The Trial of Captains Sanchez and Taurik

[Spock]

*Spock, Blaze and Ardeth enters the tribunal chamber and sits down near nonir to listen to the trial*

[Baphomet]

Baphomet looked to Captain Taurik and then back to Taylor.

"My opinion of the events that took pplace are irrelevant Ensign, but Captain Taurik's actions were not logical no.
The logical thing to do would have been to contact Captain Sanchez and request his surrender, if request ignored then it would have been necessary to stop the USS Evolution via other means.
But as illogical as his actions were, let it be said that even Vulcans would do what we could to support aquaintences in times of dire need, especially with irrational and emotional human friends as it were.
Although their actions went against direct orders and put multiple lives at risk, either voluntarily or involuntarily, the fact remains a child and family were at stake.
So although their actions were illogical and nothing short of treason, their actions were logically rought, but was indeed brought on by an emotional reaction."

[Taurik]

"Captain Sanchez. We pursued the Evolution, in accordance with our orders. Once we caught them, I listened to Captain Sanchez's explanation, as he is generally a loyal officer, who's actions are almost always well justified. After hearing his explanation, I came to be in agreement with his solution to the problem with the Loxian government."

[Will Karelia]

"Trust me, commander, they can go on without you. Now, everyone, if there is nothing else?"

Will waits a moment. "No? Then, ensign, you may continue."

[Will Karelia]

"Lieutenant, you are free to call your second witness."

[Baphomet]

OOC: Can you please hurry this stupid trial up please, it is illogical anyway seeing as Taurik and Sanchez will get off scott-free, even though Federation law stipulates that NO Starfleet Vessel may involve themselves in ANY Disagreement or war unless it DIRECTLY involves the Fedration, which the Loxian conflict DID NOT.

Sorry if I have offended anyone, but this is unfair to those crews who are left out of the Storyline, which includes the USS Rivendell and the displaced crew of the USS Evolution.

[Durandal]

Durandal took that moment to give his input. "Congratulations, Captain," he said.

After processing for a moment, he continued. "Sirs, the Evolution has already been outfitted to support my AI matrix. With your permission, I will transfer myself aboard and prepare the ship for it's shakedown."

[Taurik]

Captain Taurik and Captain Randall Sanchez enter the tribunal chamber under escort from Commander Lauren and her security entourage.

They are escorted to the defendant's booth, where they are asked to sit. Upon doing so, Taurik notices that Commander Lauren finishes a report on a PADD and sets it on the tribunal desk.

[Morgan Freeman]

Morgan enters the room and finds a seat by Baphomet just as the trial is about to begin.  He figured that his testimony might be needed in the coming trial so he came.

[William Taylor]

"Their it is said Admirals, nothing short of treason, putting lives at risk, ships at risk. All because of an emotional reaction?"
"I have nothing further for this witness your honor's."
He heads to his seat, awaiting the cross examination by the defense.

[Will Matthews]

"What led you to Loxius Prime, to take place in this combat?"

[Vorak]

"Surely there are other capable engineers on the station that can handle whichever situation there may have occured. If it is in any way lifethreatening, then I am quite certain they will contact me immediately. Proceed."

[Morgan Freeman]

Freeman steps down from the stand and goes back to his seat.

[Will Karelia]

(OFF: If Ensign Taylor could post ASAP, it would be appreciated.)

[Vorak]

*Vorak takes a deep breath, and then he walks on through the corridors, followed by Sanchez.*
"Mr. Sanchez, it is not without that the U.S.S. Evolution was decommissioned. Naturally, the ship was outdated and severely damaged, which is why another upgrade of the ship's systems would end up being inefficient. Instead, we have chosen for a more logical alternative."
*Then he halts, and looks out the windows next to the corridor. They give a magnificent view on the station's inner docking area. Sanchez, wondering what Vorak is talking about, looks through the window too, and sees a huge ship, with a beautiful design, and on it the letters... U.S.S. EVOLUTION-A. Sanchez gasps, and there appears almost a smile on Vorak's face.*
"THIS ship, Mr. Sanchez, will be your new assignment. Effective immediately."