CO_McPherson-Quest says:
Captain's Log Stardate 10205.24 We are currently at the James T. Kirk Lounge on Star Base 185. This is where the inquiry into the firing of torpedoes at a Horian 2 vessel is taking place. This inquiry is to find if there is sufficient evidence to bring a court martial upon me for giving those orders. I am a wee bit shaky and nervous, my father here to lend me morale support

XO_Somak says:
Acting COs log, Stardate 10205.31. The trial continues progressing, but I fear we may lack the condemning evidence to free the Captain. Let's hope that our statements can be convincing enough to free the Captain.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
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Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
ACTION: By now, all the intervening parties are back into the hearing lounge

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::sitting at the Defense table::

FCO_Teasley says:
::at the defense table::

CTO_TRel says:
::at defense table with notes on a PADD::

CEO_Russel says:
::sitting in the visitors’ area.::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Sits in his seat, watching the proceedings curiously, trying not to miss a nuance::

XO_Somak says:
::remains in viewing area awaiting his turn::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::On base with her patients, checking up on those who had greater injuries and needed more time to heal.::

Admiral_McCloud says:
::Seated in her seat, the Admiral's cold eyes fall onto the FCO and the CTO::  FCO/CTO: You may begin cross-examination, Defense counsel..

EO_KTor says:
::in quarters, reading teachings of Surak::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Still sitting at the witness stand::

FCO_Teasley says:
::stands up::

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: Cmdr. Farrel, according to your earlier testimony, the captain called for torpedoes, correct?

CNS_Farrel says:
FCO: Yes he did.

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: Why?

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::shakes his head and whispers to himself:: I didn't give orders to fire

Admiral_McCloud says:
::Watching the cross-examination proceed, the Admiral shows no hint of emotion on her aged and experienced face as she listens and observes.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Signs off with the last report, then with a smile and a gentle touch on ensign Rogers shoulder, leaves the room.::

CNS_Farrel says:
FCO: I can not speak for the intentions of the captain, but we were being pursued and fired upon by a fleet of Horian II ships as we retreated

CTO_TRel says:
::whispers to CO:: CO: The ones used in our defense at the end, sir.

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: Do you remember the status of the Artemis' shields when the captain ordered the torpedoes

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::sits in his seat, quietly taking notes on his PADD::

CNS_Farrel says:
FCO: Yes, shields were failing, we had suffered direct hits to the aft hull

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::whispers back to the CTO:: CTO: This isn't going too well for me ::sighs::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Leans against the hall wall with a sigh, running her hand through her hair::

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: How many ships were pursuing the Artemis?

CNS_Farrel says:
FCO: well over 15 ships

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Using the wall to get some momentum, she pushes off and heads for the trial area.::

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: In your opinion, did the captain call for torpedoes because of the quantity of Horias ships that were pursuing the Artemis?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::raises his voice:: All : Objection..

FCO_Teasley says:
::turns towards Laredo::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
All : The Commander cannot speak to the Captain's intentions at the time..

CNS_Farrel says:
::about to answer, her voice pauses as Laredo rises::

CTO_TRel says:
::attempts to reassure CO:: CO: Don't worry sir, we have a good defense planned.

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looks back at his father::

FCO_Teasley says:
Admiral: I asked for the commander's opinion, sir

Admiral_McCloud says:
::Looks to the Cmdr.:: Sustained.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::sits back down::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::finding her way into the inquiry room, looks around::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Continues:: FCO: My opinion of why the captain fired those torpedoes was indeed because we were out numbered.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Makes her way over to Matt and slides in next to him.  Quietly...::  CEO:  How are things going?

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  Not too bad, Commander Teasley seems to be asking the right questions.

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: We stated earlier that the captain ordered the torpedoes while the Horians were pursuing us.  In your opinion why didn't he order them when the Horians first began to attack

XO_Somak says:
::glances around to assure himself that the CMO's voice is of the CMO and returns to watching the trial::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Still quietly::  CEO:  What are your impressions of those judging?

CNS_Farrel says:
FCO: Because the ship was not in mortal danger at first.

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  The judge sounds biased to me.  Before the recess she made a comment I wouldn't have taken if I had been the defense attorney.

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
<Adm. McPherson> CO: Ewan, everything will be fine, relax, son

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: So you believe that the torpedoes were ordered to defend the Artemis in it's weakened state?

CMO_Mea`e says:
CEO:  What did she say?

CNS_Farrel says:
FCO: Yes.

FCO_Teasley says:
Admiral: No more questions

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::writes a few more notes::

FCO_Teasley says:
::heads to his seat::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::gets up:: Admiral : Redirect, Admiral, if I may..

Admiral_McCloud says:
::Looks to the Cmdr.:: Cmdr.: Proceed.

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  Cmdr. Teasley made a speech about how Captain MacPherson was great and had set new standards and the judge asked "New standards for firing on unarmed ships".  Unarmed ships couldn't have done what the Horians ships did to the Arty.

