09-18-2025, 02:05 PM
== Excellent Cadet, I really enjoyed reading your post. We'll be moving onto the next lesson, and continue using your temp NRC :-) ==
== Lesson Four: Participation Points, Rank, Chain of Command:
Participation Points and Rank:
Participation points are issued on the first of every month. This system is in place to allow for the progression of ranks. Once a character earns a certain number of points, they’ll receive a promotion to the next rank. There are a few caps in place because, let's face it, over time, without the caps, the site would be overrun with captains and admirals with nowhere for them to go.
To access the monthly points charts, click on the Red Alert thread on our forums page, then Monthly Point Tables. Read more about participation points, positions, and rank caps in the Federation Space Constitution.
Participation points are awarded by the Commanding Officer (CO) and approved up the chain of command by the Fleet Commander (FC) and finally, the Commander in Chief (CinC). Everyone earns participation points every month, depending on how active a player you are, and can vary between each CO. If you have any questions about how your CO awards points, please go up your chain of command when you are assigned to a vessel. They will gladly let you know their policy.
Another way for you to earn points is to hold various site positions, such as Department Head (DH), First Officer (FO), Commanding Officer (CO), etc., or through earning medals. A list of medals and their point values is found on the medals page on the wiki. Medals are typically awarded to players who go above and beyond what is expected on the site.
While we do have a points system in place, it is suggested that you don’t play for the sole reason of collecting points or positions. Your enjoyment will be more if you write and take part in things for the fun of it, and not an attempt to ‘win’. This community is about writing, growing your character, and being a part of the Fed Space family.
As mentioned above, there are several ranks you can achieve over time. The abbreviated forms and names are listed below.
Chain of Command:
The Chain of Command is the order in which you should follow, should you require any assistance with an issue or have any questions or concerns, in or out of game. There are explanations of each rank provided in our Constitution.
We’ll start with the first person you would contact and continue from there:
Posting Rates and Leave of Absence:
Fed Space is an RPG that is made up of players from all over the world. Because of this, we ask you to have patience with other players, realizing it might take a few days for a reply. As in our Constitution, you should post a minimum of twice a week.
If you find you can’t make that posting rate, email your DH, FO, and CO and request a Leave of Absence (LOA). In your email, request your need for an LOA, letting them know the reason and when you expect to return. Doing this can avoid players wondering where you’ve gone, or you wondering where another player has gone. It can also keep you from being considered Absent Without Leave (AWOL), which will cause your account to be suspended.
More questions for you to answer:
1. What is the chain of command for the security department on the USS Yeager?
2. How many points would you need to reach the rank of Lieutenant?
3. Where would you find the Observation Lounge on the USS Zephyr?
4. Have a look at the active starships on the site. List your top three ship assignment preferences. This doesn’t mean you will be assigned to one of those you list, as another ship might need an officer in your department.
[*]== Results of the GM input ==
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While Wright's presence and calm tone had succeeded in reassuring the other Artanians, who appeared happy with the officer's explanation and desire to help Lexor, Petcham only paused long enough to glance at Wright. It would be obvious that there was some internal struggle within the angry Artanian, as if he were trying to decide whether she was worthy to be listened to or not. And for a moment, it seemed as though Wright might have also gotten through to him, until he raised all four arms and his voice.
" We should never have come here," he began, his voice trailing off as the universal translator struggled to keep up. His tone suggested that what he was saying wasn't very nice before the UT kicked in again. " If Lexor dies, then blood will be spilled, now, get out of my way while I check on our beloved Leader, " he demanded, moving as if to push past Wright. The others kept their distance from Petcham, or so it appeared as one other Artanian used the distraction to make a run for it.
== Tag Wright ==
== Lesson Four: Participation Points, Rank, Chain of Command:
Participation Points and Rank:
Participation points are issued on the first of every month. This system is in place to allow for the progression of ranks. Once a character earns a certain number of points, they’ll receive a promotion to the next rank. There are a few caps in place because, let's face it, over time, without the caps, the site would be overrun with captains and admirals with nowhere for them to go.
