Cast of Characters:

CO    Captain Torel Kal                            	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
CSO   Cmdr. Sykora Ann Tarrez-Hunter               played by     Charlotte Wrestler
OPS   LtCmdr. Twelk                                  played by     Rich Robbins
CTO  Lt. Tiberius Cassious McQueen                   played by     John Flory

NPCs:
Various                                               played by     Ted Wharton

 
Summary: The crew of the Delphyne has found that a ship as old as theirs amasses many enemies over its years in service.   Now one of the enemies for the past has decided to take the opportunity of a dead CO to try and complete his plans to see the ship, nay Starfleet rid of all non-Terrans.  Reginald Palmer is again attempting to purge the Delphyne.
 
The new CO of the Delphyne, Torel Kal, questioned the prisoner Charles Guiteau having gained a good deal of knowledge  from him whether the prisoner realized it or not.
 
The information proved valid; the prisoner had told that many levels of the crew of the Del and station had been infiltrated by the zealots following the beliefs of Palmer.  This was proven when Palmer himself disguised as a Cardassian infiltrated the ship's brig and murdered Guiteau.
 
A second attempt on the admiral's life was thwarted by the medical staff.  Another follower of Palmer had attempted to introduce and blood thinner to cause the large Klingon to bleed out through the phaser wound in his chest.
 
The coin has turned in this sector of space.  Once everyone was screened to see if they were changelings, now the crew of the Del will  have to screen to make sure the aliens are indeed aliens and not just Palmer's Terran zealots in disguise.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Two- “What lies ahead...”  Hatred from an old foe    Star date 10809.10
 
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: waits for the Captain to begin their search::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::sits opposite Twelk::
 
CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: So now we have religious nuts to deal with

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: So any feeling of ridding the galaxy of aliens? :: Chuckles::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::stands up:: OPS/CTO: I want you two with me to start the questioning while the XO and CSO are working on another project.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain ready when you are.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::smiles:: OPS: if I did that I’d have no one to have an intelligent conversation with

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Understood Captain

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Quite true :: chuckles::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::heads to the turbo lift:: CTO/OPS: Then let's go boys. ::gestures to the medic to join them::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::follows the Captain and Twelk::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: follows the captain and Ty::
 
CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::enters the TL::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::as soon as they are all in the turbo lift, orders it to the lower crew quarters:: CTO/OPS: It's more likely that the lower ranks will be infiltrated, so we'll start there. ::exits the turbo lift and heads towards the first crewman's quarters::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: follows the CO looking as menacing as possible::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::notices Twelk’s look and smiles::

Dr_K`shssa_Laris says:
:: stands in the back of the turbo lift looking down at OPS, lets out a small purr::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: looks up at he Doc:: Laris: keep your mind on business for now.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::stands outside the first crewman's quarters:: CTO: Lt, will you do the honors?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::looks at Laris and smiles:: Laris: Don’t worry Doc he`s been fed today

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::moves to the Door and over rides the lock::

Dr_K`shssa_Laris says:
OPS: Agreed...for now. :: smiles coyly her tail swishing back and forth ::

Dr_K`shssa_Laris says:
CTO: But is his bark worse than his bite, hmmmmmmmm

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::steps back from the lock::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: moves in front of the door so if the crewman makes a break for it he can catch him::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
Laris: Nope the bite is definitely worse

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::stands ready with Twelk::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
Laris: Maybe we can find out later?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::shakes his head::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
Medic/OPS: Keep your hormones in check, you two...let's go terrorize our crew. ::enters the quarters::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::enters the quarters and looks around::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: lets the Doc in first behind the captain::
 
Action: The door to the first quarters opens, inside are 4 enlisted men.  All looking like they are expecting to stand before the CO.  There is 1 El Alurian, 1 Betazoid, 2 Vulcans

Dr_K`shssa_Laris says:
CO: Of course captain :: tail drops in disappointment ::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::holds up a PADD of names for the Captain::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: stands just inside the door just in case one of them gets any ideals::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::nods to the medic to enter and begin testing them::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::stands ready covering the Medic and the Captain::
 
Action: The Caitian doctor enters and tests the 4 without incident, the young Vulcan did have a confused look on his face.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
Laris: Well are they what they appear to be?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::nods and marks the names off the list::

Dr_K`shssa_Laris says:
OPS: Yes all as boring as they appear :: walks past him her tail brushing up against him ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: thinks that this is one lady that he will have to get with later and follows her out of the room::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::shakes his head ::
 
CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Next room Captain?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::nods and gestures for them to head to the next room::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: moves to the next room and waits for the CTO to open it::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::heads out to the next room::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::moves to the lock and enters the security over ride::
 
