USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11009.12
Mission Number 608
The Last Ones III

DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lília Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer) 
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist) 
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer) 
Christopher Dickinson as Savar William Dickinson (AMB - Ambassador) 
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)

Time lapse:  10 min

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya...

The USS Seleya and USS Poseidon arrived at their destination within the UFC system 465537. however the expected temporal distortions were absent.  The USS Pleiades has been found, no life signs, on one of the moons, damaged.  On the planet, there lies the remains of sixteen bodies.  Comm is open, but no one replies.. only static.

There is evidence of a battle, energy signatures of the Federation mixed with an unknown.  The unknown has moved of toward deeper parts of the unexplored by Federation Beta Sector.

The Poseidon has been sent to patrol the system... all is quiet... now.

Captain's log, Stardate 11009.12. We are about to head to the planet and investigate the fate of the Research outpost. I am not sure what we will find there, but there is no other way to find out.

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SO Lt Rose says:
:: Standing by the shuttle, double checking her kit as she waits for the others.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::arrives at the shuttlebay, noticing most of her assembled away team is there and getting ready to go::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
:: Absently smoothes the folds of his robe ::
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::On the bridge, at his station, looking over what little information he has about the system they are currently in::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods a greeting:: CO:  Captain...  ::then waits for her to proceed aboard first::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Sits down, waiting patiently for the shuttle to embark from the shuttle bay::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods back at Rose and enters the shuttle, looking around:: All: Are we all in? ::makes away to the front, beside the FCO::

ACTION:  The CTO and his two people wait for the last to board before following behind the CMO.  Both men's expressions are grim.::
 
ACTION:  The FCO turns to double check to make sure all are aboard, responding to Rose's greeting before turning to the captain and confirming.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up from his musings:: OPS: What's the shuttle status, Lieutenant?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Very well. Close the door and prepare for take-off ::touches the console in front of her::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
*XO*: This is the shuttle Aventino, requesting permission to depart.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Taps his console to check on how things are going with the shuttle's departure:: XO: They seem to be closing the hatch now. Should be ready to... ::Hears the CO's communication::

ACTION:  The shuttle doors close as everyone takes their place.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Waits for the OPS's nod before hitting his badge:: *CO*: Granted, Captain. Godspeed.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
*XO*: You too
 CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Take us out when the doors open. Head for the Research outpost.
 
ACTION:  The bay doors slide silently open on the emptiness of space.  The shuttle slowly lifts off and slides out the doors, heading for the planet below.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Having taken a seat at the small side console, she scans the general area.::  CO:  All quiet...
OPS Lt Pandora says:
:Pulls up the transporter systems and starts preparing them to lock on to the away team's signal::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::would much rather be at the controls of the shuttle, so she has to control herself not to give any tips::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Good. Keep scanning ahead of us
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Sends the coordinates of the science station to the FCO::
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: The planet looks undisturbed. Its hard to think a whole Federation Outpost was distroyed here.

ACTION:  Following the co-ordinates, the shuttle enters the atmosphere with no problems.  As the head lower and lower, they see the vastness of the ruins of this ancient world.
 
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Keeps tracking the shuttle as it makes its way down to the planet surface::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
:: Notes the minimal discussion within the shuttle's cabin, and ponders the correlation between classified missions and idle chatter :: 
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Still no life signs or signs of anything that was to have created the temporal waves we did not experience.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: As soon as you get a lock on them and they've cleared the ship's safety zone we're going close to the other ship, ::Raises from his seat:: Remember to notify me if you detect anything unusual from the away team at any time.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::observes the ruins she knew to be here:: SO: Curious ::glances at Savar::
OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Will do commander. I've got the computer working to get a lock on them, and am tracking their trajectory.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Turns::  CO:  Can I ask what exactly it is I am looking for?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: For now, just what is left of the outpost and her crew
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Considering we didn't get instructed to disable our active scanners make sure to keep them focused on them, we can worry about protocols later. ::Watches the shuttle flight on the view screen::

ACTION:  Soon the science outpost is visible.  There is evidence of energy weapons as well as a few bodies lying outside.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods:: XO: Aye sir. ::Taps a few buttons to activate additional resources::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Land us in front of where the main entrance for the outpost used to be
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods and continues her scans, which at this point are not giving her much more then before.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at the bodies::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Turns his attention toward the FCO:: FCO: Set course that will take us closer to the USS Pleiades, as close as possible.

ACTION:  The doctor stands to look out the screen, her expression grimmer then before.  With a sigh she takes her seat as the shuttle lands just outside the main entrance of the outpost.

 CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Nice landing. You will stay with the shuttle for now. Lock the door ... ::is not joking::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Follow me, phasers and tricorders ready. This will not be a joy ride ::proceeds to the exit::
 
Scenery:  On the outskirts of the ancient city, the science outpost consists of two main buildings:  A lab and an all purpose building.  Surrounding them are various shelters used as quarters.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Stands and follows behind the captain, her tricorder out and all ready scanning.  She is prepared for the site of the bodies as much as anyone can be as she steps down.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CMO: Stay with the CTO looking at the bodies out here
 CO Capt Gomes says:
SO/CIV: Rose, Ambassador, Security officers, lets go inside. ::heads for the lab::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
:: Glances at the dead bodies, noting them to be all Federation races - assumption would be the outpost scientists, and no attackers.  Unless the attackers were also Federation and in plain clothes ::

ACTION:  The two security officers follow the Captain and Rose while the CTO moves away with the doctor.  They can all hear the click of the shuttle doors as the FCO locks it behind them.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Do you know what percentage of the outpost's complement is out here?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::approaches the door and tries to open it::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
FCO: Good job, hold our position and maintain a safe distance from the ship. ::Turns to the OPS:: OPS: Scan the ship again, see if you can detect anything unusual, Lieutenant.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods, starting the scan of the USS Pleiades::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  The manifest said there were twenty-two.  That would make four missing.  I have the list of names downloaded as does the doc.
 
