Host SusanB says:
Mission Summary:

Host SusanB says:
The Scorpius is currently in Earth orbit after the incident at Yringalla.

Host SusanB says:
The Captain has been charged with 2 counts of disobeying a direct order, Conduct unbecoming, Theft of Starfleet Assets, and Desertion Under Fire.

Host SusanB says:
The crew has assembled in a courtroom at Starfleet Headquarters for Captain VanSickle's Court Martial.

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CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::sitting in the courtroom, conferring with Captain VanSickle::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: In her dress uniform, in the back of the courtroom tugging at the collar ::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::in rest area, fussing with his dress uniform::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::sitting behind the defendant's table::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  Sir, this is going to be a tough battle.  The prosecution has a lot to work with.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::sitting in the area reserved for the crew::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the courtroom::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: And the prosecutor ruthless.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Leaves the rest area, and goes to the court room::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Closes her eyes a moment feeling the need for a rest bit. ::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:   Aye, Captain.  It's going to be a real knife fight, I think.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Enters the courtroom and looks for his wife to sit next to::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: Put me on the stand first, S'Toran.

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::sees the area set aside for her crew, finds a seat and sits::

CMO_Lt_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sits down in the courtroom wishing this didn't have to happen::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Feels concern from around the courtroom and the Scorpius crew ::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  I'll be frank, sir, I'm not sure that's in your best interests.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sees his wife, and sits next to her::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
Stone: This is still hard for me.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: S'Toran! ::quiets down::  I have the right to face my accuser.

LT_Cmdr_Stone says:
CIV: I know, and I understand. If you need back up that’s why I am here.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::whispering:: CMO: I hate dress uniforms.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::wishing he was facing charges along with the CO, and wanting to sit at the defense table::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  Yes, Captain.  And you are...in open court.  But if you wish, I'll do as you ask.  I still advise against it.  

CMO_Lt_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: But you look awful nice it in. ::grins and winks at her husband::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Smiles back at his wife, wanting to take her in his arms right then and there, but knows better::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Tugs a little more at the collar and scratches an itch at the back of her neck ::   Self:  I hate dress uniforms

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::adjusts his sash::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  If I may speak candidly sir, if you DO wish to take the stand I think a little diplomacy and calm would not go amiss.

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::waits for the proceedings to begin ... wondering what she could testify about as she wasn't even there::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: Of course.  I'm going to explain my actions as best I can while defending them.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  Captain, again as your counsel, I am advising you against this course.  But I have some questions you can play into if you want to go this way.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: OK, but don't leave yourself open to Russ' objections for leading me.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
Stone: As far as it goes this should be open and shut.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  I'll be cautious, Captain.  He is a formidable officer.

LT_Cmdr_Stone says:
CIV: Exactly, and as bad as this is for Starfleet, we can’t have Officers acting the way he has.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: Who did JAG send to help him?

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Crosses her legs and folds her hands neatly in her lap as she waits for the proceedings to begin ::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::enters the courtroom and moves toward her seat:: <Yeoman> ::salutes:: ALL: Admiral on deck.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::stands::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::stands to attention::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Stands::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::stands::

LT_Cmdr_Stone says:
::Stands::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Looks up, then stands ::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::stands and comes to attention::

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::stands::

CMO_Lt_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::stands::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::nods returning the salute, and turns to salute Commander Turnbull:: ALL: You may be seated.  ::turns to Russ:: CIV: Are you ready to begin?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::sits::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::retakes her seat::

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::sits::

LT_Cmdr_Stone says:
::Sits::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::returns the salute and feels awkward, then sits::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Sits, crossing her legs, folds her hands neatly in her lap ::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sits::

CMO_Lt_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sits down::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Remains standing:: VADM: Yes I am.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::re-adjusts his uniform for the 100th time::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::nods:: CIV: Then proceed with your opening statement, listing the charges for the record.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::listens carefully::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Steps forward and addresses the court::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
All: This is a very sad day for me as well as the federation.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Closes her eyes and bows her head as she listens ::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::watches his strategic ops officer start to present the Federation's case::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
All: We are here for the court-martial of a SF CO.

