Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
******** Begin Pharaoh Mission ********   
                      "Justice?"

CSO Stidd says:
::Sits in the chambers awaiting the start of the trial::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
::steps into outpost 1138s Observation lounge

CO von Krieg says:
::outside chambers, flicks an invisible piece of dust from his dress uniform::

CNS Janan says:
::enters the chambers and notices the CSO, looks slightly lost:: 

CEO Irvin says:
::enters the chambers slightly sweaty from working on the Pharaoh's shake down till the last possible second::

CO von Krieg says:
<Capt. McPhee>: Walking around the outpost, looking for the Pharoah's docking area::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: aboard the USS Bozeman, in her assigned quarters, standing in front of a mirror putting green contact lenses into her eyes ::

CSO Stidd says:
::Sees the CNS and motions her over::

CNS Janan says:
::goes over to the CSO:: CSO: Ens. Janan. I was asked to report here.

CSO Stidd says:
CNS: I know Ens.  Have you read the reports yet on the background to the trial?

CO von Krieg says:
<Capt. McPhee>::stops and looks at himself in a reflective panel. His blue tunic looks smart::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
:: looks at the crono:: Self: 5 minutes

CNS Janan says:
::nods:: CSO: Yes as much as I could get through in the time provided.

CO von Krieg says:
::enters the chambers::

CEO Irvin says:
::sees the CSO and walks over:: CSO:  Hey Commander...   I know that I wasn't ordered to show up, but I thought that I would make the effort at any rate. 

CSO Stidd says:
CNS:  What is your opinion of the Captains state of mind?

CO von Krieg says:
::backs away as he sees Stidd conferring with the counselor::

Capt Lane says:
::enters the observation lounge and glances at the assembled officers, then takes her seat at the front of the room::

CEO Irvin says:
::realizes that he has interrupted and finds a seat::

CSO Stidd says:
CEO: It is best if you wait outside as I may call you as a witness.

CEO Irvin says:
CSO: Aye sir....    ::shimmies back out towards the door and goes back out in to the hall::

CNS Janan says:
::looks at the CO enter and then at the CEO who has appeared near then:: CSO: He would appear to be sane from what I have read, though personally I have never had a chance to speak with him.

FCO Qwynn says:
@ :: checks the time, and quickens her pace... then leaves her quarters and proceeds towards the location of the trial... PADD in hand, reading as she walks ::

CO von Krieg says:
::surveys the area of his execution::

CO von Krieg says:
::to self:: It always comes to this...

Capt Lane says:
::begins a review of the proceedings by reading the padd on the desk::

CSO Stidd says:
CNS: I understand, and I would have liked you to have that opportunity but it is not available at the moment.

CEO Irvin says:
::sits down in the hallway near the entrance::  *EO_Zimmerman* ::talks softly:: Irvin to Zimmerman...   Have you heard from Captain Wolfe yet?

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
:: sits at the front of the room with Capt. Lane::

CNS Janan says:
::nods agreeing with the CSO:: 

CEO Irvin says:
<EO Zimmerman>*CEO* No sir...  we're still running the simulations of the new code that you were working on when you left.  Ought to have it completed in a minute or two

CSO Stidd says:
::Offers the CNS a seat behind the defense table area::

CO von Krieg says:
::moves up to CSO, acknowledges the counselor:: CSO: Mr. Stidd, I trust that everything is in order.

Capt Lane says:
::nods to Admiral Hoyo::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: she enters the station on her way to the proceedings ::

CSO Stidd says:
::Nods slightly to the CO:: CO: I will endeavor to do my best in your defense sir.

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
ACTION: The last member of the prosecution sits down with Hoyo and Lane

CO von Krieg says:
::sits down without his usual self-assuredness:: CSO: I would expect nothing less, Stidd.

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
:: taps a small bell six times in rhythm ::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
All Come to order!

CEO Irvin says:
*EO* Cool Then....   Let me know.  Just kinda send me a short soft beep when you hear something one way or the other.  I'll be in chambers for the hearing.

CSO Stidd says:
::Sits next to the CO with that famous Vulcan stone faced demeanor::

CNS Janan says:
::watches from her seat quietly::

CEO Irvin says:
*EO* Irvin out  ::sneaks back into the chambers and sits close to the back of the room as not to attract attention::

XO Starks says:
:: enters court room and takes a seat ::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: barely makes it to the chambers in time to not be late! ::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: finds a seat on the outside of the room ::

CO von Krieg says:
<Capt. McPhee>::gives up wandering, can't find the docking bay, decides to make his way to the court martial and see how that's going::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
All: Ladies and Gentlemen. Captain Magnus vonKrieg stands accused of loss of a ship command, while absent without leave.

