Posted 28 December 2008 - 1:03pm by Fleet Admiral Andrew “Wolfe” Robinson (President) (Andrew Robinson)
Edict #28
“Blessed be the name of the Lord Dragon in the Light.”
Throughout his time with us, Alasdair Sutherland, from his early days aboard the Discovery to his current position as Columbia and Olympic XO has shown maturity, professionalism, dedication and a commitment to ensuring that the members of the crew aboard his ship are not only accomodated, motivated and helped but also (and most importantly) having fun.
When the GM of the Olympic was forced to take an extended LOA, Al kept the crew occupied and the ship did not suffer. I have little doubt that in his new position aboard Columbia as her XO he’ll show us this same dedication and drive as he helps teach the next generation of members.
He has repeatedly demonstrated his skill as both a player and an administrator and I have no choice but to promote the poor fool
Alasdair Sutherland is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain with all the rights and priveleges therein.
Further to this and as a slight downpoint, the Vanguard in Fleet 6 has been suffering for a very long time and with the loss of Dan as her XO, the last driving force behind the ship was lost. Her CO was unwilling to perform her duties and unfortunately, after an extended series of communications it became plain that nothing further could be achieved without decomissioning the ship and I was not willing to do that. The alternative was to remedy the issues with her command staff
For conduct unbecoming an officer and gross dereliction of duty in a command position, Cheryl Butler is hereby relieved of her command.
On the brighter side of this though, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Based upon the recommendation of the Sixth Fleet Commander, the newly promoted Captain Sutherland is hereby assigned command of the USS Vanguard in Fleet 6.
I have no doubt whatsoever that Al will bring the same drive, commitment and enthusiasm he’s shown aboard each of his ships to the Vanguard and that with the assistance of the solid core of Vanguard crew who have remained, as well as the assistance of his soon to be chosen XO and the faithful Wookie who serves as their GM, the Vanguard will once more take its place as one of the finest ships in STF.
Tom Hillman and Katy Connor have both the thanks and the admiration of this Administration for stepping so readily into the breach as aCO an aXO despite having never served in either position. I have little doubt that should they choose to pursue it, both will receive their own commands in time.
Congratulations Al, I know you will do the Vanguard and the club proud in your new position!
Fleet Admiral Andrew “Wolfe” Robinson
STF President
28th December 2008