USS Seleya Mission Transcript 10906.14
Mission Number 562
Rendering Rome XVI

DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lília Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
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)
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer), npc Senator Thaddeus

Time lapse:  5 minutes

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

The Seleya along with the two other Federation ships waits above the planet in silence as the captain and away team wait on the planet below for the senate to come together.  For the most part, those senators currently in residence have responded with the fact they will attend.

OPS joined Proconsul Marcus in a telepathic ritual with the idea to learn more of the man and the situation on the planet, while Marcus was lead to believe it had to do with her mating ritual.  What she learned was that Marcus was in charge of the whole situation,the emperor was little more then a puppet and that few on the planet were in agreement with him.  But those few were enough to lead expansion.

And the proconsul has no idea why the planet has gone silent or his people did not respond to the Federations attacks on the planetary defense system… only that they should have.  And that the trap that had been set never came to pass.  Currently OPS has the bridge.

Captain's log, Stardate 10906.14. The senate is nearly assembled and I am ready to deliver my ultimatum. I hope to take advantage of their distaste for Marcus. If this fails, war is certain.

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CO Capt Gomes says:
@:standing before the senate, waiting to see if everyone that is comming, really is in the room::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Returning to the bridge with a cup of hot tea.::
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
::scanning the planet for more nuclear facilities, trying to get deeper scans of the one she found and keeping an eye on the away team::
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@::standing beside the CO with his rifle ready::

ACTION:  The Senate assembly has quickly been arriving, for those who intended to come.  The room is loud as much chattering is going on.

 CO Capt Gomes says:
@::gets on the speaker podium:: Senate: Greetings Senators ::waits for the chatter to subside::
SO Lt Rose says:
OPS:  It seems so... quiet about.  Anything I can assist you with?
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
SO: It is quiet, at least up here. But there is still something you could do. We located a nuclear facility...perhaps you could scan for more data?

@ACTION:  At the sound of the captains voice, the senate quickly begins to take their seats, almost filling the room.  Silence soon decends as all eyes turn to her expectantly.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senate: I am Captain Alexandra Gomes, speaking on behalf of the United Federation of Planets. A week ago, your pro-consul Marcus ordered an unprovoked attack on 2 of our colonies. Hundreds died. I am here to make sure that does not happen again.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senate: The pro-consul refused to surrender to us so we were forced to act by destroying your planetary defenses. We are ready and we will continue to attack, this very colliseum if necessary, unless you surrender your military operations to us, immediatly!
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@::waits for a reaction which she knows won't be a happy one:
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@::glances at Maor and Trigger::
Senator Thaddeus says:
@ :: Stands, looking very solemn.::  CO: What have you learned of the situation, captain?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Shrugs noncommittally, not sure what to make of their crowd::
SO Lt Rose says:
OPS:  There was not much I believe, we had from before.  Which was a bit odd in of itself.  I know it is deep underground, but still... :: shrugs and takes a seat.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senator: Do you mean the situation on Magna Roma? I have little interest in your politics. My one concern is for the safety of Federation colonies
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@::stands fast and watches the crowd closely::
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
SO: Thanks.
 Senator Thaddeus says:
@ CO:  You take a harsh stand then, captain, if you do not know all the facts.  While your concern may be for your colonists, our concern is for our people, more so for our families.
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@::blinks::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senator: I give you my word Senator, if you surrender, no roman will be hurt. The Federation is not after blood, only the safety of our people. Both our peoples ::wonders if she could kill Marcus all the same::
SO Lt Rose says:
OPS:  Odd... I am suddenly picking up activity around that area.  And... it looks like around the oceans... no, under the oceans I am picking up energy readings.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@::whispers:: CIV/CSec: What does he want? That we come and make their politics work?
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
SO: Hmm... see if you can determine what they are.
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@CO: Do they even know we've found the colonists they took?
SO Lt Rose says:
OPS:  Both of them are energy readings... only different.  Let me see what I can get.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Glances around and lowers his voice:: CO: He's looking to stall us.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Csec: From what Ecchumati told me a few minutes ago, the pro-consul may have been acting alone in attacking the colonies. But that is not our concern. I am not sure this senator understand the gravity of their situation. ::continues whispering::
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@CO: I would suggest demonstrating Marcus' actions but we've already been doing that in pummeling their defenses.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@::still whispering:: CIV: I wonder ... can you discretely hack into their computer systems? Maybe find out why they kept radio silence on the whole planet
 Senator Thaddeus says:
@ CO:  It is your word that will get our families killed.  :: He glances at a few of the senators who quietly nod their heads before turning back::  As your colonists are being held ransom, so our our families.  At this point captain, we... :: motions to the room at large::  are in a no win scenario.
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
SO: Diverting extra power to sensors.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senator: Who is holding your families?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Raises an eyebrow in surprise:: CO: Do you see a need for discretion?
 Senator Thaddeus says:
@ :: A look of disgust and fear crosses his face quickly... few note it::  CO:  Proconsul Marcus.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@::whispering:: CIV: Indulge me
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@CO: So that's why they didn't bat an eyelid when we took him.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ CO: Leave you here with only the CSec and his team, Captain?
SO Lt Rose says:
OPS:  Thanks...  Hmmm... it would appear more like power has been activated at the nuclear installation... I am not reading any radiation increase.
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
SO: Perhaps a launch?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senator: Is this the only reason you will not surrender to us?
SO Lt Rose says:
OPS:  Possible...  And those readings under the ocean could also be other installations.  :: frowns::  but why now?  What has changed?
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
SO: This is strange... I need as much data as you can get and as quickly. If we or the away team are in danger, we need to act quickly. Send a probe to that location.
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@CIV: You don't think we are capable of protecting the Captain in your absence?
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
::taps her badge:: *CSEC*: Ecchumati to Trigger...
 Senator Thaddeus says:
@ CO:  For the lives of our families and now your colonists, yes.  For they all share the same fate at the moment.  Unless you have an alternative...  a way out of this undesirable predicament.
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@*OPS*: Go ahead Lieutenant.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods and orders a data probe sent::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senator: I do not believe in no-win scenarions. There are too many dimensions to any problem. Now, we have the technology and means. We also have pro-consul Marcus in custody. Tell me what we can do and we will work with you to resolve this peacefully
 
