Awards and medals of the Galactic Empire

==Empire-wide==
===Distinguished Medal of Imperial Honor===
The Distinguished Medal of Imperial Honor was the highest award possible for Imperial citizens and soldiers. It was awarded for outstanding service to the Empire.
===Emperor's Will===
There is some debate about the Emperor's Will medal being higher in stature to the Distinguished Medal of Imperial Honor, the Emperor's Will is directly awarded by the Emperor and is considered a private, sacred honor within the Empire for recognition directly by the Emperor.
===Imperial Medal of Resolution===
The Imperial Medal of Resolution and the Imperial Grand Medal of Resolution were awarded for those Imperial citizens and soldiers who had been involved in the resolution of disputes or conflicts in regards to a specific conflict.
===Medal of the Emperor's Fist===
The Medal of the Emperor's Fist was awarded to Imperial citizens and soldiers who provided "distinguished services to the Emperor in strengthening and maintaining galactic peace."
===Medal of Service===
The Medal of Service was awarded in 5, 10 and 25 year rates (Bronze, Silver and Gold) for service to the Empire in a government or military capacity.
===Laureate of the Empire===
The Laureate of the Empire was awarded to great scholar minds of the Empire.
==Service-wide==
===Galactic War on Insurgency===
The Galactic War on Insurgency is awarded for conflict in a non-conventional war zone to all branches of the Imperial military.
===Medal of Valor===
The Medal of Valor was awarded service-wide to the Imperial military for exceptional valor.
===Crimson Star===
The Crimson Star was a medal given to soldiers of the Imperial military for exceptional performance and service to the Empire during a conflict.
==Starfighter Corps==
===Distinguished Flight Medal===
The Distinguished Flight Medal was awarded to Imperial Starfighter Corps pilots who had performed exceptionally in the line of duty. Those who were awarded this were permitted to place DFM after their name.
===Medal of Conspicuous Gallantry===
The Medal of Conspicuous Gallantry was awarded to ISC pilots who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
===Combat Medallions===
The Imperial Starfighter Corp awards "combat medallions" for specific TIE variants as well as for Assault Gunboats and Missile Boats, they are in the form of a coin that is awarded to the pilot. They come in three grades: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Bronze is awarded when a pilot completes the proscribed basic training course for their assigned starfighter; these are the most numerous for pilots. Silver is awarded following the awarding of a Bronze combat medallion as well as completing a number of flight hours and training simulations. Gold is awarded for the aforementioned requirements but also for successful combat with the starfighter.
==Imperial Special Forces==
===Juggernaut's Ring===
The Juggernaut's Ring sometimes known as the Imperial Special Forces Ring was an award by the Imperial High Commands Imperial Special Forces Command to outstanding and notable commandos of various branches who provided special forces services to the Galactic Empire. This award was given only once and was considered to be of higher esteem for special forces over other medals and awards.
===Crimson Star===
The Crimson Star was an award for Imperial Special Forces for the performance of combat against enemies while on a mission. This award could be awarded multiple times on the basis of missions completed.
==Imperial Navy==
===Superior Service Award===
The Superior Service Award was awarded to vessels of the Imperial Navy which required a Combat Victory Accreditation and Meritorious Service Award while going above and beyond the call of duty in service to the Emperor; generally the Superior Service Award was given to vessels that perished.
===Meritorious Service Award===
The Meritorious Service Award was awarded to outstanding vessels in service to the Imperial Navy. It could be awarded multiple times for outstanding service.
===Combat Victory Accreditation===
The Combat Victory Accreditation was awarded to outstanding vessels in service to the Imperial Navy; it differed from the Meritorious Service Award which was given for significant combat operations while the CVA was often awarded for confirmed combat victory over an enemy.
===Valor Under Fire Citation===
The Valor Under Fire Citation was awarded to vessels in service to the Imperial Navy. The awarding of the VUFC (often just called the VFC) was awarded to a vessel which had come under fire and had engaged the enemy but not necessarily achieved victory over the enemy but was not defeated.
==Imperial Army==
===Nova Star===
The Nova Star was awarded to members of the Imperial Army for exceptional service to the Imperial Army and the Empire.
===Gilded Sun===
The Gilded Sun was awarded to members of the Imperial Army who conducted themselves exceptionally in battle. The Gilded Sun was related to the Thrysus Sun Guard and the inspiration they had on the Imperial military.
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