Cast of Characters:

CO Captain K`Beth T’Kar                                         	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
CSO Cmdr. Sykora Ann Tarrez-Hunter                  played by     Charlotte Wrestler
OPS Ltjg. Twelk                                                           played by     Rich Robbins
CMO Cmdr. Owyn Hunter                                        played by     Jay Kersting
CTO Ens. Ka Bell                                                         played by     Jack Farfri
CIV  Ens. Tiberious Cassious McQueen                 played by     John Flory

NPCs:
Various                                                                        played by     Ted Wharton

Summary:
So far the repairs made to the ship are holding, for the time being but with two more BOPs out there...those repairs may be put to the test.  As of the last few days the sensors have been seemingly clear of ghosts, a welcomed sight.
 
Meanwhile the XO continues her nocturnal entertainment in the Dragonslair.  She seems to be drawing a bigger crowd than ever.  And taking a couple of them with her as gratuities each night.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty, is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Three -  “Our Enemy has many faces” Faces remain but do people change?... 10710.10
 
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CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::in the center seat:: All: Report, please.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: tries to contact the platform to inform them of their arrival:: CO: Captain i am attempting to contact the platform now.

CTO_Ens_Bell says:
::At the Tac station:: CO: Ship at yellow alert, all weapons systems showing nominal

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::sitting at the ST.OPS console monitoring the  link with the escorts::

CMO_Cmdr._Hunter says:
::in sickbay finishing paperwork on the autopsy::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CMO*: Doctor, any additional findings on the victims?
 
Action : The security protocols are accepted and the platform opens a channel.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
CO: Codes received and active skipper

CMO_Cmdr._Hunter says:
*CO*:; Nothing on the deceased, his autopsy has been forwarded to you. I did notice something strange about the TO though, when I went to scan him. that’s when the hair started growing from the wounds.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: notices that the security codes have been accepted: CO Captain we have an open channel to the platform.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::moves to CONN and takes over the helm::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CIV: Good.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: On screen.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: places the COM on screen:: CO : On screen Captain.
 
Action : A rather jittery looking scientist answers the comm., behind him stands to large Klingon officers.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::checks course and speed::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CMO*: Why don't you report up to the bridge and we can discuss it without announcing it over the conn...

CMO_Cmdr._Hunter says:
*CO*: Yes Ma'am

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::hides a chuckles as she see the scientist on the screen::  COM: Platform: This is Captain K'Beth of the USS Delphyne.  And who am I speaking with? ::looks at the screen questioningly::

CMO_Cmdr._Hunter says:
:: leaves the MO in charge, or should he say the Charge nurse in charge of the MO, and heads up to the bridge::

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::notes a slight vibration during course changes::

CTO_Ens_Bell says:
CO: I have the platform on LRS,  it is the size of a small moon....

Klingon Scientist (748329) says:
COM: Delphyne: CO:  This is head scientist 748329, these officers are Alolak and Keti.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Impressive.  No wonder it will take us quite a while to move it.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CTO: You would think that with a platform that big they would have used more ships to tow it.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
*ME*: Engineering i am picking up a vibration during course changes can you have someone look into it please

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Platform: Well, Head Scientist 748329...are there any special procedures or protocols you would like us to follow on approach?  Or should I be addressing Alolak and Keti? ::looks at the Klingons behind the scientist::

CTO_Ens_Bell says:
OPS: What I don't get is why there is all this fuss and resources put into something just to extract water.

CMO_Cmdr._Hunter says:
::walks onto the bridge and takes a seat in the CNS chair::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::over hears the CTO:: CTO: If you grew up on an arid planet, you'd understand.  Without water, there is no life.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: notices what looks like a com burst from the platform:: CO: Captain I believe I just detected a COM burst from the platform but it was there only for a moment.

CMO_Cmdr._Hunter says:
::smiles and nods to the CO:: CO:: Reporting as ordered ma'am

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Try and trace where it was going.

CTO_Ens_Bell says:
CO: True, but look at the size of that thing.  It would be cheaper and easier to make a fleet of tankers and mine ice from any number of moons.

748329 says:
COM: Delphyne: CO : No they are here to make sure we are not boarded, we are on course to AHZA and will maintain course and speed as per orders from commander B`Rel

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Scan the area quickly.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::maintains course and speed::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: I will do my best however it was only there briefly and now it is gone.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Scientist: We detected a short com burst from the platform.  Would you care to explain?

CTO_Ens_Bell says:
::begins a detailed SRS scan::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CTO: Ensign you might want to try a tachyon burst scan also?

748329 says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: I am afraid that is impossible captain you must be mistaken, there are no comm. units on this platform except the main one I am using
 
CTO_Ens_Bell says:
OPS: I would prefer not to take the deflectors offline to do that.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::adjusts course and sets an intercept course::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: hears the scientist:: CO: Captain I would suggest to him to start checking for another COM unit as I am almost sure that it was a COM burst.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::stands up and half growls:: COM: Platform: Are you calling my people liars?  Maybe those two Klingon "warriors" behind you should search for a traitor instead of standing there taking up space.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
CO: Intercept course laid in skipper

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods to OPS that she believes him::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::motions to OPS to mute their side of the comm.::

CTO_Ens_Bell says:
CO: By now they know that we know.  I would suggest Red Alert for both ourselves and the station, ma'am

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: mutes the COM and nods to the Captain::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Take us to red alert.

