Crew Awards

		Air Medal For recognition of piloting abilities. For proficiency in the flight operation of various craft piloted during any mission. (Not to be confused with the flying cross which will be reserved for acts of bravery in flight)		Details
		Civilian's Contribution Ribbon In recognition of the great elements a civilian player character lends to the game in character.		Details
		Antagonist Award This award denotes a players exceptionally well crafted villain contributed to a sim's plotline convincingly over a series of posts. We love to hate the bad guy or the sinister mind plotting against our heroes. With out these dedicated evil, twisted, or simply misguided souls setting out against our protagonists, there might not be much story to tell! (Include sample post.)		Details
		Good Conduct Medal For exceptional performance of one's duties. This Medal denotes a committed and dependable individual both on and off duty.		Details
		Captain's Merit Award Awarded to the crew member of whom the Captain feels worthy.		Details
		Crew's Choice Award Voted on by the crew of the simm being given by. No real criteria, just the player which the crew feels excelled that month.		Details
		DeForest Kelley Humour Award This award is meant to help us all remember that a bit of light-heartedness goes a long way; even in the face of danger. DeForest Kelley was as much a comedian as he was an actor of the 20th century. Therefore, this is as much a tribute to him as it is an award to any recipient.		Details
		Friendship Ribbon For the development of a meaningful character relationship. The friendship may be either with an NPC of the player's own design or with another player character or another Player's NPC. The friendship should be an unfolding story over the course of multiple posts and impact the character(s) lives significantly. (*romantic relationships not included- please refer to the rose awardÂ in those instances)		Details
		Heart of the Tiger Awarded to the crew member that writes supreme battle posts, making their posts enjoyable and exciting to read in the heat of battle. This award is given to one naval crew member and one marine crew member each time it is awarded, if applicable.		Details
		Library Excellence Ribbon Awarded for the best writing style: clear, precise, and easy to follow - yet allows the story to flow smoothly and easily passed off to another crew member. Also includes spelling and grammar used properly.		Details
		Marksmanship Ribbon For recognition of firearm abilities. Defense of the Federation and her Allies requires action. Proficiency with firearms is a valued skill and this ribbon is to recognize those individuals who prove exceptional in their use.		Details
		Meritorious Newcomer of the Month Award This award will be given to the newcomer that makes themselves known and puts in the most effort to make their character a valuable addition.		Details
		Most Improved Player of the Month This award will be given to the player that shows the most improvement from the previous month. Truly an award to be cherished, as it is a result of a lot of time and hard work.		Details
		Non-Player Character Award For the development of Non Player Characters. The lives of our characters are in a setting populated by countless other people who are important to our featured individuals. This award marks the achievement of a player for his/ her development of engaging, detailed NPCs who add realism and dimension to the Sim.		Details
		Outstanding Volunteer Award For the player who makes every effort to find significant ways to lend a hand to the sim's command staff. Performs excellent support work to the best of his/her abilities. Reserved for out of character contributions only, as such efforts differ in scope and often involve a players personal time commitment beyond the game play. (Not as prestigious as the Ribbon of Commitment)		Details
		Plot Development Citation For developing the current plot line and making it original and unexpected yet not unbelievable. In other words, the crew member that throws the best "monkey wrenches" into the plot to make it interesting, but not totally off-center.		Details
		Professional Merit Awarded to the character that has developed his/her character with considerable talent, making that character a joy to interact with.		Details
		Purple Heart Awarded to personnel who are injured in the line of duty. They do not have to be on their deathbed, or even have broken limbs and such. Basically, any injury(ies) that a CO feels worth making record of should recieve this award.		Details
		Recruitment Award For recognition of recruitment sucesses. In order to secure a bright and long lasing future for the USS de Ruyter, there must be always the continual introduction of excited and eager new players. This award is to recognize those who have successfully recruited a new player to the sim who remains on the sim for a minimum period of 6 months. (OOC award, not avail to CO of Sim where Recruit has joined)		Details
		Rose Award Awarded to the crew member that has made significant "romantic" character advancements. This has become an award in itself because romance gives a sense of realism and constant battle-only posts can get stale. Crew members that progress their character in a romantic setting recognition in this respect.		Details
		Service Accommodation Awarded to the crew member that performs his/her character's job and advances above and beyond the job description they were "hired" to follow.		Details
