Trade Federation Commendations
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Trade Federation Commendations are medals awarded to all members of the Trade Federation and the nationalized factions for outstanding service. Medals are always displayed on Trade Federation ID card, they are an optional addition to uniforms. When worn, all medals are displayed in a specif order decided by the Cabinet, beginning with those awarded by the Viceroy and followed by Ministry–related and Mission Medals.
Before Year 15, medals were displayed on a separate commendations bar that accompanied the Trade Federation ID card.
General Medals
The medals listed below are awarded to all members of the Trade Federation.
Order of the Viceroy
Awarded by: GL-4
The Order of the Viceroy [OV] is awarded to any person who has distinguished himself or herself by extraordinary achievement. The performance must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his or her comrades or from other persons in similar circumstances. The Order of the Viceroy Confers Lordship, however only Members of the Trade Federation are eligible for this award.
Gold Seal
Awarded by: GL-3 and above
The Gold Seal [GS] is awarded for consistent and exemplary service to the awarding member and/or actions which resulted in overall improvement of the Federation, "above and beyond the call of duty". The medal cannot be awarded for general activity.
Silver Seal
Awarded by: HC-2 and above
The Silver Seal [SS] is a medal of high prestige, and may be awarded when an member has performed consistent or exemplary services to the awarding member which were highly notable and influential, but not profound enough to earn a Gold Seal.
Bronze Seal
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Bronze Seal [BS] is the first level of three seals awarded for services which are not only notable, but substantial... It may be awarded when an member has performed a service that (while not being influential or difficult enough to warrant a Gold Seal or Silver Seal) is of a high quality and deserves more recognition lower medals.
Federation Star
Awarded By: GL-2 and above
The Federation Star [FS] is awarded for consistent and exemplary service to the awarding officer and or actions which resulted in overall improvement of large sections of the Trade Federation under his control, above and beyond the call of duty. It cannot be awarded for general activity. The year of the award is engraved on the reverse, along with the name, rank and unit of the recipient.
Purple Heart
Awarded By: GL-2 and above
The Purple Heart [PH] is awarded in the name of the Viceroy of the Trade Federation to any member of the Trade Federation who, while serving with the Trade Federation who has been wounded or killed, or may hereafter die from being wounded.
Berubian Medal of Self Sacrifice
Awarded By: GL-4 and above
The Berubian Medal of Self Sacrifice [MSS] medal is awarded to any person who rescues, or endeavors to rescue, any other person from harm. The rescue must have been at the risk of the rescuer's own life, with evidence of extreme and heroic daring. On the reverse of the Medal the date of the act is inscribed, along with the name, rank and unit of the recipient, plus the persons(s) life who was saved by the act. Only the Viceroy can award this honor.
Prisoner of War Medal
Awarded By: GL-2 and above
The Prisoner of War Medal [POW] is issued only to persons who are taken prisoner or held captive while engaged in action against an enemy of the Trade Federation, or while serving with friendly forces engaged in armed conflict. The recipient's conduct, whilst in captivity, must have been honorable.
Medal of Loyalty
Awarded By: HC-2 and above
The Medal of Loyalty [MoL] is awarded for exemplary services to the Trade Federation showing extreme loyalty in any scenario within the Trade Federation. Can only be awarded once.
Distinguished Service Medal
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Distinguished Service Medal [DSM-L1/L2/L3] is awarded to any member of the Trade Federation who, while serving with the Federation in any capacity, distinguishes themselves by extraordinary service in a duty of great responsibility. Awarded for combat or non-combat service. Can be awarded up to three times, each level replaces the previous.
Good Conduct Award
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Good Conduct Award [GCA-L1/L2/L3] is awarded for demonstrating honorable behavior consistently beyond that expected of personnel in the Trade Federation. Can be awarded up to three times, each level replaces the previous.
Graphic Award of Excellence
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Graphic Award of Excellence [GAE] is awarded for exemplary services to the Trade Federation in the Graphic Design Field. Can only be awarded once.
Holonet Development Award
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Holonet Development Award [HDA] is awarded for exemplary services to the Trade Federation in the Web Design Field. Can only be awarded once.
Directorate Ribbon
Awarded By: Automatically Awarded
The Directorate Ribbon [DR] is awarded to members of the Trade Federation who have served on the Directorate. Can only be awarded once.
Cabinet Ribbon
Awarded By: Automatically Awarded
The Cabinet Ribbon [CR] is awarded to members of the Trade Federation who have served on the Cabinet. Can only be awarded once.
Tour of Duty Medal
Viceroy Corbin Esco
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Tour of Duty Medal [TOD-VCE] is awarded to members of the Trade Federation who have completed 1 Tour of Duty (1 Year) under Viceroy Corbin Esco of the Trade Federation. The number of years is added to the medal bar to indicate further Tours starting after year 1.
Viceroy Horley Cyan
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Tour of Duty Medal [TOD-VHC] is awarded to members of the Trade Federation who have completed 1 Tour of Duty (1 Year) under Viceroy Horley Cyan of the Trade Federation. The number of years is added to the medal bar to indicate further Tours starting after year 1.
Viceroy Bren Morgarr
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Tour of Duty Medal [TOD-VBM] is awarded to members of the Trade Federation who have completed 1 Tour of Duty (1 Year) under Viceroy Bren Morgarr of the Trade Federation. The number of years is added to the medal bar to indicate further Tours starting after year 1.
Viceroy Jacob Jansen
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Tour of Duty Medal [TOD-VJJ] is awarded to members of the Trade Federation who have completed 1 Tour of Duty (1 Year) under Viceroy Jacob Jansen of the Trade Federation. The number of years is added to the medal bar to indicate further Tours starting after year 1.
