Celestial military awards.

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[Ordered from highest to lowest. Most may be awarded posthumously.]

Being awarded a medal or ribbon more than once is denoted by a gold or silver star. With the gold star being a count of one, and a silver star being five.







Medal of Honor: "Awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against any enemy of the Celestial Armed Forces; 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. [Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior AND your Faction Leader, and there must be a majority vote to allow it, done by staff, faction members, or faction leaders. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Space Force Distinguished Service Cross: "Awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force and going beyond the call of duty while in service to Celestial Space forces." [Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior AND your Faction Leader, and at least an agreement from two staff members. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Marine Corp Distinguished Service Cross: "Awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force and going beyond the call of duty while in service to Celestial Marine Corp." [Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior AND your Faction Leader, and at least an agreement from two staff members. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Naval Distinguished Service Cross: "Awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force and going beyond the call of duty while in service to the Celestial Navy." [Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior AND your Faction Leader, and at least an agreement from two staff members. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Army Distinguished Service Star: "Awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force and going beyond the call of duty while in service to the Celestial Army." [Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior AND your Faction Leader, and at least an agreement from two staff members. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Air Force Distinguished Service Star: "Awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force and going beyond the call of duty while in service to the Celestial Air Force." [Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior AND your Faction Leader, and at least an agreement from two staff members. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]

[All five Branch Distinguished Service awards are technically the same "level", but due to the higher use of the Space forces and Marines it is proper to wear their's ahead of other another branch.]



Meritorious Service Medal: "Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements." [Not a combat award. Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior AND your Faction Leader, and at least one second from a staff member. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Distinguished Service Cross: "Awarded for gallantry and risk of life in action against an enemy of the Celestial cause." [Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior AND your Faction Leader, and at least one second from a staff member. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Silver Star: "Awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the Celestial people." [Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior AND your Faction Leader, and at least one second from any staff member. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Medal of Peace: "Awarded for personally or working as a unit in bolstering peaceful relations with either a hostile or unknown force. Or for being largely responsible for a war-ending victory over another force." [Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior AND your Faction Leader. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Purple Heart: "Awarded for being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the Celestial cause or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces." [Only one medal is given per incident, regardless of how many wounds are received.]



Humanitarian Service Medal: "Awarded for meritorious participation in specified military acts or operations of a humanitarian nature." [Can be combat missions ONLY if the goal was to provide aid.]



Joint Service Medal: "Awarded for distinguishing oneself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service while assigned to a joint branch unit, though prerequisites are lower than both the Distinguished Service Cross or Silver Star."[Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Space Exploration Medal: "Awarded for serving a full tour with an assignment in space, either on a station or ship. Provided your official station does not change, you may land on a planet not under Celestial control. This medal is also awarded for being part of a unit that makes a space-borne discovery that leads to advancement within Celestial forces."



Distinguished Flying Cross: "Awarded for outstanding gallantry and skill in the field as a Mobile Weapon pilot. May only be awarded to qualified pilots, though not necessarily a combat pilot." [Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Platinum Star of Merit: "Awarded to personnel that have distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the Celestial cause. Both a military and civilian award." [Not a combat award. Must be earned In Character at the recommendation of your direct IC superior. Any applications with this Medal already earned will be denied.]



Prisoner of War Medal: "Awarded to any person who was taken prisoner or held captive while engaged in an action against an enemy of the Celestial government; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing Armed Force; or while serving with friendly forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing Armed Force upon release."



Guardian Medal: "Awarded for protecting, rescuing, or endeavoring to rescue, any other person from hostile acts, such as enemy actions, or native creatures."



Life Saver Medal: "Awarded for rescuing, or endeavoring to rescue, any other person from exposure, shipwreck, or other peril of Space."



Celestial Medal: "Awarded for distinguishing oneself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. For acts of lifesaving, or attempted lifesaving, it is required that the action be performed at the risk of one's own life"



Defense Meritorious Service Medal: "Awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in a joint activity, distinguish themselves by non-combat outstanding achievement or meritorious service, but not of a degree to warrant award of the Meritorious Service Medal."



