USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11111.06
Mission Number 652
Pathways: Dreams of a Golden Age: Closing in… V
	
	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 TO Taliesin, TO Derfel
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)npc OPS Shelaaka, Roger
Christopher Dickinson as Lieutenant Naas (CNS – Counselor)

	
Time lapse:  10 Minutes

Ship Manager
	Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

Nothing happened in the inner circle when the away team tried to follow the transport vehicles.  They discussed the possible reasons why and with readings from the sensor logs came to the conclusion they needed to duplicate what had happened.  In doing so, they also came up with a different plan of action.

Bringing down two all-terrain vehicles along with more security officers, they have set into motion the plan on going through as citizens of Kirlep; others that are involved in what the captain now believes is a colonization effort.  There are many problems with the plan, but probably no more than going through as the military arm of the Federation.  The captain has also joined the group in the role of their science officer and if needed, the role of the diplomat.  However, the mission still belongs to the first officer.

Thirty minutes have passed and the Away team is ready.  In two different groups, they will go through.  First will be the group including the first officer and counselor followed by the second vehicle that includes the CTO and captain.  The first of the vehicles sits in the inner circle, the stones replaced exactly as they were found.  For as it was discovered by sensors, the stones contain a high concentration of magnetite that when the energy surges, creates a type of magnetic field to contain and focus the energy within that small area.  The second vehicle waits just outside the vehicle, ready to follow.

Aboard the Seleya, the SO is currently in command, continuously reviewing sensor data for that last bit of information that might help.  As well as having the computer review what data the captain had sent up earlier... especially the glyphs on the hillside wall.

Captain's log, Stardate: 11111.06. I have joined the away team and we are about to cross over to where the children and our FCO were taken. We don't have any idea of what may be beyond the portal, so we have to be ready for anything.

Executive Officer's log, SD: 11111.06: We are moments from entering the portal using two teams. My team will enter the portal first and attempt to secure a location for a meeting place. The second team, led by the Chief Tactical Officer and accompanied with the Captain will follow a few minutes later. We just have to hope we're not steeping inside a trap.

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SO Lt Rose says:
@::On the Seleya, reading through the information the computer has pulled up.::
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*: Captain, I have some information for you on the glyphs.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Are we ready, Commander? 
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Sitting beside the driver’s seat. She would have preferred to take the wheel but she didn't want to upset Maor any further, or Heller for that matter::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Taps her badge::*SO*: Go ahead Brianna.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Standing next to the second buggy.::  XO:  Ready to roll sir.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Feeling slightly anxious about this whole situation ::
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*: They are similar to writings found in ancient texts about the Amala civilization.  It is said their sun went nova over a million years ago.  All that is left are the random items found in museums and what is in history books.  There were three inhabited worlds.  The primary and two colony worlds.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to Taliesin to join the XO in the first buggy with one of the other security team.  As James and one of the other joins him in the second.::  XO:  Lt. Derfel will standby here and follow us in if he doesn’t hear from us in an hour.
CO Capt Gomes says:
*SO*: I see, so the kidnappers probably just found their artifacts. Is any of those three worlds near Kiralep?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the direction of the CTO::
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  The records are not clear about that.  But given we are at the edge of a nebula, it is not impossible to infer that this is the remain of the system and this world had escaped.  I do not find any records of ancient sites being excavated on this planet though.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Get in, Lieutenant. ::Gets inside their buggy:: 
CO Capt Gomes says:
*SO*: Understood. It could well be that the destination is one of their planets as well. Inform Starfleet of what we found. If there is any clue of where these planets are, they should alert the local authorities or even send ships. Meanwhile, did you make any progress on whether this really is a portal and on how it is activated?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Climbs into the driver seat and settles in, checking that the phaser rifle stowed beside his seat is easy to access::
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Climbs inside, and buckles up ::
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  I have reviewed and reviewed and had two others in the department review the sensor logs.  Everything points at just repeating what was done before.  The lights on the glyph are like the lock in the key.  Unfortunately, it will take time on a translation.
CO Capt Gomes says:
*SO*: Understood. Continue with the translation. If you do find out where we are going, take the Seleya there.
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  Understood...
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  And good luck.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Taps her badge:: *XO*: Maor to Gomes. We gave the Seleya all the information all we could. It is time to move. Godspeed Commander. We will be right behind you.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO, CO: We're going. Give us five minutes then follow after us. ::Maneuvers the buggy inside the stone circle::
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Blows out her breath... and then shakes her head, her eyes once again glued to the sensors.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Pulls their buggy into position to follow are the XO's as soon as they go.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: It is not often we get to travel through an ancient civilization's portal without a clue about the final destination.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Stops the car inside the shuttle:: *CO*: Engaging the lights. Stay safe. ::Activates the lights:: CNS: Get your phaser rifle ready.
CNS Lt Naas says:
:: Checks the charge on the phaser ::  XO: As ready as I'll be, Commander.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  It’s not normally something I enjoy doing.

