02-14-2026, 03:12 PM
== Thank you for reposting Cadet! I want to say again how I enjoyed reading this last post of yours. You added in some internal dialogue, which can help the reader learn more about the character. You also did a good job using the NPC. With that said, let’s move on to the next lesson!
Lesson Four: Participation Points, Rank, and Chain of Command
Participation points are issued on the first of every month. This system allows characters to progress through the ranks over time. Once a character earns the required number of points, they become eligible for promotion. Rank caps are in place, so the site isn’t filled with high‑ranking officers with nowhere to go.
To view the monthly point charts, visit the Red Alert thread of our forums and open the Monthly Point Tables. Again, this is found on our forum page, in the Site Discussions area. You can read more about participation points, positions, and rank caps in the Federation Space Constitution.
Participation points are awarded by your Commanding Officer (CO), then approved through the chain of command by the Fleet Commander (FC) and finally the Commander in Chief (CinC). Every player earns points each month based on their activity level, and the exact system can vary slightly by CO. Once you’re assigned to a ship, feel free to ask your CO or FO how they award points.
You can also earn points by holding positions such as Department Head (DH), First Officer (FO), Commanding Officer (CO), and others. Medals are also awarded points. You can find a list of medals and their values on our wiki. Medals are typically given to players who go above and beyond.
While the points system is important, we encourage you not to play only for points or promotions. Even legends like Kirk and Picard started as lower‑deck officers. You’ll enjoy the game more if you focus on writing, developing your character, and being part of the Fed Space community.
As I 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 you follow when you need help or have questions. Each rank and role is explained in the Fed Space Constitution. In general, you would contact:
Posting Rates and Leave of Absence
Fed Space is an RPG that is made of players from all over the world. Because of this, we ask you to have patience with other players, realizing that it might take a few days for a reply. As in our Constitution, players should post a minimum of twice a week.
If you find that you can’t make that posting rate, email your DH, FO, and CO and request a Leave of Absence (LOA). In your email, request you need an LOA, letting them know the reason and when you expect to be back. Doing this can avoid players wondering where you’ve gone to, or you wondering where another player has gone to. It can also keep you from being considered Absent Without Leave (AWOL), which will cause your account to be suspended.
Okay, time for more questions!
Time for more writing! ==
== GM Input ==
As the transporter beam faded and the shuttle settled into silence, Tes’s tricorder emitted a sudden, sharp chirp. The display flickered, then stablized into a clearer pattern than before. Ensign T’Lara’s Vulcan physiology appears exactly where it should. Their heart rate, neural activity, and oxygen saturation were normal but layered beneath it is a second biological rhythm.
This time, the tricorder was able to isolate this second rhythm just long enough for Tes to see it. A faint, organized pattern pulsing in a slow, deliberate cadence. More unsettlingly, the signal appears to originate from within T’Lara’s thoracic cavity, overlapping her own bioelectric field.
A moment later, the crystalline residue gave a soft crackle. A thin line of the material darkens, as though something within it was drawn away during transport. Tes’s tricorder chirped again and then the unknown rhythm was no longer in the shuttle.
== After answering the questions in OOC, continue the story. Remember to use formatting learned earlier. You may continue using the NRC as well...and always remember, have fun!
==
Lesson Four: Participation Points, Rank, and Chain of Command
Participation points are issued on the first of every month. This system allows characters to progress through the ranks over time. Once a character earns the required number of points, they become eligible for promotion. Rank caps are in place, so the site isn’t filled with high‑ranking officers with nowhere to go.
To view the monthly point charts, visit the Red Alert thread of our forums and open the Monthly Point Tables. Again, this is found on our forum page, in the Site Discussions area. You can read more about participation points, positions, and rank caps in the Federation Space Constitution.
Participation points are awarded by your Commanding Officer (CO), then approved through the chain of command by the Fleet Commander (FC) and finally the Commander in Chief (CinC). Every player earns points each month based on their activity level, and the exact system can vary slightly by CO. Once you’re assigned to a ship, feel free to ask your CO or FO how they award points.
You can also earn points by holding positions such as Department Head (DH), First Officer (FO), Commanding Officer (CO), and others. Medals are also awarded points. You can find a list of medals and their values on our wiki. Medals are typically given to players who go above and beyond.
While the points system is important, we encourage you not to play only for points or promotions. Even legends like Kirk and Picard started as lower‑deck officers. You’ll enjoy the game more if you focus on writing, developing your character, and being part of the Fed Space community.
As I 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 you follow when you need help or have questions. Each rank and role is explained in the Fed Space Constitution. In general, you would contact:
- Your Department Head (DH)
- Your First Officer (FO)
- Your Commanding Officer (CO)
- The Commander in Chief (CinC)
Posting Rates and Leave of Absence
Fed Space is an RPG that is made of players from all over the world. Because of this, we ask you to have patience with other players, realizing that it might take a few days for a reply. As in our Constitution, players should post a minimum of twice a week.
If you find that you can’t make that posting rate, email your DH, FO, and CO and request a Leave of Absence (LOA). In your email, request you need an LOA, letting them know the reason and when you expect to be back. Doing this can avoid players wondering where you’ve gone to, or you wondering where another player has gone to. It can also keep you from being considered Absent Without Leave (AWOL), which will cause your account to be suspended.
Okay, time for more questions!
- Where on the wiki can you learn how many points you need to earn the rank of Ensign and how many points do you need?
- Who is the Chief Medical Officer on the Artemis and where on the wiki would you find this?
- What is one medal listed on the wiki, and what is its point value?
- Have a look at the active starships on the site and list your top three ship assignment preferences. Please keep in mind this doesn't mean you will be assigned to one you list, as another ship might need an officer in your department. This just helps us understand your interests!
Time for more writing! ==
== GM Input ==
As the transporter beam faded and the shuttle settled into silence, Tes’s tricorder emitted a sudden, sharp chirp. The display flickered, then stablized into a clearer pattern than before. Ensign T’Lara’s Vulcan physiology appears exactly where it should. Their heart rate, neural activity, and oxygen saturation were normal but layered beneath it is a second biological rhythm.
This time, the tricorder was able to isolate this second rhythm just long enough for Tes to see it. A faint, organized pattern pulsing in a slow, deliberate cadence. More unsettlingly, the signal appears to originate from within T’Lara’s thoracic cavity, overlapping her own bioelectric field.
A moment later, the crystalline residue gave a soft crackle. A thin line of the material darkens, as though something within it was drawn away during transport. Tes’s tricorder chirped again and then the unknown rhythm was no longer in the shuttle.
== After answering the questions in OOC, continue the story. Remember to use formatting learned earlier. You may continue using the NRC as well...and always remember, have fun!
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