ACTION:  A probe is launched over the main ocean.

OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
*CSEC*: We're picking up increased energy and activity in the ocean off the continent you are in. We are unable to ascertain as yet what it is, but it could be a nuclear launch in preparation or some more facilities underground.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@CIV: Isn't there a console you can access from this very room?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Chuckles:: CO: Very subtle, Captain. I'll see what I can do. ::Goes to find a nearby console::
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@*OPS*: Keep a sharp eye and a weapons lock on it, if anything comes out of it you may have to destroy it before it can do any damage.
 Senator Thaddeus says:
@ CO:  Marcus has men in his pocket with fingers on the buttons for destruction of cities and men with weapons at the throat of our families.  Remove them.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Finds a console at the edger of the hall and begins working on it, covering his actions on the fly::
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
*CSEC*: Of Course.. I'll do my job up here. You do yours down there. Ecchumati out.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senator: I am not here to do your bidding Senator. Give my ship all the information you have and we will work out a plan to solve this crisis. And I want the word of the Emperor and the Senate and whoever rules this planet that you will surrender your military. If you do not, we will destroy you
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@::whispers:: CO: We might have a problem.
SO Lt Rose says:
OPS:  Incoming telemetry... I am not reading any life signs in the areas around the ocean.  But there are definitely some kind of installation that has been activated.  Energy readings suggest some form of weapon.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@::looks at Trigger:: CSec: What is it?
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
SO: What type of weapon? Could it damage us?
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@CO: The ship has just reported increased energy readings in the ocean, they suspect it might be an eminent nuclear launch.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@CSec: That is alarming indeed. We have to get back to the ship before that happens. ::looks at the Senator::
Senator Thaddeus says:
@ CO: Captain, you are a very harsh woman... you make me wonder if we are not better under Marcus.  You may have all the information, limited though it is, that we have.  Do you really think the Proconsul would give us such information?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Glances up from his consoles and rushes toward the direction of the Captain:: CO: We need to get out of here, Captain. ::Glances at the direction of the senator:: Now.
SO Lt Rose says:
OPS:  Anything directed at us with enough force and consistancy could damage us... but yes... we could be harmed if they were aimed at us.  I am unable to get a clear lock though on what is their destination of destruction.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senator: You call me harsh but you have to realize that I saw thousands of people killed, a whole planet devastated in the name of Magna Roma. the planet you represent. Most other civilizations would have not even asked questions before destroying you.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ ::Taps his badge:: *OPS*: Prepare to get a lock on the away team, Lieutenant. Wait for our signal.
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
TO: Have weapons lock on that location. *CIV*: Ready and standing by.
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@CIV: What did you find?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senator: We will work to remove the threat of Marcus. But then, your time is up
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senator: Send all that you have to our ship. Goodbye ... for now
 Senator Thaddeus says:
@ :: frowns::  CO:  Our understanding was that those people were not killed, but are here on my world now.  If you continue, it will be you who kill them, not us.  As for the planet... :: shakes his head::  If such were done, that would be a waste indeed.  :: keeps his voice calm::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ CO: As I'm sure you've already heard, Marcus has somehow gained control over one of the planet's nuclear launch facilities. Unfortunately we don't have any direct link to that facility, we're working on the assumption that they're going to nuke the entire planet.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@Senator: Like Marcus you are quick to blame us for something you have done. I saw the dead bodies caused by the atomic weapons. There was no kindness from your people. And if you betray us, I tell you. There will be no kindness from me
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@CIV/CSec: Lets continue this on the planet. I think we have all we could get from these people.
 Senator Thaddeus says:
@ CO:  We want our world and our families safe captain.  If you can find away to do that, you will have our support.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@CIV: I understand you have the ship standing by to transport us. Give the word
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ CO: Captain, we really must go. ::Nods:: *OPS*: Energize.
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
@::raises his arm and moves it round in a circular motion to signal the sharp shooters to rally on his position::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods to the Senator:: Senator: We will do our best
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
::initiates transport::
 
