USS Vesuvius  NCC 71985
ACTD-wide Follow-up:  "The Admiral's Arms"

Episode One:  Crime and Punishment

Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

The USS Vesuvius and the First Fleet had fought what turned into an illegal attack on a sovereign planet, worse, a pre-warp culture, after Admiral Milburn had refused to accept the Surrender of the Yringallans.

Many of the crew disobeyed her orders and after much difficulty, subdued and imprisoned the Admiral.

The Trial of Admiral Milburn has been underway for several weeks now, and many of the Vesuvius officers have been called to testify as to the events that took place around the attack.

All of the crew are present in the courtroom.  Several JAG officers sit at tables as Eartha Milburn sits in the prisoner's docket.

Admiral Milburn could be sentenced to death if convicted of all charges, given the extraordinary circumstances surrounding her actions.

Host Gerry says:
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Host CO Royce says:
:: In her dress uniform sitting quietly in the rear of the court room ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sits pulling her now too loose dress uniform, trying to make it lay flat ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Sits in the stands, waiting to be called on ::

Captain Trelan says:
:: Sits in a seat, tugging at the bottom of his dress white tunic to straighten it ::

CNS Mitchell says:
:: Sitting in the courtroom ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Sits in her seat nervously playing with the pips on her collar, wishing this was over with ::

Host Admiral Milburn:
:: Sits in the docket staring straight ahead ::

EO Blade says:
:: Sitting in the front of the room ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Slips in the back of the courtroom to view the proceedings ::

XO Kelson says:
Self: Never a dull moment with this crowd...

TO Horn says:
:: Sitting next to his wife ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
Prosecution:  You may call your first witness.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sees her XO and nods to him ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Sees Hope and moves closer to her ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Sitting where she can get a clear view of her new crew...more than intrigued by the way she'll be meeting them ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Prosecutor>  ALL:  The court calls Captain Xenobia Royce to the stand.

CTO Horn says:
:: Whispers ::   CSO: Congrats on your promotion

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods back to CO ::   Self: I got some 'splaining to do...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises and approaches the stand ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Whispers back ::   CTO: Thanks Alex, but I'm going to miss Dru a lot.

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
ACTION:  Captain Royce is sworn in...

CMO Zria says:
:: Sits back in her chair, slowly rubbing the wrinkles from the skirt of her
uniform ::

EO Blade says:
Self: Good luck.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes her seat on the stand ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Fidgets in her seat wanting to go home ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Whispers ::   CSO: I know what you mean. I wonder how the Captain is taking it though?

XO Kelson says:
:: Strokes his beard thoughtfully ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Prosecutor>  CO:  Captain Royce, please explain your part in the fiasco at Yringalla Prime in the recent action in that system.

Captain Trelan says:
:: Clears his throat and sits back, folding his hands in his lap ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Whispers again ::   CTO: Oh she's hiding it well, but I know she's really hurting inside. After all they were just married and now...   :: Pauses ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Watches the CO's face as she prepares to answer watching for indications of what she's thinking ::

Host CO Royce says:
Vice Admiral Taylor:  Our mission, according to the brief Admiral Milburn gave my crew, was to stop the Yringallan forces from expanding outside of their solar system...

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Slightly straights her uniform while taking a good look at Captain Royce ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
:: Sits staring at Admiral Milburn, meeting her gaze, boring holes into her with his own gaze ::

EO Blade says:
:: Tries to use a Vulcan self-calming technique ::

Host CO Royce says:
All:  When the Yringallan fleet retreated to the planet, Admiral Milburn ordered us to follow and to begin bombardment of the planet

CTO Horn says:
:: Whispers ::   CSO: At least they are married, finally

Host CO Royce says:
All:  I questioned her since the Fleet had achieved it's mission...

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods to Alex and smiles ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks around the court room ::   All:  ...We stopped the expansion of the Yringallan forces from expanding past their solar system.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Resists bouncing in her seat, feeling very uneasy ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Prosecutor> CO:  And what, if anything, was the response of Admiral Milburn?

