Awarded to recognize and reward the bravery of a crewman for his/her actions in a serious situation.

This award is to be handed out to officers who, through their character, contribute to the plot by making important contributions to the simulations plot by interacting with the Commanding Officer as well as the Executive Officer (refere to the awards document for specifics)

Awarded to an officer for showing courage and fortitude while upholding Starfleet and Federation values after being captured by a hostile force and is held against their will.

For having served 20 IRC sims or writing 40 email logs. With Bronze Comet Cluster is for consistant attendance or writing logs in a row. With Silver Comet Cluster for writing 3 logs a week or writing weekly simlogs for IRC simulations.

Awarded to an officer for minor OOC contributions to a simulation. This award can be given out for virtually any reason, simply as a thank you.

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.

For the development of a meaningful character relationship.

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.

This award will be given to the player who shows the most improvement from the previous month.

For having served no less than six consecutive months in one department and performing all duties in an exemplary manner. By this it is meant that the officer’s level of performance must be overall above average.

This award is presented to an officer by the CO for major contributions which they have made to the Simulation. This award is recommended for plot related achievements, such as taking an active part in carrying the plot forward by writing logs for an IRC sim or extra logs for email sims.

Awarded for exceptional acts of valor and prowess whilst on a mission or operation. Can only be issued to MACOs and has no fleet equivalent. This cannot be issued for Training Missions.

Given to the individual or ship for first contact with an alien race that was previously undiscovered. This award may have the Solar Flare Award attached if that race petitions for an alliance or membership in the Federation as a result of cordial and peaceful first contact.

Named after a ship that was lost in one of the first meetings with the Romulan Empire, it serves as a reminder to all of the importance for peaceful settlement of disputes. Given to the individual or ship that settles an armed conflict between two or more races. This award may have the Solar Flare Award attached with it if any of the races concerned are not members of the Federation.

Given to the individual or ship that, through their actions, causes a previously hostile race to sue for peaceful relations. This award may have an additional Solar Flare Award (See description below) attached with it if this same race goes to the point of petitioning for membership in the Federation as a result of these same actions.

For recognition of recruitment successes.

Awarded to an officer for demonstrating above average knowledge and skills in the field of Engineering.

Outstanding career service medal. This Award is received by officers who have dedicated so much of their time and their life to servicing Starfleet. In recognition of all they have endured over their years in deep space, the Galaxy Cluster Award is public recognition for years of loyalty and dedication.

This is the highest bravery award in Starfleet. It should only be received by the most selfless and heroic individuals in the fleet, in cases where the individual was called upon to make a great personal sacrifice for the benefit of Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets.

Formerly known as the Congressional Medal of Honour, the Starfleet Medal of Honour is given in recognition of an action or actions that prevent the Federation and her people from coming to catastrophic harm. Such an award is rarely given out, as there are few dangers which could threaten the Federation to it’s core. Defending the Federation from the last massive Borg invasion, which managed to push as far in as Earth, was the last time a Medal of Honour was given out.

Awarded to those officers serving in roles as 2nd XO, XO, Deputy and/or Advisor. In recognition of the strength & endurance they provide as assistants to support their respective Commanders. Through their often times unseen efforts to make UCIP a better place each day. This award may only be presented once A year by CO’s at each Level of Command and should therefore only be given after great consideration by the presenting officer. Additional Awards Are identified by Comet Clusters.

Award for a single OOC achievement. This medal is the highest award that can be given for a single OOC acheivement no matter how large it was. It is suggested that this award is reserved for such accomplishments as revamping the whole UCIP website, writing up a large Fleet Plot or reorganising an OOC Staff Department into a much more effective unit.

Awarded to officers that participate in a one-time “special simulation” sponsored by the Starfleet Commander. May also be awarded to those who provide short-term special assistance to Starfleet Command.

Awarded to officers that plan and run a one-time “special simulation” sponsored by the Starfleet Commander. May also be awarded to those who provide medium-term special assistance to Starfleet Command.

Awarded for having served as a Department Head or higher for 18 months and performing all duties to the highest standard of excellence. This award should be given out to the most mature, respectable and sensible members of UCIP only.

This award is given annually in January of each year and is decided upon by nominations from Fleet COs. One CO is chosen from the nominations received. Reasons supporting the nomination are required, but post samples are not.

This is awarded to the commanding officer or fleet commander who clearly manages a large IC fleet operation, such as a fleet battle, successfully.

Award used to recognise effort put into a fleet wide plot that is visible to and/or affects the entire fleet. The Unit Citation is given to a ship, or the members specifically involved in the incident for the efforts they put into creating a well thought-out simplot that enjoyably affected the Organisation.