Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10105.07
Episode: “I Do.  I Did. Or I Will.” Pt VIII

Host Judge_Card says:
RECAP: Lieutenant Commander Morgan's Hearing is to commence in ten minutes

Host Judge_Card says:
[[[[[ Begin Mission - Stardate 10105.07 ]]]]]

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moving down hall toward hearing room::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Following behind the Captain, heading for the hearing room::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::steps into the conference room set aside for Cmdr Morgan’s hearing, tricorder in hand; rest assured that he has backed up the data in several, highly encrypted files::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::walking with Sulek::

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Falls in behind the CO/XO::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::brushes off some lint from his dress uniform and leaves his quarters for the courtroom::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::wonders if its too late to request a cake with a file in it or something::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::slips the beret off his head and into his shoulder epelette::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: heads for the hearing room, a bit unsure of what is to come ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::is quiet in his contemplation of the events.  Wonders if Starfleet has received his recommendations regarding Morgan::

CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::strides down the hall, somewhat looking forward to this hearing::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::thinks over the PADD that MacTavish took, with the data from the Q::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Enters into the Conference Room, trying to be optimistic about this::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters conference room with the others and moves to seating toward the front::

Host Judge_Card says:
<Guards> ::Stand outside of the Morgan's cell ready to escort her::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::slips the tricorder into his vest as he sits right behind the defendants table::

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Proceeds to sit and await the trial::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::her hands tightly clasped in front of her to keep them from shaking she waits... still::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: enters the room and heads for his seat ::

Host Judge_Card says:
<Guards> Morgan: Lt-Cmdr Morgan... we are ready to take you to the hearing now...

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Takes a seat behind the Capt::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::begins to hum quietly the hymn "March of the Men of Harlach"::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::enters the room, looks around to see who has arrived and then slowly walks over to his seat::

CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::enters the conference room and takes a seat, sitting sternly and patiently::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Sits in the general area::

Host Judge_Card says:
<G> ::Deactivates the forcefield::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::nods at the guard:: Guard: Lead the way. ::bad attempt at humor and watches it go over like a lead balloon::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::leans forwards and talks quietly with CO:: Sulek: This is a farce, you realize.  What is Oll's problem?

Host Judge_Card says:
<G> ::Leads Morgan through back hallways to the hearing room, seating her at the defendant's table::

CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::notes the other officers in the room and a few unfamiliar faces::

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Tries to find the logic in the possibility of having to testify to something I barely witnessed::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::sits, trying to look as composed as possible::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Sits there, watching as the others arrive::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::can feel everyone's eyes focused on her and swallows hard::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::finds himself seated next to Peron::  OPS: Nice day for a trial.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Hears the CTO, and gives a slightly confused look::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::quietly:: Thelsh:  He does seem to feel that there are some grounds for the charges.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: Although I do concur that they do seem a bit reactionary.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Sulek: Not grounds... It is all politics.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: Politics?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: He feels that somehow his authority was stepped on.  So he is throwing a fit.  It is just internal politics....

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Silently agrees with the XO's opinion::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::leans back into his chair slightly, taking deep, measured breaths::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh:  Not logical.  In what way was his authority "stepped on"?

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::sits silently, wondering if this is where her career was about to end::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: nods to Nural, a concerned expression on his face ::

Host Judge_Card says:
ACTION: A Bailiff walks into the hearing chamber...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Watches::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: That’s the problem with Vulcans.  Y’all don't understand when someone gets their panties in a wad.... and don't ask what that means.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::swallows hard and thinks "here goes nothing"::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Arrives in the Room ... PADDs in hand::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::discretely practices some mediation to block out the high emotional level in the room::

Host Judge_Card says:
<Bailiff> All: All Rise, the right honorable Judge Scott Card presiding...

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::stands::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Rises::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::stands::

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Stands::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Remains risen as the Judge arrives::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arches eyebrow and stands, crossing to defendant table::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::stands::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::stands, starting to feel panicked that she’s the only one sitting at the defense table::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: stands and looks to Nural a bit worried ::

CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::stands promptly::

Host Judge_Card says:
::Enters the room and takes his seat on the raised podium:: All: Be seated...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Sits down, nervous::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sits looking relaxed::

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Sits and tries to understand Nural’s remarks and behavior::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::standing next to Morgan, he looks at her and then sits down next to her::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Moves forward to the Prosecution table::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::slowly sits down, wondering if anyone else can hear her knees knocking::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::settles down, watches the prosecutor, wonders what he is planning::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Watches, unsure of what he is going to say::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::sees Sulek sit next to her, startled but somewhat relieved that he's serious about being on her side::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: sits back, resisting the urge to bite his fingernails ::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::sits down and returns a concerned look to Peron::  <w>Peron: It would seem that this trial should serve to vindicate our doctor.  Have faith in the SF legal system.

