The Return of Stanov
The screen flashes briefly with the image of an Admiral finishing up a speech before switching to a reporter sitting at a news desk. Looking back to the camera, the news anchor begins to speak.
“That was Fleet Admiral Savk giving the Navy Report at the Imperial Monthly Meeting. If you have just joined, we welcome you. I am Felix Solon and we here at the INB are bringing you live coverage of today’s Imperial meeting. With the conclusion of the Navy report, the Fleet Admiral is just about to present the awards and promotions for the Navy this meeting. Let’s go back to him now”
The screen switches back to a tight shot of the admiral, showing him standing behind the podium with a truly impressive series of medals and ribbons displayed on his Fleet Admiral’s uniform.
“I’d like to take some time to recognize some Officers who have been so very valuable to us. They are to be looked up to and respected in all ways. Unfortunately they are not all here with us today but I will make these announcements anyway.”
Fleet Admiral Savk pauses for a moment, scanning the first few rows of seats. Evidently not finding what he was looking for, and with just the slightest trace of a frown, he glances down at his notes before resuming speaking.
“It is with great pleasure that I can announce the promotion of the 7th Imperial Fleet CO to the rank of Commander. I wish he were here today to receive it personally. But I’m sure he will be delighted either way. Congratulations Commander Saretti.”
The Admiral’s voice booms confidently over the massed Imperials, he pauses again before moving on, the Imperial crowd politely holding their applause.
“Now we have some very long serving and strong Command staff. Commander Kaine, Lieutenant Commander Lennorian, Captain Korin and Captain Forn. Please step forward if you are present.”
The Admiral waits for just a moment as Captain Korin and Commander Kaine make their way up and salute the Admiral. Returning both of the salutes, the Admiral first turns to the Captain, who is looking particularly sharp today in his dress uniform.
“Captain Korin my old Fleet XO. Trusted friend and capable leader.” Savk shows a small smile. “I hereby award you with the Navy Achievement Award for your continued service to the Empire and the Navy.”
The Fleet Admiral pins the award to the Captains uniform before then turning to Commander Kaine.
“Commander I served with your brother many years ago. And I’m delighted to see many of his traits in you. On behalf of Naval High Command I am happy to award you with the Navy Service Cross. Your work with the Fleet has been an inspiration. I look forward to seeing you move ahead with continued success.”
The Admiral pins the Navy Service Cross on the Commander’s uniform. The Captain and Commander sharply salute the Admiral, who returns their salutes before they return to their seats. The camera view changes from the three officers back to the reporter on-scene.
“We have just received word that the two other officers were to receive awards as well, but were unavoidably detained. First, Lieutenant Commander Mayas Lennorian was awarded the Navy Activity Medal. An Imperial who came to the Empire through the merger with the NIO, he has been an excellent example of the cooperation between the two former adversaries, meshing harmoniously into the structure of the Galactic Empire, as this award proves."
The reporter pauses slightly to rearrange his suit before continuing.
“Even more importantly, we have been informed that Captain Kato Forn has just received the Navy Cross of Merit Bronze. Though he was unable to attend in person, no doubt due to fulfilling the duties that won him this award in the first place, he enters into a very elite club alongside Imperials such as the now-deceased Admiral Calor Assam and current Admiral Goth. This reporter at least is looking forward to where Captain Forn’s career will go next.”
With a satisfied nod the reporter gazes intently into the camera.
“Well that’s all we have time for from this month’s Imperial Monthly Meeting. We look forward to bringing you snap-shot live coverage from the next meeting and another detailed focus on the exploits of our brave Imperial brethren. For now though, this is INB Junior Writer Felix Solon, signing off.”
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