Cast of Characters:

CO     Captain K’Beth T’Kar                                      	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
OPS   Lt. Twelk                                                             played by     Rich Robbins
CTO  Ltjg. Tiberius Cassious McQueen                   played by     John Flory
CEO  Lt. Maximus Heller                                           played by     Michael Hiles

NPCs:
Various                                                                          played by     Ted Wharton
FCO E’Lor                                                                    played by     Lynda Anderson

Summary:  The platform has begun final breaking procedures.  It with the two escort ships have made it to the planet.  Now the real work for the scientists begins.

The CTO has been cleared to return to duty the infection having been cured by Dr. Hunter.  The scar has a strange dark reddish tint to it, but it looks like he may have to deal with that as a trophy of his ordeal.

The CMO is in sickbay...in bio-bed.  Shortly after completing his discharge of the CTO, the CMO entered his office and collapsed.  His serotonin levels dangerously out of balance.  Dr. House believes that the stress of the spider mutations along with the personal stress of having his wife gravely injured has been too much for Owyn.   He has been sedated in order to stabilize his brain chemistry

Sika the XO of the Del is confined to bed rest for one day cycle.  While inspecting the repair progress  one of the shoring levers came loose striking her and basically squashing one of her antennae between  the lever and her skull.  The damaged appendage has swollen and is causing her some balance problems  as well as a killer headache.

The CO is gathering last minute information on the Romulans that invaded the platform and for the  requirements of the Del for the last phase of the mission.

OPS is going to be a very busy Antican.  Not only is he responsible for the Del's power, but it there is a  possibility that the Del might have to act to prime the power systems on the platform once it has  reached planet side.  One wrong move and the feedback could incinerate the Del and K`Ralts ship as  well.

The CEO will have to deal with the structural integrity issues more so than in the last few hours.   Holding a low orbit to act as power node for the platform will put a great deal of stress on the again  Excelsior's frame, a frame that is already damaged.

Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Eleven -  “Our Enemy has  many faces” The face of  an victory...perhaps. 10712.12

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CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sitting on the bridge watching the crew go about their business::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::standing in TL, adjusts his jacket. Nervous at returning to duty. Waiting for TL to stop::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::exits the turbo lift onto the bridge and takes over the engineering console::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::sitting at the helm::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::feels the TL stop and walks out onto the Bridge::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: goes over the power transfer calculation one more time to be sure they are right::
 
CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::walks over to the Captain:: CO: Permission to return to duty skipper

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks up at him and nods:: CTO: Welcome back, Lt.  Take your station.
 
CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::salutes the Captain:: CO: Aye skipper

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees his friend Ty return back to the Bridge:: CTO: Good to see you up and about  Ty.
 
CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::moves over to tactical and smiles at Twelk::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: ETA until we are at our destination?

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
OPS: Good to see you too mate

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Checking now sir.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::does some quick calculations::  CO: ETA is five minutes.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::takes his station and begins reviewing the tactical logs and sensor sweeps::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Take a low orbit when we arrive.  And Lt...address me as ma'am or Captain, please.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO; Captain I have all the calculations ready for the power transfer and am sending them to K`Ralt as well.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Understood captain.  Taking a low orbit when we arrive.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Good work, Lt.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::checks over his latest checks:: CO:  The problems we've been having with the strutual integrity systems will get worse as we take a lower orbit.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper there is nothing on sensors

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::raises an eyebrow::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Can we compensate enough?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CEO: we can reroute some extra power to the SIF if need be.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::looks around the bridge and sighs in relief.:: Self: Damn its good to be back
 
Action: On the view screen the platform can be seen making orbit entry.  The flames that surround if from atmospheric friction make for a great light show.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Keep a weather eye out, Lt...I don't trust that all the Romulans are gone.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain K`Ralt is hailing us.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::watches the main viewer:: CO: Aye ma’am

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: On screen

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
Self: I don't trust them at all period.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::takes a sip of coffee while she waits::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::begins running another sensor sweep::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: puts the COM on screen:: CO: Aye Captain.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO, OPS:  We should be able to reroute power to help compensate but that system has taken a serious beating and is terribly weakened.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Do the best you can.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::watches the fight path and maintains its original path::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  As always ma'am.

