Cast of Characters:

CO Captain K`Beth T`Kar                                        played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
XO LtCmdr. Llynisika                                                played by     Nancy Stricker
CTO Ltjg. Raash                                                          played by     Janaye Hinsley
OPS Ltjg. Twelk                                                          played by     Rich Robbins

NPCs:

EO  Ensign E’Lor                                                     played by      Lynda Anderson
 
Summary:  The Delphyne has departed Earth and sector 001.  The CO has ordered the ship to rendezvous with the freighter SS Valen, only the CO and CSO know the reason.  Now the larger Excelsior class is closing on the freighter.
 
Modex continues to rest comfortably in sickbay his strength and smugness both returning to normal...perhaps a phaser shot might improve his overall attitude.
 
The CSO and CTO continue to analyze the data from the test firing, without knowing more about the generation systems it will be almost impossible to find a way to neutralize the weapons power.
 
Ensign Hawkins remains in the brig.  His wounds no longer life threatening, although his deeds were.
 
Strangely there has been no communication with Admiral Wharton since leaving the Starbase.  Could he have been a part of Palmer's actions or just a victim of them as well?
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty, is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Five – “Danger From the Past” The Stage is set... 10706.18
 
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OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: at hem control watching as they approach the freighter:: CO: Captain we are coming up on the freighter.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::on the bridge sitting in her chair staring at the view screen:: OPS: Open a channel.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: opens a channel to the freighter:: CO : Channel opened Captain.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Checks a scan on the small screen in her chair, leans over to the CO:: CO: Captain, it appears I'm getting a message in my quarters from my friend ::stresses the word 'Friend'::  Permission to check on it?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods to the XO permission to go:: COM: Valen: This is the Captain K'Beth of the USS Delphyne.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods back and then leaves the bridge::
 
EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::watching the pool table::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::exits the TL and heads to her quarters::
 
EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::makes sure her staff know their orders::

 FtrCO_Captain_Cromwell says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : Please to meet you captain, you made good time for an old bucket like that :: puffs on a cigar ::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Goes through the door and looks towards her desk, no message is on the screen.  She looks around the room::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::runs diagnostics on the systems::
 
Nelis says:
Out loud: Computer, lights ::a voice from the bedroom is heard::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: thinks to himself that this old bucket as he calls it could just as easily blow him out of space::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::ignores the comment:: COM: Valen: CO: Let's cut right down to it.  Is your passenger ready to beam over?

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Moves into the room and sees a figure lying naked on the bed::  Nelis: You.

Nelis says:
::smiles and pats the bed::  XO: What?  Aren't you happy to see me?

 FtrCO_Captain_Cromwell says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: Ready he is scratching at the bulkheads, never seen a fella so nervous :: sends transporter coordinates to the Del ::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Transport the passenger directly to my ready room.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Growls and snatches up his clothes.  Antennae are flat on her head:: Nelis: Get dressed.  You have a meeting with the Captain

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: receives the transport coordinates:: CO: Aye captain transporting now. :: initiates transport::
 
Action: The passenger is transported directly to the captain's ready room

Nelis says:
::Catches the clothes she tosses him::  XO: Sika.... :;sighs when he sees her face:: Okay.  I'll do what you want, but you owe me ::winks::

 FtrCO_Captain_Cromwell says:
COM: Delphyne: CO:  Well I can consider that a package delivered.  And tell him he doesn’t owe me anything for the first aid supplies, our cook was happy for the stitching practice.  Safe trip captain...Cromwell out :: closes his comm. ::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
Out loud: First aid?  Stitching? ::hurries over to her ready room::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::watches the staff and her diagnostics that came back all green::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: You have the con. ::enters her ready room::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
Self: So far this is working correctly.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Growling as Nelis dresses.  Once he's finished she grabs him by the scruff of his neck and drags him out of the room to the TL::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: watches the screen go blank:: CO: Guess they were in a hurry to get rid of him.

Nelis says:
XO: Hey!  Take it easy, Sweet lips!

