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Ranks, Medals, and Achievements

We recognise the achievements of our members through the use of achievements, medals, and ranks. Find out more below.

Achievements

Used to recognise personal milestones and accomplishments, our array of achievements cover a broad variety of different accomplishments. Ranging in rarity, the current achievements we have in place are designed to acknowledge individual member progression in a lighthearted way.

Each member can also choose six of these achievements to display beneath their forum avatar. This introduces a further element of personalisation to every users UFP experience.

  • Crewman
    Common (10 Points)

    Receive the rank of Crewman

    10.59% have received this achievement

  • Petty Officer 3rd Class
    Common (10 Points)

    Receive the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class

    9.55% have received this achievement

  • Petty Officer 2nd Class
    Common (10 Points)

    Receive the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class

    0.98% have received this achievement

  • Petty Officer 1st Class
    Common (10 Points)

    Receive the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class

    0.36% have received this achievement

  • Chief Petty Officer
    Common (10 Points)

    Receive the rank of Chief Petty Officer

    0.28% have received this achievement

  • Senior Chief Petty Officer
    Common (10 Points)

    Receive the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer

    0.11% have received this achievement

  • Master Chief Petty Officer
    Common (10 Points)

    Receive the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer

    0.06% have received this achievement

  • Command Master Chief Petty Officer
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Receive the rank of Command Master Chief Petty Officer

    0.02% have received this achievement

  • Master Chief Petty Officer of the Fleet
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Receive the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Fleet

    0.03% have received this achievement

  • Warrant Officer
    Rare (50 Points)

    Receive the rank of Warrant Officer

    0.01% have received this achievement

  • Ensign
    Common (10 Points)

    Receive a promotion to the rank of Ensign

    3.60% have received this achievement

  • Lieutenant Junior Grade
    Common (10 Points)

    Receive a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade

    0.55% have received this achievement

  • Lieutenant
    Common (10 Points)

    Receive a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant

    1.19% have received this achievement

  • Lieutenant Commander
    Common (10 Points)

    Receive a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Commander

    0.91% have received this achievement

  • Commander
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Receive a promotion to the rank of Commander

    0.64% have received this achievement

  • Captain
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Ascend the ranks to reach the Captains chair

    0.67% have received this achievement

  • Commodore
    Rare (50 Points)

    Receive a promotion to the rank of Commodore

    0.48% have received this achievement

  • Rear Admiral
    Rare (50 Points)

    Receive a promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral

    0.46% have received this achievement

  • Vice Admiral
    Rare (50 Points)

    Receive a promotion to the rank of Vice Admiral

    0.27% have received this achievement

  • Admiral
    Rare (50 Points)

    Receive a promotion to the rank of Admiral

    0.22% have received this achievement

  • Vice Fleet Admiral
    Rare (50 Points)

    Receive a promotion to the rank of Vice Fleet Admiral

    0.01% have received this achievement

  • Top Brass
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Reach the highest Starfleet Rank

    0.03% have received this achievement

  • Starfleet's Finest
    Common (10 Points)

    Be a member of Starfleet Operations

    28.14% have received this achievement

  • Make It So, Number One
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Be Starfleet Operations Executive Officer

    0.08% have received this achievement

  • At the Helm
    Rare (50 Points)

    Be Head of Starfleet Operations

    0.07% have received this achievement

  • tlhIngan SuvwI'
    Common (10 Points)

    Be a member of the House of Kular

    13.09% have received this achievement

  • First Officer
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Be House of Kular Executive Officer

    0.05% have received this achievement

  • Head of the House
    Rare (50 Points)

    Be Head of the House of Kular

    0.05% have received this achievement

  • Old School Gamer
    Common (10 Points)

    Be a member of Starfleet Tactical

    7.02% have received this achievement

  • If the crew doesn't hate the XO...
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Be Starfleet Tactical Executive Officer

    0.01% have received this achievement

  • Ol' Chap
    Rare (50 Points)

    Be Head of Starfleet Tactical

    0.03% have received this achievement

  • The Mad House
    Common (10 Points)

