Cast of Characters:

XO    LtCmdr. Llynisika                                             	played by     Nancy Stricker
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. Tiberius Cassious McQueen                  played by     John Flory
CEO  Ltjg. Maximus Heller                                       played by     Michael Hiles

NPCs:
Various                                                                         played by     Ted Wharton
 
Summary:  The 3 remaining ships including the Delphyne are preparing use the combined power of their warp bubbles  to try and alter the mass of the platform.  If it works they will be able to line up the platform with planets to use the  gravitational fields to slow and perhaps stop the platform.
 
OPS continues to see to his duties under the protection of the force field.  So far he has seen no adverse effects during  his awake time.  But what strains are this condition having on our Antican friend's bodily systems.
 
What of the XO, other than a piece of a message sent to the captain nothing has been heard from her.  Are the effects of  the tarantula accelerated due to her hybrid lineage?
 
So far almost ever system of the Delphyne has been stressed to its limitations, and now it is time for the engines to be  tested to the max.  Since the engines are tied into every power generating system in engineering the stakes are far  higher should there be a system failure.
 
At the same time the platform continues on its collision course with Delta Outpost 2, and if not stopped Outpost 1.  The  fires have been put out but the damage not restored.  And there is a strange silence from the platform.  Is it the crew is  too busy to communicate with the Delphyne, or in typical Klingon fashion are not talking  to non warriors about their  failures....or is it something else?
 
We have seen OPS in his spider form, a terrifying sight...just ask the CMO, but if the male is this ferocious and if the  XO is  indeed the female then what is in store for the crew and ship?  Perhaps she has already started with these plans.
 
If these 'spiders' are taking over the crew members then how much of what the crew knows will the spiders know.  For  instance will Spidey McQueen be an expert in tactical.  Will Spidey Sika be able to access command codes?  And what  will the crew learn from the spiders if anything besides terror?
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Six -  “Our Enemy has many faces” A new  face...the  face of danger. 10711.07
 
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CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::on bridge standing by to monitor the platform as the three ships extend their warp fields to form a bubble::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::exits the turbo lift and heads to his station::
 
CEO_Lt_Heller says:
All:  The warp bubbles are ready to be linked.  Final power is building in our core.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: Sits at helm waiting to execute the warp bubble::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::In lift, bouncing on her toes::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::done in sickbay still working on a cure for the spider genes::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CSO: Power levels are climbing almost ready to fire warp bubble.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: Are the other ships ready?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::standing at tactical monitoring his console::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Doors open and she looks out before exiting, just knows people are staring at her, but she takes a deep breath and moves out onto the bridge::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CSO: Roger Cmdr.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hesitates a moment as she sees the XO on the lift::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks up at the XO::
 
Action: One of the ensigns that was obviously a fan of the night time shows the XO has been putting on drops the pile of padds he was carrying at seeing her step off the lift

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: Ma'am, the ship is nearing the needed power levels to extend the warp field and the other ships have signaled their readiness as well
 
XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::glances around, sees that K'Beth isn't in her chair::  Out loud: Who has the conn.?  ::cringes at the noise, but tries to cover and look all business::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: You do now ma'am.... unless you would prefer me to remain?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::picks up mug and has another pull of the extra strong Raktajino::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CSO: That's okay.  I'll relieve you

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::wonders who he has to thank for his new spidery powers::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods::  XO: I stand relieved.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::returns to monitoring her station::
 
Info: As the XO moves a force field follows her, same as with the CTO and OPS

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods and moves to the 'big chair’
 
CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::notifies all his repair teams to standby in case the warp bubbles proves too much for the ship::
 
CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO:  All ships' warp frequencies seem to be in sync.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: Ma'am we have been able to evacuate the outpost and are temporarily quartered in the Cargo bay.

Action : A new patient is being seen by the CMO, its the CO.  She is pretty cut up.  Has been bitten, she has an arm that has been brought in.  It belonged to her attacker, she took it off with her jejtaq

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::Issues order for dermal regenerators, for the CO's injuries, and has the arm put in stasis for testing::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Tactical is clear boss

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CSO/OPS/CTO: Noted

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::waits for the OPS to indicate the power levels have reached the needed level::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::resists the urge to scratch, knowing that the field isn't really causing the feeling of creepy crawlies on her::
 
CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::wants to scratch his back::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
XO:  I can't begin to imagine what will happen when we attempt this move.  Many of our systems are already damaged and the add strain may prove too much.  But I will keep an eye on things and do my best to keep her together.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Self: So which one bit me I wonder?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: ma'am we are ready to execute the warp bubble. We need to move the platform 9 degrees to port and 3 degrees down to bring the platform on course between the planets. I have sent the adjustment to the other ships as well.
 
