Commander Riker Offered Command of the USS Aries

The Enterprise arrived at Montgomery Base a few hours ago, and we have begun a layover scheduled to last just over a day. Montgomery Base is a Starfleet operations outpost located on the otherwise uninhabited class-M planet, Montgomery. It is not a command headquarters, although, it is a notable distribution hub for cargo and personnel within this sector.

We also know the reason for our confidential reassignment. Our executive officer, Commander William Riker, has been offered command of the USS Aries, a Miranda-class vessel assigned to exploratory operations along the Federation frontier. Their captain is retiring, and Starfleet believes Riker would be an ideal replacement.

Commander Riker has until about this time tomorrow to either accept or decline the appointment. I will share an update as soon as his decision is known.

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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December 30, 2364 -- (Original Devron Timeline)