Host Adm_Capella says:
<< BEGIN CLAYMORE EPISODE 80 "BROKEN PROMISES, PART 3"
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Waiting to file into the hearing room....Hoping this will be over soon and that the Lt decides to show up in uniform::
OPS_LT_Sorvik says:
::Stands waiting to get into the court room.::
CSO_Ens_Kar says:
::Waiting around outside the hearing room.... every once in a while, when she's sure no one is looking, rubs her recent arm wound in hopes to make it stop hurting::
CO_Captain_William_Hall says:
::Standing in the front of the line:: <w>  XO:  How did things go with Lt. Anthony?
Host Adm_Capella says:
ACTION: THE DOORS OPEN AND THE BRIKAR INSTRUCTS THE CREW TO TAKE THEIR SEATS.
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
<w>CO: Fine, Sir. I made his duties crystal clear....we'll see if he complies.  ::Heads in and takes her seat in the nice still stiff uniform::
CTO-Lt-Mark-Anthony says:
::In the hallway deciding on whether to enter or not::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Walks in with the others, more refreshed after having gotten some much needed sleep::
EO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Moves into the room and takes a seat::
CSO_Ens_Kar says:
CSO_Ens_Kar
CO_Captain_William_Hall says:
::Enters the room and takes his seat::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::Walks in through the main doors, PADDs in hand and flanked by his aide, Diana::
OPS_LT_Sorvik says:
::Enters and takes his seat for now.::
Host Raiviant says:
::Taking her seat with the defense, putting everything in order ... glancing at the XO following the earlier message::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Takes a seat next to the XO, hoping that she doesn't bite his ear or anything for breathing too loud::
Host Adm_Capella says:
::Takes a headcount and notes several crew members missing::  Ms. Raiviant, where is the rest of your defendants?
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Raiviant catches her eye....she nods at the Defense attorney::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::Eases into the chair and looks over at the defendant's benches::
CTO-Lt-Mark-Anthony says:
::Enters the court room and takes a seat opposite the crew::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Watches the XO intently for any signs of wanting to kill him; sees nothing about that or the nodding that took place::
FCO_LtJg_Skywise says:
::Slides quickly into place and smiles at his wife... checking if the ol' smile charmingly trick will keep him out of trouble::
CSO_Ens_Kar says:
::Wonders why the CTO is sitting on the other side::
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Curses silently.....well he's made his decision....he'll live with it and STILL have to testify::
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Tries not to glare her anger out at her husband::
Host Adm_Capella says:
::Notes the CTO and eyes Raiviant expectantly::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Looks at the CTO and wonders why he's sitting down on the opposite side, not having read anything sent to him thus far::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::Leans over and whispers softly in Diana's ear::
CO_Captain_William_Hall says:
::Looks over at the XO and shakes his head::
Host Raiviant says:
Capella: Everyone that is available is here, Admiral.
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Wants to ask the XO for an explanation, but knows that too much has happened in the courtroom so far to allow him to live if he so much as wheezed::
Host Adm_Capella says:
::Eyes the CTO directly::  Lieutenant, you have exactly one chance to join your crew.  Do so now.
Host Raiviant says:
::Notes the CTO isn't sitting where he should, thinking, "Oh, this is going to be fun ... first that entire notice about Capella & the Skywise’s ... now this"::
FCO_LtJg_Skywise says:
::Eyes the CTO... almost hoping he tells Capella where to stick it::
CTO-Lt-Mark-Anthony says:
::Looks at the Admiral::
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Won't say anything.....though she'd like to make certain the Admiral knows he had been warned.::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::Frowns and stands:: Adm: Admiral, how long is this parade going to take?
Host Adm_Capella says:
::Raises his eyebrow slightly::  CTO: Perhaps I wasn't clear enough, so let me speak slowly..  GO... JOIN.... YOUR..... CREW....  NOW!!
CSO_Ens_Kar says:
::Thinks first the entire crew is getting blasted because Adm Capella has it in for two of them, now the CTO is playing Mr. Passive Resistance....  will the wonders of SF justice never cease.... assumes a placid look on her face and appears uncreative to what is going on around her::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Confused and relatively frightened::
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Well if I wasn't getting in trouble before, I sure am now......Capella warned us that this would go against the CS......and Anthony will hear about it::
CTO-Lt-Mark-Anthony says:
::Pulls the padd out of his pocket and walks over to the Defense attorney reveling his intentions of resigning::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Thought all SF Admirals were nice jolly old fat men... or at least not evil::
EO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Questions the CTO's sanity::
OPS_LT_Sorvik says:
::Watches in amazement as the CTO throws his SF career away. ::  Self: Interesting human response.  Illogical, but interesting.
Host Adm_Capella says:
CTO: Very well.  Lieutenant Anthony, for failure to comply with a direct order from a flag rank officer, I hereby place a formal letter of reprimand into your service record.  Care to continue?
