Ending the competition always yields results. This time around we even had a new medal to add to the archives...two if you count that there are two classes. There was only one requirement to get it...you must participate. Therefore I listed those who will get which one below.
Gold Ribbon of Pixellito [GRP] - Awarded to the winning squads of the storyline.
X-Ray
Jelly Bean
LeGit
Fenris
Ken Albeik
Sniping101
Dante
D'Har Leth
Rogueboy
Kanderin Drakken
Jennabelle
RK
Helena
Kami
Aeos
Silver Ribbon of Pixellito [SRP] - Awarded to the runners up of the storyline.
Sandwich Sam
Hassar
Wrex
Cursed
Tanus Solvanna
Giovanni Bryden
Garryl Gates
Orobos
TX-47
Brighstar
Cowboy99
The Imperials won the campaign and the planet of Malastare went over to us. There were two Imperial Victories and one New Republic Victory. It wasn't a clean sweep but we can hypothesize that the two remaining Imperial remnants came and wiped out the New Republic remnant assuring an Imperial Victory alltogether.
The actual winning group of the competition was Wraith and Blackjack Squad who showed excellent teamwork from the start and always rose to the challenge with little to no complaints about anything. Furthermore, they outperformed their competition and it is only fitting that they get a special equipment upgrade that NO ONE ELSE will be allowed to get.
There were also a few "assignment changes" at the end of this. There are as follows:
* X-Ray decided to resign due to being removed as Squad Leader.
* Giovanni Bryden assumed Command of Iron Horse.
* JellyBean was requested as Tanus' new ASL for Blackjack.
We had several individuals that were not recognized at the meeting due to them not being present. Here is the full list.
PFC Fenris
Promoted to Lance Corporal for his excellent activity in the competition.
LCPL LeGit
Encourages activity sometimes a bit too enthusiastically, but mostly for the best. Promoted to Corporal (so he can still be LeCPL) and awarded the Emperor's Will First Class. [EW1]
Awarded to members who have shown dedication, loyalty, and outstanding activity in his/her platoon. This award has two classes; 1st Class, 2nd Class. The first is higher than the second. It may be awarded by Platoon Commanders and above.
Ken Alibek
Promoted to Gunnery Sergeant not only for his performance in the competition but day-to-day regular things that he does.
Sniping101
Promoted to First Sergeant and awarded the Gold Shield [GS].
A medal given out to members of the Army that have shown their courage by taking part in numerous battles to warrant the growth of the Vast Empire. This medal is usually given to troopers and officers that have participated in numerous multiplayer battles and displayed prestige in doing so. The Army High Command staff may give out this medal
Dante
He can sometimes put his foot in things (or so it is said) but he more often than not makes up for his mistake tenfold. This is no different. He is being promoted to Gunnery Sergeant and Awarded the Emperor's Will First Class [EW1].
Awarded to members who have shown dedication, loyalty, and outstanding activity in his/her platoon. This award has two classes; 1st Class, 2nd Class. The first is higher than the second. It may be awarded by Platoon Commanders and above.
Rogueboy
One of the original conspiritors of the competition. Helped manage things in the first part of it as well as write the backstory for us and help arrange the squads with me. He is promotificated to Platoon Sergeant and awarded the Iron Heart [IH].
A medal for the troopers of the Vast Empire Army that have shown their bravery, courage, and honor by increasing a squad’s or platoon’s activity and having a major effect on the overall activity of the Regiment. The Regiment Commander and above may award this medal.
Kanderin Drakken
Unfortunately, Arnaut had to go on leave. He had to fill in for his SL for an entire competition and evenutally lead them to victory. He recieved a double-promotion to Sergeant First Class and awarded the Iron Heart [IH].
A medal for the troopers of the Vast Empire Army that have shown their bravery, courage, and honor by increasing a squad’s or platoon’s activity and having a major effect on the overall activity of the Regiment. The Regiment Commander and above may award this medal.
Jennabelle
Caused some riffs along the way but has had a solid performance the early to end part of the competition. For a while he stood out above the others. For that he is promoted to Corporal.
Helena
The one trooper every squad wants. It's true and for good reason. For a new recruit she is outshining the rest. She is promoted to Lance Corporal.
Sandwich Sam
One of our seasoned veterans. Despite having left us several times, still manages to come back and perform with excellence. Always willing to help out commanders, other squad leaders, and such. He is promoted to Sergeant First Class and awarded the Cross of Distinguished Service [CDS].
Recipients of this medal are courageous soldiers who have helped the fleet in numerous inventive ways, and who are the role models of the Vast Empire Army. It may be awarded by Regiment Commanders and above.
