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Difference between pages "Gaming Policy" and "USS Achilles"

Difference between pages "Gaming Policy" and "USS Achilles"

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The [[Gaming Policy|Bravo Fleet Gaming Policy]] exists as the standard gaming rules for all official Bravo Fleet gaming activities.
{{Starship
| name = Achilles
| prefix = USS
| image = [[File:USSAchilles.jpg]]
| registry = NCC-97409
| class = Echelon
| type = light cruiser
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| status = Active
| commission = 2401
| decommission =
| destroyed =
| taskforce =
| unit = Fourth Fleet Operations
| squadron = Arcturus Squadron
| quadrant =
| role = Engineering Support
Exploration
| co = [[bfms_char:16177|Captain Akintoye Okusanya]]
| xo = [[bfms_char:43853|Commander Najan Osho]]
| dedication = [[File:AchillesPlaque.png]]
[[File:AchillesSeal.png]]
}}The '''USS ''Achilles''''' is a Federation [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class light cruiser]] assigned to [[Arcturus Squadron]] of Starfleet's Fourth Fleet. Intended to complete a two-month shakedown cruise under the command of [[bfms_char:16177|Captain Akintoye Okusanya]] following her launch in 2401, ''Achilles'' was pressed into service during the Lost Fleet crisis. Now under the command of her first permanent commanding officer, [[bfms_char:5123|Captain Marcus Bancroft]], ''Achilles'' serves Arcturus Squadron in an engineering support role.


==Section 1 - Purpose==
== Namesake ==
# The Gaming Policy is the standard set of gaming rules for all official Bravo Fleet gaming activities including daily gaming activities, gaming competitions, and gaming within a [[Fleet Action]].
In Greek mythology, Achilles was the best of the Greek warriors at Troy ("aristos achaion") and his refusal to enter battle, his fued with his compatriots, and his rage at the death of his companion Patroklos are at the core of the ''Iliad''. Achilles was characterized as much by his speed, skill, and bravery as he was by his ''hubris'' and egotism.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/Achilles-Greek-mythology</ref> A rendering of Achilles and Patroklos forms the crest of the ''Achilles''<nowiki/>'s seal.
## Any alteration of this Policy for any gaming activity must be approved by the Bravo Fleet Security Officer and the alteration must be expressed clearly for that specific activity.
# The Gaming Policy exists to maintain a balanced, fair, and fun atmosphere of gaming within Bravo Fleet.
## The Gaming Policy, and by extension the [[Bravo Fleet Security Officer]], have jurisdiction over any gaming related event within Bravo Fleet.
## Violations of the Gaming Policy are subject to both executive punishment by the Security Officer and judicial punishment through the [[Bravo Fleet Judicial Code]]. In short: don’t cheat.


==Section 2 - Gaming==
On Earth, ten warships of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy and one of the Royal New Zealand Navy were named after Achilles.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Achilles</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Achilles_(70)</ref> Four previous Federation starships have borne the name ''Achilles'':


# Bravo Fleet recognizes two types of games in relation to the organization: [[Policy:Security Office Supported Games|Supported Games]] and Casual Gaming.
* USS ''Achilles'' — ''Saladin''-class frigate — NCC-551<ref>https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Achilles_(NCC-551)</ref>
# Bravo Fleet has several gaming awards used to recognize the time and dedication that gamers spend in our community and with each other. These awards are facilitated by the [[Office of the Chief of Staff]], and generally represent one gaming mode or another.
** 2261—2280 (Upcycled into NCC-5510)
## Joint Action Ribbon - This is awarded for Bravo Fleet members playing a cooperative or team-based multiplayer environment together, in a Player versus Environment (PvE), Player vs Player (PvP), or a mix of the two arena.
* USS ''Achilles'' — ''Akula''-class frigate — NCC-5510
## Combat Action Ribbon - This is awarded for Player vs. Player (PvP) gaming with other members of Bravo Fleet. PvP is considered any game with a competitive mode, directly facing another member of Bravo Fleet for supremacy.
** 2280—2340 (Retired)
## Campaign Ribbon - These are awarded for significant gaming achievements, sometimes with other members of Bravo Fleet and sometimes for solo content.
* [[USS Achilles (NCC-28410)|USS ''Achilles'']] — ''Ambassador''-class heavy cruiser — NCC-28410
** 2343—2370 (Retired)
* USS ''Achilles'' — ''Akira''-class heavy cruiser —NCC-77024
** 2370—2399 (Retired)


=== Section 2.1 - Supported Games ===
== History ==
Built at [[Avalon Fleet Yards]], ''Achilles'' was launched in 2401 and placed under the command of Captain Akintoye Okusanya for a shakedown cruise, due to her engineering expertise and experience with Arcturus Squadron. Not long after her launch, ''Achilles'' experienced her baptism of fire at the [[Battle of Farpoint]], where she participated alongside the other vessels of Arcturus Squadron.<ref>https://bravofleet.com/story/82650</ref>
 


# The Bravo Fleet Security Office is responsible for maintaining an official list of [[Policy:Security Office Supported Games|Supported Games]] that have full access to the awards system described in Section 2.
# Supported Games will be the only games with access to Campaign Ribbons.
# Games that are officially supported are reviewed periodically for compatibility with Bravo Fleet awarding systems, as well as content and balance.
##Award criteria is maintained with the Supported Games policy for all games supported by Bravo Fleet.
# Adding a Supported Game is decided by the Security Office, which includes games suggested by members and also the monitoring of games that the membership are already playing.
##Criteria the Security Office looks for to add a game to our supported list include:
###Compatibility with the Bravo Fleet awarding system for actions inside the game;
###Appropriate content for playing;
###Multiplayer, either in a PvE, PvP arena or a combination of;
###Achievable goals for Campaign Ribbons;
###Ease of grouping up players on the same server or instance; and
###Developer behind the game safety and security check.


