USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11105.01
Mission Number 636
The Last Ones:  The Universe is Very Gassy

	DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lilia Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO-Commanding Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (XO – First Officer)
Mike Hiles as Commander Max Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
	Frank MacArthur as Lieutenant Junior Grade Frank MacArthur (FCO – Flight Command Officer)
Peter Keegan as Lt JG Jake McKnight (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)npc EO Aguiar, EO Heinrich
             Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Charlie Nance as Lieutenant Junior Grade T’Rae (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
JR Klein as Lieutenant Junior Grade Truus Warda (TO – Tactical Officer)npc SO T’Ren
Christopher Dickinson as Lieutenant Naas (CNS – Counselor)

Time lapse:  3 hours

Ship Manager
	Karriaunna Scotti

The USS Seleya is a few days into the Rolor Nebula. Her target is the Kiralep colony. The Rolor Nebula is relatively benign, with just the odd asteroid here and there.

The only real difference the crew has from being in open space and the odd patterns and shapes which can be seen out of every view port and the view screen.

The alpha shift is about to begin. Most of the senior crew are taking their consoles. Some may still be sleeping.

<<<<<<<<<< The Universe is very Gassy >>>>>>>>>>

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Steps into the turbo lift, rubbing her eyes...is the replicated coffee getting weaker?::
TO LtJG Truus says:
::On the bridge::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Walking onto the bridge and turning right, heading for his station near the viewscreen::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
::In the crew lounge, looking at his watch he notices the time. Drinking his last drop of coffee he heads for the turbolift.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Just leaving his quarters, heading for the bridge to start his shift.::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
::In a tired sounding voice he orders the lift to the bridge::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::In his office sipping coffee while reading the shift change over report::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Relieves ensign Marsden, the gamma shift operations officer, and logs himself in to the computer::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Exits onto the bridge, looking around, noting many stations are still in night shift::
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Nods to Pandora::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
::Arriving at the bridge he sees some crew already at their stations. He walks over to the central console, sitting and taking the front seat view of the ship::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Notices Truus' nod and nods back:: TO: Good morning.

ACTION: Throughout the ship lights flicker for just a second. But then return to normal.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Sitting in his chair, reading something on his personal console::
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Blinks as the lights flicker:: OPS: You see that?
CMO LtJG TRae says:
::Checks the status of sickbay from her terminal in her room, notes no major admissions overnight and decides to head to the bridge then going to her office::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Arrives on the bridge and moves to the main tactical station.::  TO:  Morning Lt.
CO Cap Gomes says:
::Approaches her chair:: XO: That is odd....
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up from his console:: CO: What is?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Frowns:: TO: Uhm.. If you mean the flickering lights, yeah... ::Taps his console to check the ship's power grid status::
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Turns to Heller:: CTO: Sir.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: The lights. Probably just a glitch. What is our status?
CNS Lt Naas says:
::The Grazerite counselor taps his PADD in his left hand as he waits for the turbolift to deposit him on the command deck ::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Looks up from the padd:: Self: Ok, what's upsetting you? ::Checks his console::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Didn't even notice. ::Turns toward the direction of the OPS:: OPS: Situation, Commander?
CMO LtJG TRae says:
::Heads to the turbolift down the hall from her quarters, entering it a moment later:: Computer: Bridge
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Glances over his shoulder:: XO: All systems within normal parameters, nothing on the logs... As far as I'm concerned, everything should be, and has been, running normally.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Thank you, Commander.  ::Nods::  *CEO*: Maor to Engineering.
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Gets up from his seat and moves to the pool table::
CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Good. FCO: What is our ETA?
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
*XO* McKnight here
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods as well, turning back to face his console, now more aware of the ship's status display in the corner of his console's left-hand-side display::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
TO:  What's our status?  Anything out of the ordinary?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CEO*: I trust you've noticed the brief flickering of light we had a few minutes ago, do we know the source of it? Operations report nothing on their end.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::As he exits onto the Bridge, he walks around the command deck along the rear wall, then approaches his special chair in the center of the Bridge ::
TO LtJG Truus says:
CTO: All clear as far as I know.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
OPS: 47 minutes present speed commander
CMO LtJG TRae says:
::Exits the TL as it comes to a stop on the main bridge, making her way over to the medical station::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods briefly to the newly arrived CNS before returning his attention back to his own console and the schematics he pulled of the power grid on the ship::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
*XO* It appears to be a drop in power from the warp core sir, I'm about organize a diagnostic.
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Checks his readings:: *XO* Everything appears to be ok now, but I'd like to know the cause so I'll go ahead with the diagnostic.

ACTION: The lights go out again for 1,2,3, ...

