STAR TREK : A CALL TO DUTY

Arcadia Station
SB – 101
SD 10810.20

Starring:

Einar Sigurðsson	as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
		Station Commander

Christina Doane	as	[XO] Commander Paige Juliet Harker
		Executive Officer

Kyle Wilson	as	[FCO] Lieutenant Commander Ryushi
		Chief of Vehicular Operations

Mike Johnson	as	[OPS] Ensign Sam Chambers
		Station Operations Officer

Gina Hembrook	as	[CTO] Lieutenant Brianna Murphy
		Chief of Tactical Operations

Barbara Moline	as	[CMO] Ensign Teyla Maui
		Chief Medical Officer

Guest starring:

Nicholas Moline	as	Captain Maras
		JAG Officer, Prosecutor

	as	Captain Vans
		Starfleet Intelligence

	as	Lieutenant Bais
		Starfleet Intelligence

Richard Robbins	as	Captain Wells
		JAG Officer, Attourney

Christopher D	as	Admiral Carsaadi
		Judge

Karriuanna S	as	Admiral Harlan
		Judge

Mike Johnson	as	Captain John E. Bodine		
		Captain, USS Elara
Absent:

Kyle P Cordek	as	[CIV] Beverly Ashiba
		Intelligence Officer

Directed by
           ............ Nicholas Moline, SM

Previously on Arcadia: 

The crew has arrived on Earth and are prepared to undergo the trial of the CO and CTO for actions during the The Panel of Admirals dismissed the court to recess to discuss the matter and decide if the case was going to go to full on court martial trial, or not. The following is the official opinion of the court:
 
The Khitomer Accords were the foundations of peace between the Federation, the Klingon Empire, and the Romulan Empire.
 
The signing of such a momentous document between the galactic powers signaled a new era in galactic relations, one that has held mostly firm, with minor suspension prior to the Dominion War.
 
It is unlikely that the victory the Federation Alliance achieved during that conflict would have been possible without the foundations of trust the Accords set into motion.
 
The oath of Starfleet personnel bind them to obey the regulations and policies of the Federation government.
 
It is abundantly clear that subspace weaponry has been used against a hostile force, but the circumstances and reasonings are unclear.
 
As treaty violations carry severe consequences, is is unfair to pass summary judgement based on official records and evidence entered at this point.
 
Similarly, there is insufficient evidence to prove that extenuating circumstances were not involved, necessitating abanonment of treaty stipulations.
 
The defendants should have sufficient opportunity to enter defensive arguments, and it is the opinion of council that further investigation and questioning is required before judgement is passed.
 
Admiral Krel Carsaadi
Command in Chief
Fifth Fleet
 
Regulations, laws, and policies have been put in place for the freedom of a way of life for the various worlds that make up the Federation and our allies.
 
In order for us to enjoy that freedom, we and those who are apart of it and work with us must have faith that we will honor our words.
 
Federation ships and their crew are both the protectors and holders of the honor of the Federation.
 
Without the peoples trust in us, we could not do our jobs.
 
at the same time, it is realized that ships are in essence a world of their own, having to make decisions that could have far reaching effects in a split second moment.
 
These people will give their lives to protect others.
 
They are not expected to give their lives for those who are enemies who actively try to destroy them; then the role of the captain becomes clear in the protection of his crew.
 
That which we use to guide our actions are guidelines.
 
Until a time comes that they are changed they are to be adhered to, especially by those who hold the honor for our Worlds and government.

But life is not black and white. Laws and policies need to have some flexibility or their rigidity could destroy us in situations not fully considered at the time of their implementation.
 
However, there is an old saying, that the path to hell is paved with good intentions.
 
As Admiral Carsaadi has pointed out, treaty violations carry severe consequences for good reasons and as such, all aspects of the situation should be clear before judgment is made.
 
As this is not currently the case and as this situation is not cut and dry, I concur with his belief that further investigation and questioning is called for.
 
Admiral Rene Harlan
Command in Chief 3rd Fleet
Special Science Division
 
The crew is in the court room and just read the read off of these opinions into the official record by Admiral Carsaadi, who is now ready to announce a trial schedule.

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CTO Lt Murphy:
::Sits sipping her raktachino waiting on events::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::sits by the desk, silently discussing things with Captain Wells::
 
Adm Krel Carsaadi:
:: His hands folded in front of him on the flat table, he looks at the defendants :: All: The defendants will have one day to gather the necessary evidence and prepare their statements. The court martial will resume at that point. Captain Rome, Lieutenant Murphey - you are being released on your own recognizance.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::lets out a long breath::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Glances at her Boss briefly::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
:: had a feeling that this wasn't going to be a simple case and hearing the decision make by the Admiral it just comferms he thoughts::
 
Adm Krel Carsaadi:
You are hereby confied to Earth's surface. Attempts to leave Earth will result in severe punishment. Your crew are also requested to remain within the bounds of the Sol system.
 
