Cast of Characters:

CO    Captain Torel Kal                   	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
XO    Cmdr. Llynisika                  	played by     Nancy Stricker
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: With the death of their Caitian medical officer the crew of the Delphyne is seeing how far the madman known as Reginald Palmer is willing to go to satisfy his Xenophobic ideals.
 
Poisoning of the medical supplies...what next the water, the air?
 
How far is Palmer and his following willing to go?  Would they sacrifice their prize, the Delphyne, so see  the ship freed of non-humans?  And how many others are they willing to kill to achieve their goals?
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Three- “What lies ahead...”   How long is Palmer's grasp?   Star date 10809.17
 
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CO_Capt_Kal says:
::on the bridge in the big chair::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: on bridge going over the inventory list::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::sitting at tactical awaiting the Captains orders::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: contacts the station for clearance::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: All systems ready for departure

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::in her chair beside the CO::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: All set for departure?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye Captain.  All departments signal ready

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS; Plot a course for the Gorn Hegemony...maximum warp.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
All: Time to go hunting

Action: Station OPS gives clearance for departure
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::taps the small console in the arm of her chair, looks over the info. running across the small screen::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Roger Captain ::maneuvers the ship out from the docking clamps:: Undocking from the station now.
 
CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::checks sensors and looks up::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO; Are our guests comfortable in the brig?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: clears the station and sets the course and heads for the warp markers::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Very Captain. Sensors are clear

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::at the engineering station on the bridge::
 
OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Heading for the warp markers now Captain will go to warp as soon as we clear them.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
CO: Sir all systems are green so far.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Do a background check on Palmer's Pilgrims that we have in the brig.  See if there is some sort of connection.  We might be able to use that to check the rest of the crew.  Some of them may be very good at hiding their xenophobia.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Steady as she goes, Commander.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::watches the power grids::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CEO: Fine Lt...and don't call me  'sir'

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
CO: Yes ma'am.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods:: CO: On it Captain

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: is glad that the Captain has finely gotten his rank right::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, ::glances at the console:: All stations answer back ready

CMO_House says:
*CO*: Captain while you were reading the morning news did you happen to check the personnel records of K`shssa Laris, or is it out of sight out of mind?
 
CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::on the bridge at her station::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: Speaking of Mr. Cheerful

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*House*: In answer to your question...no.  I haven't had time.  What should I be aware of?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Well I guess someone has to be on and he is good at it.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::one antennae seems to move towards Kal, only very slightly::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::smiles:: OPS: Maybe we should steal his lollipops

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: clears the markers and takes the ship to max warp:: CO: Captain we have cleared the markers and I am going to max warp.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: hey...I like the lollipops.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: He has some?

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::hands mover over the console::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: ::grins:: Let's see how fast this puppy can go.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::smiles at the CO:: CO: We`ll acquire Houses supply for you Skipper

CMO_House says:
*CO*: Just that she gave birth a month ago to 4...kittens.  Now we have 4 meowing mouths to feed that need to be sent to their next of kin.  Or send them with Laris, your choice that’s why you sit in the big lumpy chair

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
CO: Warp is at your discretion ma'am.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::starts running LRS scans::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: pushes the ship to its max warp capability::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::uses the opportunity to work on fine tuning the ship's sensors::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*House*: ::loud enough to blast an eardrum through the comm. badge:; What!?!  Who is taking care of them now?  Where are they?
 
Action: The Delphyne goes to warp smoothly and easily.  The older ship gracefully accelerates.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: You know he could have said something about that before we left the station.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::both antennae lay flat on her head at the loudness of Kal's voice::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: His timing is impeccable

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Check and see who Laris' next of kin is and where they are.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::smiles as the ship moves smoothly into warp::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye, Ma'am ::taps the screen::

CMO_House says:
*CO*: Well I tried sending them to the science lab but they said something about having enough lab rats.  So one of my yeoman is stuck playing cat babysitter

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
XO: I will have those records for you in a minute. :: pulls up Laris' records and send them to the XO::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::head down looking over the sensor display::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Thanks, Twelk.  ::scrolls down::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: They told me that they were kittens!

