Cast of Characters:

CO      Captain Torel Kal                     played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
OPS   Lieutenant Commander Twelk         played by     Rich Robbins
CTO   LtCmdr. Cassious McQueen           played by     John Flory
       
NPCs:
Various                                     played by     Ted Wharton
 
Summary: The Delphyne has made contact with the station.  The man in charge of both the station and apparently the Second Rising seemed to view the aging ship as a minor inconvenience.
 
Maximillian Schmitz gloated at the ease he believes his fighters will handle the Del, with a cloned German war ace as at least one of the pilots...he may be right.
 
As the USS Allegany, USS Kyoto, USS Sahara, and the USS Cholon make way towards the station they will be there just in time for congratulations or for crew retrieval.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Twenty-two -  “The only person I don't see is Custer.   Star date 10904.01
 
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Action: The fighter squadron is closing shields up and weapons hot

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::on the bridge:: CTO: Fire as soon as they are in range.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::begins rechecking firing solutions::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Aye Captain

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Brings the Del out of the stations weapons range and starts evasive actions from the fighters::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::watches as the enemy enters range and fires::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::fires a torpedo into the teeth of the enemy::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: follows up with a hail of phaser fire::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain helm and engines are still at 100% . She is handling nice.
 
Action: The squadron splits in something that almost looks like it was rehearsed.  Only one ship taking minor damage.  The ships are coming in on two runs, ventral and dorsal

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: swears and adjusts his fire::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Scan the station and find any weak points.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::retargets the flight commander and launches another torpedo::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees the maneuver and takes the appropriate evasive action:: CO: Aye Captain scanning now.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: We need to find some way to disable their stabilizers.  If at all possible, I want to capture the station.
 
Action: The one damaged ship is pulling out on a long arc behind the Del.  The others begin firing; the Excelsior is getting the paint shaker treatment

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::begins adjusting phaser fire::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::pulls up the damage data to see how effective the fighter squadron’s fire is on the shields::
 
CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::fires another round of torpedo`s::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Concentrate on one side or the other.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain I can see if I can hack into their computers? Also Dorsal shields down bay 7% and ventral shield is down by 5%

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Try it.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Aye Captain ::adjusts his fire to the port side and continues firing::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: reroutes power to shields and begins trying to hack into the station's computer:: CO Aye Captain working on it.
 
Action: One of the Del’s torpedo hits a fighter in dorsal group.  It loses one engine and control pod.  It straightens out of evasive posture and seems to try to accelerate towards the ship larger ship

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::spots the fighter on sensors:: ALL: Incoming

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Do you think you can piggy back through their com channel?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees the ship coming at the Del and tries to get out of the way::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::quickly targets the fighter and fires a torpedo::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks at the sensors on her arm chair screen:: CTO: Target that ship before it hits us.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: It is a possibility Captain.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::fires on the incoming ship::
 
Action: The torpedo rings true destroying the incoming ship.  Suddenly the Del is rocked and the computer alarm warns of a hull breach decks 9 and 10.  It was the damaged ship that seemed to pull out of formation

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::swears loudly and intensifies his fire::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::holds on as the Del is rocked:: Out loud: ::cursing:: That's it.  I'm tired of playing.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Evacuate those decks.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: We have hull breaches on Decks 9 and 10. Force fields in place and evacuating the decks captain.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Fire a full range of torpedoes at that station.  I want to see daylight through their command center.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Shall we use the Peace keeper captain.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: loads up a full torpedo spread and launches them straight at the enemy station`s shield emitters::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: No, it wouldn't stand a chance against the squadron.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::adjusts his fire and targets everything at the stations command centre::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Since they tend to kamikaze their damaged ships straight into us, leave off the ships and concentrate on the station.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: nods at the captain and targets everything at the station::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain reports show that we have lost the brig along with the prisoners. 1 turbo lift and the CTO's Office as well as 1 damaged torpedo launcher.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
Self: great

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::compensates for the lost launcher::
 
Action: The station is rocked by the Del’s fire, the main shields are down by 11%.  As the Del closes for the next shot the squadron follows like angry wasps stinging at the aft section.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Compensating for the lost launcher

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Just think Ty now you get to redecorate. :: Grins::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Fire again at the station.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: reinforces the rear shields::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS; As soon as their shields fall, pull everyone you can off of the station command center and isolate them in a cargo bay.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::adjusts his fire and lets rip with torpedo`s and phasers::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO; As soon as their shields drop, fire everything at them again.  I don't want a piece larger than my hand left.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: sets up the cargo bay as a secure area for prisoners.::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::nods and begins to hammer the station::
 
Action: The Del’s weapons are heavy hitting being anti Borg design, but the Cardassians know how to build a station. Another 6% down on the main shields.  The station answers with a volley of Cardassian disruptors.  They are getting targeting data from the squadron as the fire is concentrated on the damaged areas of decks 9 and 10

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: keeps up the evasive actions::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::holds on as the ship is rocked again:: OPS: Keep the damaged side away from the station.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: targets the stations reactors and fires a full brace of torpedo`s at them::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: What do you think I have been trying to do Captain?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::grins:: OPS: It's a Captain's job to state the obvious once in a while, especially with as competent a crew as this.  Makes us feel less redundant.
 
