"Attention to Order!" A voice washed over the deck of the warship. The dozens of marines snapped to attention. The voice belonged to a massive bulk of a man. Looming over the ordinary people at 7'ft tall. His long ashen hair flowing in the ocean breeze. He held in his hands a decorated paper in which he continued to read off of. " The Fleet Admiral of the Marines had reposed special trust and confidence in the selflessness, valor, and fidelity and combat prowess of Hakim Kahri, Isaiah Fantaz, Christopher Caran, Rashiki Liger, and Joshua Wanabe . With the exception of Hakim Kahri they are, therefore, advanced from Petty Officer to Lieutenant." As the man finished his words a group of Marines marched in formation to the group of all carrying coats with the large insignia of justice on their backs. They were thrown over the called individuals. They stood tall while they were stuck at parade rest.
"Hakim Kahri , he is, advanced from Ensign to Captain!" Tossing the paper in his hands the man stepped forward himself. He tore off his own coat and dressed Hakim himself who simply looked at him in the eyes. They had exchanged a firm hand shake as Hakim walked forward in front of his detachment.
" Thank you my fellow warriors and Marines. Along with me are my 4 child hood friends and dear teammates. I had started this journey a year in advance then my friends here otherwise they would all be Captains as well-" He fumbled over his words with too much going on before his mouth contorted to a half smile. Coughing and regaining a straight face he turned it around to be more uplifting ." All of us have gone through hardships in this life. We survive our line of work and you are all still alive here today.Through YOUR efforts and diligence you have been selected to join my crew."
"Twitch.." Hakim eye's snapped back to Isaiah mid speech. Not a sliver of movement." Together my friends and comrades we will continue to keep the sea and this world safe. We are the 121st Tactical Subjugation Squadron. We are Tempest " Falling in to attention Hakim cleared his throat." Squadron Attention!!!" The order given the ship fell in to attention. A dead silence and unseen weight that pressed on to the new Captains shoulder's.
