Section VI-i: Merit Awards

Imperial Grand Cross

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.

The Knights Cross is the second greatest honor a member can 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 will most often be the recipients of this medal, but not necessarily. 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.

Decorations: Oak Cluster, Silver Swords, Diamond Eyes

The Imperial Navy Cross dates back to the glorious days of the Emperor, when extraordinary Admirals were awarded by a Grand Admiral or the Emperor himself! This prestigious medal is award to Naval Officers of the highest caliber whom have demonstrated flawless leadership, loyalty, service, and honor to their fleet and their men. This historical medal reflects the pride of the Imperial Navy and those who wear it are the best the empire has to offer. This medal can only be awarded by the Head of the High Council and the Naval Commander in Chief.

The Iron Cross is awarded to members who have shown a long history of dedicated commitment and loyalty to the Vast Empire Navy while greatly improving the fleet. The acts of service must have been so notable and so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades. This medal can be awarded only by the Naval Commander in Chief or Executive Officer.

Holders Navy Defense Medal are officers that, through their direct action, have improved the fleet and provided ideal leadership to those under their command. Any recipient of this award has proven their dedication and loyalty to the fleet through valorous deeds and command consistently, and by doing so, has strengthened the fleet as a whole.

The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to those officers who have shown consistent, exceptional AND innovative service in their assigned function. Recipients are fearless leaders whose invention, excellence, and outstanding contributions have made the Vast Empire great. This medal may be awarded by any Command Officer or Flotilla Commander.

Awarded to any member who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. This medal can be awarded by all Command Officers and Ship Captains.

An award made to those who show truly outstanding achievement and extraordinary service. This will typically be an award for to a member for aiding their superior officers in their duties. This medal can be awarded by Wing Commanders and above.

The Victory Cross is awarded for mission creation, fiction, and other contributions which significantly shape the Vast Empire Navy and its activities. Each subsequent award upgrades the trim of the cross, with the highest upgrade being Victory Cross with Ebony Trim. This may be awarded by Squadron Commanders.

Trims: Blue, Silver, Gold, Ebony

The Cross of Bravery is a merit for those pilots who have repeatedly shown extreme dedication and loyalty to a Squadron or Wing over a long period of time and are consistently contributing new ideas for the Squadron or Wing. It may also be awarded for participating in fleet competitions. This medal can be awarded by Squadron Commanders.

Can be awarded pips.

The basic merit award of the Vast Empire Navy, it can be awarded for any outstanding service. This medal has two classes, with first class being a higher honor than second class, but is not an upgrade to the second class. This medal can be awarded by Flight Leaders.

The basic merit award of the Vast Empire Navy, it can be awarded for any outstanding service. This medal has two classes, with first class being a higher honor than second class, but is not an upgrade to the second class. This medal can be awarded by Flight Leaders.

Abbreviation: [MC2]