In Conquerer Kaz had a supercomputer with an attitude named SAM. So I toasted her

Anyway, sorry I didn't post yesterday.

Uhh ... re-brainwash? I'm not planning to re-brainwash anybody ...

Commanding Officer Saja Dakrin stood stiffly at attention. Shinyso nodded coolly at her.
"At ease."
She relaxed and dropped her gaze to look directly at him. Her bold manner reminded Shinyso of someone he'd known before he'd become Kiyrenin, but he ignored the resemblance.
"You requested my presence, sir," she stated. He nodded.
"I have a few questions for you about Commander Aurych."
"Yes sir."
"At my lord's orders I searched Commander Aurych's mind, and found distinct traces of guilt and fear. Apparently she fears our discovery of something she did. We had hoped you would clarify."
"We, sir?"
"My lord and I."
"Ah. Sir, I have been ordered not to discuss the matter."
"By whom?"
"The Commander, sir."
"Indeed. If I countermanded the order, would you comply?"
"Yes, sir. You do outrank the Commander."
"Then consider it done."
"Yes sir. Commander Aurych left confidential files unguarded for a time. When she returned they had been accessed and stolen by an unknown party. I found out about this and confronted her. She then attempted to threaten me, and when her tactic did not succeed she proceeded to order my silence."
"How recent is this incident?"
"It occurred two days ago, sir."
"DO you recall what files were stolen?"
"Not the exact filenames, sir, just that they were confidential and important. I feared a security breach or a compromise to my lord."
"I see. Commander Dakrin, I do not blame you for following orders."
"Sir?" Her surprise was obvious, but she made no other comment.
"The fault is with Aurych. Commander, my orders are to deal with Aurych in whatever manner I see fit."
"Yes, sir."
"Therefore I have demoted her. She carries the rank of Lieutenant. You are promoted to Commander, and I leave the rest of Aurych's punishment to you."
"Thank you, sir."
"May I suggest dealing with her now?"
"Of course."
"What shall her punishment be, Commander?"
"I brand her a traitor, sir. She will be dealt with accordingly."
"Excellent. Shall we get this over with, Commander?"
"Certainly. Let's do away with the formality as well, what do you think?"
"Good idea."
"My best yet," she said, and turned towards the bridge. "I have another one. Let's make this public."
"As public as you can with nineteen people on board," he said dryly. She nodded.
When they reached the bridge, Shinyso leading, they were ignored. Shinyso glanced at Saja, and she made her way to the intercom.
"All crewmembers are requested on the bridge immediately! All crewmembers to the bridge!"
Shasah swung around, confusion and anger obvious in her manner. "Dakrin," she said, "I never ordered that!"
"No," Shinyso said, steel in his eyes, "I did."
Shasah shut up. Saja watched as the Kiyrenin assembled, all at attention. Shinyso moved forward.
"Commander Shasah Aurych."
Shasah stepped nervously toward him.
"After careful observation and evaluation, I find Shasah Aurych unfit for command and unsuitable for her rank. Therefore I demote her to the rank of Lieutenant." He paused as shock and disbelief flitted over Shasah's face. "And after due deliberation and the permission of the Kiyrenin lord, I promote Commanding Officer Saja Dakrin to the rank of Commander, of the Vertigo."
Saja nodded, impassive. Shasah stared at the pair of them, bewilderment written all over her.
Saja stepped forward at a nod from Shinyso.
"Thank you, sir. I accept this rank. May the master of the Kiyrenin live forever!"
There was a ragged cheer. She held up her hand. "However, I have an important accusation to make. I charge Lieutenant Aurych with treason."
Then all hell broke loose.