USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11209.2
Mission Number 686
The Endless Immensity of the Sea II
                
       DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (XO-First Officer)
Mike Hiles as Commander Maximus Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Einar Sigurðsson as Lieutenant Commander William York (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)npc Nurse Dar
Aoibhe Ní Shúilleabháin as Ensign Caerys Lee (MO – Medical Officer)npc Nurse Dar
Christopher Dickinson as Ambassador Envoy Savar (CIV - Civilian)
Andrew James as Lieutenant Jr. Grade Ajala Ecchumati (CEO-Chief Engineering Officer)
Robert Wright as Ensign H’ret (CSO-Chief Science Officer)
           
Time lapse:  

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

The Seleya crew, undergoing a  command exercise as part of the newly formed Maverick initiative, has been ordered, in their first test, to make first contact with the Zadaran species in their home planet of Ortzadar. Under the command of Acting Captain H’ret, the crew has found themselves in the middle of a war zones. Dozens of Klingon, Vulcan and Zadaran ships are scattered around the systems in various stages of destruction. The Seleya crew was soon contacted by both the Vulcans and Klingons in mutual accusations of both sides of who fired the first shot. It is up to the Acting Captain to make sense of what took place.

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CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Enters Engineering::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::In his chair, tapping into the external sensors hoping to make sense of what could have caused this kind of destruction::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Reads from the screen on his desk:: Self: Be ready? What the hell does he think I'm doing down here? Playing the piano?
MO Ens Lee says:
::follows close behind the CEO, watching her every step::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
COM: Klingon Commander: Commander, as I've said, it’s obvious there's been some kind of communication breakdown.  The Vulcans are as confused by this destruction as you are.  It's imperative we congress and discuss this to determine what's truly expired here.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::At his console on the bridge tracking the movements of the ships in the area.::
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Moves to a chair at a console, extending the last step to get there with less effort::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
Dar: Dar, is everything ready out there for fake patients?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO: Captain, form my initial scans I don't detect anything unusual about the signs of damage on the Zadaran ships. It almost seems like they have the markings of both Vulcan and Klingon, but that could also mean they got caught in the cross fire.

ACTION: Due to their lack of accurate subspace sensor technology, the Zadarans are largely blind to what's going on in orbit. However, they have begun transmitting blind.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CSO:  The  Vulcan Ships have moved into formation with us.
Nurse Dar says:
::Frowns and calls back:: CMO: The only thing out here not fake is my- ::Is shushed by Grey:: Grey: I was only going to say "politeness to you"...
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Stands up and heads out of his office, his cup of tea in his hand:: Dar: Pardon?
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Toggles the mute to the COM line.:: CTO: Good, at least someone has some sense.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Untoggles the mute.::
Nurse Dar says:
::Rolls her eyes at the look on Grey's face, and mouths "okay":: CMO; Yessir, everything is set up.

COM: All: Alien vessels, you have harmed us greatly this day. The destruction of our expeditionary fleet is a tragedy we may never recover from and in your wickedness you have doomed so many on our world as well. The cities of Ulana are burning beyond our capacity to help as our astronauts fell from the sky.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up at the viewscreen:: CSO: I can confirm, at least one of the ships has caught itself in their planet atmosphere and seems to have hit dead center in the middle of one of their major cities.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
XO:  A Zadaran ship or one of the Klingons/Vulcans?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO: They seem ill equipped to handle such a catastrophe, Captain.
Captain Ch’ardon says:
COMM: Seleya: Did you hear the Zadarans, Federation dogs? They are screaming for vengeance at what your Vulcans have done. Congress with them. Soothe their wounds if you can. This is your doing, not ours. 
CMO LtCmdr York says:
Dar: Good, now go back to reading your magazines. ::takes a sip and heads back inside::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
SO: Unknown, it's just debris, Captain.
Nurse Dar says:
::Keeps her face placid until she turns 180 degrees and gives Grey a look::: Grey: You see? ::Hisses through clenched teeth:: Grey: No sense of respect for the work I do...
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Starts looking at the latest reports:: MO: Er.. I don't want you getting bored over there.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Looks up from her tricorder and around Engineering:: CEO: A few things... I spent two and a half years watching auto-motive plant seeds not... move. This is fascinating in comparison. Also, I have been ordered to keep an eye on you. I'm not... ::Makes a face:: in the mood to disagree with the Chief right now.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
COM: Ch'ardon:  We had nothing to do with this.  The Seleya was here to make First Contact.  Considering the devastation, further destruction will not help these people.  I invite you to assist us in helping these people and attempting to determine the cause of the incident.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO: I suggest we offer medical aide, Captain. As a sign of good faith. I doubt they'll refuse at this point.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CTO: Please open a channel to the Zadaran's tell them we are non-hostile and stand ready to assist them.

