USS Seleya Mission Transcript 10903.22
Mission Number 553
Rendering Rome VII

DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lília Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Andrew Cotterly as Lieutenant William Grenth Stradiot (XO – Executive Officer) & NPC MO Jenny
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Andrew James as Ensign Ajala Ecchumati (OPS – Operations Specialist)
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Alexander Trigger (TO – Chief of Security)
Rob Wright as Commander A’an Selzah
Aoibhe Ní Shúilleabháin as Lieutenant Commander Alaya Taemin Suder (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer), NPC FCO Drake, NPC OPS Craig.

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

Caledonia & Talk are in ruins.  The Federation has sent medical personnel and ships to assist those devastated colony worlds.  And after a week, the Seleya has traced back the culprits to a group of people called Magna Roma, a culture that has developed within the FGC system 892 IV that had been first encountered by the USS Enterprise on stardate 4040.7.

According to records, these people had had many similarities to the ancient Romans of Earth's history mixed with mid 20th century technology.  This proved Hodgkin's Law and the theory of Parallel Planet Development, where two worlds developed along the same path.  On this world though, the Roman Empire never fell and eventually continued their conquering to take over their world.  And now it would appear these people have extended their boundaries beyond their world.

Within the 892 IV system are many patrol ships.  When the Seleya made their presence known with the captain asking to speak to their emperor, they altered their paths creating a defensivee formation before the approaching Federation ship.  The Seleya is no match for the number of ships.

The request was accepted but only the command staff was invited down.  As such, the crew came up with the idea of having the CMO altered to appear like the captain.    The CMO's relatively quiet days aboard the Seleya have come to an abrupt pause with this situation.  But not only that, but the CTO's response to his first sighting of her as he believes he is seeing Kesh, her deceased twin sister.

In the CTO's anger and feeling of betrayal, he reacts aggressively and is removed from the bridge and the mission, assigned to quarters for now.  The captain herself is feeling betrayed by A'an as he cursed their current mission after all that she had done for him recently.

The CSec will replace the CTO for now along with Maor in working to keep the first officer, heading the team, and the others safe.  It is always hard given an unknown and volatile situation to be prepared and not escalate the situation by your actions.

Even within the turmoil they are entering, life continues as OPS had discussed with the captain the adoption of her new daughter.  The captain herself hopes for some kind of a peaceful end to the violence the Magna Roma have begun as well as retrieving all those they had taken from the colony worlds.  But how close is this Magna Roma to Earth's Rome?  After all, it was not a battle that brought Rome to its knees

The away team is assembled on the flight deck, ready to fly down, awaiting any last orders from the XO while the rest of the ship waits and watches to see how their actions will affect the future of this situation and themselves.

Captain's log, Stardate 10903.27. The away team is ready to beam down to the planet and attempt to contact the local authorities. I hope they can solve this mess or I fear war will be the only alternative. Meanwhile on the ship I will continue to gather information on this planet

XO Log 10903.22: We've reached Rome and we're sending an away team down to the surface as part of an "Invitation." The CMO will be disguised as the Captain and hopefully we'll be able to avoid war. We must all be on our toes for this...

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CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: steps into the yacht, settling her new red uniform and looks around:: ALL: Well? Do I look captain-y enough?

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::at her post::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::standing at the Tactical console::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Looks over the CMO:: CMO: Impressive. Just be careful with what you say and act like.

Aan says:
:: Sitting in his darkened quarters, drinking a bottle of...something.  Doesn’t know, doesn’t care. ::

SO Lt Rose says:
:: On the bridge, rather nervous about the whole situation.::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::prepares a message to Starfleet with an update and also saying war may be likely::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: steps in and sits down on a set near the XO:: XO: Well, surly these Romans don't know the captain intimately. Me trying to act like her would make them more suspicious of my motives, I imagine.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Materializes inside the Captain's Yacht, carrying the team's gear with him:: XO: Are we all here?

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec: We will need a backup plan if the away team doesn't succeed. We obviously can't fight them but I hope we can get away

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Looks around:: CIV: I believe so. ::Sits in the pilot's seat:: CMO: With your permission, Captain. We'd better get going.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
CO: The easiest way out would be back the way we came but if they surround us we might be able to at least blast us a hole big enough to fit through.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::checks the away teams tags are working and tests the implant:: *CMO*: Ecchumati to Suder, are you hearing me loud and clear?

