Editing Character Awards and Commendations

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<h2 align="center"><b>Starfleet 
Medals of Honor and Distinction</b></h2>
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<td height="19"> <h5 align="center"><i><b>Military/Heroism 
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<td align="center" width="50%" bgcolor="#333366" ><h5>[[image:rib01.gif]]<Br>
<b><font color="#CCCC99">The Starfleet Shield</font></b></h5></td>
<td align="center" width="50%" bgcolor="#333366" ><h5><b>[[image:rib02.gif]]<Br>
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><font color="#CCCC99">Cross 
of Fire</font></span></b></h5></td>
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The Starfleet Shield is the highest medal awarded by the United Federation of Planets. The Starfleet Shield is awarded by the CINCFLT to a person who distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United Federation of Planets. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his comrades and must have involved risk of life.&nbsp;</p></td>

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It is awarded to officers and enlisted personnel of Star Fleet and the Marine Corps who distinguish themselves by extraordinary heroism, not justifying the award of the Starfleet Shield, in military operations against an armed enemy.</p></td>
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<b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><font color="#CCCC99">Medal 
of Distinction</font></span></b></h5></td>

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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><font color="#CCCC99">Legion 
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The Medal of Distinction is awarded to any person of the armed forces of the United Federation of Planets or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Star Fleet, distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. The same degree of heroism is required as for the award of the Cross of Alexander. The performance must have involved personal hazard or danger and the voluntary risk of life under conditions not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Awards will not be made solely on the basis of having saved a life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></td>

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Given for outstanding achievement in one mission or a group of missions where the officer proves to be of such worth, as to make or break the circumstances. Comes in the form of a star shaped pips11 that is warn on the opposite side of rank insignia on the regular duty uniform. There is a regular medal for the dress uniform.</td>
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of Alexander</font></b></span></h5></td>
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The Cross of Alexander is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the armed forces of the United Federation of Planets, distinguished himself or herself by extraordinary achievement in strategy and tactics. The performance must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his or her comrades or from other persons in similar circumstances. Awards will be made only to recognize single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement and will not be made in recognition of sustained operational activities against an armed enemy.</p></td>

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The Star of Hope, also known as the Hero of the Federation Award, is awarded for combat action only, and is awarded to any person killed in action while serving the armed forces of the United Federation of Planets. It is only awarded posthumously.&nbsp;</p></td>

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</b></font><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Combat 
Action Ribbon</span></b></h5></td>
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of War medal</span></b></h5></td>
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This ribbon is awarded to members of the armed forces of the United Federation of Planets for combat action service. The principal requirement is that the personnel must have been in a ground or space combat fire-fight, or action during which they were under enemy fire, and that their performance under fire must have been satisfactory.</p></td>

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The POW medal is issued only to any person who was taken prisoner or held captive while engaged in action against an enemy of the United Federation of Planets, or while serving with friendly forces engaged in armed conflict. The recipient's conduct, while in captivity, must have been honorable. </p></td>
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</b></font><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Ribbon 
Of Sacrifice</span></b></h5></td>

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Known by various names including Wounded Lion and Purple Heart, it is awarded for combat action only, and is awarded to any person wounded in action while serving the armed forces of the United Federation of Planets. It is not awarded posthumously. It can be given with clusters if wounded at different times.&nbsp;</p></td>
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</b></font><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Starfleet 
Double Cross</span></b></h5>
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<p>'''''Awarded in a Pbem Star Trek RPG:''''' Awarded for sacrificing your life while saving another in the line of duty.</p>
<p>'''''Awarded outside a ST: PbeM RPG:''''' To honor those who have died from natural illness and in rememberance of their great friendship.</p>
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<b>Non-military Awards</b></font></i></span></font></h4>
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</b></font><font size="2">Roddenbury </font><font face="Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" size="2"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Ribbon 
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</b></font><b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Gold Lifesaving medal</span></b></h5></td>
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<td width="50%" valign="top"><font size="4">[[image:roddenbury.gif]]


The Roddenbury Ribbon is awarded for significant new discoveries or efforts which substantially advance the areas of science, engineering, medicine, and diplomacy.</font></td>

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This medal is awarded to any person who rescues, or endeavors to rescue, any other person from harm. The rescue must have been at the risk of the rescuer's own life, with evidence of extreme and heroic daring.</font></td>
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of Merit ( Cochrane, Soong, Crusher, Hikaru Sulu, 
and Sarek medals)</font></span></b></font></td>

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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><b><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#CCCC99">Star Fleet Achievement medal</font></b></span></font></td>
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<td width="50%" valign="top"><font size="4">[[image:meritmedal.gif]]


These medals are awarded for significant contributions to the fields of engineering, science, medicine, exploration,or diplomacy - worthy or recognition but not deserving of the Roddenbury Ribbon. They are Yellow, Blue, Red, Black and Purple, respectively.<Br>
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The Sarek Medal and Ribbon is shown.</font></td>
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The Star Fleet Achievement medal is awarded to any junior officer or enlisted member of the armed forces of the United Federation of Planets, or to any member of the armed forces of a friendly foreign nation, who while serving in any capacity with the Star Fleet distinguishes himself or herself by outstanding professional achievement or for leadership.</font></td>

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Command Commendations </font></i></b></span></font></h4>
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Commanders Commendation</font></span></b></font></td>
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A small medal given by a Squadron Commander for acts that they deem worthy or notable.</font></td>
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A small medal given by the CO of any vessel for any act that they deem worthy or notable.</span></font></td>

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