Cast of Characters:

CO      Captain K’Beth T’Kar                                      	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
XO     Cmdr. Llynisika                                                	played by     Nancy Stricker
CSO   Cmdr. Sykora Ann Tarrez-Hunter                played by     Charlotte Wrestler
OPS   Lt. Twelk                                                             played by     Rich Robbins
CMO Cmdr. Owyn Hunter                                         played by     Jay Kersting
CTO  Ltjg. Tiberius Cassious McQueen                   played by     John Flory

NPCs:
Various                                                                         played by     Ted Wharton
EO  Lt E`Lor                                                                  played by     Lynda Anderson

Summary:
Summary:  The Delphyne is speeding away from Andoria at high warp trying to put distance between them and the Chiku Shan.
 
The Chiku Shan had taken position on the opposite side of Andoria from the Del...likely to spring  an attack.  For the Del's sake they didn’t gain valuable Intel by being so close to them without being detected.
 
Via a communication left with Andorian OPS the Del has learned that the worse case scenario has come to be.  Admiral Wharton has become part of the Chiku Shan; now wearing a Commodore’s uniform he has assumed command of the Cheyenne class.
 
The former captain of the Chiku Shan lies dead in the morgue of the Del.  His autopsy showing that his cranial pressure had spiked...literally exploding his skull.  There was no sign of external trauma or physical contact, perhaps the Chiku Shan punishes its own forever.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Eight-  “Can you believe  your eyes?” Pulling the wool over your opponent’s eyes.....  Star date 10803.05
 
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OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: goes over the program one more time to be sure it is in order::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::on the bridge trying not to itch at the dried make-up from her fake wound:: OPS: Are we in a deserted area, Lt?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::moves to a part of the bridge where she is out of the line of sight of the screen pick-up::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Scope is clear Skipper

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::Hands over her board remembering what the captain said in the mission brief and although she would like to she will honor the captain's wisdom::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Yes Captain it is as deserted and area as we can get.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::back in sickbay making preparations to receive even more wounded::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am I miss-interrupted the data.  Those weren't orders for us... but orders for programs already in the computer. ::on the bridge still trying to decipher the codes::

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Captain everything is in the green.  Ready here.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Bring us to an all stop.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CSO: We need to find out what those programs do.  How long until you decipher them?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:CO: Aye Captain all stop:: brings the ship to a stop::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Weapons in standby Mon Capitan

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::tries to get an estimate from the computer::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Takes a padd from an ensign, nods and dismisses the ensign.  Makes her way back to the Captain::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Everything set?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::nods at the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, ::hands her the padd:: everything seems ready.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: nods to the XO::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::cracks his knuckles and sits ready::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::takes the PADD and reads it over quickly then puts it down:: All: Okay people...this is it...show time.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::has her hands poised on the board::

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: Let me know what and when you need it.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS/CTO: Start you programs

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods back at Twelk::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
EO: Just keep a  good watch on the power reading and don't let them get to low.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::crosses the command clearance with the Del database having a suspicion::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: By your command ::initiates the ghost program::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::moves up to McQueen:: CTO: See you at dinner after all this is done?  ::grins::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::smiles at the XO:: XO: Sure will Commander

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Lt...open up a channel to the Chiku Shan...remember...we're heavily damaged so make it a lot of static.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods:: CTO: Time to kick some butt, Lt.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Q’Apla.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: starts the program:: CO: program started Captain. I have opened the distress frequencies and masked you voice.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I have found the clearance commands and I am tracking them down in the database now.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Lets get some Commander

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::watches the frequencies closely::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: ghost is up and running skipper

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::smiles at him and moves back to her spot where she can be ready, but still out of sight::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: watches the power levels drop:: EO: How many fusion reactors do you have on line?

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: At the present I have a total of six.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: All dedicated to what ever you need.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::checks the holo emitters are functioning correctly::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods to the CSO and then looks at the view screen:: COM: Chiku Shan: This is the USS Poseidon...we are under attack...mayday, mayday...I repeat...we are under attack from Dominion forces...we need help....
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
EO: Let’s see if we can get about 3 more on line this is taking a lot of power.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hands fly over the board looking for the answer to the power drop::

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: You got it.
 
