USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11404.19
Mission Number 748
Regrets IX
                
       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)npc Ty Wilson, TO Lt James, T’Kash
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant npc MO Lt Storm, Vdon

Time lapse:  5 minutes

Ship Manager
              Krriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

Things have not gone quite the way the two different teams had expected.

The captain's team has met with the leader of Zemians, Vdon, that have remained 'pure' in this universe, which attributes to their poor health.  It is apparent they have held on to what technology they could.  They are but a small remnant group of about one-hundred and sixty-six.  Given the centuries that have passed, they have done well.  But they desperately, understandably, want to go back to their universe and have practically begged the captain if they could.  The captain is considering the possibilities.  There are logistics to consider such as the pirates on the other side and alterations to any shuttles that come through.

From body language, it is also obvious they have little respect or connection the village the XO is in.  That is apparently a group that has breed with the populace of the planet.  They are healthy.  And they have no technology beyond the basics of survival.  Though they still possess the last of the ancient vessels that had brought the Zemians along with the Javalt to this universe and world.

The XO's plan has worked, drawing the villagers out to protect their livestock and homes from very large wolfs.  However, he did not expect the person they wanted to rescue to also join the villagers.  Stealthily the XO went out to claim him.  And has learned that the man is not a captive but has been attended to kindly by the villagers.

OPS went back to the shuttle as this world is was starting to make him ill.  Some medication from the CSO who still waits in the shuttle was given to him and should tie him over.  He is currently heading back to join the first officer’s team.

Captain's Log 11404.19: The people of this village claim to be from our universe, but I need to find out what the situation is at the other village before I make a final decision. I hope Commander Maor has some information for me.

Commander's Maor log, SD: 11404.19: We've successfully recovered the missing Starfleet officer. Hopefully he'll be able to give us more information regarding the situation we found ourselves in.

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SO Lt Storm says:
::Standing quietly by Varesh as he speaks with Commander Maor.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: Commander, what news?
Ty Wilson says:
@::Remains silent waiting to answers the XOs question until after he has finished talking with whoever was on the other end of his communicator.::
Vdon says:
::As the aliens have moved off, he has turned to talk quietly and quickly with the elders.  They was not much time.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@*CO*: News, Captain?
TO Lt James says:
@::Keeps a close watch on the area around them to see if anyone noticed the scientist move off on his own.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Stands near the CO his attention on the group of villagers standing nearby.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: Do you have the officer? I need to meet up with you and discuss options.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Glances around:: TO: Did you tell him we found him? ::Hits his badge again:: *CO*: We're heading toward the rendezvous place, Captain. We'll be there in a few.
TO Lt James says:
@::Shakes her head at the XOs question.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: I'll see you in a few minutes. ::Turns to the villagers:: Vdon: I will return shortly. I have to speak to my officers.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Quietly speaks with Heller::  CTO:  I am very curious.  Having met with this group, how did the others, the Javalt, fair?  Do they also want to go back home?  Are they split like this continents group?
Vdon says:
::Hearing his name, he turns toward Varesh, something crossing his face before he smiles::  CO:  Of course.  We await your return.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Nods and walks away from the village to the rendezvous point::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Follows::  CO: Are you curious about the other people?  The Javalt?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Shrugs.:: MO:  I wonder if they will want off the planet as well.  Do we try and track them down or just leave them to their fate.
Ty Wilson says:
@::Glances back at the villagers who seem to have frightened off most of the pack.::  XO:  I don't like the idea of just leaving without telling them commander.  They have been nothing helpful to me and I don't want to go out looking for me with those things out there if I just disappear.
CO Capt Varesh says:
SO: I'm hoping that Maor and the others can tell me more.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@Wilson: You're avoiding my question. ::Continues walking:: We're not going to expose our presence here, our universe or not we're threading on a mighty thin red line as it is. Technicality or not, the prime directive should still stand.

