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As a way to reward loyal UO subscribers, Veteran Rewards were introduced in late 2001. Each year an account is active, credits are given which can be used to select rewards. In the beginning, there were only rewards for accounts up to 3 years old. After several years, this was incrementally expanded all the way up to 12 year old accounts. Rewards may be traded and sold, but only accounts old enough can wear and use them some of them. All Veteran Rewards are [[Blessed]] and display their year of eligiblity.
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As a way to reward loyal UO subscribers, Veteran Rewards were introduced in late 2001. Each year an account is active, credits are given which can be used to select rewards. In the beginning, there were only rewards for accounts up to 3 years old. After several years, this was incrementally expanded all the way up to 15 year old accounts. Rewards may be traded and sold, but only accounts old enough can wear and use them some of them. All Veteran Rewards are [[Blessed]] and display their year of eligibility.
  
 
==Determining Eligibility==
 
==Determining Eligibility==
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* Following November 30, 1999, only the months in which you had an active account will contribute to the total count of months qualifying you for rewards.
 
* Following November 30, 1999, only the months in which you had an active account will contribute to the total count of months qualifying you for rewards.
 
* You can check your account age by opening the [[Profile]] on any character on the account. The age in months will be displayed at the bottom and also appear as a system message. Other players cannot see your account age.
 
* You can check your account age by opening the [[Profile]] on any character on the account. The age in months will be displayed at the bottom and also appear as a system message. Other players cannot see your account age.
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==Claiming==
 
==Claiming==
 
[[Image:Veteran_reward_selection_gump.jpg|thumb|The main menu]]
 
[[Image:Veteran_reward_selection_gump.jpg|thumb|The main menu]]
 
Once an account is old enough and has available selections, a menu screen will appear on each login informing the player that reward items are available. The player can cancel out and wait until next login to claim one, or press OK to be presented with the selection screen.
 
Once an account is old enough and has available selections, a menu screen will appear on each login informing the player that reward items are available. The player can cancel out and wait until next login to claim one, or press OK to be presented with the selection screen.
  
The main screen will present you with 5 different sections of rewards. It will also display the total number you can claim and how many have already been picked. To proceed, press the arrow next to the section you wish to view. A list of eligible selections will be shown. If you don't see the one you want, press the main menu arrow to return to the index. If you have decided on a reward, press the green arrow next to it. A selection confirmation screen will appear with the name of your selection and the assigned character. Press OK to confirm or Cancel to exit.
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The main screen will present you with 6 different sections of rewards. It will also display the total number you can claim and how many have already been picked. To proceed, press the arrow next to the section you wish to view. A list of eligible selections will be shown. If you don't see the one you want, press the main menu arrow to return to the index. If you have decided on a reward, press the green arrow next to it. A selection confirmation screen will appear with the name of your selection and the assigned character. Press OK to confirm or Cancel to exit.
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===Notes===
 
===Notes===
 
* If you are eligible for a reward, make sure the [[UOAssist]] option to auto-cancel veteran rewards is not checked.
 
* If you are eligible for a reward, make sure the [[UOAssist]] option to auto-cancel veteran rewards is not checked.
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* Picking a reward on one character uses up that choice for the entire account.
 
* Picking a reward on one character uses up that choice for the entire account.
 
* Veteran rewards can only be transferred between shards via paid [[Character Transfer]].
 
* Veteran rewards can only be transferred between shards via paid [[Character Transfer]].
* Although rewards are assigned to a specific character, they can be freely transferred between characters/accounts, bought, and sold. (However the [[Red Soulstone]] is account bound)
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* Although rewards are assigned to a specific character, they can be freely transferred between characters/accounts, bought, and sold. (However the [[Red Soulstone]] and the [[Shard Transfer Shield]]s are account bound)
 
* Players do not have to pick reward choices each year, they may elect to save their reward credits for later years when the rewards become increasingly more valuable.
 
