General on Trial

[Ikhan]

The Eclipse, Space near Orbis III, Orbis System

 The room was, for the most part, silent, soldiers were standing, motionless, as a man in a uniform was being escorted by two heavily armed guards. It became clear that he was not doing this by force, given that his arms had been bound behind his back. At the opposite side of the room aboard the Eclipse, Emperor Taral stood alongside several high ranking officers, including Grand Moff Vaiken of the Military High Command. Upon reaching the opposite side of the room, the man was shoved to the ground by the soldiers, who then proceeded to point their weapons at him under the explicit orders to kill him should he attempt to escape.
 "General Thornton, you stand accused of breaking military protocol, committing genocide on a populace, usage of chemical weapons, intimidation of soldiers into being compliant with war crimes, and general misconduct. How do you plea?" Grand Moff Vaiken said as he walked up to the man.
 "Not guilty..." General Thornton said as he looked up to Vaiken.
 "While normally we would have you executed for such crimes, this case has attracted special attention from the natives. As such, you shall be tried in the city of New Haven tomorrow." Vaiken said as he motioned to the guards. "Take him away, and may they have as much mercy on you as we have." he added. The guards would immediately grab him and take him back to his cell.

New Haven, Orbis III, Orbis System

  "One minute to landing. Make sure he is secured." The pilot said as they began to enter the planet's atmosphere. The shuttle, which was one of a newer line that was planned to be introduced to the military. As it approached, it lowered it's landing gear and prepared to set down on a nearby helipad. Upon landing, a ramp was lowered, and General Thornton, who was being accompanied by around ten soldiers and Emperor Taral, was escorted to the building designated to be where the trial was held. Upon reaching it, Sutta spoke up.
 "Form ranks!" Sutta would order, and the soldiers would comply. "Present arms!" he would then order, and once again, the soldiers would comply. He would them to face the soldier across from them until ordered otherwise. Sutta and General Thornton would then enter, and the trial would commence.