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USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11004.12
Starring:

 Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Admiral Shinra (NPC)
			
Einar Sigurðsson		 as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome

Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Ren Ro'kar

Absent:

Zachariah Farland	as	[CMO] Commander Zachariah T. Bauer

Steve Gelhorn		as	[FCO] Ensign Stephanie Uax

Brad Sumner		as	[CTO] Lieutenant Gabril Vendal

Summary: The crew greeted the Starfleet ships that had arrived to render aid to the Runaks, while the medical personnel assisted the existing staff members, the command staff handed over the role of CO to Commander Magne.

The medical teams items started to go missing and the crowds outside became rowdy, calling for the security personnel to step in to quell the mob. Once the hand over was complete, the CO and XO of the Scimitar were beamed to the USS Azores in preparation for their court martial.

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Admiral Shinra says:
::in the room assigned for the court martial trial, reading the report for yet another time to be fully prepared::

Captain Rome says:
::stands outside the court room with guards and aides::

Admiral Shinra says:
::gestures to the guards to open the session::

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::standing next to Rome, rolling his shoulders gently to relieve the tension ::

Captain Rome says:
Ren: Don't worry Ren, this will all be resolved quickly.

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Rome: I can hope so, sir.

Captain Rome says:
::Steps inside and walks over to the desk reserved for him and salutes to the Admiral before sitting down::

Admiral Shinra says:
::stands and nods to the Officers:: Aloud: This court is now in session. ::sits down::

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::follows, bowing his head in the Japanese sign of respect and takes his place next to Rome::

Admiral Shinra says:
::looks up from her notes:: Rome/Ro'kar: Do either of you have any opening statements?

Captain Rome says:
::stands up:: Adm: I have the reserved my right to waive counsel, Admiral. I will defend my own, as permitted by the procedural law

Admiral Shinra says:
::watches silently, turns to face Ro'kar::

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::stands up:: Adm: Admiral, it is my hope that our actions show that we did what was necessary given the circumstances. ::nods and lowers himself back into the chair, face fixed emotionless::

Admiral Shinra says:
::coughs:: All: Legally only Captain Rome's statement is relevant - the court recognizes his waive to counsel. ::pauses:: CO: You are accused of breaking Starfleet General Order One. How do you plead?

Captain Rome says:
Adm: Not guilty on the grounds of necessary intervention, my actions were not deliberate in action to break the Prime Directive, but only to minimize damage already caused by external factors

Admiral Shinra says:
CO: A simple Guilty or Not guilty will suffice at this time, thank you. You'll have your time to speak on the stand. XO: Do you have legal counsel at this time, or shall the court assign someone?

Admiral Shinra says:
XO: Now now Commander, we don't have all day.

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Adm: Not Guilty, ma'am. Our JAG officer is not present so I will represent myself.

Admiral Shinra says:
::nods:: XO: Your opening statement would have been an appropriate time to bring that up. You are also accused of breaking General Order One. How do you plead?

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::hides the wince:: Adm: Not Guilty, ma'am

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::fist tightens slightly under the desk::

Admiral Shinra says:
All: I dislike court martials as much as the next person. However you two are accused of breaking one of the foremost laws of the Federation, the first Prime directive. The computer records show that weapons were fired into the atmosphere of Runak. Witnesses attest to this fact, which we will see later.

Admiral Shinra says:
All: Along with sensor records, a torpedo manifest and the very fact that there is no longer a tear in subspace all point to the fact that this action occurred - the Scimitar while under command of Commander Ro'kar broke the prime directive and interfered with an underdeveloped society.

Admiral Shinra says:
CO/XO: How do you answer?

Captain Rome says:
::Stands up::

Captain Rome says:
Adm: First off I bring your attention to the point that your case is lacking all the facts of the command structure during said events. Captain MacAllister was in charge, but not on duty during the official exposure. As the ranking officer on the Bridge, I took it upon myself to take action to minimize the exposure and intervene. I will further show that my actions are allowed by 2 clauses to the Prime Directive. I also would like 

Captain Rome says:
Adm: During emergency situations, the highest ranking officer can take command of a situation, which I did with the permission of Commander Ro'kar, in the absence of Captain MacAllister. Thus I acted as acting commanding officer of the Scimitar and according to the Starfleet Code, am responsible for the actions of myself and my crew.

Captain Rome says:
Adm: The fact that moments later, Starfleet orders made me CO of the Scimitar only add to the fact, that even though MacAllister was present, I held full responsibility of said events.

Captain Rome says:
::sits down::

Admiral Shinra says:
::pauses:: Rome: Are you saying that Commander Ro'kar should be acquitted of all charges and they be placed solely upon yourself?

Captain Rome says:
Adm: I do admiral, the facts are clear. There are no grounds for his charges.

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::looks at Rome and then at the Admiral, thinking :: Self: Jonathan, you martyr, I hope you know what you are doing...

Admiral Shinra says:
Rome: Well that is what this case will determine. XO: Do you have any reply at this time?

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Adm: I can confirm what Captain Rome stated. I allowed him to give the order to fire the torpedo, trusting in his expert opinion as both a former CEO as well as Commanding Officer. As the ranking officer on the bridge this was my prerogative

Admiral Shinra says:
CO/XO: Very well, we will call up the first witness, Commander Ro'kar

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::stands up and walks to the stand::

Admiral Shinra says:
::waits for the XO to get into the dock:: XO: Commander, a reminder you are held bound by Federation law and your Starfleet oath to speak only the truth.

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::sits down and nods:: Adm: I understand

Admiral Shinra says:
XO: When the events began to unfold, you were in command of the Scimitar. Is that correct?

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Adm: Captain MacAllister was still the Commanding Officer, I was the duty officer on the Bridge

Admiral Shinra says:
XO: And was it not your idea to fire Trilithium explosives into the atmosphere before Captain Rome suggested it would be too volatile?

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Adm: No, it was not my idea. It was Captain Rome's

Admiral Shinra says:
XO: According to my data it was Captain Rome's idea to fire Tricobalt explosives instead of Trilithium, which was your idea.

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Adm: Both ideas were Captain Rome's, not mine

Admiral Shinra says:
XO: Why did you feel it necessary to allow Captain Rome to fire?

Captain Rome says:
::sits silently and takes notes, preparing his argument::

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Adm: Captain Rome possessed superior knowledge of such situations. If it had been a medical situation the role would likely have been reversed

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Adm: Captain Rome had tried something similar back when he was the CO of the Arcadia

Admiral Shinra says:
XO: Whether that is the case or not, it was a situation that the Prime Directive forbade your interference none-the-less, wasn't it? That would mean it was not an emergency for Starfleet, and Captain Rome's very taking command as he says was inappropriate, yes?

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
:: eyes flash in annoyance :: Adm: I refuse to confirm or deny such leading questions

Admiral Shinra says:
XO: Was the situation an emergency in the eyes of Starfleet?

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Adm: A subspace tear affects light years of space, this was an emergency in Starfleet's eyes as it would not only have affected the Runak people but the surrounding space as well

Admiral Shinra says:
XO: Firing exposed the planets population to outside influence and directly interfered with the future of the Runak people.

Captain Rome says:
::takes notes and allows hope to creep into his eyes::

Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::does not answer but looks at the Admiral in her eyes, unflinching ::

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