10-01-2026, 07:30 AM
== Well done, Cadet, on both answering the questions and your last post :-) Keep doing what you're doing as we move on to the 4th lesson ==
== 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 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 it can vary between COs. 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 you don’t play for the sole reason of collecting points or positions. Your enjoyment will be greater 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, realising 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 Security department on the USS Artemis?
2. How many points would you need to reach the rank of Ensign?
3. Where would you find Security on the USS Yeager?
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.
== Results of GM Input ==
Upon closer inspection, Altura and Olsen would find evidence of a scuffle, along with a trail heading away from the camp, which unfortunately had already started to erode. As for any personal logs, power readings and open data padds, most of the team's equipment was either smashed or missing, although a small device of non-Federation issue had been left behind in the second tent; whether by accident or not, it was a clue as to who or what was responsible for the missing archaeologists.
== Tag Altura ==
== 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 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 it can vary between COs. 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 you don’t play for the sole reason of collecting points or positions. Your enjoyment will be greater 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, realising 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 Security department on the USS Artemis?
2. How many points would you need to reach the rank of Ensign?
3. Where would you find Security on the USS Yeager?
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.
== Results of GM Input ==
Upon closer inspection, Altura and Olsen would find evidence of a scuffle, along with a trail heading away from the camp, which unfortunately had already started to erode. As for any personal logs, power readings and open data padds, most of the team's equipment was either smashed or missing, although a small device of non-Federation issue had been left behind in the second tent; whether by accident or not, it was a clue as to who or what was responsible for the missing archaeologists.
== Tag Altura ==