The Alliance - Award Description Manual

	This is the highest award that may be bestowed upon an ASC member. This award may only be recommended to those members who have shown courage beyond their office, defended the very nature of ASC by demonstrating a maturity that all should follow.
Medal of Valor	Award may be recommended by a superior officer.

	This is the second highest award that may be bestowed upon an ASC member. This award may only be recommended to those members who have shown courage beyond their office, defended the very nature of ASC by demonstrating a maturity that all should follow.
Distinguished Service Medal	Award may be recommended by a superior officer.

	Third highest award in ASC; must have performed exceptional service or shown courage and valor in combat. Gold to Gold progression.
The Order of Phoenix	Award may be recommended by a superior officer only.

	Given to any member who performs service beyond the call of duty or their rank, especially if such service benefits the ASC as a whole. Examples include VG staff participation, Academy Instructor, etc. Single Award (since it already has a Gold Star). This is a unique service award, and must not be given lightly.
The Alliance Achievement Award	Award may be recommended by a superior officer.

	This award is given to a Race Group that has made itself an example for other Race Groups to follow. The medal indicates that a high level of organization, participation, and contribution to ASC as a whole is being maintained and promoted within the Race Group.
Fleet Commendation Medal	Award may be recommended by Sector Command or a HQ member.

	This award is given to an individual that has shown him/herself to be an excellent opponent in battle. This award should only be given to those members in ASC who are the very best in combat.
Combat Wings	Award may be recommended by a superior officer.

	This award is given to members who have excelled in investigative efforts, who have contributed greatly to an inquiry and have gone the extra mile to get to the truth of the matter. Also appropriate to give to officers who have brought intelligence to ASC that can be used for the benefit of the group.
Award of Exploration and Intelligence	Award may be recommended by a superior officer.

	This award is given out to an outstanding unit or squad within a Race Group. The unit or squadron must have shown a high level of organization and participation and must be an example for other squads to follow.
Unit Commendation Medal	Award may be recommended by a superior officer only.

This award is given out to an outstanding individual who has contributed to the advancement of ASC in an unique and positive manner. This ribbon is an announcement to all that the receiving individual is a valued and cherished member of ASC and should demand the respect of the whole group. The ROC of the Second Order should be awarded first before this ROC is earned, unless special circumstances present themselves.

Commendation Ribbon of the First Order

Award may be recommended by a superior officer.

	This award is given out to an outstanding individual who has contributed to the advancement of ASC in an unique and positive manner. This ribbon is an announcement to all that the receiving individual is a valued and cherished member of ASC and should demand the respect of the whole group.
Commendation Ribbon of the Second Order	Award may be recommended by a superior officer.

	This award is given out to an outstanding individual who has represented ASC to the outside world in an unique and positive manner. The recipient of this award has been an example of ASC's high values and integrity.
Public Relations Medal	Award may be recommended by a superior officer only.

	This award is given out to an individual who has represented ASC in diplomatic relations with another task force. The recipient of this award has been an example of ASC's high values and integrity while securing a treaty with a group.
Diplomatic Relations Medal	Award may be recommended by a superior officer only.

	Awarded to a squadron or group which participates in a Starbase Assault Scenario and is victorious against the Starbase and all defenders. Usually given to a group which is successful despite unfavorable odds. The scenario must be a part of a Tournament or VG Campaign to qualify. Multiple award, Bronze to Gold progression.
Starbase Combat Award	Award may be recommended by a superior officer only.

	Unlike the Combat award above, this is a Staff award given to a member who performs his staff duties (temporary or permanent) with skill and élan. These do not have to be specific duties, but should be of such difficulty that a LOC is not sufficient to recognize them. Bronze to Gold progression.
Starbase Service Award	Award may be recommended by a superior officer and corroborated by a senior Staff officer.

	Technical Recognition Award is given out to those members who have contributed to the ASC by building a web page for their Race Group, by divulging important technical information to the ASC, or by participating in areas that are of great benefit to the ASC in a non-combat situation.
Technical Recognition Award	Award may be recommended by anyone in the ASC.

	This award is given out to an individual who has reached out to others or to the task force as a whole and tried their best to boost the spirits and raise the morale of individuals or the group.
The Alliance Positive Attitude Ribbon	Award may be recommended by a superior officer only.

	Awarded to any officer, warrant officer, or enlisted man whose ship is crippled during Tournament or VG Campaign play. Multiple award (bronze to gold progression)
Combat Injury ribbon	Award may be recommended by anyone.

	This award is given out to an individual who has shown a spirit of good sportsmanship and service to ASC. This medal may be given many times to the same individual but only once per month. Multiple Awards are indicated by the stars.
Good Conduct Medal	Award may be recommended by a superior officer only.

	This award is given out to an individual who has completed a specific task or tasks for the group as a whole. Examples may be completing a web site, a personnel database, or a special assignment given to them by a superior officer. Multiple awards are designated by the stars.
Meritorious Service Medal	Award may be recommended by a superior officer only.

	This award is given out to an individual who has completed Academy training and has proven themselves in battle against their superior officer.
Pilot Wings	Award may be recommended by a superior officer only.

	This award is given out to an individual who has shown a strong spirit of commitment to ASC and has completed tasks assigned to them by their superior officers in a manner consistent with the high standards of the group. Multiple awards are designated by the stars.
Letter of Commendation	Award may be recommended by a superior officer only.

	Awarded to a member of the ASC Reserve who, despite his status, performs duties above and beyond the call of a reserve officer. Examples would be acting as an instructor or performing testing for a scenario or VG campaign. Single award only. Must be recommended by an active member and corroborated by the Admiralty.
Reserve Achievement Award	Award may be recommended by a superior officer only.