Commendation Medal: "Awarded for distinguishing oneself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. A "V" for Valor may be awarded for combat actions, each branch attaches a pin of their emblem to signify which branch the award is from, in the case of a Joint award the ribbon is left blank." [Both combat and non-combat.]



Air/Space Medal: "Awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight." [Both a combat and non-combat award.]



Achievement Medal: "Awarded for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or non-combat based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Commendation Medal or higher. A "V" for Valor may be awarded for combat actions, each branch attaches a pin of their emblem to signify which branch the award is from, in the case of a Joint award the ribbon is left blank." [Both combat or non-combat.]



Good Conduct Medal: "Awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Celestial Military service."

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Combat Action Ribbon: "Awarded for having rendered satisfactory performance under enemy fire while actively participating in a ground or surface engagement." [Awarded to Marines, or crewman, or members of another branch working with the Marines, Navy, or Space forces.]



Combat Recognition Ribbon: "Awarded to any soldier, who is personally present and actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy, and performing satisfactorily in accordance with the prescribed rules of engagement." [Army and Space force version of the Combat Action Ribbon.]



Space Forces Royal Unit Citation: "Awarded for a unit up to the size of Division showing gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions." [Only members of the unit at the time of the award may wear this ribbon.]



Marine Corps Royal Unit Citation: "Awarded for a unit up to the size of Division showing gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions." [Only members of the unit at the time of the award may wear this ribbon.]



Naval Royal Unit Citation: "Awarded for a unit up to the size of Division showing gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions." [Only members of the unit at the time of the award may wear this ribbon.]



Army Royal Unit Citation: "Awarded for a unit up to the size of Division showing gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions." [Only members of the unit at the time of the award may wear this ribbon.]



Joint Meritorious Unit Award: "Awarded to joint units or activities where the joint activity must either report through Unified, Combined, or Specified Command channels or pursue a joint mission." [Only members of the unit at the time of the award may wear this ribbon.]



Valorous Unit Award: "Awarded for unit heroism lesser than that required of a Royal Unit Citation or non-combat service which was outstanding when compared to other units or organizations performing similar service." [Only members of the unit at the time of the award may wear this ribbon.]



Naval/Space Superior Unit Award: "Awarded for outstanding meritorious performance of a difficult and challenging mission carried out under extraordinary circumstances." [Only members of the unit at the time of the award may wear this ribbon.]



Superior Unit Award: "Awarded for outstanding meritorious performance of a difficult and challenging mission carried out under extraordinary circumstances." [Only members of the unit at the time of the award may wear this ribbon.]



Battle Efficiency Ribbon: "Awarded for battle efficiency competition, to members of ships, squadrons or units." [Only members of the unit at the time of the award may wear this ribbon. Marines aboard the winning Naval or Space vessel earn this award as well. For each award of the "E" Ribbon, one Battle "E" device is authorized for wear on the "E" ribbon, up to the third award. When a service member receives a fourth "E" award, a Wreathed Battle "E" device is bestowed. This replaces the first three devices and effectively "closes out" the award ribbon – no further devices are authorized for display of additional awards. While service members may receive more than four "E"s, only four can be displayed. Final Unit award.]



Extended Tour Ribbon: "Awarded for personnel that have their tour of duty extended, and serve to completion. Also automatically awarded to all Prisoners of War."



Navy/Space Expeditionary Ribbon: "Awarded to the officers and enlisted men of the Space Force, Navy and Marine Corps who shall have actually landed on foreign territory and engaged in operations against armed opposition, or operated under circumstances which, after full consideration, shall be deemed to merit special recognition and for which service no campaign medal has been awarded."



Marine Corps Expeditionary Ribbon: "Awarded to Marine Corps personnel who land on foreign territory, engage in operations against armed opposition, or who operate under circumstances deemed to merit special recognition and for which no campaign medal has been awarded."



National Defense Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service during periods of national emergency."



Armed Forces Expeditionary Ribbon: "Awarded to members of the Celestial Armed Forces who have participated in a Celestial military operation and encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by foreign Armed Forces."



Marine Corps Haito Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts in the system of Haito during the Plhia War. Has a "bloodstripe" around the ribbon to honor the sacrifice of the Marine Corps, who took the highest casualties it it's history during this conflict." [Ended 10 years prior to RPG start. Must have served in war.]