    Be a member of the Holodeck

    13.01% have received this achievement

  • FAB-ulous
    Common (10 Points)

    Be a member of the Federation Administrative Bureau

    0.35% have received this achievement

  • Academic Inclination
    Common (10 Points)

    Be a member of Starfleet Academy

    0.49% have received this achievement

  • Professor
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Be Executive Officer of Starfleet Academy

    0.10% have received this achievement

  • Academy Dean
    Rare (50 Points)

    Be Head of Starfleet Academy

    0.08% have received this achievement

  • Tabloid Journalism
    Common (10 Points)

    Be a writer for the Federation News Service

    0.44% have received this achievement

  • Investigative Reporter
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Be Federation News Service XO

    0.06% have received this achievement

  • Editor-and-Chief
    Rare (50 Points)

    Be Federation News Service CO

    0.08% have received this achievement

  • Host
    Common (10 Points)

    Host an event via the Events System

    0.98% have received this achievement

  • First Mission
    Common (10 Points)

    RSVP to one event via the Events System

    5.43% have received this achievement

  • Tour of Duty
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    RSVP to ten events via the Events System

    1.31% have received this achievement

  • The Needs of the Many
    Common (10 Points)

    Donate any amount under £25 to the UFP

    1.84% have received this achievement

  • Spirit of Generosity
    Common (10 Points)

    Donate between £25 or more to the UFP

    0.91% have received this achievement

  • Benefactor of the UFP
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Donate between £75 or more to the UFP

    0.43% have received this achievement

  • A Heartfelt Thank You
    Rare (50 Points)

    Donate over £100 to the UFP

    0.37% have received this achievement

  • Engage
    Common (10 Points)

    Join the United Federation of Planets

    32.73% have received this achievement

  • Reliable Officer
    Common (10 Points)

    Sign roll call

    13.91% have received this achievement

  • Exemplary Officer
    Common (10 Points)

    Sign two roll calls in a row

    10.74% have received this achievement

  • Paragon of Duty
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Sign three roll calls in a row

    9.78% have received this achievement

  • Live Long and Prosper
    Common (10 Points)

    Be a registered user for one year

    96.43% have received this achievement

  • Part of the Furniture
    Common (10 Points)

    Be a registered user for two years

    95.26% have received this achievement

  • Eternal Servitude!
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Be a registered user for five years

    74.84% have received this achievement

  • Pillar of the Community
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Be a registered user for 10 years

    34.08% have received this achievement

  • Poster Child
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Reach 500 posts on the forums

    1.10% have received this achievement

  • To Boldly Go On and On
    Rare (50 Points)

    Reach one-thousand posts on the forums

    0.71% have received this achievement

  • ...and On and On
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Reach five-thousand posts on the forums

    0.08% have received this achievement

  • To Infinity and Beyond
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Reach ten-thousand posts on the forums

    0.02% have received this achievement

  • Becoming a Redshirt
    Common (10 Points)

    Earn your first respect points

    12.95% have received this achievement

  • Well Respected
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Reach reputation tier 6

    0.70% have received this achievement

  • Got Orientated
    Common (10 Points)

    Sit and pass the Orientation Assessment

    21.58% have received this achievement

  • Qualified Officer
    Common (10 Points)

    Sit and pass the Officer Qualification

    5.85% have received this achievement

  • Command Material
    Common (10 Points)

    Sit and pass the Academy Command Exam

    4.58% have received this achievement

  • Dean’s List
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Pass all three Academy exams

    3.99% have received this achievement

  • Today is a Good Day to Die
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Win a Bat'leth Tournament sponsored by the House of Kular

    0.01% have received this achievement

  • Set Phasers to Stun
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Participated in an Elite Force tournament

    0.08% have received this achievement

  • Set Phasers To Frag
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Win an Annual Elite Force Tournament

    0.04% have received this achievement

  • Making the Rounds
    Common (10 Points)

    Post ten visitor messages on users' profiles

    0.75% have received this achievement

  • Affectionate
    Common (10 Points)

