Cast of Characters:

CO Captain K`Beth T`Kar                                        played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
OPS Ltjg. Twelk                                                          played by     Rich Robbins

NPCs:

ADM Palmer                                                                played by     Ted Wharton
TO     Ensign Jake Hawkins                                      played by     Ted Wharton
CMO Commander Gregory House                          played by     Ted Wharton
CEO  Ensign Ariel Rochelle                                      played by      Lynda Anderson
 
Summary: The Delphyne sits in orbit waiting for the countdown for the test to continue.
 
It is the end of Gamma shift, Alpha shift will start shortly.  There is a minimal crew on the bridge of the Del.  Only the CO, FCO, OPS, and a TO.
 
Everything stands ready to witness the test.  Lets hope Starfleet can get the bugs out of the system.
 
Or will this be just more waiting?
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty, is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter THREE – “Danger From the Past” Not all is what it seems... 10706.04
 
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FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::sitting at her station waiting for what ever the test is all about::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::on the bridge, sipping her coffee and idly watching the view screen::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: at station on bridge waiting for them to gt this dog and pony show on the road::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::maintaining the orbit that was assigned to them::
 
Action: The Delphyne begins to fall out of her assigned flight path.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::adjusts the flight path quickly::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: notes that the only thing on the COM channels is about the delay and inquires about when it will resume::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::trims the heading a tad to keep it where it should be::
 
Action: There is no response to the FCO’s efforts

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Ma'am I have a problem with the helm it is not responding to my corrections.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::hands fly over the controls trying to correct the Delphyne's orbit::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: checks to see if the orbiting thrusters are still on line::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
*E'Lor*: I am losing helm control.
 
Action: The FCO's comm. goes unanswered
 
FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: I am not getting any response from engineering.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks up:: FCO: Do you have power to the thrusters?

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::hands continue to fly over the board::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
FCO: I am still reading the thruster online maybe you need to check to see if the helm controls still have power.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes Ma'am I do but doesn’t get any response from the helm controls.
 
OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: tries to contact ME again::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Controls have power but no response at all.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO; Try manual flight

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: See what is wrong with the comm. units.  Can you get out to anyone?

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Manual Ma'am?  Yes ma'am.  It's been a while but... here goes::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::pulls up the manual steering column and holds it firmly but in a controlled manner::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Trying to now Captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: If you don't feel as if you can handle it, Ensign.  Step aside and I'll take over.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::uses her experience to guide the Delphyne while using the thrusters she maneuvers the ship::
 
Action: On the main view screen a quick video message comes on.  A rather large, weathered, and gargantuan of a female in a chiefs uniform comes on.  The feed is obviously jury rigged.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Uh Captain it seems that COMs are down also it seems someone has Looped the COM traffic to make it looks like they are working.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: I can do it ma'am.  I haven't forgotten.

Chief Bertha Schmoz says:
CO: Captain all the  quarters and turbolifts are locked down and..... :: screen goes blank ::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks at the screen:: Out loud: Bertha?  ::turns to OPS::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
Self: Well now isn't this quaint.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Verify what she just said and find out what the hell happened.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::continues to tap the thruster pad controls to maneuver the Delphyne back to her assigned spot in orbit::
 
Action : The Del rolls on her access but continues on her new course
 
FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
Outloud: Damn it.  ::taps the thruster controls again and inputs the coordinates of the assigned orbit::
 
Info: The TO continues to work at his console very calmly.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Captain  The message is true the crew is locked down. It is like a prison on this ship right now and I am working on correcting the problem.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
TO: Ensign, take a security team down to engineering.  Use the Jeffries tubes.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Can you get out to anyone else?  Other ships?
 
OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Working on that now Captain. :: Tries to hail another ship again::

TO_Hawkins says:
:: looks over and smiles at the CO, erects a forcefield around himself and continues doing what his is doing ::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::blinks and looks at the TO, standing up:: TO: Ensign!  What the hell are you doing?

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: starts to work on isolating the TO console from the rest of the ship::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: I am getting no where with manual controls.  Some one has taken control of the ship.
 
Action: OPS receives a jolt through his console that singes the hair on his hands and curls the rest of it

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::throws up her mental barriers fast and quickly::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Then get down to engineering via the Jeffries tubes. ::grimly:: I'll take care of our little problem here. ::stalks over to the auxiliary console::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: jerks his hand back suddenly as he get the shock::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Captain Be careful he has started to send electric shocks through the consoles.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes ma'am.  ::lifts her hands from the console and stands and heads for the jefferies tube access hatch and finds that it is locked::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Ma'am we seem to be locked up here as well.  I can not access the jefferies tubes at all.  All the hatches are locked.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods that she heard him:: OPS: See if you can access his files.  Who is he and when did he get on board?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::enters her command codes and tells the computer to shut down all consoles and forcefields on the bridge, routing all function to the OPS console only::

TO_Hawkins says:
OPS: Here doggy let me help you with that.  :: sends another burst through OPS console at the same time activating the view screen::

Computer says:
CO: Command codes invalid, insufficient clearance level

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: starts checking the records:: CO: Aye Captain. :: and jumps back again as he get shocked a second time::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
Self: This is not good at all and I refuse to let down my barriers and mental walls.
 
