USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11411.30
Mission Number 769
No Sanctuary III
                
       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 TO Lt Taliesin, FCO Yinn
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose (SO-Science Officer) npc MO Lt Storm

           
Time lapse:  A Few minutes

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

Having arrived within the Mu Herculis sector, the ship headed for the main stair classified as G5 IV.  Outside of its system they discovered the remnants of what was possibly the USS Spirit.  And still no communication with anyone.

There seems to be some issues with sciences sensors and engineering has been looking into it.  While the sensors dedicated to tactical appear to be able to pick up information suggesting they were dealing with a possible dimensional issue, science has not.

The decision made to head into the interior, tactical picked up five vessels orbiting the AnDovian colony world.  Four give the appearance of warships, one the appearance of a transport.  The alien warp signatures from the destroyed vessel lead back to this world as well.

The Seleya is in no shape to take on anyone.  Starfleet was informed and they have sent a request for assistance from the USS Decoy, 8 light years away at Memory Alpha.  They have decided to use the newly rescued and slightly modified yacht to take in for recon.  30 minutes have passed.  The yacht has been rechecked and fitted as have the away team.

Captain's Log 11411.30: We need more intel regarding the ships around the AnDovian colony and right now the yacht is the only thing we have that can get us what we need. It's not perfect but all we have until the USS Decoy arrives.

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CO Capt Varesh says:
::Stands next to the Yacht, admiring the lines of her::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: You're looking like you haven't seen her in years. ::Walks to the side of the Captain::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Near the yacht going over some last minute checks, he spots the captain nearby, he steps over near him.:: CO:  The doctor has some concerns with me going on the away mission.  With your permission I'll send Tal and a team to accompany the XOs team.
CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: Well, it's the first time after all.
FCO Ens Robin says:
::Leans against the hatchway of the yacht waiting for the senior officers::
CO Capt Varesh says:
CTO: Understood. ::Looks at Maor:: XO: Keep me informed of what you find and try not to be seen.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Looks around for Brianna::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances over and gives Tal a nod.::
FCO Ens Robin says:
::Sees them coming and turns, heading into the cockpit to finish the preflight.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Pokes her head out from the shuttle to see the others.::
TO Lt Taliesin says:
::Nods and gathers up his team and gear and heads onto the yacht.::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Steps aside as security comes aboard.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the direction of the CO:: CO: Try not to hurt yourselves back on the comfortable ship. I heard it's tacos night at the Summit. Brutal.
FCO Ens Robin says:
::Passes Rose on the way in:: SO: Better strap in, ma'am. We might be in for some spatial turbulence.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Spots her peeking out the yacht:: XO: I'll save you some. Be home before midnight and don't scratch the paint.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Shakes his head:: CO: You lose the yacht one time.. ::Continues mumbling as he steps inside the Yacht::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Nods and sighs in frustration.::  FCO: I had not thought of that.  And engineering is still working on my sensors.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Chuckles:: CTO: Shall we head for the bridge?
TO Lt Taliesin says:
::Directs his team into the passenger area then heads for the flight area, taking one of the station and checking over the armaments.::
FCO Ens Robin says:
::Straps in and powers up the yacht's engines, warming them up as they wait for Commander Maor::\
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Takes one last glance at the yacht before turning, still wishing he was going.:: CO:  I guess we should.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Sighs:: CTO: I want to go as well, but after years of admonishing Captains not to be stupid, I can't go haring off myself.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Smiles at the captain.::  CO:  I'd have had something to say about it as well.  ::Heads out of the shuttlebay and down the corridor.::  I'd go but would worry I'd be more of a liability then an asset at this point.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Looks over at Taliesin and nods.  She is happy to see him and glad Max had decided not to push things.::

