PNPC Lieutenant JG Jack Morrow - Counter
Martin Tucker
Niac: Hmm...maybe that creates an opportunity for us. If they want to push for official documentation of ongoing operations, I would think we're well within our rights to do the same. Operational logs from Alliance vessels and stations related to the Ronin, their sensor logs from the Siege of DS33. Actually...hmmm.
Jack watched on as the wheels spun in the Captain's head.
Niac: What if we confront them directly and counter-sue? Claim all the research data used to create Sencha wave based technologies was stolen without the creators consent, something I can absolutely affirm under oath, and force them to disclose how they got it if they want this farce to continue.
Morrow: Counter sue? ::Jack’s eye lit up:: Oh, that’s freakn’ brilliant. It’s not even something they have considered. They’re so full-throated in coming after you, they’re not going to see it coming. They’re too focused on you.
The Trill Captain chuckled at that, and he smiled, with intent.
Niac: I don't like being caught on the back foot, Mr. Morrow. If the Alliance is foolish enough to bring this fight to us then I intend to answer their challenge...aggressively.
Morrow: Response
Niac gestured towards the three stacks of padds on his desk. Which he understood; he was under a mountain of legal briefs of his own, and now he had to work the logistics of this case, because he wasn’t overly sure what court would take on such a suit.
Niac: Get as much done while we're stuck in here as you can, I want to be able to respond as soon as we get back in touch with Starfleet Command. Until then I leave the development of our defense strategy in your capable hands. Draw on any ships resources and personnel you require. The Alliance wants to use this litigation to hurt us somehow Mr. Morrow...I intend to break them with it instead. Is there anything else?
Morrow: I’ll be honest, I’ve got my worries about this case. I have a couple of ideas but nothing I’d like to verbalize yet. ::tapping the side of his head:: still working it out.
He grimaced as he looked back towards his desk.
Niac: Don't worry Mr. Morrow...the Alliance hasn't beaten us yet. By the time you're through I expect that streak to remain intact, understood? ::Nodding, he tossed the man a smile:: Good luck Mr. Morrow. Dismissed.
Morrow: Aye, sir.
Jack clicked his heels and turned on one and headed out of the temporary Captain’s office. He stood just outside the door as it closed and closed his eyes for a second to gather his thoughts.
He tapped his combadge.
Morrow: Morrow to Ronin, one to beam up.
The beam took hold, and he was gone.
End scene for Jack Morrow