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'''Duty Post Awards''' are given to individuals in a designated duty post, department, or division. Only one of each award is allowed per ceremony.
'''Duty Post Awards''' are given to individuals in a designated duty post, department, or division. Only one of each award is allowed per ceremony.


* '''The Strange Medallion - <font color=maroon>First Officer'''</font>
* '''The Prantares Ribbon - <font color=teal>Medical'''</font>
::Awarded to executive officers who perform above the call of duty.
::Awarded to those medical officers who have moved beyond competence to display a true gift for the healing arts in the context of space medicine. The officers given this award should display the ability to keep a steady hand in the often hazardous conditions in which they must practice, as well as the willingness to risk their own life to save the lives of others.


* '''The Pilot's Sextant - <font color=maroon>Helm'''</font>
* '''The Natasha Yar Pin - <font color=darkgoldenrod>Security'''</font>
::An award both named and shaped after an old Earth navigational tool, the Pilot's Sextant is given to those officers who have proven themselves to be the best of the best. From finding a safe route home to flying an emergency atmospheric landing, pilots who have earned the right to this award know the importance of staying focused, and puts their ability to make spectacular maneuvers at the service of their ship and its mission.
::Named after the Chief of Security of the USS Enterprise-D, killed in the line of duty, this award is given to those Security officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in protecting and preserving the lives of their crewmates, even at risk to their own.


* '''The Voyager Medallion - <font color=darkgoldenrod>Operations'''</font>
* '''The Voyager Medallion - <font color=darkgoldenrod>Operations'''</font>
::Named after the USS Voyager, this award is presented to those officers who have shown great skill in keeping a starship in working order despite near-impossible circumstances. The officers receiving this award have advanced the field of Operations, making sure duty rosters, provisions, gear, and even recreation time are available... no matter what.
::Named after the USS Voyager, this award is presented to those Operations officers who have shown great skill in keeping a starship in working order despite near-impossible circumstances. The officers receiving this award have advanced the field of Operations, making sure duty rosters, provisions, gear, and even recreation time are available... no matter what.
 
* '''The Natasha Yar Pin - <font color=darkgoldenrod>Security'''</font>
::Named after the Chief of Security of the USS Enterprise-D, killed in the line of duty, this award is given to those officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in protecting and preserving the lives of their crewmates, even at risk to their own.


* '''The Sisko Tactical Cross -<font color=darkgoldenrod>Tactical'''</font>
* '''The Sisko Tactical Cross -<font color=darkgoldenrod>Tactical'''</font>
::This award is given to those officers who have shown cunning and bravery in battle. Master strategists, and experts in targeting and shield power distribution, these officers have done the impossible to save their ship and the lives of its crew.
::This award is given to those Tactical officers who have shown cunning and bravery in battle. Master strategists, and experts in targeting and shield power distribution, these officers have done the impossible to save their ship and the lives of its crew.


* '''The Phoenix Award - <font color=darkgoldenrod>Engineering'''</font>
* '''The Phoenix Award - <font color=darkgoldenrod>Engineering'''</font>
::Named for the vessel that legendary engineer Zefram Cochrane piloted during his historic first warp flight, this award goes to those officers who continue this tradition of excellence in the field of engineering. By performing their tasks with enthusiasm, imagination and diligence, by managing to make their equipment perform above and beyond its rated capacities, the officers meriting this award further the mission of their ship by their superior know-how. In short, miracle workers.
::Named for the vessel that legendary engineer Zefram Cochrane piloted during his historic first warp flight, this award goes to those Engineering officers who continue this tradition of excellence in the field of engineering. By performing their tasks with enthusiasm, imagination and diligence, by managing to make their equipment perform above and beyond its rated capacities, the officers meriting this award further the mission of their ship by their superior know-how. In short, miracle workers.


* '''The Cochrane Award - <font color=steelblue>Science'''</font>
* '''The Cochrane Award - <font color=steelblue>Science'''</font>
::Given to those officers who have contributed greatly to the advance of science in the midst of their Starfleet career, by staying knowledgeable about their field, participating in the community of science, but most importantly, by placing their knowledge at the service of their ship and its mission.
::Given to those Science officers who have contributed greatly to the advance of science in the midst of their Starfleet career, by staying knowledgeable about their field, participating in the community of science, but most importantly, by placing their knowledge at the service of their ship and its mission.


* '''The Prantares Ribbon - <font color=teal>Medical'''</font>
* '''The Pilot's Sextant - <font color=maroon>Helm'''</font>
::Awarded to those officers who have moved beyond competence to display a true gift for the healing arts in the context of space medicine. The officers given this award should display the ability to keep a steady hand in the often hazardous conditions in which they must practice, as well as the willingness to risk their own life to save the lives of others.
::An award both named and shaped after an old Earth navigational tool, the Pilot's Sextant is given to those Helm officers who have proven themselves to be the best of the best. From finding a safe route home to flying an emergency atmospheric landing, pilots who have earned the right to this award know the importance of staying focused, and puts their ability to make spectacular maneuvers at the service of their ship and its mission.


