USS Seleya Mission Transcript 10910.18
Mission Number 576
Lost Dreams VIII

DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist) 
Darren Tyrell as Ensign Rob Morley (CTO – Chief Security Officer) TO Ensign Hendrix
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer) Dean Garret, Hemptal Verdj & Edon Opaka

Time lapse:  none

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

OPS and her child and the captain have left the ship to deal with an emergency situation.  The first officer, now in charge of the Seleya finished collecting the debris that might once have been a deflector.  The CTO has discovered that it was part of a network that at one time surrounded the planet.

The FCO and his team of helpers have uncovered what appears to be some sort of transport shaft going down further then the area they are currently in.  Climbing in to check it out, the ancient system slips dropping the room a few meters before stabilizing.  The FCO made his way out unharmed.

The CEO has a schematic of the compound, but there is no evidence of anything below the level they are on.  As an expected shuttle does not arrive the surface doors are closed due to the debris the storm is bringing into the compound, making it hard to see.  But the ancient energy grid is holding, keeping the place well lit.

Needing the shuttle returned that the captain had taken as well as a team of science personnel down on the planet, Rose is assigned to take a team and head down.  But the two storm fronts coming in came in faster then was predicted.  Rose, an experienced pilot, finding it too strong, began to pull out and return to the ship only to be caught on a sudden downdraft and updraft.  The ship has lost all communication with the shuttle lost her from sensors.

The team of scientists assigned to this project are scattered about gathering information, Tveken works in the shuttle carefully handling the bones being beamed out from the cave-in over two thousand years ago.

CIV Cmdr Maor duty log; Maor stared at the direction of the Chief Engineer's as the Executive Officer has just finished relying his debrief regarding the situation with the shuttle and her occupants and their current unconfirmed status.  The news of the Science Officer and her shuttle disappearance will surely not be well received by the Chief Engineer's. He could only hope for the officer's maturity at this time of crisis as the hands will no doubly continue to unfold in front of them.

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Dean Garret says:
:: curiously looking around the area of the shaft::

ACTION:  As the CEO hears about who is aboard the shuttle, his face goes white and then blank for a moment.

Dean Garret says:
:: Looks up at the officer near him::  TO:  Ready for a ride down?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Turns to face one of the security officers and one of their combat medics:: Sec, C. Medic: Make sure he stays here. ::Turns his attention briefly at the direction of the CEO:: We have enough dead heroes on this ship. ::Turns to face the TO:: TO, Scientists: We're going down people, get your climbing gear in order. We're going in five.
TO Ens Hendrix says:
Dean Garret: ::gulps:: Ready as I'll ever be sir
TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: prepares gear :: 

ACTION:  The CEO seems to move in slow motion as he considers what needs to be done; the medic keeps a close eye on him.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Makes his way toward the entrance to the elevator shaft:: TO: Ensign? ::Motions him over::

ACTION:  Verdj and Opaka make their way towards Maor while Bennet joins Tveken in the shuttle working with the bones.

TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: walks cautiously over to Maor :: CIV: Ready sir
TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: Looks over precipice :: All: Woah...
Dean Garret says:
:: Looks up at Maor:: CIV:  We have a couple of options here, all of course have problems.  We can raise the lift to the pocket above and lock it in place.  That leaves it hovering above us.  Two, we can cut the cable and let it crash below.  That would block entering wherever we want to go.  Or, three, we climb in, a few at a time and cross our fingers.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
TO: You're the smallest one here, so you'll get the dubious honor of descending inside the shaft using that access hatch ::Points at the direction of the said hatch:: See if you can find any controls inside the shaft to send the elevator up, hopefully the CEO restored access to the shaft by now. If not, you'll have to use a laser torch and tear us a new opening in the elevator floor. Any questions?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the direction of Garret:: Garret: I'll leave the finger crossing to you, I've all crossed out by now.
Dean Garret says:
:: mumbles with a smile::  CIV: I hope it is a short trip down, I hate climbing back up.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Garret: That's why we have an action mechanism, it should, in theory, pull us back up automatically. Assuming all goes well.
TO Ens Hendrix says:
CIV: Got it, just give me a moment to get to that access panel sir
Hemptal Verdj says:
::arriving::  CIV:  Further down into the pits of the unknown?  Whoever these people are, they like things deep.
TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: begins ascent ::
Edon Opaka says:
 CIV:  I was looking through the transport ships schematic.  Did you notice that they were set up for underwater living?
TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: turns on torch and begins looking for controls ::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Eyes the scientist from the corner of his eye:: Opaka: You think we might be heading into some sort of a water reservoir down there?
TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: Finds some controls :: Self: Aha! *CIV*: Hendrix here sir, I've find what looks like an control panel, attempting to use it now
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the direction of the second scientist:: Verdj: Makes sense if what Opaka is saying is correct, there's better chances at staying undetected as close as possible to the planet core. Harder to scan, especially in a dense water environment.
Edon Opaka says:
:: scratches his head::  CIV:  That is the curious thing.  There is no evidence that this place has anything to do with water nor the people themselves.  The only thing that crosses my mind, is maybe they were planning to live in their oceans.  But the ships are made for space as well.  That would be a waste of energy
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Opaka: Any chance they used the water as a clever solution for a hibernation habitat? 
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Opaka: To wait for whatever caused all of this? ::Motions all around him::
TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: Scans with tricorder and wipes away dust :: *CIV*: Looks like they're stil operational...
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*TO*: Good job, Ensign. Send the elevator up.
Edon Opaka says:
CIV:  Hibernation?
TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: With a lot force Hendrix pulls the lever to raise the lift :: 
Dean Garret says:
CIV:  Now there is an idea...

