Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache – Episode #4
Week # 17
Mission: "Crime and Punishment"

Host Jafo says:
The investigation of Ensign Tekaro and the incident in the USS Apache's Main Engineering has been concluded. The trial that came after had found the ensign guilty of violating nine counts of Starfleet Regulations. At the moment, the sentencing hearings have been underway. Admiral Law, Captain Madred, and Captain T’kret head the hearings.

Host Jafo says:
The hearings have been on recess and will commence at 0900 hours. They are expected to conclude soon, and the sentence submitted to be carried out as necessary. Earlier in the day, the panel has already spoken to those on duty in Main Engineering and the guards who watched over Ensign Tekaro when he was held in the Apache brig.

Host Jafo says:
Only the testimony of the Apache Senior Officers remains.

Host Jafo says:
<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week 3 >>>>>>>>>>>

FCO_Turnbull says:
::sitting in conference lounge and going through points of testimony::

CMO_Quest says:
:: in quarters, checking her appearance in the mirror one last time ::

MO_Naegle says:
::in conference lounge::

XO_Valrek says:
::sits across the table from the Admiral and two captains::

CSO_Storal says:
::exits his quarters and heads for the conference lounge::

CMO_Quest says:
:: exit quarters, and heads towards the conference lounge ::

Capt_T`kret says:
::looks over the agenda::

CTO_Lu says:
::sits in his seat looking at a PADD::

EO_Tekaro says:
::walks slowly to the conference lounge, jittering::

CMO_Quest says:
:: arrives at destination and takes an aisle seat ::

MO_Naegle says:
::sees CMO enter and smiles at her::

EO_Tekaro says:
::arrives at conference lounge, pauses before entering::

CMO_Quest says:
:: takes slow deep breaths, because she's a little nervous ::

CMO_Quest says:
:: smiles at MO :: MO: Greetings...

CSO_Storal says:
::enters conference lounge and takes his seat, takes out his PAAD and reviews testimony::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::calmly observes the room and participants::

EO_Tekaro says:
::enters lounge slowly, sees everyone::

MO_Naegle says:
::walks over to CMO and puts a calming hand on her shoulder:: CMO: Hey, it's not that bad.

CTO_Lu says:
::looks up from his PADD and looks around the room::

Host Admiral_Law says:
::stands and regards the assembled officers:: All: Let's call this hearing to order ... we all know why we are here.  Today will conclude this hearing ... and the sentencing of Ensign Tekaro of the Apache.  Madred: Captain, if you will...

CMO_Quest says:
:: weak smile :: MO: Thanks...

EO_Tekaro says:
::takes the same seat as last time::

CTO_Lu says:
::sees Dr. Naegle and smiles::

Host Capt_Madred says:
::nods and stands for the Admiral:: CTO: Chief Tactical Officer, Lieutenant Junior Grade Max Lu ... please rise ....

MO_Naegle says:
::Smiles at CTO::

EO_Tekaro says:
::rises carefully::

CTO_Lu says:
::nervously rises::

EO_Tekaro says:
::adjusts uniform, sits down::

CTO_Lu says:
::walks to the seat::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::listens as Captain Madred calls Max forward::

CSO_Storal says:
Self: well this is the day

Host Capt_Madred says:
::glances from CTO to EO and back again:: CTO: Mister Lu ... as Chief Tactical Officer aboard the Apache you were responsible for the guards who watched over Mister Tekaro during his stay in the Apache's brig.  Were you ever present, or did you ever question Mister Tekaro, while he was in the brig?

FCO_Turnbull says:
~~~~ CO: Are you ready, Dear? ~~~~

XO_Valrek says:
::keeps his hands on the table in front of him, and watches as he listens to the questions::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
~~~~ FCO: I think so.  Are you? ~~~~

FCO_Turnbull says:
~~~~CO: As much as I can be. I don't know how much good it is going to do...~~~~

Host Admiral_Law says:
::glances at the Lieutenant considering the question::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
~~~~ FCO:  I understand what you mean. ~~~~

CTO_Lu says:
ALL: Sir, to answer your questions, No I did not see Ensign Tekaro, I just reviewed the security recorders from the Main Engineering.

