[United Federation of Planets]

http://www.ufpfleet.org

 

The United Federation of Planets have disbanded as of August 2011. Separating into Federation Command and Starfleet Tactical Response

 

The [UFP]United Federation of Planets was formed in 2005 by the union of two great veteran fleets, Federation Command [FC] and the Federation [FEDS], with the desire to make the biggest and best trek-only fleet in the entire community. UFP supports as many trek games as practical and will certainly adopt future Star Trek games. UFP was formed under the precepts of fair game play and equal opportunity. Every cadet who enters the Fleet may one day become Fleet Admiral if he or she is of the right material, or at least go very far in the clan if they present themselves as capable and willing officers. We have many Veteran officers with heaps of experience that are willing to help you develop any aspect of leadership, gaming, diplomacy, or even role-playing. This means that if trek is your thing, you'll feel right at home here. Starting to get interested now? I hope so. Below is a summary of what we have to offer:

• Increased enjoyment of online gaming
• Trek-only atmosphere and member pool
• Diverse fleet with people from all around the globe
• Military-style command structure
• Stable Fleet structure

Contents:

1. Council of Admirals
2. Starfleet Operations
3. Starfleet Command
4. Hall of Fame
5. Promotion and Ranks
6. Awards

Council of Admirals 

The United Federation of Planets Council of Admirals (hereinafter: Council) has been appointed the highest authority in the Fleet by the Constitution. This authority is superior to that of any ranked officer, the office of Fleet Admiral, and the Executive Committee of UFP. It consists of either five or six officers hand-picked by the Fleet Admiral (who chairs the council) to assist in the legislative and command duties the Fleet requires for its survival. Each councilor occupies one seat on the council. The Council is a democratic body which discusses and votes on a range of issues pertinent to the well being and integrity of the Fleet. This includes, in addition to command-related decisions, the creation, destruction and modification of Fleet policy. Most importantly, the council reserves the sole right to modify the UFP Constitution, which is the legislative foundation of the Fleet on which all policy is based. Only a unanimous ruling from the Council has sufficient authority to modify this document.

 

Admiral's Council Officers (November 25th, 2006)

• President Jesse
• Fleet Admiral Picard
• Admiral DarkSean
• Vice Admiral HeeroYuy
• Rear Admiral Slugger
• Rear Admiral Artius

Admiral's Council Officers (January 8th, 2007)

• Fleet Admiral Picard
• Admiral HeeroYuy
• Vice Admiral Slugger
• Rear Admiral TParis
• Rear Admiral Alexraptor
• Rear Admiral Artius

Admiral's Council Officers (April 12th, 2008)

• Fleet Admiral Picard
• Admiral Alexraptor
• Vice Admiral Viper
• Rear Admiral Alexander
• Rear Admiral Exeter
• Cadet Jesse

Admiral's Council Officers (October 11th, 2008)

• Fleet Admiral Picard
• Admiral Viper
• Admiral Jesse
• Admiral Alexraptor
• Vice Admiral Exeter
• Vice Admiral Alexander
• Rear Admiral Siberian Tiger

The Council of Admirals (August 4th, 2008 - July 9th, 2010)

The Current Council Chairman is: Fleet Admiral Picard

 

Council of Admirals after UFDF Merger (April 2011)

The Current Council Chairman is: Fleet Admiral Church

Council of Admirals just before disbandment (July 2011)

Fleet Admiral- Fleet Admiral Church

Fleet Executive- Admiral Himble

3rd Seat- Vice Admiral Pooperscooper

4th Seat- Rear Admiral Naruto

5th Seat- Rear Admiral BobO369

6th Seat- Rear Admiral Digi

 

Starfleet Operations 

In accordance with Operations Charter Section III "Operations Command's mandate is to oversee and "macro manage" the operations of UFP Departments (unless otherwise stated) as a whole and to give strategic guidance and command support to UFP Fleet Command on how to manage UFP's support assets," there will be a new policy system. Minor policy not requiring Admiral's Council approval may be logged in the Charters and Policy forum with the following numerical system to denote specific Operations policy.

