Cast of Characters:

CO     Captain K’Beth T’Kar                                      	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
OPS   Ltjg. Twelk                                                          played by     Rich Robbins
CMO Cmdr. Owyn Hunter                                         played by     Jay Kersting
CTO  Ens. Tiberius Cassious McQueen                   played by     John Flory

NPCs:
Various                                                                          played by     Ted Wharton
   
Summary:  With the debris from B'Rel's ship still floating nearby the crew of the Delphyne have seen that their spider problem is no longer contained aboard their ship.  It has spread to the platform.  It has jumped to a very war like species...what will this mean when the ferocity of the spiders is fused with that of a Klingon?
 
The USS Nightingale has already rendezvoused with the Del and taken the CSO on board.  The captain of the hospital ship showed no emotion one way or the other towards the CSO's condition.  However the trauma nurse seemed to have hope for her.  Hope that our CMO will need in the months to come.
 
Those that have been infected by the spiders are now hearing the whispers of the other infected ones.  It is a biologic version of how the Borg communicate.
 
The CEO has managed to glue what is left of the aging Excelsior class together and make ready to continue with the mission.  The major concern will be the structural integrity of the ship's frame and hull.
 
The spiders on the platform have been put in a quarantine area on the platform, at least the ones the Klingons are aware of.  They have signaled that the platform is ready to proceed at the Del's command.
 
Now it is up to the CO and crew as to what happens next. Will it be the spiders or the Romulans that are the danger now?
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Eight -  “Our Enemy has many faces” The face of your fears. 10711.21
 
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CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::on the bridge ready to go to the platform:: *CMO*: Doc, meet us in TR1
 
CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::having woken with a start at the captains voice, he returned to his quarters for a quick shower shave and a change of uniform
 
CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::stepping into his boots:: *CO* Aye ma'am
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Inform the platform that we are coming over.  Remember...these are Klingons...inform...don't ask.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper
 
CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::relays the order to the platform and waits for acknowledgement::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::heads towards the transporter room::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: I've decided I want you to accompany us to the platform also.  Reports to TR1.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: gets up and heads for the TL::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::cocks his head slightly listening to the voices::
 
Dr_Onarian says:
*CO*: Captain I have an update for you

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sees the CTO:: CTO: Ignore it, Lt.  Listening will bring nothing but trouble.  Let's go. ::limps over to the turbo lift::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::stands and heads for the TL:: CO: Aye skipper

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: holds the TL for the Captain and CTO::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*Onarian*: What is it , Doctor?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::enters the TL::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::steps in the TL::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
TL: Transporter room 1.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::arrives at the transporter room, medical kit in hand::

Dr_Onarian says:
*CO*: Captain I have the XO down here, her portable containment unit was failing.  We got her into a force field just in time.  We will start waking her  within the hour

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: waits for the TL to stop and heads for the Transporter room::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*Onarian*: Understood. Contact me when she awakes. ::follows OPS and the CTO to the TR1::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
:;stands waiting for the captain::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::listens to the voice::

Dr_Onarian says:
*CO*: Yes ma'am...sickbay out
 
CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
~~XO: Yes mistress

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees the CMO as he enters TR1:: CMO: Doctor you have any luck with our problem. ::Hears the XO in his head::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::shakes her head as she hears slight whispers, but one seems to be a little stronger than the others.  Can't quite make it out:: All: Let's go. ::steps onto the pad::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::hesitates::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
OPS:: ::his annoyance and lack of sleep showing through despite himself:: Trust me Lieutenant you'll be among the first to know.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks up at the transporter pad::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sees the CTO hesitate:: CTO: Lt...now!

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: starts to get on the Transporter pad then stops::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::stammers:: CO: Captain...........I........I.........I cant

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::pain in his head intensifies::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sees OPS hesitate also:: OPS/CTO: What is it with both of you?  I gave you a direct order.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: leaves the transporter room and head for sick bay::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::slowly starts to back away his hands holding his head::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CTO: McQueen?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::drops to his knees in pain:: CO: Captain......................help me..............

