USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11110.30
Mission Number 651
Pathways: Dreams of a Golden Age: Closing in… IV
	
	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)npc TO Taliesin, TO Derfel
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)npc OPS Shelaaka, Roger
Christopher Dickinson as Lieutenant Naas (CNS – Counselor)

	
Time lapse:  10 Minutes

Ship Manager
	Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

On the planet, in one small area, things have shifted quickly.  The first vehicle, which had been packed carefully with specific goods that had been dropped off by the freighter, vanished from sensors near the area the first officers team had recently vacated.  The first officer and counselor turned around to go back to that area.

The CTO and his team watched as the second vehicle, which had been slap-hazardly packed with anything the people involved could get their hands on, took off into the same vicinity as the other vehicle.  Only this one had the boy Delp and the caretaker Lucy.  Eventually the CTO is beamed aboard by another shuttle manned by his people and they follow the truck to the same area the first officer and counselor await.

All watch as a man, in haste, stumbles from the vehicle to open the circle of stones to permit the truck through.  He then replaced the stones and climbed back into the truck.  The truck turns on a strong beam of light that strikes the hillside, briefly highlighting some glyphs.  Within a moment, a strong energy reading circles the area in a bright light, temporarily blinding anyone who is watching.

As the light fades, all that is seen is an empty circle in the forever darkness of Kirlep.  The child's transponder signal vanishes from the map aboard the ship.  A search discovers him nowhere about.

While the captain considers talking to their 'guest' Sanborn, the first officer and the others moved into the circle.  As they replace the stones, they wait for the same sudden flash of energy.  Nothing happens.  The group is pondering why...

Captain's log, Stardate 11110.30. We are confident we found the transfer route of the children from Kiralep. It is a technology we are not yet familiar with. All we have to discover now is where it leads to and how it is activated.

Executive Officer's log, SD: 11110.30: We are still trying to determine a way to activate the hidden pathway we've discovered was used to transfer the children. Their future depends on our success.

