Host John A. says:
******** Continue Pharaoh Mission *******    
                            " Justice?"

FCO Qwynn says:
:: seated in the Observation Lounge, following the lunch break ::

Stidd says:
::Is seated waiting for vK to enter the room for a message::

CO von Krieg says:
::standing by the defense table, looking around::

CEO Irvin says:
::reseats himself next to Starks::

Captain Lane says:
::makes her way back into the court room and takes her seat::

CO von Krieg says:
::nods to Stidd::

XO Starks says:
:: sitting by the rest of the crew ::

Capt Tomari says:
::head into the court room and sits at his designated seat::

CNS Janan says:
::sits back in the same chair as before::

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::seats himself in the courtroom's back, smoothes his uniform::

Host John A. says:
ACTION: A security officer acting as bailiff calls the assembly to order

Stidd says:
CO: I had a visitor during the break.

Captain Lane says:
::nods to Captain Tomari::

CO von Krieg says:
CSO: Who? Pertinent to the case?

Stidd says:
::Quickly hands the sword to the CO:: CO: Its from Nancy.

Capt Tomari says:
::nods back to Captain Lane::

Captain Lane says:
::acknowledges Adm. Hoyo::

Capt Tomari says:
::nods to the Admiral::

CEO Irvin says:
::fidgets in seat a bit::

CO von Krieg says:
::taken aback by the unexpected gift, but remarks bitterly:: CSO: Maybe this so I can end my career cleanly...

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
Captains: Greetings, ready to begin captains?

Capt Tomari says:
ADM: Aye, sir.

Captain Lane says:
Hoyo: Let's get on with it.

CO von Krieg says:
CSO: I'll need to thank her. ::smiles without emotion::

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
:: takes his seat and rings the "to order" bell ::

Stidd says:
::Raises an eyebrow to the comment but says nothing::

CO von Krieg says:
CSO: It's the end game, Stidd.

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All: the trial of Captain von Krieg continues. Mr. Stidd... your next witness?

Stidd says:
:: Stands and addresses the court::  ALL: I call Mr. Irvin to the stand.

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>:Leans forward intently::

CEO Irvin says:
::looks around::

CEO Irvin says:
::stands:: ::looks to Starks and shrugs::

XO Starks says:
::looks to Irvin and nods ::

CEO Irvin says:
::walks up and sits in the seat::

Captain Lane says:
:;carefully studies the CEO::

Stidd says:
CEO: Ensign, you are the Chief engineer on the Pharaoh?

CEO Irvin says:
::breaths deeply:: Yes Sir. Just assigned recently.

CNS Janan says:
::watches the CEO::

Capt Tomari says:
::studies the CEO::

Stidd says:
CEO: Why was a runabout used on this mission and not the Pharaoh?

CO von Krieg says:
::looks ahead a the judges, the witness::

CEO Irvin says:
It is standard procedure for a starship to undergo a standard shakedown upon arrival at a starbase in the event a new CEO is assigned.

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
:: whispers to the captains:: Capts: This witness should have no bearing on the case...

CEO Irvin says:
Stidd: She was also scheduled for a routine upgrade to some systems

Captain Lane says:
::makes a note on her padd::

Stidd says:
CEO: couldn’t the Pharaoh have been made ready for this mission?

Capt Tomari says:
::makes changes on his padd::

CNS Janan says:
::glances quickly over at the Admiral and his captain friends, before turning back to the CEO::

CO von Krieg says:
::ignores the testimony, tries to see the judges' eyes::

CEO Irvin says:
Stidd: Yes sir... But the scheduled refits were made mandatory by the ASDB, specifically Captain Robert Wolfe. It would have been about a week before she could have been taken out.

Captain Lane says:
::wonders what time the bar opens::

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>: Looks bored and annoyed at the proceedings::

CEO Irvin says:
::fidgets a tiny bit::

Stidd says:
CEO: I see.  Was this "mission" ordered, or was it voluntary?

CNS Janan says:
::gives the CSO a strange look trying to understand what she is feeling:: Self: interesting.

