Cast of Characters:

CO     Captain K’Beth T’Kar                                      	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
OPS   Lt. Twelk                                                             played by     Rich Robbins
FCO  Lt. Trylea Rena Dorvan                                    played by     Lynda Anderson
CTO  Ltjg. Tiberius Cassious McQueen                   played by     John Flory

NPCs:
Various                                                                         played by     Ted Wharton

Prologue:  The Delphyne has been moved from bay twelve to one of the docking rings of SB-23 in  preparation for emergency departure.  Station engineers began power up as the station's tugs moved the  Excelsior class, meanwhile the crew has been recalled from shore leave.
 
Now the crew is on board and  last minute checks are being made to get underway.
 
The docking master has cleared the Delphyne for immediate departure.  Will the ship arrive in time to  render the aid ordered by Starfleet?  Or will it be too little too late?
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter One -  “Can you believe your  eyes?” Shore leave cancelled 10801.16
 
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FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::sitting at the helm waiting for permission to disembark::
 
CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::runs final checks of tactical::
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: finishes up with the station for undocking:: CO: Captain we are cleared to undock anytime we are ready.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
All: Docking clamps released.  *Engineering*: Confirm ship is on internal power.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper the tactical systems are all running sweet. The magazines are full, phaser array is up and running beautifully

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS/CTO: Excellent

Main Engineering says:
*FCO*: Internal power engaged

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Ship is ready to leave ma'am.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: looks at the FCO:: Self: Just what does she think she is doing?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Take us out...maximum thrust.  Once clear of the pylons take us to maximum warp.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Yes ma'am.  Once clear of pylons max warp.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: checks all the power reading::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::hits the thrusters and backs the ship out::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::adjusts the pitch a tad::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::squirms in the new seat:: Self: I want my old seat back

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Lt, contact SB-39S and get an update on their status.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::brings the Del around once she has cleared the pylons::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Max warp?  Warp 6 ma'am.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain contacting now :: contacts SB 39::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: No, Lt...maximum warp.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Yes ma'am warp 9.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::enters the commands and hits the warp controls for warp 9::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::finally gets comfy and begins warming the main sensor array up::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
OPS: Did those boneheads in space dock change your seat too?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: ETA?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper sensor sweeps show the area is clear. No hostile contacts
 
Action: The Delphyne accelerates to smoothly and easily

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: No I told them if they did I would have them for lunch. :: Smiles::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::grumbles:: OPS: Maybe i should have threatened to toss them out an airlock

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: ETA to SB 39 is 2 days to the USS Sun Tzu and six hours more to the star base.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees that all power reading are normal:: CO: Captain all reading are normal.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Keep a good eye out.  Whatever attacked the base and the Sun Tzu is still out there.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: Or at least shoot them. :: grins::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::grumbles about engineers::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::gets a little worried at the news that everything is normal, as a smooth start to a mission usually ends up in running, screaming, explosions and missing body parts::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Ma'am apparently the upgrades to the majestic lady have made her real smooth and easy to handle.
 
Action : There is an incoming transmission from the USS Sun Tzu

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::fondly rubs his console::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::a little short:: FCO: Good.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Self; No  Trylea is not a good time to contest the captain. Shut your mouth or bite your tongue.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::doesn't say a word and continues to look at her console and the view screen::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
FCO: Just be careful we have had a few improvement made to the helm. If you push thing a little to far this ship will do loop de loops before you know it.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
OPS: Thank you for your input. I appreciate it.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
OPS: Well at least they didn’t touch my lucky console

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::watches her control console::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper incoming transmission from the Sun Tzu

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we have an incoming transmission from the Sun Tzu. It is weak and somewhat staticy I am trying to clear it up now.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::runs an lRS scan and position check::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: On screen.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: puts the hail on screen and tries to clear it up some more::
 
CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper i have a position on the Sun Tzu. LRS shows her adrift and running on minimal power
 
Action: A Bolian appears on the view screen, there is a lot of static and interference

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Give the coordinates to the FCO.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::hears the captain and waits for the coordinates::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: continues to try to clear up the COM::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper ::transfers the coordinates to the conn.::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Alter course to intercept.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CTO: Confirm coordinates received.  CO: Altering course to intercept now.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::does the required steps and sends the Del in the appropriate direction::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks at the view screen:: COM: Bolian: This is Captain K'Beth of the USS Delphyne....we are on an intercept course to your location.  What is your status?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Looks like that is the best we are going to get Captain. Their signal is just not that strong.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Push her up to 9.6

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Understood.  Can you boost our signal to them?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks up at the main viewer::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Yes ma'am.  ::taps the controls and brings the gallant lady to warp 9.6 quickly::

CEO_LtCmdr_Zaleel says:
:: badly bruised and standing in auxiliary control :: COM: Delphyne : CO: I am lieutenant commander Zaleel :: coughs :: The senior bridge officer as of the attack.  We are on minimal life support captain

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO; i have it at max now captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: ETA to intercept?