ACTION:  The elevator slowly begins to rise back into position at the doors.

TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: pushes lever pack to neutral position :: *Civ*: Is that enough?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods:: Opaka, Garret: Perhaps they're all down there, waiting for something to trigger the end of the hibernation cycle.  And everyone we found here were meant to keep the facility running while everyone else slept.
Dean Garret says:
CIV:  I am not sure how water would play into that... but obviously the people had to go somewhere.  :: waves toward the damaged and incomplete ships.::  They obviously did not leave.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the direction of the TO:: TO: Good job, Ensign. ::Motions for the two scientists to join him and the TO inside the elevator:: Garret: There are research saying that water contributes to the hibernation process when the procedure itself isn't as advance we we're familiar with.
Dean Garret says:
:: steps cautiously inside with a glance at Verdj and Opaka as they join him.::
TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: Gestures in a mock welcoming bow :: All: Welcome aboard!
Dean Garret says:
TO:  Enter my parlor said the spider to the fly?
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
TO: Send us down, Ensign. Keep your phaser ready. ::Prepares his own phaser rifle:: *XO*: Maor to the Seleya. We're about to descend to the uncharted area in the facility, we might be out of communication range down there. Keep that in mind. Maor out. ::Closes the channel::

ACTION:  Slowly the elevator begins to descend upon its ancient mechanism.

TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: prepares phaser ::
Edon Opaka says:
:: to no one::  I think someone forgot to oil the mechanism.
TO Ens Hendrix says:
Dean: So hopefully we'll find no spiders downs here...

ACTION:  Every now and then there is a jar and a bump where the elevator pauses only to proceed.  Finally it comes to a stop.

Dean Garret says:
TO:  From what I have seen, only super spiders.
TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: smiles worryingly :: All: Whoa, smooth ride...
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
All: Turn on your suit external lights. ::Takes a look around:: We're moving in a single file, I'll take point, the two of you, ::Points at the scientists direction:: will follow and the TO will take the rear. Understood?
TO Ens Hendrix says:
CIV: Acknowledged ::Turns on lights::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Grabs the TO's discarded laser torch and begins to cut the doors open:: All: Get ready, we have no idea what's waiting for us behind this door.

ACTION:  Everyone activates their exterior lights, brightening up the small room.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::While cutting:: Opaka: See if you can scan what's outside this door.

ACTION:  It takes the CIV a moment to cut through the doors as they are well made.

TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: looks at tricorder :: All: I'm picking up low energy readings ahead

ACTION:  The CIV completes a circle.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
TO: No water, right? ::Pauses in mid cut:: I absolutely don't feel like taking a swim right about now. ::Pauses a second before removing the circle, waiting for the TO's reply::

ACTION:  The sound of the material hitting the floor echos loudly through the chamber without.

Dean Garret says:
:: Leans down a bit to look through the opening.::  CIV:  I hope this lift works with that gapping hole.
TO Ens Hendrix says:
CIV: No sir, no water.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Turns to stare at the direction of the now gaping hole:: Garret: That's why we have manual control. Remember. ::Turns to face the rest of them:: All: Single file.
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Steps through the hole::

ACTION:  As each individual exits the lift, adding their light to the whole, it is obvious this room is very large, though not nearly as large as the shipping yard above.

TO Ens Hendrix says:
:: Flanks everyone and keeps a watchful eye of the rear ::

ACTION:  As the lights flash off the sides it can reach, there is flash of sparkle as of a thousand faceted eye.

TO Ens Hendrix says:
Civ: Sorry sir, no super spiders here! :: exhales with relief ::
Dean Garret says:
:: chuckles as he stands, looking about.::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
TO: No, not spiders. Bats. ::Pauses:: At least I think it's bats?
Edon Opaka says:
:: leans forward::  All:  Lovely... looks like some kind of glass....
TO Ens Hendrix says:
CIV: B-b-bats? :: mumbles to self ::
CIV Cmdr Maor says:
TO: It sure ain't Batman, Ensign.

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