Posted by Ensign Rand Farquharson (Yeoman First Class) in Recognition of Excellence (Tag CREW)

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“You have performed well here on the Sentinel as our Chief of Security. However, the quality of your work is no longer that of an Ensign. No, definitely not. It is more Lieutenant quality.” Shirley smiled at Anders for a moment and then handed him a red dress uniform shirt with the Lieutenant Junior Grade markings on the sleeves. “Congratulations Lieutenant Anders.” She clapped proudly for Marcus, “Keep at it and there may be a chair in your future Lieutenant.”

• Captain Shirley Rogers

Marcus was stunned, it hadn’t been long since he had first been given the position of Security Chief aboard the Sentinel and had done his best to follow the CO’s orders to the letter. He thought it would have been months, if not years until he made Lieutenant. Sensing that the Captain was waiting on a response, Anders quickly said, “Thank you ma’am, I’ll do me best to do you and this ship proud.”

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus Anders: Chief of Security-

Shirley grinned at Marcus and then gestured to him in front of the crew while a majority applauded recognizing Anders’ excellence. She then glanced at Marcus, “You may return to your seat Lieutenant Anders.” She then looked to the crowd for the next member of the crew being promoted while she waited for Marcus to return to his seat.

• Captain Shirley Rogers

Marcus nodded, then seemed to glide back to his seat, taking a moment to take his promotion in.

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus Anders: Chief of Security-

Rand clapped for the newly promoted Anders. He worked very hard for the promotion and deserved it. She picked up the next set and passed it to Roger’s.

Yeoman Rand

Kral joined in the applause for the young Security Chief, as far as he knew the lad had done admirably for one so inexperienced and the promotion was well deserved.

Shirley scanned the crew for a moment until her eyes fell upon Chief Johansson. A soft smile spread across her lips as she met his gaze. She spoke with confidence in her voice, “Chief Johansson, please step forward.” She proceeded to gesture with a hand motion for him to stand next to her as she intended to continue on with the celebration of progression in the ranks. These ceremonies were always a joy to take part in since crew recognition, growth, and development was critical in ensuring that Starfleet was ready to overcome the sometimes overwhelming obstacles that stood in front of them.

• Captain Shirley Rogers

Karl hadn’t registered that his name was spoken for a full five seconds until one of his colleagues nudged him with an elbow which caused him to blink in surprise as his mind caught up to the Captain’s words. He shook the surprise off his face and walked up the podium, a stiffness in his shoulders that wasn’t usual for the normally easygoing Engineer “Ma’am?” He said in a slight whisper as he stood to attention next to the Captain

SCPO Karl - Eng

Anders clapped Karl on the shoulder and grinned as the young Engineer made his way up onto the podium.

OOC: Sorry about the AWOL folks! Those of my fellow Brits may know that it is still Panto season for some theatres in the UK Iwhich is stupid but there we are)

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus Anders: Chief of Security-

OOC: Just a little not, Karl is in his late thirties, not a young engineer :) - Hjortur

OOC: No problem buddy! I’ll get a post soon. Thanks for the reply.

Matt

OOC: Take your time! I went AWOL again, on the home stretch with Panto now though!

-Kieron-

OOC: No problem buddy. It has been a busy time for me as well, plus I’m sick on top of that.

• Matt

Oh no, hope you’re feeling better!

-Kieron-

Rand gave Karl a smile as he made his way to the podium. He had always been nice to her and always willing to help out wherever he was needed. After a pause where eceryine kind of stared at each other, the young yeoman softly cleared her throat and placed the small box, containing a Master Chief Petty Officer rank pin - a topped circle with a stylized diamond inside - to exchange for the Senior Chief Petty Officer rank pin - a topped hexagon with a thin line in the middle, and official orders on the podium in front Cpt Roger’s.

Yeoman Rand

Shirley made direct eye contact with Karl and a smile spread across her lips. “Chief, you have served Starfleet admirably over the course of your career. The progress that you have made during your time here can be seen by many as inspirational. Your performance on the Sentinel has been top of the line with your promotion to our Chief Engineer, you have also been promoted to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. Congratulations and well deserved Master Chief.” Shirley then removed the Senior Chief Petty Office pin and replaced it with the Master Chief Petty Officer pin.

• Captain Shirley Rogers

It didn’t take long for Karl to adjust to the unexpected situation. He put on a genuine smile and no small amount of pride as the Master Chief pin was placed on him. He’d been promoted to Senior Chief earlier than normal so he’d expected to stay at that rank for at least three more years before he’d be pushed up to Master Chief. He pushed down the dread he felt at becoming Chief Engineer, there was time for that later “Thank you sir, I’m honored to serve” He shook the Captains hand, a firm confident grip that didn’t take too long, he did not waste her time with graditute.

“Hear hear,” Marcus called out from the middle of the crowd.

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus Anders: Chief of Security-

Karl did give the Security chief an amused look as he turned to leave the podium. He did not fondle the new rank, he was already writing mail to send home, his boy would be happy, he always liked hearing such news.

Master Chief Karl - CE

“Well deserved Chief,” Marcus whispered as Karl took his position next to the newly appointed Security Chief in the crew line up.

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus Anders: Chief of Security-

OOC: Bump.

Rand grabbed the next stack. She passed Rogers the folded blue dress shirt with the Lieutenant Junior Grade stripe added again to the blank sleeve along with orders for Alwyn Yarwood.

Yeoman Rand

Shirley looked to the crew, “Ensign Yarwood, please join us up here.” A smile spread across her face.

• Captain Shirley Rogers

After Yarwood came up and received his promotion and returned to the line, Rand handed Cpt Rogers the last stack. This one had been incredibly difficult to keep quiet and a secret. Especially as Rand was working at the computer in her quarters instead of her office. She still was unable to go inside.

The final stack was another blue dress uniform. On the sleeve the solid line accompanied by a dashed line of a Lieutenant Commander had been replaced by the two solid lines of a Commander along with the official paperwork of promotion and orders. Rand kept her gaze carefully focused on the far wall.

Yeoman Rand

OOC: It looks like everyone got their promotion except for River, and that is just a shame. She was promoted OOC in the club back in Sept of ‘21. It was approved by the FComm at the time but for some reason her member rank was delayed and that DID get fixed. This has been a long time in coming IC. So please everyone give her a round of applause. She has single-handedly kept the Sentinel going for quite some time.

IC
Some time after the promotion ceremony and the unexpected departure of another captain, a very official communique came through. Apparently the ship’s yeoman had discovered some signed evals and paperwork that the Captain had never returned. So to the ship’s bulliten went out the following memo:

From Admiral James Kuttler
To Lt Cmdr Roman Alden

Subject: Excellence in Performance

Lt Cmdr Alden,

It is with the deepest regret that this paperwork has been lost and delayed. You have served above and beyond the duties of not just a Star Fleet officer, but also have served the last two years above the call of a first officer. You have single handedly held the Sentinel together, kept her on mission, her crew motivated, and held the ship, crew, and Star Fleet to a standard higher than just acceptable. For this exceptional performance you are being retroactively promoted to the rank of Full Commander with all the right and privileges therein. You are also being awarded the Exceptional Performance of Duty Citation. I wish I could be there to award these to you directly. Know that we are honored and proud to have you in Star Fleet, Commander.

Admiral James Kuttler