* Players do not have to pick reward choices each year, they may elect to save their reward credits for later years when the rewards become increasingly more valuable.
* A "Clothing Adjustment" box is located in the east building in the Lycaeum (in both Felucca and Trammel) that allows players to swap their already claimed reward clothing for another of a different type but of the same color.
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* A "Clothing Adjustment" box is located in the east building in the [[Lycaeum]] (in both [[Felucca]] and [[Trammel]]) that allows players to swap their already claimed reward clothing for another of a different type but of the same color.
  
 
==The Rewards==
 
==The Rewards==
===Skill Cap Increase===
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===Reward Titles===
At the end of the first 4 years, an account will receive +5 to every character's skill cap. After the 4th year this bonus is no longer given.
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Veteran reward subtitles may be applied to your character through the [[titles]] menu they appear over your character’s head. A new one unlocks every 2 years, with the exception of "Founding Citizen of Britannia", awarded after a 3 year delay at 25 years.
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! Months Active
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*Explorer of Darkness - 2 years
| 0 - 11
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*Avenger of the Enchantress - 4 years
| 12 - 23
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*Slayer of Exodus - 6 years
| 24 - 35
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*Quester of the Avatar - 8 years
| 36 - 47
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*Warrior of Destiny - 10 years
| 48+
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*Fulfiller of the False Prophecy - 12 years
|- align="center"
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*Destroyer of the Fellowship - 14 years
! Skill Cap
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*Survivor of Pagan - 16 years
| 700
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*Ascendant of the Guardian - 18 years
| 705
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*Wanderer of the Lost Odyssey - 20 years
| 710
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*Pioneer of the Second Age - 22 years
| 715
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*Founding Citizen of Britannia - 25 years
| 720
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|}
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===6 Month Reward===
 
===6 Month Reward===
At the 6 month mark, an account receives a +5 stat cap bump for all characters. This does not apply to characters that got the +5 stat increase [[AOS Launch Gift]].
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At the 6 month mark, an account receives a +5 stat cap bump for all characters. This does not apply to characters that got the +5 stat increase ''[[AOS Launch Gift]]''.
  
 
===1st Year Rewards===
 
===1st Year Rewards===
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* [[Furniture Dye Tub]] - Used to dye furniture
 
* [[Furniture Dye Tub]] - Used to dye furniture
 
* [[Special Dye Tub]] - New colors to use on cloth that are not available on a normal dye tub
 
* [[Special Dye Tub]] - New colors to use on cloth that are not available on a normal dye tub
* One of 6 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
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* One of 10 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
 
** [[Bronze Cloak]] - [[Bronze Dress]] - [[Bronze Robe]] - [[Bronze Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Bronze Gargish Robe]] - [[Copper Cloak]] - [[Copper Dress]] - [[Copper Robe]] - [[Copper Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Copper Gargish Robe]]
 
** [[Bronze Cloak]] - [[Bronze Dress]] - [[Bronze Robe]] - [[Bronze Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Bronze Gargish Robe]] - [[Copper Cloak]] - [[Copper Dress]] - [[Copper Robe]] - [[Copper Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Copper Gargish Robe]]
* One of 14 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
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* One of 15 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
** [[Dragon Statuette|Dragon]] - [[Skeleton Statuette|Skeleton]] - [[Troll Statuette|Troll]] - [[Orc Statuette|Orc]] - [[Daemon Statuette|Daemon]] - [[Ettin Statuette|Ettin]] - [[Earth Elemental Statuette|Earth Elemental]] - [[Gargoyle Statuette|Gargoyle]] - [[Crocodile Statuette|Crocodile]] - [[Lich Statuette|Lich]] - [[Gorilla Statuette|Gorilla]] - [[Lizard Man Statuette|Lizardman]] - [[Orge Statuette|Orge]] - [[Ratman Statuette|Ratman]]
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** [[Dragon Statuette|Dragon]] - [[Skeleton Statuette|Skeleton]] - [[Troll Statuette|Troll]] - [[Orc Statuette|Orc]] - [[Daemon Statuette|Daemon]] - [[Ettin Statuette|Ettin]] - [[Earth Elemental Statuette|Earth Elemental]] - [[Gargoyle Statuette|Gargoyle]] - [[Crocodile Statuette|Crocodile]] - [[Lich Statuette|Lich]] - [[Gorilla Statuette|Gorilla]] - [[Lizard Man Statuette|Lizardman]] - [[Orge Statuette|Orge]] - [[Ratman Statuette|Ratman]] - [[Flesh Renderer Statuette|Flesh Renderer]]
 
* One of two [[Mini House Deed]]s:
 
* One of two [[Mini House Deed]]s:
 
** [[Mini House: Contest 2004 Winning House]]
 
** [[Mini House: Contest 2004 Winning House]]
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* [[Crystal Portal]] - Allows players to teleport directly to a bank or moongate by speaking a vocal command.
 
