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 is nothing but a debris field.  The aging Excelsior class having given its all in service and protection of  its crew.  Many times the Delphyne had come back from impossible odds, this time it was more fight than the old girl had left.
 
The command staff is on the Peacekeeper, using the ships advanced sensors to track the rest of the escape craft be it pods, shuttles, or runabouts.
 
The crew so far has fared well considering they abandoned ship at high warp.  There were injuries ranging from minor to severe.  But only two escape pods were lost in the evacuation, driven into each other by the ships warp wake.
 
The pursuit craft sent by S`Trun so far have not pursued the evacuation craft.  And there is no way to know the fate of Admiral Sheridan and her son, it still rested in the hands of a crazed Klingon.
 
For now the escape vessels have begun automated landing sequences on the planet Hakton.  They can only hope that the  planets close proximity to Federation space might provide them some safety.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Eleven -   “Sins of  the fathers"…The greatest thing to  lose...one's home.   Star date 10908.12
 
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OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sits at the controls of the Peace Keeper still feeling the lost of the Del::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::sits in the jump seat chewing on a cigar in disbelief::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Keep us in orbit until all of the pods have landed.
 
Action: The escaped pods are beginning to touch down safely more or less

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: puts the ship into a standard orbit of the planet::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks out the window at the bits of debris that used to be her ship:: CTO: Push those sensors to the max and see if there are any hostiles in the area.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::stands and moves to a spare console and begins scanning the area:: CO: Screen is clear so far skipper

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Pods are starting to land Captain 5 minutes till they are all on the planet.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: So much for our Romulan ale collection

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sits and holds the plaque in her hand:: Out loud: Damn...I hate losing ships.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Very true hopefully we can survive long enough to start another one. :: grins weakly::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Scan the planet and see if there are any life forms.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Or we could simply go back and take it out of the black hearted buggers heart

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: What is the status on the escape pods?  how many did we lose?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Aye ma`am :;begins scanning the planet for life signs and hums the little life forms song::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Knowing that coward he has hidden himself in some hole some place.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: I have a couple of shovels to dig him out

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: get the reading from the landing pods:: CO: Captain seems like there were 5 more pod damaged to various degrees during the landing still waiting on the injury count./

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: probably will take explosives to dig that coward out.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper having problems with the sensors, could be interference from the ships destruction. Unable to get a firm picture of the ground

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::continues trying to get a firm picture of any life forms on the ground::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::swears:: CTO: Are there any security personnel on the ground yet?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: if they were in any of the pods that hit ground then yes ma`am

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Call down and have all security personnel establish a perimeter.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: All pods, runabouts and shuttles are down. The injury count is 6 with minor injuries like broken limbs and dislocation and 5 with serious injuries. And it seems that one of them is House himself.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Call down for any medical personnel to establish a triage and hospital area

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Take us down then.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: They are already on it captain.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Aye ma`am. Seems this place was a Fed colony before the big one. Seems the Cardies wiped everyone out saying they were aiding the Marquis

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: opens a channel the ground and relays the captains orders::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: How far is the landing zone from the colony?
 
Action: There is a response from the medical team incoming from the planet

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper aid post established

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Find out how bad House is.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain I am getting a response from the medical team on the planet now.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::anxious to get down to her crew:: OPS: ETA until we land?
 
CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Put it on screen

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Distance from LZ to colony 10 klicks

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain and we can be on the planet in 2 minutes :: puts the com on screen::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Send the marines to scavenge for anything that could be used
 
Action: A dark red furred Caitian female in a medical uniform appears on the screen

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Good...the quicker the better

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Aye ma`am ::relays the order to the marine commander::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: Lariss: Report, Lt.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain heading in now.

MO_K`shssa_Laris says:
:: rolling her R's with the feline sound that is in a Caitians voice:: COM: CO: Triage is operational captain.  And the medical staff has begun treatment including an operating theatre

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: Lariss: Excellent.  What is House's condition?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: brings the ship around and get ready to land::

MO_K`shssa_Laris says:
COM: CO: Serious I am afraid captain. His right leg was severely crushed.  It is reported he was trying to pull someone out of the pod for treatment when it rolled onto his leg.  Amputation is looking to be the best option we fear

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::looks up from his console his face bleak::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::curses:: COM: Lariss: All right, do what you have to do to keep him alive.  Until then...consider yourself promoted to ACMO.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sees that they are ready to land, stands up and is already heading to the door::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: brings the ship down on the planet :: CO: Captain we are on the planet now.

