Medals are awarded to users on forum to put under their profile, each medal is unlocked by doing certain tasks on the forum.
Staff
Starbound Developer
Developin' all the Starbounds.
Starbound Developer - Programmer
Codin' all the Starbounds
Starbound Developer - Artist
Drawin' all the Starbounds.
Risk of Rain Developer
Developer of the game Risk of Rain!
Administrator
Administrating all the forums! Or just this one, possibly.
Moderator
Moderating all the things!
IRC Operator
Keeping our IRC channel awesome!
Starbound Contributor
Contributes to the development of Starbound!
Treasure Adventure World Developer
Developing Treasure Adventure World is cool and these people should feel cool.
Stardew Valley Developer
A badge for developing Stardew Valley! Yay!
Wanderlust: Rebirth Developer
For developing Wanderlust: Rebirth!
Pre-Order Rewards
Donor Badge - Tweet
Donor Badge - Penguin
Donor Badge - Heart
Donor Badge - Lightning
Donor Badge - Shield
Donor Badge - Sword
Donor Badge - Star
Contest Winners
Christmahannakwanzaakuh Doodler
Won the Art section of the Christmahannakwanzaakuh Contest Extravaganza!
Christmahannakwanzaakuh Songwriter
Won the Song Parody section of the Christmahannakwanzaakuh Contest Extravaganza!
Christmahannakwanzaakuh Poet
Won the Poetry section of the Christmahannakwanzaakuh Contest Extravaganza!
Christmahannakwanzaakuh Author
Won the Story section of the Christmahannakwanzaakuh Contest Extravaganza!
Christmahannakwanzaakuh Pixel-er
Won the Pixel Art section of the Christmahannakwanzaakuh Contest Extravaganza!
Holiday Spirit
Awarded for submitting an outstanding Christmahannakwanzaakuh Contest entry that...didn't fit into any of the other categories.
Golden Hatter
Won first place in the Create-A-Hat competiton!
Golden Monster Maker
Won first place in the Monster contest!
Silver Monster Maker
Won second place in the monster contest!
Silver Hatter
Won second place in the Create-A-Hat competition!
Bronze Monster Maker
A runner-up in the Monster contest!
Bronze Hatter
A runner-up in the Create-A-Hat competition!
Achievements in Awesome
Meet the Novakids
Awarded for conceptualizing and designing Starbound's seventh race, the Novakids.
Honey Badger
A salute to those who have contributed in some way to the creation of the badges, or the badge system.
Heart of Gold
All that is gold does not glitter… but they do deserve a casket for their kindness. For the folks that do giveaways!
Emoticon Master
Variations on the traditional smiley face have given rise to this prestiged medal; thanks to those who have contributed emoticons to the community, and had them used.
Change of Scenery
This person made a guest wallpaper that was featured on the front page. That certainly deserves a shiny. :)
Magnificent Modder
The wizards of binary digits deserve recognition great! For those who have contributed greatly to the modding community in some way -- they shall have their cake.
Time to Make the Wallpapers!
Awarded to Ms. Fetalstar for drawing amazing Starbound concept art and wallpapers.
Amazing Post
And I say: HEYYYEYYYEYYYYEEE HEEEEYEEEEYEEEE, I said HEY, that's a pretty amazing post.
Random Act of Kindness
For doing good acts, the Rubber Ducky of Appreciation shines its playful appreciation upon those who would increase the Order and Harmony of the universe.
Helpin' Everybody
Like ancient sages of yore, these folks provide a light in the darkness, guiding the lost, and ultimately providing insight and clarity.
Vector Squared
Awarded for being a contributor to the community-run weekly newspaper, Vector Squared!
The Starbound Chronicle
Awarded for contributing to Starbound's monthly newsletter, The Starbound Chronicle!
Altruistic Artist
Awarded to those who have lent their artistic talents to other community members for free, either through holding contests or taking art requests. Thanks for being awesome!
Welcome to Goodburger
Like a masked vigilante, swooping down upon the masses with handshakes and appropriate reaction gifs, you welcome loads of new people to the forums! You're great.
Constructive Critic
Providing helpful feedback, polishing another's story, and uplifting them all at the same time. All in a day's work, as one would say.
Over 9000!!
Had the 9001st post!