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CAST OF CHARACTERS
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

XO Nmbarri: Rob Harold
CO AQilla Smith Horn: Sandra Prestige 
CNS Rand: Susan Brinkman
Fleet Admiral Taylor: Gerry Brinkman
CMO Elbran: Matt 

Hosted by: SM Gerry Brinkman

USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 – 10603.25

"The Trial of Kalla Rand"

Previously on the USS Scorpius:

Dy’yBylys had commandeered the Scorpius for his own purposes.  

Kalla Rand had been assisting him.  

After some examination of evidence a court martial has been convened and Admiral Thomas Nelson Taylor is presiding as senior adjutant.

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XO_Nmbarri says:
::Sits in his quarters, quietly meditating.  While on shore leave, he discovered that quiet meditation helps him::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sitting in her ready room going over events::

CNS_Rand says:
::straightens her tunic, pulling the jacket tighter around her shoulders::

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
::walks toward the holodeck with a Padd in his left hand, thinking about how he got himself into this mess, having to judge this case::

CMO_Elbran says:
::Sitting in sick bay pouring over some more scans of Kalla’s unborn child, trying to determine just how much like the father the child is likely to be::

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Breaks concentration just long enough to contact the CO:: *CO* Captain, I will be in my quarters.  Contact me if you need me.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Understood.  We may need you during the case.  Be ready.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
::enters the holodeck and moves to the front of the room, nodding at the other adjutants::

CNS_Rand says:
::takes a deep breath and concentrates on calming her stomach before heading for the nearest lift::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::leaves the RR and enters the TL heading for the holodeck::

XO_Nmbarri says:
*CO* If at all possible, I will not be at these proceedings.  What occurred between the CNS and me is a very sore point with me, and it brings back a lot of painful memories.

CNS_Rand says:
::steps off the lift and walks the short distance to the holodeck::

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
::makes some small talk with the judges::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::exits the lift and walks down the corridor ... quickly arrives at the holodeck doors and enters::

CNS_Rand says:
::enters the appointed holodeck, standing aside for the Captain::

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
::motions to Kalla to sit at the table on his right facing him::

CMO_Elbran says:
::Recalls that Kalla’s trial is today and says a quick prayer to the prophets that she pulls through. Casting his eyes back to the DNA scans he hopes that the trial will be all she has to worry about::

CNS_Rand says:
::moves to the table indicated::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::finds where she is supposed to be and sits::

CNS_Rand says:
::takes her seat, resolved to accept whatever decisions are made::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::arranges her PADD's in front of her::

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Leaves his quarters, and goes to sickbay::

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
ALL:  Is everyone here?

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Arrives in sickbay:: CMO: Doctor Elbran?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  We are ready, Admiral.  I will call Cmdr Garta-Nmbarri when we need him.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  Very well.   ALL:  Come to order.

CMO_Elbran says:
::Looks up from his screen:: XO: Yes sir, what can I do for you?

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  Please read the charges.

XO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: I need a booster shot of the inhibitor.

CNS_Rand says:
::sits with her back straight, her attention on the Captain::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  The charges are conduct unbecoming and disobeying direct orders.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
ALL:  So entered.  CNS:  How do you plead on the charges, Commander?

CNS_Rand says:
ADM: I will not contest them, Sir.  

CMO_Elbran says:
::Stands and walks over to the XO:: XO: Of course, I’ll just need to check a few things before I administer another dose. The long term effects of the inhibitor are unknown, so I want to make sure your system is coping.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CNS:  ::raises eyebrow::  Are you pleading guilty, Commander?  ::mildly surprised::

XO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: If my system is not coping, that is fine with me, as long as that is what fate has in store for me.

CNS_Rand says:
ADM: Yes Sir, my actions and decisions were of my own making, Admiral.

CMO_Elbran says:
::Raises eyebrow:: XO: All the same, for my own peace of mind at the very least I’d like to give you a brief check up.

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Sighs:: CMO: You medical types are all the same.  You are always poking and prodding, and for what reason?  Oh well, if that is your wish.  Make it quick.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CNS:  Interesting.  There are other charges possible here, Commander.  For example, gross insubordination.  Rendering oneself unfit for duty.  Possibly even collusion with the enemy.  What do you say to that?

CMO_Elbran says:
::Picks up a small device from the table and begins examining the XO's eyes and ears:: XO: Have you experienced any discomfort  since you started the medication? Headaches? Nausea?

CNS_Rand says:
ADM: Admiral, Sir, I am not proud of my actions and some I truly regret.  However I don't see Dy’yBylys as an enemy.

XO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: No, just the nearly irresistible urge to rip people apart. ::keeps a straight face::

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CNS:  Commander, I'm going to ask you again for a plea of guilty or not guilty.  Answer as you see fit.

