Fleet Captain Aaslin Braim (Annex) has continued to distinguish himself as one of Bravo Fleet’s most energetic and effective leaders through his service as Bravo Fleet Security Officer over the past year. In this role, he oversees all aspects of gaming within the fleet, including the development of policy and standards, the recruitment and training of staff, and the organization of events that encourage members to engage with one another through cooperative and competitive play. Under his leadership, gaming activity within Bravo Fleet has flourished, becoming one of the most active and visible parts of the member experience.

One of Annex’s most significant contributions has been his emphasis on regular, organized gaming events across multiple gaming platforms. Through his own initiative and the efforts of the staff he has trained and mentored, these events have become a cornerstone of Bravo Fleet’s social activity. They provide members with consistent opportunities to connect, compete, and cooperate in a welcoming environment. The tremendous increase in gaming participation under his tenure is a direct reflection of his enthusiasm, organizational skill, and commitment to building community. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention three of the most active gaming events that regularly come around now: Among Us, Jackbox Gaming, and, of course, now a staple of Bravo Fleet gaming events… Bingo! It was Annex’s push to bring the Bingo events to Bravo Fleet and have it award a small prize to winners, and the numbers speak for themselves in all of these events.

Not just thought of as a leader, but Annex’s personal activity during this period has been nothing short of extraordinary. Since his promotion to Fleet Captain on May 21, 2025, he has organized 11 competitions and entered 36 others. His participation has earned him 38 Service Ribbons for writing, 1,344 Joint Action Ribbons for cooperative gaming, and 1,251 Combat Action Ribbons for competitive gaming with other members of Bravo Fleet. He has also earned the Starfleet Readiness Medal for recruiting another member to Bravo Fleet, a wide array of Action Medals for competition placements, and 7 Nightfall Challenge Coins for organizing competitions during the Nightfall Fleet Action. His exceptional service as Security Officer and as an active member of Bravo Fleet was further and previously recognized with the award of the Nyota Uhura Medal of Courage in November of 2025.

What makes Annex’s record especially impressive is that his activity is not limited to the administrative duties of his office. He remains one of the fleet’s most active participants, leading by example and demonstrating the same level of enthusiasm for Bravo Fleet’s offerings that he works so hard to promote for others. His leadership has had a direct and measurable impact on member engagement, and his efforts have helped establish gaming as one of the defining strengths of the modern Bravo Fleet experience.

Fleet Captain Braim has demonstrated the sustained excellence, leadership, and commitment expected of the senior officer ranks. His work as Bravo Fleet Security Officer has transformed gaming within the fleet, and his personal activity reflects an extraordinary level of dedication to the community.

For his continued exemplary service and outstanding contributions to Bravo Fleet, it is my pleasure to promote Fleet Captain Aaslin Braim to the rank of Commodore and welcome him to the flag ranks. Congratulations!

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In the past 6 months since his last promotion, no one has been more integral to the operations of Bravo Fleet than Commander Aaslin Braim (Annex). First stepping up to serve as the Task Force Executive Officer of Task Force 21 under me, and then applying and successfully moving into the Bravo Fleet Security Officer role, Annex has been a massively rising star in Bravo Fleet.

As TFXO of TF21, Annex played a pivotal role in establishing and shaping Bravo Fleet’s newest task force, Task Force 21. In that role he was very much a partner in everything we did. He was extremely engaging with new members, worked with me to generate the conversation and culture of TF21 in the lounge, and guided members through their Bravo Fleet journey. Though his tenure as TF21XO lasted just under two months, the impact he had on TF21’s early foundation cannot be overstated. Annex then transitioned into the role of Bravo Fleet Security Officer, where he seamlessly took the reins of Bravo Fleet’s gaming without missing a beat. In the little over three months since he took the position, gaming has been way up in Bravo Fleet. It seems like we have a gaming event at least once a week and usually more and nightly there are people in Discord organizing pick up games. He started his tenure by adding two new supported games, and setting the stage and carrying out a vision where gaming has become more accessible and equitable for our gamers to become involved. Annex has also helped oversee the implementation of the revamped gaming submissions through BFMS, which has greatly cut down on the time the staff has had to spend on processing gaming submissions. Annex’s contributions continue to shape Bravo Fleet’s gaming culture, making it more vibrant and engaging than ever before.

Annex’s transition from what we in Bravo Fleet have described typically as from a consumer, as a regular member, to a producer, as a staff member, hasn’t kept him from also enjoying what the fleet does have to offer and remaining a bit of a consumer himself. Since his last promotion, Annex has earned himself 7 Duty Ribbons for writing with others and 26 Service Ribbons for his fiction writing. Additionally, he has organized a competition while also participating in 48 competitions, earning himself several placements including 2 Action Medals with Comet Cluster, 5 Action Medals with Moon Cluster, 3 Action Medals with Planet Cluster, and 2 Action Medals with Galaxy Cluster. And finally, his main arena of activity in gaming, Annex has earned himself a whopping 774 Joint Action Ribbons for gaming with others and 703 Combat Action Ribbons for gaming against other members of Bravo Fleet in addition to 4 of the now-sunset Campaign Ribbons. During his tenure as a Commander, this activity previously earned Annex the highly coveted Starfleet Medal of Commendation only given once a year, a Meritorious Service Cross, and a Jonathan Archer Order of Merit; the latter really showing how much Annex achieved in such a short time span.