Action: In the next quarters are 1 Klingon, 1 Kressari, 1 Tarlac, and 1 Pakled.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::looks at the names on the PADD for this room as he enters::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: waits while the Doc checks out this bunch::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::catches up with the CTO, OPS, & Dr. Laris::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::notices the CSO and smiles at her:: CSO: Commander

Klingon PO says:
:: as the doctor approaches he throws her out of the quarters:: Dr: Klingons have no use for Klingons, especially when not injured.  You will not poison me with your test

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the Lt and starts to evaluate the reactions of the crowd::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::moves towards the Klingon:: Klingon: You will do as requested

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
Klingon PO: You will stand where you are and let the doctor do her test understand.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::opens herself up a bit to her empathic abilities::
 
Action: The Caitian flies past hitting the CTO and OPS.  Reaching out with her claws she accidentally scratches one of the security men as well as herself before landing in a heap

Pakled Ensign says:
Out loud: I did not know cats could fly

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::stands and dusts himself off::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::was delayed entering the room and enters in just in time to see a flying cat go by:: All: What in the hell is going on here?

Klingon PO says:
:: growls at OPS but stands down when he hears the CO ::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::looks the Klingon in the eye:: CO: Our friend here refuses to comply Captain

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: stands back up and moves towards the Klingon:: Klingon: want to try that with me?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::gets right up to the Klingon and looks up at him:: Klingon: Do you have a problem following orders?

Klingon PO says:
:: snaps to attention:: CO: No sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: spins to see what he heard behind him::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::looks at the Klingon with a very stern look::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Ty you hear anything?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::still as much in the Klingons face as a five foot something could be to a 6 foot something:: Klingon: Then you will submit to the testing and apologize to the medic and if I ever see you throw a crew member like that again, you will be busted down to able’ man and assign to garbage detail for the duration of your tour...is that understood?

Klingon PO says:
CO: Sir yes sir.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::blinks as she lets the CTO do his job as she looks around to see who might be showing physical signs of  having pain::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: starts to check out what he  heard::
 
Action: Behind the team in a pool of blood are both the Doctor and the sec man.  Both have bleed out in only seconds.  The doctor’s medical tri-coder is flashing

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::turns to see the bodies and swears::
 
CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Self:  What the.... ::whirls to pick up the tri-corder::  What happened?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: moves over and picks up the tri-corder and has the bodies transported to sick bay::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::hits her comm. badge:: *House*: House, we need you at our location immediately.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
Self: now this is beginning to annoy me

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::looks over the wounds::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CSO: Scan the area for anything that could have caused this.
 
Info: OPS having beat the CTO to picking up the tri-corder looks over the information on the device.  On the tri-corder is a shaky message.  Made by the doctor that was likely to weak to speak. "Claws poisoned by medical cleanser cchek all medcal supp...."

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: hands the tri-corder to the captain: CO: Captain you should see this. :: contacts sick bay and has them check the medical supplies::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sees the message::  *House*:  Consider all medical supplies compromised.  The doctor here was poisoned with a medical cleanser.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::shakes his head:: Self: this doesn’t make sense
 
OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: It makes perfect sense if you think like Palmer.

CMO_House says:
*CSO*: Really commander?  I will get right on it when I get my head nurse to stop bleeding to death from a paper cut

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::reads the message, hears House on the comm. and curses very colorfully in several different languages including a few Klingon dialects::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: You don’t touch nothing, got it?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: And why should I they were poisoned.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Lock down all replicators, now.  Only pre-packaged food, cleanser, clothing, anything will be used.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the area with her own tri-corder::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::pulls his tri corder out and runs it over Laris` claws::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: moves to a panel and inputs the codes to lock down all the replicators:: CO: Replicators locked down Captain working on getting out the pre packaged food.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CSO: Commander; can you run an analysis of the toxin?
 
Action: All replicators on the Del are locked down.  The ship is now at the mercy of emergency rations.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CTO: Sure.  Need more than what the tri-corder can give you?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: contact the Galley and has them make sure that everything they serve is scanned thoroughly::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
All: We can safely assume that Palmer has infiltrated the crew down to the lowest level.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CSO: Yes please. I`d like to see where it comes from. Maybe then I can trace down where it came from

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CSO: Commander, scan the crew in here and let's get going onto the next room.  We need to keep moving and find the culprits.

CMO_House says:
::sounding tired and ticked off:: *CO*:  Well if you are trying to impress me captain, it isn’t working.  My nurse is dead and my sickbay has been set back 200 years.  Don’t know where I can get an autoclave cheap...oh that’s right the replicators are offline :: can hear something thrown in the background ::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Aye. ::scans the remaining crew::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: You think we could requisition and new quack?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CTO: Grab a sample and I will check it out in the lab when we are done here::
 
OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Can I get a crack at the current one when you do?
 
