General service ribbons

	Captain's Commendation: Awarded to an individual for exemplary service and/or honorable actions performed in the course of his/her duties, when that service is deemed worthy of formal recognition by his/her commanding officer

	Prisoner of War Ribbon: Awarded to an individual who has been taken prisoner.

	Purple Heart: Awarded to an individual who sustains injury in the line of duty.

	Explorer's Ribbon: Awarded to an individual who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species.

	Scientific Discovery Ribbon: Awarded to an individual who plays a direct role in a new breakthrough in any scientific field, such as history, archaeology, mathematics, astrophysics, or others. This ribbon serves as recognition for exceptional contributions in such an endeavor, particularly when such a discovery adds to the common understanding of a given area of study.

	Medical Science Ribbon: Awarded to an individual who participate in, and successfully find a cure to a deadly, infectious disease which threatens to infect an entire planet or crew. This ribbon will serve as recognition for a job well done in saving the lives of others through scientific research, determination, and personal risk.

	Diplomacy Ribbon: Awarded to an individual who has distinguished him/herself by resolving a significantly dangerous or hostile situation through diplomatic means.

	Innovation Ribbon: Awarded to an individual who distinguishes him or herself by the innovative application of science or technology to resolve a dangerous situation.

	Defense of Temporal Flow Ribbon: Awarded to an individual who has defended the temporal timeline against incursion and disruption.

	Joint Meritorious Unit Award: Awarded to an individual who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal.

	First Contact Ribbon: Awarded to an individual who participates in a successful first contact event.

	Extended Service Ribbon: Awarded to an individual who participates in a mission that extends for more than one year without return to the home base.

	Peacekeeper Service Ribbon: Awarded to an individual who participates in, and successfully completes, a mission where keeping the peace is the primary goal.

	Recovery Ribbon: Awarded an individual who has completed their rehabilitation from a mental or physical trauma, with the assistance of their fellow crew.