Wrex
Another excellent new recruit. Compliments about him keep surging in from everyone. He is promoted to LCPL for excellence and I took the liberty of upgrading his existing Emperor's Will Second Class [EW2] to an Emperor's Will First Class [EW1].
Cursed
Was due to get a promotion for the competition due to their excellent performance. Unfortunately it had to be denied due to their failing the AWOL Check. They are however still able to recieve the participation Ribbon AND the Emperor's Will First Classv[EW1].
Awarded to members who have shown dedication, loyalty, and outstanding activity in his/her platoon. This award has two classes; 1st Class, 2nd Class. The first is higher than the second. It may be awarded by Platoon Commanders and above.
Hassar
Did a good job in the competition. I was very pleased to see this out of them. Apparently so was their Platoon Commander. We both felt they should get the Emperor's Will First Class [EW1].
Awarded to members who have shown dedication, loyalty, and outstanding activity in his/her platoon. This award has two classes; 1st Class, 2nd Class. The first is higher than the second. It may be awarded by Platoon Commanders and above.
Tanus Solvanna
Did not see as much out of as I should liked but he did an excellent job for what he did do AND was ensuring every day that his members were doing their jobs (without being an overlord). I am awarding him the Iron Heart [IH] for inspiring activity.
A medal for the troopers of the Vast Empire Army that have shown their bravery, courage, and honor by increasing a squad’s or platoon’s activity and having a major effect on the overall activity of the Regiment. The Regiment Commander and above may award this medal.
Giovanni Bryden
Promoted to Platoon Sergeant and awarded the Cross of Distinguished Service [CDS] for a spotless record from the time he joined up until now. He is another one that is the example rather than following it.
Recipients of this medal are courageous soldiers who have helped the fleet in numerous inventive ways, and who are the role models of the Vast Empire Army. It may be awarded by Regiment Commanders and above.
Garryl Gates
He was due to recieve a promotion for the competition but once again it was witheld due to failing an AWOL Check. I will however award him the Emperor's Shielf First Class [ES1].
The standard excellence award of the Vast Empire Stormtrooper Corps, it may be bestowed for any outstanding service. This award has two classes; 1st Class, 2nd Class. The first is higher than the second. This medal can be granted by Squad Leader
Brightstar
Perhaps an overdue promotion if that is at all possible? Constantly gives their all every day and more. Brightstar is promoted to Sergeant.
Now, we all do our best in the competition and try to do good for not only ourselves, but also our squad and our platoon and everyone that has faith in us. Which everyone here has done and more. There are some though who do more than that: they manage the competition AND participate in it. Those individuals I am going to recognize now. They do so much for me, and for you...words alone cannot come close to the grattitude I (and hopefully you) have for them.
Kami
Another seasoned veteran. Kami is currently Adjutant to Aeos and managing her squad. Doubly the work does she have to do. She is to be promoted to Sergeant Major and awarded the Gold Shield [GS].
A medal given out to members of the Army that have shown their courage by taking part in numerous battles to warrant the growth of the Vast Empire. This medal is usually given to troopers and officers that have participated in numerous multiplayer battles and displayed prestige in doing so. The Army High Command staff may give out this medal.
Aeos
An interesting member to say the least. Has left and returned several times and every time she creates a new character. Aeos dedicates far too much of her life than is normal, but she does so willingly and we appreciate it. She is promoted to Sergeant Major and is recieving the Gold Ring of Merit [GRoM].
A ring given to the most elite members of the Army, that daily show the most dedication, loyalty, perseverance, courage, and manner that befits an officer. This medal has two classes. The first (crystal ring of merit) class is for members of the Army that surpass all other members in activity and loyalty, the second (gold ring of merit) class is for the members that no matter what stands in their way confront it with perseverance, courage, and manner befitting an officer. Only the Commander of the Army may award this prestigious medal.
Darr-Rann
Another one that has too much time on his hands. He assists Cosmic as well as helps out in Wildcard as the Adjutant. He had to help there be a smooth transition from Rogueboy to Riqimo and is still working at it while Riqimo settles in. Which means he had a lot of the grunt work during this comeptition. Therefore he shall be promoted to Sergeant Major.
Congratulations to you all for your hard work on the competition. While I have already been thanked by many of you...don't forget to thank Fury as well. He had to approve of most of the medals that were issued out to you guys so please...don't forget to give him his due. It also goes without saying that he approved of everything that I was allowed to issue myself or he would have stopped it. Once again congratulations!