Host Judge_Card says:
All:  We are here to decide if Lt-Cmdr Morgan's charges should go onto a tribunal or be summarily tossed out here and now...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Listens, hopes it doesn't come to that::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::quietly:: Morgan:  As your Captain, I will defend you at this hearing, you may however request another.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::votes for tossed out but keeps her mouth firmly closed::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::quietly votes for 'tossed out'::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Quirks eyebrow and listens::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::just as quietly:: CO: I think I'll take my chances with you Sir, if you don't mind.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Then it is my honor to serve you.

Host Judge_Card says:
All:  We'll hear openings now... Mr. Marshall.. your up

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::would laugh at that...if she found anything about this remotely funny::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Nods, stands up, gathers a single PADD::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::nods seriously at him and watches the Prosecutor::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::leans back, folding his arms against his chest and crosses his legs, getting comfy and listening::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steeples his fingers in front::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Moves before his table:: ALL: It is my objective to make it known that Lieutenant Commander Morgan was indeed responsible for all the charges brought up against her, and that it is necessary as per Starfleet regulations that this be passed along to a Tribunal.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::glances at Will, wondering, hoping, that his temper is under control::

CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::slowly moves his gaze to each attendant, stopping uselessly long at the few Vulcans::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::pretty sure already she doesn't like Marshall.  Nope.. not one bit::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: watches Marshall uneasily ::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Gestures to the CMO:: ALL: Lt. Cmdr. Morgan knowingly, and willingly, disobeyed several already established orders and boarded the vessel, U.S.S. Quirinus, which was under quarantine at the time.

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Rather long -winded this prosecutor::

Zachary_Marshall says:
ALL: She as well utilized restricted technology to continue her violation of these orders, knowingly and willfully.

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Nods:: Card: That is all. ::Turns to go and sit::

Host Judge_Card says:
Sulek: Captain... ::Gesturing to the floor::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::thinks it all sounds rather bad when Marshall said it::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands and addresses Card:: Card:  Your honor, I move for a dismissal of the treason charges on the grounds that records on the events aboard the Quirinus do not support this charge.

CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::continues to sit without moving, trying not to display any gesture or emotion::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Listens to the Defense::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Smiles slightly at the Captain for the work he is doing::

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Wonders if Marshall has direct links with Prism::

Host Judge_Card says:
Sulek: Motion of dismissal denied at this point... continue

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::makes a disgusted noise and sits back in her chair::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::really hopes the CO can pull this off... without getting her executed!::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Thinks to himself: "Must be supportive ... must help the Doctor ... must be supportive ... must help the Doctor"::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Card: Secondly, I move for dismissal on the charges that Dr. Morgan did harm to a sentient being since no such evidence indicates that she did in fact harm a sentient being.

Host Judge_Card says:
Sulek: Well.. Captain I have a report, from ... Lt. Nural's tricorder indicating that the noises these creatures voiced, suggest a language... and their neural signatures were sophisticated enough.

Host Judge_Card says:
Sulek: Motion denied... Continue

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Thinks about what Card just said, looks at information on his PADDs ... thinks: "Yes, he's correct"::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Self:: Dang it.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Closes his eyes for a moment with a sigh::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::curses inwardly in a manner sure to make her brother proud but displays no outward sign of emotion::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::disappointed with rejection of the proposals for dismissal::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Card: Using testimony of the Away Team and those present aboard the Q show that the charges against Dr. Morgan are contrary to the facts.  Thank you.

Host Judge_Card says:
All: Very well... Mr. Marshall... first witness?

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Nods, stands up:: ALL: I call Lieutenant Torok Nural, Chief Tactical Officer of the Quirinus to the stand.

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Hmm. At what level of neural activity does sentience begin? Interesting debate for school boys but not here::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::stands up and proceeds to the stand::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::clasps her hands in her lap so no one can see her white knuckles or her hands shaking::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Waits for the CTO to arrive, and for the Bailiff to administer whatever oath is necessary in this case;:

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::looks to the Doctor and gives a slight smile::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::Places hand on the console in front of him::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Watches, his white knuckles [unlike the Doctor's] are not very well hidden::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::manages a weak smile, grateful for the look of support::

Host Judge_Card says:
<Console> All: Nural, Torok, Lieutenant.  Chief Tactical Officer, U.S.S. Quirinus, Identity confirmed.

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Nods, and steps forward:: CTO: Mr. Nural, according to gathered data, you were present on the Quirinus under orders of Captain Oll at the time of the said incident, correct?

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
Marshall: That is correct.

Zachary_Marshall says:
CTO: And you were aware that the Quirinus was under strict quarantine at the time, correct?

