Department of Emergency Management/Merits and Ribbons

The Department of Emergency Management provides a series of ribbons it issues to members of DEM groups who display mastery over key skills. The ribbons can be claimed by any member of the DEM with the proficiency of the skills entailed. This holds true for all ribbons of merit with the exception of the prestige ribbons such as the Purple Heart Ribbon, the Valor Ribbon, the MCDU Meritous Service and the MCDU Outstanding Valor. The Malton Civil Defense Unit have 8 additional badges or ribbon that only they award to their members on top of the normal DEM ribbons. The Malton Emergency Medical Service, Malton Police Department and Malton Forensics Unit also have their own separate badges, insignia or ribbons which are purely to denote rank.

DEM Merits & Ribbons

This is a brief overview of the DEM ribbons. Further information can be found in the sections below.

Martial Merits & Ribbons

• Weaponmaster Ribbon

A highly coveted achievement ribbon. It signifies complete mastery over both pistols and shotguns. Once a DEM member has both Advanced Pistol Training and Advanced Shotgun Training, they may claim this ribbon. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:The Weaponmaster Ribbon.jpg]] '''Weaponmaster Ribbon''' /~or~/ [[Image:R_-_Weaponsmaster.gif]]'''Weaponmaster Ribbon''' 

• Hand To Hand Specialist Ribbon

For those members who seek perfection of their martial abilities, the Hand to Hand Specialist Merit is the ultimate aim. This ribbon signifies the highest levels of achievement in their chosen style. Once a DEM member has Hand to Hand Combat, Knife Combat and Axe Proficiency, they may claim and wear this ribbon proudly. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:Hand_to_Hand_Specialist_Ribbon.jpg]] '''Hand to Hand Specialist Ribbon''' /~or~/ [[Image:R_-_Hand_to_Hand_Specialist.gif]] '''Hand to Hand Specialist Ribbon'''

• Fitness Ribbon

If the rippling muscles, flexibility and speed doesn't already illustrate a DEM member's dedication to physical fitness, this ribbon should spell it out. Once a DEM member has Body Building, they may claim this ribbon that - despite its size - weighs a full pound. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:Fitness_Ribbon.jpg]] '''Fitness Ribbon''' /~or~/ [[Image:R_-_Fitness.gif]] '''Fitness Ribbon'''

• Sniper Ribbon

Also called the "Black Wedge"; this ribbon marks the chest of experienced and dangerous DEM members. These members shoot for the head, and knock zombies down like bowling pins. Once a DEM member has Headshot, they may claim and wear this ribbon proudly. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:Sniper's_Ribbon.jpg]] '''Sniper Ribbon''' /~or~/ [[Image:R_-_Sniper.gif]] '''Sniper Ribbon'''

Community Merits & Ribbons

• Community Support Ribbon

In times as these, information is our primary weapon. The DEM recognizes that tagging has replaced most other means as a way to communicate to the masses. This ribbon was established to recognize those who use spray cans to spread useful information to their communities. Once a DEM member has the Tagging skill, they may claim this ribbon. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:Community_Support_Ribbon.jpg]] '''Community Support Ribbon''' /~or~/ [[Image:R_-_Community_Support.gif]] '''Community Support Ribbon'''

• Advanced Radio Dispatch Ribbon

While the external military continue their strict control of short-wave radio frequencies across the quarantined area of Malton, limiting the general population to the use of frequencies between 28.01-29.00 MHz; more experienced radio operators have found they can broadcast between 26.00-29.00 MHz. Once a DEM member has Radio Operation, they may wear this ribbon as they transmit vital information to other members of the DEM and their allies. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:Radio_Operator_Ribbon_3D.jpg]] '''Advanced Radio Dispatch Ribbon''' /~or~/ [[Image:Radio_Operator_flat.jpg]] '''Advanced Radio Dispatch Ribbon'''

• Engineer Ribbon

Those DEM members who have taken their time to learn how to erect and maintain barricades are absolutely essential to the survival of those around them. Proper application of Barricade policies and the ability to wedge a vending machine into a doorway saves lives. Once a DEM member has Construction, they may claim this ribbon. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:Engineer's_Ribbon.jpg]] '''Engineer Ribbon''' /~or~/ [[Image:R_-_Engineer.gif]] '''Engineer Ribbon'''

Science Merits & Ribbons

• Field Medicine Merit

A ribbon that commands respect is the Field Medicine Merit. These DEM members seek to heal and prevent the infection that threatens us every day. Once a DEM member has First Aid and Diagnosis, they may claim this ribbon - and try to keep blood off of it. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:Field_Medicine_Merit.jpg]] '''Field Medicine Merit''' /~or~/ [[Image:R_-_Field_Medicine.gif]] '''Field Medicine Merit'''

• Scientific Achievement Ribbon

Those DEM members who spend the time studying and completing the Necrotech correspondance courses do so with this coveted ribbon in mind. The Scientific Achievement Ribbon is the rarest of the claimed ribbons, making it a highly coveted award. Once a DEM member has NecroTech Employment, Lab Experience and NecroNet Access, they may claim and wear this ribbon. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:Scientific_Achievement_Ribbon.jpg]] '''Scientific Achievement Ribbon''' /~or~/ [[Image:R_-_Scientific_Achievement.gif]] '''Scientific Achievement Ribbon'''

