Ribbons & Awards

Player Ribbons

Duty Station Development Ribbon

For players who make a considerable effort to contribute to Cromwell's development as a duty station.

Character Development Ribbon

The Character Development ribbon recognizes the efforts of a member to develop their characters' backgrounds and psychology.

Story Development Ribbon

For players who help considerably with the development of the plot

Good Conduct Ribbon

For showing good conduct while playing and NRPG

Service Ribbon

Number of years playing on Cromwell

Borderlands Council Ribbon

For service on the Star Trek Borderlands Council

Innovation Ribbon

This ribbon is for exemplary service to Borderlands as a whole and is one of the most valued awards in the game

Duty Station Command Ribbon

For members who have taken a GM position on a dutystation (CO or XO)

Hall Of Fame Ribbon

This ribbon is for exemplary service to Borderlands as a whole and is one of the most valued awards in the game

Exploration Ribbon

The Exploration ribbon is awarded to members who embody the spirit of exploration.

Character Ribbons

New Crewmember Ribbon

The ‘New Crewmember’ ribbon is awarded to an officer when to commemorate their joining of Cromwell-B.

Combat Injury Ribbon

The ‘Combat Injury’ ribbon is awarded to any officer who has been wounded in the line of duty.

Delta Heart

The 'Delta Heart' is awarded to a member of Delta Freedom Alliance who has suffered major or permanent injuries while showing extraordinary courage in the fulfilling of his or her duties while defending the Delta Freedom Alliances.

Crew Recognition Ribbon

The ‘Crew Recognition’ ribbon is awarded to any officer who has been deemed an exceptional leader by his or her crew. The crew recognition award is one of the more highly respected awards available.

Pilots Wings Ribbon

The ‘Pilots Wings’ ribbon can be awarded to ANY officer that has been certified to fly in a combat situation. The ‘Pilot Combat’ levels are only awarded to professional pilots (fighter pilots, helmsmen), **and are displayed WITH the ‘Pilots Wings’ ribbon.

The Duty Station Defense Ribbon

The ‘Dutystation Defence’ ribbon is awarded for quality action in a defensive position

The Duty Station Offense Ribbon

The ‘Dutystation Offense’ ribbon is awarded for quality action in an offensive position.

The Distinguished Combat Ribbon

The ‘Distinguished Combat’ ribbon is awarded for any quality combat work, and is considered superior to the ‘Dutystation offense’ and ‘Dutystation defense’ ribbons. This ribbon is not as sought after as the ‘Valor’ ribbon, but is one of the most respected awards.

The Away Team Command Ribbon

The ‘Away Team Command’ ribbon should be awarded after a character has successfully led an away team.

The Borg Combat Ribbon

The ‘Borg Combat’ ribbon is awarded for a quality performance during combat with the borg.

The Unit Commendation Ribbon

The ‘Unit Commendation’ ribbon is awarded for good work within a team. This award is often attached to a position promotion. For example, for a fighter pilot, one might receive the ‘Unit Commendation’ ribbon when moving from a regular fighter pilot position to the squadron leader.

The Special Forces Ribbon

The Special Forces Ribbon is awarded after a successful mission in collaboration with or under the direction of a unit such as the SSD (Special Forces Division)

The Vulcan Assistance Ribbon

The ‘Vulcan assistance’ ribbon is awarded to an officer who has either done something to benefit the Vulcan race, or worked successfully in collaboration with members of the Vulcan government.

The Diplomatic Advance Ribbon

The ‘Diplomatic Advance’ ribbon is awarded to characters who improve a diplomatic situation.

The Civilian Assistance and Civilian Bravery Ribbons

The ‘Civilian Assistance’ ribbon is awarded to civilians who aid the DFA.

The 'Civilian Bravery' Ribbon is awarded to civilians within the Delta Freedom Alliance who perform acts of bravery without thought for personal safety. Step up from the Civilian Assistance ribbon.

The Klingon Assistance Ribbon

The ‘Klingon assistance’ ribbon is awarded to an officer who has either done something to benefit the Klingon race, or worked successfully in collaboration with members of the Klingon military or government.

The Scientific Discovery Ribbon

The ‘Scientific Discovery’ ribbon is awarded when an officer (Most likely in the Medical or Science division) makes a scientific breakthrough, such as a disease cure.

The Q Service Ribbon

The 'Q Service Ribbon' awarded for meritorious effort in adventures involving a member of the Q continuum.

The Time Travelers' Award

The 'Time Travelers' award for meritorious action in a different time zone

The Sacrifice Ribbon

The 'Sacrifice' Ribbon for Heroic character death in service of the DFA

The Creative Technology Applications Ribbon

The 'Creative Technology Applications' ribbon for application and innovation of known technology for solving an engineering dilemma.

The Investigative Service

The 'Investigative service' ribbon awarded to players character for solving a security-related mystery.

The Covert Action Ribbon

The 'Covert Action' ribbon: details classified.

The Valor Cross Ribbon

The 'Valor Cross' is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with Delta Freedom Alliance, distinguishes himself by bravery and valor above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the Delta Freedom Alliance; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force. The deed performed must have been so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his comrades. The required self-sacrifice, while of a lesser degree than that required for the Delta Freedom Alliance Cross, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction.

Delta Freedom Alliance Commendation Medal

Awarded to members of Delta Freedom Alliance who, while serving in any capacity with the Delta Freedom Alliance, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it need not be unique. Acts of courage which do not involve the voluntary risk of life may be considered for the Commendation award.

Delta Freedom Alliance Achievement Medal

Awarded to Delta Freedom Alliance personnel for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of the Delta Freedom Alliance. It may also be awarded for acts of heroism which do not meet the requirements for award of the Legion of Merit medal.