=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10607.02 - "No Good Deed goes Unpunished, part V"=/\=

The USS Elara is still docked at Starbase 123 waiting the fate of their tactical officer. By now, the whole station has heard the story one-way or the other and preparations for the trial are under way.

Meanwhile the crew has information that matters are not as simples as the early evidence suggests but still it doesn't seem enough to release Starbuck from guilt.  The trial is scheduled to begin in 20 minutes and the question remains, who killed Lady Frenala, and why?

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CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
@::in his quarters, quarterizing::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
@::in his quarters going over all the evidence::

ACTION: On the base in a quiet room, everything is being prepared for a standard Starfleet court martial. The Talarians were allowed to watch since they are directed implicated in the matter

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::somewhere on the Starbase scanning for his elusive Talarians bio signs::

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
@::reading in his office::

ACTION: Pazoski's tricorder obediently leads him to the Starbase's main bar

Brennen says: 
::In a bar on the base, staring at a glass of whiskey in front of him::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Sitting quietly in the court room, going over a few pages with his aide that has arrived a few moments ago from JAG. With a quick glance at the officer in question he turns his attention back to his pages, he begins drumming his finger on the desk absently:: 

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Sitting in the court room, looking through the papers, having looked through the before already, but refreshing his memory of all the evidence::

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
@::gathers his PADDs and walks out of his office:: Computer: Locate Lieutenant Sollo.

Brennen says: 
::Takes a sip from his drink and looks at the people around him::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
@::taps his Com Badge:: *OPS*: Sollo to Tar.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::wonders is his tricorder is thirsty as he seems to be ending up here a lot, visually scans the room for his suspect::

ACTION: The bar is filled with Starfleet Officers and some civilians, all whispering about the Talarian and Starbuck

Computer says: 
@OPS: Lieutenant Sollo is in his quarters.

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
 @::hears incoming message and taps his badge:: *FCO*: Tar here, go ahead.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::shakes his head as he picks up snippets of the conversations around him, the words "show trial" keep jumping into his mind, gives several officers steely looks who are insinuating a little too hard::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
@::blinks:: *OPS*: I'm going over the evidence from the murder and something doesn't seem to fit.

Brennen says: 
::Drains his drink and motions to the bartender for a refill::

Admiral Swan says: 
::takes a seat at the improvised court room being assembled. He is not a happy man, his Asian features are stone carved for the first time in years::

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
@*FCO*: I was already on my way to you so I'll be there a few minutes.

ACTION: The obedient Bolian bartender pours another drink for the Talarian

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
@*OPS*: Acknowledged Dalin... I'll wait till you get here.

Brennen says: 
::Nods at the Bolian and has some more whiskey, noting the time, and giving himself a few more minutes::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::sits himself down next to Brennen having finally spotted him:: Brennen: Lot on your mind?

Admiral Swan says: 
::gets up to join the accusation team::CIV: You have everything prepared?

Brennen says: 
::Looks at the XO:: XO: Me? Not really, just trying to pass the time, you know? 

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Glances up from his papers, he nods absently and raises to meet the Admiral:: Admiral: Yes, Admiral. We're just going over our witness list.

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
@::shuffles a few PADDs and blinks::

Admiral Swan says: 
CIV: I was thinking you could take care of the opening statements. I trust you have all the evidence that brought us here better than anyone

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
@::increases his pace and steps in the TL::

Brennen says: 
XO: Would you like one? I'm sure you can use it more than me.

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
@::Takes a deep breath.. leaves a timed message to be sent to someone dear to him in case he gets convicted and exits his room going to the court-room::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
Brennen: Yeah I know how you feel ::orders some orange juice from the bartender at the Talarians invitation:: Unfortunately, I try not to drink when I am off duty, although you are right I could do with one about now, terrible business all of this.

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Looks up at Maor for a moment, then down at the list of statements again::

Brennen says: 
XO: Agreed... So you drink when you're on duty? ::Looks at the XO and smiles::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
Admiral: I've already taken care of that, I'm sure everything will turn out okay. If he's guilty then I'll do my best to bring him to justice and to make sure he gets what he deserves. ::Sighs, he turns to face his aide for a moment before turning his attention to the Admiral again:: Though it doesn't look good so far, I have a solid case here.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::smiles back:: Brennen: A slip of the tongue.

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
@::gathers the remaining PADDs and heads for the door::

Brennen says: 
XO: Indeed, but your position must be extremely stressful, being second in command of a vessel such as your's.

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
@::in the TL:: Computer: Deck 7.