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Blinks::

ACTION: ... 30 seconds. And then they are back.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CEO*: Keep us informed, Lieutenant.  Bridge out. ::Turns to the direction of the CO:: CO: I-- ::Pauses as the lights stop again:: Suggest we go to yellow and make a full stop until we figure this out.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods:: FCO: Full stop. Is the nebula interfering with our engines in any way?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Blinks for a moment, before looking around the bridge to see the others are facing the same problem::
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Stares at the ceiling for a few moments while the background light of the PADD highlights his face::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Swears under his breath:: EO Aguiar: Aguiar, get Heinrich and begin a full diagnostic of the warp core, I'm going to check the local power junctions.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::As the lights turn back on he glances around to see if everything came back up.:: TO:  I'll take over main tactical if you would move to secondary.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
CO: Aye full stop ::Brings the ship to full stop::
CMO LtJG TRae says:
::Quickly has medical teams stand by for the minor injuries that are about to come in from their brief encounter with the dark::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Yellow alert, Commander.
SO T’Ren says:
::Runs an internal scan once the consoles are back online::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
CO: Checking navigational scanners now..... No interference detected captain.
EO Aguiar says:
CEO: Yes sir ::Wonders off to find Heinrich::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Frowns as the consoles and lights come back to life, then starts tapping them vigorously, trying to see if he can find the cause of the problem::
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Moves to the secondary tactical station::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Quickly logs into the console and brings the ship to yellow alert.::   XO:  Yes sir.
CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Inform Kiralep we might be a little late.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Runs a quick check of the tactical systems to see if they have been affected by whatever is causing the lights to go out.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I'm going to check engineering, Captain. See if I can help. ::Raises from his seat::
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Please do. I don't want to arrive on a help mission with the lights off
CMO LtJG TRae says:
XO: Medical standing by, no reports of major injuries as a result of the loss of power.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
CO: Aye captain.. ::Taps a few buttons to create a message, at the same time also sending an alert to Starfleet Operations, informing them of the slight difficulties they are facing::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods to the direction of the CMO:: CMO: Get ready for anything, Lieutenant.  ::Enters the TL:: TL: Main engineering. 
CMO LtJG TRae says:
Self: Isn't that SOP on board a starship being ready for anything?
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: Keep an eye out for any signs of ships. This may be a malfunction..or it might not be
EO Heinrich says:
::Conducts a diagnostic of the warp core but notices something very quickly::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Exits the TL and makes his way inside ME:: CEO: Lieutenant? ::Glances around::
EO Heinrich says:
CEO: Sir, my initial findings ::Holds a Padd out for McKnight::
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Shifts slightly in his chair ::
CMO LtJG TRae says:
::Begins to scan the reports of minor injuries, sprained ankles and bumped heads mostly, does note a broken leg caused by a fall in one of the Holodecks::
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Sighs in exasperation::
CO Capt Gomes says:
CMO: I am glad you could join us. Hopefully this glitch won't be anything major. Have you met our new counselor?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Monitors the power grid, looking for any more disruptions::
CMO LtJG TRae says:
CO: No ma'am I don’t believe I have had the pleasure.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Understood.  ::Runs an active sweep of the area.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Continues looking for the CEO inside ME:: CEO: Lieutenant? Are you here?
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Takes the padd and reads it:: Self: The dilithium crystals stopped catalyzing? How the?
CO Capt Gomes says:
CNS: Lt. Naas, this is Dr. T'Rae. I expect you both to work together,
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Hears the XO:: XO: Yes sir ::Moves to Maor::

ACTION: The lights go off again for ....

CMO LtJG TRae says:
::Raises an eyebrow ever so slightly at the CO's comments::  CNS: A pleasure to meet you.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CEO: Anything new? ::Glances around:: Anything I can-- ::Sighs:: Do you have a working theory here?
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Tips his head slightly ::  CMO: We may have crossed paths at some point....
CO Capt Gomes says:
*XO*: This is going too far. What is going on?

ACTION: 47 seconds, at which time the emergency power kicks in, flooding the bridge with a red light.

