Cast of Characters:

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

NPCs:
Various                                           played by     Ted Wharton

Summary: The Delphyne's systems have been being restored at almost an alarming rate since the computer break in just under two hours ago.  However since the break in, the Tzenkethi seem to have a parts supply depot with everything the Excelsior class needs.
 
The list of replacements for the dead crewmembers has been submitted to the Overseer.  He assures that the bodies will be there before the Delphyne is scheduled to depart on its job.
 
The loyalists have been quiet and not made any trouble since the explosion.
 
It was found that while the hull plating was removed for repairs the station had used an old style vampire tap to gain access to the Del's ODN and retrieve the information they wanted.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Nine - “Changes”  New allies, same war, different theater?   Star date 10806.11
 
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CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::on the bridge with a cup of coffee watching the view screen and the activity around the outside of the ship:: OPS: Contact the base and find out when the repairs and resupply will be finished.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::takes his station and begins running a full diagnostic of the weapons and defensive systems::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::in main engineering checking in with his teams.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: finely finds the program that was used to gain access to the computer:: CO: Aye Captain and also I found the program that they used to gain access to the computer. :: contacts the base::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*CO*: Captain all systems are showing green.  I must admit the repairs are better than most we would get at a Star Base.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CEO*: Any unexpected surprises?
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Are you able to isolate their access?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: All systems are showing green across the board skipper
 
Base_OPS says:
COM: Delphyne :This is base operations what do you required

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: I believe so Captain they must have an old programmer over there as the program is an old style vampire program.
 
CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*CO*:  My crews haven't found anything else other than that one hard wire connection to the computer.  At least so far, we will keep our eyes open.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: take care of it, Lt.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
COM: Base OPS: Yes we were wondering how much longer till repairs and resupply will be?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::satisfied that everything is ok, takes a look over the list of replacements::

Base_OPS says:
COM: Delphyne : Repairs are scheduled to be completed in 15 minutes.  Your vessel is fully resupplied.  We attempted to update your inventory but found a firewall blocking, so inventory will be your responsibility

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
Self: Jolly

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: Such a jolly soul isn’t he

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::hears the comm.:: OPS: Send them a list of what we need.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
COM: Base OPS: Roger as long as you supplied the items that I requested we will be fine.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Did that about an hour ago Captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Good.  Did they send the rendezvous coordinates yet?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Checking now Captain.

Base_OPS says:
COM: Delphyne : As I said you are fully resupplied.  Your replacement crew are arriving at your docking hatch, shall the security detail open the hatch or do you prefer them loaded as cargo?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::finishes looking over the list off replacements::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: have a team escort our replacements to sickbay for a check over.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Captain I recommend we keep an eye on these replacements until were sure we can trust them

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: have your teams secure sickbay while they are in there and we'll let the Doctor look them over and vet them.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper ::dispatches a security team to guide the replacements to sickbay::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
COM: Base OPS: Send me the coordinates and we will transport them over. Also we need the rendezvous coordinates as well.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Already done skipper

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
*CMO*: Doc you have customers on there way. I have dispatched extra security in case you have any problems
 
Action: The coordinates for the transport are sent

CMO_Cmdr_hunter says:
*CTO*: Thank you Lieutenant

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Vital areas have been secured and the extra security has been dispatched skipper

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain it seems that all we get for the escorts are the transponder frequencies. Also I am transporting all the replacement crew aboard now.
 
OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
COM: Base OPS: Thank you we will be transporting them now.

Base_OPS says:
COM: Delphyne : Base OPS terminating transmission

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Lock onto their transponder frequencies and plot a course towards them. ::mutters something about paranoia running rampant along with inbreeding::
 
Action: The transporting begins and the replacements begin filling sickbay

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: closes the COM:: CO: Aye Captain also we should be ready to depart in about 15 minutes. I should have all the personal aboard by then and repairs will be done.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles:: Out loud so that all can hear: That's what I love about an experienced bridge crew.  I'm superfluous.  Can just sit back and relax with a good cup of coffee. ::takes a sip of said coffee::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: starts scanning for the transponder frequencies::

CMO_House says:
*CO*: Captain did you stop to rescue your friends from the geriatric facility?  Filling my sickbay to look like the old soldiers home will not inspire me to complete those reports you have been demanding any faster.
 
OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Well captain since you have a moment could you get me a cup of coffee please.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Skipper our shadows appear to be Armed Breen freighters

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*House*: have a little respect, House.  Some of those 'old soldiers' have been POW's since the Dominion war.  patch them up and do what you can to make them comfortable.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::ignores OPS::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::looks up:: CO: Captain I believe those Breen freighters are commerce raiders.

CMO_House says:
*CO*: I will do what we can, but you should have warned me.  I would have requisitioned rocking chairs, blankets, and Jell-O ...House out :: closes comm. ::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: So we're supposed to provide escort for armed Breen freighters. ::shakes her head:: What are they really up to?

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: So if we screw up they get the privilege of blowing us up.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: I don’t think those freighters need an escort. If they are commerce raiders they are heavily armed. The freighter guise is a ruse

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: Precisely my friend
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Just keep your eyes open and be ready.  But only go to yellow alert on my say so...we don't want to spook these guys.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: locks onto the Transponder frequencies and set the course:: CO: Captain I have found the transponder frequencies and have the course laid in.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Are we cleared for departure?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Aye Captain. But if it hits the fan we need to get the first shot in. We may not get a second chance
 
Info: Sickbay reports that only 7 of the replacements are fit for duty.  It will take at least a day to delouse, de-flea, and re-nourish the others as well as healing any injuries

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Checking now Captain. :: once again contact Base OPS for clearance to depart::
  
Action: Incoming hail from the lead ship

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
*CEO*: make certain your people sweep the entire ship for anything extra.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we are being hailed.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: On screen.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::looks up from his console::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: puts the Com on screen::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*CO*: Aye captain.  Deploying now.  ::calls in his teams and starts handing out assignments.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
*CEO*: Chief if you need any help go ahead and take any one from my department to help you.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
*OPS*: Thanks Commander.

Preleck says:
:: the Breen looks up at the view screen :: COM: Delphyne: CO: Greetings captain, we show you are fully repaired and I have taken the liberty of getting clearance for you as well

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: thinks to himself that is might nice of him and wonder just what he is up to::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: sporting of the bloke isn’t it

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Preleck: Then we will depart and rendezvous with you immediately.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: take us out, Lt.  Half impulse.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: True but I still wouldn't trust him any farther than I could throw him.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Captain I suggest we inform the CEO to adjust our tritium matrix so they cant use there dampening weapon on us

Preleck says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : You have rear guard then captain.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: moves the ship out at half impulse::
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
COM: Preleck: Understood.  ::closes the comm.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: moves the ship into position:: CO: moving into position now captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: you heard him, Lt.  We have rear guard.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Actively scan behind us...I don't want anything sneaking up on us.  What is the status of their shields and weapons?
 
Action: The two Breen ships take up position side by side leaving room for the Del to take a rear position, forming sort of an inverted triangle

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::sets up sensors to scan there aft sector::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: keeps a close check on the Breen ship's position::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::as he runs his routine sensor sweeps he runs a scan looking for the Breen`s dampening weapon::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
House: Dr. please let me know when the rest are ready to go on active duty. I'll be on the bridge

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::as she walks out she stops at a few of the beds and gives a reassuring word and or a pat on a shoulder then leaves sickbay::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Captain it appears they are operating at yellow alert

CMO_House says:
XO: At least a day commander.  You bring me an old folk’s home and expect them to be doing jumping jacks...we don’t have that many new hips in the store room

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Then let's do the same.  take us to yellow alert.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper ::initiates yellow alert::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: maintains their position in the formation::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::sends out his teams to begin checking over the ship looking for any surprises::

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::keeps a close eye on the Breen::
 
Action: The Breen ships are preparing to go to warp

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Lt can you scan to see what kind of cargo those ships are carrying?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: I`ll give it a go

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Maintain course and speed, keep up with them.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::runs a scan of the Breen’s cargo bays::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Belay that, Lt.  Any active scanning of their ships could turn them on us.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: gets the ship ready to go to warp:: CO Captain they are preparing to go to war.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper. The bays appear empty
 
