USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11111.27
Mission Number 655
Pathways: Dreams of a Golden Age: A Whole New World III
                
             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 James
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
C.J. Short as Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Paul Cain as Ensign Thomas York (TO – Tactical Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)npc Able, G’tarth, Zeela
Christopher Dickinson as Lieutenant Naas (CNS – Counselor)

           
Time lapse:  None

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

The two away teams followed a dirt road and made it to the small settlement picked up by their tricorders.  Data showed the species to be primarily Bajoran & Cardassian, many of those hybrids, and a few humans.  There were children out playing and people working in nearby fields among other things.  It was the scene one might see of any small town with minimum technology.  The only notable difference was the warning shield between the town and the side of the forest from which the portal lay.

The buildings were spread out over half a kilometer with fields in various stages of planting and harvesting on either side covering a few km.  Not too far into the boundary can be seen a building larger then the others where children of various ages were more congregated.  An estimation of the sun in the sky places the time around noon.

The teams split.  While the captain and her people waited along the forest boundary and watched the life of the village playing out, the first officer took his team into the village.

Following the road into the village, people had looked at the incoming strangers out of general curiosity, but had done nothing more as they had continued about their lives.  The first officer orders the TO to move past what is apparently a check point.  As he does so, the person in charge pulls out a weapon and orders him to stop.  The TO speeds up.

G'tarth, the settlements security officer, startled, runs inside to sound the alarm.  Throughout the compound can be heard the warning sound as people drop what they are doing and run for the nearest building.  Those with weapons quickly retrieve them and head out in a pattern to defend as G'tarth informed them of the intruders.  Many of them are sent to defend their greatest treasure - the school.

Able, realizing the situation could get ugly and these people seemed to be working on a misnomer of children being taken from their families, though he has no idea who would say that as none of the children had been, reluctantly gives them the information they ask for.  And then watches in a sort of fascinated horror as things suddenly seem to get out of hand.

The first officer informs the captain he is going to set an explosion near the school to attract attention to clear a path for the captain to get in.  The science officer declares the first officer to have lost his mind, that people could get hurt and to stand down.  The XO informs him if he speaks one more word, he would be stunned.  The CSO contacts the captain to inform her of the situation.  At which point Maor orders the speechless counselor to stun Sumner.  Naas does so.

Meanwhile, the captain realizing there is a problem, that Maor may have lost control of his team, goes into action.  She orders the CTO to go around the shield wall, which is easy enough to do and they head for the school.  She orders the XO to find a place to hide and wait.  The XO informs her they are ready to set the charges.  Arriving at the building in question, the captain and Heller plan to go inside...

Captain's log, Stardate 11111.27. I am about to enter the school with Commander Heller. I don't know if I will find a prison inside, or a place of learning.

Executive Officer's log, SD: 11111.27: For the safety of the mission I was forced to order the counselor to stun the chief science officer on charges of insubordination, let the record state this was entirely my call. We are seconds away from setting the charges I've just triggered to set off. I was able to disable the explosive component from the charges so we'll have as little damage as possible if at all.

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ACTION:  People with weapons in hand make their way swiftly to the school.  A few stand ready to defend it with their lives as they lift them toward the intruders.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Standing not far from the vehicle:: CTO: Let's wait for Maor's diversion before approaching.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
TO: Grab one of the charges and set it over there. ::Points at one side of the building. Turns toward the CNS:: CNS: You set it over there. ::Points:: All: We have two minutes. Make sure you're not seen.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods in response to the captain’s comment and glances around them::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Grabs his own charge and makes his way toward one end of the building while keeping watch at the bound Able::
TO Ens York says:
::Goes and sets the charge:: XO: This should do the trick?
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Still feeling a bit uncertain about all of this, now he's being asked to be a stealth fighter ::
CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: While we approach the school, I need you to track us with your tricorder, as well as any other movements in the area. Inform us if there are any signs they are after us.
G`tarth says:
::Running heads in the direction the intruders headed.::

