07-31-2025, 10:14 PM
== Much better Cadet, just remember to not put so many spaces between paragraphs, as they only need to be double spaces. It could be a copy & paste thing so always double check before submitting your post. Good use of the NRC & GM input but whenever the GM responds they give you everything you need to know and use, never assume and if you're unsure of anything you can always ask. :-), let's continue and use the NRC in the next post ==
b]== Lesson Four: Participation Points, Rank, Chain of Command: [/b]
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 amount 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 are 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 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 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 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.
More questions for you to answer:
1. What is the chain of command for the science department on the USS Artemis?
2. How many points would you need to reach the rank of Ensign?
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 be in need of an officer in your department.
== Result of GM Input ==
In her haste to go after the dog, and not wait for the others, Mendoza had gone in the wrong direction and there was nothing behind the door. Which soon became apparent when the border collie could be heard growling and barking some distance away likely from another corridor, along with loud moans that didn't sound quite human ==
== Tag Mendoza ==
b]== Lesson Four: Participation Points, Rank, Chain of Command: [/b]
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 amount 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 are 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 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 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 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.
More questions for you to answer:
1. What is the chain of command for the science department on the USS Artemis?
2. How many points would you need to reach the rank of Ensign?
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 be in need of an officer in your department.
== Result of GM Input ==
In her haste to go after the dog, and not wait for the others, Mendoza had gone in the wrong direction and there was nothing behind the door. Which soon became apparent when the border collie could be heard growling and barking some distance away likely from another corridor, along with loud moans that didn't sound quite human ==
== Tag Mendoza ==