Info: The Klingons have acknowledged they are ready and are standing by, their systems will fire automatically when the Del’s does

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::has one of this Lab Rats (tm) analyze the DNA and cellular structure of the arm that was brought in looking for any crew members if may have belonged too::
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: I have conformation from the other ships Ma'am.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
ALL: Let's do this then  OPS: Move the Del to where you need her.  CSO: Please keep an eye on the systems.  CTO: Keep alert and check the sensors during the move...just in case

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: So boss up for poker tonight? Guess we haven’t anything better to do

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::takes a deep breath::  Self: I hope this works...

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Aye boss

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Poker?  ::looks puzzled:: Oh!  Right.  ::blushes a deep blue::  Sure

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::looks over the results:: Computer:: How many Zaldans are currently serving on the ship?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: Roger ma'am executing in 3,2.1. :: executes the warp bubble::

Computer says:
CMO:  There are currently 7 Zaldans serving aboard the Delphyne.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::smiles:: XO: Gee that color suits you

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::prepares the internal sensors and has her SO watch the external ones::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::monitors the space around them::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::runs a full SRS and LRS of the area::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Antennae move down and she blushes a deeper blue:: CTO: Eyes on your sensors, please
 
Action:  All 3 ships begin to generate extended warp bubbles that slowly encase the platform.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: starts to execute the necessary adjustment to change the platform's course::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: The screen is clear

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::glances around to see all working then sits carefully in the CO's chair::  CTO: Good

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
::: watches the power levels as the warp bubble encases the platform::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::keeps an eye on his console looking for signs of strain on the already weakened hull::

SO_Ens_Howlingwolf says:
  XO: Platform mass readings are beginning to drop as expected.
 
Action: The force field moves to accommodate the XO and knocks the CO's coffee mug , one of her favorites, out of the holder and it breaks on the deck plate

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
SO: Noted.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::notes the mugs fall. And thinks he’s glad he isn’t superstitious::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CEO: How are the engines?  ::moves to see what the crash was and softly curses:: Self: of course

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::raises an eyebrow::  XO: Don't worry about it.. I will have Jeeves replicate an exact duplicate mug.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::checks over his console::  XO:  So far all showing green

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CSO: Thank you Commander :;gives Tarrez-Hunter a grateful look::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods encouragingly to the XO::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::runs and expert eye over the console::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
XO:  The strain on the hull to causing it to creak.   I'll keep an eye on it and let you know if things get worse.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: watches the mass reading and starts to see if they can also slow the platform down some as well::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CEO: Good to hear

SO_Ens_Howlingwolf says:
  XO: Platform at one half mass

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
:: Issues orders for the CO to be given the anti venom and stimulants compatible with her bio signature::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: We have made 1 degree to port Ma'am only 8 more to go.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: How are the power levels holding?

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::looks at Twelk and McQueen, sees that they are acting pretty calm, so she takes another beep breath, lets it out and tries to show an outward calm, at least::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::notes a momentary blip at the edge of the scanners::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CSO: power levels are good so far.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: What is the speed, Lt.?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: Still to fast Ma'am but we are trying to slow it down.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Boss I got a momentary blip at the outer edge of our sensors bearing  157 mark 2, starboard aft

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::monitors for feed back::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods and checks the screen in the arm of the chair::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Anything to go on?  ::turns to face him::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Am rescanning the contact area

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: continues to try and turn the platform::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::reassess the CO, makes sure her vitals are stabilizing::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Not as yet

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::refines his scans::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Keep an eye on it. The last thing we need is to be surprised by the Romulans, or someone else ::turns back to face the screen::
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: looks over to McQueen:: CTO: I don't know about you but I would like to shut down these personal force fields and reroute the power to the ship.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::nods at the XO :: Ops: couldn’t agree with you more old friend