Adm Krel Carsaadi:
:: Looks to his side, where Harlan raises the ceremonial hammer, and rings the bell ::
 
<Bailiff> All: All Rise
 
Jag Capt Wells:
:: rises as ordered::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::Stands up and manages a smile at Brianna::
 
JAG Capt Maras:
::rises::
 
Adm Krel Carsaadi:
:: He and the panel stand :;
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Stands up::
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi:
::stands up::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: Guess I'll have time to nip home to Dublin to see the folks.
 
<Bailiff> All: Court stands in recess, it will resume tomorrow morning at 09:30 hours
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
CTO: Please do so, spend time with loved ones right now. ::pats her on the back::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CTO/CO: Well that went better than expected....
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO,CTO: We need to speak before you all leave.
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: No worries, I brought all me evidence with me. ::winks::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CO/CTO: I'll wait outside....
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
Wells: Yes Captain.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::nods at Paige::
 
Lt Bais:
::walks into the room and hands a PADD to the XO::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: Let’s move to one of the waiting rooms first.
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi:
::leaves the room, heading for the transporter room::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Turns puzzled to the Lt. and takes the PADD, beginning to read.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Follows the two Captains::
 
Lt Bais:
::has several other PADDs:: CMO: Doctor Maui, I have one for you as well
 
Jag Capt Wells:
::enters one of the small outer rooms::
 
CMO Ens Maui:
::nods::
 
CMO Ens Maui:
::takes the PADD::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::follows Wells inside:: Wells: That went well, yes?
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Leans up against the inside of the doorframe, watching the room with a cool and practiced eye, keeping an eye on Wells as well, saying nothing::
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi:
::stops to receive a PADD from the Lieutenant at the door::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: Better than I expected it does seem like that they are going to be willing to take into account extenuating circumstances. However I will not lie to you this won't be easy.
 
Lt Bais:
::hands one each to the FCO and OPS officer as well::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Glances at Lt. Bais::Lt. Bais: I don't suppose you know anything about this? ::She asks not holding her breath...::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
Wells: Should I make a deal at this point? Murphy get's to walk and I take the fall ?
 
Lt Bais:
::turns and leaves the room::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: With all due respect, Boss, get stuffed. ::smirks::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: No if we can prove that by not firing those weapons when you did that we would be in a war with an enemy that would have no second thoughts about using these weapons I believe we can get you acquitted as well as Lt Murphy.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Sighs and shakes her head walking out of the room.::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: And even if we can’t I believe that I can prove that at the time Lt Murphy believed that she was following a lawful order when she fired the weapons.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Stands outside in the sunlight::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
Wells: If he hadn't ordered me to fire them, I would have shot them anyway. It was the only option.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
Wells: I don't think you get my drive here Captain......however this goes down.....Murphy walks. We clear? ::looks very stern::
 
OPS Ens Chambers:
::looks at a PADD just handed to him:: ::groans:: Self: No SFI ... I've heard horror stories
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
CTO: Shut up, Lieutenant. You're lucky we're off the stand right now.
 
<Capt_Bodine> ::in a meeting himself with Starfleet about the Tartarian deception on the last Elara mission, though formally still on a month of leave from duty::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
Wells: Understood Captain.
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: Boss, I've got a PADD in me pocket with my resignation all typed up. If saving me ship and crew was the wrong thing to do, the whole Starfleet can get stuffed. I have other offers on the table, ye know.
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CTO: Let’s not get ahead of ourselves Lt.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
CTO: What, you gonna man the guns on an old freighter? Please. ::smiles:: Just keep that PADD for later, alright?
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: Captain I do have a couple of question I need to ask.
 
CMO Ens Maui:
::makes her way to the location she is to meet with Captain Vans::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::sits down by the conference table:: Wells: Fire away.
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: No, more like me adoptive father's Vor'cha class cruiser. ::winks:: If it comes to that, I doubt he'd be pleased with things here...
 
OPS Ens Chambers:
::heads over to SFI offices calmly wondering what they want now::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Continues holding up the bulkhead and watches the room::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::leans over winking:: CTO: Could he use an extra hand? I'm pretty good with a wrench.
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi:
::follows the group to the SFI office... recognizing the a lot of familiar things about the building from a few years ago...::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: Your record with show that whoever this enemy was that they were already using some kind of subspace weapon right?
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: I'm sure I can put in a good word... and all the raktachino ye can drink. ::grins::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
Wells: The same, or similar weapons as Magistrate Barpa gave to me, yes.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::smiles at Murphy::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Checks her chronometer, surprised at the passage of time she opens a comm to the others.*FCO/CMO/OPS/*:All those with orders to report to Captain Vans please do so now...
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Sighing she stands and heads for Captain Vans Office::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: Also being that we can't question Magistrate Barpa did you get to know him well enough for him to tell you what would happen should you fail to stop this enemy?
 
