2020 awards Day One: General Awards

[Jo Marshall]

Welcome to day one of the annual Awards Ceremony! We’re very excited to present the General Awards.

The General (Ship) Awards have been presented by each captain to their crew. The winners this year, as in previous years, were chosen by the fleet’s commanding officers (or in cases where the commanding officer was also nominated, the first officer was called in to decide) from the nominations made by you! This is your chance to see how each of the other ships did and see who picked up what award.

 

The Order of Starfleet Merit and Achievement First Class (TOSMA)

The Order of Starfleet Merit and Achievement First Class is given to members who show great dedication in their behavior and simming abilities. A candidate for TOSMA regularly contributes good, solid ideas to the plot and character development. They also take the time to edit and proofread their sims to ensure quality in their writing.

• Lazarus Davis, USS Constitution
• Caitriona Cayne, USS Gorkon
• Ash MacKenna, USS Juneau
• German Galven, Starbase 118 Ops
• Addison MacKenzie, USS Thor
• Wil Ukinix, USS Veritas
• Esa Kiax, USS Atlantis

 

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The Genesis Award

The Most Improved Simmer Award. For officers who show conspicuous effort in improving their simming skills.

• Jacob Horne, USS Constitution
• Joshua Sutton, USS Gorkon
• Artinus Serinus, USS Juneau
• Solaris McLaren, Starbase 118 Ops
• Tara Wilkins, USS Thor
• Charlena Vanlith, USS Veritas
• David Knight, USS Atlantis

 

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Scotty Cross

Given to an officer who shows extreme creativity while solving a plot dilemma or in-character plot twist.

• Toryn Raga, USS Atlantis
• Randal Shayne, USS Juneau
• Arturo Maxwell, Starbase 118 Ops
• Charlena Vanlith, USS Veritas

 

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Neelix Award

For extra, out-of-character simming devotion. This includes, but isn't limited to, helping fellow officers who are in need of simming aid, visibility on the forums, OOC list presence, upkeep of wiki pages, etc.

• Edward Spears, USS Constitution
• Samira Neathler, USS Gorkon
• Noa Levinson, USS Juneau
• Romyana Casparian, Starbase 118 Ops
• Wes Greaves, USS Thor
• Ceciri Ariadust, USS Veritas
• Esa Kiax, USS Atlantis

 

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Nebula Bar

Awarded to a simmer who has shown great imagination when creating or expanding upon planets, stars, stellar phenomena, and other physical environments and settings, such that these settings create a convincing, descriptive, realistic environment that inspires other simmers or enhances the flow of a given plot.

• Edward Spears, USS Constitution
• Jo Marshall, USS Gorkon
• Randal Shayne, USS Juneau
• Anath G'Renn, USS Atlantis

 

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Laudean Commendation

Awarded for achievements in exploration with new lifeforms. The recipient will have shown great creativity in many facets of species creation or expansion, including physiological, psychological, cultural, social, and more, and their creativity will inspire their fellow simmers. The Laudean Commendation can cover many aspects of species development, but should primarily be based in IC simming.

• Jalana Rajel, USS Constitution
• Artinus Serinus,, USS Juneau
• Nijil, Starbase 118 Ops
• Alieth and Alexander Brodie, USS Thor
• Raissa Moonsong, USS Veritas
• Ishkabella Journs, USS Atlantis

 

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Silver Palm

Awarded to a simmer who has consistently boosted the morale of his/her crew. The recipient will be known to be able to add that spark to a plot whenever it may be lagging, or may be able to consistently bring enjoyment or a bit of humour to the sim, whilst keeping such sims relevant and realistic.

• Corliss Fortune, USS Gorkon
• Quentin Collins,, USS Juneau
• Karen Stendhal, Starbase 118 Ops
• Geoffrey Teller, USS Thor
• Clik Zae'Li, USS Veritas
• Ishkabella Journs, USS Atlantis

 

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Sheathed Sword

Presented to those to decide to inflict mental and/or physical trauma on their character, and then dive into the resulting emotions and choices in a realistic manner. The name comes from a line in a Robert Jordan book where a warrior must be prepared to 'sheath the sword' in his own body, i.e. take a grievous wound to achieve one's goal (in this case, more realistic simming) as opposed to an actual goal of the character.

• Cade Foster, USS Constitution
• Genkos Adea, USS Gorkon
• Sheila Bailey, Starbase 118 Ops
• Addison MacKenzie, USS Thor
• Roshanara Rahman, USS Veritas
• Serala, USS Atlantis

 

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B-Plot Award

For those simmers who manage to show a good portion of the character's life despite the demands of the main plot.

• Ravenna Carter, USS Constitution
• Jo Marshall, USS Gorkon
• Melody Delri'ise, USS Juneau
• Sheila Bailey, Starbase 118 Ops
• Dar Elandra, USS Thor
• Timothy Alentonis, USS Veritas
• Toryn Raga, USS Atlantis

 

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The Russ Bar

The Russ bar is awarded to a writer whose knowledge of Trek lore is extraordinary. Named for Tim Russ, the actor who played Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, who was already a dedicated Star Trek fan before securing the role on the show.

• Chloe Waters,, USS Juneau
• Sirok, USS Thor
• Jarred Thoran, USS Atlantis

 

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Pathfinder Award

Given to those who have shown great care in the mentoring of fellow members.

• Yito Seja, USS Constitution
• Jo Marshall, USS Gorkon
• Quentin Collins, USS Juneau
• Alexander Brodie, USS Thor
• Jansen Orrey, USS Veritas
• Kurt Logan, USS Atlantis

 

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Khan Award

Awarded to a simmer who thoughtfully develops a three-dimensional villain over the course of a mission or more.

