Cast of Characters:

CO     Captain K’Beth T’Kar                                      	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
XO     Cmdr. Llynisika                                                	played by     Nancy Stricker
OPS   Ltjg. Twelk                                                          played by     Rich Robbins
CMO Cmdr. Owyn Hunter                                         played by     Jay Kersting
CTO  Ens. Tiberius Cassious McQueen                   played by     John Flory
CEO  Ltjg. Maximus Heller                                        played by     Michael Hiles

NPCs:
Various                                                                          played by     Ted Wharton
   
Summary:  The 3 remaining ships are linked and ready to attempt to stop the platform.  The course change was  successful but at a great price.  The CSO lays in a stasis tube awaiting transport Starfleet Medical for treatment.
 
The CSO is in stasis and her condition remains constant...she has not deteriorated or improved since being placed there  by the CMO, her husband.  The USS Nightingale has been dispatched for the medical transfer.
 
The CTO, OPS, XO, and now the CO are known to be infected by the spider condition.  As is at least one Zaldan female  that has turned up after awakening and finding she was missing her arm.  The same arm that was found with the CO.  How wide spread the infection is remains to be seen.
 
The CTO has been sent to sickbay for study by the CMO.  It was fortunate timing, no more had the CTO prepared to go  to sickbay when he fell unconscious...likely from exhaustion.  His transformation was done under controlled conditions.
 
With the return of the CO, encased in her own private force field, it is a fact that all of the bridge crew save the CEO is  infected.  Only the CSO has not showed signs, but was it because she was electrocuted before she could present any  symptoms?
 
The CEO has his hands full as well.  A damaged ship with a damaged  hull is once again going to stress itself to the  maximum limits.  His damage repair teams had best be on top of things.  Strangely one of his newer non-coms didn’t  show up for duty.  She left a quick message, something about her arm.
 
If the breaking procedure is successful the platform can be brought to a station holding position will necessary repairs  are finished.  If not the Del CO and crew will have a very short time to get the crew off of Delta Outpost One, the next  thing in line to be destroyed if the platform is not stopped.
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Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Seven -  “Our Enemy has many faces” A new   face...the  face of fright. 10711.14
 
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OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: contacts the Outpost and give them the orders to evacuate::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::steps onto the bridge, suddenly aware that she is still wearing her tattered uniform from when she was attacked. Limps and wobbles a little unsteadily towards her chair:: All: Report!

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Have contacted the Out post and informed them of the need to evacuate and we are ready to try the warp bubble again.
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Stands up and moves for K'Beth:: CO: Captain

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Also we have an incoming hail.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::grins at the XO and sits down quickly before she falls down:: OPS: On screen.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::standing at his console on the bridge nervously watching all the crew with force fields::  CO:  We're as ready as we will ever be for the braking procedure though things may not stay together completely.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: puts the hail on screen:: CO: On Screen Ma'am
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::moves to TAC and ties in SCI 1::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Metzenbalm: This is Captain K'Beth, what can I do for you?

CO_Metzenbalm says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: This is captain Metzenbalm of the USS Nightingale, I understand you have a severely injured crewman

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Reads her board:: CO: Ma'am, everything shows green, but we've barely got structural integrity

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Then get ready to proceed on my mark.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Ready when you are.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Then pray to whatever gods and fates that she holds together.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: prepares to transport the CSO to the Nightingale::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Metzenbalm: Yes Captain...and I'd like to get her off as soon as possible.  How far are you from us?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye ::checks the sensors::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO/XO/OPS: Everything ready for the braking procedure?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we are 1 minute from starting the braking procedure.

