Cast of Characters:
CO     Captain Torel Kal                	    played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
OPS   Lieutenant Commander Twelk              played by     Rich Robbins
CTO   LtCmdr. Cassious McQueen                 played by     John Flory 

NPCs:
Various                                          played by     Ted Wharton
 
Summary: The Delphyne leaves in its wake a crater in the Bajoran desert, along with it the genocide of warriors that have fought for their honor for centuries.  All because they succeeded.
 
With the altar that once held the Sword of Kahless in their possession they have proven to be formidable opponents.
 
The Delphyne now is arriving at the Trill home world, the next place the kidnappers have sent them.  As they prepare to take orbit they await new instructions.
 
Every few hours a transmission is sent showing that the Admiral's mate and son are still alive...for how long they will be kept that way is anyone’s guess.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Seven -   “Sins of the fathers"…Trill, are we there yet...are we there yet?.   Star date 10906.24
 
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OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Brings the ship around to place it in a high orbit of the planet: CO: Captain preparing to take a high orbit of the planet.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::puts his coffee mug down and looks at his console through bloodshot eyes::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::wonders if her mother has heard that she's in town.  Hopes that she hasn't:: OPS: Contact the planet and inform them that we'll be here for a bit.  Let's not broadcast the entire scenario to everyone.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::in her chair checking the small screen fixed into the arm of the chair::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks over at the CTO:: CTO: late night , McQueen?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Aye captain. Been reviewing our security arrangements

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: contacts the planet and informs them that they will be around for a spell::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::looks up and over at McQueen then looks back down at her screen::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
XO: Critical areas have had extra guards posted boss
 
CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: You need to delegate.  I don't want to see you at this post this tired again.  Especially since we had an easy trip here.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Understood captain. ::downs the dregs of the cup::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain Incoming hail from our friendly tour guide. :: Grins::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sighs and straightens up in her chair:: OPS: On screen.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Noted, Cmdr

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: puts the Hail on screen:: CO: On Screen Captain.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: you think this tour counts towards our frequent space flyer miles?
 
Action: S`Trun appears on the view screen.  He has his regular arrogance about him, and what appears to be a new scar on his face
 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: I certainly hope so

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: S'Trun: Jeepers, you didn't have to get a new scar to impress me with your manliness, S'Trun.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: thinks to himself that the scar isn't nearly long enough::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::smiles at the captains comment::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::closes her screen and sits straight, watching S'Trun::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::lowers his voice to a whisper:: OPS: I`ll buy whoever gave him that a drink

Captain_S`Trun says:
COM : Delphyne : CO : Your opinion of me mean nothing p'tahk.  :: snickers :: This is from that lo'BeVos of a child that K`Vas claims his son, the pup has fight in it...despite the poor bloodline

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: S'Trun: Getting beaten up by little kiddies, eh?  not very good for your reputation.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: whispers back:: CTO: I would too only thing is I wish that they had made is somewhat longer like under his chin.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: raises an eyebrow:: Self: Onya little fella

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::does a mental shake of her head:: Self: Like father like son it seems

Captain_S`Trun says:
COM : Delphyne : CO : Very amusing.  If your crew fails in its next test, mine will have been the last Klingon face he or his mother will ever see

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Oh I definitely like that kid

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: whispers to the CTO:: CTO: Looks like we might have to wait a while to buy him that drink.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
Self: he's like a little child, no matter how many of his tests we pass he'll come up with another

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: S'Trun: Poor kid, I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy...or you for that matter.  So what is this next test?  Want us to get some mermaid's little triton?  Or possible the abominable snowman?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::looks at the face on the screen and runs a thumb nail down the side of his face::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::watches S'Trun's face to see what he does at the Captain's subtle dig::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Maybe he wants us to steal Santa’s naughty list

Captain_S`Trun says:
COM : Delphyne : CO : The next test is one of your ship and your crew, especially operations and engineering

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::antennae wiggle as she leans forward slightly, listening::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Bet he is at the top of that list. :: grins::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: S'Trun: Come on, man...spit it out.  Specifics.  Who, what, when and where?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Maybe that’s why he wants us to steal it, he has a mountain of coal now.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::lets a small grin show as she listens to both McQueen and Twelk::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Do you think we annoy him?

