From: Lord Ihcalam (swiften_at_yahoo.com)
Date: Sat Apr 19 2008 - 00:13:04 PDT
"119"
Location: USS Mataco
Scene: MCO Office
Stardate: 2.80418
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General Yates wasn’t pleased. *Not* at all. While the Mataco was off on a
patrol, and the 13th fleet was dispersed to different defense zones, a saboteur
had snuck aboard gateway and began sabotaging random systems.
Now an incident like this would not normally raise her hackles at all, as this
would be a internal security matter and the boys in gray could handle it.
However, in this instance someone under her direct command, Major Alexander
Towers took it upon himself to seize authority in this matter, and put the
station on lock down.
Normally while this would be considered an over-zealous yet understandable
action for a young in-experienced Batallion commander, he dug himself in
further by rounding up civilians and jailing them without due cause or process.
While Maverick had done the same while the Patriot was here, the Station CO
herself had declared a state of emergency, and as the highest ranking military
officer present, he had done what was needed to secure life and property during
a battle.
This time there was no combat, no Dominion fleet sitting off the station's
perimeter, no JemHadar shock troops boarding in hoards. The corridors were not
flowing in blood of all shades, and very few people actually realized there was
a problem on board, until the Major started enforcing an arbitrary curfew.
He usurped authority he didn’t have, denied access to the station by the
Officers appointed to command it, and put the Federation on very shaky ground
with the civilian populace once again. His actions borderlined on mutiny, and
he did violate civil rights of many patrons and proprietors. "Computer, locate
Retired Field Colonel Hunter Williams within federation territory. Last known
location will suffice"
[[Field Colonel Williams was last reported at Narencia Space Port on Pnarra.
Flight plan was filed for Destination of SOL-X]]
"Is the reason given?"
[[Mister Williams was listed as one of the main negotiators for the purchase of
Surplus Okinawa and Miranda Class ships for the Pnarran Space Navy. They are
scheduled to take possession in 2 weeks.]]
"Brigadere Yates to Operations Chief, please have a transporter room made
available to be so I may transport to gateway as soon as we arrive."
[[Yes ma'am, transporter room 4 at your convenience]]
"Thank you young man, Also give me a Secure transmission to the Pnarran fleet
just entering Federation territory. Call for Hunter Williams" Yates out." She
had to take action; otherwise her ass would be on the block too.
An image of a man that appeared to be mid 30's came on screen {{Cassie!? Its
good to see you. I'd say time has been a friend but…}}
"Shut up Hunter, it has not. Unlike you, *I* will not be considering 100 years
middle aged!"
{{well we cant all have the luck. What can I do for you?}}
"I need you Hunter, I need your expertise. We have another war on our hands out
here, and the Major they had in charge of 1st Batallion almost caused a riot."
{{You know I retired almost 20 years ago. Hell you outrank me now!}}
"Yes I know, and that’s not the issue. I just need you temporarily.Teach these
kids what the Title of Marine really means. Be the CO that I had on the
Vincennes so many years ago. "
{{You know I couldn’t say no to you Cassie. It will take a month to get there
though.}}
"I will find a way to speed things along. Keep watch for a Starship in a few
days. Yates out" The screen went blank "Computer, Locate the Nearest starship
to the Pnarran fleet.
[[USS Devery was last reported near Border Station Bravo Mike-5]]
"Send a priority 1 request to divert to Admiral Halle, Starfleet Command.
Reason: Transport of necessary asset from Pnarran Naval vessel to Gateway
Outpost"
[[Message sent]]
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Gateway Outpost
Sickbay
TI: 8 hours later
====
Yates walked into the Medical center and stopped a rushing nurse in her tracks.
"JG Varn please"
"the Lieutenant is in exam room 2. Doctor should be just about through with
him."
"Thank you nurse" the General walked down the hall and stopped in front of the
designated room, and pressed the admittance button. She entered the room,
finding the Lieutenant sitting up on the exam bed while a physician ran a
dermal regenerator over a bruised shoulder. This also gave her the perfect
chance to admire the wings she'd heard so much about but the young officer kept
hidden most of the time, without being rude and invasive in asking to see them.
"Ok Lieutenant, lie back now, I don’t want to see you moving for at least 4
hours." The doctor stood up and left, nodding to her as she approached.
"Lieutenant Varn? I am Brigadier General Cassie Yates. Do you mind talking with
me for a few minutes?"
"No Ma'am."
"Thank you, I will make this brief as to not impede your recovery. I understand
you were attacked by two of My officers while trying to ascertain the situation
on station once you returned. Is this correct?"
