Crew Awards

Ribbon for participating in and surviving relatively unscathed the Mission to Apten and our helping of the Sphenis. AKA The Sphenis Mission

perhaps unda da sea -- I went to Cestagne! There, we saw pirates and villains and merfolk and giant eels. It was grand, I needed a vacation.

Akkadians - and I was there. There was a murder, and a huge explosion, and although I fell down - I was there. It was a wild twelve months - the longest mission for us thus far - and I was there! I need a vacation...

Jones Locker, jettisoned off into space. Anyway you put it, you're a corpse.

It is a selfless act, this death, and it must be accompanied by a stellar post. This is awarded ONLY for killing a PC character of yours and for writing his or her demise in a brilliant way. It's a hard thing to do so why not get a purdy ribbon?

the Captain to torture you for an overtly or unintended Sexy pose, walk, talk, or simply put, "You're too sexy"

the wrong places or in dire need of to get drunk, stoned and laid.

that aren't there or have completely missed the boat.

someone up from the horror of real life to join us back in ST land.

weapon on the fly. This doesn't necessarily have to be a JT Kirk Gorn Stopper but a simple guitar or frying pan will do. It must be wielded with authority and aplomb.

and well written 18+ sexually charged post deserves this one.

Austin Powers: Do you feel horny?

his/her character "to the hilt" will receive this award. Arguably considered one of the highest honors a crew member can receive.

Monthly Award - Those with this ribbon participate in a month where the sim was recognized for it's excellence.

excellence in simming. It is given on a montly basis. Those with this ribbon participated in a month where the SIM was recognized for it's excellence. One Unit among all active SIMs in Obsidian Fleet is recognized for their over-all participation and posting quality.

and is decided upon by nominations from Task Force CO's and Task Group CO's. One CO is chosen from the nominations recieved. Reasons supporting the nomination are required, but post samples are not. Act

Monthly Award - Those with this ribbon participate in a month where the sim was recognized for it's excellence.

awards the intricate story-crafting which is displayed within Obsidian fleet. This goes beyond simple matters of spelling, grammar, and legibility; rather, it is for the obvious effort put into posts to make them enjoyable to read for all members of a platform and not just as enjoyment for the writers who created them – for telling a tale within a tale as they weave their own story within the greater plot of their SIM.

This award is an extension of the Level 1 Library Excellence Ribbon: the Scheherezade is awarded for use of excellent language for artistic purposes and not just for the sake of making language more complex. It focuses more on the intent, but also on the successful writing, of supreme quality posts.

Officer; as recognized by his fellow crewmembers, Task Group CO and - ultimately - Task Force CO.

mission. (Not to be confused with the flying cross which will be reserved for acts of bravery in flight)

No real criteria, just the player which the crew feels excelled that month.

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. This award can be given to any player on Tesla Station

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 award�in those instances)

This Medal denotes a committed and dependable individual both on and off duty.

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.

allows the story to flow smoothly and easily passed off to another crew member. Also includes spelling and grammar used properly.

Truly an award to be cherished, as it is a result of a lot of time and hard work

most effort to make their character a valuable addition.

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.

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.

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)

In other words, the crew member that throws the best "monkey wrenches" into the plot to make it interesting, but not totally off-center.

talent, making that character a joy to interact with.

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 receive this award.

In order to secure a bright and long lasting future for Tesla Station, 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 3 months. (OOC award, not avail to CO of Sim where Recruit has joined)

above and beyond the job description they were "hired" to follow.

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.

universe, incorporating them into their posts with nearly flawless precision.

(Information regarding this medal will come directly from the Academy)

crewmembers to create a winning plot line worthy of the vessel's reputation.