Captain Gecko Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) Appealing Personnel: Sezrak Han'san Specific Incident: 18th of September's (2464) Incident - Under NDA Action taken as a result: Demotion from Research Director back to Anomalist (Xenoarcheologist) for Sedition; Suspension from being temporarily promoted in-shift as an Interim Research Director and-or any other command positions. Action contested: Demotion and Suspension from accessing command positions. Reasoning for contest: Three months have passed, and I am now finally able to present my appeal, and thus I present it right away. My ability to lead fellow crewmembers or contribute to science -in other words my worth as a Research Director- was never put in question. My ability to follow corporate regulations when put into... More extreme situations was. I do not know how much I can talk about the incident in question, as it is under NDA, though I know that the right authorities have access to all of the details ever gathered, more than I ever got, so I assume that anyone involved in handling this appeal knows what I am referring to/has the ability to know. My demotion came for "seditious" acts. Though I feel like I could discuss it, I was never trained to enforce corporate regulations, and in the end what's done is done. If anything I consider myself lucky to still be on the Horizon at all, considering the fate of most of the Command Crew that worked by my side this day. One thing I made clear ever since that incident, however, was the reason for the actions I took that day, seditious, or not. What I did, I did it for my fellow crewmember. Though I have been working for or alongside Nanotrasen for over a decade, ever since I started my Anomalous Materials Studies course, but my real career, in the field and with a proper crew, really started in August of 2462, when I was sent to the infamous NSS Aurora, in the Romanovich Cloud. The moment I chose this path, I was led by one reason, more than any other, to protect others. One could call anomalous materials a "niche" threat, but they are a threat nonetheless, one that requires niche people to keep them contained. I have changed, evolved a lot since I first arrived in Tau Ceti over two years ago, but my core motivations never changed. I would DIE for my fellow crewmember, and in fact DID DIE, on several occasions, for them, getting the occasion to flatline several times at work, more than once by trying to protect and/or rescue fellow crewmembers. When I chose to let go of my Anomalist function, and become a Research Director, it was still in the name of keeping my fellow crewmembers safe. From a position of greater power, with greater means, I could better ensure of the safety of my crew. And what I did on the 18th of September was done exactly for that. In the utter chaos of this day, more than at anytime in my career, I made these actions, these choices, following these goals of keeping my fellow crewmember safe. Do I regret the choices I've made? Yes. They may have helped, they may have not, but I know for certain that they did manage to damage much more than my own career. My objectives haven't changed, my standards, my purpose, will not change. The way I act to follow such things must, and I hope I can prove, has. Though I hope the Horizon, or any other crew I might have the chance to work with would find itself once more in a situation as chaotic as that dreadful day's, if the occasion presents itself once more, I will certainly handle it way better than back then. Edited January 22, 2023 by Sycmos
Captain Gecko Posted January 9, 2023 Author Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) ((Sending it in two parts because the forum wouldn't let me send it as a single message)) *** Additional notes: After more than two years working on the NSS Aurora, then the SCCV Horizon, I got the chance to meet many amazing people... And got the chance to prove my worth to them my goodwill and most importantly, my worth for my crew. Over such a long time, I couldn't list all of these names, though over the last week, I managed to ask some of -what I believe to be- the most respectable crewmen I ever had the chance to work with vouch for me. Those are either from the Science department, or Command, to make sure this stays relevant to the current topic. - Victor Jenkins (Scientist), who I've been working with since we first met on the Aurora. The best Telescientist the Orion Spur has ever seen, I am willing to bet my tail on it, and one who got to save the life of many thanks to his skill, mine included. We went through a lot, and I could hardly wish for someone as experienced and talented in his own field to vouch for me. - Anatolievna Ilyushina (Xenoarcheologist), who I've had the chance to train directly on the field, from Laboratory Assistant to proper Xenoarchologist on the SCCV Horizon. She may not have the experience of many, but she has the strength of character, and potential, to be part of the very best in this field... I am happy to see her vouch for my return to the position of Research Director. - Kusherze Ioraks (Chief Engineer), who, beyond just being a friend, is also someone I immensely respect. His unorthodox methods may prove dangerous on occasions (though I suspect that he knows what he is doing all the time and just lets the rest of us doubt for the fun of it), they have always proved advantageous for the crew at large. He is model to many, I included, and it is an honor to have him vouch for my appeal. - Adelina Valdemar (Chief Medical Officer), who I owe my life to... Several times, most likely. I did point out earlier that I got to flatline on several occasions in the past, and even putting aside the cases of near-death experiences, the medical department of both the NSS Aurora and the SCCV Horizon got to save me, over, and over, and over. The medical part of our crew is, and has always been the one I'd respect the most, and having any Chief Medical Officer vouch for me is an honor... Having miss Valdemar do so is beyond one. We have been sharing shifts for years, and over that time, she got to save my life, directly, or through her leadership, on many occasions. It is someone I, and many other, are eternally grateful to. - Malcolm McGulby (Operations Manager), who I've been working with both as Command, and not. McGulby is a man I got the chance to work with as a Cargo Technician, then Quartermaster, where we'd see each other on EVA work on the NSS Aurora. Years later, we worked together in the Command department and got to ensure of the Horizon's safety on many occasions, just the two of ourselves. There are many things McGulby and I may disagree on, but there is one thing we have in common: taking our crew's safety extremely seriously. He's an amazing asset to our crew, a paragon of discipline and efficiency, and having him vouch for me accessing a command position once more is something I greatly appreciate. Edited January 10, 2023 by Captain Gecko
Sycmos Posted January 13, 2023 Posted January 13, 2023 Quote TO: Sez'rak Hansan, Xenoarchaeologist, SCCV Horizon FROM: Human Resources, AMS, NTCC Odin SUBJECT: RE: 10/01/2465 - Appeal -------------------- BODY: Thank you for submitting an appeal regarding standing actions against your employee profile. Unfortunately, after reviewing your contest, Human Resources have decided to deny your appeal. Command members are expected to uphold manners of professionalism and authority at all times, even during moments of duress such as the aforementioned incident. It is the belief of Human Resources that the contest does not provide sufficient proof of understanding of the responsibilities of maintaining a command position, as such instances are listed in your contest: - "I was never trained to enforce corporate regulations" - "From a position of greater power, with greater means, I could better ensure of the safety of my crew. And what I did on the 18th of September was done exactly for that. In the utter chaos of this day, more than at anytime in my career, I made these actions, these choices, following these goals of keeping my fellow crewmember safe." - "My objectives haven't changed, my standards, my purpose, will not change." It is on these grounds that the appeal cannot be accepted. You will be permitted to apply for appeal in one (1) month from the time of the current appeal. -------------------- DTG: 13-02:26-TAU CETI STANDARD-01-2465 SIGN: AMS
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