Post Number 89 Promotion Time

Posted on Fri Dec 11th, 2020 @ 7:46pm by Commodore Cyndi Song & Major David Hurd Senior & Captain Alesha Rivers

Mission: Star Base Mercury
Location: Marine Berthing Area
Timeline: Current

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Narla adjusted her dress uniform and walked to the marine berthing area and was joined by Alesha. The order had been sent for everyone to be in dress uniform. Tapping her com-badge "This is General Long, will the following officers both Star Fleet and Marine meet me in the Marine Berthing area. Commodore Song,Commander Raymond, Captain Hurd, Master Sargent Dallas and First Lieutenant Jackson. All on duty Marines report as well."

Narla what is going on?" Alesha asked

Placing her hand on Alesha's shoulder "You'll find out soon enough. To tell you now will spoil the surprise and no I'm not staying. It won't be fair to Song. And yes she knows what is going on, just her and me."

Three squads of marines drilled into the bay along with the color guard. Led by a high and tight Master Sergeant John Dallas.

Saluting the General Dallas awaited her return salute.

Narla returned the salute,"Alesha join the fighter pilots,"

Nodding Alesha walked over and joined the pilots.

Cyndi walked in and over to Narla "Anyone suspect anything?"

"No and Alesha Rivers is after me to to tell her what is going on and once this is over here I'll have her report to you,"Narla said as she turned to the marines "Everyone at parade rest."

Walking in in his dress whites, Hurd did one final check to make sure his uniform was in order. Situating his Officers Sword on one side of his belt and sidearm on the other, he was sure he was dressed appropriately. Staying near the back, he took the crowd in, wondering just what was going on.

Narla has seen Captain Hurd walk in and stand at the rear of the crowd, the only one missing was the ship's executive officer. "Cyndi any idea what's taking Commander Raymond so long?" Narla asked keeping her voice low.

"He'll be here, he's a new father," Cyndi replied

Will Raymond slid in wearing dress uniform.

" Sorry the replicatior kept messing up my uniform size."

"Captain Hurd please come forward," Narla called

Swallowing the lump in his throat, Hurd walked forward, keenly aware of how many sets of eyes were on him. Reaching the General, he saluted and said, "Reporting as ordered Ma'am", then assumed a parade rest posture. His heart was really pounding now, wondering what he done wrong.

Silence filled the room except for the back ground noise of the ships systems.

"I know captain seeing General Long here must be unnerving but let me assure you, this was my idea and I reached out to her. You are in no trouble what so ever," Cyndi said "I asked the general here for one reason. General Long if you'd like to take over."

"Thank you commodore," Narla said "Captain Hurd, the years of service you've put in with not only the Marines but with Starfleet has not gone unnoticed. After a long conversation with Commodore Song I agree with her recommendation. By the authority vested in me by Starfleet Marine Corps I hereby promote you to second officer of the USS Amandora and it's with great pleasure I promote you to the rank of major." she walked over and adjusted this rank insignia and saluted him "Congratulations Major Hurd. First Lieutenant Rivers is a good officer and she did her best to pry out of me why I was here. Now everyone knows."

Hurd stood there, silent and still as a statue. He was in shock at what had just happened, and could not get any words to come out.

"Now major if you don't want the promotion and position I'm sure the commodore can find another," Narla teased as she knew this had come as a big surprise.


Will motioned for everybody.

" Hip Hip ! "

"HURRAY!!" came the resounding chant from the assembled officers

Turning his head, he flashed a big smile at everyone present. Turning to the General and Commodore, he asked, "Permission to.address the troops?"

Permission granted," Narla said



Clenching his jaw, Hurd began to speak. "Marines, this promotion is accepted, but I don't want any of you calling me sir, I still work for a living", he trailed off hearing chuckles ripple through the crowd. "I want you to know two things, the first of which is I will always be the first to set foot on the field of battle, and the last to leave, and we will all come home, living or dead. "The second comes from a old Spartan saying, I will either come home holding my shield, so to speak, or on it, that I vow".

" WHOOO RAHHHH, " Dallas led them to reply.

Alesha turned to the pilots "Remember even though I'm the wing commander but your all still marines, that means you answer to the major as well."

"Congratulations major," Cyndi said

Narla looked at Alesha and smiled "Now you know why I was so secretive. Only the commodore knew why I was here. I didn't want to spoil the surprise," Turning to Cyndi "I thank you commodore for permitting this celebration. My job is done." Looking at Hurd "Major I'll let you dismiss the troops."

Nodding, Hurd turned and said, Marines, dismissed, free booze in Marine country".


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