Captain Lane says:
::looks to the back of the room and spots Captain McPhee again::

CEO Irvin says:
This was a voluntary mission sir...

Stidd says:
CEO: Did you go on it?

CEO Irvin says:
Stidd: Yes Sir

CNS Janan says:
::her gaze drifts from the CSO to the CEO and back again::

CEO Irvin says:
CSO Stidd: The mission was in need of an engineering officer. I believed that Chief Petty Officer Frank Zimmerman was capable of overseeing the shakedown and refit, so I volunteered.

CSO Stidd says:
CEO: Who else volunteered for this "mission"

CEO Irvin says:
CSO Stidd: All of USS Pharaoh's key personnel

Captain Lane says:
::notes the use of volunteer::

CSO Stidd says:
CEO: Very well.  You may step down.

CO von Krieg says:
::rubs his left temple::

Capt Tomari says:
::notes the names of the volunteers::

CEO Irvin says:
::nods:: ::gets up and walks back to the back of the chamber:: ::takes deep breath, pours a glass of water and walks back over beside Starks::

XO Starks says:
:: puts Irvin on the shoulder while still looking forward :: CEO: good job

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::to self:: Whooo. Look at that kid sweat...

CSO Stidd says:
ALL: I now call Miss. Janan to the stand.

XO Starks says:
edt puts = pats

CEO Irvin says:
::shakes head and whispers:: XO: Aye... But what did any of that have to do with anything Commander

CNS Janan says:
::still trying to figure the CSO out:: Self: whatever he is up to he seems proud of it. ::is slightly confused by this Vulcan, she gets up and heads to the stand::

XO Starks says:
:: whispers :: CEO: it shows that the Officers on the mission trusted the CO enough to go on the mission

CSO Stidd says:
CNS: You were just recently assigned to the Pharaoh, correct?

CNS Janan says:
::nods:: CSO: Yes that is correct.

XO Starks says:
CEO Irvin: you testifying to it was especially signifigant for it was your first assignment

CEO Irvin says:
::sips then looks over:: XO: I suppose so..... ::sighs::

CSO Stidd says:
CNS: Have you had time to interview the CO?

Captain Lane says:
::checks her padd again:: Self: Hmmm.

CO von Krieg says:
::takes out a padd and makes several entries::

CNS Janan says:
::shakes her head:: CSO: I have only had time to read the reports and the first time I have seen this CO is at this trial.

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
Stidd: Objection Commander. This witness is irrelevant!

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
Capts: Captains? Do you concur?

Capt Tomari says:
ADM: Aye.

CO von Krieg says:
::to self:: I agree....::feels as if the trial is going badly::

CSO Stidd says:
JAG: This witness is a certified counselor and has been able to review the documents in this case.

CNS Janan says:
::watches silently::

CO von Krieg says:
::touches his pips::

Captain Lane says:
Hoyo: Sir, if this witness was not present, her testimony is indeed irrelevant.

CEO Irvin says:
::shakes head and reseats self next to Starks:: ::thinks to self:: Self: What is he(Stidd) doing?

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
Stidd: yet she has no first hand experience in the case and is therefore irrelevant commander! NEXT WITNESS!

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::to self:: Aahhh! this is getting good...

CSO Stidd says:
JAG: Then I call myself to the stand as the final witness, if it please the court?

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
Lane: My point exactly Captain

CNS Janan says:
::she starts to step back looking at the Admiral's group and then back to the CSO who is definately becoming slightly harassed by this situation::

CEO Irvin says:
::looks up:: ::thinks to self:: What the.....?

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
Stidd: Very well Commander.

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee: ::to self:: Is she on the ship, too? Better get a crew roster...

CSO Stidd says:
::Takes the stand::

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All: However, I will lead the questioning.

CNS Janan says:
::sits back down quietly:: Self: from pride to frustration, this Vulcan is becoming quite emotionally attached to these proceedings, Odd. 

Capt Tomari says:
::notes the Vulcan’s frustration::

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
CSO: Mr. Stidd. Did you volunteer to help your CO on a rogue mission?

XO Starks says:
:: looks upon the courtroom with worry :: 

CSO Stidd says:
JAG: I was not aware that defending General Order 1 was a rouge mission.  I did volunteer.

