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If you've read the Unit page already, then you understand what this section is for, and what the first four buttons, above, do...
This page covers the specific awards you can earn while being a participant of this unit, and they range in all classes of Honor, Valor, Distinguished Service, General Service, Achievements, and come with a number of devices each may earn as a result of your actions, demeanor and service to Armageddon Unlimited.
 MEDAL OF HONOR
Introduction: Wolf's Cavaliers / 3014 (Active)
Level: All
Type: Primary
Description: This is the highest award available to any member of Wolf Family Mercenary Units LLC, and is normally granted posthumously. The Medal of Honor may be worn on any uniform OR civilian clothing and EVERYONE from the Commanding Officer of the unit down is required to salute the wearer. This award may be recommended for any warrior by any warrior in the unit, but is subject to investigation by the top members of the Command Staff. The only individual which may actually grant this award is the liege lord whose contract the award was earned under. Failing this honor, the Commanding Officer of the unit will present this award, and it's proud bearer, in front of the entire Warrior's assembly. Worth 4 promotion points.
 COMMANDER'S HONOR
Introduction: Armageddon Unlimited / 3057
Level: Officer and NCO
Type: Primary
Description: This award is given to those who have shown honor to any Wolf Family Mercenary Units LLC officer, their opponents in general, and the unit Commanding Officer specifically. The Commanding Officer and Executive Officer are the only two individuals capable of granting this award, although any member may recommend it. Worth 4 promotion points.
 MEDAL OF VALOR
Introduction: Wolf's Cavaliers / 3015
Level: All
Type: Primary
Description: This medal is given to those who display selflessness and prowess in battle, especially when defending wing or lance mates who are crippled in some fashion. This award is recommended by a witness to the valorous act, although it still requires review. Worth 3 promotion points.
 POSTHUMOUS SERVICE RIBBON
Introduction: Wolf's Cavaliers / 01-03-3011
Level: All
Type: Campaign
Description: Given to those who have given their life for, or who have died in the execution of, a battle contract for Armageddon Unlimited. This award is not given to those who die of natural causes or fall prey to an accident while outside contract periods. Worth 4 promotion points.
 GUNNERY: TOP GUN
Introduction: Armageddon Unlimited / 3057
Level: All
Type: Training
Description: This award is given at periodic gunnery practice times for the top ranking individual in AU. This award is not recommended, but fought for and won in competition with other members of the unit, more for fun and competition than anything else. Worth 2 promotion points.
 SERVICE RIBBON 4
Introduction: Equal Opportunity Destroyers / 3030
Level: All
Type: Primary
Description: This award represents 15 years of service in Wolf Family Mercenary Units LLC, and is combined with other Service Ribbons representing other times, although unless another Service 4 Ribbon is present, only the Service 4 Ribbon is worn on the MechWarrior's chest. The background image is similar to, and taken from, the famous blue sands of Waterworld's shores. Since NO league presently in existence will last 15 real years, the time in service represents in-game years only. Worth 3 promotion points.
 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
Introduction: Wolf's Cavaliers / 3017
Level: All
Type: Primary
Description: This award is given to Warriors who have risked everything for their comrades selflessly, and walked away from it. Examples are staying behind when your 'mech is wounded to give your lance mates the opportunity to retreat and regroup, going into a building that's hiding an Atlas, with a Shadow Cat, and winning, and helping a fellow member out in Real Life who's having a difficult time. These awards may be recommended by Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers for anyone under their command who has served with extraordinary merit in difficult times and situations. Worth 3 promotion points.
 MASTER OFFICER AWARD
Introduction: Armageddon Unlimited / 3057
Level: Officer
Type: Primary
Description: Officers in the rank of Captain, Major and Colonel may earn this award by displaying prowess in logistics, maintenance support and training while ensuring the care and safety of those serving under their command. Typically, this award is recommended only by those under the command of the nominated officer, but may only be granted after investigation and approval by the Command Staff. Worth 3 promotion points.
 SUPERIOR LEADERSHIP AWARD
Introduction: Armageddon Unlimited / 3057
Level: NCO and Enlisted
Type: Primary
Description: Much like the Master Officer Award, above, Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted personnel may earn this award for taking charge while no superior leadership is around or is incapacitated and accomplishing the mission. This award may be recommended by anyone, but may only be granted after investigation and approval by the Command Staff. Worth 3 promotion points.
