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The highest decoration offered by the Maverick Hunters, presented by the Maverick Hunter Commander in a formal ceremony. | The highest decoration offered by the Maverick Hunters, presented by the Maverick Hunter Commander in a formal ceremony. | ||
| - | ==Branch | + | ==Branch Saltire== |
'''For extraordinary heroism above and beyond the line of duty in service to (Branch)'''<br> | '''For extraordinary heroism above and beyond the line of duty in service to (Branch)'''<br> | ||
| - | Second-highest decoration, awarded separately by service branch. | + | Second-highest decoration, awarded separately by service branch. (Vanguard, Gendarmerie, ANSEO, Artillery?, Support, etc) |
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| + | ==Cmdr. Imanga Valdivieso Bar Trefoil== | ||
| + | '''For exceptional prowess and unwavering service to the cause of human life while enduring under the power of the enemy.'''<br> | ||
| + | Rarely awarded to survivors, this award is given to those who "fight to the bitter end" in situations deemed hopeless under the recipient's own power, provided they achieved something of consequence in the struggle. | ||
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| + | ==Cmdr. Zero Bar Trefoil== | ||
| + | '''For distinguished service in a command position of great responsibility'''<br> | ||
| + | Awarded to long-serving unit commanders and equivalent-grade personnel in command or leadership roles. Formerly the Sigma Bar Trefoil. | ||
==Distinguished Service Medal== | ==Distinguished Service Medal== | ||
'''For distinguished service in a position of responsibility'''<br> | '''For distinguished service in a position of responsibility'''<br> | ||
| - | + | Typically awarded to Majors and above and to unit commanders. Rarely awarded without a fair length of service in a position of authority. | |
==Distinguished Defense Service Medal== | ==Distinguished Defense Service Medal== | ||
'''For distinguished service in the course of protecting the person and livelihood of civilians in the line of duty.'''<br> | '''For distinguished service in the course of protecting the person and livelihood of civilians in the line of duty.'''<br> | ||
| - | + | Awarded to those stationed in a defensive capacity for a length of time. | |
==Jagerstern== | ==Jagerstern== | ||
'''For valor and gallantry befitting an officer of the Maverick Hunters'''<br> | '''For valor and gallantry befitting an officer of the Maverick Hunters'''<br> | ||
| - | The most famous and "common" high distinction, awarded to officers who didn't quite make the cut for the Decoration of Valor. | + | The most famous and "common" high distinction, awarded to officers who didn't quite make the cut for the Decoration of Valor. Can be conferred in degrees for prior holders. |
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| + | ==Cmdr. Java Bar Trefoil== | ||
| + | '''For service extraordinary and elective above and beyond the call of duty in exigent circumstances without respite or relief'''<br> | ||
| + | Awarded to those who take on and perform duties above their commissioned rank or beyond prior orders in circumstances where leadership is required and responsibilities need to be covered without supervision, for a length of time. Relatively rare. | ||
==Wreath of Europa== | ==Wreath of Europa== | ||
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'''For service meritorious and exceptional'''<br> | '''For service meritorious and exceptional'''<br> | ||
Considered a "precursor" award to the above, and almost never awarded except concurrent with one of the awards below, the "Liz 3" is given based on exceptional performance as well as a generally acclaimed career. | Considered a "precursor" award to the above, and almost never awarded except concurrent with one of the awards below, the "Liz 3" is given based on exceptional performance as well as a generally acclaimed career. | ||
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| + | ==Oceanic Wreath== | ||
| + | '''For service meritorious and unwavering in or in cooperation with ANSEO programs and efforts.'''<br> | ||
| + | Typically awarded concurrent with the etching of the same symbol into a Reploid's armor, the Oceanic Wreath represents recognition of a career of outstanding service with noteworthy involvement in ANSEO operations (including joint operations). It is awarded via nomination from an ANSEO unit commander or equivalent national military officer to the Maverick Hunter Commander and typically only given out to officers and A-rank personnel. | ||
==Branch Commendation Medal== | ==Branch Commendation Medal== | ||
'''For a demonstrated record of commendable service'''<br> | '''For a demonstrated record of commendable service'''<br> | ||
Awarded by branch with a joint award also available, this is a distinction that does not recognize any one particular deed and is typically awarded after a three-month waiting period from the distinction prior, in order to evaluate service record and ongoing performance. | Awarded by branch with a joint award also available, this is a distinction that does not recognize any one particular deed and is typically awarded after a three-month waiting period from the distinction prior, in order to evaluate service record and ongoing performance. | ||
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| + | ==Lunar Wreath & Constellation== | ||
| + | '''For expeditionary service meritorious and commendable service ordinary'''<br> | ||