XO Cmdr Maor says:
FCO: Start your prelaunch checklist.  ::Sits down::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Walks along to the TL:: CTO: And I appreciate that. I pushed my luck before when we went through the dimensional rift before. Can't do that too often.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Strapped in she activates passive scans.::
FCO Ens Robin says:
XO: Just finishing it up, sir. ::Runs the last check on the maneuvering thrusters::::looks back:: All aboard?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Enters the lift ordering it to the bridge.::  CO:  Agreed, I've pushed a lot over the past few years and its made things difficult.  Hopefully their mission goes smoothly.  From what I could tell we have better sensors then they do and I don't think they know we are out here.
CO Capt Varesh says:
CTO: I was counting on our sensors being better. I just hate being the one sitting here waiting for information. ::Thinks a moment:: Let's back off a bit just to make sure their sensors don't pick us up.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
FCO: From the silence I can assume we are. Let's go. ::Glances at the direction of the SO:: SO: Keep monitoring the sensors, I want to know the second you find anything unusual.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Yes sir.  Will pull us back as soon as the yacht has departed.  ::Steps out of the lift as it comes to a stop, moving toward his station.::
FCO Ens Robin says:
XO: Aye sir.::Reaches up and hits the switch to disengage the locks and drop away from the Seleya::
CO Capt Varesh says:
CTO: Keep an eye on the sensors on this end as well. ::Moves to his chair::
TO Lt Taliesin says:
XO:  Weapon systems are ready, cloak will be ready on your order commander.
SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  This whole thing is unusual.  I have sensors on passive so we do not trigger anything.  Until I take them off, I will not know if we will have the same problem as the ships sensors or not.
SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  Sir, do you have a plan here?
FCO Ens Robin says:
COM - Seleya: Seleya this is Jacaranda disembarking. See you on the other side. 
XO Cmdr Maor says:
SO: I think we can safely assume we will. ::Nods at the direction of the TO:: TO: As soon as we reach a distance of 300 meters from the ship engage it.
CO Capt Varesh says:
@COM: Jacaranda: Save voyage, don't forget to write.
TO Lt Taliesin says:
XO:  Yes sir.
FCO Ens Robin says:
::Tries to fly well clear of the eddies on sensors::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
SO: Get closer to one of the ships for now, see if the sensors clear up as we get closer.
SO Lt Rose says:
TO:  Taliesin, did Commander Heller fill you in on the problems we were having with sensors on the ship?
CO Capt Varesh says:
@CTO And they're off.
Vleret says:
#::Standing in front of a massive viewing window staring down at the colony below::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
@::Keeps a close watch on sensors as the yacht departs.::  FCO:  Once the yacht is clear back us off.
FCO Yinn says:
@CTO:  Yes sir, backing us off.
MO Lt Storm says:
@::Steps off the lift and onto the bridge.  A glance around and she makes her way over to the big chair.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
@CO:  Hopefully they can find us some answers.  From what I have been able to determine based on weapons signatures, there was an attack on the planet but the scans they can give us will help us figure out what exactly happened.
CO Capt Varesh says:
@::Looks up as Suzi walks over::
TO Lt Taliesin says:
SO: Something about tactical sensors being able to pick up information that your sensors couldn't?
FCO Ens Robin says:
::Banks to starboard, drawing a broad, lazy arc through the stars, setting the ship on course for a natural lagrangian orbit far outside the paths of the other ships::
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO:  I released my last patient.  A few will remain off duty, but they do not need to be under foot in medical... not to mention, as they were starting to become restless, they were starting to become annoying to the medical staff.
TO Lt Taliesin says:
::Taps a few controls on his station.::  XO:  Activating the cloak now.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Nods her head::  TO:  That's it.  So I am going to be relying on your end as well, just in case it has nothing to do with the ships sensors being on the blitz.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the direction of the TO:: All: If this leads to war make sure to remind JAG that I was just following orders.
CO Capt Varesh says:
@::Grins:: MO: I can believe they were anxious to get out of sickbay. Most on light duty?
SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  Do you think one can really support or want to support a dimensional war?
MO Lt Storm says:
@CO:  Two are on bed rest only, the others are on light duty for now.  Two can go back to full duty tomorrow.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
SO: Talking about our cloak. ::Turns to the FCO:: FCO: Start taking us closer.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Looks to her sensors::
CO Capt Varesh says:
@MO: Thanks. ::Smiles at her:: You want to stay and be anxious with us? Maor is probably of the opinion we're going to start a war or something with me sending the Jacaranda in.
FCO Ens Robin says:
::Adjusts to a tighter orbit:: XO: Yes, Commander. Which do you want to take a closer look at? The ships or the planet?
TO Lt Taliesin says:
::Smiles at the XOs comment as he continues to monitor the cloak.::  SO:  Understood Lt.  I will keep tactical sensors running and let you know if I spot anything from my end.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
FCO: The ships. That's our main focus for now.
FCO Ens Robin says:
::Grimaces:: XO: Yes sir. You said that, didn't you. Sorry, sir. The ships... 

