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USS Seleya - 10409.19

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"Salutations from the Other Side" - Part 7 (or was it 8, please check)

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SUMMARY: As the Seleya slowly makes her way out of the Fironese system, the senior staff meets for a debrief of what had happened on the planet and what the deep cover agents had uncovered.

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<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
:: Enters the OBS Lounge and stands next to his seat, waiting for the XO ::

XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::exits the Ready room and quickly moves to the OBS lounge::

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::gets up off the sickbay biobed:: Medtech: Thanks, that feels much better.

Host Jared_Miller says:
::enters the OL, taking position by one of the windows, waiting for Rojer to walk into the room::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::Heads for the OBS lounge::

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Walks out of the Sickbay and gets the closest turbolift to the Observation lounge::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::In sickbay preparing to operate on Viren::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Checks his uniform as he enters the lounge; it feels good to be back again ::

XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::enters the lounge and stands beside his seat::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::Enters the lounge::

Host Jared_Miller says:
<Lyon> ::steps off the TL and makes his way to the OL, eager to find out what the crew had to report::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
:is sat in the Observation Lounge, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the senior staff.  Has made an extra special effort to sit as far as the back as possible::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Walks to one of the seats near the head of the table and stands by, waiting for the senior officer to enter ::

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Steps off the Turbolift and into the Observation lounge, admiring the view - hasn't seen space in months::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::visually scans everyone as they enter the lounge::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::moves to stand behind a seat::

Host Jared_Miller says:
::hears the doors open and turns as first Whittiker and then Lyon enters the room::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Enters the Observation lounge through the doors::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Checks Viren's vital signs on the SSF before applying a local anesthetic to symbiont's nerve bundles::

Host Jared_Miller says:
<Lyon> ::enters the OL, and looks around as is his habit, spots Jared and stops dead in his tracks, looking like he's seen a ghost.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Watches Lyon's reaction, expecting something like the one he has displayed ::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Glances over at Lyon and smirks::

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Sits down, lounging a bit::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Picks up on Lyons surprise and shoots a look at Miller, then takes his seat::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Sits next to Lessing::  Lessing: Nice to see you, as you.

XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::clears his throat:: All: Now that we're all here please be seated.

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
Whittiker: It’s nice to be myself again.

Host Jared_Miller says:
::smiles:: Lyon: You knew I was on that planet... did you think they left me behind?

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::sits down quickly::

XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::takes his seat::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Visualises each step of the procedure::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Sits down and looks up the report he has written on the screen in front of him ::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::sterilises the pouch and makes the first incision::

Host Jared_Miller says:
<Lyon> ::slowly walks closer, barely containing his emotions:: Jared: You have a point there. ::said in a shaky voice:: We'll speak after the meeting... in my quarters.

Host Jared_Miller says:
::nods and takes a seat, grinning as Lyon drops into the chair next to him::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Looks at the symbiont and decides he should play some music to keep it calm::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Looks around the table, noticing with a pang that the CIV and CMO couldn't be there ::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::wonders how the operation is going::

XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::notices everyone is now seated and at attention:: CSO: Your report please commander.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::suppresses all thoughts of the operation and brings his mind to the briefing::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Continues the operation after having pressed a few buttons, this time listening to Mozart::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Carefully lifts the symbiont out::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Taps a few keys on the console :: All: You can access the full text of my report in the database. To be brief, the away team from the Seleya has made some observations, though of course ours is but a glimpse compared to the findings of the embedded team consisting of Captain Miller and Cmdr Lessing.

Host Jared_Miller says:
ACTION: As the CMO lifts out the symbiont, Viren gives a sigh. The new host waits a bit apprehensively.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
<MO_Boot> ::Picks up a laser scalpel and cuts the nerve bundles and tendons connecting Viren to Judzec::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
All: We have observed the Kindleener's society is based on the use of genetic selection, though exactly how deep it permeates into their society we haven't been able to observe.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::relives a few of those "observations"  that made him bring down a security detail in full gear::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Places the symbiont in a stasis field::

Host Jared_Miller says:
All: The genetic program is what the entire culture is based on... but they are not native to our universe.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Listens intently, waiting to hear exactly what the embedded team knows::

CIV_LtCmdr_Harek says:
@::looks out the window of the transport ship and stares at the blue orb glowing in space::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Listens as Miller picks up where he left off ::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::leans forward a bit and listens intently to Miller::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Turns and looks at Miller::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Decides to let an MO close the pouch and rolls the trolley on which he placed the symbiont over to the new host::

Host Jared_Miller says:
::taps a control, pulling up the relevant information from his and Lessing's notes:: All: The Kindleener is originally from the same universe as the Nacandarians, and got "moved" here several generations ago as part of a deal they made with the Nacandarians.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::listens closely to Miller::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Takes out a laser scalpel and makes an incision in the new host's pouch::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Leans back and scowls at no one in particular::  ::The Nacandarians........figures::

Host Jared_Miller says:
All: The Kindleener created a suicide gene, which will be triggered by the demise of their Queen under certain circumstances.