| + | Typically awarded concurrent with the etching of the same symbol into a Reploid's armor, the Lunar Wreath is bestowed to recognize distinguished service in an expeditionary operation consistent with a career of commendable service. It is never awarded to a recipient who does not already hold a lesser honor (though they can be awarded concurrently). The constellation marker is intended to represent "distant or foreign skies" and correlates with the date and location of the operation; multiple constellations can be awarded for further expeditionary missions, to be listed as "Lunar Wreath & # Constellations" in a reading of honors. | ||
==Branch Achievement Medal== | ==Branch Achievement Medal== | ||
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An honor also presented to civilians, the Service Medal recognizes acts of heroism carried out outside the scope of a combat engagement. It is one of the more recognizable honors available. | An honor also presented to civilians, the Service Medal recognizes acts of heroism carried out outside the scope of a combat engagement. It is one of the more recognizable honors available. | ||
| - | ==Golden | + | ==Golden Saltire== |
'''For combat distinction above and beyond the line of duty in an engagement with a dangerous and aware foe in a situation of direct threat to multiple lives'''<br> | '''For combat distinction above and beyond the line of duty in an engagement with a dangerous and aware foe in a situation of direct threat to multiple lives'''<br> | ||
The highest combat recognition award, given to those who exceed their ranking by retiring or neutralizing a sentient opponent deemed to be of high threat class. Not awarded for threat classes below A. Engagement against a Mechaniloid does not qualify. | The highest combat recognition award, given to those who exceed their ranking by retiring or neutralizing a sentient opponent deemed to be of high threat class. Not awarded for threat classes below A. Engagement against a Mechaniloid does not qualify. | ||
| - | ==Silver | + | ==Silver Saltire== |
'''For combat distinction in an engagement with a dangerous foe in a situation of direct threat to life'''<br> | '''For combat distinction in an engagement with a dangerous foe in a situation of direct threat to life'''<br> | ||
| - | Lesser counterpart to the Golden | + | Lesser counterpart to the Golden Saltire, given to those who exceed assessed situational parameters to neutralize an opponent deemed to be of high threat class in a manner considered exemplary. Not awarded for threat classes below B. Rarely awarded to Reploids. |
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| + | ==Copper Saltire== | ||
| + | '''For combat distinction in an engagement with a dangerous foe in a situation warranting arms'''<br> | ||
| + | Lesser counterpart to the Golden and Silver Saltires, given to those who exceed assessed situational parameters to repel, detain, disarm or neutralize an opponent deemed to be of sufficient threat class as to warrant combat engagement. Awarded in situations considered not threatening to life. Rarely awarded to officers. | ||
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| + | ==Cmdr. Alpha Bar Trefoil & Iridium Valknut== | ||
| + | '''For honorable discharge following a record of commendable service'''<br> | ||
| + | The official presentation record politely and obliquely steps over the actual requisite for presentation; this award is given to those who go Maverick through software defects and are removed from service without incident. | ||
==White Tassel== | ==White Tassel== | ||
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'''For rapid response in a situation of crisis above and beyond expectations'''<br> | '''For rapid response in a situation of crisis above and beyond expectations'''<br> | ||
Awarded for first responders and rapid engagement in crisis scenarios as compared to performance baseline indexes and considered exceptional. | Awarded for first responders and rapid engagement in crisis scenarios as compared to performance baseline indexes and considered exceptional. | ||
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| + | ==Ottawa Cord== | ||
| + | '''For rapid and exemplary response to the Ottawa Protocol befitting an officer of the Maverick Hunters'''<br> | ||
| + | Corresponding NCO/enlisted honor is the Ottawa Red Tassel. | ||
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| + | ==Starlight Cord== | ||
| + | '''For rapid and exemplary response to the Starlight Protocol befitting an officer of the Maverick Hunters'''<br> | ||
| + | Corresponding NCO/enlisted honor is the Lusaka Black Tassel. | ||
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| + | ==Tokyo Cord== | ||
| + | '''For rapid and exemplary response to the Tokyo Protocol befitting an officer of the Maverick Hunters'''<br> | ||
| + | Corresponding NCO/enlisted honor is the Tokyo Rose Tassel. | ||
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| + | ==Oppenheimer Cord== | ||
| + | '''For rapid and exemplary response to the Crimea Protocol befitting an officer of the Maverick Hunters'''<br> | ||
| + | Corresponding NCO/enlisted honor is the Warsaw Green Tassel. | ||
==Star of Bangladesh== | ==Star of Bangladesh== | ||
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'''For exceptional and long-term service in an unsupported situation'''<br> | '''For exceptional and long-term service in an unsupported situation'''<br> | ||
Awarded for long-term postings with few rotations and limited support. | Awarded for long-term postings with few rotations and limited support. | ||
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| + | ==Cmdr. Thomas Wong Bar Trefoil== | ||
| + | '''For upholding the honor, integrity and character of the Maverick Hunters'''<br> | ||
| + | The "PR" award, given out to those who serve as "poster boys" for the Hunters or have otherwise managed to capture the public's attention without embarrassing the Hunters. A rare award, and not a particularly prestigious one internally. | ||
=Humans= | =Humans= | ||