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::rolls eyes and can't believe House::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*House*: Have your yeoman continue to take care of them.  We'll contact the next of kin.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Here it is, the closest is an Aunt and Uncle  ::scrolls further down:: On Cait.  A few light years away
 
Action: The Delphyne reaches maximum warp.  All power systems are in the green

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Send me their info to my ready room.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
CO: The Lady has reached maximum warp now ma'am.  ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::taps a command:: CO: Already there, Captain

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Max warp Captain everything is green across the board.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Open a channel to the relatives. When you connect, send it to my ready room and be prepared to detour to Cait.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::stands up and walks to the ready room:: XO: You have the conn. ::enters the room and goes towards her desk::

CMO_House says:
*CO*: How civilized of you, and there was a betting pool that you would issue a sack and tub of water.  I started the betting pool but none the less. :: closes comm. ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: opens a channel to the relatives and informs them of the situation::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::checks the status of the prisoners::
 
CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::finishes fine tuning the sensors and moves on to run a no intrusive diagnostic on the SRS systems::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::stands and moves to the center chair:: CO: Aye
 
OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
*CO*: Captain if necessary I have a couple of yeomen in my department that are quite good with children. I can assign them to take care of the Kittens till we reach their next of kin.
 
Info: The Delphyne has reached and is maintaining warp 9.4

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::looks up and around the bridge::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*OPS*: Good idea.  Have them get together with House's yeoman.  And alter course to Cait.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
XO: Ma'am we are currently at warp 9.4 and holding.
 
Action: The CO has spoken with a Caitian named Kezarr on their home world.  The 4 orphans will be taken upon the ships arrival at Cait  and reunited with family

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Lt, how is your schedule?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
*CO*: Aye Captain :: contacts the yeomen in his department and lets them know what is happening and has them report to House::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: I just received a new security program I've been wanting to try out
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CEO: Good

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
XO: Sounds good boss. I`m willing if you are ::smiles::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: alters the course toward Cait::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::grins as her antennae wiggle slightly:: CTO: FOr a good security program...always

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::grabs a cup of coffee to take with her on the bridge and heads back out.  Stands and leans up against the hull by the ready room door looking over the bridge and sips her coffee::
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Glances at Kal, ready to move back to her chair::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
XO: we can set it up if you want

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::shakes her head slightly and indicates for the XO to stay there::
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods at Kal:: CTO: Then go ahead and set it up.  Maybe we'll have a go at it after this duty shift

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Ma'am we are on course for Cait now.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
XO: Aye Boss

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: What is the arrival time, Commander?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::begins looking over the new program and notices a blip on sensors::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::while waiting on the diagnostic, reviews the supplies they took on::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
XO: We have a contact

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Mind if I join you after the duty shift?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Sure, from what I understand Twelk it should be a fun one

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::brings sensors onto the contact::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: What kind of contact, Lt?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
XO: Checking now

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Then I will see you all then Cmdr.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::wanders over to the CSO's station and looks over her shoulder::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Be ready for a good fight, Commander.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Always Cmdr.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::watches the console and runs diagnostics across the boards::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Glances around the bridge, looks at Kal, then looks back at McQueen::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Senses the CO standing there::  CO: Ship's sensors have been fine tuned.  I am now just running a low level diagnostic on the SRS.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
XO: ETA is four days at current warp Ma'am

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
XO: Small com sat commander

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::nods and takes a sip of her coffee:: CSO: Everything all right in your department?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Understood, Commander.  CTO: I.D.?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
XO: Scanning

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
:;runs an ID scan of the Satellite::
 
Action: The Del’s sensors trigger the satellite there is a broad spectrum transmission that sends an ear piercing tone through all the comm. systems.  The satellite then explodes.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::grabs ears::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: My staff is rather new so there are some issues about getting everyone on the same page and getting them to do things the way I want them.  Other than that everything is alright.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::covers his ears as his head rings::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: plugs his ears as the tone hurt them and tries to download what he can of the comm.::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::antennae press flat as she covers her ears:: Out loud: OW

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::spills her coffee all over the CSO, the console and herself and then shakes her head, shouts over the ringing in her ears:: XO: What the hell was that?

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
XO: That hurt like the devil.
 