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Starts to understand what Miller had mentioned about the Nacandarians while they were on the planet ::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
<MO_Boot> ::Closes the wound with an auto suture and moves over to assist the CMO::

Host Jared_Miller says:
All: This is designed to make it look like the Federation wiped out the entire race... because they think WE started the war between them and the V'Rax.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
Miller:  How long have you known about this?  And why us?

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Picks up the symbiont and places in the host's pouch where it should join immediately::

Host Jared_Miller says:
All: So you understand the gravity of this information. As soon as we are done here, I will be sending our findings to SFC for further orders. ::turns to A'an:: I only found this out a short while before our rescue mission... and I was waiting for Aleister to corroborate some information.

Host Jared_Miller says:
FCO: Also, there was a chance meeting between the Federation and the Nacandarians two hundred years ago, around the time that war started.

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Stands and moves to flank Jared::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Watches new connections forming and closes the wound::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
Miller: Do you know when this suicide gene is supposed to become active?

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
Jared: Do you mind if I take over here?

Host Jared_Miller says:
::shakes his head:: FCO: I don't. ::nods:: Lessing: Please do.

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
Jared: Thank you.  All: All we know about the triggering of the suicide gene is that it will not be triggered if the queen dies of natural causes.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Injects the host with Benzocyatizine to regulate Isoboramine levels and returns to his other patient::

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: but just to muddy the waters further, there is yet another player.  One we know very very little about as yet.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::wonders who or what Lessing's getting at::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Listens carefully, processing the information and thinking of the next move, if there is one ::

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: The Airilians are another race, also native to the same universe as the V'Rax, the Nacandarians and the Kindleener.  They plan to manipulate us into a position which will kill the queen, and trigger the suicide gene.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Looks at Viren's vital signs noticing no change from the genetic change::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
Lessing: These Airilians, are they allies of the V'Rax or they just share a common enemy?

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: From that point, they plan to broadcast the extinction of the Nacandarians, with the broadcast indicating that we are committing Genocide.

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Neither.  They are in it for themselves - for their own power.  They could be compared to Vultures, hovering around a dying corpse, waiting to feed.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Looks at the still anesthetised Viren wondering how much time he has left::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO/Lessing:  Are the V'Rax even the aggressive monsters that they lead us to believe they are?  Given the lengths the Nacandarians will go to, as well as their allies, how do we even know?

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: OF course, the food they hope to get is power - enough power to challenge the federation, appearing to occupy a place of moral high ground.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::leans back into his seat::

Host Jared_Miller says:
All: So you see the depth of this whole conspiracy?

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Leaves the surgical suite and enters an adjacent changing room::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO/Lessing:  Given what we know, if the Federation makes a pre-emptive statement to the opposite, and produces the evidence we have, their plans are pretty much done in aren’t they?

Host Jared_Miller says:
FCO: I don't think it’s going to be that easy.

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
FCO: The problem with that is that it would protect us, leaving some other race to fall prey to the same idea at a later date.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
Lessing:  Perhaps, but it would expose the Nacandarians and their allies, putting everyone one the defensive.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Slips out of the surgical gown he's wearing and steps into a shower::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
Lessing:  Any attempt to do this again would be placed into severe scrutiny.  We need to stop them, yes, but right this moment, isn’t this the best course of action?

Host Rojer_Lyon says:
::gets up:: FCO: That is to be decided by SFC, Lt.

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
FCO: That's a short-term fix.  We can't afford to fix the problem now, and have it crop up again, with more twists in 10 or 15 years.

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Nods to Lyon and hands the podium to him::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Still not saying a word because he is trying to consider all the angles ::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Listens to the whirr of the sonic shower and wishes he was on shore leave::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Looks at Lyon::  I understand that sir, but our report will carry a lot of weight as to what they decide.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
Lyon:  If we wait, and do nothing, we could very well be left holding the bag.

Host Rojer_Lyon says:
All: I'm sure you will all concur that SFC needs to get this information ASAP, to determine the next course of action. ::looks at Lessing and Miller:: And I'm sure the three of us will be closeted in a conference room until they send us orders. ::looks at A'an:: FCO: I'm sure that SFC will move quickly on this issue.

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Looks at Whittiker:: All: And I am sure many other governments will too.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::doesn't like the way the FCO's comments are pushed over the side::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Raises and eyebrow at Lessing::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Gets out of the shower and searches for a fresh uniform::

Host Rojer_Lyon says:
::gives a wry smile:: FCO: And if I know SFC, and I've been there for a while... we'll be the ones to clean up. In light of the fact that the Nacandarians have abducted the President...

