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{{Independence-A}}

:''Preceeded immediately by [[Independence-A Award Ceremony 238501.18]].''


(('''Flight Deck; [[USS Ursa Major|Ursa Major]]'''))

<nowiki>::</nowiki> The two men from the Ursa Major had barely returned to their seats before she continues. ::

'''[[Anassasi, Jessa Kyrn|Anassasi]]''': Ensign [[Sharpe, Paul|Sharpe]], please step forward.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>Another tall Terran rises from the crowd to join her on the stage. Jessa smiles before stepping forward to greet him. ::

'''Anassasi''': Ensign Sharpe. You have constantly worked to protect and guard this crew. Your efforts to ensure their safety have not gone unnoticed. It is a pleasure to here by promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>Placing the black half-pip on his collar, she takes a half-step back before giving him a congratulatory smile along with her hand. ::

'''Anassasi''': Congratulations, Mr. Sharpe!

<nowiki>::</nowiki>She waits for him to resume his seat before continuing. Next to her Byron prepares the last of the promotions. ::

'''Anassasi''': Lieutenants [[Salak]] and [[Satscher, Vojana|Satscher]], please step forward.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>The Vulcan and Bukvan step forward together. Ascending the short stairs, they meet her near the podium. ::

'''Anassasi''': Lieutenant Junior Grade Salak. You have been with this fleet for the better part of four years. In that time, you have served under the command of [[Kare'en m'Hapron m'Adrina|Captain Kare'en]], [[Mar, Idril|Captain Mar]], as well as myself. You have a long history in this region, yet have gone unrecognized in recent history. Today, I plan to change that.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>Stepping forward, Jessa removes the black half-pip depositing it in Pratt's hand in exchange for the solid gold pip. Fumbling slightly, she nearly drops the pip before finally attaching it to his collar. ::

'''Anassasi''': It is with pleasure that I here by promote you to the rank of Full Lieutenant. Congratulations, Lieutenant Salak.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>Stepping back, she raises a hand instead of offering it Terran fashion. Moving one step to the side, Jessa addresses the petite woman who had served on her ship for nearly a year. ::

'''Anassasi''': Lieutenant Junior Grade Satscher. It is a pleasure to welcome you back to the crew of the [[USS Independence-A|USS Independence]]. It is our hope that you return with experiences to share with our staff and your friends. It is a pleasure to promote you to the rank of Full Lieutenant.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>For the first time during the ceremony, the Admiral does not have to reach or stretch to place the rank insignia upon a collar. Removing the black half-pip, she reattaches a new solid gold pip to the woman's collar. Stepping back, she smiles before offering her hand. ::

'''Anassasi''': Congratulations, Lieutenant Satscher!

<nowiki>::</nowiki>Jessa pauses only briefly before continuing on. ::

'''Anassasi''': This concludes our ceremony, Ladies and Gentlemen. There are refreshments and party rooms reserved on Deck 10 and 11 courtesy of [[Ursa Major Non-Playing Character Listing#Command NPC's|Captain Lancaster]]. Before we depart, let's have a big round of applause for your fellow crew mates.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>A burst of cheering rises from the deck. Outside the open shuttle bay doors, a pair of F-150's flies by, setting the void ablaze with color. Another cheer rises from the floor, as the fighter's give a second pass. Once more the wing passes by before turning back to the [[USS Ronin|Ronin]]. All around the deck, the celebration finally begins. ::

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