Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

It has been 4 days since the USS Erie, under the command of Admiral Valar Mitchell returned to Kootenai Station under tow.  Although the prisoner exchange was successful, the resulting damage to the Erie was extensive.

Engineering teams under the command of CEO LtJG. Spicer have repaired the majority of the damage, however the ship is not yet at 100% operating efficiency.

Special Agent Marek has been transported to Starfleet Command where he is undergoing debriefing.

Admiral Mitchell has been ordered to transfer command of Kootenai Station to Captain Pavielion who has since returned from a diplomatic mission on his home planet of Selay.

Kootenai crew is ordered to resume normal operating duties.

The time is now 0915 hours.

Cast of Characters

Chad Snyder as CO Commander/Captain Micjoran Pavielion
Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Toros Asadourian as OPS Lieutenant Mark Sorsion

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as SC Admiral Valar Mitchell

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Standing in his quarters in front of his mirror adjusting his dress uniform:: Self: If this is to be a formal hearing, better be dressed formally.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks around his quarters.  They are still in disarray since he has not had time to unpack properly.  Sighs and leaves, heading for Ops::

XO_Kerst says:
::Exits Turbo lift, heads for Admiral's office::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Sitting in the Sector Commander's Office going over the last mission notes and waiting for Captain Pavielion, Commander Kerst and Lieutenant Sorsion to arrive for the meeting::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Pats himself down clearing off any dust he spots and affixes his COM badge walking out of his quarters and into the corridors heading for a nearby turbolift:: Self: Should prove to be an interesting experience. ::Arrives at the turbolift door and hits the call button waiting patiently::

XO_Kerst says:
::Arrives at Sector Command offices, nods to the ensign at the desk:: Ensign Lackey: I believe the Admiral is expecting me. ::Looks around for the CO::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Walks down the corridor, humming to himself, calls a turbolift and grumbles about having to attend to unpleasantness as soon as he returns::

XO_Kerst says:
<Lackey> XO: One moment. ::Buzzes the Admiral’s office::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Patiently waits for the turbolift to reach its destination, exits when the doors swish open and enters the Admiral's main office area::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Leans over and taps the COM button on her desk:: Lackey: Yes?

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Enters a turbolift as it arrives and stands forward facing:: Turbolift: Sector Commander’s Office.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Lackey: Ensign Lackey, could you please inform the Admiral that I have arrived?

XO_Kerst says:
<Lackey> *Admiral:* Commander Kerst is here to see you.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*Lackey*: Send him in.

XO_Kerst says:
<Lackey> *Admiral*: And Captain Pavielion also.

XO_Kerst says:
::Nods to the CO::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Places the PADD on the desk and rises from her chair::  *Lackey*: Send him in.

XO_Kerst says:
CO: Captain.

XO_Kerst says:
<Lackey>: XO/CO: You can go in now.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods to Lackey::  XO: Good to see you again, Commander.  I see the type of welcome you give me.

XO_Kerst says:
CO: I thought of throwing you a party, but under current circumstances, the Erie, Sorsion.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Steps off the turbolift and crosses the corridor to the Admiral's Office stepping in and standing at attention:: Lackey: Lieutenant Mark Sorsion, Operations Manager Kootenai Station, here upon request of Admiral Valar Mitchell, Sector Commander.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Walks through the door to the sector commander's office::  Admiral: Sir, I hope you are doing well.  ::Walks forward::

XO_Kerst says:
::Follows the CO into Admiral’s office::

XO_Kerst says:
<Lackey> OPS: One moment.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Looks up as the doors to her office slide open:: CO: Ah, welcome back, Captain, please have a seat.  ::Motions to some very plush chairs in front of her desk:: Can I get you something to drink?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the XO's comment.  Would have rather enjoyed a welcome-home party::

XO_Kerst says:
<Lackey> ::Again buzzes the Admiral’s Office, wishing everyone would just show up at once::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Admiral: A Selayan malt would be nice.  ::Looks strangely at the plush chairs::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Taps the button on her desk AGAIN:: *Lackey*: Yes?