CNS_Farrel says:
::drinks from the water beside her, then returns the glass, getting ready for the next round::

FCO_Teasley says:
::hears the redirect request thinks, "Now what?"::

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::whispers back:: Adm. McPherson: I hope so father, but things aren't looking that good right now

FCO_Teasley says:
::sits down::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::get up from behind his desk:: CNS : Commander.. One question... At the time the Horians first started firing on the Artemis, do you know what the Artemis' engine status was?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CNS : Specifically, if you had warp capacity?

CMO_Mea`e says:
CEO:  Hmmm...  I see what you mean.  Do you know anything about her?  A reason why she might be biased against him, or if that is just her normal personality?

CNS_Farrel says:
Cmdr.: At first yes we did have warp capacity...

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CNS : Thank you.. NO further questions..

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::sits back down::

XO_Somak says:
::decides to do something constructive, and to view the transcript later, and exits::

FCO_Teasley says:
Admiral: Redirect sir

CNS_Farrel says:
Cmdr.: But we were completely surrounded....I might add...warp vectors blocked....

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Out of the corner of her eye sees the XO leave, wondering if that is a good sign or not.::

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  Never met her before.  She mustn't have been an Admiral for more than a few years...

Admiral_McCloud says:
::Turns to the FCO:: FCO: Proceed.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CNS : Thank you Commander, that is all..

FCO_Teasley says:
::stands up and walks in front::

CMO_Mea`e says:
CEO:  So no knowing.  ::Glances around the room and frowns::  I don't recognize that person over there, are they involved with the inquiry also?

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: Commander, did the captain give the order to go to warp?

XO_Somak says:
::nudges the familiar face on his exit, and turns to apologize... but stares shortly, recognizing her:: Horian: Excuse me. ::continues::

CNS_Farrel says:
FCO: Yes he did.

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: Then what?

CNS_Farrel says:
FCO: After attaining a warp vector, we warped out of the system

CEO_Russel says:
::looks at the person La'i is mentioning.::  CMO:  Wait...  I know her...  er...  Oh, she was with the Horias 2 representative!

CMO_Mea`e says:
CEO:  Then she is supposed to be here I guess.  I wonder what her thoughts on all of this are?

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: Did the captain order the torpedoes to hold off the Horias ships while the Artemis made its warp calculations?

CTO_TRel says:
::glances over at the Captain::

CNS_Farrel says:
As I remember the order to go to warp came after the order to fire torpedoes...

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  She's probably mad at the Captain...

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::flicks his ears, then catches a familiar scent and looks over at the Horian and lowers ears slightly::

CMO_Mea`e says:
CEO:  You think so?  ::Turns back around;:  She doesn't look angry.

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: When the Artemis was first attacked, what were the captain's orders?

XO_Somak says:
::locates a station computer console and logs in::

Admiral_McCloud says:
::listens intently::

CEO_Russel says:
::shrugs.::  CMO:  I'm no telepath.

CNS_Farrel says:
FCO: A retreat on impulse

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Rubs her eyes tiredly, then smiles::  CEO:  You don't need to be a telepath to read some things.  Have you been called up yet?

FCO_Teasley says:
::hopes he's not burying the captain with the next question::  CNS: Why impulse?

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  No and I doubt the prosecution will call me...

CNS_Farrel says:
::feels where the commander is going and smiles to herself:: FCO: Well if a ship went straight to warp while within a solar system the ship would be at significant risk...so a ship uses impulse to get to a point where warp can safely be engaged.

CMO_Mea`e says:
CEO:  You want to go have some brunch?  I missed breakfast.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::shakes head, and takes a few more notes::

XO_Somak says:
::checking for Klingon ships attached to the station::

FCO_Teasley says:
Admiral: No more questions

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  Now?

CTO_TRel says:
::makes notes on a PADD and reviews information gathered during the recess::

CMO_Mea`e says:
CEO:  I have read most of the reports which seems to be what they are up to.  I would like to be here for the captain, but he is not until last.  You don't have to if you don't want....

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  I'd love to.

Admiral_McCloud says:
::Nods to the FCO and then turns to the CNS:: CNS: Thank you. You may be seated. ::Turns to the Cmdr.::  Cmdr.: Next witness ?

CEO_Russel says:
::smiles at the doctor.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::sits down::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Smiles and stands, moving to the back of the room::

CEO_Russel says:
::follows the CMO, silently.::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Steps done from the stand and returns to her seat.  She notices Somak has disappeared from his seat next to her::

XO_Somak says:
::begins a COMM to the Klingon admiral that is in charge of the ships stationed here::

CEO_Russel says:
::Exits the room.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::exits the room and turns to look at Matt as the doors close::  CEO:  I am not a fan of closed room with so many unhappy and anxious people.  ::Reaches up to rub her temples::  I think I am extra sensitive do to being tired.

CTO_TRel says:
::whispers to FCO:: That went well...

FCO_Teasley says:
::whispers back::  CTO: Thanks, let's just we can keep it up

CMO_Mea`e says:
CEO:  That woman though?  She was far from angry.  As we passed her, she seemed... content?  Seems an odd reaction.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
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