    Give positive reputation ten times to other users

    1.58% have received this achievement

  • Spiteful
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Give negative reputation twenty times to other users

    0.08% have received this achievement

  • Hearthstone Tournament Participant
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Participate in the annual Hearthstone Tournament

    0.03% have received this achievement

  • Hearthstone Tournament Winner
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Win the annual Hearthstone Tournament

    0.01% have received this achievement

  • Charisma +1
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Appeared at least once on the Midas Array Podcast

    0.03% have received this achievement

  • Loudmouth
    Rare (50 Points)

    Appeared at least ten times on the Midas Array Podcast

    0.01% have received this achievement

  • Holodeck Executive Officer
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Be the Executive Officer of Holodeck

    0.04% have received this achievement

  • Holodeck Commanding Officer
    Rare (50 Points)

    Be the Commanding Officer of Holodeck

    0.04% have received this achievement

  • Aspiring Author
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Participate in a Short Story Competition

    0.12% have received this achievement

  • The Never Ending Sacrifice
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Win a Short Story Competition

    0.04% have received this achievement

  • Deputized
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Be Federation Administrative Bureau Executive Officer

    0.01% have received this achievement

  • Constable
    Rare (50 Points)

    Be Federation Administrative Bureau Commanding Officer

    0.01% have received this achievement

  • Division Support
    Common (10 Points)

    Show your division support by casting a vote in a Khitomer Games

    0.39% have received this achievement

  • Division Pride
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Participate in a Khitomer Games Match

    0.15% have received this achievement

  • Bringing Home the Hardware
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Win a Khitomer Games

    0.05% have received this achievement

  • Bronze Contributor
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Subscribe to a monthly Bronze Subscription

    0.59% have received this achievement

  • Silver Contributor
    Rare (50 Points)

    Subscribe to a monthly Silver Subscription

    0.43% have received this achievement

  • Gold Contributor
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Subscribe to a monthly Gold Subscription

    0.35% have received this achievement

  • You Have the Bridge
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Attend a Bridge Commander Tournament

    0.03% have received this achievement

  • Champion of the Bridge
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Win a Solo Bridge Commander Tournament

    0.01% have received this achievement

  • Highly Decorated
    Very Rare (100 Points)

    Receive every medal the UFP has to offer

    0.18% have received this achievement

  • Admiral Council
    Rare (50 Points)

    Join the Federation Executive Office

    0.06% have received this achievement

  • Firestarter
    Common (10 Points)

    Start a new forum topic

    41.21% have received this achievement

  • My 2 Cents
    Common (10 Points)

    Post in a forum topic

    42.85% have received this achievement

  • Second Life
    Common (10 Points)

    Be a member of the Roleplay Division

    0.01% have received this achievement

  • The Ghost Writer
    Rare (50 Points)

    Be the Commanding Officer of the Roleplay Division

    0.04% have received this achievement

  • Electorate
    Common (10 Points)

    Vote in a forum poll

    12.01% have received this achievement

  • Chatterbox
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Join the UFP Teamspeak

    0.20% have received this achievement

  • Stepping Forward
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Going from Clearance Level 3 to Clearance Level 4

    1.91% have received this achievement

  • Dedicated
    Rare (50 Points)

    Volunteer for 1+ year

    0.54% have received this achievement

  • Correspondent
    Rare (50 Points)

    Submit a Federation News Service article

    0.44% have received this achievement

  • Commendation
    Commendation (150 Points)

    Awarded during the UFP Award Ceremony to those who go above and beyond for the community

    0.22% have received this achievement

  • The Fool
    Rare (50 Points)

    Got pranked on April 1st

    0.32% have received this achievement

  • Two Factored
    Uncommon (25 Points)

    Enabled Two Factor Authentication

    0.59% have received this achievement

These images may not be used without permission of UFPlanets

Medals

  1. Federation Order of Distinction

    Federation Order of Distinction

    The Federation Order of Distinction is the most prestigious award available to members of the UFPlanets community. To be eligible to receive this medal, one must have an excellent work ethic in any and all of their volunteer positions within the community, as well as possessing the willingness and drive to excel beyond the demands of any one role. The recipient of this medal will also have a brilliant rapport with their fellow members and will have established an outstanding reputation for themselves across the whole community. Wielding an understanding of initiative and procedure in equal parts, the bearer of this award represents the finest this community has to offer. To be eligible for this award, one must have served with the community for a minimum of twelve months.

