USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11403.02
Mission Number 745
Regrets VI
                
       DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (XO-First Officer)
Mike Hiles as Commander Maximus Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)npc TO James
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as npc MO Lt Storm

Time lapse:  30 minutes

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

Darkness was approaching as the away team of the Seleya divides into two groups.  One to check out the village below and one to the other an hour away.  There was something very different from the two villages.  But with simple tricorders on a world where their physics were skewed, closeness became the name of the game.

The first village they came to has various items taken from the shuttle as well as the life signature of a human, most likely the one they are looking for.

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CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Orders TO James to stay with the XO's team, before looking back to the limited tricorder readings they have to the second village.::  XO:  We are ready to head out commander, not sure how well the commbadges will work here but will try to check in every 30 minutes.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the direction of the CTO:: CTO: Keep an eye on the Captain, Heller. It won't look good if something would to happen to him on his first mission.

Scenery: It was about 30 minutes before sunset, the beauty noted here if not exactly what colors it truly was.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods.:: XO:  Will do, good luck commander.  ::Turns away from the village they were overlooking and begins making his way back down the hill before turning toward the second village.::
CO Varesh says:
::Smiles at his first officers comment and then turns to make his way down the hill and away from the village so as not to be so readily seen.::  CTO:  I leave the trailblazing to you.
TO Lt James says:
::Stands near the XO her phaser rifle slung on her back seeing as it didn't work well here anyway, glad she had taken Max's advice on always carrying a second weapon.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS, TO: Let's go. Keep your ears open, seems that's the only option we have left around here.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Following along, she automatically begins to brush the dust from her uniform.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to the captain. having already planned to take the lead, less risk to the captain that way he references his tricorder again before beginning to work their way around the village up in the hill, ::
MO Lt Storm says:
::She looked up at the sky::  CO/CTO:  Remind me again why we want to spend half the trip walking in the dark on an alien world in unknown surroundings?  ::The question was more for the CTO as she could see her brother was lost in thoughts about an earlier conversation between them.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Quietly:: TO: Ever get the feeling the OPS keeps getting distracted from time to time? Almost like he wasn't even here. ::Glances at the direction of the OPS::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances back at Storm.::  MO:  I'd prefer to approach these villages without being seen if possible, we don't know how we will be received, and I'm not sure exactly where they fit in the prime directive so err on the side of caution.
MO Lt Storm says:
CTO:  Yes, I was also wondering about that.  But I also do not want to find myself in a pit.  Will we eventually take the road there?
TO Lt James says:
::Glances over at Pandora then back to the XO not sure how to respond so she remains silent.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Joins Maor for the trip into the village, hoping they will get some more answers there::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
MO:  Guess that’s why I'm in the lead then so I can fall in.  ::Shoots her a quick grin.::  Once it becomes full dark we might be able to follow one of the main trails though we will still have to move carefully so we don't run into anyone.::

Scenery:  The air is scented with the dust of the grassy plains as well as the sap of burning wood.  Food can be smelled as well as the other unpleasantness of a humanoid village.

MO Lt Storm says:
::Wryly:: CTO:  Then I will faithfully follow you until you fall screaming.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
MO:  Least you'll be there to patch me up doc.  ::Continues moving at a decent pace using what little light is left while they have it.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances around them:: OPS: There’s a good vantage point above the village over there. ::Points:: We should head there and see what we can find out, we might even get lucky with the scanners.

Scenery:  The breeze also brings the sounds of life one would normally hear.  Children playing, people chatting, a passionate argument can be heard.  Then there are the sounds of domesticated animals... as well as their scent.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods:: XO: Good idea, perhaps we can even map part of the town before we go in.. So we have some reference.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Lifts a brow as she walks around a pile of rocks::  CTO:  The relationship between security and medical.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Don't look so shocked, Commander. I am known to do that from time to time. ::Heads toward the direction he pointed at::

Scenery:  Near the center of the village, can be seen a structure slightly larger than the others.  Light glances off the rare windowpane.  People can be seen moving around as well as the curl of smoke from its chimney.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Follows the XO towards the vantage point::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
MO:  So it seems most of the time.
TO Lt James says:
::Follows the XO and OPS as they make their way to the vantage point, continuing to do a visual scan of their immediate area looking for any threats.::
MO Lt Storm says:
CTO:  I am surprised they are not often paired in marriage.  :: looks to the left as she hears rustling followed by a small animal dashing from the brush.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Looks at the tricorder to see the current readings, still trying to make sense of it::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Still nothing?

Scenery:  While there appears to be some semblance of lanes near the main building, and a major artery leading to it, there is no obvious streets elsewhere.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
XO: Hm... Nothing new.. I think... I wish this made more sense...
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Hand darts to his weapon as he hears the sound as well before seeing the animal and relaxing, this place had him on edge..::  MO:  Not sure if everyone could handle the stress of that kind of relationship.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Hope you used to climb on trees when you were young, Commander. ::Studies a big tree in front of them::

Scenery:  The people moving through the village below range a great deal in height, many of those in the village look like the man in the video they found on the station while other look to be a blend of him and a taller species.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Shakes head:: XO: Afraid not, sir... I grew up in the big city...
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Sighs:: OPS: Figures. Stay here. ::Begins climbing the tree, hoping to get a better view angle on the village below::

Scenery: There is a short stone wall surrounding the majority of the village, the appearance more to keep animals from wondering in then for defense.  In many areas can be seen fields interspersed with pastures.  Most of the homes are wooden and thatched.

MO Lt Storm says:
CTO:  I would think all relationships are stressful in various ways.  ::Goes around a small mound of stones.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Leans against the tree, looking around::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods as he adjusts their course angling for what might be a path leading toward the second village, the light was fading fast now.::  MO:  That is true, at least from my experience.
MO Lt Storm says:
CTO:  You are married?

Scenery:  Incongruent to the scene is what appears to be an ancient ship or shuttle.  Nearby is the missing shuttle equipment.  It is near the edge of the village, almost as a monument upon entering.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Shakes his head.::  MO:  No.  Came close once back before I joined Starfleet, and have tried a few relationships since then but they never seem to work out.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Looks up the tree at the XO as he climbs up towards an even better vantage point::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Nods::  CTO: I have noted that it is challenging given the lives we live.  At the same time, it is just as important or maybe more so.  People who walk the stars seem to live from day to day.
MO Lt Storm says:
CTO:  How long have you been in Starfleet?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Finally pauses, he glances at the direction of the village hoping to see something::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
MO:  I graduated from the academy 12 years ago, have taken a few short leave of absences in that time but have spent most of that time onboard a starship.  You?
MO Lt Storm says:
CTO: I am a specialist.  I am often bounced from one assignment to the next.  I did finally request for a long term assignment aboard the USS Andromeda.  Captain Varesh was the counselor there.  Then, when he was transferred, the CMO, a... sister to him in many ways, asked if I would go with him.  ::Slightly perturbed, she unconsciously sighs.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances back at Storm as she sighs.::  MO:  Are you not happy with the move?
MO Lt Storm says:
::Looks up::  CTO:  No... no... it is not that at all it is just... ::Shakes her head::  Complicated.

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