TO LtJG Truus says:
CTO: Y'know, I should be used to this sort of thing by now, but somehow I'm not...
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Waves the XO to following him to the warp core:: EO Heinrich: Talk to me Heinrich.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: I'm with the Chief now, Captain. I hope he'll have something to report in a few.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Frowns as the lights go out and, a little later, the emergency lighting comes on::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
TO:  Its better if you don't get too used to things keeps you on your toes.  Keep an eye on the internal sensors, make sure we don't end up with any uninvited guests.
SO T’Ren says:
::Runs a scan for triolic radiation, on a hunch::
EO Heinrich says:
CEO: The warp core has stopped catalyzing the matter-anti matter reaction, the dilitium crystals have begun to decrystalize
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CEO: Do you need additional assistance, Lieutenant?
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
CO: Before the loss sensors reported high concentrations of sirillium in the nebula, highly volatile
CMO LtJG TRae says:
CO: We’re getting reports from all decks of minor injuries, nothing major of note at this point Captain.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CMO: Thank you Dr. I hope my crew can handle a little less light. What is bothering me is that we don't know why.
CMO LtJG TRae says:
CO: I have emergency teams dispatched to all major first aid stations
CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Can Sirilium cause loss of power?
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Keeps a close eye on his console::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
EO Heinrich: Get a dualitic inverter going asap.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
CO: Not on its own, only if ignited
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO: Not sure what to tell you sir, it looks like the warp core wants a day off.
CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Inform the CEO just in case
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CEO: Do we know the cause for this?
SO T’Ren says:
::Breathes a little sigh of relief as the scan comes up empty::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
XO: Not yet sir, give me a few minutes to try to stabilize the situation and I can begin a full investigation.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Makes sure the power allocations aren't exceeding demand::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
EO Aguiar: Aguiar get the KLS stabilizer out and begin work straight away.
EO Aguiar says:
CEO: Yes sir.
TO LtJG Truus says:
*CEO*: What is going on down there?
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
*CEO*: Jake, nav sensors reported high concentrations of sirillium in the nebula. Can cause long-range communication problems but not known to affect warp and power systems but just so you know anyway.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Keeps a close eye on the sensors, looking for any signs of vessels, not wanting to be caught off guard.::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Ignores Truus for the moment:: *FCO* Thanks for the heads up.
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Grumbles as he is ignored::
EO Heinrich says:
CEO/XO: Sir's I may have found the cause.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CNS: The good news is, you can evaluate the crew's reactions in an emergency situation. We haven't had a real unknown aboard the ship in a while.
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Arches a brow:: CO: You almost sound like you enjoy it.
CNS Lt Naas says:
CO: At least not one I was briefed on, Captain.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
::Whilst at stop, MacArthur keeps check on nav systems for potential threats::
CO Capt Gomes says:
CNS: You have better memory than me ...
EO Heinrich says:
CEO/XO: There appears to be some form of blockage stopping the matter reaction.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Waits for the CEO's explanation::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Blinks at the TO:: TO: I would enjoy is if I knew what was going on. Since I don't I expect a D'edirex to uncloak and attack us at any moment. So should you
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Thinks:: XO: It's possible the bussard collectors may of picked something up that the warp core didn't like, now ::looks at the core:: what could it be?
TO LtJG Truus says:
CO: That would just be perfect. Cardassians, Bajorans -and- Romulans. Like a trifecta of bad luck.
CMO LtJG TRae says:
CO: A D'edirex uncloaking may lead to a few more casualties captain, should I prepare a trauma team  ::smiles hoping the captain gets the joke::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CEO: Options?
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
XO: Simple, we check what the collectors have collected ::Moves to the pool table and checks the logs::
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Returns to his console and checks weapon status::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Glances around the bridge for a moment as options are being discussed::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: Maor to Gomes.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Smiles at the humor of the crew, glad Savar is not around:: TO/CMO: It is one big Galaxy, we should be prepared for anything
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Maybe here is the solution. ::taps her badge:: *XO*: Gomes here
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
Self: Hydrogen and deuterium, nothing odd there....wait a minute. ::runs back to Heinrich:: EO Heinrich: Scan the deuterium deposits the collectors introduced recently.
TO LtJG Truus says:
CTO: Well, we have torpedoes if we need them. Phasers are limited though.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: Your Chief might have an idea, he has a theory that the "bussard collectors" may have picked something up that gotten inside the warp core, he's working on a way to fix it as we speak.
EO Heinrich says:
::Nods and runs his scan, he frowns a moment later and hands the results to McKnight::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
TO:  Well at least it's something, let’s hope we don't need them though.
CO Capt Gomes says:
*XO*: Very well. Keep me informed.
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::McKnight sighs and says aloud:: All: Helium 2. ::A collective groan his let out among the engineers::
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Nods in agreement::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
::Hearing the message he scans his console once more but only a few empty power bars and temperature gauges appear::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CEO: Right.
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Makes his way to the XO:: XO: Helium 2, the collectors mistook it for deuterium, it can happen. We're going to have to scrub the collectors, flush the core and recrystilise the dilitium crystals.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CEO: I have someone just for the job.
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
XO: The FCO found sirillium in the nebula so it all makes sense now, sirillium has been known to stabilize unstable elements, helium 2 being one of those.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CTO*: Maor to Heller.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
*XO*:  Heller here.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CTO*: Mind if I borrow your TO for what we talked about before for an hour or so? Would be a learning experience for him.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
*XO*:  Yes sir, should be able to spare him for a bit.  Sending him to you now.  ::Turns to the TO::  TO:  Report to the XO in engineering.
TO LtJG Truus says:
CTO: Yes sir. ::has a bad feeling about this::
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Enters the turbolift:: TL: Engineering
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CEO: TO is going to help you, Lieutenant. Make good use of him, and that's an order. ::Eyes the CEO meaningfully::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::Tries not to smirk:: XO: Yes sir, once the collectors are clear, my team can clear the core and get it up and running.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CEO: Have fun. ::Nods and moves to leave ME:: *TO*: Lieutenant, please report directly to the CEO. He has your orders.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Knowing the situation should be resolved, he once again drafts a message to be sent to Starfleet, informing them that they expect to get under way again soon::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Knows they now know the cause of the power failure still keeps an eye on the sensors for any other surprises.::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
::watches Maor leave as Aguiar moves beside him:: EO Aguiar: Get the "scrubbing kit".

ACTION: After a couple of hours of hard work in engineering, the engineering (and tactical) team is able to get the warp core and main power working again

ACTION: Now the computer learned one new thing. 2He exists out there and it is not the same as deuterium.

=/\=End mission =/\=