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<FONT FACE="Optima, Times New Roman"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>Annual TFE Fleet Address <BR>
From: Kate, aka Admiral Adrienne Sheppard <BR>
To: The TFE Fleet<BR>
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February 1, 2164 <BR>
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Greetings, <BR>
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It is my pleasure to prepare this Fleet Address. As of the 18th of Feb, it will have been exactly one year since I became the Fleet Commander and I have been so honored to serve in this capacity and read such great stories coming out of all four of our very active SIMs. <BR>
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First, I want to remind you of who your Fleet Officers are: <BR>
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Fleet Commander, Admiral Adrienne Sheppard, apb Kate <BR>
</SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE="Optima, Times New Roman"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>Kate [myself] plays Capt Michah Oliver, CO at FO; and Dr Emily Garroway, CMO at ND<BR>
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Fleet Operations, Commodore Rece Morgan, apb Rachelle<BR>
</SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE="Optima, Times New Roman"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>Rachelle plays Dr Zara Bose, CMO at YT; and Cmdr Talia Brennan at MER <BR>
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Fleet Services, Cpt Jason Scott, apb Andrew<BR>
</SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE="Optima, Times New Roman"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>Andrew plays Cmdr Mike Ryan, CO at ND; and Counselor Broderick MacTavish at FO<BR>
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Academy Commandant, Cpt Kjell Lindström , apb Josh<BR>
</SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE="Optima, Times New Roman"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>Josh plays Cmdr Yue Wang, XO at MER; and MCPO Kalevah Dinaa at ND<BR>
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Academy Professor, Lt. Jason Cantrell, Practical Course Exam Instructor, apb John<BR>
</SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE="Optima, Times New Roman"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>John plays Capt Roger Finney, CO at MER; Cmdr Nat Cameron, CAO at YT<BR>
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Fleet Advisor, Admiral Thomas Garroway, apb Robert <BR>
</SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE="Optima, Times New Roman"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>Robert plays Cmdr Sean Gallagher, XO at FO; Past Fleet Commander<BR>
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Fleet Advisor, Admiral Susanna Batenberg, apb Suzy; Past Fleet Commander<BR>
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At the current time, we do not have an immediate plan for a full Fleet-wide plot, but it is hoped that as our Fleet Command is in full force, such a Fleet-wide story can begin in the next year. Ideas for such stories are always solicited from any of the writers. S<I>o, </I>if you have an inkling of a plot, let someone on the Fleet Command team know. <BR>
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Special thanks to Andrew (Cmdr Ryan, new CO at ND, and Counselor MacTavish at FO) for taking on the job of Webmaster for TFE as a whole, and FO and ND individually, and Wikimaster of the TFE WIKI. This puts him effectively into the position of Fleet Services Officer. In recognition of this fine service, he is hereby awarded the Preantares Medal of Commendation. With the move of Capt Oliver from ND to FO, Andrew will also be taking on CO’ship of New Darwin Colony in 2164. <BR>
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Many thanks are due to Rachelle as well, for taking on the full responsibilities of the Fleet Operations Officer, as Commodore Rece Morgan, when Commodore Sheppard was advanced to Fleet Commander this past year. <BR>
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Please forgive the length of this report, but it is only put out once a year and I wanted to give everyone a good feel for the health of the organization, and the extremely high quality of writers involved in this “Creative Writing in a Community Environment”, as Robert has oft referred to it. Many thanks to ALL of you. You are the people that make TFE what she is, and make the wonderful stories count as (at least for me) some of the best fiction I’ve read all year, for several years running. <BR>
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Most sincerely, <BR>
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Kate <BR>
aka Admiral Adrienne Sheppard @ Fleet Command<BR>
aka Capt Michah Oliver @ FO<BR>
aka Dr Emily Garroway @ ND<BR>
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<B>SIM NEWS --- <BR>
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USS MERIDIAN - FCL-06<BR>
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Captain, Roger Finney, and Executive Officer, Yue Wang report a banner year for the FCL-06. <BR>
