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  • #16
    I remember the incident that Rae is referring to. In that case it was a highly irregular occurrence. The PC officer in command was a Silver Star winner in his backstory and when the PC in question faced down and beat a Hind in order to save the whole party he not only recommended him for the medal but issued him his own medal.

    It was a long time ago in the game and I don't wonder that Rae had forgotten. It was a cool bit of fluff that meant something between the gamers but I don't know how you would make it into a game mechanic as reputation is such a nebulous thing.

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Bullet Magnet View Post
      Back to player characters. The medals may bring prestige to them (especially if they do get a tangible thing like reaction bonuses, which might encourage them to wear the medals in public), but it can also bring them undesired attention. The enemy soldier who takes out an opposing grunt may get at best "Good job. Now do it 10 more times.", but the one who takes out the guy on the other side with the trophy rack on his jacket, who boosts the morale of the enemy unit, may get something more...maybe even a medal of his own! (for all that's worth)
      I see where this is going, I'm thinking this should be a roll conducted at the end of each military term or at the end of the character generation like this

      Value XX equals -Service Cross Medals
      Value XX equals Authorized Foreign Medals
      Value XX equals -Distinguished Service Medals
      Value XX equals -Non-Combat Heroism Medals
      Value XX equals -Meritorious Service Medals
      Value XX equals -Commendation and Achievement Medals
      Value XX equals -Unit Awards
      Value XX equals -Service Awards

      I am also thinking we should look at skills vs qualification badges. I mean Scuba and Parachuting (as an example) are skills that translate to a qualification badge. So how high would a characters skill have to be for to character to have a Master Parachutist Badge or a master Diver or the Free Fall Badge

      The same should also be asked for marksmanship awards in relation to the rifle and pistol skills
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      • #18
        Originally posted by simonmark6 View Post
        I remember the incident that Rae is referring to. In that case it was a highly irregular occurrence. The PC officer in command was a Silver Star winner in his backstory and when the PC in question faced down and beat a Hind in order to save the whole party he not only recommended him for the medal but issued him his own medal.

        It was a long time ago in the game and I don't wonder that Rae had forgotten. It was a cool bit of fluff that meant something between the gamers but I don't know how you would make it into a game mechanic as reputation is such a nebulous thing.
        Took out a Hind by himself Ok this I want to hear - must have been one hell of a session

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        • #19
          That happened to a character of mine, he was able to get off two LAW shots one to engine and one to cockpit both shots were at close range from a rock face however I died of my wounds three rounds later lol
          I will not hide. I will not be deterred nor will I be intimidated from my performing my duty, I am a Canadian Soldier.

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          • #20
            Originally posted by Draq View Post
            Maybe the officer in charge would keep a written record of achievements to be acknowledged later Just some thoughts.
            Or do something like a PC in one of my games. On a bridge out of Manhattan, he took the highest rank insignia he could find, sewed them onto his helmet, hat, and collars, along with an infantry symbol, and instantly promoted himself from SGT to MAJ. There weren't enough records to dispute his story, and he even got a promotion to LTC.
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            • #21
              My brother's character, US Marine Urana Ratowi, basically intimidated Major Po into granting him a promotion (from Cpl to Sgt I think). It made me LOL.
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              • #22
                Originally posted by Olefin View Post
                Took out a Hind by himself Ok this I want to hear - must have been one hell of a session
                I just found and reread the pertinent thread. Seems both simonmark6 and I both misremembered a bit. Considering the campaign started in 2008, I think we can both be forgiven. Here's what actually happened.

                A Hind attacked our party at a river crossing, as our AFVs (an M113 and an M2) were attempting to complete their fording of the watery obstacle. My PC ran out into the open to attempt to draw the gunship's fire and toss a WP grenade to provide concealment for the vulnerable AFVs (more the latter than the former, really).

                The ploy failed on both counts but the gunship fortunately ignored my PC. It also missed the AFVs on its first pass. On its second pass, it was the Hind's unguided rockets vs. the Bradley's 25mm bushmaster. The former failed to score a direct hitter but the latter succeeded, downing the gunship (most of its crew survived).

                After the fight, in recognition of my Latvian scout-translator PC's foolhardy but selfless act, simonmark's CO PC gave my PC his grandfather's prized march compass. At some point later on in the game, my PC was also awarded a battlefield promotion, to corporal U.S. Army, I think.
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                • #23
                  Originally posted by pmulcahy11b View Post
                  he took the highest rank insignia he could find, sewed them onto his helmet, hat, and collars, along with an infantry symbol, and instantly promoted himself from SGT to MAJ
                  sounds like a great NPC encounter
                  I will not hide. I will not be deterred nor will I be intimidated from my performing my duty, I am a Canadian Soldier.

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by rcaf_777 View Post
                    I agree, I don't see it adding to skills or anything with game play. I see it adding to character and non player character development.

                    If you had characters from the same unit, they might resepect that character more
                    On the other hand it could be the the reverse. My first deployment every S-shop NCOIC and OIC along with every 1SG, CO, the CSM and BN XO, and BN CO got a bronze star, most of them never left the wire, those of use who were outside the wire almost every day got AAM or at best two of us got ARCOM's. So most of us who deployed when we see a bronze star that is the first thing that pops in our head that they are a REMF who did not do anything but knows the right person. Now I know that is not the case for all of them but still the first thought that crosses my mind.

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                    • #25
                      Why do all the characters feel entitled... just drape some tinsel and garland around them and voila... they are a decorated soldier.
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                      • #26
                        Is anyone able to answer my question from earlier in this thread about the Medal of Honor
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                        • #27
                          CMH is the popular title, officially it is simply the Medal of Honor. It is awarded in "the name of Congress". It gets confused with the Congressional Gold Medal and the Congressional Freedom Medal, those do require an act of Congress but the CMH is vetted and awarded by the Department of Defense, there is not even a requirement that it must presented by the President.
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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by dragoon500ly View Post
                            CMH is the popular title, officially it is simply the Medal of Honor. It is awarded in "the name of Congress". It gets confused with the Congressional Gold Medal and the Congressional Freedom Medal, those do require an act of Congress but the CMH is vetted and awarded by the Department of Defense, there is not even a requirement that it must presented by the President.
                            Excellent, good info.
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                            • #29
                              UK forces give out many fewer medals than US- it is very common for career military, who have seen action in several campaigns, to retire without even one.
                              Mac: I stabbed somebody in the eye that night. How come I don't get a medal
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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by Sanjuro View Post
                                UK forces give out many fewer medals than US- it is very common for career military, who have seen action in several campaigns, to retire without even one.
                                Mac: I stabbed somebody in the eye that night. How come I don't get a medal
                                (Bluestone 42)
                                It's like promotions in the US Marines; they are few and far between, with many retiring as a Staff Sergeant with 20 years in. (My stepmonster was an exception; from GySgt on he made rank fast, retiring as a SgtMaj with 27 years in. He must have been a good Marine, even if he was a lousy father.)
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