ACTION:  Time passes quickly and the yacht is within transporter range of the alien vessels and soon of the planet.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
@CO:  The yacht is approaching range of the alien vessels, now.
MO Lt Storm says:
@CO:  Why would he believe that?  ::Leans against his chair.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
@CTO: Thank you. Put a schematic on the screen, will you?
CO Capt Varesh says:
@::Shurgs:: MO: I don't know. It's me trying to anticipate what my officers are thinking.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
@CO:  Yes sir.  ::Brings up an overlay of the system with icons representing the ships and planets.::
MO Lt Storm says:
@CO:  That is dangerous... especially, given my observations, of our first officer.
FCO Ens Robin says:
::Keeps a close eye on the engines' power signature to keep their profile as low as possible::
SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  Picking up primarily space debris... no satellites intact.
TO Lt Taliesin says:
::Lets out a slight whistle as he runs his scans as they approach.::  XO:  Those ship are pretty big, if the Seleya was at 100% I'd give us even odds against one.  In its current condition not a chance, with all of them we'd be lucky to last more than a few minutes.
CO Capt Varesh says:
@::Smiles:: MO: It helps that I'm a Counselor by training.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
TO: Can you detect a functioning docking port to one of those ships?
MO Lt Storm says:
@::A touch of wry humor:: CO:  That is why I would worry.
TO Lt Taliesin says:
XO:  Checking now.  ::Begins scanning for a docking port.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
@MO: Touchè.
SO Lt Rose says:
XO: There was heavy weapons fire in this area.  From heat residual and patterns, I would estimate it ended three or four days ago.  I am picking up weapons fire on the planet as well as many fires unchecked.
TO Lt Taliesin says:
XO:  I'm picking up several on each vessel.  Now that we are closer, the large one is definitely a transport, one I can see looks to primarily be guarding the transport.  The others are fighters as well.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
TO: Understood. ::Turns to the FCO:: FCO: Take us inside the bigger one.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
FCO: And do it.. gently..
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Watches the screen::
TO Lt Taliesin says:
::Double checks the cloak worried how the cloak will hold up if they get that close, but ready to make adjustments as needed.::

Scenery:  From the planet a couple of ships break through the haze of smoke as the head toward the transport ship.  Another two coming through head for the lead fighter.

FCO Ens Robin says:
::Not sure how to fly gently, just nods:: XO: Gently... right. ::Transfers 2% power to the engines and guides the Jacaranda towards the larger vessel::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
FCO: Keep us close, let' see if we can see something inside without going inside.

TO Lt Taliesin says:
XO:  Picking up ships coming up from the surface, some coming for the transport, two others heading for the lead fighter.
FCO Ens Robin says:
::Slows as they approach, using the thrusters to align the yacht to the larger vessel's lateral line, killing the thrusters and letting the ship drift along her length::
SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  Picking up comms... putting them through the translator.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
FCO: Emergency power only. Divert all power to science. ::Turns to the direction of the SO:: SO: What is it?
SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  It will take the computer a moment to work it out.

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