EO_Tekaro says:
::seems relieved at the CTO's response::

CMO_Quest says:
:: twiddles her thumbs nervously ::

Host Capt_Madred says:
CTO: And Mister Lu, based on those recordings, did Ensign Tekaro ever express any remorse or concern over the lives he may have cost both the Ferengi people and Starfleet by his actions?

EO_Tekaro says:
::thinks; he better say yes, cause I did::

Host Admiral_Law says:
::nods quietly regarding the answer and taking note of the EO's response to it::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::keeps her hands folded in her lap, resisting rubbing her temples::

CTO_Lu says:
ALL: Based on the recordings No not at the time.

EO_Tekaro says:
::straightens up perfectly in chair, hoping not to repeat the same 'postural' mistakes again...::

Host Capt_Madred says:
::turns to Captain T'kret:: Captain: All yours, Captain ..... ::sits and adjusts his PADD's::

MO_Naegle says:
::face falls at CTO's Answer::

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::nods respectively to the others and turns his attention to the CTO:  CTO: how many occasions did you have to work with Mr. Tekaro?

FCO_Turnbull says:
::raises eyebrow at the CTO's answer::

Host Admiral_Law says:
::jots a few things down on a PADD::

CSO_Storal says:
::notices EO's demeanor:: Self : good

EO_Tekaro says:
::is amazingly surprised at the CTO's answer::

CMO_Quest says:
:: face remains blank ::

MO_Naegle says:
::looks at CMO, sees poker face, adjusts reaction::

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::looks at the CTO and wonders what he needs to think about:: CTO: It’s a simple question

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::glances at the CTO::

CMO_Quest says:
:: wants to laugh, because of the tension building up in the room ::

Host Capt_Madred says:
::leans back in his chair raising a curious eyebrow::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::face turns to unreadable calm::

EO_Tekaro says:
::wants to cry because of the tension in the room::

CSO_Storal says:
CMO: Relax doctor; breathe

CTO_Lu says:
ALL: I haven't met Mr. Tekaro personally, But had probably seen him a few times. But never interacted with him.

CMO_Quest says:
:: raises right eyebrow at CSO and whispers :: CSO: I am..... :: stops talking, to smother a bubbling laugh ::

Host Capt_T`kret says:
CTO: So you can give no character reference in his behalf then?

MO_Naegle says:
::puts calming hand on CMO::CMO: Take it easy, Doc. You'll do fine.

CSO_Storal says:
::grins:: CMO: Good

CMO_Quest says:
:: raises her other eyebrow at MO and wonders why they know what she is thinking ::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::watches the EO's reactions::

CTO_Lu says:
ALL: Captain, I'm sorry sir, I have no character reference.

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::Nods to the CTO: Tthank you Mr. Lu. 

EO_Tekaro says:
::notices the trouble the CMO seems to be having, makes him feel all the worse for having to have a trial::

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::makes a note::

Host Admiral_Law says:
::does not stand:: T'kret/CTO: I will defer questioning of this witness ... Madred: Captain Madred, call your next character witness.

EO_Tekaro says:
::puts on a poker face, does not want to be stared at anymore::

Host Capt_Madred says:
::stands and watches the CTO sit:: CMO: Chief Medical Officer ... and attending physician ... Lieutenant Junior Grade Jerni Quest ... please rise.

CMO_Quest says:
:: face reflects nothing as she got up to take the stand ::

MO_Naegle says:
::gives an encouraging smile to CMO::

CTO_Lu says:
::sighs in relief as he sits::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks at Captain Madred as he calls Dr. Quest to testify::

XO_Valrek says:
::thinks over the questions from the previous day and the ones asked today.....then thinks of how he would answer them::

Host Capt_Madred says:
CMO: As the Senior Medical Officer aboard the USS Apache, you were solely responsible for the care given Mister Tekaro following his.... incident. ::refuses to say accident:: ... please describe his mental condition during, and following, his treatment.

