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ACTION: The holosuite is still configured as a Starfleet hearing room and all the seats are full as the hearing resumes.
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::making his way back to the defendant's table while the gallery makes their way back into the courtroom, sitting beside Renor and Eris::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Looks over his notes and waits for the proceedings to resume.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::takes her seat behind Daylan, Renor and Eris.::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::sitting just where she did before lunch, behind her siblings and the counselor::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: sits down next to the counselor.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Sitting near the others::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
::enters the holosuite and resumes his seat, awaiting the tribunal's signal to continue the hearing.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Leans over to Lt. Senn and whispers.::  CSO:  We will make this quick.  I think we have provided enough data.  I'll call you to the stand next, but it will be short.
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::glances at Renor, keeping his voice down:: CNS: Are we ready?
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::steps in a little later than he would have liked and finds a seat towards the back, but still close to the crew::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::glances over at Eos and whispers::  CMO: How was lunch?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Not happy about going in front of others, she nods.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO: Aye sir.  We are ready to begin when we resume session.::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::tugs at the dress uniform collar a little, almost wishing they were expected to wear the ridiculous 'peace' uniforms they had to wear during the surrender ceremony of the Sanctum War::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
XO: I don't think we ate much, but... ::meets her eyes, wondering if she would have wanted to be the one to take Atlas out to lunch:: it was good.
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::nods, a little relieved:: CNS: Good. ::looks over Renor's head at Eris and then glances back at Eos and T'Shara before returning his attention to the panel::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::turns and looks over at Woody:: CEO: How is your crew holding up considering we are idle here on the station?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
XO: About as well as can be expected. Apathy has set in, as we don't know if we are going to remain a team or not
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
:: Pings the small gavel on the bell ::  All: This session is called to order.  Counsel may resume their testimony.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::meets Daylan's glance and wonders how he is holding up.::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::smiles confidently at her brother... or at least hopes that was a confident smile::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::finishes fixing the collar, figuring it is certainly as uncomfortable as it could possibly be::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::experiences a strange sensation of feeling supported by and trapped in his uniform at the same time::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CMO: That is understandable....  ::Looking down for a moment::  How is he holding up?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Stands and straightens his uniform.::  All:  Thank you, sir.  The defense would like to call Lt. Senn Eris to the stand.  She is the Claymore's chief science officer and witnessed the anomaly firsthand.
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::folds hands and places them in lap at the sound of the bell, maybe out of habit - although, he hasn't really been through many proceedings of this sort::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CEO: You must think positive, Commander. There is no reason to think we won't all be a team when this is all done.  I'm sure your team is ready to get back to fixing things and such.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::looks back at the Commander, and lowers her voice:: XO: He's being the Captain. ::knows T'Shara will understand::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Scoots her chair back to rise and then makes her way toward the hot seat.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::quiet laugh:: XO: Mostly we like it when we keep things running smoothly. We've done far too much 'fixing' of late
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::legs crossed with her hands folded in her lap, she looks ahead and listens::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
:: Watches the Lieutenant cross the distance ::  CSO: Lieutenant, if you would?
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::watches Eris go, giving her an encouraging nod::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Pauses, looking confused::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::with a half smile::  CEO: That is for certain, Commander. Running smoothly is much more preferred than all the fixing you and your team have had to do in the last several months.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::smoothes the fabric of her white skirt as an excuse to take a few controlled breaths as her sister takes the stand::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::looks over at Eos and nods trying to let her know she understands.::  CMO: I'm sure he was happy to be able to spend time with you both at least considering how they have him confined.  ::partially wishing she had time to talk to him as well::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::senses the nervousness of the CMO for her sister and brother::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Quietly explains the events and sensor data.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Watches as Eris takes the stand.::  CSO: While the rest of the crew worked to bring the Claymore back online, you managed to get a shuttle out of the shuttle bay, correct?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CNS: Correct.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
XO: Thank you. ::quietly as Eris is speaking::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::nods::  ::turns to Hayward::  CEO: Aye, it has that affect on us all I'm afraid Commander.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
XO: I wouldn't expect less.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CSO:  As you listed in your report, the Claymore was stopped by a spatial rift.  I believed you called it a gravimetric anomaly.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CSO:  With your years of Starfleet training and your extensive experience, was there any way the Claymore would have been rescued by the crew?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CNS: We were not so much stopped as torn from warp.  And you are correct on its description.  Some have called it "the string."
