Starship KAGA Member Handbook
Section 1 – Rules and Regulations
Starship KAGA has few rules, but they are fundamental to our community’s health and happiness.
1.1 Prime Directive – Have Fun
Starship KAGA exists to celebrate our shared passion for Star Trek, science fiction, creativity, and community. Our goal is to create a welcoming space where everyone enjoys themselves and forms meaningful social connections, all while embracing Star Trek’s hopeful ideals. All fans are valid and welcome aboard. We celebrate and respect diverse ways of engaging with fandom, without setting arbitrary barriers or standards. Every fan’s voice and creativity matter equally. Conflicts, disagreements, or misunderstandings should be addressed respectfully and constructively, guided by the spirit of cooperation and empathy.
1.2 Regulation II – Free-to-Play
Membership aboard USS Kaga is, and always will be, entirely free. Financial donations are strictly voluntary, transparent, and will always be accompanied by detailed reporting to ensure trust and accountability.
1.3 Regulation III – Conduct with Honor and Respect
Infinite diversity in infinite combinations. All members must treat others with kindness, respect, and empathy. Bullying, discrimination, gatekeeping, or mistreatment based on race, gender, religion, sexuality, nationality, or any other aspect of personal identity is strictly prohibited.
Section 2 – Participation and Recognition
Starship KAGA is an active, creative, and community-oriented organization. Participation takes many forms, including creative writing, gaming, role-playing, artwork, costume-making, and community service. All these contributions are valued and encouraged, reinforcing our shared vision of an inclusive and optimistic future.
Every member earns participation points monthly, either through active contributions or as a valued observer (lurker). Additional effort is recognized through a tiered bonus system.
Members earn monthly points for participating in the following departments:
- Command (Meeting Attendance / Admin / Voting)
- Tactical (Gaming Challenges)
- Security (Physical Challenges)
- Operations (General Activities)
- Engineering (Maker & Creative Challenges)
- Sciences (Education & Service Challenges)
- Medical (Health & Caregiving Challenges)
Bonus Points System
At the end of each year, three bonus scores are calculated based on broader Divisions:
- CMD Points:
√(Command + Tactical + Security department points), resulting in a possible award of up to 6 CMD Points per year. - OPS Points:
√(Operations + Engineering department points), resulting in a possible award of up to 4 OPS Points per year. - SCI Points:
√(Sciences + Medical department points), resulting in a possible award of up to 4 SCI Points per year.
If the sum of these three bonus scores reaches or exceeds 6, the member earns a Bonus Level and receives one award that year. Awards serve to highlight dedication, creativity, and active involvement beyond baseline participation.
2.1 Promotion Grades
Promotions are symbolic of a member’s contributions and involvement within the group. They reflect dedication and participation, never authority or superiority. Uniforms or costumes are encouraged for those who enjoy them but are not required.
Officer promotions are based solely on years of active participation (Level), while enlisted grades are determined by age plus participation level.
Promotions are based on years of participation. The officer path is the default, though members under 18 or those who request it may pursue the enlisted path.
Officer Track
Officer grades are based solely on Level (years of participation):
| Level 21 or more | Captain | appointed grade, reserved for commanding officer |
| Levels 15 to 20 | Commander | appointed grade, reserved for executive officer or exemplary department and division heads |
| Levels 10 to 14 | Lieutenant Commander | highest grade awarded by service time alone; typically serves as division head |
| Levels 6 to 9 | Lieutenant | senior officer often serving as head of a department |
| Levels 3 to 5 | Lieutenant (Junior Grade) | more seasoned officer with moderate experience |
| Levels 1 to 2 | Ensign | junior officer with limited experience |
| Level 0 | Crewman | default base rank |
Enlisted Track (Optional)
Enlisted grades are primarily for minors or those who prefer them. Grade is determined by Effective Age (Current Year – Birth Year + Level):
| 64 or more years | Master Chief Petty Officer | senior non-commissioned officer, typically serving as command advisor |
| 49 to 63 years | Senior Chief Petty Officer | senior non-commissioned officer, typically serving as a department head |
| 36 to 48 years | Chief Petty Officer | senior non-commissioned officer, typically serves as watch commander |
| 25 to 35 years | Petty Officer First Class | skilled technician with more experience |
| 16 to 24 years | Petty Officer Second Class | skilled technician moderate experience |
| 9 to 15 years | Petty Officer Third Class | junior technician with some experience |
| 8 years or less | Crewman | default base rank |
2.2 Awards and Recognition
Awards are conferred annually to members who earn a Bonus Level through outstanding participation. These awards celebrate consistent engagement, creativity, and meaningful contributions throughout the year.
Multiple Awards
For second or third awards of the same medal, members receive clusters:
- Second Award: “…with cluster”
- Third Award: “…with clusters”
Special Medals (e.g., Legion or Karagite Orders) follow a different progression: of
- First Award: “…of Merit”
- Second Award: “…of Excellence”
- Third Award: “…of Honor”
If a fourth award of the same medal is earned the fourth award is rerolled from the next higher tier of medals (e.g., from Tier III to Tier II).
Special Awards
- The Star Cross
- Christopher Pike Medal of Valor
- Federation Medal of Honor
Tier I Awards
- Andorian Battle Star
- Cochrane Medal of Merit/Excellence/Honor
- Distinguished Service Star
- Grankite Order of Tactics
- Karagite Order of Heroism
- The Legion of Merit/Excellence/Honor
- Starfleet Surgeons Decoration
- Vulcanian Scientific Legion
Tier II Awards
- Anastas Medal of Achievement
- Four Palm Leaf
- Palm Leaf of Axanar
- Starfleet Command Decorations (Honor, Gallantry, Valor)
- Medal of Commendation
- Silver Palm
Tier III Awards
- Archer Ribbon of Commendation
- Citations (Gallantry, Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service, Valor, Honor)
- Exceptional Performance of Duty Citation
- Extended Tour Ribbon
- Prentares Ribbon of Commendation
Welcome aboard Starship KAGA! Let’s boldly go together.
Command Division
Command • Tactical • Security
Club admin and gaming challenges.
Operations Division
Operations • Engineering
Physical, creative and miscellaneous challenges.
Sciences Division
Sciences • Medical
Community service and educational challenges.
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