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The current plot has sent the ship on a secret operation to retrieve an artifact of unknown origin. Locating the artifact, they retrieved it and returned it to the ship. In the process, one of the Science NPC's accidentally activated it. This led to time fractures developing throughout the Meridian. It was fun running into various characters from the ship’s past characters, like Capt Grant, and zombies from the future! This also served as a way to introduce a new writer into the crew, the future MM1 Genevieve de Longpre, who in the present sim-time hadn't joined the crew, yet was able to begin writing with the ship. Once it was discovered what led to the time problem, it was found the artifact had an intelligence of its own. This is where the plot currently stands. <BR>
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Various awards have been recommended by the ship’s Command Team for the terrific writers of the Meridian’s fabulous stories. It is my pleasure to announce the following awards*. Congratulations to each member of the Meridian crew: <BR>
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Capt Roger Finney, apb John - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation<BR>
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Cmdr. Yue Wang, XO, apb Josh - Starfleet Letter of Commendation<BR>
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LtCmdr. Talia Brennan, CSO, apb Rachelle - Preantares Medal of Commendation and a <BR>
Starfleet Letter of Commendation<BR>
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LtCmdr. Stile Corbett, CMO, apb Steve - Starfleet Letter of Commendation<BR>
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LtCmdr. Andre Hunt, Helm & 2XO, apb Michael - Bronze Starfleet Cross and the Preantares <BR>
Ribbon of Commendation, Second Class. We also congratulate Michael on recently completing the TFE Command Course with high scores. <BR>
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LtCmdr. Trevor Jonas, CAO, apb Natasha - Bronze Starfleet Cross and a Preantares Ribbon of Commendation, Second Class<BR>
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Lt.(jg) Michael Brentwood, AEO, apb Leslee -Gold Starfleet Cross and a Starfleet Letter of Commendation<BR>
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PO1 Genevieve de Long<FONT COLOR="#212121">pre, MM1, apb Christine - Starfleet Letter of Commendation<BR>
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*The individual Commanding Officers are responsible for compilation of their reports and the recommendation of Awards. Descriptions of each Award are listed at the end of this Report. <BR>
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<B>USS YORKTOWN - NCC-05 <BR>
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F</FONT>orce Commander (Captain) Da’nak Ca’daar and Acting OOC-XO Natasha, who plays Science Officer Ens Callen Richards have had a very busy year. <BR>
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It has been a turbulent one for the Fighting Lady. To start, during the transfer of some Caitian ambassadors back to their home planet for talks about Cait joining the Federation, they uncovered and put an end to a plot to sabotage those proceedings, finally delivering the Caitians to their home, and a rogue Federation Ambassador to justice. However, the reputation of the newly formed Federation was still dealt a blow in the eyes of the Caitian people. <BR>
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Immediately thereafter, the newly merged crew of Yorktown and Intrepid was ordered to Risa for some much needed R&R, only to be diverted by a distress call from an Orion freighter under attack by mysterious pirates. Arriving on the scene, Yorktown managed to chase the attackers away and began to effect repairs to the Orion vessel, only to discover a secret cargo of weapons and a manifest detailing their destination as the Gamma Sagittarri system, home to the Federation's New Darwin Colony. <BR>
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After a briefing with Fleet superiors, the Fighting Lady's shore leave was canceled and she was ordered to New Darwin to help deal with some Nausicaan pirates who had formed a blockade of the colony's shipping lanes. As it turned out, the weapons aboard the Orion vessel were related to the pirates at Gamma Sagittarri. <BR>
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Meanwhile, in the background... Fresh young science officer Callen Richards has been having troubles with not sleeping which eventually resolved themselves into the realization that he had been implanted with an alien device. The device eventually called to it's masters, the Deltore, who made a bee line for New Darwin, where Yorktown was preparing to deal with the marauding pirates. Yorktown helped in the detection and, along with the USS Kaga, served as the first line of defense against the approaching threat. Encounters in space and on the surface with the Deltore proved a challenge, but eventually a cease-fire was arranged, and efforts are currently underway to determine what will happen with the Deltore ship and her crew.<BR>
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Various awards* have been recommended by the ship’s Command Team and the Fleet Command and I am honored to present them to members of the Yorktown crew as follows: <BR>
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Force Commander Da’nak Ca’daar, CO, apb Leo - Starfleet Award of High Commendation<BR>
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Ens Callen Richards, CSO, apb Natasha (XO-ooc) - Starfleet Award of High Commendation, Silver Starfleet Cross, & Preantares Ribbon of Commendation, First Class<BR>
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Lt. Arturo Mendez, CCO, apb Maiko - Starfleet Letter of Commendation, Bronze Starfleet Cross<BR>