 SPECIAL CAMPAIGN COMPLETION AWARD
Introduction: Wolf's Cavaliers / 3014
Level: All
Type: Campaign
Description: Given at the end of each combat campaign when a specific award pertaining to that campaign is unnecessary; also given for campaigns in which a specific award would be contrary to the good nature of the contract itself, such as covert operations and guerrilla campaigns. Only the most recent Campaign Award is worn on the uniform. The following campaigns were those which were costly to the point of nearly destroying Wolf Family Mercenary Units LLC. The order is from most recent hard campaign back. These are all retired, but any new Special Campaign Completion Awards will be worth 4 promotion points, at a maximum of 5 of these awards.
 During a mission at the end of 3053 in which Shadow Blade was pitted against Narhal's Raiders on the FedCom world Yorii, Stephanie Wolf's back was broken when she took lethal fire from an entire assault lance, her Wolverine nearly obliterated as well; she would never pilot a BattleMech again, except by use of neural-induction headware, according to the best doctors in the Inner Sphere. The Wolf Family Mercenary Units would not come under the control of a Wolf again until 3058. This award was retired from service in 3068.
 The infamous Mission Top Secret Award where Equal Opportunity Destroyers was contracted to infiltrate the Free World's League border and disrupt governmental and military stability in the area, taking advantage of already-hostile thoughts and feelings between various counties within the House Marik theatre. This mission ended abruptly when Janos Marik and his sons were killed. This award was retired from service in 3052.
 This mission proved to be emotionally charged and very mentally taxing to many of the members of Equal Opportunity Destroyers in service at the time. EOD invested over 3 million C-Bills worth -not adjusted for inflation- of food, goods and sundries to bolster the economy of the people, not the local government or the underworld due to the extraordinary levels of poverty prevalent on Tsitsang. This is a footnote in history Wolf Family Mercenary Units LLC would prefer to forget, but are unable to. This award was retired from service in 3036.
 All mercenary units will suffer losses and grief in their time, and WFMU LLC has had no better luck than any others. Between 3010 and 3012, Wolf's Cavaliers faced amazing opposition from Marik's 8th Schutzenshnur on Hamal while supporting the 77th Tactical 'Mech Battalion, for which fighting was hard on the fledgling unit. This award was retired from service in 3036.
 The hardest fighting of the Fallanin II/Hamal contract was on Fallanin II, where four MechWarriors gave their lives to save the rest of the unit. This would be the last time The Wolf would place his people in such a position that could be as bad while he remained alive. This award was retired from service in 3036.
 Being the very first contract Wolf's Cavaliers executed, this award was given to those who complied with orders despite their personal desires to remain and fight a losing battle. Due to command cohesion all of the 'Mechs and Warriors, aside from some salvaged 'Mechs on entry to the DropShip, made it home.
 SERVICE 3
Introduction: Equal Opportunity Destroyers / 3030
Level: All
Type: Primary
Description: This award represents 7 years of service in Wolf Family Mercenary Units LLC, and is combined with other Service Ribbons representing other times, although only the Service 3 Ribbon is worn on the MechWarrior's chest unless they have earned a Service 4. The background image is similar to, and taken from, the famous blue sands of Waterworld's shores. The time in service represents in-game years only. Worth 2 promotion points.
 CLAN CONTACT
Introduction: Shadow Blade / 3054
Level: All
Type: Campaign
Description: This award is given after the first contact an individual has against standard Clan forces from the initial invading Clans. As the Clans become more and more commonplace, training and technology are integrated, and strategy and tactics are developed to combat the Clans, this award will become less and less relevant. Worth 3 promotion points, until the award is retired.
 SERVICE 2
Introduction: Equal Opportunity Destroyers / 3030
Level: All
Type: Primary
Description: This award represents 3 years of service in Wolf Family Mercenary Units LLC, and is combined with other Service Ribbons representing other times, although only the Service 2 Ribbon is worn on the MechWarrior's chest unless they have earned a Service 3. The background image is similar to, and taken from, the famous blue sands of Waterworld's shores. The time in service represents in-game years only. Worth 2 promotion points.