Action : As the systems power up the Del transforms its appearance into a damaged non-retrofit Excelsior class named the Poseidon.  She shows heavy battle damage to hull and nacelles

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: shuts down the non-essential areas and route the power to the program::

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
*Engineering*: Bring online three more and feed them into the power grid.  Then warm up three more and have them on standby just in case.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::sets up the phony attack craft’s attack pattern::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::mutes the comm.:: EO: Dim the lights in here and have them flash a bit while I'm sending out the message.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: Engineering is bringing online three more reactors but I have asked them to warm up three more just incase and have them on stand by.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
OPS: You know if this career path doesn’t work we could always start up our own company selling holo programs

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::moves to a station, checking the readings, nods and keeps out of line of sight::
 
Action: The probes take on the from of Dominion craft, attacking the already wounded Excelsior

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Yjaj.  ::dims the lights on the bridge and has them blink intermittently for now::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: whispers to the EO:: EO: If this power drain keeps up you may not have to dim them they will dim themselves.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::whispers:: OPS: That is why there are three more on stand by.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::un-mutes the comm.:: COM: Chiku Shan: To any Starfleet vessel - - - This is the USS Poseidon...we are under attack...mayday, mayday...I repeat...we are under attack from Dominion forces...we need help....heavy damage, heavy casualties...mayday, mayday...
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::softly:: self: Come on out and play

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: gives the ship a couple of lurches like they are trying to evade the attacking ships::

Commadore_Wharton says:
COM: USS Poseidon : This is the USS Chiku Shan, we have received  your distress call.  Please confirm ID with transponder codes on secure frequency.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: nods to the CO and sends out the transponder codes::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::sits patiently waiting ::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::antennae move down as she waits for the codes to be accepted::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Chiku Shan: Chiku Shan...we can't hold out much longer. We are under attack...power failing...life support taking heavy damage...our communications are damaged...

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::manages to pull another layer off the encryption::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: The probes can be set to attack the Chiku Shan also when it get here.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
Self: come on, take it

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::nods at Twelk and sets an sets and attack run up on the Chiku Shan::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::mutes the comm.:: XO: Have they taken the bait?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::moves to a small aux. station almost next to the screen::  CO: Checking, Ma'am

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::sends the probes in::

Commadore_Wharton says:
COM: Poseidon : CO: Understood, assistance under way we will be in sector in 2 minutes.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::looks up and has a feral grin:: CO: Seems like it passed muster, Captain

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::messages the CO's console and tells her that who ever put the encryption into the Del's computer knew the ship well and the computer accepted it with out questioning the authorization::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::un-mutes the comm.:: COM: Chiku Shan: Hurry...we can't hold out much longer....::cuts the comm. abruptly::

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::wonders if it is to good to be true::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: We have a contact coming in hot from the dorsal side, warp 7.5

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
All: Okay...now we will see if this works.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: watches the power reading close:: EO: I think we need to tie one more fusion reactor in.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CTO: That would be our Ghost ship.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Classify target sierra 1 as a Cheyenne class

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
*Engineering*: Bring on fusion reactor from stand by to online status and shunt it into the power grid.  Keep the other two on stand by for now.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::nods at McQueen::

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::whispers:: OPS: Already done.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: If they realize that this is a ruse...be prepared to bring weapons up hot.
 
Action : The probes continue to make attack runs on the Del, corresponding damage appears on the Del's hull.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I may never get through this encryption.  Especially with power cut like it is.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Be a damn shame to kill that damn thing wouldn’t it commander

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CSO: Then isolate the programs and make certain that they aren't tied into any other systems.  We'll deal with them later.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Quite a shame

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
*Engineering*: Tactical Battle Alert Status I want all fusion reactors online in stand by and I do mean all of them.  All damage control parties to their assigned stations.  No mistakes no errors.  You all know me and the drill.  Q’Apla.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Aye ma'am.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Sierra 1 is taking the bait

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::hands dance over her console watching as the power grid begins to get stronger as the power is fed from the reactor::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::begins to isolate the programs from the transporter, the shields, and the force fields::
 
Action: The Chiku Shan appears from above and passes to the starboard of the Delphyne’s saucer section.  Their attack run takes out one of the probes

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: On screen, Lt...Let’s watch this fight.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: It feels almost too easy, Captain

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: continues to make it look like the ship is trying to avoid the Jem hardar ships::

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
Self: This better work or I will die in battle and they will sing songs about this battle::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Self: And there she goes, hook, line and sinker

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Roger Captain :: brings the ships up on screen::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
EO: Hope there sober when they sing those songs

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::Looks at the CTO::

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CTO: You heard that?

