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flashed. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | flashed. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Good Evening everyone. Glad you could all make it... even you, Mr. | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Good Evening everyone. Glad you could all make it... even you, Mr. | ||
Luciano. | Luciano. | ||
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''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' For those who missed the news bite, Administration finally caught the | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' For those who missed the news bite, Administration finally caught the | ||
elusive Captain Idril Mar and gave her a rank upgrade. We have to call her Fleet | elusive Captain Idril Mar and gave her a rank upgrade. We have to call her Fleet | ||
Captain, now. None the worry, however... she can now "borrow" starships to chase | Captain, now. None the worry, however... she can now "borrow" starships to chase | ||
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<nowiki>::</nowiki> A small wave of chuckles. David grinned. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki> A small wave of chuckles. David grinned. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' You can tell they don't let me out that often. <nowiki>::</nowiki> eyes twinkling <nowiki>::</nowiki> | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' You can tell they don't let me out that often. <nowiki>::</nowiki> eyes twinkling <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
Welcome to our annual ceremony dinner. This year we managed to convince the Edge | Welcome to our annual ceremony dinner. This year we managed to convince the Edge | ||
to let us show off our dress cuts. Karynn... that dress is stunning. Brice, I | to let us show off our dress cuts. Karynn... that dress is stunning. Brice, I | ||
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long wink, to get a few more laughs and whistles. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | long wink, to get a few more laughs and whistles. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' 2386 was an unusual year. Tragedies, triumphs, old friends near and dear, | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' 2386 was an unusual year. Tragedies, triumphs, old friends near and dear, | ||
some, StarFleet has called home. We've had some spectacular technological | some, StarFleet has called home. We've had some spectacular technological | ||
breakthroughs... and spectacular injuries. We've got some alien egg beauties the | breakthroughs... and spectacular injuries. We've got some alien egg beauties the | ||
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would miss his cigar shipments). <nowiki>::</nowiki> | would miss his cigar shipments). <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Moving on, let's get down to why we're all here. Ensign Tyriden, come on | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Moving on, let's get down to why we're all here. Ensign Tyriden, come on | ||
up. | up. | ||
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light before removing an open pip and attaching it to the young man's collar. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | light before removing an open pip and attaching it to the young man's collar. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Congratulations, you're a Lietenant, Junior Grade. Your brilliant work | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Congratulations, you're a Lietenant, Junior Grade. Your brilliant work | ||
over the course of this last mission, along with your communication skills, have | over the course of this last mission, along with your communication skills, have | ||
given some glowing recommendations. | given some glowing recommendations. | ||
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around, smiling. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | around, smiling. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Speaking of former Engineers turned Science officers... Mr. Breeman. I | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Speaking of former Engineers turned Science officers... Mr. Breeman. I | ||
know you're around here somewhere. C'mon up... we've got a little something for | know you're around here somewhere. C'mon up... we've got a little something for | ||
you. | you. | ||
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collar. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | collar. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Hand over that open pip, bud. <nowiki>::</nowiki>swapping them<nowiki>::</nowiki> For your excellence in | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Hand over that open pip, bud. <nowiki>::</nowiki>swapping them<nowiki>::</nowiki> For your excellence in | ||
managing engineering as well as living up to everyone's expectations heading | managing engineering as well as living up to everyone's expectations heading | ||
Science, your calibar efforts and overwhelming performance working with your | Science, your calibar efforts and overwhelming performance working with your | ||
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removing a couple ribbons. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | removing a couple ribbons. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' For your continued enthusiasm, which has inspired many, and your intricate | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' For your continued enthusiasm, which has inspired many, and your intricate | ||
knowledge of sciences and engineering which have continued to amaze us, your | knowledge of sciences and engineering which have continued to amaze us, your | ||
drive, energy and commitment to excellent, StarFleet awards you the TOSMA II | drive, energy and commitment to excellent, StarFleet awards you the TOSMA II | ||
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strong, firm handshake. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | strong, firm handshake. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Congratulations, Lt. Breeman. | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Congratulations, Lt. Breeman. | ||
<nowiki>::</nowiki> Amidst thundering appause, David waited until Kevin returned to his seat | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Amidst thundering appause, David waited until Kevin returned to his seat | ||
before moving on, silencing the audience. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | before moving on, silencing the audience. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Our next awards recipient has been a phenominal influence with his quirky | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Our next awards recipient has been a phenominal influence with his quirky | ||
intelligence, commitment to excellence in both their duty and behavior. Quality | intelligence, commitment to excellence in both their duty and behavior. Quality | ||
is this man's name, who has shown us insights and depths to his character we | is this man's name, who has shown us insights and depths to his character we | ||
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David and his fellow officers. David pinned the awards. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | David and his fellow officers. David pinned the awards. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' StarFleet awards you the TOSMA I and B-Plot Award. Wear 'em proud. You're | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' StarFleet awards you the TOSMA I and B-Plot Award. Wear 'em proud. You're | ||
one of our best and brightest. | one of our best and brightest. | ||
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Inwardly chuckling, he moved on, adjusting the mic. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | Inwardly chuckling, he moved on, adjusting the mic. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Courage comes in all shapes and sizes, including the courage to step up | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Courage comes in all shapes and sizes, including the courage to step up | ||
and become better. Would Lt. Ralik please step up? | and become better. Would Lt. Ralik please step up? | ||
