USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11111.13
Mission Number 653
Pathways: Dreams of a Golden Age: A Whole New World I
	
	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 James
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
C.J. Short as Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)npc Able
Christopher Dickinson as Lieutenant Naas (CNS – Counselor)

	
Time lapse:  10 Minutes

Ship Manager
	Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

Maor's team, consisting of the counselor and a couple of security officers safely made it through the 'gateway'.  The energy transport released them within a circle near hillside covered in glyphs similar to the one they had just left.  Only in this one, they are surrounded by a different type of vegetation and all are bathed in the light of a yellow star.  Maor heard the powering up of a phaser and reacted, tearing across the grounds to safety.  In doing so, he damaged the circle they had arrived in.

Not long after the captain and her team, consisting of the CTO, OPS and a couple of security officers follow suite.  Only this time, things did not go as expected.  The energy surge takes longer and when it fades, they are still on the sunless world, exhausted, and their vehicles energy drained.  A request for food and energy replacement soon arrives and they proceed in preparations to again to try.

On the ship, the CSO hearing what had occurs is naturally concerned about the captain and her people trying again.  Something from the past comes to mind and he quickly throws together a rather simple shielding device that will minimize energy loss to her and the others.  He almost has it completed, but given its rather rough and ready nature, he will need to hook it up to their transport vehicle.

As things calm, the Maor orders the Bajoran, Able, to put down his weapon.  The confused and annoyed man orders Maor to put down his weapon; he has orders to shoot anyone that came through the 'gateway', especially federation officers.  Maor and his teams disguises hold, but of course Able does not recognize them.

Maor tries to use force and Able nervously reacts, firing and getting lucky as he stuns TO Taliesin.  The XO returns fire and stuns Able.  When he moves to check on him, he hears someone trying to talk to Able.  Impersonates the stunned man, he informs the other all is fine and he does not need any help.  He then orders the counselor to try to repair the torn circle.

Using sensor images upon their arrival, the counselor works to repair the circle, discovering on the stones glyphs.  Uncertain whether the glyphs on the stones are important, he spends the time matching shapes as best as possible.  It takes him awhile to find the last stone which was under their transport vehicle.  The question now stands on whether the damaged stones will alter anything... mainly the arrival of the captain and her team.

Ten minutes have passed and the captain's team is almost ready to try again...

Captain's log, Stardate 11111.13. We are about to try going through the portal again. I asked the ship to come up with a way to prevent the power drain. If this fails, I am not authorizing any more expeditions. We will have to find another way.

Executive Officer's log, SD: 11111.13: With the stone circle back to its original arrangement we await for the other team's arrival. We have no idea if our attempts were even successful, yet we remain hopeful.

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CO Capt Gomes says:
::Sitting in the buggy once again, preparing to go through again::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::Applies the last bit of glue and taps his combadge:: *SO*: Sumner to Rose, I'm all set here with the device; I'm on my way to the transporter.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Finishes helping Derfel get the new power supply hooked up to the buggy.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#CNS: Keep an eye on the tricorder, Lieutenant. Hopefully we'll get a better chance to record and study what happens next.
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  I am sending you an updated copy from sensor logs and the computers interpretation.  Unfortunately, we still do not know what caused things to go haywire when you tried.  One moment, ma'am...
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CSO*:  Great... so you were able to put something together.  Anything you need?
CNS Lt Naas says:
#::Dutifully keeping an eye on his tricorder, he wonders what effects the modifications to the circle will cause ::
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  Lieutenant Sumner has something to help out should there be another glitch.  He is heading for the transporter room now.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Once everything is hooked up he hops into the driver’s seat and starts the buggy.::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@*SO*: I should be good to go. There's no scientific basis to think that wishing me luck might help, but go ahead and do that. ::makes his way to the transporter room, treating the device like it's made from toothpicks::
CO Capt Gomes says:
*SO*: Acknowledged. I will take any help we can get.
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CSO*:  Ahhh... but neither has it been disproven either.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Turns to the CTO as he arrives:: CTO: The science department found a way to help with the power drain should it happen again. He is beaming down. Let's give him a few minutes.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: Do we still have space for him to tag along? ::Looks back::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@*SO*: Let's not open that can of worms. ::Steps into the transporter with a nod to the operator, getting in position on the pad::

