Commander Mei'konda - Exemplary Performance
Mei'konda
(( Officer’s Lounge, USS Montreal ))
:: Mei’konda made his way through the wooden sliding doors that led into the officer’s lounge on deck two. It wasn’t an area of the ship he’d been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time in. Tonight was a special treat. Though the Montreal’s crew was small, she had a number of diplomatic officers and crew who, tonight, had prepared a buffet table for the crew. Good food, champagne, even a few bottles of real alcohol for those who were interested in partaking. By the windows, they’d set up a small podium. ::
:: Mei’konda had brought a small storage case with him. Some of the crew were here already. Early, like he’d asked. He perked his ears up to listen to some of the conversations already in progress. ::
Galven: ::shrugs:: He didn’t say. His message just said he would like everyone to gather here for something just before midnight.
:: He’d apparently showed up here at exactly the right time. Mei’konda smiled pleasantly as he approached the group. ::
Skyfire / Astrid / Shin: Response
Galven: Go on, doctor. I’d like to hear your story.
Skyfire: Response
Mei’konda: Hello, everyone. I’m sorry to interrupt.
:: He glanced over toward Rosek, who’d arrived just shortly after him. ::
Mei’konda: If I could have your attention for just a moment. Commander Rosek, would you join me by the podium here?
Rosek: Response
Tel-ar / Skyfire / Cattan / Galven / Shin: Responses
Grog / Hamasaki / Harkrow / Padix / Swenhart: Responses
:: Mei’konda stepped behind the podium, straightened up to his less than imposing full height, and gazed out over his assembled senior staff as stars streaked past the windows behind him. The last time he’d attended one of these, it had been as Captain Rahman’s first officer. He felt gratified to be getting to do it from this perspective. ::
Mei’konda: Well, we’ve had a tough month and chaange, everyone. Getting used to a new ship. Some of us in new posiitions. Immediately taasked with entering enemy territory, and recoveriing something stolen from us. But you all did exemplary work. We accomplished our mission, saaved several lives, and did our paart to keep the Shoals saafe.
:: Mei’konda paused for a moment, then reached down to tug open the case he’d brought. ::
Mei’konda: Would Commander Rosek, Commander Tel-ar, Doctor Skyfire, Lieutenants Cattan, Galven, and Shin, and Ensign Harkrow come up front.
:: As the officers made their way forward, Mei’konda passed several awards over to Rosek, so that she could step forward and pin them on each officers’ uniform. ::
Mei’konda: I’m awarding all of you the Operation Safe Harbor Service Medal, as well as the Maiden Voyager Ribbon for your serviice during this trying time. It’s a good staart to our mission in the Shoals.
Rosek / Tel-ar / Skyfire / Cattan / Galven / Shin / Grog / Hamasaki / Harkrow: Responses
Mei’konda: Crewman Padix and Swenhart, please join us up here.
Swenhart / Padix: Responses
:: Mei’konda opened up the two boxes containing awards that he didn’t believe anyone ever really wanted to receive. ::
Mei’konda: Crewmen, you’re both beiing awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustaiined in the line of duty. Congratulaations isn’t quite the right word - but thaank you for your service, and we’re all pleased that you’re all riight.
Padix / Swenhart: Responses
:: As Rosek made her way toward the two crewmen, the Caitian turned his attention toward the present medical staff. ::
Mei’konda: Doctor Skyfire, Doctor Cattan, and Ensign Grog, pleaase stay up here for a moment.
Skyfire / Cattan / Grog: Responses
Mei’konda: For your efforts in saaving injured crew members on the surfaace of the planetoid, I’m awaarding you all the Silver Lifesaving Ribbon. Congraatulations.
Skyfire / Cattan / Grog: Responses
:: Mei’konda aimed a slight smile toward them, then spoke up once again. ::
Mei’konda: Congratulaations. Finally, would Commanders Rosek and Tel-ar, Lieutenants Galven and Cattan, and Ensign Harkrow join me up front.
Rosek / Tel-ar / Galven / Cattan / Harkrow: Response
:: As Rosek was a recipient this time, Mei’konda stepped forward, one officer at a time, and carefully pinned the small, gleaming medals to their uniform. ::
Mei’konda: You’re all being awaarded the Silver Star for bravery, due to your action against pirate forces on the surfaace.
Rosek / Tel-ar / Galven / Cattan / Harkrow: Response
Mei’konda: And finally… Lieutenant Galven, Ensign Harkrow, please staay up front here for a moment.
:: Mei’konda passed two final wooden boxes over toward Rosek, then aimed a smile toward the two officers. ::
Mei’konda: Lieutenant junior grade German Galven, your performaance has been exemplaary. I put you in a difficult posiition, assigning you as actiing Chief Science Officer and sendiing you on a dangerous mission to the surface. For your surface, I’m afraid I haave to punish you with additional responsibility.
Galven: Response
Mei’konda: I’m proud to promoote you to the rank of full Lieutenant, mister Galven, and you can leaave the ‘acting’ part of Chief Science Officer out, from now on. Congratulations.
Galven: Response
Mei’konda: And finally, Ensign Harkrow.
:: He shifted his attention toward the tall, red-headed man. ::
Mei’konda: Raarely has a new Ensign been forced to acclimatize so quickly to difficult conditions as you have, mister Harkrow. You’ve excelled, and I believe you, too, are ready for additional responsibilities. Most officers spend three years at Ensign. But times in the Federation are tough, and we need talented officers. Effective immediately, I’m promoting you to Lieutenant junior grade. Congratulations, Lieutenant.
Harkrow: Response
:: Mei’konda took a step back from the podium, smiling slightly. ::
Mei’konda: Thank you again, everyone. You’re dismissed. Please, enjoy the evening.
Any: Responses
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Commander Mei’konda Delano
Commanding Officer
USS Montreal
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