Host Raiviant says:
::Takes the PADD:: <W> CTO: Thanks for informing me, Lt., but intentions of resigning aside you'll be facing this one way or another ... it's not something you can just walk away from, and doing this is only making it worse for your crewmates, please, please just sit down for now ...
FCO_LtJg_Skywise says:
::leans over to Kaly::  XO: <w>  And you call me childish.
CTO-Lt-Mark-Anthony says:
::Looks at the defense attorney:: Raiviant: this is already a black mark on my record to begin with as well as the rest of the crew for this outrageous charges.
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
<w>FCO: At least you listen to threats if you don't listen to reason.
CTO-Lt-Mark-Anthony says:
::looking at admiral Capella with a stern look::
Host Raiviant says:
<W> CTO: And I'm doing my best to get the charges dropped, Lieutenant, but you're not helping by doing this ...
Zachary_Marshall says:
::glares at Anthony;:
FCO_LtJg_Skywise says:
XO:  ::grins::  <w>  Sometimes
CTO-Lt-Mark-Anthony says:
Raiviant: Then don't put me on the stand then.
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Overhears what the CTO is saying to their defense... "Oh man! What a dolt! I want kick him so hard for all of this..."::
Host Adm_Capella says:
CTO: Very well Mr. Anthony, you are hereby confined to the brig until further notice, pending a court martial.
Host Raiviant says:
<W> CTO: If the prosecution wants you on the stand, there's nothing I can do to stop them ... ::Hears the Admiral:: Capella: Admiral, please, that isn't necessary.
Host Adm_Capella says:
ACTION: THE BRIKAR GRABS LT. ANTHONY BY THE SHOULDER AND ESCORTS HIM FROM THE COURT ROOM.
CTO-Lt-Mark-Anthony says:
::Turns and knocks the hand off his shoulder::
Host Adm_Capella says:
Ms. Raiviant, it is beyond necessary.  When I give a order, I expect it followed.
Host Adm_Capella says:
ACTION: LT. ANTHONY BREAKS HIS HAND AT THE WRIST AS THE BRIKAR MAKES NO NOTICEABLE RESPONSE OTHER THAN TO CONTINUE MOVING ALONG.
CO_Captain_William_Hall says:
::Shakes head...I cannot believe this....::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Oooohhhh... he's messing with rock-man... funeral in 5, 4, 3...::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::sits again, his mood worsened by the lack of procedure::
OPS_LT_Sorvik says:
::Is surprised they haven't cleared the court room yet.  This is getting out of hand.::
EO_Lt_Hayward says:
::stress fractures, abrasions.....::
Host Adm_Capella says:
ACTION: THE DOORS SLAM SHUT BEHIND THE BRIKAR AS THE ADMIRAL NODS TO MR. MARSHALL TO CONTINUE.
CSO_Ens_Kar says:
::is sorely tempted to roll her eyes at the complete breakdown in decorum::
Host Adm_Capella says:
::motions for a pause as he thinks of something::  All: This is a blanket warning.  The next act of insubordination will be met with a court martial.  Do NOT test me.
CTO-Lt-Mark-Anthony says:
::Ignores the pain as he exits the court room doing what he had to do worked. Now he won't testify at all::
Host Adm_Capella says:
You may proceed Mr. Marshall.
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Wishes he wasn't sitting next to the XO anymore... the clouds of steam coming out of her ears are slightly suffocating::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::sits up:: Admiral: Your honor, if there are no further interruptions planned, the individual known as Vowad should be waiting just outside.
Host Raiviant says:
::Rubs eyes::
FCO_LtJg_Skywise says:
::bites his tongue as a series of smart @ss responses to Capella swirls in front of his eyes::
Host Adm_Capella says:
::nods::  Marshall, proceed.  ::motions to Ensign Cummings to let Vowad in::
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Folds her hands on her lap trying to calm her anger......doesn't understand what the Lt was trying to accomplish.  We all witnessed the same thing.....He's now just make it worse for us......AND he's getting thrown out...::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::gets up again and walks around the prosecution’s desk, waiting for Vowad ascend to the stand::
FCO_LtJg_Skywise says:
::leans over::  XO: <w>  Calm dearest...  think happy thoughts.