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: moves to the command chair and has the replacement FCO hold position::
 
Info : In the ready room stands Ramon, Manuel’s youngest son.  He is dirty, clothes torn, with a bandage covering a large wound on his left arm.  In his right hand he holds a video recorder tightly and steadies his balance with his left hand.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Shoving him into the TL she glares at him::  TL: Bridge.  Nelis: So, how long have you been on board?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::stops short as she sees him:: Ramon: Ramon?  What is going on? ::moves over to him and all but lifts him onto the couch::
 
Nelis says:
::rubs his shoulder:: XO: Long enough.  So, ::straightens his vest:: I get to meet your Captain?  What's she like?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*OPS*: Lt, have a medic sent to my ready room immediately.

 Ramon says:
:: falling onto the couch and collapsing into tears :: CO: He is dead K`Beth, papa is dead

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
*CO*: Aye Captain. :: contacts Sickbay and has them send a medic to the Captain's RR::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sits down hard:: Ramon: How?

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Leans over him:: Nelis:  Captain K'Beth is my CO and you will be on your best behavior.  Or else.  ::bares her teeth and smiles when she sees him swallow hard::

 Ramon says:
:: holds up the recorder :: CO: It is all here, I ...I was going to surprise him with a visit and when I entered his tent they were cutting his throat  :: breaks down again ::

Nelis says:
::gulps then covers by acting aloof::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::walks around main engineering checking the various consoles::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Grabs Nelis by his shoulder and exits the TL, glances around seeing that K'Beth isn't on the bridge::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::holds up her hand:: Ramon: Hold on.  I think my senior officers need to see this.  Does anyone else know about this?

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
*EO*: Ensign what is the status of our engines?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*XO/OPS*: Report to my ready room immediately.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Lt.  Where is the Captain

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
*OPS*: Engines at 100%.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Never mind :;as she overhears the CO::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
*EO*:roger good to hear that.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*EO*: Report to the bridge.  You have the conn until further notice.

Nelis says:
XO: I can wait out here

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
*OPS*: All is as it should be.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
Nelis: Shut up

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::taps the chime at the ready room door::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::sees movement out of the corner of her eye::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
*CO*: On my way Captain. :: gets up and heads for the RR::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::stands up and walks over to the replicator getting Ramon a cold glass of water and hands it to him:: Ramon: Here...sip this.

Nelis says:
XO: Shutting  ::sees her look and very softly adds:: up

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::calls out:: XO: Enter!

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
Out loud: You there Ensign stop!  Where in the name of Kahless do you think you are going?

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: follows the XO into the RR::

 Ramon says:
:: tries to pull himself together enough to cue the playback, takes the water and guzzles it down :: CO: Thank you K`Beth...I mean captain

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::As the door opens she notices that K'Beth isn't alone:: CO: Captain, I found someone you might want to talk to.  ::nods towards Ramon:: but I can have Sven watch over him if you would like

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
*CO*: On my way ma'am.

Nelis says:
::winks at K'Beth and gives her his best charming look::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
Ens. Mata: You don't leave engineering alone and I am going to the bridge so you are incharge till I get back.

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::stomps off to the turbolift::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
XO: If he give you any trouble I haven't had lunch yet :: smiles::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::enters the lift:: Computer: Bridge non stop.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::grins at Twelk:: OPS: I might take you up on that

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::the lift stops on the bridge and she steps out and takes her station quickly::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Actually, it will be better if he ::indicates Nelis with a "I don't charm easy so don't waste your time" look:: waits in the conference room with Sven.  There is something I want you and Lt Twelk to see.

Nelis says:
::laughs:: OPS: She's just kidding.  ::looks at her face:: XO You are kidding?  Right?
 
OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: looks at Nelis and has a big grin on his face::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Will do Ma'am ::calls Sven to the Bridge.  Once he's there, he takes Nelis away::
 
EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::moves from her station to the center seat but does not sit as it is not her place to sit::

Nelis says:
::looks at Sika and Twelk, trying to figure out if they're joking.  Shakes his head and rolls his eyes:: Out loud: No one can take a joke anymore

Nelis says:
::his voice fades as Sven 'escorts' him out::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: moves over to where the CO is::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::sighs and moves into the room, standing by a chair::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::once Nelis is gone turns back to the others:: XO/OPS: This is Ramon, Manny's youngest boy. He should be in the academy but instead he came here with the news that...::hesitates and her jaw tightens for a moment before continuing::...Manny is dead.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::turns to the boy:: Ramon: You said you had something to show us?

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
CO: That man you were talking to about the test Captain?

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::raises an eyebrow::

 Ramon says:
:: presses the playback control and sits ready for the images :: All: I walked in as it happened, and recorded it by accident.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Yes.  His name is...was...Manny.  A good friend of mine from the academy.  I've known Ramon since he was a baby so anything he tells you...you can trust.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::leans forward to watch::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: watches the video that is playing::
 
Nelis says:
::in the conference room:: Sven: You're a big one aren't you?  ::looks up at him::  Do you talk much?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::walks over and places her hand on the boy’s shoulder as he sits watching::
 
Info: The images show Ramon entering the tent quietly to surprise his father.  Just as he enters one of two Romulans holding his father slits the man's throat.  Screaming his  fathers name both Romulans turn to look at Ramon.  They both look very familiar.  One charges Ramon with the dagger still dripping his father's blood the other fires a disruptor at him.  The boy runs out of the tent instinctively grabbing his fathers notebook.  As he ran through the jungle away from the city one of the disruptor bolts catches him in the arm making the images jumpy now.  The last thing recorded is as he ran through the jungle away from the city one of the disruptor bolts catches him in the arm making the images jumpy now.  The last thing recorded is alarms sounding and Romulans materializing.

TO_Sven says:
::stands there and just looks at Nelis::

Nelis says:
::sighs as he discovers that Sven doesn't talk much::
 
OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: sees what is on the video:: CO: Those Romulans look familiar don't they?

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::watches the recording and glances at Ramon, deciding that he is pretty brave to have kept hold of the recorder::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::in a tight voice:: OPS: I think I've seen them before.  I'm not sure when though.

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: it suddenly dawn on him:: CO: Captain those were the Vulcan assistants that Manny had when he contacted you.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: I think you're right, Lt.
 
Action: MO Chase enters and begins tending to Ramón’s injury and gives him something for the anxiety.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::thinks for a moment and then nods:: OPS: You're right.  They were behind Manny when he was talking to us.  If they had heard anything they might figure that Ramon would run to us.

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
Ramon: You still have those notes that you took from the tent?

 Ramon says:
:: starting to fade from the drugs he holds up and old style leather bound book :: CO: Here they are....:: starts to drop the book ::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, if they do figure out where Ramon is, we should start scanning for anything out of the ordinary

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
CO: If that is true Captain then they will find us not quite as naive as Manny was.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Something catches her eye and she moves towards the ready room window.  Looks out intently::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::catches the book before it hits the ground:: XO/OPS: We'll have to act as if they are aware of where the boy is.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::narrows her eyes and leans closer to the window::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
CO: Agreed captain suggest we go to red alert and start scanning with tachyon scans.

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
:;continues her watch over the bridge and its personnel::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
Out loud, softly: Krit

Computer says:
Ship wide: Automatic defense shields activated

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Contact Starfleet and inform Admiral Lereaux what has happened.

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
*CO*: Captain to the bridge.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: We've got a Warbird de-cloaking
 
Action : A Warbird decloaks to the Port aft of the Del and opens fire

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::heads out of the room to the bridge::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
CO: Roger Captain :: heads back to the bridge and to his post::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Take us back on a course towards Earth.  Maximum warp.  And have Sven leave your friend in the conference room and stand guard over this boy....::here's the comm. and heads over immediately to the bridge::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
Out loud: Ql'vatlh!!!

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::enters the bridge:: EO: Report!

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
Out loud: Red alert

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
CO: Ma'am Romulan Warbird de-cloaking.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::opens the ship wide com:: Red alert, this is not a drill.