* [[Crystal Portal]] - Allows players to teleport directly to a bank or moongate by speaking a vocal command.
 
* [[Corrupted Crystal Portal]] - Allows players to teleport directly to a dungeon by speaking a vocal command.
 
* [[Corrupted Crystal Portal]] - Allows players to teleport directly to a dungeon by speaking a vocal command.
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* [[Greater Bracelet of Binding]] – This item allows a character to bind with up to 10 other players at once and be taken to their location when used, similar to a [[Bracelet of Binding]].
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* [[Ethereal Horse Statuette|Ethereal Horse]] - An [[Ethereal Mounts|Ethereal Mount]] that stays with you always and cannot be killed.
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* [[Coral the Owl]] -Say "news" and it acts as a town crier.
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* [[Auction Safe]] -When claimed, three auction safes are delivered as deeds in a backpack.
  
 
===2nd Year Rewards===
 
===2nd Year Rewards===
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* [[Flaming Head Deed]] - A skull that you place in your house that shoots fire
 
* [[Flaming Head Deed]] - A skull that you place in your house that shoots fire
 
* [[Banner Deed]] - A variety of banner styles to spruce up your home
 
* [[Banner Deed]] - A variety of banner styles to spruce up your home
* One of 6 Robes/Cloaks which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
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* One of 10 Robes/Cloaks which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
 
** [[Agapite Cloak]] - [[Agapite Dress]] - [[Agapite Robe]] - [[Agapite Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Agapite Gargish Robe]] - [[Golden Cloak]] - [[Golden Dress]] - [[Golden Robe]] - [[Golden Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Golden Gargish Robe]]
 
** [[Agapite Cloak]] - [[Agapite Dress]] - [[Agapite Robe]] - [[Agapite Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Agapite Gargish Robe]] - [[Golden Cloak]] - [[Golden Dress]] - [[Golden Robe]] - [[Golden Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Golden Gargish Robe]]
 
* [[Minotaur Statue]] - A large statue of a [[Minotaur]] in one of four varieties.
 
* [[Minotaur Statue]] - A large statue of a [[Minotaur]] in one of four varieties.
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* [[Chalice Of Pilfering Protection]] - Upon use, provides (2) hours of protection against monster looting (24 hour cooldown).
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* [[BG's Fishing Pole]] - Prevents fishermen from fishing up footwear.
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* One of 9 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
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** [[Crystal Elemental Statuette|Crystal Elemental]] - [[T-Rex Statuette|T-Rex]] - [[Dragon Turtle Statuette|Dragon Turtle]] - [[Khal Ankur Statuette|Khal Ankur]] - [[Goat Statuette|Goat]] - [[Mummy Statuette|Mummy]] - [[Snow Elemental Statuette|Snow Elemental]] - [[Ossein Ram Statuette|Ossein Ram]] - [[Pixie Statuette|Pixie]]
  
 
===3rd Year Rewards===
 
===3rd Year Rewards===
 
At the 36 month mark, an account is credited with 1 additional reward choice and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:
 
At the 36 month mark, an account is credited with 1 additional reward choice and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:
* One of 6 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
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* One of 10 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
 
** [[Verite Cloak]] - [[Verite Dress]] - [[Verite Robe]] - [[Verite Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Verite Gargish Robe]] - [[Valorite Cloak]] - [[Valorite Dress]] - [[Valorite Robe]] - [[Valorite Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Valorite Gargish Robe]]
 
