USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11112.11
Mission Number 656
Pathways: Dreams of a Golden Age: A Whole New World 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
C.J. Short as Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)npc Able, G’tarth
Christopher Dickinson as Lieutenant Naas (CNS – Counselor)

           
Time lapse:  10 minutes

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

The Captain and CTO discover things are not quite what they thought they were as they talk with one of the teachers and a few of the children apparently waiting for adoption.  They discover that things are coming to a close; there will be no more children... whatever that means.

The XO and his group have taken an interesting twist on keeping themselves out of the hands of the unknown colonists.  From the observations of both teams and the actions of the people, none of them appear to have much, if any, military training.  Their appearance is more that of people protecting their own, such as the police.

It is time to regroup to make a decision on what steps to take next.  The two groups, taking care not to be seen or followed, are about to meet up outside the colony under cover of the forest.  While in the town, the one security officer that had escaped the first officer’s offensive measures had gone to the mayor who has called an emergency town meeting.  The colonists have gathered at the school that doubles as their community center.

Captain's log, Stardate 11112.11. Our forces are together once again. We need to construct our next move, but I am afraid our possibilities are very limited.

Executive Officer's log, SD: 11112.11: We have made contact with the CTO's team. We are now facing another dilemma, how to get the FCO's back. My hopes are that we'll be able exchange a prisoner transfer for his life, assuming he's still is.

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CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Chews unhappily on his gag, eyeing the XO and CNS with nothing but contempt::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Did you find anything new at the school?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::As the buggy comes to a stop, she steps out and approaches the XO:: XO: A few things ... ::Looks around::
CNS Lt Naas says:
::His arms crossed over his chest, he stand by silently ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Did you post guards? Can we talk freely?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Puts the buggy into park and climbs out.:: CO/XO:  We were able to get a location on the FCO while we were there, Ensign James did some scans while we were in the school, he seems to be located in their security office.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Turns to the CTO and nods:: All: The one piece of good news.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
XO: We have two guards there. ::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: Mind adding your own guards so we can all talk privately? 
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Sighs to himself, and tries to speak to Naas:: CNS: Wuduh.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Calls over to the XO::  XO: Maor.  Prisoner request.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Notices a noise and looks towards the CSO and frowns::
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Is that really necessary?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to the XO::  XO:  James can help with that, I'm sending Taliesin back to keep a watch on the village in case someone comes out looking for us.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Makes an obscene gesture towards the CNS::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: It was a last resort action, I couldn't afford for him to give away our location. ::Turn toward the CNS's location:: CNS: Ungag him.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Gestures to Taliesin to head back to get a view on the village, and indicates James to go and help guard the prisoners.::
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Shrugs his shoulders, and helps the science department head out of the gag by unhooking it at the rear, then standing behind him ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: I will deal with that later.
TO Taliesin says:
::Gets the signal from the commander and quickly heads back to a hill he spotted overlooking the village, and finds himself a hedge to dig into and keep out of sight.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: Right now I don't care what happened before, you are Maor's responsibility at the moment. But do I have your word you will not jeopardize our location?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Spits out the gag and gets to his feet:: CNS: 'Prisoner request?' Really? ::He sighs and turns his attention to the Captain:: CO: I wasn't jeopardizing it before, but you have my word. ::Indicates his restraints:: These aren't necessary either.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO: Those stay. 

Scenery:  From Taliesin's point of view, he can see the town.  All is quiet.  There is no one in the streets. However, there are a couple of security outside the main building used as a school house.