CO von Krieg says:
::to self:: This is not good for anyone...

Captain Lane says:
:;listens intently to the CSO::

Capt Tomari says:
::listens carefully::

CEO Irvin says:
::looks up and murmurs:: Self: Huh?

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
CSO: And were you aware that the Pharaoh and its crew were ordered to stand down for maintenance and repair, by Starfleet?

CSO Stidd says:
JAG: I was, however, as the situation needed to be addressed and seeing as how the CO had the best chance for success and our oath makes defense of the Prime Directive a paramount issue, I saw no other logical choice.

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
CSO: regardless of orders:?

Captain Lane says:
Hoyo: Excuse me sir, may I ask a question to Mr. Stidd?

CSO Stidd says:
JAG: Enforcement of the prime directive supercedes all other orders, sir.

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
Lane: Proceed

Captain Lane says:
CSO: So you knew that the Captain was acting for purely personal reasons?

CSO Stidd says:
Lane: Not really, ma'am.  He was attempting to prove or disprove the information he received.

Captain Lane says:
CSO: He took a Federation runabout and proceeded without informing Starfleet Command?

CSO Stidd says:
Lane: Time was of the essence, I have no knowledge whether he informed Starfleet or not.

CEO Irvin says:
::looks over to Starks and whispers:: Did he?

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All: He did not

Captain Lane says:
CSO: I assume you did not question Captain Von Krieg?

Capt Tomari says:
::makes note on PADD::

XO Starks says:
::nods "no" to Irvin ::

XO Starks says:
::whispers to Irvin:: CEO: we went with him because we TRUSTED the captain, end of story

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
CSO: You may stand down, You will have an opportunity to make you final statement in a moment

CO von Krieg says:
::to self somewhat loudly:: Command prerogative...

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All: The board would like to call Commander Starks back to the stand.
 
XO Starks says:
::stands::

XO Starks says:
:: walks to the stand ::

CSO Stidd says:
::Exits stand and sits next to the CO::

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
XO: Commander; Did Captain von Krieg ask his senior staff to volunteer for a rogue mission... While said crew was ordered to stand down?

XO Starks says:
Jag_ADM_Hoyo: as was stated, time was of the essence and we had limited time to track the transport in question. out here sir,  calls like that must be made without SF command confirmation every day...sir

CNS Janan says:
::glances over to the XO, thinking this is not going to well, still wonders why the vulcan appears to be so confident behind the emotionless facade he is showing to the courtroom::

CO von Krieg says:
::whispers:: CSO: They have made up their minds...

CSO Stidd says:
::Whispers to the CO:: CO: It isn’t over with yet.

Captain Lane says:
::makes a note:: Self: Clear violation of orders...failure to inform SFC......

XO Starks says:
Jag_ADM_Hoyo: we all trusted the Captin's judgement in this matter sir

Captain Lane says:
Self: Theft of SF property...risking Federation officers and crew....

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
XO: For your information, Special Ops is investigating the Gorfax situation, Your interference thwarted a infiltration attempt!

CO von Krieg says:
::a stunned look crosses his face::

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
Capts: Agreed

CSO Stidd says:
::Whispering:: CO: The other shoe drops.

XO Starks says:
Jag_ADM_Hoyo: perhaps if SF had informed the senior staff of 1138 about such a plan that would not have happened

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
XO: One more question Commander...

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
XO: Did the defendant then order the crew to engage a vessel of superior fire power, resulting in the destruction of the USS Ohio?

XO Starks says:
ADM:  .......yes sir

Captain Lane says:
::leans over to Tomari:: Tomari: Well, this should be interesting.

XO Starks says:
Jag_ADM_Hoyo: he did order us to withdraw but by then it was too late sir

Capt Tomari says:
::leans over to Lane:: Lane: It sure will be.

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All: So! It has been testified that, CO vonKrieg was both AWOL and caused the destruction of the OHIO! No further qustions..

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::to self:: Heeh. Lapse of judgement...oh yeah....

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
XO: You final statement Commander?