		Technical Medal Awarded to the crewmember that follows the technical standards of the Star Trek universe, incorporating them into their posts with nearly flawless prescision.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Breen This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to the borders or interior regions of Breen space.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Cardassian This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to the borders or interior regions of Cardassian space.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Deep Space This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to deep space.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Ferengi This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to the borders or interior regions of Ferengi space.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Klingon This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to the borders or interior regions of Klingon space.		Details
		Tour of Duty : Romulan This ribbon is issued to all participating players at the end of a mission that posts the sim to the borders or interior regions of Romulan space.		Details
		Training Badge For completing and passing a course of study.		Details
		Unit Citation Awarded to the crew member that shows considerable talent in working with other crewmembers to create a winning plot line worthy of the vessel's reputation.		Details
		Unsung Hero Medal For recognition of support actions in character. While heroism is often recognized, the silent and ever ready support crew can be overlooked. They are the ones who are always there to back us up, and their support makes the real difference when the heat is on. This award can only be applied to In Character actions.		Details
		Creativity Award The Creativity Award is presented to those who come up with an outstanding idea during a mission. This can be in battle, a diplomatic meeting, medical crises, or even during a shore leave. There is no exacting criteria for the qualifications of this award. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Departmental Service Badge: Command Awarded for service in the command department, including departments of Command, Strategic Operations, Flight Operations, and Communications. A player is eligible for the service badge of their department through commitment to their department over a period of time on the sim that the CO feels significant. (Each departmental badge can only be awarded once per character.)		Details
		Departmental Service Badge: Marine Awarded for service in the Marines. A player is eligible for the service badge of their department through commitment to their department over a period of time on the sim that the CO feels significant. (Each departmental badge can only be awarded once per character.)		Details
		Departmental Service Badge: Science Awarded for service in the science department, including departments of Science, Medical, and Counseling A player is eligible for the service badge of their department through commitment to their department over a period of time on the sim that the CO feels significant. (Each departmental badge can only be awarded once per character.)		Details
		Departmental Service Badge: Service Awarded for service in the service department, including departments of Operations, Security, Tactical, and Engineering. A player is eligible for the service badge of their department through commitment to their department over a period of time on the sim that the CO feels significant. (Each departmental badge can only be awarded once per character.)		Details
		Departmental Service Badge: Support Awarded for service in the science department, including Intelligence, Diplomatic, SF Fighters A player is eligible for the service badge of their department through commitment to their department over a period of time on the sim that the CO feels significant. (Each departmental badge can only be awarded once per character.)		Details
		Exemplary Courage Medal Officers who put themselves in grave danger by going far beyond the normal call of duty qualify for this medal. Examples would be protecting a group of trapped/injured persons from enemy aggression; staying behind to ensure that the rest of the unit gets to safety and are not followed. NOTE: To achieve this award, the person nominated cannot simply be following their superior's orders. They must volunteer to carry out such acts. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Flying Cross Presented to a Flight Control Officer for exhibiting outstanding flying abilities. While not absolutely neccesarry, people who recieve this award typically have to fly their ship manually either in battle situations or emergencies. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Geneva Peace Ribbon This ribbon is presented to individuals who were responsible for attaining a peaceful resolution between two conflicting parties. The recipient may either be single-handedly responsible, or have played a large part in the negotiations. The conflicting parties does not have to be Star Fleet. The Geneva Peace Conference was a milestone in Terran diplomacy. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the events for which the award is being sought for is.		Details
		Humanitarian Cross In recognition of efforts to relieve suffering of any person(s) within or outside of federation borders. (Please explain in detail reasons for nomination.)		Details
		Intelligence Prowess Award This award is given to an Intelligence Officer who has gone out of their way to protect and better the USS de Ruyter. This could be from uncovering a spy, obtaining pertenant information which protected their own ship, Task Force, or Fleet as a whole, etc. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the situation is required.		Details