Ministry of Defense
The medals listed below are specific to the Trade Federations Ministry of Defense.
Medal of Valor
Awarded By: GL-4
The Medal of Valor [MV] is awarded in the name of the Trade Federation, to a person who, while a member of the Armed Forces, distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the Trade Federation; 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 in which the Trade Federation is not a belligerent party. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life. On the reverse of the Medal the date of the act is inscribed, along with the name, rank and unit of the recipient. Only the Viceroy can award this honor.
Distinguished Flying Cross
Awarded By: HC-2 and above
The Distinguished Flying Cross [DFC] is awarded to all Military personnel in command of Capital, Freighter or fighter class ships for an act or acts of valor, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. A straight silver bar is awarded for further act or acts of valor, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. The slip-on bar has an Lucrehulk Battleship in the centre. The year of the award is engraved on the reverse, along with the name, rank and unit of the recipient.
Intelligence Cross
Awarded By: HC-2 and above
The Intelligence Cross [IC] is awarded for services which are not only notable, but substantial in the Intelligence field. This medal can only be awarded once.
Capital Ship Command
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Capital Ship Command [CSC-L1/L2/L3/L4] is awarded to any pilot who was shown a proficiency piloting a capital ship. Proficiency is displayed in the successful completion of numerous missions that require a capital ship to be flown as the primary purpose of the mission. The pilot is expected to consistently complete the mission with no coaching or assistance regarding the operation of the capital ship or other elements of the mission.
Non-combat missions that would be counted as capital ship missions are relocation from shipyard to base, reconnaissance, equipment relocation. Combat missions would include escort missions, security sweeps, and any combat and combat training such as target practice & group maneuvers.
Fighter Command
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Fighter Command [FCC-L1/L2/L3/L4] is awarded to any pilot who was shown a proficiency piloting a fighter. Proficiency is displayed in the successful completion of numerous missions that require a fighter to be flown as the primary purpose of the mission. The pilot is expected to consistently complete the mission with no coaching or assistance regarding the operation of the fighter or other elements of the mission.
Non-combat missions would include moving ships to their base, proficiency in squading. Combat missions would include escort missions, security sweeps, and any combat and combat training.
Armor Command
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Armor Command [AC-L1/L2/L3/L4] is awarded to any pilot who has shown a proficiency piloting a vehicle. Proficiency is displayed in the successful completion of numerous missions that require a vehicle operation as the primary purpose of the mission. The pilot is expected to consistently complete the mission with no coaching or assistance regarding the operation of the vehicle or other elements of the mission.
Non-combat missions would include moving vehicles to their base, proficiency in squading, planetary patrol. Combat missions would include combat and combat training.
Infantry Command
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Infantry Command [IC-L1/L2/L3/L4] is awarded to any trooper who has shown a proficiency managing droids/NPCs. Proficiency is displayed in the successful completion of numerous missions that require an infantry group operation as the primary purpose of the mission. The trooper is expected to consistently complete the mission with no coaching or assistance regarding the operation of the vehicle or other elements of the mission.
Non-combat missions would include moving droids/NPCs to their base, proficiency in squading, Combat missions would include combat and combat training.
Security Specialist
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The Security Specialist [CSC-L1/L2/L3/L4] is awarded to any pilot who has shown proficiency in general security missions. Proficiency is displayed in the successful completion of numerous missions that require security as the primary purpose of the mission. The pilot is expected to consistently complete the mission with no coaching or assistance regarding any elements of the mission.
Missions used to award this medal include security sweeps of surface or space, building military facilities such as shield generators, making military facilities operational. Also included would be the arresting and transport of prisoners, and any other specialized security work requested by cabinet that does not fall in any of the other four categories.
1st Fleet Veteran
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The 1st Fleet Veteran [1FV] Awarded to members of the 1st Fleet who have completed 1 Tour of Duty (1 Year) within the fleet showing consistent or exemplary services to the Ministry of Defence. This medal is not automatically awarded after serving 1 Tour of Duty and can only be awarded once.
2nd Fleet Veteran
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The 2nd Fleet Veteran [2FV] Awarded to members of the 2nd Fleet who have completed 1 Tour of Duty (1 Year) within the fleet showing consistent or exemplary services to the Ministry of Defence. This medal is not automatically awarded after serving 1 Tour of Duty and can only be awarded once.
3rd Fleet Veteran
Awarded By: HC-1 and above
The 3rd Fleet Veteran [3FV] Awarded to members of the 3rd Fleet who have completed 1 Tour of Duty (1 Year) within the fleet showing consistent or exemplary services to the Ministry of Defence. This medal is not automatically awarded after serving 1 Tour of Duty and can only be awarded once.
Ministry of the Interior
The medals listed below are specific to the Trade Federations Ministry of the Interior.
Ministry of Production
The medals listed below are specific to the Trade Federations Ministry of Production.
Government Affairs
Government Affairs are all units within the Trade Federation that are not part of any ministry. Typically these units or sometimes departments, are part-time and report directly to the Cabinet or a select member of the Cabinet. The medals listed below are specific to these special units.
Evocati Order
Guardians of the Trade Federation and force sensitive members, the following medals are special for the Evocati Order.
Missions
The medals listed below are specific to large scale Trade Federation missions and operations.
Discontinued
The following commendations have been officially retired by order of the Viceroy and are no longer being awarded to the members of the Trade Federation and its nationalized factions. However members who have previously been awarded can still proudly display these awards.
