USS Seleya Mission Transcript 10903.29
Mission Number 554
Rendering Rome VIII

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)
Frank MacArthur as Ensign Frank MacArthur (FCO – Flight Operations)
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:

Down on the planet of the Magna Roman's, the AT consisting of the CMO disguised as the captain, XO, Maor and security personnel, landed at the planets main space port where they were met by Centurion Mathdar and an honor guard. They are all wired so that the ship can hear them and offer advice.

They are taken through the city which is large, clean and very Romanesque.   Everything is on the grand scale and very artistic.  All of them are concerned about being away from their transport vehicle.  Their aircar is pulling up at the main government buildings.

The CSec has been looking over specs of past Federation technology that the Magna Romans may have gotten their hands on to build their current ships and technology and has been working on adapting Seleya's weaponry to make use of this information.

The Captain prepares for the arrival of the USS Pegasus and USS Phoenix who are being assigned to her for assistance.  How much assistance and what kind they will be need for, it is too early to say.

The CTO has decided to take his anger out on his quarter and then drink himself senseless in his anger over the death of friend, but he is not left to himself for long as the counselor comes to speak with him.  Aan responds by slashing the veins on his arm which the counselor sees to him being treated immediately.

OPS and science keep a close eye on the planets situation, while in medical MacArthur is finally being allowed to return to duty after spending weeks of healing and recuperation from the rare disease that had hit him hard.

Captain's log, Stardate 10903.29. We are still orbiting Magna Roma and I am still hoping to avoid a war. The team is on the planet and things are evolving without incident but also without improvement. The Pegasus and the Phoenix are approaching the system and I will not hesitate to have them attack the planet if negotiations fail.

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CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::at the tactical console making some adjustments to the weapon and shield arrays::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::sitting in her chair, waiting for news from the planet:

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Looks out at the Government building and takes a deep breath::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Standing guard to the flank of the group::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec: Our backup is in the system. Two ships, the USS Phoenix and USS Pegasus. I will talk to them soon to devise a plan of action. I would like you to be with me

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Leaves sickbay and heads for the turbolift to take him to the bridge::

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
TURBOLIFT: Deck 1

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Aye Cap'n, just finished the final adjustments here.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::at the OPS console:: CO: Captain, we're being hailed by the USS Phoenix.

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Doors slide open and he steps out onto the bridge::

Centurion Mathdar says:
@:: As the aircars come to a stop, he steps out and opens the doors for the Federation officers.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Good, transfer the channel to my ready room

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: Aye ma’am. ::looks to her console, taps a button or two::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Steps out of the aircar and looks around:: Mathdar: Thank you...

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: Ensign MacArthur, reporting for duty, Captain.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Quietly listening and observing as well as recording everything she can.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: It’s good to see you back on duty Mr. MacArthur. You can take your station

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec: Join me whenever you are ready ::heads for her RR::

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
:: He gracefully acknowledges the Captain and takes his station at the helm::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::nods to the CO before handing off to a junior TO and heading for the ready room::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::enters her room and activates the screen::

@ Scenery:  Before the away team is what would have been called a coliseum back on Earth.  Its marble structure shines in the bright sunlight adding to the impressiveness of it.  Aligning the walkway leading up to the stairs are guards.

CO Black says:
#CO: Captain Gomes.

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::taps his control panel to maintain standard orbit::

Centurion Mathdar says:
@ AT:  If you will follow me.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Grimaces:: CIV: A coliseum...go figure. ::Follows Mathdar::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CO Black: Captain Black, it’s good to see you. this is my chief of security Lt Trigger, he will be coordinating any engagements we may have

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Tilts his head in acknowledgment:: XO: Still waiting for the lions.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Turns around::  FCO:  You finally fought off the Orion bug?

CO Black says:
#::nods towards the general direction of the CSEC:: CO: A tough situation you've got here.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CO Black: Indeed Captain. I assume you have seen the reports of what happened in Caledonia and Talk. These people committed tremendous crimes

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Gives a small chuckle:: CIV: Don't jinx us.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::nods to Captain Black:: Black: Tough indeed but I do believe I may have found a way to gain the upper hand.

