Independence Promotion Ceremony 237909.16: Difference between revisions

<nowiki>::</nowiki>Multi Purpose Room 31 is one of the smaller event rooms on SB118. Some of these rooms could hold upwards of a couple thousand. Room 31 instead held at most a 50, which was still a bit big for the small gathering of the Phoenix Officers. A long tapering thin room, its outer hall wall is entirely transparent aluminum so a field of stars would frame who ever stood before it. Today Star Base operations had set up biped standard chairs, the blue banners of the Federation and Star Fleet, and a small table holding a variety of boxes. Rear Admiral Hollis waits near one of the banners in the white uniform quietly talking with Commander Anassasi, and Lcmd. Kare'en. Below Hollis' service bars two small medals hang; one a simple gold circle and the other the shield of Star Fleet. Cmd. Anassasi checks the room and then leans close to Hollis. A minute later all three officers take their seats signaling the room to silence at which point Hollis stands moving to the small table.::

'''Hollis''': Thank-you for coming today; Star Fleet draws together periodically to honor officers for exception achievement. Before beginning the award ceremony, I would like you to recall those you went to the academy with, and those you first served with aboard a vessel. Likely many have left the service. It is a credit to each of your commitment, loyalty, and excellence that you remain true to the dream of the Federation.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>Hollis looks at the audience as he speaks meeting their eyes. ::

'''Hollis''': We begin with one of the oldest awards of Star Fleet. It represents a tradition of excellence stretching back through the fleet.

 

<nowiki>::</nowiki>Hollis takes a small black box from the table and lovingly removes

'''Hollis''': Please step forward Lcmd. Kare'en. The TOSMA recognizes excellence in the conduct of duty. It recognizes your achievements as first an officer, than a Department Head, and finally your growth as a command officer. Wear this with pride.

 

 

'''Hollis''': (low voice) "Please Remain."

<nowiki>::</nowiki>Reaching to the table, the Admiral takes another of the boxes, bringing out an impressive gold Octagon emblazoned with a palm and shooting star. Carefully he shows it to the audience.::

'''Hollis''': The Silver Palm is one of my favorite commendations. Silver is the color of purity; the Palm a plant of peace, but also of incredible versatility providing building material, medicine, and food to those who cultivate it. In the desert, the Palm marks an oasis. The Star represents the quest for advancement which Star Fleet embodies. Lcmd. Kare'en, your service record and fellow officers all speak to your unceasing dedication to assisting your fellow officers. Whether that be special projects, or just talking time to listen, your activities have made the Pheonix a special place to be. Please accept the Silver Palm with our sincerest thanks.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>The silver medal joins the gold, and Hollis steps back to lead a round of applause, before allowing the decorated officer to return to his chair. With a smile Hollis takes up the next award.::

'''Hollis''': If you look at the list of TOSMA II recipients you will note many familiar names; Captain Skyfire, Captain Adler, Admiral Marlin, and a host of others. TOSMA II is about energy, taking chances, and driving forward. The officers who receive it throw themselves into their assignments with enthusiasm. Lt. jg. Devar please step forward.

Cmd. Anassasi's speaks highly of your abilities. She was most impressed at how even in the chaos of the Cardasian Relief missions, you stayed focused working toward resolution.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>From the boxes emerges a small golden circle with blue script, and Hollis pins it to the medical blue uniform.::

'''Hollis''': Congratulations Lt. jg. Devar. (whisper) I too was a counselor. It is a very special time, enjoy.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>Once Devar returns to her chair, Hollis removes a simple pendant made up of a hanging purple stone. ::