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::listens sadly to the proceedings::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
All: As much as SF gives leeway to the CO's of their ships, it is also necessary to retain discipline in our ranks.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::nods slightly as she listens to what is said::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
All: The evidence will show that CO. VanSickle not only disobeyed direct orders from two superior officers, he also deserted the fleet in a combat situation, and without orders to do so stole his vessel for an action that was unauthorized.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Breathes deeply as she remembers the events that have led to this ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
All: This kind of behavior is unacceptable and is not the kind of conduct expected of a SF officer.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::remembering how it all happened, and feeling guilty and regretful still::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::thinks "I was the cause of all this"::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::sits watching the argument::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::waits patiently for the prosecution to finish::

CMO_Lt_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::thinks that this crew is going to keep the new CNS busy when he reports for duty::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
All: This is hard for me because CO VanSickle was conducting a rescue mission of his first officer. However he did it against orders. We must remember that above all we must retain an order of discipline to not only keep SF as strong as it is but that order also makes the Federation stronger.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
All: Thank You. ::Takes a seat::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::takes his cue from a nod from the Admiral and rises to open the defense::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ALL:  While I admire the zealousness of the prosecution's opening statement,

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Quietly chants the Vulcan meditation chant while listening to the proceedings.  Begins to control her breathing ::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ALL:  I cannot agree with the facts presented here.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::slips his hand into his wife’s hand as they sit there::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::watches as CSO gives his opening statement in his favor::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::turns her attention to the CSO as the defense' opening argument is stated::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ALL:  In essence, this case is quite simple:

CMO_Lt_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::leans slightly into her husband's shoulder::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ALL:  Captain VanSickle entered an uncertain situation in the attack on Yringalla Prime.  It became clear that at some point, the entire command structure dissipated by the illegal actions of Admiral Eartha Milburn, and it was not clear WHO was in command of the situation.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ALL:  The defense will assert that Captain VanSickle did not disobey orders or even have the intent, because it was impossible to know whose orders were lawful at that point.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ALL:  The defense will also assert that Captain VanSickle did not steal or intend to steal Federation property but used assets under his command during the afore-mentioned uncertain environment to rescue a flag officer captured by the enemy, in fact a heroic action.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::nods remembering the information she was given on the incident at Yringalla as well as all the logs that she has studied in preparation for this day::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::hopes prosecution doesn't use CSO's experience against us::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ALL:  We further assert that there was no desertion for this cause, and the charge of desertion under fire is moot because there was a de facto cease fire in place with the Yringallan homeworld and space fleet.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ALL:  Finally, the defense will assert that the charges of conduct unbecoming an officer are ludicrous, in that Captain VanSickle did heroically pursue kidnappers of a flag officer during what the French General Napoleon called "le fog du guerre," or "the fog of war."  Heroism is NEVER unbecoming any officer, nor is loyalty to command line officers.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::wondering what he's going to be asked, and not sure if he's looking forward to it or not::

CMO_Lt_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::whispers:: CTO: Calling the SC that name is ludicrous? ::looks puzzled::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sits patiently, but fidgets with his uniform constantly::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ALL:  Further,

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Feels calmer and notes a presence in her mind trying to contact her.  Discovers it is her sister... ::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ALL:  Any unkind or questionable words or conduct took place in an environment that would frustrate any good officer and were made in that same fog of war.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks at the CMO:: CMO: What do you mean?