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
Marshall: Yes I was aware of that.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Listens intently::

Zachary_Marshall says:
CTO: Who else besides you did Captain Oll order to the Quirinus?

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Waits for Nural's answer::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
Marshall: He ordered Lt. Com. Peron and myself to go aboard.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: thinks to himself -- I hope they don't call on me ::

Zachary_Marshall says:
CTO: He however, did not order Lieutenant Commander Morgan onboard, correct?

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::thinks evil thoughts directed Marshall's way::

CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::watches the Starfleet legal system stumble onwards, respecting its strengths, but constantly considering the El Aurian methods::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Somewhat thinking the same thing as Everitt::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::becomes aware of Morgan's intense dislike for Marshall::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
Marshall: Not to my knowledge.  She was not with me when Captain Oll gave me my orders, nor did he give me any orders concerning the doctor.

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Nods, thinking: "Nice response". Decides to move on:: CTO: Lieutenant, the unknown aliens onboard the Quirinus, do you believe they posed a threat to you, Lt. Cmdr. Peron, or the other Quirinus crew?

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
Marshall: They did seem hostile.

Zachary_Marshall says:
CTO: On what basis did they "seem hostile," Lieutenant?

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
Marshall: I witness two of the creatures chase Sarah MacTavish and Tishara Raythan.

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Quirks mouth slightly:: CTO: Ah, yes, Lieutenant ... but I was inquiring about a threat to the Quirinus crew, not the temporal anomalies. Did they appear to pose a threat to you or any of your crewmates?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Blinks::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
Marshall: Us specifically, no.  But I would consider the safety of the children as equally important.

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Interesting that Marshall would refer  to the creatures simply as anomalies and not sentient anomalies::

Zachary_Marshall says:
CTO: If indeed the anomalies were in any actual danger from the unknown aliens. Just because they were pursuing them does not mean there was any intent to harm. 

Zachary_Marshall says:
CTO: In fact, unless you were quite knowledgeable about that species of aliens, I doubt you would be able to determine when or when not they do appear hostile.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Card: Objection...is there a question?

Zachary_Marshall says:
CTO: In closing, Lt., after all we have just covered ... from your Tactical knowledge, should Lt. Cmdr. Morgan have opened fire on these beings?

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: shakes his head in disgust at the argument being made by Marshall ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Hopes that it is sustained ... considers praying::

FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: This Marshall is leading the witness::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Waits::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::considers getting up and beating Marshall across the head with a chair.. seeing how it doesn't look like her case could get much worse::

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
Marshall: If you read my report, I myself did fire upon these beings.  I was not about to risk the safety of Sarah and Tishara.  If fact, I also should have charges brought against me if indeed your charges against Doctor Morgan are valid.

Host Judge_Card says:
::Raises an eyebrow at Marshall's questioning and makes some notes on a padd::  Marshall: Sustained... keep it to questions not storytelling...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Card: Objection. The last question is speculative at best.

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Wasn't storytelling, but nods once again:: 

Host Judge_Card says:
Marshall: Sustained... let's limit the speculation..

Zachary_Marshall says:
Card: I am finished, your honor. ::Returns to his table::

Host Judge_Card says:
Sulek: Captain... cross-examine?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Stands:  Card: Thank you, your Honor.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural:  When you first encountered the creatures did you report this encounter on an open frequency?

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
Sulek: Yes, I informed Captain Oll about our situation and the danger posed to the children.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural: So then any one with a Com Badge could have heard your report and the attack on the children?

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
CO: Yes

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural: Was the Doctor with you when you first encountered the alien species?

Zachary_Marshall says:
Card: Objection, it has not been proved that there were actually children present onboard the ship, that is speculation.

CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
CO: No, she was not.  Just Peron and myself.

Host Judge_Card says:
Sulek: Sustained.... Mr. Nural, please refer to them as temporal anomalies...

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::leans forward and slips the CO a padd, outlining the findings of the CMO's tricorder::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Card: In his own questions, Mr. Marshall has accepted that temporal children were there.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::takes the PADD and glances at it::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Card: In fact, the doctor's tricorder, here outlined on this Padd confirms that children were on the Q.

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Quirks eyebrow::

Host Judge_Card says:
Sulek:  Let me see...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Smiles, holding himself back from jumping up and exclaiming: "Damn right my child was on that ship!"::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::hands Card the Padd::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Wonders if he could see the PADD eventually as well::

Host Judge_Card says:
::Reads it over::  All: This establishes that the temporal anomalies were indeed two children, one human female, and a hologram... Mr. Marshall.. ::Hands Padd to bailiff to pass to Mr. Marshall::

Zachary_Marshall says:
::Takes the PADD, and reads it over:: 

Host Judge_Card says:
[[[[[ PAUSE ]]]]]

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