ACTION:  The sensors on the ship read a sudden surge of power that is quickly gone, as if a door opens and closes.  On the planet below, those watching and involved are blinded by a bright light.  As the light fades, the first team is no longer in the inner circle

#ACTION:  As the intense light fades, the first officers team is still bathed with light... the light of a yellow star.  Surrounding them is vegetation outside another circle similar to the one they just left, including a hillside covered in glyphs. The sound of a weapon being activated is heard

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Closes his eyes trying to get his night vision back sooner.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Smiles, a smile that quickly fades away as the first vehicle disappears in a burst of light:::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#::Glances around:: CNS: I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toto.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks down at her tricorder:: CTO: I picked up the same surge of power we detected on the ship before. And then their life signs were gone. Looks like it worked.
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  I read the energy signature and am no longer reading the first officers vehicle or team.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#CNS: Hang on! ::Maneuvers the car away from the weapon sound and floors it::
CO Capt Gomes says:
*SO*: Same here. It is good news. It means we reproduced what the kidnappers did before.
CNS Lt Naas says:
#::Mutters several curse words as he grips the car seat, glancing around for the source of the sound ::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Opens his eyes and slowly pulls their buggy into the circle.::
TO Taliesin says:
#::Pulls out his rifle and holds on as the XO drives away from their arrival sight.::

#ACTION:  As the first officer floors his vehicle, he tears up the ground, dislodging the stones; breaking the circle.  A voice can be heard yelling for him to stop.

CO Capt Gomes says:
*SO*: We are starting the sequence now. I will see you soon.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks at the CTO::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Once he pulls the vehicle to the circle he nods to Derfel to make sure the stones are in place.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#CNS: We're going to round back and found whoever tried to fire at us, can't let them hit the Capitan's buggy. ::Maneuvers the buggy around and stops as he pulls his phaser rifle and aims it at the direction of whoever called after them::
Able says:
#::Staring nervously at the vehicle tearing away he yells again for them to stop.::
TO Derfel says:
::Resets the stones in the correct arrangement and gives Max a nod.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# Able: Who are you? ::Continues aiming his rifle:: 
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Gets the nod from Derfel and glances at the captain.::  CO:  Looks like we are ready to go.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods:: CTO: Ready when you are. ::Turns and looks ahead::
TO Taliesin says:
#::Glances at the person he XO has under his phaser sites but continues to scan the surrounding area.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to the captain and activates the buggy's lights to illuminate the hillside.::
Able says:
#::Keeps his weapon trained::  XO:  Who am I?  Who the hell are you?  And what have you done?  ::Looks at the broken circle and groans... which is then followed by many curses.::

ACTION:  Once again the sensors on the ship read a sudden surge of power and on tthe planet below, those watching and involved are blinded by a bright light.  However, this time the energy surge is longer.  And when it fades, the second vehicle is still in the inner circle surrounded by darkness.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Closes her eyes as the light blinds her. Then she opens them again.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Having been prepared this time Max opens his eyes slowly as the light fades.  For some reason feeling very tired.::  CO:  Is it just me or does it feel we've been awake for days, I feel drained.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Finds it very difficult to keep her eyes open, even though it is dark outside. Even the words have trouble leaving her lips:: CTO: What... happ..ened?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Looks around him noticing something is wrong.::  CO: Something went wrong, we haven't gone anywhere.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# Able: Lower your weapon now. What's going in? ::Gestures at the direction of the stone circle:: Why isn't it working?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Shakes her head realizing the CTO also spoke:: CTO: Something ... must have gone wrong. ::Gets her tricorder out and scans the CTO, then herself::

