Alliance to Restore the Republic Awards

## Decorations

Medal of Bravery

Alliance Medal of Honor

Kalidor Crescent

Kenobi Medallion - this award, presented by the Alliance, was bestowed upon those
individuals who sacrificed everything for the elimination of the New
Order. Thus, the award was only given posthumously. Jek Porkins was one
of the first recipients of the award, for his heroic actions in the
Battle of Yavin.

**Burdine Cluster** was an award given by the Alliance to Restore the Republic to a member who displayed heroism in battle.The award was traditionally accompanied by an advancement in rank.

Platinum Valor Cross

this was one of the most distinguished medals awarded to Alliance officers.

Cross Crosslet - Decoration awarded for outstanding valor that went well beyond the call
of duty. As such, it was awarded posthumously 45% of the time. The Cross
 Crosslet was a gold cross on a platinum background.

Nebula for Bravery

Medal of Alderaan

developed by an Alderaanian survivor and first awarded to Luke Skywalker
 and Han Solo in the wake of the Battle of Yavin, this medallion was
commissioned by the Alliance to honor those beings who displayed
exceptional bravery and heroism in battle.

Corellian Cross - The award parameters have always been, "Any person serving in any
capacity in the military, who has distinguished themselves in action
with the military, or in operations conducted with friendly foreign
forces, by taking extraordinarily heroic action at the risk of life
sufficient to set the individual apart from his or her comrades."

This award is often given in lieu of another, higher award which
was not appropriate, or when the action or actions was thought
insufficient for a higher award.

Crescent of Valour (SpecForce) - awarded for brave and valorous conduct under fire. It took the form of a
 crescent embossed on a field of stars and hung from a blue ribbon.

Death's Head: Stylized Stormtrooper Helmet supported by a black ribbon.
 Issued to enlisted men who recieve a "Death Mark" from the Empire in
direct responce to a mission they preformed for the Rebel Alliance.
Acknowledged by the New Republic, but no longer issued.

**Bronze Nova for Conspicuous Gallantry**

True Gunner (Pilots)

Alvice Star (Pilots) - **Alvace Star** was a Rebel Alliance military decoration awarded by the Alliance to Restore the Republic to pilots who led their units out of dangerous combat situations

Mantooine Medallion - [F]or any person serving in any capacity in the Alliance military who
has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the
Government in a duty of great responsibility."

Rohal Cross

this distinguished award was given by the Alliance to those beings who
displayed unusual levels of valor and bravery during a mission.

Mentioned in Data-Feeds: No medal, just an
addition to the person's record (And bragging rights in the barrack
rooms.). The individual did a task worthy of being included in the
Rebel Alliance's Data-Feeds. Occasionally a pre-requisite for other
awards.

Superior Service Medal - this basic award was bestowed by the Alliance to individuals who
continued to excel in the ongoing battle against the Empire. It was a
simple medal, with the Alliance symbol hung from a red and blue ribbon.

Hoth Service Medal - This medal is awarded to any member of the Rebel Alliance who served at
Hoth base, fought in the Battle of Hoth, or any of the subsequent
actions that saved so many Allied lives.

Badge of Merit

Redbird - For injuries sustained in service to the Alliance

## Campaign Medals

Shield of Yavin Campaign Ribbon

This is one of the first campaign medals ordered by Alliance High
Command. It is awarded to all who served in the defence of Yavin in any
capacity, whatsoever. Unfortunately, many of these were awarded
posthumously. The Shield of Yavin was dedicated to General Jan Dodonna,
who ingeniously designed the Death Star defence, and who heroically gave
 his life in the defence of Yavin IV.

Hoth Campaign Ribbon

Awarded to those present during the evacuation of Hoth. Those who actually fought in
the Battle of Hoth are further presented with the Hoth Defence Service
Pin, to be affixed to the Hoth Campaign Ribbon.

Mid Rim Offensive Campaign Ribbon

Awarded to participants of the Mid Rim offensive and subsequent retreat

Battle Tabs - A **battle tab** was a type of uniform decoration that was sewn onto the left sleeve of a starfighter pilot's flight suit.
 These tabs indicated the battles that a given pilot participated in,
and were usually uniquely decorated to reflect the particular battle
they represented, or circumstances within the battle that made the
participant stand out.

