Promotion Listing
Posted on Fri Oct 22nd, 2021 @ 2:43pm by Lieutenant JG Nerinath zh'Rhilror [Lalor] & Lieutenant Samaire MacBride-Reece [Lalor] & Avalon [ADMIN NPC] & Captain Garrett Lovejoy [ Taylor] & Lieutenant JG Ryan Kade III & Lieutenant JG Damien Blackford & Legate Imik S'Niohun [Lia Taylor] & Lieutenant M'Tuuri Sh'iss [S'hib] & Lieutenant Vira Vemre [Whavi] & Captain George Charles [Reece] & Lieutenant JG Heather De La Rosa {Kelea-Salik} & Chief Warrant Officer Man'darr [Naxea] & Staff Warrant Officer Reo'thanra Sandtail & Senior Chief Petty Officer Emily Charles {Kelea-Salik} & Gunnery Sergeant Luxa Gami [Naxea] & Staff Sergeant Leilani Charles {Kelea-Salik}
Mission:
Season 5: Episode 3: CAPETOWN
Location: Briefing Room
Timeline: MD1 - 13h00
3787 words - 7.6 OF Standard Post Measure
Avalon appeared in the Ready room and paused. "Captain Lovejoy" She said calmly. "I have the list of Officers and crew eligible for Promotion Sir."
"Avalon." Garrett greeted the AI. "Excellent. May I see it please."
A padd appeared on his desk. "You will find it is mostly junior officers and enlisted, but all deserving."
Garrett looked over the list before addressing the AI, "I see no problem with the promotion list Avalon. I approve it. I admit, I don't know some of the people listed here but I am satisfied with your recommendations ."
"Of course Captain. Should I summon them to the Briefing Room?"
"Yes please Avalon. Time to give the crew something to be proud about." Garrett replied somberly.
The AI nodded and across the ship, summons went out.
[[ATTENTION CREW, WOULD THE FOLLOWING CREW PLEASE REPORT TO THE BRIEFING ROOM ON DECK 1 IMMEDIATELY- Petty Officer 1st Class Emily Charles, Warrant Officer Man'darr, Warrant Officer Reo'thanra Sandtail, Cadet Senior Grade Eric 'Tyr' van Allen, Cadet Senior Grade Kay'Vek 'To'Kaa', Cadet Senior Grade Marianna 'Raven' McDonnal, Cadet Senior Grade Shalenna Vais,
Cadet Senior Grade T'Venn, Cadet Senior Grade Vaden Kalasi, Staff Sergeant Luxa Gami, Consul Imik S'Niohun, Consul Vanessa Alcean an Vantar, Lieutenant JG M'Tuuri Sh'iss, Ensign Napoleon Bond, Ensign Nerinath zh'Rhilror, Ensign Ryan Hamilton, Ensign Ryan Kade III, Ensign Samaire McBride, Ensign Vira Vemre, 1st Lieutenant George Charles, Sergeant Heather De La Rosa, Sergeant Leilani Charles, Ensign Damien Blackford]]
==READY ROOM==
Consul Vanessa arrived at the ready room with a PADD in her arms like she usually did, elegantly dressed as usual and she pushed the doorchime.
Hearing the chime, Garrett was seated at the table but called out "Enter" and waited to see which of the would be the first to arrive.
Vanessa entered the ready room. "Greetings Captain. You sent for me?" Both her speech and appearance was as elegant and diplomatic as ever. Even for the well spoken Consul.
"Hello Consul. Yes, I did and if you will be kind enough to wait for the others to arrive, I'll explain why you are here. Oh, please have a seat while we wait."
George and Leilani arrived next. They were wearing workout uniforms, as they had just been in the gym when the call to report came in. "Hey, everyone," he said in a friendly manner. "Anyone know what this meeting is about?"
Emily wasn’t far behind her brother and his wife, she smiled warmly as she greeted everyone before taking a seat.
Damien was next to arrive, uniform slightly wrinkled, a workout bag, a white karate gi slightly poking out. He ran a hand through his hair, in an ever-lasting attempt to make it at least look neat, before stepping through the door. "Ensign Damien Blackford, reporting." He said, casting an eye around the room, eyes lingering on the new Captain for a few seconds, before moving on.
