Character Awards and Ribbons

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Character Awards and Ribbons

Below is an explanation of the current award scheme for Stargate Delta characters. Over the five years the site has been in operation we've seen a large number of ribbons created in order to reward our members across the multiple roleplays we've hosted, and hopefully this document will provide an explanation to each award and its meaning.

While there is currently a backlog of missions and episodes that need to be accounted for, the staff and myself are in the process of bringing everything up to date. Your patience during this time is appreciated.

Ribbons are typically updated at the end of each mission by your team leaders.

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Level One: Special Awards
These rarely presented awards are bestowed upon characters in return for their exception contribution to Stargate Delta. They take precedence to all other site awards and are rarely bestowed upon a character more than once.

Character of the Episode Award

The highest possible award for the site, granted to characters whose contribution to an episode has been nominated and voted upon by their peers. White numerals indicate the episode for which the award was bestowed.

Unit "E" Ribbon

Awarded for unit efficiency at the conclusion of an episode to the most active team, unit, or detachment, taking into account the quantity and quality of posts, roleplay elements, along with story and character development. Multiple awards are signified by additional 'E' devices.

Cadet Graduation Ribbon

Presented to characters who have completed the senior year of study with the Stargate Academy roleplay. Only six have ever been awarded, three at the end of season one and three at the end of season two.

Academy Service Medallion

For personnel attached to the SGA in return for assisting with the training of cadet characters from the commencement to the conclusion of an episode. The closing of the SGA at the end of season two makes this ribbon extremely rare. The number of Academy shields represents the number of times the ribbon has been awarded; only one character has ever earned the award more than once.

Asgard Gold Medal

Commissioned to celebrate the 'Legacy of the Asgard' movie event, this award was presented to the most active characters to partake in the operation in return for their contribution to story.

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Level Two: Expedition Awards
Being the first roleplay to come into existence, the awards of the Delian Expedition come before those of other roleplays. They closely follow the awards granted to members of the United States Armed forces. Oak Leaf Clusters are used to demonstrate multiple awards (see below) while a 'V' Valor device is issued with an ribbon for which the character in question has performed in an outstanding manner.

Medal of Honor

The highest expedition award, bestowed for making the ultimate sacrifice - giving one's life in service to the Delian Expedition.

Silver Star

Presented to characters who were seen to have been responsible for ensuring the completion of a mission through their continued commitment to the plot. In most cases awarded to characters whose post count greatly exceeded what is expected of them.

Legion of Merit

For sustained and outstanding contribution to a mission, typically in the form of numerous lengthy posts that move along the mission and helped to develop not only the plot but also the character in question.

Exceptional Service Medallion

Awarded the outstanding application of civilian skills to solve problems encountered by the team. Civilian personnel only.

Distinguished Flying Cross

Heroism while operating aircraft or aerial transport, typically in the form of sustained and outstanding flight related posts during a mission. Military personnel only.

Bronze Star

For an outstanding contribution to the mission through numerous posts of a quality and frequency above what was expected for the mission.

Civilian Service Medal

Bestowed upon civilian characters who make excellent usage of their skills to overcome problems or situations their team faces whilst partaking in expedition operations. Civilian personnel only.

Purple Heart

Awarded to characters whose sustain an injury that impairs their ability to perform for the remainder of the mission and beyond; not simply getting shot and continuing as if nothing happened.

Humanitarian Award

Presented to those who partake in operations relating to alien cultures, indigenous peoples, relief work, or anything involving human relations.

Air Medal

For the operation of an aircraft, spacecraft or airborne means of transportation in support of an expedition mission. Military personnel only.

Achievement Ribbon

Awarded to characters who helped contribute to the success of a mission through their lengthy mission posts.

Combat Action

The Combat Action Medal is awarded to members that have been engaged directly (i.e. returning fire) or indirectly (using skills to outwit or gain advantage over enemies) in combat while a member of the Delta Site.

Prisoner of War

The Prisoner of War Medal may be awarded to any person who was taken prisoner or held captive while engaged in an action against an enemy.

Expeditionary Service

Awarded for successful active service in a mission from inception to completion.


Multiple awards of the same type are indicated by Oak Leaf Clusters, one for each additional award.

Number of Awards	Device	Number of Clusters
1st		None
2nd		One Bronze
3rd		Two Bronze
4th		Three Bronze
5th		One Silver
6th		Two Silver
7th		Three Silver
8th		One Gold
9th		Two Gold
10th		Three Gold

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Level Three: Academy Awards
As it was the first spin-off roleplay, the Stargate Academy awards are next in precedence. These are presented to cadets during their undergraduate training at the SGA for the completion of the relevant training exercises from start to finish. There is no order of presentence, and ribbons are mounted in alphabetical order. Training Loops signify multiple awards - one for each ribbon awarded - while the Honor Frame is awarded to cadets who are seen to be performing their training above and beyond what is expected of them.