ACTION: fires can be seen burning clearly on the night side of the planet at first, before beginning to rapidly obscure with clouds as the planet's atmosphere begins to ionize. The ship's sensors show an energy lattice forming between the system's primitive space-based defenses.

Doctor Grey says:
Dar: You should say something to him... ::Turns away, chuckling at his joke, haha, as if THAT would help the situation...::
Nurse Dar says:
::Stops what she's doing, thinks about it for a split second and decides, Yes! Heads over to the CMO: CMO: Commander... ::Sounds miffed::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
COM: ALL SHIPS:  This is the U.S.S. Seleya.  The situation has deteriorated due to miscommunication.  Your continued aggression will only bring more destruction. We must all put aside our mutual fears and assist the Zadarans before this tragedy worsens.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Taps a few buttons on his console to open a channell to the surface.::  COMM: Zadaran:  This is the USS Seleya we'd like to offer our assistance with however we can, medical aide and such, while we determine what exactly happened.
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
MO: Well I am glad you find me a little more interesting than a plant. Frankly, ::Swivels her chair back to face Lee, having not seen the face she pulled when talking about Dr. Evil:: I'd be offended otherwise. ::Smiles::

ACTION: The Zadarans continue to broadcast demanding answers for the destruction of their astronauts.

CSO Ensign H’ret says:
*CMO/MO*: Doctors, we are offering assistance to the Zadarans, I would suspect casualties relatively soon.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Sighs:: CEO: I mean, ideally, we should be working out your response times in zero-g. I have a right mind to just go back to the bridge, tell this Captain Stark that he's missing the message, and just take you there myself. ::Folds her arms angrily::
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Goes serious:: MO: No, no!
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
COM: ALL SHIPS:  The Seleya stands ready to assist any and all with damage to your vessels.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant, we may need your assistance soon.  Please stand by.
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
*CSO*: Of course Sir. ::Closes the com then looks at Lee:: MO: A bit vague..
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CTO:  Do we have anything from the scans of the wreckage that can tell us who is responsible for this?  We need more data!
MO Ens Lee says:
::Hears the comm, stands up from her leaning position:: CEO: Are they- Do they seriously expect... ::Gives a growling squeak of frustration::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Exits his office and enters Sickbay:: All: Stand by people.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Scans the damaged vessels trying to get a trace on the weapons signatures.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Rebroadcasts his message to the planet after not getting a response the first time.::
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Waves a hand:: MO: I appreciate you battling my corner, Caer, but... ::Sighs:: We should just make the most of it. ::says the words, but in truth is tired::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CSO:  I'm showing about equal for weapons signatures on the wreckage, spilt between the Vulcans and Klingons.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances at the direction of Captain Stark::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
COM: ALL SHIPS:  I invite the commander of both parties to join me in unraveling this catastrophe rather than lashing out blindly. There is no honor in the destruction of the innocent and we must learn what has truly happened.  This can only be done through communication.  The Seleya is moving to assist the Zadarans, I invite you to do the same.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CTO/XO: What do we need to do to begin transporting to the surface to better communicate with the Zadarans and provide assistance?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO: They seem unable to communicate with us, only relay to us. We should attempt to send a medical unit to the planet surface.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
XO: Agreed, then let’s find a way through this defense net and do so.

