To: Admiral Shumilov, Commander 5th. Fleet

(Despatched 3198.330; Received 3199.017)

As of this date you have been awarded the Honourific Title of Grand Admiral for your services to Human kind in the recent battles the joint military have undertaken under your brilliant leadership.

Also, your Fleet, the 5th. Venerian Fleet will be renamed 5th. Venerian Honour Fleet in recognition of the heroic effort against appalling odds after sustaining incredible losses. Its name shall forever shine bright in the annals of Venerian Military History!

VAFLEME

President Heinlein.