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods as the captain issues her new orders:: CO: Aye captain.
CNS Lt Naas says:
XO: We're going to have some long talks later... ::Scoops up the delicate package, and keeping low, scrambled over to the assigned spot.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: I am a bit puzzled that so far this place has about the same amount of security as any frontier colony.
Able says:
::Looks at the slumped body of the man who had tried to talk with him and deciding it was a good time to panic, yells out for help and struggles to get loose.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Get in line. ::Sets his own charge and returns back to gag Able:: Able: You'll soon be on your way. Be quiet.
Able says:
::Ignores the man.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS, TO: Are we ready?
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Sets the charge and returns to the safety point ::
G`tarth says:
::Hearing who he thinks is Able yelling, puts on more speed... if that is possible.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  And it seems everyone is ready to take up arms and help defend, wish I knew what we are missing in this puzzle.  If we could find the missing piece we might be able to figure out what is going on.
TO Ens York says:
::Finishes placing the charge and crouches making his way back to the XO and CNS:: XO: We're set.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Grabs a tricorder and prepares it for the surveillance task::
Zeela says:
::Looking out the window to see what is going on, she is puzzled and moves to open the door for a better look.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods:: CTO: I expect our answers are in the school. My plan is to go in and try to talk to some of the children. The trick is to avoid the adults.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
TO, CNS: Get inside. ::Hits his badge:: *CO*: Ten seconds. ::Turns to the TO:: Drive toward the shield. We're going to trigger it and get out of here.
CO Capt Gomes says:
*XO*: Acknowledged.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Activates the countdown:: TO: Go.
TO Ens York says:
::Climbs behind the wheel and Drives:: XO:Sir
G`tarth says:
::His side aching, he slows down to look down other outlets as he does not see or hear the vehicle.::
TO Ens York says:
XO: How long? ::Speeds up::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
TO: Five now. Hurry.
Able says:
::In desperation, tries to knock the leader out by head butting him.::
TO Ens York says:
::Drives in the direction of the shield at full speed:: XO: Here We GO
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Triggers the charges.::
G`tarth says:
::Freezes as he sees the vehicle coming back toward him.  Then clumsily aims and fires as it passes by.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Try to control him, Lieutenant.

ACTION:  A large bang is heard, the sound waves flowing outwards.  For a moment, after they stop, all is silent as if time has frozen.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Checks the time:: All: Smoke charge should start in five.. four.. three.. two..
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::As the concussion from the bang is felt, turns to the captain.::  CO:  Guess that's our cue.
Able says:
::Frozen in shock... ::  XO:  What have you done?
CNS Lt Naas says:
Able: I don't suppose you'd like to live through this.  Or I could just stun you.  How does that sound?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*:  We're heading toward the shield, going to trigger it to draw more of the attention. We'll stand watch in case you'll need us.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods:: CTO: Let’s go, through the main door. Act as if you belong. ::Starts moving towards the entrance::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Sees the CO and CTO moving and monitors their moves on his tricorder::
Able says:
::Turns to the other and just shakes his head...::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Follows after the captain, heading for the main door.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Speaking in a low voice now:: *XO*: Acknowledged. And find a safe place as soon as possible. however far it may be.
TO James says:
::Standing next to OPS and watches the area looking for any threats.::
TO Ens York says:
::Narrowly misses someone blocking his path firing at him::

ACTION:  As the surprise leaves people, some of them head for where the explosion occured.  Those ordered to protect the school hesitate but do not leave their post.

Scenery:  A few heads poke around Zeela's body, looking out in curiosity.

CNS Lt Naas says:
::Stays watching the guy, intend on stunning this one at the next sign.  It's not as pleasant, but it would make the problem stop quickly and for a while ::
G`tarth says:
::Hitting his commbadge, he orders anyone in the vacinity to stop the vehicle in any way they can.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Sticks close to the captain, planning on letting her do most of the talking.  He has never been the best at diplomacy.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
TO: There. ::Points at a t location at the perimeter of the village.:: 
TO Ens York says:
::Pulls the vehicle to a stop at the perimeter of the village.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Stops a moment as she notices the number of people near the door:: CTO: Maybe the diversion wasn't such a good idea. ::Looks around for another way into the school::

ACTION:  A couple of armed individuals spot the vehicle and start after it.

TO Ens York says:
XO: Any ideas Commander ::Pulling his phaser out::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Stops next to the captain.::  CO:  But she's already seen us i would think, might look suspicious if we change direction now for another door.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
TO: Drive? Get out of here!
Zeela says:
::Shooing the kids back inside, she steps out further and tentatively calls out for anyone to answer.::  What is going on?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods, takes a deep breath, smiles and heads for the door::

ACTION:  Their weapons trained on the strangers, those guarding say nothing and wait for further orders.

