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Logistical
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Commendations Guide
If you are looking to nominate someone for an award then please read this guide before you do so. The descriptions of each medal will by useful for deciding which award is relevant
Medal Descriptions
| Commendation |
Eligibility |
Description |
| Medal of Honor |
All simmers |
Awarded to officers who have constantly displayed a high level of simming, contributing greatly to the plot through the course of a mission. |
| The Ribbon of Gallantry |
Everyone |
Open to all officers who have made an effort to engage other officers in the sim, and make their simming efforts easier. |
| Length of Service awards |
Not for nomination |
Awarded to officers for each 6 months of Service in Section 47, starting with the Copper Star and working up through Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum to Latinum. |
| Academy Award |
Cadets |
Awarded to Cadets that have simmed extremely well while on board the USS Hepta. |
| Zefram Cochrane Award |
Everyone |
Awarded to officers who have proved very helpful to the website, offered ideas and updating pages. |
| The Ribbon of Altruism |
Everyone |
Awarded to officers who have helped with the logistical side of a ship, be it running a webpage or helping the mailing lists. |
| The Kobayashi Maru Inspection Award |
Not for nomination |
Awarded to the crew of the ship with the highest rating from each inspection. Awarded to officers on the ship at the time of the inspection. |
| The Cross of Development |
Not for nomination |
Awarded to ships that have done well in an inspection in the face of adversity or have improved a great deal since their last inspection. |
| The Roddenberry Star |
Everyone |
Awarded only to people who have displayed great simming ability, provided assistance to the site and been a great asset to Section 47. Generally only awarded to people with a great status within the section. Very similar to a lifetime achievement award. |
Who can nominate people
Although anyone can nominate anyone else, for the awards for Honor, Distinction, Vigor, and Development, it is recommended that you must be at least the first officer of a ship.
The award for Gallantry is to be proposed by the person who
has been assisted by the nominee.
(Services to the Section) is nominated by members of the
Command Staff for services rendered to Section 47.
The Ribbon of Altruism can be proposed by the CO of a ship.
Awards for drills and inspections are not nominated, but
awarded automatically for achieving the defining criteria
The Captains' Cross can be proposed by Squadron commanders or
higher
The Roddenberry Star needs to be proposed by either the
Section or Fleet Admiral. It also needs the support of a majority of the
command staff
FAQ
Q. Why did I not get awarded a medal when I have been nominated?
A. It takes time to answer nominations and see if they are deserved. Please wait until they are next updated. When they a decision has been made, both the nominee and the nominator will be inform of the result, with a small explanation of why any award may not have been awarded.
Q. The graphics for medals are rubbish.
A. Yes they are. We are always open for redesigned graphics that look better. Please pass on any comments to the Dobablo the medal designer
Q. Can I make a suggestion for a new award?
A. Yes you can. Please contact the Commendations Manager with any details of your idea.
Any suggestions that are made might result in the Commendation's Manager proposing you for an award!
Q. I have already achieved an award. Can I get it again?
A. Yes. Awards can be given out up to six (6) times for each individual. Each time you get an award for a subsequent occasion you will get a new ribbon
Q. Can I display my awards anywhere?
A. All awards that you have earned will be can be displayed on this website under the relevant section. You can also use the pictures on your ship's website
Q. My rank is incorrect on the list of medals awarded.
A. The ranks shown are your rank when you last achieved that award.
Q. Are there any examples that I can see for each award?
A. I hope to include these at a later date. If you are unsure what award to nominate someone for or if a post deserves an award then please ask the Commendations Manager
Other Comments
Proposing a commendation, and not giving full information about why you are proposing it, is unlikely to be awarded.
Constantly proposing people for commendations which are not suitable will lead to future applications for commendations to be treated in a less willing light
The Star of Excellence is expected to be a rare medal, awarded just a once or twice a month. It is very much a "Best Post of the Month award."
Captain's Cross is also expected to be a rarely given out award.
If you have any other comments or questions then please ask the to make then please send them to the Commendations Manager
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