Lieutenant JG Seleya- Awards for all
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(( Assembly Bay/Observation Bay, Starbase One ))
(( Overlooking both the USS Chin’toka and the USS Valkyrie-A ))
Here they were once again. Seleya was now starting to catch onto the events for award ceremonies as she filed in with the others to the assembly hall. Taking her place in the formation with her dress uniform. As she knew this one was coming she even took her Noptitriptan beforehand to avoid any potential migraines.
Once order had been called, Seleya stood up straight at attention as she listened to the Captain and their new first officer.
((keeping the next narrative in, though I am assuming it is an aside conversation and everyone can’t hear it.))
Serala: Everything set, Number One?
T’Ama: Yep.
Serala: This will be your first time up here. Nervous?
T’Ama: ::smirking:: Never.
Serala: Well, welcome to the joys of command. It makes all the other parts of it worth it.
T’Ama: I’ll be the judge of that.
Serala: Very well. Let’s get this thing started, shall we?
T’Ama: Welcome! I am Lieutenant Commander T’Ama, your new-ish First Officer as of about a month ago. Most of you know me, for those who don’t - hello. I’m sure you are all eager to be honored for your outstanding work on this last mission, so without further ado, I will turn this over to Captain Serala.
Serala: Thank you, Number One. Crew of the USS Chin’toka, I have had the privilege of working with some of the finest officers in the fleet, and you are no less so. In fact, I have been honored to have all of you under my command. These recognition ceremonies are just one small way that I can say thank you for all of your efforts on behalf of the ship and Starfleet. And to that end, let’s get to the good part, shall we?
Serala: First of all, while our mission to Ah’rak IV didn’t exactly go according to script, we did make first contact with a new species. And I have received word that the Vulcans have arrived and are working on establishing diplomatic relations with the Ah’rakkians. Starfleet Command seems to have been satisfied with our performance there as they have seen fit to award us both the First Contact and Explorer Ribbons.
Serala: Commander T’Ama, please receive these awards on behalf of the crew. There are individual ribbons for everyone on the table that can be collected after the ceremony.
T’Ama: Thank you.
Seleya kept her stance at the awards, clapping politely with the other officers as each person went up to receive their awards for a mission well done. And then she heard her name get called.
Serala: Speaking of that rescue operation, Lieutenant Seleya of Khanda, please come to the front.
Seleya always dreaded the moments she had to step on stage to go through the award process. She always felt awkward for receiving awards for doing her job, and this time she had been injured before she actually got to do anything.
Serala: Lieutenant, your efforts and skills during the operation were noted, and while you weren’t able to participate in the actual rescue due to an unfortunate injury, Starfleet Command deemed your efforts worthy of recognition. To that end, they have awarded both yourself and I the Silver Star. Congratulations.
Seleya tilted her head as Serala decided to pin this award on her personally. She did feel complimented by it, and she could guess from the Captain recalling her fight with three romulans Serala must have some respect for her. Still Seleya maintained her composure as she waited until she was dismissed till she could hide back in the crowd.
Seleya: Thank you, Captain.
Once she had been dismissed, she made her way back into the sea of officers.
Serala: Now, there would have been no need of a rescue operation without some of our people having been taken hostage. Number One, I would like you, Lieutenant Is’Kah Xiron, Ensign Koyama, and Doctor Edrei to come forward.
Continuing to listen as the awards went on, once again clapping as each officer received their well earned ribbon. Then as they reached the endm Serala stepped forward.
Serala: There is one final bit of business to attend to. I confess a bit of mixed emotions about this one. I know that this is a good thing, but there is a part of me that is feeling emotional about this. :: She paused long enough to get her emotions under control before continuing :: I chose this location, and this backdrop for a reason. Effective Stardate 240212.13 I will be reassigned from command of the USS Chin’toka to Commanding Officer of Shemsh Colony in the Par’tha Expanse. Additionally, the crew of the Chin’toka, with a few exceptions, will be reassigned to the USS Valkyrie-A under the command of Captain Isara Aleron while the Chin’toka undergoes refits and upgrades. The Valkyrie is a newly commissioned Achilles refit with several upgrades that you all learn about in the next few days and weeks. I have asked Captain Aleron to join us here to say a few words and to introduce herself. Please join me in welcoming Captain Aleron.
Seleya joined the rest of the officers in politely clapping, as they greeted their soon to be new captain. Seleya had wondered who this other person on stage would be. Seleya had wondered if she would be joining the crew on the Valkyrie as a new intel officer.
Aleron: Thank you, Captain Serala. You have a fine crew and your record is impressive. It is going to be difficult to take over for you, but I will endeavor to do my best. To the crew of the Chin’toka, especially those of you transferring under my command, I want to assure you that while you may have a new CO, I will not ignore your past contributions to this crew. A few changes are coming, but I am going to try and minimize the disruptions because your dynamic as it is makes you the extraordinary crew that you are, as the awards presented here today prove. I will be a Captain worthy of this crew and will continue to foster and grow you all in your careers. I know it’s going to take time to be comfortable with me, but I hope I can earn the same trust and respect that Captain Serala has engendered in each of you.
Aleron: The Valkyrie will be assigned to a new sector of space, but you will not be far from the Par’tha Expanse, and we will return there often. I daresay, there will even be opportunities to catch up with Captain Serala from time to time. The Solerian Sector is an area that the Federation hasn’t been to in many years, and there have been a number of changes there. To the extent that we really don’t know what to expect anymore. We have a few rumors and theories, but not much more than that. Our mission is going to be to explore the sector and learn as much as we can about it and to make diplomatic ties if we can. This crew is highly skilled and I know we can accomplish this mission together. I look forward to working with you and until the change of command ceremony, I will make myself available to any of you who may have questions of me, or who just want to try and get to know me better.
Serala: Thank you, Captain Aleron. :: to the crew :: I cannot begin to fathom how each of you must be feeling right now, but I will say that I am going to miss you. And after you transfer, any of you… ANY of you … may contact me at any time for any reason. Even just to say hello. As Captain Aleron said, you’re a fine crew. One of the finest I have ever served with, and I am proud to have been your Captain for the time that I was.
Serala: Commander T’Ama, you may dismiss the crew as you see fit.
T’Ama: Please help yourselves to the refreshments. Dismissed.
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Lieutenant JG Seleya of Khanda
Tac/Sec Officer
U.S.S.Chin’toka
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