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
All: Let us proceed:

CTO T’Rel says:
::sits outside the chamber waiting to be called as a witness::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
ACTION: A security officer asks the Pharaoh crew to file into the lounge and sit

XO Starks says:
:: leaves seat and follows the rest of the crew into the waiting lounge ::

CTO T’Rel says:
::goes in and sits down following the XO::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
CO: Captain Von Krieg

CEO Irvin says:
::gets up and follows the rest of the crew in per the security officers orders::

Capt Lane says:
::watches as the Pharaoh crew files into the room::

CO von Krieg says:
::looks at the panel and thinks: Hoyo...a hard case, Lane...a good officer...the evidence is too strong...

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
CO: How do you plead to the charges you face?

CO von Krieg says:
Hoyo:Sir. ::rises::

CSO Stidd says:
::Rises with CO::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: takes a seat in the lounge awaiting her time to testify ::

CO von Krieg says:
Hoyo: Innocent.

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
CO: Very well, Do you wave the right to council?

XO Starks says:
:: walks around the waiting lounge in slow circles ::

CSO Stidd says:
JAG:I will act as the captains council.

Capt Lane says:
::studies the Captain's face::

CO von Krieg says:
Hoyo: No, sir. ::nods to Stidd::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
:: Looks at Lane and the other Captain:: Capts: Anything to add Captains?

CO von Krieg says:
::stands rigidly, uneasily::

Capt Lane says:
Hoyo: Sir, is this officer qualified to serve as defense council?

Capt Lane says:
<qualified>

CSO Stidd says:
JAG: If I may answer that?:: Waits for the ok::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
Lane: Vulcans are most capable for this task Captain

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
All: let the record show Lt. Cmdr Stidd will act as council for the defense.

CO von Krieg says:
Hoyo: Sir, Lt. Commander Stidd has served with distinction for many years. He is well versed in military law.

CEO Irvin says:
::walks over to the XO who he sees pacing::  Hi Commander...  are you .........   Ok?

Capt Lane says:
Hoyo: Then I have no objections.

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
CSO: Mr. Stidd! Call your first witness

CSO Stidd says:
::Nods slightly to Capt. Lane::

XO Starks says:
CEO: I wish I was Irvin, but that's a good man out there getting run across the coals

Capt Lane says:
::makes a notation on her padd::

CSO Stidd says:
ALL: I call XO Starks to the stand.

CO von Krieg says:
::sits::

CEO Irvin says:
XO: I don't doubt it one bit.....   Stay cool sir.  ::rests hand on XOs shoulder slightly::

CO von Krieg says:
<Capt. McPhee>::happens upon the crew assembled outside the chambers::

XO Starks says:
:: enters courtroom and stands at the witness stand ::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
XO: I need not remind you commander, you're under oath...

XO Starks says:
Hoyo: Yes sir

CSO Stidd says:
XO: Mr. Starks, what is your rank and how long have you served on the Pharaoh?

XO Starks says:
CSO: Commander and First Officer I have served on the Pharaoh for 3 years

CEO Irvin says:
::Walks over to the FCO noticing the strange looking Captain in the distance::  FCO: Qwynn...  Who is that captain over there? He been staring at us for a couple of minutes now.

CSO Stidd says:
XO: During that time, have you had a chance to get to know Captain VonKrieg?

XO Starks says:
CSO: I have, he served as XO when I was first posted to the ship

FCO Qwynn says:
CEO: That would be Captain Lance McPhee, Eli.  

CO von Krieg says:
<Capt. McPhee>::smiles and runs his hand through his light brown hair::

CSO Stidd says:
XO: How would you have classified him as an officer at that time?

Capt Lane says:
::takes a sip of water from the glass near her::

CEO Irvin says:
FCO: Never heard of him...   looks to be sort of a insecure little bugger......   

XO Starks says:
CSO: excellent, especially under combat stress

CSO Stidd says:
XO: Has that opinion remained the same of late?

CEO Irvin says:
::reaches over to the pitcher and a glass sitting not to far from where the FCO and CEO are standing::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: smiles with inner knowledge :: CEO: He is an interesting character, I'm sure.

XO Starks says:
:: pauses and looks at the CO :: OPS: as of late the Captain has made some......questionable decisions

CEO Irvin says:
::sips water::  Yeah....   interesting in a Science Fair sort of way....   

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::checks himself again in a reflective panel::

CSO Stidd says:
XO: Explain.

CNS Janan says:
::quietly listens to the proceedings::

CO von Krieg says:
::refuses to look toward the XO::

CSO Stidd says:
edit explain

Capt Lane says:
::makes another notation on her padd::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
eetit

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
:: raises an eyebrow::

XO Starks says:
CSO: He let his personal feelings endanger a volatile hostage situation and later made unwise tactical desisions while in command of USS Ohio

CEO Irvin says:
::watches as Captain McPhee fixex himself in the panel::  FCO: Kinda nervous too it would appear..... 

CSO Stidd says:
XO: When did this begin?

FCO Qwynn says:
:: smiles at the CEO and gets herself some water as well ::

CO von Krieg says:
::hands clench slightly as they rest on the table::

FCO Qwynn says:
CEO: I would think he's awfully pleased at being assigned command of a ship.

Capt Lane says:
::listens closely after the XO's last remark::

XO Starks says:
CSO: the captain has been acting slightly erratic ever since the discovery of a possible link between his family business and illegal arms shipments

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::gives himself a 'man, you look good' glance::

CEO Irvin says:
::looks at the FCO intently::  Come again Jakibar?

CSO Stidd says:
XO: Thank you, I have nothing more for you.

XO Starks says:
:: nods to Stidd ::

CO von Krieg says:
::moves in chair uncomfortably::

XO Starks says:
:: thinks to self, What kind of defense is Stidd trying with this? ::

FCO Qwynn says:
CEO: One cannot achieve higher rank than that of Captain unless they have commanded an actual starship.  

CSO Stidd says:
ALL: I now call Miss. Jakibar Qwynn to the stand.

XO Starks says:
:: steps down from stand and moves back w/ the crew ::

CEO Irvin says:
::pours more water into the glass::   ::hears her name called:: FCO: We'll talk more in a minute.....

FCO Qwynn says:
CEO: I hope it only takes a minute. :: smiles warily and gets up to go to the stand ::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: stands before the court ::

CNS Janan says:
::senses the captain feels uneasy and wonders what the CSO has planned, watches the XO move away and FCO move to the stand::

CEO Irvin says:
::sees the XO re-enter the lounge::  So?  How'd it go?

XO Starks says:
:: sits next to CNS and CEO eyes forward and stiff jawed ::

CO von Krieg says:
::fingers drum several times::

XO Starks says:
CEO: ::quietly:: If I had to bet...I'd say he's going to loose his command, maybe for good

CO von Krieg says:
::stares at the panel::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
FCO: You are under oath Lt.

CSO Stidd says:
FCO: Miss. Qwynn, what is your rank?

Capt Lane says:
::nods slightly to the FCO::

CEO Irvin says:
::sighs:: 

FCO Qwynn says:
JAG Hoyo: Understood, sir.

XO Starks says:
CEO: how can something like this happen to a man like VonKrieg?

CEO Irvin says:
XO

CEO Irvin says:
edt 

XO Starks says:
CEO: I just wish we had gotten Adm. K'rust here

CO von Krieg says:
thinks to self:: I should....resign...with dignity...

CEO Irvin says:
XO: Well you know what they say....   It ain't over till the fat lady sings......

CSO Stidd says:
FCO: Lt, what is your race?

CTO T’Rel says:
::wonders what Stidd could be doing unless he's trying a temporary insanity defense::

XO Starks says:
:: nods at the CEO's statement while still looking forward ::

FCO Qwynn says:
ALL: I am Betazoid

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee> ::lounges backwards a bit, making sure his uniform creases the right way::

CEO Irvin says:
::pats the Commander's shoulder and gives it a "I'm your friend" type of squeeze::

CSO Stidd says:
FCO: Then you would have a unique insight into people, would you not?

FCO Qwynn says:
ALL: I would.

XO Starks says:
:: still looking fwd :: CEO: y'know that man saved my life. and saved the lives of every member of the crew on many occasions

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>to self:: What are they all worried about? Hhhmmm.

CEO Irvin says:
::looks over to the XO::  I've read some of the old ships logs...   I know.  

Capt Lane says:
::keeps her eyes down, concentrating on the padd before her::

CO von Krieg says:
::looks distinctly uncomfortable that the FCO is on the stand::

CSO Stidd says:
FCO: With regards to the Captain, have you sensed an increased level of anxiety in him of late?