Centurion Mathdar says:
@ :: Guides the Federation officers up the long steps and into the wide open structure of the building where there are many people as well as guards... all who have been ordered to keep a distance from the incoming group.::

CO Black says:
#CO/CSEC: Yes, I have read the reports... horrifying. I thought the Borg were bad, but this is just... nuclear weapons. ::tilts his head in almost unbelief:: CSEC: What is your plan?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods and allows the CSec to speak::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Black: I believe our Science Officer sent you all the data we have managed to recover from the debris of the enemy fighters, we can say with some degree of certainty that the technology they are using will yield similar weak points to the federation vessels of Admiral Kirk's era.

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
SO: Yeah it was touch and go but they FINALLY think the virus is gone

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Keeps an eye out for any tricks by the Romans::

CO Black says:
#::looks away from his screen momentarily then back up:: CO: I just received word that Starfleet has sent more ships, but they are 2 days away minimum. CSEC: Go on, please.

Centurion Mathdar says:
@ :: Leads the team up a circular stair way to the next level.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec: So if we have to use force in order to stop them from repeating what they did in Caledonia ... what will it take?

SO Lt Rose says:
FCO:  I bet Orion is one of the last places you will ever want to visit.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ XO: Got the feeling we're being treated as lepers?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods to the screen at Black::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
CO: With three ships, not much... all we have to do is make sure we cover a full frequency range with the phasers and as soon as one gets through their shields then we can use that in a coordinated assault.

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
SO: Yeah I think I can safely say that was not only first visit but my last

Centurion Mathdar says:
@ CIV:  Not at all, you are currently honored guests.  :: Opens the door into a large conference room where there are three individuals waiting for them and guards all along the walls.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec: Continue working on that plan

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@CIV: Yes, actually.

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
SO: Not really much to it anyway ::Smiles::

SO Lt Rose says:
FCO:  I myself would not know much about it since I did not go down, other then it gave us a nasty dance.  Anyways, good to have ye back.

CO Capt Gomes says:
Black/CSec: But I still have hope that we can bring them to reason diplomatically. If they will stand trial for what they have done and give us assurances that this will not happen again then we will have achieved our goal. No one else has to die

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
SO: Thanks

CO Black says:
#CSEC/CO: You are relying a lot on that. Any secondary plans? How are we going to avoid a massacre of the general populace?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Raises an eyebrow at the direction of their hosts and lowers his voice as he leans toward the XO:: XO: Is she alright? ::Motions to the direction of the CMO:: She's being awfully quiet.

@ACTION:  As the AT is ushered in, the Centurion backs out and the three men stand politely.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec: Captain Black brings a very good point. If we do have to disable their army by force, we should have a way to spare the general population

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Mutters back:: CIV: She's nervous...I'm talking to her through telepathy though. I'll be able to help her if need be.

CO Black says:
#CO/CSEC: Perhaps a blockade. If they want to go to war, they'll have to send ships and we can cut them off. I don't feel at all comfortable firing on a planet we know so little about.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
CO/Black: If the Romans decide to use the general populace as "human shields" then of course we will be limited in our actions anyway... it seems to me that the best way to avoid casualties and collateral damage is to strike before they get the chance.

CMO Cmdr Suder says:
@ :: taking a deep breath, she briefly smiles at the three men.::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
*CO*: Captain, I have Captain Munich of the Pegasus hailing.

CO Capt Gomes says:
Black: Unfortunately if they do want to expand their boundaries, a blockade will not solve the problem. Only delay it

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec/Black: I agree in striking early. The question is when to decide that we have exhausted all peaceful options

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ All:  Welcome... welcome.  Please, be seated.  :: Waves his hand to the comfortable chairs set up across from him and the others.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::taps her badge::*OPS*: Put him through on a 3-way conference

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::answers by her actions and patches it through::

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Looks at the chair and sits lightly in it, not fully relaxing::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
CO/Black: Something tells me that waiting until they say "you have half an hour to surrender" may be a little late... by then they may have already taken measures to protect themselves.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Studies the XO for a brief moment before sitting down as well::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec: They are very proud and sure of themselves. We may use that to our advantage. I will give the away team a chance

CO Capt Gomes says:
Munich: Captain Munich. It’s good that you could join us. we were about to conclude our preliminary plan

CO Munich says:
#COs: Thank you Captains. I have read the reports so please, carry on where you were.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
CO: I agree Cap'n, they already appear to have been lulled into a false sense of security.