  2. Federation Order of Merit

    Federation Order of Merit

    The Federation Order of Merit is granted to members of the community who have shown an almost unparallelled level commitment and ability in either a departmental or divisional role. The recipient of this medal will undoubtedly be a much respected individual of the community who has time and again shown their quality to be of the highest caliber. To be eligible for this award, one must have impressed and earned the recognition of a member of the Federation Executive Office.

  3. Fleet Admiral's Cross

    Fleet Admiral's Cross

    The Fleet Admiral's Cross is an exceedingly rare and prestigious award. Being awarded personally and exclusively by the Fleet Admiral to those members who have excelled themselves in any particular manner. A unique honour amongst the many other UFP medals, a Fleet Admiral's Cross recipient is undoubtedly a dedicated and longtime member of the community.

  4. Distinguished Service Cross

    Distinguished Service Cross

    The Distinguished Service Cross is granted to members who show a great deal of loyalty and dedication to the community. A recipient of this award will have assisted in the growth of the community, in a variety of projects and will have attended community meetings. This medal is not granted based on skill or ability, but instead for displaying the desire to help where possible. The recipient is expected to be an approachable and helpful member, often going out of their way to offer support to fellow members whether they be old or new. To be eligible for this award, one must have served with the community for an extended period of time.

  5. Starfleet Cross

    Starfleet Cross

    The Starfleet Cross is awarded to members who have served the community for a long period of time. The recipient will have built a solid reputation for reliability and positivity - having served in a community position for much of their time with the community. They also will have regularly engaged with and displayed a firm adherence to community procedures and rules. Punctuality, activity and commitment are the primary reasons this award is granted. To be eligible for this award, one must have served with the community for a minimum of two years.

  6. Legion of Merit

    Legion of Merit

    The Legion of Merit is awarded to members, regardless of rank, who have contributed a great deal of their time, expertise and effort towards bettering the community. A member who receives this medal is noteworthy for both their dependability and their efficiency in the way they see to their respective duties. In short, this award is commonly received for being industrious and hard-working.

  7. Meritorious Service Medal

    Meritorious Service Medal

    The Meritorious Service Medal is given to any member of the community who has worked in any field and has put a great deal of work into their duties. Often members do a great many things which further improve the community, yet these actions go unnoticed by the majority. This medal ensures that those who do work behind the scenes get the recognition they rightfully deserve.

  8. Golden Starburst

    Golden Starburst

    The Golden Starburst is granted to members who clearly display responsibility and dedication by assisting in duties which are usually assigned to another. A common reason for the award of the Golden Starburst is when the recipient has inherited a responsibility from an individual who has gone on a Leave of Absence.

  9. Federation Star

    Federation Star

    The Federation Star is a staple of the UFPlanets array of medals. Presented to those who have loyally served and been relatively active in the community; this award can be given for good, honest work or simply a positive and admirable attitude towards fellow members. To be eligible for this award, one must have served with the community for a minimum of ten months.

  10. Red Crest

    Red Crest

    The Red Crest is a commendation intended to award those who go out of their way to help a fellow community member. By their own nature, the recipient of this award is a truly helpful individual who engages with and aids their fellow members without being prompted to do so. To be eligible for this award, one must be recommended either by the individual who received assistance or a witness.

  11. Nebula Star

    Nebula Star

    The Nebula Star is awarded to any member who exhibits a talent for solving problems and comes up with solutions which are unexpected, diverse and successful. The recipient of this medal will be bright, attentive and quick to take the initiative.

  12. Combat Readiness Medal

    Combat Readiness Medal

    The Combat Readiness Medal awards the recipient for displaying a clear aptitude in their respective discipline. Most commonly granted for a wide variety of achievements in the community’s gaming divisions, this medal ensures that our talented gamers get the recognition of their peers.

