To: Grand Admiral Ronin, Wing Commander (CF-1)
Emperor's Hammer Wing, Avenger Fleet
M/PLT Daedalus, Outer Rim Sector
Fm: Rear Admiral Paladin, Training Officer (CF-5)
Emperor's Hammer Wing, Avenger Fleet
M/PLT Daedalus, Outer Rim Sector
Re: Awards System
Sir,
I have been doing some thinking lately, and have a suggestion that I would like your feedback on. Our current system of awards is made up almost completely of campaign medals. As of right now, the only way to reward a person for merit is a promotion or a Medal Of Honor. A person can only receive a certain amount of promotions (Unless they start as a Captain or Commander or something), and the MoH is a very high honor and should not be given out lightly. I have developed a system with more merit based awards that you may find of interest.
Merit Based Awards
(In order of Importance)
Medal of Honor
The Imperial Cross
Grand Order of the Emperor
**Silver Star of the Empire
**Bronze Star of the Empire
*The Palpatine Crescent
*Imperial Security Medal
The Medal of Honor, Imperial Cross, and Grand Order of the Emperor are awarded at the descretion of the Wing Commander for "Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty and Valor Extraordinary". The medals denoted with a double asterisk (**) are awarded by any Command Officer for extraordinary service. The medals denoted with an asterisk (*) may be given by a Squadron Commander for extraordinary service. The Palpatine Crescent is awarded to Flight Leaders and above, while the Imperial Security Medal is awarded to Flight Members and above.
Unit Citations
Wing Commander's Award
Ship
Squadron
Flight
The Wing Commander's Award is given by the WC to a squadron that has shown itself worthy of such an honor. This award is given bimonthly and the squadron that recieves it earns the right to call itself "The Wing Commander's Own". Ship Citations and battle honors are awarded when the ship's Command Officer completes a battle. These honors may be emblazoned on the Colours (Banner) of the Ship as a source of pride for commander's past, present, and future. Squadron Citations are awarded when 50% of a Squadron's CURRENT personnel complete a battle. Again, these honors may be carried on the Squadron's Banner. Flight Citations are awarded when all members of a flight complete a battle.
I hope that this system interests you. I merely felt that many worthy individuals go unnoticed though they deserve to be rewarded. Thank you for your time.
Paladin