Admiral Swan says: 
CIV: I was the one who requested these improvised attorneys and not JAG officers. I have this conviction that only the peers can judge their own

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Looks over at the Admiral, slightly startled, then looks at the clock on the back wall::

@ACTION: The TL obediently goes up

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
@::arrives at deck 7 and exits the TL::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
@::turns the lights out and steps outside::

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
@::walks to the quarters of Sollo::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::raises an eyebrow at the Talarian as he takes a sip of his juice:: Brennen: I see you know who I am, but you are?

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
@::spots OPS:: OPS: You're late... we need to get to the court room.

Brennen says: 
XO: I'm sorry, I just assumed from your rank and the way the other men in here looked at you. ::Points at the Starfleet personnel:: You have an air of command about you.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Turns to face his aide:: Danielsson: Commander, can you please have the Ambassador aide.. ::Pauses for a moment as he looks for the name in his list:: Ah, right. Brennen here. We're about ready to start and we need to get a few things straights out before the trial. ::Turns to face the Admiral again:: Admiral: Maybe, but I still don't understand the reasons behind it. Perhaps he should have request another attorney, Admiral. Only time will tell.

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
@FCO: The TL kept me waiting, but let's get there.

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Nods and gets up, heading for the exit:: CIV: Be right back then..

Admiral Swan says: 
CIV: Had I waited anymore Mr Starbuck would now be on his way to a talarian court. And we don't want that, do we?

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
@OPS: come on then,,, I bet Cosmo's there already.

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
@::strides off down the hall::

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Looks at the clock on the way out, and speeds up a bit. He would hate to miss the opening of the trial::

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
@FCO: Where else would he be? ::walks over to the TL::

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
::enters the court-room, finding it quite empty...takes a few steps back waiting for the doors to close having a thought of fleeing for a moment... the two officers behind him stare down on him.. no way out. The CTO quietly re-enters the room and takes his "place"::

Brennen says: 
::Finishes his drink:: 

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Enters the bar nearest to the court room and spots Brennen right away and walks over to them:: Brennen: Hi.. Come with me, please, we are starting...

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::chuckles:: Brennen: You are very observant and on behalf of my crew I would like to offer you our sympathy for your recent loss.

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
@::reaches the airlock at a fast pace and walks through onto the station::

Brennen says: 
Danielsson: Oh, okay. ::Walks over somewhat slowly, not hearing the XO::

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
@::runs after Sollo:: FCO: You're in a hurry?

Admiral Swan says: 
::looks at the wall chronometer and the talarian party arriving almost en masse, with three ships there they fill the room::CIV: I hope the defence gets here soon

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Looks at the XO, at first not even noticing he was stalking to Brennen, then turns to Brennen again:: Brennen: Follow me... ::Turns and starts walking out again::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
OPS: How's it gonna look if Starbucks defending council isn't there when the proceedings start?

Brennen says: 
Danielsson: Yes... You come a very bad time you know, I was just going to buy everyone around, to collectively drown my sorrow, you know?

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Steps up to the court room's door and enters again, walking over to the witness' bench first::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Glances at the doors, pausing as studies the new arrivals:: Admiral: Perhaps they're not ready yet, they do have the choice to ask for a delay. Though I'm not sure what they can come up with later that they couldn't find until now, Admiral.

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
FCO: It'll all be getting in place. ::arrives at court room::

Brennen says: 
::Continues to follow Danielsson::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::downs his orange juice and mumbles:: Self: Great, back to square one.

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::peeks inside and shuffles through the PADDs again:: OPS: Shall we?

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
FCO: After you. ::waits for Sollo to enter and follows::

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Points at the bench:: Brennen: You can sit over here until you are called.. Alright?

Admiral Swan says: 
CIV: Ah there they are ::walks over to the defence group::

Brennen says: 
::Changes his expression, as the ambassador’s aide, he's expected to show his sorrow rather than just bottle it up like he had planned to::

Admiral Swan says: 
OPS/FCO: All set? Prosecution will begin, you will finish

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::walks cautiously down the court room and takes a seat next to the CTO::

Brennen says: 
Danielsson: Thank you. ::Takes a seat::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::nods to the Admiral then sits::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods, he turns to face his aide and sighs:: Danielsson: We're about ready to start, you want to do the opening statement or should I?

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
::nods to Admiral Swan:: Admiral: We are ready, Sir.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::stands up and heads out of the bar::

Admiral Swan says: 
::whispers::OPS/FCO: I know I put you in an ...unusual spot here. But I think you will be better at defending your teammate than anyone

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Walks over to Maor and takes his seat and whispers quickly:: CIV: Did I notice the defence arriving late?

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::whispers:: Swan: I appreciate that but a little more time might have been nice sir.

Admiral Swan says: 
::heads to the middle of the court where 2 other Admirals have joined in the mean time::

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
CIV: Oh.. And you go ahead, I want to regain my breath for a moment...

