Star Trek: A Call to Duty
A Very Good Place, Part Seven 

USS Seleya NCC-75635 - SD 10609.17

Starring:

Lilia Perfeito		as	[CO] Commander Alexandra Gomes
	and
Robert Wright		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander A’an Selzah
	With
Hazzem Abdel-Hamid 	as 	[CTO] Lieutenant Commander Hazzem Abdel-Hamid
Bryan Allen 		as 	[OPS] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jace Day
Eldad Ben-Tovim 	as 	[CIV] Crewman, 1st Class Samantha Ivanova
Gavin Doran		as	[CEO] Ensign Rodan Finn
Andreas Habeland 	as 	[CMO] Lieutenant JG Paul Atreides
Aoibhe O’Sullivan	as	[CNS] Lt. Commander Kesh’ Suder

  Nick Beckwith		as	USS Seleya Ship Manager 

Previously, on the U.S.S. Seleya

Cmdr Richmond:
CO/XO: Three Taq'uah ships, the Sla'nistra, the Faq'at and the Miz'nareal were all attacked by a race called the Ritanai, who are known to be in league with the Darkness.  We have been asked by the Taq'uah government to assist in a salvage operation of the three vessels.

CO Cmdr Gomes:
Richmond/Taq'fan: I agree we must save our intelligence.  But let us use the opportunity to gather data as well.

Taq'fan:
CO: If you stay and try to learn about them, you will die.

Cmdr Richmond:
XO: The Faq'at contains vital information about their defensive and communicative systems.

OPS LtJG Day:
All: The telemetry we have received from sensor array 84-B 5724 appears to show that all three of the Taq'uah vessels's organic components are still alive, which may explain how they have all managed to make it.

CEO Ens McKnight:
All: Each ship has three main hubs which all the organic systems connect to, one on the bridge, another in main engineering and the last in the central section of the ship.

Taq'fan:
XO: You must reach the Faq'at.

XO LCmdr Aan:
Taq'fan: I've got two Ritanai ships on an intercept course.  I'm not going to leave my crew over there.

Taq'fan:
XO: If you leave the Faq'at, all is lost.

CNS LtCmdr Suder:
CMO: Where's Roalla?

CMO LtJG Atreides:
CNS: Roalla?  Haven't seen her since the Darkness took her.

CO Cmdr Gomes:
TO: We need to get the new away team on its way and the first one back.  Once that happens position us between the Taq'uah ships and the Ritanai.

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The shuttle screams out of the bay, taking just a tiny little chunk of door with it…

CO Cmdr Gomes:
OPS: Hail the Ritanai, let's see if we can buy time.

SM Nick says:
~~~YOU WILL MOVE ASIDE OR YOU WILL BE DESTROYED~~~

TO Lt Novar:
CO: Captain, I'm picking up a Federation ship on long-range sensors.  It's the Adrienne.

SM Nick says:
ACTION: What appears to be hundreds of one-man fighters appear from the Ritanai ships on a direct heading for the Seleya

CO Cmdr Gomes:
CNS: If they can tap into our minds, we can tap into theirs.

CNS LtCmdr Suder:
::suddenly lets out a horrified scream, collapsing back, blood oozing from her nose and ears::

SM Nick says:
ACTION: Big explosion on the bridge.  Kerrigan is thrown back to the floor.

SM Nick says:
~~~YOU WILL DIE.  YOU WERE WARNED.  YOUR DEATH WILL NOT BE SWIFT.  VICTORY TO THE RITANAI~~~

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And now, the conclusion…..

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......at least, I hope so!

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents

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U.S.S. Seleya

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Starring
Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes

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And
Robert Wright as Lieutenant Commander A'an Selzah

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With
Hazzem Abdel-Hamid as Lieutenant Commander Hazzem Abdel-Hamid
Bryan Allen as Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jace Day

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Eldad Ben-Tovim as Yeoman Crewman 1st Class Samantha Ivanova
Gavin Doran as Ensign Rodan Finn

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Andreas Habeland as Lieutenant, Junior Grade Paul Atreides
Aoibhe O'Sullivan as Lieutenant Commander Keshir Suder

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Based on Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry

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Executive Producer
Nick Beckwith

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“A Very Good Place, Part 7"

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<<<<Resume>>>>

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::holds the arms of her chair staring at the screen and the incoming fighters:: Self: Aan, get that shuttle in quick

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The Seleya continues to be pounded by the fighters.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: See what you can do about the counselor and ask for medical support if needed

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Downloads the data into the shuttles log buoy and launches it. Then swings the Shuttle towards the Seleya. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: What is the ETA on the Adrienne? Can we hold that long?