CO_Metzenbalm says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: We are not a fast ship captain, we can be there in 20 minutes at best speed

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Ready and waiting

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: As ready as can be, Captain

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Metzenbalm: Then you had better wait for my call to get close enough to transport.  We may not be here in 20 minutes.  I'll keep yu informed.  K'Beth out.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Close the channel
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: closes the channel: CO: Aye Captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CMO*: Doctor, the USS Nightingale is 20 minutes out.  Prepare any patients that you believe needing transport.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: take us to red alert.  That should get everyone to safety and out of the way.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
*CO*:: Aye ma'am

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS/CEO/XO: Begin the braking procedure.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::taps the command:: Ship wide: Red Alert, everyone to their stations.  Batten down

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain B`Rel is read for  a good 10 count.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::prepares his systems and his teams for the procedure::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
ALL : count down now. 10 9 8 7 6 5
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::reaches for her coffee cup and sees it lying in pieces on the floor.  Curses and sits back::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::enters a command:: CO: ready on the mark

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
All: 4 3 2 1 0 Starting braking procedure now

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::taps the commit code and stands ready::
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: make sure the power to the warp bubble is stable::
 
Action:  All three ships with warp bubbles linked begin a braking on the enormous platform.  As the warp bubbles for the platform accelerates into the full pull of both planets

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Have they evacuated Delta Outpost One yet?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::feels slight rumbling in the ship::  CO:  We've got sections of hull in the damaged area coming loose.  I've deployed teams to stabilize.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: i would have hoped so but will check to make sure captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods:: CEO: She'll hold together.  But you'll need to keep her moving.  Take whatever power you need.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::mutters under her breath:: At least I hope she'll hold together.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Understood.  I'll keep her together regardless.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, integrity on the starboard hull is in the yellow

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Evacuate those areas.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: tries to compensate for the sluggish helm:: CO: Captain the ship is handling sluggishly and we have our vibration back.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Already on it, Ma'am ::confirms that evac has taken place. And sees that the injured have been taken to sickbay::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Just keep her on course, Lt.  You're doing fine.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::feels an itch starting in the small of her back, ignores it and checks both TAC and SCI sensors::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Shut down everything that isn't vital for life support and try and increase hull integrity.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: I will do the best I can but the planet's gravity may have something to do with it also.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  I'm on it.  ::begins rerouting power from all secondary systems.::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Utilize the manual thrusters on the side the planet's on.  That should help pull her away...not much...but maybe enough.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, evac is done and injured have been moved to sick bay
 
Action: Between the ships and the planets the platform in decelerating.  But the stress on all 3 ships is high, B'Rel is reporting her engine manifolds are at 110% of max temp

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CEO: Chief I would suggest you put life support on the barest minimal power and reroute the rest to SIF.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: I plan to a soon as I determine which planet has the most gravitational pull.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
OPS:  I'm on it.  ::turns down life support and redirects to SIF::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  I've redirected all the power I can including supplementing from the shuttles warp core's.  The only thing that is still active are the force fields around yourself and the others.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain ::grabs an earpiece and tries to understand what she hears:: Something coming from Delta Outpost 1.  :;concentrates::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: What is it?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: All I can get for sure is that they are in a panic over there.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
:: Notices that the Spider-McQueen is becoming more agitated the more the ship shakes, the more power the ship puts out to slow the platform::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain the platform is slowing down. However B`Rel is reporting that her engine manifolds are at 110%.
 
Action : One of the deck plates on the starboard side springs loose from the great strain, break the legs of an engineer and further weakening the area

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Lots of profanity and there is background panic it's hard to make out

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
aloud:: bloody hell I hope this works :: tries to sedate the spider::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::curses and slams her hand on her arm rest cracking the console on it:: XO They never evacuated!  ::curses in Klingon, Romulan and a touch of Feringi while she thinks::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Can you get them on channel?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  A deck plate sprang loose on the starboard side.  That area is now weaker than before and one of my engineers has broken his lakes.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Channel open Captain.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Outpost One: This is Captain K'Beth...why the hell are any of you still there?!?

Cmdr_Fellowes says:
COM: Delphyne: Us what the hell are you doing.  Turn that monster you are going to go right through us.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Get your people away from that area.  There's nothing they can do now and let's get them out of that danger zone at least.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::wonders if this spider DNA is just like any other parasite:: Computer:: I need a list of known chemicals that will kill bugs and not harm humanoids

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*CMO*:  We have a wounded engineer in the starboard section of engineering, a loose hull plate has broken his legs.  I'm having him taken to sickbay.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*Engineering*:  Get everyone out of the damaged section.  I don't want anyone else hurt.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Fellowes: You idiot!  What the hell do you think we're doing?  We can't turn it!  Now evacuate now before we have to spend a week picking your body parts out of the debris!  Did no one listen to our first warning?