 

Departments

Starfleet Security

Director of Security: Fleet Captain Hightower

The Council of Admiral's forms the Department of Federation Security of the United Federation of Planets with the purpose of conducting forum moderation, admissions, arrests, maintaining discipline, intelligence and investigations This document hereinafter referred to as the “Federation Security Charter” is designed to outline the role and structure of Federation Security policies and procedures as lawfully promulgated hereto govern Federation Security. The Department of Federation Security falls under the command of the Fleet Admiral, Council of Admirals and Operations Command.

 

Starfleet Engineering

Chief Engineer: Division Rear Admiral Delta

Deputy Chief Engineer: Division Rear Admiral Taylynn

The Starfleet Corps of Engineers (Engineering Department) was commissioned by the Council of Admirals with the responsibility of maintaining United Federation of Planet (UFP) forums, website, signatures, graphics and copyrights. This article defines the powers entitled to the Engineering Department by the Council of Admirals to carry out those duties and ensure they are meet with the utmost quality.

 

Starfleet Command 

First Fleet

Commanding Officer: Vice Admiral Pooperscooper

Executive Officer: Rear Admiral BobO369

This Fleet handles all Star Trek Online gaming and other Star Trek Online duties.

 

Battle Group Omega

Commanding Officer: Rear Admiral Naruto

Executive Officer: Commodore Patrick Kelley

This is our Star Trek Online American Battle Group

 

Third Fleet

Commanding Officer: N/A

Executive Officer: Commodore Patrick Kelly

This fleet handles all of the Pre-Star Trek Online games such as; Star Trek Bridge Commander, Legacy, Elite Force I+II and many more.

 

Task Force Alpha

Commanding Officer: N/A
This Task force houses the best of the best of the Legacy Gamers within Third Fleet. Currently Commanded by Division Rear Admiral Costello. This fleet upholds the skill and dedication levels within Legacy Gaming that [UFP] upholds to this very day.

 

Hall of Fame

A Hall of Fame position can be given to any former member of the Fleet by a unanimous Council vote proposed by any Council member or Hall of Fame member. This member must be unconditionally retired or resigned. A Hall of Fame member, once appointed, can never be removed from the list. The list shall always be displayed on the site when there are names on it.

 

Current Admissions to the Hall of Fame:

Fleet Admiral Picard 5/2006

Rear Admiral TParis 7/2006

Operations Admiral Siberian Tiger 1/2008

Fleet Admiral Jesse 10/2009

Senator Exeter 5/2011

 

Promotions and Ranks

Promotion Policy

Advancement in the form of Promotions is one of the longest standing traditions in the United Federation of Planets. Any member who joins the Fleet as a Cadet has the chance to one day become the Fleet Admiral. This policy is designed to globalize promotions for all officers granted the authority to promote as stated in the Starfleet and Operations Charters, as well as the Chain of Command. The following minimum service time limits shall apply to officers of UFP. This refers to time in rank. If the promotion occurs before the 15th of the month, the officer is considered to have served the entire month for promotion eligibility. An officer promoted to Commander June 12th is eligible for promotion to Captain in 3 months. This officer can be promoted September 1st.

 

* Junior Officers (Ensign to Lieutenant), Restriction: 1 Month

* Officers (Lieutenant Commander to Commander), Restriction: 2 Months

* Senior Officers (Captain to Commodore), Restriction: 3 Months

* Senior Officers (Starfleet/Operations Rear Admiral to Starfleet/Operations Admiral), Restriction: 4 Months

* Flag Officers (Rear Admiral to Admiral), Restriction: At Fleet Admiral's discretion.

