Ryick Knox Active Service

United Empire of Earth Navy
173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet
Official Award Notification

Date: Oct 29, 2025
Recipient: Ryick Knox
Rank: Leading Starman

Subject: Award Recognition – Rising Star Medal

This document confirms the issuance of the Rising Star Medal, in recognition of your continued service and standing within the 173rd Battle Group.

This award reflects your adherence to UEE Navy standards and consistent execution of duties during your time in service. It is a mark of your reliability and professionalism.

Reason for Award:

Early-tenure impact and reliable performance across recent operations.

Please ensure the appropriate update is made to your personnel file and ribbon rack.

Signed,
 
Vice Admiral, UEE Navy
Battle Group Commander, 173rd Battle Group

Early-tenure impact and reliable performance across recent operations.

United Empire of Earth Navy
173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet
Official Award Notification

Date: Oct 18, 2025
Recipient: Ryick Knox
Rank: Leading Starman

Subject: Award Recognition – First Deployment Commendation

This document confirms the issuance of the First Deployment Commendation, in recognition of your continued service and standing within the 173rd Battle Group.

This award reflects your adherence to UEE Navy standards and consistent execution of duties during your time in service. It is a mark of your reliability and professionalism.

Reason for Award:

For completing his first live deployment during OPERATION WAYWATCH 05 on 17 OCT 2955, demonstrating composure, teamwork, and adherence to fleet standards from muster to RTB. This commendation marks Starman Ryick's formal transition to active service within the 173rd Battle Group.

Awarded by VADM M. Jett as Acting Captain Jack Mercer is unable to issue this award.

Please ensure the appropriate update is made to your personnel file and ribbon rack.

Signed,
 
Vice Admiral, UEE Navy
Battle Group Commander, 173rd Battle Group

For completing his first live deployment during OPERATION WAYWATCH 05 on 17 OCT 2955, demonstrating composure, teamwork, and adherence to fleet standards from muster to RTB. This commendation marks Starman Ryick's formal transition to active service within the 173rd Battle Group.

Awarded by VADM M. Jett as Acting Captain Jack Mercer is unable to issue this award.

United Empire of Earth Navy
173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet
Combat Record

Date: Nov 1, 2025
Recipient: Ryick Knox
Rank: Leading Starman

Subject: Combat Event Participation – Patrol Completion

This document serves as an official record of your successful participation in a UEE Navy patrol operation. Your vigilance and presence during this event contributed directly to the maintenance of peace, security, and order in the assigned patrol zone.

Details of the combat event are as follows:

Mission: Operation Waywatch — Mission 7 — Foxwell patrols + UEES Castra's First Official Patrol
Totals: 4 confirmed kills and 10 Disables; 2 successful rescues.
Outcome: Success — Outlaw contacts neutralised; Vulture and Corsair defended; nose missile turret failed (temp standard turret swap recommended).

The 173rd Battle Group relies on its personnel to deter hostile actions and preserve the integrity of UEE space. Your professionalism during this patrol reflects the standards expected of the fleet's finest.

Continue to serve with integrity and discipline.

Signed,
 
Vice Admiral, UEE Navy
Battle Group Commander, 173rd Battle Group

United Empire of Earth Navy
173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet
Combat Record

Date: Oct 27, 2025
Recipient: Ryick Knox
Rank: Leading Starman

Subject: Combat Event Participation – Ground Operation

This document affirms your role in a successful ground operation under the command of the 173rd Battle Group. Your boots-on-ground engagement directly contributed to the securing of a hostile position and the restoration of UEE control.

Details of the combat event are as follows:

Mission: ASD “Onyx” Facility S3A2 — Jorrit dossier & Engineering-files retrieval (Hockrow Agency / Arken Mallor).
Totals: ≥25 confirmed kills (approx 20–40 armed hostiles; 5–10 irradiated junior Valakkars); 0 successful rescues (No Rescues Required/Needed).
Outcome: Success — Mercer, Ryick, and Roboeagle approached manually due to offline beacon; accessed terminals in Engineering (Sector A) and Research (Sector B) to compile the Dr. Logan Jorrit dossier; recovered Engineering files; fought through heavy contact on exfil; zero friendly casualties.

The outcome of this mission is a direct reflection of your combat readiness and resolve under fire. Your conduct on the ground honors the expectations of a UEE Navy combatant.

Stay sharp. Stay committed.

Signed,
 
Vice Admiral, UEE Navy
Battle Group Commander, 173rd Battle Group

United Empire of Earth Navy
173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet
Combat Record

Date: Oct 26, 2025
Recipient: Ryick Knox
Rank: Leading Starman

Subject: Combat Event Participation – Patrol Completion

This document serves as an official record of your successful participation in a UEE Navy patrol operation. Your vigilance and presence during this event contributed directly to the maintenance of peace, security, and order in the assigned patrol zone.

Details of the combat event are as follows:

Mission: Operation Waywatch — Mission 6 — Foxwell patrol plus two Bounty Hunters Guild High-Risk Bounties.
Totals: 7 confirmed kills; 1 successful rescue.
Outcome: Success — Paladin 01 (Mercer, Flint, Ryick, Roboeagle) completed patrol, defended a Prospector, neutralised NineTails comms probes, and closed two HRTs; Flint detached post-first bounty on CO order; follow-on transit to ASD “Onyx” S3A2 logged under separate report.