** [[Verite Cloak]] - [[Verite Dress]] - [[Verite Robe]] - [[Verite Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Verite Gargish Robe]] - [[Valorite Cloak]] - [[Valorite Dress]] - [[Valorite Robe]] - [[Valorite Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Valorite Gargish Robe]]
* One of 3 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
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* One of 5 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
** [[Cow Statuette|Cow]] - [[Llama Statuette|Llama]] - [[Zombie Statuette|Zombie]]
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** [[Cow Statuette|Cow]] - [[Llama Statuette|Llama]] - [[Zombie Statuette|Zombie]] - [[Dark Father Statuette|Dark Father]] - [[Zipactriotal Statuette|Zipactriotal]]
* One of 3 [[Ethereal Mounts]] that stay with you always and cannot be killed:
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* One of 2 [[Ethereal Mounts]] that stay with you always and cannot be killed:
** [[Ethereal Horse Statuette|Ethereal Horse]] - [[Ethereal Llama Statuette|Ethereal Llama]] - [[Ethereal Ostard Statuette|Ethereal Ostard]]
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** [[Ethereal Llama Statuette|Ethereal Llama]] - [[Ethereal Ostard Statuette|Ethereal Ostard]]
 
* [[Potted Cactus]] - One of six possible varieties of cactus plants in a pot.
 
* [[Potted Cactus]] - One of six possible varieties of cactus plants in a pot.
  
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* [[Decorative Shield]] - A decorative [[House Addon]]
 
* [[Decorative Shield]] - A decorative [[House Addon]]
 
* [[Hanging Skeleton]] - A decorative [[House Addon]]
 
* [[Hanging Skeleton]] - A decorative [[House Addon]]
* One of 9 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
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* One of 15 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
 
** [[Dark Gray Cloak]] - [[Dark Gray Dress]] - [[Dark Gray Robe]] - [[Dark Gray Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Dark Gray Gargish Robe]] -  [[Ice Blue Cloak]] - [[Ice Blue Dress]] - [[Ice Blue Robe]] - [[Ice Blue Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Ice Blue Gargish Robe]] - [[Ice Green Cloak]] - [[Ice Green Dress]] - [[Ice Green Robe]] - [[Ice Green Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Ice Green Gargish Robe]]
 
** [[Dark Gray Cloak]] - [[Dark Gray Dress]] - [[Dark Gray Robe]] - [[Dark Gray Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Dark Gray Gargish Robe]] -  [[Ice Blue Cloak]] - [[Ice Blue Dress]] - [[Ice Blue Robe]] - [[Ice Blue Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Ice Blue Gargish Robe]] - [[Ice Green Cloak]] - [[Ice Green Dress]] - [[Ice Green Robe]] - [[Ice Green Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Ice Green Gargish Robe]]
* One of 3 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
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* One of 5 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
** [[Mongbat Statuette|Mongbat]] - [[Ophidian Statuette|Ophidian]] - [[Reaper Statuette|Reaper]]
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** [[Mongbat Statuette|Mongbat]] - [[Ophidian Statuette|Ophidian]] - [[Reaper Statuette|Reaper]] - [[Platinum Dragon Statuette|Platinum Dragon]] - [[Crimson Dragon Statuette|Crimson Dragon]]
 
* One of 3 [[Ethereal Mounts]] that stay with you always and cannot be killed:
 
* One of 3 [[Ethereal Mounts]] that stay with you always and cannot be killed:
 
** [[Ethereal Ki-Rin Statuette|Ethereal Ki-Rin]] - [[Ethereal Ridgeback Statuette|Ethereal Ridgeback]] - [[Ethereal Unicorn Statuette|Ethereal Unicorn]]
 
** [[Ethereal Ki-Rin Statuette|Ethereal Ki-Rin]] - [[Ethereal Ridgeback Statuette|Ethereal Ridgeback]] - [[Ethereal Unicorn Statuette|Ethereal Unicorn]]
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*[[Seed Box]] – This box will identify all seeds put into it, up to 500 seeds.
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Added in [[Publish 16]] - [[Vet Rewards: 4th-year, 5th-year, and a skill cap increase!]]
 