 

Chain of Command

Rank Title: Fleet Admiral Officer Group: Command Officers (Red Wings) Description: The Fleet Admiral commands the fleet and is chairperson of the Admirals Council. In addition to the powers given to this position by the UFP Constitution, the Fleet Admiral is granted great leeway with command decisions. However, he is still binded to report important day-to-day command decisions to the Council, as well as submit non-critical legislation to the council for voting. If a Councillor believes that the Fleet Admiral has over-stepped his authority with regards to non-council command decisions, he/she is permitted to cast a vote to veto the order. The Fleet Admiral is permitted to promote up to and including the rank of Admiral; demote officers ranked Admiral and below. Rank Title: Admiral Officer Group: Command Officers (Red Wings) Description: Typically the Fleet Executive officer, an Admiral is almost always a member of the Admiral's council and is given significant leeway with command decisions. If an Admiral is the Fleet Executive, he/she has the power to declare war in extreme situations if the Fleet Admiral is unavailable but must have at least one other Admirals agreement before such action can be taken. It is expected that if the Admiral steps outside the bounds of his/her powers, the Fleet Admiral or Fleet Executive will point this out, no other officer may do so. The rank Admiral is permitted to promote up to and including the rank of Starfleet/Operations Admiral; demote officers ranked Starfleet/Operations Admiral and below. The Fleet Admiral can restrict rank-based promotion/demotion rights.   **Note: Admirals are required to follow the direction of the Fleet Admiral and Fleet Executive and where possible is expected to defer action to the Council** Rank Title: Vice Admiral Officer Group: Command Officers (Red Wings) Description: Traditionally is the fleet 2nd officer, and is almost always a member of the Admiral's Council. He/she does not have the power to declare war even under the most extreme circumstances. He/she is given some leeway with command decisions, and it is expected if the Vice Admiral steps outside the bounds of his/her powers, the Fleet Admiral, Fleet Executive or Admiral will point this out, no other officer may do so. The rank Vice Admiral is permitted to promote up to and including the rank of Commodore; demote officers ranked Commodore and below. The Fleet Admiral can restrict rank-based promotion/demotion rights.   **Note: A Vice Admiral is required to follow the direction of the Fleet Admiral, Fleet Executive and/or Admiral(s) and is almost always expected to defer action to the Council** Rank Title: Rear Admiral Officer Group: Command Officers (Red Wings) Description: Traditionally the Rear Admiral is a is a member of the Admiral's Council, but this is not always the case. He/she is only given leeway with command decisions that are part of that officers other duties (such as Starfleet Command) which are affirmed by this officers high rank. It is expected if the Rear Admiral steps outside the bounds of his/her powers, The Fleet Admiral, Fleet Executive, Admiral or Vice Admiral will point this out, no other officer may do so. The rank Rear Admiral is permitted to promote up to and including the rank of Commodore; demote officers ranked Commodore and below. The Fleet Admiral can restrict rank-based promotion/demotion rights.   **Note: A Rear Admiral is required to follow the direction of the Fleet Admiral, Fleet Executive and/or Admiral(s) and Vice Admiral(s) and is always expected to defer action to the Council** Rank Title: Division Admiral Officer Group: Senior Officers (Gold Wings) Old Name: Starfleet Admiral / Operations Admiral Description: A Division Admiral (Red Collar) is usually the CO of a Fleet or Department and is the highest of the three Division Admiral ranks available and is for Senior Commanders. These officers are seeking advancement into the Council, and already being an Admiral rank fit the criteria for entry if a spot is offered, but may only hold a low seat. Rank Title: Division Vice Admiral Officer Group: Senior Officers (Gold Wings) Old Name: Starfleet Vice Admiral / Operations Vice Admiral Description: A Division Vice Admiral is usually the CO or XO of a Fleet or Department and is the middle of the three Division Admiral ranks available and is for developed Commanders. These officers are seeking advancement into the Council, and already being an Admiral rank fit the criteria for entry if a spot is offered, but may only hold a low seat. Rank Title: Division Rear Admiral Officer Group: Senior Officers (Gold Wings) Old Name: Starfleet Rear Admiral / Operations Rear Admiral Description: A Division Rear Admiral is usually