USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11402.09
Mission Number 742
Regrets III
                
       DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Chris Esterhuyse as Captain Varesh (CO-Commanding Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (XO-First Officer)
Mike Hiles as Commander Maximus Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose (SO-Science Officer)npc CSO Ix, MO Lt Storm

Time lapse:  1 hour

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

As the CEO is safely in stasis the captain and his team have made the decision to carry out their mission:  find the device that apparently destroyed a world or so it was written in an ancient text.

An interim station, perhaps a thousand years old, which coincides with around time of the destruction of the third planet, has left little behind beyond a message of regret by the Osonirian which leaves more questions than it answered.  One fact was clear, the destruction of the third world had affected the fourth world enough they had to leave and leave quickly.  There had only been so much time to evacuate an entire planet and had done so through a tear in space.

An erratic ion trail leads to the fourth planet of this system in this alternate dimension.  Small groups of light can be seen around the planet, but there is nothing to hint at an advanced race, especially not one that had been exploring the stars when humans had barely begun exploring their own planet.

The physics in this universe are not the same as what the crew are used to.  Small things one would not normally think of, are causing small handicaps to them on varying levels from instrumentation to biological.  But it is does not appear to be enough to turn the mission around.

The shuttle has limped its way to the planet, following the erratic trail of the other.  They are approaching the atmosphere.

Captain's log 11402.09: We've left the station behind and are heading to the planet, following the ion trail of the shuttle. Hopefully we'll find where they landed, get them and leave with no-one any wiser. Here's to hoping.

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MO Lt Storm says:
::At the back of the shuttle, making sure all their 'bandages' on the equipment held, she is fairly comfortable about her patients safety... for now.::
CSO Ix says:
CO: Sensors are erratic at best.  What I am reading does not make sense, so I am going to put it down to equipment.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Lets the others do their work, puzzling over the message in the recording:: CSO: I'll take a look. Maybe between the two of us we can figure it out. ::actives the console in front of him and starts checking the sensor data::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Keeps a close watch on the tactical sensors as they approach the atmosphere, looking for the missing shuttle.::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Makes her way to the front and takes a seat, buckling in.  The ride had not been that smooth so far, she was worried about any landing they might have to make.::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Quietly::  CTO:  How are you feeling?
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Frowns at the screen:: All: She's right, this doesn't make sense. We should be seeing advanced civilization, even warp capable, yet they are not even at an industrial level.
MO Lt Storm says:
CO:  It is not unusual for civilizations to rise and fall.  Perhaps the same happened here?  ::Frowns::  but they usually do not fall so far.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: I guess you're right and our sensors just can't function properly. If there are traces of advanced civilization and a fall, then we can't detect it at this distance.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Looks at the XO as they approach the planet's atmosphere::
CSO Ix says:
CO:  I believe I have a basic map.  There are two major continents, one upper and one lower with an ocean around the equator.  Both have at least one major city with lots of.... small towns and villages.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances over at Storm.::  MO:  Still a bit sore.
MO Lt Storm says:
CTO:  I am sorry... I just do not trust doing more than I have in this universe.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: I'm not going to crash the shuttle, Commander. You can relax your grip before you hurt yourself.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
CSO: Thank you, Ensign.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: Commander, which direction is the ion trail going. Northern or Southern continent?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Just shakes his head and looks out what passes for a viewscreen::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Checks something on his console:: CO: Seems to be leading toward the southern continent, Captain.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Smiles.::  MO:  Its ok doctor I've been through worse and I appreciate what you were able to do.
CSO Ix says:
CO:  The population there is much smaller than the northern portion.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Smiles faintly:: XO: I've always liked the south. Can you determine where they landed?
 CO Capt Varesh says:
CSO: That would make sense, limit contact as much as possible.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Smiles slightly::  CTO:  A warriors response.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Weather is working against us, Captain. I hardly have anything left to work with, the trail seems to dissipate by the second.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Looks down at the sensor readings:: All: We're spoiled for choice. Lots of refined metals around, but some are Federation and some match the ancients whose planet got destroyed.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: I'm sending you co-ordinates for the Federation signature metals. Let's start there.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Taps a few buttons and passes the information to the helm::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods faintly:: All: Hold on, I've skipped the lesson where they taught us to turn left. ::Maneuvers the shuttle toward the location the Captain sent him::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Catching the first officer’s words looks at him with some concern.::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Chuckles:: XO: It's the opposite to turning right.

ACTION: The ions of the planets winds interfere with the shuttle.  The ride becomes more and more rough.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Still looking at the viewscreen as the way ahead is shown::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
All: Attempting to compensate, the dampening field is going insane. ::Diverts more power to the stabilizers::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Grasping the arms of her chair, she holds on.::

ACTION: The shuttle struggles with the increase of power to its altered units.
 
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Holds grimly to the armrests of the seat:: XO: If you crash this shuttle, you're fired.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: You can't fire me, I'm with the union. ::Makes some adjustments to his console:: All: Hand on, this is going to be rough! ::Activates the landing thrusters at full power, in an attempt to make a more controllable decent:: Ten seconds to impact. ::Makes more alterations to their trajectory:: 
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Glances sideways at the XO again, wondering if he also missed the lesson on bleeding off airspeed during descent::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Tightens her hands at the word impact and then forcibly makes her body relax::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Can't help but laugh:: XO: I'll chat to your union rep then. ::Braces for what promises to be a hard landing::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Finally lands the shuttle:: All: Thank you for flying Maor Airlines. That'll teach you not to let me fly this thing next time. ::Begins powering down the shuttle::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Sighs and just stays still for a moment.::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: Well done, commander. I'll fly us home.