Added in [[Publish 16]] - [[Vet Rewards: 4th-year, 5th-year, and a skill cap increase!]]
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* [[Reward Statuette Dye Tub]] - Lets you dye [[Statuettes]]
 
* [[Reward Statuette Dye Tub]] - Lets you dye [[Statuettes]]
 
* [[Deed For A Stone Ankh|Ankh]] - A decorative [[House Addon]]
 
* [[Deed For A Stone Ankh|Ankh]] - A decorative [[House Addon]]
* One of 9 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
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* One of 15 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
 
** [[Fire Cloak]] - [[Fire Dress]] - [[Fire Robe]] - [[Fire Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Fire Gargish Robe]] - [[Ice White Cloak]] [[Ice White Dress]] - [[Ice White Robe]] - [[Ice White Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Ice White Gargish Robe]] - [[Jet Black Cloak]] - [[Jet Black Dress]] - [[Jet Black Robe]] - [[Jet Black Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Jet Black Gargish Robe]]
 
** [[Fire Cloak]] - [[Fire Dress]] - [[Fire Robe]] - [[Fire Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Fire Gargish Robe]] - [[Ice White Cloak]] [[Ice White Dress]] - [[Ice White Robe]] - [[Ice White Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Ice White Gargish Robe]] - [[Jet Black Cloak]] - [[Jet Black Dress]] - [[Jet Black Robe]] - [[Jet Black Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Jet Black Gargish Robe]]
* One of 3 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
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* One of 4 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
** [[Fire Elemental Statuette|Fire Elemental]] - [[Gazer Statuette|Gazer]] - [[Wolf Statuette|Wolf]]
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** [[Fire Elemental Statuette|Fire Elemental]] - [[Gazer Statuette|Gazer]] - [[Wolf Statuette|Wolf]] - [[Myrmidex Queen Statuette|Myrmidex Queen]]
 
* One of 2 [[Ethereal Mounts]] that stay with you always and cannot be killed:
 
* One of 2 [[Ethereal Mounts]] that stay with you always and cannot be killed:
 
** [[Ethereal Beetle Statuette|Ethereal Beetle]] - [[Ethereal Swamp Dragon Statuette|Ethereal Swamp Dragon]]
 
** [[Ethereal Beetle Statuette|Ethereal Beetle]] - [[Ethereal Swamp Dragon Statuette|Ethereal Swamp Dragon]]
 
* [[Bloody Pentagram]] - A large, scary-looking pentagram drawn in blood, may be used for [[Arcane Focus]].
 
* [[Bloody Pentagram]] - A large, scary-looking pentagram drawn in blood, may be used for [[Arcane Focus]].
 
* [[Metallic Dye Tub]] - Dye metal armor a variety of colors
 
* [[Metallic Dye Tub]] - Dye metal armor a variety of colors
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* [[Metallic Leather Dye Tub]] - Dye leather armor to metallic colors
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* [[Lighthouse (Veteran Reward)|Lighthouse]] - Recovers any [[ship]] except [[rowboats]] that are linked to the lighthouse.
  
 
===6th Year Rewards===
 
===6th Year Rewards===
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** [[Jade Character Statue Maker]]
 
** [[Jade Character Statue Maker]]
 
** [[Marble Character Statue Maker]]
 
** [[Marble Character Statue Maker]]
* [[Brazier (Veteran Reward)|Brazier]] - Comes in short and tall varieties, an attractive metal stand for providing light and warmth, it may be lit to display an animated flame.
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* [[Brazier (veteran reward)|Brazier]] - Comes in short and tall varieties, an attractive metal stand for providing light and warmth, it may be lit to display an animated flame.
  
 
===7th Year Rewards===
 
===7th Year Rewards===
 
At the 84 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:
 
At the 84 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:
 
* [[Decorative Cannon]] - Place a cannon in your house which can be fired, causing a spectacular explosion.
 