Captain_S`Trun says:
COM : Delphyne : CO : When your mighty admiral was engineer on that ship he claimed that he maintained warp 9.85 for 12 hours in the rotting hulk you call a starship.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Probably not he is too much of a coward for that.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Talking of rotting stuff, has he looked in the mirror lately?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: S'Trun: And you want us to do the same, I suppose.  I'm not too impressed with your imagination, S'Trun.  I mean, dredging up things that have already been done. Tsk, tsk

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: chuckles:: CTO: More than likely the last one he looked into broke.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: He does seem to have a limited imagination

Captain_S`Trun says:
COM : Delphyne : CO : You have 3 days to reach your destination.  If you are late the container holding the captives will be destroyed

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: chuckles::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: S'Trun: Fine, send us the coordinates and we'll be there.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::looks down at his console:: XO: Commander

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Yes?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
XO: Visitors

Captain_S`Trun says:
COM : Delphyne : CO : Not that simple.  If you are late they die, the only way to get there on time is to go through Cardassian space, and should you slow well then :: pushes a button on the console in front of him ::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:; begins locking down a bearing::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::gets up and moves to stand beside McQueen:: CTO: Where and how many?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::lowers his voice:: XO: just of the port bow

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: And can you tell if they are hostile?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::begins to discretely scan the area::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
XO: I`m running a discrete scan now

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
Self: Holy cow ::pulls the image up on his console::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: S'Trun: Then?  Sheesh, S'Trun...this is starting to sound like a bad opera with all these dramatic pauses and such.

Captain_S`Trun says:
COM : Delphyne : CO : That ship that you are no doubt scanning is of my design.  Heavily armored and armed.  It will see that you keep pace

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Looks at the screen:: CTO: I see them. See what data you can get on them.  Have weapons ready, but don't go hot just yet

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
XO: Aye boss

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: inputs some evasive courses in just in case::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Glances at S'Trun:: CTO: And see if it is what he claims it is

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::begins running a scan of the black ship and brings weapons to standby::

Captain_S`Trun says:
COM : Delphyne : CO : Your destination is Argaya.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: S'Trun: Oh goodie...I was starting to get lonely out here all by ourselves.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
XO: Scanning it now boss. Think he`s compensating for something?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: inputs the course necessary in::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::mutes the com: OPS: Plot a course to Argaya.  Straightest line there is.  Calculate how long we'd have to keep over warp 9.

Captain_S`Trun says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : If you should see that ship or one of its counterparts while underway.  Space will be the only company that you will have

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Could be

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain course imputed calculating time now.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::un-mutes the com:: COM: Whatever, S`Trun. ::leans back in her chair:: Is that it?  Are we done here?  because I've got things to do.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Moves back to her chair and sits, waiting for McQueen’s scans::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain it will take 2.74 days to get there at warp 9 or over.

Captain_S`Trun says:
COM : Delphyne : CO : We are done.  :: cuts comm. ::
 
CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:;watches the scan`s results come in and whistles:: XO: 3 man crew, size of a runabout. She`s built to fight. I`m detecting heavy weapons and shields and she has big engines

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Work out a speed that will alternate pushing us over warp 9 with staying at warp 9.  Enough to get us there, but not blow us up in the process.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Take us to red alert for the entire trip.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain working on it.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: I want all non-essential personnel confined to quarters and all unused portions of the ship cut in power.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
*Shipwide*: Red alert all hands to battle stations :: hits the alert button::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Take us out and engage at warp 9 as soon as you pass the buoys.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::waits for the department heads to report in::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain taking us out now.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO/CTO: Cut all shifts to 6 hour shifts.  I don't want our people standing at battle stations for 8 hours straight.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: pushes the ship to full impulse to get to the marker::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper. All sections report battle stations manned and ready. Engineering reports damage control parties standing by

