Cast of Characters:
CO     Captain Torel Kal                	    played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
XO     Commander Llynisika                      played by     Nancy Stricker
OPS   Lieutenant Commander Twelk              played by     Rich Robbins

NPCs:
Various                                          played by     Ted Wharton

Summary: The Delphyne is approaching Bryma, this is getting to be a sprint for survival for the aging Excelsior.  With the frame twisted to the point that the warp engines are working against each other, it’s not a matter if something is going to go wrong but when.
 
The Cardassians are closing, it will not be long before they reach weapons range.  If the Del is not on the other side of the DMZ there will be chance of assistance.
 
The crew remains on emergency rations.  Although there is a suspect profile [Klingon/human hybrid] the saboteur remains on the loose.
 
The XO's significant other has survived that attack.  But is still recovering from having his heart replaced with an artificial one.  Doctor House does good work, something ironic about House giving someone a heart.
 
The pursuit craft sent by S`Trun continue to de-cloak and fire at the Delphyne but their attack methods have changed.  They seem to be picking at the damaged area of the Del from the explosion.  Like flies to an open wound.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Ted -   “Sins of  the fathers"…The enemy is at the gate.   Star date 10907.15

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OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: watching the engines, ships course and the SIF hoping that they all hold out::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::on the bridge:: XO: Take over tactical while McQueen is busy down below decks.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: How are we doing, Twelk?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye ::heads up to take over the station, does a quick once over, nods at the readings::
 
Action: Incoming hail

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: The engines are running hot, the hull is twisted and we are at the point of a possibly creating a wormhole but we are still in one piece so to speak.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Incoming hail Captain.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::grins:: OPS: As long as we are in one piece, I'm happy.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::grins turns into a grimace:: OPS: On screen.

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

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::sees the weapons report is good, notices that the rear shields aren't going above 94%. Checks and notices it is because of the twisting hull::

Gul_Falor says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : Why captain I must say you have gotten much further than I expected.  But you seem to be having troubles with that aged ship of yours.  Wouldn’t a Cardassian prison be better for your crew than death in space.  Why don’t you surrender?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: Falor: And deprive you of all the fun chasing us down?  I would never do that.  It would be rude.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::glances up at the screen and glares at the Gul::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: makes the necessary course adjustment to keep the ship on course::

Gul_Falor says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : Rudeness, a commodity the Federation seems to have an abundance of.  I tried my dear captain.  Once you are within weapons range we will open fire, how is it the earthlings used to put it....ah yes No quarters will be asked and none given.  :: closes comm. at his end ::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::quickly returns to a neutral look::  CO: Captain, read shields are up, but won't go up past 94%

CO_Capt_Kal says:
Out loud: Well he's crossed off my Christmas card list.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods in agreement::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Then let's hope that it is enough.  I'd prefer not to have our rear floating in the wind. ::grins::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: wonders why the Captain would have Cardassians on her Christmas list::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Wonders at having a rear floating, but shakes her head:: CO: Captain, we'll be in the DMZ in 30 minuets.  But the Cardassians will be in range in 20

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: If you can coax anymore speed out of this old girl, now would be the time to do so.

 
Action: The hull makes a deep groaning sound and the Delphyne shakes.  OPS' console shows that atmosphere is dropping in main engineering.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::mutters outloud:: Out loud: Just hold together a few more minutes.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::antennae move down towards her head at the sounds::
 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees that the atmosphere in ME is dropping and had it evacuated:: CO: I will do my best but can promise any more than that Captain. Also we are losing atmosphere in ME. I am having it evacuated now.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::curses:: OPS: Have them reassemble in secondary engineering and have suits available if they have to go into ME for repairs.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain
 
Action: With the engines already in the red the Del strains to accelerate

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Checks her sensors:: CO: Captain.  external sensors are showing that one of the hunter ships is attached to the area that is decompressing

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Is that area evacuated already?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Double checking now

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: checks to make sure there is no one in the engine area and then depressurizes the area and lets in the cold vacuum of space into the area in an attempt to cool the engines::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: It is evacuated, Ma'am

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Good seal off that area and release the automatic force field on the hole.  let's let the sudden vent of atmosphere blow that ship right off of us.
 
Action: OPS power readings go off the board.  Causing some systems to overload including the flight console.  Setting the fur on Twelk’s left arm on fire

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Grins:: CO: On it, Captain ::taps the command to drop the field::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: reaches over and pats the fire on his arm out and tries to get the controls back under control::

 
Action: The sudden decompression blows the hunter ship loose, ripping the probe it had inserted in the hull off.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: It seems to have worked, Ma'am

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::chuckles:: XO: We'll have to put that in the books. "How to get rid of annoying space parasites"

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Glad to see that something is working Cmdr. Things here are getting quite warm.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Maybe they'll call it the Kal maneuver

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Goodness, I hope not.  Once something like that happens, they expect you to perform regularly.  I'd rather have nice quiet patrols after this where the biggest chore we have is trash detail