* [[Decorative Cannon]] - Place a cannon in your house which can be fired, causing a spectacular explosion.
* [[Tree Stump]] - A stump from a cut-down tree, faces two directions, with and without an axe, and yields 10 random [[Log]]s a day.
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* [[Tree Stump]] - A stump from a cut-down tree, faces two directions, with and without an axe, and yields 10 random [[Log]]s a day, holding up to a maximum of 100 logs.
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* [[Sheep Statue]] – This statue will give 10 pieces of a random hide or wool each day, holding up to a maximum of 100 pieces.
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* [[Sewing machine]] - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the [[tailoring]] skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
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* [[Smithing press]] - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the [[blacksmithy]] skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
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* [[Alchemy Station]] - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the [[alchemy]] skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
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* [[BBQ Smoker]] - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the [[cooking]] skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
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* [[Spinning Lathe]] - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the [[carpentry]] skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
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* [[Bow Stringer]] - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the [[Bowcraft & Fletching|bowcraft & fletching]] skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
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* [[Enchanted Writing Desk]] - A house addon that can be used to craft items uing the [[Inscription]] skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
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* [[Tinker Bench]] - A house addon that can be used to craft items uing the [[Tinkering]] skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
  
 
===8th Year Reward===
 
===8th Year Reward===
 
At the 96 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or the following item:
 
At the 96 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or the following item:
* [[Weapon Engraving Tool]] - A rechargable tool that allows you to place a line of text in orange below the name of a weapon.
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* [[Weapon Engraving Tool]] - A rechargeable tool that allows you to place a line of text in orange below the name of a weapon.
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* [[Davies' Locker]] - A [[House Addon]] that can store up to 500 treasure maps and/or SOS bottles, based on a real-life glass top table containing a three-dimensional map of Britannia, created by Alan Davies.
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* [[Gadgetry Table]] - a [[House Addon]] which provides the user with an advanced [[Golem|golem]]. Introduced with [[Publish 85 to Test Center 1|Publish 85]].
  
 
===9th Year Rewards===
 
===9th Year Rewards===
 
At the 108 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:
 
At the 108 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:
* [[Rideable Polar Bear]] - A real [[Polar Bear]] that you can ride around.
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* [[Rideable Polar Bear]] - An ethereal [[Polar Bear]] that you can ride around.
 
* [[Wall Banner Deed|Wall Banner]] - An attractive, large banner which can be hung on a wall and dyed with 15 different design choices.
 
* [[Wall Banner Deed|Wall Banner]] - An attractive, large banner which can be hung on a wall and dyed with 15 different design choices.
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* [[Virtuebane Statuette]] - Monster Statue that makes sounds when walked near.
  
 
===10th Year Rewards===
 
===10th Year Rewards===
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* [[Ankh Of Sacrifice]] - A house addon in the form of a bloodied Ankh that can be used to self-resurrect one per hour.
 
* [[Ankh Of Sacrifice]] - A house addon in the form of a bloodied Ankh that can be used to self-resurrect one per hour.
 
* [[Ethereal Cu Sidhe Statuette|Ethereal Cu Sidhe]] - An [[Ethereal Mount]] in the form of a Cu Sidhe that stays with you always and cannot be killed
 
* [[Ethereal Cu Sidhe Statuette|Ethereal Cu Sidhe]] - An [[Ethereal Mount]] in the form of a Cu Sidhe that stays with you always and cannot be killed
* [[Mining Cart]] - A house addon that randomly generates 10 ingots or 5 gems once a day.
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* [[Mining Cart]] - A house add-on that randomly generates 10 ore or 5 small gems once a day.
* One of 6 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
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* One of 10 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
 
** [[Crimson Cloak]] - [[Crimson Dress]] - [[Crimson Robe]] - [[Crimson Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Crimson Gargish Robe]] - [[Pink Cloak]] - [[Pink Dress]] - [[Pink Robe]] - [[Pink Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Pink Gargish Robe]]
 
** [[Crimson Cloak]] - [[Crimson Dress]] - [[Crimson Robe]] - [[Crimson Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Crimson Gargish Robe]] - [[Pink Cloak]] - [[Pink Dress]] - [[Pink Robe]] - [[Pink Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Pink Gargish Robe]]
 
* One of 2 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
 
* One of 2 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
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* One of 5 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
 
