We return to our additions for potential Romulan Campaigns. The Awards section in the Star Trek Adventures Second Edition (p.173) are focused on Federation commendations. So, we’re adding some options for Romulan accolades. There aren’t many in the canon, so we’re looking to sources such as FASA RPG – The Romulans module: The Romulan Way: Game Operations Manual and TOS video game: Starfleet Command for some additional options.
PRAETOR COLIUS AWARD
The Praetor Colius Award is “one of the highest honors bestowed by the Romulan Star Empire, typically awarded for acts of exceptional bravery, leadership, and loyalty to the state. Named after a revered Romulan leader, this prestigious decoration symbolizes courage, devotion, and service to the empire. Recipients of the Praetor Colius Award are esteemed within Romulan society and are recognized as exemplars of the empire’s values and principles. This award is often presented by high-ranking officials, such as the Praetor or members of the Romulan Senate, and carries significant prestige and honor.” (source)
You may consider this award the equivalent of the Legion of Honor (p.174), or use the Romulan-specific write-up below.
- COST: 4
- CONDITIONS: None
- BENEFIT: Once per mission, when you spend Determination, roll a d20. If you roll equal to or less than your Insight rating, you immediately regain that point of Determination.
RANAM VALASSA
The Ranam Valassa, “also known as Shining Star, was an award in the Romulan Star Empire. This decoration was given to a great hero for service above and beyond the call of duty. It was the equivalent of Terra’s Medal of Honor.” (source)
You may consider this award the equivalent of the Star Cross (p.174), or use the Romulan-specific write-up below.
- COST: 5
- CONDITIONS: None. It is possible to earn this medal multiple times.
- BENEFIT: Once per mission, the character may gain 2 bonus Momentum on a successful task (bonus Momentum may not be saved), or ignore a single complication suffered on a task (choose to do this before the gamemaster announces the complication’s result). If the character has earned this medal multiple times, this benefit may be used once per mission per Medal of Honor the character has earned, but no more than once per task.
SOTAREK CITATION
The Sotarek Citation is “a commendation awarded to Romulan citizens and military personnel for outstanding service and meritorious conduct in the service of the Romulan Star Empire. This citation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary dedication, skill, and performance of duty in their respective roles within the empire. Whether in military service, government administration, or civilian professions, recipients of the Sotarek Citation are honored for their contributions to the security and prosperity of the Romulan Star Empire. The citation serves as a symbol of recognition and appreciation from the state for their valuable service and commitment.” (source)
You may consider this award the equivalent of the Star Cross (p.174), or use the Romulan-specific write-up below.
- COST: 3
- CONDITIONS: None
- BENEFIT: Choose a Department when the commendation is awarded. Once per mission, before attempting a task that uses the chosen Department but for which the character does not have a focus for, they may roll as though they have an applicable focus.
TAL PRAI’EX
The Tal Prai’ex, “also known as the Praetorian Guard, is an elite organization of warriors in the Romulan Star Empire. They were the personal forces of the Emperor of the Romulan Star Empire… Acceptance within the Tal Prai’ex was one of the highest honors available to a member of the Star Empire. Its commanding officers were known for their fairness, honor, ability and their respect for the common people.” (source)
You may consider this award the equivalent of the Karagite Order of Heroism (p.173), or use the Romulan-specific write-up below.
- COST: 3
- CONDITIONS: The character must have demonstrated exceptional honor or respect for the common Romulan people during a crisis, which directly contributed to the success of the mission.
- BENEFIT: Once per mission, when the character would suffer an Injury, the character may Avoid the Injury for free. Alternatively, once per mission, when the character’s ship would suffer one or more breaches, the character may add 3 Threat to ignore one of those breaches. Only one of these benefits may apply in a given mission.
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