Computer says:
Ship wide: WARNING....maintaining warp 9.6 is not advised by the Starfleet corps of engineers

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Zaleel: We are at max warp right now.  How long can you hold out?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: 18 hours skipper

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Shut the warning off, please.  We don't need to hear it every ten minutes.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::watches the temps on the engines::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: shuts down the warning ::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Already on it captain.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::adjusts the pitch a tad::

CEO_LtCmdr_Zaleel says:
COM: Delphyne :CO : We can maintain minimal life support, but our medical facilities are at maximum and should we lose any more power the EMH will go off line

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: contacts ME and informs them to keep a close watch on the warp core.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::feels the deck plating under his boots::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Zaleel: Our ETA to your location is 18 hours, we'll also scan for any other Federation ships that are closer.  Where is Admiral Wharton?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Scan for any other ships that might be closer and can assist.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Manifold temps are climbing.  Not serious yet but warrants watching.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper the board still shows negative contacts

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees that the power is stable but the SIF is strained and shuts down the non-essential areas and reroutes the power to the SIF::

CEO_LtCmdr_Zaleel says:
COM: Delphyne: CO : I am afraid he has been taken captain, those in command were either taken or killed out right by the attacking vessel

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: She'll be just fine.  Hold this speed for the next 12 hours then back down to 9.2
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: starts scanning for any other ship in the area.::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Yes ma'am.  Hold speed 12 hours and then back down to 9.2 understood.
 
Action: With the added power the integrity fields stabilize.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::not happy at that news:: COM: Zaleel: How many were taken?  Do you know who attacked you?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks puzzled at the sensor readings:: CO: Skipper the sensor readouts indicate the weapons fire residue around the Sun Tzu to be of Federation in origin

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::turns and looks at him:: CTO: Could it have been altered to look like that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Zaleel says:
:: the transmission fades in and out, Zaleel tries to clean it up :: COM: Delphyne :CO: Without internal sensors its hard to tell but it seems that everyone of Commander or higher is missing or dead.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: I’m rechecking skipper

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain could it be our crazy Admiral again?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::runs the data through the computer again::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper it is definitely Federation in origin

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::wants to ask  OPS "Which one?" but refrains:: COM: Zaleel: Can you identify your attackers?

CEO_LtCmdr_Zaleel says:
COM: Delphyne : CO: It was a Starfleet vessel, Cheyenne class was indicated by our data banks.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::raises an eyebrow::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Self: Cheyenne class?  Those are outdated birds.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Contact Starfleet and see if there has been any word about the whereabouts of our crazy Admiral...and also see if there are any missing Cheyenne class ships from the shipyards.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Captain, I thought the Cheyenne class was outdated?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Zaleel: Were there any identifying marks?  Were you able to see any of your attackers?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: contacts Starfleet to check on the where about of Admiral Palmer and any missing ships::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Yes, but there would be a record of all of them when they were retired.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Understood captain.  ::trims the pitch just a tad again::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Check through the databanks and see if you can find out if there are any other attacks similar to this one.  We may have a pirate on our hands.

CEO_LtCmdr_Zaleel says:
COM: Delphyne CO: It was the USS :: static :: Chiku Shan.  NCC number was partially missing but is started with 341

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::begins running a check through the database::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Run that name and NCC number against the database and see what you came up with.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::runs the USS Chiku Shan through LCARS::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: I have a last know location on Palmer. He supposedly is in the Gorn Hegemony area. I guess he has a base there.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: runs the number through the data base:: CO : Running it now Captain.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Well then if he is at home, he couldn't be here.  but I wouldn't put anything past him. ::or any of the other numerous enemies the Delphyne seems to attract::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Zaleel: Did any of the attacking crew board your ship?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain your not going to like this. It seems that the Chiku Shan was lost with all hands during the Dominion wars.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Self: Great

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Self: Nice ghost ship.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Could be renegade Jem Hadaar

