Host SMDave says:
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Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::shifts uncomfortably in his seat on the stand and waits for the prosecutor to continue his case::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Captain Daylan remains in the witness seat as Captain Chorban asks the tough questions.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Lightly touches the Counselors arm.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::sitting in the courtroom::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Sits waiting for Captain Chorban's next round of questioning.::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
Daylan: Captain, this is not the first time you've had an unsuccessful mission where the Skree were involved.  Am I correct?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::sitting in the courtroom next to Commander Hayward.::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::sits up in the chair, making it creak disturbingly:: SBCO: That's not precisely true.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Turns to Lieutenant Senn and whispers.:: CSO: Yes Lieutenant?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::feels angry::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
Daylan: Really?  Please explain.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Quietly whispers the probability of anyone finding a cosmic string before disaster struck.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Stands.:: All: Objection.  These hearings are for the current event.
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::looks out at his crew, and then at Chorban:: SBCO: Our original orders to visit Skree space was to find out why Claymore had been attacked by a Skree vessel when on range testing maneuvers. We found the cause of that attack, which turned out to be a faction within the royal house.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Pulls back suddenly as the Counselor stood to object.::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::looks up at Renor::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
Daylan: Very well, but the Skree were involved.  The record also shows that during a recent mission to Klingon space to negotiate for dilithium, you lost almost two-thirds of your crew.  Is that true?
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
:: Looks at the Counselor::  SBCO: Captain, is there a point and relationship to this line of questioning?
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::goes to answer, but thanks the Prophets and closes his mouth until the tribunal president rules::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
JAG: Indeed.  It shows a pattern, sir.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Cmdr_Simmons:  Sir I make a motion to begin court-martial hearings on Lt Cmdr Crashalot.  All the evidence shows that he was the cause of this accident by not informing his commanding officer.
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
SBCO: Very well.  CNS: The objection is overruled.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CNS: But... not even he could have dealt with this!
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
::turns towards Daylan and awaits his answer::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::feels Renor's disappointment and then looks at Simmons:: JAG: Do I answer?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks annoyed at everyone::  I would like to object at the lot of you.  The past has nothing to do with this current issue nor even Crashalot.
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
CO: Answer the question, Captain.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Takes a seat.::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::chews past the frustration and then turns back to Chorban:: SBCO: We encountered a biological contagion that was extremely virulent.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Leans into Lt. Senn.::  CSO:  They are right.  They are hanging him on a very loose technicality, but it is the law.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::looks over at the CEO eyebrow raised in frustration with where this was headed::  ::She could feel the tension in the room from the angered crewman.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::looks back at T’Shara, seething that the SBCO would bring this up::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
Daylan: And how did that contagion get on board the ship?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CNS: They are avoiding the fact.  There is not one person in this room or maybe even this station that could have pointed out that string before the event had happened.  And bringing up the past has nothing to do with the loss of the Claymore.  :: Points a finger at him::  Which I understood was the purpose of this proceeding, not trying to hang him.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Says her comments loud enough to be heard.::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::hears his sister's voice break the fragile silence after Chorban's question and shakes his head at her:: CSO: Lieutenant!
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CSO:  They are avoiding a great deal, but we can not cross examine until Captain Chorban is done with his questions.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Glares at her brother::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::turns back to Chorban:: SBCO: It came aboard via a shuttlecraft.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
Daylan: And who made the decision to allow that shuttle on board and the away team NOT go through decon?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CNS: I fail to follow this questioning unless they have altered the charges.
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::can feel the trap closing around him:: SBCO: It was my decision.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
All:  Objection.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
Daylan: Thank you, Captain.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
All:  The shuttle did go through decon.  However this strain was not picked up by our sensors.
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::folds arms and listens in::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
Jag:  Sir, it is Starfleet's contention that Captain Daylan's command history has been questionable at best.  Disastrous at worst.  It has been his incorrect decisions that have led not only to the loss of the USS Claymore, but many many lives as well.  I believe that through his testimony and the records and logs already entered that...
