Advancement and Badges

This page is divided into two sections; Advancement and Badges

Advancement
Advancement is when a character "moves up" on a sim, either in rank or in position. A factor in both Rank and position is participation in the Juno Fleet Academy, where you can refine, or help others refine, posting techniques and story training. If you show particular promise, you may even be offered access to special Site Management classes where you'll learn to run your own Juno Fleet site. Site Management Certification is REQUIRED to take command of a Juno Fleet site.
 * Positions on a site are given based on where the gamemaster (Department or site leader) feels you will be best positioned. Once you've participated, movement around the staff is acceptable.
 * Rank increases are usually based on a combination of tenure, activity, and posting quality. Any disciplinary actions taken against you are also considered when the site head is considering promotion.

Ranks from Commander and up require Admiralty approval (Contact Chief of Staff) and ranks above captain are only issued by vote of the Admiralty or appointment by the Commander in chief's office.

Badges
Badges are given by the captain (and sometimes decided by the crew) to crew members who show a particular skill or are part of a major project. These are character specific (I.E. being awarded the UFP pip doesn't mean all your characters have it, just the one that probably died to get it) and are ceremonial, but may help influence promotion options.

The badges can be viewed on any site, but here are some specialty badges
 * The UFP pip - Awarded to an individual that has gone above and beyond (and most often, to the great beyond) in their duties to protect the federation and their fellows. This award is given to those who dramatically change the world with their actions, and is not given lightly. It completely replaces the pips on the right side of the collar and is distinct in form and color from standard pips. (This is ONLY awarded with an Admiralty Vote)
 * The DeScott Golden Wrench Award - Awarded when a character has shown dedication to the most important posting attribute; the ability to totally trash things. "Wrenches" are the key to a good story; a warp core breach is cool, but the detailed process of a series of failures that result in the ship being catapulted through space like a rag doll from a pit bull's mouth takes skill, and that skill is rewarded with the Golden Wrench.
 * JFA Posting Mastery Citation - Given when a member has distinguished themselves in posting quality, the JFA awards the Posting Mastery Citation. It is given on January 1st along with other yearly awards.

Disciplinary Actions
Disciplinary actions can result in removal or deduction of rank, position, or even badges based on the infraction and the decision of the moderator.