CMO_Quest says:
:: a small nervous cough escapes her :: ahemm...

EO_Tekaro says:
::gives a nervous smile at the CMO to try to help her calm down::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::face impassive:: ~~~~ CO: I caught that...~~~~

Host Admiral_Law says:
::steeples his fingers in front of his face regarding Lt JG Quest coolly::

MO_Naegle says:
::thinking, C'mon Doc, Back me up!::

CMO_Quest says:
ALL: He was very remorseful.... or at least he seemed to be.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::eyes forward:: ~~~~FCO: You did? I didn't think it was contagious.~~~~

Host Admiral_Law says:
::drops his hands in surprise at that in depth analysis::

CMO_Quest says:
ALL: During his treatment, he was slipping in and out of consciousness, so I can't give you a more in-depth of what his mental being was like.

FCO_Turnbull says:
::face impassive:: ~~~~ CO: Just wait 'till shore leave...~~~~

CMO_Quest says:
ALL: However, after he was treated, he was seemed very sorry for what he had done in ME.... and even confessed to the MO and I of the incident.

Host Capt_Madred says:
CMO: I see Doctor ... and during his moments of consciousness ... did he ever suggest to you that he might be responsible for the explosion in Main Engineering?

CMO_Quest says:
ALL: No, sir.  His moments of consciousness were brief.

Host Capt_Madred says:
CMO: So at no time did he suggest to you that he may be responsible for the explosion?