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: You're right...I don't like that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Zaleel says:
COM: Delphyne :CO: Yes captain, there were Starfleet, with uniforms and weapons to match.  But they were almost driven, they killed without hesitation

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: I am working on who was the last CO of the ship.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Could the ships registry be doctored to look like she was destroyed?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Let's hope not...those buggers are big, they smell and are extremely hard to kill...::grimaces at a few unpleasant memories::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::groans:: OPS: I owe you dinner. you were right. A quiet patrol would be too much to ask

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CEO: Did you notice anything different about them?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Zaleel: Our records indicate that this ship was lost with all of her crew 8 years ago. Did they give you any demands?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::sits back in his chair and listens::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain I have the name of the last Captain of the ship. It was Captain Prilar a Caitian Male.

CEO_LtCmdr_Zaleel says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: No they just kept insisting that we were under attack for aiding the enemy

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: starts cross-referencing the  Captain with possible connection to Admiral Palmer::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Zaleel:: puzzled:: Enemy?  What enemy?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Cross reference the last crew manifest to Palmer or the Romulans.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::runs a scan for any temporal anomalies in the area near the Sun Tzu::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Already on it Captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Get details to the last battle that ship was in.  Was it confirmed by sight to be destroyed?

CEO_LtCmdr_Zaleel says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: I have no idea captain.  If I hadn’t ducked into a Jeffries tube I would be among the dead

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::runs the ship through LCARS::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Zaleel: No, of course...you did right.  Your ship needs a command officer.  We'll look into it from our end.  ::has a thought:: Did they just attack you outright?  Or was there any preamble to it?  I'm curious if there was any communication between your ship and theirs.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper, it appears that during an attack on the Dominion shipyard she turned and fled from the battle

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sees the information come in on the Chiku Shan and does not like what he is seeing:: CO: Captain the information just keeps getting better. It seems that the Chiku Shan on its last mission just cut and ran resulting in many deaths and the capture of Worf of DS9.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Self: Damn coward

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: And it was never seen again and was considered lost with all hands.

CEO_LtCmdr_Zaleel says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: We detected an anomaly, the admiral had us investigate thinking it was a cloaked Romulan ship.  The Chiku Shan appeared and hailed us.  We turned and lowered our shields to a friendly vessel and that’s when...:: comm. goes to static ::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO/OPS: So she wasn't destroyed then...::swears in Klingon::  A nice little cover-up by someone in Starfleet.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: works to get the Com back::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sees the static:: OPS: What happened?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Not certain Captain we just lost the signal.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Anything around the Sun Tzu to cause that?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper I have a contact bearing down on the Sun Tzu. It’s on an attack vector!!

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: tries to scan for anything unusual::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::swears:: CO: It’s a Cheyenne class skipper

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: They must have picked up our comm. signal.  How long before they are in weapons range?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Open a channel to the Cheyenne class ship.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Frack, they are in weapons range skipper. I’m detecting weapons fire

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: hears the Scream from the Com:: CO: Aye Captain. :: opens the COM::  I am afraid that the Sun Tzu may be gone.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::runs a LRS scan of the area::
 
Action: The image on scanners of the Sun Tzu break up into debris, it coincided with the screams on the comm.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::swears:: COM: Cheyenne Class: This is Captain K'Beth of the USS Delphyne...stand down you cowards...or are you only able to attack disabled ships?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: the Sun Tzu is gone skipper

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods as she saw and heard:: OPS: Anything?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::lowers his eyes and says a quiet prayer to Odin for the souls of the departed::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Nothing yet Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Zaleel says:
Info: There is no response from the Chiku Shan to the CO's comm.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper they are receiving our signal

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain the only thing I am getting is the automated beacon for the emergency buoy.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
Out loud: Then let's try this...they think they are attacking enemies...right?  COM: Cheyenne: ::starts to speak to them in Klingon:: I am in control of this Federation vessel.  ::knows that when the ship was lost the Klingons were fighting for the Dominion::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Beacon from the Sun Tzu?  Or the attacking ship?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Self: great, wave the red flag in front of the Bull

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: The Sun Tzu Captain

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Any chance of survivors?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Doubtful Captain.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::growls:: Out loud: I'd like to see them take on us.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::guides the Del skillfully::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO; I second that  captain.
 
Action: The Del continues to the point where the Sun Tzu was destroyed, the only thin remaining is the emergency buoy with contains the last hours of the ship in it.  And strangely in the buoy was a plain gold wedding band.  Crudely scratched into it was the word....ALIVE
 
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