OPS_LT_Sorvik says:
::Wonders why he wasn't called back to the stand for the cross examinations.  Another break down in the Courtroom.::
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Gives her husband the "This isn't the time, DEAR" look::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Close enough and desperate enough to hear the FCO and agrees with him silently::
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> ::The upside down popsicle robot floats into the court room. It has been some time since he last met with the Claymore crew::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
:;Notices Vowad fly in and vaguely remembers that weird little upside-down popsicle from the days of showerlessness::
CSO_Ens_Kar says:
::sees Vowad and raises her eyebrows in a clear expression of surprise - thinks "Now it gets interesting"::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::cups his hands behind him, standing in front of the witness stand::
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> ::Floats up to the witness stand::
CO_Captain_William_Hall says:
::Vowad....::
Host Raiviant says:
::Stares at the robot ... tries to remember what "species" they called this. A Haydonite?::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::nods deferentially:: Vowad: Greetings, Vowad. I apologize for the earlier display, but I have a few short questions to ask.
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: I understand.
EO_Lt_Hayward says:
::shifts uneasily::
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Crosses her arms and listens::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::nods:: Vowad: Please summarize for this court, your experience with the Claymore crew during the time in question.
FCO_LtJg_Skywise says:
::leans back and tries to remember when his wife turned into a stick in the mud::
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Has always been a stick in the mud::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Watches Vowad, trying to remember exactly what his purpose was::
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: I was part of the group known as the "Liberators." Our self-declared mission was to liberate worlds enslaved by the Inv'd Empire ... designated by you as the "Bellicose." During an escape from an Inv'd weapon, we encountered the Claymore and their expedition group. They helped protect us.
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: Upon further discussion, we determined that their prior conflicts with the Inv'd, and resulting victory, would perhaps benefit us in our crusade. They were in need of our knowledge of subspace fold drives in order to return home.
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: A deal was made between I, as a representative of the "Liberators," and Captain Torbin Varel, as a representative of the United Federation of Planets Starfleet Claymore Expedition Force.
EO_Lt_Hayward says:
::remembers the destroyed worlds they had encountered::
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: In return for the liberation of all worlds enslaved by the Inv'd, we could repair their modified subspace fold drives to return home.
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: I am done.
Host Raiviant says:
::Winces somewhat::
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Not quite how I remember it, but the basic idea is close::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::stands silent for a moment:: Vowad: To your knowledge, was that agreement between yourself and Captain Torbin fulfilled?
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: The Liberators portion of the agreement was filled to our full extent ... the Starfleet portion was filled to a certain extent, but was not completed.
EO_Lt_Hayward says:
::thinks about how he had loved trying to comprehend the theory behind fold drives::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::tilts his head questioningly, looking at the Claymore crew:: Vowad: Why is that?
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: It was the decision of the Claymore's Command Staff to execute a fold and return the Claymore expedition group, minus the U.S.S. St. Louis, to Federation territory.
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Wants to answer ZM, but NO....::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::returns his glance to the witness:: Vowad: Did you return to our space with them?
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> ::Finds that a peculiar inquiry as he would not be here otherwise had he not returned::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::smiles, a little oily:: Vowad: Please answer the question.
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: Yes, I was present on the Claymore upon it's arrival in Federation space.
Zachary_Marshall says:
Vowad: And did you try to stop them from returning to our space?
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: I was against the idea, but I made no attempt to take action to halt their departure.
Zachary_Marshall says:
::nods:: Vowad: So you are telling me that using the technology and knowledge your people provided, they were able to get home?
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: Yes.
Host Raiviant says:
::Knows where he's taking this::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::looks surprised:: Vowad: How fortuitous for them, but how terribly bad for your people. Tell me, did you hear rumors of a large and dangerous vessel under construction by the Inv'd while with the Claymore?
CEO_LtCmdr_Tyfair says:
::Stares at Capella with dull interest::
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: The existence of the Harbinger was hardly a rumor with our people. To my knowledge, there had been two in existence ... one you had destroyed yourselves over two years ago.
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Is about ready to fall asleep at the droning of ZM's dull voice::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::nods:: Vowad: So your people were aware of the threat it represented. Did you impart that threat to the crew of the Claymore?
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: The threat of the Inv'd was known to the Claymore crew. Yes.
EO_Lt_Hayward says:
::lets his mind drift, struggling to stay awake::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::bows again:: Vowad: Thank you for your testimony, Vowad. One final question if I may?
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: Yes.
Zachary_Marshall says:
::rests his hands on the railing;: Vowad: If you could have changed this crew's actions at the time, would you have had them stay and finish what their captain agreed to?
CO_Captain_William_Hall says:
::wants to hear this answer::
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> ::In the Claymore crew's defense:: Marshall: I would have had them withdraw to a safe nearby system in which they could have regrouped and planned a safer engagement with the Inv'd. Withdrawing entirely out of the area to a home base, knowing full and well that the chances of returning were slim to none, no ... I would not have wished that.
Zachary_Marshall says:
::nods:: Vowad: Thank you, Vowad. ::glances at Capella:: Adm: No further questions for this witness.
Zachary_Marshall says:
::heads back to his desk::
Host Adm_Capella says:
::nods::  Ms. Raiviant, any questions for Vowad?