Able says:
#XO:  Put my weapon down?  You put your weapon down.  My orders are to shoot anyone that comes through there... especially federation officers.  ::Peers at them::  You do not look like federation officers.  But I don't recognize you… who are you?
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: We lost energy at the cellular level. But we are ok. Some food and drink, perhaps a coffee and we will be fine.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks at her surroundings:: CTO: Could...could it be the portal needs some time to re-establish itself between trips?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# Able: Funny you should say that, my party and I were just chased by a group of Federation officers. They're stuck on the other side. Do you know how to fix it or not?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Taps her badge::*SO*: Gomes to Rose. We are still here. And our energy was drained. Can you tell what happened differently?
Able says:
#::Looks confused::  XO:  Fix what?  And I still don't know who you are!  ::Reaches for his communicator to contact the others::
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*: I am not certain.  As far as sensors read, the second energy started up correctly, but then instead of suddenly leaving off, it continued longer than the others.  When it did finally drain away, you were still there.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Shakes his head, trying to get some energy back and looks down at the buggy's controls::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# Able: I wouldn't try that if I were you. ::Fires a warning shot to the left of him:: The portal. Can you fix the portal? ::Curses:: TO: Do we have a recording of our surroundings when we first appeared?  ::As he waits for a reply he returns his attention back to Able:: Able: Look, we're running out of time here. Let's just say we're treasure hunters. We got a lead on his place for an associate.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: We should eat. And ... I guess we need a new vehicle.
Able says:
#::Winces and drops to fire back::
CO Capt Gomes says:
*SO*: We will need some supplies. Enough food for the away team and ... ::looks at the CTO:: *SO*: And a new power source for the vehicle.... better make that two power sources just in case.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Attempts to restart the buggy with no luck.::  CO:  Yeah this one isn't going to do us any good at the moment.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#::Sighs and fires at the direction of Able on stun::
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  Understood.  Give us about ten minutes.  You want me to beam it down near you or the shuttle?
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: I don't think it is a good idea to leave it in the circle. Can we push it?
CO Capt Gomes says:
*SO*: Near us, but outside the circle.

#ACTION:  Able has a lucky shoot that knocks out one of the security officers.  The First officer’s shot is right on, stunning Able.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Yeah wouldn't want something to be transported back on top of us.  There should be plenty of us here to get it pushed out.  ::Signals to Derfel and two others to join them in the circle to help push the buggy out.::

#ACTION:  As the firing stops, all is suddenly quiet in the area, all sounds of life still.  On the ground near able, a small voice is heard asking Able to report and what was wrong.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods at the CTO and rubs her eyes:: CTO: I am dying for a plate of pasta and a giant raktajino. ::Slowly climbs out of the buggy::
TO Taliesin says:
#::His curse is cut short as he is hit by Able's shot and he collapses back into his seat.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# CNS: Damn. ::Turns to face the other security officer:: TO: Get the first aid kid and treat him. ::Turns to the CNS:: CNS: We don't have much time, get the tricorder and try to find out the stone formation when we got here.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Head over to where Rose will transport down our supplies, me and my guys will get this moved.
CNS Lt Naas says:
#::Nods :: XO: Right.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Speaks as she jumps to the ground:: CTO: As much as I would like to take your offer. I am as much part of the team as you. I will help.
TO Rane says:
#::Nods in response to the XO and grabs the med kit from the back and moves to treat Taliesin, still keeping one eye on the surrounding area.::
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Pulls a tricorder and accesses their logs from when they arrived, noting the stone pattern ::
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Sends an order down to engineering and flight to prepare the needed supply for the all-terrain vehicle.  She then turns to OPS and gives the order to prepare a meal along with more food supplies for the captain.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# CNS: Do we have something? ::Moves to check Able for anything on him that can help them::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods in response to the Captain, not really having expected any less from her and moves to the front of buggy and gets into position as the others join him.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Joins the rest of the team to push the buggy::
CNS Lt Naas says:
#XO: Your speedy escape seems to have damaged a few of them, but we have the basic pattern...
TO Rane says:
#::Seeing nothing wrong with Taliesin other than just being hit by a stun setting, gives him a stimulant and turns his attention back to the surrounding area.  Nodding to the XO::  XO:  He's just stunned and should come around quickly.  Should we answer that?  ::Indicates Able's communicator.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Braces his shoulder.::  All:  On three. One..Two..Threee  ::Begins pushing::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# CNS: Start working on rearranging it. ::Picks up his own tricorder and begins working on replicating Able's voice using the data they recorded from their encounter::