Commadore_Wharton says:
COM: Poseidon : CO : If you are receiving respond by flashing your NAV. lights Poseidon

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: I agree...but it's the only option we have.  I'm hoping that ten years of desperation and a hatred against the dominion will blind them enough that they believe the attack to be true.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::smiles:: EO: Excellent hearing, blame the Doc

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Flash the lights, Lt.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: Hey Ty you ever seen a Klingon sober when they are singing about a battle?

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CTO: No wonder Dorvan is your mate.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::smiles::
 
OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain: :: flashes the lights::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Then let's hope they act before they think

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
OPS: No that you mention I don’t think I have

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: And open a channel...but minimal connectivity...I want them to have a hard time understanding us.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Roger Captain that is not a problem:: opens the channel::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::adjusts the probes attack vectors to include the Chiku Shan::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
:: finishes the isolation of the program::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: I’ve adjusted the probes attack vectors to include Sierra 1

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: Well we will see if the program on the probes works now.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
OPS: Fingers crossed

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Chiku Shan: We have sustained heavy damage to our weapons....they are offline...shields failing...our communications are sporadic...

Commadore_Wharton says:
COM: Poseidon : CO: This is Commodore Wharton, we are making another pass.  Have your helm make hard to starboard on my approach.  Stay with us Poseidon.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::antennae wiggle as she leans slightly forward, still staying out of the line of sight::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::mutes the comm.:: OPS: You heard the man...hard to starboard on their approach.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: So far, so good, Captain

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: The proof will be if the alien technology disengages after this so-called fight.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: watches as the Chiku Shan approaches and moves the ship to starboard::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Sierra 1 coming up from our under section, port side Warp 8
 
Action: The Chiku Shan comes in weapons hot and at the larger Excelsior class turns it opens fire destroying 2 more of the probes

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO; Rolling the ship to starboard now captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Give them a little run for their money, Lt.  Let's not make it too easy...they might get suspicious.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: 2 probes down

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: True, Ma'am

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Adjusting attack parameters

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: You might want to throw a little list into that roll also...we are supposed to be damaged...remember? ::gives him a tight smile::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: Boost the shield just a little on the  probes

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::fingers fly across console::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CTO/XO/CO: The max speed of a Cheyenne is Warp 7

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::makes the modification::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Believe me Captain it is not a good starboard roll .

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
Out loud: Qu'Valth!!!

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CSO: Should be, but this ain’t no normal rust bucket

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles at OPS while nodding in acknowledgement to the CSO::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CSO: Got it Commander
 
EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: I got people hurt in engineering.  One of the reactor coolant lines popped from the strain of making so much power.  I have nine people with radiation burns.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CSO: What's the max that a dominion ship of that era could do?
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::enters that in her padd::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks up the information in the database::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CMO*: Doctor...we have a medical emergency in engineering.

Commadore_Wharton says:
COM: Poseidon : CO: Well done captain, have you helmsman stay with it.  We are preparing another run.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
*Engineering*: Get that reactor SCRAM'd immediately and bring up the other one.  I don't need any more of my people hurt.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain they are going to have to hoof it I have the transporters offline at the moment.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::sneers:: Self: What does he think we are? Green cadets, bloody Admirals

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: Actually he does Ty.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CMO*: Doc...you'll have to get there without transporters.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
*CO*:: Sending a team in there now! Ill have them evacuate to here

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Self: Damn

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
*CMO*: Take care of my people.  I need them.

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
:: dispatches 3 of his closest teams, to being triage and treatment and transport to sickbay, also begins setting up DECON areas::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: New contact coming in from aft. Designate Sierra 2

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
*EO* I always do Lieutenant, have no fear

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: How many more ships do they have to destroy before we are saved from the dominion?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: 9.95 was max

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Who is it?  Any ID

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Working on it boss

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Probably at least 100, Captain

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Self: Frack.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Sierra 2 designated as a Cardi, Galor class

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::growls::  Self: Spoon heads.........