Academic Ribbon

Presented to Cadets who satisfactorily complete major academic exercises, such as mid-year and end of year practical examinations.

Airborne Ribbon

Awarded for completion of United States Army Airborne School.

Commendation Ribbon

On behalf of the Commandant of Cadets, this ribbon is presented to Cadets who carry out services to their country and Academy outside of their training curriculum.

Cruiser Ribbon

For completion of battle cruiser related training exercise.

Diplomatic Ribbon

Successful completion of a first contact or diplomatic training scenario.

Intelligence Ribbon

Presented to Cadet who undertake Intelligence training, either theoretical or practical in nature.

Medical Ribbon

Authorized to be worn by cadets who have completed medical training, including specialized courses such as air surgeon, combat trauma, off-world medicine etc.

Science Ribbon

For partaking in training and exercises related to the fields of science.

Survival Ribbon

Presented to cadets who successfully complete survival related training.


Multiple awards of the same type are indicated by Training Loops, one for each additional award.

Number of Awards	Example	Number of Loops
1st		None
2nd		One
3rd		Two
4th		Three

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Level Four: Fleet Awards
Presented in return for service to Task Force Ida, the second SGD spin-off. While the majority of these awards were handed to those who served aboard the USS Icarus or USS Aeneid during her time in the Asgard Galaxy, a number of ribbons can be found in the collections of those who served in the Ida Galaxy during the 'Legacy of the Asgard' plot. Multiple awards are shown with Service Stars, in an identical fashion to the Oak Leaf Clusters of the Level Two awards.

Congressional Fleet Medallion

Presented on behalf of personnel who make the ultimate sacrifice while in the service of Task Force Ida.

Fleet Flying Cross

Awarded to any officer or enlisted member who distinguishes himself or herself in combat in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement" while participating in an aerial flight.

Medal of Valor

Presented to any crew member whom while operating in support of combat operations displays "heroism or extraordinary achievement".

Distinguished Service Medal

For members of the ships engineering and technical crew who perform their duties in a fashion deemed to be "heroism or extraordinary achievement".

Fleet Air Medal

The Air Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the military, shall have distinguished himself/herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.

Meritorious Achievement Medal

Presented to Ida Task Force personnel who while serving as crew members aboard the Icarus carry out their duties in a manner considered well above and beyond expectations of them.

Superior Service Award

For engineering or flight deck personnel assigned who are seen to make an extraordinarily valuable contribution to the ongoing operations of the vessel.

Combat Launch Award

Awarded to pilot and any associated crew for each successful combat launch and/or landing under enemy fire.

Prisoner of War Medal

The Prisoner of War Medal may be awarded to any person who was taken prisoner or held captive while engaged in an action against an enemy; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing Armed Force; or while serving with friendly forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing Armed Force in which the Ida Task Force is not a belligerent party.

Deployment Ribbon

The Deployment Ribbon is awarded for successful active service in a mission from inception to completion.

First Contact Medal

Presented to all personnel who participated in Icarus trial mission.

Number of Awards	Example	Number of Stars
1st		None
2nd		One Bronze
3rd		Two Bronze
4th		Three Bronze
4th		One Silver

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Level Five: Intelligence Awards
As the most recent spin-off RP, the awards granted to those who served with the Department of Homeworld Security are positioned after the fleet awards and before the campaign ribbons. Ribbon Numerals designate multiple awards. Were a new roleplay to be founded on the site it's awards would be placed below the DHS awards and above the Campaign Ribbons.

Presidential Distinction Award

Bestowed upon individuals who have been recognized as making "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States" through a sustained commitment to the DHS.

Intelligence Star

Presented for voluntary act or acts of courage performed under hazardous conditions or for outstanding achievements or services rendered with distinction under conditions of grave risk.

Medal of Achievement

Awarded for performance of especially meritorious service or for achievement conspicuously above normal duties.

Service Ribbon

The Service Ribbon is awarded for successful active service in a mission from inception to completion.

Pioneer Award

Presented to all personnel who participated in Department of Homeworld Security trial mission.

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Level Six: Campaign Ribbons
Awarded in return for partaking in major battles and plot lines, these ribbons essentially form a service record of your characters involvement in the conflicts and stories of the site. New awards are added as major events take place.

Battle of D2x-374

Season One Premier

Battle of Bactra

Episode Seven & Eight

Battle of Akrotiri

Season Two Finale

Legacy of the Asgard

'Legacy of the Asgard' Movie

Rebellion

'Rebellion' Movie