Host Admiral_Law says:
::leans forward slightly::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
~~~~ FCO: Really? ~~~~ ::tries to concentrate on the CMO's answers::

CMO_Quest says:
ALL: Not until he was beamed back aboard the Apache.... after his condition was stabilized....

FCO_Turnbull says:
::face impassive but listening to every inflection and watching every expression in the room::

CMO_Quest says:
ALL: Then he told the MO and me of what happened.

Host Capt_Madred says:
T'kret: Your witness, Captain...

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::turns stoically toward the CMO::  CMO: Had you had occasion to speak or interact with Mr. Tekaro prior to treating him for the injuries suffered during the incident in question?

Host Capt_Madred says:
::sits quietly shaking his head ... something does not add up::

CMO_Quest says:
ALL: No, sir.

FCO_Turnbull says:
::note's Capt. Madred's reaction. There's something going on here...::

MO_Naegle says:
::Notices Capt Madred's reaction:: Self:  Uh Oh!

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::Nods:: CMO: and how long did you spend with him during and after his treatment?  And what was your impression of that time with him in regards to his mental state?

CMO_Quest says:
:: notes the reaction of the people of the room ::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::gives the CMO a reassuring glance::

EO_Tekaro says:
::feels horrible at the whole incident::

EO_Tekaro says:
::wishes it never happened ... then all this wouldn’t have happened, either...::

CTO_Lu says:
::wonders why everyone has a surprise expression::

CMO_Quest says:
ALL: I spent most of my time ah ... "patching" him up, so to speak....

CMO_Quest says:
ALL: And as I mentioned before, I can only give a mental evaluation after he was better....

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::Nods and looks over at the admiral and Madred::

Host Admiral_Law says:
::nods at T'kret:: All: I just have one question for this officer .... CMO: Doctor Quest, after your treatment of the Ensign ... after he had confessed to both you and your Senior Medical Officer.... did you at any time discuss his comments with your Commanding Officer, Captain Tyria Tyler?

CMO_Quest says:
ALL: he seemed really, really, really, sorry for what happened.

CSO_Storal says:
Self: oh boy

CMO_Quest says:
Law: No, sir, I didn't.  I was planning to speak to CEO Toros first … as he is his immediate senior officer.

Host Capt_Madred says:
::looks at the doctor with boldfaced astonishment ... can't quite get over that statement::

Host Admiral_Law says:
CMO: And did you?

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::raises an eyebrow and jots down some notes;:

CSO_Storal says:
Self: not good

CMO_Quest says:
ALL: No, sir.  I didn't get the chance to.

FCO_Turnbull says:
::wonders about the timing of events here::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::watches Dr. Quest as she answers::

EO_Tekaro says:
::seems content with the CMO's answer::

XO_Valrek says:
::thinks he would have worded that answer differently, if it were him in her place::

Host Admiral_Law says:
::nods quietly:: Madred: Next witness Captain ....

CMO_Quest says:
:: Raises her eyebrow slightly ::

MO_Naegle says:
::thinks this is not good::

CMO_Quest says:
:: looks at the people around her and wonders if that means she can return to her seat ::

Host Capt_Madred says:
::stands and dismisses the CMO:: All: As Chief Engineer Asadourian gave his deposition in closed session this morning ... we will be moving on to Flight Control Officer, Lieutenant Storal Tyler. ::checks his PADD::

CTO_Lu says:
::looks at Ensign Tekaro, trying to feel what’s going on in his mind::

CMO_Quest says:
:: goes to her seat ::

CIV_Power says:
::enters room and slides into chair trying not to be noticed::

CMO_Quest says:
:: silently :: phew....

EO_Tekaro says:
::wearing a poker face, wants to cry because of all he'd caused::

CTO_Lu says:
::feels a slight change and looks at Mr. Powers::

MO_Naegle says:
::smiles at CMO::  CMO:  Good job, Doc.

Host Capt_Madred says:
::glances around:: FCO: Mister Tyler?

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::Looks up for a moment::

CTO_Lu says:
::looks at Mr. Powers and grins::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::Rises with decorum, face impassive::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks at Captain Madred slightly confused::

CMO_Quest says:
:: quietly :: MO: Thank you… 

CSO_Storal says:
::grins at CMO:: CMO: See that wasn’t bad

FCO_Turnbull says:
::ignores the misinformation and misuse of his name without a second thought::

CIV_Power says:
::notices CTO smiling and smiles back::

Host Capt_Madred says:
FCO: Thank you Mister Tyler ... now then ... on the date of the explosion in Main Engineering, can you tell me what duties you were performing from 1400 to 1600 hours ... the approximate time of the explosion.

CMO_Quest says:
:: whispers :: CSO: Is that what you think?

CTO_Lu says:
::wonders why Mr. Powers is late::

CSO_Storal says:
CMO: Sorry, just trying to lighten your mood

CMO_Quest says:
:: smiles :: CSO: I was hoping my nervousness won't show ... did it work?

Host Admiral_Law says:
::glances at the officer coming in the room late and checks the pips against the roster of the Apache senior staff in his hand::

CSO_Storal says:
CMO: You did very well

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::listens to the question Captain Madred asked S'Toran::

CMO_Quest says:
CSO: thank you ... heard you weren't so bad at it yourself yesterday.

FCO_Turnbull says:
ALL: I was operating OPS, Flight, and SCI at the time of the explosion in main Engineering.

XO_Valrek says:
::sits back a bit and listens::

CIV_Power says:
::sits and goes over everything he knows about law and what has happened trying to find a way out for Tekaro::

CSO_Storal says:
CMO: Don’t let it get out , but I was just as nervous as you were. ::Grins::

MO_Naegle says:
::listens to FCO give his testimony::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks behind her to see who arrived late ... makes a mental note to find out what the problem was::

EO_Tekaro says:
::notices entrance of CIV, gives a nod in his direction::