Mon Calimari Cross: Aquamarine cross supported by a light blue ribbon.
 Issued to soldiers and customs agents who go above and beyond the call
of duty to suppress illegal activities, particularily against smugglers
hindering the Rebel Alliance/New Republish or supporting the Imperial
Remnant.

Field Achievement Award - **Field Achievement Award** was a medal given to Rebel Alliance operatives who survived their first mission during the Galactic Civil War.

The Cargo Crate: A cargo crate suspended from a red ribbon. Issued to
Rebel soldiers and allied personel who are able to liberate a large
supply of war material. There are four levels, Bronze, Silver, Gold and
 Gold with Diamond Clusters. Bronze is for Small Arms and Droids,
Silver for Vechicles and Heavy Weapons, Gold for Starships (Be they
fighters or freighters), and Gold with Diamond Clusters for capital
ships. Additional issuings are indicated by small pins attached to the
supporting ribbon (Up to a maximum of 3 additional.). It has never been
 officially accepted by the New Republic, and soldiers have been
punished for wearing them while in dress uniforms for being "Out of
uniform".

## Combat and Attainment Badges

- Combat Infantry Badge - given for completing basic Alliance infantry
training, or completion of one combat mission against the enemy.

- Expert Infantry Badge - given for demonstrating superior combat skills, or completion of five missions

- Combat Medic Badge - given for completion of Alliance Field Medic Training Course

- Expert Medic Badge - given for completion of five missions as a medic

- Surgeon Badge - given to all fully qualified surgeons upon enlisting

- Explosives Technician Badge - given for completing Alliance Explosives Training

- Air Assault Badge - given for completion of Alliance Air Assault School

- Starfighter Combat Badge - given for completion of Starfighter training, or one mission involving combat

Flight Badge - **Flight Badges** were badges that were awarded for the successful completion of a starfighter training course in the Rebel Alliance. By the Battle of Hoth, four were known to have been issued, for the RZ-1 A-wing interceptor, the T-65 X-wing starfighter, the BTL Y-wing starfighter, and the B-wing starfighter.

Signalman's Patch: Lapel patch of a transmission dish. Issued to
soldiers that have cross-trained with comm equipment (Communications of
4D or above).

Sensor Operator's Patch: Lapel patch of a sensor tower. Issued to
soldiers that have cross-trained with sensor equipment (Sensors of 4D or
 above).

Rocketeer's Patch: Lapel patch of a rocket pack. Issued to soldiers
that have cross-trained with rocket or jet packs (Rocket Pack Operation
or Jet Pack Operation of 4D or above).

Marksman's Badge: Round shoulder patch of a red bullseye on a black
background. Issued to soldiers who rank "Marksman" with a blaster rifle
 (Blaster or Blaster: Rifle of 5D or above). Pre-Requisite to Sniper
Training.

Gray Stripes: Gray stripe sewen into the cuffs of the BDU. Issued to
ground troops that have cross-trained with spacebourne vechicles (Eg.
Landing Craft and Freighters).

Camaasi Clover: Bright green clover pin. Issued upon completing a
potentially dangerous mission without having to resort to violence
(Including the useage of explosives.).

## Citations

- Commander's Citation - Usually presented by a direct superior: squadron commander, gunnery commander, platoon leader, etc.

- Group Commander's Citation - Usually presented by a higher superior:
wing commander, Chief Engineering Officer, company commander, etc.

- Admiral of the Fleet Commendation - Peculiar to the navy, this award
may be presented to any personnel whose performance is worthy of the
admiral's notice.

- High Command Citation - If one's actions are infamous enough, word
will reach the Alliance Military High Command, who can then deign to
issue this award. This award is often accompanied by a promotion

- Presidential Citation - Given by the President of the Provisional
Council, or President of the New Republic (as opposed to the Chief of
State), this award is the most prestigious Citation, and is often
accompanied by a promotion effective immediately after receiving the
citation.