ACTION:  Those trying to follow the first officers team, fire upon them.

TO Ens York says:
::Ducks and swerves to avoid phaser fire::
TO Ens York says:
XO: Hang on I’ll try to lose them.
CNS Lt Naas says:
XO: Hang on to your lunch, too...
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Ignores the guy with weapons for the moment, since they had plenty of opportunity to shoot if they wanted to, and approaches the door.:: Zeela: Good Morning.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances at those ahead of them with the weapons, they seem so nervous carrying those guns, nerves could easily cause a misfire.::
Zeela says:
CO:  Ahhh... good morning... :: glances up at the sun and back down::  I mean afternoon.  :: looks over how the woman is dressed.  Her face puzzled::  Can I help you?
TO Ens York says:
CNS: Hey I’m not that bad a driver. :: Smiles and swerves to avoid phaser fire::
CO Capt Gomes says:
Zeela: Yes. I am Alex and this is Max. We are new in town and we are interested in visiting the school. Is that possible?

@ACTION:  As the vehicle goes through the shield, there is crackling.  The vehicle is still a moment and then it spits out.  The engine silent.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances at the captain as she starts talking to the woman, not sure where she is going with this but keeps silent.::
Zeela says:
::Looks even more confused as she glances at the guards.::  CO:  No... not at all.  It is just... unusual.  Umm... sure... ::Looks again at one of the guards who shrugs his shoulder and moves to join them.::  I am not sure what is going on.  But... yea...
CNS Lt Naas says:
All: Well, that was....
TO Ens York says:
XO: She's dead. ::Gets out of the vehicle crouching behind the door for cover phaser drawn, looks back at the village::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Smiles and looks at the CTO, then smiles at Zeela:: Zeela: We thought those were fireworks for some celebration.
Zeela says:
::As the guard joins her, she opens the door to see waiting faces.::  Children::  All of you, back inside.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS/TO: What happened? We didn't even pass the shield
Zeela says:
CO:  Ummm…. no.  Not that I know of.  Come on inside.... ::Steps through the doors::  Maybe they are doing some training.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Smiles at the children as they follow Zeela into the building.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Frowns as he notices the elapsed time since the CO and CTO had stopped moving. Wondering what is going on, he moves a little to try and get a glance at their current location::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Steps in as she is given space to do so:: Zeela: Are you one of the teachers?
CNS Lt Naas says:
XO: Then what do you suppose just happened?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: I have no idea. Leave him here, we're going on foot the rest of the way. ::Turns toward the TO:: Let's go. 
CNS L Naas says:
XO: Are you sure we should abandon the car to these scavengers?
Zeela says:
::Closes the door behind them.::  CO:  Usually.  Today, the principal, head mistress, is ill, so I am filling in for her.  What did you want to see?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Sees them moving into the building and checks the tricorder to make sure it has picked this up as well before crawling back a little to better use the cover::
CO Capt Gomes says:
Zeela: As I told you, we are new in town and were curious about the conditions for the children.
Zeela says:
CO:  Conditions?  You mean, what are the classes like?  ::Shrugs::  It is like any other school.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
TO: Grab Able. They can't get near him before the Captain finishes with her job. ::Removes their kit from the car::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Looks around the interior of the building seeing children looking at them curiously.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
Zeela: I see. I thought that with the armed guards you would need to take some precautions so the children don't get hurt. ::Looks at the woman in the eyes::
TO Ens York says:
::Grabs Able slinging him over his shoulder::
G`tarth says:
::Noting how ridiculous this is getting, makes a mental note to have a vehicle handy at all time at the outpost.  He catches up with a group who are standing and staring at the forest.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: You grab the CSO. ::Triggers the car to explode on his command:: CNS, TO: Let's go. ::Makes his way deeper inside the forest::
TO Ens York says:
::Follows the CNS and XO into the forest with Able over his shoulder::
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Hefts the CSO... surprisingly heavy ::
Zeela says:
::Shakes her head as she leads the women to the office.::  CO:  We do not usually have armed anything about.  They are only there should there be an attack on the colony.
G`tarth says:
::With caution, he leads his team in the direction the vehicle had gone, after first checking with the rest of those under his charge for emergency.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
Zeela: That is good to know. We are very much looking forward to settling here and we were concerned with all the guns. Are all of these children's parents living in the area?
G`tarth says:
::As no one responds with any other disturbances, he calls to the office to put the area on caution.::