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*Sec*: This is the Captain.  Secure Lt Twelk immediately. And send  a team to TR1.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: What's going on with them?

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: I....I don't know

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: ~~~We need to protect come now~~~~~~

SecGuy says:
CO: On our way Captain

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::Reaches into his kit for the sedation Hypo, and stuns the CTO::

SecGuy says:
::heading for sickbay::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
OPS:~~~ I cant........~~~~~~~

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*OPS*: Lt Twelk...answer me.

Spider Queen says:
~~~CTO/OPS: Hurry they will wake us soon.  They will find the cure~~~

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO :Captain, I've got one more theory, I’m at a loss and it seems pretty far fetched...but what if we sedate both the human and the spider? Every time we get near something of large amounts of power they turn and become more angered

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO: What if that temple mutated them?

SecGuy says:
CO: Captain we’ve arrived at sickbay. Were securing the area now

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees the security personal and wades in Roaring:: ~~~CTO: Come now we have to protect the queen~~~

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods:: CMO: Do whatever you need to do.  Both Twelk and Sika were bit by a spider on the planet, could that have been it?

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: I would have to say so,
 
Action: The spider queen (XO transformed) seems very enraged and fights against the stimulant and the force field

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::eyes burst open and he grabs the Doc by the front of his shirt:: CMO: Doc you’ve got to stop her

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
I need to get to Sickbay!

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*Sec*: Do what you have to, short of killing him, to stop him.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CTO:: Bloody hell! Stop who?!

SecGuy says:
*CO*: Aye skipper ::sets phaser to heavy stun and fires::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::holds his head and screams::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CMO: Arghhh Doc get her out of my head

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: tries to dodge the phaser fire as he continues::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::Sedates the CTO Fully, then waits for him to turn::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: Who are they talking about?

SecGuy says:
ALL: Stun him before he gets through us
 
Action: OPS plows through 4 security men like toys

SecGuy says:
::pours the fire on::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: grabs the nearest security person and throws him down the corridor::

SecGuy says:
*CO*: Captain we cant hold him, we need re-enforcements
 
Action: OPS is struck by phaser fire by one of the other security as he tosses one down the corridor.  He falls to the ground and comes back up in spider form

SecGuy says:
Computer: Erect a level ten force field around sickbay

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
TR_Chief: Lock on to OPS in sickbay and transport him to Cargo Bay 1
 
Action : The CTO sprouts arms and gets hairy

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::sedates the CTO Spider::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: rises up in his spider form and engages the security personal again::

TR_Chief says:
:: a scared voice :: CO: Aye :: locks on and transports OPS spider::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
Computer: Level 10 force field around cargo bay 1...now!

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: We need to get to an auxiliary reactor...set it to the same signature of the Temple....then transport the CTO again and have the bio filters target the spider DNA

SecGuy says:
*CO*: Captain..........................

Computer says:
CO: Field activated

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: materializes in the Cargo bay and heads for the door ::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::jumps up in spider form and looks down at the CMO::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: Are you sure it was the temple and not the spiders that bit them?

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::Sedates the spider again::
 
Action: OPS materialized even more angry heads for the door to the cargo bay only to scream in pain as he hits the force field

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO: Just bloody trust me!

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
TR_Chief: Lock onto the CTO and transport him to Cargo Bay 2.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::spins around and heads towards sickbay::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
OPS:~~~~~~ I am free brother~~~~~~

TR_Chief says:
:: transports the CTO as ordered::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
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CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
Computer: Level 10 force field around Cargo Bay 2.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
~~~CTO: They have diverted my approach to the Queen you need to get to her~~~
 
Action: The spidey CTO  materializes in cargo bay two, also very angry

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::materializes::

Computer says:
CO: Field activated

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
~~~~OPS: Brother we must get to her~~~~~

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: We need to subject the spiders to the same frequency as the temple, then re-transport them using the bio filters to get rid of the spider DNA

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
~~~CO: Must get to the Queen~~~~