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The bridge rocks

CMO ltJg atreides says:
@::Holds on to his seat::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Pulls in behind one of the fighters and attacks. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
OPS: Tractor that buoy in and keep it safe

CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
::holds on to his console:: CO: 4 minutes away.........captain, I'm detecting a power surge in the lead ritanai vessel

SM Nick says:
<OPS Gren> CO: Aye, sir.

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The lead Ritanai ship suddenly lets out what appears to be a thick purple intermittent beam.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: Any idea about the cause?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::eyes the viewscreen looking at the purple beam::

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The beam hits the Seleya in various places, taking large chunks of hull with it.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: Evasive! Use the thrusters

SM Nick says:
<FCO> CO: Trying, sir.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*XO*get that shuttle in now! We have to warp out

SM Nick says:
ACTION: Lots of explosions

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
Self: You are not getting my ship

CMO ltJg atreides says:
@Self: I'm too young to die, I haven't seen Talos IV yet!

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Swings the shuttle in behind the Seleya and screams into docking bay 1. ::  *CO*:  Go!

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The fighter that A'an attacks is destroyed

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: Let’s try something. The Picard maneuver. Ever hear of it? Warp us to a safe place just a few Km away. That should buy us sometime while they regroup

SM Nick says:
<FCO> CO: Sir, warp engines aren't responding...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::closes her eyes for a second then opens them again::*Engineering*Get me those engines back

SM Nick says:
<Jacobson> *Seleya* Adrienne to Seleya, this is Captain Louise Jacobson. We're here to help.

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ACTION: The U.S.S. Adrienne speeds in towards the fray

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: Leave the CNS to the doctors. Gather all our data on this mission and transmit it to the Adrienne. Priority one

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*Jacobson*This is Commander Gomes on the Seleya. We don't have impulse and our warp is gone as well. We have all the info. Can you tow us and our shuttle back?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: taps his combadge. :: *FCO*:  Open the starboard plasma vents, it'll put us into a spin , but at least it will make it a little harder to hit us!

SM Nick says:
<FCO> *XO* Aye, sir!

SM Nick says:
<Jacobson> *CO* We'll try.  Hang on.

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The large purple beam is directed towards the Adrienne.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*XO*The Adrienne will try to tow us, be prepared

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Staggers to a TL.  :: TL:  Bridge.  *CO*:  Captain, get the Adrienne to lure them to the derelicts, we can use the same plan.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
Self: Oh no *Adrienne*:Get away from that beam now!

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The shuttle is lying half-abandoned in the bay.

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::Follows Aan::

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The Adrienne is hit by the beam.  Less chunks of hull are taken than were taken from the Seleya.

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ACTION: Explosions rock the Seleya on all decks

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*XO*Very well, but hurry up here, I need you to start the detonation. And we need the CMO on the bridge as well

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::Holds on to the side of the lift::

CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
::Holds onto his console again:: CO: Multiple hull breaches on all decks, we are suffering heavy casualties

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: holds onto the TL rail. ::  *CO*:  Enroute

CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
CO: Commander, the Ritanai ships are heading towards the Adrienne.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*Adrienne*If you can, move towards the abandoned ships. We are about to explode them. If you lure the Ritanai in and pull off right before the explosion we can get them

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: Direct power to force fields as possible

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Limps out of the TL onto the bridge and drops into his chair. ::  CO:  Ready when you are.

CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
CO: Commander, I'm picking up a power surge within the nebula, I cannot tell what is is though

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::Makes his way onto the bridge::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Glad to see you back. I am waiting for a response from the Adrienne

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CMO: Take care of the counselor

SM Nick says:
<Jacobson> *CO* Captain, we're reading three separate power surges from the nebula.

CMO ltJg atreides says:
CO: Aye. ::Looks for the CNS then walks over to her and Ivanova next to her::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: It must be from the ships

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
CO:  How, there's nothing left over there?

CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
CO: I'm not so sure, but ::face turns greenish pale:: CO: Commander, power surges are coming from the nebula towards all of us

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The three Taq'uah ships suddenly appear from within the nebula and take a defensive position in front of the two Starfleet ships.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::eyes the viewscreen:: XO: Apparently there is more than we though

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::Takes his tricorder out and scans the counselor::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*Adrienne*Those ships should be on our side

SM Nick says:
<Jacobson> *CO* I don't know about you, Captain, but that looks like our cue to run.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: Work with them

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Did you see any signs of life aboard them?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*Adrienne*If you can tow us yes, else save yourselves and the information

SM Nick says:
<Jacobson> *CO* Acknowledged.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
::Shakes his head. ::  CO:  None, but this might be some kind of final defense program.

CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
CO: I'm reading three Taq`uah ships covering us. They are turning to the Ritanai's and arming their weapons

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::frowns:: OPS: Transporters working? We're gonna have to transfer her to sickbay.

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The three ships come about and face the Ritanai, suddenly speeding up

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Well, our warp is gone, so is impulse. Thrusters will get us nowhere .They are our only hope

SM Nick says:
<OPS Gren> CMO: Transporters are down, sir.  Oink.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: Cover them as much as you can

CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
CO: I'm doing my best, Commander! ::presses a few buttons:: The Ritanai ships are starting to turn Commander

CMO ltJg atreides says:
OPS: Right, we'll you get them working or get me a med team up here as quickly as possible or I will hold you personally responsible for anything that happens to the commander.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I sent the information to the Adrienne, they can make an escape. As for us.. they won't take prisoners I assure you

SM Nick says:
<OPS Gren> CMO: Med team is on its way....oink.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: points at the screen. ::  CO:  Somehow I don’t think that’s going to be a problem.

SM Nick says:
ACTION: Two of the ships head straight towards the lead Ritanai vessel as it appears to be turning sharply.

CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
::Looks at his sensor screens:: All: Looks like they're going for the lead ship, impact in 5..4..3..2..1

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks at the viewscreen::XO: You have your plan, we should still be able to blow them up. The two ones closest to the ritanai

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The first two vessels slam into the Ritanai ship, causing a HUGE explosion.  Explosion field is heading directly towards the two SF vessels, as well as the other Ritanai vessel.

CMO ltJg atreides says:
:::Gives her an injection to try and stop at least some of the bleeding while he's waiting for the med team to arrive::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: All power to shields!

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*All*brace for impact

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ACTION: The second Ritanai vessel is caught up in the explosion as the last ship rams it, causing another explosion.

CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
::Transfers more power to shields, and hold on to his console::

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The Seleya is rocked like a dinghy in a hurricane.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::falls down on her chair, and to the side towards the XO's chair::

SM Nick says:
ACTION: Lots of explosions, people throwing themselves about from one side of the bridge to the other

CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
::Consoles spark in his face sending him flying backwards::

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::Falls over almost hitting Suder::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
::  Grips the sides of his chair, riding out the explosions. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::tries to pick up herself but finds the g forces too much so just waits for them to tone down::

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The Seleya and Adrienne eventually come to rest.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Leans forward, and helps Captain Gomes to her feet. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::blinks, feeling pain all over her body, she certainly has her share of bruises. Slowly she looks up:: All: Status ...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Thank you

CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
::gets up holding his right arm, and back to his console:: All: We are clear.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: The Ritanai...are not on sensors anymore?

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::Gets up:: All: Everyone ok? ::Continues to monitor Suder's situation::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks up at the viewscreen wondering if it’s still working::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Turns to OPS. ::  OPS:  Hail the Adrienne, see what they're status is.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::quickly decides that’s about impossible::

SM Nick says:
<OPS Gren> CO: Aye, sir.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: We were saved by two g
ships ... which we intended on killing

SM Nick says:
<Jacobson> *CO* Jacobson here.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*Jacobson*What is your status? And do you have any data on what happened to the Ritanai and the Taqu'ah vessels?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
CO:  Depends on how you look at it I guess.