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::turns and looks at her:: XO: 100?  We have to sit around while they pick off 100 imaginary ships?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: thinks to himself great just what they need::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sets the computer to alert her if the isolated programs go active::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Oh, that's good ::antennae droop slightly::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Can you send a tight communications beam to them that would be undetected by the Chiku Shan?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Well, Ma'am, I hope it isn't 100 but with our luck it willl be

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Roger Captain working on it now.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles:: XO: You may be right about that.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::fingers dancing across his console::
 
Action : The Chiku Shan makes another pass, full volley.  3 of the imaginary ships disappear.  The Cheyenne class suddenly turns towards the Galor class

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::watches with interest::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Send them this message: Cardassian ship...this is a training exercise...do not approach this area.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: three more probes down, Sierra1 is turning to engage Sierra2

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: sets something up that looks like subspace noise:: CO: Captain I have something set up now and am sending it.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sees the Chiku Shan leaving and curses:: CTO: Can you get your probes to intensify the attack?
 
Action: A high pitched squeal feeds back into the Del’s comm. system, she is being jammed

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
::Nods to the CTO::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::opens her LRS and SRS read outs::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Sierra 2 is at yellow alert status, shields up but weapons down. She’ll be in weapons range of Sierra 1 in two minutes. Adjusting attack parameters

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
Self: Damn.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::shakes head at the noise::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::intensifies the attacks ::
 
Action: It appears that the Galor class was playing possum weapons are hot and they are on intercept with the Chiku Shan

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: We are being jammed Captain working on getting around it.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::gets up and starts to pace limpingly in front of her chair growling:: Out loud: Just perfect...now we'll be responsible for restarting a galactic war.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Dammit, Sierra 2 just went hot

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
Out loud: We have no choice...

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Drop the ruse.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
::Looks at the captain::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: With pleasure skipper

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Do what you can, Lt

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS; Divert all power to the engines...I want to get to the Cardassians before the Chiku Shan does.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::drops the ruse::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::brings weapons up::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::pulls up the Shan shield read outs from their earlier encounters::
 
EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
*Engineering*: Shunt power from reactors into the engines and shield grids.  Battle alert Red.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Weapons are hot
 
Action: The Galor class is first to fire.  In fact on view screen it makes for a spectacular light show.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Prepare to fire on the Chiku Shan if need be...we can't let them start an intergalactic war.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Engineering is at Battle alert Red.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::locks in a targeting solution for there warp core::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: drops the program and reroutes the power to the engines:: CO: On course for the Cardassian ship

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Sierra 2 is engaging

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: And do whatever you need to do to break the jamming.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Put it up on the view screen.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::compares that analysis of those encounters with the current Shan shields::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain working on it

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::puts it up on the main viewer::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: It's almost like the Cardassians were waiting for this

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: You got everything now if you need more I will find it for you.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper if we could co-ordinate our attacks we might be able to finish this once and for all

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: Agreed

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO/CSO: Either that or they were passing by and saw all the fun and wanted to join in.  Never saw a Cardassian that wasn't up for a fight.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
EO; Now that we don't have to maintain the program we have plenty of power for now.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Sierra 2`s shields are down 12%, Sierra 1 has disappeared from sensors

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: You have a good point there, Captain

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::sickbay is a whirl of activity as the 9 heavily wounded engineers are brought into sickbay, after having been decontaminated::

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
OPS: Yes Lt we do but if you need more it is available.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CSO: Scan for the wormhole residue.  She hasn't gone far.
 
Action: Apparently the Galor class has seen the Del's course change and has altered to match

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
*CMO*: Doc the transporters are back online now.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods and scans the surrounding space::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: ETA until we intercept with the Cardassians?

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Sierra 2 has altered course to intercept us

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: 30 Seconds Captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Throw this out on all frequencies and subspace channels.  This is the USS Delphyne...stand down your weapons.
 
Action: The Chiku Shan comes out of is transit tunnel and fires on the Cardassians, then returns into its tunnel followed by a pair of Cardassian torpedoes

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: Take us to red alert, Commander

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain:: puts the message out on all frequencies::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO/XO: Sierra 1 just fired on Sierra 2 and went back into there hidey hole

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye ::moves back to her seat::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: And let's hope something gets through.
 
Action: The comm. squeals again

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: The Shan ship is moving in and out of their tunnel

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
Ship wide: All hands red alert.  This is not a drill.  Repeat, all hands red alert, man battle stations

Action: The Red Alert klaxon sounds as the Del prepares for combat

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: boost the gain on the com and resends the message::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::brings all weapons online and shields up::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::has a thought and scans the internal part of the ship looking for something on the Del that might be jamming them and causing the feedback::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::curses:: CSO: Figure out how they are jamming us.
 
