Cast of Characters:

CO     Captain K’Beth T’Kar                                      	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
XO     Cmdr. Llynisika                                                	played by     Nancy Stricker
OPS   Ltjg. Twelk                                                          played by     Rich Robbins
CMO Cmdr. Owyn Hunter                                         played by     Jay Kersting
CEO  Ltjg. Maximus Heller                                        played by     Michael Hiles

NPCs:
Various                                                                          played by     Ted Wharton
 
Summary:  The CTO lies in sickbay his condition worsening.  Although cured of the spider DNA that was mutating the  crew during their resting states he has become a victim of the parasites last ditch effort to survive.  While he was in  spider for the CTO and OPS clashed for dominance, leaving the CTO with a gapping wound to his face.  That would has  now become infected with a highly aggressive bacteria, likely from the spiders claw.
 
The XO has been cured of being the spider queen, but the memories of what she has done haunt her during sleep.  The  horrors that the spider collective had done are hers to remember.
 
The CEO has managed the impossible keeping the Delphyne together and functional.  With the ship ready to continue  its mission his damage repair teams continue to do what is necessary to keep the ship going.  The major concern will  continue to be the structural integrity of the ship's frame and hull.
 
The rest of the crew that had been infected have shown no signs of re-infection.  Only signs of needing a shore leave to  rest...the rest they should have gotten when asleep.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Nine -  “Our Enemy has many faces” The face of  distrust. 10711.28
 
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OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: works on contacting the person in charge on the platform::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::enters the bridge from her ready room:: OPS: Lt...have you gotten hold of whomever is in charge of the platform?
  
Action: A rather frightened scientist answers the com

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::at TAC 1 checking the scans, glancing at Twelk, but looks away when he looks::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Just getting the on line now Captain.
 
CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::in main engineering checking over his reports.  Still feeling a bit light headed from the fall he took::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: On screen, Lt. ::sits down in her chair and takes a sip of coffee::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: looks at the screen and sees the scientist:: CO: Already there Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::sighs in relief at the CO' s new mug::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks up:: OPS: Oh...ah...well done.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Scientist: This is Captain K'Beth. To whom am I speaking?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*CO*:  The ship is fully operational, I'm still going to have to keep a close eye on the integ fields, I believe they will be a weak point,

Scientist_874563 says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: I am the lead scientist now, my identification is 874563

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: looks over to the XO:: XO: Ma'am I get the feeling that you are a little nervous around me. May I ask why?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CEO*: Understood, I'm sure you'll be able to handle anything that happens.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::hears the captain:  Self:  Lets hope so.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Platform: Scientist 874563?  That's rather a mouthful.  How about I just call you Bob?  Now...what is the status of the platform and the engines on it?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::looks up in surprise:: OPS: What?  Oh, ::blushes a bit:: no, not really nervous.  Just.....  ::sighs::  well after, ::pauses:: in the ::another sigh::

Scientist_874563 says:
COM: Delphyne: CO : As you wish you are the commander of this mission since B’Rel’s suicide
 
Action : A large gauntleted hand strikes the scientist in the face quite hard

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Bob: Good...then how about you tell me what the....::sees the hand::...who is there with you?  Show yourself!

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::takes a quick breath:: OPS: After our 'incident' in the cargo bay, well I'm still working on getting over it ::blushes a bit more::

Scientist_874563 says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: I mean that after her glorious death you are in command, the engines are operational :: flinches from someone off screen ::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: chuckles:: XO: Ma'am I wouldn't worry to much about what has happened lately with this spider thing. To be truthful I really don't remember that much and would have never done any thing like that if I hadn't been infected.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Bob: Who else is there with you?

Scientist_874563 says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: Just our security contingent commander...I mean captain :: flinches again ::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Thanks.  I'll try ::gives Twelk a small smile and goes back to her board:: Self: what is it about you and ....?
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::mutters under her breath:: This is ridiculous. ::stands up::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Bob: I want you and the security commander to beam over immediately.  We'll have a nice chat here.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: Who know Cmdr maybe later we can have a drink together and laugh about the whole incident.:: Smiles::

Scientist_874563 says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: On our way captain....874563 out :: is shoved hard by the off camera person just as the comm. closes ::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Maybe

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Commander, we're going to have a couple of guests coming over.  Would you be so kind as to escort them to the conference room?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: goes about checking some power reading and making sure that the ship stays in place near the platform::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Straightens up:: CO: Aye Captain.  ::calls the TO on TAC2 over and heads to the lift::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
Lift: Transporter room 1

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CMO*: Doctor, are you available to report to the bridge?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: They are in Transporter room 1 Captain.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::while they are still not moving begins running more detailed scans of the major systems to see if there is anything more he can do to get the ship in better shape.::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CEO*: Report to the bridge, I want you to scan the platform completely and verify that it is operational again.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Good, you have the bridge. ::takes her coffee cup and goes into the conference room to wait::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
*CO*:: Give me a few minutes to wrap things up here I'll head right up

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: moves to the center chair::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*CO*:  Will be up in a few.  I'm currently getting some odd readings from one of the aux reactors.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::exits the lift and heads to TR 1, enters and sees the two:: Scientist 874563/Security Commander: Welcome to the Delphyne.  I'm Commander Llynisika.  Captain K'Beth is waiting for you both.  ::indicates the door:: Shall we?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
*CEO: Chief I see a slight power fluctuation on Deck 3 section 10 when you get a chance could you send some one there to check it out?

