Red Army Medals And Awards System

 

 

Creation

 

During the Red vs Blue Wars, a proposition for an award and medal system was brought forth by Cody S 117 to xXRazGriz. After discussing the idea, and working out how it would be put into service, the pair took the idea to the rest of the Red Leaders who approved the idea. Taking on the project, Cody S 117 started work on the list of medals to be created. Medals could be earned for performance on the battlefield (for fighting achievements) and off (for more administrative things such as promotional items and forum graphics). Once this outline was completed, the actual artwork for the medals started, taking real military medals for assorted millitaries world wide, and adjusting them to fit the Red Army. After this process, a template for a congragulatory letter was made and as the war started, the system was put in service.

 

Usage

 

During the wars that RAMASS was active, many medals were given out to numerous Red Soldiers for actions both during battles and for forum graphic and promotional work. After Sunday battles, Cody S 117 would download and view the postgame reports from each battle this week, look at any medal nomination letters, and check for recent work done on the forum, before making a list of people who may be eligable for a medal. Once a basic list was made, he then would compare each person's achievements with the medal criteria until the list was done, and the medals assigned. After the recipients were decided, messages were sent out to everyone including the medal, a congragulatory message, and userbar. The userbars were a huge hit as Red Soldiers could now sow off their achievements.

 

Termination

 

As the Red vs Blue Wars came to a close, RAMASS was terminated in hops that a newer, more improved system would be created. Alas, Cody S 117 left shortly after due to personal reasons, and RAMASS left with him. To this day, all the RAMASS data and workings are still preserved and now have been brought back out in hopes of re-creating the once effective, and, as many would call "Fun" system. The newest version of RAMASS has yet to been completed.

 

Letter Template

 

Bellow is the letter template sent to medal recipients.

 

Dear (Insert Name),

 

You have been awarded a (Insert Medal) for your performance (Insert Action) on (Insert Date). This medal has been awarded to you for your excellent contributions to Red Army. High Command thanks you for your high level of excellence in the wars, and hopes that your performance in future (Insert Action) is just as positive and dominant. Attached is a brief description of the medal you have been awarded, as well as the reason you have been awarded it, a userbar to place in your forum signature, and a personal message from the Red Army Medals Director, Cody S 117.

 

(Insert Reason and/Or Post Game Stats Report)

 

(Insert Userbar Image and Code)

 

(Insert Personal Message)

 

 

Many Red Soldiers recieved this very message during The Red vs Blue Wars.

 

Medals And Awards

 

 

 

Medal of Honor: To receive the Medal of Honor, a member of Red Army must go above and beyond the call of duty in the Forerunner Conflict wars either in or out of battle. This must be done in a positive, constructive way that helps the community in a very noticeable and effective way. Examples are defending a flag alone for a sustained period of time, or creating and running an effective program within the wars.

 

 

 

 

Distinguished Service Medal: This medal is given to members of Red Army who shows excellent service to the FC community by doing acts of helpfulness to improve and assist the FC wars. Examples include creating video and promotional material.

 

 

 

 

Gold Star: This award is given to a member of Red Army who shows exception records in combat dominating in all fields of battle. Given only to those who have truly influenced the game in their favor and if removed from the fight, would change the entire outcome of the battle. This will be determined on the players post game report.

 

 

 

 

Silver Star: This, a smaller version of the Gold Star award, is given to members of the Red Army who have done well in battle dominating in two or three fields. This is an award given to those who impacted the battle a moderate amount. This will be determined on the players post game report.

 

 

 

 

Bronze Star: Yet smaller than the Silver Star medal, this is given to members of the Red Army who have excelled in all aspects of the battle or dominating in one field. The most common “Star” award, the recipient would have not really impacted the battle if removed, but played a key role in the effort of the team. This will be determined on the players post game report.

 

 

 

 

Soldier’s Medal: This award for a member of Red Army is awarded to those who out of battle continue to play their role in the clan motivating and being involved with fellow members and are a regular on the forums. For those who are driving members of the community both on and off the battlefield.

 

 

 

 

Purple Heart: This award, given to Red Army members when they receive 5 or less deaths in a battle. The award is to show that the member is one who plays to stay alive and reminds everyone that if not dead, the Spartan they play as is heavily injured if not inches from death at points in the game and by the skill of the player, was kept alive.

 

 

 

 

RVB Cross: This award for a Red Army member is the highest honor of all. Given rarely to a member who is a role model member in every aspect of the RVB community and excels in every field in and out of battle. Only awarded to those fully active in the wars for at least a year, it is one worn by only the best veterans of the RVB wars.

 

 

 

 

Marksmanship Medal: A medal highly prided by the wearer of the Red Army, this is given to those who score at least 85% accuracy in a battle or receiving 20 or more sniper kills with any weapon. Mostly directed towards snipers, this is a prided medal for those who wish to show off their marksmanship, the accuracy % will be shown next to the medal in the listings.

 

 

 

 

Leadership Medal: This award given to Red Army officers is for displaying excellent leadership in battle. Eligible only to those of officer rank, it will be given to mostly the officers who not necessarily lead the battles all the time, but ones who constantly are involved in helping lead as well. Examples include excellent victories, perfect tactics, and positive instruction during practices.

 

 

 

 

Recruitment Medal: Given to the members of Red Army who constantly recruit and introduce new people into FC as well as go out on recruiting campaigns at other forums and websites in order to expand our community.

 

 

 

 

War Victory Medal: A Red Army medal worn proudly by all, this is awarded to all members of all ranks when a victory in a war is achieved by either destruction of all opponents or forfeiting by all opponents.

 

 

 

 

Spartan Cross: The rarest of all awards, this is given to Red Army members who single handedly perform acts of daring properties to accomplish or prevent a major event in battle such as preventing a flag scoring for the other team or planting a bomb single handedly. Also included are any members with a Kilimanjaro medal will receive one along with someone with over 100 kills in a battle. Often referred to as the Pwnage Medal as normally the recipient “pwned” the other team.

 

 

 

 

Red Star of Courage: This medal is directed more towards the members of Red Army who in battle, are trusted with the task of delivering the enemies flag home or planting a bomb in their base. Sometime, members will move into enemy bases undetected and unassisted until they leave with the flag, calling for backup. This is for those who achieve 3 or more flag captures or bomb plants in battle.