Imperial Military Honours

The Nesarian Empire, over its long history, has come up with many different military honours with which to award its citizens in recognition for admirable acts of courage. Some of these honours may be applied to civilians, but most are restricted to soldiers. The following list is ordered by how significant these awards are, ranked from most prestigious to least.

## Flaming Sword

The Flaming Sword is the highest military honour that an Imperial citizen can be awarded with, similar to the Victoria Cross. It is awarded for acts of extreme valour in the face of the enemy in battle, usually acts which result in a significant amount of Imperial soldiers or civilians being saved from an otherwise uncertain fate. The Flaming Sword was introduced in 1851, at the end of the Civil War, in recognition for the heroism of many different Imperial soldiers throughout the war. The Flaming Sword has also been awarded to Inquisitorial agents.

The Flaming Sword is a shield-shaped medal with a white colour and golden edges, with a depiction of - as the name would suggest - a sword on fire in the centre. It is attached using a purple ribbon.

The Flaming Sword is derived from the Elvetan deity Acras, the God of courage and war, whose symbol in the Elavitan tradition is a sword wreathed in flame. Although the medal has its origins in the Elvetan religion, it is viewed as a secular award, applicable to soldiers of all faiths.

Below is a list of all the individuals mentioned on this wiki who have been granted the Flaming Sword:

* General Baihan Gashumaag - For actions in the Battle of Atsvar, posthumously awarded 1950

## Glass Sword

The Glass Sword is the second-highest military honour that an Imperial citizen can be awarded with. Although inferior in status to the Flaming Sword, it is in fact far older. Folk tradition holds that the Glass Sword was first introduced by Emperor Athdus III, but the first written record of it being awarded is during the Time of Troubles, when it was awarded to Sir Magos vi Alvuna (an Imperial Knight) in 948. The Glass Sword has also been awarded to Inquisitorial agents. The Glass Sword is awarded for acts of courage in battle, but also for acts of great military significance which benefitted the Empire.

The Glass Sword is named quite literally; it is a ceremonial one-handed sword with a hilt made of bronze, a polished purple amethyst pommel, and a blade made of glass.

Below is a list of all the individuals mentioned on this wiki who have been granted the Glass Sword:

* Sir Magos vi Alvuna - For slaying the Black Demon attempting to rape Sister Larisa, abbess of the Jionera nunnery, and losing both legs in the process, awarded 948
* Field Marshal Luccario Eliana - For commanding the victorious defence of Atsvar against a numerically superior foe, awarded 1950

## Medal of Loyalty

The Medal of Loyalty is an honour which may be awarded to soldiers or civilians, given in recognition for extreme displays of loyalty, particularly when that loyalty is tested and when betraying the Emperor would be the easier option. Although it can be given to civilians, the majority of its recipients have been soldiers. The Medal of Loyalty was introduced in 1644, posthumously awarded to Duke Elafon Paderina.

The Medal of Loyalty has gone through several redesigns, most recently in 1931 by Emperor Adrion I. The current design is a circle of steel with a crown engraved into the centre, below which is engraved the words "The truest of hearts", surrounded by a polished bronze rim.

Below is a list of all the individuals mentioned on this wiki who have been granted the Medal of Loyalty:

* Duke Elafon Paderina - For rejecting the offer of allegiance by an unknown Dread Titan and dying as a result, posthumously awarded 1644
* Sir Brigo Fogesca - For displaying loyalty in the March on Capera, awarded 1931
* Sir Falto Civena - For displaying loyalty in the March on Capera, awarded 1931