Vast Empire Awards

The following is a list specifying the medals that may be handed out by the members of the High Council to their subordinate officers/troopers/pilots. Please note that specific members of the High Council may only hand out certain medals. They are listed in the order of importance.

Medal of Honor [MoH]

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/award.

Star of the Empire [SotE]

The Head of High Council or the Operations Officer may only bestow this medal/award.

Eagle's Claw Medallion [ECM]

The Head of High Council or the Operations Officer may only bestow this medal/award.

Steel Cross of Palpatine [SCP]

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.

Sadow Crescent [SC]

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.

Imperial Grand Cross [GC]

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.

Spirit of Daala [SoD]

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.

Meritorious Service Medal [MSM]

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. Only a member of the High Council may only bestow this medal/award.

Valorous Unit Award [VUA]

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. Only a member of the High Council may only bestow this medal/award.

Imperial Expeditionary Medal [IEM]

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.

Good Conduct Award [GCA]

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 medal/award.

Legion of Combat (LoC)

Like the Combat Medallion listed below, the Legion of Combat medal distinguishes those who fight valiantly in the name of the Vast Empire during an Outer Rim War event. Those who have emerged from the battlefield victorious (winning one match) gain the honour of wearing this medal. Further upgrades can be obtained as a soldier strengthens his reputation as a talented combatant.

• Bronze Star (LoC-BS): For playing 25 or more
• Silver Scimitar (LoC-SS): For playing 50 or more
• Gold Wings (LoC-GW): For playing 75 or more
• Ruby Scepter (LoC-RS): For playing 100 or more
• Emerald Blade (LoC-EB): For playing 125 or more
• Diamond Dagger (LoC-DD): For playing 150 or more
• Platinum Lightsaber (LoC-PL): For playing 200 or more

Combat Medallion (CM)

This medal is awarded to recognize those soldiers who have put their lives and reputation on the line in the name of the Vast Empire. In particular it acknowledges those who have participated in the Outer Rim War. Playing 10 or more matches earns one this distinction, while upgrades to the medal can be obtained as detailed below:

• Bronze Star (CM-BS): For playing 25 or more
• Silver Scimitar (CM-SS): For playing 50 or more
• Gold Wings (CM-GW): For playing 75 or more
• Ruby Scepter (CM-RS): For playing 100 or more
• Emerald Blade (CM-EB): For playing 125 or more
• Diamond Dagger (CM-DD): For playing 150 or more
• Platinum Lightsaber (CM-PL): For playing 200 or more