USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11110.16
Mission Number 650
Pathways: Dreams of a Golden Age: Closing in… III

	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 Ensign James
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)
Christopher Dickinson as Lieutenant Naas (CNS – Counselor)

	
Time lapse:  None

Ship Manager
	Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

The CTO and his people watched as the supplies destined for the colony are loaded up on trucks, the last one is haphazard and includes the boy and the woman Lucy who had taken him into care earlier in the day.  The first vehicle has arrived at the circle of rocks where the counselor, first officer and now missing FCO had been.  A beam of light from the transport vehicle highlighted an area of the rocks.  Energy suddenly floods the area and the car drives off.  When darkness returns, the circle is empty.

The XO and CNS were attacked by some unknown alien feline for food or to protect its kits or both. Once beamed aboard the science team noted they had not eaten in a few days and also had similar DNA to the other exotic species discovered on Kirlep that did not belong. The first officer is returning to the site while the crew monitors what is happening from above.

Captain's log, Stardate 11110.23. We have two away teams on the ground, one following a kidnap child and the other searching for our flight control officer. I am awaiting information on their progress.

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CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Returns to the bridge from her ready room, glancing at the viewscreen with the tactical summary of the situation::
SO Lt Rose says:
@::As the CSO suddenly calls her to the bridge, she listens to his orders.::

@ACTION:  Something about the alien species comes to the CSO.  Calling the SO to the bridge to take over for a bit, he heads down to the lab to check on an idea.

SO Lt Rose says:
@::Stepping onto the bridge, she heads for the recently vacant science station and pulls up the data the CSO wants her to look into.::
SO Lt Rose says:
@::After a moment::  CO:  Captain, I have something.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Find a safe landing spot, hopefully one that is far away from these creatures. I'd hate to stun another one of them and have the Captain give me another lecture when we get back.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#::Watches as the vehicle with the child and the woman moves off into the night::  *TO James*:  They are moving the child now, have you made it to the shuttle yet?  ::Moves toward some higher ground to keep an eye on the vehicle from a higher vantage point.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Walks over the science station:: SO: What is it?
TO James says:
#*CTO*:  Just arrived commander, ::Steps into the shuttle and fires it up.::  What do you want me to do from here?
CNS Lt Naas says:
XO: I'm not picking up any more life signs, Commander.  ::Struggling to keep the ship level, he tries to descend to an open area ::
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Looks up::  CO:  From an earlier report, there was a reading of energy.  It was relatively brief, kind of like a door opening and closing.  It could have been a sensor glitch.  However, it has happened again, same location though we have narrowed this one down to where the XO is... or was.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: Does this look like a glitch in a dampening field? Like ... one that could be hiding our FCO?

ACTION:  The counselor lands the shuttle a bit roughly, but with no damage.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#*TO*:  Get the shuttle airborne.  They are moving the child and I'll keep a watch on the vehicle as long as i can but will need you in the air if they go too far.
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO:  No... nor do I recognize the energy.  I have the computer running what is has through the data base.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: We'd make a pilot out of you yet. ::Raises from his seat:: Let's go.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Nods:: SO: How far is Commander Maor's team from the source of the energy reading?
CNS Lt Naas says:
XO: With all due respect, no thank you, sir.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Pulls up the readings of the XO's shuttle::  CO:  They are in the general vicinity.  Computer is working on extrapolating the exact area the energy surge came from.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Nods once more and taps her badge:: *XO*: Gomes to Maor.
TO James says:
#*CTO*: Understood commander.  ::Lifts off the shuttle and takes it up and uses the tracking device and thermal scanners to track the ground vehicle.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: You'll get around. ::Exits the shuttle:: This.. ::Checks his tricorder:: way. ::Points and walks::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#*CO*:  Heller to Gomes
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Raises her hand at Rose as if to say "one moment" and heads for her chair, sitting down and tapping the sidearm:: *CTO*: Go ahead Commander