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Continues standing at attention waiting to be allowed to enter::

XO_Kerst says:
<Lackey>: *Admiral*: Sir, a Lieutenant Sorsion is here to see you.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Moves to the replicator:: Computer: Computer, one Selayan malt.

XO_Kerst says:
::Sits down next to the CO::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*Lackey*: Send him in.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
XO: Can I get you something to drink, Commander?

XO_Kerst says:
<Lackey>: OPS: You can go in now.

XO_Kerst says:
Admiral: A Vulcan coffee, extra sweet, please.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Finds an especially cushy chair and takes his drink from the Admiral::  Admiral: Thank you, Sir, best service I have had in weeks.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Nods to the XO:: Computer: Computer, one Vulcan coffee, extra sweet.  ::Cringes at the sugar content::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Clicks his boots together and begins walking stiffly into the Admiral's Office and upon entering walks two feet past the door and stands at attention again clicking his boots:: Admiral: Lieutenant Mark Sorsion, Operations Manager Kootenai Station, reporting as requested, Sir!

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Glances at OPS as he comes to attention:: OPS: Sit down, Lieutenant.  Would you like something to drink?  ::Hands the XO his coffee::

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Aye, Sir.  ::Picks out the closest chair and sits stiffly:: Admiral: No, Sir, thank you, Sir.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns as the officer enters the office.  Has not yet met this officer but thinks this an inappropriate time for pleasant hello’s::

XO_Kerst says:
::Takes drink from the Admiral:: Admiral: Thank you, Sir.  ::Sits in the only other comfy chair besides the Admiral's::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Takes his seat and sips his drink, hopes to avoid getting a foam mustache::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Very well.  ::Moves behind her desk and sits down::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Keeps eyes straight and sits at attention::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
CO: I believe we should begin with my transferring command of the station back to you.

XO_Kerst says:
::Wonders if the CO has even met his new Operation Officer yet::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Admiral: Very well, Sir.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Thinks about legal counsel and ponders calling Charles I. Charge::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Stands facing Captain Pavielion:: Computer: Transfer command codes to Captain Pavielion, authorization Mitchell, Alpha 2-9.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
<Computer> Command of Kootenai Station is now under the command of Captain Pavielion.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Keeps eyes forward as the ceremony proceeds and is anxious to get on to his hearing::

XO_Kerst says:
::Sips coffee and wonders how anybody can drink it without sugar::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Stands briefly::  Admiral: I relieve you, Sir.
Thank you.  I hope you enjoyed your brief stint in command.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
CO: I stand relieved.  ::Sits down again::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods to the Admiral and takes his seat, feels a rush of an unidentifiable emotion, will try to sort it out later::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
CO: Captain Pavielion, may I present Lieutenant Sorsion, your new Operations Officer.  ::Motions to Sorsion::

XO_Kerst says:
::Thinks: For now…::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Stands at attention facing the CO:: CO: Sir, reporting for duty, Sir.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Stands again, walks over to face the Lieutenant::  OPS: Pleased to meet you, Lieutenant.  You picked a fine crew to join, one of the best.  A lot will be expected from you while you serve onboard my ship and station.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Watches the Lieutenant and the Captain exchange "pleasantries"::

OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: Aye, Sir, I look forward to it, Sir.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
OPS: As do I, Lieutenant.  At ease.  ::Moves to take his seat again::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Folds his arms behind his hands and puts his feet 12" apart now facing the Admiral::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Motions for the Lieutenant to sit down::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Again sits in the semi-furry chair::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Sits as the Admiral motions::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Picks up the PADD and taps the button:: OPS: Lieutenant Sorsion, we are here to address your insubordination during a crisis situation aboard the USS Erie.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Nods solemnly unsure of how to respond to that::

XO_Kerst says:
::Wonders what exactly happened that wasn't in the reports for the Admiral to take this personally since he was in charge of discipline on the station::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Has read the reports, but is not completely aware of everything that happened onboard the USS Erie.  Really dislikes coming back to this after his long mission::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Stands and walks around the desk holding the PADD:: OPS: I expect officers under my command to follow my orders without question.  You continually countered my orders during the crisis and resisted our Chief of Security when she was ordered to remove you from the Bridge.

