The Trial of Captains Sanchez and Taurik

[Vorak]

*Admirals Vorak and Karelia enter the room. Vorak glances at Sanchez and Taurik, and for a moment there is a flash of disappointment in his eyes, whereafter the Vulcan posture of no emotion whatsoever returns, and he sits down.*

[Will Karelia]

"Very well, let it be noted. On that note, Starfleet Command appoints Ensign William Taylor as the District Attorney and lead prosecutor. The court will allow the counselors a brief recess to review the case. Court will resume in thirty minutes."

Will bangs the gavel once more.

[Will Matthews]

Matthews sat next to the Captains, awaiting the prosecutions first call. He was slightly surprised to be called upon to defend, but was very glad to have some sort of significance in the case.

[Will Matthews]

Matthews stood.

"Commander, back to Captain Taurik's transporting to the Evolution. I think it is without a doubt to many of us here, but can you please confirm with a 'Yes' or 'No, that the Captain wanted to persue a diplomatic solution to the situation with Captain Sanchez?".

[Taurik]

"Yes. We participated in a short rebellion on the planet Loxius Prime. However, weighing the loss of life of the Loxian military against the continued suffering of the Loxian people, we opted to assist the rebellion."

[Will Matthews]

"And so action took place to put this solution to effect, and would you say that those actions resolved a serious conflict on this planet?".

[Zayan]

OFF: Mike Nickerson is needed in the medical section so Zayan can get to this trial.

[Will Karelia]

"Wait right there, Commander."

Will taps his combadge. "Admiral, Freeman and Spock are required here. You will need to make do without them until the conclusion of this trial. Karelia out."

[William Taylor]

Taylor brings his padd to his side and looks at Freeman.

"Commander, would you take me through the events from the point you arrived at the Evolution until Captain Taurik left the Rivendell."

[Will Matthews]

Matthews pulled a breath in, and slowly let it out. Things were not looking good.

"No further questions Commander".

[Vorak]

*Vorak waits.*

[Zayan]

*Zayan enters with her child in one arm and the information disc in the other.  She waves the disc in the air, trying to get someones attention.*

Excuse me!  I have something here that you may want to take a look at.

[Randall Sanchez]

*Sanchez looks at Taurik.*
"Well, my friend, it would seem that we whithered out this storm as well! Unfortunately I don't have a ship to captain any more, because the Evolution is decommissioned, and... wait..."
*He runs after Vorak, stops next to Zayan and kisses her.*
"I'll be back in a moment!"
*Then he runs on to catch up with Vorak.*
"Admiral Vorak! Admiral Vorak!"
*Vorak stops and looks around.*
"Admiral Vorak... I meant to ask you... now that I'll still be a captain, and the Evolution is decommissioned... what will my next assignment be?"

[Randall Sanchez]

*Sanchez stares at the ship in amazement for some long moments.*
"Admiral... I don't know how to thank you... I..."
*He looks around to see that Vorak had already walked away to his office. Sanchez then looks back at the ship, and hears Durandal's voice.*
"Ah... Durandal, a familiar voice I have not heard for some time. Yes, yes, of course by all means get yourself on the ship. I won't be far behind."
*Then he taps his commbadge.*

=^= Sanchez to Zayan =^=
Could you come to docking bay 9? I have a surprise to show you.
=^= Sanchez out =^=

*Sanchez walks on in the corridor to head to the ship.

OFF: I will at this point post in the forum of the Evolution again.

[Randall Sanchez]

"Thank you, Baphomet."
*Then he turns to Taurik and speaks softly.*
"I can still get you out of here. All we have to do is keep up the story that when you beamed over to the Evolution, I took you captive and forced you to order the Rivendell to cooperate, and also you yourself to cooperate. You'd go free."