  13. Medal of Excellence

    Medal of Excellence

    The Medal of Excellence is designed to reward any members of the community who actively participate in any UFPlanets events with a primary focus on those who attend tournaments and roleplays. A member who receives this medal will have consistently attended and impressively performed throughout the duration of any such event.

  14. Valor Award

    Valor Award

    The Valor Award is given to those who, whilst seeing to their duties, have consistently made notable contributions towards the community. This award is applicable to any of the many roles, whether it be in a division or department. This medal awards any member for their contribution and is completely independant of rank or position.

  15. Fleet Loyalty Commendation

    Fleet Loyalty Commendation

    The Fleet Loyalty Commendation recognises and rewards those who actively and appropriately promote the community. Those who receive this award must be promoting the community either in-game or out when it is acceptable to do so. Members with this award will be willing and able to dispense a great deal of knowledge and information to those who want to know more about the community. To be eligible for this award, one must contribute towards the community’s image as well as the community itself.

  16. Personal Achievement Award

    Personal Achievement Award

    Members who display vast improvement or demonstrate excellence in their area of expertise, whether it be during combat or non-combat operations or during training, receive this award. This award also applies to those who can turn ideas into successful and long-lasting elements within the fleet. The Personal Achievement Award is granted to members who have displayed a continual willingness to improve themselves and demonstrate a complete understanding of their particular field of interest. This medal is also designed to recognise those who have, through ideas and actions, assisted in shaping the direction of any part of the community.

  17. Starfleet Medal

    Starfleet Medal

    The Starfleet Medal rewards any members of the community who show a high degree of activity and interest in the community. To receive this medal a member would frequently attend events and meetings whilst maintaining a positive attitude and abiding at all times by the Code of Conduct. This medal can also be awarded for persistent punctuality, activity, politeness and admirable adherence to the UFP’s values.

  18. Conduct Medal

    Conduct Medal

    The Conduct Medal can be given to any member who displays good manners and behaviour when interacting with their fellow members. To receive this medal one must fully understand the Code of Conduct and follow it strictly. The recipient of this medal will also display clear judgement, respectfulness and common sense.

Medal designs created by Robin Briggs. These images may not be used without permission of UFPlanets

Officer Ranks

  1. Fleet Admiral

    Fleet Admiral

  2. Acting Fleet Admiral

    Acting Fleet Admiral

  3. Vice Fleet Admiral

    Vice Fleet Admiral

  4. Admiral

    Admiral

  5. Vice Admiral

    Vice Admiral

  6. Rear Admiral

    Rear Admiral

  7. Commodore

    Commodore

  8. Captain

    Captain

  9. Commander

    Commander

  10. Prov. Commander

    Prov. Commander

  11. Lieutenant Commander

    Lieutenant Commander

  12. Prov. Lt. Commander

    Prov. Lt. Commander

  13. Lieutenant

    Lieutenant

  14. Prov. Lieutenant

    Prov. Lieutenant

  15. Lieutenant Junior Grade

    Lieutenant Junior Grade

  16. Prov. Lieutenant JG

    Prov. Lieutenant JG

  17. Ensign

    Ensign

  18. Prov. Ensign

    Prov. Ensign

Enlisted Ranks

  1. Warrant Officer

    Warrant Officer

  2. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Fleet

    Master Chief Petty Officer of the Fleet

  3. Command Master Chief Petty Officer

    Command Master Chief Petty Officer

  4. Master Chief Petty Officer

    Master Chief Petty Officer

  5. Senior Chief Petty Officer

    Senior Chief Petty Officer

  6. Chief Petty Officer

    Chief Petty Officer

  7. Petty Officer 1st Class

    Petty Officer 1st Class

  8. Petty Officer 2nd Class

    Petty Officer 2nd Class

  9. Petty Officer 3rd Class

    Petty Officer 3rd Class

  10. Crewman

    Crewman

Rank designs created by Stefano Elia. These images may not be used without permission of UFPlanets