Medals
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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.
Beginnings
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. Violet represents a current medal with proposed name change. Red represents a new proposed medal. Orange represents a medal given to proposed retirement (if listed).
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.
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 or Justice Medallion [Renamed from Veteran Service Medal - 1 Year; same for all service medals of 9 or less years.]
-Awarded in recognition of one year of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.
*Level 1 Membership -
Service Medal - 2 Year or Liberation Medallion
-Awarded in recognition of two years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.
*Level 2 Membership -
Service Medal - 3 Year or Redemption Medallion
-Awarded in recognition of three years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.
*Level 3 Membership -
Service Medal - 4 Year or Crusader Medallion
-Awarded in recognition of four years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.
*Level 4 Membership -
Service Medal - 5 Year or Retribution Medallion
-Awarded in recognition of five years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.
*Level 5 Membership -
Service Medal - 6 Year or Patriot Medallion
-Awarded in recognition of six years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.
*Level 6 Membership -
Service Medal - 7 Year or Renegade Medallion
-Awarded in recognition of seven years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.
*Level 7 Membership -
Service Medal - 8 Year or Commando Medallion
-Awarded in recognition of eight years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.
*Level 8 Membership -
Service Medal - 9 Year or Intrepid Medallion
-Awarded in recognition of two years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons.
*Level 9 Membership -
Lucasian Service Medal or Lucasian Medallion
-Awarded in recognition of ten or more years of active service to the Rebel Squadrons. This medal represents any and all active service beyond 10 years. It is only awarded once for such service regardless to the number of years past ten that are served. This medal is the highest Service Medal in the Rebel Squadrons. This medal may only be nominated and awarded directly by the Fleet Commander.
Combat Medals[See end for details]
ITOD Combat
*Level 1/Automatic -
General 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 -
Yavin Victory Citation
-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 -
Vectain Defense Medal
-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.
Multiplayer Combat
*Level 1/Automatic -
General Theater of Operations 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 [formerly called Combat Medal]
-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.
*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. 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 -
Greoop Defense 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. 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 online 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 or all of those matches, and has placed in the top 10% of the event. This medal is awarded to the recipient to the exclusion of lesser multiplayer citations for the same instance of an event. Also, this medal may only be awarded once for a particular type of event.
Special Tour of Duty
[Special Tour of Duty medals may be created from time to time to commemorate participation in large or highly important one-time events. Special Tour of Duty medals are always Level 1. If no Special Tour of Duty medal is created for a particular event, then a General Tour of Duty Pin or General Theater of Operations Pin (whichever is applicable) should be issued, with the description mentioning the event for which it is being awarded.]
*Level 1/TOD Citation -
Cadrel Combat Citation
-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/TOD Citation -
Binaural Combat Citation
-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/TOD Citation -
Minos Combat Citation [For those past operations that should be recognized in this manner, to be awarded belatedly. This medal shall be awarded for participation of any type in any Minos Conflict operation]
-A commemorative citation awarded to the pilots and commandos of the Rebel Squadrons that participated in combat operations of the Minos Cluster Conflict.
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 similar 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 -
Meritorious Unit Commendation
-Awarded to a Rebel Squadrons group for distinguishing itself through outstanding achievement or accomplishment, 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 -
Elite Unit Commendation
-Awarded to a Rebel Squadrons group for distinguishing itself through tremendous achievement or accomplishment, 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.
Commendation Medals [combined with Accomplishment and Special Combat Medals]
*Level 1/Notable Contributions -
Merit Commendation [Violet Cluster should be phased out in favor of this medal.]
-Awarded for one time deeds within the bounds of duty that deserve notable praise.
*Level 2/Significant Contributions -
Dagger of Courage [Eye of the Jedi and RSIO Assistance Medal should be phased out in favor of this medal.]
-Awarded for excelling significantly within the bounds of duty.
*Level 3/Exemplary Contributions -
Alvace Star [Renamed from Excellency of Duty]
-Awarded for exemplary actions within the bounds of duty.
*Level 4/Remarkable Contributions -
Iridium Spire [Golden Eyes should be phased out in favor of this medal.]
-Awarded for going above and beyond the call of duty.
*Level 5/Extraordinary Contribution - Burdine Cluster [Unit Commander's Commendation should be phased out in favor of this medal]
-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.
*Level 6/Outstanding Contribution -
Kessel Cup [Fleet Commander's Medal of Excellence should be phased out in favor of this medal. These medals are used as sparingly as each other, and represent similar actions that can be combined under one general description.]