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: I thought that this was a quiet mission, Ma'am ::Tries to look serious::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: notices the data finally coming in:: CO: Captain helm is finally showing data and we are slowing accelerating.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Remind me to send you to house to get your head examined.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Anything but that, Captain ::eyes wide, but she is grinning::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Good.  Keep us at the highest we can go without blowing up.  I'd rather not have to get out and push us to the border.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain if we had a quiet mission we would all probably go crazy with the boredom.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: How about after we get across :: grins::
 
Action: The Del continues to accelerate.  The temperature levels are getting critical, well into the red
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::grips the side of the console, willing the Del to hold together::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: franticly racks his brain to come up with something to help cool the engines::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::watches the levels on her chair arm readout and realizes that this might be one she can't pull out of a hat.  Keeps silent and continues to sit looking unconcerned::

 
Action: The Delphyne is at warp 9.4 and climbing

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::wipes the fine sheen of sweat off of her head::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: checks the ETA to the border and crosses his fingers:: CO: Captain we are at warp 9.4 and climbing. We might just make it yet.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: From your lips to whatever power-in-the-universe ears
 
Action: The computer warning activates "engine temperature above maximum suggested limits, failure eminent".

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::One hand is gripping the console as the other one taps commands on the board checking the sensors::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Curses the computer under her breath::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: silences the alarms as they tend to irritate him::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
Out loud: Hold together....just hold together for a few more minutes.
 
Action: As the Del passes warp 9.5 it begins to vibrate from the hull damage.  The drag from the hull vibrating is heating the engines faster

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: ETA until we reach the border?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::hears a small crack come from the console, but keeps gripping it::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::feels the vibration through her boots and the chair::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Adjusts the warp speed to stay at warp 9.5 to help with the vibration:: CO: 10 minutes Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
Self: Only 10 minutes

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: ETA until the Cardassians reach us? ::knowing they are in no shape to fight::
 
Action: The engines continue to accelerate.  The engines are non responsive.  The helm is sluggish to answer

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: swears as he tries to get the helm to respond::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: 10 minutes out.  It seems like they don’t want to get too close to us.  In case we....well you know

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Twelk, that doesn't sound reassuring.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Let's be thankful for small favors.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Back off on the speed a bit, as long as the Cardassians are holding back.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: We'll take them when and where we can get them Ma’am
 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: checks the engine temp again and starts praying:: CO: I will try captain but the helm is sluggish and engine temp have almost reached the point of melting the medal. :: Attempts to bring the ship to warp 9.4::
 
Action: The engines remain at their speed

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::says a couple of Deltan chants and tosses in an Andorian one her mother used to say::
 
Action: The computer warning sounds again. "Engine failure eminent, recommend crew abandon ship"

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::growls at the computer::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: pounds his fist on the console as it doesn't respond::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::double checks the readouts::
 
Action: On the bridge appear 10 forms, they appear to be or have been engineers on the ship at one time

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks around:: Out loud: What the....??

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Contacts Engineering and see if they can help slow the ship a little::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::glances up and grabs for the phaser stashed in the TAC console::

 CO_Capt_Kal says:
::stands up and looks at the one who appears to be in charge of the 10:: Guy: Who the hell are you and how did you get on my ship?
 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Tell engineering that they had better do something or they will all be trying to breath space::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Moves down towards Kal's side, phaser at the ready::

One_of_the_Ten says:
CO: We have been on this ship for more than a decade captain.  The plague in engineering calls us "The Ten"

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::stands at ready stance, one arm out towards Kal::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks at him carefully and realizes that she can sort of see through them.  Takes her hand and waves it through One's belly.  her eyes get big:: One: I'll be damned!  What are you doing here?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: watches what is going on between the Captain and the new arrivals and thinks that they all have gone over the edge::

One_of_the_Ten says:
CO: We gave our lives to save this ship long ago, and we have been saving her ever since.  Now we come to save the crew, it is time for the Delphyne to join us.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Aside:: OPS: Twelk, check with an engineer and see if what he says is true

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::shakes her head:: One: There's got to be a way to save this ship.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Cut power to the engines.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Aye Cmdr:: contacts engineering and ask about the TEN::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: cuts the power to the engines::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Antennae swivel from Kal, to One to Twelk:: One: Join you where?

One_of_the_Ten says:
CO: No captain.  The revenge on this ship was well thought out.  The plasma burst that froze the engines destroyed engineering.  If we pull power to the engines, it will take out structural integrity as well, you know what that would do at this speed.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Cmdr Engineering says that the Ten are true.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Noted.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks at One and then at the others.  Looks down at the readouts on her console and then sits down heavily in her chair.  She sees that what he is saying is true.  Her voice is heavy:: XO: Sound abandon ship

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::moves slowly to TAC::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain abandoning ship at this speed would be certain death.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::as if each word is forced out of her:: XO: It's true.  If we pull power the entire structure will implode.

