Authors

AUTHOR RIBBONS

Character Development

Recognizes the efforts of a member to develop their characters' backgrounds and psychology.

Years of Service

Shows how long a member has been writing with Star Trek: Borderlands. 


Each band denotes a year of service and an additional ribbon every five years.

Purple Heart

Is earned by members who allow a significant character to be killed.

Valor

Is awarded to members who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious service.

Discovery

is awarded to members who develop and utilize a scientific discovery or concept in their storytelling. 

Exploration

Is awarded to members who embody the spirit of exploration.

Innovation

Is awarded to members who develop and utilize a technological innovation in their storytelling

Duty Station Development

Is awarded to members recognized for their contributions to the improvement and development of Discovery

Good Conduct

Is awarded to members recognized for their contributions to Discovery.

Plot Development

Recognizes the efforts of a member to sketch and guide a storyline. 

Plot Narrator

Recognizes the efforts of a member who narrates a storyline and guides players through the story.

Borderlands Council 

Worn by current player representatives on the Borderlands Council.

Duty Station Command

Is awarded to all members who have taken a command position (commanding officers and executive officers) with a duty station. It is worn in perpetuity by former command staff.

Hall of Fame

Is awarded to members with no less than five years of service, have achieved rank O-5 Captain and are recognized by their peers for long-standing, meritorious service to Star Trek: Borderlands.

Please note that ribbons were reset during our relaunch in 2021