Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents

U.S.S. Seleya

Starring Lilia Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes

And Robert Wright as Lieutenant Commander A'an Selzah

With Bryan Allen as Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jace Day, Eldad Ben-Tovim as Yeoman Crewman 1st Class Samantha Ivanova

Gavin Doran as Ensign Rodan Finn

Andreas Habeland as Lieutenant, Junior Grade Paul Atreides

Rob Lemmens as Lieutenant, Junior Grade Nathaniel Nelson, Aoibhe O'Sullivan as Lieutenant Commander Keshir Suder

And Greg Lowis as Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jozel Axin

Based on Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry

Executive Producer: Nick Beckwith

"Miasma, Part 1"

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CO Cmdr Gomes:
::in her chair on the bridge watching as the planet materializes in the viewscreen:: FCO: Standard orbit

XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Taps his commbadge and orders the CEO to meet the away team in Shuttle bay 1 ::
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
::In sickbay, looking out of the nearest windows::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: steps into the shuttle bay, med kit slung over one shoulder. Looks at XO briefly before setting about making sure she has everything.  

CO Cmdr Gomes:
*sickbay*: Gomes to Atreides
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
*CO*: Atreides here, how can I help you?
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
::Oh yeah - is miserably en route to the shuttle bay, wondering what in the name of the universe he's doing back aboard::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Enters the shuttle, smiles slightly to the CNS, then thumbs the comm. :: *CO*: A'an to Captain Gomes, we’re just about ready here.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
*CMO*: Yes, I'd like you to join me on the bridge to go over the information from the tracking station.
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
*CO*: Understood, I'm on my way.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: plunks down in the pilot’s seat and preps the shuttle for lift-off ::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
*XO*: Very well, so far there is nothing unusual from the planet but I'll keep you informed. Do you have a plan of where to land?
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
::gets his tricorder and PADD then makes his way to the nearest lift, coffee in hand::
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
::walks through the vast shuttle bay doors, and, spying the vessel being made ready for lift-off, heads toward it, wondering how slowly he'd have to walk to simply miss the trip::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: steps in, starts towards the pilot's seat before seeing XO's head over the seatback and chuckles slightly:: XO: Old habits die hard, Selzah? ::settles down into the co-pilot seat::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
*CO*: There's a series of caverns about one click from the blind, from what we know of the locals, they don’t travel there very often.
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
TL: Bridge. Self: Wonder where Samantha is, probably causing trouble again.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
*XO*Sounds good to me. Tell me when you are ready to depart
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
::enters the rear door of the shuttlecraft:: XO: Lieutenant Axin, reporting for team duty... sir.
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
::Steps off the TL and looks around for the CO::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::listens tot he door opening:: CMO: Ah Dr, welcome. How good were you at Anthropology?
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Looks over his shoulder. :: CSO: Take a seat Lt., we’re nearly ready.