CMO_Elbran says:
::Switches to a medical tricorder and begins a full scan of the XO::

CNS_Rand says:
ADM: I...Guilty, Admiral.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
::looks down at the floor::  CNS:  You realize that guilty plea is going to effectively end your career, don't you?

CMO_Elbran says:
XO: Well, my preliminary scans show no abnormalities. So I’ll administer another dose. But I insist you report to me the second you begin experiencing anything out of the ordinary.

CMO_Elbran says:
::Picks up a hypo spray and administers a dose to the XO::

CNS_Rand says:
ADM: Yes, Sir, I realize that my career could end at this moment.  I would rather remain here with this crew to set things right.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
::raises eyebrow::  CO:  Captain, I admit I did not expect this.  What do you think about all this?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  I did not expect this either, Admiral.  But you have my recommendation on her punishment.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  Counselor, I expected you to put up some kind of defense.

XO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: Very well, doctor.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  Yes, but with a guilty plea...I can't consider mitigating factors, I can't weigh evidence, I can't find out what really happened and take a better course of action.  Recommendations?

XO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: Is there anything else?

CNS_Rand says:
CO/ADM: With all due respect to both of you and to this assembly, I believe most expected me to claim that Dy’yBylys was controlling me. 

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  I'm no expert in legal matters, Admiral, but perhaps we can convince her to reconsider her plea.

CMO_Elbran says:
XO: That’s all for now, that dose should hold out for quite a while this time, I’ve had some success in stabilizing the compound.

XO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: Good.  I am getting tired of leaving my quarters when I do not have to. ::Turns and leaves, without as much as a thank you::

CNS_Rand says:
CO: What would you recommend, Captain?  

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CNS:  Or at least an explanation of guilty, commander.  ::looks to the other judges and confers with them in low voices::  

CMO_Elbran says:
::Shakes his head as the XO leaves, and is disheartened to see him in this condition::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  I would recommend you defend the charges, allow us to go through the evidence.

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Decides to go to the bridge instead::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::waits to see what's going to happen::

CNS_Rand says:
ADM/CO: I made poor choices, following a part of myself that I lost control over.  

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
::moves back to his seat::  CNS:  All right, we can do this two ways.  We can assume you are medically or psychologically unfit for this, or we can let you explain yourself.  CO:  Personally, I'd like to hear her explanation.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  As would I, Admiral.  ::looks over to Kalla::  Taylor:  I can have Medical look her over now.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CNS:  Okay Commander, no pun intended, I'm all ears.

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Arrives on the bridge, and takes the center seat::

CNS_Rand says:
ADM:  When Dy’yBylys was freed from his chamber, I was as afraid as everyone else of his appearance.  As I grew to know him, I felt drawn to him and chose to give in to the freedom that I felt when I was with him.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  ::raises a hand::  We can do that if we have to.

CMO_Elbran says:
::Goes back to his desk and starts analyzing genetic sequences again::

CNS_Rand says:
ADM: I have only felt that free and uninhibited when visiting my mother's home world, and it felt good to not hold back from who I am.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CNS:  ::stunned silence::  You...gave in to freedom...and your...hormones?  How old are you Mister Rand?

CNS_Rand says:
ADM: Yes, Sir.  Thirty-five, Sir.  I realize that it was irresponsible to stop controlling my pheromones, but it didn't register at the time.  After a point, I couldn't control them or myself.

CNS_Rand says:
ADM: My focus was to enjoy this freedom and to please Dy’yBylys...to make him happy.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CNS:  So you are now saying you felt "out-of-control"...Commander, that's the very definition of "Not guilty by reason of Temporary Insanity."

CNS_Rand says:
ADM: Yes, there was a point that I felt out of control, Sir.  

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CNS:  I see.  And this Devil character...Dy...Ybylys...he's responsible for your loss of control?

CNS_Rand says:
::slips off her jacket as she feels her body temperature rising:: ADM: No sir, I made the decision to let my guard down, Dy’yBylys simply became the focus of my desires.  Everyone seems to think it was his fault, but I can't blame him for my mistake.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CNS:  So...you don't think he's an enemy then.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Admiral, if I may at this point.

CNS_Rand says:
::shakes her head:: ADM: No, I don't and a I don't think he would mean any harm to any of us.  He did make mistakes and he did do things that made most everyone fear and hate him.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  yes, you may.  What is your opinion of this individual, Captain.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  At first I believed Dy’yBylys was the enemy.  But in the end, he did no harm, apart from some very annoying things.  In the end he kept his word and left us unharmed.

Flt-ADM_Taylor says:
ALL:  So we can drop the charge of aiding the enemy.  So entered.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  I believe that CNS Rand's biggest crime was misjudgment.  But she did disobey my order and that is of concern.

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