MO_K`shssa_Laris says:
COM: CO: Understood captain, but it is not a promotion I proudly accept considering the circumstances.
 
Action: The Peacekeeper is on the ground and secure
 
CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:;secures his console and stands::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
;;points to the CTO and OPS:: you two are with me. :;steps out of the ship and into the immediate chaos of an entire crew landing in one area.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: secures the ship and opens the hatches::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: follows the Captain out the hatch::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::walks behind his captain and friend::
 
Action: As the hatch opens two of the marines take up position around the CO.  As they salute and turn the one on the left, his head explodes covering the CO and OPS in blood

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::ducks down:: Shouts: Everyone take cover!!

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::reacts and launches himself at the Captain, covering her body with his::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: grabs his phaser and starts looking for where the shoot came from as he take cover::
 
Action: People begin taking cover as best they can.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::shoulders McQueen off of her:: CTO: Get off of me and secure the area.  get the crew and civilians secured.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Aye captain. But it`s my job to keep you alive

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::picks up the dead marines phaser rifle and begins signaling the marines with his hands::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Don't worry Ty I will do that. you make sure everyone else is secure.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::crawls over to the dead marine and turns him over, examining his wound:: CTO: This was done by an older Federation weapon.  I'd say that the Cardassians probably missed someone.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Spread out and capture anyone you see.  I want them alive.
 
CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::nods to OPS and begins moving to cover and towards the survivors::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain permission to try and track them down?
 
Action: There is a scream from down near one of the pods,

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: No...you and I are going to get these people moving to the old colony.  At least they will have some shelter.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::moves slowly forward towards the position of the scream::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::jumps to her feet and starts to run towards the scream:: OPS: Start getting them organized to move.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::rifle comes up and scans the area ahead of him::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: starts to move to some of the personal giving instructions ::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::passes the CTO:: CTO: A little faster might be nice.. :continues running and leaves the CTO behind::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: keeps everyone undercover as much and they can while getting them ready to move out to the colony::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::grunts at the Captain and picks up the pace::
 
Action: As the CO dives for cover near the pod where the scream comes from she finds the source.  It is one of the mess officers, in her arms is her husband...dead with a phaser hole in his chest

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::kneels beside the Captain and swears::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::swears out loud:: Officer: Where was he when he was shot?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::eye`s flick up to scan the tree line looking for anything out of place::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks cautiously around the pod::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: pulls the rifle up and begins to scan the tree line::

Mess Officer says:
CO: Right here

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: has some of the personal start scanning the area with their tri-corders to see what they can pick up::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: slows his breathing as he looks for the sniper::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: This is another Federation weapon. ::takes a deep breath and holds out her hand to McQueen and the mess officer:: Stay here, both of you.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Captain I wouldn’t advise that he has us zeroed in
 
Action: As the people start to move with OPS towards the colony there is the sound of leaves rustling towards the front, the sound of a heavy wood to wood impact....and much screaming

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: slowly moves the rifle::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: brings the people to a stop and moves forward slowly::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::begins scanning the firing arc to the rear of the peacemaker. Knowing that patience is his best weapon and hoping the sniper makes a mistake::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::stands up and steps out slowly from behind the pod, her hands raised in the air...ready to dive back if needed:: Out loud: Hey!  You  out there!  We are not a threat!  We had to abandon our ship and are simply looking for a safe place to stay until we are rescued!

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Taps his comm. badge:: *CTO*: Ty there are likely more than just one out there.
 
CO_Capt_Kal says:
::continuing to shout:: Out loud: We have children and families with us!  Injured personnel!  We are not a threat!

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
*OPS*: Gotcha, there somewhere behind the ship

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::moves the scope slowly over the tree`s::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*All*: Hold your fire...everyone!  This is an order!

