Commander Gogigobo Fairhug - Pips and Roles

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((The I’vish Gallery, Shi’Kahr District, Starbase 118))

Once again, Gogi let the chatter die down. Allowing the crew all the time they needed to congratulate each other and reflect on their achievements and actions in the previous mission. They deserved it, after all.

After a few moments, he cleared his throat and waited until all eyes in the room were once again directed at the stage area.

Beside him was the table which held his glass of champagne, but also on the table were two rosewood boxes, the contents of which were about to be revealed.

Fairhug: Congratulations again, everyone. Now, the ceremony part of the evening isn't quite over yet. ::scanning the room:: Ensign Kel, could you join me up here for a moment, please?

Kel: Response

As the medical officer did so, Gogi turned and retrieved one of the rosewood boxes. When he turned back, Kel was standing in front of him.

Fairhug: Mister Kel, you have been a steadfast member of the crew since your arrival and it has not gone unnoticed. It is my pleasure to promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade, with all the rights and privileges pertaining thereto.

With a step forward, he presented Ryden with the rosewood box which housed the hollow pip that would illustrate his new rank.

Kel: Response

The Bardeezan put out his hand in the Terran custom that had also become a custom of Starfleet.

Fairhug: Well earned, Lieutenant. Keep up the good work.

Kel: Response

Any: Response

As Kel made his way back to his place, Gogi’s eyes fell on someone who had also joined the crew as a medical officer, but who had since established themselves as a jack of all trades.

Fairhug: Lieutenant Marsh, please make your way up here.

Marsh: Response

Once again, Gogi turned and gathered up the second rosewood box, before returning to the centre of the stage area to face the Centauran officer.

Fairhug: Lieutenant Marsh, since your arrival on StarBase One-One-Eight, you have showed, time and again, your willingness to step up and do whatever is asked or needed of you. You have been an exemplary officer and with that in mind, it's high time that you were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, with all the rights and privileges pertaining thereto.

Marsh: Response

Gogi smiled warmly. Time seemed to have flown since he was invigilating Madison's final Academy examination. He couldn't believe he was now presenting her with this rosewood box that contained her third, hollow pip, which he handed to her now.

Fairhug: Congratulations, Commander. 

Marsh: Response

But just as she was about to leave, Gogi cleared his throat, indicating for her to hold on a second.

Fairhug: One more thing, Commander. ::turning to the crowd:: As you all know, Lieutenant Tito's departure has left us with a gap in the Science department. From today on, Commander Marsh will be stepping into the role of Chief Science Officer.

Marsh: Response

Any: Response

Fairhug: I have no doubt that you'll lead the department with distinction.

Marsh: Response

He joined in with the applause and allowed Madison to make her way back to her place.

Fairhug: Okay, one last order of business before I let you all get back to the party.

He scanned the room yet again until he located a certain white-haired Director of Intelligence.

Fairhug: Commander McLaren, would you mind coming up for a moment?

McLaren: Response

He knew Sol probably wouldn't enjoy being in the limelight like this, but it had to be done. Once she was standing with him, he offered her a warm smile. Sol was his oldest friend on the base since Sal had been asked to take up his new position and he was pleased to have her with him. The base was a safer place with Sol around, doing what she did so well.

Fairhug: Commander McLaren, over the past few missions especially, you have supported myself and Commander Foster ably in leading the crew, taking command of the bridge of the Narendra and leading diplomatic efforts. It's clear that your talents expand beyond your department and with that in mind, I'd like to ask you to step into the role of Second Officer. If you will accept?

McLaren: Response

With a small chuckle, Gogi bowed his head slightly and once again offered his hand.

Fairhug: I'm sure everyone here will agree that it's richly deserved. I know you'll do great.

McLaren: Response

Any: Response

Gogi paused a moment. It felt good to have these wonderful crew members, these wonderful *people* around him. And it felt good to reward them accordingly. He took a deep breath of satisfaction, before turning back to face them all.

Fairhug: Well, that's all the surprises for this evening. Until next time, of course. ::turning and grabbing his glass, before raising it:: A toast, to the crew, old and new, of StarBase One-One-Eight!

Any: Response

With that, the Bardeezan exited the stage area with spring in his step and a warm feeling in his chest, to rejoin the celebrations.

(OOC: And that's the end of the awards, all! Feel free to add in your reactions, though, of course. Apologies for the slight delay due to illness, but congrats to everyone and welcome again to our new crew members! We will be starting our next mission shortly, so look out for that!)

TAG/TBC

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Commander Gogigobo Fairhug
Commanding Officer
Starbase 118 Ops
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