Help With Starfleet Board Of Inquiry

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Originally Posted by The Tatterdemalion King

I still think a preliminary psychological examination might be in order first. In this particular case, the question of what the officer's motive for disobeying the order is perhaps more salient.

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I agree, TDK, except for one thing- from Starfleet's perspective, it hasn't been established yet that he HAS disobeyed (let alone that he did so deliberately).

Until that comes out, it's still an inquiry into the violation of the Rules of Engagement and whether or not it was deliberate.

They can't start asking WHY he disobeyed an order until they've established that he HAS disobeyed an order.

Once they start pulling on that thread, however, the whole know begins coming loose!:D

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Originally Posted by selek

I agree, TDK, except for one thing- from Starfleet's perspective, it hasn't been established yet that he HAS disobeyed (let alone that he did so deliberately).

Until that comes out, it's still an inquiry into the violation of the Rules of Engagement and whether or not it was deliberate.

They can't start asking WHY he disobeyed an order until they've established that he HAS disobeyed an order.

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No, but they can ask him how he was feeling that day. I mean, an examination is not a punitive action–but in a universe with telepathy, mind controlling parasites and, well, we've seen our share of starship captains and crewmembers cracking under the pressure of space travel... it would behoove Starfleet to do a quick workup to establish that a Board of Inquiry is the necessary action, not emergency cephalic intervention with a laser scalpel.

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Originally Posted by The Tatterdemalion King

–but in a universe with telepathy, mind controlling parasites and, well, we've seen our share of starship captains and crewmembers cracking under the pressure of space travel... it would behoove Starfleet to do a quick workup to establish that a Board of Inquiry is the necessary action, not emergency cephalic intervention with a laser scalpel.

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So a psyche eval to precede the rectal craniotomy? ;):D

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Originally Posted by selek

So a psyche eval to precede the rectal craniotomy? ;):D

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Better safe than sorry!

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Originally Posted by selek

Unless and until the prosecution can DEMONSTRATE that the officer in question deliberately disregarded his orders, acted recklessly, or engaged in carelessness, they cannot consider that "errant" shot to be anything more than "just one of those things".

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You know I could spend hours refuting every one of your points, but what would be the point? We disagree and I categorically REFUSE to get into an argument over something that doesn't and will never exist!

You seems so determined to prove you are right, but I've got a newsflash for you. I'm right too because this is a bloody game based on science fiction and everybody gets to be right. Your opinions are just that your opinions and are no more valid than mine or those of anyone else. So push in the control rods and climb down off your high horse.

In my campaign, the captain and XO WILL, let me repeat that for you, the captain and XO WILL be found guilty of negligence and have career ending letters of reprimand. They won't be thrown out of Starfleet, but neither will be promoted or hold command again. The tactical officer is going to jail, how long depends on whether or not there were fatalities on the other ship.

I will repeat myself just in case you aren't listening, this is what would happen in my Trek. What happens in yours in none of my business.

Okay, kids...can we calm it down just a tad? I like my gaming sites friendly.

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Originally Posted by PGoodman13

Okay, kids...can we calm it down just a tad? I like my gaming sites friendly.

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But Da-ad! He started it!:p

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In all seriousness, I thought I was making a case (pun intended) logically and forcefully, but not with any inherent hostility.

I apologize if any took it otherwise.


That said- I do want to see additional information on the following:

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Two US Navy captains were relieved on the spot when their ships collided when both were aboard the flag ship for a meeting with the admiral.

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I was Navy for more years than I care to admit- and this just doesn't ring true.

I very much want to see more data surrounding this incident- beginning with the names of the vessels involved and the dates.

It's not a matter of doubting Pericles word so much as professional curiosity.

Leave the tactical officer alone I say! He's a human being! :)
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Originally Posted by Calastir

Leave the tactical officer alone I say! He's a human being!

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Is he? Has anyone checked lately?

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