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ALL:  To summarize, we will show that all charges are baseless accusations made by faulty logic and faulty premises.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
~~~ Ara: I cannot speak to you right now. I'm with the Scorp crew in court. ~~~

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
VADM:  Thank you, your honor.  ::sits::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
<Ara> ~~~ Ina: I'll speak with you later, then, sister.  But it is important that we do speak ~~~

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::turns her attention back to Horn:: CSO/CIV: Thank you for that introduction.  CIV: Who is your first witness?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Stands:: VADM: The prosecution calls Lt. Anari to the stand.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Hears her name, looks up then stands slowly ::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Approaches the stand ::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::looks back to the OPS officer::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
<SC Turnbull> ::shifts uneasily in her chair, wishing this situation had never occurred::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::carefully watches Anari::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::hates that he will have to cross examine his nearer-than-sister friend and hopes she will understand he is trying to save the Captain's career::

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::hoping Anari will be okay doing this, but makes a point not to project so as not to interfere::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ACTION: The officers in the gallery hear whispering around them.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Senses the CSO's thoughts ::   ~~~ CSO: I do understand. ~~~

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::nods to OPS in appreciation::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::hears whispering and looks around her::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::hears whispering and thinks to himself that people need to be more quiet::

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::tries not to imagine what the whispering is about::

CMO_Lt_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::looks around::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ACTION: The CTO notices movement out of the corner of his eye, but sees no one when he turns to look.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Senses the emotions flying around the courtroom ::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Swallows hard awaiting to be sworn in ::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO/FCO/CMO:  Any idea what that is about? <whispers>

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Self: Hmm, that was odd.....

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
(whispers)XO:  I'm sure it's nothing

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Turns to the XO and whispers:: XO: I thought I just saw someone moving out of the corner of my eye.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::wonders what is going on with the whispering::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ACTION: Lt. Anari is sworn in.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Takes her seat, folding her hands neatly into her lap. ::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Takes a deep breathe letting it out slowly, her face is stoic ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
OPS: Could you please, describe the nature of your relationship with CO VanSickle?

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
All:  He is my Captain...the Captain of the Scorpius.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
All:  Our relationship is on a professional level.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
OPS: Lt. would you consider him a friend in off duty hours?

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
All:  I'm not sure how to answer that, sir.  We do not interact when off duty.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::holds her hand up:: OPS:  Tell what happened from your perspective.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
OPS: Lt. Either you are friends or you aren't. Which is it?

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
VADM:  Objection!

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Looks from the VADM to the CIV ::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
VADM:  The last I checked, Lt. Anari is the prosecution's witness.  He's badgering her!

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ALL: Sustained... CIV: Let's get to the facts relative to this case.  OPS: What happened from your perspective.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Takes a breath ::   VADM_T:  I was manning OPS.  The Scorp received an incoming message from then Commodore Royce...

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::now thinks CSO is going to wipe the floor::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
All:  We were ordered to take up a defensive position around the planet and the fleet were to cease orbital bombardment.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Feels tension in the courtroom, continues to breath to remain calm ::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
OPS: And what was Captain VanSickle's reaction?

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
VADM_T:  He ordered the Scorp to leave orbit to follow the shuttle that held Cmdr Horn, our XO was in.  He advised Commodore Royce of the situation stating that "we'll never see Cmdr Horn alive again"

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::waiting for the Admiral to direct the trial::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ACTION:  The prosecution has called their last witness and testimony has been turned over to the defense, Captain VanSickle has asked to testify in his own behalf::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
CO: Are you sure you wish to take the stand, Mister VanSickle?

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::nods to the CO::  CO:  Your call, Captain.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::stands:: VAdm_T'Sar: Yes, admiral.  I wish to state my side of the story for the record.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::nods and motions for him to take the stand as he's sworn in::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::stands ready to question the CO for the defense::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
CSO: Proceed

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::takes stand::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::nods to the admiral::  CO:  Please tell the court what happened during the Yringalla incident in your own words, Captain.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: Of course, commander...

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Sits quietly in the back of the courtroom ::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::waits to interject clarifying questions if needed::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::stands in an "at-ease" position while listening to the CO::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
All: We were ordered to go to Yringalla to quell an uprising.  However, we found we were going against a pre-warp society.  When Adm. Milburn ordered my ship to open bombardments of the planet, I questioned their legality.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  Their legality, Captain?  Explain.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: The prime directive forbids us from directing the course of action of pre-warp civilizations.  This bombardment would have wiped much of the planet, its technology and its people away.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  Even if Starfleet command invokes General Orders 23 and 24?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: Sometimes Starfleet general orders do not take genocide into account.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO/Adm: I will not be party to genocide.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  And that's what this action would have been?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: Affirmative.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: War is one thing, the extinction of a sentient race is another.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  How did you determine whose orders were lawful and who’s were not then, captain?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: Morality.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: And necessity.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  Whose morality, sir?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: A higher morality.  Cmdr. Turnbull, as you may know, I am a yogi.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  Yes, sir, I am aware of that.  You speak of necessity.  what was the necessity you faced at that moment?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: As a yogi, I try to practice non-harming.  I am a vegetarian.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: Following our trip to the Vesuvius, Cmdr. Horn was still on our shuttle, when it disappeared.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  and you found it necessary to pursue that craft?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: The shuttle was quickly leaving the Scorpius' sensor range.  I felt that I would be further harming the commander if I didn't leave orbit and go after her.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: If I didn't act, we would have lost the trail.  ::steals a glance at CIV, then back to the CSO::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO/Adm/CIV: I am not in the habit of leaving anyone behind.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  What of the fleet, Captain?  You are charged with Desertion under fire for taking the Scorpius out of position and exposing her entire starboard flank to fire.

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::listens with interest::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: There was no fire.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  So are you saying that there had already been a cessation of hostility?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: Commodore Royce was negotiating peace with the Yringallans.  Yes, a cease-fire was called by the commodore.  There was no danger of just one ship leaving orbit for a short errand.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::listens to Captain's statement, weighing the logic of it::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  So you didn't desert, you took...what?  an opportunity from a lull in the action?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: But also in my mind, I had an inkling of thought that the commodore's order to remain in orbit was an extension of Adm. Milburn's.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  So you were still uncertain that orders from the flagship were lawful.  What do you say to the assertion that you stole the Scorpius then?  Was that your intent?  To steal her and...say, become a pirate?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: Absolutely not!  I pleaded with Commodore Royce to allow me six hours to find Cmdr. Horn and return to Yringalla.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ACTION:  Whispers are heard throughout the courtroom once more.