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::Gives up on the med team and tries to close Suder's internal injuries with the equipment he has on hand::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: moves about the bridge, helping people to their feet here and there. ::

SM Nick says:
<Jacobson> *CO* We're okay over here, just about.  I can't tell you about the Ritanai.  I guess the other ships used their own propulsion to destroy them.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods gravely at the XO wanting to forget philosophy when there are practical issues at hand::XO: I will need you to...gather up the causality list

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Nods. ::  CO:  I'll get on it right away.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*Jacobson* I wish I knew for sure if they are still out there or not. In any event, if you can dispatch an emergency signal to Starfleet. We need to be towed back

SM Nick says:
<Jacobson> *CO* We're working on that right now, Captain.

CIV Yc1 Ivanova says:
::Glances up from her PADD, she quickly turns her attention towards the Captain's direction. With a quick check with her file for good measure she raises from her seat. Sighing, she silently makes her way towards the cracked viewsrcreen::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*Jacobson*Thank you. Seleya out

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Moves over to his console and starts pulling casualty lists from all decks. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: We are not safe yet but we are out of the woods. I will need all your expertise now in keeping this ship together. What we have left of our power should be invested in force fields, life support and shields. All else is redundant

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
<yes=yet>

CIV Yc1 Ivanova says:
::Out loud:: All: You know, those ships look awfully resemble something I saw on my PADD. I thought it was just Starfleet mumbo jumbo.. Guess I was wrong! ::Shrugs and turns to face the bridge crew:: Wanna see?

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::Checks Suder's progress and notices that she improved slightly:: Self: At least she'll be stable until I can get her to sickbay.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: What are you...yes please Ms Ivanova

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Finishes up with the casualty list and moves to the CO. ::

CIV Yc1 Ivanova says:
::Nods, she quickly rushes to her seat and retrieves the PADD. Smiling brightly, she hands the PADD to the Captain and quickly turns back to her spot near the viewscreen::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::glances at the XO and eyes him as if to say to wait a moment. Then takes the PADD from the CIV::

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::Makes a note to draft a form letter after he's dealt with the injured:: Self: Lots of paperwork after this one.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Shakes his head at Ivanova's bright bounciness. ::  :: Self:  What are you a freaking cheerleader? ::

CMO ltJg atreides says:
CIV: Ivanova! Feel like making yourself useful?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: Thank you XO: So this is what they died for. We now know where the Ritanai draw their power from. ::takes a deep breath:: XO: What is the count?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
CO:  107 lost, another 129 injured, 39 critical.

CIV Yc1 Ivanova says:
::Offers a dark look towards the XO’s direction before turning her attention back to the viewscreen. Frowning, she turns to face the CMO as she hears her name. Offering him a curious look, she tilts her head to the side and smiles offhandedly:: CMO: Nope! ::Turns her attention away::

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::sighs then raises his voice:: CIV: Go see where the med team I requested is, or failing that get me an anti-grav sled so I can transport her down to sickbay, NOW!

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks down and nods to the XO::XO: I want to write letters to all their families individually. Will you help me? I want us both to sign them. I want them to know what their loved ones died for, even if can't mention the Darkness ... they did die to save us

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
CO:  Understood.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
CO:  Whats this about the Ritani?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Thank you. Now as for this ::hands him the PADD with all the info from the Ritanai::XO: I hope there is something our so called experts can do with it.

CMO ltJg atreides says:
::Glares at Ivanova::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I think if the Ritani were still capable of destroying us we wouldn't be here

SM Nick says:
ACTION: The med team manages to open the turbolift door and run to help those injured

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::has the vague impression of hearing the CMO shouting but dismisses it::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::watches the medics enter the bridge...somethings are still working::

CIV Yc1 Ivanova says:
CMO: There. ::Points elegantly towards the med team::

CMO ltJg atreides says:
CIV:  Wonderful, also what's up with your face, and your uniform...You did feed my cat, right? ::Turns to the medteam::

CIV Yc1 Ivanova says:
CMO: My face? ::Looks shocked:: What's wrong with my face?!

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Moves over to Kesh and kneels down. ::  CMO:  Is she ok?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::sits in what is left of her chair, leaving the XO and others to attend their wounds...she must attend her wounds as well::

CIV Yc1 Ivanova says:
::Sulks, she quickly makes her way towards the Captain's direction:: CO: Are you injured, Captain? Do you want me to drag the CMO here? I would be glad to!

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