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Lt Cmdr Katrina Merrick, CEO, apb Mark - Starfleet Award of High Commendation and Silver Starfleet Cross<BR>
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Cmdr Nat Cameron, CAO, apb John - Starfleet Letter of Commendation, Silver Starfleet Cross, and Preantares Ribbon of Commendation, Second Class<BR>
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Dr Zara Bose, CMO, apb Rachelle - Starfleet Award of High Commendation, Silver Starfleet Cross, Preantares Ribbon of Commendation, First Class and the Gold Starfleet Cross<BR>
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Special mention is drawn to <B>Natasha</B>, whose outstanding job as OOC officer in charge of running the recent Joint Mission between Yorktown and New Darwin Colony has called her talent to the attention of everyone involved. She has also shouldered much of the responsibility of the sim while RL concerns have kept her Captain occupied. She is an exemplary simmer, a wonderful writer, and a brilliant leader. Congratulations Natasha. You are hereby awarded the Starfleet Medal of Command and the Captain Michael Thompson Memorial Award. <BR>
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<B>The Medal of Command</B> may be awarded to any in character service member of Starfleet distinguishing themselves by in character co-coordinating and out of character organizing of any operation involving two or more simulations.<BR>
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<B>Captain Michael Tho<FONT COLOR="#16355C">m</FONT>pson Memorial Award (ooc</B>):: Awarded for outstanding contribution and achievement that reflects great credit on the values of Star Trek, TFE and role-play. Examples range from development of a plot that affects the organization, creation of a new simulation, bringing in new members, or development of a new culture that is worked out in such depth as to be easily usable by any other member of TFE. This award was formerly known and awarded as the Michael West Memorial Award, but was renamed after the OOC death of the player behind Captain Michael Thompson, CO of the NX-05 Yorktown, and can be awarded to one member of TFE every three months.<BR>
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*The individual Comma<FONT COLOR="#212121">nding Officers are responsible for compilation of their reports and the recommendation of Awards. Descriptions of each Award are listed at the end of this Report. <BR>
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<B>NEW DARWIN COLONY - Gamma Sagittarri II <BR>
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Lots of action at the Colony this past year, continuing on into 21164. This year they have faced Jack the Ripper, an alien entity which could control people and make them commit horrific murders. The Ripper set his sights on Captain Michah Oliver, sending her pieces of the mutilated victims as presents. New Darwin personnel finally tracked the entity to a cave where they defeated it with the help of Arwhan, but not before it could injure Michah. With Michah in a coma the new XO Lieutenant Commander Ryan was left in charge, until the Captain recovered. His first order of business was to start making plans for a new threat presented by Nausicaan pirates.<BR>
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The pirates had taken</FONT> out a satellite which left a hole in the security sensors, through which they slipped periodically to attack shipping lines. The Yorktown was called in to help, making this a Joint Mission with the ship. But before Yorktown could drive the Nausicaans away, a new threat emerged in the form of a device that had been implanted in the brain of Yorktown’s Chief Science Officer, Ensign Callen Richards. The implant was removed by Doctors Garroway and Jonze and it was found to be a living entity, and telepathic. Through this implant it was found that a race known as the Deltore were coming to not only retrieve the device, but to take control or destroy the Colony. <BR>
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The USS Kaga was also called off of routine patrol to help in defending the Colony. The focus shifted from the pesky Nausicaans to to defending against the determined Deltore. As plans were implemented the Deltore arrived and the fight began, first in space then continuing on the ground, where the Starfleet personnel and colonists fought for their lives and their homes. YT and Kaga disabled the Deltore vessel and a cease-fire was arranged, leading to a formal First Contact situation. Can lasting peace be made with the Deltore? Time will tell.<BR>
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The following individuals among the citizens of the Colony are formally presented with the following awards*: <BR>
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Capt Michah Oliver, CO, apb Kate - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation, Purple Heart, Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery, and The Legion of Merit awarded to Captain Oliver, by Admiral Thomas Garroway, for her service to New Darwin Colony over the past four years as the Colony’s Commanding Officer. <BR>
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Cmdr Mike Ryan, XO, apb Andrew - Preantares Medal of Commendation, Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery<BR>
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LtCmdr Patrick Hickey, CCO, apb John - Gold Starfleet Cross, Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery<BR>