CMO Cmdr Suder says:
@ :: Steps forward::  Proconsul:  Thank you for your courtesy.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec/Black/Munich: Here is my plan. I have an away team on the planet trying to bring them to justice. I instructed them to intimidate the Romans into surrender and trial if needed. However its quite clear they might fail, If that happens I will pull my team from the planet and I want the 3 of you to be ready to strike key targets on the system as to disable their immediate abilities to retaliate. Once that is done  our backup ships should be arriving and I trust Starfleet will bring a whole fleet to make sure the Romans are no longer a threat

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ All:  Ah yes... we had heard that your ship was commanded by a female.  Most... unusual.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::checking status of away team::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec: You are now an expert on Roman technology. I would like you to decide what to attack first

CMO Cmdr Suder says:
@ Proconsul:  Not in the Federation.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@Marcus: Not that unusual for us.

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
*Engineering*: Engineering I'm detecting a slight temperature imbalance in the left nacelle, can you correct it

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ :: Ignores the comment, considering females weak in the military area and so his opinion of the Federation drops.  Claps his hands.::

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
CO/Black/Munich: The best pan of action would be to coordinate attacks on the vessels that pose us the greatest risk, ::brings up a tactical overlay of the area and points:: These ones here, here and here.

CO Munich says:
#CO: I assume you have rescanned their planet for such places?

@ACTION:  At the clap, a multitude of slaves enter baring all kinds of foods and drinks artfully and tastefully prepared.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods::

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ :: Waves his hand::  All:  Please, join us in refreshments.

CO Capt Gomes says:
Munich: We are working on that. Our science department is working with tactical on a detailed map of the planet surface and the system. Our attacks will be surgical

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Studies the arriving food with suspicion, offering the XO and the CMO a subtle shake of his head::

CO Black says:
#::nods:: CSEC: Please forward all that information to my OPS officer. We also have 4 Kaneda squadrons, so feel free to coordinate with our CAG officer.

CO Capt Gomes says:
All: As far as I am concerned, and Starfleet did not disagree, our objective is to prevent further attacks by the Romans. In the near and foreseeable futures

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
SO: Ma’am, I just lost communication with the away team. It seems they entered a room with some kind of dampening field.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Black: Your fighters would be a bonus sir.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Shakes head and pulls out a flask of his own and takes a drink from it:: Proconsul: Apologies, we ate before we came here.

ACEO LtJG Bear says:
*FCO*: We're right on it, Ensign. We'll keep you posted. Engineering out. ::Closes the channel and begins delegating work to his assistants::

CO Capt Gomes says:
Munich/Black/CSec: So you will stand by to attack on my word, following Mr. Trigger's instructions. Is it clear?

CMO Cmdr Suder says:
@ ~~~~ XO:  I am reading his disrespect for females.~~~~

CO Munich says:
#CO: Am I correct in assuming your CSEC is in command of this operation, and not your Chief of Tactical?

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
CO: You want to field that one Cap'n?

CO Capt Gomes says:
Munich: That is correct. Mr. Trigger will coordinate the attack. My chief Tactical Officer is having some medical problems. I assure you Mr. Trigger has all the experience and expertise to handle this

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@~~~CMO: It's not that surprising. It's much like Rome. Want me to handle this?~~~

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ XO:  Then it is just as well this is but a snack and not a full course.  :: reaches forward for his glass and waves over the wine steward.::

CO Munich says:
#CO: As you wish. We are standing by for your orders.

CMO Cmdr Suder says:
@ :: Takes a deep breath::  ~~~~ XO: For now, that might be best.  But... you might want to keep looking my way for final consent?  I don't know... ~~~~~

CO Black says:
#CO: As are we. Excuse Captain Munich here, he's always this grouchy.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Nods to the CMO as a response::

CO Capt Gomes says:
Munich/Black: We will continue to share all information with you. Since this is such a delicate matter I would like you to wait outside sensor range when you reach the limits of the system. I don't want to start a battle while my team is still on the ground

CO Capt Gomes says:
::smiles at Black:: Black/Munich: It’s good to work with the two of you. Seleya out!

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ All:  So what  brings you to our part of the universe.  It has been, after all, a very long time since you visited.  I believe you met my great-great-grandfather.

