Fanon:Trial

Trial is the tenth episode of the Revolution series by WikiBuilder1147, and. It depicts the adventures of a group of youngsters as they fight against the oppressive regime under which they live their lives in constant scrutiny and fear.

Previously on Revolution…
After having been apprehended by the Liberation Army, Corporal Philip Henderson now faces a court-martial for treason, as well as attempted genocide and the murder of Private Thomas Rainer...

Chapter 1
"This court is now in session," Lieutenant-General Daniel Geraldton began. "In accordance to Military Regulation Omega-Beta-Epsilon, the members of this court have been appointed by myself as follows: Lieutenant-Commander Hillary Thompson, Colonel René Edwards and Warrant Officer Nikolai Zeritsyn. Corporal Henderson, I am compelled to inform you that you have the right, under the same Regulation, to request the replacement of any officers on this court if you feel that any of these named harbour any prejudiced attitudes to you or your case."

"No objections, your Honour," Corporal Philip Henderson replied. His attorney, Lieutenant June McCain sat beside him.

"Do you agree to the service of Captain Orion Silvius as prosecuting officer and to myself as president of the court here assembled?"

"Yes, your Honour."

"Clerk," Geraldton called, beckoning for Colonel Alexander Townsend to begin.

"Charges," Alex began. "Treason, Attempted Genocide, Murder. Specification in that on 2nd April, 2150, Corporal Philip Henderson of the 10th Infantry Squad did cause near mass loss of life through poisoning Camp Alpha's water supply with samples of Vibrio cholerae, thereby committing treason and attempted genocide as charged. Specification in that on 4th April, 2150, Corporal Henderson did cause loss of life, specifically that of Private Thomas Rainer of the 5th Artillery Squadron, thereby committing murder as charged. To all recorded charges and specifications, what is the plea?"

"Not guilty to all charges, your Honour."

"Proceed, Captain," Geraldton said. Captain Silvius began calling out witnesses.

"Lieutenant-General Faulkner."

Ben stood and walked to face the panel. He sat and allowed technicians to place components of the lie detector onto his arm.

"Faulkner, Benjamin," Alex said. "Rank: Lieutenant-General. Position: Commanding officer. Current assignment: Alpha Company, consisting of the 1st, 2nd, and 6th Infantry Squads and 3rd Artillery Squadron."

"You were there when Private Rainer was shot, were you not?" Silvius asked.

"Yes, I was," Ben said in reply.

"Did you see any suspicious movement within or without the walls of the interrogation chamber?"

"No, sir."

"So do you think Henderson here was hidden well, or do you think he was not present at the site at all?"

"I believe he was present, yes."

"And what makes you think that?"

"Private Rainer's testimony indicated that a man named 'Philip' was responsible for the contamination of the water supply. Shortly after mentioning the suspect's first name, Rainer was shot, suggesting the suspect did not wish for his identity to be revealed. Given that the shot came after Rainer said, 'Philip', it is quite probable that Philip Henderson was involved in the murder, as he is the only person named 'Philip' in all of the Liberation Army."

"Thank you, Lieutenant-General," said Silvius.

"Does the defence have any questions for the witness?" asked Geraldton.

"Yes, your Honour," said Henderson's attorney. "Lieutenant-General, how can you convince this court that you are not currently under the control of the Government? The attempt to reverse the re-education process did fail, after all."

"Well, I didn't lie, did I?"

"Still, the Government may be manipulating your brain by making it think it is the truth when really it is not."

"The events as recounted earlier are completely true. I have simply made a conclusion based on these events."

"In other words, you're speculating."

There was a momentary silence in the room.

"Yes, sir, I was," Ben finally said.

"Thank you, Lieutenant-General," said the attorney.

"You may return to your seat, Lieutenant-General."

"Next, Commander Mars," Silvius called.

Commander Marion Mars stood and walked to the witness' chair before sitting. The lie detector was now clamped over her arm.

"Commander, what were you doing at the time of the incident?" Silvius asked.

"I was questioning Private Rainer in Interrogation Chamber 12. I was accompanied by Lieutenant-General Faulkner," Mars replied. "The three of us were the only people in the room at the time of the incident."

"Did you notice anything odd about the room you were in? Perhaps a hole in the walls or ceiling?"

"No I didn't, sir. As far as I could tell, the room was secured," Mars said. "There were guards outside the door and security cameras present. I could notice no holes in the walls or ceiling, except for the ventilation shaft grilles."

"The ventilation shaft…" Silvius wondered. After a short period of silence, he gave his response.

"Thank you, Commander," he gestured to the defence, prompting Henderson's attorney to speak up.

"I have no questions for the Commander," she said.

"Very well," Daniel replied. "You may return to your seat, Commander." Mars nodded before standing up and sitting back down in her own chair.

"Your Honour," Silvius requested. "I would like to call a recess to the proceedings in order for us to consider our findings."

"Alright. This court is in recess." Daniel said before standing up himself and leaving the room.

Chapter 2
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