Admiral Swan says: 
All: We are here for the trial regarding the murder of Lady Frenara of the Talarians aboard this Starbase. Commander Maor speaking for the prosecution will begin opening arguments ::takes his seat at the centre::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods, he studies the defence side again:: Danielsson: Not surprised, according to their files they don't have much experience in this things. Should make for easy picking. ::Nods at his reply:: Very well. You might want to have a word with the aide, to make sure he is expected of him.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::heads towards the quarters his was denied access to earlier::

Brennen says: 
::Obviously distressed as he hears her name, showing great signs of grief::

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
::gets his PADD ready to make notes on what Maor has to say::

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Nods at Maor and sits back a bit, to make sure he is within whispering distance with Brennen::

Brennen says: 
::Glances at Danielsson::

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Whispers so that only Brennen can hear:: Brennen: You still remember what happened, what you saw.. Right?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Raises from his seat, he takes a few steps forward and pauses. He turns to face the small crowed assembled, taking a moment to focus on the CTO before turning his attention back at the crowed:: All: Ladies and Gentlemen, we're faced with a difficult situation here. One that no Starfleet officer wishes upon himself in his or hers careers.

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::rifles through his PADDs again and pulls out one of them to look at::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
The defended, Lieutenant Starbuck currently serving as the USS Elara Chief Tactical Officer is accused of a first degree murder, possession of a narcotic substance and actual use of it. We seek to prove that the CTO has killed the Talarian ambassador in cold blood, and without any remorse. ::Turns to face the Admiral again:: Admiral: I'm done, Admiral. ::Takes his seat again::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::arrives at the room he was denied access to earlier, takes a few moments to override the locking mechanism with his tricorder and slips inside::

Brennen says: 
::Looks at Danielsson for a second then whispers:: Danielsson: How could I ever forget? I lost more than an employer, I lost my mentor. And you know what our society is like, for a woman to gain such status is inspirational! ::Breaks down again::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::whispers:: OPS: Dear god is that all he's got to say?

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
::whispers too:: FCO: If that's all, then it really isn't much, but I guess he will say more later on.

Admiral Swan says: 
::nods to the CIV:: FCO/OPS: Lieutenants Sollo and Tar will be speaking for the defence. Any opening statements gentlemen?

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Nods slowly, satisfied:: Brennen: Okay.. Make sure everyone hears that.. ::Sits back forward, looking at Maor::

Brennen says: 
Danielsson: I'll give it my best. ::Suddenly becoming very interested in the floor to shield his face from anyone who might be watching, a few tears running down his face::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::stands and takes a moment to have a quick look around:: Swan: Nothing at this time Admiral. ::sits down again::

Admiral Swan says: 
::nods::CIV: Your first witness

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
::nods in acknowledgement::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::takes out his tricorder and begins scanning the room for any sign of the assassination device the CMO mentioned to him earlier::

ACTION: The XO's tricorder beeps at signs of the narcotic

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods, he raises and smiles. He turns to face his witness and nods, before turning to face the Admiral's direction again:: All: I call Bren-- ::Pauses:: I call the CTO to the stand.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::follows the tricorder to the location of the narcotic and begins physically looking for it::

ACTION: Pazoski finds a little unlabeled vial with a few ml of a white liquid

Brennen says: 
::Visibly shaking, his grief almost palpable:: Self: Why? ::Wipes one of his eyes with his sleeve, not being able to find a handkerchief::

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
::watches the CTO walk to the stand::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::picks up the vial and drops it gently into his pocket, continues to hunt for this "insect device" that was used to inject it::

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
::sits at the stand::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::watches the CIV::

Admiral Swan says: 
::supports his elbows on the table and holds his hands in fron tof him waiting::

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
::thinks to himself: 'damn Maor, go on'::

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Gets up and raises his right hand, level with his head:: CTO: Lieutenant Starbuck, you stand here to testify in your own court case.. Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CTO: Lieutenant. ::Nods absently:: Tell me, are you a violent person in nature?

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
Danielsson: I do...        CIV: Not really...

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Sits down again and picks up a padd, taking notes:: Self: Not really... So he confirms he is a violent person of sorts... ::Writes that down::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods, he turns to face his aide and motions him to bring him a data crystal. He turns to face the Admiral again:: Admiral: Admiral, I want to submit my first evidence. A video recording from an official complaint issued to Starfleet disciplinary commission and to JAG regarding Starfleet officer’s brutality against the CTO. What we're about to see is a complaint from an officer named Longfellow, which was recently accused of another felony? In this tape, we'll witness Longfellow complaint against the CTO where he describes in details the CTO's brutality towards him. The crystal also includes a report from out Chief Medical Officer about a sustained injury that he identified as what appears to be an injury caused from a closed fist.