@ ACTION:  The transporter chief activates the transporter and the CSO soon finds him down on the dark planet, next to the shuttle.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  I'm all for not going through that drain again.  We should have enough room, Ensign James will come but the other can stay and come with the next group.
CNS Lt Naas says:
#XO: How soon should we be expecting everyone else, Commander?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Blinks some as his eyes adjust to the lighting change::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::In the buggy, waiting for the moment to try again to arrive::

#ACTION:  Able groans as he starts to wake up.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Makes his way over to the Captain and the vehicle::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#::Glances at the direction of the tied and gagged man, he quickly returns his attention back to the direction of the stone circle::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks outside as she hears footsteps:: CSO: Good to see you Mr. Sumner. What do you have for us?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Looks at the device, and then the Captain:: CO: I'm not entirely sure what to call it, but it should act as a kind of lightning rod for any energy drains you experience. We experience? Am I coming with?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Looks up as the CSO arrives::
CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: Yes, we are about to go through a portal whose technology we do not understand. And we almost died trying. We need all the help we can get. Hop in.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# CNS: Your guess is as good as mine's. ::Checks the time:: Hopefully they'll be here shortly, we really should get away from here.
Able says:
#::Groans again as his head aches.  It felt like he had drunk the whole barrel of ale.  But one part of his brain denied he had been drinking... for that matter, he had not touched the stuff since coming to Kirlep::
CNS Lt Naas says:
#XO: What about this one?
CNS Lt Naas says:
#::Motions at Able ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Taps her badge:: *SO*: Lt Sumner has arrived and we will be making our second attempt shortly. If it works, you will not hear from us again.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: Alrighty... I mean, Aye Captain. ::Moves to the vehicle, installing the device on top::
TO Taliesin says:
#::Leaning unsteadily against the buggy near the XO still feeling woozy from the phaser shot.::

XO Cmdr Maor says:
#CNS: In the old days we would have killed him. Now? ::Shrugs:: Probably take him with us, he might be useful to find what we're looking for. Worst case scenario we keep him unconscious until we leave.
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  Ummm... could we rephrase that to not hearing from you for awhile.  There is something ominous about the 'not hear from us again', part.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Chuckles:: *SO*: I meant until we get back of course. Godspeed Brianna.
CNS Lt Naas says:
# XO: You do realize he's waking up already, right?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: Whenever you are ready.
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  Same ta ye, Captain.  I have a lock just in case.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#CNS: Doesn't matter, he's not going anywhere for now.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to the captain and waits for the CSO to get seated before putting the buggy in gear and pulling it back into the circle of stones.::
Able says:
#::Hearing voices he does not recognize, he slowly opens his eyes only to close them quickly at the bright light... he groans again.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Turns to look at the CTO as he starts the process again::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
#CNS: See if he's thirsty or something, will you? Just make sure not to untie him.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Finds a free seat in the buggy and gets out his tricorder to monitor the device::
CNS Lt Naas says:
#XO: Is that sympathy?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
# CNS: Common sense, I leave the sympathy part for the Captain.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to Derfel to make sure all stones are in position::  CO:  Here goes attempt two.  ::Turns the lights on to flash the hillside.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods, turning on her tricorder::
CNS Lt Naas says:
#::Kneels near the man, but well out of reach ::  Able: Can you hear me?

ACTION:  The sensors on the ship once again read a sudden surge of power.  While it lasts a bit longer, it is still relatively 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 second team has vanished as well.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Shields her eyes from the sudden light::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Sighs and rubs his eyes::

Scenery:  As the light fades, the captain and her team finds themselves within a circle on a world with a yellow star.  The air is fresh with living plants.  The sounds of birds and insects can be heard along with the rustle of small animals in the near vicinity.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances around as the light fades trying to determine if it worked this time.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Slowly blinks her eyes, noticing is day time, something unheard of in Kiralep.::

Scenery:  They also see the other vehicle and the rest of their people.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO, CO: Glad you could join us.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks down at her tricorder, then up at the vegetation:: CTO: Looks like we went through ... to somewhere.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Sees the other vehicle and drives over to park next to it.::
Able says:
CNS:  Yes... maybe... I think so... ::Blinks::  Who are you?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Now just need to figure out where here is.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Opens his eyes ever so slightly, allowing them to slowly adjust to the increased light intensity::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Notices the familiar voice as they approach it:: XO: Our first attempt failed for some reason.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Slips out of the vehicle and checks on the device::
CNS Lt Naas says:
# Able: Who are you?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Steps from the vehicle and checks the area around them.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: We know why. We encountered a sentry stationed here ::Gestures at the direction of the subdued Able:: We had to create some distance between us and as a result we disrupted the stone circle.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::His hand held up to shield his eyes from direct sunlight, he opens his eyes fully and looks around::