Ty Wilson says:
@::Follows after the commander reluctantly.:: XO:  I didn't directly tell them anything sir, they had some ideas already, seems they've seen technology both in their history and from other settlements on this continent.  I had them help me strip some equipment from the shuttle in hopes that I could use it to send a message through the rift.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@Wilson: And how did that turn out?
MO Lt Storm says:
CO:  The leader of the Zemians did not mention the Javalt.  Could be they have no contact.  But... it is hard not to be curious how the two different races fared on this world.
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: Commander, it will take too long to get back to the rendezvous point. The villagers here claim to be from our universe originally and wish to return there. I need the other one’s version of events.
CO Capt Varesh says:
SO: I have to agree. But how can we find out more?
Ty Wilson says:
@XO:  I couldn't get much tech to work, at least not well, I have some engineering background but not enough to find a way around the problems in this universe.
MO Lt Storm says:
CO:  Go check.  But then what?  ::Shrugs lightly::  The danger of curiosity ::Smiles::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Pauses in mid-step:: *CO*: Repeat, Captain? You want us to reveal ourselves?
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: Did the officer get anything from them? Before you reveal yourself.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@Wilson: Well? Did they open up to you while you were there? Reveal any information that may be useful to us?
T’Kash says:
@::Notices their guest is missing he organizes a small group to begin a search, hoping that he wasn't dragged off by the pack.::
Ty Wilson says:
@::Nods.::  XO:  Yes commander they were quite open.  It seems they have had advanced tech before, the shuttle remains in the village are remnants of that technology.  This village is one of hybrids.  Shunned by their own kind for interbreeding. They are a mix of the native population and the group that came through the rift.
Ty Wilson says:
@XO:  Those that are in the village here decided their best chance of survival lay in coexisting with the native people.  On their own, they don't heal well here and in general aren't as healthy, their original makeup doesn't work well with this universes laws.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@*CO*: Did you get all that, Captain?
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: Yes, I did. The people of this village wants to return to our universe. Suggestions?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@*CO*: Can we actually prove that they belong to our universe with our current devices not working? This can all be just a ploy to get us to help them out of their universe.
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: The thought crossed my mind. ::Looks at Storm:: SO: Can we prove it?
MO Lt Storm says:
CO:  I am not sure why they would simply want to escape this universe if it is theirs.  But basic scans of DNA of the life on this planet compared to theirs should reveal if they belong on this world or not.  I am not sure about in our universe or not.
CO Capt Varesh says:
SO: Let's do that then.

@ACTION:  Torches can be seen moving away from the village as the search party begins looking for their missing guest.

CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: Is it Williams's opinion that these people will survive on their own?
MO Lt Storm says:
::Nods and opens up her medkit, pulling out the medical scanner and hopes it works enough for their use.  A science tricorder was not capable of that level of scans.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Turns his attention back toward William's direction:: Williams: Well? And do try to stay objective, you're a Starfleet officer above all.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Looks at Varesh for permission to either go to the village with Heller or as a group.::
Ty Wilson says:
@::Glances up at the question nodding to the XO scowling at his comment.::  XO/CO:  They village here should be fine, they seem very healthy and are happy with their current situation.  The interbreeding seems to have helped strengthen both species.  They are aware of technology but are happy with their current existence.
MO Lt Storm says:
CTO:  How is your hunting skills?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Smiles.::  MO:  I little out of practice but should be decent enough.
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: I got that. Maybe it’s best for them to think he got taken by the animals. It's your call. ::Turns to head back to the village::
MO Lt Storm says:
CTO: I do not need it dead, I just need something that is not a plant to scan.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@*CO*: There's your answer, although if you can prove they belong to our universe I think we'll have a moral obligation to offer them the opportunity.
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: And how do we determine that?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods.::  MO:  I can probably do that, will it be easier for your tests if it is alive?  Most living wild things resist being taken after all, and I'm not sure how the phaser will work here.
MO Lt Storm says:
::As she hears the XO::  CO:  Does that mean we will be talking with ALL of the people on this planet?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@*CO*: Aren't you working on a solution for that now?
MO Lt Storm says:
::Turns her head slightly to address Heller::  CTO:  It does not matter if it is dead or alive, I just do not believe in harming something if it is avoidable.
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: I thought you meant the people in the hybrid village.
CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: We're determining that.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Sighs:: Self: Where's Gomes when you need her? ::Hits his badge again:: *CO*: Did you devise a way to determine if the villages are from our universe?
MO Lt Storm says:
::Shakes her head and wonders how long their stay here just became.  She could see months of work ahead of them.  Though if she were one of the people here who wanted to go home, she would be grateful for the chance.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods.::  MO:  I will see what I can do.
MO Lt Storm says:
CO:  I will go ask the villagers for a sample.

CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: Storm is working on that now.
Ty Wilson says:
@::Hears the COs comment.::  XO:  The villagers here don't want to leave, they gave up on trying to find a way home a long time ago.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Makes her way back to the village.  Upon arriving, it is both quiet and not.  Something seems... off.  Shaking her head, she goes in search of Vdon to ask for a sample.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Moves off into the night, moving as silently as he can as he leaves sight of the others, and begins scanning the ground for any signs of tracks.::
Vdon says:
::Looks up in slight surprise as the alien female enters::  MO:  What can I do for you?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@Williams: You know that for a fact for all of them?
MO Lt Storm says:
::Caught off guard by what could be either a look of embarrassment or guilt, she lets it pass.  She had no intention of mentally reaching out in this world.  There was no telling what that would do to her brain.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Walks back into the village a short ways behind Storm:: *XO*: If the others want to stay, make your way to the shuttle and bring it closer.
MO Lt Storm says:
Vdon: We want to make certain we are taking you back to the correct universe.  If you are not from it, it could be dangerous to you and your people.
Vdon says:
::Looks at her cautiously, but the reasoning is sound.  He had not thought it could be another universe they were from.  But of course...  With an inward side, he nods consent.::  MO:  What do you need from me?
Ty Wilson says:
@::Shrugs.::  XO:  Not for every last person but that is the general concusses in the village.  And now that they have crossbred so much they may find difficulties in returning to our universe.
MO Lt Storm says:
Vdon:  Just a sample and a hope that my medical scanner can work enough in this universe to get the reading I need.  It is just a simple DNA comparison.  ::Reaches into her kit for the sample vial::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Finds smalls animal tracks nearby and after studying them for a minute moves off following them.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@All: Let's go, we're returning to the shuttle. ::Resumes making his way from the village, happy they're leaving the search parties behind them::
Vdon says:
::Seeing someone approaching he waves them away with a shake of his head and takes a seat at the table.::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Moving closer, she lays the med kit on the table and reaches to take a sample.::
Ty Wilson says:
@::Glances back at the torches moving out from the village.  And with a resigned sigh follows after the XO.  Hoping none of them got hurt looking for him.::
Vdon says:
::Eyes the medkit and medical equipment in general with envy.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Arrives just as Vdon is waving someone away, not sure what that was about::
MO Lt Storm says:
Vdon:  You will not feel anything.  ::Collects the sample and steps back::  There.  Just give me a few minutes.  I am waiting for my crewmate to do a comparison sample.
Vdon says:
MO:  How long will this take?
MO Lt Storm says:
Vdon:  Only as long as it takes Commander Heller to practice his hunting skills.  :: looks up to see her brother.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Glances at the person leaving the room:: Vdon: I hope we weren't disturbing anything important.
Vdon says:
::Starts and turns around to look at the alien commander.::  CO:  No... not at all.  Your doctor was just getting a DNA sample.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Inserts the vial into the medical scanner.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Sees what looks to be a small den of some animal up ahead he carefully removes his pack and takes a quick survey of what he had, not seeing anything that would help capture one he pulls a knife from the top of his boot and moves carefully forward, hand drawn back ready to throw.::

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