CNS Lt Naas says:
CSO: Really.  The rights of prisoners are unfortunately somewhat curtailed.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks at Maor with an upset look but says nothing::
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: We still don't know why the children were taken. But they are being treated well and are not held against their will. They seem to think this is where they were meant to be.
TO Taliesin says:
*CTO*:  Everything is quiet back in town.  No one is on the streets, only people I see appear to be security around the school building, just a couple of them.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CNS: I think this is seriously going to hamper our doctor/patient relationship.
CNS Lt Naas says:
CSO: I'm sure the other counselors in the department would enjoy sharing harsh words at my expense.  You'll survive.
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: However, from what little we could learn, even the colonists do not know where this planet is located, it might be in a different quadrant, in a different galaxy, even in a different universe. They also seem to think the portal is one-way.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Mutters something that sounds an awful lot like "tool" in Naas' direction::
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Did you learn anything else?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
*TO*:  Understood.  Let me know of any other changes.  CO:  One way?  I thought by what that woman said it would be one way once they sealed the portal.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Nothing much. We didn't even get the chance to interrogate Able, however, we do have a new prisoner, one of the security officers from the city. ::Gestures at the direction of him::
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: We will have to get confirmation on that then. It would also be good to find out when they plan to close it
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Gets out of the buggy and moves away from the CNS a bit, stretching his legs::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Yes that is our best bet.  I'm also worried it may not be working at all at the moment.  Lt Derfel was supposed to follow us through after an hour, and still haven’t heard from him.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Do you remember if you moved your car over the stone circle?  You might have damaged it like we did.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods:: CTO/XO: Able was working at the portal. He is our best bet to get new information.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  I am worried about that, I do believe I drove over some of the stones.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: You won't get anything from him, Captain.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO, CTO: Assuming we did damage the stones I'm not sure if he can even help us.
G`tarth says:
::Head throbbing from the stunning, strains at his restraints to get loose::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks over at the CSO:: CSO: We will see, I don't give up easily ... did you think of a way to find this planet's location yet?
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Uses his right hand to rub the back of his neck ::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Shakes his head:: CO: Sorry Captain, I was busy being unconscious and gagged.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: He still understands the portal better than we do. If we find out how it works we might fix it.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: We will deal with that soon.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Then I suggest you go have a word with him. I'll deal with the prisoner along with the CTO.

Scenery: The sun has crossed the sky, casting shadows as evening slowly approaches.  A gentle wind blows through the trees.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO, CNS: Our counselor can try his luck with the rest of our prisoners.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: I will, do I understand correctly that our cover was blown with Able?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: I advise you leave the CTO in charge of the prisoners. Both Maor and Naas have treated them poorly thus far.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Yes, the security guard isn't aware of who we are though. Yet. ::Glances at the direction of the CSO::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks at the CSO, then at the XO:: XO: Can you give him a tricorder so he can scan the sky or whatever is necessary to find out location?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: He can use the tricorder to give away our location, do you feel that's wise?
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: So we will need to separate the prisoners. CTO/XO: And we need a plan to rescue the FCO.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Shakes his head incredulously at the XO:: XO: Really? You have lost your mind, Maor.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: I trust his word that he will not give our location away. And mind you, I will still need an explanation about why one of my officers restrained another.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Do you want us to sneak in and take him or are you hoping for a diplomatic solution.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Untie him please. Give him a tricorder.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: I still don't have a clear idea of what motivates these people. Before I know that, I can't know whether a diplomatic solution is possible.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Holds his hands out for the CNS, not taking his gaze off the XO::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO, CO: I was hoping we'll make contact with the colony leaders and arrange for an exchange of prisoners.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Understood.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Does as ordered and frees the chief science officer before handing him his issued tricorder ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods:: XO: I agree, also because we lose our mobility with prisoners tagging along. But how do we contact them without giving away our position? They outnumber us.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO/XO:  From what I've seen of most of their security, it isn't their profession.  Seems they just act as security when needed.  You can tell from how they hold themselves they aren't trained in it, could make a rescue easier.

Scenery:  From the school house, two people are leaving, pausing only long enough to collect one of those guarding.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods at the CTO:: CTO: Those are good news.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO, CTO: We can choose a neutral place.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Takes the tricorder indelicately and starts scanning the evening sky, trying to map the local stars and cross-reference them with Starfleet star maps::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Send in one of us in to arrange a meet?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO, CO: No, we can't do that. We can't risk them retaliating against whoever we'll send.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: What do you suggest then?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO, CO: Unless you want to send one of the prisoners we caught?
TO Taliesin says:
*CTO*:  Some movement down in the village.  Couple people are leaving the school taking one of the guards with them.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: That would be a gesture of good will
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO, CO: We can give one of them a badge, allow us to talk to them.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO, CO: But that will means we'll blow our cover sooner than we expected.  
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Not if we send the second prisoner and if we remove the Starfleet symbol from the badge.

Scenery:  Not long after, another group of people leave the building and quickly walk over to one of the transports that came through earlier, near the security building.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: True. ::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: Agreed?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO/XO:  Agreed
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: I am concerned about this movement in the school. Could they be preparing to close the portal?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO, CO: The security leader or one of his men?
TO Taliesin says:
*CTO*:  Looks like some of them are heading for their transports, not sure where they are planning on going at this point.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO/XO: Go look, and start preparing the prisoner. I will go talk to Able.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Join me? We'll have a word with their leader.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO/XO:  Seems to be some movement going on in the village,
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO, CO: Better for us, less distance for the prisoner to walk.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: Captain, we need to talk. Now.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  Lead the way sir.