Action: The CSO lets out a bit of a screech as she finds that the CO drinks her coffee very hot

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
Self: Damn

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
XO: Unknown Captain

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::shakes head::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::does a little owie dance as she tries to shake the coffee off her skin::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CSO: Sorry about that Commander. ::stalks over to stand behind OPS::
 
Action: The tone on the comm. system has ceased

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain I downloaded what I could of it and will see if I can clear it up.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
XO: It`s self-destructed

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::turns towards tactical:: CTO: Was that one of our satellites?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::uses an elbow to tap the console:: CO: It seems that......::notices that she is almost screaming when the noise stops, goes back to her normal rasp:: it seems that when we tried to I.D. the contact something must have set it off

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: starts checking the transponder codes to try and identify the satellite::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Starfleet design but the signature was all wrong

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::turns towards science:: CSO: Check that nothing was downloaded into our systems.  That's an old trick to try and insert a virus.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::puts her hands back down, antennae are still flat on the head::  CTO: What did you get before it blew?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: How wrong?  Like tampered with wrong or was never really Starfleet to begin with wrong?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CSO: I have what I downloaded isolated in the system.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS/CSO: the tone went through our communications system...make certain it didn't leave a little present there.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::stops worrying about cleaning herself off and checks the Del computer::  CTO: Was there a piggy back signal?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: Orion wrong Captain
 
OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain you should see this. :: puts up the graphic of the earth being held up by the bones of non humans on the view screen::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain checking it now.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::hears CTO and begins to search for any sign of a computer virus in the ships systems::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::swears loudly:: OPS: Palmer!

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Orion ::glances at the screen::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Looks that way Captain.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: that would be the logical assumption captain

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
XO: Orion Syndicate perhaps.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CEO: It could be, or it could be a cover.  ::looks at Kal::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: If Palmer is working for the Orion syndicate they may solve our problem for us.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Could it be that Palmer is using the Orions?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO/CTO: The computer looks perfectly sound.... which makes me wonder if we are not seeing something.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
XO; True Commander.  Shall I look to see if it is possibly a false signature?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CSO: we should run a deep scan

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO I'm thinking that Palmer wants to rid the Earth of all non-humans so badly...he jumped into bed with the Orions to do it?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Then he's got some strange and dangerous friends
 
Action: The ship begins to power down all non essential areas and begins a power build up.  Like it is storing it for a purpose

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I wouldn't put it past him that is for sure, and they would have the resources he would need.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
All: Won't be the first time that zealots have danced with the devil to get what they want.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::notices the power downages::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Self: What is going on?!?!

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::listens to the change in pitch of the engines:: OPS/CEO: What's going on?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: You getting this?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CEO: Work with Twelk and see.......::stops as things begin to get weird:: CO: That is not a good sign

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we have a problem. It seem that the ship is powering down all none essential area and begin a power build up::

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
XO: Yes ma'am.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Bring us down to impulse

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Take us to red alert

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO Aye Captain :: bring the ship to impulse::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::tries to trace down the command to transfer the power::

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
OPS: Drop the power gradually.  Let me see what is going on.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CEO: Get down to M.E. and see what we can do to counter this

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::takes her station to red alert::

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::runs the diagnostics again on the reactors::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Aye ::initiates red alert::
 
Action: The ship's velocity remains the same

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
Self: Oh augusfratt!!!

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CEO: I will try but things are responding like they should.
 
Action: The red alert klaxons sound and personnel run to their assigned station

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
CO/XO: Ma'am the reactors will not shut down and we can't drop from warp.  They are at 100% and still running hot.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks at the view screen:: OPS: Commander..I remember impulse being a lot slower.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain the ship is not slowing down.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::has been standing, now moves back to her chair, clearing the way to the center chair::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::watches the various departments report in::

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
XO: You got it ma'am.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::grabs a young EO and heads for the lift and ME::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CEO: If you need help let me know

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: tries a few tricks to see if he can get the ship to slow down::

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
XO:  ::turns and looks from the lift:: Yes ma'am.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: All hands at Battle stations

CO_Capt_Kal says:
:;realizes she is still holding an empty coffee cup and tosses it to the bridge yeoman as she heads back to the center seat:: OPS: Can you power anything down?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Trying to captain but not having much success.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Any other ships in the area?

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::the lift drops quickly to ME and she skids out into ME::
 
Action: Upon trying enter ME the CEO finds it surrounded by a force field

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::runs a full sensor sweep::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: No luck so far in determining where the order to power down came from in the computer.  I will keep checking.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Work with Commander Tarrez and find out where this virus is that's causing all of this.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::hits a wall face first::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: negative the board is clear

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: On it, Captain ::gets up and moves to SCI

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
Out loud: That is going to leave a mark in the morning.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::focuses on the most recent data changes in the computer::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Well that's good...unless the virus is causing false readings.
 
CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO/XO: I`m wondering if this program was already buried in our systems and that satellites signal activated it

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees that the power is way to high:: CO: Captain ships power is at 168% and climbing.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CSO: What have you got so far? ::glances at Tarrez-Hunter and takes over at SCI 2::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hears the CTO::  CTO: A very good idea.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: Next to nothing.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
*CEO*: Chief what have you found in ME?