GENERAL CAMPAIGN COMPLETION AWARD
Introduction: Wolf's Cavaliers / 3014
Level: All
Type: Campaign
Description: Given at the end of each combat campaign when a specific award pertaining to that campaign is unnecessary; also given for campaigns in which a specific award would be contrary to the good nature of the contract itself, such as covert operations and guerrilla campaigns. Only the most recent Campaign Award is worn on the uniform. The following campaigns were those which required actions above and beyond the call of duty; notice that some campaign ribbons are found in the Distinguished Service section above this one. Those campaigns were costly to the point of nearly destroying Wolf Family Mercenary Units LLC. The order is from most recent campaign back. Worth 3 promotion points each, with a maximum of 5 Campaign Completion Awards.
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Clan Jade Falcon
3064-66 |
Clan Wolf
3064-66 |
Operation: Blender
3064-66 |
Operation: Party Crasher
3063-64 |
Clan Ghost Bear
3058 |
Fist of Mokal
3057-58; Ret. 3068 |
St. Ives Compact
3056-57; Ret. 3068 |
Aubisson Campaign
3014; Ret. 3036 |
Buckminster Campaign
3014; Ret. 3036 |
Shionoha Campaign
3014; Ret. 3036 |
 CONTRACT COMPLETION AWARDS
Introduction: Wolf's Cavaliers / 3009
Level: All
Type: Campaign
Description: Given at the end of each completed contract; only the most recent Contract Award is displayed on the uniform. The difference between campaigns and contracts are that several campaigns may take place within the span of a contract, and completion of the contract is secondary to surviving the campaign(s). Worth 3 promotion points each, with a maximum of 5 Contract Completion Awards allowed. Following is a complete list of the contracts completed by Wolf Family Mercenary Units:
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Contract 0022 ~ Federated Commonwealth
3064-66 |
Contract 0021 ~ Federated Commonwealth
3063-64 |
Contract 0020 ~ Draconis Combine
3058 |
Contract 0019 ~ Federated Commonwealth
3057-58 |
Contract 0018 ~ Capellan Confederation
3056-57; Ret. 3068 |
Contract 0017 ~ Free World's League
3054-56; Ret. 3068 |
Contract 0016 ~ Draconis Combine
3053-54; Ret. 3068 |
Contract 0015 ~ Capellan Confederation
3047-49; Ret. 3068 |
Contract 0014 ~ Federated Commonwealth
3044-49; Ret. 3052 |
Contract 0013 ~ Federated Commonwealth
3034-35; Ret. 3052 |
Contract 0012 ~ Federated Suns
3027-32; Ret. 3052 |
Contract 0011 ~ Federated Suns
3023; Ret. 3036 |
Contract 0010 ~ Lyran Commonwealth
3022; Ret. 3036 |
Contract 0006-9 ~ Federated Suns
3016-20; Ret. 3036 |
Contract 0005 ~ Lyran Commonwealth
3015-16; Ret. 3036 |
Contract 0004 ~ Lyran Commonwealth
3014; Ret. 3036 |
Contract 0003 ~ Federated Suns
3010-12; Ret. 3036 |
Contract 0002 ~ Federated Suns
3009; Ret. 3036 |
Contract 0001 ~ Federated Suns
3008-09; Ret. 3036 |
 SERVICE 1
Introduction: Equal Opportunity Destroyers / 3030. Was known as the Basic Service Ribbon from 3006 - 3026, when it was retired and put back into use as Service 1.
Level: All
Type: Primary
Description: This award represents 1 year of service in Wolf Family Mercenary Units LLC, and is combined with other Service Ribbons representing other times, although only the Service 1 Ribbon is worn on the MechWarrior's chest unless they have earned a Service 2. The background image is similar to, and taken from, the famous blue sands of Waterworld's shores. The time in service represents in-game years only. Worth 2 promotion points.
 OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL COMPLETION
Introduction: Equal Opportunity Destroyers / 3030
Level: Officer
Type: Training
Description: Given to a graduate of a MechWarrior military academy or university, particularly from Tremaine IV Mercenary MechWarrior Academy. Worth 1 promotion point.
 BATTLE COMMANDER
Introduction: Armageddon Unlimited / 3057
Level: Officer or NCO
Type: Training
Description: Given to graduates of a Warfighter school or other intensive combat strategy and tactics training. Worth 1 promotion point.
