping out of the lift ::  *XO*: I am approaching the transporter room now, give me another two minutes
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::As the list is compiled, he uploads them to the regional transport registries to pull the manifests:: CO: I'm still compiling the data. I hope to have an answer for you shortly, captain.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Taps the sidearm of her chair to activate the com::*SO*: Gomes to Rose. When you have a moment, I would like to discuss with you the location of these dead species.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods towards the OPS station::
SO Lt Rose says:
*CO*:  We are just doing prelims at the moment, captain.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods at the CTO's request and hails the freighter:: CTO: Response coming through, patching through to your station. ::Taps a few buttons to just that::
CO Capt Gomes says:
*SO*: I will let you take your time to finish this. But it is imperative that we understand whether these plants have anything to do with the children.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Collects the standard away team gear in the transporter room and gives the order to be beamed down to the XO's location ::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::MacArthur moves over to the equipment:: CEO: What do you make of this equipment?
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Follows MacArthur and takes out his tricorder:: FCO: Let me have a look....
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Continues looking through the logs, a series of manifests already awaiting analysis::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Brings up the commlink at his station:: COMM: freighter Besta this is the USS Seleya.::
CNS Lt Naas says:
@:: Resolves back into being close to the XO ::  XO: Commander?
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#FCO: Looks like basic farming and construction equipment.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CO*:  Understood captain, but I am of your earlier opinion that these are more of a side product.... not planned
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@CNS: Follow me, Lieutenant. We have an appointment. ::Begins making his way toward one of the nearest buildings::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Pulls up the first manifest and looks through it, happy to see the items are already sorted per category::
CO Capt Gomes says:
*SO*: Very well. Hopefully Mr. Sumner will be ready with his final report soon.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Frowns slightly, trying to piece together a puzzle without any corner pieces. Or edge pieces. Also, the pieces are made out of fire.::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#CEO: Possible equipment if you were wanting to settle and live down here.
CNS Lt Naas says:
@::Following the XO ::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#FCO: Would explain the big hole they made in the ground.
Ontaries says:
::A human male appears on the CTO viewscreen.::  COMM:  CTO:  Seleya this Captain Ontaries of the Besta, what can I do for Starfleet today, commander?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ CNS: I trust you have been briefed on the situation? ::Passes the guard standing in front of the building and makes his way toward one of the nearest lifts::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Notices some movement off to the side, and goes to investigate. He stumbles upon what appears to be a bipedal tortoise, staring up at him while chewing slowly on some vegetation.::
CNS Lt Naas says:
@XO: I have been keeping abreast of the developments, yes, along with some of the captain's interpretations.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Stares blankly at the creature.:: Self: ... That's the greatest thing I've ever seen.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ CNS: I haven't had the chance to talk to her lately, do we have any new theories? ::Enters the lifts and requests the correct floor::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::MacArthur nods:: CEO: Right let’s keep looking....
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Nods and follows MacArthur::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Not finding anything out of the ordinary, he marks the item from the manifest and programs the computer to hide those items on the subsequent manifests::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::Scanning as he moves down the cavern, a biological reading is detected:: CEO: Wait...
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Taps his combadge, grinning ear to ear:: *SO*: Sumner to Rose. I've found a living fauna sample. Stand-by to receive.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
COMM:  Ontaries:  I have a few questions for you concerning your deliveries to Kiralep.
CSec Bryant says:
@::In his office, waiting for the Federation officers he was informed would be arriving shortly::
CNS Lt Naas says:
@XO: Nothing new lately.  Although I find the guess that there are evil forces at work to be... premature, perhaps.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Crouches down slowly, the tortoise-thing still staring at him, chewing away. He takes out his tricorder, running some basic bio scans on the creature::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Pauses and looks at MacArthur::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ CNS: You have to entertain all ideas, Lieutenant. ::Exits the lifts and makes his way down the corridor:: Here we are. ::Chimes the bell::
SO Lt Rose says:
*CSO*:  Living?  That is nice.  I will send someone down to the transporter.
Ontaries says:
COMM: CTO: What do you need to know?  ::Taps a few buttons to bring up the data on his console.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks at the viewscreen showing Kiralep, wondering what might be going on::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::Scanning downwards towards a bag the beeping becomes more intense::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Grabs a large container, putting some nearby plants into it. He sets it by the creature, backing up slowly, watching to see if it takes the bait.::
CSec Bryant says:
@::Puts his report aside and stands up.::  XO/CNS:  Enter.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::He puts his hand in the bag slowly droops his hand with seeds falling out of it:: CEO: I think this concretes the idea that there is people living below.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
COMM:  Ontaries:  When was the last time you took children to the planet?  And any information you can give me about your last drop off?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::The creature swallows what it had been chewing, and slowly makes its way towards the container. Once inside, it starts to happily munch on the plants. Henry closes the container, picking it up gently, and tapping his combadge once more.:: *Seleya*: Sumner to Seleya, one to beam up.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Enters the office:: CSec: Chief of Security Bryant? ::After his acknowledgment of them:: The ship's Counselor, Lieutenant Naas and I'm Commander Maor, the ship's executive officer.  I assume you've been expecting us?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Begins finding flora sections and marks them:: CO: Captain, I'm beginning to find freighters that were carrying plants for cargo.
CSec Bryant says:
@::Reaches out a hand to shake::  XO/CNS:  Yes.  Please have a seat.
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Nods:: FCO: Agreed.
CNS Lt Naas says:
@::Wonders how the XO didn't visibly react to this man, who is so covered in scars that it's tough to tell he's a human ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Good. Send the list to Lt Rose. See if she can match any of them to the samples she brought.
Ontaries says:
COMM:  CTO:  It was close to a year ago, a brother and sister, boy must have been 14 the girl 6 or so, their parents had been killed and none of their relatives wanted to deal with halfbreeds, seems like the normal story with these kids at time.
CPO Arval says:
::Hears the call for transport:: *CSO*: Stand by for transport... ::Taps a few buttons:: Energizing...

XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Sits down:: CSec: We'll keep this brief, I'm sure you have other things to do. ::Pulls out a PADD and begins recording:: For the record, you were the Chief Security during the entire length of the incident, is this correct?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
COMM:  Ontaries:  Was there anything different about this delivery?  Anything that stood out as odd or different?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye captain. ::Sets the computer to forward all the flora results to Rose:: *SO*: Pandora to Rose.
CSec Bryant says:
@::Nods::  XO/CNS:  I have lived here for about fifteen years.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::MacArthur begins to scan the local area but there is no sign of heat signatures:: CEO: No people....
CNS Lt Naas says:
@::Tries not to stare too hard as he watches the unconscious signals - body language, tone, hesitation, tics ::

%ACTION:  The creature is beamed aboard and a waiting scientist takes it down to the main lab.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Makes a note of something on his PADD:: CSec: What happens the second a ship enters your orbit, Chief? I assume you have security procedures for that?
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Scans the area:: FCO: Think I've found something ::Heads over to the far wall::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::MacArthur ponders and then he turns to head over to the CEO:: CEO: What is it?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Sighs softly to himself, looking around, missing his new friend when his tricorder suddenly beeps. He pulls it out, moving it about, and moves off to follow another bio signature:: Self: Fast little bastard...
Ontaries says:
COMM: CTO:  No it was a normal delivery, we arrived, made contact and commenced transport, the normal procedure, ::Pauses for a minute::  Wait there was something that was odd but I didn't think anything of it at the time, we had some engine trouble and had to tell them we would be a day late, the person I spoke to seemed oddly happy about it.  He actually said it was perfect that way.
CSec Bryant says:
@ XO/CNS:  Basically we have a tentative schedule of the various freighter arrivals so that folks will have their export items ready when they get here... if they have any.  The freighters arrive, I check them out and then basically they are handled over to operations whose primary job is to see that supplies are sent to their proper people.
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Finds a small terminal by the wall and accesses it:: FCO: It's a rather unsecure terminal that contains....a stock list....I think we've pretty much walked into the tool shed.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::crouches down in the brush as he tracks the signal down, watching for movement, remaining quiet and still::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
COMM:  Ontaries:  Do you remember this person’s name?  Also have you ever transported any plant life to the planet?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@CSec: What checks do you run exactly, can you specify?
SO Lt Rose says:
*OPS*:  Rose here...
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Lunges forward when a few plants shift nearby, trying to grab the lifeform in an admittedly ill-advised fashion::

FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#CEO: It's looking that way. Right I'll gather analysis on these seeds, can you get the data off that terminal and we'll send to the ship
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
*SO*: I am sending you a list of transported plant species. Could you try and see whether there's anything out of the ordinary with them, and whether they may have interacted with the flora on the planet?
CSec Bryant says:
@XO:  Mostly background checks... make sure they are legit and weapons are not to bare... not that many people want to move here.
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#FCO: Can do ::begins to download a copy of the data::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Nods:: CSec: Any physical checks? To stop smuggling attempts for example? 
CNS Lt Naas says:
@::Would be surprised if no actual on board contraband checks were performed ::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::MacArthur heads back to the bag of seeds and gathers a sample in a sample tube and takes a more detailed scan. Not being a science officer the readings shown are beyond him.
SO Lt Rose says:
*OPS*:  Sure... I will get one of our botanists on it.
CSec Bryant says:
@::Shakes his head::  XO:  Nothing much to smuggle here.  And basically if people are stupid enough to put junk in their bodies that do not belong there... well, let Darwin rule.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*Seleya*: MacArthur to the Seleya....
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::The brush erupts in the sound of chitters and yelps.:: Self: Oh god, why! ::Scrambles about, the critter slipping through his fingers before turning and biting his wrist:: Creature: You jerk!
Ontaries says:
::Looks oddly at Heller::  COMM:  CTO:  Plants? No, we've never done any plant transport just standard supplies and the occasional transport of the unwanted children, and I'm sorry I don't know the guys name.  Anything else?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@CSec: In their bodies? I meant on their ships, Chief. ::Makes another note on his PADD:: Beside you, who deals with communication between the planet and the ships?
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Finishes the download and walks over towards MacArthur::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
*FCO*: Seleya here, go ahead.
CSec Bryant says:
@XO:  Once in a blue moon the governor asks for a random check... but nothing has ever been there.  As for dealing with communication, that would be Doug or Rob... My job is mainly to make sure of the safety of the planet... the rest is theirs.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Finally stumbles out of the brush, clutching something resembling a small Loris, only with an extra set of arms and a third eye. He struggles to maintain control of the creature as he moves towards a container, eventually putting the creature inside and slamming the lid:: Self: I WIN!
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*OPS*: Commander, myself and the CEO are submitting scans of seeds found and computer data.....

Action:  One of the ships botanists begins to look over the list sent by OPS.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
COMM:  Ontaries:  No that is what I needed thank you captain, have a good day.  ::Closes the channel::

XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Nods slowly:: CSec: Since you first found out about the missing children what steps do you take to find out the cause of this?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Taps a few buttons to prepare the computers to receive the new data:: *FCO*: Understood, you may begin uploading.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Gets up and approaches the OPS station::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::Nods to the CEO and begins the upload::
CNS Lt Naas says:
@::Thinks a lot of people would be interested in the answer to this, although for the length of time it took for everyone to realize it... ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Speaks to the console:: COM: FCO: Mr. MacArthur, Gomes here. What did you find?
SO Jens says:
::Begins to cross-reference the plant deliveries with the samples::
CSec Bryant says:
@XO:  Once the question arose, we contacted the various freighters to see if any children had been brought to us.  We then checked with operations as well as families who were on the waiting list for children.  We searched the general areas, but we really did not expect much given the time frame.  We at first had thought it was just some...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Glances sideways to look at the Counselor's direction, trying to gauge  his reaction::
CSec Bryant says:
@XO:  Miscommunication on our part with the other towns.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@CSec: And after you've began to notice the pattern and the incidents began to become more frequent?
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*CO*: Captain this cavern seems to be a storage facility of medical, construction and faming supplies but there is no sign of people living in them.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Captain, just had a talked with one of the freighter captains.  He said his last transport of children he brought were about a year ago, everything seemed like a normal transport but the guy he talked to seemed overly excited about the fact the transport was going to be a day late.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Glances at the CO for a moment before resuming the task of sorting through the manifests::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Sits next to the shaking container, checking his wrist::
CO Capt Gomes says:
COM: FCO: So the supplies were just left there unattended?
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*CO*: Seems so captain, McKnight found a computer console which was unsecure.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks towards the CTO:: CTO: One is not often happy with a delay. Is there a chance to identify who he talked to? Maybe by checking the location on the planet where he left the children?
CSec Bryant says:
@XO:  Not that we know of.  However, our next shipment is due in a couple of days.  I checked... they will be caring children aboard.  This will be our first test run, so to speak, since learning of this problem.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@CSec: We'd like to talk to anyone that had any contact with the freighters since the incidents happened, can you arrange that for us?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: COM: FCO: That is strange. Either there are no thieves on the planet or there is nothing worth stealing there. The exotic species the science team found were all dead. Did you see any dead plants that ... didn't belong?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  He didn't remember who he had talked to, but I will see if his sensor logs can give us a better idea.  If the XO is talking to the head of security on the planet this might be useful for him to know.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Checks something on his PADD:: CSec: We'd also like a copy of your communication logs. ::Glances at the direction of the Counselor:: CNS: Lieutenant? Anything you want to ask?
CSec Bryant says:
@XO:  Rob should be on duty.  He is the one for both requests.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*CO*: No captain. But I wonder if those seeds have any connection to the exotic species?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at Heller:: CTO: Good idea. He might also help you identify who this Captain talked to if we cross reference where he ;landed with who normally receives cargo there.
SO Jens says:
::Frowns at his findings, tapping his combadge:: *SO*: Jens to Rose.
CNS Lt Naas says:
@CSec: How much does it bother you that these deliveries of children have gone missing under your watch?
SO Lt Rose says:
*SO Jens*:  Rose here...
CO Capt Gomes says:
COM: FCO: Perhaps. Lt. Rose should be able to find that out shortly. And OPS can take a look at the Computer data. Would you like to explore some more or are you ready to return?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Keeps forwarding the data to the science department, the search now progressing more or less automatic and only requiring action when a new item is found on a manifest::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
*XO*:  Just had a talk with one of the freighter captains, he said his last transport of children was nearly a year ago, the person he talked to seemed oddly happy that the transport would be a day late, like it worked out better for him.  Will send you the exact Stardate of the transport and maybe you can cross-reference those dates.
CSec Bryant says:
@CNS:  Embarrassed... angry... more so that we cannot find them.
SO Jens says:
*SO*: Lieutenant, I've been going over the plant manifests, and some of the plants being delivered to the planet require natural sunlight to survive. It doesn't really make any sense.
SO Lt Rose says:
*SO Jens*: But these plants were ordered, right?
SO Jens says:
*SO*: According to the manifests, yes.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*CO* Standby captain.
CNS Lt Naas says:
@CSec: Do you lack the resources to locate them?  How do you feel our two departments can work together?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Satisfied at the lack of blood, he taps his combadge:: *Selaya*: Sumner to Seleya, one more sample to bring up. Be careful; you'll want to handle this one with protective gloves.
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#FCO: We weren't supposed to find this, the terminal is running off of a battery pack designed for low power cycle when idle. That's why it only appeared on my scans when I was close to it.

FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*CO*: I think we've discovered all we can here and we should move our investigations on. So returning to the ship and doing some scans of area would be prudent.
SO Lt Rose says:
*SO Jens*:  That is odd... nor does it make much sense.  I wonder if it was a mistake?  Though it would be a rather expensive mistake given import costs.
CO Capt Gomes says:
COM: FCO: Wrap up and return to the ship. Once you are here I would like to talk to you and Mr McKnight.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*CO*: Aye captain.
SO Jens says:
*SO*: And an all-to-frequent one.
SO L Rose says:
*SO Jens*:  Send your list back to OPS and he can give it to the captain.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Sends a message to Ontaries requesting his transport logs from his last delivery and any sensor logs they still had as well.::
CSec Bryant says:
@ CNS:  I would have thought we did have the resources... we are not exactly an over populated world, but we have the basics and a lot of good people.  As for how we can work together... you tell me.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#CEO: We'll tell the captain when we see her about the console.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ CSec: How did you get those scars, by the way? ::Gestures at his direction:: During your time here?
CSec Bryant says:
@ XO:  I served once in Starfleet... on an outpost.  We were attacked and fires swept throughout.  I was one of the few survivors... at a cost.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ CSec: That's all for now then. Thank you for your time.

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