Scenery:  The first group enters the security office near the entrance to the town.  Shortly afterwards, they come out with the FCO.

G`tarth says:
::Twists his wrists in the bindings, trying to loosen them::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Takes a deep breath, not happy that things are moving so fast. But she still needs more information. She walks towards Able::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Turns to the CSO:: CSO: Did you find our location?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Turns toward the CNS's direction:: CNS: Pick one of the lower ranked security officers and explain to him that we're going to arrange a prisoner exchange. Explain it to him what he'll require to do.
TO Taliesin says:
::Sees the FCO exit the building with the first group.::  *CTO*:  I have a visual on the FCO, leaving the security office now.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: Not yet. We need to talk about Maor. It can't wait.
Able says:
::Looks up at the female approaching him.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO/CO:  Taliesin has a visual on the FCO, they are moving him from security office now.

Scenery:  The second group brings the transport around to the security building.  The first group, with the FCO, climb in.  Shortly afterwards, they head down the road heading in the direction of the portal.

CNS Lt Naas says:
::Nods to the XO, then looks across the security personnel they have, trying to decide which one.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Stops and turns towards the CSO. She approaches him:: CSO: He is my first officer, he is your commanding officer. Starfleet is based on a chain of command and especially on an away mission, I don't accept disrespect of that chain of command.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Moves toward G`tarth's location:: G`tarth: Quiet now. ::Ungags him:: No shouting or you know what we'll be forced to do to you. 
TO Taliesin says:
*CTO*:  They are on the move, headed back toward the portal.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: You have 30 seconds to convince me it can't wait.
G`tarth says:
::Spits in Maor's face:: XO: Let me go!
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Having selected a face he knows and relatively trusts, the two discuss Maor's plan for a prisoner exchange, and the potential difficulties ::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: He shot me and has threatened prisoners with physical harm. He has violated General Orders 2 and 25. He rigged an explosion near a building full of children, and tried his damnedest to start a firefight. He's going to get someone killed.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Frowns as he looks at his tricorder::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: It can wait. ::Looks sternly at the CSO:: CSO: Now I expect you to follow orders or I will be the one making sure you remain unconscious.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
G`tarth: I'm warning you, do not try my patience. We want to know everything you know about the portal.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Captain, they seem to be moving the FCO back toward the portal, we may be running out of time.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Looks almost betrayed by the CO; he closes his tricorder:: CO: I can't do that in good conscience. I'll need to be relieved.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: I thought you said the portal was broken?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Turns around at the CTO, part of her upset she is still not talking to Able:: CTO: Maybe we need to move faster. We need to exchange prisoners before they leave.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  It seems to be but doesn't mean they don't know how to fix it.  And Derfel should still be on the other side, as far as we know.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO, CTO: We're not that far from the portal, we can send the prisoner there. 
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Pockets his tricorder and moves to join the prisoners, in a state of mild shock::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Turns to the CSO calmly but her eyes show the rage starting to take over her:: CSO: Are you seriously asking to be relieved of duty at a time when your fellow officers need you? Are your truly forsaking everything you did since you joined Starfleet?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Gets another message from Taliesin.::  CO/XO:  They have left the village with the FCO now, won't be long before they get to the portal.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: I would agree with you if we were sure that portal only connects to Kiralap. What if they take him somewhere else?
CNS Lt Naas says:
::The tactical crewman suggests several possible locations ::
G`tarth says:
XO: Why would I tell you anything?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  We could have the prisoner waiting at the portal to talk to them.  Should be able to get them there first.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO/CTO: We need to follow them.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Looks back to the CO:: CO: Every attempt I have made to help the situation has been met by resistance by Maor, and now you. We can fix this, but not with Maor calling the shots. If he wasn't so gung ho all the damned time, we could be comfortably imbedded as we speak.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  There is no way to know for sure if it only goes to Kiralap and I don't think we can risk losing him for good.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Can we get there before them? For all we know they're not even aware the portal is broken.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: Since I arrived here, all you have done was complain about your commanding officers, and now I hear you want to quit. I hope you fully understand the consequences of your actions. Right now I don't have time to deal with you. Either you follow orders and try to find out where we are, or you will be restrained and gagged again. What do you choose?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  No reason they should suspect there is anything wrong with it.  I'm not sure if we can make before them, it will be pretty close.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: We'll need the car. Which means we'll be exposing all of us to risk.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  Might be a risk we will have to take, at least some of us.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO, CTO: What do you say?
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Blinks his eyes rapidly a few times:: CO: Until this situation is resolved, I have no confidence in my commanding officers. ::Sits on the ground and holds out his hands for binding::