 GUNNERY: MASTER GUNNER
Introduction: Equal Opportunity Destroyers / 3030
Level: All
Type: Training
Description: Earned by achieving and maintaining a 3:1 kill ratio over the course of four gunnery evaluations and/or live contracts. The award is granted once, never to be taken away, and may be awarded multiple times. The tenth time this medal is achieved it is turned into a Meritorious Service Medal. This award is recommended by Cadre, wing mates or witnesses to an individuals kill ratios in battle. Worth 1 promotion point.
 CLAN MASTER 'MECH DRIVER
Introduction: Armageddon Unlimited / 3057
Level: All
Type: Training
Description: Those given the opportunity to train in and pilot Clan Tech BattleMechs on the training field or the battlefield earn awards in piloting light, medium, heavy and assault class 'Mechs. Typically, the MechWarrior may only wear the achievement for the heaviest chassis award given to-date; however, on becoming a pilot in all four chassis classifications, the pilot is awarded the Clan Master 'Mech Driver Award, which replaces all other Clan 'Mech Awards. Each award is worth 1 promotion point, for a total maximum of 5 promotion points when an individual is awarded the CMMD. Below are the individual chassis ribbons:
   
 INNER SPHERE MASTER 'MECH DRIVER
Introduction: Equal Opportunity Destroyers / 3030
Level: All
Type: Training
Description: All MechWarriors learn to pilot Level 1 and 2 Inner Sphere Tech BattleMechs on the training field or the battlefield and earn awards in piloting light, medium, heavy and assault class 'Mechs. Typically, the MechWarrior may only wear the achievement for the heaviest chassis award given to-date; however, on becoming a pilot in all four chassis classifications, the pilot is awarded the Inner Sphere Master 'Mech Driver Award (which used to only be the Master 'Mech Driver Award), which replaces all other Inner Sphere 'Mech Awards. Each award is worth 1 promotion point, for a total maximum of 5 promotion points when an individual is awarded the ISMMD. Below are the individual chassis ribbons:
   
 ADVANCED NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER COURSE COMPLETION
Introduction: Armageddon Unlimited / 3057
Level: NCO
Type: Training
Description: To become effective leaders, Enlisted personnel rising to the ranks of the NCO Corps must attend leadership skill development training. To become the leaders of others who lead, further training is required. Typically, this award is only earned through service as an NCO, is granted primarily to an incoming Command Sergeant Major Armageddon Unlimited, and rarely to any NCO rank below that, and awarded by the Command Staff of AU. Worth 1 promotion point.
 BATTLE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Introduction: Shadow Blade / 3053
Level: All
Type: Campaign
Description: This award is given to those who face uneven or unfair odds and push through to win, anyway. A Battle Achievement award may be recommended by anyone, and given by the Command Staff or a Regimental or Battalion Commander. Worth 2 promotion points.
 HALO MASTER
Introduction: Equal Opportunity Destroyers / 3030
Level: All
Type: Training
Description: HALO (High-Altitude Low-Opening) was a term used when airborne military troops would jump from a perfectly good airplane with a parachute and they would open those parachutes only below a certain altitude to slow their descent. In a similar vein, MechWarriors leaving a DropShip and not switching on their Jump Jets or landing booster packs until below a certain altitude to slow their descent are doing the same thing. Equal Opportunity Destroyers, Shadow Blade and, now, Armageddon Unlimited train for HALO as combat hot drops onto worlds remains a common means of surprising the enemy as well as being able to set base camps and perimeters to secure landing zones for operations to begin while selecting and inhabiting concealed or concealable areas easily. Everyone learning to HALO on the training field or the battlefield earn awards in piloting light, medium, heavy and assault class 'Mechs in hot drops. Typically, the MechWarrior may only wear the achievement for the heaviest chassis award given to-date; however, on becoming qualified in all four chassis classifications, the pilot is given the HALO Master Award, which replaces all other HALO Awards. Each award is worth 1 promotion point, for a total maximum of 5 promotion points when an individual is awarded the HALO Master. Below are the individual chassis ribbons:
   
 BASIC NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER COURSE COMPLETION
Introduction: Armageddon Unlimited / 3057
Level: NCO
Type: Training
Description: To become effective leaders, Enlisted personnel rising to the ranks of the NCO Corps must attend leadership skill development training. This award is granted on completion of the prerequisites in the NCO version of the Operations Manual, upon becoming an E4, Sergeant. Worth 1 promotion point.
