The Dreams of Songs Gone Past - Part Thirteen

Posted on Tue Mar 17th, 2020 @ 7:35am by Captain Daniel "Karass" McKnight & Post Captain Harmon 'Hammer' Rabb Junior. & Lieutenant JG Joachim Kolowrat

Mission: Mission 99: The Dreams of Songs Gone Past
Location: JAG Offices - Starbase Vanguard (47) / USS Dreamcrusher
Timeline: 1130Hrs - June 13th, 2393

Captain Rabb smiled as he came back from the bathroom that had been attached to his office, his personal second home as he sometimes called it was his domain, here. Captain Rabb's name really meant law and he aimed to ensure that not only was he able to do his job but that he earned the respect of the people he worked with, he saw it as he worked for everyone else, if JAG matters needed to be dealt with then it would be he who dealt with it, the next came before him was a particularly ugly case of excess. "Com center, this is Rabb. I need for you guys to get me Captain McKnight on the Dreamcrusher, I have a matter I must take care of with the man."

"Right away Captain. Placing your call now." came the response.

Rabb tapped the display, McKnight's face appeared almost instantly. The man smiled. "Harm, what's up?" McKnight inquired as he sat back in his chair. "I haven't had any time to get into trouble." he paused. "What's up?"

"I'm looking to speak with Lieutenant junior grade Joachim Kolowrat," Rabb answered with a gentle smile.

"Okay," McKnight answered. "Can I ask what this is in regards to?" McKnight added.

"It's the same matter that you, yourself dealt with yesterday. From your time on the USS San Francisco." Rabb explained, his smile not leaving his face.

McKnight breathed out and then in, slowly as he processed that little detail. "Okay. I'll call him." McKnight said after a few moments of silence, he tapped his combadge. "McKnight to Kolowrat. Could you come in here please?."

Kolowrat was waiting out in the lobby. He had little idea why he was getting called to the JAG office. "On my way," he replied.

McKnight regarded his friend and college enter his office. "Captain Harmon Rabb. meet Lieutenant Joachim Kolowrat."

"Its good to meet you El Tee," Rabb responded. "I understand you served with Captain McKnight on the USS San Fransisco back in '87." he commented. "but first, a little background on the case and why I'm dragging you into this now." Rabb paused. "Last year, a complaint was made regarding various officers and personnel who had been affected by various situations and actions taken against them. We do not know who made the complaint but only that they went to great lengths to cover their identity. Admiral Chegwidden, the head of Starfleet JAG, tasked Commander Roberts and me with looking into the allegations of these matters, yourself and a dozen others were mentioned by name, the details were highly compelling with names, places, dates, and events."

"That sounds like you have a lot of work ahead of you, Captain," Kolowrat replied.

McKnight nodded. "I, myself got this call yesterday. My true rank was offered back to me in addition to a transfer to IFO's staff or Eighteenth Fleets staff with the rank of Division Admiral. I refused it as this wasn't the right time for me to leave Dreamcrusher." he explained in a gentle tone.

Rabb nodded in agreement. "Indeed. You have had illegal actions taken against you Lieutenant as Admiral Nechayev did not have the authority to do to you, what she did," he added. "So, with the approval of Admiral Chegwidden. I am prepared to offer you the following for your service record."

Kolowrat's mouth dropped open. "Really? Sorry but I'm not really sure what to say."

"That's alright El Tee. Captain McKnight said much the same thing when I presented this to him." Rabb responded. "You were forcibly removed from Starfleet, Admiral Nechayev failed to inform Starfleet Personel or Starfleet Operations of what happened to you, she doctored a fake resignation and had them process it," he explained. "Starfleet Command and Starfleet JAG were unaware of the matters in question until last year when this whistleblower leaked this information to us," Rabb explained. "Ultimately the choice of what you wish for at this point is yours. But here is what JAG is prepared to offer you. Your service record will be purged of Nechayev and your rightful rank will be restored to you, effective on the date of earning said rank." Rabb paused. "You're last earned rank was that of Captain, which according to this draft, you earned in mid-2389. I am sending a copy of your edited service record to you now."

McKnight tapped the display once before he slid a PADD into the side of the small console. "Receiving it now." he raised an eyebrow as the download finished, he then handed the PADD in silence to Kolowrat.

"Yes, I would like that rank. Nechayev destroyed my life and career when she disciplined me. I'm glad that the truth is out now." Kolowrat told Rabb.

"Very well, done and done Captain," Rabb answered with a gentle nod of his head. "I'll see it done," he added. "You are also eligible for a Commodore or Fleet Captain grade, should you so desire it but if, I may be so bold... wait awhile before you decide you wish it, let yourself adjust to this change."

"Thank you, Captain," Kolowrat replied. "I'm happy to get what I got. Besides, I'll have my own flag now. I can't argue with that."

"Not at all Captain. The downside is that you'll be leaving Dreamcrusher for another posting, I know Ninety second has more than a few postings available so You'll be sent to one of those. If, you decide to accept it of course." Rabb answered. "Nechayev has kept me in work for years to come, I almost love that woman, almost."

"Harm, that sounds harsh. You hate her as much as we do."

"Maybe." Rabb suddenly chuckled softly. "but I'm told that should I run out of work, that I'd make a heck of a therapist and Talon Yeager has a thing for me." he smiled. "I can't help it if I like my work. Cleaning up after Nechayev does have its perks after all."

"You have your work cut out, Captain." Kolowrat smiled. "Well, if we are done here I'm off to celebrate. I'm off to the Americana Grill. If either of you two stop by, I'll buy you a drink."

"Next time Dreamcrusher is in port. I'll take you up on that Captain." Rabb answered with a wide grin. "That's all I wanted you for. Thank you for your time gents." and with that, he disconnected from the call. The federation emblem came up as the screen went black.

McKnight smiled. "I'll join you for that drink, Jochim. We can toast your restraint and your good fortune."

"Invite anyone from Dreamcrusher that wants to come. Dinner will be on me, I can afford it now that I got a raise." Kolowrat joked.

McKnight chuckled softly. "Why not." as he pulled the display to him, he began tapping out a message about dinner with the senior staff in two days time, everyone is invited to celibate Kolowrat's promotion. Dinner is at 1800Hrs. "Sounds good. Two days time but I'll take you up on that drink now," he added.