The large form of Man'darr stepped through the door with Luxa following close behind. "I have no idea why I was called, Sir. You, I can understand since you're always breaking shit but me? I'm just a sweet innocent virgin woman."
Man'darr roared in laughter in response. "I wouldn't use any of those words to describe you, Gami." As they approached the new captain--the ship went through commanding officers like a Klingon goes through bottles of bloodwine. "Warrant Officer Man'darr reporting as ordered, Sir."
Luxa stepped next to Man'darr. "Staff Sergeant Luxa Gami, reporting as ordered, Sir."
Garrett nodded at the new arrivals. "Thank you all for coming. If you will be patient a few more minutes to allow the others to arrive. Then we can get on with the proceedings."
Heather arrived smiling politely as she entered the room. “My apologies for being late Commander, getting anywhere these days takes me longer than it used to.” She grinned as she rested her hand on her very rounded stomach before walking across to a seat and getting comfortable.
"Quite alright and perfectly understandable." Garrett replied with a smile taking in Heather's rounded stomach. "When is the baby due if you don't mind me asking."
“Roughly a couple of months” Heather smiled warmly. “I’m due April 7th if our little man decides to go full term.”
"When he arrives, we'll make him a member of the crew." Garrett replied. "Another member of the Elysium family."
Heather grinned. “We’re already a part of this wonderful family Sir.” She looked around those gathered. “Everyone on this ship is family to me.”
"Yes, so I see. I stand corrected." Garrett replied with a smile.
The door opened and two ensigns entered. One an Andorian the other human. they were chatting as they did so but stopped when they saw Garrett and both saluted.
"Sir" Sam and Neri said before being waved to seats.
Napoleon Bond came as he glanced at the crew. He wondered why the unannounced meeting was happening.
Vira entered having rushed here from her quarters. She was pulling long hours in operations and Arcadia so the unexpected summoning threw her for a bit of a loop. She was still a fixing her pip to her collar when she walked through the door, just about colliding with Bond. The near collision caused her to giggle until she spotted Lovejoy. Composing her expression Vira dipped her head and greeted him before quickly finding her way to an open seat next to Damien.
Damien looked up from his seat as he heard a familiar giggle entering the room. Watching as Vira made her way next to him, he smiled as she sat next to him, reaching a hand under the table to give her leg a reassuring squeeze. "Hey." He said softly. Glancing around at the rest of the room, he continued. "So, little miss 'Super Spy.' Any idea as to why we're here today?" He asked, teasing her slightly.
Vira narrowed her eyes at the title and whispered, "I can't leak classified intel." She joked knowing full well she was completely clueless as to why they were gathered here.
Damien pouted slightly at her. "Not even to your boyfriend?" He asked, poking his lower lip out in an attempt at the 'puppy dog eyes' look on her, his eyes still maintained a slight mischievous sparkle. He knew full well she wouldn't know. He just enjoyed teasing her.
Vira laughed but tried to keep it low not wanting to draw attention. She pointed to his face, "That, isn't going to work on me. I don't crumble under pressure or persuasion." Under the table her knee moved to tap his.
The Doors to the Ready room hissed open, parting to reveal an exhausted looking, diminutive Vulpine Alien clad in an armor plated, extensively modified Engineers uniform, a Short carbine of alien design attached on a magnetic anchor point on his hip. "Warrant officer Reo'thanra Sandtail Reporting as Ordered. " he said quickly snapping off a salute, his voice Straining against the ships Universal translator, giving him a oddly synthetic twinge to his voice. His eyes drifted over the rooms occupants as he tried to find someone he knew on more personal basis, though he eventually gave up and returned his gaze forwards until he was Relieved of his salute.
Imik had by now made her way to the briefing room, on her lower arm she now displayed three and a half rings. The rank of Sha Rathshu, her dress uniform skirt edged in light green showed her fighter pilot origin and her four mission stars on her upper arm showed her combat history. Entering she bowed to those there, "Blessings to all who gather here, my apologies for my late arrival. I have gained promotion from my people but have been allowed to remain on this vessel".
Commander Vaii's cadets entered the room. Wondering what was happening. Clearly one of them had done something, and it was not clear what.
Avalon appeared beside Lovejoy and inclined her head. "All here" She announced.
"Very good Avalon. Thank you." Gary replied to the AI before turning his attention to those present. "I'm sure you all have questions as to why you are here. The reason is completely rational. You are all being promoted." He informed the group letting the news sink in and watching for reactions.