Host Capt_Madred says:
::nods:: FCO: And can you tell me the approximate time that the anesthazine gas was released into the Apache's ventilation as compared with the explosion in Main Engineering?

MO_Naegle says:
CSO/CMO:  Shhhhh, I can't hear, lieutenants.

CMO_Quest says:
:: nods and grins back, then resets her face back to the "blank stare" she has perfected in the hours before ::

FCO_Turnbull says:
ALL: Yes, sir. It was released into Main Engineering approximately 7.534 minutes prior to the Initialization of Warp Core Breach.

CIV_Power says:
::notices Tekaro and gives a reassuring nod back::

CTO_Lu says:
::looks at the little chronograph on his PADD, wonders...::

Host Capt_Madred says:
::nods;: FCO: Thank you Mister Turnbull ... T'kret: Your witness, Captain ....

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::realizes what this refers to and hopes the testimony will not be more damaging::

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::Looks around the room then to the Admiral and Capt. Madred:: I have no questions for this witness.

Host Admiral_Law says:
::makes note that the actual time by ship's chronometer was 7.535 minutes prior to the warp core breech::

EO_Tekaro says:
::still in a poker face, knows he will probably be punished for this pretty heavily::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks from Captain T'kret to Admiral law, awaiting his questions::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::Faces the Admiral and awaits his questions::

Host Admiral_Law says:
::nods and regards the Lieutenant:: FCO: Lieutenant, what is the average and expected amount of time that anesthazine gas takes to render the average Ferengi male completely unconscious?

FCO_Turnbull says:
ALL: With the information obtained from the Science database, the time of effect was estimated at 15 to 20 seconds, depending on the mass of individual Ferengi.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::watches S'Toran as he prepare to answer::

Host Admiral_Law says:
FCO: And would this "Ferengi Specific" anesthazine gas have any effect on the senses of the average Terran Male?

EO_Tekaro says:
::wonders; was the fact that I was panicking not enough?::

CMO_Quest says:
:: thinks to self :: Hmm...

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::thinks to herself... typically no... Terran's are not affected::

CMO_Quest says:
:: recalls her biology and chemistry classes ::

CSO_Storal says:
Self: Excellent line of questioning

FCO_Turnbull says:
ALL: None on record, Sir. If their are uncatalogued effects, I would expect that the Doctors would have advised me from the medical database. As it was, they did not.

Host Capt_Madred says:
FCO: One last question, Lieutenant ... do you have any reason to regard this situation as anything less than average?

CIV_Power says:
::wonders; why are they being so hard on him?::

MO_Naegle says:
::tries to recall alien physiology, decides to ask Mom::

FCO_Turnbull says:
Madred: In what context, Sir?

EO_Tekaro says:
::keeps a poker face, desperately wants to just go back home and see his girlfriend, and leave this mess::

Host Capt_Madred says:
FCO: The context of our present situation ... Lieutenant. ::growls softly::

CMO_Quest says:
:: desperately need to get out of the conference room, but remains seated ::

Host Capt_Madred says:
FCO: I withdraw the question ..........

Host Capt_Madred says:
FCO: You may be seated, Lieutenant... ::glances around the audience:: XO: Lieutenant Commander Alexander Valrek, Executive Officer ....

CIV_Power says:
::looks worried. Holds head in his hands::

MO_Naegle says:
::starting to feel claustrophobic::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::takes his seat::

XO_Valrek says:
::pushes his chair back, stands, and straightens his uniform::

MO_Naegle says:
::tries to concentrate on XO and his testimony::

EO_Tekaro says:
::starts to reflect on unsuccessful Starfleet career, seriously thinks about leaving SF and being a family man::

CMO_Quest says:
:: crosses her legs and rests her hands on her knee ::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::takes a deep breath as the questions continue::

Host Capt_Madred says:
XO: Commander ... it seems not a single member of your crew spent any time with this officer prior to the incident in Main Engineering ... certainly, as the man responsible for the activity and actions of the crew, you spoke to him at least once?

XO_Valrek says:
::looks squarely at the Captain:: Madred: Yes, sir. I usually meet briefly with each member of the crew. It is part of my initial evaluation. So, yes, I have spoken to him at least once.

Host Capt_Madred says:
XO: Excellent Commander ... and given your limited knowledge of Ensign Tekaro, what do you believe the Ensign emotional response to this situation would be?

CMO_Quest says:
:: slowly and silently takes a deep breath to calm her nerves ::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::listens carefully to the questions and answers::

EO_Tekaro says:
::just wants to go back...to New Seattle...::

XO_Valrek says:
Madred: As you have put it, Sir, my personal knowledge of the Ensign is limited, so it is difficult for me to give a professional evaluation of his emotional response. From the many reports I have read, his responses have ranged somewhat. I believe that to be the opinions of those who wrote the reports, however.

CIV_Power says:
:: with testifying out of the question, thinks of other ways to help Tekaro::

MO_Naegle says:
::notices the silent but not motionless deep breath by the CMO and smiles::

CMO_Quest says:
:: face continues to reflect nothing, as the testimonies continue. ::

CIV_Power says:
:: wonders; would SFI be able to get him out of this::

MO_Naegle says:
::looks away from CMO, realizing she wants to be left alone::

Host Capt_Madred says:
XO: Thank you Commander... T'kret: Captain T'kret ... your witness... ::sits and regards his PADD briefly noting the next officer on the list::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::waits for the next question... glancing over her shoulder at S'Toran::

XO_Valrek says:
::shifts his attention to Captain T'kret::

FCO_Turnbull says:
~~~~ CO: You will be fine, T'H'yla. ~~~~

