Medals

Introduction

From time to time, the RS recognizes particular members for certain types of service, achievements, successes, etc. The recognition is often in the form of medals.

History

The first medals were developed in the collaborative effort of Greedo 96 and Super in 1997. These first medals formed the foundation of a new club wide system for rewarding the work of the RS membership. Some of the medals had no practical use at the time but were created for future use, such as the Violet Cluster. The evolution of the medal system continues to current times. Although all of the original medals are still in use, the whole medal system has vastly expanded and evolved well beyond the original set up, as each successive generation improves upon the previous. The most recent revision was the work of FA Dave Trebonius-Astoris and ADM Rahj Tharen during their tenures as FC.

New Proposal

Note: Cross-reference this with Rekio's 2004 proposal.

Please, keep general comments to the Talk:Medals portion of the article in order to keep the proposals clean-looking.

Key:
Blue represents a current medal.
Purple represents a current medal with proposed name change.
Red represents a new proposed medal.
Gray represents a medal given to proposed retirement (if listed).

Commendation Medals

• Level 1/Notable Contributions - Merit Commendation

-Awarded for one time deeds within the bounds of duty that deserve notable praise.
-Violet Cluster should be phased out in favor of this medal.

• Level 2/Significant Contributions - Dagger of Courage

-Awarded for excelling significantly within the bounds of duty.
-Eye of the Jedi and RSIO Assistance Medal should be phased out in favor of this medal.

• Level 3/Exemplary Contributions - Alvace Star

-Awarded for exemplary actions within the bounds of duty.
-Renamed from Excellency of Duty

• Level 4/Remarkable Contributions - Iridium Spire

-Awarded for going above and beyond the call of duty.
-Golden Eyes should be phased out in favor of this medal

• Level 5/Extraordinary Contribution - Burdine Cluster

-Awarded for extraordinary contributions in furthering the cause of the Rebel Squadrons, well above and beyond the call of duty. The medal may be nominated by a Squadron Commander or higher ranked individual within the chain of command.
-Unit Commander's Commendation should be phased out in favor of this medal

• Level 6/Outstanding Contribution - Kessel Cup

-Awarded for outstanding contributions while furthering the cause of the Rebel Squadrons, well above and beyond the call of duty. The medal may be nominated by a Wing Commander or higher ranked individual within the chain of command.
-Fleet Commander's Medal of Excellence should be phased out in favor of this medal.

• Level 7/Tremendous Contribution - Distinguished Service Cross

-Awarded for tremendous contributions in furthering the cause of the Rebel Squadrons, well above and beyond the call of duty. The medal may be nominated by a Fleet Executive Officer or higher ranked individual within the chain of command.

• Level 8/Extreme Contribution - Tatooine Suns

-Awarded for for extreme bravery, achievement, or accomplishment, well above and beyond the call of duty. The medal may only be issued once for the same type of acts, and may only be nominated and awarded by the Fleet Commander.

• Level 9/Godlike Contribution - Excellency of Service

-This is the highest Rebel Squadron medal of any type. Awarded for excessively going way above and beyond the call of duty, and making a large impression or lasting contribution to the betterment of the Rebel Squadrons. This medal is only nominated and awarded on extremely rare occasions, and only with the direct approval by the Fleet Commander, or majority vote by the High Command.

Honorary Medals

• Level 9/Honored Members - Honorary Membership Medallion

-Awarded in recognition of honorary membership in the Rebel Squadrons.

Unit Commendation Medals

• Level 4/Remarkable Organizational Achievement - Organizational Excellence Award

-Awarded to recognize remarkable achievements and accomplishments of Rebel Squadrons organizations or activities not directly associated with a particular squadron, wing, fleet or similar group.

• Level 5/Extraordinary Unit Achievement - Unit Commendation

-Awarded to a Rebel Squadrons group for distinguishing itself through extraordinary achievement or accomplishment, compared to other groups performing similar service. The medal may be nominated by a Wing Commander or higher ranked individual within the chain of command.