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks around at the crowd and then faces forward listening to the testimony given ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Is intrigued as to why Starfleet made that order ::

Host CO Royce says:
All:  She stated they could still fight and to begin bombardment of the planet from the Fleet who had taken up orbital defense around the planet.

FCO Horn says:
:: Tugs at the bottom of her uniform, it feeling a bit big on her ::

EO Blade says:
:: Throws OPS a look that says calm down ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Prosecutor> CO:  And what did you do then?

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks behind her searching for Sam and sees a bearded man who resembles him somewhat, but knows that her Sam would never be so unkempt ::

Host CO Royce says:
All:  I challenged her again and nodded to my CSO, then Commander Trelan, to open a channel for negotiations

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Prosecutor> CO:  Then what happened?

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Activates the PADD in her hand, which has the Vesuvius roster, and starts matching faces with names ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Stares at the Vulcan EO ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes a breath and lets it out quickly ::   All:  Admiral Milburn seemed to loose control of herself.  She counter-manned the order, called security to the bridge, and assaulted me and several of my officers on the bridge

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Prosecutor> CO:  By assaulted, you mean she phasered several officers down?

CTO Horn says:
:: Rubs her arm in remembrance where she was hit by phaser fire ::

Host CO Royce says:
All:  She phasered down my Tactical Officer, Lieutenant Horn, and my Operations officer, Lieutenant Chaser.  She then punched me in the mouth.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Rubs her chest where she was phasered ::

Captain Trelan says:
:: Looks around, noticing several of his fellow officers ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Whispers ::   CTO: That Admiral was out of her cotton picking mind I think.

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Prosecutor> CO:  Indeed.  Would you say that she appeared to not be in control of her faculties as the flag officer of the mission?

XO Kelson says:
:: Sees Hope looking at him confused ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Defense>  ALL: OBJECTION!  Leading the Witness!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks at the Prosecutor ::

EO Blade says:
:: Lays his hand on his chest where he remembers he stunned himself ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Whispers ::   CSO: No arguments from me on that part

XO Kelson says:
Self: Has it been that long?

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
ALL:  I'll Allow it.  But get to the point, Mister.  

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks at the panel ::

Host CO Royce says:
All:  In my opinion, Admiral Milburn did not seem in control of herself.

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Prosecutor>  ALL:  Captain Royce, did you have reason to believe that the Admiral was not behaving in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of Starfleet?

Host CO Royce says:
All: Yes sir, I did

CSO Lane says:
:: Listens to the testimony still glancing around the room from time to time ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Prosecutor>  CO:  Explain briefly what you mean by that.

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Defense>  :: Bristles but says nothing ::

EO Blade says:
:: Folds arms and taps fingers on arm ::

Host CO Royce says:
All:  I felt at the time Admiral Milburn's orders to begin orbital bombardment was in direct violation of the Prime Directive as well as General Orders 2 and 3.

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Eartha Milburn>  CO:  LIAR!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sits calmly with her hands folded in her lap ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
ALL: ORDER!

OPS Chaser says:
:: Startled mid-yawn at the yelling ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Listens to what the crew went through at the Admiral's hands ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Raises an eyebrow...more than intrigued such a outburst would come from an Admiral ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Looks up at the Admiral yelling at the CO ::   Self: You've got a lot of nerve lady!

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
Defense:  Keep your client calm or I'll have her see this from the brig over closed comms, mister.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Remains stoic while on the stand ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Defense>  :: Trying to calm Milburn and looking worried ::

EO Blade says:
:: Stares at the air surprised ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Shakes head at the outburst ::

Captain Trelan says:
:: Watches Milburn ::

CNS Mitchell says:
:: Looking inquisitively at the Admiral ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Prosecutor>  CO:  I see.  You felt the Admiral's actions were not lawful...and you attempted apprehension at that point, then?

