04-30-2024, 01:04 AM
==Cdr Mezree Prihl, Trill Female==
A very harried-looking Commander Prihl entered Ten Forward carrying a PADD and lacking the pomp and circumstance that usually went with a formal change of command ceremony. The main reason for this was due to a sudden and entirely preventable loss of power in the starboard impulse engine. Having overseen the repair, which had involved her getting her hands dirty when she'd realised that none of the on-duty ferry crew had sufficient experience to effect the repair themselves, she'd had time for a quick shower and change before being informed that Captain Brooks had already reported aboard without her knowledge.
Breach of protocol aside, given that until she read him his new orders and he officially relieved her this was still Mezree's ship, she had managed to get herself ready in time to make the listed time for the ceremony to occur.
Taking a deep breath and smoothing back her hair, Mezree nodded to her Chief of the Boat who called immediately for attention on deck. Once the assembled guests had assumed the correct position, i.e. that of standing at attention, Mezree stepped into the middle of the room with the PADD in hand and cleared her throat.
"To Commander Mezree Prihl, Acting Commanding Officer, USS Aquila. Stardate 202404.29. You are requested and required to relinquish command of your vessel to Captain Daniel Brooks, Commanding Officer, USS Charon. Signed, Fleet Admiral Erika Benteen, Starfleet Operations."
A very harried-looking Commander Prihl entered Ten Forward carrying a PADD and lacking the pomp and circumstance that usually went with a formal change of command ceremony. The main reason for this was due to a sudden and entirely preventable loss of power in the starboard impulse engine. Having overseen the repair, which had involved her getting her hands dirty when she'd realised that none of the on-duty ferry crew had sufficient experience to effect the repair themselves, she'd had time for a quick shower and change before being informed that Captain Brooks had already reported aboard without her knowledge.
Breach of protocol aside, given that until she read him his new orders and he officially relieved her this was still Mezree's ship, she had managed to get herself ready in time to make the listed time for the ceremony to occur.
Taking a deep breath and smoothing back her hair, Mezree nodded to her Chief of the Boat who called immediately for attention on deck. Once the assembled guests had assumed the correct position, i.e. that of standing at attention, Mezree stepped into the middle of the room with the PADD in hand and cleared her throat.
"To Commander Mezree Prihl, Acting Commanding Officer, USS Aquila. Stardate 202404.29. You are requested and required to relinquish command of your vessel to Captain Daniel Brooks, Commanding Officer, USS Charon. Signed, Fleet Admiral Erika Benteen, Starfleet Operations."