Action: The Shields catch most of the Del’s volley however there is an explosion on the station

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain I have gotten into the computer but it will still be another 10 minutes to get through the firewalls.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::quickly adjusts his aim and lets another volley rip::
 
Action: The Del’s proximity alarm sounds

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: hears the alarm and swears::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::quickly scans sensors::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS/CTO: Speak to me, gentlemen.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Trying to find it captain.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Cardy ships are 30 minutes out

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: We have a fighter between the nacelles

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: We have one of those fighter close somewhere.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Drop us straight down as fast as you can.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Got him, he`s between the nacelles

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: drops the ship as fast as it can::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: makes ready to fire on the fighter once it`s clear to do so::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Fire on that ship as soon as you can with minimal damage to the nacelles.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Understood

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: maybe I can even leak a little plasma to help.
 
Action: The Del drops in a hull groaning descent.  Leaving the fighter exposed to its firing arc

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: makes a few minor targeting adjustments and fires at the ship::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: hears the hull groaning and whispers hold together just a little longer girl::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: listens to the sounds of the hull::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain I have made it though the computer DMZ just have to get through the internal firewalls.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Excellent work.
 
Action: Fighter is destroyed.  As if in retribution the station lays in a full volley.  It does not damage the shields as secondary take over.  But the Del has a big black burn down the port side of the saucer section

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Fire back, McQueen.  Let's show them what this old girl has got.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Well that blast mean we got a big paint job to do when this is over.

Host Ted says:
Action: The rest of the fighters have taken to being specific with their fire, Deck 17 seems to have something they like

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::nods and lets rip with torps and phasers::
 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain the rest of the fighter are targeting Deck 17 all of a sudden.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Strengthen the shields around that area.
 
Action: The Del shudders some due to the structural damage near the torp launcher.  The CTO seems to have got his aim taking one of the docking pylons completely off of the station

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: adjusts his fire and lets everything go at the station::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: grunts with mute satisfaction and continues firing::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye captain have already routed more power to the shield in that area.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::grimaces as the ship shudders but sees the damage to the station:: CTO: Good shooting.  You only have three more to go.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Status of the shields in that area?
 
Action: The station answers back knocking 7% off the Del’s forward shields and ripping hull plating loose

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: turns his attention to the remaining pylons and lets go another volley::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Checking now but our forward shields have dropped by 7 %
 
Action: The next volley leaves two of the pylons damaged by standing

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we are losing some processing speed on our hack it has dropped by 2%

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: begins to rack the station with phaser and torpedo fire::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Switch your targeting to the power couplings of the pylons.  That should create some power feedback through the station.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: You're doing good.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: does as ordered and begins hitting the couplings::
 
Action: The fighter continue on, they are not doing serious damaged yet, but they are chipping away

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain I can now access communications being made and logs but now the command functions yet.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::lets a brace of torpedo`s go at a section of power couplings::
 
Action: One of the pylons goes dark

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Download as much of the communication and logs as you can.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::changes fire to the other pylon`s couplings::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain and I will try and get through to the command functions.
 
Action: The station fires back, the noticeable difference without the pylons that have been removed.  But the ships still takes damaged on the port side

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: brings the ship around to protect the port side::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:; targets the stations command centre and lets a full volley go::
 
Action: The darken pylon slowly falls.  There is an incoming hail from the Cardassian patrol ships

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain this is interesting I have found a file that has the keyword Cardassian, Dominion DNA testing results.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::targets the station again and continues to fire::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Download it, but isolate it behind firewalls in case it's a virus.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain picking up a hail coming from the Cardassian patrol ships.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Towards us or the station?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain.  towards us Captain.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: On screen. ::sits back in her chair in a relaxed manner::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: continues firing pouring a devilish amount of fire into the station::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: On screen Captain.

