Cast of Characters:

CO     Captain K’Beth T’Kar                                      	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
XO     Cmdr. Llynisika                                                	played by     Nancy Stricker
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
CEO  Lt. Maximus Heller                                           played by     Michael Hiles

NPCs:
Various                                                                         played by     Ted Wharton
 
Summary:  The Delphyne has launched torpedoes, now the firepower of the elder statesmen of the fleet is  going to be seen.  The modified anti-Borg weapons should be more than a match for the Chiku Shan.   Now with a full spread of Mark X torpedoes in flight it is only a matter of seconds before the Cheyenne class feels the wrath of the Excelsior in pursuit.
 
The CTO and his team are captured and being tortured one by one for information, information they  won't give or don't have to give.  It has already cost 1 their life and scrambled another’s mind...perhaps permanently.
 
In a case of cosmic irony the CTO's torture began and the same instant the CO fired the torpedoes from the Delphyne.  So who will survive from this moment...man or machine?
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Four-  “Can you believe your    eyes?” I have seen the evils the enemy will do.  Star date 10802.06
 
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@Action : The interrogator is laying the pain stick on heavy to the CTO, looks like for a bit of tenderizing for what is to come.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: has all transporters ready to start transporting::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::standing at tactical watching the torpedoes  towards the Chiku Shan::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
@::grits his teeth::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
:: her anger showing slightly at the scene keeps it under wraps::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::sits straight in her chair, not taking her eyes off of the screen::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Self: God help us and the crewmembers over there.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
@::strains against the restraints::
 
Action : The torpedoes hit their mark crashing into the starboard upper pylon causing it to crash into the back of the saucers section.  Before the ship drops out of warp a trail of atmosphere and bodies can be seen vented from the main hull
 
FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Out loud: Oh no...........::tears form::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
*Flight Deck*: Get all transporters on the shuttles ready.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Check the status of the ship from your console.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: checks to see if the shield dropped so that he can start transporting::
 
@Action: The force of the impact frees the CTO from his restraints but buries the prongs of the pain stick deep into his left shoulder.  The interrogator and his assistants are scrambling to get to their feet and secure the prisoners

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::is ready to bring the Del out of warp and to a dead stop when ordered to::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::glances at her read out::  CO: The Chiku Shan has dropped out of warp  ::looks at K'Beth:: And there are bodies

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Transport the brig hostages out first.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
@::comes to his feet angry and ready for payback. Reaches back and pulls the pain stick out::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Shuttle transporters are warmed and ready for use.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::at his station on the bridge checking in on his teams progress on repairs.::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: sees if he can get a lock on the Brig hostages::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::grimly:: FCO: Bring us to a stop behind her but to her starboard side.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
@::looks at the pain stick and smiles as he advances on the two guards::
 
FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Understood.  ::begins to slow the big ship down to a stop just behind her starboard side::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
@::smiles at the biggest guard:: Guard: I hope this hurts ::jabs the pain stick into his face::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::eyes do not move from the view screen::
 
@Action: On the comm. the CO announces the ship has been damaged bring more replacements and prepare to get underway
 
@Action: The guard screams in pain, wets himself and falls to the floor...he was no Klingon

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::un-mutes the comm. on their end:: COM: Prilar: Stand down Captain, or I'll be forced to fire again.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
@::lets out a demonic evil laugh as he turns on his other tormentor::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Are you able to lock on to the prisoners of the hostages?

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Self: You get him trigger fingers.
 
@Action: The nacelle begins to move back into position

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: Sees that the shields have dropped to the minimum and starts transporting the Brig Hostages:: CO: Captain I am Transporting the hostages in the brig now but cant get the one in the lower cargo bay yet.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
@::jabs the pain stick into the guards stomach::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Am I seeing things?  It looks like the nacelle is moving back into position.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Check and see what the hell is going on with that ship....is it repairing itself?
 
