Expansion Fleet - Avalon Archive

"Admiral, I assure you, I am in complete control of my emotions, and I have performed my duties fully."

Defence against what, Admiral? You will have to explain to us so we can prepare.

The charges are indeed quiet clear as pointed out on the pad.

good day gentleman *turns on his heels and walks out*

=/\= Aye Captain, I am headed down there now. =/\=

"Read the padd? Why? All that is on there is also- oh.. umm..." he hesitates for a moment, then takes a breath and reads on, for a moment a confused expression comes on his face, but then he regains his composure, and looks at Taurik.
"Admiral, I understand now. Please release Mr. Taurik, and let us all return to Celtic Corner, and I will say aloud the sentence of Taurik myself, before everyone."

The security team places Taurik in his prepared cell and activates the forcefield.

Mr Montrell will be here shortly to discuss yoru case with you sir. said hte security officer.

*Sanchez enters the brig*

"So, where is my tactical chief-ah, there you are, Taurik! Can someone tell me what is going on here? Why is one of my finest officers locked behind a forcefield?"

"Commander, my attempts to learn my charges have been futile. Admiral Nocturnus and Montrell do not appear to wish us to know my charges."

*Looks at Captain Sanchez*

"As you wish Captain, you may defend Lt Commander Taurik during the JAG hearing"

*The admiral handed over a PADD to Captain Sanchez*

"Here you have the statement, which I have read to Mr Taurik a few mininutes ago."

Sanchez looks Montrell sharply in the eyes. But his face is steady, his expression never wavers, he is confidence himself.

"Federation law clearly states that one cannot be taken into custody without having the charges known fully," he explains calmly but directly.  "In that, Mr. Montrell, you violate some humanitary ground rules yourself. You should know that, as a lawgiver, admiral. I hope I do not overstep my boundaries, but I believe I have the right to prosecute you now, for neglecting humanitary ground rules and Starfleet regulations.
I charge you with inhumanitary handling of your officers, making you an inadequate admiral, and also I charge you with conspiracy with admiral Nocturnus, on this case."

*Sanchez touches his combadge*

"Sanchez to medical department. I believe that Mr. Nocturnus and Mr. Montrell are medically unfit to remain in their command position, as their rational behaviour has become erratic. They need to be relieved from duty at once, and Mr. Taurik must be taken to sickbay to be dealt with the emotional stress that was caused to him."

Mr taurik as your laweyer has pleaded guilty to the charges listed, you are hereby released. and will be sentanced by your captain himself.

Computer rlease security forcefield.

"I await his arrival. Admiral, I find this arrest unnecessary. I have done nothing."

"Captain, I am pleased you came. Mr. Montrell has accused me of neglecting my duties..." Looks at Montrell "...which I have no knowledge of ever doing."

"Calm down, commander," Sanchez whispered to his first officer, "they can hold off their explanations for now, but at the JAG hearing they will have no choice but to tell us what this all is really about. And I intend to be there."
He turns to face Taurik, and then looks at Montrell and Nocturnus.
"Sirs, I wish to be appointed as defending party of Taurik, at this hearing, I'd like the be the advocate of the accused."
And I swear I WILL get him free from this ridiculous blame!

"I can't reveal all the information, but we have adequate resources and information to prosecute Mr Taurik."

"I assure you, Captain, all I have suffered is a tarnished record."

*snickers*.

Computer project logs of Last battle of "lt commander"'s tactical console during the engagement of hte Borg up to the point of assimilation.

Computer: confirmed. Projecting now.

Computer HIghlight the above mentioned accused's mistakes during the tactical Procedure. Several Red dots appear detailing clearly his mistakes as a Lt commander.

As you can see gentle mean the logs are indeed quiet damming. I offer you a simple choice plead guilty to the charge and we will deal with you quickly and allow you to reutrn to your ship. or we can drag this out further.

*Sanchez nodds in agreement*

"Let us go back to Celtic Corner, now that the other crewmembers may yet be there still."

And they walk out of the brig section.

OFF: continue in Celtic Corner now (same topic as before)

*Enters the brig and walks to the cell were Lt Commander Taurik was held. Montrell nods to the Security Officer and he leaves*

"Well Mr Taurik, you are probably wondering why you are arrested. Well, you should know the reason behind it....it's the clearest reason in the Starfleet manuals"

*Looks at the Lt Commander and sees tiny tears in his eyes*

"Mr Taurik, did you lose your emotion control? I thought Vulcan's never cried! Ow well, let me read the charge:
"Lt Commander Taurik has violated the 22nd regulation of Expansionfleet's Regulation Manual, this rule sais "Thou shall always do your job well". According to several reports, Mr Taurik, you have failed in your duties as a Lt Commander!"

Captain sanchez u have 48 hours to prepare a defence. Jag hearing will commense at o800 hours 2 days from now in the Jag Office

Admiral Montrell and myself will preside.

This is outragous!!! How can we defend our officer if we do not know why he has been arrested?! Captain, we have to at least find out the charges.

"All right,  the charges are clear, but based on what proof? Mr. Montrell? Mr. Nocturnus? What is the proof of this accusation, that you have?"

OFF: first you give proof of your side, then its my turn to give proof of my side

"Looks like other people will be in court martial, than Taurik, after all. And I believe it is same to assume that this hearing is legally worthless, and dismissed out of hand. I would like to see Taurik released so he can be examined by the doctor."

Mr Sancehz might I suggest as the defending lawyer, you read the padd more carefully before you make your decision.

*smiles kindkly* because like me, I'm sure you dont want to want to drag this out*

*Admiral Montrell leaves the brig just behind the other officers and follows them to Celtic Corner*