USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11408.24
Mission Number 759
The Hunt VIII
                
       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)
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose (SO-Science Officer) 

           
Time lapse:  None

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on Seleya:

After a quick departure from the Syndicate outpost the Seleya began heading toward the nearest known base of operation of Tankard and his crew.

During the trip the XO and CTO began questioning their prisoner who was less than helpful.  He ended up using a poison he had hidden.  Though through the quick actions of Lt Storm they were able to save his life, he is now brain-dead.

Meanwhile Pandora picked up a signal originating from the outpost they left, it seems to be directed toward the base they Seleya was speeding toward.  Though it was encrypted it seemed likely it was sent for a warning after the disappearance of one of Tankards informants.

Captain's Log 11408.24: Our involuntary informant has become useless to us. We have some time to try and extract information but I'm sidelining him for the time being. We need more information going into the system that Tankard is operating from and form a plan of attack.

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CO Capt Varesh says:
::Enters the briefing room with a cup of coffee and settles at his normal place.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::In the briefing room already, going over a few reports on his PADD::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Having just called in and checked in on their prisoner he moved into the briefing room and took a chair.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Entering the briefing room, padd in hand, and taking a seat next to the XO::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Looks around the table at the assembled crew::  All: I think we need to start with what we know.
CO Capt Varesh says:
CTO: You got nothing of use from our informant?
SO Lt Rose says:
::Slips into the room and takes a seat::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Shakes his head as he settles into his chair.::  CO:  I just checked in with medical, our informant is basically a vegetable at this point.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Eyes the SO disapprovingly::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Sighs:: CTO: We had to try. Work with Commander Maor on a plan of attack when we get there.
CO Capt Varesh says:
OPS: The message we intercepted. What is the content?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
CO: Nothing good, captain... It was very short, just informing Tankard that one of his informants went missing, and that we were spotted in the area...
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Grumbles:: OPS: Not what I wanted to hear, but not surprising in the least.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Feeling a pair of eyes on her, she glances in that direction, and just sighs wondering when they were going to get a CSO.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
All: Should we change tactics and head for the other base? Tankard will be expecting us at this one, its closer. ::Looks around the table again::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  What about dressing someone up to play his role?
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Frowns:: SO: Do you think we can pull it off? He had knowledge that we cannot possibly fake.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  I feel like Tankard is leading us.  Maybe we have an informant on board.  But as our guest is not dead, he could miraculously recover.  As for the knowledge... that would be problematic.  But would it be something Tankard would expect?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods slowly, thinking about the question::
CO Capt Varesh says:
SO: Your idea has merit, but I cannot possibly ask anybody to go into such a dangerous situation without proper intelligence. And your suggestion of an informant is quite distressing.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Looks concerned at the mention of an informant on board, pulls out his padd and begins jotting out ideas on what he could do to address it.::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  I do not know how we would get the information.  While we have some telepaths aboard, a dead brain is still basically dead.  ::Frowns::  I think.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up surprised:: All: Wait, you're actually considering the idea? Well, in that case we do have a Vulcan over at Security, don't we?
CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: Better a Vulcan who is trained in that than me who is not.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Doing some investigation on him and some detailed scans etc we might be able to get some info on where he has been, might help someone pull off the part at least.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Nods slowly:: CTO: The question is, who will go in if I approve it.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Not like you have many choices, Captain. Either it be Heller or myself.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Looks between the two men.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  I would volunteer for that mission if we decide to do so captain.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Sitting, just listening to the conversation, trying not to think of the many ways in which things could go wrong::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I think we should attempt the mind meld before we go any further.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Wonders if he did this he'd be able to get close enough to Tankard to get rid of the problem himself.::  CO:  Though I might not be the most clear headed if I get close to Tankard.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Until we are certain, what about spreading the rumor he is actually alive.  I doubt Tankard would come after one of his men, but you never know.  And it might make him nervous.  ::Frowns again::  If that is possible.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Looks back and forth between the two men:: XO/CTO: I know I don't have to ask if you are sure, gentlemen. And I appreciate your candor, Mr. Heller, and I would have to agree with you on your assessment.
CO Capt Varesh says:
SO: Agreed. Liaise with Medical and make sure the story is circulated throughout the ship.
CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: I think so too, we need all the information we can get before we continue with our planning.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Simply nods::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO/SO:  I will increase security scans etc to detect any unauthorized transmission that might indicate an informant on board.
SO Lt Rose says:
CTO:  I can also put one of my people on it to help out.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
SO:  That would be helpful.
CO Capt Varesh says:
CTO: Get that done as soon as possible.
SO Lt Rose says:
:;Picking up her padd, she contacts Bruce to meet with her in ten minutes.  She trusted him.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  I will get to work as soon as we leave here.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Coughs:: CTO/SO: Excuse me commander, lieutenant... But I believe it would be much easier if you'd let my department handle the monitoring of communications..
SO Lt Rose says:
::Turns toward Pandora, slightly embarrassed::  OPS:  Sorry.  I meant for them to look for unusual activity.  But you are right.  Would you like technical assistance?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Looks over at Pandora, nodding in agreement.::  OPS:  That would work, would free my team up for other work, though we will be here if you need anything.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Shakes his head:: SO: We'll be fine... I am not even convinced we have someone aboard passing information at all. After all, the message only informed Tankard of something that anyone at the station could have known.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
All: I'll go find that Vulcan, see if I can talk some sense into him.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Nods.  She still needed to talk to Bruce about another issue, so did not change the order.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: Please get that sorted out.

SO Lt Rose says:
::Lifts an eyebrow at the commanders comment.  Vulcan usually were sensible.  Unless he meant talk him into something other than that.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
OPS: Thank you Commander. I'm not convinced either but we need to cover all our bases.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods agreement::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Picks up his cup of coffee:: All: You have your assignments. Report back to me as you have them completed.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Nods and stands, heading for medical.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Taking the words as a dismissal, he stands and turns towards the door:
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Gets up and heads back to the bridge::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Stays in his seat and continues working on his notes and thoughts on the increased ships security.::
SO Lt Rose says:
::As the lift stops, she makes her way down the hall toward the double glass doors.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Gets a refill for his coffee and settles into his chair on the bridge::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Heads for the turbolift to take him to the operations department::
SO Lt Rose says:
::As the doors slide open, she enters.  It is basically quiet.  There are two medical staff, one near the brain dead patient.  She did not envy the Vulcan his task.  Looking toward the CMO's office, she can see Suzi working on the computer.::

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