Host Raiviant says:
Capella: Yes, your honor.
Host Adm_Capella says:
Raiviant: Proceed.
Zachary_Marshall says:
::sits and changes PADDs with Diana::
Host Raiviant says:
Vowad: Please state the situation in which the Claymore was forced to withdraw from the aforementioned territory for the court ... it is within your capabilities, no?
CEO_LtCmdr_Tyfair says:
::Fights the urge to make funny faces at Capella::
Host Adm_Capella says:
::ignores the CEO..  finding him..  interesting::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Catches himself almost dozing off, now that he's not hearing that stupid boring ZM::
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Raiviant: The Claymore and it's three Steamrunner Class escorts had arrived within Spheris space. Four Inv'd Cruisers were present in the region, and threatened the task force with destruction if any approach was made.
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Raiviant: A second group of eight cruisers was detected on approach as well ... bringing the total to twelve cruisers.
Host Raiviant says:
Vowad: So, essentially, the Claymore expedition group was outnumbered and outgunned?
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> ::Doing calculations based on earlier Federation - Bellicose battles:: Raiviant: Yes.
Host Raiviant says:
Vowad: Do you believe the Claymore expedition group would have made any difference if they engaged in such a suicidal battle?
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Raiviant: I do not hold beliefs. My calculations suggest, however, there would have been no long-lasting damage to the Inv'd Empire.
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::I wonder if that Raiviant thing is unattached... hmmm... she saves our butts like this... I always did like a girl that can protect me::
Host Raiviant says:
Vowad: Putting into your calculations that the Cruisers were all probably, as it stands to reason all "Inv'd" vessels are, equipped with subspace fold drives ... the chances of escaping at warp speeds from the armada were ... ?
CSO_Ens_Kar says:
::notices Corzi checking their lawyer out, and wonders if he's going to use drooling as a way to hit on that one, too... the boy never learns...::
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Raiviant: 5 in 12,356.67 chance.
Host Raiviant says:
::Nods:: Vowad: Thank you, Vowad. ::Turns to the Admiral, refraining from smirking at Marshall:: I'm finished, your honor.
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Notices the CSO noticing him... "Now... of course, I always did prefer my women less bluish and without really weird lips::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::gets up:: Adm: Redirect, your honor. ::glares at Raiviant::
CEO_LtCmdr_Tyfair says:
::Stares at Capella some more, going for very long times without blinking::
Host Adm_Capella says:
::Checks time::  Quickly Mr. Marshall.
Host Raiviant says:
::Smugly takes her seat::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::approaches Vowad again:: Vowad: Are you aware, Vowad, that Starfleet grade tactical sensors have a error differential of +/- 35% at extreme range?
CO_Captain_William_Hall says:
::raises an eyebrow at this question::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::That's a nice big chunk...::
CSO_Ens_Kar says:
::checks the chrono on her wrist, tired of hearing ZM try to sound important::
CEO_LtCmdr_Tyfair says:
::Cannot helps it and laughs a little before getting his laughter under control and being quiet::
Host Raiviant says:
<Vowad> Marshall: Your Command has not permitted me to know such knowledge.
XO_Cdr_Skywise says:
::Takes a deep breath....and decides not to glare at Caleb since he's behind her.::
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Takes a quick look at Spotless, then turns his attention back to that unblue CSO... feels something odd in his mouth after a while and realizes that his salivary glands have started overworking again::
CSO_Ens_Kar says:
::is not even trying to look interested, maintains the least amount of respectful look possible to not get her yelled at::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::smiles:: Vowad: As well they should not. This second set of Bellicose vessels were detected at extreme range, so given that margin for error, those could have very well been large freighters, isn't that correct?
CMO_Lt_Endo says:
::Swallows the saliva and turns his attention forward, deciding that the CSO is just evil::
Host Raiviant says:
Vowad: If they were moving at a speed of warp 6.0, yes. However, they were moving at a speed of 8.9 ... Inv'd freighters are incapable of moving at such speeds due to their hull arrangement.
CEO_LtCmdr_Tyfair says:
::Stares at Capella some more, 'Man he looks old'::
Zachary_Marshall says:
::nods:: Vowad: Thanks again. ::heads for his desk::
EO_Lt_Hayward says:
::head slightly nodding off::
Host Adm_Capella says:
Mr. Marshall..   ::eyes time again::  Are you finished?
Zachary_Marshall says:
::smiles:: Adm: For now, your honor. Just for now.
Host Adm_Capella says:
Very well.  This hearing is adjourned until 24 hours from now.
Host Adm_Capella says:
Captain Hall, I trust I won't have another outburst from your crew to waste my time.
Host Adm_Capella says:
Mr. Anthony will remain confined to the brig until further notice.
Host Adm_Capella says:
DISMISSED!
Host Adm_Capella says:
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