ACTION:  The vehicle rolls out of the circle.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Pushes with the others though she has the feeling her contribution is next to nothing. Once the vehicle rolls out, she sits on the floor, smiling at the others:: CTO/All: Good work.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Slumps against the vehicle after getting it out of the circle, feeling completely drained.:::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#::Programs the tricorder to speak for him:: Communicator: This is Able.
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  Captain, the power supply is on its way.  Lunch will follow shortly.
CNS Lt Naas says:
#:: Starts moving about the strewn rubble, picking up the big pieces and trying to put them back together in the puzzle ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Takes a deep breath and uses whatever energy she has left to put the rocks back in their original positions::
CO Capt Gomes says:
*SO*: Thank you. We need it.

#Scenery:  As the counselor handles the stones, he feels etchings on them... a closer look shows him to be glyphs similar to those on the hillside.

CNS Lt Naas says:
#::No kidding - etched symbols.  As he moves the stones, he notes the glyphs in the tricorder, wondering if they're a language ::

ACTION:  A replacement power supply for the all-terrain vehicle materializes just outside the circle.

TO Derfel says:
::Sees the shimmer of the transport and moves to get the power supply before Max can get up, knowing the commander would try and do it himself, even as tired as he looked.::

ACTION:  Not long after, the transporter is heard again.  When it is done, the smells of a good meal of spaghetti and coffee.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Notices the power supply beamed down and the TO rushing to it. She doesn't bother to move this time::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::However, when the smell of the food reaches her nostrils, the story is very different. She gets up with an energy she did not know she had and rushes over to pick up a plate and a cup:: All: Dinner is served.
CNS Lt Naas says:
#::Glances towards the XO to see if he's still communicating with the unknown voice ::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Sits silently as Derfel moves and begins replacing the power supply. When he hears captain mention dinner he quickly moves to toward the smell with his mouth watering::

#ACTION:  A voice is heard... "Able, what is going on?  I could have sworn I heard phasers firing.  Are you alright?"

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Sits down eating and looks at the CTO approaching:: CTO: Replicated food never tasted so good.
CNS Lt Naas says:
#::Mutters to himself as he looks around for one stone that seems to have gone missing.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#Voice: Fine, I could have sworn I saw some animal creeping up on me. Scared me half to death.
Voice says:
#Seriously?  You know better than that.  Do you need a replacement?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Takes a seat next to the Captain.:: CO:  Don't think I'd care if it was emergency rations at this point.  ::Grabs himself a portion as James and the other security officer sits next to him.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# Voice: Maybe in a few hours, just started a new book. Peaceful enough here. ::Returns back to the shuttle and retrieves handcuffs and mouth gag:: Able out.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::As the food reaches her stomach, a new resolve comes to her head:: CTO: We have to try again.
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  I am sending you a recording of the sensors... so far I cannot tell you much more.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#CNS: Are we done, Lieutenant? ::Begins tying Able::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Defiantly, I don't like leaving the others without the backup they were expecting.
CNS Lt Naas says:
# XO: There's one missing, Commander.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#CNS: Check the buggy's wheels, maybe it lodged itself there.

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