Host Capt_T`kret says:
XO: In your opinion commander, given what you know of Mr. Tekaro, would you say his actions were "unusual”.  That is to say, do you believe he would do the same again?

CMO_Quest says:
:: fidgets just a little ::

EO_Tekaro says:
::thinks; of course I wouldn’t do this again...is he serious?::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::returns her attention to Captain T'kret.:: ~~~~ FCO:  I know.  I'm only concerned for Mr. Tekaro ~~~~

Host Admiral_Law says:
::glances at movement from Doctor Quest's chair::

XO_Valrek says:
T'kret: Given this as previous knowledge, I highly doubt he would repeat his actions.

MO_Naegle says:
::smiles at CMO and tries to get her to calm down::

FCO_Turnbull says:
~~~~ CO: Nothing can be done that has not or is not being done already. ~~~~

CMO_Quest says:
:: thinks to self :: Well... I need to get my blood circulation going.  Been sitting in one position too long.

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::Nods:: XO: no further questions

Host Admiral_Law says:
All: As it is my understanding that this officer was not on the ship during the explosion ... I have no questions for him.  XO: You may be seated, Commander. ::glances at his PADD and smiles slightly::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
~~~~ FCO:  Yes, I know, T'H'yla. ~~~~

Host Capt_Madred says:
::stands and nods at Valrek quietly:: XO: Commander, you may be seated .....

XO_Valrek says:
::nods and sits back into his seat quietly::

Host Capt_Madred says:
CO: Captain Tyria Tyler, please rise and be recognized by this panel.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::stands and faces the panel::

EO_Tekaro says:
::realizes the magnitude of the captain's testimony::

Host Capt_Madred says:
All: Captain Tyria Tyler-Turnbull, Commanding Officer USS Apache, Captain … Starfleet Command.

CMO_Quest says:
:: watches as the Captain takes the stand ::

Host Capt_Madred says:
CO: Captain, under article 52C of the Starfleet Charter, section 1205, paragraph 530, you are offered the right to have your testimony heard in closed session if you wish.

Host Admiral_Law says:
::waits for the Captain's answer::

CIV_Power says:
:: sees some hope as CO takes the stand::

FCO_Turnbull says:
~~~~ CO: I am here with you, T'H'yla. ~~~~

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Captain:  Considering the situation.  I think we should proceed in open session.

Host Capt_Madred says:
CO: Understood, Captain...

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
~~~~ FCO: I know. ~~~~

Host Capt_Madred says:
CO: Captain Tyler, on the date in question you were in command of the Apache and at the Conn during the incident in question ... do you recall your first indication that something was wrong in Main Engineering?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Captain:  Yes, sir.  There was an intruder alert, moments before the explosion.

Host Capt_Madred says:
CO: And upon learning the reason for the intruder alert ... and subsequent near warp core breech ... what was your first reaction?

EO_Tekaro says:
::clearly remembers sounding the intruder alarm, but NO ONE would come and help::

MO_Naegle says:
::continues to listen to Captain Tyler-Turnbull's testimony.

XO_Valrek says:
::knows what his reaction was when he read the reports. He wished he was on the ship::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Captain:  Anger at the assumed negligence.  However as the facts were presented, everything quickly changed, more to concern for the welfare of the crew on the surface.