Space Forces Haito Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts in the system of Haito during the Plhia War." [Ended 10 years prior to RPG start. Must have served in war.]



Telos Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts on Telos." [Must have entered combat on Telos or in Telos space.]



Nagrah Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts in the country of Nagrah." [Must have served in country of Narah, which is on Telos. Ended 5 years ago.]



Kittar Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts in the country of Kittar." [Must have served in the country of Kittar, which is on the planet Hiemt. Ended three years ago.]



Ruta Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts in the country of Ruta." [Must have served in the country of Ruta, which is on Telos. Ended 17 years ago.]



Aloga Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts in the Aloga asteroid belt." [Must have served in the Aloga asteroid belt. Ended 2 years ago.]



Jancia Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts on the planet Jancia." [Must have served on the planet Jancia. Ongoing.]



Traub Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts in the pirate territory in the Traub System." [Must have served against pirates in the Traub System. Ongoing.]



Frangia Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts in the terrorist territories in the country of Frangia." [Must have served in Frangia. Ended 9 years ago.]

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Rahi Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts on the planet of Rahi." [Must have served on the planet of Rahi. Ongoing.]



Loke Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts on the planet of Loke." [Must have served on the planet of Loke. Ended 13 years ago.]



Braii Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts on the Braii System." [Must have served in the Braii system. Ended 6 years ago.]



Zrema Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts on the Zrema System." [Must have served in the Zrema system. Ended 2 years ago.]



Habeil Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts on the planet of Habeil." [Must have served on the planet of Habeil. Ended 13 years ago.]



Critma Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts on the country of Critma." [Must have served in the country of Critma. Ended 9 months ago.]



Gremi and Bakyrt Service Ribbon: "Awarded for service within territorial limits or service that directly supported the military efforts in the systems of Gremi and Bakyrt during the Maku War of Independence." [Must have served in the Maku War of Independence. Ended 19 years ago.]



Armed Forces Service Ribbon: "Awarded to those service members who engage in "significant activity" for which no other campaign or service medal is authorized."



Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Ribbon: "Awarded for substantial volunteer service to the local community."



Army Sea Service Ribbon: "Awarded to active duty members who complete two years of cumulative sea duty aboard Class A or B vessels."



Sea Service Deployment Ribbon: "Awarded to any member of the Navy or Marine Corps assigned to a deployable unit (e.g. a ship, aircraft squadron, detachment, battalion, or other unit type that operates away from its assigned homeport) and is forward-deployed for a period of either 90 consecutive days or two periods of at least 80 days each within a given 12-month period.



Overseas Service Ribbon: "Awarded to any member of the Navy or Marine Corps who completes one year of consecutive or cumulative duty at a permanent overseas duty station."



Interstellar Service Ribbon: "Awarded to any member of the Space forces or Marine Corps who completes one year of consecutive or cumulative duty at a permanent interstellar duty station."



Longevity Service Ribbons: "Used to denote years of military service, going up to five years."



Space Force Recruitment Ribbon: "Awarded to officers and enlisted personnel who complete a standard 36 month tour in a Space Force Recruiting Command."



Marine Corps Recruitment Ribbon: "Awarded to officers and enlisted personnel who complete a standard 36 month tour in a Marine Corps Recruiting Command."



Armed Forces Recruitment Ribbon: "Awarded to officers and enlisted personnel who complete a standard 36 month tour in a Military Recruiting Command." [Navy, Army, and Air Force.]



Drill Instructor Ribbon: "Awarded after three years of service as a drill instructor (or equivalent) at recruit training or officer instruction school."



Security Guard Ribbon: "Awarded for twenty-four months of service as a Marine Corps Security Guard at a Celestial embassy or consulate in a foreign country."



Service Ribbon: "Awarded for completion of any Initial Entry Training course." [Marines earn the Marine Corps emblem to wear on their uniform instead.]



Hellion Ribbon: "Awarded to any Hellion upon passing basic training. Kept at the bottom of the awards as a sign of respect, placing them on one end opposite the Medal of Honor." [Must be a Hellion.]