ACTION:  The away team is beamed back to the ship.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::steps off the transporter padd and taps her badge:: *OPS*: We are aboard. I want a meeting with you, Rose, Trigger and Maor in the observation lounge
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
*CO*: Aye Captain, but with the activity at the launch facility...
 Senator Thaddeus says:
@ :: As the Federation people vanish, he turns to those around him::  All:  I have little faith they can succeed... but at the moment, it is all we have.  Now, we wait.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Materializes in the Seleya's TR:: CO: I need to talk to you, Captain. Privately.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
*OPS*: I understand. Have someone continue to monitor it. this should be quick but we need to talk.
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
*CO*: Aye Captain. See you in a minute.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at Maor frowning:: CSec: Go ahead to the observation lounge. We will meet you there in one minute
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
::materializes in the transporter room::
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
CO: OK, I'll meet you there. ::heads out of the transporter room tapping his Com badge:: *SO*: Brianna, I'm going to need all the data you have on the power readings in the ocean.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CSec*:  In the database, ready to access.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::turns to Maor:: CIV: Do you still not trust the senior staff of this ship?
CSEC Lt Trigger says:
*SO*: Thank you. ::smiles to himself::
SO Lt Rose says:
OPS:  I do not like these readings... I do not like them at all...  If I am reading this correctly, there is enough power here to blow this world and us to the next dimension.
OPS LtJG Ecchumati says:
::looks over:: SO: We can't let that happen... would they do it?
SO Lt Rose says:
OPS:  I have never understood war or the need of men to control so much.  You were in Marcus mind, were you not?  Would he?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I've discovered a few things in their government database, Captain. Things I've rather not repeat  due to their sensitivity, and to be honest, I'm not really sure how accurate this data is. It seems the people of this planet were trying to help us in the only way they could without getting heir families killed.  If what I gathered is correct they are indeed waiting to see if we can help them against Marcus's force. Fo
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
r now, they have been able to put a hold on those who began the  killing, but they seem unable to do so for much longer without our direct support.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: If what you are saying is correct, I have been dealing with this situation all wrong. We are not up against magna Roma, we are up against a faction led by Marcus. This changes everything
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: It seems the people who were helping us on the planet surface were instrumental on that, as they put key people into government positions, they were able to clear the land bases so no one was killed in our attack of those facilities.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods slowly:: CO: I assume you understand why I wanted to convey this message privately, Captain?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods slowly::

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