Host Capt_Madred says:
CO: Captain Tyler ... thank you for your testimony in this matter, today.  T'kret: Captain T'kret, you may question this witness now...

CIV_Power says:
:: the XO must not like sitting and watching while this is happening::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::recalls the security alert registering on OPS panel and having to route security::

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::looks to the captain and the admiral:: Madred/Law: The questions I had have been answered, I defer questioning. 

MO_Naegle says:
::Watches the happenings::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::turns her attention to Capt. T'kret, then Admiral Law::

CMO_Quest says:
:: recalls that day ::

EO_Tekaro says:
::loses poker face to one of sadness, seriously considers leaving SF::

Host Admiral_Law says:
::sits and regards the young, pixie-eyed, Captain:: CO: Captain Tyler, you are aware the significance your testimony will play when this panel convenes to decide on a sentence for Mister Tekaro ... their is no single testimony that will be held in higher regard.

MO_Naegle says:
::recalls running to an escape pod with Storal and Quest::

CMO_Quest says:
:: wishes she listened to mom and developed her empathic abilities ::

EO_Tekaro says:
::thinks except for mine, right?::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Admiral: Yes sir. I do.

Host Admiral_Law says:
CO: As such ... I would like to ask you ... in your judgment, was Engineering Officer Ensign Vin Tekaro justified in his actions in his attempt to retake Main Engineering from its occupying force?

EO_Tekaro says:
::thinks; okay, now I’m dead.::

CIV_Power says:
:: the answer is obviously yes::

CMO_Quest says:
:: thinks to self :: wish I knew what the others are feeling right now....

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Admiral:  From my assessment of the security tapes, I believe he acted in what he believed to be the only way possible.  He acted without knowledge of the state of consciousness the Ferengi was in.

MO_Naegle says:
::breaths a sigh of relief for Vin::

Host Admiral_Law says:
::nods silently regarding her answer:: CO: Just one final question Captain, before this panel recesses to contemplate a sentence for Mister Tekaro ..... if a young Engineering Officer Ensign Tyria Tyler were left in charge of Main Engineering ... after only being aboard a handful of weeks ... and was presented with a similar situation ...

FCO_Turnbull says:
::nods at the answer of his wife::

EO_Tekaro says:
::finally feels like smiling, wants to hug the CO::

Host Admiral_Law says:
CO: ...what would you do?

CMO_Quest says:
:: slowly lets out the breath that she was holding ::

EO_Tekaro says:
::waits for the answer carefully::

CMO_Quest says:
:: right eyebrow twitches a little at the next question ::

CIV_Power says:
::looks nervous::

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::listens intently::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::silences his mind so he does not influence his wife's answer::

MO_Naegle says:
::hopes for the best for Vin, in light of that question::

CIV_Power says:
:: shakes head at the tough question::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Admiral:  I would hope that I would act more cautiously.  Presented with this situation, I may have acted in the same manner.

CIV_Power says:
::thinks; what a low tactic::

Host Admiral_Law says:
::nods and stands:: All: Very well ... Captain, and Crew, of the USS Apache, I thank you for your cooperation with this hearing. You are all dismissed.  Captain Tyler will make you aware of the sentence this panel dictates in this matter once Captain Madred, Captain T'kret, and myself have had a chance to discuss the situation and the testimony.  Until then...

Host Capt_Madred says:
All/Adm: Admiral ... one moment please ....

EO_Tekaro says:
::slumps in his chair, wants to smile, but cant::

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::Looks over at Madred::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks at Capt. Madred::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::waits for Madred...and the other shoe to drop::

Host Capt_Madred says:
All: I received this message earlier today via encrypted subspace radio from Admiral William Crenshaw, Starfleet Command...

XO_Valrek says:
::pushes his chair back but waits to get up::

CIV_Power says:
::looks up from his panic::

CMO_Quest says:
:: snaps to attention ::

EO_Tekaro says:
::thinks; shoot...::

MO_Naegle says:
::Snaps to::

Host Capt_Madred says:
::refers to PADD in hand:: All: To: Captain Jafo Madred, Sector Commander, Sector 1121 From: Admiral William Crenshaw Starfleet Command.