* One of 5 Cloaks/Dresses/Robes which give +3% to physical resistance when worn
 
** [[Forest Green Cloak]] - [[Forest Green Dress]] - [[Forest Green Robe]] - [[Forest Green Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Forest Green Gargish Robe]]
 
** [[Forest Green Cloak]] - [[Forest Green Dress]] - [[Forest Green Robe]] - [[Forest Green Gargish Fancy Robe]] - [[Forest Green Gargish Robe]]
* [[Terathan Matriarch Statuette]] - Monster Statue that makes sounds when walked near.
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* One of 2 Monster Statues that make sounds when walked near:
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** [[Terathan Matriarch Statuette|Terathan Matriarch]] - [[Navrey Night-Eyes Statuette|Navrey Night-Eyes]]
  
 
===12th Year Rewards===
 
===12th Year Rewards===
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At the 156 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:
 
At the 156 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:
 
* [[Rideable Boura]] - An armored [[Lowland Boura|Boura]] that you can ride around.
 
* [[Rideable Boura]] - An armored [[Lowland Boura|Boura]] that you can ride around.
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* [[Exodus Statuette]] - Monster Statue that makes sounds when walked near.
  
 
===14th Year Rewards===
 
===14th Year Rewards===
 
At the 168 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:
 
At the 168 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:
*[[Group Bracelet of Binding]] – This item allows a character to bind with up to 10 other players at once and be taken to their location when used, similar to a [[Bracelet of Binding]].
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*[[Shard Transfer Shield]]s – Each representing a specific [[shard]], the shield will give a character transfer token once a month to the shard it represents.  The token is account bound, so they can not be traded or sold. If a house collapses from decay, the shield will disappear.
*[[Seed Box]] – This box will identify all seeds put into it, up to 500 seeds.
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*[[Shard Shield]]s – Each representing a specific [[shard]], the shield will give a character transfer token once a month to the shard it represents.  The token is account bound, so they can not be traded or sold. If a house collapses from decay, the shield will disappear.  
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===15th Year Rewards===
*[[Sheep Statue]] – This statue will give 10 pieces of a random hide or wool each day, holding up to a maximum of 100 pieces
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At the 180 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:
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* [[Garden Shed]] - A [[House Addon]] that contains two secure containers that do not count towards house storage limits.
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* [[Ethereal Tiger]] - An [[Ethereal Mount]] in the form of a Tiger.
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* [[Hell Hound Statuette]] - A non ethereal mount in the form of a [[Hell Hound]].
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* [[Tarantula Statuette]] – A non ethereal mount in the form of a tarantula.
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 18:32, 27 March 2023

As a way to reward loyal UO subscribers, Veteran Rewards were introduced in late 2001. Each year an account is active, credits are given which can be used to select rewards. In the beginning, there were only rewards for accounts up to 3 years old. After several years, this was incrementally expanded all the way up to 15 year old accounts. Rewards may be traded and sold, but only accounts old enough can wear and use them some of them. All Veteran Rewards are Blessed and display their year of eligibility.

Determining Eligibility

Account age is determined by how many months it has been paid for.

  • Any account created before November 30, 1999 will automatically be credited for all of the time from the date it was created until November 30, 1999. In other words, if you created your account on October 30, 1998, your account would be credited for 13 months of time, regardless of whether your account was inactive during part of that time.
  • Following November 30, 1999, only the months in which you had an active account will contribute to the total count of months qualifying you for rewards.
  • You can check your account age by opening the Profile on any character on the account. The age in months will be displayed at the bottom and also appear as a system message. Other players cannot see your account age.

Claiming

The main menu

Once an account is old enough and has available selections, a menu screen will appear on each login informing the player that reward items are available. The player can cancel out and wait until next login to claim one, or press OK to be presented with the selection screen.

The main screen will present you with 6 different sections of rewards. It will also display the total number you can claim and how many have already been picked. To proceed, press the arrow next to the section you wish to view. A list of eligible selections will be shown. If you don't see the one you want, press the main menu arrow to return to the index. If you have decided on a reward, press the green arrow next to it. A selection confirmation screen will appear with the name of your selection and the assigned character. Press OK to confirm or Cancel to exit.