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: All right.  Then let's get to engineering.  The power signature will be in the computer.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::throws himself against the door::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
~~~CTO: I am trying but they have blocked my way~~~

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: Captain you need to go with the spiders too

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
~~~OPS: We must find a weakness~~~~~~
 
Action: The whispers get louder in everyone’s head, even the CO can start to hear them.  Other crew members begin to move towards sickbay

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
~~~CTO: We will succeed just keep trying~~~

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
~~~OPS: Yes brother~~~~

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: Right now, let's get these guys cured.  ::shakes her head:: I'm fine for the moment. Hurry...::heads over to ME at a faster rate than most think possible with her bad leg::

Other infected in unison says:
~~~CTO/OPS: We will try too our brothers~~~

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks around the room::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::follows behind the CO::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::begins looking for weaknesses::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
~~~Other: Yes we must protect the Queen~~~

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: Do you need everyone in an enclosed area?  We might have to transport the XO into the cargo bay and gather them there.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: starts to work on the transporter pad in the Cargo bay::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: That sounds like a good idea, ma'am keep them all in the same area the CTO, XO and OPS

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::walks to a console and begins to over ride the force field::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*TR_Chief*: Lock onto the XO and transport her to Cargo bay 1.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::citreous claws click over the console::

TR_Chief says:
CO: Yes ma'am :: does as ordered ::
 
Sec Guy says:
*CO*: Captain someone is trying to over ride the force field in cargo bay 2

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::reaches ME and heads over to a console:: *TR_Chief*: Now transport the CTO to cargo bay 1.
 
Action: The spider queen is transported into cargo bay one, much to OPS surprised

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees the XO materialize in the cargo bay with him:: ~~~CTO: They have sent the Queen to me ~~~ :: Goes over and meets the XO::
 
Action: The force field on cargo bay 2 drops

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::heads for the door::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*Sec*: Cover all corridors to cargo bay 1.  Anyone heading there, allow them to go.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
~~~OPS: Brother I am free~~~~~

Sec Guy says:
*CO*: Aye Captain

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
~~~CTO: Then head for my position in Cargo bay 1~~~
 
Action: The CTO dematerializes mid-stride for the door and rematerializes in Cargo bay one

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::pulls up the signature of the temple:: CMO: Here's the signature.
 
Action: The other infected on the ship begin to gather at the door to cargo bay one

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::screeches in frustration::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees the CTO materialize and put him in his place ::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::programs the reactor::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::sees the Queen and turns to her, bowing low in respect::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: Well here goes nothing

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::Engages the reactor at the new frequency::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: steps in between the CTO and the Queen to let him know that he is the top spider::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::chitters at Twelk::
 
Action: The queen sits next to the bulkhead and waits for her colony to come to her, for final orders

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::raises his claws in defiance::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: raises his claws in a show of force ::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::crouches low in an offensive posture::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::muscles tense as he prepares to attack::
 
Action: It is obvious that the two spidey crew are vying for mating rights, this could get bloody

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::ramps up the power on the reactor::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: makes an aggressive move to let the CTO know that he means action::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::leaps at Twelk, razor sharp claws lashing out::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: Transport me first.  If it doesn't work...then at least you'll know to try something else.
 
CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO: Okay

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
TR_Chief:: transport the CO

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: Do I need to drop this field?

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO: Ahh try that!

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: moves to the side and flashes his claws as well::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
TR_Chief:; Belay that

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::spins and prepares to re-attack::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::drops the field and waits for the transport, hoping she doesn't end up as goo on the other end:: CMO: Keep Dog with you.
 
Action: The CTO has a long gash down one side of his face from OPS slashing

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::an image flashes in his minds eye::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: Ready to transport.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: You'll be fine!