Cardassian Gul says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : Cease fire on that station and prepare to surrender.  You have violated Cardassian space and will be punished

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::half turns his head and looks at the screen:: Self: Nuts
 
Action: The slugfest between the Del and the station has evened up a bit...the Del’s already damaged launcher cannot take the beating and goes off line

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain the file basically says that the Founder DNA promised to the Cardassians will never be viable.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: The damaged launcher has gone down captain

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: Gul: Mmmmm...I don't think so.  But I'll make a deal with you.  Contact the station to cease their fire and we'll stop ours.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::nods that she heard both the CTO and OPS::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: continues to poor fire onto the station from the good launcher::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain it also says that the German commander ordered the scientist to bury the information for the benefit of the second rising.

Cardassian Gul says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : Intriguing option, but I don’t believe so captain.  We allow that station to operate to produce a product for the Cardassian Empire.  Not to be rude but you were not invited

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: Gul: Oh, you mean the Founder DNA?  Sorry, but we just found out that it would never be viable.  I can send you the file if you would like.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::gives OPS a wink of congratulations at finding that file::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: checks the progress of the repair teams::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::settles into a steady rhythm of pounding on the station::

Cardassian Gul says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : A trick undoubtedly, send your file.  But I must say that if I find it false, I will kill ever member of your crew whether they surrender as prisoners of war or not

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain I am gaining on the computer I can now see the status of the station just can't control it yet and just for information the station is at 53%

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Send the files you found to our friend, the Gul.
 
Action: It is a pretty even match between the Del and the Station.  Both are damaging the other. But no disabling damage...yet

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: Gul: Do you guys all take a class in how to throw a threat into every sentence and occasion?  because it gets a little boring after a while.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain sending file now.:: sends the file to the Cardassian ship::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:;wipes sweat from his brow::

Cardassian Gul says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : We find it is the best way to get inferior races to listen.  :: comm. panel beeps as receiving file ::
 
Action: The smug look on the Gul’s face fades, the comm. is cut and the image of the Cardassian union appears on the screen

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::chuckles:: OPS/CTO: I would say that our German friend is now in deep doo-doo

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees the view screen change:: CO: Must have gotten to them. :: grins::
 
Action: The station ceases fire as do the fighters.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO/OPS: Someone`s day just went down the tubes

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sees the firing stopped:: CTO: Hold your fire.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: ceases fire::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: And I bet it don't get any better either.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: brings the ship to station keeping:: CO: Ship at station keeping.

Cardassian Gul says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : By order of the Cardassian Union you have 8 hours to leave Cardassian space.  If you do not take all the equipment with you, it will be destroyed.  Your station has been completely powered down and all hatches sealed

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: Gul: Well golly gee, aren't you generous.  A whole station, just for little old me...And here I thought you were only going to send me flowers.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Tractor the station.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: have all the fighters returned to the station?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Captain the Cadry ships are still coming but they have adopted a non-threatening posture

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: I think that German is getting off easy. Maybe we should leave him here for the Cardassians?

Cardassian Gul says:
COM: Delphyne : CO : Do not take the Unions threats lightly captain.  My ships and I will be arriving in 10 minutes to escort you out of Cardassian space.  I suggest you do not deviate from those orders

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: They dead in space captain

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::grins:: OPS: how much oxygen and heat do you think they have with no power?  It's going to get very cold in there before we reach federation space.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Can we get them into our shuttle bay?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Shall we send them a few blanket just in case? :: grins::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Yes captain we could but we have no brig and will have a bunch of unhappy pilots on our hands

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Checks to see how long it will be before the relief ship from Starfleet will arrive::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
COM: Gul: ::in a deadly, quiet tone:: I never take any threat lightly, Gul.  Never make the mistake of underestimating myself, my ship and especially my crew.  We'll gather our toys and be on our way as soon as possible. ::cuts the comm.::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: I can keep them confined to the shuttle bay.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: nods to Twelk::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO; Transport all the pilots directly into the station and then pull the ships into our bay.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: begins retrieving the pilots::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: might as well let them freeze along with their comrades.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: begins the process of transporting pilots and retrieving fighters::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: They will be less of a headache to us that way also.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Retrieval and transport underway

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: positions the ship to be ready to tow the station::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS/CTO: Good job, gentlemen.  Let's get this stuff together and head home to repair our damage and bury our dead.  I'm sick of Cardassian space.
 
Action: The station is pulled out of Cardassians space.  The Del rendezvous with the 3 inbound Starfleet ships.  When the station is open it is quite a horrid sight.  All of the clones have been...dissolved, some sort of failsafe the Rising installed in them.  The agents loyal to the Rising were all found dead by their own hands, the dishonor of being defeated by aliens being too much to bare.  Opening the command center it is dark due to only the minimal lighting, but the image of a pair of boots swinging is easily seen, Schmitz was not going to be taken by aliens
 
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