Change of Command for the USS Sovereign!

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA October 5, 2024 USS Sovereign

Change of Command for the USS Sovereign!

Attention all hands! As Sovereign members are already aware, the unit has underwent a change of command with a new addition to the Captains table leading the fleet through our 50th anniversary month and beyond!

Over the past few weeks Sovereign’s CO had reached out to the board to discuss the future of the unit. Due to various real world factors, Piers had requested to stand down from his role of CO to focus on more Earthly priorities and opened the discussion for Sovereigns next chapter. While we were saddened by the news, we’ve always said that life always comes first and respect the decision.

Piers stepped up to the role of CO four years ago when Sovereign underwent amassive change of leadership. Under his command we saw several new elements being introduced, not ujust to the unit but fleet wider offerings including utilising his professional skills to launch the Command Training Program to aid and assist prospective leaders within Q2.

As the longest standing active unit in Quadrant 2, Piers was a strong hand to lead the ship and his final acts as permanent captain were, as always, to help benefit the future of the unit. Replacing Piers is a candidate of his own choosing and someone who’s shown a lot of promise as a leader of a new beginning.

Taking the big chair is Tom Rose, a respected member of Sovereign asnd Quadrant 2’s first Fleet Expert named earlier this year. Named as Q2’s TTRNPG Expert ion April this year, Tom is an avid tabletop player and welcome addition to the Captains Table!

Thanks Piers and to you all. The Sov is a great place for Trekkies of all creeds and backgrounds. Piers has done a fantastic job of leading the ship and I can only hope to be as good a CO as he’s been. Piers, they’ll always be a place for you on the Sov.

Handover of command took place on September 23rd through an ongoing transition period. Piers will be shadowing to support Tom through his transition as Acting Captain ahead of confirmation in the role.

Congratulations Tom, and welcome to the Captains Table!

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