Scenery:  People move quickly from the school house.  It can be seen they are of all ages.  As they get further from the building, groups that look like the make-up of a traditional family, seperate toward homes.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Takes the tricorder from the CSO's hands, then she binds one of his arms to the buggy:: CSO: I don't want to hear a sound from you ::Turns towards Able and opens the CSO's tricorder to keep it scanning::
Able says:
::Looks from the man to the woman and simply shakes his head.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Sits beside Able:: Able: Who are you?
Able says:
CO:  Able.
CO Capt Gomes says:
Able: What is your role in this settlement?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  I think we need to get moving, at least one or two of us,  If nothing else to at least delay them.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Hides his face in his free hand, bringing his knees up to his chest, not really believing what's going on::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Indeed. ::Glances around:: Our best bet is the Captain but we can't risk her. We need someone to tag along with me.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Glances at her tricorder frowning, then closes it and looks once more to Able::
Able says:
::Shrugs and leans back with a sigh... what he said really did not matter now.::  CO:  I work the pharmacy... part time assistant to the doc.
CO Capt Gomes says:
Able: What were you doing at the portal?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  I agree, would you like myself or one of my team, and maybe one of the prisoners, as a gesture of good will..
Able says:
CO: We take turns watching it... not the most exciting jobs... ::Frowns::  Until today.
CO Capt Gomes says:
Able: Who built the portal?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Join me. We'll take G`tarth with us.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Change of plans, we're taking G`tarth. Prepare him for travel on the buggy. 

Able says:
CO:  I have no idea... no one does.  The running theory is those that once lived on this planet... or Kirlep.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Stops talking to the security crewman ::  XO: Very well.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  Sounds good.  ::Turns to Ensign James::  TO:  Keep a watch on the prisoners and make sure the captain stays safe.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CO: Where did the settlers come from? Who had the idea to create a colony here?
Able says:
CO:  Who exactly are you?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Oh, and regag and tie the CSO. Until further notice he's relieved of duty.
CO Capt Gomes says:
Able: We are investigating the theft of goods and the kidnapping of children in Kiralep. Why did you steal from them?
CNS Lt Naas says:
XO: Oh, I'm sure he'll be thrilled about that one.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Thinks better than doing it himself and passes along the order to the security crewman he was talking to earlier to bind and gag the CSO ::
Able says:
::Avoids the question of theft of goods, turning a bit red of embarrassment.:: CO:  We did not kidnap the children.  They were offered a new home, a new life with a family.  Those that are here, came of their own free will.  After they came, if they wanted to go back, they were allowed to do so... none have.  And yea...
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
TO: I request a padd with which to file my report. ::Opens his mouth willingly for the gag::
Able says:
CO: Asking some of the children, as young as they are might not qualify... but we could still give them a better life here.
CO Capt Gomes says:
Able: The children were left in the care of the people of Kiralep. They are minors and the Kiralepians were their guardians. What you did was illegal and it was what brought us here. It was never your choice to make.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO, TO: Request denied, all of your rights as a prisoner have been suspended until the completion of this mission out of consideration to the situation we're in. You can't file a report without the use of your arms and voice. 
CO Capt Gomes says:
Able: When do you plan to close the portal?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
TO: Carry on.
Able says:
CO: The children were castoffs... that ::Bites the word::  is not right.  As for the portal, it was to be in a week or two... but with you here, probably much sooner now.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Moves toward the buggy, helping getting G'tarh loaded into it.::  XO:  Ready to go.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: We're leaving. We'll stay in touch every five minutes. If we fail to do so, assume the worst.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  We are going to have to push the speed if we hope to beat them to the portal.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Gets up:: Able: We mean your colony no harm. The fate of the children will be left to the courts, but we must return them. You will be released soon. Thank you for your cooperation. ::Turns to leave::

XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Let's go. ::Enter the shuttle and takes a seat on the passenger seat:: 
Able says:
::Opens his eyes wide... she wants to take the children from their families?  begins to work harder to get away, praying they close the portal soon.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Climbs into the driver seat and fires it up and takes off toward the portal.::

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