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::hears the whispers again::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  So you...how would you say it?  you took assets under your command and embarked on a moral and necessary mission.  

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: That's how I saw it.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks around once more, wondering where the whispering is coming from::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  Now Captain, I'm sure this next question will be painful to you.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: It was only complicated when Capt. Tyler-Turnbull came to the bridge ordering my arrest.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Feels a mixture of emotions around the room as she hears the whispers ::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  Did you call her a...female dog?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: I admit it.  I used the B-word with your wife.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ACTION: Anari feels the warmth of a presence next to her.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: It was out of anger from the tension of the situation.  I apologized to her while I was in the brig on the way to Earth.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  And did you mean it?

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Senses a presence next to her... ::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: It was, as you might say, an uninhibited human emotion showing it's full fury.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::holds up her hand:: CSO/CO:  I have in my possession a statement from Sector Commander Turnbull confirming the apology and requesting that the resulting charge be dropped, so please move on.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Glances from the corner of her eyes ::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
Adm: Yes, admiral.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  Yes, I might say it that way.  have you made any other decisions in this matter that you have apologized for?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
ADM: Objection!

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::looks over to CIV::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
ADM: I have no knowledge of this statement.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ADM:  the prosecution shows a behavior patter, we need to be allowed to defend it, your honor.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Sees no one next to her, so turns her head to look ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
ADM: Rules of evidence are clear.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Sees an empty chair, but cannot shake the feeling there is someone sitting there ::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::almost waiting for the admiral to call a sidebar::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
ADM: That document is not admissible as that is was not shared.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ADM:  Yes, they are, and they say my client is entitled to a vigorous defense!

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ADM:  And I believe YOU your honor determine what is and isn't evidence.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
ADM: Vigorous defense is one thing but withholding evidence is another altogether.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::nods and hands the statement to the Yeoman who takes the statement to the Prosecutor and then the defense::  ALL: Order, this statement was presented to me along with the affidavits from Commander Horn and Chief Medical Officer Garta-Nmbarri

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ADM:  This evidence is in the form of a personal communication to your honor and was a matter of public record as such.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
CSO: Commander, do you have any further questions for this witness?

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Looks back to her hands in her lap ::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ADM:  Only ones establishing a remorse for his actions that were insulting or offensive, your honor.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Reaches out with her mind as she extends her hand to the empty chair ::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
ADM: Which I am ready to answer, your honor.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Feels her hand stop against something warm, not touching the chair ::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ACTION: The CTO feels someone bump into him as the air shimmers from the being next to Anari jumping in surprise from her touch.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Breathing quickly surprised ::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::is startled, and jumps::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::notices the CTO jump::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::sees the CTO jump:  CTO:  What is it, Lt?

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Commander, either there are ghosts in here, or I am going crazy.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
CSO/CO: Do you have any objections to turning the questioning over to the prosecution then?  I'm sure that you are sincere in your feelings of remorse.

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Ghosts?  What do you mean?

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::thinking how courtrooms may always have ghosts::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Stands and shouts ::  VADM_T:  There is a presence here!  Please seal the court room!

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
Adm: Yes.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::stands up abruptly and moves to another chair::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ADM:  None here, unless my client does, your honor.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::bangs her gavel:: ALL:  Order, be seated or I'll clear the courtroom.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Stands looking at the chair next to her ::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
Adm:  Ma'am, with respect, I've learned to trust Anari's senses ...

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
VADM_t: There is a definite presence in this courtroom!

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::turns around quickly looking at Anari in the back after her outburst::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ACTION:  Guards move to seal the doors.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
Adm: Your honor, I think you should heed my operations officer's advice.  She's rarely wrong.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Searching with her mind, the court room ::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
ADM:  I concur, sir.  She has ... gifts.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::slaps himself in the face to regain composure::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Any idea on what you sense, Lt?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::watches from the stand::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ALL: Return to your seats, the guards will perform a security scan of the court room.  While they are performing this, Commander Horn, please continue your questioning.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Moves towards the XO to protect her::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
XO:  A presence...a warm body was sitting next to me

Host VADM_T`sar says:
OPS: Work with the guards, your gifts may be more useful that the scanners.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: And I felt someone....something bump into me.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CIV:  Your witness, Mister Horn.  ::nods::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Under whose orders were you in the system.

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: OPS:  The CTO also voiced feeling something or someone.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CIV: Starfleet's.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: So you followed an illegal order?

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Being my current commanding officer, your protection is my job.  I will sit next to you, Ma'am.

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Thank you Lt, but I'll be fine

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CIV: I did until I discovered the illegality.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
XO: They are still here...we need to move now.    :: Moves from where she stands to the doors ::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ACTION: Disruptor fire is heard and two opening appear in the wooden doors as cloaked figures make their escape.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::hears the fire::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::jumps to his feet::

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::leaps toward the doors::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::draws his hidden phaser and spins around::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::runs after the sounds of footsteps that have left the courtroom::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::jumps to her feet, turns to the sound of disruptor fire:: CTO:  Personal cloaking shields ... that means Romulans ...

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::stands::  Guards: Notify the authorities and get after them.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::follows the sounds of the footsteps::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::yells back to the XO:: XO: Exactly, I am following their footsteps.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Looks at the hole in the door next to her and lets out a long sigh happy she wasn't there a moment sooner ::

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::replaces his weapon and sits quickly::

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  Did you sense anything else about them?~~~

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Sits in the chair next to the door, sensing something new... ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::looking for ripples::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::nods for the CTO to join the search party::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Hears the FCO for the first time in weeks ::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: Vince, do you hear anything?

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::listening intently::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::thinks this has to have something to do with her kidnapping::

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
CTO:  Don't know yet, there's too much activity

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
~~~ FCO: They are unknown to us.  I believe they are a new species... ~~~