Action: The away team plus one hostage have been returned from the brig.  The CTO is hurt, partially clothed, and holding half a pain stick....but he is alive and back

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Gasps as she looks at her screen and then back to K'Beth:: CO: It is moving back.  Captain, I'm not sure how they are doing it, but it seems to be doing just that

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks around the transporter room::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO/XO: Could it be Borg technology or something similar?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::mutes the comm. on their end and targets the nacelle again:: XO: Firing torpedoes again. ::fires::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::checks the scans from the other ship trying to figure out how they nacelle is getting back into position::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Scan the ship and see if yu can figure out what is happening.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: Sees what is happening :: CO: Suggest another volley of torpedoes as the power to the shield on the Chika Shan is starting to rise again.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::drops the pain stick seeing he is back. He collapses to his knees::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
FCO: Unknown, unless we could get a sample.  ::sets scans to full::  CO: If it is something like the Borg tech, then we're in trouble

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Working on it now.  I'm reading that warp power is beginning to build on the Chika Shan.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::targets the port nacelle and fires:: OPS: We'll just see if it can repair both at the same damn time.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Ma'am the Chiku Shan is moving off at impulse.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: I have also gotten all of the Away team plus one hostage that was in the brig onboard

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::A soft beep:: CO: She is continuing to repair herself
 
Action: The starboard upper and port upper nacelles are struck.  The begin to move back into position

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Understood...keep trying for the other hostages.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::stands and moves towards the TL::
 
CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Bridge

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Ma'am, I wonder if a phaser sliced the nacelle off if it would repair itself?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Will try captain but with the shields coming back up it is not going to be easy.

TR_Chief says:
*XO*: Commander we have the away team back plus one.  We have one dead and two wounded.  Not counting the additional

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::exits the TL and walks onto the bridge:: CO: Permission to take my station Captain

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Excellent suggestion, Commander. ::fires phasers at the nacelle trying to slice it off::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Curses softly in Andorian and Deltan:: *TR_Chief*: Understood.  Get the wounded to sick bay

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: The away team is back plus one.  One dead and two wounded.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks up at the CTO and sees that he is in his underwear and bleeding:: CTO: You will report to sickbay first, Lt.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we were able to get some of the Chika Shan crew from the ship also around 20.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Good...put them directly in our brig.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks at the Captain tears in his eyes:: CO: Aye skipper. Make them pay Captain
 
Action : The port nacelle is obviously severed but continues to move with the ship.  There is a hurried call from the security forces sent to contain the captured crew

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks around at Twelk::
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::looks at McQueen and wonders if she feels as bad as he looks::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::moves back to the TL::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: transports the crew to the Chika Shan's crewmember to the brig::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::sees what happens to the severed nacelle and checks his scans trying to determine what was keeping moving with them::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods and says in a quiet voice:: CTO: Welcome home, Lt.  Now get those wounds fixed and in a uniform and then take your place here.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CTO: I am glad you are alright trigger finger.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::smiles at the FCO:: FCO: Thanks fly girl

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::targets the severed nacelle and fires a spread of torpedoes at it::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CTO:  Welcome back now go get dressed.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: It's loose

Security Chief says:
*XO*: Hold your fire ma'am for heavens sake :: vomiting can be heard in the background ::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::enters the TL and orders it to sickbay::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: I'm all for hearing about options, Commander.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::walks out of the TL and into sickbay::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Ma'am I would like to try to use the shuttle transporters but at close range.  Maybe with the CEO's help we can punch a hole through their weakened shields and get the rest of the hostages out.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::sighs, and hides a grimace:: CO: All I can think of it now that it's loose we could try a tractor beam and pull it away from the Chiku Shan

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
*Security Chief*: Chief, repeat

CMO House says:
CTO: I suppose you would like me to patch up your wounds lieutenant:  :: motions for the CTO to have a seat::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Good idea.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::double checks his latest readings and double checks them:: CO:  I can't figure out how but somehow the ship is mending itself, even after we sheared it off.

Sec Chief says:
*XO*: I don’t know what’s going on up there ma'am but when we heard the phasers fire, half of my prisoners melted

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Doc House: That would be nice. ::watches as the medics gather instruments together::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: looks for weak spots in the shields to transport through::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, is our firing affecting the hostages?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Lock onto any debris that you can find and transport it into cargo bay 4 for analysis.
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
*Security Chief*: Chief, get a medic down there.  Are you sure it happened as we fired?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::hears the security chief and shakes her head:: XO: I don't know.  But I'm going to find out.  Commander...do you feel up to manning tactical until the CTO can get back up here?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Yes ma’am  :begins scanning the area trying to find some debris to transport over.::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: hears the XO:: XO: Affecting them how?