-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.
*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.
General Comments about Medals and medal ranking
Ranking
Each medal category has several levels within it. However, the medal categories themselves are also ranked in the order presented here. Commendation is highest, followed by Unit Commendation, then Honorary, Special Tour of Duty, MP Combat (higher than ITOD only because played against real people directly), TOD Combat, Service and finally the basic Graduation. So examples, a level 1 medal under Commendation is the highest level 1 medal, and a level 1 medal under graduation is the lowest level 1 medal.
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
[See Combat Medals above]
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.
Proposed Changes to Operations Manual: Medals
"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.
Notepad
Please, note - This is just a public notepad of sorts as since I'm using this to work on ideas that will be added to the purposal later.
Canon Alliance military awards
- These would be well suited as alternaitve names or replacements for Commendation Medals.
- Coruscant Star of Valor (CSV) -
First in order of precedence; replaces Excellency of Service. Declared as the highest honor to be given by the New Republic. Awarded to members who have performed consistent service to the club far above and beyond the call of duty to personally improve the organization in its growth and function in a way that deserves the highest of recongition.
- Medal of Honor (MoH) -
Second in order of precednece;
- Corellian Cross (CC) -
Third in order of precednece;
- Star of Alderaan (SA) -
Fourth in order of precednece;
- Nebula Award (NA) -
Fifth in order of precednece;
- Burdine Cluster (BC) -
Sixth in order of precednece;
- Kalidor Crescent (KC) -
Seventh in order of precednece;
- Alvace Star (AS) -
Eighth in order of precednece;
- Shield of Yavin (SY) -
Ninth in order of precednece;
- Mantooine Medallion (MM) -
Last in order of precedence;
Combat Medals (TOD)
- These awards are centered on participation in tours at various levels of accomplishment. - TOD will be defined as 12 missions herein in order to help standeredize the awards.
- General Tour of Duty Pin -
Automatically awarded upon participation in a tour of duty; alternatively called: ____ Campaign Medal, ____ Expeditionary Medal, ____ Service Medal.
- Dauntless Combat Citation (DCC) -
For participation in 33% or 4 out of 12 missions in a tour.
- Gallant Combat Citation (GCC) -
For participation in 66% or 8 out of 12 missions in a tour.
- Dantooine Key Citation (DKC) -
For participation in 100% or 12 out of 12 missions in a tour.
- Scarlet Kris (SK) -
For participation in 100% or 12 out of 12 missions in a tour; 33% or greater with narratives.
- Yavin Victory Citation (YVC) -
For participation in 100% or 12 out of 12 missions in a tour with an equal number of narratives.
- New Republic Medal of Honor (MoH) -
For participation in 100% or 12 out of 12 missions in a OITOD with an equal number of narratives, placing in the top 10% of the cumulative scores.
Combat Medals (MP)
- These awards are centered on participation in multiplayer competitions. - I changed some of the names arround to help draw parallels to the TOD medals.
- General Theater of Operations Pin -
Automatically awarded upon participation in a MP event; alternatively called: ____ Campaign Medal, ____ Expeditionary Medal, ____ Service Medal.
- Valiance Combat Citation (VCC) -
For 1 hours or more of gaming
- Heroic Combat Citation (HCC) -
For 2 hours or more of gaming
- Anchorhead Key Citation (AKC) -
For 4 hours or more of gaming
- Alliance Dagger (AD) -
For 7 hours or more of gaming
- Endor Victory Citation (EVC) -
For 14 hours or more of gaming
- New Republic Medal of Honor (MoH) -
For 16 hours or more of gaming, winning most or all of the matches, and placing in the top 10% of the event
Fleet Medals Template
- Just a generic list of medals for the fleets since I need to do this for the merger anyway. - Some medals will have to stay at the fleet level (ABG/AF) but some like the TOD medals could be moved to the RS level.
- Honorary-type Medal -
Because every fleet will want to have some super-high up award for their fleets.
- Top Squadron Medal -
For the top squadron of every mission/competition.
- Super Ace Medal -
For the individual winners of every mission/competition.
- Tour Champion Medal -
For the individual winner of a tour.
- Champion Squadron Medal -
For the top squadron of a tour.
- Best Narrative Medal -
For the best narrative every mission.
- Graduation Medal -
Every game will have one of these still.
