Tahna Meru

@Samira Neathler it kills me that Aegam never voices his hilarious thoughts

Congratulations, very well deserved! Welcome to the Fleet!

Congratulations and welcome to the Fleet!

Congratulations, and welcome to the Fleet!

"If it wasn't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all!"

Congratulations, and welcome to the fleet! You all wrote wonderfully!

Congratulations, and welcome to the fleet!

@Samira Neathler this one hurts❤️‍🩹

@Vylaa (along with Gnaxac and Doz, and Stoyer's fancy flying) have had me cackling through the Borg crisis.

A lovely, touching sim from @Vesela Pace, with scientific expertise and emotional depth. I loved seeing Pace pull herself together and carry on with saving lives.

I don't know what to say, except thank you, and congratulations. It is such an honor and a pleasure to write with you all. If you need me, I'll be hiding in my office with a stack of tissues and chocolates.

Congratulations, everyone, and thank you for keeping the Fleet running!

Congratulations, all!

Congratulations and well done, everyone!

Lieutenant Commander Tahna Meru of the USS Gorkon barely makes it on time, offering excuses about "a very active nebula!" The author notes that this scientist makes a similar excuse every year. Her outfit was created by Bajoran designer Nadra (also responsible for Tahna's 2399 Awards dress). The dress is a collaboration with Tahna's father, Bajoran artist Tahna Rej, who hand-painted the flowers.

I loved how @Doz Finch used formatting in this scene to show Doz on autopilot while her mind was elsewhere. It felt like one of those scenes in movies where time slows down but the narration carries on-- it was very cinematic!

Congratulations Ensigns, and welcome to the Fleet!

Congratulations, and welcome to the Fleet!

Congrats, good work, and welcome to the fleet!

Ahhh lovely work @Torvi Ylvor!

Howdy Gorkonites! "Wait, December? But it's nearly March!" I know, I know, don't worry about it, we're gonna catch up and you'll all get your shiny badges. Promise. On that note, allow me to present December's wittiest wordsmith... Gnaxac: I d-d-don’t know anything about what the humans call f-f-feng shui, but engineers are experts at getting big things into small spaces. ::he blushed:: In engineering I m-m-mean. Congrats, @Genkos Adea! I'm always glad to see our engineers putting their expertise to work. Keep an eye out for a fresh Quote of the Month poll or two from me this week, and enjoy the remainder of shore leave!

@Bryce Tagren-Quinn is back with some evocative descriptions and some lovely El-Aurian perspective.

@Jo Marshall's lovesick Kero Rix is a delight to read, but more importantly, I have a new life goal of being arrested on Betazed now.

I love the worldbuilding @Vylaa has been doing during shore leave on Andoria, and with Vylaa and her family. This series gave some particular insight into Andorian culture, and Vylaa's feelings about it. Part 1: Public Display of Affection Part 2: Cotton Candy Galaxy Part 3: It Ain't Easy Being Blue

@Genkos Adea @Doz Finch @Ayiana Sevo 😆