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Overhears and nods in agreement as she scratches her arm::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::over hears the younger officers::  OPS/CTO: Nothing personnel gentlemen, but I rather like having them up myself.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: ma'am we have turned the platform 3 degrees to port and 1 degree down. However the outpost is approaching fast  it is going to be close.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CSO; Why as long as we are awake there is no problems. :: smiles::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
XO:  We've got a problem on of the support beams for the hull has come loose.  I'm getting reports that PO Oter'lan is trapped and unconscious.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: I trust your flying, Lt.  ::Squirms in the chair a bit and gives a soft sigh then relaxes slightly::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sends a text message to the CMO, "XO/OPS/CTO discussing dropping personal containment fields... please don't over react to this message"::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CSO: Don’t worry commander, I ate some bugs before I came on duty
 
XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CEO: Send a team to secure that beam. *CMO* Doctor we have a trapped crewman.  Send a team to engineering

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::sends a return message Not Bloody Likely::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
*XO*: Understood team on the way ::sends an emergency team to engineering::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
XO:  Yes ma'am.   *EO Lafayette*:  Get a team together to secure that beam and get Otler'lan out from under it.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::antennae swivel as she listens to the conversations on the bridge::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: looks for some more systems that he can shut down and reroute the power to the warp bubble::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
*Edit teams sent to engineering
 
XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Can you take power from unoccupied crew quarters?  ::glances at her screen:: That might help some.  At least the empty quarters.  You an reduce power in those quarters for the crew that are on duty
 
Action: With much effort the 3 ships have turned the platform to line up for the approach to the planets for the braking procedure.  A vibrations begins, it is the resonation of the bow of the platform striking Delta Outpost 2

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: Shall I have all non essentials move to the Dragon's nest?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: I already have ma'am as well as all non-essential areas.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::grabs the edge of her console::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CSO: Yes.  And have at least two other areas for non essentials to go to....just in case OPS: Noted.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::runs another scan of the aft quarters::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CSO: I have all non essentials headed for the cargo bays and have shut down the dragons lair.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::moves her legs so that she can secure them around the base of the chair if needed::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: Understood.  Good thinking.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::emergency team arrives in engineering

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks around the bridge::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees the out post go:: XO: So much for the outpost ma'am

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
All: We knew we couldn't prevent it.... still.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::she looks up at the main viewer::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks up at the destruction of the outpost and shakes his head::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: I see it, Lt.  ::watches the outpost::
 
Action: Fortunately the warp bubble is having the same effect on the debris from the outpost as on the platform.  Reducing its mass till the damage is minimum to the 3 ships

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: We are on course for between the planet though so hopefully the gravitational pull will stop the platform.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: How is it looking so far?
 
Info: The outpost looks like a paper cup after getting stepped on, nothing left but pieces
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: One good thing the warp bubble had the same affect on the outpost's debris as it has had on the platform  so the damage to the ships is minimal.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS:  Predicted ETA until the planets' gravitational fields slows the platform down to a stop?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Contact is back. Designate a Valdore class Warbird

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: At least some good is coming from it

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: He coming at us from dead astern. Recommend evasive maneuvers

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO:  Contact out friends and see if they see it, too

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::contacts the Klingons::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: Ma'am if we break formation it might affect the planet's ability to stop the platform.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO/CSO: If we don’t break were dead

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Are we safe to move away from the platform?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::brings weapons online::
 
Action : The Klingon ships break formation and cloak in preparation for the attack.  By not powering down they have caused a feedback loop in our own systems.  The CSO console that was monitoring the warp bubble becomes the conductor.  The huge power surge is shorted from the console through the CSO to the deck plates

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: Not recommend ma'am we need to maintain the warp bubble or it may not stop the platform. We still need 5 minutes till we get to the gravitational pull of the planets.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::tenses tight as a drum as the electricity surges through her body -- unable to scream or move::
 
Action: The CSO lays smoking on the deck, the soles of her boots actually melted to the deck plate.

