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Rear Admiral (Upper Half) Samuel Bishop’s Opening Address
"Officers of the 38th Fleet. We assemble today to mark the formal conclusion of the Itrin-Doza-Kelterre-Alpha 7190 Stability Initiative.
This initiative was a vast undertaking, born out of necessity and executed with discipline. It will be remembered as a success of both purpose and principle.
When it was first conceived, the aforementioned sectors were in a state of turmoil and flux. The Terran invasion and the destruction of the Confederacy left deep marks, both for the Azedi and for Starfleet. The humanitarian consequences were profound; entire planets destroyed, entire races turned into refugees overnight. The political vacuum was dangerous, and threatened the already fragile peace in the region. It was in this climate that we had to act. Not for conquest, but to uphold sovereignty and preserve the lives of the people that called those sectors their home.
The initiative was ambitious. It sought to bring to the table those who held huge enmity for one another. It forced us to confront the very people who, at one point, were our vicious enemies, and ripped open deep wounds that were not yet healed. And yet, the 38th Fleet prevailed, and we helped to usher in peace and stability to the region. This is what we are here today to celebrate. This success was not down to a handful of individuals, but every single member of the fleet, from the diplomatic table to the engineering labs. Every soul played a vital role in this shared success.
However, this has not been without loss. From our very first interaction with the Azedi, we have lost people nearest and dearest to us. I would like to offer a short two-minute silence to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, so that we may celebrate this victory today. If you can, please stand."
Two minutes’ silence observed
Captain Alistair Nimitz’s Reflections and Toast
"Starfleet means many things to us all, the work we put in changes us in ways we never expect. But when it calls upon us, everyone in this room has stood up to respond, even at great personal costs, I know better in most. Seven years ago the Azedi destroyed this station, among those who didn’t survive the incident was my own daughter, a Centurion within the Republic Military, posthumously promoted to Subcommander. In her memory I stand here still today.
Not in anger, but in sadness, I still honour her drive for a better world for the galaxy. I know many who have similar stories, and I will continue to be the best I can be within Starfleet knowing that this fleet will stand as a memorial for her and others who have given their lives in the past. Because it’s never futile. Small actions to big movements—they mean the world of difference to those lives we touch, directly or indirectly. That is the promise I uphold for Starfleet and my oath, one I hope you all share as well.
For the 38th."
The audience toasted
Rear Admiral (Upper Half) Samuel Bishop’s Closing Address
"Thank you Captain Nimitz for those words.
However, as one chapter ends, another begins. As we move away from the Azedi, our eyes turn to that which lies just beyond; a new frontier uncharted.
Stars not yet catalogued. New worlds and new civilisations. This is where we now set our sights.
Starfleet is, at its heart, an organisation of discovery. Defence is vital, sure, but our true calling is exploration. Our ships are not simply built with phasers and shields, but with laboratories, astrometrics, and stellar cartography.
When my species first stepped into the galaxy, the then Captain Archer declared that ‘we are all explorers, driven to know what’s over the horizon, what’s beyond our own shores.’ It is in this spirit that Starfleet was founded. It reminds us that exploration is not a phase in our history, but an endless task. This is our next task: to venture out into unmapped space, to push the frontiers further.
It will not be easy. The last time we did this, we came face to face with the Azedi. It will carry risk, yes, but in the words of Captain Kirk, ‘Risk is our business.’
Officers of the 38th Fleet, we stand once again on a horizon. Beyond us lies the unknown. Together, the 38th shall lead this new venture. You shall lead this venture.
Thank you."
The orchestra strikes up as the Admiral steps down