S01E02 - TV’ral III Survey Site Support Log

U.S.S. Rhea Support Log — Away Team Deployment: TV’ral III Survey Site

Mission 1 (S01E02) - TV’ral III Survey Site Support Log

Stardate: 81307.8
Mission Timestamp: ~1000 hours
Field Lead: Lt. Cmdr. Shris Sosalis (Acting CO, Heimdahl – Away Team Six)
Support Craft: USS Rhea (Luna-class)
Assignment: Outpost placement, soil sampling, xeno-life survey

BEGIN LOG

Upon touchdown at the clandestine mining site on TV’ral III’s moon, Away Team Six—led by Lt. Cmdr. Shris Sosalis (Anabej, field commander)—initiated a tactical sweep of the immediate settlement. Their first priority was neutralizing local concealment tech, identifying the source of a cloaking field that obscured both the facility and comms traffic.

Two scientists were located within an administrative structure:

• Dr. Elira Vos (Human, refining oversight)
• Jr. Crystallographer Mekren Saal (Denobulan, mineralogical analysis)

Both were found wearing control collars, used to enforce compliance via behavioral perimeter enforcement. Lt. Aze (CTAC, Soong-type android) successfully interfaced with their tech and nullified the collars’ functionality. These units were then beamed aboard USS Rhea for safe containment and analysis.

Shortly after, an individual emerged from the mining shaft: Brem Tallas (Bolian, ore hauler). Alarmed by the shift in local control, he attempted to flee. Both Lt. Shris and Lt. Lon Taril (Chief Engineer, Betazoid) attempted non-lethal stuns but failed. The target was eventually subdued using a Mode 1 compression stun (“taser”) and recovered. His collar, unlike the others, was older and well-worn—suggesting a longer period of captivity and distinct treatment.

An attempted impersonation of one Selra, a mercenary guard, was made by Lt. Aze in response to a comms ping from Kade Marris, presumed on-site command. The mimicry failed, triggering suspicion and prompting Kade to dispatch Gravik Jonn (Tellarite, explosives expert) for visual confirmation. A tactical ambush was executed by the team—successfully subduing and transporting Gravik to Rhea's brig.

UNDERGROUND OPERATION

Lt. Cmdr. Shris initiated a stealth reconnaissance into the shaft system, moving with Anabej-style arboreal traversal along cavern walls. He identified Dren Lorrik (Human, survey tech) conducting dilithium vein scans. Utilizing unarmed subdual techniques, Shris silently neutralized and marked Dren for transport.

With marker inventory running low, Lt. Berza Vanel 2of7 (CMO; Trill/Borg) requisitioned resupply. Upon regroup, Shris briefed the team on subterranean movement strategy. Despite successful stealth, the group encountered Torr Vek (Nausicaan, disruptor LMG operator), who—undetected—opened fire. Lt. Lon narrowly evaded a lethal strike.

Kade Marris re-entered the engagement, flanking and striking Shris with a disruptor shot that left him almost dead. He first stun baton and then used Shris’s own beam marker to have him transported to Rhea’s sickbay—unintentionally preserving his life.

In the interim, Aze exposed himself in the open to perform a direct hack on Torr’s powered exosuit, converting the armor into deadweight. Berza then delivered a physical takedown, and Lon initiated exosuit extraction protocols. A final push by the team cornered Kade, forcing his surrender without further bloodshed.

POST-COMBAT RECOVERY AND SITE CONTROL

The team released and stabilized all detained workers, identifying eight individuals held under duress. Their names and assignments:

1. Brem Tallas – Bolian, Ore Hauler
2. Nira Ten – Bajoran (F), Extraction Crew
3. Redd Jonnis – Human, Extraction Crew
4. Throx – Tellarite, Ore Processing
5. Yel Kiron – Andorian, Crystal Hauler
6. Halux – Rigelian, Extraction Crew
7. Vessa Mal – Human (F), Extraction Crew
8. Kelran Dax – Trill (Unjoined), Extraction Crew

With security ensured, Lt. Aze, acting senior officer on-site, called in Teams 3 and 4 to assume control. His authoritative tone drew mixed reactions—particularly from those who had recently subjected Away Team 6 to “initiation rites.” Despite that, command transitioned smoothly.

Scientific review of the mined dilithium revealed purity levels averaging 90%+, with refined product reaching up to 99.9%—extraordinary without industrial-scale refinement. Site infrastructure was reclassified for Starfleet remediation, to be secured for future Federation mining.

INTERMISSION: INTERNAL INTEL DIALOGUE

(Scene intercut for viewers only)
T3 Leader: “Why did the noobies find this?”
Executive Officer: “They weren’t supposed to. Scans showed nothing.”
T4 Leader: “Then how did they find something?”
Executive Officer (frustrated): “I don’t know...”

A subtle current of disquiet suggests either an error in previous scan interpretations—or interference not yet understood.

Prisoner Roster (Held aboard USS Rhea):

• Kade Marris (Human, Mercenary Commander)
• Torr Vek (Nausicaan, Heavy Weapons Operator)
• Dren Lorrik (Human, Survey Specialist)
• Gravik Jonn (Tellarite, Demolitions Engineer)

Mission Outcome:

- Cloaking field dismantled
- Hostiles neutralized
- Collars removed and tech archived
- High-purity dilithium claim secured
- Starfleet authority re-established on-site

Strategic Concern Logged:
Discrepancy in initial survey data and success rate of a “green” away team. Further internal review warranted. Preliminary suspicion flagged for potential data suppression or non-natural masking of site activity. Pending analysis.