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them. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | them. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Captain Sidney Riley has awarded Mr. Ralik the prestige of the Cochrane | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Captain Sidney Riley has awarded Mr. Ralik the prestige of the Cochrane | ||
Award for his thorough knowledge and excellence of Engineering, including his | Award for his thorough knowledge and excellence of Engineering, including his | ||
enthusiasm, endurance and creativity. Your dedication to both ship and Fleet is | enthusiasm, endurance and creativity. Your dedication to both ship and Fleet is | ||
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die down. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | die down. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Adding to our repository of knowledge in the field of library sciences, | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Adding to our repository of knowledge in the field of library sciences, | ||
and adding to our own knowledge, this crewmember has enlightened us in so many | and adding to our own knowledge, this crewmember has enlightened us in so many | ||
ways and continues to teach us about the universe we live in. Lt. Ignis Fatuss, | ways and continues to teach us about the universe we live in. Lt. Ignis Fatuss, | ||
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Ignis. | Ignis. | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Lt. Fatuss, StarFlett is proud to award you the Sarpeidon. | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Lt. Fatuss, StarFlett is proud to award you the Sarpeidon. | ||
<nowiki>::</nowiki> If it were posssible, Dave swore Fatuss grew even more transparent as the | <nowiki>::</nowiki> If it were posssible, Dave swore Fatuss grew even more transparent as the | ||
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address the audience. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | address the audience. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Captain Tyr Waltrus has been proud to carry on the tradition of awarding | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Captain Tyr Waltrus has been proud to carry on the tradition of awarding | ||
the Pilot's Sextant award to one of our newer members, for his knowledge, | the Pilot's Sextant award to one of our newer members, for his knowledge, | ||
ability and drive to claim the pilot's chair. Please give Ensign Zita Sesilia a | ability and drive to claim the pilot's chair. Please give Ensign Zita Sesilia a | ||
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each and every member before speaking again. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | each and every member before speaking again. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Very few officers display both the devotion to crew, seeing to their | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Very few officers display both the devotion to crew, seeing to their | ||
well-being, giving aid to those in need, inquiring after their health, always | well-being, giving aid to those in need, inquiring after their health, always | ||
willing to lend a hand when asked. This officer has gone beyond the extra and | willing to lend a hand when asked. This officer has gone beyond the extra and | ||
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he dropped his poker face and beamed, pinning the award. | he dropped his poker face and beamed, pinning the award. | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' LtCmdr Ehlanii, StarFleet presents you with the Neelix Award, for your | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' LtCmdr Ehlanii, StarFleet presents you with the Neelix Award, for your | ||
outstanding service to StarFleet and your crew. | outstanding service to StarFleet and your crew. | ||
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podium and held up his hands. The room went silent. | podium and held up his hands. The room went silent. | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' To one and all, here we all succeed working together. I could not ask for | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' To one and all, here we all succeed working together. I could not ask for | ||
a better crew. Congratulations to everyone, and let 2387 be a spectacular year | a better crew. Congratulations to everyone, and let 2387 be a spectacular year | ||
for us all. Please, eat, enjoy yourselves, dance... and all senior staff, be | for us all. Please, eat, enjoy yourselves, dance... and all senior staff, be | ||
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assembled group.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | assembled group.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' As you were, all of you. I apologize for the interruption and the extension | '''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' As you were, all of you. I apologize for the interruption and the extension | ||
of this ceremony. Many of you know that I personally don't stand much on pomp | of this ceremony. Many of you know that I personally don't stand much on pomp | ||
and circumstance. However, I do have a couple of presentations of my own to do | and circumstance. However, I do have a couple of presentations of my own to do | ||
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<nowiki>::</nowiki>She waited until the Commander joined her back up on the stage.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki>She waited until the Commander joined her back up on the stage.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Mr. Cody, in my absence, has done an admirable job commanding Independence. | '''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Mr. Cody, in my absence, has done an admirable job commanding Independence. | ||
As Commanding Officers, often we slight ourselves because to decorate ourselves | As Commanding Officers, often we slight ourselves because to decorate ourselves | ||
seems a little... well, self-serving. That does not, however, that Commanding | seems a little... well, self-serving. That does not, however, that Commanding | ||
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<nowiki>::</nowiki>Idril waited until the wave of chuckles passed, then continued.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki>Idril waited until the wave of chuckles passed, then continued.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' He also has a penchant for finding out things and information about races | '''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' He also has a penchant for finding out things and information about races | ||
that no one seems to have heard about before, most of the time to the aid of all | that no one seems to have heard about before, most of the time to the aid of all | ||
of us and our missions. I prefer to not ask where he gets his information, | of us and our missions. I prefer to not ask where he gets his information, | ||
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hand firmly.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | hand firmly.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Congratulations, Commander. | '''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' Congratulations, Commander. | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' <nowiki>::</nowiki> a crooked smile breaking <nowiki>::</nowiki> Thank you, Fleet Captain. | '''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' <nowiki>::</nowiki> a crooked smile breaking <nowiki>::</nowiki> Thank you, Fleet Captain. | ||
<nowiki>::</nowiki>She waited until he rejoined the crew, then continued.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki>She waited until he rejoined the crew, then continued.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' I am currently indisposed on Earth and will not be able to make it back for | '''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' I am currently indisposed on Earth and will not be able to make it back for | ||
your next mission. However, Commander Cody and LtCmdr. Ehlanni have my utmost | your next mission. However, Commander Cody and LtCmdr. Ehlanni have my utmost | ||
confidence in the ability to successfully lead this ship on her next foray. I | confidence in the ability to successfully lead this ship on her next foray. I |
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