XO_Kerst says:
::Sips is coffee, glancing between the Admiral and the OPS officer::

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Stands when the Admiral stands, continues to listen to her speech::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Insubordination is not tolerated under my command, Lieutenant and I expect Captain Pavielion and Commander Kerst will not tolerate it either.

XO_Kerst says:
::Nods::

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Aye Sir.  Permission to speak freely, Sir?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods at the Admiral's statement::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Granted.  ::Pauses and crosses her arms, PADD dangling from her hand::

XO_Kerst says:
::Turns his attention to OPS::

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Sir, I do not deny my actions and further more I did have justification for them.  If I may, my reasons for performing the way I did, were not insubordination.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Officers under my command do not, I repeat, do not countermand my orders and act on their own, regardless of the situation.  OPS: Therefore the reasons for your insubordination are irrelevant.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: To quote Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Starfleet does not train mindless drones, but thinking people with the ability to choose and decide.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: We are here....  ::Moves back behind her desk and places the PADD on the desktop:: to discuss disciplinary actions.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: If you have already judged against me, Sir, I do wish to challenge that decision and seek legal counsel on the matter.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Is slightly amused, but keeps a stern face.  His negotiations for the past few months have involved much severer actions and consequences than what is before him::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: This is not a formal hearing, Lieutenant.  You are of course free to file a complaint with your superior officer who will review it and forward it to Starfleet Command.

XO_Kerst says:
OPS: That would be me.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
CO/XO: Gentlemen?

OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Then Sir, I request to file a complaint, my actions were to protect my fellow crew, where the Admiral showed little concern.  Which is ironic, our mission was one to save a man, at the cost of a crew, didn't seem to bother her.

XO_Kerst says:
::Waits for the Captain to speak first::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Raises an eyebrow and looks to the CO::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Turns to the CO:: CO: Perhaps we should file for a hearing for the Admiral, Removing me from the Bridge in a critical situation as we were, to confine me to my quarters, is beyond reason.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks at both OPS and the Admiral::  All: This is a very grave matter indeed.  Starfleet does want officers that can think for themselves, but as well, we need to maintain a stern policy of discipline and respect.  Since I was not personally there, I do not feel that I could deliver a fair and impartial judgment; however, I will most definitely look into some form of punishment or formal reprimand.

XO_Kerst says:
::Gives the OPS a stern look to silence him before he gets himself into deeper trouble::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Feels compelled to fight this with every last once of strength and looks to the XO for assistance catching the glare and shutting up::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
OPS: I see no reason to put the Admiral on trial.  It looks a lot different from the other side of that command chair.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks to the XO::  XO: Commander?

XO_Kerst says:
Admiral: As you are not filing for a general court martial, as is permissible under these circumstances, I think we can find something appropriate. The Lieutenant is of course allowed to protest this punishment to the local JAG officer. The JAG will then review the matter and decided if the punishment was appropriate. They may deem it okay.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Nods slowly to the XO::

XO_Kerst says:
Admiral: If they don't they may find that a court martial is called for. Either way once JAG is involved it is out of our hands.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Would not recommend that road, but will let the Lieutenant chose whichever path suits him best::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: As I said, you are free to file a formal complaint...until then, we will decide what would be a suitable disciplinary action.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Aye, Sir.

XO_Kerst says:
Admiral/CO/OPS: Even with a complaint about the punishment, the punishment will still be administered.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
XO: I assume you have something in mind.  I will defer to your better judgment on this matter.