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: smiles a little before giving the XO a more business-like look and nods:: XO: Steady as she goes, Lt.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
XO: Where's our security officer? ::Stores the gear at the back of the yacht's bridge and takes a seat at 
one of the available seats::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Points to an officer right behind him::

CO Capt Gomes says:
Csec: That is exactly what I have in mind. I also suspect we outrun most, if not all their ships. We just need to know what we are up against. Start cataloguing all the ships in the system that could be a threat

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
*OPS*: No need to shout, Ensign. It seems we're working just fine.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::brings up a tactical overview of the area and starts plotting some possible escape routes::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::lowers the volume:: *CMO*: Sorry. I'll keep the line open from this moment on. Try not to act surprised when you hear me. We don't want them thinking you are schizophrenic!

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods and turns his attention to his console:: XO: Requesting permission to depart. ::Opens a channel to the bridge:: *OPS*: Maor to the Bridge.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
*CIV*: Go ahead, Sir.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: chuckles at OPS's comment but doesn't say anything::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*OPS*: We're ready to depart, Ensign. Lower the Captain's Yacht platform.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
*CIV*: Aye Sir. ::activates and lowers the yacht platform::

CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Do we have anything new on the planet?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
XO: We're ready to depart, Lieutenant.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: tests something:: ~~~XO: Can you hear me?~~~

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Nods and pilots the Yacht out towards the co-ordinates the Romans sent::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: Captain, they are departing now. ::activates viewer:: On screen.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
::Thinks for a moment:: ~~~CMO: Yeah.~~~

SO Lt Rose says:
:: turns around::  CO:  Everything appears quiet.  Even those ships.  It is almost like an honor guard if it were not that their weapons are on the ready.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods::OPS: Is the com working?

CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: It’s all Theater Brianna

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: Yes Sir. I can pick up even a whisper from our lucky Chief of medical.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: turns to look at XO:: XO: Glad to hear it. :: smiles and takes a deep breath to calm her nerves. Knows she's acting a bit jittery:: 

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Perfect, I just want to wish them luck

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::contacts engineering to try and get a power boost to the shield matrix on demand::

SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Lovely.  As long as they do not fire at us.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
XO, CMO: I assume we're going to agree that neither of you will agree to a personal meeting with their representatives without being accompanied by at least one of us?

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::smiles at the CO::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
CIV: Naturally. If possible, none of us are leaving each other's sight. Make sure we have clearance to land. I'd rather not get shot at...

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: bits her lip, marveling at how different it feels, feels a bit odd about biting the CO's lip and stops:: CIV: That makes sense, yea. I suspect we should avoid eating or drinking anything, either.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::covers a chuckle as she hears the CMO talking to the CIV::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Nods and contacts the planet surface:: COM: Planet surface: This is the Space Caravel II of the USS Seleya, requesting permission to dock per your invitation.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::takes a deep breath and sits again:: All: Let’s hope the gamble works

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Did Starfleet respond to our report?

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: Ma’am, Starfleet acknowledges our report and have dispatched ships to our location in case of a hostile ending to this whole thing.

@ ACTION:  As the captains yacht, Space Caravel II slips through the planet’s atmosphere, a dozen small ships come up along them, guiding them down to the planet and a large landing area not far from what looks to be a space port.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ All: Guess we got ourselves a welcoming committee.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: fiddles with her new pips, marveling at how very impressive 4 pips in a row is. Glances out at the ships accompanying them:: XO/CIV: Guard of honor, you think?

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::looks out:: CIV: I guess that's our answer. ::Pilots down to the landing area::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Good, did they give an ETA?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Nods and raises from his seat to retrieve their gear:: XO: Phasers for everyone?

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: The yacht has been met by a group of ships and no ma’am, no ETA, but they assure me they are travelling at maximum warp.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@CIV: Yes, but keep them hidden yet easily accessible.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Nods and passes along the phasers::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ CIV: It's standard policy. I don't think we should change that, now. :: goes to pick up the med kit and pauses:: Self: Damn it.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at OPS::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::looks across to Brianna:: SO: Are you busy?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ XO: Got an idea what to do with the transport beacons, Lieutenant? We'll have to carry them in a carryall.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: hands the med kit to the XO:: XO: Sir?

SO Lt Rose says:
CSec: Staying glued to sensors.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Lands the shuttle:: CMO: I'll take it. ::Turns to the CIV:: CIV: Suggestions?

CNS Pilkington says:
::rings the chime of Selzah's quarters::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Shrugs:: XO: No easy way to explain it, Lieutenant. 

SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  The yacht has landed.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::takes a second to think about Naoise::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: takes one last look at herself, to make sure she's settled:: CIV: Can't we just shrug it off a communications equipment?

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
SO: I need all the technical data I can get on the old constitution class ships... focusing on shield emitter frequency ranges and the maximum yield of the phaser arrays.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ CMO: How's your schmoozing skills, Commander?

Aan says:
::doesn’t answer the door, just stares off into the dark. ::

CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Thank you

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Gives the bag to their security officer::

CNS Pilkington says:
SEC: He is in there, yes?