 Sub_Commander_K`Ralt says:
COM: Delphyne :CO: Captain the platform is descending as planned.  It appears we have been victorious.  :: smirks showing his front fangs ::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CEO: I will leave it in you capable hands.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Beginning descent into lower orbit gently captain.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::thinks they better not count there chickens too soon::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain I would inform him that this isn't done yet.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hands skillfully move over the flight console::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::idly takes another sip of coffee:: COM: K'Ralt: You forget yourself, Commander.  Until the platform is in place and operational...no one is victorious.

 Sub_Commander_K`Ralt says:
:: grumbles something in audible under his breath:: COM: Delphyne: CO: Of course captain you are correct.  I have received the coordinates and have begun descent into a low orbit

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::continues monitoring the tactical readouts::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::continues the slow gentle descent into the lower orbit as requested::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: Looks over at the FCO and see what he is doing:: FCO: I would be careful how you operate those controls. We have tweaked the engines a little and when this ship is in good running shape you can do loop de loops at warp 6 with the old girl. ::Smiles::
 
Action: The vibration begins to come back to the helm as the Del gets closer to the edge of the atmosphere

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::a little irritated:: COM: K'Ralt: What was that you said at the beginning, Commander?  I didn't quite catch that...
 
CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::feels the vibrations begin and does a full check on all systems.::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::watches the platforms decent::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::feels the vibrations and her hands compensate for the angle of descent::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: rechecks the power reading and finds them to be in good shape yet::

 Sub_Commander_K`Ralt says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: Nothing our crews need to be part of, I will discuss it when this is done if you care to captain.  Face to face.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sips her coffee, unconcerned about the vibration just yet as she knows the old girl can handle a lot of abuse::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: I will take that under advisement.  It is not the first time I have flown a ship that has had her engines tweaked.  ::smiles::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: K'Ralt: Anytime, Commander...you know where I live.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hears the tone in the Klingon's voice and it does have an irritating effect::

 Sub_Commander_K`Ralt says:
:: does more of a ceremonial cross chest salute and closes the comm. ::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: feels the vibration:: CEO: Chief If we route a little more power to the lower shields think that might help with this vibration?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::under her breath:: Self: I hate working with Klingons.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: ETA until the platform is in place?
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we have just gotten word that the platform is in  place and ready for the power transfer.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
OPS:  I might help at least it won't hurt.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::holds the Delphyne in place::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS/CEO: Are we ready to make the transfer?

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::watches engine temperatures and the orbit as well::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CEO: Roger will route some extra there now. Reroutes what power he can to the lower shields::
 
Info: The Del and K`Ralts ship are both in a very low orbit just outside the grasp of the atmosphere.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Ready as we will ever be Captain.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  My systems are as ready as they will ever be.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Any lower captain and we will be skipping the upper atmosphere.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::runs another set of sensor sweeps::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Then do it...and then let's get out of here...these Klingons are making me irritable.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Then I suggest you hold her here, Lt.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
FCO: just don't skip it to hard please.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hears the captain and does not look::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Captain I am keeping her right here just shy of the upper atmosphere.  I have no desire to enter the atmosphere at all.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain.:: contacts K`Ralt and starts the power transfer::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: I will not let it skip.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hands move skillfully over the board and holds the Delphyne in the proper place::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Keep it out of the red line.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  I will do all I can.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
Self: And I end up with a Klingon captain?  Someone doesn't like me.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: watches the transfer carefully::
 
Action: The forward deflector arrays of both ships come to life with raw power from their power reactors.  The beams are focused and striking the collector on the platform.  The giant machinery on the platform begins to come to life.  K`Ralt signals that his systems are holding.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::hands her cup to the bridge yeoman for a refill and watches the transfer on the view screen::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::watches the power transfer carefully::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::tries to maintain the Delphyne's position with the RCS thrusters and watches the temps as the deflector dish does its job::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: watches for any sign of feed back on the transfer::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Keep a good eye out, Lt.  This is when I would strike if I were the Romulans.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
Self: Were I a Romulan....oh the possibilities are endless.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::makes a few changes to the coolant systems::  CO:  Temps are beginning to rise but are still manageable.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: Captain i have a subspace anomaly forming off our starboard side

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::looks the sensors on the anomaly::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::refrains from saying "Right on time":: CTO: Can you identify?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: hears the CTO:: Self : The captain called it.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hands move once again over the console imputing a strategic move for battle and escape if necessary::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO/OPS: Be prepared to shut down the transfer immediately.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: checks to see how much longer they will have to maintain the power transfer::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Captain I have a battle course laid in and one for escape if necessary.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: Skippers it appears to be of the "Others" in origin

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::hands are poised to stop the transfer::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::curses:: CTO: I am getting extremely tired of them.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
FCO: when we shut down this power you need to get us away from this platform in a hurry.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::starts to bring the defensive systems online:: CO: Likewise skipper

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: I have already taken that measure and laid in a quick escape course away from here.
 