For all of your hard work and dedication over the past six months, I am happy to nominate you for this promotion to Captain. Congratulations, and well earned!

It feels like only a short while ago that Aaslin Braim, better known as Annex, was promoted to Lieutenant Commander, but it’s been more than four months and today we get to celebrate another one of his extraordinary achievements!

Annex has truly gone above and beyond during the recent Fleet Action, Labyrinth. Not only did he play a pivotal role in securing Task Force 17’s victory as its Executive Officer, making our collective triumph absolutely dependent on his contributions, but he also dominated as a participant, literally kicking ass and taking names. Annex secured an astounding forty-five Labyrinth Challenge Coins and an incredible fourth place out of fifty-two participants in the entire FA! With a total score of 339, that is nothing short of amazing! That’s right—fourth out of fifty-two! Just wow!

Writing, gaming, graphics, competitions—Annex excels in all these disciplines with full dedication! In just the past six weeks, Annex has earned four Duty Ribbons for his collaborative writing on the USS Hathaway and USS Columbia, both of which he actively participates in. Additionally, he earned an astounding thirty-two Service Ribbons for his solo writing on the USS Calistoga, totaling eight thousand words!

This past Fleet Action, he rekindled his love for gaming, and the results were nothing short of spectacular. He earned seventy Combat Action Ribbons, four hundred sixty-six Joint Action Ribbons, and three Campaign Ribbons by playing a wide variety of games with and against other fleet members. He even hosted some Game Nights, where his collection of Jackbox Games brought people together.

Beyond all this, Annex found time to enter forty-five competitions, and he didn’t just participate; he excelled. He earned four Starfleet Bronze Stars, three Starfleet Silver Stars, and topped things off with two impressive Starfleet Gold Stars for placing in the Astrometrics Officer Creation and Navigational Data competitions!

As if all that wasn’t enough, just before the Fleet Action, Annex earned a Meritorious Service Cross on June 14, 2024. This well-deserved award recognized his outstanding participation across all Bravo Fleet activities. He garnered ten Duty Ribbons and twenty-six Service Ribbons for his writing, an incredible ninety-three Joint Action Ribbons and two Combat Action Ribbons from gaming, and an impressive seven Action Medals from fourteen competition entries.

Annex has been nothing short of a spectacular XO, an exemplary officer, and a fantastic friend. It is with immense pride and excitement that I get to nominate him for the well-deserved rank of Commander. Annex, your achievements are truly epic! Fantastic job!

It cannot be overstated how much of a positive impact Eelkom Raiem, commonly known as Annex, has made within Bravo Fleet! Since transitioning from the Reserves on February 17th, 2024, he has consistently demonstrated his dedication to our wonderful community!

Eelkom has enthusiastically embraced all that Bravo Fleet offers, evident in his participation in over fifteen competitions. Yet, his contributions extend far beyond this. He has crafted at least eight well-developed characters on BFMS, including the beloved Ephriam Adrasin, affectionately nicknamed ‘Effie’, for whom he has created a comprehensive biography. His adept utilization of these characters is reflected in the impressive tally of twenty Service Ribbons—equivalent to five thousand words—earned through his writing on the Hathaway, Columbia, and his own command, the USS Calistoga.

Eelkom’s commitment to seizing every opportunity is further evidenced by his successful completion of the Command Management Program at the Bravo Fleet Academy, as shown by the badge adorning his dossier. Beyond his individual endeavors, Eelkom has excelled socially, reaching Level 10 on Bravo Fleet’s Discord server—an achievement deserving of admiration.

It is with great joy and wholehearted support that we elevate Eelkom Raiem to the Senior Ranks, promoting him to the esteemed rank of Lieutenant Commander. Congratulations, Commander Eelkom!

Since Eelkom Raiem, also known as Annex on Discord, rejoined Bravo Fleet, their presence has been nothing short of welcoming, showcasing talents in writing and artistry across both the Fleet and Task Force 17.

Their active engagement, whether through sharing stunning artwork or participating in various discussions, has led them to attain level 7 status on our Discord server. Yet, their activity extends beyond Discord, evident in their submission to 12 Competitions within a period spanning just over a week. Moreover, they’ve listed at least five characters on BFMS, with most assigned to their command on the USS Calistoga. Additionally, they’ve joined the USS Columbia Sandbox with the character Ensign Matthys Clark, complete with a detailed biography.

Eelkom’s gracious manner and outstanding writing abilities have garnered them well-deserved recognition, and we’re delighted to elevate them to the rank of Lieutenant. We eagerly look forward to the exciting contributions they’ll bring to the table. To infinity and beyond!