Action: The crew of these quarters is cleared even the big Klingon that now seems a bit more humble with two dead bodies lying just outside his door.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::pulls an evidence kit out and takes a swipe of the claws. And seals the baggy::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::grins ruefully at the CTO as she hits her comm. badge:: *House*: Well have someone else figure out how to keep your sickbay running.  I want you here, helping us at our location.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::chuckles:: CTO/CSO/OPS: maybe House will torment the imposters into surrendering.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::hands the baggy to a TO:: TO: Take this to the lab so that Commander Hunter can analyze it

CMO_House says:
*CO*: Are you sure you can afford me captain?  And you may not like what I have to say.

TO_ Expendable says:
:: nods and complies::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*House*: I've heard worse.  That’s an order, Commander.  Get your butt down here ASAP.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: If one of us don't slit his throat first.:: Grins::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
All: let's move on before we have to anesthetize the entire crew to keep them all safe. ::heads to the next room::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::moves with the CO::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::smiles:: CO: With his bedside manner he may bore them into suicide

CMO_House says:
*CO*: By your command oh wormy one :: closes comm. and heads to where the team is::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: follows the CO to the next room::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::tags along behind the others::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::uses her command code to enter the next room::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::checks the names on the PADD and enters the room::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: moves just inside the door to the quarters::
 
Action: In the next quarters are 1 Elaysian, 1 Ellora, 1 Aldean, and 1 Andorian.
 
Action: The Elaysian is in his hover chair

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::quickly scans the four individuals with her tri-corder::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::stands covering the group::

CMO_House says:
:: comes storming up behind the CO:: CO: I am here my liege :: sarcasm dripping :: where are my first victims

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
House: Gee Twelk look it`s the jungle Quack

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::rolls eyes and wishes her husband was here instead::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::points to the crewman staring at the group:: House: Be gentle...it's not their fault I'm making you do menial labor.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Shall we let him start on this group?

CMO_House says:
CTO: I see that lobotomy worked well for you, another year you might get a personality :: pushes past::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::bursts out laughing:: House: You never got enough hugs as a kid did you?

CMO_House says:
:: points at the Elaysian :: Elaysian: You..yes you the victim on wheels, your first :: takes a scan ::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::smiles at Twelk:: OPS: Charming bloke isn’t he?

CMO_House says:
CO: Well this one is okay, how lucky you get to keep the broken one

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Very :: grins::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::once again scans their emotions, finding it difficult to maintain a tight control  of her abilities yet open up enough to sense them.::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::catches OPS and the CTO's eyes and shakes her head at them to not antagonize House anymore::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::looks at the CSO:: CSO: You ok commander?
 
Action: In a flash something goes past OPS head taking a big chunk of his hair.  It was an ice knife and the Andorian owner is coming after it

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CTO: This is very difficult for me....

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::catches the flash::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
Out loud: Knife !!!!!!

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CTO: Opening myself up like this is like putting a hole in a dam.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: moves to meet the Andorian:: Andorian: I suggest you stay where you are if you don't want to get hurt.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::gasps and tries to react::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sees the flash and the Andorian charging and pulls out her phaser:: Andorian: Hold it right there.

CMO_House says:
:: jumps onto the hover chair and whether on accident or on purpose gets the Elaysian out of harm’s way::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::moves beside Twelk and blocks the Andorian’s way::
 
Action: The Andorian’s paint is running

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: Grab him!!!

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sees the streaks and fires her phaser at the Andorian::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Everyone: He isn't Andorian

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::moves quickly to restrain the Andorian::
 
Action: The phaser strikes Andorian and it falls limp into the CTO and OPS hands

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: grabs the Andorian::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::quickly scans the remain 2 crewmen::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Shall I transport him to the Brig Captain?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: Nice shot

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO/OPS: Nice catch.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: ::looks at the other three in the room:: Take him and lock him in the brig...and take these three for questioning.  I want to know how long he has been their roommate and how no one noticed the grease paint.

CMO_House says:
CO: Don't tell me you expect me to fix him now that you shot him

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::nods:: CO: Aye Ma’am

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CMO: Just think of him as your victim

CO_Capt_Kal says:
House: Why would I go to all the trouble to shoot him just to have you fix him?  ::shakes her head:: You need to keep up, Doctor...you're a bit behind.  Now...shall we continue on to the next room?  We only have over 450 more crewmen for you to examine. ::smiles sweetly and heads out of the room::
 
Action: The team looks over the pseudo Andorian’s rack and takes the belongings for inspection.  Carved on the backside of his footlocker is a strange emblem almost like a unit patch.  Nothing anyone has seen.
 
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

TM & Copyright © 2008 by Star Trek: A Call To Duty. All Rights Reserved