05-20-2024, 03:48 AM
Powl accepted both the promotion and award with a great deal of gratification. If there had been an emotion that could be tied to the moment, it would have been exceeding pride. If a Vulcan could experience an intrusive thought, he would have had echoes of doubt roaming his mind regarding a return after having been captured for so long. Although physically his body was able; his mind was quite a different challenge altogether. He was certainly aware of how close he came to never recovering mentally. What this promotion and medal indicated to his fully logical brain was, in short, "Yes, I am back."
Captain Fields offered a wink at Torock. At first, if you had not served with Captain Fields, a person might feel that this would be out of place. In the past, Powl had indeed a great deal of work hours with her. Although this was prior to his capture, he still had the memories of that time before. Given that, the stealthy wink was certainly in character. Nevertheless, it was unexpected. At the wink, he simply raised his right eyebrow, and nodded his head in acknowledgement and thanks. Ra'an also received likewise a promotion and a medal.
Ra'an had resoundingly proved why she belonged on the ship. Her calculations were precise enough to allow Powl to focus solely on flying the ship and releasing the programming. Although, he would have expected similar results from any Science Officer aboard a Star Fleet vessel, these calculation were precise enough that the Vulcan Science Academy would have remarked it as, "Adequate." A rather unexciting word by human standards, but a heavy compliment in the interspecies translation. An "Adequate" remark indicates it held up to the exceeding standards of the best Vulcan research minds. Their approval was not handed out lightheartedly. Her medal was well deserved.
Torock had not yet interacted with any of the new transfers. He was intrigued to see that Commander Sothrick had joined the crew. There were not many Vulcans on board, so it would be at least another person with which Powl would be able to share similarities. Several of the members from the now decommissioned ship stepped forward by the summons of Captain Fields along with Sothrick. Sothrick was given a Star Fleet Achievement Medal as well. Unsure of what their prior mission was on their ship, it was reassuring to see them receiving such commendations. The indication being that they were competent at a high level and were performing above and beyond. This notion is the reputation Titania for which it had become known.
The Captain repeated these actions for Keir 77, Said and Keti who all received a Star Fleet Achievement Medal.
"Commander, if you have anything you would like to say regarding the commendations from the Geronimo crew, please do."
"Thank you Captain. I do wish to take this opportunity to congratulate my crew on an excellent job on a yet another trying mission. I am proud of the work they have done in my short time as their Captain and how honored I was to be their CO." He said and paused very shortly.
Commander Sothrick was brief but appreciative to his crew. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Powl returned to his table and enjoyed the opportunity to observe the revelry.
Captain Fields offered a wink at Torock. At first, if you had not served with Captain Fields, a person might feel that this would be out of place. In the past, Powl had indeed a great deal of work hours with her. Although this was prior to his capture, he still had the memories of that time before. Given that, the stealthy wink was certainly in character. Nevertheless, it was unexpected. At the wink, he simply raised his right eyebrow, and nodded his head in acknowledgement and thanks. Ra'an also received likewise a promotion and a medal.
Ra'an had resoundingly proved why she belonged on the ship. Her calculations were precise enough to allow Powl to focus solely on flying the ship and releasing the programming. Although, he would have expected similar results from any Science Officer aboard a Star Fleet vessel, these calculation were precise enough that the Vulcan Science Academy would have remarked it as, "Adequate." A rather unexciting word by human standards, but a heavy compliment in the interspecies translation. An "Adequate" remark indicates it held up to the exceeding standards of the best Vulcan research minds. Their approval was not handed out lightheartedly. Her medal was well deserved.
Torock had not yet interacted with any of the new transfers. He was intrigued to see that Commander Sothrick had joined the crew. There were not many Vulcans on board, so it would be at least another person with which Powl would be able to share similarities. Several of the members from the now decommissioned ship stepped forward by the summons of Captain Fields along with Sothrick. Sothrick was given a Star Fleet Achievement Medal as well. Unsure of what their prior mission was on their ship, it was reassuring to see them receiving such commendations. The indication being that they were competent at a high level and were performing above and beyond. This notion is the reputation Titania for which it had become known.
The Captain repeated these actions for Keir 77, Said and Keti who all received a Star Fleet Achievement Medal.
"Commander, if you have anything you would like to say regarding the commendations from the Geronimo crew, please do."
"Thank you Captain. I do wish to take this opportunity to congratulate my crew on an excellent job on a yet another trying mission. I am proud of the work they have done in my short time as their Captain and how honored I was to be their CO." He said and paused very shortly.
Commander Sothrick was brief but appreciative to his crew. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Powl returned to his table and enjoyed the opportunity to observe the revelry.