Subject: Grail: The Great Brightness - "Ethics"
OOC: Sorry, this was posted some weeks ago, but no-one seemed to get it,
and it just bounced back to me. It's been changed slightly and I'm
reposting it....
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T'Nek was relaxing in the Mess Hall when found out something. Something
that disturbed him greatly.
"HE DID WHAT?" he shouted at the Ensign who had told him. The poor ensign
was startles, and T'Nek quickly apologised to the Ensign, then hurried back
to his quarters.
Had Epic really shot an unarmed female in cold blood? That has got to be
against all those high and mighty federation rules they follow ? So why ?
The very thought of Epic's actions were highly disturbing to T'Nek. It was
a dishonorable act, and a crime against sentient life. T'Nek considered how
to phrase his message to the Captain. He had also acted dishonorably in
dealing with the K'Pla. But this matter required attention....
"Computer, record message. Audio Only. PRIVATE."
T'Nek held his breath, then began:
"Captain Epic Terrakian, On behlaf of the Torillion Empire I would like to
protest regarding your actions towards the Romulan female you have in
custody. What you have done has breached many serious areas Captain. As
Sentient life, we are charged with the responsibility of not taking our
life, or the life of others friviously. And you shot an unarmed woman, whom
you had taken prisoner. She was defensless, and at your mercy. But you shot
her in cold blood. This disturbs me greatly Captain. I have often sensed
your mind is in a turmoil, and under huge amounts of stress. This is
understandable in your position. I am concerned that you may be letting
your emotions get in the way of your duty, as I did. And believe me
Captain, it comes back to haunt you. I know I do not have much of a right
to say these things, as I to have acted wrongly. But I ask you to consider
my words, and if need be take a long rest before starting the next mission.
I sense a haunted soul plauged by sorrow and darkness. I do not doubt your
fine abilities as Captain of this ship. I am just concerned for your well
being. Thankyou for listening, and please be aware that I am not in any way
attempting to impinge on your authority."
T'Nek sighed. He then tapped a quick note to Brinn..
"Brinn, this is T'Nek. I request to speak to you before you quit command
for good. Please speak with me. Thanks."
And he waited...
Ambassador T'Nek Destazio