ACTION: The lights go black for a second before every member of the crew feels as if they've been slapped to port by a giant hand. A fading crackle like distant lightning can be heard just before the ship's breach alarms start to wail and Seleya starts to list badly.

CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Falls off her chair::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CSO:  I'm not getting a response to my hails sir, but we should be able to send down a medical unit but I'd prefer they don't go unprotected there is bound to be hostility toward strangers at the moment.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CMO:  Please assemble a medical emergency team to assist the Zadarans.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Grabs his console as this ship pitches violently to port.::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CTO:  What was that?!  Who fired on us?!
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO: We're getting damage reports across all decks, Captain. Attempting to figure out what happened.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Falls violently on Dar::

INFO: Decks 8 through 11 have been breached with multiple fires and no power. The energy feedback is catastrophic.

MO Ens Lee says:
::Falls over::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Straightens as the ship calms and starts to bring up his scanners.  Trying to determine what just hit them.::
Zadarans says:
COM: Consider that a warning shot. We demand the killers of our astronauts. And we are not patient. 
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Pulls himself up:: Dar: Are you alright?

INFO: Systems all over the ship are suffering cascade failure from the massive amount of energy they absorbed from the blast.

CMO LtCmdr York says:
Self: God damnit, if they would just tell me if any of this is real or if the kitten has just landed us in a big pile of poodoo.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CSO:  The orbital defenses have fired on us.  ::Double checks his readings.::  CSO:  The energy signature is unmistakable, it’s ancient Iconian.
Nurse Dar says:
::Pushes the CMO off her:: CMO: I've had worse fall on me... once, during the occupation. ::Glares at him and picks herself up::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CTO, CSO: How the hell did they get ahold of something like that?
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Tries to access the flickering panel on the wall:: Dar: Check on Caerys!
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Gets up quick as she can and reaches for a console before tapping her badge:: *CSO*: Engineering to bridge! Massive damage to decks 8 through 11 - that includes personnel quarters, main shuttlebay... ::Checks:: fore and aft cargo bays... and the main computer core is down there!
Nurse Dar says:
::Nods, muttering "What, no dinner and a movie?":: *MO*: Dar to Lee. Report in please.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO: Department heads are starting to report casualties.
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
*CSO*: I have to start shutting down systems or they're all going to cascade fail!! ::Starts shutting down some systems::

INFO: there are enough orbital defenses that every Vulcan and Klingon ship in the system as well as Seleya herself is targeted multiple times by them. Seleya won't survive many more shots from them and most of the ships in system won't survive one.

CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Sits back on the chair, ignoring the pain of when she fell::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Taps his badge:: *Bridge*: Sickbay to Bridge, what the HELL just happened?
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
*CEO*: Do whatever is necessary!
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CMO*: Doctor, casualties report across all decks. We've instructed all departments to begin routing the wounded to sickbay. 
MO Ens Lee says:
::Picks herself up, clutching her head, pulls her hand away, sees it smeared in blood:: Self: Oh, great... :: checks on the CEO as she taps her comm badge:: *CMO*: Lee to York...
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Hears the damage report and wonders how many of his team was in the security department but no time to find out at the moment.::  CSO:  There are enough of those defenses that they've targeted all of us multiple times.  We can't take much more of that.

ACTION: Predictably, the Klingons go on the offensive, breaking formation to swarm the Zadaran defenses. Two cracks of lightning blind the screens for a moment before revealing wreckage where warbirds used to be.

CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
*CSO*: Sir, we're talking weapons, shields, maybe even life support temporarily... or we risk the systems being destroyed.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
COM: ALL SHIP:  There!  There is the cause of this incident!  Miscommunication with the Zadarans, who have lashed out with technology unnatural to their development!  I suggest all vessels withdraw until we can safely communicate with the Zadarans!
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
*CEO*: Do what must be done, we will withdraw untill we can communicate with the Zadarans.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
*MO*:Are you alright kid?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CSO:  We can't withdraw captain.  We are surrounded by those defenses.

ACTION: Casualties start to pour in to Sickbay as crew carry or drag their mates in - some sans limbs, most burned, others worse.

CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Dumps the reserve power in order to lessen the strain, then starts to redirect other power out through the phaser array::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Dabs her head as all around her run to their posts:: *CMO*: I'll be fine. Orders, sir?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CSO:  Perhaps we should stand down weapons?  Show them we don't intend them harm.  Maybe then they will answer us.

ACTION: As soon as the Klingons call off their attack, the destruction of their ships ceases. A comm is incoming from the lead Klingon vessel.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CSO:  Incoming comm from the lead Klingon captain.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
*CMO*: See to the wounded around you, then get back here asap.
Captain Ch’ardon says:
COMM: Seleya: You Federation bastards! You've done this! We told you your Vulcans started this and you won't even listen. We told you we have proof and you haven't even asked to see it!
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CTO: Do it, we've got nothing else...
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Runs over to a nearby crewman and helps him towards a biobed:: Dar: Get all available personnel down here, now !
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
*CSO*: Sir, you should be aware that phaser systems are on deck 11 and are damaged too.
Vulcan Captain says:
COMM: Seleya: Seleya, the Klingons are renowned for their duplicity, Captain. They cannot be trusted. Delivering them to the Zadarans is the only logical course of action. The longer we delay, the greater our losses. 
MO Ens Lee says:
::Voice is shaking:: *CMO*: Understood, sir. ::Turns to the CEO:: CEO; Ajala... We'll have to deal with you later. Are you OK for now? That can't have helped... ::Helps an engineer with facial burns to the side of Main Engineering, grabs a med kit and starts prepping him for recovery.::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
COM: Ch'ardon:  By all means then, please share your evidence!
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Powers down ship weapons.  And opens a comm to the planet again.::  CSO:  Channel open to the planet captain.
Nurse Dar says:
::Taps her comm badge as she helps a severely burned Bolian to a biobed:: *Gamma Shift*: Report to Sickbay and medical triage units. This is not a drill, repeat, This is NOT a drill. Dar out!
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO: We're getting a data packet from the Klingons, Captain, video.
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Hides the pain she is in:: MO: Yes, please see to my staff! ::Rushes across to another console panel::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
XO: On screen.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Puts the video on screen::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Injects a crewman with a hypo and applies a dermal regenerator over his arm::

INFO: Klingon sensors lack the fidelity of even the most rudimentary Federation systems, so there's a lot of information missing from what's mostly a video of angular Vulcan cruisers firing randomly into a neat parade of Zadaran space ships celebrating their first warp flight.

CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Checks status of the energy, seeing that it is dissipating, and she brings online backup systems where required::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Seeing as the CSO is busy trying to figure out what had happened he attempts to contact the planet again himself.::  COMM:  Zadaran:  We have powered down our weapons we are here to help, give us time and we will determine who attacked your ships, in the meantime can we offer you any assistance.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CSO:  Still no answer from the surface, not even sure if they are recieving.
Zadarans says:
COMM All: The death toll in Ulana is only now beginning to be counted. As our horror grows, our patience shrinks. Deliver the killers to us... soon. 
MO Ens Lee says:
::Herds all the engineering crew that are too injured to work and takes them en masse to Sickbay:: CEO: I'm just borrowing these 4..I'll have them back good as new...
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Sends a Vulcan officer into surgery as he starts working on another Ferengi crewman with a dislocated shoulder:: Ferengi: Cry and I will hit you.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CSO: Captain, that video was not checked for its authenticity. For all we know it was doctored, or perhaps was just cut from a much longer version which may explain their actions.
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
::Doesn't hear the MO properly over her own thoughts and turns to work out what she said:: MO: Oh.. yes..  ::Shrugs a quick 'sorry' then turns back to the workstation::

ACTION: Deep in the belly of the ship a damaged backup battery storage room explodes, releasing fresh carnage and reminding the crew that things have not truly quieted down.

CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Feels the deck shudder::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
Dar: I have a bad feeling about this.
Nurse Dar says:
CMO: I think we need a bigger boat... maybe a Nebula class?
CEO LtJG Ecchumati says:
Aloud: Dammit! ::Keeps working to buffer any remaining energy and reroute it to the phaser array::

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