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Dr Emily Garroway, CMO, apb Kate - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation, Purple Heart and Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery<BR>
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LtCmdr Reb Shepard, CSEC, apb Smith - Preantares Ribbon of Commendation, 2nd Class, Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery<BR>
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The Hirumarians, Alien Citizens of the Colony, apb Tamara - Kragite Order of Heroism and the Preantares Medal of Commendation<BR>
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Dr Tom Jonze, Civilian Physician, apb Ray - Letter of High Commendation for Civilian Support of Starfleet <BR>
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LtCmdr Carter Austin, CSCI, apb Leo - Silver Starfleet Cross, and Preantares Ribbon of Commendation, 1st class<BR>
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PO3 Vezla Epren, Integrated System Specialist, apb Aza – Starfleet Letter of Commendation<BR>
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*The individual Comma<FONT COLOR="#212121">nding Officers are responsible for compilation of their reports and the recommendation of Awards. Descriptions of each Award are listed at the end of this Report. <BR>
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<B>OUTPOST MAXWELL FORR</B></FONT><B>EST - In Orbit of Njord, Galad System <BR>
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The Outpost saw its fair share of action in 2163. The year began under the command of Admiral Thomas Garroway, who took over the Outpost Command seat when former Capt Nathan Thompson was removed from the position and court martialed in late 2162. In the meantime, Capt Sasha Spearling of the lost USS Challenger found her way back to Earth after a valiant and exciting series of events. Admiral Garroway made her CO of the Outpost. <BR>
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The Mission beginning under Garroway’s command, and ending under Spearling’s command, saw the Outpost send Triton and a crew who saved the sleeping insectoid population of Galad II from scavenging wolf-like creatures, and the entire system was spared when a Science team from Forrest destroyed a planet devouring Worm that entered the system. <BR>
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The Outpost also celebrated the return of several characters, and welcomed as many new characters to the Outpost, including Chief Armoury Officer Lt Vincenzo Sovrano; Captain’s Aide-de-camp Ltjg Ashleigh Mandrake; Chief Science Officer Lt Rosanna Flint, and the former Engineer of the Challenger, Cmdr Rick McDonald to serve as Spearling's XO, and another former CO of Challenger, LtCmdr Corad Cole joined the Outpost as Chief Engineer.<BR>
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The next mission had Suliban colonists move into the old Earth colony at Trope. Desperate for supplies, they send a ship with a skeleton crew to “nearby” Forrest, hoping to secure aid, only to loose control of their ship at the last minute and crash into the extended pylon arm of the station. As it turned out, a mysterious creature had emerged from one of several cocoons in their cargo hold, sucking the life blood from numerous crewman on the ship and the Bridge. It escaped into the Outpost and the hunt ensued. <BR>
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After dispatching the creature and securing the other intact cocoons, the USS Triton, tender to the Outpost, was sent with ample supplies, to the Suliban colony at Trope. There, they found the colony abandoned and eventually found the Suliban population in nearby caverns under the negative influence of mold spores found in the caves. The Colony was saved. <BR>
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Meanwhile, back at Forrest, the Cirque de Sol, the Greatest Show in the Galaxy, arrived for a series of performances. The interaction between the crew and the circus performers proved very interesting, making some friends, and some not. <BR>
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The year end saw the reassignment of Capt Spearling and Cmdr McDonald, who were sent aboard their own new stealth ship to explore evidence of the disappeared USS Challenger. Capt Michah Oliver, former CO at New Darwin Colony, was installed as CO, and former Intelligence Officer, Cmdr Sean Gallagher, took on the position of XO of the Outpost. <BR>
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The entire crew is deserving of high praise for excellence in writing and participation. It is a pleasure to make the following awards: <BR>
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Admiral Thomas Garroway, Former CO, apb Robert (Jan-Feb) - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation <BR>
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Capt Sasha Spearling, Former CO, apb Anna - (Feb-Dec) - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation<BR>
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Cmdr Richard McDonald, former XO, apb Steve - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation <BR>
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Cmdr Jia Cassidy, CMO, Interim XO, apb Kate - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation <BR>
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LtCmdr Gabriel Morley, CCO, apb Alex - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation, Citation for Conspicuous Bravery for ingenuity in “The Worm” plot<BR>