FCO Qwynn says:
ALL: No

Capt Lane says:
:;looks up as the FCO says no::

CNS Janan says:
::notices the CO's increasing discomfort and goes back to watching the FCO, 'no' is not what she has expected:: 

CSO Stidd says:
FCO: Has there been any signs of confusion or coercion in his decision making?

FCO Qwynn says:
ALL: No.  His decisions are immediate and final.  If anything he has been even more focused lately than usual.

XO Starks says:
CEO: He has that limp for the rest of his life because he was ready to sacrifice himself to save our away team. This shouldn't be how his carreer ends

CNS Janan says:
~~~FCO: No?~~~ ::suddenly realizes where she is:: Self: Oops shouldn't do that here.

Capt Lane says:
::returns to her note taking:: Self: She says no, he says yes.

CSO Stidd says:
FCO:When did the increased focus start to occur?

CEO Irvin says:
XO:  I wish I knew what to say Commander....   I really wish I did.  I hate to see ANYone get the short end of the stick.  Just relax I guess.  I'm still hoping that he'll come out of this intact so zippy over there ::looks to Captain McPhee:: doesn't...  well....   advance in his career at von Kriegs expense.

FCO Qwynn says:
ALL: When yet another transport ship left Gorfax, after the attempted rescue mission.

CEO Irvin says:
::walks over to the small water table in the back of the room being careful where to step in the darkened section::

CSO Stidd says:
FCO: To your knowledge, did the Capt. recieve any information regarding Gorfax and it events?

CSO Stidd says:
EDIT at the rescue mission

Capt Lane says:
::has a puzzled look on her face as the FCO continues speaking::

CO von Krieg says:
::frowns at the mention of Gorfax::

XO Starks says:
:: looks at McPhee with mixed feelings:: CEO: Careful what you say, he IS a captain.....no matter what he looks like 

FCO Qwynn says:
ALL: I cannot say definitively since I was not privy to the conversation.  As an empath, I would say yes.

CEO Irvin says:
::walks back over with two glasses of water in hand, handing one to Starks::  XO: Yes Sir.......

CSO Stidd says:
FCO: Thank you  I have no further questions.

XO Starks says:
:: take s glass of water :: CEO: thanks

CEO Irvin says:
::smiles a consoling smile::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
FCO: Stand down Lt.

FCO Qwynn says:
Stidd: Sir. :: thinks to herself how only Stidd has been so able to surprise her, and steps down from the witness chair ::  

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
All: no further questions from the prosecution

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::leans forward in an almost mock interest ::to self:: Come on, finish him...

CSO Stidd says:
ALL: I call Captain Von Krieg

CO von Krieg says:
::rises and approaches the witness box::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
CSO: Commander? You really want to call the defendant?

CEO Irvin says:
::continues to look inconspicuously at McPhee::  ::nudges Starks and points slightly::

CTO T’Rel says:
::is surprised::

XO Starks says:
:: shakes head in disbelief that suck a man has made the rank of captain ::

CSO Stidd says:
JAG: Sir, he and he alone knows what was said to him, and I believe it is relevant to this hearing.

Capt Lane says:
::nods to Captain Von Krieg::

CNS Janan says:
::blinks as the CO takes the witness box:: Self: Interesting move? ::turns and looks at the vulcan puzzled::

CO von Krieg says:
::nods to Stidd::

CSO Stidd says:
CO: On the rescue mission, the General told you something about Gorfax.  What did he say top you?

CO von Krieg says:
All: ::looks reluctant:: He intimated to me that my brother, Byron von Krieg, is responsible for the arms build up on Gorfax.

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::smirks::

Capt Lane says:
::leans over and whispers something to the Admiral::

CSO Stidd says:
CO: I see.  One more question, When was the last time you logged a serious vacation?

CO von Krieg says:
::looks surprised:: All: I don't recall. I don't have time for that.

CSO Stidd says:
ALL: I have nothing further.

CNS Janan says:
::looks surprised again:: Self: we all need a break at some point in time.

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
All: Very well. We will take a two hour recess for lunch. Reconvene at 14:30 hours.

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
Lane: Agreed Captain?

Capt Lane says:
Hoyo: By all means Admiral.

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
:: taps bell 6 times and rises::

CO von Krieg says:
::rises::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
All: Dismissed until 14:30

Capt Lane says:
::stands and picks up the padd::

XO Starks says:
:: stands ::

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::rises more slowly than the others::

CEO Irvin says:
::stands:: ::hears comm badge beep::  *Capt_Wolfe* ::whispers:: Irvin here.....   

CTO T’Rel says:
::stands::

Host JAG  Admiral Hoyo says:
******* Pause Mission********