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CNS: The ship was badly damaged.  Our engineer was pulling a few miracles out of the hat just to get us with some power.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::nods to the CEO, straightening her skirt she looks back and listens to the testimony::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::sighs, but continues to listen in for as long as he can concentrate::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
::makes some notes on a PADD::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::looks over at Daylan as he watches his sister on the stand::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CSO:  Thank you Lieutenant.  I have one last question.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: nods::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::vividly remembers when she called in to tell him there was no chance and shifts uncomfortably in his seat::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CSO:  Can a warp field disturb an anomaly that may otherwise not be detected?  Causing it to suddenly tear a hole in space?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CNS: Yes.
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::folds arms and looks towards some of the senior staff::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CSO:  Thank you Lieutenant.  All:  The defense at this time rests, but retains our right to cross-examine.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks to the JAG officer.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Nods to the JAG officers and returns to the defendant's table.::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
:: Looks to the Captain ::  SBCO: Captain, do you wish to question?
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
JAG: Indeed, I do, Sir.  ::stands up and moves towards the CSO::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::focuses back on Lieutenant Senn's testimony::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::looks at T'Shara looking at Daylan looking at Eris on the stand::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Turns to look warily at the starbase captain.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::shifts trying to get comfortable::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::tenses, leaning forward in his chair a bit, not wanting to see Eris attacked::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CSO: Lieutenant, when was it that you first noticed that something was wrong?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::turns away and looks around at the crew in the courtroom and then back at Eris and Captain Chorban::  ::still not totally trusting him::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::remembers Eris getting up and leaving the Observation Lounge::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
SBCO: During the meeting, the feel of the ship was slightly... off.  It is hard to explain.  It is not something everyone is in tune with unless perhaps raised on a starship.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
All:  Objection that information is in all reports.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks over at the counselor::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
JAG: Sir, the CSO's official report is in the records.  I'm aiming for a personal feel here.
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
:: Thinks ::  CNS: I will allow it, for now.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Takes his seat.::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CSO: Is there anything else you can tell us about that moment that is NOT in the records?  ::glances sideways at the Ferengi::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Considers and then slowly shakes her head::  SBCO: I do not believe so.  I am most thorough in my reports.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Wonders where his is going with this and considers objecting again.::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::still sits with arms folded, almost praying that he gets his opportunity to tell this stiff from the JAG what a waste of time this is::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CSO: Very well.  In your opinion, Lt., was there anything that could have been done to prevent the Claymore's demise?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::looks over at Eos with a raised eyebrow and then back at Capt. Chorban::  ::wonders what he is trying to get at::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::answers the question to self: Not go anywhere near Skree space?::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
SBCO: Given the type of anomaly we were caught in, no.  Had we power, had we time... perhaps.  But the damage was too great and we had neither.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CSO:  Thank you.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
ALL: No further questions.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::knows her inner answer might be read by the telepaths around, so she closes her eyes and shakes her head at T'Shara::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Waits to be dismissed.::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::frowns and looks to Renor:: CNS: Hasn't he just established the same things that the record says?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::knows what she is thinking and nods::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
CSO: Lieutenant, you may stand down.  CNS: Counselor.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Leans over to Daylan.::  CO:  It would seems so.  I don't think they have anything else to present.  All out data was correct.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Standing, makes her way back to her seat, her eyes lighting on her brother.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Stands.::  JAG:  Yes sir.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
JAG: I'll now call ::pauses for effect:: Captain Daylan Atlas.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks at her sister before taking her seat.::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::smiles encouragingly at Eris. That, apparently, went well::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::not overly surprised, fully expecting to be called to give report at a hearing like this:: ::slowly stands and tugs at the bottom of his jacket to smooth it out, not looking at any one this time as he walks up to the stand and takes a seat::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Watches Atlas walk forward with dignity.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::watches as Daylan gets up and takes the stand::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::keeps her encouraging smile for Daylan as he relocates himself to the stand::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::also watches the Captain, and knows if it was any other man he may have walked out by now::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::looks out at his crew but doesn't smile, and then turns his attention to the panel::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CO: Captain, just to review a bit...it has been established that the senior staff was in a briefing, and that at least a couple of your crew had an idea that something was wrong...