• Resident Surgeon Ribbon

DEM members who dedicate their time to keeping the hospitals a place of superior healing. Once a DEM member has the Surgery skill, they may take this ribbon and display proudly for all to see. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:Resident_Surgeon_Ribbon.jpg]] '''Resident Surgeon Ribbon''' /~or~/ [[Image:DEM_Surgery_Ribbon.jpg]]] '''Resident Surgeon Ribbon'''

Field Merits & Ribbons

• Acquisition Ribbon

Finding the right tools for the job quickly and efficiently makes any DEM member more valuable and more productive. Those who display a knack for finding what they are looking for can wear this distinguished merit. Once a DEM member has both Shopping and Bargain Hunting, they may claim this ribbon. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:Acquisition_Ribbon.jpg]] '''Acquisition Ribbon''' /~or~/ [[Image:R_-_Acquisition.gif]]] '''Acquisition Ribbon'''

• Reconnaissance Specialist Merit

Malton has turned into a field of fortresses with makeshift bridges between them. Times like these have necessitated the ability to swing from one rope to the next, to sprint across rope bridges and to leap from rooftop to rooftop. Once a DEM member has Free Running, they may claim this ribbon, which is held in place with 2 pins. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

[[Image:Reconnissance Specialist Merit.jpg]] '''Reconnaissance Specialist Merit''' /~or~/ [[Image:R_-_Recon_Specialist.gif]]] '''Reconnaissance Specialist Merit'''

Special Achievements

• DEM 1 year service

Life in Malton is tough, and dedicating yourself to help others over an extended period of time deserves recognition. After one year of service (counting from the day they joined the DEM), members may proudly wear this ribbon. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste the following codes:

[[Image:DEM 1 year service.jpg]] '''DEM 1 year service'''

• DEM 2 year service

Only the true veterans of the DEM can wear this ribbon. After two years of service (counting from the day they joined the DEM), members may proudly wear this ribbon. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste the following codes:

[[Image:DEM 2 year service.jpg]] '''DEM 2 year service'''

• DEM 3 year service

For those that make it this far, this merit has been made for you. After three years of service (counting from the day they joined the DEM), members may proudly wear this ribbon. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste the following codes:

[[Image:DEM 3 year service.jpg]] '''DEM 3 year service'''

• DEM 4 year service

Anyone who has managed to survive this long in Malton has indeed shown great skill, loyalty and wisdom. After four years of service (counting from the day they joined the DEM), members may proudly wear this ribbon. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste the following codes:

[[Image:DEM 4 year service.jpg]] '''DEM 4 year service'''

• DEM 5 year service

We dedicate and salute your loyal service to putting other survivors before yourself even after five years in Malton. After five years of service (counting from the day they joined the DEM), members may proudly wear this ribbon. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste the following codes:

[[Image:DEM 5 year service.jpg]] '''DEM 5 year service'''

• DEM Purple Heart Ribbon

The purple heart is a special award, given in recognition of acts of self-sacrifice with the intent to save a fellow survivor. Where others would have fled to save themselves, this person stayed to save others. The Purple Heart can be awarded on recommendation of the proposed recipient's CO of suburb command rank or above; and is handed over to that recipient personally by the head officer of the appropriate branch. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste the following codes:

[[Image:DEM purple heart ribbon.jpg]] '''DEM Purple Heart Ribbon'''

• DEM Valor Ribbon

The Valor Ribbon is the highest award given by the DEM Command and is presented only in cases where the recipient proved himself to go above and beyond his line of duty - overcoming overwhelming odds by extreme resolve, intelligence and team spirit. The Valor Ribbon can be awarded on recommendation of the proposed recipient's CO of suburb command rank or above; and is handed over to that recipient personally by the head officer of the appropriate branch. To place this ribbon on your page, copy and paste the following codes:

[[Image:DEM Valor ribbon.jpg]] '''DEM Valor Ribbon'''

MCDU Badges & Ribbons

In addition to the DEM ribbons above, the Malton Civil Defense Unit also awards these badges and ribbons to their personnel only:

To place a badge or ribbon on your page, copy and paste one of the following codes:

Ribbon		Code
	Command Staff Ribbon	[[Image:CommandStaffRibbon.JPG]] '''Command Staff Ribbon'''
	One Year Service	[[Image:1 Year Service.jpg]] '''One Year Service'''
	Outstanding Valor	[[Image:OutstandingValorRibbon.JPG]] '''Outstanding Valor'''
	Meritous Service	[[Image:MeritServiceRibbon.JPG]] '''Meritous Service'''
	Recruitment Policy Ribbon	[[Image:RecrutRibbon.JPG]] '''Recruitment Policy Ribbon'''
	The Order of Malton Ribbon	[[Image:Order Of Malton.JPG]] '''The Order of Malton Ribbon'''
	Academy Graduation Ribbon	[[Image:Academy grad.jpg]] '''Academy Graduation Ribbon'''