From evidence provided I must conclude the LNS-Hawaii did use illegal tactic. I vote for Administrative fine. This conclusion is based upon the circumstances the LNS-Hawaii was facing. In the thick of battle one can make mistakes and I shall not cashier a fine officer for defending his ship and men under such odds. However, Commander Sturm and the LNS-Hawaii have broken regulations so I propose a fine of 10 million credits to go into the SA general fund, with the Court's final approval.
Admiral RedBear of Texas Sqdn.
(ooc: I find the motley bunch of hyenas interesting and shall keep this pic for later use. I believe a more henious crime has been committed:)