• Lazarus Davis, USS Constitution
• Quentin Collins, USS Juneau
• Sal Taybrim, Starbase 118 Ops
• Quen Deena, USS Thor
• Wil Ukinix, USS Veritas
• Serala, USS Atlantis

 

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Q Award

Awarded for continually surprising their crew with unexpected, devious plot twists throughout the year.

• Quinn Reynolds, USS Gorkon
• Anath G'Renn, USS Atlantis

 

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Please join us in congratulating these talented players!

Edited June 27, 2020 by Jo Marshall
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[Wes Greaves]

Congratulations everyone! This is my first annual award ceremony in the fleet and I find that it's such an excellent opportunity to recognize the stellar people we have writing in this community! Well done to everyone!!

[Addison MacKenzie]

Congrats, everyone!!!

[Esa_Darkkdust]

Congratulations to all the award winners, you're all amazing! ❤️

[Noa T'Nessa Levinson]

Congratulations, everyone!

[Azura Ada]

Congratulations to all!

[+ Nadeshiko]

Congratulations, everyone!

[Samira Neathler]

Congrats everyone, well done. 🙂

[Rustyy_Hael]

Much love and congrats to all the winners! Keep being absolutely amazing

[Alieth]

Congratulations to all the winners for the well deserved awards! Quite a PERFECT way to show love and appreciation to all the incredible simmers all around.

[+ Rune Jolara]

Congratulations everyone!

[Toryn Raga]

Congratulations to ya'll! My favorite part of the year is seeing all you wonderful, beautifully talented people being awarded! 

[Jo Marshall]

Russ Bar winners - Looking forward to a battle of the Russ Bar next Trivia contest!

Pathfinder winners - Keep doing what you're doing. Mentoring is a wonderful way to help new players feel welcome in the group and find their feet. You're invaluable. 

@Wil Ukinix Somehow, I knew I'd see your name in the Khan Awards 

@Anath G'Renn Honestly, your way with words astounds me sometimes. You're a marvellous writer. 

Congratulations to everyone! They're so well deserved!

 

[Ravenna Carter]

Congratulations everyone!!!!

[Karrod Niac]

Absolutely fantastic to see such an incredible group of award winners this year!  Congratulations to everyone, you’ve brought yourself and your ships great honor!   

[Thalas th’Koro]

Well done everyone!! I can’t wait to see what’s more to come!

[Romyana Casparian]

Congratulations to everyone who were praised with an award !!!

A big thank you to everyone who nominated, even if your nominee wasn't awarded with a prize.

Also a double thumbs up to the staff for making the effort to organize this event and to make it so incredibly spectacular!

And finally a huge hug to everyone in the community for making this such a wonderful place to play and hang out. *group hug*

Tell your fellow players that you appreciate them, no matter what time of the year, it will be a prize on its own and very motivating to get compliments like that. 

~~Rebecca

[Kirsty L. Carpenter]

Truly OVER THE MOON to be counted among such amazing and talented officers. 
 

to everyone who wrote nominations and to all the other winners, my sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude. Thank you for making the 118 Everything that it is. 

[Oddas Aria]

Great work everyone.  Every year the Awards are hard to decide because they are so many talented writers to choose from.  

@Kali Nicholotti it was great to be able to award such a great writer with a ribbon that seemed so tailor made for your work to the fleet for so long.

Mister Serinus it is great to be able to see your improvement in the time you have been with us, and your work to improve our understanding of the Magna Roman people.

@Randal Shayne, well your problem solving has made you a great example for the Scotty Cross and Nebula Bar - making you a great  XO and now CO.  Thanks for giving the Juneau and Eagle so much of your time and gifts!  I love reading about Shayne bouncing around the halls in a foul move, worrying about him getting upset about this or that, and being an all around curmudgeon.

Ensign @Adingo, the work you put in the OOC channels like discord and the wiki pages really make a difference and help the staff out - you make running the ship so much easier.  The history page and new wiki pages you work on for the crew hep the staff really put our best foot forward.

@Quentin Collins III You have helped in so many ways I know you are going to go far!  When new players come aboard ship one of the first things they often say is how nice and welcoming you are - you are a huge asset.

@Chloe Waters whenever there was a question about lore, or ship layout, or any of those things I know you will have an answer to those questions.  Minor details to larger over reaching questions and your informed opinions have always been a welcome addition - especially as we operate in areas where questions of politics, and capabilities come into play on a regular basic.

Thank you so much for your continued play and dedication to the group!  I really appreciate it and I can't wait to see what happens in the upcoming year! 

[Haukea-Willow]

"Celebrate good times come on!" Congratulations everyone!

[T'Mar/Mel]

Many Congratulations, everyone!! Well deserved 🙂 

[+ German Galven]

Congratulations to every single one of you! Thank you for everything you do with your incredible enthusiasm and making Starbase 118 the most fun experience possible! 

The amount of time and effort everyone puts into the game as well as the community as a whole is amazing to witness day in and day out! It is such a humbling experience to be writing with such talented writers!

All well deserved and special shout out to the newer members of the fleet, keep up being the best at what you do and I look forward to seeing your names next year! Without you and every person here, 118 wouldn't be as much of a great opportunity as it is today! 

Again, Thank YOU!

[+ Kamoyo Aleksandrov]

Nice job everyone. It's great to see my nominees get what they deserve. A good thing. Really.

 

[Dizmim ChNilmani]

Great job and congratulations to all the winners! 

[+ Cory Stoyer]

Congrats to all.