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CSO: Crunch the numbers, ::blinks at the surge::  *Sickbay* Send a medical team to the bridge  ::Moves out of the chair, heading to the CSO's side::  Ops: Noted.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::hears something and turns to see the CSO get a massive jolt into her body.::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Klingons have cloaked skipper
 
CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::cuts remaining power to the CSO's console then moves over to help::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::still with the CO, Hunter sends another medical team to the bridge::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: swears as he sees the stupid Klingon break away from their position::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::redirects power to the aft shields::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Let our friends know that we need about 5 minutes.  And work with Twelk so that we can move quickly

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::kneels down by Tarrez-Hunter:: CSO: Commander?  Can you hear me?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Aye boss

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::Medical team arrives on the bridge and begins there assessment and treatment, taking vitals and scanning her cardiac functions::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::sends the message to the Klingons asking them to hold the Romulans off for 5 minutes::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::moves back to his station as the Medical team arrives::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: starts rerouting power back to system to try and control any more power surges:: XO: ma'am at this point all we can do now is hope since the Klingons moved off the warp bubble has collapsed.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Self: I might as well paint a bulls eye on the hull

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Looks over her shoulder:: OPS: As soon as we can, move away and go to evasive.  ::curses again::  Work with McQueen...we need to cover our butts here
 
CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::thrashing about screaming at the top of her lungs::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
OPS: mines

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: Taking evasive actions now.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: Mines?

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::turns back:: CSO: Commander, you need to be still.  I know it hurts, but you need to calm down.  *Sickbay* Where is that med team?  We need them NOW!
 
Action: Because the Warbird is alone it does not have the luxury of cloaking for attack.  So it is making a dire attack run on the platform, before the two Klingon ships can tear it apart with proven Klingon military proficiency

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
OPS: Mines, if we modify a few torpedoes and drop them in our wake in might make our guests think twice

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Good  ::glances over her shoulder as she tries to calm Tarrez-Hunter::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::the medic looks over at the CTO:: CTO: sir could you please escort the XO to some other part of the bridge so we can work?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::doesn't seem to hear the XO as the pain is just to great::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: might be a good ideal if it wasn't for the fact that they might strike the platform instead.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
:: The medic gives the CSO a little something for the pain::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::walks over to the XO:: XO Come on commander, we need you in the big chair right now

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
*XO*: As far as I know Ma'am they are right there. ::still blissfully unaware of what’s going on::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
:the screams lessen some with the hypo, but she is obviously still in a lot of pain::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Looks up at the medic:: Medic: When did you get here?  Help her!  ::hears McQueen and looks up at him, blinks and then seems to focus:: CTO: Of course :;moves to the chair::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees that the Klingons have taken care of the Romulan ship:: XO: Looks like the Klingons were more than a match for the Romulan as they have destroyed the ship.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::watches the XO return to her post and does likewise::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
*CMO*: Yes, they're here all right.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::the medics completely ignore the XO continuing to do there work, getting her packaged for transport to sickbay::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Another one destroyed.  Why can't we get one intact?  ::the last part isn't directed at anyone in particular::
 
Action : The Warbird makes an attack run on the platform, as it passes the Del one of the BOPs blows a piece of the Warbird’s hull loose.  It misses the Del only by meters

EMT_SCPO_Norien_Julan says:
Sickbay: Prepare of incoming wounded, electrical burns, we gave her something for the pain

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: At the moment ma'am I will take them any way we can get them.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::instinctively ducks::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: At least we could question someone.  ::looks at the screen::  Shoot first, shoot some more and then when everyone is dead, try to ask a question or two
 
Action : The medical team performs an emergency transport to sickbay.  The team and the CSO dematerialize and rematerialize in sickbay.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: At least we don't get any one lying that way. :: smiles::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::monitors the battle::

XO_LtCmdr_Llynisika says:
::Turns to face Twelk, stares at him then starts laughing.  Gets louder and then she smiles at him:: OPS: You do have a point there

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: Shall we maneuver to a point where we can shoot also?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::runs a full scan on the outer hole looking for signs of fractures::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
:: turns around as one of his nurses gasps, seeing his wife writhing in pain on the bio bed he runs over pushing one of the nurses out of the way not realizing he just knocked her to the floor:: CSO:: Sy!!!

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::smiles at OPS::
 
Action: The BOPs continue their assault and within minutes send the Warbird spiraling into one of the planets and its destruction.  Now the Klingons return to follow in for the braking procedure.  The platform is 5 minutes from the planet and 10 minutes from impact with Delta Outpost 1  The CSO is horribly burned and in great pain.  She will be stabilized and put into stasis tube until a medical ship can arrive from Starbase 23.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::takes her hand, His team, knowing exactly what to do, moves around him,  he continues to stare at his wife’s inert form::

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