George was surprised by this news, as wasz most of the rest of those assembled. A promotion for him meant...Captain's bars! He did his best to contain his excitement, looking down at both Leilani and Emily, who were also being promoted! What a great day indeed!!
Leilani and Emily both looked at George with big beaming smiles on their faces, this was certainly a day to remember.
Damien sat up straighter as the AI appeared, and the Captain started speaking. At he announcement, Damien felt his mouth drop open slightly. A promotion? Glancing around the room, the surprise in the air was evident. Looking to his side, he watched Vira's face, eager to see her reaction, his hand find hers under the table, giving it a soft squeeze.
"Than... Thank you, sir." He finally found himself saying, surprising even himself that he'd spoken first.
Vanessa smiled and nodded. "You have my gratitude, Captain. The only thing I can offer in return is to continue to be in your service in your diplomatic department."
Kay'vek spoke. "You honor me this Captain. I will not forget it."
Man'darr chuckled at Gami's surprised look. "Shit, I actually made it to Gunnery Sergeant," she commented. She had been demoted twice in the past for fighting.
"Congratulations," Man'darr said honestly with a huge grin.
"Thanks...I think," she shrugged, looking at the large Marine.
Heather sat dumbfounded at the news she was to be promoted. She couldn’t wait to tell Fernando either.
Nerinath gave the Captain a calm look. "So is this the ceremony?" She asked.
"Yes. Problem?" Garrett replied.
Avalon replied. "I will call your name, come up to Captain Lovejoy and receive your pip."
"Petty Officer 1st Class Emily Charles" The AI said.
Emily rose from her seat and walked around to Lovejoy.
"You are hereby promoted to Petty Officer"
"Congratulations Petty Officer Charles." Garrett told Emily as he affixed her new pip to her collar.
“Thank you Captain!” She smiled proudly.
"Warrant Officer Man'darr"
Man'darr got up and approached the captain.
"You are hereby promoted to Chief Warrant Officer"
"Congratulations Chief Warrant Officer Man'darr"
"Thank you, Sit," he replied, accepting the new rank insignia into his hand before turning to sit back down.
"Warrant Officer Reo'thanra Sandtail"
"Present and Accounted for, Sir," he said as he stepped Forwards, his large ears twitching lightly as he contemplated whether or not it was Legal for the federation to Promote him or not.
"You are hereby promoted to Chief Warrant Officer"
"Congratulations Chief Warrant Officer Sandtail."
"thank you, Sirs," The diminutive alien said with a salute Before he Returned to the Line up.
"Cadet Senior Grade Eric 'Tyr' van Allen"
The Scandinavian Pilot nodded. "Thank you, Sir.
"You are hereby promoted to Ensign and assigned to the Starfighter department here on the Elysium"
"I won't disappoint you sir."
"Congratulations Ensign Allen. I know you will do well."
"Cadet Senior Grade Kay'Vek 'To'Kaa'"
Kay'Vek stepped forward.
"You are hereby promoted to Ensign and assigned to the Starfighter department here on the Elysium"
"I will bring honor to this ship and crew, Captain." Kay'vek noted.
"Congratulations Ensign. I know your forefathers would be proud and honored by your achievements."
"Cadet Senior Grade Marianna 'Raven' McDonnal "
Mari stepped forward with a smile.
"You are hereby promoted to Ensign and assigned to the Starfighter department here on the Elysium"
"Thank you, Captain." Mari said in her Southern Belle accent.
"Ensign McDonald. Congratulations."
"Cadet Senior Grade Shalenna Vais"
Shaleena was angry, but she kept the anger well hidden
"You are hereby promoted to Ensign and assigned to the Starfighter department here on the Elysium"
'Ensign Vais, Congratulations ." Garrett told her as he affixed the pip.
She said nothing and continued to stand.
"Cadet Senior Grade T'Venn "
T'Venn stepped forward. As logical as ever.
"You are hereby promoted to Ensign and assigned to the Starfighter department here on the Elysium"
'Well done Ensign T'venn.
"Indeed. Thank you, Captain."
"Cadet Senior Grade Vaden Kalasi"
"You are hereby promoted to Ensign and assigned to the Starfighter department here on the Elysium"
"Ensign Kalasi, congratulations on becoming the newest starfighter."
