USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11403.30
Mission Number 753
Regrets VII
                
       DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Chris Esterhuyse as Captain Varesh (CO-Commanding Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (XO-First Officer)
Mike Hiles as Commander Maximus Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as npc MO Lt Storm

Time lapse:  1 minute

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

The crew has divided into two groups.  One group led by the XO has headed for the village bellow that holds the life sign of one of the station personnel as well as the gutted material taken from the shuttle.  His group is completing the recon portion to determine their next steps.

The second group lead by the captain heads for another, smaller, village about a 45 minute walk away.  The area is giving off the signs of technology.  His team has arrived just outside the village.

Captain's Log: 11403.30: Our investigation of the two villages should give more information on the fate of the shuttle crew.

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MO Lt Storm says:
::Coming to a stop as she sees the lights of the village.  They are not natural.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Walks along, deep in thought, almost bumping into his sister as she stops::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Looking down at her altered tricorder.::  CO:  It looks like someone on this planet figured out electricity.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Slows down as they approach the village, then signals to the others to stay low before moving slowly forward trying to get a view of the village.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: Why'd you... ::Sees the lights and frowns:: Seems you're right.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Waits for Max::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Waits to see what Max can tell them from this distance::

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Creeps slowly forward staying low behind some nearby bushes watching the village for a short time before moving back to the others.::
MO Lt Storm says:
CO:  What do you think it means?
CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: They have tech that's not consistent with the planet's development, that's for sure. I don't know if it means they've figured it out from the shuttle tech or not.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  This village is smaller than the other one but they actually have tech there, electricity, and the like.  Didn't seem many people out and about at this time of night.
MO Lt Storm says:
CO: No, this is too well developed.  And I am not picking up any federation signals.
CO Capt Varesh says:
CTO: That can work to our advantage. It is from our shuttle?
CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: Can you tell how old the equipment is?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Shakes his head.::  CO:  I don't think so, it has the look that it has been around awhile.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Looks at her brother with a lifted eyebrow, her eyes saying, medical here, not standard scientist.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Grins at his sister:: MO: I know we're both medical scientists. I was hoping you'd pull a hat out of the rabbit.

@ACTION:  As OPS returns to the XO, his coloring is more off than usual and he heads back to the shuttle for treatment.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Leans forward from his hiding spot, trying to get a better look at the village bellow:: TO: Can't see anything. ::Mutters:: What a coincidence the Commander suddenly decided he wasn't feeling well. ::Scoffs::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Dryly.:: CO:  I have not seen any rabbits about.
CO Capt Varesh says:
CTO: We'll circle to the right, you go to the left. We'll meet back here in 30 minutes. ::nods down towards the village::
MO Lt Storm says:
CO:  I take it I am part of the we.  ::Quietly moves to the right.::  I do hope you have something in mind.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Nods:: MO: He can take care of himself, I need someone to watch my back. I just want to check what's going on down there and see if we can identify the technology. They shouldn't have it.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Starts moving down to the village::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Half an eye on her tricorder, she looks more at the life signs as they get closer.::  CO: Two things.  One the technology signature is different, but has some similarities to the station above.  Two, these readings do not fit this universe... and they are not very healthy if I am reading this correctly.  ::Makes some minor adjustments.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Pauses a moment:: MO: Not healthy how?
MO Lt Storm says:
::Shows him the screen::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nots the the captain, moving carefully around the left of the village, studying it carefully, keeping a close watch out for sentries.::

MO Lt Storm says:
CO:  My guess is this there is either something wrong, an epidemic, inbreeding... or, it could be a group of the original people who have not adapted well to this universe.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Sighs, he hits his badge:: *CO*: Maor to Varesh.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Frowns at the screen:: MO: That does not look good.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Winces as his badge chirps:: *XO*: Yes, Commander?
ATO LT James says:
XO: I am going to see if I can localize their position with the tricorder this could take some tinkering.  ::Begins to fiddle with her tricorder, trying new settings she doesn’t use often.::

Scenery: As the two groups approach the lighted village, they can see it is much smaller than the one they left.  And there is obvious use of technology.  It is relatively quiet.  There is a slight glow that goes around the perimeter of the area.  A very faint hum can be heard.