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::waits for the room to explode::\

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Looks at Lyon::  Lyon:  What?!  When?!

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Raises an eyebrow, wondering what Lyon was putting behind those words ::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::looks up at the head of the table, in shock::

Host Rojer_Lyon says:
All: It happened a while ago - it has been kept under wraps by the Federation Council. Task forces had been sent to deal with the situation, but in the light of our discovery, I'm sure you will be sent to deal with it.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Finds a uniform and gets dressed deciding not to bother with his hair or shaving because he doesn't really care about his appearance unlike some people onboard::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::Thinks: president abducted? What the hell?::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Looks at the XO::  XO/Lyon:  That’s how they plan on setting us up...

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Exits the changing room and heads back to sickbay, Viren and the new host should've been moved there by now::

Host Rojer_Lyon says:
All: That part I do not know yet. Until we've given SFC this information, my guess is as good as any.

LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: And you are all strongly enjoined not to guess at what is going on.  Nor are you to discuss this with any person not at this meeting.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Enters sickbay and walks into his office to get a cup of coffee::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::thinks: oh, great- is suddenly reminded of his first mission with the Seleya when they at least were given a medal to smooth things over::

Host Rojer_Lyon says:
XO: Commander, this meeting is deemed top secret until we have orders from SFC. Continue on the course to Earth. ::looks around:: If that is all... this meeting is adjourned.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::nods to Lyon::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Sits and absorbs the information they have just received for a moment, then rises and waits to be dismissed::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Exhales under the gravity of the situation as Lyon calls the meeting ::

Host Rojer_Lyon says:
::looks around again:: All: I am sorry I do not have the answers you seek, but I will get you some as soon as possible.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::tries not to show how he feels about the way SFC's handling this::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Stands and waits for dismissal::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Walks over to the host to see if her isoboramine levels have changed::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::wonders if he'd be allowed in sickbay to see how the doc's doing::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The Seleya has docked at McKinley station, and Jared, Aleister and Rojer have left the moment the clamps have engaged. Captain Muir is to return to the ship - his staff has a lot to tell him.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Is in Muir's ready room, through means best left undisclosed::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::manning his post::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Finishes up his self imposed tour of the Seleya; not really making a song and dance about being back aboard ::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::sat in her seat on the bridge:

Host XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::on the bridge, standing in the command area::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Taps on the desk console, using his security clearance codes to get a picture of what is going on.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Sits at the main science station, looking over the weekly reports ::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Has yet to see any senior officers since his return; he was still being briefed when the Seleya docked ::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Enters the nearest turbolift ::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
TL: Bridge.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::At tactical, doing tactical stuff::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Raises an eyebrow as something catches his eye, taps out a request for enlargement of that detail.:: Self: Oh really?

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Exits the turbolift onto the Bridge, and it's exactly as he remembers, even after two months away ::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::stretches in his big leather chair::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Catches a view of himself in one of the shiny consoles, and wonder if anyone else notices his new hairstyle, or the fact that he toned up ::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::sees Muir:  All:  Captain on the Bridge.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Closes the information down, clearing memory of it, and leans back, putting his feet on the desk, eyes closed::

CSO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Sits up straight in his chair as he hears the call and the CO on the bridge ::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Nods at A'an, glad to be home ::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Walks down to the Command Area, extending his hand out to Commander Darklighter ::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::turns around and faces Muir::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::looks up as the CO walks on the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: I trust you kept her in good shape, all things considered?

CIV_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::heads through the airlock and steps onto the deck of the Seleya:: Seleya: It's been a while, my friend ::continues to the Turbolift::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Stands and walks out of the Ready Room, having left a note for Adam to read.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::shakes Muir's hand:: CO: And not a single scratch on the paint job.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The hiss of the Ready Room doors opening is loud on the bridge, and Whittiker strides out, smiling slightly.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Nods and smiles, wondering if the scratches on the souls of the crew will be as easy to mend after the successive loss of two senior staff members ::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Turns to his ready room, and looks at Whittiker ::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Looks at the Captain::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Cleaning things up, were we?

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CO: As always.  Lyon should have told you about me.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::tilts his body slightly to look around Muir and raises an eyebrow at Ens Whittiker::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Indeed.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Smiles to the XO, his teeth glinting::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
All: Our new orders are on the way, until then, get some rest.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::wonders if the OPS knows the first thing about politeness::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Steps into the Ready Room ::

CIV_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::enters the TL :: TL: Deck One

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Moves to Ops::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Moves around the desk, noticing immediately that things are 2 or 3 centimetres out of place ::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Becomes immediately irked by this and spends the next couple of hours rectifying it ::

CIV_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::steps onto the bridge and looks around::

Host SM-Lyon says:
<<<<<<<< End Mission >>>>>>>