ACTION:  The loud warning siren goes silent.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: Maor to Gomes. I'm aware you can't respond to this. Our car was disabled, we're on foot near where we started in the forest. Prisoner is still with us.
TO Ens York says:
XO: You know this Guy is really heavy :: Hears the siren:: XO: Sir we need to find cover.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
TO: Sirens just got silenced, why do you say that?
Zeela says:
::Sighs at the silence and smiles::  CO:  I guess it was just a drill.  ::Starts to sit down as what she asks does not make sense::  Parents?  ::Looks wary::  Well, yes... I guess you could say that.  All but the newest children have been adopted.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Has her com in a low voice, under her coat, such that it is only barely audible and the words cannot be made out. She smiles embarrassed and shuts it down, then presses a button she set up which diverts the comm to OPS::
TO Ens York says:
XO: Doesn't hurt to have a tactical view point when awaiting orders sir.
CO Capt Gomes says:
Zeela: Oh ... it must be hard for them to settle in.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Hears the final part of the message only:: *XO*: Commander Maor, this is Pandora, it seems your call got diverted, can you repeat?
Zeela says:
CO:  Actually, no.  At first, like anything new, it takes getting used to.  So... you are here to adopt a child or two?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
TO: Indeed. ::Glances up:: CNS, TO: Hope you remember how to climb trees. ::Hoists their kits on his back and starts climbing one of the tall trees:: We'll set a perimeter here. Get up.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Sits down as the other woman sits as well::
TO Ens York says:
XO: Doesn't hurt to have a tactical view point when awaiting orders sir.?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*OPS*: Car got disabled, had to abandon it. We're standing watch near where we started inside the forest with a line of sight toward the school. Prisoner is still with us.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Blinks, not letting surprise pass through her eyes:: Zeela: Yes, but we wanted to first make sure they were being treated well. You know, so they are not traumatized later. We heard some very nasty stories about children who were mistreated and then became violent.
TO Ens York says:
::Sighs:: CNS : Need a leg up?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances down:: TO: Yes, Ensign. I know. No complaints from me.
CNS Lt Naas says:
TO: Having to not drag around a second body's worth of weight might be nice.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Offers a hand to the CNS:: CNS: Hoist him. I'll catch him. 
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Does his best not to act surprise as the captain says they were here to adopt a child and takes a seat next to the captain.::
Zeela says:
::Looks both shocked and angry::  CO:  Who would say such lies?  Our children are loved and wanted here.  Yes, it takes some getting used to a new life, but we would Never!  Never harm a child here.  They do not even have to stay if they do not want to.  Who have you been talking to?
TO Ens York says:
CNS: Me too i got this Able Guy.
CNS Lt Naas says:
::Looks at the XO incredulously, then manages to heft the CSO up with whatever might he can manage.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
*XO*: Understood, I'll pass on the message to the captain when she returns. Is there anything you need from us in the mean time?
TO Ens York says:
::Places able at the foot of the tree to assist CNS with the CSO:: CNS: Need a hand?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*OPS*: Beside to hurry up? Nothing here, I'm relying  our location to your traicorder now.  ::Does so:: 
CO Capt Gomes says:
Zeela: Oh, just some unpleased parents. They were not talking about you specifically, they just had had a bad experience in an orphanage. So the parents of these children deliver them directly to you?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Sees the coordinates uploaded to the tricorder and projected onto the map:: *XO*: We'll do our best commander.
Zeela says:
::Becomes even more and more confused, she just looks at the woman a moment.::  CO:  Those few who are allowed to come, are screened very carefully.  They never leave... if there were any such reports....
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Puts on her most pleasant smile:: Zeela: As I said, they were not talking about you specifically. Would it be ok if we talked to some of the children?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Still unsure of what exactly is going on here, hopefully soon the pieces would fall into place and the picture become clear.::
Zeela says:
::Keeping in mind this woman and her husband must have been screened, she pulls out a book and cautiously slides it across the desk.::  CO:  These children are ready for a new family to call their own.

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