Cast of Characters:

CO Captain K`Beth T`Kar                                        played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
XO LtCmdr. Llynisika                                                played by     Nancy Stricker
CSO Commander Sykora Ann Tarrez                     played by     Charlotte Wrestler
CTO Ltjg. Raash                                                          played by     Janaye Hinsley
OPS Ltjg. Twelk                                                          played by     Rich Robbins
FCO Ltjg. Talan Salan                                               played by     Jeremy Castro

NPCs:

CEO  Ensign Brianna Rochelle & E’Lor                 played by      Lynda Anderson
 
Summary: The Delphyne resumes it trip to earth after the repairs have been completed following a plasma coupling rupture.
 
The cause of the rupture has been found, however the cause of the sensor ghosts has not.  Maybe they were a malfunction...maybe not.
 
The former CEO remains in sickbay.  The surgery to replace her irreparably damaged legs with prosthetics was a success.  She is able to move about for short distances using crutches, but that is all her body and doctor House will allow.
 
The Delphyne should make it to Earth in time for the test, barring any other problems.  On Earth Doctor Manuel Tlacolotl makes final preparations with the aide of his two collogues.  The demonstration is on schedule.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty, is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Three – “Danger From the Past” The journey to our future continues... 10705.21
 
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OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: finishes up the dialogistic on the power grid::

CEO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::pouring over the repair logs::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::sits at the helm, making a minor course correction::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::on the bridge, in her chair:: OPS: Status of the power grids and repairs?

CEO_Ens_E`Lor says:
*CO*: All systems down here are functional.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CEO*: Thank you, Ensign.
 
OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Power grid up and running and repairs are complete with the execption of a couple of non essential areas.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: What is the ETA of the non essential areas?

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::smiles, very pleased with the way the ship is responding::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Just a few minutes captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Good job.  Tell your people they did excellent work.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sits on bridge reviewing the latest diagnostic reading from the sensors::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: ETA until we reach Earth?

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::at the tactical console checking sensors::
 
CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
CO: No sign of the sensor ghosts, Captain.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Roger Captain however we couldn't have done it with out E'Lor’s people also.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
CO: Checking Ma'am.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Good.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::frowns:: CO: Eight days at he current speed ma'am.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods in acknowledgement to OPS comment::
 
Action : The proximity alarm sounds and shields snap on automatically

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::hears the FCO:: OPS: Contact Earth and tell them when we will arrive.

Brianna Rochelle says:
Sid: I need to get out of here.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
Self: Oh crud, not again.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Status?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Self: Good thing those sensors look operational.  ::reads the SRS::

CEO_Ens_E`Lor says:
Self: Crap now what?

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain:: contacts Earth with their ETA::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CSO: Commander, anything on sensors?

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::rechecks sensors to see what activated the shields::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Checking as we speak....

CEO_Ens_E`Lor says:
*CO*: What is going on captain?

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::begins whispering sweet nothings to his console::
 
CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
CO: Checking...two contacts...signatures are not Federation. ::slaps the console:: They’re gone!

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CEO*: You will be informed when it concerns you, Ensign.  Just attend to your department.
 
CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Captain we have traces of non federation power signatures out there.

CEO_Ens_E`Lor says:
*CO*: Understood. E'Lor out.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Yeah what the CTO said... I don't think these are ghosts ma'am.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO/CSO: Can you trace their projected course?

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: reroutes more power to sensors::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Moves around the bridge, checking on the others and then moves to her chair::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::grimaces a bit and sees if the sensors got enough of a glance at it to make that determination::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::half smiles, relieved it isn't a malfunction::

Brianna Rochelle says:
Sid: You still want to marry half a woman? ::tries to smile::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Sorry captain... we didn't have them long enough to get a direction.

TO_Noseitall says:
  Bri: You are my Imzadi, I'll always want you, my love
 
CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
CO: Captain, we didn't get enough of a scan to trace their heading.

Brianna Rochelle says:
  Sid: But I am only half a woman now.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO/CSO: Can you at least project what direction they came from and were going towards?

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: I need a shore leave.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
CO: Checking Ma'am.  I'm trying to correlate the information but it was just a blip...barely long enough to register.

TO_Noseitall says:
Bri: Not to me.  :;leans in and kisses her nose::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
FCO: Didn't we just have a shore leave?

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::nods to OPS:: OPS: Indeed we did, but after what happened earlier in this trip and now this....