XO Kelson says:
:: Sees the court proceeding is getting interesting ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Watches the Admiral and wonders what kind of woman would be so cold and cruel to another being ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
<Eartha Milburn> :: Seethes, knowing that they don't understand ::

FCO Horn says:
~~~ TO: He doesn't need to put her in the brig, just tape her mouth shut. ~~~   :: Grins ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Turns and watches Milburn after her outburst, remembering how she avoided being taken down and removed from command ::

Host CO Royce says:
All:  I didn't get the chance.  Security lead me and my CSO away.  My TO and OPS were carried to the brig.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Looks at PADD, and finally notices another member of the crew...Lane ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Understands fully why he left all this behind for a time ::

TO Horn says:
~~~ FCO: I will be more than happy to stun her. ~~~

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
ACTION:  Eartha Milburn leaps from the prisoner's Dock and attempts to vault out of the first row...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Runs to tackle the Admiral ::

CNS Mitchell says:
:: Looks at the Admiral :: 

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises her left eyebrow at the commotion, but sits stoically on the stand ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Bounces in front of the Admiral ::

Host Eartha Milburn says:
:: Straight arms OPS and grabs a phaser from SEC ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Stands up ::   TO: You can't be serious.

XO Kelson says:
:: Bolts to the front to apprehend the Admiral ::

TO Horn says:
:: Sees Milburn make a break and chases after ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Stands as the Admiral does a rather neat dive over the chairs ::

Captain Trelan says:
:: Quickly stands ::

Host Eartha Milburn says:
:: Grabs the EO around the throat and points a phaser at his head ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Bounces behind the Admiral and tries to tackle her from behind ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Now concerned ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Tries to catch the Admiral ::

CNS Mitchell says:
:: Stands up and backs away slowly ::

Host Eartha Milburn says:
ALL:  Anyone moves and he dies.

TO Horn says:
:: Tackles Milburn’s legs ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Sits still curious what will be done about the Admiral's actions ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Stops as he sees nothing can be done ::

Host Eartha Milburn says:
:: Phaser’s the TO into unconsciousness ::

Captain Trelan says:
:: Stops after a few steps forward ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Wishes she had Sam's little toy with her at this moment ::

Host Eartha Milburn says:
:: Applies a chokehold to the EO, who begins to pass out ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Fingers her phaser that she carries, but decides not to pull it with all these people around ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks around for another avenue of help ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Taps her combadge and contacts internal security ::

CNS Mitchell says:
:: Sneaks around the crowd and stands in behind the Admiral ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Slowly moves closer to the door, trying to block the exit ::

Host Eartha Milburn says:
EO:  You'll do nicely, young man.  ALL:  Clear a path to the door, or I'll kill this man.

CNS Mitchell says:
:: Raises his arm and applies the Vulcan nerve pinch to the Admiral ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Decides to let the others take care of the Admiral ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Stands slowly ::  Milburn:  Admiral...this is not the way to handle this.

XO Kelson says:
:: Starts to back to the door ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Ducks down in the back row, crawling toward the door ::

Host CO Royce says:
Milburn:  If you want a hostage...then...take me.

Host Eartha Milburn says:
:: Shoots the EO point blank in the head and then smashes the CNS in the face, breaking his jaw ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Crawls between the rows of seats ::

CNS Mitchell says:
:: Hits the floor :: 

Host Eartha Milburn says:
CO:  No, you die.   :: Shoots the CO, who crumples to the ground ::

FCO Horn says:	
:: Jumps at Milburn from her hiding spot ::

CTO Horn says:
:: While distracted, pulls her phaser and tries to shoot the Admiral ::

Captain Trelan says:
:: Awestruck, then anger arises to his face ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves backwards towards the door then sees the Captain fall ::   All: Captain!

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
ALL:  THAT IS ENOUGH!  Stand down, everyone.

Host Eartha Milburn says:
ACTION:  Eartha Milburn falls as Vice Admiral Taylor phaser’s her down on heavy stun

Captain Trelan says:
:: Rushes forward to the CO's side ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Seeing the Admiral fall, runs to the aid of the Captain ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Rushes to the Captain ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Crawls forward to the CO ::

CNS Mitchell says:		
:: Looks up and sees the Captain of the Vesuvius down and heads over to her side despite excruciating pain ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Rushes to the Captain ::   CO: Oh no, not you!   :: Bends down and cradles her head ::   All: Someone get help!

CTO Horn says:
CSO: How is she?