OPS Ens Chambers:
::arrives briskly beside the XO with a faint smile:: XO: Right here! ::now beside the XO::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
Wells: We spent some time together yes.
 
CMO Ens Maui:
::walks up to the XO::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
OPS: Hello...::Nods to CMO::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: And did he tell you what this enemy was capable of?
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
Wells: I'd say what happened to the station and shipyards would be fairly conclusive evidence Sir.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Waits outside Captain Vans Office for FCO.::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
Wells: He often mentioned the enemy force, he spoke in fear. They are dangerous Captain, no doubt of that. I'm sure there are records in my station's surveillance network of our talks with Barpa.
 
OPS Ens Chambers:
::acknowledges the CMO::
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi:
::waits outside the office with the rest of the group::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Nods at FCO and turns, tapping the door chime on Captain Vans Office Door.::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CTO: The courts could argue that what happened to the shipyards and the station were an unintentional by product which once informed of that they could have corrected.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
Wells: Enemy capabilities....similar as any other technological advanced space faring race out there.
 
CMO Ens Maui:
::nods to Ensign Chambers smiling::
 
<LtCmdr_Lars> ::Comes out the door of the office to address the XO,OPS,FCO and CMO:: XO/OPS/FCO/CMO: Captain Vans will see you now. ::gestures through the door::
 
OPS Ens Chambers:
XO: Suppose this is just another debrief? ::using his Betazoid sense to determine if the Commander might be more informs than anyone else as to why they were summoned::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: Good I will make sure that I get those records entered into evidence.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Shrugs as she enters the Captains Office::Vans: Commander Harker reporting as ordered Sir.
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: As of now I have nothing else so both of you enjoy your free time. I will see you both tomorrow.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::shakes his hand::
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi:
::follows Lars into the office::
 
SCENE: The room is completely dark, except for a steel table in the center of the room with a directional spotlight shining upon it from above, 4 chairs are on one side of the table, one on the other
 
Jag Capt Wells:
:: shakes the Captain's hand::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
Wells: Perhaps it would be useful if I gave the court a Tactical briefing to explain conditions prior to us shooting the weapons off Sir?
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Just stops herself from rolling her eyes.::
 
OPS Ens Chambers:
::just stands quietly attempting to remain impassive but thinking to himself that this is a long way from the computer core on Arcadia he was working in just a month before::
 
CMO Ens Maui:
::follows the XO into Captain Vans office:: Vans: Doctor Maui as requested ::nods::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CTO: I plan on having you take the stand just for that reason Lt.
 
Capt Vans:
XO: Have a seat Commander, the rest of you too ::Vans is in the shadows and cannot be seen at the moment::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CTO: So enjoy seeing your folks till then.
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
Wells: I brought along a copy of all the Tactical sensor and systems data, as well as the flight logs from the Cygnus Sir, I'm ready.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Thinks to self, "Gee I wonder if I am supposed to be off kilter..", like she's not prepared for these tactics as an old cop she just sits.::Vans: Aye Sir.
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
Wells/CO: I'm off to Dublin for some home cooking and a good night’s sleep. Take care gentlemen.
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi:
::notices the darkness of the room and immediately becomes more aware of his surroundings... he is poised as he takes a seat at the table::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Heads out the door and starts for the nearest transport station::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
Wells: She'll do good on that stand, but she might be too vocal.
 
CMO Ens Maui:
::takes a seat adjusting her tail as needed::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Sits quietly waiting for Vans to speak.::
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: We will try to keep her to just the facts
 
Capt Vans:
All: I apologize for taking the four of you away from your crewmates in this difficult time
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Folds hands on the table, staring at Vans will polite interest.::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::nods:: Wells: Now please tell me the bar on campus is just as I left it all those years ago?
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: I believe it is Captain however try and stay out of trouble while you are there. We don’t need a bar fight charge on top of everything else.
 
Capt Vans:
All: However I have a mission for you, and your Captain's career, indeed, his very life may depend on your success.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
Wells: I promise Captain.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Now he actually does have her full attention.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Takes a transporter to Dublin and calls her folks to tell them she is there::
 
OPS Ens Chambers:
Vans: Difficult, whether or not the Captain gets off is no concern really. Why should this be difficult? Someone die or something?
 
Jag Capt Wells:
CO: Later then :: gathers up his paper work and heads for his office::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::stands up and walks down the hallway towards the nearest exit....been a while since he experienced San Francisco, way too long::
 
ACTION: Captain Rome is suddenly Caught in a Klingon transporter beam and vanishes.

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty – Arcadia Station, SB-101
    
    Original Air Date: 20th October 2008
    Executive Producer: Nick Moline
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