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Captain if we were to drop out of warp I could flood the area with tach particulars like we use to do to find the Romulans.

Brianna Rochelle says:
Sid: Maybe that is why I love you so much Imzadi.  ::hugs him tightly::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
FCO: I thought they did that just to keep thing interesting around here.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
CO: It appears they are on a parallel course.

TO_Noseitall says:
::just holds her and whispers of his love to her::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: I can't tell you why, while we're on the bridge.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: chuckles:: FCO: Ok but we will have to get together later so you can.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: You got it.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::thinks for a moment:: CSO: No...I think we might be able to find out a different way.  We have to keep our schedule.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
CO: Captain, if we dropped off a shuttle craft, they may be able to find out more information about our shadows and rendezvous with us at Earth.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Listens to the others::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Good idea but a shuttle cannot keep up.  Until our friends do more than become an annoyance on the sensors...let's just ignore them.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CTO: What if we tried a tacyon scan?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sends a message to her quarters asking Modex if he knows why they were being tailed::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CO's order but does no more::
 
Action: A text message appears from Modex. " I have only suspicions "

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
OPS: Tachyons may not penetrate at this distance.  It may be worth the try.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::sets up for a tachyon scan::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CTO: We will see what the Captain want but will set it up just to be ready. :: sets up the necessary setting to run Tachyons scans::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CTO/OPS: A burst of tachyon would more than likely not work at this speed.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::nodding to herself::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::reads the message and shakes her head:: All: No, I said let's let our friends alone until they push the issue.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CSO: That may be true but it could give anyone following us something to think about.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: We could have it ready just in case they decide to not be so friendly

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::sighs watching his systems::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: First let's make sure all of our systems are up and running properly.  Then you can prepare the tachyon.  but, as the CSO stated, it wouldn't work at this speed and we cannot slow down or stop.

CEO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::watches the pool table in engineering making sure that the floor plating is stable::
 
Time jump: The Delphyne arrives at Earth hours before the test.  During the journey those same ghost on the sensors appeared and disappeared with no pattern or regularity.  

Once in orbit her transponder is entered into the defense grid as are all ships observing this maneuver.

In orbit around earth in a no approach vector is a decommissioned Excelsior class.  Starfleet command placed the aging Excelsior class ship in orbit of earth.  The ship only contains enough systems to hold station and for minimal shields.  It will be used to collect data.

Most of the admiralty and their ships have arrived to witness this test, minus Admiral Wharton.  There has been no sign of the ghost since entering Earth's orbit.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: monitors the COM traffic and keep up on any needed changes::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::sits at his station looking a bit bored;:

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::leans forward and looks at the view screen at the old Excelsior:: XO: I hate to see an old bird like that used as target practice.  I wonder what this weapon is supposed to do.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::goes over the list of the other ships::  CO: Seems like 'they' are expecting something big to happen ::indicates the list of ships::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::prepares her department to collect data::
 
XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Maybe they know something we don't, Ma'am.  ::small smile:: Of course it wouldn't be the first time

CEO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::is waist deep in reports::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: sees the other Excelsior class ship:: FCO: To bad they are shooting at that we could use it for spare parts.

Yeoman_Jones says:
*FCO*: Sir we have a problem with the new runabout like thing the admiral sent, we need you in the shuttle bay to help get systems integrated with the ships main helm

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CSO: Sy, are you ready to collect the data?  I'll be curious to see what your analysis of this will be
 
CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: We will be.  Right now I have a team already assembled to prepare for the incoming data so that it will be sorted and analyzed from the moment we start to receive it.
 
Action: There is an incoming message for the captain from an Admiral Palmer.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
* Yeoman*: Understood. ::turns to the XO:: XO: Permission to leave the bridge?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::grins at the tone of excitement coming from the CSO and looks around giving her a wink:: CSO: I'll bet your entire department is having kittens over this.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Captain you have an incoming message from Admiral Palmer. Your ready room?