Action: The Galor class opens fire, its first disruptor blast catching the Del on the shields just above the deflector dish

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
* Engineering *: Battle stations red alert this is no drill.  All teams to their assigned damage control spots all emergency force fields are to be implemented upon hull breaches.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: All security team report battle stations manned and ready

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Already working on it

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
Self: Damn

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Sierra 2 is firing on us skipper

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Fire across their bow, Lt.  Warning shot only.

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CTO: Why don't you just shoot that idiot.

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Engineering damage control teams deployed to key sections.  Emergency fields online and ready to be put in place in the event of a hull breach.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper ::fires across there bow::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Minimal damage shields are holding
 
Action: The Del’s warning shot brings  nothing but a course correction and return fire.  This time taking the forward shields down by 8%

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: Shields down by 8%

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Got it, Lt.  ::looks at her small screen at the numbers::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::doesn't see the jamming coming from the ship and looks outward::

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
Out loud: Qu'Valth I will l have their spoon head hides.  ::hands fly over the board::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
:: reroute some more power to the shields::

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Captain might I suggest we use this situation to our advantage

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am!  It is the Galor who is jamming us
 
Action: The Chiku Shan appears making a run across the Cardassians stern and then disappears again

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::thumps her arm rest and growls:: Out loud: This is NOT what I wanted.  Now I know why Klingons shoot first and ask questions later.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Explain your idea.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CSO: Can you find a way to counteract it?

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CO: Captain that is the first correct thing that has been said this day.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: Broadcast a distress call and let the Chiku Shan take on the Cardies

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
CO: We act like a lame duck, then they can rescue us and we can end this

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Unfortunately...we don't have that luxury.  I can't let the Chiku Shan destroy a ship of a race we have a truce with.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Working on it now.  ::tries to figure out what they are using to jam the Del:

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::antennae move straight up:: CTO: Are you sure that will work?  What if they destroy the Cardassian ship?

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain he may have a good suggestion there as the Cardassian were in with the Dominion.
 
Action : The Galor class presses the attack, the Delphyne shakes violently from the attack

EO_Lt_E`Lor says:
CSO: If this was from the time of the war the jamming frequencies would be the same ones that they used during that time.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
XO: It’s a gamble boss, but worth a try

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sits for a moment and then shakes her head:: CTO: No...we tried to save them...but now I have no choice.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: It might work, Captain.  But it would be a chance

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::sits awaiting his captains command::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: And if the Cardassian ship is destroyed....we will have precipitated another war.  No one ship is worth the amount of lives another war would take.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::heavily:: CTO: Lt...fire on the Chiku Shan the next time she appears.  Hopefully that will show the Cardassians we are on their side.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: What if the Cardassian ship is in on this with the Chiku Shan Captain?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: We could launch the peacemaker to get around the jamming.
 
Action : The Chiku Shan makes another sniping run on the Cardassians.  They are nickel and dimming the Cardassians shields apart

CMO_Cmdr_Hunter says:
::steadies one of the young crewmen new to the del and battle, having gone through this countless times in his career::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: I know this is a, what is it called, a crazy scheme, but we have to look at all the possibilities 
 
Action : The Del yaws hard to port with the next volley from the Cardassians

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::locks onto the Chiku Shan’s warp core and fires a full volley::

OPS_Lt_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we need to do something soon as the Chiku Shan is doing a number on the Cardassian shields

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: If they were in on this, why would they fire on each other?  No...the Cardassians responded to the Chiku Shan bearing down on them in an attack position.

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::locks another volley onto her and readies himself::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::feels herself get thrown into the console as the gravity plating tries to compensate::
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Maybe the Chiku Shan really didn't buy into our guise.  ::sighs:: This whole situation just reeks with unknowns

CTO_Ltjg_McQueen says:
::fires a full volley of torpedoes and phasers::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::grips the armrest tightly::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: This whole thing just doesn't feel right, Captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Keep evasive action and the next time the Chiku Shan appears...try and get the Delphyne behind her...if we have to...we'll destroy her and the wormhole at the same time...from within. ::knows well the full implications of that decision::
 
Action: The comm. system is flooded with a message from the Cardassians. "This is Gul Talire, so at last we have found the ship that has been raiding ships and stealing members of the Cardassian Empire.  We did not expect them to have a support craft in the area.  But we will deal with one at a time.  So I chose to take away the support"
 
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