748329 says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: I never said any such thing :: cowering from the two warriors nearby ::

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::listens to the bridge conversation::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CIV: Contact B`Rel and tell her about the comm. burst.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::sends a coded burst to B`Rel::

CTO_Ens_Bell says:
::presses the button to take the ship to red alert:: *Ship wide* All hands to battle station, this is not a drill.  All hands battle stations..
 
Action: Alolak and Keti look at each other and laugh.  Speaking in Klingon, "You hear that tiny female, Starfleet should get a real warrior to command their ships".  Both laugh

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::on the bridge manning the sensors::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CIV: Inform her that we will be sending out tachyon burst in the same pattern as before.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper I’m getting a vibration during course changes

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::sends the coded message to B`Rel::

CMO_Cmdr._Hunter says:
CO:: Right well  I guess that’s my queue to get back down to sickbay, lovely chatting with you we must do so again ::Grins::
 
Action : B'Rel's ship decloaks and holds position about the saucer section of the Delphyne

CMO_Cmdr._Hunter says:
::Stands and goes back down to sickbay::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CIV: Have you tried to realigning the dampeners?
 
CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles at Owyn before he gets into the turbolift::

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
OPS: Yes,
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Platform: ::in Klingon:: A real warrior would know that the size of a warrior does not dictate their skill and that only a p'tahk would assume that they were free of treachery just because they stand around flexing their muscles.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
OPS: I’ll try another realignment and see if it goes away ::performs the realignment::

CMO_Cmdr._Hunter says:
::tosses a wink and a grin to his wife as he leaves the bridge::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: sets up the Tachyon Burst and waits to starts it::
 
Action : Before the other two can get into a verbal battle with the CO of the Del a growl can be heard over the comm., obviously belonging to B`Rel considering the reaction to it.  Both warriors run out of the bridge of the platform

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: B'Rel's ship has de-cloak and is holding position.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CSO: Then you and OPS release the tachyon burst and let's see what's out there.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::thinks it would be nice to take the fighter out and hunt those stolen ships down::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: nods to the CSO that he is ready::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods back to the OPS::  CO: We are ready

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CSO: Fire away.

CTO_Ens_Bell says:
::sits still staring at the sensor display looking for new targets::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO/OPS: Firing.  ::presses the button to release the burst::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: As soon as anything is detected, lock on and fire.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
:: makes sure the power stays stable for the tachyon burst::

CTO_Ens_Bell says:
::resists the urge to say something smart:: CO: Yes ma'am.
 
Action: The tachyon burst only shows the two ship that B`Rel said would be escorting the platform

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::makes a small course adjustment::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::reads who sensors:: CO: Looks like the space is clear around us.

CTO_Ens_Bell says:
CO: The tachyon burst shows two targets, both matching the size and course of the platform's escort.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: captain I have been able to gather a little more information on the COM burst and the frequencies are way off to be either Klingon or Federation.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
OPS: Romulan?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CSO: Well that's a relief.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: Could the frequency have gone through a red or a blue shift?
 
Action : There is a noticeable explosion on the platform.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CIV: Possible but would almost think pirates also.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Note their location and....::sees the explosion:: ...what the hell was that?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the area of the explosion::

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::kicks the speed up ::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CSO: It is possible but I don’t have enough information for that yet.

CTO_Ens_Bell says:
::notes the explosion, shrugs as there is little he can do about it right now, and tags the two ships revealed by the tachyon burst as friendly::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CSO: Can you identify what happened?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Open a channel

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Scanning now.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: Channel open Captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Platform: What happened?  What was the cause of that explosion?
 
Action: The bridge of the platform has a lot of smoke in it, the Klingon scientist stands there will blood oozing from a cut on his cheek

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::adjusts course and brings the Del a bit closer::

748329 says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: It was those two idiots that were on the bridge.  They got into a battle on one of the lower decks and touched off one of the thruster fuel cells.  We have no helm control until we restore the damages systems

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::swears in Klingon, Romulan and a little Ferengi thrown in:: COM: Platform: Do you need assistance?  Can you come to a complete stop?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: Can we tractor that thing?

748329 says:
COM: Delphyne: CO : Negative.  We have cut all drive power but the inertia is so great the momentum remains the same.  We are as the Earthlings say, coasting

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper you want me to take us in closer?

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CSO: All we could do is help I am afraid it is to large for us to tow alone.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CIV: Take us in closer.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper ::adjusts course and takes the Del in closer::

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
CO: How close you want us skipper?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Let's at least try and get them to a stop until they get helm control.  See if we can at least slow their momentum down with the tractor beam.

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CSO: The only possibility is that we could help keep it on course till is comes to a stop on its own.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CIV: Get B`Rel on the line and have her use their beams also if ours is not enough.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::sends the message::

OPS_Ltjg_Twelk says:
CO: roger Captain. :: readies the tractor beam:: ready once we are in position.

CIV_Ens_McQueen says:
::swings the Del into tractor beam range::
 
Action:  The Delphyne and B'rel's ship come about and match speed with the platform.  Now all four ships surround the massive behemoth of a platform.  This will be a Herculean tug of war.
 
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