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
FCO: Permission granted ::looks at him and wonders why he is all spit and polish, but shakes it off::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Sykora smiles::  CO: More like puppies

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::logs out of his system and leaves the bridge quickly and enters the TL and flashes the XO a grin::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::her grin fades:: OPS: Palmer? ::sighs:: Yes, my ready room.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Roger :: routes the COM to the RR::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::stands up:: XO: You have the bridge. ::enters her ready room and sits down in front of the comm. unit and turns it on::
 
XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::wonders at the grin, but turns back to her screen with a small smile::  CO: Aye Captain

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::moves from her chair to the 'Big Chair'::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::hums as he waits to reach the shuttle bay::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: runs a check on all the data lines coming into the ship::

ADM_Palmer says:
COM: CO: What are you doing here T'Kar.  I thought you were at the Romulan border where your kind belongs.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Adm: Just obeying orders, Admiral. ::ignores the term 'your kind'::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::steps off the TL and walks into the shuttle bay:: Yeoman: What seems to be the problem?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Sykora is noticeably angry::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::glances around, sees Tarrez-Hunter:: CSO: Commander?  Is there anything wrong?

ADM_Palmer says:
COM: CO: Ah yes Wharton...he is a sympathizer just like you.  Tell me captain, and trust me if I had my way that would be a temporary title, how many Romulans did you bring with you this time, how many Warbirds are watching??

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: Admiral Palmer is an old 'friend'.  ::the last word is heavy and thick with disgust::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Adm : Admiral, what do you really want?  You know who is on my crew so I don't need to repeat it to you.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Sykora looks like she is about to add something to that comment  but stops herself::
 
OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: hears the CSO's remark:: CSO: Really? Maybe we should transport him over to say hello? :: Grins::
 
Action: In the middle of the shuttle bay sits the Sona vessel that Adm Wharton assigned to the Delphyne but no crew seem present.  In a flash the FCO is ambushed.  There is a flurry of kicks and punches landed.  As the FCO is on his hands and knees trying to regain his balance he can just see a tall man with what might be an earring on one side.  The man says "Stay away from her she is mine", then disappears as quickly as he attacked.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::draws a breath and holds it as her face becomes a bit more 'redder'::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CSO: Ahh, I see

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::taps his badge while on the ground beaten down:: *CTO*: Get security to the shuttle bay, I've just been attacked.... ::chokes on blood::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
CSO: It sounds as though your Admiral 'friend' needs to be taught to be polite.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
*FCO*: Understood.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::all the anger and thought over Palmer immediately dissipates at hearing the comm. from the FCO::

ADM_Palmer says:
COM: CO: Want you out of Starfleet...but I was just letting you know that I am watching you T'Kar should anything go wrong your ship will be my first suspect.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
*Security*: Security Team Alpha to the shuttle bay, priority one.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::antennae stand straight up as she overhears the FCO's comm.::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CSO: Relax Commander Red really doesn't look good on you.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::pulls himself up and stumbles towards the shuttle::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the area in and around the shuttle bay for life signs::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
Computer:  Lock down the shuttle bay except for confirmed security entrance.

Yeoman_Jones says:
:: walking around the corner with a cup of coffee in his hand, drops it and runs over to the FCO :: FCO: Sir you alright???

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::chokes a little more as he walks:: *CTO*: They want the Sona shuttle..... ::weezes::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
*FCO*: Are you mobile, Lieutenant, or do you need transport to sickbay?

Computer says:
CTO: Shuttle bay under lock down no further access permitted without command override
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Adm: As always, Admiral, your constant concern and attention about my crew and ship is overwhelming.

CEO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::has no idea of what is transpiring on the ship::
 
FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
*CTO/OPS*: Negative, I'm entering the shuttle and locking it down. ::enters the Sona Shuttle::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CTO: I would recommend making that broader... doesn't take that much time to slip out of there.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
*FCO*: Shuttle bay is under lockdown.  Security is on the way.

ADM_Palmer says:
:: terminates comm. with the CO::
 
FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
*CTO*: Tell them to set their phasers to max stun, I don't care if I get hit in a crossfire if there is one. ::chokes more::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
Computer: Scan for life forms around the shuttle bay.  Are there any life forms who's bio signatures do not conform to crew assigned to the Delphyne?

Yeoman_Jones says:
FCO: Sir what are you doing down here :: begins helping the FCO with the shuttle ::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::turns and punches Yeoman_Jones right on the bridge of the nose::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: send the CTO the crew rooster::

Computer says:
CTO: All life forms accounted for by crew manifest.

TO_Kenzy says:
::arrives at the shuttle bay doors::  Computer: Open the doors, authorization, Kenzey security alpha tango five nine.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::leans back and rubs the bridge of her nose.  Looks down at Dog who sat next to her:: Dog: I guess it would be too much to ask you to go and bite him in the nether regions, would it?