Sec Chief says:
*XO*: Aye, it was either related or one hell of a coincidence

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks over at the now guarded prisoner::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Both eyebrows go up as do her antennae:: CO: Captain, could they all be attached to that ship somehow?  Like a symbiont (sp)

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::is frustrated and pounds her console::

CMO House says:
::begins working on the CTO :: CTO: Just when it gets interesting around here you half to come in with simple injuries, you tactical people can be boring :: continues to work on the CTO ::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
*Security Chief*: It's got to be related.  Ask one of them if they know what is happening to them

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: looks at the FCO wondering what her problem is::
 
CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::finds some debris and attempts to transport it to the cargo bay::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::looks at House and thinks about punching him in the face::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks at the XO for a moment and then hits her comm. badge:: *Sec Chief*: Are they healing on their own now? ::points to the view screen where the nacelle can be seen repairing itself again::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
OPS: I feel useless just sitting here.  That is my problem.  I am just so frustrated.  I want to help.
 
Action: The severed nacelle reattaches, at the same time the more of the prisoners die...just fall dead

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
House: Yeah damn sorry about that. maybe i should shoot myself or something?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Stands, a little slower than usual, but she starts to move to TAC 1::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
FCO: Just keep this ship near that one is a big help.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
OPS: That is what I am doing but it doesn't seem to be helping.  ::one tear falls in anger::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::sits up and swings himself off the bed. He limps across to the prisoner::

CMO House says:
CTO: Could you, I do like to earn my pay, maybe a photon grenade next time...I could suggest placement as well :: finished :: You are free to go back on duty.  Besides I am late for my coffee break

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Stops at K’Beth’s side, looks down at her:: CO: This could explain some things, Ma'am ::in a low voice::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: thinks to himself if the FCO is going to get this emotional every time they get into a bad situation then she is going to crack up shortly::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::turns to the two security officers:: SEC: Take him to the brig.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::wipes the tear and tends to her console but is seething with anger::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::leaves sickbay and heads to his quarters::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Like how they don't seem to have aged

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  That nacelle has reattached and will be operation shortly.

Prisoner says:
:: Grabs the CTO by the arm :: CTO: Don’t let them make you part of the crew...die first...it will take your life for that damn ship :: falls unconscious as a nurse sedates him ::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Because they are a symbiant with the ship?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:; attempts to lock a tractor beam onto the now repairing nacelle and sees if he can transport it to the cargo bay::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::turns her head at the captain's comment::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
SEC: Get him out of here

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::turns and leaves sickbay::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::makes his way to his quarters::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::begins to limp pacing around the bridge thinking:: XO: Fire another spread on that nacelle, Commander.  We have no choice, we have got to get them to drop those shields so we can get the hostages.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: You want me to back off a bit or stay with her here.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::shrugs her shoulders:: CO: It would seem so.  Maybe the ship feed off of them somehow

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we are being hailed.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  I was able to get a few pieces of debris nothing big though.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::walks into his quarters and grabs fresh clothing. Quickly putting it on::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Stay right here.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye ::moves to the console, targets and fires::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Yes ma'am.
 
Action: The CTO hears whispering, agonizing whispering

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Good, I want a full analysis of what you have.  See if you can figure out what that ship is made of.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::maintains the Delphyne's position::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: On screen. Lt.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::stops and listens::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: puts the Com on screen:: CO: Putting on screen Captain.
 
Action: The nacelle is blown loose again, but begins is trip back to the ship

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::shakes his head and leaves the room freshly dressed::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::has no choice but to look at the screen::
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: starts checking his transporter records on the crewmember that he transported aboard::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Can you get a hold of that with the tractor?

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  Yes captain I've transported the pieces to engineering inside a force field.  I'll be down there trying to figure out what is going on.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::walks to the TL and enters it::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: attempts to lock the tractor beam on the nacelle:: XO: trying now Ma'am

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Target the other nacelle, Commander and then target their aft propulsion.