• Level 6/Outstanding Unit Achievement - Valorous Unit Commendation

-Awarded to a Rebel Squadrons group for distinguishing itself through outstanding achievement or accomplishment in such a way as to merit higher than a Unit Commendation, compared to other similar groups performing similar service. The medal may be nominated by a Fleet Executive Officer or higher ranked individual within the chain of command.

• Level 7/Tremendous Unit Achievement - Fleet Commander's Unit Commendation

-Awarded to a Rebel Squadrons group for distinguishing itself through tremendous achievement or accomplishment in such a way that stand out in the Fleet as a whole and thus earns the attention of the Fleet Commander, compared to other similar groups performing similar service. This medal is only awarded on extremely rare occasions, and only with the direct approval by the Fleet Commander.

ITOD Combat

• Level 1/Automatic - Tour of Duty Pin

-This medal is granted to everyone who participates in a particular Interactive Tour of Duty or similar event. This medal is issued regardless of other medals for the same event.

• Level 2/Significant Participation - Dauntless Combat Citation

-Awarded for significant activity within an Interactive Tour of Duty or similar event. This signifies the recipient has submitted 33% or more of the total event missions on time.

• Level 3/Exemplary Participation - Gallant Combat Citation

-Awarded for exemplary activity within an Interactive Tour of Duty or similar event. This signifies the recipient has submitted 66% or more of the total event missions on time. This medal is awarded to the recipient to the exclusion of the lesser ITOD citation for the same event.

• Level 4/Remarkable Participation - Dantooine Key Citation

-Awarded for remarkable activity within an Interactive Tour of Duty or similar event. This signifies the recipient has submitted 100% of the total event missions, all on time. This medal is awarded to the recipient to the exclusion of lesser ITOD citations for the same event.

• Level 5/Extraordinary Participation - Greoop Defense Medal

-Awarded for extraordinary activity within an Interactive Tour of Duty or similar event. This signifies that the recipient submitted 100% of the total event missions with qualified narratives for at least 33% of the total event missions, all on time. This medal is awarded to the recipient to the exclusion of lesser ITOD citations for the same event.

• Level 6/Outstanding Participation - Yavin Victory Citation

-Awarded for outstanding activity within an Interactive Tour of Duty or similar event. This signifies that the recipient submitted 100% of the total event missions with an equal number of qualified narratives. This medal is awarded to the recipient to the exclusion of lesser ITOD citations for the same event.

• Level 7/Tremendous Performance - New Republic Medal of Honor

-Awarded for tremendous performance within a ITOD event. This signifies that the recipient submitted 100% of the total event missions with an equal number of qualified narratives, has the highest number of total kills within the event, and has the highest total score in the event. This medal is awarded to the recipient to the exclusion of lesser citations for the same instance of an event and may only be awarded once for a particular type of event.

Multiplayer Combat

• Level 1/Automatic - Operational Development Pin

-This medal is granted to everyone who participates in a particular multiplayer online event against other clubs/clans. This medal is issued regardless of other medals for the same event.

• Level 2/Significant Participation - Valiance Combat Citation

-Awarded for significant activity within a multiplayer online event. This signifies the recipient has played enough matches to equal one hour or more of actual gaming time within the event.

• Level 3/Exemplary Participation - Heroic Combat Citation

-Awarded for exemplary activity within a multiplayer online event. This signifies the recipient has played enough matches to equal two hours or more of actual gaming time within the event. This medal is awarded to the recipient to the exclusion of the lesser multiplayer citation for the same instance of an event. -Renamed from Combat Medal

• Level 4/Remarkable Participation - Anchorhead Key Citation

-Awarded for remarkable activity within a multiplayer online event. This signifies the recipient has played enough matches to equal four hours or more of actual gaming time within the event. This medal is awarded to the recipient to the exclusion of lesser multiplayer citations for the same instance of an event.

• Level 5/Extraordinary Participation - Alliance Dagger

-Awarded for extraordinary activity within a multiplayer online event. This signifies the recipient has played enough matches to equal seven hours or more of actual gaming time within the event and has won at least 25% of his/her event games. This medal is awarded to the recipient to the exclusion of lesser multiplayer citations for the same instance of an event.