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
*CO/XO*: Um... there is a force field surrounding ME and I can't get in.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Start firing phasers and keep firing.  let's try and bleed off some of this power.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CSO: Well, we'll find it ::tosses a quick grin::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::fires phasers on a broad front::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, could we bleed some off through the deflector?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CSO: Lets try a full diagnostic on the computer system and see what happens.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Firing

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: But I think the CTO is onto something.  Ok here is something ::looks at her screen::  "The power down sequence looks like a standard power conservation command.  Looks like the transmission was designed to use standard commands to make its entry.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Raise shields to as much above maximum as you can.  Find other places to start bleeding this power off. ::hears about the force field:: that's a good idea...set level 10 force fields all over the ship in non essential areas.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: route as much power to the shields as he can to drain off the power build up::

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
*CO*: Ma'am, I can't get into Main Engineering.  There is a force field surrounding it.  I can't shut down the warp core.
 
Action: The more systems that are put in action to try and bleed power the more the ship cuts power.  Most decks are dark now and the lower decks are reporting decreased life support

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Good idea....you and the CSO see about diverting some of the power through the dish...and run all long range sensors at maximum.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CSO: I wonder if we tried the opposite what would happen?  Or is there a trap if we go that way

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CEO: Then I suggest you find some other way to get in, Lt.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: We can't start second guessing here

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::notices the loss off systems::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: There will be no end to it.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
*CO*: I can try the Jefferies tubes but if the bulkheads have been sealed then I don't know.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: I will work on the dish

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::continues firing the phasers::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CSO: I agree.  ::taps some commands:: Let's divert some of this to the deflector

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*CEO*: Don't tell me about it...do it.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::heads off for the Jefferies tube access hatch and enters it::
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, we might have something

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::modifies the dish to exhaust as much energy as it can and shoots it out into space::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we have another problem the more we route power to other area the more the ship draws power from different areas. Most of the lower decks are dark and life support on those decks is getting critical.

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
*CO*: Already there ma'am.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO/XO: 5 minutes tills the phasers cause overheating in the lower decks

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sees the reports coming in and swears again:: OPS: Move everyone to the emergency shelters.  Those have their own systems.  What's the power reading at?
 
CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO; What have you found?

CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::goes crawling thorough the tubes headed back towards Main Engineering::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: Is there any way to loop the energy back into those systems... maybe a bypass of sorts?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: aye captain doing so now. :: sends out the order for everyone to move to the emergency areas::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: So far it looks like our standard power down sequences are reading right, but sending the wrong message to the computer, maybe if we power up it might send the reverse to the computer and we shut down.  ::pauses::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CSO: I will try :: tries to route the power back to where it is being drawn from::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Or we could make this all go faster and.......... :;trails off::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain; power now at 187%.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks at the reports and shrugs:: XO: Either way we're a big fire ball in the sky.  Do it.

Computer says:
All: Engine overdrive sequence activated as per orders of ACO Commander Tarrez-Hunter

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods:: CSO: You heard her.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
All: Reverse the order....power everything up...and ..::hears the computer and looks over at the CSO::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to XO then stops::  Computer: What?!?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Glances up:: CSO: Commander?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CSO: Something you want to tell me, Commander?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: starts powering everything up as the captain ordered::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I haven't been the ACO in years.... when we were on the Angel mission.
 
CEO_Lt_Confusion says:
::is still making for Engineering::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Finger hovers above the board as she looks at Tarrez-Hunter::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CSO: Well if it thinks you are the ACO...let's not argue at the moment.  Tell the computer to shut down the engines.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I had to order the Del to warp 9.85 for over 12 hours to reach a planet.  Can this be related?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Computer:  Shut down the engines now!
 
Action: The Delphyne accelerates violently taking the ship to warp 9.95.  The ship remains at this speed for the time being, engine manifold and intermix temperature are borderline on the red and holding.  Deck plates begin to vibrate as engines and ship are pushed to absolute limits.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO/XO:  Wait a moment... I was ACO then because Palmer had kidnapped K'Beth.  There has to be a connection!

Computer says:
CSO: Unable to comply, Commander Hunter was removed from the ACO position.
 
CO_Capt_Kal says:
::throws hands up in the air:: Computer: Okay...I give up...who's the CO now?

Computer says:
Kal: Captain Rorico Grant
 
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