ACTION:  The doors open and those entering are greeted with the smell of death and remnant energy burns.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Hopefully we can find more inside. Try to access the computer once we are in. Find out what they were working on last and if the sensors picked up the attackers
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods as she breaths only through her mouth and enters.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::resists the urge to vomit as she enters the building. She coughs audibly, turning to the others:: All: Lets find out who did this.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Any idea how long ago this happened?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Do you find anything familiar in the attack pattern?
Amb Envoy Savar says:
:: Kneels next to a male body ::CO: Captain....
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Checks the target lock on the away team while the scans are running::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks at the decayed body and considers the environment.::  CO:  At a guess, about a week ago.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: SO: We have to give them a proper burial ... Check the computer. ::approaches the CIV and kneels as well, trying to ignore the stench and the sight::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: What is it?
Amb Envoy Savar says:
CO: This is the outpost's commander.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: It does not take long to find the main console... unfortunately, it is draped with the body of someone who appears to have tried to use the comm system.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at the rank:: CIV: By the looks of it, he never stood a chance. Why would they attack the station here and not go directly to the ... artifact?
OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Data coming in... Only thing new that I can see here, is that the shuttlebay doors have been blasted open... From the inside...
Amb Envoy Savar says:
CO: The outpost provides security for the artifact.  If they attacked directly, there would be the opportunity to respond and warn the Federation.  :: Stands ::  That would be my theory
 
ACTION:  Of the Pleiades, all evidence lends to a fierce battle they fought valiantly.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Anything that can tell us what weapon caused it?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: She motions for one of the security officers to help her remove the body.  She tries not to shudder as they do so.::
SO Lt Rose says:
*OPS*:  The communication system is working here.  It appears someone tried to make contact, but died in the process.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods and gets up:: CIV: Get rid of the guards first, then head for the target. I still expect to find the identity of the attackers from here. But if that fails, we will have to go to the location. That will mean the whole away team will know of the existence of the artifact, but I see no other way to get to what happened here.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Still waiting for more data... This was the preliminary sweep...
Amb Envoy Savar says:
CO: The other option would be to split up the away team.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Considers something:: OPS: While you get back on that for me inform engineering to prepare an interface probe, if we can't go there we might as well send a probe for now.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods:: XO: Good idea... ::Fires off the request to engineering to prepare the probe::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Power still functioning...
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::takes a deep breath:: CIV: I'm not comfortable doing that if there is a chance the attackers are still on the planet.
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::approaches the SO::SO: Good. Can we bring the computer online?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Yes... it was never taken offline.  However... :: she points to a section of the wall that is now empty, but obviously once had something.::
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::frowns:: SO: What did they take?
Amb Envoy Savar says:
:: Silently ponders the mission security aspects versus their mission safety aspects ::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Going through the computer data files she looks up.::  CO:  Whatever they were working on.  This one has only basic information.

ACTION:  Engineering informs OPS the probe is ready.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Commander, engineering reports the probe is ready. We can launch at your command. 
Amb Envoy Savar says:
CO/SO: So internal security recordings are also missing?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Anything from the sensors? Anything at all that might help us identify the attackers?
 CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at the CIV agreeing with his question::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Give me a sec...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Make it happen, Lieutenant. Start with the shuttle bay. ::Sits down on his chair, accessing the interface from his console::
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Programs the probe's flight path, then launches it, monitoring the uplink::
 
ACTION:  The CMO reports finding only the eighteen bodies.  The missing four are three female and one teenager there with his parents.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Works on pulling up the sensor information from the area.::

ACTION:  The probe smoothly follows the flight path programmed.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Takes a look at the away team's status as the probe is being tracked by the computer::
SO Lt Rose says:
Amb:  No... I think I have security... there...  :: puts the recording on the small screen.::

ACTION:  Played out before those watching, is the battle that had been waged with the scientists who were outnumbered and ill prepared.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at the screen and speaks in a low voice:: SO: Good job Brianna.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: At least there's no risk we'll get hurt from that probe. ::Watches the readings from the probe::

Scenery:  The attackers are humanoid in all appearance.  There faces are hard to see do to combat gear.  The uniforms are non-descript camouflage issue.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Computer managed to chew through some more of the sensor data... While we can't find a match for the weapons used, the doors were definitely blasted open with energy weapons. I guess that just means no projectile weapons were used..
 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV/SO: I can't recognize them.
Amb Envoy Savar says:
CO: There is little to identity them.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Did you expect old fashioned missiles?
 
ACTION:  The probe soon sends visual.  Scattered about are bodies and the markings of weapons fire.
 
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Send this video to the ship, see what they can find out from it
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Have the sensor draw a DNA sample from one of the bodies, let's see if we can find out something from it.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  I don't recognize their weapons either.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
<sensor = probe.. sigh>
OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Sends the command to the probe, as requested::
 
ACTION:  The probe pauses near a body... as all the others, it is wearing a Starfleet uniform.  Unlike the bodies on the planet, decomposition is minimal.

 CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV/SO/Sec: I think we got all we could from here. Lets head out to the shuttle and to the most probable target of the attackers.
OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Not missiles, no. Though they could have used micro-torpedoes, like we have on some of our shuttlecraft and runabouts.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Most probable target?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods in agreement at the OPS's theory:: 
 
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