JP Captain Karrod Niac & Cmdr Toryn Raga - Well Deserved Recognition, Part II
Karrod Niac
(( The 47 Lounge, Deck 4 Section 7 Starboard, USS Ronin ))
Raga: You may step down mister Tucker. Need to make room so Ensign Beck and Lieutenant JG Morrow can come forward. ::He grinned out at the crowd::
Niac: I never thought I’d be so glad to have an attorney aboard ship.
Tucker: Response
Beck/Morrow: Response
As the two men came forward he regarded each with a nod while Karrod grabbed their boxes and passed them over to the Al-Leyan.
Raga: There are fewer instances where we truly understand how grateful we are to have skilled physicians on board than when the ship is boarded and we’re having to fight for every inch. For keeping the crew mended and preventing us from losing more friends than we did during that first attack and onward, you are both awarded the Silver Lifesaving Ribbon. Rox has also earned one of these, which has been passed along to the Chin’toka. Congratulations.
Niac: Well done, Doctor. Mr. Morrow, it’s not lost on me how difficult this mission was for you and the high personal cost it extracted. I know this isn’t the duty you saw for yourself but when the moment called, you sacrificed for the Ronin and for your colleagues without hesitation. No one in this room will ever forget that. Thank you, Lieutenant.
Beck/Morrow: Response
The Al-Leyan clapped loudly and proudly with the others once he’d bestowed their boxes upon them, before he shooed them off the stage.
Raga: Ensign Raedai and Lieutenant Commander Alieth, please step forward.
Karrod pitched his voice lower and whispered to Toryn.
Niac: Are you sure it’s wise to have them on stage at the same time? I didn’t bring a phaser.
Alieth/Raedai: Response
He waited for his fellow vulcanoids to approach and once front and center he nodded to Karrod.
Raga: Fewer things elicit a greater sense of relief and gratitude, as well as hope, as being rescued from captivity. For boarding the Percolator in order to rescue your fellow shipmates and subsequently free numerous other captives of the Consortium you both, Ensigns Rox and Tully are awarded the Gold Lifesaving Ribbon. Theirs are being sent to them. Congratulations to you both.
Niac: I’m well aware of how formidable you can be, Lt. Cmdr. Alieth, but your selflessness and dedication to duty were instrumental to the Ronin’s success. Ensign Raedai, I know you haven’t been with us long but you’ve quickly and effectively demonstrated your quality as an officer. To you both…my sincerest thanks for all that you’ve done.
Alieth/Raedai: Response
Once again he applauded his colleague’s recognition and smiled at the pair of them as he handed them their rosewood boxes. Then allowed them to step down upon their receipt.
Raga: This last award was granted with the Captain’s approval and one that I could not in good conscience have awarded to any singular person given the ordeal we all endured together. For that purpose, and the defense of not only your ship, each other and the Alpha Isles the entire crew will receive a Captain’s Commendation. This too shall be waiting in your quarters. Congratulations.
Karrod smiled out towards the beaming crowd and raised a hand for a moment of quiet.
Niac: Many of you know how long and varied my career has been…and in that time I’ve never had the good fortune of serving with a crew that compares to this one. Whatever lay ahead for the Ronin I want you all to know you have my personal admiration and my sincere respect.
As the chorus of congratulations amongst the crew waned enough for anyone to hear themselves think, he smiled impishly and carried on.
Raga: Misters Tucker, Beck and Raedai. Front and center. ::He stated emphatically::
Karrod’s smirk was hidden by his beard but he was confident the crew could hear it in his tone.
Niac: You didn’t think that admiration and respect came without strings, did you?
Beck/Raedai/Tucker: Response
The Al-Leyan exchanged a wry glance Karrod’s way and looked the trio over.
Raga: As I myself had recently been guilty of, each one of you is disgracefully in flagrant violation of uniform standards. Which leaves me no choice but to remedy that dereliction immediately. Having earned the respect of your colleagues, First Officer and Commanding Officer. Ensigns Beck and Raedai are hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade and Lieutenant Junior Grade Tucker, you are hereby promoted to the full rank of Lieutenant with all the rights and responsibilities thereof. Congratulations to all three of you.
Niac: Each of you have performed your duties with exemplary skill, determination and valor. Your dedication to this ship and this crew is commendable and I look forward to watching your careers blossom.
Toryn took each box from Karrod in turn and patiently removed each man’s superfluous pip to be replaced with the new one that he so proudly pinned to each of their collars, in order from Beck, to Raedai and then Tucker. Last but never least.
Beck/Raedai/Tucker: Response
Raga: These are well earned. ::He turned to everyone gathered:: You all will also no doubt be pleased to hear that Ensign Is’Kah and Ensign Vomek will also be receiving a promotion to Lieutenant JG as well and Acting Ensign Rox will receive a field commission to full Ensign. All effective immediately.
Niac: No matter where our friends and colleagues end up you can be certain that the lessons they learned aboard the Ronin…and the friendships made here…will stay with them for the rest of their careers.
As the table behind them now lay empty Toryn smiled at Karrod and addressed the crew one more time before turning it over to the Trill.
Raga: And with that, I have nothing else to add save for this. You all make me incredibly proud to be your First Officer. And look forward to whatever the future holds because I know I have the best crew in the fleet beside me. Now go, enjoy yourselves. You’ve earned it. ::He stepped back:: Captain?
Karrod shook Toryn’s hand warmly and smiled as he retook the podium.
Niac: I’ve traveled enough lightyears to know you never get between a Starfleet officer and an open bar. Congratulations Ronins…enjoy yourselves tonight. Tomorrow…tomorrow we’re going to show the Lattice Alliance just how big a mistake they made when they decided to mess with us. Dismissed!
[End]
((OOC: Congratulations everyone! With our awards handed out and our prologue recently posted we’ll soon be moving to our next mission. Please begin wrapping up your shoreleave plotlines in the next few days so we can embark on the Ronin’s big joint mission with our friends on the Khitomer!))
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Captain Karrod Niac
Commanding Officer
USS Ronin - NCC-34523
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&
Commander Toryn Raga
First Officer
USS Ronin - NCC-34523
Writer ID: A239410TR0
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