CMO Cmdr Suder says:
@ ::  Takes the cup of wine offered her and leans back, trying to look relaxed.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::turns to Trigger:: CSec: I think our odds are good now

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@Proconsul: We personally never met him, sorry to say. We stopped by to ask a couple of questions.

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
CO: With more back-up on the way I'd say they can only get better. I'll have OPS make sure the other incoming vessels are briefed.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Studies the food in front of us with idle interest:: Marcus: Do you perhaps have a food taster we can borrow?

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec: Just remember, try to spare the population. They are not to blame for their government actions. I just hope the away team buys us enough time to map the system properly

CO Capt Gomes says:
::heads for the bridge::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: What is the away team's status?

SO Lt Rose says:
:: nods to OPS and checks out the system.::  CO:  Captain, we have lost contact with the away team, both audio and transponder lock.  I do have a location of them, but in an emergency, it would not be safe to beam them aboard.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: As I was just informing Lieutenant Rose, we just lost contact.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods to both SO and OPS::

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
::Notices the engine has stabilized and continues to maintain orbit::

CO Capt Gomes says:
SO/OPS: I agree not to beam them yet. Can you follow their life signs to determine if they are under any sort of attack?

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ :: Leans back in his chair and waves his hand magnanimously::  XO:  Continue.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: Unfortunately not. Whatever is protecting that room definitely works.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSec: If the away team is detected at this point we won't be able to know directly. But keep a close eye on those roman ships. If they feel threatened they will likely start moving. That will be our cue to attack

SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  They are in a large structure.  I am reading many life signs.  Depending on where they are in the building, depends on how much of a lock I can get.  Probably security measures.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: I will give them an hour ... All: If we don't hear from them by then we pull them out

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Choses his words carefully:: Proconsul: For instance, what do you have against the Federation? We have reports from witnesses of attacks against not only our ship, but federation colonies as well.

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ :: Looks at the Federation officer with a smile::  CIV:  But of course.

CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Try to locate them by species-specific life signs. I think it’s the best we can do

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Right. I've already marked the ships that pose the greatest risk, we'll be ready. ::moves back to the tactical console::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CO: Might need to be with force.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Then that is how it will be

SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Oh, I have a location of them... I just can't beam them up on a moments notice.

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ :: Motions to one of the guards who opens a door.  He smiles as a lovely young child-woman enters.::  CIV:  Will she do?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods::SO: Keep tracking them

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::nods to the CO::

TO Smith says:
@::Continues to stand whilst his feet get sore::

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::puts a countdown on her monitor::

CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: If needed how close to the surface can you safely take us?

CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
OPS: I need you to send all the data we have about the enemy vessels to the incoming vessels as soon as they come into range.

OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CSEC: Yessir.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ CMO: Captain? 

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: As close as needed Captain, but for safety I would say the troposphere

CMO Cmdr Suder says:
@ :: Frowns ::  Proconsul:  We would rather use our own equipment for testing.

CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Prepare to move there if we need to rescue the away team

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: Yes just below the troposphere.

CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Also, revise your fight maneuvers

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Shrugs and turns his attention to studying their surroundings::

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ :: smiles::  CO:  By all means.  :: waves his hand toward the food and then reaches forward for some grapes.::

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: Yes sir. Can I ask if it will require coordination with the tactical station?

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@XO:  I have nothing against the Federation.  :: smiles::  We would not be where we are today without them.

CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Definitely. I know you just started your shift but this is a very delicate situation. we are in enemy territory. With all likelihood we will have to engage them in battle. And for the next few hours we are on our own

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ :: Looks at his hand and then back up::  XO:  As far as your... colonies.  They are in the territory we have claimed.

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@Proconsul: Perhaps an explanation as to why is in order.

FCO Ens MacArthur says:
CO: I anticipated that response and have programmed a maneuver accordingly.

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ XO:  Why what?

XO Lt Stradiot says:
@::Sighs:: Proconsul: Is this simply a land grab? To do so against any race is an act of war, and if you have an intention to declare war against the Federation, keep in mind we can obliterate you quite easily.

CSEC LtJG Trigger_ says:
::makes some final preparations for the possible attack::

Proconsul Marcus IV says:
@ XO:  Nothing is ever so simple, nor does it answer the fact you were in territory we have claimed.  We only activated our rights.

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