To access the monthly points charts, click on the Red Alert thread on our forums page, then Monthly Point Tables. Read more about participation points, positions, and rank caps in the Federation Space Constitution.
Participation points are awarded by the Commanding Officer (CO) and approved up the chain of command by the Fleet Commander (FC) and finally, the Commander in Chief (CinC). Everyone earns participation points every month, depending on how active a player you are, and can vary between each CO. If you have any questions about how your CO awards points, please go up your chain of command when you are assigned to a vessel. They will gladly let you know their policy.
Another way for you to earn points is to hold various site positions, such as Department Head (DH), First Officer (FO), Commanding Officer (CO), etc., or through earning medals. A list of medals and their point values is found on the medals page on the wiki. Medals are typically awarded to players who go above and beyond what is expected on the site.
While we do have a points system in place, it is suggested that you don’t play for the sole reason of collecting points or positions. Your enjoyment will be more if you write and take part in things for the fun of it, and not an attempt to ‘win’. This community is about writing, growing your character, and being a part of the Fed Space family.
As mentioned above, there are several ranks you can achieve over time. The abbreviated forms and names are listed below.
- Mid – Midshipman
- Ens – Ensign
- Lt (JG) – Lieutenant (Junior Grade)
- Lt – Lieutenant
- LCdr – Lieutenant Commander
- Cdr – Commander
- Capt – Captain
- Cmdr – Commodore
- RAdm – Rear Admiral
- VAdm – Vice Admiral
- Adm – Admiral
- FAdm – Fleet Admiral
Chain of Command:
The Chain of Command is the order in which you should follow, should you require any assistance with an issue or have any questions or concerns, in or out of game. There are explanations of each rank provided in our Constitution.
We’ll start with the first person you would contact and continue from there:
- Department Head (DH)
- First Officer (FO)
- Commanding Officer (CO)
- Fleet Commander (FC)
- Commander in Chief (CinC)
- President
Posting Rates and Leave of Absence:
Fed Space is an RPG that is made up of players from all over the world. Because of this, we ask you to have patience with other players, realizing it might take a few days for a reply. As in our Constitution, you should post a minimum of twice a week.
If you find you can’t make that posting rate, email your DH, FO, and CO and request a Leave of Absence (LOA). In your email, request your need for an LOA, letting them know the reason and when you expect to return. Doing this can avoid players wondering where you’ve gone, or you wondering where another player has gone. It can also keep you from being considered Absent Without Leave (AWOL), which will cause your account to be suspended.
More questions for you to answer:
1. What is the chain of command for the security department on the USS Yeager?
2. How many points would you need to reach the rank of Lieutenant?
3. Where would you find the Observation Lounge on the USS Zephyr?
4. Have a look at the active starships on the site. List your top three ship assignment preferences. This doesn’t mean you will be assigned to one of those you list, as another ship might need an officer in your department.
[*]== Results of the GM input ==
[*]
While Wright's presence and calm tone had succeeded in reassuring the other Artanians, who appeared happy with the officer's explanation and desire to help Lexor, Petcham only paused long enough to glance at Wright. It would be obvious that there was some internal struggle within the angry Artanian, as if he were trying to decide whether she was worthy to be listened to or not. And for a moment, it seemed as though Wright might have also gotten through to him, until he raised all four arms and his voice.
" We should never have come here," he began, his voice trailing off as the universal translator struggled to keep up. His tone suggested that what he was saying wasn't very nice before the UT kicked in again. " If Lexor dies, then blood will be spilled, now, get out of my way while I check on our beloved Leader, " he demanded, moving as if to push past Wright. The others kept their distance from Petcham, or so it appeared as one other Artanian used the distraction to make a run for it.
== Tag Wright ==