Admiral Swan says: 
::nods and prepares the screen::

Brennen says: 
::Looks at the man next to him and starts to mumble about what a good person the Ambassador was and how far she could have gone, really making a change::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::opens a small cabinet and lets out a whistle as his vision is full of Gold Pressed Latinum:: Self: That’s a whole lot of currency...

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::picks up the crystal and brings it to the Admiral::

ACTION: The screen ignites to show Lt Cosmo Starbuck interrogating a Starfleet officer and in the process threatening him physically and effectively ripping his uniform

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
::watches the screen::

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Looks at the recording, being no new item to him anymore::

Brennen says: 
::Shocked by the CTO's treatment of the man:: Self: How could he?

ACTION: The screen goes quiet at the end of the clip

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says: 
::pockets a sample of the latinum and makes his way swiftly out of the room towards the area the trial is going on::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::holds his head in his hands::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
OPS: This is not a good start.

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
::whispers to the FCO:: FCO: I wonder what Maor want to do with this video. It's not related to this case.

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::stands:: Swan: Objection, Relevence?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Waits as the movie ends:: FCO: I'm getting there, Lt.

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Looks at the FCO, annoyed at his lack of insight in the matter::

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
CIV: I'm sorry Commander but I fail to see how that Interrogation is relevant to the Lieutenants behaviour whilst on shore leave.

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
::waits for the Admiral's response to the objection made::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Turns to face the CTO:: CTO: Lt, I have in my possession a log of a request from you to turn off the internal sensors in that section. Now, I'm asking you again. Do you have an history of.. How to put it? Losing your temper, Lt?

Admiral Swan says: 
FCO: Lets give Mr Maor a few more moments ... CIV: But be quick

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
CIV: Actually if you saw the subject was frequently insulting and degrading me and as you notice.. no physical harm was done to him. I did not torture him if that is what you mean. I was trying to get information out of a reticent person.

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Gets up slowly::

Admiral Swan says: 
CIV: I was under the impression you were going to make a connection to the events we are discussing tonight

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::remains stood and nods at the Admirals statement::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CTO: Well, Lt. I'm afraid you can't prove it due to the fact that you felt the need to turn off the sensors at that time. Moving on to more recent issues, I have a several sworn testimonies from your fellow officers regarding your rage attacked when provoked. Which clearly show that you indeed have a violent nature. Now.

Brennen says: 
:: Looks around the court room, wondering when justice will be served::

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
CIV: Actually.. as you know.. the Captain did not accede with my request.. he only answered positive to allow me to continue with intimidating the subject. And what rage when provoked? Give me an example.. just one..

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
::raises his Eyebrow at the sudden change of subject::

Admiral Swan says: 
::looks a bit impatient::

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
::frowns::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CTO: I have a few eyewitnesses that will swear in this court of seeing you making your way towards the Ambassador location while appearing intoxicated. I also have a key witness that heard you curse the Talarian party for making you lose a bit of free time you had.

Brennen says: 
::Glad he took something to prevent him from getting drunk earlier, otherwise he'd be feeling the effects of his earlier drinking session by now, shaking a bit more to keep his blood flowing, although he wouldn't be able to stop himself from shaking if he tried:: 

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
OPS: I think he's fishing.

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
CIV: Sir.. during that time period I did not have control over my actions whatever those may be. And if you check evidence 4B, the medical log as of this morning when I arrived on the Elara I have had that narcotic in my blood stream way before I met the Talarians.. if I did..

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
FCO: Guess so, he hasn't given any direct evidence yet.

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
FCO: If he continues like this, this will be a winning case for us.

FCO LtJG Sollo says: 
OPS: So far he's changed the subject twice.

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
FCO: But nothing what would lead to direct evidence of Starbuck killing the ambassador.

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
::Clears his throat:: Adm: Your honour... ::Steps forward:: CTO: You claim a medical report... You therefore admit to the fact you were under the influence of psychologically stimulating substances at that time?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods at his aide, he quickly goes to his desk and calls the Elara logs. Attempting to download the brig sensor logs from that time::

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
Danielsson: Yes sir.. but not by my accord. The substance could have only be introduced in my body by direct interval contact. And besides a .. suspicious insect bite... there were none other on my body.

Brennen says: 
Self: Psychologically stimulating substances? What? Raktajino? ::Wonders if the comment about the effects of that drink on his people are lost on the Starfleet officer next to him, then sighs at what the trial was descending into, rather than simple affair to put the criminal to justice::

LtCmdr Danielsson says: 
CTO: You’ve had this.. "bite"... Examined by a qualified medical authority?

OPS LtJG Tar says: 
FCO: Our witness... the CMO?

CTO Lt Starbuck says: 
Danielsson: Yes.. By the USS Elara's Chief Medical Officer...

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