• Level 6/Outstanding Participation - Endor Victory Citation

-Awarded for outstanding activity within a multiplayer online event. This signifies the recipient has played enough matches to equal fourteen hours or more of actual gaming time within the event and has won at least 35% of his/her event games. This medal is awarded to the recipient to the exclusion of lesser multiplayer citations for the same instance of an event.

• Level 7/Tremendous Performance - New Republic Medal of Honor

-Awarded for tremendous performance within a multiplayer event. This signifies the recipient has played enough matches to equal fourteen hours or more of actual gaming time within the event, has won most of his/her event games, and has placed in the top 10% of the event. This medal is awarded to the recipient to the exclusion of lesser citations for the same instance of an event and may only be awarded once for a particular type of event.

Campaign Medals

Campaign Medals may be created from time to time to commemorate participation in large or highly important one-time events. Campaign Medals are always Level 1. If no Campaign Medal is created for a particular event, then a Tour of Duty Pin or Operational Development Pin (whichever is applicable) should be issued, with the description mentioning the event for which it is being awarded.

• Level 1/Campaign Medal - Minos Campaign Medal

-A commemorative citation belatedly awarded to the pilots and commandos of the Rebel Squadrons that participated in combat operations of the Minos Cluster Conflict.

• Level 1/Campaign Medal - Cadrel Campaign Medal

-A commemorative citation awarded to the pilots and commandos of the Rebel Squadrons that participated in combat operations of the Cadrel Expanse Conflict.

• Level 1/Campaign Medal - Binaural Campaign Medal
  

-A commemorative citation awarded to the pilots and commandos of the Rebel Squadrons that participated in combat operations of the Binaural Sector Conflict.

• Level 1/Campaign Medal - Subterrel Campaign Medal

-A commemorative citation awarded to the pilots and commandos of the Rebel Squadrons that participated in combat operations of the Subterrel Sector Conflict.

Service Medals

All the service medals should be awarded as the individual crosses the particular milestone
 associated with the medal. The individual should be allowed to retain record of receiving the
 medal, but only the latest medal should show up on the uniform page.

• Level 0 Membership - Service Medal - 1 Year

-Awarded in recognition of one year of active service to the Rebel Squadrons. '

• Level 1 Membership - Service Medal - 2 Year

-Awarded in recognition of two years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.

• Level 2 Membership- Service Medal - 3 Year

-Awarded in recognition of three years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.

• Level 3 Membership - Service Medal - 4 Year

-Awarded in recognition of four years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.

• Level 4 Membership - Service Medal - 5 Year

-Awarded in recognition of five years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.

• Level 5 Membership - Service Medal - 6 Year

-Awarded in recognition of six years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.

• Level 6 Membership - Service Medal - 7 Year

-Awarded in recognition of seven years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.

• Level 7 Membership - Service Medal - 8 Year

-Awarded in recognition of eight years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.

• Level 8 Membership - Service Medal - 9 Year

-Awarded in recognition of nine years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.

• Level 9 Membership - Decennium Service Medallion

-Awarded in recognition of ten or more years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons. The highest Service Medal in the Rebel Squadrons, this medal represents any and all active service 10 years and beyond and is only awarded once for such service. This medal may only be nominated and awarded directly by the Fleet Commander.

Graduation Medals

• Level 0/First Graduation Level - Beginner's Path Ribbon

-Awarded for earning 5 points on the Beginner's Path. Accompanied by the recipient also receiving a promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade.

• Level 1/Second Graduation Level - Beginner's Path Honors Ribbon

-Awarded for earning 15 points on the Beginner's Path. Accompanied by the recipient also receiving a promotion to Second Lieutenant.

• Level 2/Final Graduation Level - Beginner's Path Master Ribbon

-Awarded for earning 25 points on the Beginner's Path.