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SO Lt Rose says:
@::At the science station, keeping a close eye on what is happening below.  She makes some minor adjustments to the sensors to refine the area they are particularly interested in.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::In the Captain's chair, with a PADD in her hand. She taps her badge:: *XO*: Gomes to Maor.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Standing in the circle going over what the visual from the Rose showed when the vehicles disappeared from this spot.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO, CNS: Suggestions, gentlemen? Do we go with the light approach, vehicle approach or a combination of them both?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO: I think we should try using a light source to illuminate that hillside.  I seem to remember seeing some glyphs or something when we saw that light flash it from the vehicle in the video.  That might be part of startup sequence.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  I believe I have a spotlight back in the shuttle we could use.  Start simple then bring a vehicle if needed.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the direction of the CTO:: CTO: Worth a try.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to the XO and runs back to the shuttle looking through the storage cabinets looking for the spotlight.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Hits his badge at the sound of the CO:: *CO*: Maor here, Captain. Sorry for the delay.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::As soon as the computer analyses the light intensity of the vehicle, she sends the info to Heller::  *CTO*:  Incoming.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Rubs his eyes slightly ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@*XO*: I took the liberty of preparing an Argo buggy. Whether or not it is necessary to cross the portal I think it is a good idea to use one. Is there any other piece of equipment you need?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Hears a beep on his tricorder and brings up the information Rose sent him.::  *SO*:  This the intensity of the light source that was detected?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: We're not sure yet, for all we know the light idea will be enough to activate the portal. We might not even need the buggy.
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CTO*:  The one that flashed from the truck, yes.  A different energy followed from that one.  I am working on locating a possible source for it.  Can you get me a detailed scan of the rocks in your area?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@*XO*: What is your plan once you get on the other side?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: Honestly I have no way of planning ahead, hopefully we won't be outnumbered in there. I'm hoping that with enough backup we'll be able to get enough of an advantage to plan something once we get there.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
*SO*:  Will do, I am getting a light source now and will run scans as soon as i get back to the area.  ::Determines that one of the larger handheld spotlights should work and grabs them and heads back to the circle::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Approaches the XO showing him the spots lights::  XO:  This should create light equal to what was seen.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Patiently waits for the data on the rocks surrounding the area in question.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Scans the area with his tricorder and sets it up to send the data to the SO::  *SO*:  You should be getting some data now.  I will leave the tricorder to active scans as we try to open the portal.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the direction of the CTO::
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CTO*:  Thanks... that will help on some of the finer details.  Be careful...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances at the direction of the CNS:: CNS: Got an opinion on what we're going to do here?
CNS Lt Naas says:
XO: I almost feel like I don't want to see what's on the other side.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Contacts his team on the Seleya and has them prep a team either to join them or be ready for backup if needed.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
*XO*: I think the vehicle would be helpful to your motility, but it is your call. I also believe you could use a science officer. Am I right?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods in understanding:: CTO: How many crew members do you want to take with us?
SO Lt Rose says:
@ CO:  I have something more on the site.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Thinks about it.::  XO:  I'd like at least two more now and a team of 4 to 6 ready for backup if we don't report back in say an hour or two.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Turns to the science console:: SO: What is it?
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Concerned::  *CTO*: Max... you need to be careful with the ring surrounding the area.  I am not sure what the consequences might be otherwise, but you must make sure that when the stones are in place, they are properly in place to contain the energy released.
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO: The rocks surrounding the area have a different composition then the surrounding area.  It is heavier in magnetite.  When the energy surges, it creates a sort of magnetic field to contain the energy.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: Captain, we're going to be needing a change of clothes to civilian clothing. At least 15 sets. For now.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: I see, as if to direct it somewhere. Do you know what might be the energy source?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@*XO*: Kiralep civilians?
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO:  I am still not able to locate anything specific... which is... odd.  At the same time, the Guardian of Forever never showed a specific source.  Not that these are the same; just that fact popped into my mind.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: Well, the Guardian used its own planet as an energy source, but that was both a special planet and a special type of technology. Could the vehicle be providing the energy? In that beam of light?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: Yes, if we're lucky we might be able to buy ourselves some time once we get there.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
*SO*:  Understood  ::Turns to the XO::  XO:  Seems we need to be sure on the placement of the stones, sounds like it might be deadly for us to get it wrong.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances around:: CTO: I placed them at the same formation the computer recorded it from the last two times.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Slowly shakes her head::  CO: I don't know.  My thoughts are no, given how very different the two are.  The one seems more like a signal or a switch.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: A switch ... like a dial? Can you look in the images for the exact position of the light beam? Perhaps that is a way to tell the portal where to open to.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances around a bit concerned.  Something in Rose's tone and not calling him Cmdr while on duty seem a bit out of the norm for her.::
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO:  Permission to beam down so that I can get more detailed information?  The sensors are good, I have the lateral ones centered in that area, but they are limited.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: What are the chances we're being monitored here? We're pretty visible here. Hell, they might be expecting us there.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Gets up and approaches the science console:: SO: They do need a science officer down there ::Thinks for a moment::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  It's hard to tell for sure, I would think if these abductions go as high as it seems that someone in their group is likely to know we are investigating and might be more cautious than they seem to have been until now.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: We're walking right into a trap, aren't we?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks up slightly:: Computer: Computer as of this Stardate, Lt. Brianna Rose is in command of the Seleya until Commander Heller, Commander Maor or myself return to the ship.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Smiles:: CO:  Have the itch?  Just make sure you get a good scan of those glyphs.  I would ask for a sample of the rocks, but I believe they are all needed.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Turns to the CNS:: CNS: Do you have suggestions, Counselor? Surgical work, civilian clothes? Bringing them candy and flowers?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@SO: I will get the readings you need. Keep an eye on us and continue looking for the child's transponder with long range sensors.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Smiles as one of the bridge officers looks at the captain and then her as command is passed::  Roger:  I promise, no joy riding... this time.
SO Lt Rose says:
@CO:  Good luck.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  They seemed rushed in their loading of the trucks, seems to indicate they are aware of us to some extent.  It's a good chance they know we are coming.  Perhaps we should go through in two groups?  One about 5 or so minutes behind the first maybe catch them by surprise is they think we all are coming in one transport.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Raises an eyebrow and then smiles:: SO: I will keep in touch. ::Walks to the turbo lift::
CNS Lt Naas says:
XO: You certainly have some unusual suggestions, Commander.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: We risk the chance of one group getting overwhelmed, Commander. We can have the backup team get inside after 30 minutes or so.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Orders the lift to the transporter room. Once there, she talks for a moment with the equipment officer who has the Kiralep clothing ready for them. She also grabs a cosmetic kit for Bajoran and one for Cardassian::
SO L Rose says:
@::Enters the captain's signal into the computer... she did not want to misplace her captain, given the current situation.  That just would not look good on her record.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Serious suggestions then?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::Greets the security officers getting ready in the transporter PADD. If they are surprised to see her, they are hiding it::
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CTO*:  Commander, the captain will be down shortly.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: What was that?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Transporter chief: Energize.
TO Taliesin says:
@::Sees the captain arrive in the transporter room and is surprised but steps up beside her with the rest of the security team.