 Captain_Prilar says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: Captain I wanted to introduce you to our newest member of the crew :: pulls Admiral Wharton into view.  Still beaten wearing a tactical uniform::  He is now part of my crew part of my ship

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::goes white::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Maybe shove it away a bit  CO: Aye Captain ::taps a command:: Firing now ::fires::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::turns his console over to one of his crew and enters the TL and instructs it to take him to main engineering.::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
<edit change fire to targeted>

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
TL: Bridge

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Prilar: Throwing a hostage into a uniform isn't going to make him part of your crew, Prilar.  Let the hostages go or I will continue to blow holes in your ship.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Targeted and awaiting orders, Captain

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Self: Trylea get a grip girl.  Keep your anger on a tight rein or you will regret it later.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::exits TL and checks with his teams to see what they have found so far.::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:; hears what Captain Prilar has to say and figures that the Admiral is done for::
 
Action: The Chiku Shan continues to move, its damaged parts following it like some sort of tow truck.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::exits the TL and steps onto the bridge. Looks up at the view screen and walks forward::

 Captain_Prilar says:
COM: Delphyne: CO:  A hostage...no dear captain, he is part of the crew...this ships life’s blood

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::hears the TL and looks at the CTO and smiles::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
:;sees the ship moving away:: COM: Prilar: bring your ship to a halt, Prilar or I will fire.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::walks forwards eyes locked on the screen::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::glances and nods at McQueen::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*CO*:  The initial scans show nothing strange about the debris, it appears to have elevated energy levels.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Self: Nanobots? Nanites?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods to the CTO as he crosses to his station:: COM: Prilar:  You have 2 seconds, Prilar.

 Captain_Prilar says:
COM: Delphyne: CO: Do as you will, Dominion threats mean nothing to me.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods to the XO:: XO: Fire, Commander.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
COM: Prilar: What have you done to me you madman

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye ::taps the command:: Firing now

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Captain could they be nanites or nanobots?  They do form a symbiotic with a ship or person.  They work hand in hand.....::looks away as the CTO speaks::
 
Action : The rear tube of the Chiku Shan empties throwing the full 3 torpedo spread at the Delphyne at close range

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Out loud: No time to evade… hang on.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Full power to the forward shields.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Tries to fire on the torpedoes before they hit ::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Captain that ship is alive

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::closes her eyes::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: routes power to the forward shields:: CO: Aye Captain

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Self: Damned neural inhibitor.  I can't do anything like this.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::mutes the comm.:: *ALL*: Brace for impact.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::grabs her console and grits her teeth::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::stands rigid and braces himself::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Self: Hold together my lady hold together.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Grabs the console and takes a few short breaths::
 
Action: The torpedoes impact each other, closer to the Del than to the Chiku Shan, the crew it tossed around from a 6 torpedo shockwave.  One of the tactical guys is hurt during, he was near the forward launcher on the Del’s port side
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
XO: Cmdr. maybe we should have sick bay do a test to see if the Chika Shan's crew are part of the founders?
 
Action: As the shockwave dissipates and the cloud of energy and debris fade, the Chiku Shan is gone.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::struggles to keep his feet in ME as the ship is rocked by shockwaves::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::holds onto the railing behind the command chair grimly::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Good Id...::doesn't finish what she was saying, but holds on instead::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: She is gone!

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::turns and moves to resume his post:: XO: I can handle this now commander. And commander the crew of that ship really are a part of her. I can hear her whispering to me

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks at the empty view screen:: FCO: I can see that.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: holds on as the ship rocks::
 
Action: Only a string of bodies, 40 in all remain.  Floating dead in space

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Lt, what did you mean that the ship is alive?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: I cant explain it skipper

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Leaning on the console:: CTO: Can you hear the others now?  Or just ::grimaces:: the ones we have onboard?

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: If what the CTO says is true...it could be what is known as a leviathan or a bio-ship.
 
CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: But somehow that maniac has made his crew part of the ship. I know this sounds insane but i can hear her whispering to me

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain shall I transport the bodies aboard so that they can be studied?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Still?  or only when she is nearby?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods:: OPS: Do it....maybe they can give us some answers.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::lowers her head slowly::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: At least we can inform the families

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: If she isn’t on sensors i cant hear her

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain. ;;Starts transporting the bodies to the morgue and informs Sick bay of their arrival::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: And our prisoner was going nuts about wanting to go back

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Feels a bit lightheaded, leans more on the TAC 1 console::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::limps over to her chair and sits down:: XO: :;wryly:: Yes, but tell them what?  that their missing loved ones are now part of a living ship? ::sees her leaning:: Sit down Commander, before you fall down.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Wanting to?  Do they really want to go back...to that

CMO House says:
*CO*: Captain what is this?  Are you trying to scare my people and patients to death?  Or are you opening some sort of Klingon buffet

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*House*: Explain, Doctor.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::softly:: XO: It would be like a detached Borg drone wanting to go back to the collective hive mind.  Purpose and unity.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: It’s a compulsion commander. Somehow that ship has a hold over them.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: It reminds me of an earth legend about a ship called the Flying Dutchman. A ship crewed by the damned

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Could you hear the ship or the crew?