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Takes out a PADD and makes a few notes before leaning over to Eris and whispers.::  CSO:  You did great up there, Lieutenant.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
::quietly:: CNS: I did not do much.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CO: ...before Claymore impacted the string, and that there was a junior officer in charge of the bridge.  Your CSO, an expert in these matters states that there was no way this could have been prevented...
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CO: ...are you with me so far?
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::noncommittally:: SBCO: I'm following you, sir.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CO: Very well.  It is Starfleet's contention that the loss of the USS Claymore could have been avoided.  ::glares again at the Ferengi for his impatience::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
All:  Objection.  Is this question going any where?
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
SBCO: True.  This is general questioning.  You may make a statement later.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Listening to work her way through the SBCO's logic.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
All: Thank you.  ::Takes a seat.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::thinks the SBCO is nuts::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Thinks the CEO is right, but then realizes he can't read minds.::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
:;looks between them::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::glances up at Simmons:: JAG: Do I answer, sir?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::suddenly looks at Renor, for reasons he does not know::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
SBCO: There was no question asked.
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::chuckles a little at this exchange, almost tempted to turn around and look for the clowns and elephants as they come through the door and into the circus::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::nods:: JAG: Excuse me, sir, but it seems I was meant to agree or dispute his assertions here or at least render my opinion. I have no idea what Fleet Command's position in this case is.
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
CO: You do not have to.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CO: Captain, you were only asked if you agreed with the facts as already stated.  You were not required to comment on Starfleet's assertions.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Really hopes Daylan shuts his trap.::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::straightens her already straight shoulders, actively disliking Chorban::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CO: Now, why was it, exactly, that you left a junior officer with a not-so-sparkling record in charge of the bridge?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Doesn't like where the questioning is going and hopes Daylan doesn't say the wrong thing unintentionally::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
SBCO: The commander's skills as a pilot weren't in question.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CO: Oh, but we are not calling his piloting skills into question, Captain.  Indeed, he has been medaled several times for his piloting abilities.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: He was a competent pilot with an attitude, what had that to do with being left on the bridge? Looks at her sister::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CO: What I am questioning are his decision-making abilities.  Can you tell me why FCO Crashalot is still a junior officer?
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::looks back at Eris, remembering Crash with his feet on the console as she and Jamie crossed the bridge on the way to the Observation Lounge...::
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::tilts his head the other way:: SBCO: The Commander has been late to his duty shift on several occasions and was demoted in position for disciplinary reasons.
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::sits up a little, not really aware of the situation on the Bridge during this time; it had never occurred to him to ask::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
:: Suddenly seems rather interested ::
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
CO: So, according to his record and reasons for disciplinary actions, could it be said that he made some poor decisions that made him late for shifts?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Stands.:: All: Objection.  Lt. Cmdr. Crashalot was a new addition to the Claymore.  If his record was this bad, he should have been taken off duty before being assigned to the Claymore.
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
CNS: Overruled.
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
SBCO: The fact that he was disciplined would imply that, yes.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
All:  Crashalot had only been with the Claymore for less than three weeks, sir, and had a clean record while aboard, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::glances at Renor, wondering what he's up to::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
CNS: Lieutenant, the command decisions have been made already.  There is little that can be done to change them.  SBCO: Continue.
Host SBCO_Capt_Chorban says:
JAG: Sir, I'd like to offer into evidence the bridge recorder images just prior to the senior staff going into their briefing. :: motions to the holoviewer on the bulkhead::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Takes a seat.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::sits forward a bit and wonders what exactly he is up to and what could be on a so-called bridge recording that is so interesting.::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::wonders how any bridge recordings could be recovered::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The holoviewer lights up with the display of Claymore's bridge with several crewmembers moving about.  The helmsman can be clearly made out and has his feet up on his console, clearly not paying attention to his post.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::visibly pales::
EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
Self:  Well, you don't see that every day....
Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::moves his hands off the rail to his lap, tightly lacing his fingers as he watches the recording::
Host JAG_Cmdr_Simmons says:
:: Checks the time stamp of the recording ::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::nods at Davis, feeling guilty as sin::
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