* '''The Order of the Valiant Heart - <font color=teal>Counseling'''</font>
* '''The Order of the Valiant Heart - <font color=teal>Counseling'''</font>
::This award is given to those officers who have shown great skill in protecting the mental health of their crewmates, clearly demonstrating superior ability to care, assist, and comfort those in need. They have gone above and beyond the call of duty in assisting their crewmates with their problems, and in preventing future problems from occurring.
::This award is given to those ship's Counselors who have shown great skill in protecting the mental health of their crewmates, clearly demonstrating superior ability to care, assist, and comfort those in need. They have gone above and beyond the call of duty in assisting their crewmates with their problems, and in preventing future problems from occurring.


* '''The Semper Fidelis Award - <font color=darkgreen>Marines'''</font>
* '''The Semper Fidelis Award - <font color=darkgreen>Marines'''</font>
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* '''The Black Cross - Intelligence'''
* '''The Black Cross - Intelligence'''
::This award is given to a member of the Intelligence community that strives to accomplish the goals of Starfleet Intelligence, while simultaneously upholding the ideals and structure of Starfleet command. This person has the cunning to gather intelligence by means of deceptive dialogue or espionage, as opposed to force drawn confessions. While matters of intelligence are often game changers, this person strives to attain those goals within the boundaries of their Commanding Officer, and the regulations of Starfleet.
::This award is given to a member of the Intelligence community who strives to accomplish the goals of Starfleet Intelligence, while simultaneously upholding the ideals and structure of Starfleet command. This person has the cunning to gather intelligence by means of deceptive dialogue or espionage, as opposed to force drawn confessions. While matters of intelligence are often game changers, this person strives to attain those goals within the boundaries of their Commanding Officer, and the regulations of Starfleet.


* '''The Lwaxana Troi Medallion - <font color=dimgray>Civilian</font>/<font color=purple>Diplomat'''</font>
* '''The Lwaxana Troi Medallion - <font color=dimgray>Civilian</font>/<font color=purple>Diplomat'''</font>
::This award is given to a member who takes a unique role outside of the normal StarFleet positions and creates a colorful and engaging character.  
::This award is given to a member who takes a unique role outside of the normal StarFleet positions and creates a colorful and engaging character.  
* '''The Strange Medallion - <font color=maroon>First Officer'''</font>
::Awarded to executive officers who perform above the call of duty.


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File:Awards DutyPost StrangeMedallionAward 2011.jpg|The Strange Medallion
File:Awards DutyPost PrantaresRibbonAward 2011.jpg|The Prantares Ribbon
File:Awards DutyPost PilotsSextantAward 2011.jpg|The Pilot's Sextant
File:Awards DutyPost VoyagerMedallionAward 2011.jpg|The Voyager Medallion
File:Awards DutyPost VoyagerMedallionAward 2011.jpg|The Voyager Medallion
File:Awards DutyPost NatashaYarPinAward 2011.jpg|The Natasha Yar Pin
File:Awards DutyPost NatashaYarPinAward 2011.jpg|The Natasha Yar Pin
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File:Awards DutyPost PhoenixAward 2011.jpg|The Phoenix Award
File:Awards DutyPost PhoenixAward 2011.jpg|The Phoenix Award
File:Awards DutyPost CochraneAward 2011.jpg|The Cochrane Award
File:Awards DutyPost CochraneAward 2011.jpg|The Cochrane Award
File:Awards DutyPost PrantaresRibbonAward 2011.jpg|The Prantares Ribbon
File:Awards DutyPost PilotsSextantAward 2011.jpg|The Pilot's Sextant
File:Awards DutyPost ValiantHeartAward 2011.jpg|The Order of the Valiant Heart
File:Awards DutyPost ValiantHeartAward 2011.jpg|The Order of the Valiant Heart
File:Awards DutyPost MarineAward 2011.jpg|The Semper Fidelis Award
File:Awards DutyPost MarineAward 2011.jpg|The Semper Fidelis Award
File:Awards DutyPost BlackCross.jpg|The Black Cross
File:Awards DutyPost BlackCross.jpg|The Black Cross
File:Awards DutyPost Lwaxana Troi MedallionAward 2013.jpg|The Lwaxana Troi Medallion
File:Awards DutyPost Lwaxana Troi MedallionAward 2013.jpg|The Lwaxana Troi Medallion
File:Awards DutyPost StrangeMedallionAward 2011.jpg|The Strange Medallion
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