the XO of a Fleet or Department XO and is the bottom of the three Division Admiral ranks available and is for developing Commanders These officers are seeking advancement into the Council, and being the lowest Admiral rank in UFP meets the criteria for entry if a spot is offered, but may only hold a low seat. Rank Title: Commodore Officer Group: Senior Officers (Gold Wings) Description: An officer who holds the rank of Commodore is now a skilled leader with much experience and usually holds a command position within Starfleet or Operations. This is the most senior pre-admiral rank and a Commodore is seeking direct entrance into the Operations/Starfleet Admiral ranks. The Commodore is expected to excel in his/her duties and prove to his/her Starfleet and/or Operations commanders that they are the best candidate for advancement. Rank Title: Fleet Captain Officer Group: Senior Officers (Gold Wings) Description: The second rank to be considered a Senior Officer and a more seasoned officer than a Captain. Typically a Squadron CO or Department XO, this officer is very active and is a great pilot. He/she is seeking advancement into Starfleet Admiral ranks, and is expected to excel and prove to his/her Fleet and Department Commanders that they are the best candidate for advancement through leading by example and doing their duties above and beyond what we expect of them. Rank Title: Captain Officer Group: Senior Officers (Gold Wings) Description: The first rank to be considered a Senior Officer. Typically a Squadron CO or Department XO, this officer is very active and is a great pilot. He/she is seeking advancement into the Starfleet/Operations Admiral ranks and is expected to prove to his/her Fleet and Department Commanders that they are the best candidate for advancement through leading by example and doing their duties above and beyond what we expect of them. Rank Title: Commander Officer Group: Officers (Silver Wings) Description: This Officer acts in much the same way to a Squadron or Department as a Vice Admiral does to the Council. He/she is expected to lead by example, and back up Squadron, Department and Fleet Command on their decisions regardless of their own feelings. This officer is generally a Squadron CO or Department XO who is seeking to become a senior officer and hold a higher command spot, and the best way to do this is to show an unusual blend of both obedience and independent thought. Rank Title: Lieutenant Commander Officer Group: Officers (Silver Wings) Description: The first solid "Officer" rank in the Fleet. A Lieutenant Commander is basically a Junior Commander, he-she has the same duties and responsibilities of a Commander and is often a Squadron CO or XO, and maybe a Department XO but is not as advanced. He/she is expected to lead by example, and back up Squadron and Fleet Command on their decisions regardless of their own feelings. This officer is seeking a higher command spot, and the best way to do this is to show an unusual blend of both obedience and independent thought. Rank Title: Lieutenant Officer Group: Junior Officers (Bronze Wings) Description: Last rank of the "Junior" Stage and is considered ready for a Squadron XO position if a place is available. This officer is now well out of the Academy (trial period) the and has a good foundation for the game he/she plays and is expected to follow the orders of superior officers and to assist newer members into adapting to the UFP way of life, as this is what Squadron Commanders like to see. Rank Title: Lieutenant Junior Grade Officer Group: Junior Officers (Bronze Wings) Description: Still a new officer to UFP. A Lieutenant Junior Grade has some distance between him/her and the Academy (trial period) the and has a reasonable foundation in the game he/she plays and is expected to follow the orders of superior officers and to assist newer members into adapting to the UFP way of life, as this is what Squadron Commanders like to see. He/she wishes to soon be a Lieutenant, after all. He/she may also be given a squadron XO spot if the place is available to accelerate his/her career. Rank Title: Ensign Officer Group: Junior Officers (Bronze Wings) Description: Fresh out of the Academy. This officer now has to focus on improving his/her own gaming abilities and spend time learning what it is to be a good officer in the United Federation of Planets. Rank Title: Cadet (Trial Member) Officer Group: Cadet (No Wings) Description: A new member to our fleet. By default, every new member in UFP is required to spend an approximately one month trial period in the Academy learning all the basics of what being a UFP officer is all about.   **Cadets are not permitted to wear the [UFP] tags in any form, as a part of their gaming name.**