XO Starks says:
Jag_ADM_Hoyo: But SIR! what about the Cardassian soldiers that were rescued thanks to the Captain?

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
XO: That is enough commander! Stand down!

XO Starks says:
:: stands down and walks to back of the court room and stands against the rear wall ::

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::licks his lips::

CEO Irvin says:
::looks up towards the front of the room with a scowl on his face and thinks to self:: self: There is something else at stake here... ::looks at McPhee::

XO Starks says:
Self: they want, no they need Von Krieg to take the fall on this one 

Captain Lane says:
::narrows her eyes at Captain Von Krieg and smirks::

CO von Krieg says:
::whispers:: CSO: It's over...Thank you...for everything. ::places hand on Stidd's shoulder::

XO Starks says:
Self: this has "scapegoat" written all over it ::grinds teeth::

CSO Stidd says:
::Addressing the court:: JAG: Thank you sir, Members of this court, Magnus von Krieg was not acting out of some self guided issues but of his duty to the one thing the Federation holds dear, the Prime Directive.....

FCO Qwynn says:
:: stands ::

XO Starks says:
:: stands ::

CNS Janan says:
::starts to feels uneasy with the frustration she senses from some of the crew, watching the proceedings closely::

CEO Irvin says:
::stands with the XO and FCO::

CSO Stidd says:
  He went there based on information he received from a negotiator, and if this court sees fit to prosecute the captain, :: Removes com badge and drops it on the table in front of him:: then it should arrest me too.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: walks to the front of the courtroom, removes her comm badge, and places it on the table in front of her ::

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::Well...a loyal bunch...hhmmm, problem here?

CEO Irvin says:
::looks on in partial shock, but is in total agreement::

XO Starks says:
ALL: that goes for me as well ::takes off com badge ::

CNS Janan says:
::is surprised by the crew::

Captain Lane says:
CSO: Mr. Stidd! Control yourself!

CEO Irvin says:
::steps out a tad:: Aye... That goes for me too. ::removes badge and his single pip::

XO Starks says:
:: walks to the front of the room and places badge with the others then walks back with Qwynn ::

CO von Krieg says:
::sees that he must act, stands::

CSO Stidd says:
::Removes PADD from case:: I have here my resignation, Sirs.

Captain Lane says:
:;nods to security to stand by in case they get unruly::

CNS Janan says:
::watches them all surprised at their loyalty and slightly confused by it also::

CO von Krieg says:
Judges: May I address the panel?

CEO Irvin says:
::walks up to the front table and leaves badge and pip there, then walks back by Starks::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: stands at attention in the rear of the room with the other officers ::

XO Starks says:
:: stand with a defiant look towards the court room ::

CNS Janan says:
::turns to the CO:: Self: This should be interesting.

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
:: raises an eyebrow:: CO vK: Very well Captain.. you may take the stand

CEO Irvin says:
::stands straight and tall::

Captain Lane says:
Self: Most unusual.....most unusual undeed.

CO von Krieg says:
Judges: Your honors, a captain bears total responsibility for his command. Under no circumstances should these fine officers suffer consequences from any potential misjudgment on my part. I light of this, I wish to change my plea.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Captain, are you sure of this?

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
CO: Continue Mr. von Krieg...

CEO Irvin says:
::looks over at the Captain::

CNS Janan says:
::resists the urge to try and stop the CO, remains quiet and watches them all. she has never seem anything like this before::

Captain Lane says:
::sets the padd down on the table and looks over at Hoyo and shrugs::

CO von Krieg says:
::smarts at the "Mr." reference:: Judges: Provided that my officers are not subject to further disciplinary actions on this matter, I change my plea to guilty and submit myself to the court for punishment.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: Is unusually calm, almost trance-like, at hearing the change of plea, and tilts her head ::  Self: What is going on here?  :: squints her eyes in an attempt to focus ::

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All: The Prosecution, will retire and determine sentencing. We reconvene upon our return.

