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Message: <blockquote data-quote="knightemplar" data-source="post: 5140237" data-attributes="member: 56260">Change of Command part 1As you enter the Formal Reception room, the first thing you notice is the huge dining room table has been removed. Now in front of the huge monitor is a podium with the Starfleet insignia inscribed on it. Coming out of that area are numerous chairs. The admirals are already sitting in the front of row with Admiral Kiel and the Commodore chatting. There are plenty of seats still left on the front row.  Sitting behind the Admirals, there are numerous people in a mixture of Dress uniforms and standard duty uniforms. At the door, there are two security guards out side of the room still in duty uniforms, while there are two security officers inside still in dress uniforms with Lt. Srosski being one of them.  People are chatting among themselves when Admiral Mackenzie and Commander Shelby get up. Commander Shelby goes up to the microphone and announces. "Admiral Mackenzie, Commander of Utopia Planitia and Commander of the USS Ascendant.". With that Elizabeth stands back from the microphone still holding the strange bag that she brought on board.  Everyone starts politely clapping for the Admiral as he takes over the podium. From a small pocket on his uniform jacket, he takes out a few small note cards. He holds them up, and says.  "Just to let you know, these only have peoples names on them. I have been asked to keep my comments short, so Admiral Kiel can make her 1000 launch time." A few chuckles are heard from the audience. "Don't blame this on me Sean, you wanted another dock open so you could start work on the next ship!", stated Admiral Kiel in a playful tone.  "Let me first say, when I was presented with the plans of the Ascendant, I had my reservations. I was not too sure, of a ship with such interactive computer control would work. I was also hesitant to occupy a spacedock with a ship frame, in which I thought would be scrapped within the first year of construction. I want to thank a few of the special people that made the Ascendant happen." "Commander Elizabeth Shelby, who has spent many a long day and night coordinating the construction crews and deciphering some of the schematics of the ASDB (Advanced Starship Design Bureau).", in the background a polite applause is given as she comes back up towards the podium and takes a bow.  "Lt. Steven Winters, who once the main frame was laid, directed the engineers in the construction of the engine room and other critical systems. Matter of fact, now the ship is launching, maybe Steven can get some sleep at night.", in the background a few small chuckles are heard. As people look towards Steven, it looks like his face is getting a little red.  "Dr. Sandecker, who actually has been working on the new LCARS systems for the past five years. I have had conversations with the CARSI avatar before, and it is remarkable the amount of hard work and care went into writing her program.", in the background another smattering of polite applause is heard as he stands up from his seat and takes a dramatic bow.  "I would also like to thank all of the workers who helped make this dream a reality. To all the shipworkers, engineers, and mission specialists who under the direction of these people allow us to stand upon the Ascendant.", the Admiral states as another smattering of polite applause is heard.  "Now, for my final action as Commander of the Ascendant, Lt. Winters stand before me.", he says, looking right at Steven.  "I had Commander Shelby do some research for me. In the last 100 years, there has only been one engineer that has taken three new starships out of spacedock and on there shakedown cruises and they were all named Enterprise. That person was Commander Montgomery Scott.", the admiral stated while reviewing his notes.  "Lt. Steven Winters is the only engineer to take out four seperate starships on their shakedown cruises. These starships were the Akira, Nova, Saber and now the Ascendant. For that we would like to award him the following trophy."  Commander Shelby takes the bag off of the trophy, and at the top in gold is a statue of an outraged mechanic holding up his wrench is a threating manner. The wood section has four gold plates upon the trophy, and it looks like there is room for one more plaque on the trophny. Elizabeth approaches Steven and holds it out in front of her. As she hands it to him, she leans forward and gives him a kiss on the cheek.  "Congratulations, Steven", she whispers into his ear. Admiral Mackenzie moves over to stand by Steven.  "This is the most favorite duty of mine. Lt. Winters, by order of Starfleet Command, I hearby promote you to the rank of Lt. Commander. Congratulations, Lt. Commander Winters.", a hearty round of applause sounds through the small group of people. The Admiral removes Steven's Lt. pins, and replace them with the pins for Lt. Commander.  "Lt. Commander Winters, at ease.", the admiral stated, and Steven sat back down, his face firmly red.  "Computer, recognize Admiral Scott Mackenzie.", the admiral stated. "Carsi", stated the holographic vulcan female.  "Sorry about that, habit you understand, Carsi. I hearby transfer command of the USS Ascendant to Fleet Admiral Eliza Kiel as the flagship of the 12th fleet. Please transfer all command functions to her. Mackenzie Zero Four Gamma", he says, as he walks back to his seat and sits back down. "By the way Steven, there is still room on the trophy for one more plaque if you feel the want to come back and work for me again."</blockquote>

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