USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11405.04
Mission Number 750
Regrets XI
                
       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)npc Ty Wilson, TO Lt James, Vdon
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)

           
Time lapse:  None

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

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The XOs team recovered the missing survivor from the shuttle craft from the first village.  The man was reluctant to leave and even expressed interest in staying behind, but the XO was adamant that they keep moving and get out of the area before they could be found.  Returning to the shuttle.

The CO's team made contact with the second village who have requested transport back to their universe which they believe to be the Seleya's own.  Test prove that they don't belong in this universe and are suffering because of it.  The CO has offered to Vdon one of the village console to bring two of them back to the Seleya so they can bring their request to Starfleet.

The XO and his team returned to the shuttle and brought it closer to the second village where it is waiting for the return of the captain’s team.  Lifesigns have been picked up surrounding the shuttle though they have made no moves toward it.

Captain's Log 11405.04: I've suggested to Vdon that a delegation to the Federation Council to repatriate them to our universe. It seems to have sparked an argument. I just hope they don't take too long.

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CO Capt Varesh says:
::Waits with Storm and Heller for the villagers' decision.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::At the helm of the shuttle, looking at the sensors to monitor the movement of the lifesigns around them::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Stands near the gate with the others as the argument continues among the village counsel.::
TO Lt James says:
@::Standing outside of the shuttle her eyes moving between her tricorder and the surrounding landscape watching for any movement.::

ACTION:  The argument between the village elders continues, with members of the group glancing often at the captains group standing near their gate.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Checks the flight controls, making sure they are ready for immediately departure should that become necessary::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Frowns:: CTO: I'm not sure I'm liking this. They are starting to look like desperate people to me and desperate people don't make rational decisions.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods slowly::  CO:  I agree, makes me wonder if the group out by the shuttle is a backup plan.

ACTION:  The argument seems to wind down with just a few elders making the occasional mutter as Vdon breaks away from the group and moves toward the captain.

CO Capt Varesh says:
::Mutters:: CTO: I hope you're wrong about that. ::Turns to face Vdon::
Vdon says:
::Approaches Varesh anxiety obvious on his face.:: CO:  We are having trouble trusting our future on the words of someone we just met captain,, this is something my people have dreamed of for many generations and there are some who don't want to let this chance slip by.
CO Capt Varesh says:
Vdon: I can understand that. Do you have an alternative suggestion? You do understand why I'm beinig cautious.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@OPS: Stop fiddling with the controls, you're driving me insane.
Vdon says:
::Nods to Varesh.  Hesitates looking back at the counsel before continuing.::  CO: Would you be willing to leave one or two of your officers as assurance that the two who go with you?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Looks up at the XO, then back to his console:: XO: I will, as soon as we are safely away from here...
TO Lt James says:
@::Steps back into the shuttle looking toward the front of the shuttle.::  XO/OPS:  The group surrounding us isn't moving they just seem to be watching us waiting but for what I don't know.
CO Capt Varesh says:
Vdon: I'll have to ask for a volunteer, I can't order anybody to stay.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@CTO: Probably annoyed we got our man back. ::Gestures at the direction of their guest::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Nods his agreement, without looking up from the sensor data:: XO/TO: Wonder how much longer the captain will need..
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: Commander, Vdon made a request that I will need to consider.
Vdon says:
::Nods, glancing back to the other elders and gives them a nod, one of the women in the group stepping forward to stand next Vdon, he turns back to the captain nodding.::  CO:  As long as you ask captain then that’s all I can ask of you I suppose.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@*CO*: Captain?
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: We're taking a delegation back to the Federation with us, but they asked if someone will remain behind as a show of good faith. I can't order anybody but I can ask.
Ty Wilson says:
@::Breaks out of his private contemplation as he hears the comm from the captain, he looks at the XO.::

Vdon says:
::Waits quietly as the captain talks with someone hoping that this will all turn out and he will be the one to finally lead his people home.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@*CO*: Stay behind, Captain? For what purpose?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Frowns at the somewhat odd request, making it sound almost like this Vdon guy wants to keep a hostage::
CO Capt Varesh says:
*XO*: Like I said, a show of good faith. We're only taking two with us now, we still have that situation on our side of the rift and until that is dealt with, we can't make multiple trips back and forth.
Ty Wilson says:
@XO:  I'll stay commander.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Glances around, trying to gauge if anyone else thinks that request is ludicrous beside him:: *CO*: We can't leave anyone behind, Captain. I know you think we haven't violated any directives yet but with this we'll be breaking every one last of them. We don't belong here.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Motions for their guest to quiet down for now::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Glances at Vdon:: *XO*: Understood. We'll be at the shuttle shortly. ::Glances at Heller ant Storm to be ready::
Vdon says:
::Frowns slightly at the response wondering what directives the man was talking about but hadn't really thought it would work anyway.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to the captain signaling he's ready to move out.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
@::Pauses in shock:: OPS: He actually listened to me? Gomes is probably rolling around in her bed.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Chuckles:: XO: Give him time, commander... ::checks the flight controls once again to ensure they are really ready for departure::
TO Lt James says:
@::Smiles at the XOs comment then moves back out of the shuttle to wait for the other team.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
Vdon: I could only ask.::Leads the way out of town to the shuttle::
Vdon says:
CO:  I understand captain, I'm not sure I would have made anyone stay behind if our roles were reversed but the others want some assurances, I think they think you'll take the two of us and just never return, some are jealous I think.
CO Capt Varesh says:
Vdon: I just hope that some of them won't make unwise moves.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Takes point and gets his bearing aiming them toward the landing spot of the shuttle.::
Vdon says:
CO:  No one should captain, at least not without the blessing of the elders.
CO Capt Varesh says:
Vdon: That is what I'm referring to. ::Walks behind Heller, keeping his eyes open and a hand on his dagger::
Vdon says:
::Keeps silent as they follow the Starfleet officers.::
TO Lt James says:
::Hears movement coming from the direction of the village and checks her tricorder, she lets out a quick whistle, a prearranged signal they tactical team set up.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Turns his head as he hears a whistle come from ahead of them.::  CO:  Shuttle is up ahead sir.

CO Capt Varesh says:
::Nods:: CTO: Understood.

ACTION:  The captain’s team crests a small hill to find the shuttle landed just before them.

CO Capt Varesh says:
::Gives a small sigh of relief, but doesn't let up the vigilance::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Moves forward to James.::  TO:  Status.
TO Lt James says:
CTO:  All quiet, nothing moving out there

ACTION:  The away team quickly loads up onto the shuttle and with it already prepped to launch they take off shortly, the ring of watchers never making a move.  The shuttle climbs into the atmosphere quickly if not exactly smoothly.  Then passes the ancient station as they approach and finally pass through the rift.  Sensors go offline briefly as they pass through the barrier and when they come back online they pick up three vessels, the Seleya and two smaller fighter craft firing on her.

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