Westarctica Civilian Corps

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Logo of the Westarctica Civilian Corps

The Westarctica Civilian Corps is an organization comprised of citizens of Westarctica who are admitted to the Corps regardless of noble status, knighthoods, or other rank. The only consideration is dedication to the nation and a sincere desire to better Westarctica and themselves.

It is currently headed by the Commissioner of the Corps, the Duke of the Bear Peninsula.

Impetus for creation

The Westarctica Civilian Corps was the brainchild of Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula. In his capacity as Minister of Citizenship & Immigration, the Duke was contemplating ways to better engage new citizens while giving them opportunities to take actions that would benefit Westarctica and further advance the national mission of preserving and conserving the environment.

As Westarctica already had a long tradition of recognizing supporters with noble titles and knighthoods, Duke Jordan desired a classless organization where each individual could gain recognition based on concrete actions. At the same time, Grand Duke Travis had been debating new ways to reward common citizens for their actions beyond giving knighthoods and titles. The two ideas merged together to become the Westarctica Civilian Corps.

Activities of the Corps

Members will be rewarded for successful completion of over 17 different approved activities. Each activity has an associated award ribbon, and members are encouraged to try to collect them all (similar to Scouting Merit Badges). These awards can only be won / worn by members of the Citizen Corps.

List of approved activities / ribbons

Activity Ribbon Eligibility
Calsahara Expeditionary Ribbon Civ-Cor-Calsahara.png Visit the Westarctican Colony of Calsahara.
Civilian Corps Commendation Ribbon Civ-Corps-Commendation.png Sustained acts of meritorious service.
Civilian Corps Achievement Ribbon Civ-Cor-Achievement.png Outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Civilian Corps Commendation Ribbon.
Civilian Corps Service Ribbon Civ-Cor-Service.png Approved for wear by all members of the Westarctican Civilian Corps.
Global Campaign Service Ribbon Civ-Cor-Global.png Participate in one of the regular Westarctican Global Activism Campaigns, beginning 1 May 2018.
Humanitarian Service Ribbon Civ-Cor-Human.png Make a significant and sustained volunteer contribution in their home nation or local community.
Iceberg Award Ribbon Civ-Cor-Ice.png Participate in an annual Citizen’s Day (2 August) Ice Bath Challenge.
Long Service Ribbon Civ-Cor-Long.png Members who gained citizenship prior to Grand Duke Travis’ return to the throne (2 June 2010) or who have reached the ten (10) year anniversary of their Citizenship.
Nobility Ribbon Civ-Cor-Nobility.png Eligible for wear by all members of the Civilian Corps who are also Nobles of Westarctica.
Recruitment Award Ribbon Civ-Cor-Recruit.png Members who have referred five (5) people who have been accepted as citizens, and joined the Citizens of Westarctica Facebook Group.
Westarctica Expeditionary Ribbon Civ-cor-westarctica.png Visit to the physical territory of Westarctica.

Honored Citizen Awards

As part of the Corps' goal of recognizing citizens for exceptional acts that may not merit a knighthood, the Honored Citizen Awards were created. These awards can be issued to any Westarctican, even citizens who are not members of the Corps.

List of Honored Citizen Awards

Distinction Ribbon Eligibility
Honored Artist Ribbon Civ-Cor-Artist.png Significant achievement of an artistic nature.
Honored Citizen Ribbon Civ-Cor-HonCitizen.png Perform an act, accomplishment, or service that reflects positively upon them and Westarctica.
Honored Diplomat Ribbon Civ-cor-hondiplomat.png Significant service of a diplomatic nature.
Honored Innovator Ribbon Civ-Cor-HonInno.png Significant achievement of a non-artistic, but still creative/innovative nature.
Honored Service Ribbon Civ-Cor-HonService.png Service in an appointed position that is not diplomatic, in nature.
Honored Volunteer Ribbon Civ-Cor-HonVol.png Significant and sustained service to the government and/or people of Westarctica that would not make them eligible for either the Service or Diplomat Ribbons.