"Yes ma'am. "
"Now, if you weren’t aware the Corps doesn’t take lightly the physical assault
of another officer. Especially without justification. And as I see it there was
none. I have spoken with the fleet JAG, and I'd like to present a few options.
The first, charges are brought against them, and if found guilty they could be
given a bad conduct discharge along with prison time. Or, if you agree, we
could go for non judicial punishment, terms of which would be forfeiture of pay
for 6 months, reduction in rank, and 6 months confinement to quarters."
"That's not necessary ma'am. If you would just have them help that older couple
they were harassing in there shop, that would be enough."
"You sure Lieutenant?"
"Yes ma'am."
"Ok I will take it under advisement. By the way I just want to say before I
leave, you wings are breathtaking." Thomas closed his eyes, and turned his head
away from her. "Awww how cute, you're shy." She stated smiling. "Didn’t mean to
embarrass you lieutenant, I will leave you to rest now good day."
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Marine Conference Room
TI: 2 hours later
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"Major Towers, Captains Brice and Franklin, please come in" The cold and steely
voice came through the intercom when they buzzed the door. The three officers
strolled in and moved to take other chairs that were in the room. "Remain
standing Marines. This isn’t happy happy tea and treat hour." She said angrily.
"Yes Ma'am!" they chorused
"Mister towers. After review of your actions, the sit rec archives during the
senior staffs absence, reports from Lieutenant Giles and 3000 complaints on my
desk from the population of Gateway, I daresay there is enough evidence to have
you stripped of command and court-martialed for Insubordination, failure to
follow direct orders from SEVERAL superior officers, violation of THOUSANDS of
civilian's civil rights, breach of protocol and any numerous other crimes I
could mention. Hell you came THIS close to mutiny. You major are a STAIN ON THE
UNDERSHORTS of the Corps! What do you have to say for yourself!?"
"Ma'am, just trying to keep the population safe ma'am"
"Nice excuse Major. MARINES DON’T OFFER EXCUSES FOR THEIR ACTIONS!"
She looked at the two Captains. "AS FOR YOU TWO, You have a choice.
Court-martial, which will leave you drummed from the Corps with a BCD, as well
as some Brig time, or stand Captain's Mast right here right now. DECIDE"
"Ma'am, we request summary judgments immediately"
"Captains Brice and Franklin. Under advisement from Lieutenant Varn, I find you
guilty of assault on a federation officer, guilty of violation of chain of
command. You will serve 60 hours of community service in the form of aiding
that older couple you harassed in their shop. Until those hours are served you
are restricted to quarters with the exception of that task and performing your
normal duties. Any liberties you have saved up are forfeit. You will also
forfeit 6 months of pay each to the Corps Charity drive. You are lucky I am
allowing you to retain rank. As it is you will be moved to the BOTTOM of the
promotion pool. You will also issue a formal apology to the Lieutenant when he
is released from sickbay as well as the shopkeepers on station. Is that
Understood?"
"Yes Ma'am!" they chorused.
"Dismissed captains." She waited until they almost ran from the room and took
her fury back to the Major. "It was your leadership that allowed for this to
happen. It makes me believe we have promoted you far to early. A Major should
not have sole command over a battalion. Now given the fact that up until now
you have been an ideal officer, and the fact that you are still young and
learning, I will forgo relieving you of all duties pending court-martial. Given
the tense situation, you will issue a public apology to all citizens on this
station for your over-reaction to protect them. I am also reducing you in
position to Executive Officer. I have a very experienced Officer coming in as
we speak, he will teach you the proper way to maintain a command. And if you
piss him off you will find yourself floating beyond the safety railing near the
main reactor. This is temporary. Once this officer deems you ready, you will
return to command and will be given the chance to make right your mistakes. If
there are no complaints, and you perform as I know you can, this will not go on
your permanent record."
"Yes Ma'am" the major replied sullenly. "May I ask who that Officer is?"
"Field Colonel Hunter Williams. He will be here within a week received
confirmation from Admiral Halle just before this 'meeting'. Until then I
recommend you lay low and stay out of the way of the senior staff. Dismissed"
The major fled, and cassie rubbed her eyes tiredly. "I'm getting to old for
this shit." She said to herself.
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Col Bret Maverick
USS Patriot NCC-5781-A
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V Adm Adam Heyting
Public Relations Office
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V Adm Nathan Hathaway
Chief of Starfleet Engineering
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Maj Hunter Williams
2/5th Regiment Commander USS Vincennes
Task Force 44, Group Shadow
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