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::looks at Chorban, unable to hide all of the hurt::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
JAG:  ...that point is very clear.  Sir, Starfleet Command recommends that Captain Daylan be court martialed by due process.  Starfleet rests.  ::looks at the Ferengi and smiles::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::Chorban has somehow managed to take Crash's place in her mind::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Gives Captain Daylan a buck up look.::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::shifts in his seat, wondering if he has sat on something with how uncomfortable he feels; he can only imagine how the Captain feels at this point::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
All:  Sir the defense would like to cross examine Captain Daylan.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::looks down::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Can sense the guilt and hurt Chorban is inflicting on Daylan.::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
CNS: The witness is yours, Lieutenant.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Stands up slowly and straightens his uniform.::  All: Thank you sir.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Walks around the table and picks up a padd.::  CO: Captain Daylan how many crew are aboard the USS Claymore?
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::answers without hesitation:: CNS: With our Star fighter contingent? 512.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
::sits in his seat, crosses his legs and folds his hands in his lap...not bothering to look at or use the PADDs available to him::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO: And of those 512 crewmen how many are Starfleet officers and enlisted?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Starts to pace in front of the witness stand.::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::wonders at the questioning:: CNS: Between the ship's crew and the fighter contingent, 77 officers and 435 Enlisted crewmen.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO: On Stardate 10701.16 Ensign Jarra was working in engineering.  Did you make sure of this?
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::makes a face:: CNS: Not personally, no. If he was assigned, I would assume so. I don't recall any disciplinary reports.
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::wonders what engineering has to do with this::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO: Okay how about Lt. Daker in the science lab?  Did you make sure she was at her post?
JAG_Cmdr_Sucker says:
:: listens carefully to the declaration ::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::frowns:: CNS: No. But Lieutenant Daker is an exemplary officer. I'm sure she was unless she was there.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO: Let me see if I have this correct.  You don't check to make sure every officer is doing there job on the Claymore?
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::stiffens on their behalf:: CNS: Of course not. I don't need to.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO:  Could that be because as Starfleet you expect them to do their duties without someone holding their hand as they were trained?   ::Continues pacing.::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::sees where he's going with it:: CNS: Of course. I understand the necessity for management and supervision in the chain of command, but we operate with the expectation that the ship's officers are doing their jobs unless given a reason to think otherwise.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
::sees where this line of questioning is going and thinks "it won't be enough"::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO: We all know that space is dangerous.  It’s even worse aboard a vessel designed for war.  What is standard procedure if a crewman happens to find something out of the ordinary while on duty?
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
CNS: It varies. ::frowns:: Some things have to be tackled right away - there's no chance to pass it up the chain of command. But generally, problems are reported to an immediate superior or to the bridge for relay to the command staff.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::her eyes shoot daggers at Chorban's neck::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO: So Lt. Cmdr Crashalot failed to walk 2 meters to the briefing room to report there was a problem?
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
::still sitting in his chair a bit too relaxed and grinning slightly with confidence::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
CNS: That was outside the normal procedure. I'm sure he felt he was doing the right thing by tackling the problem immediately.
JAG_Cmdr_Sucker says:
:: stares in annoyance ::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO: Captain.  Surely something of this magnitude would have constituted a well placed hand tap on a comm badge.
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::doesn't want to lay blame on an officer not in a position to defend his actions:: CNS: That would have been ideal, yes.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO: Thank you Captain.  No further questions.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Under her breath::  If he even knew what he might be dealing with... which he would not have.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Walks back to the defense table.::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::shakes head, noticing two different expressions from Commander Sucker in quick succession::
JAG_Cmdr_Sucker says:
:: raises an eyebrow ::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::exhales heavily and then takes a sip from the water on the rail of the witness box::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::looks to the JAGs somewhat lost, wondering what's next::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::shifts in his seat::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::feels better after Renor's redirect and finds the identical faces in the gallery and smiles encouragingly at his sisters::
JAG_Cmdr_Sucker says:
CO: Captain Daylan. You may step down.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::stands at the table.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: lightly returns the smile.::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::tries her best to offer a smile back, and hopes she's succeeded at the attempt::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::feels instantly relieved and stands up perhaps quicker than necessary:: Sucker: Thank you, sir. ::straightens his uniform and crosses back to the table to sit beside Renor::
JAG_Cmdr_Sucker says:
ALL: There will be a brief recess while we deliberate. You'll be called back shortly.