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::rushes to her engineering console::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: sends a report of what has happened to Admiral Lereaux:::
 
Info: The shot go past the Del missing her but not by an extra millimeter, Obviously a warning shot.  There is an incoming comm. from the Romulans

Nelis says:
::grabs the table as the red alert sounds:: Sven: That sounds like someone who doesn't like us

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
*Engineering*: Red alert.  All teams to damage control stations.  Level 10 field around the warp core and engineering is locked down as of now.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
EO: Place a transporter inhibitor around my ready room.  I am not going to lose another of Manny's family.

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we are being hailed by the Romulans.
 
EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
CO: yaj.  ::erects a transporter inhibitor field around the captain's ready room::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: On screen

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
CO: Field erected.

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: puts the COM on screen::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::taps a control on her chair calling up scans of the area of space::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::turns to see the view screen::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: moves back to the helm and get ready for evasive actions::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::quietly so as not to be heard:: XO: Take over tactical.  Target their engines first...then their weapons.  On my command only.
 
XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods at K'Beth and moves to TAC:: CO: Ma'am.  A Warbird holding position at stern.  They seem to be matching any course changes
 
 Sub-Commander_Mnheia says:
COM: Delphyne : Bring your vessel to a stop and power down your weapons

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Mnheia: Why?

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::growls loudly:: Self: P'tak!

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: chuckles :: Self: Like that is going to happen?

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::taps the board and targets both the Warbirds engines and weapons, waits for K'Beth's word::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sends a text message to OPS to stand by to go to warp 9...towards Earth.  But wait for her command.::

 Sub-Commander_Mnheia says:
:: fires another warning shot...does it herself like the personal touch :: COM: Delphyne : Perhaps you didn’t hear me the first time

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: plots a course away from the Warbird and get ready to jump to warp::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::taps her console and brings up the manifolds and the temps to watch just in case::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::sends a message to K'Beth that TAC is ready::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
::plots the course to earth and waits for the command::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sits down and leans back in her chair:: COM: Mnheia: Oh my hearing is just fine....but thank you for your concern.  Maybe you didn't hear me?  I asked: Why?

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::sends a message to OPS that warp is ready when called for::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: nods to the EO::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::nods to the OPS::
 
Action: Another volley is fired this one striking the area on the back of the saucer section, the shields drop by 10%

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
:: reroutes auxiliary power to rear shields::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::texts a message to the XO to set a timed delay onto three torpedoes and get ready to fire on her command.  Holds on while the ship shakes from the Romulan fire::

 Sub-Commander_Mnheia says:
COM: Delphyne: You seem to have vision trouble captain; if you look closely you will see that you are in no position to ask questions of me

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::sends a message to OPS that she has online and in hot standby two fusion reactors for shields if needed::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, shields down my 10% ::nods her readiness::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Mnheia: ::sighs over dramatically:: You know...that was extremely rude and uncalled for.  I don't think I want to play anymore.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Fire phasers!

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::taps a command to time delay the three torpedoes::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Engage!

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::hands are ready::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
CO: I have restored 7% of the shield drop Captain.
 
XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::fires phasers:: CO: Aye

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Fire torpedoes!

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
::engages warp 9::

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::watches the manifold temps as the ship goes to warp::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::taps the fire command for the torpedoes:: CO: torpedoes away

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Full power to the aft shields....and hold on.

Nelis says:
::feels the slight shake:: Sven: I don't suppose that I could leave this room?

EO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::watches her temperatures and holds on::

TO_Sven says:
::just keeps looking at Nelis::

OPS_LtJG_Twelk says:
CO: Going to warp 9 Captain and full power to Aft shields.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::holds onto the board, tracks the torpedoes::
 
Action: Delphyne accelerates to warp 9 easily, there is however a slight vibration as the speed passes warp 7 but nothing that seems to be effecting the ships performance.  The Romulan sub commander managed to dodge all but one torpedo but it was enough to severe a coolant line  the Warbird’s warp capabilities are still there but decreased top speed.  The vibration in the Del is due to the disruptor impact.  There were targeting the ready room view port.
 
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