Action: Two volleys of energy come out of the anomaly the first missing the Del but the second striking K`Ralts ship in the aft knocking out propulsion and sending the bird of prey into the atmosphere.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS/CEO: Cut the transfer now!

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Captain ready on escape route.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hands move quickly::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Take us to red alert and fire on that anomaly.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
Self: Damnmit ::hits red alert::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: cuts the transfer:: CO: Aye captain.  FCO: get us out of here now

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::hands fly over his console:: CO:  Cutting now.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::locks torpedoes on the anomaly and fires::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Move us out to cover K`Ralt's ship.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::uses the battle strategy she laid in previously and implements it::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: 1 away skipper

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Moving to cover the Klingon ship now.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::moves the Delphyne to the Klingon ship::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO; Keep us out of the atmosphere, but keep us between them and the Klingon ship.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::brings phasers to bear and fires::
  
Action: As the Klingon ship begins to lose its fight against the gravity and atmosphere a text message appears on the Del's view screen. " Engines recharging, thrusters unable to stop decent...it is a good day to die"

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CTO: Give me a second and you will have a great shot.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::brings the Delphyne up 12 degrees port pitch -5 degrees::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CEO; Chief can we lock a tractor beam on K`Ralt's ship?

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CTO: Optimum shot.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::nods at the FCO and readies another volley of torpedoes::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Get hold of K'Ralt and see if we can be ...::sees the message and curses again::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::tries to hold the Delphyne for the right time and shot::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CTO: You have the shot.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::fires a torpedo volley at the anomaly::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::watches the engine temps and the pitch of the ship::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
OPS:  With the changes we made for the transfer we'd have to go in after it and soon.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Can the Del withstand a short trip into the atmosphere?
  
Action: The torpedoes enter the anomaly and disappear

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: tries to transport any of the crew he can from K`Ralt's ship:: CO: working on transporting any one I can now Captain.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::looks up in surprise::  All: Where did they go?

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::runs a sensor sweep::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Take us in on a high intercept over K'Ralt's ship.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Working on it now captain.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: Reroutes more power to the shields::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::brings the Delphyne up 20 degrees starboard pitch +10 and comes up smartly to within sight of K`Ralt’s ship::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  I can't say what shape we'll be in after but i will do all I can to keep her together.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO/OPS: When we get close enough, try and tractor them in.  Lt. Twelk...keep trying to transport any and all you can in case the tractor beam doesn't work.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: K`Ralt’s ship in sight captain.
 
Action : The outer hull of the BOP is heating up, at 80% of max tolerance
 
FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Captain we had better move faster.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Roger Captain working on that as well.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Steady, Lt.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hands move silently making the small but necessary changes::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::watches the weapons recycle ::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Steady as she goes captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Try to lock on with the beam now.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sets up the tractor beam:: CEO; Ready when you are chief
 
Action : Transporting is yielding almost no results as the crew of the other ship are moving about trying to stabilize their ship.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: tries to lock the tractor beam on::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::hands fly over his console.::  OPS:  Ready as I'll ever be.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::moves her hands steadily making the necessary changes for each change in motion::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain lets hope this works as I am having a hard time trying to transport people.
 
Action : With a lurch the Del smashes into the atmosphere.  Huge orange trails of flame trail from her hull.  The old ship shakes and bucks as the forces strain her already damaged hull. But the Del is catching up to the BOP

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: It is possible that they are trying to stabilize their ship and that is ..........Hello there.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hands fly over console::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Sorry about that but we hit the atmosphere too hot and it won't happen again.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::grips his station and begins deploying his team to damaged areas::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: starts pulling power from all non essential areas and routes it to the shields and tractor beam as well as SIF::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Hull temp is at 85% and rising.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::mutters under her breath about Klingons and their almost obsession with dying:: OPS: Pull power from everything we have to the SIF and tractor beam.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
Self: Damn!
 