The 173rd Battle Group relies on its personnel to deter hostile actions and preserve the integrity of UEE space. Your professionalism during this patrol reflects the standards expected of the fleet's finest.

Continue to serve with integrity and discipline.

Signed,
 
Vice Admiral, UEE Navy
Battle Group Commander, 173rd Battle Group

United Empire of Earth Navy
173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet
Combat Record

Date: Oct 18, 2025
Recipient: Ryick Knox
Rank: Leading Starman

Subject: Combat Event Participation – Patrol Completion

This document serves as an official record of your successful participation in a UEE Navy patrol operation. Your vigilance and presence during this event contributed directly to the maintenance of peace, security, and order in the assigned patrol zone.

Details of the combat event are as follows:

Mission: WAYWATCH-05 — Multi-task (escort/bounty/patrol) across Wala & Clio.
Totals: ≥18 hostile ships destroyed; 3/4 Ninetails-hotwired sats neutralized; 1 ace body recovered to Advocacy.
Outcome: Mission success — Paladin 1 sustained damage but remained lethal; repairs completed at Port Tressler; further QA by Brick recommended.

The 173rd Battle Group relies on its personnel to deter hostile actions and preserve the integrity of UEE space. Your professionalism during this patrol reflects the standards expected of the fleet's finest.

Continue to serve with integrity and discipline.

Signed,
 
Vice Admiral, UEE Navy
Battle Group Commander, 173rd Battle Group

United Empire of Earth Navy
173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet
OFFICIAL PROMOTION ORDER – NCO ADVANCEMENT

Date: Oct 29, 2025
Recipient: Ryick Knox
Current Rank: Leading Starman

Subject: Promotion to Leading Starman

Effective immediately, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Leading Starman within the Non-Commissioned Officer cadre.

This promotion reflects your consistent reliability, operational capability, and willingness to lead by example. NCOs form the backbone of the fleet, and this advancement confirms your role as a mentor, problem-solver, and trusted senior within your unit.

With this promotion, you are now charged with:

• Setting and upholding standards of conduct and discipline

• Guiding junior personnel and assisting in their development

• Representing enlisted concerns to command with professionalism

You have earned this through merit and perseverance. Maintain the trust placed in you and continue to strengthen the 173rd from within.

Signed,

Vice Admiral, UEE Navy
Battle Group Commander, 173rd Battle Group

Effective NOV 2955, Starman Ryick Knox is promoted to Leading Starman (E-2) for consistent presence and composure on consecutive deployments.

173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet
Rank Record

Date: Oct 13, 2025
Recipient: Ryick Knox
Record Type: promotion

Rank: Starman (SN)

Subject: Promotion to Starman

Effective immediately, you are promoted from Starman Recruit to Starman within the 173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet. This advancement confirms your successful completion of Boot Camp and recognizes your readiness to serve as a full member of the UEE Navy.

As you join the line ranks, your standing responsibilities include:

• *Adhering to UEE Navy regulations, 2nd Fleet directives, and 173rd SOPs.

• *Demonstrating daily discipline, professionalism, and mission readiness.

• *Maintaining training currency and qualifications appropriate to your billet.

• *Upholding the honor and integrity expected of all Navy personnel.

Your section lead will issue your posting/billet and initial readiness tasks. Keep your records current, follow your mentors’ guidance, and represent the 173rd with pride on and off the line.

Congratulations on this earned step in your naval career, and welcome to the watch as a Starman.

Signed,

Vice Admiral, UEE Navy
Battle Group Commander, 173rd Battle Group.

Promotion to Starman after completing Boot Camp

173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet
Rank Record

Date: Oct 13, 2025
Recipient: Ryick Knox
Rank: Starman Recruit

Subject: Promotion to Starman Recruit

Effective immediately, you have been promoted from civilian status to the rank of Starman Recruit within the 173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet. This promotion marks the start of your journey as a member of the UEE Navy and reflects your commitment to upholding the values of discipline, service, and excellence that define the United Empire of Earth.

While this rank will remain with you throughout your time in Boot Camp, it is important to remember that this is just the beginning. Successful completion of your training will result in your promotion to a new posting within the 173rd, where your full potential will be realized.

Your duties, starting immediately, include:

• Adhering to UEE Navy regulations and standards.
• Demonstrating a commitment to training, discipline, and readiness.
• Maintaining the honor and integrity expected of all Navy personnel.
• You will receive additional information about your role, responsibilities, and the expectations of Boot Camp upon your arrival. Remember, this is where your new life begins, and with each day of training, you will be one step closer to becoming a valued member of the fleet.

Congratulations on your first step into the UEE Navy, and welcome to the 173rd Battle Group!

Signed,


Vice Admiral, UEE Navy
Battle Group Commander, 173rd Battle Group

Initial Rank For Boot Camp

United Empire of Earth Navy
173rd Battle Group, 2nd Fleet
Qualification Record

Date: Oct 13, 2025
Recipient: Ryick Knox
Rank: Leading Starman

Subject: Successful Completion of Boot Camp

This document serves as an official record of your successful completion of Boot Camp. Completing this rigorous training is a testament to your resilience, dedication, and readiness for service in the 173rd Battle Group. Your performance has proven that you possess the basic skills and discipline required for the high standards of the UEE Navy.

Boot Camp Completion Details:

For completing Boot Camp or Via Waiver.

For completing Boot Camp or Via Waiver.