Posted by Gamemaster Kenson Koh (Gamemaster) in Earth - Starfleet Judiciary HQ
OOC: This is is a small prologue for the next sim …

IC:

“Your Honour,” said Commander Werex, “I would like to nominate my own counsel.”

“This is your right,” said Vice Admiral Linus Bell, who was the main judge in the courtroom.

“I would like Captain Sidney Parker to be my counsel.”

Checking his PaDD, the Admiral took a few moments before looking up. “He was your Department Head in the past. He has not been in contact with you for the last seven years, would he even accept being your counsel?”

“I believe he will,” Werex answered. “Despite not being a Tellarite, he was able to understand me and was impartial in his dealings with me. I believe he would be someone who would be able to represent my interests in this case.”

“Granted,” said the Admiral. “However, he was never part of the judicial arm of Starfleet. Your present counsel would be appointed to assist him. Is that satisfactory?”

“Yes,” said the Tellarite.

“If he refuses, then you will only have your original counsel to defend you,” stated the Admiral.

“I understand, sir,” said Werex.

“Court is adjourned until Stardate 19110.0. That would give you enough time to make arrangements for Captain Sidney Parker to arrive for the proceedings.”

GM

When Sidney did receive the notice he was, to say it lightly, shocked. He was shocked that Werex was in this trouble. He was shocked that Werex was wanting him to represent him. He was even more shocked he was even considering it. When he was Werez DH he remembered him as a fine officer and dedicated. He would not and did not want to believe the charges against the man. Some would say 7 years is a long time and people changed. Sid knew this was true but not with Werez. He had enjoyed himself at the Black and White Ball and even found himself wanting a small break but not this. Still if Werez was calling him then he had thought it out. He needed his old DH and if you were not willing to be there for old crew members then what was all that bull you told them over and over all those years ago. Werez was not a close friend and this also troubled him and made him curious. He was a good subordinate and a loyal SF officer but not his best mate. It took him a few hours but he made a decision and called for Cmd Harn to his quarters.

Parker CO