It was inevitable that Spock be called to serve in such a position. Kirk might have termed it a hazard of occupation, but they both knew that only in exceptional circumstances would he ever be called to sit on such a tribunal. As a Vulcan, Spock was considered more impartial than his former captain, and his logical consideration of facts thought to make him impervious to emotional manipulation.

The young captain had broken the rules and would be court-martialed, yet he could not find it in him to think what she had done for the Yzrian refugees was wrong.