The Admiral's Thanks (Backpost)

Posted on Sat Aug 2nd, 2025 @ 10:37am by Vice Admiral Lucas Gali
Edited on on Sat Aug 2nd, 2025 @ 10:50am

479 words; about a 2 minute read

Mission: The Serpent's Tooth [3]
Location: Great Hall, Civilian Sector
Timeline: 0900 - MD12

“Thank you all for being here. I know you’ve been through a lot lately. You’ve been taken hostage. You’ve lost colleagues. We’ve faced our first incursion from the other side. But you’ve come through it, in Starfleet’s proudest tradition.” Admiral Gali said, his uncompromising voice cast throughout the room by internal audio.

“With that in mind, the Commander-in-Chief has authorised me to extend two weeks of full-benefit leave to each of you. For the next month, all leave requests will be accepted within the month, with roles to be filled by crew from the Challenger. You may not all be able to go at once, but there will be a chance for everyone to return to Earth for up to two weeks including travel time.”

“I now have several announcements made in consultation with your Captain. Please save your applause for the end. The following Lieutenants are hereby promoted to Lieutenant Commander, with all responsibilities and privileges thereof."

“Frak, Raul Saez, Onda Duros, Alph, S’Lace.”

A small group of yeomen appeared like ninjas at various points through the room to attach the new black pip to each of their collars.

“The following Junior Lieutenants are hereby promoted to Lieutenant.”

“Akaar Zuul, Eudlo, Nalt Iyel.”

Gali’s eerily skilled yeomen appeared from the crowd once more, replacing the black pip with a gold one.

"The following Ensigns are hereby promoted to Lieutenant, Junior Grade."

"Abra Akzhouri, Ubia, Talar Thayne, Nimah Prenn."

Again, the yeomen.

"It is also my unique pleasure to announce the promotion of Senior Chief Petty Officer Mork Keggurgazzanantilthar to Master Chief Petty Officer.” Gali said, and began a round of applause for all named.

"Furthermore, the following provisional ranks are awarded to the following civilians for their services to station operations.
Intharia T’Zor is awarded the provisional rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Mana’i is awarded the provisional rank of Ensign.
The individual known as The Commander is awarded the provisional rank of Commander."

“You’ve all done fine work out here. I know that fine work will continue. I’m conscious of the fact that this hall was the epicentre of recent violence. But we must accept that there will be violence out here. There may be tragedy. Because that is what Starfleet is, for every discovery and boon we chance upon, new fears, threats and losses are equally likely. It is how we face those threats, those fears, and those losses, that history will judge us."

“Obviously the anomaly isn’t going anywhere, but I would sincerely ask that you all take the chance to think about something else for a while, and let my team keep things running in the meanwhile. Thank you, and good morning. Treat yourselves right.” Gali stepped away from the podium, end the event suddenly ended, with exit music played throughout the room.

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