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: spins and jumps high into the air attempting to land on the CTO Back::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::skids along the floor and crashes into the bulkhead::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
TR chief:* transport the Captain

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
~~~OPS: I yield brother~~~~~~

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
~~~CTO: As you should brother~~~ ::moves back over to beside the XO::
 
Action: The CO begins to transport as she does she transforms into her spider form before disappearing.  There seems to be a longer than normal delay in re-materialization

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks up at Twelk the image still fresh in his mind:: ~~~OPS:  Twelk!!~~~ ~

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
~~~CTO: Yes Ty~~~~

Spider Queen says:
~~~OPS: Well done my protector you win the right to mate and die first for our colony~~~

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
~~~OPS: What is happening~~~~

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::stands his head spinning, blood running down his face::
 
Action: After some frenzied work by the transporter chief the CO rematerializes in her regular form

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::scans the CO for signs of the spider DNA::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
~~~Spider Queen:  You will not kill my friend~~~~~~

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::drops into a fighting crouch::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: Bows to the Spider Queen:: ~~~Spider Queen: It is my privilege~~~

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::rematerializes and looks down at herself.  Checks out her hands and legs, even the bad one:: CMO: I seem to be in one piece.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: Alrighty one way to test, Ill need to sedate you again
 
Action: The cargo bay has over 150 crew inside paying tribute to their queen, in both spider and regular form

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: ::takes a breath:: Then do it.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::Sedates the CO again::
 
Action: The CO drops unconscious to the floor, and seems to be resting quite peacefully

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::wakes the Captain::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sits up:: CMO: I take it that it worked?

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: It appears it works

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::grins from ear to ear
 
Action: One of the other spiders is drawn to the blood from the CTO

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: I just wonder if It will extend all the way to the cargo bay

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: moves up to the Queen to prepare to mate::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::backs into a corner and prepares to defend himself::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: It should.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: Ok, well anything that’s in cargo bay 1 should be transported

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*Sec*: I want all transporters manned.  Transport all personnel in the cargo bay 1 to their quarters.  Use the transport configuration that the CMO is sending you right now.

Hungry spider crewmember says:
CTO: You smell like food to me brother, the price you pay for not winning the battle

Sec Guy says:
*CO*: Aye Captain

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::sends the transporter configuration::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::raises his citreous arms and chatters angrily::

Sec Guy says:
*CO*: Got it captain
 
Action: The power drain on the Del is enormous as the personnel in the cargo bay begin to dematerialize in masses.  XO and OPS are transported just as their fun is about to begin

Sec Guy says:
::makes the transporter adjustments and activates the transporters::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: scream as he feels himself start to dematerialize::
 
Action: The CTO watches as his attacker lunges only to find his prey dematerialized

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::feels himself dematerialize::
 
Action: Reports are pouring into the CO that crew are in their quarters and have no idea how they got there

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::places her hand on Owyn's shoulder:: CMO: You worked a miracle, Owyn.  Sy would have been proud. ::suddenly feels very tired::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::smiles, feeling somewhat vindicated:: CO:: You alright ma'am?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::falls to his knees and feels blood dripping down his face::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
::materializes in his quarter wondering what happened and how the transporter room could make such a drastic mistake::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::raises his hand and runs it down the wound:: *CMO*: Doc I seem to need some stitching up

EO_Caveda says:
*CO*: Captain this is main engineering that power surge took a toll, I need an hour to reset systems before we can get under way

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CO: I'm fine.  ::grimaces:: Except for all of the paperwork.  Better attend to the CTO.  I'll be on the bridge.  ::smiles and limps out of ME::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::stands and heads to sickbay::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::nods to the CO:: *CTO* You in your Quarters Lieutenant?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
*CO*: Captain it seem that the Transporter room personal made a huge error in the transporter coordinates.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*Caveda*: Understood.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
*CMO*: I’ll come to you Doc

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
*CTO*: Engineering?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*OPS*: ::chuckles:: Meet me on the bridge, Lt.  I'll explain the whole thing to you.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
*CO* Aye Captain:: heads for the Bridge::
 
Action: Engineering begins the system reset as the captain briefs her senior staff on what has happened to them.
 
CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
*CTO*: Meet me in Sickbay
 
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