AWARDS & RECOGNITION
USS ELYSIUM • NCC-89000 • PERSONNEL RECOGNITION DATABASE
Awards recognise the achievements, creativity, participation and
contributions of USS Elysium players and characters.
Some awards are unique to the USS Elysium, while others are official
Obsidian Fleet awards available across the Fleet.
ELYSIUM-CENTRIC AWARDS
USS ELYSIUM EXCLUSIVE RECOGNITION
JOINT POST CHALLENGE CHAMPION
Each year, the USS Elysium may run a
Joint Post Challenge over the course of one month.
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A participant must complete at least one
one-on-one Joint Post with each participating player.
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Large group or mass Joint Posts do not count toward the challenge.
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The challenge must be completed within the designated one-month period.
MISSION STARS
Players who participate with a player-character in more than
50% of a mission are entitled to receive a
Bronze Mission Star.
On completion of a player's fifth qualifying mission aboard the
USS Elysium, a Silver Mission Star is worn in place
of five Bronze Mission Stars.
A Deployment Commendation Ribbon may also be
authorised where applicable.
After earning five Silver Mission Stars, they are replaced by
a Gold Mission Star.
SILVER BOOK
The Silver Book replaces the former
Golden Scroll Award.
It is awarded monthly to the writer or writers responsible for a
post that demonstrates strong quality, characterisation and storytelling.
This award is unique to the USS Elysium and should not be confused
with Obsidian Fleet's Library Excellence Ribbon.
Qualifying posts should:
- Demonstrate strong writing and character development.
- Contain minimal spelling and grammatical errors.
- Present the characters and story to their best advantage.
- Not necessarily advance the main mission plot.
Minimum Length:
Solo Post: 500 words
Joint Post: 1,000 words
COLLABORATIVE POST EXCELLENCE
Awarded to the writers of exceptional Joint Posts whose collaboration,
character interaction and storytelling deserve special recognition.
STAR OF HOPE
The Star of Hope is awarded for combat action only and is presented
posthumously to a person killed in action while serving the armed forces
of the United Federation of Planets.
OUTSTANDING ANTAGONIST
Awarded to a player who creates an exceptionally well-crafted antagonist
who contributes convincingly and significantly to a simulation plotline
over a series of posts.
ELYSIUM UNIT CITATION
Awarded to a group of players who demonstrate outstanding cohesiveness
and ability in Joint Posting, interact effectively with one another,
contribute strongly to the collective storyline and create an enjoyable
posting thread for others to read.
ELYSIUM SILVER CROSS
The Elysium Silver Cross is the highest-level award
bestowed upon a USS Elysium player.
Recipients demonstrate qualities represented across many other awards:
furthering plots in ways that encourage participation, writing believable
and engaging characters, supporting other players and consistently
contributing to the quality of the shared story.
The recipient may be a protagonist, antagonist, dreamer or storyteller;
what matters is the quality and impact of their contribution.
This award is intentionally rare. A suitable recipient
may not be identified during every award cycle. It is based upon
content and context rather than simply posting frequency.
COMMAND COMMENDATION
Awarded at the discretion of the Commanding Officer, typically in
recognition of a player's significant out-of-character contribution
to the administration, support or continued success of the simulation.
PLOT DEVELOPMENT CITATION
Awarded for developing the current plotline in an original and unexpected
but believable direction. The recipient introduces complications or
creative twists that improve the shared story without derailing the plot
or turning it into a personal hero campaign.
SERVICE COMMENDATION AWARD
Awarded to a crew member whose writing consistently encourages other
players to join in, contribute and build upon the post. This award recognises
a strong team player who writes for the benefit of group interaction.
HEART OF THE TIGER AWARD
Awarded to players who put considerable effort into creating exciting,
action-packed combat posts that remain believable while delivering
memorable, edge-of-your-seat storytelling.
BRIDGE OFFICER CERTIFICATION
Awarded in recognition of successful completion of Bridge Officer
Certification. Players who complete the certification should advise
the Command Staff so the award can be recorded.
OBSIDIAN FLEET AWARDS
FLEET-WIDE RECOGNITION
CAPTAIN'S PERSONAL MERIT
Awarded to a crew member whom the Commanding Officer feels is deserving
of special recognition.
CREATIVITY AWARD
Awarded to players who introduce an outstanding idea during a mission.
This may occur during battle, diplomacy, a medical crisis, shore leave
or any other storyline. There are no rigid criteria, but sample posts
are required.
CREW'S CHOICE AWARD
Voted on by the simulation's crew and awarded to the player whom their
fellow writers believe excelled during the relevant award period.
DEFOREST KELLEY HUMOR AWARD
Recognises players who bring memorable humour and light-heartedness
to a story, even when their characters are facing difficult or dangerous
circumstances. The award also serves as a tribute to actor DeForest Kelley.
GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
Awarded for exceptional performance of duties and recognises an individual
who demonstrates commitment and dependability both in-character and
out-of-character.
LIBRARY EXCELLENCE RIBBON
Awarded for outstanding writing style that is clear, precise and easy
to follow while allowing the story to flow naturally between writers.
Proper spelling and grammar are also important considerations.
MERITORIOUS NEWCOMER AWARD
Awarded to a newcomer who quickly becomes an active member of the simulation
and makes a strong effort to establish their character as a valuable
addition to the crew.
NON-PLAYER CHARACTER AWARD
Awarded for the development of engaging and detailed Non-Player Characters.
NPCs help create a believable world around the primary characters, and this
award recognises a writer whose supporting characters add realism and
dimension to the simulation.
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD
Awarded to a player who consistently finds meaningful ways to assist the
simulation's Command Staff and performs excellent support work.
This is an out-of-character award recognising contributions that often
require a player's personal time beyond normal gameplay.
PROFESSIONAL MERIT
Awarded to a writer who develops their character with considerable skill,
creating a believable, engaging character who is enjoyable for others
to interact with.
PURPLE HEART
Awarded to personnel injured in the line of duty where the injury
is considered significant enough to warrant formal recognition.
It may also be awarded to Starfleet personnel who are captured and
held as prisoners of war for an extended period.
RECRUITMENT AWARD
Awarded in recognition of successful player recruitment.
To qualify, a player must recruit a new member who remains with the
simulation for a minimum of six months.
This is an out-of-character award and is not available
to the simulation's Commanding Officer.
ROSE AWARD
Awarded to players whose characters make significant and well-written
romantic developments. Romance can add realism and depth to character
development and can require considerable skill to portray convincingly.
WHOOPI GOLDBERG DIVERSITY RIBBON
Awarded for the successful and thoughtful portrayal of a non-human
character aboard a simulation.
The award recognises writers who do an exemplary job of developing
characters from different species and cultures, creating believable
personalities rather than relying solely upon species stereotypes.
It may also recognise players whose writing or out-of-character
contributions positively support diversity and inclusion within
Obsidian Fleet and its simulations.
ZEFRAM COCHRANE WRITING AWARD
Awarded to writers who demonstrate unique, creative and well-considered
writing during a mission. Qualifying material may include discovery,
first contact, combat, romance, personal challenges or other significant
storytelling moments.
Award Reference:
Awards recognise quality, participation, teamwork and contribution.
They are not intended simply as measures of posting frequency.
Eligibility and award decisions may depend upon the criteria of the
USS Elysium, Obsidian Fleet and the relevant award cycle.
USS ELYSIUM • NCC-89000
AWARDS & PERSONNEL RECOGNITION DATABASE
