Inside a Starfleet Court, in San Francisco
"Cadets Kathy Rogers and Data have been charged with possession of illegal arms, misuse of Starfleet equipment, destruction of Starfleet property and disobeying a direct order from a senior officer" the judge read off for the court, in front of him sat Cadet Kathy Rogers looking as if she wanted to be anywhere else but there and Data who was sitting up strait with no expression on his face. When the charges had been read the judge turned to the jury.
"Has the jury come to a verdict?" the judge asked.
The foreman of the jury stood up, "We have your honor. We find Cadet Kathy Rogers and Cadet Data guilty of all charges."
"Thank you of your service to the court," the judge said to the jury and then he turned to the defendants, "this court has found you guilty and you are here by sentence to 300 hours of community service and expelled from Starfleet Academy and forever ban from any kind of service in Starfleet. This court is adjourned."
26 years later.
Captain's log: We have just picked up a group of scientists who are on their way to study strange radiation coming from the asteroids in the Omega Asteroid Belt. They believe that this radiation could be helpful in improving our warp drive systems. In a few minutes a few of my senior officers and I will meet with the lead scientists on this team to go over their plans.
Captain Picard and his senior offices sat waiting in the observation lounge as Doctors Ronald Jones and Kevin Smith walked in.
"Welcome abroad the Enterprise, gentlemen" Captain Picard said in greeting and gestured for them to sit down.
"This is my first officer, Commander William Riker and my second officer Lt. Commander Data" Captain Picard continued indicating to Riker and Data who were setting at their usual spots at the table.
"Commander Riker" Dr. Jones said in greeting pointing choosing to ignore Data.
"I am Dr. Ronald Jones and this is my colleague Dr. Kevin Smith and as you are well aware I am here to study the radiation coming off of these asteroids." Dr. Jones said now addressing the captain.
"If you don't mind me asking Dr. Jones, what is it that you hope to learn from this radiation?" Captain Picard asked.
"We believe that if we can find out how this radiation is occurring we could use that information to improve the speed of the warp drive and the endurance of ships warp drive systems" Dr. Smith answered for Dr. Jones.
"Well you will have the full support of the Enterprise crew and we shall arrive at the Omega Asteroid Belt in a few hours" Captain Picard said standing up.
"We thank you for any help you and your crew can prove" Dr. Jones answered reaching out his hand for Captain Picard to shake, which he did.
As they walked out for the observation lounge Dr. Jones glared at Data, as if he could make Data disappear if he glared at him hard enough.
They made it to the Omega Asteroid Belt, and planned on beginning their study first thing in the morning.
When Caption Picard walked onto the bridge the next morning he quickly noticed that Data was not at his op station.
Turning to the ensign who sat across from Data he asked, "Ensign, where is Commander Data?"
"I don't know sir" the ensign answered, "I haven't seen him all morning."
Captain Picard pressed his command badge, "Commander Data report to the bridge." The Captain got no response from Data.
Captain Picard turned to Wolf, "Lt. Wolf will you go on check up on Data, it is unlike him not to be at his post."
"Aye, sir" answered Wolf then he walked to the turbolift. It was not long before Wolf got to Data's quarters and not getting a response when he rang the bell for entrance he used his security override to enter the room.
Lt. Wolf was shocked at what he saw and he quick hit his command badge.
"Medical Emergency, Commander Data's quarters."