CNS Lt Naas says:
::Having made sure he grabbed a sidearm from the shuttle, the Grazerite obediently follows along ::
SO Lt Rose says:
@::A light informing her the data she requested is finished catches her attention.  Waits for the captain to finish.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#*CO*:  I've got eyes on the vehicle that has the child and some of the stolen supplies in it.  Will track it on the ground as long as I can and Ensign James is keeping eyes on it from the sky for me from the shuttle in case they go too far and I can't follow on foot.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@*CTO*: That sounds like a good plan. I will also make sure we keep an eye on you and the child from the ship. Inform me if you need backup or equipment at any point.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Makes his way toward the direction of the hidden door:: CNS: We'll need idea on how to open it once we get there.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Listening to the captain, she looks over to the main screen where the small map remains.  On it, is the moving light representing the child.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#::Moves along a hilltop, keeping the vehicles lights in site.::  *CO*:  Understood captain.
CNS Lt Naas says:
XO: Isn't that sort of within your area of expertise?
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO:  Captain, the signal is heading in the same direction the XO and counselor are at.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Closes the com to the CTO and goes to the science station again:: SO: I see ... what could it be? ::Taps her badge again:: *XO/CNS*: Gomes to Maor and Naas.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Not if door needs to be asked nicely in order for it to open, that's where you'll come in.
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO:  The computer has pinpointed a more specific location.  Also, since the CSO was looking in that area, we have a visual.  It is not exactly clear... but it gives us a better idea of what happened.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Taps a button.::

@ ACTION:  On the view screen, a beam of light pointed at a hillside can be seen.  That is followed by a flash that when the light clears, the truck is no longer there.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Nods again, wondering why Maor is not answering coms:: SO: On screen.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: A cloaking device?
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Considers and looks at the energy readings.::  CO:  No... Something else.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Blinks and frowns as an idea strikes her:: SO: A portal?
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Looks up with a frown::  CO:  I am not familiar with what type of energy a portal would produce, but it might answer a lot of questions.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#::Starts loosing site of the lights from the vehicle and stops on top of a small hill and taps his commbadge::  *TO*:  I'm losing my visual contact with the vehicle.  Do you still have a lock on them?  Beam me to the shuttle as soon as possible.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Nods:: SO: Yes it would. If it is some sort of portal, they must also be taking the child into it. Does the direction of the child match this location?

#ACTION:  The truck with the child moves quickly over the terrain as if they know it well.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Pauses as they slow down before the door, he begins to scan it:: CNS: Be on the lookout for anything or anyone.
TO James says:
*CTO* Still have a good lock both on the signal and via thermal.  Standby for transport.  ::Moves her hands across the console and initiates transport of Heller.::
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Looks over at the screen, noting the signal is even closer::  CO:  Yes... it would appear so.  Shall I send the visual to the first officer?
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Glances briefly at the XO, wondering if he's intentionally ignoring the Captain ::  *CO*: Captain Gomes, Naas.  Go ahead.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: Yes please do
CO Capt Gomes says:
Self: Ah finally. *CNS*: Very near to your location we found an unusual energy signature, through which a truck disappeared. Our best working hypothesis is that it is a portal
SO Lt Rose says:
@*XO*:  Commander, I am sending you a visual of what sensors picked up just before the vehicle vanished.  It looks like some kind of light beam.  ::Sends the recording.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: Send it to the CTO as well.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Mutters something about being a psychiatrist, not a scientist :: *CO*: Understood...

#ACTION:  The CTO is beamed to the shuttle.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up from his scanning:: CNS: You're awfully grumpy today, you know that? Even by my standards. 
CO Capt Gomes says:
@*CNS*: Keep an eye for anything that might control the opening or closing of this portal. Seleya out.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Nods::  *CTO*:  Commander, I have a visual for you of the first truck as it approaches an area and vanishes shortly afterward.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#::Materializes on the shuttle and quickly moves to the empty seat next to Ensign James.  Bringing up his console and looks at the information on the vehichle they are tracking.::
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CTO/XO*:  Sirs, please note, the truck stopped, someone got out, the truck moved a slight distance further and then stopped again.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Taps her badge again::*CTO*: We believe it might be a portal through which they are transporting the children. If that is the case, we must find out how they control it.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#::Receives a file from the Rose and brings it up on his console::  *SO*:  Reviewing it now.  *CO*:  If this is where the vehicle we are tracking is heading are we to let them get there or should we stop them before they take the child through this portal?

ACTION:  The XO and CNS can hear the sound of an approaching vehicle not far way, approaching rapidly.

