Inspector Renée Lachapelle’s determination was palpable as she strode through the corridors of justice with Spacedawg by her side. Today was not a typical day in the Quebec Sector
Overview A Sector, commonly referred to as a Provincial Sector, is a designated area of space within the broader and diverse cosmic region known as the Canadian Expanse. These Sectors function similarly to provinces, contributing to the organization and governance of this vast territory. Structure and Division The Canadian Expanse is divided into thirteen Provincial Sectors, each with its own... More; it was the day they would expose the depth of corruption that had tainted its judicial systemThe Canadian Expanse Judicial System serves as the backbone of governance and law enforcement across the expansive interstellar region known as the Canadian Expanse. Drawing heavily from the Canadian judicial model, this system is designed to ensure justice, fairness, and adherence to the rule of law throughout the various planets and systems within the expanse. Structure of the Judicial System... More. Several judges, caught in the web of criminal activities they were supposed to adjudicate, were about to face their reckoning.
Their first target was Judge Alain Mercier, who was presiding over a case when Lachapelle and Spacedawg burst into his courtroom. The room fell into a stunned silence as the pair approached the bench.
“What is the meaning of this?” Judge Mercier demanded, his gavel poised in mid-air.
“Judge Mercier, you are going to have to recuse yourself,” Lachapelle stated firmly.
“Why?” scoffed Mercier, a sneer curling his lip.
“Because I’m placing you under arrest!” Lachapelle announced, her voice echoing throughout the courtroom.
The judge’s sneer faltered as disbelief washed over him. “On what grounds? You have no right—”
Spacedawg stepped forward, unfolding the warrant as he handed it to the bailiff. “Here are all the rights we need.”
The bailiff, upon reading the document, nodded solemnly and turned to the judge. “Sir, please step down. You must comply with the arrest warrant.”
Judge Mercier, in a last-ditch attempt to flee, shoved papers off his bench and bolted. Spacedawg was quicker. With a swift move, he tripped the judge, who fell with a thud, and swiftly cuffed him amidst gasps from the audience.
The next judge on their list was found on the greens of an elite golf club. Judge Bernard Lavoie was taking a swing when Lachapelle and Spacedawg approached, the warrant ready. His reaction was theatrical, filled with bluster and threats.
“You can’t do this! I’ll have your badges for this!” Judge Lavoie yelled, swinging his golf club in the air dramatically.
Lachapelle, unphased, held up the warrant. “We can, and we are. Please, Judge Lavoie, let’s do this peacefully.”
Seeing the futility of resistance and the seriousness of the warrant, Judge Lavoie dropped his club and held out his wrists, his shoulders slumping in defeat.
Their mission continued at the docks, where three judges were about to embark on a luxury cruise with their families. The scene was chaotic, with families protesting and media swarming to capture every moment of the high-profile arrests.
As each judge was apprehended, the gravity of the situation settled over the crowd. The spectacle of justice being served was bitter yet necessary, and as the judges were escorted away, the media frenzy intensified, broadcasting the downfall of once-respected figures to the entire sectorOverview A Sector, commonly referred to as a Provincial Sector, is a designated area of space within the broader and diverse cosmic region known as the Canadian Expanse. These Sectors function similarly to provinces, contributing to the organization and governance of this vast territory. Structure and Division The Canadian Expanse is divided into thirteen Provincial Sectors, each with its own... More.
Inspector Lachapelle, standing beside Spacedawg as they watched the last of the judges being taken into custody, felt a grim satisfaction. “Today, we’ve sent a clear message: no one is above the law, not even judges.”
Spacedawg nodded in agreement, the weight of their day’s work settling on his shoulders. “Let’s hope this cleanses the system, Renée. For justice’s sake.”
As they walked back to their vehicle, the flashing cameras and shouted questions from the media followed them, a stark reminder of the public eye’s unblinking gaze on the unfolding drama of justice and corruption.