@ACTION:  The captain and security officers are beamed down near the shuttles.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO: Sounds like the captain is joining us
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Did you know about this? ::Frowns at the sound of the transporters::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Blinks, trying to adjust to the darkness:: Self: Eternal darkness and a portal activated by light ... can't be a coincidence.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Notes that all have arrived safely and their signals are logged in.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Approaches the away team:: XO: I hear you need a science officer.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: We do, do you have one with you? What are you doing here?
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CTO*:  Your area is clear.  I am reading only you and various smaller life forms.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Pulls out her tricorder:: XO: Yes I do, myself ... I know what you are going to say. The ship is not in any danger and if I stay there all the time I will forget what the real work of a Starfleet officer is all about.
TO Taliesin says:
CTO:  Commander eight of us are ready to go,  Couple more for your group and a backup team.  All with phaser rifles and backup weapons and packs.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO/XO:  Ships sensors aren't showing anyone in the area other than us and a few smaller life forms.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: This is highly irregular, Captain. There's no call nor need for you to be here, especially at the risk we're putting ourselves in here.
OPS Shelaaka says:
@SO:  Lieutenant, I have a comm request from the governor.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Arrange for the cargo shuttles to land then, Commander. Let's get this show on the road once I have a word with the Captain.
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Looks upward with a sigh::  OPS:  Naturally... planned perfectly as the captain left.  Lucky me...
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
TO:  Good, form a perimeter, nothing is showing on sensors but I don't want to be caught by surprise.  You and Moor will join the first team, Derfel will run the second team, he is on his way down shortly with the cargo shuttles.
Roger says:
@::Smirks::
SO Lt Rose says:
@::Ignoring Roger::  OPS:  Transfer the call over here.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Don't you think I can be useful in an away team at all? I am one of the most experienced officers aboard the Seleya ... I understand your concerns and they will be fully noted. I also want you to know this is still your away team. I will just go along and help as needed. Also, if we have to negotiate for the children, having me there will add credibility to anything we promise.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
*Derfel*:  Area is clear, bring down the buggies, we are going to need them.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Negotiate, Captain? We're not doubly going to fight our way through there, a task that will now prove even more difficult because we'll be forced to assign extra guards just to keep you safe.
TO Derfel says:
@*CTO*:  On our way.  ::Contacts the transport chief.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: The matter of usefulness has no real relevance to this mission and you know it.

ACTION:  A shimmer of light and two buggies appear near the shuttle.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
XO:  Buggies are here.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Blinks:: XO: And that is exactly why you need me. We need to know what is going on here. We might need to fight, we might not. In case we do, that is why you are here. In case we don't, that is why I am here. A perfect match
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: You're being impossible again, I hope you realize that. ::Sighs and makes his way toward one of the shuttles:: CNS: You're with me, Counselor. Hope you remember your driving lessons.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Sputters and stammers ::  XO: I think you ask too much some times, Commander.
CNS Lt Naas says:
XO: But... it's your funeral.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Smiles and walks towards the rocks, scanning. Taps her badge::SO: Brianna, I am scanning the area between and around the rocks. My tricorder should be transmitting the data directly to your console.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Pulls Ensign James aside::  TO:  I want you to stick close to the captain.  She is your main priority once we go through.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Points at the right shuttle:: CNS: That one yours. ::Makes his way toward the shuttle ::
SO Lt Rose says:
@*CO*:  Thanks... don't forget the glyphs... my computer is waiting to see what we can learn from them.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods, even though Rose will never see it. Then turns on a light in the direction of the hill and uses the tricorder to scan the glyphs one by one::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Try not to wreck the buggy on your way out of the shuttle. ::Enters the shuttle's cargo bay::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Waits for the nod from James and watches her move off toward the captain then gets the rest of his team in their places before moving back to stand next to one of the buggy getting ready to roll.::

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