The Trial of Captains Sanchez and Taurik

[Kelli Lauren]

"Durandal, alert Admirals Vorak and Karelia. We've got Sanchez and Taurik here, and we're ready to begin the trial."

[Will Karelia]

Karelia sits and takes up the PADD left on the desk by Ms. Lauren. After reading the report over, he passes it to Vorak, who reads it over as well. As Admiral Montrell arrives, the PADD is passed to him lastly.

Will lifts a gavel, and bangs it onto the desk.

"In the case of Starfleet Command vs. Randall Sanchez and Taurik, court is now in session. The tribunal is willing to allow the defendants to choose their own attorney."

Will looks to the captains, awaiting their response.

[Baphomet]

Baphomet kept her eyes on the Prosecution, as she replyed in the only logical course to her, the truth.

"That is correct."

[Randall Sanchez]

*Sanchez looks up in surpise, and whispers to Taurik.*
"One admiral calls them away, and the other admiral calls them back... what's going on there?"

[Randall Sanchez]

*Sanchez gets up from his seat, goes to the witness seat and sits down. He then places his hand on the bioscanner.*

Computer: "Identified: Randall Sanchez, captain. Commanding officer, currently no vessel assigned."

*He then looks up at Matthews and waits for the questions to come.*

[Zayan]

OFF: will be away from computers till Monday. http://www.expansionfleet.com/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shocked.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':O'>

[Durandal]

"Yes, Commander."

[William Taylor]

*Taylor slips in the takes a seat near Matthews**

[William Taylor]

He put his hand to his chin while slipping the PADD under his arm.
"In your opinion, how considerate was the Captain of suggestions that day? Transporting first and asking questions later is hardly starfleet regulation wouldn't you say? Was this...logical to you commander?"

[Spock]

<Turns to face the Admiral>

"Excuse me, Admiral.  Why do you need me to stay ? surely my testamony isnt needed unless you need me to testify now.  Besides Ops may need me to prevent the station from exploding, and if that happens then theres no reason for the trial or me to be here."

[Will Matthews]

"I call upon Captain Randall Sanchez"

[Baphomet]

After arriving from the USS Rivendell, Baphomet had walked into the JAG Court room and sat in a convient chair giving Captains Taurik and Sanchez a nod.
At first she wasn't going to come, finding both their actions illogical for placing so many lives in jeapody, on Vulcan such actions would be considered punishable by self-termination or at the very least, extensive Kolinahr rituals.
But this is Starfleet and by Federation standards, not everything is punishable by such dramatic means and as on Vulcan as in the Federation, there are extenuating circumstances.
So Lt. Commander Baphomet, knowing what it is to be ostracized due to extenuating circumstances, decided it was only logical to show support, or at the very least, to have another Vulcan present at the trial and being involved in the  events that are being exercised in this court room, would also be prudent.

Baphomet raised her right hand to Taurik and Sanchez in the Vulcan salutation and said;

"What ever happens in the trial Captains, Peace and long life."

She then lowered her hand and sat back down, awaiting the proceedings to enuse.

[Will Karelia]

(OFF: The Federation has no death penalty.)

Karelia bangs his gavel. "Court is in session once again. I suggest we proceed. The prosecution may call it's first witness."

[Baphomet]

Baphomet stands and walks to the witness chair, places her hand on the Biometric reader.
COMPUTER: IDENTITY CONFIRMED; LT. COMMANDER BAPHOMET, CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER, USS RIVENDELL. STARFLEET REGISTRATION CODE 0418-135-458-C.

[William Taylor]

Taylor paces slightly as he speaks.
"I am certain they will consider the tampering."

He looks over his padd

"I have no further questions Captain."

He waits until the captain is seated then prepares to call his witness.

"I wish to call Commander Morgan Freeman as my second witness."