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@CIV/CMO: We all set?

SEC Merchant says:
CNS: Yes, he is. That's why I am stood here.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: raises an eyebrow:: CIV: My what? :: wonders if she should be insulted or amused... goes with confused to be safe::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Gestures at the direction of the bag:: CMO: They'll ask, Captain. ::Raises an eyebrow in amusement and moves to stand in front of the door::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Nods to the CIV:: CIV: Let's go. ::Opens the door:: After you.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ CIV: I'll improvise... Plus I have the whole bridge in my ear, too.

CNS Pilkington says:
SEC: No need for sarcasm, Mr. Merchant. ::looks up at his tall lanky frame::

SO Lt Rose says:
:: As she pulls up the data::  CSec:  That is not to difficult... all that is archived.  What do ye have in mind?

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: steps forward and walks out to the yacht, back straight and eyes focused::

SEC Merchant says:
CNS: Did anyone ever tell you that you have a head like an orange? It's so… round!

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Nods and exits through the door, quickly scanning their surroundings:: XO, CMO: Safe. ::Takes a step back to allow the CMO to move forward::

CNS Pilkington says:
SEC: Don't push it... See you later for the poker?

@ ACTION:  As the doors open to let the Away Team out, they are greeted by armed personnel in black and gold uniforms and one draped in medals.

SEC Gervais says:
CNS: I'll be there too. ::opens the door for the CNS::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: If we had had more time, it would have been interesting to install cameras in their eyes

CNS Pilkington says:
::walks into the quarters, looking into the dark room to assess the situation::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
SO: It seems to me that they're using the same technology so all the emitters should operate within the same frequency ranges... so if we can modify our weapons and shields to account for that we'd have a better chance in a firefight.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: catching that last::  CO:  In their eyes?

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: Yes, that would have made a great documentary later... Maybe we can work on such a technology for other missions.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: nods to the man draped in medals:: Medal Man: I'm Captain Gomes. Thank you for your invitation. ::waits for a reply::

CNS Pilkington says:
::sees a shadow of a frame in a chair:: Aan: Commander.

Aan says:
:: Glances at the CNS without turning his head, and snorts to himself. :: Self:  Great, here comes the circus.....

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Stands next to the "Captain"::

Centurion Mathdar says:
@ :: steps forward and raises his arm outward, bringing his hand in as a fist to his chest::  All:  Welcome to Magna Roma.

CNS Pilkington says:
Aan: Captain Gomes told me you may not be feeling very well. ::pauses:: Can I come in?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: OPS: I believe the technology is all here, it just needs surgery and as such its dangerous and takes time. But there should be away to make it easier

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: As soon as you detect they have started to contact the locals, put them on speakers

Aan says:
CNS:  If I say no, will you leave?

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: I read a report once where a visor was used to transmit such data, but it wasn't very stable. A small camera on a tricorder though might work.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: shakes her head, more to herself::  No... no... and no... :: then turns to look at Caelen::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: Aye ma’am, I will put it on now, they have just arrived.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Nods to the Centurion::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods and listens::

SO Lt Rose says:
CSec:  Why would we change our frequency to theirs?  Are we not superior?

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: The tricorder might work if the team is allowed to show it. But if we can't show the cameras it has to be much smaller. Perhaps embedded in the combadge?

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: nods:: Mathdar: Thank you. :: pauses:: We have much to discuss, it seems. 

CNS Pilkington says:
Aan: No, I'll just sit over here. It'd just be easier to talk. Computer: Raise light level to 70 percent.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
SO: In technology yes... they might have inferior weapons but they's got a hell of a lot more of them.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: A good idea. Or even in a pip.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@~~~CMO: I highly doubt this is who we're talking to. These are guards.~~~

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::puts the comm on the speakers::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Sounds like a challenge. Are you up for it?

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: Most definitely. Just as soon as it's a little calmer on the ship. If we go to war, I doubt we'll get much done at all.

Aan says:
:: Grimaces and slides the bottle across the littered floor towards one of the only remaining intact chairs. :: CNS:  Well then have a drink and talk away, just don’t expect any answers.

Centurion Mathdar says:
@ CMO: Captain, if you will follow me, I will take you to Proconsul Cladius Marcus the fifth.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@~~~XO: He has a lot of medals~~~ Mathdar: We should begin. Do you have a delegation, or are we to stand here all day and exchange pleasantries? :: wants to suggest they find a proper negotiating 
room, but doesn't want to be led too far into the compound::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: nods and indicates that XO and CIV should follow::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Follows along behind the CMO::

CNS Pilkington says:
::picks up a picture from the floor:: Aan: Who is this picture of?