CSO LtJG Axin:
::growls very quietly to himself at the lack of any acknowledgement about his return, before sliding into a seat::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: hardly looks back:: CSO: Welcome back, Ens- :: turns:: Lieutenant.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Waits until the CEO joins them then thumbs the comm again. :: *CO*: Away team to Bridge, were ready to go.
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
::inclines his head slightly:: CNS: Thank you, Ma'am.
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CO: Decent, it's not exactly a subject I enjoy very much but I put the work in.
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: fingers the strap of her med kit. Well, not HER med kit, but it should be::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CMO: Then this is the time to catch up. I'd like someone to gather the data from the tracking station and look over it. You can start by the medical profiles of the locals. I don't expect it but you could end up with one in one of your bio beds
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Pulls the shuttle off the deck and hovers just above the deck, waiting for the go ahead. ::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
*XO*: Very well Commander. Permission to depart granted. Good Luck
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CO: Only if the away team doesn't behave itself...
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
OPS: Open bay doors
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CMO: Exactly
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
*CO*: Understood, Away team out. :: Swoops out of the shuttle bay and into the planets atmosphere, taking a course that keeps them out of the visible airspace of the settlements below. ::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: Yawns. Was a late night last night:: XO: So we're inspecting this station, fixing what we need to and that's it?
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
::Decides to steal the XO's chair and goes over some preliminary data::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::sits back in her chair making herself comfortable. It will be a slow and enjoyable assignment this one::
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::leans forward over the console, and quietly starts sensor sweeps directed at the planet::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CMO: Isn't it exiting Dr? Down below us sentient beings are waking up to the Universe
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Nods, not looking back. :: CNS: That’s the plan, considering the nature of the locals, I don’t want to take any chances, so we'll focus on getting the blind ship-shape and keep the research to a minimum.
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CO: It is! But I wouldn't say they've woken up to the universe before they come up with theories in which their planet is flat and the stars revolve around it.
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@ XO: Aye, sir. :: looks ahead, her mind still fairly occupied with her meeting with Bolitho::
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@XO: Certainly creating a mirror of the information stored at the blind would go towards a part of that... simultaneously make sure everything's working, and retrieve data on which to work.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CMO: That is just part of the process...we are nearly as ignorant as they are. Sure, we have hypothesis about the shape of the Universe. But in truth what do we really know? Nothing
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@:: Pulls the shuttle down close to the treetops, as they cross one continent into the other. :: All: We'll be there in a few minutes, lets get what we need together and be ready to depart as soon as we land.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::looks around the bridge thinking its all oddly yet pleasantly quiet::
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CO: Yes, but at least we can go surfing in another solar system if we feel like it.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CMO: That’s still nothing...Anthropology allows us to remember where we came from. And how little we are.
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CO: That it does, which is why studying these people is a tremendous opportunity.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@ :: Slows the shuttle as they approach the caves, then slowly comes to a stop and gently eases the shuttle into one of them, hiding it from view :: CSO: Do a scan of the immediate area before we depart, I'd hate to walk right into a native....or a native animal that’s less than friendly.
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@:: snaps out of her daydream and glances over at XO:: XO: Med kit and telepathy ready to go.
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::runs his fingers over the console:: XO: Checking for life signs, sir
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::a bit lost in thought still:: CMO: I just hope we really are not interfering
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@:: Looks over at her and smirks. :: CNS: Good, we'll need you to keep up a scan of the area for any sentient thought patterns, that will help us avoid our native friends.
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CO: I just hope Suder doesn't go around abusing her telepathy!
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CMO: As long as she doesn't leave a mark in them, its another source of information
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CMO: Speaking of Suder, can I ask you a personal question?
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::Pushes the air in his mouth around from cheek to cheek, before exhaling, and shaking his head:: XO: Nothing immediate, sir. ::turns in his chair to face the door:: XO: We... might actually have to go out there.
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CO: I'm against reading peoples' minds in general, doing it to primitives is much worse...sure.
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::grumbles rather loudly from her position, standing a centimetre away from the viewscreen::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@:: smiles slightly:: XO: That said, Sel', I may not be able to detect specific thought patterns in so primitive a humanoid. It will be difficult to sense proximity accurately.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CMO: You may have a point...well, my question is, what exactly is going on between you and Ivanova?
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CO: What does that have to do with Suder?
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
:: smiles ::CMO: Will you answer or not?
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@ ::Nods, moves to the back of the shuttle and pulls on a hand phaser and a rifle, then straps on a tricorder. :: All: Alright, make sure to arm yourselves and keep a sharp eye out. I'll take point, the counsellor and then the CSO and engineer. Move quickly but with caution.
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CO: What's there to answer? You asked me to keep and eye on her...and I am. ::smiles back at her::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@ :: Nods at Kesh. :: CNS: You'll do fine. Ok, lets move. :: Opens the shuttle door and leads the team out, using cover as much as possible as they move towards the blind a kilometre away. ::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@:: runs her fingers over one of the rifles before picking it up and slinging it over her right shoulder, med kit on her left. The perfect Starfleet paradox.:: XO: Ready.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
:: chuckles ::CMO: Let me know when you have anything of note about the locals
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CO: I will once the AT has sorted out their work.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CMO: They should in a few minutes. I prefer to keep a radio silence for now. In case they are near any of the locals.
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::stands, reluctantly, and reaches for a phaser rifle, not trusting the hand held ones to pack enough punch::
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
::nods::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@ :: Picks the way to the blind, keeping a close watch on his tricorder and keeping to cover, moving as quickly as stealth will allow. ::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@:: glances back at the CSO:: CSO: Hurry it along, Lt.
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::checks tricorder and rifle, before nodding to Suder:: CNS: Ma'am, yes ma'am.../
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@:: sighs:: CSO; One 'ma'am' per sentence is enough, Axin. :: smiles slightly before going back to check her tricorder readings::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CIV: Would you like to join us in investigating this civilization Ms Ivanova?
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@CNS: As is one away team per lifetime... and I think I'm well above that.
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@:: keeps a sharp look around, following XO's footsteps as closely as possible without losing the CSO behind her.::
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
CO: Regulation 6, dash 7 clearly states that the Captain should not put herself in any risk while it can be avoided!
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@ :: Holds about 10 meters from the blind and waits for the team to catch up. ::
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::follows Suder closely, looking around, glancing his head from right to left, for anything that doesn't belong::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::half smiles at the thought:: CIV: Yes I'm familiar with the regulations. Do you believe I am at risk right now?
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@:: steps almost silently up to the XO:: XO: No trace so far, Sel'.
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
CO: Uh, you're standing awfully close to the CMO.. So maybe!
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::stops, and pulls out his tricorder::
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CIV: She is?
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@ :: Nods and activates the cloak on the blind, motioning for the others to follow him up. ::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::shakes her head:: CIV: We're all safe here ::senses a bit of tension between the two::
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
CO: Noo.. You got it all wrong, he had a lot of garlic for lunch! ::Wrinkles her nose:: I told him not to, but he has to do things his own way! ::Grumbles:: Reminds me of you!
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
Self: Nothing wrong with garlic, keeps insurance salesmen, lawyers and other blood suckers at bay.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CIV: Garlic is healthy. And I see Anthropology is not your subject
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@ :: Activates the hatch, and motions the others inside. :: All: Ok, lets get in here and get to work.
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
CO: What's Anthorlogy.. Anology.. A--.. ::Pauses:: What you said?
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@:: glances back at CSO, unsure how useful he's going to be apart from barter before following the XO inside::
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CIV: The study of humanity.
 