Info: On the view screen is a rather smug looking Admiral Palmer.
 
FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::looks at the rather smug Admiral Palmer::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Captain he can't be one of the crew if he has clearance level higher that you to overwrite your or my codes.

Adm_Palmer says:
*CO*: Greetings captain, I told you I would get my way.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
Out loud: What the....::is about to enter the codes again when she sees Palmer.  Growls and walks over to face the view screen:: Palmer!

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: moves to his console and tries to send the COM out to every other ship::
 
Action: The only comm. traffic is the admiral.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::reaches under her chair and pulls her phaser onto her belt.  Speaks out loud knowing that there is no way that Palmer would not want to hear her when she speaks:: *Palmer*: What the hell do you think you are doing, Palmer.  You are jeopardizing not only this ship and crew, but anyone who is in our decaying orbital path.
 
FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::like Brianna, Ariel has her Qis handy and is ready to use it if necessary::

Adm_Palmer says:
*CO*: T'Kar you have such narrow vision in these matters.  Your orbit is not decaying, I am just assigning you a new orbital position.  Just the right size for a Excelsior class

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::walks back to her helm station and sits but does not touch the helm controls::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: sees the only code that he can access is in Selay and swears under his breath:: CO: It seem the Admiral is in league with the Selay.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::Ariel's head turns quickly at the mention of the Selay::

TO_Hawkins says:
OPS: No doggy that is a present from me.  I am multilingual.  Thought you might enjoy that in our last minutes

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: Access the code and sees if he can send the Admirals COM out to any of the other ships.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::walks and half hops quickly to OPS and bends down to speak to him quietly so no one can overhear:: OPS: Use the navigational lights in the old Morse code.  I hope you can remember it from the academy.  With this many ships in orbit, someone has to be looking out the window.  Send an SOS..
 
OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: nods to the Captain and start sending the SOS out ove the Nav lights::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::turns bright red in anger::

Adm_Palmer says:
*CO*: Who do you think caused the delay?  And your little Mayan doctor will be the one that rids the universe of ilk such as you and your crew
 
Action: The nav lights seem to be responding.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::turns back to the view screen:: *Palmer*: there are hundreds of human crew members who weren't even on board when I was last here.  They don't deserve this.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: continues to send the SOS::

TO_Hawkins says:
:: proudly :: All: And I get to be the one that rids Starfleet of Romulan sympathizers

Adm_Palmer says:
*CO*: You have polluted them with your ideals.  They are just puppets for you and your kind T'Kar

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: inputs the Selay access codes to see if he can regain control of the ship::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
TO: And I suppose it was your kind that caused my sister to lose her legs too!! ::she howls in anger at him::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::gestures over to the young, scared little yeoman:: *Palmer*: Hell, man...she wasn't even in the academy at that time.  Are you so blind with hatred you would kill her also?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::turns to the FCO:: FCO: Ensign...tend to your station...now!

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: With all due respect ma'am I am at my station.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::snaps at her:: FCO: Then keep your attention on it and no where else.  Keep trying to override the controls.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: sees the power reading:: CO: Captain I believe that a little phaser fire at the force field would help the situation. :: smiles::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::continues to attempt to circumvent the controls and gain the helm controls again::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::is so angry she is crying and doesn't realize it::

TO_Hawkins says:
*ADM*: Sir all is ready, all I have to do is activate the program I have entered and all force fields and lockdowns will end.  It will be a perfect accident

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: takes out his phaser and aim toward the force field and fires::

Adm_Palmer says:
*TO*: Your parents would be proud of you Jake, as are well all.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::turns and fires at the force field also:: *Palmer*: Tell him to stand down or he will die.
 
Action: The force field absorbs the blast but the system drain went off the scale.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: keeps a eye on the power reading::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Keep firing...maximum setting.  ::turns her phaser up::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::continues to circumvent the hold on the controls by the tactical station::

Adm_Palmer says:
*CO*: His parents were murdered in cold blood by Romulans...he volunteered for this mission.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: turns up the power on his phaser::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Be prepared to take ous out of this orbit immediately.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Just give the word.
 
Action: The TO begins to look concerned as for the first time he realizes the force field is weakening

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::hands are flying over the console setting in the coordinates out and away from all populated areas::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::turns and speaks to Hawkins:: Hawkins: Don't do this, son.  We aren't your enemies.  there are hundreds of innocent people on this ship.  Families...children....
 
OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: watches the power reading drop::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::continues to talk as she fires on the force field:: Hawkins: Are you going to make orphans out of the children who aren't on board with their parents?  How would that make you any different from the Romulans who killed yours?

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
FCO: Hand me you phaser please.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Ma'am where do you want me to go to?
 
Action: The force field has failed from overload.  Picking up his phaser the TO aims at the captain.  Glancing at the admirals image "Sorry uncle I failed you".

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::pulls her phaser from under her console and hands it to the OPS officer::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Take us back to our original orbit, Ensign when we have control.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: yaj

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
::moves his phaser over to the TO::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::hands enter the original coordinates and executes them quickly::

TO_Hawkins says:
::fires at the CO::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: tries to restore power to some of the systems other than the TO's console::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::lunges to take the shot from the TO::
 
Action: The captain is hit and is thrown backwards from the phaser blast....it was set to kill

TO_Hawkins says:
:: Keeps firing at the CO::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::turns her phaser onto Hawkins:: TO: Drop it, son....don't...::flies back as the phaser blast hits her::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: moves and fires at the TO again::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::misses her mark and comes up and moves to the captain's side and lets her Qis fly::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Don't move ma'am please you are seriously hurt.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::applies pressure to the worst of the wounds::
 
Action: The FCO dives into the line of fire she is struck by the phaser fire.  She finds the hand that was holding the Qis is vaporized.  The TO bares a wound on his arm from the flying weapon.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::feels the sting of the phaser::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
::moves over to the TO as fast as he can and tries to restrain him::
 
Action: OPS' fire hits the mark, the TO takes the full brunt of it

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::continues pressure on the captain's wound as she tries to stem the flow of blood from her own wound::
 
OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
Computer: Transport the Captain and FCO to sickbay.
 
Action: The captain is in pain from the impact but no blood loss.  Her exoskeleton will need work from House however
 
Action: The screen goes blank and with it comms begin to flood in warning the Del that she is entering the target area

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::struggles to rise up, her voice is hoarse:: OPS: Take him to the brig and sedate him.  I don't want him to commit suicide.  ::pulls herself up onto her good leg::  And transport the FCO to sickbay immediately.

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
Out loud: Damn there goes my good hand.
 
Action: The CO and FCO are transported to sickbay by OPS and the TO to the brig.  House is waiting for the CO and FCO with a smug grin on his face

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain ::

Adm_Palmer says:
Info: The Del is still moving into the target area

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
Self: I hate this.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::materializes in sickbay:: Computer: Transport me back to the bridge immediately!

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
::moves to the helm and resets the coordinates to move the ship out of the target area::
 
Action: The CO is transported back to the bridge

CMO_House says:
  CO: Was it something I said?
 
Action: Without the TOs interference the Del responds to OPS commands

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CMO: No she just didn't want to be here I suppose.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: Sees the Captain back on the bridge:: CO: Captain what are you doing here?
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::materializes back on the bridge and falls into her chair:: OPS: Trying to get rid of me, Lt? ::gives a small chuckle:: Get me Admiral Lereaux on the comm. immediately.

CMO_House says:
FCO: You need to be more careful ensign this job is costing you an arm and a leg.  :: smirks ::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CMO: ::smirks:: My sister was the leg woman I am the hand lady.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: open the COM to Admiral Lereaux:: CO: Channel opened.
 
Adm_Lereaux says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: Ah captain enjoying the scotch I hope
 
OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: moves the ship back to where she is suppose to be in earths orbit::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: ADM : ::coughs and grimaces before answering:: Palmer just tried to destroy the Delphyne...

Adm_Lereaux says:
COM: CO: You must be mistaken captain, Palmer was relieved of duty months ago

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: shuts off the SOS message with the nav lights::

FCO_Ens_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CMO: You going to stop the bleeding or are you going to let me bleed to death here? ::smirks at him::
 
Action: One of the other ships near the Del is flashing its lights, apparently the crew thinks its a game.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: ADM: What?  I just spoke with him.  He sent his nephew to lock all controls down and send the Del into the firing zone next to the target....he was able to override my command codes...

CMO_House says:
FCO: That’s a phaser wound.  You won’t bleed to death...now shock is something else. :: jabs her in the neck with a hypo :: But you wont be here for that.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::starts to get dizzy:: OPS: Contact House and have him meet me in my ready room...and forward this comm. channel to my unit in there.  I need to speak to the Admiral in private....::stands up and staggers, almost falling to the ready room::....you have the con, Lt.....

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: reroutes the COM and contacts Doctor House::

Adm_Lereaux says:
COM: CO: His nephews....section...CAPTAIN IF MODEX IS ON BOARD GET HIM UNDER SECURITY NOW...:: comm. cuts off ::
 
CMO_House says:
*CO*: Captain I hope you don’t mind a green stain on the carpet but one of my medics found something or someone rather you will be interested in.
 
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