Posted January 30, 2018 by Daniel Lerner
Edict #2
“Pale as a light bulb hanging on a wire
Sucking up to someone just to stoke the fire
Picking out the highlights of the scenery
Saw a little cloud that looked a little like me”
The Bonaventure has been without a CO for half of this month following Matthew Wiseman having to step down. The Bonnie has been suffering a bit lately, and a real plan was needed to turn around the ship, as well as to address some concerns about commitment to the time period’s technology and keeping the ship within the Enterprise-era time period.
As Fleet Commander for the Foremost Fleet, David Shotton has recieved a number of applications for the position. Based on the information that he has passed on to me and my own review of some of the applications, I am heartened to see that we have a number of very capable members ready take on CO positions in STF as vacancies come up in the future.
However, one application stood out for the specific circumstances of the Bonaventure, and that is the Bonnie’s current XO and aCO, Melissa Aragon. Although Mel is relatively new to STF for a CO position, especially on an alt-RPG ship that has been suffering some problems, I have to agree with David’s recommendation for Melissa to become the Bonnie’s new CO. Melissa has over 30 years of RPG experience that she brings into STF. I was also happy to hear from the Academy that Melissa has passed our CO course with flying colours - the first new graduate of that course in approximately 8 years! In addition, I understand there are some discussions that have been finalized about the ship’s XO position being filled by one of our most experienced members in STF. Melissa has also clearly put a lot of time into her plans that are specific for the Bonnie’s unique circumstances, and I have been impressed by how quickly she was able to fill in as aCO these past few weeks after Matthew stepped down.
Therefore, based on the recommendation of the Fleet Commander, Foremost Fleet, I hereby promote Melissa Aragon to the rank of Captain, and appoint her as Commanding Officer of the SS Bonaventure.
Daniel Lerner
President