CNS Lt Naas says:
XO: Company.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances around:: CNS: Find cover. ::Runs to hide behind a sand hill::
SO Lt Rose says:
@ CO:  The CTO's shuttle and the vehicle the child is in is quickly approaching the area of the first officer.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@*CTO*: That is a very good question Commander. They do not seem heavily armed, my suggestion is that you go through the portal behind them and investigate. But I will not order you to do it. Are you up for the task? The alternative is to stop them before.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: It is getting close.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@*XO*: The vehicle with the child is approaching you. They will probably open the portal.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#*CO*:  As long as we can figure out how to open the portal, I'm up for following them.  May help us figure out some answers.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: Good, I plan on following them through. Is the CTO approaching as well?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@*CTO*: Understood. The XO and the counselor are also on the ground near the portal location

ACTION:  The second vehicle comes to a sliding stop, another indication that they are in a hurry.  A man practically falls out of the truck as he jumps down and quickly heads for the stones, picking up enough of them to allow the truck entrance.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@*XO*: Yes he is, on a shuttle. I am not sure whether the shuttle can go through or whether he will have to go on foot, but I also want the tactical team to go through.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#*CO*:  Understood, I will land the shuttle nearby and James and myself will join up with them before following through the portal.

ACTION:  As soon as there is a clear path, the truck moves into the circle.  The man carefully replaces the stones and rushes to the truck, pulling himself up.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@*CTO*: Godspeed Commander.
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO:  The child's signal has come to a stop in the area of the energy.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: They must be waiting for the door to open ... if it is a door.

ACTION:  A strong beam of light flashes from the truck, highlighting the hillside.  For a brief moment, glyphs can be seen.  A bright light highlights the area with in the stones, temporarily blinding anyone who is looking on. A moment later, the light vanishes and the circle is empty.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#::Finds a small clearing near where the truck has come to a stop and lands the shuttle there.::
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO:  The energy signal occurred again... just as short.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Let's go. ::Makes his way back toward the stone circle::

@ACTION:  The child’s signal vanishes from sensors.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: Do you still detect the child's signal?
SO Lt Rose says:
@ CO:  I have lost the child’s signal.  Nor do I read the vehicle the child was on.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
#::Shuts down the shuttle and moves to the back of the shuttle with James to grab some phaser rifles before leaving the shuttle and heading for XO's location.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Nods gravely and taps her badge:: *CTO/XO/CNS*: Gomes to away team. We lost the child. Please tell me you have something.
SO Lt Rose says:
@ CO:  Commander Heller's team has landed nearby.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: But I guess none of them were fast enough to follow the vehicle into this light.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: Did the CMO leave the specifications of the device he implanted on the child? Do we know the detection radius?
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO:  No... but perhaps we can duplicate what was done... if they were watching.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: We might something in a few, standby. ::Studies the rocks::
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO:  Standard transponder.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Approaches the XOs location.::  XO:  Any luck with the controls of this "portal".
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: I recorded which rocks he moved, let's see if that will do anything. Is your team ready?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: Run a scan with long range sensors for the transponder. We might get lucky.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Nodding, turns around to widen scans.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO: James and myself are ready to go.  I can have more here in a few minutes if needs be.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: No time. ::Moves to move the rocks and rearrange them the same way they did::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Should be the last stone. Get ready for the worst, as soon as we reappear run for cover if we're detected. Stun only.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: If we lose track of this child like we did the FCO ... maybe it is time I interview our prisoner....
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Drops the last stone::
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Turns slightly around::  CO:  Sorry, captain.  No sign of the child’s transponder signal.  Think you will get much from him?

ACTION:  As the stones are replaced, continuing the circle, all is quiet...

CNS Lt Naas says:
::Glancing around, wondering what's different ::
CNS Lt Naas says:
All: We don't need to be in a vehicle, do we?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Frowns when nothing happens.:: XO:  Is it possible the flash of light we have seen on the image the SO sent us has something to do with the opening?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: If we do, we'll need to beam one down.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Looks at the SO, not sure of what to tell her, then heads for her chair, to wait::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: I don't see how the vehicle he used could have generated it, I just assumed it was a byproduct of the transport process.
CNS Lt Naas says:
All: Could it be remotely controlled? They know we're not a friendly, so someone's not generating the transporter?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: If you're right, we have a serious problem.

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