@ACTION:  The village below the XOs team is mostly quiet, though faint laughter can be heard coming from some of the house.  A few people are out near the animal pens, watching over the animals but few others are out and about.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
@*CO*: I see no other way but to try to infiltrate the village, Captain. I'm getting a read on the lifesign but until I get closer I won't be able to pinpoint the exact location.
ATO LT James says:
@XO: I wonder, there is the possibility of some sort of sensor dampening field in effect which may explain why we cannot get a clean reading
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Thinks a moment:: *XO*: I don't see any alternative. Try not to get caught.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Quietly::  CO:  Do we have any specific guidelines for traipsing in other universes?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Gets an idea:: TO: See if you can detect any large animals nearby, carnivores preferably.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Looks at the village as he talks to the XO, blinking a few times to see if the glow is really there.:: MO: Not really. ::points to the glowing perimeter:: Forcefield fencing? ::Points his tricorder at it to see what readings he can get::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@TO: It's probably this damn universe.
ATO LT James says:
@::Scans for carnivores and carnivore like creatures::
MO Lt Storm says:
CO:  Interesting... the other village did not have it.  I wonder what that means that this group does?  I do not see any evidence of fighting.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Gives the tricorder a smack:: MO: Me neither, but I think we need to get closer to see what's going on there.
ATO LT James says:
@XO: I am detecting a pack of what seems to be a large breed of wolves, I can’t get much else on them, I advise we proceed with a bit of caution
MO Lt Storm says:
CO:  Sooo... shall we just go up and knock?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ATO: Hope your remember your biology lessons. Start analyzing their DNA signatures and start working on synthesizing an hormone to attract them here. We might be able to use them as a distraction.
CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: I wish it was that easy. Let's meet up with Max and come up with a plan.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Smiles as the CTO comes into view at mention of his name.::
MO Lt Storm says:
CO: You realize, if these are the decedents, they had space travel long before we did.  And all evidence is that they are peaceful.  Would we not like to not provoke anything?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Looks up at the captain and MO as he steps out from the concealing bushes.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
CTO: Other than the forcefield around this place, I can't tell anything.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Neither could I, I didn't seen any guards posted anywhere either.
CO Capt Varesh says:
CTO: Our doctor suggested we go up and knock.
MO Lt Storm says:
CTO:  With a forcefield, or a warning system, they would not need one.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
MO:  I agree, especially considering the tech of the neighbors.  CO:  It might not be a bad idea though I'm not sure how to apply the prime directive on a civ that used to have better tech.
ATO LT James says:
@::Takes the tricorder readings, and reprograms a Hypospray::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Wryly to no one.::  I will not tell if you do not.
ATO LT James says:
@::Looks up at the XO and Smiles:: XO: Now we need a volunteer to take the DNA extract!
CO Capt Varesh says:
CTO: I'm not sure either. But we're in another universe, does any of our rules apply?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ATO: Right. A sample. ::Glances around:: Anyone volunteers? Anyone at all? ::Turns his attention back to the ATO:: Try not to get killed.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  That’s a good question, but you are the captain so ultimately it’s your call.
ATO LT James says:
@XO: Haha, yeah, I am not volunteering, I did say large wolves!
MO Lt Storm says:
::Looks at Varesh::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Smiles wryly:: CTO: Thanks. ::Takes a deep breath:: Ok, let's go borrow some sugar.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ATO: You and I are going to have a long talk after this mission, assuming we'll still be alive.. ::Grabs the hypo:: Give me that. Keep an eye on the village. ::Runs off at the direction of one of the wolves::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Follows along, slightly off to Varesh's left.::
ATO LT James says:
@*XO*: I suggest you ready your phaser, wide beam setting, you may need it.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to the captain, sticking close to him in case things went poorly.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Walks down the path towards the front gate, not sure what they would do when they get there::

ACTION:  As the group passes over the line, there is a sound like bells.  At the same time, the area lightens up brightly.

MO Lt Storm says:
::Says nothing as she follows along.::

ACTION:  A few moments later, sounds can be heard from the homes.  Faces appear in windows, something the other village did not have.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Finds a sleeping baby whatyoucallit, he exacts a sample and quickly hightails it away from there and back to the TO::
ATO LT James says:
@::Tactically approaches the village to get a closer look at what’s happening inside::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Stops as the lights go on, waiting for someone to come talk to them and hopefully not shoot anything.::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Lowers her tricorder, leaving her hands empty and open, hoping it is still a universal gesture.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Forcibly stops himself from crouching into a defensive posture as the lights come on, not wanting to spook whoever or whatever controlled the lights.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ATO: I've dropped samples of the pheromone on a trail leading to here.  Let's get out of here. ::Hears a growls in the distance:: Hurry. ::Heads to the second vantage spot they scouted earlier on::

ACTION:  From different homes, a group of men come out to meet.  In their hands they hold something; what is unknown.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Very quietly::  CO:  I hope you have a speech ready.
ATO LT James says:
@*XO* Understood, I am moving in closer to the Village
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Mutters to his sister:: MO: We come in peace, take us to your leader.

@ACTION:  Growling and howls can be heard in the distance, moving closer to the village, the sound is piercing as it’s much higher in pitch than a normal wolves.  The guards near the animals rise staring into the distance for a short time before the move to a large bell and sound the alarm.

MO Lt Storm says:
::Just barely stops from rolling her eyes.::

@ACTION:  The sounds of laughter and talking die off as men rush from huts, most grabbing long spears as they rush out to the animal pends and watch into the darkness as the wolves approach.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances at the item in the men’s hands, trying to gauge what it is.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ATO: Let's go. ::Heads toward the village::

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