ACTION:  As the councelor enters the CTO's room, he notes the room is wrecked with bloody fist prints about on the walls.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Follows the group::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::hears the distorted voice of the CMO and wonders if she really sounds like that .. unfortunately she knows she does::

SO Lt Rose says:
CSec:  OK... I have everything you need.  Coming your way.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: Did you manage to read that PADD I gave you, ma’am?

Aan says:
:: Glances at the picture, softens a little and turns away. :: <CNS>:  No one special.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Thank you. ::smiles::

CNS Pilkington says:
 Aan: Mother, Sister?

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: I am afraid not Ensign, I cannot pay the attention I should to the letter while we are in enemy territory

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::nods:: CO: Apologies. I am just... expectant.

Centurion Mathdar says:
@ :: Turns around and heads down a strip of red carpet towards a vehicle not far away::  All:  You will be transported to the senate building.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
:: glances at XO:: Mathdar: Is it far?

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Grimaces at the thought of being quite a distance from the yacht::

@ ACTION:  The guards take their place along either side of the away team.

CNS Pilkington says:
::walks further in, placing the picture down on what is left of his coffee table deciding not to ask about his fists::

Aan says:
:: Turns a smoldering glare at the CNS. :: CNS:  A friend from the Academy.  Mari Cabbra.  Deceased.  Next question.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: I understand. I promise to do so as soon as things are a little calmer

SO Lt Rose says:
CSec:  You want me to send this data also to the incoming ships or do you want to wait until you have everything you want to do set up?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Moves his hand closer to his phaser::

CNS Pilkington says:
Aan: Don't want to talk about her. Fine. Most people work around the small talk first. Makes them feel more comfortable. ::sits down::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
SO: Let them have it, I'll let them know what to do with it when they get here.

Centurion Mathdar says:
@ :: Arriving at the vehicle, he opens a door and turns to face the others.::  CMO.  No, captain.  The drive is about fifteen minutes by aircar.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Nods to the CMO:: ~~~CMO: Seem pleasant. Remember, you’re the diplomatic one.~~~

SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Captain, I am sending to the incoming ships the data we have so far.  They can pull it up themselves as well.

CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Good idea. Proceed

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: frowns internally:: Centurion: Very well.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Prepares the packet of information, gets the info from OPS of the incoming ships and sends it out.::

Aan says:
CNS:  You don't know me doctor, so do me a favor and either get to the point or get out.  My life is an open book, check your files if you’re curious, SO if you’re done, leave, if not, get to it already.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: Steps into the aircar, waiting for the rest of the away team to follow. Is not at all comfortable pretending to be the captain right now. Would far rather be hidden behind a tricorder::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Follows after the XO and the CMO::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: looks at CIV, wondering what he's thinking::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Sits next to the CMO:: ~~~CMO: Relax. You've got us here as well.~~~ ::Tries to sound as comforting as possible::

@ ACTION:  As the away team fills the vehicle, the Centurian takes a back seat.  The doors close and the aircraft is on its way followed by a dozen similar vehicles.

CNS Pilkington says:
Aan: You know, anger isn't an uncommon emotion to losing someone. What I don't get is why you are angry now. Most people have a grieving period, but then they move on.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::listening intently to the away team:: CO: So far so good.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::makes a few changes to the phaser emitters to account for the enemy shield frequencies::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: I wonder how long until trouble starts arriving

Aan says:
:: Can't help but smirk a little and shrugs. ::  CNS:  People have told me I'm a simple organism.

CNS Pilkington says:
Aan: Does this anger stem from your feelings about Bolitho?

@ Scenery:  As the team heads away from the space port, they eventually pass through a well maintained city of large proportions.  Everything is on the grand scale and all of it artistically done.

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: sits back, feigning a level of relaxation she couldn't possibly feel right now::

CMO LtCmdr Suder says:
@ :: looking out at the passing buildings:: All: Impressive. Very beautiful.

Aan says:
::Sneers for a moment then grows darker, shaking his head. :: CNS:  Dick Bolitho is a murdering sob, but...no....this isn’t his fault....it’s no one’s fault.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Wishes he brought his Lyre along with him:: Self: Impressive indeed...

Centurion Mathdar says:
@ All:  Beautiful, isn't it.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Keeps to himself for now::

Aan says:
CNS:  Just the damn universe being itself, just.....fate.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::brings up the data from the planet while listening to the conversations below::

Centurion Mathdar says:
@ :: Turns to look at Maor::

SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  The USS Phoenix and USS Pegasus have received the data.  They are asking for a conference with you to set up contingency plans.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::looks at his console and then at the screen then smiles:: Self: This could actually work.

Aan says:
::Smashes the bottle and runs the glass down his arm, slashing the veins open.::  All:  Let’s see fate stop me now!

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