 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING COMPLETION
Introduction: Equal Opportunity Destroyers / 3030
Level: Enlisted
Type: Training
Description: Although it is recommended that all members of Armageddon Unlimited participate in Advanced Individual Training, new officers coming into the unit are not required to do so. This award is given upon satisfactory completion of the tasks linked from the Basic Operations Manual for AU to the Enlisted Forums. Worth 1 promotion point.
 BASIC TRAINING COMPLETION
Introduction: Equal Opportunity Destroyers / 3030
Level: Enlisted
Type: Training
Description: Although it is recommended that all members of Armageddon Unlimited participate in Basic Training, new officers coming into the unit are not required to do so. This award is given upon satisfactory completion of The Parade Ground training maps and the establishment of a Warrior's Kill Ratio Baseline, at a minimum of 1:1. Worth 1 promotion point.
 GUNNERY: SHARPSHOOTER
Introduction: Equal Opportunity Destroyers / 3030
Level: All
Type: Training
Description: Earned by achieving and maintaining a 2:1 kill ratio over the course of four gunnery evaluations and/or live contracts. The award is granted once, never to be taken away, and may be awarded multiple times. The tenth time this medal is achieved it is turned into a Master Gunnery Award. This award is recommended by Cadre, wing mates or witnesses to an individuals kill ratios in battle. Worth 1 promotion point.
 GOLD STAR
Introduction: Armageddon Unlimited / 3057
Level: All
Type: Any
Description: This signifies that an award has been earned a second time, and takes the place of a second award of the same type. Winning a second award, hence a Gold Star, only adds 1 point to a service record, not the full value of the award.
 BRONZE STAR
Introduction: Armageddon Unlimited / 3057
Level: All
Type: Any
Description: This signifies that an award has been earned a third time, and takes the place of a third award of the same type. Winning a third award, hence a Bronze Star, only adds 1 point (as well as the Gold Star point) to a service record, not the full value of the award, for a total of 2 points.
 SILVER STAR
Introduction: Armageddon Unlimited / 3057
Level: All
Type: Any
Description: This signifies that an award has been earned a fourth time, and takes the place of a fourth award of the same type. Winning a fourth award, hence a Silver Star, only adds 1 point (as well as the Gold and Bronze Star points) to a service record, not the full value of the award, for a total of 3 points.
 MECHWARRIOR QUALITY: GREEN
Introduction: Shadow Blade / 3053
Level: All
Type: None
Description: This bar is used to identify the overall quality of a MechWarrior, and is normally for an individual new to the unit who has graduated from Basic Training with a 1:1 Kill Ratio Baseline. Quality ratings are not worth promotion points in Armageddon Unlimited.
 MECHWARRIOR QUALITY: REGULAR
Introduction: Shadow Blade / 3053
Level: All
Type: None
Description: These bars are used to identify the overall quality of a MechWarrior, representing an individual who has survived through one contract and/or has a Kill Ratio Baseline of 2:1. If no contracts have been available during service, a minimum service time of 2 in-game years is required to achieve Regular status. Quality ratings are not worth promotion points in Armageddon Unlimited.
 MECHWARRIOR QUALITY: VETERAN
Introduction: Shadow Blade / 3053
Level: All
Type: None
Description: These bars are used to identify the overall quality of a MechWarrior, representing an individual who has survived through multiple contracts and/or has a Kill Ratio Baseline of 3:1. The Command Staff of AU may bump an individual to Veteran status for surviving a Combat Campaign, or for living through a decade, in-game years, serving Armageddon Unlimited. Quality ratings are not worth promotion points in Armageddon Unlimited.
 MECHWARRIOR QUALITY: ELITE
Introduction: Shadow Blade / 3053
Level: All
Type: None
Description: This device is used to identify the overall quality of a MechWarrior, representing an individual who has survived multiple contracts, Combat Campaigns, and/or has a Kill Ratio Baseline of 3:1 or better. The Command Staff of AU may bump an individual to Elite status upon confirmation of extraordinary prowess in any BattleMech on the field of battle. Quality ratings are not worth promotion points in Armageddon Unlimited.
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