ACTION:  As the CTO drives to the other vehicle, the crunching of rocks can be heard as he crosses the circle.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Jumps out of the buggy as well:: XO: Have you been able to determine our location?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Just about to do it. ::Turns to the direction of the CTO:: CTO: Unfortunately one of your men was injured.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Nothing too badly.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Exits the vehicle and looks at the circle they just arrived in::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Hopes there is someone with medical expertise in the group:: XO: What is your plan?
Able says:
::Looks at the stranger, confused::  CNS:  What do you mean, who am I?  Who by the prophets are you?  I did not get an update on new people.  :: starts to struggle in agitation.::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Glances over the readings from the jump, then makes his way toward the other vehicle to check its readings::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Find out where are we, investigate our prisoner and starts formulating a plan.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances over at Taliesin::  XO:  Meet much resistance or just him?  ::Points to Able::

CNS Lt Naas says:
# Able: I'm the person who might be able to save you.  If you cooperate and answer my questions.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Shakes his head:: CTO: Just him, he was contacted by his handler a few minutes back but we were able to fake his voice and buy us some time. 
Able says:
CNS:  Save me?  What do you mean save me.  ::Starts to struggle more::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO: Try to attempt to determine where we are, please. 
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Strongly fights the urge to tell him what she really thinks:: XO: Very well.  I can work on the first with Sumner.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Makes his way to the CO and XO, casting a brief glance in the CNS' direction:: CO: There some definite fluctuations between their jump and ours. Shouldn't be anything to worry about, though.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Points a thumb over his shoulder ::  Able: That guy wants to kill you.  Would you like to die today?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Approaches the CSO:: CSO: Fluctuations in the portal? We were wondering where its power source was.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances back at the circle of rocks they just drove through,::  CO/XO:  Looks like I might have crunched a few of the rocks that may be bad.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: They do seem crucial for the operation of the portal.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Squints and looks up to the sky:: XO: That's a relative questions, Commander. Do you want to know our position on the planet, or in the galaxy, or...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Once we figure out where we are we'll just contact the Seleya, we brought enough material to create a long range distress signal beacon. 
Able says:
::Looks even more confused as he drops his voice:: CNS:  Why does he want to kill me?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO: Planet location will do for now.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Heads over towards the circle of rocks to give it a closer look::
CNS Lt Naas says:
Able: Maybe it's because he's having a bad day.  Or maybe it's because you're asking stupid questions.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: I was thinking we could scan the sky. Even during the day we should be able to get something from the stars.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Sighs softly and looks around, not sure how to map a planet from the surface; starts scanning the immediate area::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Pandora, help me remove the stuff from our buggy. Might as well start working on activating the beacon.

