USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11211.04
Mission Number 693
Acral Curse II
                
       DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lilia Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO-Commanding Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (XO-First Officer)
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)npc OPS Clark
Aoibhe Ní Shúilleabháin as Ensign Caerys Lee (MO – Medical Officer)
Christopher Dickinson as Ambassador Envoy Savar (CIV - Civilian)
Robert Wright as Ensign H’ret (CSO-Chief Science Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose (SO-Science Officer)

Time lapse:  None

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti	

Last time on the Seleya:

The captain, first officer and ambassador work on their upcoming mission having ascertained that DS5 and the B'tal'lon were holding on their own still.  With Acral just an hour off their path and nothing appearing to need their immediate attention, they altered their course to check it out, letting the second officer take command of the mission.

The away team beamed down onto the desolate world, tortured during its sun's death throws as it entered the red giant phase.  The planet is cold.  It's landscape barren and twisted.  There are a few pieces of objects scattered around the field, glittering as it reflected the sunlight and not far from them there was a crevasse swallowing the light.

The CTO moved to the crevasse to discover what it was.  His feet slipped out from him upon the loose scree, tumbling him into the darkness.  The CSO seeing the CTO disappear tries to get closer.  The loose rock has him sliding for the darkness as well at the same time the CMO yells at him to contact the ship.

Captain's log, Stardate 11211.04. Commander Heller's team is investigating the surface of Acral. The initial reports mention the world is quite barren but i am waiting for an update at any moment.

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CO Capt Gomes says:
::Sitting in her ready room, going over some routine reports, quite certain that all is well on the planet's surface::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::On the bridge, going over the TPS reports::

SO Lt_Rose says:
::On the ship at sensors, trying to get around the radiation interference that seems to have increased in the area of the away team.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Sees first the CTO and then the CSO slip and slide down into the crevasse and slams his commbadge:: *Seleya*: Pandora to Seleya!
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Rubs her eyes and gets up, going over to the replicator to order some mint tea. She has half a mind to end her shift early today.::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Claws at the earth as he slides into the darkness, letting out a surprised yelp.::
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Shouts and dives to grab the CSO's paw::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Opens the channel:: *OPS*: Seleya here. Go ahead, Commander.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Grabs the cup and sips it, smiling at the comfort of a warm cup of tea::

@ACTION:  The MO slides with the CSO, but as her feet move out from under her, she falls onto her stomach dragging the CSO down with her.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Walks towards the bridge, cup in hand and leisurely approaches her chair::

@Scenery: For a few moments more the scree slides with the pair until it comes to a stop.  In the silence, can be heard the echo of debris falling into the depths.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances at the direction of the SO:: SO: Can you get a lock on the AT's location, Lieutenant?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Carefully takes a step closer to the crevasse, making sure he has sure footing before shifting his weight:: *XO*: Commander, we have a problem down here... First Commander Heller and now Ensign H’ret appear to have slipped and fallen into some sort of crevice.
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Coughs::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*OPS*: Understood. Can you still detect their life signs on your scanner?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Hits his badge:: CO: Captain, we have a situation here.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::In anon-intrusive yet audible voice:: XO: Ask him if they can contact them.
SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  I have a general lock on them, but not a clear one.  And ::Taps a few buttons, concern in her voice.::  I seem to have lost Commander's Heller.  I had it just a moment ago.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*XO*: I haven't had a chance to try yet, commander... ::Takes out his tricorder to check just that::
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Blinks, trying to get some dust out of her eyes. Coughs again:: All: Where are we?
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Some interfering material?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Looks up startled at the Captain's line, not realizing she was on the bridge:: *OPS*: Are you still able to make contact with them?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Something, yes.  We were able to beam them down safely.  It was mostly blocking us getting a clear signal of the area but must be enough to mess with getting a solid lock on them.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Drinks half her cup of tea, realizing she probably cannot finish her shift early and leaves the cup beside her chair::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*XO*: Hang on sir... ::Leans over carefully to get a better look downhill and shouts:: CSO/MO/CTO: Are you okay down there?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Want me down there? Been awhile since I tried my hands at rock climbing.
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO/XO: We could send transport enhancers down the crevice.

@Scenery: The light shines down into the crevice, but it is minimal.  The CSO and MO are on a mound of debris just near the edge.  A look further in shows a steep drop into darkness.  Every now and then, something seems to glitter.

CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: I would like you to be ready with a rescue team. But let's first see what exactly is their status. With some luck they can get out on their own.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: We'd need someone to actually place it there, and place it down the crevice they've fallen into. Which doesn't really solve our problem.
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Looks up at the tiny light:: OPS: hello?!
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: That might be a bit challenging as we do not have specific coordinates, but that should work.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Well, if gravity didn't change, the enhancers would fall roughly in the same place as our team.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Shouting again:: MO: Ensign, are you alright?
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Turns to the CSO, giving him a questioning look:: CSO: Are you hurt? ::Goes to feel her own wrists, ankles, knees, anything that is most likely to be sprained or broken on a tumbling fall::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Stands and shakes soil out of his fur.::  MO: I would guess a ways down the crater, but it looks like we managed to avoid the complete drop into the abyss.  ::Looks over the edge they fell to at the massive drop below.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Still need to set it up in a formation around them.
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Shouts up, shaking dust out of her hair:; OPS: I've been better... We've lost Heller. I can't see him.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Shakes his head.:: MO: only my pride.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO/SO: I am mostly concerned with having lost only Commander Heller. Is he separated from the team, did his badge break....?
MO Ens Lee says:
@OPS: Can you get us out? ::Shouting again::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@MO: Be careful down there, I'm contacting the ship to see if we can get a beam-out...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
SO: Can you attempt a DNA scan, Lieutenant?
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Taps his commbadge:: *OPS*:  H’ret to Pandora, testing communications sir.
MO Ens Lee says:
@OPS: Yessir. ::Turns to the CSO:: CSO: You have better eyesight. Can you see Commander Heller at all down there?

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*XO*: Commander, it seems Lee and H’ret are unharmed, just stuck down there. However, Commander Heller is not near them, and they cannot see him from where they are. Is there any chance to beam us out of here?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*OPS*: We're working on it now, Commander. Do any of them require medical assistance?
SO Lt Rose says:
XO:  No.. at the moment, I am picking up the life signs of the others.  However, the CSO and MO's is weaker than the others.  It seems the source of radiation is coming from the crevice.  The deeper they are, the more it affects sensors.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Shakes his head.:: MO:  The drop off is far deeper than this ledge, I can’t see down to the bottom.
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: What type of radiation is it?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*XO*: Not at this time, sir, but as said I have no status information on Commander Heller. You may wish to send additional medical personnel down anyway.
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Scrunches up her nose and thinks:: Self: Well, it can hardly hurt him more than he is already... ::Picks up a small rock and tosses it over the edge to see how long it takes to land and make noise::
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Waits to hear a noise, anxiously::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Taps his badge to answer the CSO:: *CSO*: Yes ensign, this seems to be working, but I'd like to keep the line with the ship open at all times.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  I do not recognize it.  It could be something natural in the rocks.  At least I am not picking up anything to suggest otherwise.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I think we've run out of options here, Captain.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@*OPS*:  Understood, well assess our position from here and advise, H’ret out.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Pulls out his tricorder and starts to scan the area they are in, looking for a route out, and any sign of the CTO.::  MO:  Let’s get an idea of where we are and what we can do to get out of here.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: I agree. We need to explore this crevice in a sustainable way. But I also need someone to remain on the surface in contact with the ship.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Turns to look wryly, hiding her concern for Max::  CO:  I don't suppose we could get a few samples.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I can take the Ambassador with me if you want. Leave the Commander to be your middleman on the surface. 
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Very well. If H’ret and Lee are up to it, take them with you. If they are injured in any way, beam them aboard.
MO Ens Lee says:
@CSO: Seems logical to beam a rope down and have Pandora haul us up... ::Coughs again:: CSO: I think I breathed in half the quarry...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Good. I'm sure the CIV would be thrilled to know that.
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: And Commander, if you lose contact with the surface. Turn back.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Hits his badge:: *CIV*: Maor to Savar.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the direction of the CO::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
::Looks up from his diplomatic cables ::  *XO*: Commander?
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Yes of course we can get samples of rock and whatever else is there. ::Looks at Maor::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CIV*: I'm going to need you in shuttle bay one, we're going on a rescue mission.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@MO:  Take a minute and clear out your lungs.  Drinks some water.  I'd say were in no immediate danger, so let’s collect ourselves.  ::Smiles wryly::  We don’t want to be a grainy last meal for whatever eats us down here.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Samples is my middle name. If I had more than one name, that is. ::Heads to the direction of the TL::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
::Standing, he wonders ::  *XO*: I have to ask, certainly there are other crewmen who would be more suitable in this situation than I.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the XO's last comment and finally sits down and finishes her now cold tea::
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Sits down for a second so she can cough without fear of losing her balance and tipping backwards.:: CSO: Eats us? ::Gapes up at him as she rests her hand at her side, feels something there and pulls it up to see properly:: CSO: Oooh! ::Sees she's found a piece of jewelry, stones and delicate scrollwork intertwining in a prefect display of craftsmanship:: CSO: Necklace!
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*CIV*: What can I say, I enjoy torturing you. Meet you in five. ::Hits his badge:: *OPS*: Maor to Pandora.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*XO*: Pandora here sir, go ahead...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*OPS*: We can't beam you all, Commander. We're sending a team down there with rescue equipment. We should arrive in a few.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  OK, the computer suggests strong similarities to Neptunium, which is very rare and also rather unstable in a pure form.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*XO*: Understood.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Cocks his head in mild surprise.:: MO:  It...is.  How odd.  ::Scans the necklace, then the area near where it was found.::  MO: Perhaps the area that crumbled was on top of a tomb or reliquary of some sort?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
*OPS*: And Commander? Tell them not to wander off too far.
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: That is a start. Would Neptunium both cause the radiation and prevent our scanners from finding Heller?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*XO*: Will do sir. Pandora out.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*CSO*: Pandora to H’ret.
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Bites her lip gently, intrigued:: CSO: It was right at the surface. Funny place to put something so precious... ::Bats a few rocks aside, where she'd put her hand earlier, careful not to chuck them all over the edge, though:: CSO: Can you detect anything further down?
Amb Envoy Savar says:
:: Begins to respond, but is cut off when the communications channel closes.  With haste, he heads for the shuttlebay, hoping there's plenty of gear there, especially items to fit his tall frame ::

CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Taps his commbadge.:: *OPS* H’ret here, go ahead commander
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Exits the TL and makes his way toward one of the shuttles that were prepared in advance for their needs::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*CSO*: Commander Maor is on his way with a rescue party. Just stay where you are until they get here, he asked us not to wander off too far::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Enters the shuttle and begins the launch sequence:: 
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  It could.  But I am beginning to think we are looking at a combination of radioactive material, which is not too unusual or it could mean civilization byproduct mixed in.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Shakes his head.:: MO: Nothing so far, it may be interference from the radiation, it seems to be emanating stronger from the crevice.  There are readings of other artifacts as well, further down and out of reach from here.  Perhaps there is an opening behind this debris...::Starts to help her clear the area.::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@OPS: Understood, standing by.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods, thoughtful::SO: And the initial distress call, did it come from anywhere near this crevice?
MO Ens Lee says:
@CSO: I - ::Stops, thinks, and decides to say it anyway:: CSO: I know this is not the way this mission was supposed to go, and I know we're in danger here, but... this is kinda fun, isn't it? ::Grins cheekily:: CSO: I feel like a kid again, digging for treasure...

@ ACTION: As the CSO and MO try to clear the area, the pile they are on trembles and begins to slide out from under them.

Amb Envoy Savar says:
::Having arrived in the shuttlebay, Savar notices activity around one of the prepared shuttles.  Deducing the rest of the team is there, he strolls forward ::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Smiles broadly, thinking of his children.::  MO: Discovery is always exciting.  ::Feels the debris shift dangerously.:: MO: Perhaps we should stop for now though....
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Yes... which is why they went into that area.  Unfortunately, they had just arrived before trouble and I know only what sensors can tell us.  Which was why they were going down in the first place.
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: I see, so it is still possible, even likely, that whoever sent the distress call is down there. The problem is, if they are in distress, perhaps so will our people be.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances back at the sound of footsteps:: CIV: Buckle up. We're about to leave. ::Hits his badge:: *Bridge*: Maor to Bridge. Permission to disembark.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  I would say that we picked up no life signs, but given I cannot find Commander Heller’s, that means nothing now.  I know he is alive.
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Holds up her hands and steadies herself:: CSO: yea... ::Stays very still:: CSO: Don't ever remember digging for sand mites being this dangerous. ::Feels the scree beneath her shift again:: CSO: Oh- *OPS*: Commander?! The ledge is shifting!

@Scenery: From above, the echo of falling rocks comes to OPS ears... an echo that seems to increase as more debris falls.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*MO/CSO*: Hold still, don't move! The more you move, the more you'll make it shift. If you hold still, it might settle again.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Taps his commbadge while trying to maintain his balance and keep from speeding up the shifting debris.:: *OPS*:  Commander the debris is starting to shift and becoming unstable, a rope might be a good idea right now.
MO Ens Lee says:
@*OPS*: Might?! ::Holds still regardless, eyes fixed on the CSO::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Taps the side arm of her chair as she listens to Maor's com:: *XO*: Permission granted. Good luck.
CO Capt Gomes says:
Duty OPS: Open bay doors.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Launches the shuttle as soon as the bay doors open:: CIV: Hope you're strapped in!
OPS Clark says:
::Taps a few buttons to open the shuttle bay doors:: CO: Open doors, aye. Doors are opening.

ACTION:  The shuttle bay doors open and the shuttle slips safely through them.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks up at Rose, thinking that she can't know that Heller is still alive. Instead she says:: SO: Clearly something is interfering with our sensors. We have to figure out how to go around that.

@Scenery:  In the shifting light, a stable ledge can be seen a couple of meters to the left, just near enough for a Caitian to jump to.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*MO/CSO*: I can't give you more certainty, no.. Now hang on tight and wait for the XO to arrive, shouldn't be long now...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CIV: Are you okay there?
Amb Envoy Savar says:
XO: I am fine, Commander.  Please concentrate on your console.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Near the beaming site, it is weak.  The enhancers are probably all that is needed for the CSO and MO.  I do not know about the CTO.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Jumps to the ledge.::  MO:  Here! ::Pulls a small rope from his survival pack and tosses one end to Lee.::  MO:  Jump!
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Lowers the shuttle down the planet's atmosphere:: *OPS*: We're about to land Commander. How is everyone doing?

@ACTION:  The debris continues to slide out from under the CSO and MO, increasing in speed.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*XO*: It would seem that H’ret and Lee are now also sliding towards the edge. Still no word from Heller at all... Please hurry, we could use some rope here..
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Feels the scree shift violently, grabs for the rope, takes a deep breath, closes her eyes tight and trusts that the Caitian has a good grip, and jumps into thin air::

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