XO Kelson says:
:: Shakes his head ::

Captain Trelan says:
:: Bends down ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Backs away from the CO ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Taps combadge ::   Medical: Medical emergency in the court room

Captain Trelan says:
CO: Xen...Xen....not again....

CSO Lane says:
CTO: I don't know Alex. She just looks so...cold.

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
:: Jumps over bench and runs to the EO ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Heads over to the EO ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Moves to her husband ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Feels for a pulse ::

TO Horn says:
:: Starts coming around ::

CNS Mitchell says:		
:: Gets up onto his knees shaking his head ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Notices a lot more the Vesuvius crew now that they're standing ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Tears begin to well up in her eyes ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
:: Looks up at OPS ::   OPS:  He's alive.  Stay with him, Tigodan.

FCO Horn says:
TO: Lie still.  Help is on it's way.

FCO Horn says:
OPS: Is he alive?

TO Horn says:
FCO: I really hate her.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks at Captain Trelan ::   Capt Trelan: I'm sorry Dru.

Captain Trelan says:
:: Brushes a hand across the Captain's face ::

FCO Horn says:
Captain Trelan: How's the CO?

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
:: Runs to the TO ::   TO:  You all right, Mister Horn?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Opens the EO's airway and waits in hope of a Doctor ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Puts a hand on Dru…Captain Trelan's shoulder to show support ::

FCO Horn says:
Vice Admiral Taylor: He's just stunned sir.

Captain Trelan says:
:: Looks to Hope, and then Sarah, sadness in his eyes ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks at the CSO ::   CSO: Well?

TO Horn says:
Vice Admiral Taylor: I just want one shot, heavy stun preferred.

CNS Mitchell says:	
:: Looks around the room and promptly collapses on the floor :: 

CTO Horn says:
:: Taps combadge ::   Medical: Where is the medical team. We need medical NOW!

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
TO:  Beat you to it, son.  Lie still.  

TO Horn says:
Vice Admiral Taylor: I really hate her.

Captain Trelan says:
:: Looks over his shoulder at the XO ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moans a little ::

MO Dathan says:		
:: Rushes into the room heads for the first casualty a young Vulcan ::

FCO Horn says:
TO: Ryan, stay down, please.

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
:: Moves to CO and feels for a pulse ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Feels that considering what just happened, the hearing probably isn't going to last any longer ::

MO Dathan says:
:: Scans the Vulcan ::

CSO Lane says:
CTO: She still has vital signs Alex.

Captain Trelan says:
:: Stands, still looking at XO, then begins to step toward the spot where Milburn lay on the floor ::

XO Kelson says:
Captain Trelan: See?  She's coming around...   :: Nods at the CO ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Hears the moan and the CSO, begins to cry tears of happiness ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Whispers ::   All:  Dru...?

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
:: Finds a pulse and yells for Captain Trelan, waving him over ::

TO Horn says:
:: Head starts to really clear now ::

Captain Trelan says:
:: Stops short as he hears Vice Admiral Taylor ::

FCO Horn says:
Vice Admiral Taylor: Sir, is this court martial a concern anymore…Seeing that Milburn is now guilty of 3 counts of attempted murder within Starfleet as well?

CSO Lane says:
:: Rubs the Captain's hand ::   CO: C'mon Captain, open those pretty eyes of yours.

Captain Trelan says:
:: Rushes back ::

MO Dathan says:
:: Pulls out her med kit and goes to work fixin’ the EO ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves a slender hand to her head ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Sees a medic come in and begin scanning Ryan ::

MO Dathan says:		
:: Taps her combadge ::   Vesuvius Sickbay: One to beam directly to sickbay.

Captain Trelan says:
:: Leans next to the Admiral and reaches out to the CO ::

CTO Horn says:
CO: Lie still, help is on the way

MO Dathan says:
:: Waits for the transport to commence ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
ACTION:  Guards remove Milburn from the courtroom under heavy guard and under heavy sedation as the EO is transported to the Vesuvius sickbay.