@ACTION: Aboard the Seleya, with everything quiet and the captain and her group hopefully safely joining the others, Rose, a translator and an Archaeologist put their efforts into the glyphs.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO/CO: We can start setting up the signal anytime but I'd prefer to move away from this location.  No telling when they may change to guard or if there are patrols.  We might be able to pick up the child’s tracking device now that we are closer.  Give us an idea of where we should go.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Looks up from the rocks, stands and turns towards the XO's buggy to assist as ordered::
Able says:
::Glares at the man before him and clamps his lips tightly shut.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Turns her tricorder up to gather information on the atmosphere, light wavelength, moons, any detectable stars::
CNS Lt Naas says:
Able: Why don't you tell me what's going on here.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: See if Naas needs any help, we'll activate the beacon and mount it on the buggy and be off in five minutes.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Goes towards the back of the buggy and picks up one of the crates, lifts it out and puts it down on the floor a few steps away::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to the XO and moves over next to the CNS crouching next to Able::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Crosschecks the local topography with known worlds:: Self: That'll take a while.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Starts helping the OPS assemble the beacon::
Able says:
::Says nothing::
TO James says:
::Looking at the computer console in the buggy.::  XO/CTO:  We've got a track on the child here, ::indicates off to the left::  About 25 KM that way.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Makes his way over towards the Captain:: CO: You're placed in the middle of a desert; quick, determine exactly which desert you're in!
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Goes to pick up another crate of equipment, then carries it back to the XO::
CNS Lt Naas says:
Able: I see.  What about those shipments you're getting?  Where do they go?  What do you do with them?  We'll find it soon enough anyway, it just depends on how cooperative you want to be.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Uploads the information gathered by her tricorder to the buggy's computer::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CNS:  Not very talkative is he.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up from the assembly:: CO: Heard that? She found the boy.
Able says:
::All the questioning leads him to one conclusion... these are not his people.  He closes his eyes in despair.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Chuckles:: CSO: One of a trillion inhabited ones, I am sure. We might be luckier with the stars at night. If it is ever night here.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
TO:  Keep an eye on that signal, let me know of any changes.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO/TO: Good work.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Shrugs ::  CTO: Would you be?  Caught performing criminal acts, facing certain punishment?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Glances towards the prisoner:: CO: I don't think the interrogation is going well.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods slowly:: CSO: He is probably just a sentry. We need to find the minds behind this, it is with them we might negotiate.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CNS:  I'd know that by talking, would make things easier for me when charges are laid against me.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Want to give it a try? ::Stands up and gives him room to activate the now assembled beacon::
CNS Lt Naas says:
Able: I think he's hoping we just turn him over to some Starfleet crew.  They might take pity on the bastard, put him in some comfy brig.  :: Cracks his knuckles ::  Or so he hopes.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::makes his way towards the CNS and CTO:: CNS/CTO: Fellas, a word?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods at the XO:: XO: With pleasure... ::crouches next to the beacon and switches on the power::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Turns as the CSO approaches::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks at her tricorder as it blinks, then at the XO:: XO: Commander, there is a settlement about 25 Km from here. ::Points at the dirt road:: XO: In the same direction we found the boy's signal.
Able says:
::Looks from one man to the other and says nothing as he considers his options to warn the others.::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Beckons to them:: CNS/CTO: It's break time, guys. Juice and cookies in the buggy.
Able says:
::Looks around for his communicator.::
CNS Lt Naas says:
:: Motions over a TO to look after the prisoner in their absence ::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Sees the power coming on and the initialization sequence running without a hitch:: XO: Looks good...
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::looks to Able and tries to give a reassuring smile::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods with satisfaction:: All: We're leaving, people. Beacon is activated. ::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: You, the Captain, and the CSO will flank our destination. My team, consisting of the CNS, the OPS and our prisoner will make a direct approach there. Might use him ::Gestures:: to get close enough.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to Taliesin to keep an eye on Able, knowing that after he was caught by his shot he would be more on guard for anything.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks at the XO, then at the prisoner and finally at the CSO and his cookies. Says nothing, as much as it pains her to be quiet::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Speaks in a hushed whisper:: CNS/CTO: You guys are terrible at this. ::Moves past the two towards Able::
Able says:
::As the others move away, he notices the man watching him.  Shifting slightly he uses a rock to try to cut through the rocks... after all, at this point, he has nothing to lose.::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
Able: Hey buddy, sorry about those two; they get cranky. ::Crouches, turns and points to the CO:: See her? She's the boss lady, she's not going to let anything bad happen to you. Are you thirsty? Hungry? Anything I can get you?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  Understood
Able says:
::Stills at the new strangers voice::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Mind asking one of your men to get him to our buggy? 
Able says:
::Looks over to see the female, then towards the others... then back at the stranger.:: CNS:  Ummm... no thank you.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
Able: Anything hurting? We should have a med kit handy.
Able says:
CSO:  Does a massive headache count?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Observes her team from near the buggy. As much as she would like to intervene, she know she has to let them do what they feel is right. That is also part of being in command.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Gives the beacon one last look to make sure it is functioning properly before joining with Maor to continue with their mission::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
Able: It does, actually; we should have some anti-inflammatory medicine. Would you like some?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
Rane/Taliesin: Get him loaded into the XO's buggy, we need to move out soon.
Able says:
:: Considers... he was damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.  Shrugs::  CSO:  Thanks...
TO Taliesin says:
::Approaches Able and the CSO::  CSO:  We need to get him loaded onto the buggy.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Nods:: Able: Alright. We're gonna need to move out, now, so we're gonna get you into one of our vehicles. I'll get a medication injection ready for your headache, and I'll be riding with you so you don't need to worry about the over-zealous, alright?
TO Taliesin says:
::Helps Able to his feet and gets him loaded into the buggy.::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Moves with Able and gets into the medkit, readying some headache meds::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Approaches their buggy where the CO is waiting, and waits for the rest to join them.::
Able says:
::Simply sighs as he is helped up.  It was too late to run now.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Keep watch over us, once we send a signal join on our location or if we don't respond in ten once we get there use judgment.

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