CMO House says:
*CO*: Patients I don’t mind, but cooking them before sending them to me seems a bit counter productive

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Sighs:: FCO/CTO: Then I hope we never have to be a part of that then ::slowly moves away from the console to the rail and leans on it::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: I think it was the ship

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
XO/CTO: I would rather die first than being a slave to a ship.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, I think it would be safe to say that we could tell the families of those on that ship are MIA presumed dead

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*House*: These are part of the Chiku Shan crew, Doctor.  Somehow, they are tied into their ship...when it gets damaged, they get damaged.  Why don't you use that intellect you brag so much about and try and find out how they do it.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
FCO: Fly girl you may not have a choice

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::tries to keep a straight face listening to the Captain and House go at it::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CTO: I know.  After seeing this it seems that it might be a possibility trigger finger.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: If we don't figure out someway to stop them...they will all be dead.  We'll have no choice but to destroy that ship...crew, hostages and all.

CMO House says:
*CO*: It would be easier if you didn’t shoot the bodies with torpedoes and phasers.  My intellect is fine, but I cannot be held responsible for the intellect of others....

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Agreed Captain.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: I would suggest that you have Sick bay give you a good going over.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::smiles at the FCO. ::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::sighs::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*House*: Just get me a report within the next hour.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
OPS: I’m alright my friend. We can use this to our advantage

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::hands dance over the console lightly::

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Awaiting your orders captain.

CMO House says:
*CO*: As you command, but if I am late I expect you to bring the pretzels to the Wednesday night poker game. :: closes comm. ::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: That may be true however it would also may give us some ideal of what is happening to you and help us with stopping this ship.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::begins running as many test on the debris that he can think of, trying to determine what is causing the link::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Captain if this thing is biological we could try and attack it’s brain. If we can remove Prilar from the equation maybe we’ll have a chance

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: We'll have to inform Starfleet and have them place a quarantine ::waves a hand towards teh view screen then grabs the rail again::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: This ship of the damned from old Earth....it would eventually consume the bodies of the crew until they became part of the hull...they had to continually get new crew....I wonder if that is what Prilar is doing?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: That was my thought skipper. And she needed a skipper

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Ma'am I hate to say this but I believe you are quite right and it won't end there.  It may continue unless it is stopped once and for all.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sees the XO and stands up:: XO: Commander...get your ass in that chair :;points to the XO seat::...before I carry you over there.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we have an emergency distress call coming in putting on screen now.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
Self: Oh no not another one.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: I want to pursue that idea about kidnapping Prilar.  Work out a few plans.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: On screen.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Slowly has made her way back to her chair and moves to sit down:: CO: Aye Captain.  :;grins:: I don't think you'll have to carry me.  At least not to the chair ::a long sigh as she sits:: Self: I think I'll sleep here.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::sits up in his chair and begins making plans::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: puts on screen:: CO: Aye Captain

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::groans very softly as she sits up straight::
 
FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::looks at the view screen::

Freighter says:
COM: Delphyne: This is the freighter Montgomery, I need help my entire crew has been taken

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Self: Jolly

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Not again.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: thinks to himself oh great more hostages::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Montgomery: What is your location and how many were taken?

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::shakes her head::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::mutters something in Andorian::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::pulls in all scans from the attack and with the readings from the debris, trying to determine how it all works.::

Captain_Prilar says:
COM: Delphyne: I have just reached the outer warp buoys for Star base 39 Sierra.  Captain this ship is older and not automated.  I cannot do everything by myself, especially with this :: holds up his prosthetic left arm:: Hurry

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
::waits on the captain's orders and the coordinates::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Checks her small screen::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
FCO: Set us on an intercept course, maximum warp.

FCO_Lt_Dorvan says:
CO: Done ma'am.  ::hands put the coordinates and sends the Del racing she hopes at max warp to the freighter::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::begins preparing the weapons::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Self: You won’t get away this time
 
Action: As the Del accelerates to warp they have a 1 hour time to intercept.  The freighter continues on course like a missile.  With no engineers to adjust the warp flow the captain cannot slow down else risk explosion.  He can only continue on and try not to hit anything
 
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