Action : The tractor beam locks onto the BOP, and stabilized its tumbling but the ships still need to break back out of atmosphere

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::changes the angle of ascent to try to minimize the rising temperature of the hull::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
OPS: Am diverting power from weapons to the SIF and shields

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: She'll hold, Lt.  Just keep her together.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: The only thing left is life support to pull power from Captain.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  I ain't letting her fall apart now ma'am.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Changing the angle of ascent to minimize the heating of the hull.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Bring us back out of the atmosphere gently, I don't want to lose that bird of prey.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Yes captain that is what I am trying to do now.  Doing it gently but skillfully.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::changes again the angle of ascent slightly::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::looks at sensors and swears:: CO: Skipper we have incoming

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Divert power to the shields...but try not to lose the BOP.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
OPS: Twelk we need to reinforce the aft shields

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Captain the controls are sluggish between the added mass and the atmosphere.  I am trying to execute a maneuver to get us and the BOP out of the atmosphere.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Can you get any kind of reading on this anomaly?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: bring life support to minimal levels and routes the extra to the SIF:: CO: Captain Power levels are in the yellow now so we had better get this done soon.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: Checking

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::adjusts the heading by 12 degrees port and yaws the Delphyne -20 degrees to the port and settles into a somewhat side ways rise through the atmosphere::
 
Action: One of the rear hull plates rips off the BOP and rockets past the Del.  It contacts the inbound round and detonates it.  Leaving the Del to deal only with the shockwaves

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::compensates as the two ships rise slowly::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
Self: Damn talk about lucky?

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::runs a sensor sweep of the anomaly::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CTO: What ever is in that anomaly is something I don't want to know about.
 
Action: The Del and the BOP have risen enough that gravitational pull is lessoning, the vibrations are subsiding , they are coming free of the planet’s atmosphere.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: I am not sure just how lucky we are that shockwave is bad enough.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles:: CTO: Looks like we have a lucky charm.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::keeps the two ships climbing gently::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Sir we are high enough for the gravitation pull to lessen and the vibrations are also lessening as we rise.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::rubs his hand over his console fondly:: Self: That’s the girl, it’ll take more than that to hurt you

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Contact K'Ralt and see if they have any propulsion.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Thank you, Lt....and stop calling me 'sir'.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: watches as there is some relief on the power systems:: CO Aye Captain :: contacts K`Ralt::
 
CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::looks over the sensor readouts:: CO: Skipper I’m detecting a power signature inside the anomaly. Its a Rommie

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: My error captain.
 
Action : The Del breaks loose of the atmosphere.  Without the superheated gasses around in K`Ralt is able to get 1/2 impulse back
 
FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Force of habit.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
::leans over  and whispers to the FCO:: FCO: Yea if you don’t stop she will get her whip out. :: smiles::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: Whip?

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::looks at the captain and then back at her console::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Now that we know how to deal with.  Divert power back to shields and weapons and lock onto them.  But wait to fire until we are clear of the atmosphere completely.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::breaths a sigh of relief as the ship clears the atmosphere::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain K`Ralt says that he should have impulse back in 10 minutes.
 
Action: A Valdore class Warbird emerges from anomaly

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hands skillfully do a battle course that will be assured of victory::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper we got company

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CTO: Battle course laid in.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sees the ship appear:: CTO: Alter that last order and fire now.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Captain ready to do battle.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: routes power back to weapons::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CTO: Rolling around for optimum shot.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::brings the weapons up and lays in a full firing solution::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Hold our course until K'Ralt has propulsion.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Understood captain.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::does not roll the ship but keeps its original course until told otherwise::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: And Lt....do not conduct any maneuvers until you are ordered to do so.  Understood?

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::fires a full volley of phasers and torpedoes::
 
Action : K`Ralt tries to bring his ship around but the impulse engines are strained he cant get out of the Warbird's firing arc.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Understood captain.
 
Action: The first volley his and the Valdore loses 17% of its shields, it now turns its attention from the BOP to the Del

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Status of K`Ralt’s shields?

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
Self: Wonderful way to start a first impression.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain K`Ralt is trying to get out of the area but his impulse engines aren't up to the task yet.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::watches the weapons recycle and lays in another firing solution::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Checking now captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Fire again, Lt.  Target their weapons.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::Targets the Valdore’s weapons systems and fires::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain they are at 33% and climbing.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::with the skill of a veteran she has already laid in several different scenarios and waits patiently for any orders::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Get between K'Ralt and the Warbird.  We didn't rescue him to let him get blown to bits.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Understood captain.  Moving to intercept and take the heat off the Bird of Prey.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain it looks like they are more interested in us now.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hands move over the console and bring the Delphyne between the Romulan ship and the Klingon ship::
 
Action: The atmosphere parts coming up from the planet a large blast of energy strikes the Valdore taking its shields down momentarily.  The Del’s volley strikes the torpedo bay on the Valdore with no shields to interrupt.  The ship disappears in a flash of light

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Good...let's keep it that way.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
Out loud: Hello there what just happened?