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::taps a command in the chairs arm, scans the ship for anyone not supposed to be on the ship::

 Yeoman_Jones says:
:: hits the deck and slides on his butt :: FCO: What was that for, I am going to have you brought up on charges you freak :: holds nose and moves away from FCO::

Dog says:
:: sneezes and then wags tail ::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::has the life signs that she scanned tracked bby the computer for possible future use::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::seals the shuttle door and moves to the command console and begins taking everything offline::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles as Dog sneezes and gives a little bark:: Dog: Yeah....you're right.  He probably would give you something we can't vaccinate for.  Let's get back to work. ::stands up and exits the ready room, her expression carefully neutral::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
:;notices all the activity:: XO: Anything wrong, Commander?

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::cross matches internal scans of the area with the crew roster in order to track everyone that was in the area the time of the attack::

Yeoman_Jones says:
:: runs over to the CTO:: CTO: The FCO has gone nuts :: blood still running out of his nose ::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: It seems that Salan was attacked

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::taps his badge again as he finishes taking everything offline and locks out the system:: *CTO*: I've disabled the Sona Shuttle completely and locked down all systems. There's a Yeoman in the shuttle bay, take him into custody for assaulting a superior officer.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
Jones: You should be going to sickbay, not coming to the bridge.  We will handle Lieutenant Salan.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Attacked?  Where?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: We are receiving maps and diagrams of the Mayan city of Chitzen Itza from Star Fleet Command

Yeoman_Jones says:
CTO: Aye ma'am  :: heads for sickbay ::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
*FCO*: Yeoman Jones is standing before me.  He left when security arrived.  Except where you punched him, there are no signs of a struggle on him at all.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: In the shuttle bay, Ma'am

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
*FCO*: Either you laid there and took it or he isn't the one who attacked you.  I'm inclined to believe the latter.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::wonders briefly if the FCO would know how to fight back at all or not::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks at the bloody yeoman and then back at the CSO and then back at the yeoman:: XO: Handle the situation with the FCO, please.  If there was a fight, throw everyone involved into the brig.
 
Action: At the bottom of the last diagram is a personal message to the CO. "Enjoy the show old friend".  It is signed 'your favorite travel agent'.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::gets up and opens the door:: CTO: I was jumped from behind and he disappeared before I could get my bearings.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
XO: Mr. Salan has locked himself into a shuttle and set everything offline.  Permission to transport him to sickbay.  His current location and mindset make him a danger to my security team.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Uh... Captain... you might want to see this. ::indicates her console::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye, Captain

TO_Kenzy says:
::scans the area and finds blood on the floor where the fight occurred::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
::locks onto the FCO and prepares to transport him to sickbay::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::walks over and looks.  Chuckles at the message:: CSO: Can you put them up on the view screen next to the camera view of the test?  It might be interesting to have a reference to what we are seeing.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::gets up and heads to the lift:: Lift: Main Shuttle bay

CEO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::finally swims out from under all the paperwork and gets a cup of Root beer soda and sits down::
 
CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods and splits the view screen so that both can be viewed::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Exits the lift and runs to the shuttle bay, enters and moves to the others:: CTO/FCO: What happened?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::gives Sy a grin and then heads back to her chair.  Takes a cup of coffee from the yeoman and settles back to watch the show::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::blinks at the CTO looking at her:: CTO: Locked myself in?

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
*Kenzy*: Raash to Kenzy, Commander Llynisika is on her way.  Stay clear of the shuttle until that time.  Salan is not trustworthy in his present mindset.

TO_Kenzy says:
*CTO*: Understood, Ma'am.

CEO_Ens_E`Lor says:
::watches the monitor in engineering::

Brianna Rochelle says:
::watches the monitor in sickbay::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
XO: Has everyone lost their damn mind? I was called here by Yeoman Jones and was attacked!
 
XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
*CTO*/FCO: I see.  ::looks around::  CTO: Let me know what you find.  FCO: Let's get you to sickbay.  I'll get your side of this there.  ::holds out a hand towards the door::  Ready?
 
FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::nods and staggers towards the door::
 
Info says:
Final downloads are completed to all ships viewing the test.  Power scales for Operations, sensor calibrations for sciences, energy frequencies for engineering.  Starfleet command opens a channel to all vessels in orbit.  Make final course corrections at this time for optimum observations.  Test will proceed in 10...9...8...7....6…4…3…2…1  :: pause:: Attention all Starfleet vessels this test will be delayed due to technical difficulties.  Have your vessels ready in 2 hours.
 
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