"Ensigh Vaden, Sir." The Bajoran responded crisply.
"I apologize Ensign Vaden. Again congratulations." Garrett rep;ied politely.
"Staff Sergeant Luxa Gami"
Gami stood and approached the captain.
"You are hereby promoted to Gunnery Sergeant"
"Gunnery Sergeant Gami. Congratulations. Keep the stripes this time." Garrett whispered to her.
Gami grinned. "I'll try, Sir," she replied before turning to sit back down.
"Consul Imik S'Niohun"
Moving forwards, Imik bowed and stood waiting.
"You are hereby promoted to Legate"
"Very well done Legate Imik. You are credit to not only the Federation but the Onjas Republic as well." Garrett told the Onjas
"This vessel has become my home, and this crew a family of sorts. Just how they feel about an Ojnas, is unknown to me as I have never asked or wanted to know. I thank you for this honour". Imik bowed once again and stepped back.
"Consul Vanessa Alcean an Vantar"
Vanessa walked forward elegantly and presented herself.
"You are hereby promoted to Legate"
Garrett smiled at Vanessa. "Congratulations Legate and thank you for all your hard work."
"As always... I and the Alindari are dedicated to Starfleet and the Federation." Vanessa noted. "You honor me greatly with this, Captain."
"Lieutenant JG M'Tuuri Sh'iss"
Having been ignoring the ceremony, M'Tuuri was somewhat taken back when her name was called, letting out a small trill as her head snapped towards the sound, her eyes widening once she recognised it was the Captain speaking to her.
"Great..." She thought to herself, approaching the Captain with a perfectly false smile erected on her feline features, an uncanny hologram to hide her discontent.
"You are hereby promoted to Full Lieuteant"
"Congratulations Lieutenant M'Turri."
"Thank you Capurrtain, purrhaps I'll get that office after all." She added, her smile feeling a tad more real, even to M'Tuuri.
"Ensign Napoleon Bond"
Napoleon stood up. Keeping a stiff neck as he walked up at attention.
"You are hereby promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade"
"Congratulations Lt Bond. Keep up the good work." Garrett told the younger man.
Napoleon gave a salute and he went back to his spot.
"Ensign Nerinath zh'Rhilror"
Neri moved from where she had been standing at the back of the room and saluted as she stopped before Lovejoy.
"You are hereby promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade"
"Congratulations Lieutenant zh'Rhilror. Well done." Garrett told her.
"Thank you Captain" Neri replied and moved back to her place
"Ensign Ryan Kade III"
The brig officer snapped to attention in front of his Captain, giving a crisp salute. "Sir!"
"You are hereby promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade"
"Congratulations Lieutenant Kade."
"Thank you, Captain. I'll do everything in my power to honor your faith in me." With that, the Lieutenant dropped his salute, popped the steel tip of his right boot aft and to port of the left heel, pivoted an about-face, and walked away.
"Ensign Samaire McBride"
Samaire nodded and stepped forward.
"You are hereby promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade"
"Well done and congratulations Lieutenant McBride." Garrett told her.
Only over a 100 years too late, she thought but she smiled, and took the rank pip and stepped back to her seat.
"Ensign Vira Vemre"
Giddy, Vira all but hopped over to Commander Lovejoy.
"You are hereby promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade"
Vira accepted the pip, marveling at it a moment as if it were her greatest treasure.
"Well done Lieutenant Vemre and congratulations. Keep it up."
The sound of her new rank delighted Vira more then she thought it would, "Thank you Commander." She nodded quickly and stepped away.
"1st Lieutenant George Charles"
George stood, feeling pride starting to cross his face. But, ever the professional Marine, he locked it up, mostly. After making his way over to Garrett, he snapped to attention and saluted smartly. He then dropped the salute and remained at attention as he awaited the rank change over.
"You are hereby promoted to the Rank of Marine Captain."
"Captain Charles. Well done sir. exceptionally well done. It is an honor." Garrett told the marine as he affixed the captain bars to his collar and shook his hand.
"Thank you, Sir!" George allowed a small grin to hint on his face as he shook the commanding officer's hand. He then saluted again. After dropping the salute, he took a single step backwards, executed a left face and moved back to his seat, with Leilani and Emily.