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: Got her skipper

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::blinks:: OPS/CTO: What in the hell just happened?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: Nice shooting Ty.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CTO: You didn't get her something from the planet did the damage.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: There was an energy discharge from the planet

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::turns the Del’s sensors on the planet::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain it seems that we just got a little help from the platform.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: It would appear we have a guardian angel.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: It would seem so Lieutenant Twelk.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: What does a mining colony have that could do that?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::begins setting up shifts and teams to begin heavy repairs on the ship.::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: Being Klingons they probably have an armory down there

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CTO: That would be a reasonable supposition.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
Out loud: That is some piece of mining equipment we just delivered.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Indeed captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Any trace of the anomaly?

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: It appears they used the power we sent them to take out the Valdore
 
Action: K`Ralt comes along side the Del, signaling that his ship is functional but in need of repair.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: Checking

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::runs a sensor weep::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Send a message to the platform thanking the scientists.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO Captain K`Ralt says that his ship is functional however they still need many repairs.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: sends their thanks to the platform::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
CO: The Anomaly is still there skipper

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Does the platform have all the power it needs?  Or do we need to transfer more to replace what they shot back?
 
Action: On the bridge of the Del a image appears of a tall being all in black.  He appears to be the most handsome of whatever race the person seeing him is of.  He addresses the command staff

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Checking captain.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::goes to move towards the captain::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::stands up quickly:: being: Who the hell are you?
 
CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
All: Intruder alert, Security to the bridge

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Attend your station, Lt!

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::draws his phaser::

 Valrosh says:
CO: Just an observer of sorts my dear captain K`Beth

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Yes captain.  ::moves back to her console::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: Ty it is a hologram.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::looks embarrassingly around at Twelk:: OPS: i knew that

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
Valrosh: I'm not your dear anything.  ::indicates the damaged BOP and the lights flashing on their own consoles:: Was this your doing?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::sees the image appear on the bridge and wonders what is going to happen now::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::holsters his phaser and cancels the intruder alert::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: listens as the figure speaks::

 Valrosh says:
All: You and your ship have peaked our curiosity.  I am sure we will be seeing more of each other.  ::smiling :: CO: Captain, everything in the universe is our doing in some manner or the other

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::listens and watches the image::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::mumbles as he returns to his station::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
Valrosh: A bit arrogant aren't we?  Well get the hell off my ship and stop interfering with us.  Go watch someone else...I heard the Romulans can be a fun bunch.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
Valrosh: Good then all we have to do is get rid of you and everything will start to run smooth again.

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::smiles at his friend::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::isn't sure what to make of this new threat::

 Valrosh says:
CO: Oh the Romulans are quite entertaining as are the Klingons under the right conditions.  But twice you have been in the path of what we planned, it only fair we pay you the attention due.  Farewell for now my dear captain :: with that the image and the anomaly disappear ::

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Captain is that someone we know or is it like the Q entity I have heard about?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
:sits back down grumpily:: Out loud: Just what we need...more of them.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::mutters to himself::  Self:  Great just what we need someone else sticking their head in our business.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: thinks just what they need someone else looking over their shoulder::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
Valrosh: Why don’t you go play with the Borg. They can be fun

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
OPS: Rude isn’t he

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
Valrosh: I have a better idea why don't you go and visit the Q Continuum.  I have heard they are just as curious as you are.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: Quite. ::smiles::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sighs and shakes her head:: All: Okay people...our visitors have disappeared and we still have a job to do.  So let's get back to it. ::growls:: I'm sure we'll get to play with them later.

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Captain I am sure we will.
 
Info: After supplying damage control to K`Ralt and his ship the Del is on it way back to Star base 23.  It was found that the platform had used the energy sent to it to defend the ships.  Apparently even Klingon scientists are warriors of a sort

FCO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::goes back to her console::

CTO_LtJg_McQueen says:
::takes the weapons downs and runs a damage assessment::
 
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