[Romulan Tribunal Court - Day 1]
A small dark room, but with a high bench at the front for the judges, two locations for prosecution and defense, and guards in the back. No jury, no audience, no witnesses. Witnesses were not allowed in these kinds of trials. The dark room was lit only with strong ceiling lights, casting a bright beam over the room. Three over the judges, two over the middle, and one at the back. Everything else was in a dark green.
There was a panel of three high Romulan officials already taking their places at the bench. The prosecution held three individuals as well. Of the three, only one was familiar at all, and that was a high official within the New Romulan Republic itself. Not the General. It would seem that he wasn't invited.
Commander T'Lara was able to be at the defense table already, and soon the doors in the back opened up, revealing Captain Tekin. He showed no sign of abuse or interrogation, and in fact was allowed to be in his dress uniform. No restraints, but he was escorted by a Romulan guard with a rifle. Nevir remained calm as he walked forward, and took his place next to his First Officer.
"Hope everything went well, Commander." he whispered, before hearing the sound of some object being used as a gavel. The room was once again dead silent as the law parties stood, waiting for the presiding judge to begin. She was a strong, commanding woman, who looked like she was not going to take crap from anyone.
"This military tribunal will come to order. Admiral Donosa presiding, sided by Admirals Sikhak and Hujul. Will the accused state their full name, rank, and affiliation for the court record." she stated, her voice echoing through the room. Nevir glanced at T'Lara, before turning back.
"Tekin Nevir, Captain, Commander Officer of the USS Discovery, NCC78393-B. United Federation of Planets." he stated, clear as possible.
"Thank you. Captain Nevir, you stand here accused of high crimes against two parties within Romulan space. The New Romulan Republic and the Deutus Alliance have both agreed to be bound under the legal jurisdiction of the Romulan Republic. By doing so, these charges are elevated to the highest court as acts against the state. Arbiter, you may proceed."
One of the other Romulans stood up and gave a slight bow. "Thank you, Your Honor. On Stardate 75337.2, the USS Discovery completed her mission of bringing Praetor Nuran security to the Tryka System for negotiations between my clients, the New Romulan Republic, and the Deutus Alliance. The Discovery was to be a neutral ground to hold the conference itself, though for the first part, the two parties were to meet on this very station. The Praetor announced that she wasn't feeling that well and would meet with the Alliance at dinnertime for a banquet. Hours later, at 75339.1, the Praetor left the ship, and headed for the gathering. Unbeknownst to her, the Discovery sent in security teams into the station at the same time in key locations. 20 minutes later, before the Praetor could arrive, her security team was attacked by Starfleet, and the Praetor was kidnapped. Other teams began hunting down at attacking the leaders of the Alliance, acting as strike forces. Before a response could be mounted, the defense systems of the station were sabotaged, and communications were disrupted. It took only an hour before the leaders of the Alliance were either wounded or dead, and the Praetor was kidnapped. The Discovery then pulled her troops out, broke from the station, and assaulted both the station, and the Alliance headquarters on Tryka. The Discovery left soon after, pursued by 4 ships, which quickly dropped out of contact one by one."
"These are very serious crimes, Captain. Arbiter, you have evidence to support these claims?"
"Yes ma'am. Under visual data, I present recordings from both the station interior and exterior, the Warbird T'Chunh, and surveillance satellite Beta 7." Three holographic panels appeared in the air, all three showing visual footage.
"T'Chunh shows Discovery entering the system and docking, and then shows the end of the attack as the ship tried to pursue. Beta 7 shows the Discovery docking and the full event from the outside, culminating in the ship's attack on the station and planet below. Note, your Honor, the ship separation. That is a key feature of the Discovery itself as opposed to most other vessels. Finally, the station shows the exterior of the ship docking, breaking, and firing, as well as the internal footage of their teams moving through with their crimes of kidnapping, assault, and murder." he said, turning to the Captain. There was a malicious look... almost like he was daring the Captain or the First Officer to speak up.
"Very well. Give us a moment to enter in this visual evidence and review it."