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. This medal can only be awarded by the Head of the High Council and the Naval Commander in Chief.
Description
The Imperial Grand Cross hangs around the neck from a tri-colour ribbon of blue, black, and silver. The ribbon is clasped together before it touches the medal with a gold and platinum cluster containing a small ruby in the middle. The medal itself is black and follows the line of the two gold scimitars that cross together at their points, each with a sapphire fragment in the middle of the wide tip of the sword. Going downwards through the crossed tips of the scimitars is dagger with diamond crusted blade and a hilt of tiny emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. The shimmering effect of the gems mixed with the crossed weapons reinforce the great power and dignity commanded by the award.
Any subsiquent awards of this decoration to the same member will be augmented with the following:
2nd Award: Galek leaves
3rd Award: Ur-diamonds
4th Award: Crossed Swords
Abbreviation: [IGC], [IGC:GL][IGC:GL,U][IGC:GL,U,CS]
