To: VADM Ashkeph
CC: @38th.Command; @38th.JAG;
From: ADM Jovani
Subj: Notification of Criminal Charges
Vice Admiral Minari Ashkeph,
You are accused of multiple actions which have jeopardized your standing as a member of Starfleet. The charges against you are as follow:
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Desertion
On or about Stardate 93510 you abandoned your post as Commander, Starfleet 38th Fleet, with intent to remain away therefrom permanently. -
Failure to Obey Order or Regulation: General Order 1
On or about Stardate 93510 you knowingly and intentionally interfered with and disrupted the normal development and internal affairs of Echomet Prime by transporting over six million universal translator interfaces (Electrokinetic Interface Mk. V, Rev. 2) to the world’s irreo districts. This action was taken after the suggestion of such a delivery was rejected by not only Starfleet Command and the Federation Diplomatic Corps, but also Echomet’s own sovereign government. -
Failure to Obey Order or Regulation: General Order 13
On or about Stardate 93510 you knowingly and intentionally violated the territorial integrity of the Echomet World Union by transporting a large quantity of cargo to the surface of Echomet Prime. -
False Official Statements
On or about Stardate 93562.8 you issued orders to Chief Engineer, Deep Space 13, to arrange the manufacture of a vast quantity of universal translator interfaces at the request of the Waydis, when no such request had been made by the Waydis. -
False Official Statements
On or about Stardate 93564.6 you issued false orders to Executive Officer, Starfleet 38th Fleet, and Commander, Deep Space 13, to arrange the transport of eleven Echometa asylum-seekers to Echomet Prime on the basis of a nonexistent agreement between the Echomet World Union and the Federation Diplomatic Corps. -
False Official Statements
On or about Stardate 93576.5 you issued orders to Commander, USS Vanguard, to take aboard cargo, which falsely indicated that the cargo was bound for the Waydis System. -
Theft of Federation Property
On or about Stardate 93510 you removed a Type-8 Shuttlecraft (NCC-93701/4) from USS Vanguard without authorization or flight plan, and subsequently abandoned it outside of Federation territory. -
Sabotage of a Federation Starship (x3)
On or about Stardate 93510 you deliberately compromised and disrupted the operational capability of Starships Axiom, San Jacinto, and Vanguard, by placing mission critical systems into simulation mode without informing the vessels’ commanders or crew, and by deleting or causing the deletion of ship’s log entries. -
Conduct Unbecoming an Officer
On and prior to Stardate 93510 you engaged in conduct which disgraced you personally, the fleet under your command, Starfleet as an organization, and the United Federation of Planets. Your actions were detrimental to your fitness to command subordinates and deleterious to your unit’s ability to carry out its mandate.
Due to the severity of these charges and associated consequences, no nonjudicial disciplinary actions are offered to you at this time. A general court martial will be convened to rule on the charges, and a plea of not guilty has automatically been entered on your behalf. You will remain confined for the duration of the proceedings.
//SIGNED//
Admiral Jovani
Judge Advocate General
Starfleet Headquarters, Earth
Captain Aloran,
You have been selected to serve as judge for the general court martial of Vice Admiral Ashkeph. As Starfleet Command is the convening authority, the task of assembling the court is delegated to you.
Commander Oswald Harris has been assigned as prosecutor and will be traveling from Sol.
//SIGNED//
Admiral Jovani
Judge Advocate General
Starfleet Headquarters, Earth
To: VADM Ashkeph
From: LT Stray
Subj: Legal Representation
Admiral Ashkeph,
I’ve been assigned as your representative for this court martial and all pertaining matters. You have the right to refuse to answer any questions or to discuss your case without counsel present. You also have the right to request a different Judge Advocate or other qualified Starfleet Officer as your representative, or to retain independent counsel.
I will arrange an appointment to speak with you in person at the earliest opportunity.
//SIGNED//
Lieutenant Merrick Stray
38th Fleet Judge Advocate