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: Exactly, I lost the sound of their footsteps.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
~~~ FCO: They are unknown to me. ~~~

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Stands ::  VADM_T:  The presence has left this room.  :: Looks at the holes in the doors ::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO/FCO:  Find them.  We must find out who or what they are.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
CTO:  E'Laina says they're a new species, not known to the Federation, at least officially

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::looks at the admiral to see if we should continue::

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::tries tapping into his deepest instincts::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ALL: Settle down, please.  I'm ready to give my decision.  If there are no objections. ::looks from the CSO/CO to the CIV::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I will do what I can, Ma'am.

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
Admiral: Shall I stand down, your honor?

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns back to the Admiral but remains standing::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: We need to do a search of this entire building.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::looks to CO and nods::  ADM:  I'm fine unless my client objects.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Sits back down trying to calm her breathing ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
CTO:  Okay, you go that way, I'll go this way

Host VADM_T`sar says:
CO: Mister VanSickle?

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: agreed.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
CIV: Mister Horn?

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
Admiral: I've been on the stand waiting for Lt. Cmdr. Horn's cross to continue.  I'm just wondering what I should do.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::begins running::  *XO*:  Commander, someone needs to inform Security to seal off the building

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Runs down a corridor, searching for anything out of the ordinary::

XO_Cmdr_AQilla_Horn says:
*FCO*:  Agreed.  Contact Security and have them do so, Commander.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::taps his COM badge and contacts security, filling them in as to what has transpired, and asks for assistance::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
CSO/CO: Will the defense please stand.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
*XO*:  Understood

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
::rises with the CO::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::gets off the witness stand and goes to the defense table::

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
~~~ D'Nara:  Ara? ~~~

