Knight’s Cross
Criteria
The Knight's Cross is the second greatest honor a member cab reasonably hope to achieve. Awarded to officers for constant long term extraordinary service and exceptional loyalty to the fleet, it is not given lightly. Exceptional Command Officers and Ship Captains are most often the recipients of this medal, but not necessarily. Winners of the Knight's Cross most often are leaders who go beyond the line of duty in helping those in their unit and in the navy as a whole. These officers are the ones who are instrumental in stimulating members to reach new heights in achievement and activity. Each subsequent award upgrades the decorations. This medal can only be awarded by the Head of the High Council and the Naval Commander in Chief.
Description
The Knight's Cross is a simple but elegant medal made of the Imperial colours blue, silver, and black. The medal itself is round with a thick silver ring and black metal shaped in the image of the Vast Empire emblem, all attached on top of a dark blue background. Fixed on top of the emblem are two curved pieces of silver that intersect in the middle, leaving a small, oval overlap area. The tips of the curves extend to the edge, but not past the edge, of the medal itself. Upgrades to the medal are placed at the top where the ribbon connects to the medal itself. The Oak Cluster attaches right to the top base of the medal, the Silver Swords start on either side and cross behind it, and the Diamond Eyes are located between the hilts of the swords and the Oak Cluster.
Decorations: Oak Cluster, Silver Swords, Diamond Eyes
Abbreviation: [KC], [KC:OC], [KC:SS], [KC:DE]
