The Vast Empire, like any other military organization, needs to reward members for outstanding performance. Promotion is not always a practical method of doing so, so to that end the Vast Empire has developed a series of medals designed to reward superior service, bravery, and exemplary behavior. These awards are a cut above the divisional awards of the Vast Empire, they serve to reward the members who not only stand out in the division, but the Vast Empire as a whole. Please note that the High Council has the right to bestow any and all awards they feel necessary, as well as to review and revoke awards they feel are unrightfully awarded.
Medal of Honor
Criteria
The Medal of Honor is awarded to a person who distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the Empire; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the Empire is not a belligerent party. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life. Incontestable proof of the performance of the service will be exacted and each recommendation for the award of this decoration will be considered on the standard of extraordinary merit. The Head of High Council may only bestow this medal.
Abbreviation: [MoH]
Medal of Honor Recipients
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Steel Cross of Palpatine
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Criteria
This award is given only if the recipient has shown courage under fire, displayed the proper manners befitting an Imperial officer, surpassed the expectations of normal activity, and have changed the army in a positive way because of his/her actions. This medal my only be awarded by the Head of High Council and the Prefect of the Vast Empire Army.
Abbreviation: [SCP]
Steel Cross of Palpatine Recipients
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Sadow Crescent
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Criteria
Named after Naga Sadow from the illustrious history of the Sith, this is the highest medal to be awarded in the Vast Empire Dark Jedi. It is awarded only if the recipient has shown the utmost respect, dedication and loyalty to the Vast Empire Dark Jedi. This medal may only be bestowed the Head of High Council or the Grand Master of the Vast Empire Dark Jedi Order.
Abbreviation: [SC]
Sadow Crescent Recipients
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Imperial Grand Cross
Criteria
The Imperial Grand Cross is the highest honor a member can obtain in the Vast Empire Navy. Recipients of the Grand Cross have demonstrated acts of ultimate bravery in the face of the enemy, performed constant service above and beyond the call of duty, and have significantly improved the entire fleet through their direct actions. Examples of such service would be to personally introducing an aspect to the fleet which proves to be instrumental in its growth or function overall. The Head of the High Council and the Naval Commander in Chief can only bestow this medal.
Abbreviation: [GC]
Imperial Grand Cross Recipients
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Spirit of Daala
Criteria
This medal/award may only be bestowed by the Head of High Council or the Vast Empire Ambassador onto members that have led to an alliance or has introduced a new clan or other such group into the Vast Empire.
Abbreviation: [SoD]
Spirit of Daala Recipients
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Meritorious Service Medal
Criteria
The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to those members of the Empire who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievement while assigned to a joint activity. A member of the High Council may only bestow this medal/award.
Abbreviation: [MSM]
Meritorious Service Medal Recipients
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Imperial Expeditionary Medal
Criteria
The Imperial Expeditionary Medal may be awarded to members of the Empire who have participated in a campaign in which hostile action by foreign armed forces was imminent even though it does not materialize. A member of the High Council may only bestow this medal/award.
Abbreviation: [IEM]
Imperial Expeditionary Medal Recipients
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Good Conduct Award
Criteria
This is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Imperial service. It is awarded on a selective basis to each soldier who distinguishes himself from among his/her fellow soldiers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a specified period of continuous enlisted active military service. A member of the High Council may only bestow this award.
Abbreviation: [GCA]
Good Conduct Award Recipients
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Valorous Unit Award
Criteria
The Valorous Unit Award is to be awarded to units of the Empire for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the Empire is not a belligerent part for actions. The unit must have performed with marked distinction under difficult and hazardous conditions in accomplishing its mission so as to set it apart from the other units participating in the same conflict. The degree of heroism required is the same as that which would warrant award of the Medal of Honor to an individual. Extended periods of combat duty or participation in a large number of operational missions, either ground or air, is not sufficient. Units that have participated in single or successive actions covering relatively brief time spans will earn this award. It is not reasonable to presume that entire units can sustain Medal of Honor performance for extended time periods under the most unusual circumstances. Only on rare occasions will a unit larger than a battalion qualify for this award. A member of the High Council may only bestow this award.
Abbreviation: [VUA]
Valorous Unit Award - Eclipse Recipients (November 4, 2007)
Valorous Unit Award - ARC Lambda Recipients (November 4, 2007)
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