Scientist_874563 says:
XO: Of course.  This is lieutenant B'Rukt he is security for the platform control room

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*OPS*:  It might be part of the same problem i am having with one of our reactors.  I'll get a team over there now.  ::deploys one of his teams to Deck 3.:

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sits down and relaxes for a few minutes, knowing that soon she'll have to put on her bully face to deal with thick skulled Klingons::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods to both:: Bob/B'Rukt: I'll escort you both to the conference room

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
*CEO* : Roger Chief thanks.
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::walks with Bob and B'Rukt:: Bob: How long have you been out here?  :;tries to make some small talk::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::deploys a team to look at the reactor and heads for the bridge::

Scientist_874563 says:
XO: I have lived on the platform for the last 3 years since it was just a frame :: B'Rukt growls at him answering questions ::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Glances at B'Rukt:: Bob: I see ::as they approach the conference room, she falls back slightly and growls at B'Rukt::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::heads to the bridge::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::steps off the TL onto the bridge and takes over the Engineering console.::
 
Action : As the XO and the Klingons enter the conference room B'Rukt challenges the XO's growl by growling back...."p'tahk"

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
Bob/B'Rukt: After you ::gives the Klingon a look and says under her breath:: B'Rukt: Combat with you would be 'interesting' ::stresses 'interesting'::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: check the reports coming in and makes an inventory list for when they finely get to a star base::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::hears B'Rukt and stands up quickly:: B'Rukt: Stand down Lieutenant...that is MY first officer you are insulting and I will not tolerate it.

B’Rukt says:
XO: It is dishonorable to battle a weaker foe

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::enters the room:: CO: Captain.  Scientist 874563 and Security Commander B'Rukt
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Thank you, Commander.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::points tot he table:: Bob/B'Rukt: Sit...both of you.

B’Rukt says:
:: with a look of forced compliance :: CO: Yes captain :: has one of those I will have to kill somebody later for this Klingon looks on his face ::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Leans close:: B'Rukt: I might surprise you  ::grins and moves to K'Beth's side::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::enters the bridge::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees the CMO arrive on the bridge:: CMO: Doc how is Ty doing?

B’Rukt says:
:: takes a seat at the other end of the table after watching the scientist sit :: CO: You pet needs a shorter leash  before something happens to her captain

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
OPS:: He's stable Lieutenant, You can visit him if you'd like. when we finish, he's sleeping right now

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: ::under her breath:: You stand down also, Commander.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CMO: Thanks Doc I still feel awful bad about this whole mess.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::raises an eyebrow as her antennae lean forward:: CO: Aye, Captain ::sits but has a clear path to the other two::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
OPS:: It's not your fault Twelk, no one knew what was happening while they were in Spider form...

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CMO: The worst part about the whole matter is that I really don't remember it.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::leans on the table with her hands and stares him down:: B'Rukt: I suggest you show better manners towards a superior officer or maybe you'd like to end up guarding a garbage scow.  As my second in command...she is your superior and thus any disrespect towards her is a dishonoring of you.  Understood, Sub Lt? ::emphasizes the word 'sub'::

Scientist_874563 says:
:: sits looking very nervous ::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
OPS:: Sometimes that’s for the best, but rest assured he'll be fine.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CMO: Thanks Doc for all you have done for him.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::watches both Bob and B'Rukt, sees Bob is nervous::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
OPS:: he's my friend too Twelk, I'd do the same for you, the Captain. anyone else on board, its part of my job

B’Rukt says:
CO: You overstep your bounds Starfleet, I take orders from you only because I am commanded to by Sub Commander K`Ralt.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::starts a detailed scan of the reactor and power systems and waits for the results for the visual inspections of his teams.::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CMO: True Doc But he has become my best friend and with all my strange habit it is hard to even make friends let alone one like him.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
B'Rukt: On my ship...I set the bounds, Klingon.  Or maybe I should have a talk with Sub Commander K`Ralt about the dog he sent to do a man's job?  Now sit down and be quiet. ::turns to the scientist without a pause::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
Scientists: now...tell me about the condition of the platform.  Without all of the flinching.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Watches K'Beth, then keeps an eye on B'Rukt.  Knows he won't want to let that go::

B’Rukt says:
:: slams his fist down and growls, waiting for his chance to challenge ::

Scientist_874563 says:
CO: The platform required a lot of repair captain but we are fully operational at this time

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*CO*:  Scans show that the station is sound and fully operational, the repairs are a bit haphazard and obvious but they appear functional and ready for duty.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::leans forward, ready to move if needed. The pent up tension from the last few weeks just under the surface::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
:;still ignoring B'Rukt as if he wasn't even there:: Scientist: Who is actually in charge over there?  You?