"Sergeant Heather De La Rosa"
Heather rose from her chair as quickly as her baby bump would allow. Making her way around to Garrett.
"You are hereby promoted to Ensign and assigned permanently to the Elysium's Medical Department."
"Congratulations Ensign De La Rosa. I know you will continue your exceptional work. The medical department is fortunate to have you."
“Thank you so much Sir” She smiled the biggest smile yet, she couldn’t wait to tell Fernando.
"Sergeant Leilani Charles"
Leilani smiled as she rose from her seat and headed around to Garrett.
"You are hereby promoted to Staff Sergeant"
"Sergeant Charles. Congratulations. Very well done."
“Thank you so much Captain.” She grinned like the proverbial Cheshire Cat as she walked back to her seat.
"Ensign Damien Blackford"
"You are hereby promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade"
Damien stood upon hearing his name, making his way to the Captain, smiling as he fixed the new pip to his collar.
"Lieutenant Blackford. Congratulations. Keep it up."
Snapping off a salute, he nodded. "Thank you, sir. I'll do my best." Turning around, he walked back his seat, smiling at Vira.
Avalon looked at the newly promoted. "Congratulations" the AI Continued. "This information has been uploaded into the Ship's computer and your commanding officers have been notified."
Garrett stepped back and looked over the recently promoted. "Thank you." He said simply before continuing. "Thank you for all your hard work, dedication and service to not only the Federation but this ship and your fellow crewmates. You have made us all proud and I know you will continue to do so. He stopped as the door opened and waiters pushed in serving carts of food of every type as well desserts and one which held a tub of champagne. He at looked to the group to the outstanding crew of the USS Elysium. Enjoy your promotions."
Avalon looked around. "Enjoy" And she vanished.
As soon as the ceremony was over, George laughed and pulled the two women in his life to him. He was careful with his sister, though. "This was totally unexpected!" He was grinning ear to ear as he reached up and touched his Marine rank insignia.
Emily was bubbling with excitement. “None of us expected this! Congratulations big brother, and to you too Leilani!”
Leilani grinned. “Congratulations to you too Emily. I wasn’t expecting this at all. I don’t know what I was expecting!” She hugged George. “Congratulations Imzadi. I’m so proud of you.”
"I think this is a very cool moment," he said happily as he hugged his beautiful
As soon as the ceremony finished, Damien reached across, taking Vira's hand in his, grinning widely. "I can't believe it." Was all he could say, squeezing her hand.
Vira squeezed back and laughed, "Tell me about it, I was sure that I was going to be an Ensign forever!"
Damien chuckled, nodding. "Seven years an Ensign, like poor Harry Kim." He said, grinning at her.
Narrow eyes glared into the vastness of space, trying to ignore her own reflection and that of the busy room behind her, she had tried very hard not to get noticed, content to meander about her empty and often vacant department.
This promotion however would cause a lot of problems, but open up a few more doors... M'Tuuri just hadn't quite figured out how to exploit them, yet.
"Captain Lovejoy a word if you will sir," Reo'thanra called out softly, his thoughts racing as he stepped closer to the Human, keeping a respectful distance and stance.
Garrett glanced at the newly promoted warrant officer, "Certainly Mr. Sandtail." Garrett replied , "What is on your mind?"
"Sir...With Respect, was this promotion Cleared by the Confederacy Defense fleet?" the Vulpine asked in a low hushed tone. "Given that I am only on this ship as a Diplomatic Transfer."
Garrett nodded and offered a smile. "The Confederacy Defense Fleet was indeed consulted and it was explained to them that this new rank is from the Federation in recognition of your services to this crew and ship. They were quite pleased and proud of your achievement Mr. Sandtail."
The Vulpine alien relaxed and nodded. "Understood sir, I look forward to Proving my usefulness to the ship."
Man'darr's combadge chirped. "Hey Jarhead... This is Vaii." Jess' voice came through. "You are required to come to my quarters so we can celebrate the promotion, and no; this isn't optional. I'll come hunt you down if you keep me waiting."
Man'darr grinned. "Acknowledged, ma'am." he replied before catching Gami's look. "Don't start, Gami."
Gami laughed. "Oh, but I haven't even begun yet, Sir," she punched him playfully on the arm. "I'm going to pester the boss a bit. Later, Chief."
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