USS Vesta

A Play-by-Nova roleplay game.

Crew Awards

Air Medal Air Medal
For recognition of piloting abilities.
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Civilian Commendation Medal Civilian Commendation Medal
This award is for those civilians who play another side to Star Trek.
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Good Conduct Medal Good Conduct Medal
For exceptional performance of one's duties.

This medal denotes a committed and dependable individual both on and off duty.
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Captain’s Personal Merit Captain’s Personal Merit
Awarded to the crew member who the Captain feels worthy.
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Creativity Award Creativity Award
The Creativity Award is presented to those who come up with an outstanding idea during a mission.
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Crew's Choice Award Crew's Choice Award
Voted on by the crew of the simm in question. No real criteria, just the player which the crew feels excelled that month.
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Deforest Kelly Humor Award Deforest Kelly Humor 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.
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Good Conduct Medal Good Conduct Medal
For exceptional performance of one’s duties. This medal denotes a committed and dependable individual both on and off duty.
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Library Excellence Award Library Excellence Award
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.
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Meritorious Newcomer Award Meritorious Newcomer Award
This award will be given to the newcomer who makes themselves known and puts in the most effort to make their character a valuable addition.
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Non-Player Character Award 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 simm.
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Outstanding Volunteer Award Outstanding Volunteer Award
For the player who makes every effort to find significant ways to lend a hand to the simm’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 player’s personal time commitment beyond the game play.
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Professional Merit Professional Merit
Awarded to the character who has developed his/her character with considerable talent, making that character a joy to interact with.
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Recruitment Award Recruitment Award
For recognition of recruitment successes.

In order to secure a bright and long lasting future for Obsidian Fleet, there must always be the continual introduction of excited and eager new players. This award is to recognize those who have successfully recruited a new player to the simm who remains on that simm for a minimum period of 6 months.
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Ribbon of Merit 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.

Also encompasses the former Unit Citation award: Awarded to the crew member who shows considerable talent in working with other crew members to create a winning plot line worthy of the vessel’s reputation.
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Service Accommodation Service Accommodation
Awarded to the crew member who performs his/her character’s job and advances above and beyond the job description they were “hired” to follow.
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Service Citation (6 Months) Service Citation (6 Months)
Awarded to a member of the crew who has served with the ship for at least 6 months. This award is non-cumulative.
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Service Citation (1 Year) Service Citation (1 Year)
Awarded to crewmembers who have served on the ship for one year. This award is non-cumulative.
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Service Citation (2 Years) Service Citation (2 Years)
Awarded to crew who have served on the same vessel for two years.
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Tour of Duty Award Tour of Duty Award
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 a specific area of space, such as Romulans, Klingons, Cardassians, or others. This should be specified upon receipt of the award. This includes Expeditionary (first mission) recipients.
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Whoopi Goldberg Diversity Award Whoopi Goldberg Diversity Award
Awarded for the successful portrayal of a non-human character aboard a simulation.

In the interest of diversity, this award is granted to individuals who have done an exemplary job writing and developing their non-human characters. Playing ruthless Romulans, killer Klingons, freeloading Ferengi, clever Cardassians, benevolent Bajorans, vigilant Vulcans, aspiring Andorians and any others, while doing so in an excellent fashion, is worthy of recognition.

This award can also be used to commend those players who support other diversity factors in real life and our sims, including race, gender identity, ethnicity, and more.
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Zephram Cochrane Award Zephram Cochrane Award
For those who excel at writing unique and well-thought out styles and posts during a mission. This could include discovery, first contact, battle scenes, romance, general obstacles, and more.
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Service Citation (3 Years) Service Citation (3 Years)
Awarded to crew who have served on the same vessel for two years.
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