Taq`Fan:
ACTION: The Away Team enter the blind with no trace of being seen.
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Nods:: CMO: Neat. I guess?
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
::shrugs::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CIV: Working on a spaceship is a work of many disciplines. You should catch up on those. Maybe Dr Atreides can help you. He is researching right now
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@All: Cosy in here. :: glances around, tricorder in hand, other hand resting lightly on her med kit out of habit::
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::enters the blind behind the others:: CNS: So... would this be a good time to mention that we shouldn't be here? I mean, if you tread on a poisonous insect that would, had we not been here, tomorrow bitten to death a murderous clan leader... ::raises his eyebrows in suggestion::
 
Taq`Fan:
ACTION: The monitor station is bare, except for equipment on the walls and desks.
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::quietly turns to take in the contents::
 
Taq`Fan:
ACTION: Lights are flashing occasionally, readings are constantly being shown on a tactical-style viewscreen on the window.
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
CO: I'll have you know I'm very cultured, why just the other day I've organized the ship library and called for some missing books.. ::Lowers her voice:: No matter that I found out later that we didn't even have one on board. ::Grumbles::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@CSO: You're getting your Prime Directive and your Temporal Prime Directives in a muddle, there. I'm assuming you were watching where you stepped anyway? ::looks at him with an expression that clearly says she's disapprove if he hadn't been as stealthy as possible::
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::walks over to a console beside a viewscreen, and casts his eye over the display::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@ :: reactivates the cloak and moves into the blind. :: All: OK, Mr Axin, why don’t you check the sensors and the logs, see if they need any maintenance or have picked up anything out of the ordinary, the CEO can do his thing and we'll head to the main observatory and see there's anything else that needs looking after. :: Motions Kesh to follow::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CIV: We don't need books in the ancient sense of the word. We just need databases
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CIV: We should have one! Anyway, we should have anthropologists in the science department, most ships do.
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CO: Some people prefer hard copies still.
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@:: nods once, and follows XO, waiting to speak until they're out of earshot::
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
CMO, CO: Actually! I can ask Starfleet to send us some if we don't have any. I'm sure Starfleet is full of them just lying around doing nothing back in San Francisco!
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@ :: Shakes his head and looks around the bare observation deck. :: CNS: Well, this is eventful.........So, how was the party?
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Pauses:: CMO, CO: Uh.. What were we talking about?
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CIV: Then you have a new project. ask around the ship who wants a physical library. If the numbers are enough start building one
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CIV: Cheese. And books.
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
CO, CMO: Ohh, can we order fresh cheese to the ship?
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CIV: Replicate it
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@ ::blinks:: XO: I'm sure you heard. Richard paid us all a visit.
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
CO: I think I saw a Ferengi ship nearby, maybe we can trade Suder for some fresh cheese!
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::accesses the sensor systems, and begins running level 4 diagnostics on the systems::
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::feeling slightly better now they're within the relative safety through obscurity behind the blind::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::shakes her head and decides not to speak aloud:: Self: Better yet, lets trade you
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CIV: Great idea, you should become our quartermaster, who needs that Ferengi guy anyway? What's his name again? Something with K...
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
CMO: K.. K.. Kelogs?
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CIV: Cornflakes?
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::has no idea what they are talking about and thinks its better this way::
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
CMO: Silly Paul, Cornflakes don’t go well with cheese!
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
@ :: Nods. :: CNS: I may have heard that when I got back. :: Falls quiet for a second. :: CNS: Anything I should be worried about? You know, requests for participation in missions? Help murdering anyone? Things like that?
 
CMO Lt Atreides:
CIV: That's what you think! CO: Still no data from the ground.
 
CSO LtJG Axin:
@::lets the data run across the screen, eyeing it for anything out of the ordinary::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@:: holds XO's gaze seriously:: XO: He was just there for the party. :: flickers a smile and looks around:: XO: Sel', we shouldn’t even be here. These people seem to be too primitive to be of any use in studying.
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
@:: hopes the subject change will hold::
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
CMO: Hi.

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