It is my pleasure to announce the following awards and promotions for those who participated in my ship's story,
Surprise: The Vast Empire Strikes Back.
VEN:
Serpent:
Victory Cross (which I believe upgrades with your previous one to become a Victory Cross: Silver) - for mission development
Star of Valor - for exemplary service above and beyond the call of duty
Hades:
Promotion to Petty Officer 2nd Class, for high activity
Combat Achievement Ribbon, for actions during the Battle of Brinlik
Cross of Bravery, for actions during the Battle of Brinlik
Ryn:
Double promotion to Petty Officer 2nd Class, for high activity and quality prose
Merit Cross, first class, for actions during the Battle of Brinlik
Cross of Bravery, for rescuing a downed pilot during the Battle of Brinlik
Exodus:
Double promotion to Petty Officer 2nd Class, for contributions to VENI and regular Fleet stories
Merit Cross, second class, for high quality prose
VEA:
All members of Dread Squad will receive the Corps Expeditionary Citation, for participating in an interdivisional story. In addition, Havock has been awarded the Merit Cross, second class, for her efforts organizing Dread Squad, OOC and IC.
Thank you all for making this story a big success!
-Trick