===Section 2.2 - Casual Gaming===
===Notable Crew===
#Casual Gaming is defined as Bravo Fleet members who are welcome to play other multiplayer video games that are not officially supported by the Security Office, to earn gaming activity for each completed action.
====Commanding Officers====
##A completed action is defined as a completed round, game, match, or the equivalent that results in a completed score screen, leaderboard, or similar.
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/76362/ 2401] : [[bfms_char:16177|Captain Akintoye Okusanya]] (Shakedown)
#Submissions for non-supported games are made through the BFMS in the same way as those for supported games.
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/76362/ 2401] : [[bfms_char:5123|Captain Marcus Bancroft]]
##There should only be one submission per group per action, with the submission clearly listing all of the members involved.
##Multiple actions with the same group of members playing the same game may be submitted together as a single submission.
##The calculations for Joint Action Ribbons and Combat Action Ribbons in a Casual Gaming setting use the same formula described below.
#Gaming activity ribbon counts for each gaming submission are calculated with the following formula, using the values in the table below:
Number of Actions Submitted x Member Modifier = Total Ribbons
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
! colspan="2" | Member Modifiers
|- style="font-style:italic;"
| Description
| Value
|-
| 2-4 members
| 1x
|-
| 5+ members
| 2x
|}


==Section 3 - Gaming Nights==


#A Gaming Night is an event supported by the Security Office that organizes Bravo Fleet members in a formal setting.
==References==
#These events are designed to help gamers come together, discover new games, or just for being a social zone to hang out and watch a game.
 
#There is a guide for both players and the organizers of a Gaming Night [[Guide:Gaming_Nights|here]].
<references />
#While a formal Gaming Night may be held by the Security Office, informal gaming nights may be hosted by any member of Bravo Fleet that would like to group up and host on one of the Discord voice channels.
##If you need assistance scheduling a Gaming Night, please either contact the Security Officer or your TFCO.

Revision as of 18:57, 2 October 2023

USSAchilles.jpg
USS Achilles
General Information
Registry NCC-97409
Class & Type Echelon-class light cruiser
Affiliation Starfleet
Status Active
Commissioned 2401
Assignment
Unit Fourth Fleet Operations
Squadron Arcturus Squadron
Role Engineering Support

Exploration

Key Personnel
Commanding Officer Captain Akintoye Okusanya
Executive Officer Commander Najan Osho
AchillesPlaque.png

AchillesSeal.png

Template:Starship

The USS Achilles is a Federation Echelon-class light cruiser assigned to Arcturus Squadron of Starfleet's Fourth Fleet. Intended to complete a two-month shakedown cruise under the command of Captain Akintoye Okusanya following her launch in 2401, Achilles was pressed into service during the Lost Fleet crisis. Now under the command of her first permanent commanding officer, Captain Marcus Bancroft, Achilles serves Arcturus Squadron in an engineering support role.

Namesake

In Greek mythology, Achilles was the best of the Greek warriors at Troy ("aristos achaion") and his refusal to enter battle, his fued with his compatriots, and his rage at the death of his companion Patroklos are at the core of the Iliad. Achilles was characterized as much by his speed, skill, and bravery as he was by his hubris and egotism.[1] A rendering of Achilles and Patroklos forms the crest of the Achilles's seal.

On Earth, ten warships of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy and one of the Royal New Zealand Navy were named after Achilles.[2][3] Four previous Federation starships have borne the name Achilles:

  • USS Achilles — Saladin-class frigate — NCC-551[4]
    • 2261—2280 (Upcycled into NCC-5510)
  • USS Achilles — Akula-class frigate — NCC-5510
    • 2280—2340 (Retired)
  • USS Achilles — Ambassador-class heavy cruiser — NCC-28410
    • 2343—2370 (Retired)
  • USS Achilles — Akira-class heavy cruiser —NCC-77024
    • 2370—2399 (Retired)

History

Built at Avalon Fleet Yards, Achilles was launched in 2401 and placed under the command of Captain Akintoye Okusanya for a shakedown cruise, due to her engineering expertise and experience with Arcturus Squadron. Not long after her launch, Achilles experienced her baptism of fire at the Battle of Farpoint, where she participated alongside the other vessels of Arcturus Squadron.[5]


Notable Crew

Commanding Officers


References

  1. ↑ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Achilles-Greek-mythology
  2. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Achilles
  3. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Achilles_(70)
  4. ↑ https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Achilles_(NCC-551)
  5. ↑ https://bravofleet.com/story/82650
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