Scenery:  It is nearing evening.  Light reflects off a shuttle not too far off, one that had not made as good a landing.  Everything appears slightly off in lighting as if someone took the visible spectrum and shifted it over by one.  There is more a greenish tinge to things.

Scenery:  The area has the appearance of a savannah.  A stiff breeze rustles the grasses.

CSO Ix says:
CO: The nearest village is about a kilometer away.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
CSO: Chances they saw us coming in? ::gets up and starts getting together his gear::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Pauses as he checks his phaser:: CSO: Any idea how these will behave? ::Looks around at the others::
CSO Ix says:
CO:  Uncertain.  It is about that time of day most people tend to head for home or are having dinner.
CSO Ix says:
::Shakes her head::  CO:  Given our engineers results, extreme caution.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Takes a look at shuttle sensors, trying to determine any threats.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Stands from his seat and starts to pick up some of his equipment as well, clipping the tricorder and phaser to his belt::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Sighs:: All: Ok, I'm going to say that our phasers will be more effective as projectile weapons, but keep them with you. We'll check out the other shuttle first and take it from there.
CSO Ix says:
::Standing::  CO:  Atmosphere seems compatible enough for us.  Slightly lower O2 levels and higher CO2 levels.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO/XO:  I'm picking up no high level life forms nearby, lots of other lifesigns, looks like maybe herds of animals, though it’s hard to get a clear reading and considering the issues we've been having with everything still a good chance the sensors might be missing something.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Hears the COs comment and reaches to the small of his back, checking the blade he keeps there before checking his phaser.::
CSO Ix says:
::Standing up, she gathers her gear and moves toward the door::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Smiles at Heller and pulls his own knife from behind his back:: CTO: Great minds?
MO Lt Storm says:
::Heads for the back of the shuttle for some extra tri-ox which she tosses into her bag before moving to join the others.::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Looks at her brother with a lifted brow::  CO:  Should I need a scalpel, I know whom to ask.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Pulls the mek'leth out part way, smiling at the captain.::  CO:  Never leave home without it.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Laughs:: MO: I have a smaller knife in an arm sheath for that. ::Puts the blade back in its sheath at the small of his back::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO, CTO: Boys and their knives. ::Opens the shuttle doors:: All: Are we ready?
MO Lt Storm says:
::Just shakes her head, having always thought Varesh more a pacifist, not a warrior.::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Catches the headshake, but doesn't explain himself:: XO: Lead on, McDuff.

Action:  As the doors open, air swirls in from outside with the hint of grasses and dirt.  It smells "clean' and of nature.

MO Lt Storm says:
::Looks around::  CTO:  Who is McDuff?
CSO Ix says:
::Suddenly comes to a standstill::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Walking behind Ix nearly runs her over:: CSO: Ensign?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Shrugs.:: MO:  Not sure.  ::Steps out of the shuttle moving away from the shuttle a bit scanning the area.::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Almost bumping into Ix, she notices the females color is off as her spots suddenly seem to stand out.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Follows along with the rest, heading out of the shuttlecraft::
CSO Ix says:
CO:  I do not know... the symbiont...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Actually, that's "Lay on, Macduff", Captain.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: I'll use my ignorance as a Betazoid for the misquote. ::Said absently:: MO: Suzi? Is she OK?
MO Lt Storm says:
::Her medical scanner out, she does a scan, trying to interpret what she can::  CO/CSO:  This altered universe is fine for us, but apparently the symbiont is extra sensitive.  I strongly suggest she stay aboard with our own atmosphere.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Helps Ix to a chair::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
MO: Stay here alone? That doesn't seem wise.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: So ordered. ::smiles at Ix:: CSO: I think its best. You can keep an eye on sensors and warn us if something happens.
CSO Ix says:
::She does not hide her disappointment, but her symbiont was far more important.::  CO:  Understood.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Makes a quick circuit around the shuttle, looking for any signs of danger.::
MO Lt Storm says:
CSO:  You can keep an eye on our CEO.  You know your 'fixes' better than I do.
MO Lt Storm says:
CSO:  Once the doors are closed, activate the environmental controls and you should be fine again.  ::Stands to make her way to the door.::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: She can lock down the shuttle and take off if needs be. ::Glances at Ix to see she heard him::
CSO Ix says:
::Nodding in understanding, at least understanding from the previous s.::  All:  I will see you when you get back.
CSO Ix says:
::Quickly whispers something to Suzi and then sees that the doors are closed behind them.::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Sighs:: CTO: Lead the way, Commander. Let's check out the other shuttle.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Finishes his circuit.::  CO/XO: Nothing in the immediate area, did spot some animal tracks in the area.  ::Nods to the captain and checking his tricorder to get his bearings he sets out.:: CO:  This way.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Making her way down the steps, she follows the others, looking around.::  CO:  It seems rather nice here... once you get around the shift in colors.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::Follows the CTO:: MO: It's what makes it a little too alien for me. ::Blinks::
MO Lt Storm says:
CO:  You have not been on worlds where everything was pink or purple?
MO Lt Storm says:
::Pauses to take a few samples of grass as the CSO had asked of her.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Keeps a watch out over the landscape around them, knowing that anything could hide in the tall grass.::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: Probably, but the entire visual spectrum wasn't off. ::Keeps an eye on his tricorder:: OPS: When we get to the shuttle, check the computers to see if you can find out what happened. The rest of us will search around the shuttle for clues.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods at the CO::

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