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*CTO*: Tell them to watch for booby traps we just found one.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::slowly moves his finger from the trigger:: *OPS*: understood
  
Action: As the CTO scans with his scope he briefly sees a red flash followed by burning pain.  His scope destroyed by a phaser rifle shot and the shrapnel having struck his cheek

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*CTO*: Also inform the Captain that we have lost 2 more people.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
Self: Frack!!!!

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::takes a slow and cautious step away from the pod more out into the open, her hands still raised:: Outloud: Look...I'm unarmed!  See? ::turns slowly...sees the shot hit the CTO and turns back, holding up her arms to both her people and whoever is in the forest:: Hold your fire, dammit!!

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: lowers the rifle and wipes the blood from his face::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*All*: Lower your weapons...everyone!

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: nods to the personal where his is to follow the captain orders::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*OPS*: Stay where you are until we find out more.  Don't take the chance of triggering anymore traps

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: places the rifle on the ground and raises his hands swearing under his breath::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*CO* Aye Captain staying put for now.

Action: After a couple moments of the weapons being lowered a voice echoes out of the trees.  It seems to come from everywhere, they have done this before.

Voice says:
CO: Leave here now if you want to live

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
Self: Oh right let me just hail a cab

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::still standing with her arms raised:: Voice: believe me...if we could leave, we would.  but our ship was destroyed.  Our escape pods are inoperable.

Voice says:
CO: Just have your Federation come get you, I am sure they won't just leave YOU here :: strange emphasis on you ::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
Self: I’m too young to be this damn old

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::lowers her hands and looks out where the voice seems to be coming from:: Voice: You are from the old colony that was here?
 
Action: A man steps out where he is visible standing in one of the trees.  He wears the rags and reminisce of a Starfleet uniform.

Voice says:
CO: More than that we were Federation citizens, left to die or worse.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: just is able to hear the voice and thinks if the captain would just let him go he could end this::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::walks over to him and puts her hand out to shake:: man: I'm Torel Kal....Captain of the recently destroyed USS Delphyne. And I don't leave anyone behind. ::stands waiting for him to shake her hand::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::follows the captain::

Cmdr Reese says:
:: steps back ::  CO: I was a commander on this base, during the war with the Founders.  We were abandoned by Starfleet because it was politically advantageous for them.  So now I am suppose to welcome you with open arms

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::gives a wry grin:: Reese: I don't care so much about the open arms...but I would prefer if you would stop shooting at us.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
Reese: nice shot by the way

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: gets a good scent from the man and then starts getting more of the same scent from around the area:: *CO*: Captain I can assure you he has friends in the area.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*OPS*: I'm certain that he does, Twelk.  Just sit tight, please.

Cmdr Reese says:
CO: You came here without our permission, like a cow wandering into a barbeque by mistake. :: sarcastically :: Besides we couldn’t possible eat you hole crew, we would leave some of them for you to have for a meal

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*CO* : Aye Captain just wanted to let you know what I have found out.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sighs:: Reese: look...I can understand being bitter and angry.  But I've got a lot of scared people to take care of. ::points to a youngster standing shivering with fear and shock at the recent events:: many who weren't even born until after the war.  I'll make a deal with you...you let me take care of them and then you can do whatever the hell you want with me.  Deal?

Cmdr Reese says:
CO: I will take your proposal back to the others.  For now you stay close to your ships, you wander towards our homes and we will kill all of you

CO_Capt_Kal says:
Reese: Fair enough.
 
CO_Capt_Kal says:
*OPS*: bring everyone back to the ships.  It's all right for now.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*CO*: Aye Captain :: gets everyone moving back to the ships::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: McQueen, get everyone within the vicinity of the ships and set up patrols.  I don't want anyone wandering away.  Is that understood?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
Reese: Will that do for now?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::salutes the Captain:: CO: Aye Ma`am

Cmdr Reese says:
CO: For now.  :: with that he turns and disappears into the trees again ::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::watches him disappear into the forest.:: Out loud to noone in particular: Poor bastard...and I thought I had it rough from the Feds during the war. ::turns to head back to the pods after picking the youngster up and carrying him to safety::
 
Action: For now the crew of the Delphyne is safe.  How long the truce will last is unknown, and just how many people and weapons are they up against is also a mystery.

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