		Joint Service Commendation Medal Awarded to StarFleet/StarFleet Marine Corps personnel who participate in a joint mission with other simms. While no sample posts are required, a general overview of the mission is required - along with acknowledgement of the other ship, or ships, which participated.		Details
		Kublai Khan Award This award is presented to an individual who is a key part of developing new tactical combat maneuvers while in hand-to-hand combat; not to be confused with the ship-to-ship award, which is similair. Kublai Khan was a great Terran Chinese military strategist and warrior of the 13th century. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Medal of Honour This medal is awarded for the showing of bravery and valor in the heat of combat. Recipients of this Medal can serve in any department. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Montgomery Scott Engineering Award (Formerly Engineering Ingenuity Award) This is given to those who develop useful new technologies, Engineering-oriented upgrades, techniques and so forth. Creativity and innovation are attributes that help to earn this award. (NOTE: To keep ships believable, these improvements should not be anything too drastic or long-term.) Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the situation is needed.		Details
		Patterson Ribbon of Excellence This is issued to StarFleet's Medical officers who do something very special in the field. This can be awarded for curing a disease or medical condition, or for finding a new disease or ailment. Dr. Colin Patterson was a 21st century Terran physician from Scotland who specialized in the study of bone diseases. Sample posts are required.		Details
		POW Ribbon of Sacrifice Given to StarFleet officers who are captured by enemy forces for any length of time. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the player's captivity is needed.		Details
		Ribbon of Committment Given to a person who has truly put forth an undisputable amount of extra effort. This is referring primarily to out of character circumstances. Recruiting, pulling the crew together, posting, helping to fill in the "gaps", and helping maintain their ship's website are just a few of the things that could count toward this award. Truly, this is one award to cherish when recieved. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the events for which the award is being sought for is.		Details
		Ribbon of Compassion This ribbon is for those in the Counseling field. The awardee must have truly gone out of their way to help out a fellow crewman/crewmen. This encompasses more than just a couple of counseling sessions. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the entire situation is required.		Details
		Ribbon of Merit This ribbon is used to symbolize the great sacrifice that the men and women of StarFleet endure. These officers often pay the price for defending the very principles of the United Federation of Planets. A player must recieve a Purple Heart in order to qualify for this ribbon. Those who cannot perform their normal duties aboard their location of service due to ongoing medical conditions and wounds (both which must have originated in service) are eligible for this ribbon. Sample posts are not required, but a detailed description of the events for which the nomination is being presented is.		Details
		Silver Star The crew member that demonstrates supreme postings, posts often, and plays his/her character "to the hilt" will receive this award. Arguably considered one of the highest honors a crew member can receive.		Details
		Tactical Superiority Award Presented to individuals who play a major role (or even solely) develop new tactics and/or combat manuevers while in ship-to-ship combat; not to be confused with the hand-to-hand award, which is similair. These must prove to be very efficient and worthy of much attention. An example would be the Picard Maneuver. Sample posts are required.		Details
		United Federation of Planets Pip Only a very few and elite people have ever attained this prestigious honor. To recieve it, a person must single-handedly save the Federation from imminent destruction. This could be a great number of things. Over ninety percent of the individuals who recieve this pip died in the process of qualifying for it's standards. This is a special pip which is to be worn oppositte the ones already on an officer's collar. This tiny pip has the emblem of the UFP on it. Sample posts are required.		Details
		Zefram Cochrane Medal of Exploration Given to those officers who discover a noteworthy place or thing. This could be anything from a new and strange planet or moon, an abnormal nebula or subspace distortion, ancient ruins of a civilization long past, or anything else of this nature. As any Academy graduate should know, Zefram Cochrane was the first Terran to accomplish warp speed. Sample posts are required.		Details
		USS Archer, Distinguished Service Cross Awarded to a member of the crew that has been with the ship for 3 months. This award is non-cumulative.		Details
		USS de Ruyter, Distinguished Service Cross Awarded to a member of the crew that has been with the ship for 3 months. This award is non-cumulative		Details
		USS de Ruyter, Distinguished Service Cross (12 MONTHS) Awarded to a member of the crew that has been with the ship for 12 months. This award is non-cumulative.		Details