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==Class P== | ==Class P== | ||
Risk too severe for any human or Reploid personnel. Teams of Hunter officers of S-Rank or higher with 0th Unit or 17th Unit credential required to attempt retirement in tandem with external containment, suppression and artillery support. Mechaniloid and personnel reinforcement mandatory; individual engagement forbidden. Plan A directive requires immediate activation of a Measure 81 facility (Enigma, Congo etc.) and evacuation on confirmed location of a Class P threat. | Risk too severe for any human or Reploid personnel. Teams of Hunter officers of S-Rank or higher with 0th Unit or 17th Unit credential required to attempt retirement in tandem with external containment, suppression and artillery support. Mechaniloid and personnel reinforcement mandatory; individual engagement forbidden. Plan A directive requires immediate activation of a Measure 81 facility (Enigma, Congo etc.) and evacuation on confirmed location of a Class P threat. | ||
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| + | =Medals and Awards= | ||
| + | ==Decoration of Valor== | ||
| + | '''For conspicuous gallantry and exceptional action above and beyond the line of duty.'''<br> | ||
| + | The highest decoration offered by the Maverick Hunters, presented by the Maverick Hunter Commander in a formal ceremony. | ||
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| + | ==Branch Lozenge== | ||
| + | '''For extraordinary heroism above and beyond the line of duty in service to (Branch)'''<br> | ||
| + | Second-highest decoration, awarded separately by service branch. | ||
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| + | ==Distinguished Service Medal== | ||
| + | '''For distinguished service in a position of responsibility'''<br> | ||
| + | Third-highest honor, typically awarded to Majors and above and to unit commanders. Rarely awarded without a fair length of service in a position of authority. | ||
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| + | ==Distinguished Defense Service Medal== | ||
| + | '''For distinguished service in the course of protecting the person and livelihood of civilians in the line of duty.'''<br> | ||
| + | Fourth-highest, awarded to those stationed in a defensive capacity for a length of time. | ||
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| + | ==Jagerstern== | ||
| + | '''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. | ||
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| + | ==Wreath of Europa== | ||
| + | '''For service meritorious and characteristic'''<br> | ||
| + | Typically awarded concurrent with the etching of the same symbol into a Reploid's armor, the Wreath of Europa represents recognition of a career full of achievements and outstanding service. It is awarded via nomination from a unit commander to the Maverick Hunter Commander and typically only given out to unit commanders and SA-rank personnel. | ||
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| + | ==HRH Elizabeth III Medal of Distinction== | ||
| + | '''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. | ||
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| + | ==Branch Commendation Medal== | ||
| + | '''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. | ||
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| + | ==Branch Achievement Medal== | ||
| + | '''For notable achievement in the line of duty'''<br> | ||
| + | Awarded by branch with a joint award also available, this is a distinction awarded for any particular act considered a notable achievement while engaged in active service and germane to said service. Sometimes considered the medal of resenters, as it has been awarded in place of higher honors to officers whose acts were considered "in the line of duty" as opposed to exceptional. | ||
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| + | ==Service Medal== | ||
| + | '''For heroism outside of combat'''<br> | ||
| + | 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. | ||
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| + | ==Golden Rhombus== | ||
| + | '''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. | ||
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| + | ==Silver Rhombus== | ||
| + | '''For combat distinction in an engagement with a dangerous foe in a situation of direct threat to life'''<br> | ||
| + | Lesser counterpart to the Golden Rhombus, 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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| + | ==White Tassel== | ||
| + | '''For sustaining irreconcilable personal injury in the line of duty'''<br> | ||
| + | Another relatively common award. | ||
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| + | ==Black Shield== | ||
| + | '''For sustaining serious personal injury in the line of duty'''<br> | ||
| + | More common than the White Tassel, awarded for those who sustain recoverable injuries and return to active duty. | ||
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| + | ==Flagbearer Medal== | ||
| + | '''For combat service heroic and voluntary in exception of the line of duty '''<br> | ||
| + | Awarded to noncombatant personnel who engage in a combat situation for reasons considered valorous. | ||
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| + | ==Ruban de Fierté== | ||
| + | '''For exceptional service under fire'''<br> | ||
| + | Awarded to noncombatant personnel who perform their duties to a level considered noteworthy in a situation of grave personal hazard. | ||
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| + | ==Ruban d'Espoir== | ||
| + | '''For selfless action in the service of others in a situation of grave hazard'''<br> | ||
| + | Awarded for rescues. | ||
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| + | ==Steadfast Ribbon== | ||
| + | '''For steadfast endurance and faith in the face of the enemy'''<br> | ||
| + | Awarded to prisoners of war. | ||
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| + | ==Light-Nobel Star== | ||
| + | '''For service in the common cause of life and peace during a situation of global crisis'''<br> | ||
| + | Awarded for Hunter service during a major state of emergency. This is an extremely common honor since the Maverick Wars. | ||
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| + | ==Star of Morocco== | ||
| + | '''For noncombat active service supporting the common cause of life and peace during a situation of global crisis'''<br> | ||
| + | Less common, but cognate to the Light-Nobel Star. | ||
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| + | ==Minuteman Ribbon== | ||
| + | '''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. | ||
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| + | ==Star of Bangladesh== | ||
| + | '''For distinguished service in the cause of humanitarian aid'''<br> | ||
| + | Awarded for noteworthy achievements and efforts in humanitarian missions. | ||
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| + | ==Remote Service Ribbon== | ||
| + | '''For exceptional and long-term service in an unsupported situation'''<br> | ||
| + | Awarded for long-term postings with few rotations and limited support. | ||
=Humans= | =Humans= | ||