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
OPS:: I think you have more friends than you realize. Now, forgive me I have to join the Captain, Is she in her ready room?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CMO: Thanks and yes she is.

Scientist_874563 says:
CO: I am in charge of all station operations, but I have been assigned a security force that answers to K`Ralt

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
OPS: Thank you, I was going to ask him if he'd like to play poker when he's feeling better perhaps you'd care to join us

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods:: Scientist: I want my doctor to look over you and the others to verify that there are no side effects from that spider virus before we start off again.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CMO: maybe i will Doc and maybe we can even get the chief over there to join us?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*CO*:  Ma'am we still have one reactor that is running too hot, my teams have gone over it and we still haven't been able to determine the cause.  If it continues this way she could blow.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
OPS: sure! alright, I need to get in there...hopefully i won't be wading through a pool of blood ::grins::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CEO*: Can we operate without it?

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::enters the ready Room::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:: You wanted to see me ma'am
 
Action : There is an incoming comm. from K`Ralt's ship

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
EDIT: ready room to conference room::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CEO: It is showing up on my board also can we shut is down for now?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*CO*:  Yes ma'am, will shut it down till we can figure out the problem.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
*CO*: Captain we are being hailed by K`Ralt's ship.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
OPS:  Shutting down now.  ::hands fly over controls and he begins the shutdown of the reactor.::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: I'll be right there.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CMO: Doc, talk with the scientist and make certain that there won't be anymore outbreaks of the virus.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: get the hail ready to be put on screen::

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
CO:; Very well

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*CO*:  We've got a problem I can't get that reactor to shut down.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Commander...keep an eye on him. ::indicates B'Rukt:: But no fighting. ::exits the conference room::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: reroute power to the system that the reactor was powering ::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: On screen.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: places the Hail on screen:: CO: On screen ma'am

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CEO*: How long do we have before it goes critical?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Looks like we have approximately 3 hours before that reactor goes critical and blows.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Stands:: CO: Aye Captain ::looks like she would like to fight, but stays at ready instead::
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CEO: I will have force field set up around it shortly. :: starts setting up force fields around the reactor::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Take what resources you need to shut it down.

Sub-Commander_K`Ralt says:
COM: Delphyne: We stand ready to continue, I am worried that you have taken a lead scientist to your ship without security.  We only have a finite number of scientist aboard
 
Action: The force field is established around the reactor

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: K'Ralt: I don't intend to eat him, K'Ralt.  You'll get him back...that is if B'Rukt doesn't beat him to death first.

Sub-Commander_K`Ralt says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: Who is B'Rukt

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO: With your permission I'd like to head down there and see if I can get it powered down manually.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: K'Ralt: The head of your security force on the platform.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CEO: Chief I have the force field us and have sent the repair crews the frequency so that they can enter it when needed.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Do it.

Sub-Commander_K`Ralt says:
COM: Delphyne: The limited security force we had on the platform was destroyed by the creatures

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::keeps an eye on B'Rukt while leaving the scientist to Dr. Hunter::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
OPS:  Thank you,  I'm headed down there now to see what I can do.  Let me know if there are any other issues.  ::turns his station over to another engineer::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::pauses:: COM: K'Ralt: Hold that thought. ::leans down and pulls a phaser from her arm rest.  Limps quickly to the conference room and enters while firing at B'Rukt::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CEO: Good luck.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
OPS:  Thanks the way things have been going I may need it.  ::enters the turbo lift::
 
Action: B'Rukt falls forward onto the table knocked there by the phaser blast, he is unconscious.  A trickle of green blood comes from the wound on his head

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees the captain head for the conference room with the phaser:: Self: Maybe the Captain will let me have him for lunch.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Moves at the phaser fire:: CO: Captain! ::in a louder voice than her usual just above a hoarse whisper:: What?  ::looks at B'Rukt::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Take him to the brig and search him thoroughly.  In fact, strip him completely...we don't want any self poisoning.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::moves over to B'Rukt and leans closer to check him:: CO: How did you know about this Ma'am?  ::her admiration of K'Beth goes up another notch, but she really wanted to beat the snot out of B'Rukt::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::exits the lift and heads for the reactor control center::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: On it Captain ::calls for Sven to come and help her with the prisoner::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: A little bird called K'Ralt tipped me off.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
Scientist: Now...I think you and I had better have another talk.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::an eyebrow raises:: CO: Interesting

Scientist 874563 says:
CO: Of course captain
 
Action : An unconscious and now naked B'Rukt is thrown into the brig.  The reactor continues to climb in power and heat production with no signs of shutting down.  K`Ralt is demanding a full report from the scientists.
 
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