As rules go, we have relatively few - but what they lack in number, they make up for in importance.
1.1 Regulation I - Have Fun
If nothing else, this fan club is about having fun and sharing a love of Sci-fi and Spy-fi. We seek through that love to make social connections with others, and hopefully to leave the world a little better than we found it – but we strive to do that all while having a blast.
1.2 Regulation II – We are Free-to-Play
Membership is free. We play together because we want to. Charitable donations are strictly voluntary and require detailed reports from those charged with disbursing funds.
1.3 Regulation III – Conduct Yourself with Honor and Respect
Infinite diversity in infinite combinations. Treat others in the manner you would like to be treated. Being bullied or mistreated because of ones skin color, gender, creed or sexuality isn't fun – see Regulation I above.
Section 2 - Participation and Recognition
As a social organization, we wish to encourage members to actively contribute to the shared universe experience we are creating. Participation can come in any number of forms, from gaming, to costuming, to writing and creating artwork; we also encourage our members to take part in the various charitable/volunteer challenges we run - our way of moving humanity one step closer to the optimistic ideals Asimov, Clarke, and Heinlein envisioned. To encourage participation we reward active members with two types of recognition: promotion and awards.
2.1 Promotion
We have grades (ranks) and positions but these signify a member's contribution, not the authority to tell others what to do. Uniforms and costumes are encouraged but are by no means required - while some of us enjoy the aspects of costuming, others do not.
The basic grades are as follows:
| PROMOTION GRADES | ||
| Commander | 15 | A member in good standing who has distinguished themselves with participation of 156 active service months or more, and at least twenty awards/citations. |
| Colonel | 14 | A member in good standing who has distinguished themselves with participation of at least 156 active service months, and at least ten awards/citations. |
| Lieutenant Colonel | 13 | A member in good standing who has distinguished themselves with participation of at least 126 active service months. |
| Major | 12 | A member in good standing who has distinguished themselves with participation of at least 78 active service months. |
| Captain | 11 | A member in good standing who has distinguished themselves with participation of at least 42 active service months. |
| First Lieutenant | 10 | A member in good standing who has distinguished themselves with participation of at least 18 active service months. |
| Second Lieutenant | 9 | A member in good standing who has distinguished themselves with participation of at least 12 active service months. |
| Chief Warrant Officer | 8 | A member in good standing who has completed at least 108 months of service. |
| Master Sergeant | 7 | A member in good standing who has completed at least 84 months of service. |
| Technical Sergeant | 6 | A member in good standing who has completed at least 60 months of service. |
| Staff Sergeant | 5 | A member in good standing who has completed at least 36 months of service. |
| Sergeant | 4 | A member in good standing who has completed at least 24 months of service |
| Senior Cadet | 3 | A member in good standing who has completed at least 12 months of service. |
| Cadet First Class | 2 | A member in good standing who has completed at least 6 months of service. |
| Cadet | 1 | The default base rank for new members. |
2.2 Awards
In addition to promotion, members will be recognized for contributions through a system of citations, awards, and medals. These awards are functionally identical, with no other eligibility requirements other than participation; they are issued somewhat at random, with a slight bias toward bestowing members with the more prestigious medals later in their career.
Awards
▲ Medal of Valor
▲ The Space Patrol Cross
▲ Superior Service Medal
▲ The Legion of Merit/Excellence/Honor
▲ Meritorious Service Medal - 3rd class/2nd Class/1st Class
▲ Space Patrol Commendation Medal - 3rd class/2nd Class/1st Class
▲ Space Patrol Achievement Medal - 3rd class/2nd Class/1st Class
▲ Combat Action Ribbon
Citations
▲ Good Conduct Medal
▲ Space Patrol Recognition Ribbon
▲ USP Defense Service Medal
▲ Ceresian Campaign Medal
▲ Campaign Medal
▲ Campaign Medal
▲ Campaign Medal
▲ Space Patrol Expeditionary Medal
▲ Space Patrol Reserve Medal
▲ UNISON Intelligence Star
▲ Five-Year Mission Ribbon
▲ Galactic Liberation Medal
▲ Citation of Honor
▲ Colonial Marine Service Medal
Unit Citations
▲ Secretary General Unit Citation
▲ Distinguished Unit Citation
▲ Meritorious Unit Citation
Multiple Awards
For the second award of a particular medal, 'with cluster' is added, 'with clusters' for a third; in lieu of a fourth award, the next highest award is given instead. Note that some awards feature a different terminology for 2nd/3rd awards, such as the Legion of Merit/Excellence/Honor and Space Patrol Commendation Medal.