Action: Incoming hail

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::irritated:: CTO/OPS: Remember...we are supposed to be allies with these people.  No more scanning of their ships unless something suspicious comes up.  Understood?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Aye

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Incoming hail Captain putting it on screen now. :: puts the Hail on screen::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::finishes deploying his teams and heads for the bridge::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks to see who is calling them now::

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

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: Were popular today. Think they’ll invite us to the prom?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Gets into the lift and heads to the bridge::

Preleck says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : Well captain I do hope your scans have been satisfying.  Next will you be scanning to see what we look like under our helmets?  :: mocking tone turns serious :: If you scan my vessel without my permission I will find your ships assistance a luxury rather than a necessity.  Luxuries tend to be lost in battle

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: It is possible.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::sighs and stands tall as the lift doors open

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Friendly lot aren't they? :: smiles::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::refrains from growling at the CTO and OPS and keeps a neutral expression to mask her irritation at them both:: COM: Preleck: Standard operations for us.  Just a difference of cultures.  That's all.  We've already altered our policies

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: Ain’t they just
 
Preleck says:
COM: Delphyne : CO: You willingness to comply will be noted captain.  :: closes comm. ::
 
Action: The ships are altering course and holding warp 5

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: makes the course change and stays in formation::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: It seems that they are going to hold a warp 5 Captain.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::growls under her breath:: CTO; Next time, why don't you just place a shot across their bow.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Stay in formation, Lt.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::eyes drop back to his console::

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain doing so as they change the course.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Moves to her chair:: CO: Captain.  ::hands the padd over:: I've asked Dr. House to let me know when the rest are ready for duty

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::takes the PADD:: XO: Find them quarters.  We're not so short handed that they can't have a few days to rest and get their feet back under them.  how bad a shape are they in?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: On it already Ma'am.  ::makes a note on her padd, takes a deep breath and lets it out:: Captain, they've been treated horribly.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: I can honestly say that I'd love a chance to give back to 'them'

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: ::nods:: I thought as much.  While we are out, make a list of where we are short handed still.  I want to get as many of these poor souls as possible while the Overseerer is being so generous.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: I agree with you there Ma'am

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::looks up from his console::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Any other contacts in the area?

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: LRS show two Ferengi freighters

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
::checks the course to see where it should end up:: CO: Captain if they hold this course we should end up somewhere in Ferengi space.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: But I still wouldn't mind giving back in kind

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: What is their course?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Where else would the Breen trade for contraband....but the Ferengis. ::tone shows how little use she has for the lobed ones::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Ferengi, hmmm

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
::mutters under his breath::  I hate Ferengi!

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: What I am wondering Captain is whether they are going to trade for it or steal it?
 
CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: They appear to be heading for Betazed or Trill

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: Most likely steal it.
 
CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Keep an eye on them...I don't trust a Ferengi further than I can throw one.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Aye Ma’am

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CO: That is my feeling also and we will be asked to help them steal it .

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::smiles as she gets a mental picture of K'Beth throwing a Ferengi::

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO:  All ship systems are operating better than they have been since they were new.
 
Action: The Breen have altered course slightly, getting ahead of the Ferengi if they hold course

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles:: OPS: Somehow stealing from the Ferengis doesn't seem like a crime.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
::notes the course change and extrapolates it ::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CEO: Then we had better take notes on what they did.

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
:: makes the proper course change:: CO: Well captain it looks like they are the target we have just altered course to get ahead of them.

CEO_Lt_Heller says:
CO: Of course captain.

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
OPS: Looks like were going to bushwhack them

OPS_LtCmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Something like that. Better have you weapons ready.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
CTO: Work out how much we'd have to be involved in this fight to be convincing enough...but not put ourselves in too much danger.  I'd rather the Breen take the full brunt of the fight.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, what if the Breen fire on the Ferengi?  Do we stand aside?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
<edit, move my line above the CO's last line>

CTO_Lt_McQueen says:
CO: Aye skipper
 
Action: The Breen continue to make course corrections to come out just ahead of the Ferengi.  Over the next two hours they close distance.  Then they accelerate to warp 9 on an intercept course.  One command comes from the Breen to the Delphyne..."Battlestations".
 
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