One_of_the_Ten says:
CO: We will aid in getting everyone into pods, runabouts, and the Peacekeeper.  Once you are ready to launch we will cut power to slow the ship.  You should be able to get free before the Delphyne tears herself apart

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::nods at One:: XO: Do it, Commander.  Get everyone off this ship.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Twelk, search for the nearest habitable planet and input those coordinates in the escape pods.
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Antennae are straight up:: CO: Aye ::moves to the console and opens ship wide:: Ship wide: All hands abandon ship.  This is NOT a drill.  All hands abandon ship.  Proceed to all pods, runabouts and shuttles.  Do not launch until the word is given

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Assigns TAC/SEC to check the ship and assist those needing it, plus Team Delta to assist Sick Bay in evacuating::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: Sees that Hakton is the nearest habitable planet and inputs the coordinates into the escape pods:: Nearest habitable planet is Hakton captain.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: have the senior officers report to the peacekeeper.
 
Action: After a second of disbelief the crew of the Delphyne begins abandoning ship.  As they do hatches that are stuck miraculously open.  Minor problems seem to be magically fixed so not to slow down the evacuation

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye Captain.  ::sends that message to the senior officers to head to the Peacekeeper::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Rises:: CO/XO: After you ladies. points to the TL::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sits and stares at the view screen in disbelief:: Out loud: not again...::slams her hand on the chair of the arm, cracking the console there::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS; Get to the peacekeeper and get her ready to go.  I'll be there shortly.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: How soon before all hands are evacuated?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: You had better be Captain I lost one captain I am not about to lose another.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::checks an incoming message from TO_Norris that he stopped by her quarters and gathered some of her things, as did a few other security officers for the other bridge crew:: OPS: TO_Smythe stopped by your quarters and grabbed some of your things

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: heads for the TL::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Checking, Ma'am :;taps a command::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: I have no intention of dying, Twelk.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Thank him for me will you.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Already did

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::nods that she heard Sika:: XO: I'll be right back. ::hurries into the ready room and goes to the desk::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: enters the TL and orders it to the shuttle bay with the peace keeper in it::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::punches the code to eject the logs and computer data and assigns a security team to take it to the peacekeeper before getting into a pod themselves.::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::alerts the other senior crew that some members of security have done the same for them:: CO: Captain, TO Brookings is helping Jeeves gather a few things and then will help him to a shuttle

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::hits the protocol for abandoning ship, which includes an auto message to Starfleet and then heads back to the bridge::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
XO: Good.  Inform me as soon as everyone is off.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::stands waiting for Kal:: CO: Captain, ::nods at her and checks again:: All report ready.  I'm just waiting on you Ma'am

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: arrives at the peace keeper and enters the ship::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::walks over tot eh dedicated plaque that hangs on the wall of every ship and pulls it off.  Takes one last look around and then nods:: XO: Then let's go.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Thinks about her father’s Deltan wine then thinks that it would be a fitting good bye for the Del:: CO: After you, Ma'am.  ::Holds the phaser and follows her Captain::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: starts the checks to get the ship ready to go and waits for the XO and CO to get there::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::walks into the TL and turns and faces the bridge for the last time:: One: Take care of her wherever she goes. ::orders the TL to the shuttle bay after Sika enters::
 
Action: Upon boarding the Peacekeeper the senior officers find a body in the back of the cabin tightly wrapped in what appears to be bedding.  It is cussing in Klingon and on the bedding is written in black "he is as stubborn as ever"

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Follows Kal and stands by her side::
 
Action: The voice of the Ten in unison, we are prepared you will launch in 10....9...8...7....

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: hears the cussing in the back and figures he will just let the admiral stay where he is::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: She is one of a kind, isn't she Captain ::glancing around at the Del::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: contact everyone and has them ready to launch on the command of the ten::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
:;enters the peacekeeper and sees the Admiral trussed up.  Decides to keep him that way for now.  Sits int eh co-pilot seat:: OPS: Have everyone ready to launch on their command.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::turns to Sika:: XO: The best.
 
Action: 6...5...4...3...2....1.  With that the Del lurches as it tries to slow.  Escape pods, runabouts, and the peacekeeper get clear but it is a violently bumpy ride for all

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Glances around, doing a count in her head, ignoring the cursing Klingon, sits and straps in::

 
CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Put the Del on the view screen. ::still hopeful that a miracle will happen and the ship is saved::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Looks to the view screen and wonders about Nelis::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: tries to smooth out the ride as much as he can:: CO: Aye Captain on screen.
 
CO_Capt_Kal says:
::her jaw is clenched tight as she looks at the view screen::
 
Action: As the escape craft settle down from the violent launch in the distance the Delphyne begins to break apart. Hull plates break off, her distinctive red markings flashing as the plates topple and spin off into space.  The ship is crushed by the forces of warp speed without deflectors or SIF fields, this  causes it to fold and bend into a manmade comet, ending in a huge ball of fire and debris.  

Action: The escape craft make their way to Hakton, For safe haven and to assess their status.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees the ship destroyed and feel a lot of sorrow at loss:: CO: I am going to miss that old girl captain.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Her antennae droop as she watches the Del break up and vanish into the dark of space::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::watches the old lady die before her eyes and slams her hand on the console again:: Out loud: They are going to pay for this, if it takes my entire life to track each of them down.

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