Imperial Honours and Awards System

Imperial Republic Medal of Honour
	[HON]	The Imperial Republic Medal of Honour is presented to a person for extremely conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life and limb, far above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in actions against the enemies of the Imperial Republic.


Order of the Emperor's Seal
	[OES]	The Supreme Ruler may invest a recipient with membership within The Order of the Emperor's Seal at his discretion, as recognition for exceptional dedication, loyalty, ability, and the application of those traits.


Distinguished Service Medal
	[DSM]	The Imperial Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to a person in recognition for exceptional and/or long meritorious service to the Supreme Ruler and the Imperial Republic.


Imperial Republic Cross
	[CRS]	The Imperial Republic Cross is presented to an officer who has distinguished themselves showing extraordinary heroism to ensure the safety and security of the Imperial Republic. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from their comrades.


Imperial Gold Star
	[IRGS]	This award shall be presented to an Imperial who has given exemplary service that has promoted the goals, mission, and strength of the Imperial Republic. The service and honour of the recipient has been recommended well above that required of an Imperial Silver Star, affecting and improving the entire Imperial Republic.


Imperial Silver Star
	[IRSS]	This award shall be presented to an officer who has given notable service that has promoted the goals, mission, and strength of the Imperial Republic. The service and honour of the recipient has been recommended well above that required of an Imperial Republic Bronze Star, affecting and improving the entire Imperial Republic.


Imperial Republic Bronze Star
	[IRBS]	This award shall be presented to an officer who has given service that has promoted the goals, mission, and strength of the Imperial Republic. The service and honour of the recipient has been recommended well above that required of a Branch Cross, affecting and improving the entire Imperial Republic.


Order of the Imperial Seal
	[OIRS]	A member of the Royal Imperial Throne may invest a recipient with membership within The Order of the Imperial republic Seal at their discretion, as recognition for loyalty beyond the call of duty, and dedication to the ideals of the New Order.


Obsidian Crescent
	[OBC]	The Obsidian Crescent is awarded to any member of the Imperial Republic that has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded whilst on active duty. Individuals are not recommended for the decoration; rather they are entitled to it upon meeting the criteria.

Branch Cross
[IRIC]	[CC]	[IRAC]	A Branch Cross is awarded to officers that have performed consistent service above and beyond the call of duty, and have personally improved a particular branch as a whole through their actions.
[IRNC]		[IRGC]


Imperial Republic Bravery Medal
	[IRBM]		The Imperial Bravery Medal is awarded for conspicuous acts of bravery by an individual whilst engaged in combat. The act of bravery must exceed the expectations of someone of the same position.


Achievement Medal
	[ACH]		This medal and ribbon shall be presented to a soldier whose performance, in the belief of the Moff or equivalent commander, has been exemplary and makes the recipient an asset and example for their respective branch.


Betterment Award
[A-BET]	[N-BET]	[G-BET]	This award shall be presented for a meritorious and lasting contribution to one of the branches of the Imperial Republic. This contribution should help improve current standards for a branch.


Commissioner of Betterment
	[COB]		This award shall be given to an individual who has shown ingenuity and grace fulfilling the Imperial Republic’s need to produce unique and prosperous ideals. Generally this award is presented to such an individual through peer recognition.


Command Award
[BCO]	[LCO]	[WCO]	This award is granted to an Imperial Republic Officer who has completed the Imperial Command Course and graduated with Honours. This award recognizes that the officer is suited and qualified for command in their field of expertise. The type of award worn must match the major that Honours was achieved in.
[STCO]		[GOV]


Imperial republic Active Service Medal
	[IASM]		This award shall be presented to an officer that has seen active service in an Imperial Republic Campaign. A clasp is awarded for each Campaign individually.


Imperial Defence Medal
	[IRDM]		This award shall be presented to an officer whose outstanding performance in a campaign that involved the defence of an Imperial system led then to win the day, displaying keen initiative and leadership, and being an example for their comrades of how an officer should fight.


Battle Efficiency Award
	[BEA]		This award shall be granted to the members of aa Imperial Republic Unit that demonstrated conspicuous skill and effectiveness in a combat situation. This is a one time award.


Unit Distinguished Service
	[UDS]		This award shall be presented to an Imperial Republic Unit for excellent performance and military merits during manoeuvres. This award is for service decidedly above that needed for a Letter of Commendation or Exercise Achievement Medal.


Exercise Achievement Medal
	[EAM]		This award shall be presented to an officer whose outstanding performance in a Training Exercise led them to win the exercise, displaying good initiative and leadership, and being an example for their comrades of how an officer should fight.


Medical Performance Medal
	[MPM]		This award is granted to an Imperial whose service to the Ministry of Health has been exemplary. Performing a life saving operation, efficient medical research, or great involvement in the Ministry of Health are all grounds for awarding this medal.