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
*CEO* Very good Lieutenant, my staff will look after him

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::mutters out loud:: Damn outpost jockeys...never learn...

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  We've got a big problem.  The cause of the vibrations is being caused by the starboard nacelle it is flexing out of alignment.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: How many people are on that outpost?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: continues to watch as the power requirements keep going up::

Cmdr_Fellowes says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: Who you calling an idiot, where would you like us to go to captain?  Which barrel planet shall we transport to and die from zero atmosphere.  you need to get on the ball with those ridge headed buddies of yours and get thing stopped

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: How long before we lose it completely?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  The gravimetric pull from the platform is the only thing that has kept it in place right now.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: 26 including the idiot talking to you captain.
 
Action: The Del is 1/3 the way between the planets and the platform is over 1/2 way deaccerlated.  But smoke is starting to show out of B'Rels engines, and the other Klingon vessels the power systems are flaring up and down from the strain

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain shall I contact the Nightingale and see if they can get to the station and transport them off?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Fellowes: ::voice heavy with sarcasm:: Oh..right away...I'll have my crew stop their coffee break immediately and jump right on that.  Get into the escape pods now!  Use your shuttles, runabouts...get out of there now...that is on order Commander.  I don't care if you have to climb into evac suits and swim away!

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: They are too far out.  Every outpost has escape pods and at least a runabout.  I'm going to have a word with this idiot when this is all over...if he survives. ::knows that Fellowes can hear every word::

Cmdr_Fellowes says:
::can be seen hitting the klaxon for abandon ship:: COM: Delphyne: CO : You have not hear the last of this, I will see you up on charges if you destroy my station :: runs off then back to close the comm:
 
CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::pushing as much extra power to the starboard nacelle to keep it in place.::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we have slowed the platform down over half of its speed but i am afraid we might close the Klingon ship soon if we don't do something different.
 
Action: Escape pods and support craft begin spilling from the outpost, a couple of the fools are even making a break for it in worker bees

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: I'm open to any suggestions.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, they're even using worker bees ::shakes her head slightly::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: We can't worry about them now...just hope we don't run over any of them.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: We may think have to shut down the warp bubble and hope that the 2 planets gravity will further slow the platform down  and then retry later.
 
Action: The platforms engines come to life and it begins to come to a full stop.  The ships guiding it are saved from collision but the damage already suffered is great

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Understood Ma'am.  ::does a check::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: What is happening?  it looks like we're slowing down?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Scans show the platforms engines are back online and have brought it to a stop.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees the platform engines come to life and contacts the other ship to start shutting down the warp bubble:: CO; Captain the platform engines have just engaged and  I am haveing the ship shut down the warp bubble now.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Are we going to miss the outpost?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, message from B'Rel.  She says the ships are stable.  And they need to power down to minimum so they can prevent a core breach

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Bring us to a stop next to the platform.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  I suggest we power down as well and begin what repairs we can.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Inform her to have all the ships stand down.  Do they need help?
 
Action: The platform has come from speed, down through sublight, to station holding.  It rest 2 Kilometers from Delta Outpost one

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Checking now ::scans the outpost and the platform::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: brings the ship up next to the platform::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::leans back and whistles:: CO: Missed it by 12 Kilometers

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Messages B'Rel asking if they need assistance::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: That's a little close for me.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: That would be 2 kilometers not 12 Cmdr.
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Thanks, Twelk ::gives the portable force field power pack a quick smack and the blurred spot clears right up::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::checks his last set of scans::  CO:  Captain it will take us at least 4 hours to bring that nacelle into any sort of alignment for warp.  Even then structural integrity will be at best yellow.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Contact the platform and see who is still alive and who the hell got those engines running.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
Self: Better

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: If anyone can get it one, it is you and your teams.  Take any support you need from the other departments.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain Contacting them now. :: contacts the platform::
 
Action: As the 3 ships hold position the eerie green shape of Valdore class Warbird de-cloaks.  It was the one that the Del encountered earlier.  It begins firing at the platform but the evacuees are in the line of fire, they are being vaporized by the weapons on the Warbird

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: You're right.  It is 2

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::an alarm on her board sounds:: CO: Captain, the evacuees are in the line of fire

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::curses:: OPS: Can you lock on with a transporter?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: reroutes power to weapons and shield:: CO: Working on it now Captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Get B'Rel on the line and see if there is anyone in the area that can help.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Do we have propulsion still?
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::sets up firing sequences and shooting solutions, just to be ready::  CO: Aye, ::contacts B'Rel::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: Starts trying to transport the outpost personal on board the ship::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Haven't powered down impulse yet.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Bring us closer to them...maximum impulse.
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: Brings the ship around head towards the out post personal::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Lock on as soon as you can.