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves back to make room ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Opens her eyes trying to focus and hears the CTO ::

Captain Trelan says:
CO: Xen...lay still...help is coming

Host CO Royce says:
:: Quietly ::  CTO:  What happened?   :: Reaches for Capt Trelan's hand ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Moves out of the way so Captain Trelan can be next to the CO ::

CNS Mitchell says:
:: Gets up walks a few steps and then promptly collapses to the floor with no sign of life ::

MO Dathan says:
:: Moves over to the Captain ::

TO Horn says:
:: Stands::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
FCO:  Not anymore.  It's pretty clear what needs to be done here.
:: Resumes his place on the bench ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Takes a look at one of the guards and sees he looks very familiar...last name of Ramone, I think ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Stands and backs away shaking like a leaf ::

CTO Horn says:
CO: Nothing that can’t be fixed. Milburn shot you. But, you will be alright

Captain Trelan says:
:: Looks toward the Admiral, his thoughts showing on his face ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
ALL:  Order in the court.   :: Chuckles ::   If we can call it that.

FCO Horn says:
:: Whispers ::   TO: Too bad, we don't have the death penalty anymore.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Notices that she's one of the few who remained seated ::

MO Dathan says:
:: Runs a medical tricorder over the CO ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Nods to the medic and takes Ryan to a seat ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves to CSO ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods slightly ::  CTO/Capt Trelan:  Please help me up.

TO Horn says:
FCO: I'm fine.

XO Kelson says:
:: Puts arm around CSO's shoulders ::   CSO: She'll be fine...

Captain Trelan says:
:: Helps his wife to her feet ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Helps the Captain up ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns to see Commander Kelson ::   XO: Oh Sam, this can't be happening.

FCO Horn says:
TO: Just call me careful.

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
ALL:  I find that this proceeding has one outcome.  I hereby remand Eartha Milburn into the custody of Starfleet Medical for re-education and mental reprogramming.  The sentence of death is commuted.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO/Capt Trelan:  Thank you.

Captain Trelan says:
:: Smiles at the CO, relief on his face ::

MO Dathan says:		
:: Beams back up to the Vesuvius ::

TO Horn says:
FCO: Couple more of those and it will be nothing.

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
ALL:  This court is adjourned.  Dismissed.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: I assure you it is...I see it all too well...

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
:: Steps down from the bench ::

FCO Horn says:
TO: Don't say that.   :: Tries to smile at Ryan's bad joke ::

TO Horn says:
FCO: I am working on being immune to ‘em.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Bolts out of the door, running ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Leans into her husband and whispers ::   Capt Trelan:  Take me home.

CSO Lane says:
:: Hears Vice Admiral Taylor and sighs ::   XO: Does this mean it's all over Sam?

CTO Horn says:
Trelan: Why don’t you beam her to the ship. I will take care of the rest down here

Captain Trelan says:
:: Nods to CTO ::

Captain Trelan says:
CO: Of course.   :: Turns away, supporting the CO and heads out of the court  room ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to Hope ::   CSO: Let's go back to the ship...I have a lot of explaining to do...   :: Smiles ::

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
:: Stands watching the Officers depart and sighs heavily ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Moves to the CTO ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Finally stands and proceeds towards her new captain ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Just nods and goes with Sam ::

FCO Horn says:
CTO: Need my help or should I drag my husband back to the ship?   :: Points to Ryan ::

TO Horn says:
FCO: I am fine.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: I see I missed quite a lot over the last few months.

FCO Horn says:
TO: Which is why your eyes are crossed?

EO Blade says:		
:: Rests in the Vesuvius Sickbay ::

Captain Trelan says:
:: Finds the way to the transporter room and requests that they be beamed to the Vesuvius ::

TO Horn says:
FCO: I am getting use to it.

CTO Horn says:
FCO: I think everything is under control right now. Injured are taken care of and base security can handle it from here

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Steps before Captains Royce and Trelan ::   CO: Captain Royce, I am Ensign T’Lara, the new CIV officer aboard the Vesuvius.

Captain Trelan says:
:: Stops, seeing the CIV ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Wanders around the Promenade, trying to find a place to hide ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Pauses a moment looking at the CIV ::  CIV:  Welcome, Ensign T'Lara.

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles at him and rubs his face ::   XO: Indeed, but I see you added something. Is this just a temporary change or are you trying for that distinguished professor look?

Host Vice Admiral Taylor says:
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