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Lt Marcus Campbell, COPS, apb Trevor - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation, and Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery for the “Galad Incident” plot<BR>
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Lt Rosanna Flint, CSCI, apb Rusty - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation, and Preantares Ribbon of Commendation, 1st Class for excellence in creative writing<BR>
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Lt Vincenzo Sovrano, CAO, apb DK - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation, and Citation for Conspicuous Bravery in the “Pirates” in connection with the dramatic arrival of Sovrano and Mandrake on the Outpost<BR>
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Ltjg Ashleigh Mandrake, Flt Control Officer, apb Matt - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation, and Citation for Conspicuous Bravery in the “Pirates” in connection with the dramatic arrival of Sovrano and Mandrake on the Outpost <BR>
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LtCmdr Corad Cole, CEO, apb Nat - Starfleet Letter of High Commendation<BR>
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Capt Michah Oliver, CO, apb Kate - Letter of Welcome <BR>
Cmdr Sean Gallagher, XO, apb Robert - Letter of Welcome<BR>
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Kate is also awarded the Recruiters’ Ribbon for leading four new writers to TFE: Tam (The Hirumarians at ND); DK (Lt Sovrano at FO); Andrew (Cmdr Ryan at ND, and Counselor MacTavish at FO); and Matt (Ltjg Mandrake at FO). <BR>
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*The individual Comma<FONT COLOR="#0F043A">nding Officers are responsible for compilation of their reports and the recommendation of Awards. Descriptions of each Award are listed at the end of this Report. <BR>
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<B>THE AWARDS <BR>
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</FONT>The Legion of Merit is Earth's highest achievement award and may be awarded to any in character service member of Starfleet who distinguishes himself or herself by meritorious non-combat achievement or service above and beyond the call of duty. <BR>
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The Gol</FONT>d<FONT COLOR="#212121"> Starfleet Cross is awarded to any in-character member of Starfleet who has shown demonstrable leadership and initiative, and has performed all duties in an exemplary manner, setting an example for others to follow.<BR>
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The Silver Starfleet Cross is awarded to any in character service member of Starfleet distinguishing himself or herself by outstanding achievement or service to their SIM and/or Starfleet.<BR>
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The Bronze Starfleet Cross is awarded to any in character service member of Starfleet distinguishing himself or herself by meritorious achievement or service to their SIM.<BR>
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The Kragite Order of</FONT><FONT COLOR="#3987FD"> </FONT><FONT COLOR="#212121">Heroism may be awarded to any in character service member of Starfleet distinguishing themselves by substantial heroism and gallantry.<BR>
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The Preantares Medal of Commendation First Class may be awarded to any individual SIM member that has exhibited distinguished OOC service that has helped the TFE as a whole.<BR>
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The Preantares Ribbon</FONT> of Commendation 1st Class may be awarded to any individual SIM member of Starfleet distinguishing themselves by meritorious OOC achievement or service above and beyond the call of duty for the SIM or or higher level department.<BR>
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Preantares Ribbon o<FONT COLOR="#16355C">f</FONT><FONT COLOR="#212121"> Commendation 2nd Class may be awarded to any in character service member of Starfleet distinguishing themselves by achievement or service towards the plot.<BR>
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The Starfleet Letter of Commendation is awarded to any in character service member for superior achievement or service. <BR>
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The Starfleet Award o</FONT>f High Commendation is awarded to any in-character member of Starfleet for achievement and service of a meritorious standard.<BR>
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The Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery may be awarded to any in character service member of Starfleet distinguishing themselves by bravery not justifying the award of the Kragite Order for Heroism.<BR>
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The Purple Heart is awarded to an in-character member of Starfleet who has been significantly injured by either a permanent injury or a log or series of logs about the subject in sickbay for treatment, or a Sim residing in Sickbay. <BR>
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Recruiters Ribbon (<FONT COLOR="#16355C">O</FONT>OC) Awarded to TFE Members that recruit three members to TFE, and have their name listed as point of origin on the Application from the new applicant. The new applicants have to graduate from the Academy and SIM for at least 4 active weeks on their SIM to be recognized and counted for this award.</SPAN></FONT>
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