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::bolts up, sick of sitting around at this circus::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::stands slowly:: CNS: What do you think?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
All:  Sir.  This was obviously a tragic event.  The loss of the Claymore and her resources were detrimental to the security of Starfleet and the Federation.  I make a motion to resign this tribunal and proceed to a court-martial of Lt. Cmdr Crashalot for failing his duties as a Starfleet officer.
JAG_Cmdr_Sucker says:
ALL: Adjourned.
JAG_Cmdr_Sucker says:
CNS: So noted, Lieutenant.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::stands as she extends her hand and places it on Atlas' shoulder::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::turns at the hand and smiles, placing it on hers and squeezing gently, looking beside her briefly at his first officer::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Shakes her head.  Does anyone not understand the facts?  No one could have prevented this.::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION:  After an all too brief recess, the tribunal calls everyone back into the holosuite for the decision.
JAG_Cmdr_Sucker says:
:: sits on the very comfy chair :: ALL: This hearing is now in session. Please be seated.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::sits::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
:::Wanders back in and stands towards the back of the room::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::looks over at Atlas as he has a moment with his sister.::  ::then takes her seat again::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Watches::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::returns with his sisters and sits at the defendant's table::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::takes her now "usual" holodeck courtroom seat::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Shifts slightly in his seat.::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
All: The court has reached a decision.  The loss of any vessel in the line of duty is a tragic enough event without having to dig deeply into the causes and personnel involved.  Unexpected circumstances present danger to a Starfleet officer on a daily basis...
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
::resumes his seat in the holo-courtroom and smiles smugly::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
All: Captain Daylan.  A Commanding Officer cannot be everywhere on his vessel, and expects the personnel beneath him to operate within their training and expertise.  It is when those persons do not perform to expectations that incidents occur, a most severe case being the loss of a Starfleet ship.
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
All: The negligence and shortsightedness shown up the chain of command regarding your duty helmsman is disturbing.  It may be easy to blame an Executive Officer as head of personnel, but it is the Captain who chose the XO.  Daylan Atlas, the loss of the USS Claymore is on your hands.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::wonders what reason could Chorban have to look so smug, except his being a truly despicable person::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
All: It is the decision of Starfleet that you be removed from duty immediately and stripped of your rank.  However, the court has granted leniency in light of mitigating circumstances.  You will still be removed from duty, and you will be reduced in rank to Commander until you can prove that you are capable of the duties of Captaincy.
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::sitting rigid in his chair::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
All: You are further placed on extended leave for psychological analysis.  Command of the crew falls to Commander T'Shara for the time being.  A general court martial will also be convened at a later date for Lieutenant Commander Crashalot.  May god have mercy on your souls.
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
:: pings the bell signaling that the decision is final and binding ::  All: Court is adjourned.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::pales and holds her stomach, glad she did not eat more than two bites at lunch::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::still staring at Simmons in disbelief::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::scratches head::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Stands and looks at her sister::  CMO: I think it is time to go home for me.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::looks up at Eris' face, completely lost:: CSO: Where is home? ::whispers::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Tosses the Padd on the table.::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
::sits up in complete surprise::  What?  Are you serious?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CMO: Bajor.  I do not see how I can serve something I have lost faith in.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::stands looking at the crew and then at Daylan::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::stands::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Turns to Daylan.:: Daylan: Sir....  I'm sorry.  We can continue to fight this.
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::not looking at any of them::
JAG_Cmdr_Sucker says:
:: grabs lots of PADDs, stands up and leaves the holodeck ::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
ALL:  This is ridiculous.
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
:: Glances briefly at his associates and then stands in unison with them, the three of them leaving ::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::stands up:: CSO: Can we discuss this... not now? He needs us here. He'll try to send us away, but... ::shakes her head:: Please, Eris. Don't make any final decisions just now.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
::storms out of the holosuite clearly not enthused with the decision::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Makes no promise as she moves to join Atlas.::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::walks after Eris towards their brother::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::approaches the rest of the crew::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Wants to go over to the Captain but thinks he may need time with his sisters so she stays back a bit.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Leaves the defense table and meets the rest of the crew.::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::plucks one of the pips from his neck and puts it down on the desk::
Host SMDave says:
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