Commander_B`Rel says:
COM: Delphyne:CO : This is my fault captain, I should have made sure my enemy was dead. :: doing a cross chest salute, said in Klingon, 'May your enemies run in fear captain of the Delphyne', closes comm.::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Working on it now Captain.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Be ready to fire and ...::sees the com and stands up:: ...no!  Tell me she isn't...

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Waiting for your word, Captain ::looks up from her board::
 
Action : B`Rel's ship accelerates past the Del, smoke still billowing from her engines.  With a hard port turn her ship collides into the Romulan ship destroying both

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sits back down heavily:: XO: No need to give it, Commander.  Start scanning for survivors and for any evacuees that are still out there.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: watches what happens on the view screen:: CO: Looks like she did Captain:: continues to transport personal aboard the ship::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: How soon before we are completely repaired?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
XO: Cap.....  ::pauses as she watches events on the screen::  She......they... ::clears her throat:: It was a good day to die for them.  May they have good journey to Sto'Vo'Kor

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Find out who is now in command of the Klingon contingent now.
 
Info: Only the two crewman in the worker bees were lost.  Others were recovered injured but recovered.  Including a very scared outpost commander

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Scans and starts the rescue operation of the evacuees::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: ::grimly:: It's never a good day to die for anyone...but yes,,,they'll have a good journey to Sto'Vo'Kor.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Before we can go to warp I'll need at least 4 hours.  Even then will not be at full on Structural Integ

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we are being hailed by the other ship.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: On screen

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Ma'am, we've got the outpost commander.  Only two dead and they were in the worker bees.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: How long before we are at full integrity?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: puts the hail on screen::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Send that idiot Fellowes to the brig and lock him up.  I'll think of charges later.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye, Captain

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: you mean stupidly is not a crime Captain. :: chuckles::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Without a star base I can't get it back to full, only augment it.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Sends Sven to get Fellowes::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: What about the rest of the systems?

Sub_Cmdr_K`ralt says:
COM: Delphyne:CO: This Sub Commander K`Ralt, I have final orders from commander B`Rel.  I am to follow the orders of the Delphyne commanders to completion or to my death

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: K'Ralt: I vote for completion...I think we've had enough death.  How is the integrity of your ship?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Who's the second in command of the outpost?

Sub_Cmdr_K`ralt says:
COM: Delphyne : I have a file for you Captain, we now know why the platform took so long to be repaired :: sends file :: I await further orders :: closes comm. ::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  By the time we finish what we can on the nacelle all the other systems will be in the green.  We won't be able to get to full strength but should be good to go.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: checking now Captain.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: I'll try and get us enough time for repairs and some downtime for your teams before we move.  You'd better get down there, Lt.  And excellent work up here. You all saved a lot of lives.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Send that file to my ready room.  And excellent work also, Lt.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Commander...you have proven why I choose you for XO...excellent job.  You have the conn. ::gets up and moves into her ready room::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Yes ma'am  ::turns his station over to another engineer and makes his way to engineering to assist his teams.::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain and I have the name of the second in command of the Station. I will include it in the file as well.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye Captain ::secures her board and has T'kair cover it, then moves to the big chair and sits carefully, cringing at the sight of the captain's broken mug::
 
Action : The repairs begin on the Delphyne as the USS Nightingale  comes along side to transport over the CSO.  She is quickly put into the hospital ship's trauma unit and the ship departs for Starfleet medical at best speed.
 
Info: Opening the file the CO sees a room on the Klingon platform that has two scientists being herded with pain sticks.  One of the scientist turns to face the camera....anyone ever seen a Klingon tarantula?!?!
 
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