 

Awards

General Awards

Good Conduct Ribbon

Merit Ribbon

Prestige Ribbon

Advanced Prestige Ribbon

Appreciation Ribbon

Task Force Red (No Longer Active)

Battle Ribbon

Outstanding Activity Ribbon

Officer of the Month

 

Engineering Ribbons

Engineering Excellence

Engineering Excellence - 2 Bronze Stars

Engineering Excellence - 3 Bronze Stars

Advanced Engineering Excellence - Silver Star

 

War Ribbons

53rd War Ribbon: A war easily won against a SFC3 clan, shortly after their defeat the clan closed.

SFTF War Ribbon: A war against a trouble maker clan "Star Fleet Tactical Force" that disturbed the whole community in many Star Trek games. The war ended with a 90%+ of victories for UFP.

UFDF-XFS War Ribbon: A outstanding victory against the UFDF-XFS alliance. We have lost no war engagement during this conflict. It would be fair to mention that most of the war games were played against UFDF since XFS is a Non-Trek clan.

DFP War Ribbon: The Democratic Federation of Planets, a fleet created by a handful of former UFP officers who tried to make a rebellion while trying to poach from our ranks. DFP admitted defeat on February 4th, 2008. 24 Engagements won versus 4 losses.

DD/SAW (The Brotherhood) War Ribbon: A war against the "Devil Dogs" and its allies who disrupted the Star Trek: Bridge Commander community with their "Submit or Die" policy. A outstanding victory for UFP with 1,482 kills versus 479 losses.

IOC War Ribbon: A war against the IOC and its allies who disrupted the Star Trek: Bridge Commander community with their War Campaigns. A outstanding victory for UFP with 256 kills versus 147 losses.

 

Battle Report Ribbons

Battle Report - One Star Ribbon: Awarded at 50 posted Battle Reports.

Battle Report - Two Stars Ribbon: Awarded at 100 posted Battle Reports.

Battle Report - Three Stars Ribbon: Awarded at 150 posted Battle Reports.

Battle Report - Four Stars Ribbon: Awarded at 200 posted Battle Reports.

Battle Report - Gold Stars Ribbon: Awarded at 500 posted Battle Reports.

 

Academy Awards

Academy Volunteer: Awarded to anyone that is not connected to the Academy, but has given up their own time to assist a Cadet in any way.

Academy Appreciation: Awarded to anyone that the Commandant feels has made a significant contribution the the Academy.

Outstanding Academy Achievement: Can be awarded to either outstanding cadets or Academy Officers by the Academy Commandant.

Academy Excellence Medal: This is awarded for exemplary leadership and commitment to the Academy that goes above and beyond normal duties.

 

Medals

United Federation of Planets Elite Cross: Awarded to the officer who, in the Admiral's Council Judgment, has been one of the most effective pilot in a war.

 

United Federation of Planets Service Medals: Awarded to any officer who has served the fleet for one year, three years and five years.

-Bronze equals 1 year of service.
-Silver equals 3 years of service.
-Gold equals 5 or more years of service.

 

The Honor Medal: The highest award possible in the UFP. The recipient of this distinguished honor must have done something remarkable to the fleet, or served it above and beyond the level of expectations, being superior in all aspects of the online gaming experience. Is often someone others look up to, and is a natural leader.Awarded by a majority vote by all serving members of the Admiral's Council.

 

The Flying Cross: Awarded to the Federation officer who scores the most kills for our side in an engagement. This medal is the most valuable wartime medal available as the bearer has shown him/herself to be the best fighter within the fleet.

 

Hall of Fame Medal: Medal awarded to all officers added to the Hall of Fame. Complete definition can be found on the HOF page.

 

Crimson Heart: Awarded to an officer who has shown their dedication to The United Federation of Planets and its officers awarded to someone who given a piece of their soul to make UFP a better clan. Must have served at least 6 months in the fleet.

 

Fleet Admiral Star: This is a special award given by the Fleet Admiral to a particular officer. Normally, this officer has given their time and support to the Fleet Admiral in time of need. They were an invaluable asset and a wonderful officer to have around. This award can only be given once and only by the Fleet Admiral, solely on their discretion.

 

 

Some Original UFP Signatures: