USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11105.29
Mission Number 639
Pathways: Dreams of a Golden Age II

	DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lilia Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO-Commanding Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (XO – First Officer)
	Frank MacArthur as Lieutenant Junior Grade Frank MacArthur (FCO – Flight Command Officer)
Peter Keegan as Lieutenant Junior Grade Jake McKnight (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
             Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)npc AOPS
C.J. Short as Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Charlie Nance as Lieutenant Junior Grade T’Rae (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)npc Gov Damar, Comquat
Christopher Dickinson as Lieutenant Naas (CNS – Counselor)
JR Klein as Lieutenant Junior Grade Truus Warda (TO – Tactical Officer)npc SO T’Ren

Time lapse:  15 Minutes

Ship Manager
	Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

The ship arrived at Kirlep and settled into orbit around the dark, twinkling world.  The captain got things going immediately.  She contacted the governor retrieving maps for OPS, CSO, & SO to go over them, examining areas of relevant investigation.  She takes the XO and CMO down to the planet to meet with just the governor to discover she is actually meeting with him and the equivalent of mayors of the other major settlements.  The FCO and CEO were sent down to the planet to start examining the various sites, starting with the planets primary landing site.  And the CTO is left in charge of the ship.

The captain is not pleased meeting with the group as she wanted to speak just with the governor.  She also had concerns as so far, they had nothing new to present to them, especially why these children were being taken.  In reality, they had no idea why... at least not the numbers that were taken.  Nor had they any idea how they were taken.

Accessing the automated records of the main landing area, FCO notes that there had been a drop six months ago of mixed ancestry ranging in ages between one and fourteen along with general supplies.  It had been over two years since the people had seen any of the children themselves. The CTO is checking on the backgrounds of the rare ships that came to Kirlep.

As the SO and OPS look over the maps and the SO explains what she read on the planet, the CSO joins them and abrasively challenges what the SO said as well as her scientific knowledge.  The SO was insulted, but remained quiet for the moment... she knew the CSO was still getting to learn his new team as they were learning more about him.

Captain's log, Stardate 11105.29. We are continuing investigations in Kiralep. I am still appalled at how little investigative capabilities the local authorities are showing. If they don't even have hypothesis on what is going on, how are we to help them?

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SO Lt Rose says:
::Rose looks stoically at her department head. The sudden tension could be cut with a knife.  With a nod of her head she turns to leave.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Straightens up in her chair, taking a moment to gather her thoughts::
CMO LtJG TRae says:
@::Sits patiently listening closely to the conversation around her.::
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Hurrying toward the CTO's office::
Gov Damar says:
@CO:  If only they had... however, what we have here... comes close to that.  Here, people have learned to live together to accept each other’s differences.  And the newer generation is even more tolerant.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::Moves away from the console, showing information on the children, MacArthur thinks for a moment::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Watches the FCO::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#CEO: Okay, there has to be tracks, DNA or fibers on the ground still so I think we should take soils samples and maybe even get the ship to do a few scans of the area.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ Gov: Are there any signs of factions who oppose this status quo?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Nods slowly, then looks at the XO::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Gets up from his chair:: SO: Well not now, we have samples to collect. Have we found a good site?
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#FCO: If we find local trace amounts we could get a more refined scan from the ship.
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Arrives at Heller's office and sits at his console, rifling through the list of freighters::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Stops and turns around to Look at Sumner, confused.  He had basically just told her to leave and now...  Taking a deep breath she looks at Pandora and nods:: CSO: I believe we have one to start with.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::looks over Pandora's shoulder:: OPS: What have we got?
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#CEO: Right if you get started taking samples, I'll contact the ship to do a few scans of the larger area.
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Runs the serial numbers through the system::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#CEO: I'll join you in a second
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*Seleya*: MacArthur to the Seleya........

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods at Rose and Sumner:: CSO/SO: Well.. ::Points at a spot on the map:: The small vegetation and flat surface nearby make this a good choice for landing area, close to this supposed location of these alien species.
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Starts to program his tricorder for the task at hand:: FCO: This would be easier if we had a science officer but I'll do my best ::starts to scan the area around the console::

ACTION:  An incident arises and the CTO must leave the bridge.  Contacting the TO, he asks that he look into contacting one of the freighter captains that had been to this world recently.

FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::Awaiting the Seleya, he nods in agreement to McKnight::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Looks at the people on the table for anyone particularly anxious or otherwise acting funny::
CNS Lt Naas says:
::After dealing with some unexpected situation below decks, Lieutenant Naas exits the rear turbolift onto the Bridge and glances around ::
Gov Damar says:
@::Considers the first officers question and looks at the others but they all shake their heads.  She turns back::  XO:  No, commander... none that we know of.
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Nods:: OPS: Good. Send the coordinates to the transporter room. I'll have Harris meet us there with her collection team.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@GOV: I assume you have made a thorough investigation before contacting Starfleet. Did you conclude anything?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Raises his eyebrows for a moment before nodding:: CSO: Of course..
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Leans closer to the Captain:: CO: We should ask to meet with their head of security, might be worth a shot. ::Quietly::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Nods in agreement at the XO. That was exactly what she had in mind::
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Considers the low chances of one of those captains being nearby, but the computer states one is in comm range:: *OPS*: Truus to OPS. Hail this vessel and patch it in to my console. ::Sends the ship ID::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Taps his combadge:: *SO Harris*: Harris, meet us in Transporter Room 1 with your team. ::Motions to the turbolift:: SO: Shall we?
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::Repeats his communication:: *Seleya*: MacArthur to the Seleya, can anyone read me?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Leaves the briefing room and heads back onto the bridge::
CMO LtJG TRae says:
@::Begins to wonder exactly what a doctor can bring to these proceedings as she listens closely to the exchange, looking for any signs of nervousness in the Governor or Mayors assembled::
Gov Damar says:
@CO:  If you meant did we go through our records and search the area, yes.  We contacted a few of the freighter captains and checked over the manifest.  We are embarrassed to say, it took us this long to realize that children were still being sent.  I do not mean for this to be an excuse, but remember, these are unwanted children...
Gov Damar says:
@CO:  And what is being done is not sanctioned or acknowledged.  Ask their families or either government and they will tell you they know nothing of them... you will not even find records for most of these children.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ Gov: How long has been this going on then? How many drops are we talking about?
SO Lt Rose says:
::Simply nods and heads out, grabbing her tricorder as she passes her station.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Frowns::Gov: But do you not have an investigation police on Kiralep? You did not attempt to check if what the freighter Captains were saying was the truth?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Looks around a moment before heading towards to command chair::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Boards the TL with Lt. Rose:: TL: Transporter Room 1.

ACTION:  It takes a few minutes, but the freighter Alderas responds to the TO's comm.

AOPS says:
*FCO*: Seleya here, our apologies for the delayed answer lieutenant. Go ahead.
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Looks at the data he's collected to see if there's any positive results::
TO LtJG Truus says:
COM: Alderas: Hello Captain, this is the Federation ship, Seleya.
CMO LtJG TRae says:
@::Begins to think maybe she should contact the Scotsman.  She is known to take jobs in this sector, and maybe she can get answers from some of the Freighter Captains who would rather not talk to Starfleet::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Clenches and unclenches his hand a few times, eyeing it with a certain amount of disdain before glancing to the SO:: SO: I shouldn't have said that. I get hyperbolic at times, and it gets away from me. I apologize, Lieutenant.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Glances at the CMO, still frowning. Children disappear and there is no internal investigation?::
Gov Damar says:
@ XO:  Drops are not frequent and in the past, there have been a few that had no children.  But basically, we are looking at around two years since there were any picked up at the landing sites.  I believe the last freighter to leave children was at the Cordan site about three months ago.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Looks at Sumner::  CSO:  Understood, sir.
CMO LtJG TRae says:
@Gov: Surly you at least have some working theory.  I am a mix raced child myself so I know a little of the trauma associated with that.  Certainly these children are not totally unwanted?
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*AOPS*: We found information about the children, showing they were beamed here almost 6 months ago, can you do a scan of the area to see if there are any trace materials, anything that will give us some idea?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Frowns:: CO: This has been going on for a few years now? ::Again, quietly::
AOPS says:
*FCO*: Uhm.. We'll give it a try.. ::Turns around to face Pandora to relay the request::
Comquat says:
COMM: TO: Greetings Seleya.  How may we be of assistance?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods at the FCO's request, having overheard, and in turn turns towards the science station::
Gov Damar says:
@ CMO:  No... some are wanted.  But most of those are not sent here.  After the war, there were many.  But since then, the numbers have dropped dramatically for various reasons.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
SO: When I get like that, please stand up for yourself. There should be repercussions for my behavior. ::Smiles briefly as the TL door opens, and steps out, moving into the transporter room where Harris' team awaits::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*AOPS*: Thanks Seleya, MacArthur out
TO LtJG Truus says:
COM: Alderas: I have a few questions for you about Kiralep, if you don't mind.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Frowns for a moment, finding the station empty, then turns towards the counselor:: CNS: Lieutenant, could you take the science station and run a scan of the area requested by MacArthur?
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Moves to the FCO:: FCO: Well are we getting our scan because I'll be honest with you....I've no idea what this thing is saying to me, ::Points at his tricorder:: I'm not in the business of DNA.
CMO LtJG TRae says:
@::Quietly::  CO/XO: We may be able to make use of the Scotsman, being a freighter she might be able to get answers the federation cannot, She might also be convinced to run a sting operation for us?
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Looks curiously at the OPS officer ::  OPS: That's not really my specialty, sir, but I'll see if the computer can assist me.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Gov: As you can imagine, our task seems particularly difficult. We will do what we can with our expertise and technology. But if you cannot find a reason for this to happen, it is not clear that we will be able to.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::Moves to near the CEO and pulls out his tricorder and kneels to get readings:: CEO: They'll do their best and as for these tricorder readings we will take them back to the ship because I'm in the same boat as you.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Whispers very softly:: CMO: Excellent idea.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Steps outside the doors... there is no one else around::  CSO:  I know it has been a long time since we have had an official CSO aboard... but that makes no difference.  You are my commanding officer.  It would... will be hard to follow through with that request.  ::Starts for the transporter room.::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Steps up onto the pad, checking his tricorder to make sure it's calibrated correctly::
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Walks to the console, inspecting the interface ::
TO James says:
#FCO: Sir, I noticed some unusual tracks while scouting the area. What makes them unusual while most tracks lead to the city, these are leading away into the forest.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods:: CNS: Please do... ::Turns to face the viewscreen again, using the small side console to pull up a monitoring tool::
Comquat says:
COMM: TO:  No problem at all.  What do you have on your mind?
Gov Damar says:
@ CO:  We understand... it has been very difficult as well.  But we do care, or we would not have asked for help.  ::Looks frustrated::
CMO LtJG TRae says:
@::Smiles at the thought of being able to work with David::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Waits for everyone to get in position, and then nods to the transporter chief:: TC: Energize.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::After finding the appropriate methods to input coordinates and scan type, he glances over the results::  OPS: Commander, there doesn't appear to be anything unusual.  Normal landing site readings - cargo, energy readings, and such.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Joins him on the padd::
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::Closing his tricorder he listens to James:: TO James/CEO: Right the Seleya is doing scans, we've got readings, I think we should investigate, phasers ready.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods slowly:: CNS: Is the signature still identifiable?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Gov: We know Governor and we are here to help. Because of that we will have to make difficult questions. Perhaps the ones you do not want to ask yourselves .... Is there anything else you or the Mayors ::looks at them:: would like to tell us?
CMO Ltjg TRae says:
@Governor: How are these ah, shipments arranged.  Who would be the one to start a group of children on their journey here?
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Curiously regards the man on the screen:: COM: Alderas: I understand they are supposed to receive regular shipments of children, but haven't received any lately. Would you know why?
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#FCO: Phasers? Eh...whoops ::Motions that he doesn't have one:: I'll just let you take the lead then.
Gov Damar says:
@::Turns to look at a few and then back at the captain::  CO:  There are a few who would be happy to just let this go.  Outside help was not really wanted.  But other than that, nothing more comes to mind beyond our shame in taking so long to figure this out.
Gov Damar says:
@ CMO:  We have a somewhat regular shipment of supplies as well as they pick up trade goods.  If there are children waiting, they will be picked up by the freighters, no questions asked and dropped off at whatever landing area was their destination.  We have a couple.  Another reason it took us so long to discover this.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::Rolls his eyes and smiles slightly at CEO:: All: Okay, James, you behind the CEO and Taliesin you behind me.:: After a bit of reorganization, MacArthur leads the team into the forest::

%ACTION:  The CSO's team is beamed to a site where there is relatively little vegetation. There are no vents nearby, but there were sightings of exotics in this area.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ CO: I think we got whatever they're willing to offer out of them, Captain. I suggest we try other things now. ::Again, quietly::
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Follows the FCO::
Comquat says:
::Goes wary:: COMM:  TO:  Shipment of children?  We do not trade in children.
CMO LtJG TRae says:
@Gov: So it is just the children who are missing, your regular supplies arrived without incident?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Nods at the XO, as she listens to the CMO's questions::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Takes a moment to glance around the strange world; he'd never been on a rogue planet before, and it was more than a little trippy to think about:: Self: Feels so insecure...
Gov Damar says:
@::Nods::  CMO:  Exactly... though... there were a few items missing from the original manifests... we took that as normal.
SO Lt Rose says:
%::Begins to scan the area... pausing as she smells something not very pleasant.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Leans on the table curious, expecting the Gov to elaborate or the CMO to ask::

CMO LtJG TRae says:
@CO: Whoever is taking the children either is very powerful and can control the integrity of multiple freighter crews, or they are being taken after transport to the planet where the freighter crews are unaware of the abduction.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Again softly:: CMO: I agree, and we both know which is more likely.
TO LtJG Truus says:
::Face palms:: COM: Alderas: The planet is a safe haven for mixed-race children.
CMO LtJG TRae says:
@Gov: any pattern discernable in these missing items?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@ CO, CMO: I'm sure we can get a detailed list of what's missing beside the children from their security staff. We're wasting our time here, most of them don't even seem comfortable to talk to us about this. ::Once again, quietly::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Whispers:: XO: Be patient Maor, any little detail may be of importance. We will talk to their security next.
CMO LtJG TRae says:
@::Nods to the XO, she is eager for this chapter to end so she can contact David::
CSO LtJG Sumner says:
%::Gets out his tricorder, and begins looking about for vegetation before noticing the same smell:: SO: Good lord... ::Glances about before noticing the source of the smell:: SO: Dead fauna. Get someone over here to collect; we should be able to learn quite a bit from these carcasses.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::Stops a moment and whispers:: CEO: Before we go any further, I think we should transmit our tricorder readings to the ship?
Gov Damar says:
@CMO:  We believe the latter.  The freighter captains have all sworn that they dropped the children off.  And looking at records, the children did make it to the planet... but... ::Frowns for a moment in thought.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Glances up:: Gov: But?
CEO LtJG McKnight says:
#::Nods and transmits his findings so far to the Seleya::
Comquat says:
::Looks at the officer::  COMM: TO:  Yes... we have heard of that.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#::Transmitting his own, MacArthur signals the Seleya:: *AOPS*: Seleya, we are sending you our tricorder soil samples from the area around the console down here.....
CNS Lt Naas says:
OPS: I wasn't able to detect anything of sufficient resolution on that, Commander.
SO Lt Rose says:
%::Seeing what the CSO is talking about, she feels suddenly sad.  After a moment she begins the collection.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods:: CNS: No, I didn't think it very likely.. It was worth a try though. Thank you.
AOPS says:
*FCO*: Seleya here.. ::Taps a few buttons:: We are ready to receive, you may transmit.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Gov: We would like to talk to your head of security. And if you have time, you may need to talk again to you later...All of you.
FCO LtJG MacArthur says:
#*AOPS*: Sending data now.
Gov Damar says:
@CO:  There is one oddity had not really thought about until now.  Security mentioned it but I really had not thought much of it.  The times of arrival and the actual times the freighters did arrive do not match.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Raises an eyebrow::
Gov Damar says:
@ CO:  Understood.  We are at your service in this.

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