Notes

  • If you are eligible for a reward, make sure the UOAssist option to auto-cancel veteran rewards is not checked.
  • If you are eligible for a reward and the menu does not appear, the veteran reward server is probably down. Try again later.
  • Only rewards you are eligible to pick will be displayed in the menu.
  • Picking a reward on one character uses up that choice for the entire account.
  • Veteran rewards can only be transferred between shards via paid Character Transfer.
  • Although rewards are assigned to a specific character, they can be freely transferred between characters/accounts, bought, and sold. (However the Red Soulstone and the Shard Transfer Shields are account bound)
  • Players do not have to pick reward choices each year, they may elect to save their reward credits for later years when the rewards become increasingly more valuable.
  • A "Clothing Adjustment" box is located in the east building in the Lycaeum (in both Felucca and Trammel) that allows players to swap their already claimed reward clothing for another of a different type but of the same color.

The Rewards

Reward Titles

Veteran reward subtitles may be applied to your character through the titles menu they appear over your character’s head. A new one unlocks every 2 years, with the exception of "Founding Citizen of Britannia", awarded after a 3 year delay at 25 years.

  • Explorer of Darkness - 2 years
  • Avenger of the Enchantress - 4 years
  • Slayer of Exodus - 6 years
  • Quester of the Avatar - 8 years
  • Warrior of Destiny - 10 years
  • Fulfiller of the False Prophecy - 12 years
  • Destroyer of the Fellowship - 14 years
  • Survivor of Pagan - 16 years
  • Ascendant of the Guardian - 18 years
  • Wanderer of the Lost Odyssey - 20 years
  • Pioneer of the Second Age - 22 years
  • Founding Citizen of Britannia - 25 years

6 Month Reward

At the 6 month mark, an account receives a +5 stat cap bump for all characters. This does not apply to characters that got the +5 stat increase AOS Launch Gift.

1st Year Rewards

At the 12 month mark, an account is credited with 3 reward choices and can choose from among the following items:

2nd Year Rewards

At the 24 month mark, an account is credited with 1 additional reward choice and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

3rd Year Rewards

At the 36 month mark, an account is credited with 1 additional reward choice and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

4th Year Rewards

At the 48 month mark, an account is credited with 1 additional reward choice and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:


Added in Publish 16 - Vet Rewards: 4th-year, 5th-year, and a skill cap increase!

5th Year Rewards

At the 60 month mark, an account is credited with 1 additional reward choice and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

6th Year Rewards

At the 72 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

7th Year Rewards

At the 84 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

  • Decorative Cannon - Place a cannon in your house which can be fired, causing a spectacular explosion.
  • Tree Stump - A stump from a cut-down tree, faces two directions, with and without an axe, and yields 10 random Logs a day, holding up to a maximum of 100 logs.
  • Sheep Statue – This statue will give 10 pieces of a random hide or wool each day, holding up to a maximum of 100 pieces.
  • Sewing machine - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the tailoring skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
  • Smithing press - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the blacksmithy skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
  • Alchemy Station - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the alchemy skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
  • BBQ Smoker - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the cooking skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
  • Spinning Lathe - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the carpentry skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
  • Bow Stringer - A house addon that can be used to craft items using the bowcraft & fletching skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
  • Enchanted Writing Desk - A house addon that can be used to craft items uing the Inscription skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.
  • Tinker Bench - A house addon that can be used to craft items uing the Tinkering skill, it holds up to 5000 tool charges.

8th Year Reward

At the 96 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or the following item:

9th Year Rewards

At the 108 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

10th Year Rewards

At the 120 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

11th Year Rewards

At the 132 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

12th Year Rewards

At the 144 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

13th Year Rewards

At the 156 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

14th Year Rewards

At the 168 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

  • Shard Transfer Shields – Each representing a specific shard, the shield will give a character transfer token once a month to the shard it represents. The token is account bound, so they can not be traded or sold. If a house collapses from decay, the shield will disappear.

15th Year Rewards

At the 180 month mark, an account is credited with 2 additional reward choices and can choose any preceding year reward or from among the following items:

See Also