XO_Kerst says:
Admiral: Yes, Sir.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Stands:: CO/XO/OPS: I will consider this matter as closed.  Dismissed.

XO_Kerst says:
::Stands:: Admiral: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Stands and clicks his heals at attention:: Admiral: Sir! ::Turns and heads for the door::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Stands, comes to attention, then at ease::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Nods to the Officers as they leave her office::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Steps out of the office and into the corridor finding a seat and sitting and holding his head in his hands thinking::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns and exits the Admiral's office, has a lot of work to catch up on::

XO_Kerst says:
::Follows the CO out of the office. Looks around for OPS then walks up to him::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Sighs and thinks about the situation.  Upon hearing footsteps looks up and jumps out of his seat:: XO: Sir! ::Stands at attention::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Shakes her head at the quality of officers they send from Starfleet Command then taps the button on her desk bringing up her terminal::

XO_Kerst says:
::Stands in front of OPS::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Looks directly ahead standing very stiffly::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns to speak to the XO, sees that he is busy and continues down the corridor, boards a turbolift for Operations::

XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Lieutenant Sorsion, you are hereby confined to Quarters for the period of three days when not on duty.  During that time your replicator privileges will be emergency rations only. Following that  time you will report for double duty shifts for a period of 30 days.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Rubs his head, really thinks that he needs to take a vacation.  Looks up as the turbolift comes to a halt and exits into Ops::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: An alert goes off at the science station in Operations.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Waves to a number of officers as he walks through Operations, pauses as he hears a beep::

OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Sir! Yes, Sir! ::Ponders the severity of the discipline and reconsiders filing the complaint::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
SO: Anything the matter, Lieutenant?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Science Officer> ::Taps the science console and sees the CO enter OPS:: CO: Sir, internal sensors are picking up chronotons on level 17, section 36 Alpha.

XO_Kerst says:
::Glances around then lowers voice:: OPS: Its a fine line between freely exercising what you think is right and insubordination.  Today you step over that line, learn from it for tomorrow. ::Walks away::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Turns his head in the direction of the XO:: XO: Commander.

XO_Kerst says:
::Pauses::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
SO: Chronotons?  ::Remembers quite a few mishaps with those particles::  Bailey: Put the station on yellow alert and call the senior staff to Operations.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
SO: Seal off that area and evacuate all surrounding personnel, full scans of the area.  I want to know where they are coming from.

OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: I've served in Starfleet a very long time, I know my duty as an officer and I was acting in the best interests of my crew.  Never have I seen such reckless action been taken by my CO.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A time portal opens up on Level 17, section 36 Alpha.  From it emerges two hooded aliens who attack a visitor in his quarters.  The visitor is turned to stone when the hooded aliens open their gaze on him.  The aliens ransack the quarters and take a half round metal object from a pack in the closet then exit back through the portal.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> CO: Aye, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Science Officer> CO: Sir, the chronoton surge appears to be dissipating.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Moves over to the command chair and accesses the internal sensors::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
SO: Good news I hope.  Still, quarantine the area and send a science team and a security team to investigate immediately.

XO_Kerst says:
::Turns to OPS:: OPS: The difference between reckless and heroic is often solely dependent on the outcome. Command calls for difficult decisions in difficult situations. They aren't always clear-cut. As a Starfleet officer you’re expected to follow all orders unless those orders are illegal. Afterward you can debate whether they were reckless.  “Doing” gets people killed. ::Walks away::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Sighs and puts his head back in his hands pondering::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
*XO/OPS*: Commander, Lieutenant, I need you two to go by Level 17 section 36 Alpha and check out some strange readings we just had from there.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Science Officer> CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Erects quarantine fields around the affected area and dispatches a science team and security team to investigate::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
*XO/OPS*: Chronoton particles were briefly detected.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Furrows his brows and stands before running after the XO:: *CO*: On my way, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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