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  ::whispers::  Good luck, sir.  I did my best.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::finds the nearest guard::  Guard:  We have a security breach.  Seal off the building.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
:: Watches the proceedings while waiting for her sister to answer ::

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Self: If only I knew what I was looking for.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
<Ara> ~~~ OPS: Ina?  What's wrong? ~~~

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*FCO* Vince, what on earth are we actually looking for?

Host VADM_T`sar says:
ALL: I am dismissing the charge of theft of Starfleet assets, the charge of conduct unbecoming and the charge of desertion under fire.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::Without waiting for a reply, dashes off in search of the intruders, listening intently::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::whisper:: CSO: I'm going to be convicted of disobeying.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
However, I find you guilty on the counts of disobeying a direct order.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
*CTO*:  Two guys in stealth suits, with disruptors.  Use a tricorder to track their disruptor signals.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*FCO* On it.

CSO_Cmdr_Turnbull_UFP says:
CO:  ::whispers:: It was inevitable, sir.  I'm sorry.

CTO_LT_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Opens his tricorder and begins to scan for the disruptor signal::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
CSO: ::whisper:: Oh well, Kirk got that and it turned out well for him.

OPS-Lt-Anari says:
~~~ Ara:  Just making sure you were okay.  I'll contact you soon. ~~~

Host VADM_T`sar says:
Therefore, Mister VanSickle, you are to be reduced one step in rank.  You will remain in command of the USS Scorpius at the rank of Commander and your conduct and performance will be monitored closely.

FCO_LtCmdr_Vince says:
::Grabs a tricorder from somewhere and begins extrapolating the signature from the doors, and then sets it to scan for the signature::

CO_Capt_VanSickle says:
::eyes widen at the grade demotion but remaining in command::

Host VADM_T`sar says:
::stands:: All: Court Dismissed.

Host VADM_T`sar says:
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