XO Starks says:
:: head lowers slightly ::

CO von Krieg says:
::slumps shoulders::

Captain Lane says:
::stands and waits for the others::

CNS Janan says:
::is still restless with the crews emotions, glances back again at the CSO::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: her head is spinning ::

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
ACTION: The Judges leave, then after what seems like an eternity return

CSO Stidd says:
::Angry and showing it:: Magnus, you fool! Why are you giving in to them?

XO Starks says:
:: looks up the the Admiral and Captains ::

Captain Lane says:
::resumes her seat::

CO von Krieg says:
::to self:: Damn them....loyal...all of them...

CEO Irvin says:
::reassumes position next to Starks::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: hears Stidd's thoughts, but is unable to process all of this... she remains quiet ::

Captain Lane says:
:;looks at the pile of comm badges on the table::

CO von Krieg says:
CSO: The captain is responsible.

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All: The court has decided to accept Captain von Krieg’s plea.

CO von Krieg says:
::stiffens at the ruling::

CEO Irvin says:
::looks on in a attentive, yet sorrowful look feeling for his captain::

CSO Stidd says:
::Whispers to the CO:: CO: In case you haven’t noticed yet, I am not Stidd.

CO von Krieg says:
::feels uneasy:: CSO: Tomure?

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Yes, we will talk later.

CO von Krieg says:
::shakes his head::

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All: This court will be lenient, due to past service of the Captain and the fierce loyalty he obviously commands.

CNS Janan says:
::looks quietly at the people in the courtroom then focuses on the CSO again, confused still::

CEO Irvin says:
::breath shortens a bit::

CO von Krieg says:
::prepares to face the on slaught::

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::to self:: yes...yes...

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All: Captain von Krieg will be relieved of command of the Pharaoh. This will not be considered a demotion, since the CO will be placed in command of Outpost 1138, as Cardassian Trade Liaison for this sector.

CEO Irvin says:
::looks back out of the corner of his eye at McPhee as his chair creaks from sitting on its edge::

CO von Krieg says:
::swallows::

XO Starks says:
:: surprised by the sentence ::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: as she hears the sentence, she thinks she understands what is happening and returns to her normal, peaceful state ::

CEO Irvin says:
::looks up and hiccups:: ::does a double take:: ::softly:: All: wh.... ::eyes get slightly wide::

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All: Furthermore, Starfleet has anticipated this change and has granted Captain Lance McPhee Command of the Pharaoh

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::pumps hand slightly and then looks remorseful::

XO Starks says:
:: surprise turns to dismay ::

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All Official Orders are forthcoming in this matter.

Captain Lane says:
::sighs, relieved that this is almost over::

CEO Irvin says:
::looks back at McPhee then turns to Starks and give a look of "Oh My God..... They didn't"::

CO von Krieg says:
::stares at the desk in front of him::

XO Starks says:
:: gives Irvin a look of "They did" ::

CSO Stidd says:
::Turns to the CO:: CO: This means you still outrank Stidd, right?

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
All: it is the judgement of this court that, captain von Krieg be transferred to Outpost Operations immediately. any further discipline will be set aside.

CO von Krieg says:
CSO: Technically, yes.. Practically...no

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Quickly, order the Vulcan Ambassador shuttle, T'Pau back here.  This resignation was for you from him.  He has left and is enroute to Vulcan now.

CO von Krieg says:
<McPhee>::stands up and exits courtroom with a bounce in his step::

CSO Stidd says:
::A watery appearance passes over Stidd and he changes into another recognized form::

CO von Krieg says:
::nods to Tomure/CSO::

CNS Janan says:
::blinks:: Self: It has to be safer not to ask

CEO Irvin says:
::looks on in shock::

XO Starks says:
:: seen this before ::

CEO Irvin says:
::elbows Starks:: Starks: ummmmm........ uh huh.... buuuu... ummmmm... Yeah.

XO Starks says:
CEO Irvin: I'll tell you about  "him" later

CEO Irvin says:
::nods and carries on with his shpeal:: Starks: uh huh.... but... ummmmm.... uhhhh..... uh huh.... and.. Well... uh huh....

Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
:: leaves the room ::

Captain Lane says:
:;stands and exits the room:: Self: Ok which way to the bar?
Host Jag Admiral Hoyo says:
******** End Mission ********