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: issues the new duty roster::
 
Action: The Del accelerates to full impulse

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: 1 minute till the marker and warp 9.5 ready to engage then.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
XO: Weapons standing by. I have initiated intermittent LRS scans

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: watches as the marker buoy comes up ::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: So now we sit back and hope that the Cardassians don't notice us flying through their space.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: picks up a stop watch and clicks it:: XO: Clock is running boss

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::places the stop watch in a holder above his console::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: reaches the marker and engages warp 9.5:: CO: Marker reached going to warp 9.5.
 
Action: As the Delphyne goes to warp for a brief instance 6 of those ships appear on sensors and then disappear.  Showing that they are in close proximity and will stay close by
 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Keeps a close eye on the warp engines::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
XO: We have six contacts, they appear to have cloaked boss.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::swears:: XO: scope is now clear

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Power levels are stable Captain. Engines are running a little warm but still in the green. I will keep a close eye on them.
 
Action: The Delphyne has passed warp 9.3 and is climbing slowly

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: watches as the ship climbs to warp 9.5::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, I'm getting reports of rattling deck plates and vibrations.  I've ordered all loose items to be secured

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: glances at the stop watches hands moving::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::listens to the hum of the ship and feels the deck through her boots:: Self: This is one tough old broad.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Good.  And make certain that a senior engineer is on duty at all times.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye, Ma'am.  ::sends that message to M.E.::
 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees that the ship has reached warp 9.5:: CO: We have reached warp 9.5 and thing are holding together for now just a little vibration it should help relax the crew :: grins::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
XO: I've had only one complaint since I've closed the holo-decks

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::chuckles:: OPS: A little massage wouldn't hurt anyone.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::checks his console and the sensors feeds::
 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain our friendly CMO has a nasty Com video and wants to talk to you .

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Let's have it.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: puts the Com on screen:: CO: On Screen captain

CMO_House says:
*CO*: Is this a new way to cut break time or just your way of keeping people paranoid :: shows a very dead...and painfully looking so ensign on cam ::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::sighs as she hears House::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CMO: What are you talking about House?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: looks around::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: checks the power and engines again::

CMO_House says:
*CO*: Well this poor sap went to get a drink from a replicator and someone poisoned him and I don’t mean with Starfleet coffee.  This one died with his mug :: looks at the witness account :: cream soda still half consumed

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::antennae go straight up at the word 'Poison'::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Shut down all of the replicators, immediately.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*CMO*: have you figured out what poison?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
XO: On it Captain ::fingers fly over the small console:: Replicators report shut down, Ma'am

CMO_House says:
*CO*: It was special made for the job.  Has a Klingon protein signature.  Designed to cause cellular degradation while keeping the pain receptors intact.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: McQueen, have a few small teams, with one engineer per team, go and visually check that the replicators are off

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
XO: understood commander. :: turns and issues the orders::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Looks like we have a spy among us Captain.

Ensign Expendable says:
:: chortles to himself just loud enough for the XO to hear:: Outloud:  Only geeks and admirals drink cream soda

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::an eyebrow raises and her antennae lean forward::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*CMO*: We've shut down all of the replicators.  The XO will conduct a search on how the poison got into the replicator and if the others are safe.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Sika, take a team of security, engineer and medical personnel and track this down.

CMO_House says:
*CO*: Captain if you don’t find the people that drank this quickly, better bring a mop when you do.  House out :: cuts feed ::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: On it Captain

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: I believe that extra security in critical areas should be warranted.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: I'll also stop at the mess and warn the crew there to not use the replicators
 
Action: The Delphyne heads for its destination hoping to save the lives of the child and admiral Sheridan.

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