- These seem to be mostly game-specific Combat medals. - Maybe put them at the RS level, but make different names for each fleet - e.g. Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross and Air Force cross are equal but there is a different one for each branch. - Accomplishment, Commendation, and Service can all be awarded as the revised Commendation medals in the purposal.
Fleet notepad
Honorary
PBF: PBF Medal of Excellence
RgF: RgF Honorary Membership
IBG: IBG Honorary Member Award
Graduation
PBF: Master Cadet with Honors, X-Wing Academy
RgF: Master Cadet with Honors, X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Academy
IBG: Master Cadet with Honors, X-Wing Alliance Academy
AF: Master Cadet with Honors, Aurora Force Academy
AF: Master Cadet, Aurora Force Academy (seems unused)
Combat
Game Proficiency
Individual
PBF: PBF Medal of Victory
RgF: RFI Medal of Duty
RgF: RgF Blade of Courage
RgF: RFI Medal of Security
RgF: RgF Top Ace
RgF: RgF Medal of Valor
RgF: RgF Corellian Moon
RgF: RFI Medal of Skill
RgF: RgF Topachea Nabbirie Award
IBG: IBG Greoop Crescent
IBG: IBG Kalidor Crescent
AF: AF Broken Bottle Award
Unit
RgF: RgF Top Wing
RgF: RgF Top Squad
RgF: RgF Legion of Fury
RgF: RgF Infinity Cluster
RgF: RFI Top Wing
RgF: RFI Top Squad
Narratives
PBF: PBF Mission Report Medal
RgF: Red Star
RgF: RgF Golden Vision
RgF: RgF Mission Report Medal
IBG: IBG Mission Report Medal
AF: AF Golden Datapad Award
Participation
RgF: RgF Merit Pin
RgF: RgF Medal of Courage
Commendation
Individual
PBF: PBF 'Beyond Belief' Ribbon
RgF: RgF Medal of Service
RgF: RgF The Order of the Renegade
RgF: RgF Pilot of the Week
IBG: IBG Endor Citation
IBG: IBG ITOD Citation
IBG: IBG Joint Forces Service Ribbon
AF: AF Above and Beyond Award
AF: AF Gimpy Award
AF: AF Merit Medal
Unit
PBF: PBF Most Active Squadron
PBF: PBF Medal of Activity
IBG: IBG Commander’s Golden Chalice
PBF: IBG Elite Squadron of the Season
Todo: add IBG Combat, Commendation add RF add CD add Academy add R2F
Using what we have so far, we can make some generalizations about unit medals:
Honorary:
Lvl 6 / Honorary Medal - Denotes honorary membership of that unit.
Commendation:
Lvl 7 / Outstanding service - Awarded only to the most significant members of the unit's history. (e.g. RgF order of the Renegade)
Lvl 5 / Remarkable service (e.g. RgF Medal of Service)
Lvl 4 / Excellent service (e.g. building the missions for a tour?)
Lvl 3 / Great service (e.g. assisting the CS with a variety of matters)
Lvl 2 / Significant service (e.g. RgF Corellian Moon)
Lvl 1 / Notable service (e.g. RgF Pilot of the Week)
Unit Commendation: (Use RS-wide specified in main proposal above)
Combat:
Lvl 4 / Best performance over a year (tour)
Lvl 3 / Best performance over three months
Lvl 2 / Best performance in a month (mission) (e.g. Top Ace)
Lvl 1 / Skilled performance (e.g. IBG Bronze Wings)
Unit Combat:
Lvl 4 / Best performance over a year (tour)
Lvl 3 / Best performance over three months
Lvl 2 / Best performance in a month (mission) (e.g. Top Squad)
Lvl 1 / Skilled performance
Fiction:
Lvl 4 / Best writing over a year (tour)
Lvl 3 / Best writing over three months
Lvl 2 / Best writing in a month (eg. MRM)
Lvl 1 / Skilled writing (e.g. RgF Red Star?)
Graduation:
Lvl 2 / Master Cadet with Honors
Lvl 1 / Master Cadet (does anyone do this?)
Special:
Lvl(1)/ "Beyond Belief" Ribbon (maybe rename this?)
To members that follow orders when nearly everyone else is breaking them
Lvl(1)/ "Gimpy" Award or Violet Cluster
To members that are severely injured but continue fighting anyways.
Lvl(1)/ Broken Bottle Award (from AF)
To members who bend or break rules in a unique way but are still successful.
Items to consider:
- How much of this could be merged with the RS-wide medals?
- How can units such as ABG, AF, etc. incorporate these?
- How can we mold these to fit all RS units?
