Ambassador Rivi Vataix: New Year, New Chapter (Part 2)

[Roshanara Rahman]

((1400 Hours - Chief of Mission’s Office, Copernicus Center Level 15 - Amity Outpost))

With her senior staff gathered and waiting for her to begin, including the new junior science officer Ensign Veers, Rivi clasped her hands together as she spoke.

Vataix: Hello, all! I hope everyone had a wonderful Federation New Year's!

Any: Response

Vataix: Before we get into the details of our next mission, there is important outpost business that *must* be attended to--starting with a recognition of your past actions over these last couple of missions. Wil?

She looked over towards he first officer, a human and quarter Betazoid hybrid named Wil Ukinix. The friendly Australian had prepared for the meeting with several boxes of ribbons and perhaps other surprises.

Ukinix: Response

Vataix: All right, let's first address your actions as a crew during the mission with the Trenvonn. Ensign S'Raga?

S'Raga: Response

Vataix: For sustaining injury during the line of duty, you are hereby recognized with the Purple Heart.

S'Raga: Response

Ukinix/Any: Response

Vataix: Next, John... ::Looking towards Counselor Carter.:: For finding a way to take a shuttle to the surface of Idrustix through the Trenvonn's interference, you are hereby recognized with the Captain's Commendation.

Vataix: Finally, all Starfleet officers who were part of the mission with the Trenvonn are hereby awarded the First Contact Ribbon for making first contact with a new species.

Any: Response

Vataix: Next, I'd like to recognize the actions of Lieutenant Bec Iko. Bec?

Iko: Response

Vataix: Because of your actions on Betazed, you uncovered the truth of a scandal and mystery that hung over a shamed house. For your investigation into the theft of Project Blue, I hereby recognize you with the Starfleet Investigation Ribbon. Congratulations and thank you.

Iko: Response

Keehani: Response

Ukinix/Any: Response

Vataix: Next, I'd like to recognize Robin Hopper. Robin?

Hopper: Response

Vataix: When you and I were the only ones who noticed the change in the timeline, your efforts helped restore history and bring our friends home. For that, you are recognized with the Defense of Temporal Flow Ribbon.

Hopper: Response

Vataix: Furthermore, in an interesting twist of these kinds of temporal incidents as I'm told by the Department of Temporal Investigations, the restoration would not have been possible if not for the bravery and actions of Nadeshiko. I know you don't recall this, but I think it important to recognize that at least in another timeline, you showed conspicuous and honorable duty to this crew. As such, I am recognizing you with a civilian award from the Federation Diplomatic Corps: the Meritorious Honor Award.

Nadeshiko: Response

Vataix: Finally, we have a few recognitions for your overall service as officers and crew of Amity Outpost. First, Wil, you have served as my first officer faithfully since Amity Outpost began its operations. I am pleased to see you now recognized with the First Officer Ribbon.

Ukinix: Response

Rivi couldn't help but grin as she pinned the ribbon on the man's chest.

Vataix: Congratulations.

Ukinix: Response

Vataix: And that brings us to a close for this ceremony... except for one Nathan Richards.

Richards: Response

Vataix: Yes... Nathan. You.

Richards: Response

Vataix: Since serving aboard Amity, you have shown great enthusiasm, courage, and duty. As such, I am pleased to promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade, effective immediately.

Richards: Response

Rivi took the new hollow black pip and pinned it next to Nathan's single ensign pip.

Vataix: Congratulations... Lieutenant.

Richards: Response

Any: Response

Vataix: All right, shall we proceed then with the next order of business?

(OOC: Answer all tags for the service ribbons and promotion ceremony in one sim. Do NOT prolong it. Answer the next tags after the service ribbons and promotion ceremony in a new sim.)

TAG! TBC...

Ambassador Rivi Vataix
Chief of Mission and Commanding Officer, Amity Outpost
Federation Diplomatic Corps, United Federation of Planets

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