General Comments

Order of Precedence

The order of precedence of is determined first the level of the medal (Levels 1- 9) and then by its category. The following list indicates the order of precedence by category:

1. Commendation
2. Honorary
3. Unit Commendation
4. Combat
5. Campaign Medals
6. Service
7. Graduation
8. Fleet Medals

Retired Medals

Any RS-Wide medals not mentioned here, or listed as being phased out should still be available for viewing within a segragated and unissuable area, with brief statements about which medals to use instead.

Rules for MP Combat Medals

1. The multiplayer medals are not applicable for ongoing events such as ITOD's, ladders or weekly reoccurring competitions.

2. The Citations are awarded to the recepient based on their number of standard gaming hours within the competition. Each group that supports a multiplayer game within an interclub/clan competition shall establish how many minutes each match is worth. In order to determine the standard gaming hours, take standard match length and multiply that by the number of matches played by the individual.

3. With the MP combat medals being based on standardize time of play, the Fleet Commander gives authority to the Medal Officer to make guidelines and have final approval for the number of minutes which a match equals. This should be based on the game in question, and the type of gameplay on that game. Fleet CO's will use the MO's guidelines to create a proposal for each game and gameplay type. The Medal Officer will either approve the proposal, or request more information or adjustments. No medals may be issued for a particular game and gameplay type until the Medal Officer approves the number of minutes applied to each match.

Possible Examples of Standard Match Lengths:

Empire at War                   20 min
Battlefront Match               30 min
Battlefront II Conquest Match   30 min
Battlefront II 2-CTF Match      30 min
X-Wing Vs. Tie Fighter Match    10 min
X-Wing Alliance Match           10 min

Example of application: If a person plays 10 matches in a week long Battlefront II Conquest competition event, they are assumed to have played five hours and are eligable for the appropriate award medal.

Operations Manual Changes

"In the Rebel Squadrons, you may find yourself being recognized for your efforts with a medal or award. Medals and awards fall into two categories: Fleet and Club. These medals can be viewed on your uniform, which is found in your RS Roster Profile. Only Club medals will show up on your uniform. However, both Club and Fleet medals will show up in the listing of medals which is stored in your RS Roster Profile. For an example, see the profile of former Fleet Commander, ADM Rahj Tharen.

"Any member of the Rebel Squadrons can nominate any member for a Club medal, except when otherwise specified by the medal description.

"The Fleet Commander is responsible to evaluate each Club medal nomination, either directly or through an authorized executive staff member (such as the RS XO or the Medal Officer). This evaluation includes consulting the necessary parties and determining the merit of the nomination. If the nomination is warrented, the medal is awarded by the Fleet Commander or authorized executive staff member. If not warrented, the nomination is rejected. Some high medals may have restrictions as to who may award them. Also, as a body, the High Command may evaluate a nomination, determine its merit and award or reject it.

"Club awards in the Rebel Squadrons are divided into several categories, listed here in importance from least to greatest: Graduation, Service, Combat, Honorary, Unit Commendation and Commendation. Combat Medals are divided into three subcategories: TOD Medals, Multiplayer Medals, Special Tour of Duty Medals. Additionally, each medal is assigned to a level, which is used to establish its ranking within the category and its overall importance. Below, each category and medal is listed in category rank order.

"Fleet Command Staff take care of awarding Fleet medals. They are not categorized in the manner of the Club medals."

In addition, the remainder of that Ops webpage should be updated per the medals in this propsoal.

Additional Considerations

Implementation

The current plan for implementation is to freeze the medals as they are, and discontinue the use of the medals which are being retired. The new medals will be added and the purposed structure will be the one from which members may be awarded.

Fleet medals will be separated off from the rest of medal into their own section which will be listed by fleet after the club medals listing.

Uniforms

New uniforms will be created along with new graphical representations of the medals. The uniforms will display ribbons for the medals, rather than the medals themselves. Along with this, we might also consider revisions of the rank and position badges as well. Additional trinkets, like squadron patches and the like, might be something to look into developing.

Display Cases

Display cases will be for the purpose of displaying the medals themselves. It will likely be cool look and stuff like that. This was Licah's idea.