EO_Tekaro says:
::so close yet so far::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::keeps face impassive, but is EXTREMELY interested in this development::

CMO_Quest says:
:: hearts pound with anticipation ::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::listens carefully to Captain Madred's announcement from Admiral Crenshaw::

Host Capt_Madred says:
All: As of this stardate 9912.17, you are hereby authorized to take the following action in regards to USS Apache, NCC 61491.

CTO_Lu says:
::what the ^%$% is this?:: ::Puzzled look::

EO_Tekaro says:
::thinks; what is this?::

MO_Naegle says:
::thinks, what on earth?::

CIV_Power says:
::thinks; what is this about::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::thinks: Here it comes...but keeps it off his face::

XO_Valrek says:
::wonders why this is given now and not earlier, but some people have reasons unbeknownst to others::

EO_Tekaro says:
::figures; if it isn’t good, I'll just quit SF::

Host Capt_Madred says:
All: On or about Stardate 9912.18 the USS Apache is to be remanded into the custody of Starbase 366 and removed from active service.  Her crew is hereby ordered to take two weeks of shoreleave while the Apache undergoes an immediate re-arming and emergency refit.

CMO_Quest says:
:: curls her fingers into a tight fist ::

EO_Tekaro says:
::figures; naw, I haven’t given it a chance::

CTO_Lu says:
::jots down a few things in a PADD:: 

CMO_Quest says:
:: breaths a sigh of relief ::

MO_Naegle says:
::whew::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::raises eyebrow in interest::

CTO_Lu says:
::What????::

Host Capt_Madred says:
All: This rearming is for the purpose of her next mission which will be undergone on stardate 10001.07.

XO_Valrek says:
::frowns.......two weeks to do what?....he will think of something::

EO_Tekaro says:
::thinks; I'll be spending it in the brig, no doubt::

Host Capt_Madred says:
All: Until said stardate no personnel from USS Apache are allowed onboard said starship.

CTO_Lu says:
:: I can go back to Earth now for sure ::

Host Capt_Madred says:
All: Further, no personnel from Starbase 366 are allowed onboard said starship.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::is relieved with the announcement, but is concerned as to what the next mission will be::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::thinks: now THAT is odd.::

MO_Naegle says:
::Earth, here I come!::

CTO_Lu says:
::wonders why the retroactive refit and rearming?::

XO_Valrek says:
::begins making a mental list of things he will need to pack for the two weeks::

Host Capt_Madred says:
All: Any inquiries into this matter will not be tolerated by order of Vice Admiral Jamison Poradin.

FCO_Turnbull says:
~~~~ CO: I think we had better get that call in to Captain Wendyway on the Hayden, Dearest. ~~~

CTO_Lu says:
::wonders if Mom sent the Authorization for the runabout::

CIV_Power says:
::sits and thinks::

MO_Naegle says:
::wonders why this is happening::

XO_Valrek says:
::nods and knows that they will be told soon enough::

Host Capt_Madred says:
All: Dismissed ... word will come down from Captain Tyler within the hour as to the sentence for Mister Tekaro. Until that time, I suggest you all get your affairs in order and prepare to leave USS Apache.

FCO_Turnbull says:
::notes name of admiral, and makes a mental note to do some back-channel inquiries::

CSO_Storal says:
:: I don’t like this one bit ::

CIV_Power says:
::thinks; I’ll ask my superiors at SFI what is happening::

Host Admiral_Law says:
::nods and guides Captain Madred and Captain T'kret out a door at one end of the room::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::curiosity is peaked by that last statement:: ~~~~ FCO: Yes T'H'yla... I think you're right. ~~~~

XO_Valrek says:
::stands and waits for the rest to leave the room::

Host Capt_T`kret says:
::exits the room::

CTO_Lu says:
::Should I ask Dad about these orders::

MO_Naegle says:
::thinks now this is interesting::

CMO_Quest says:
:: rushes out of the conference lounge ... she needs to laugh ::

Host Capt_Madred says:
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