The South Alliance

[Thor]

From: The Office of the Admiralty / South Alliance Headquarters-Richmond Station VA
To: All South Alliance Personnel
-Awards, Decorations, and Unit Cohesion-

In an effort to reward those officers that demonstrate the very ideals that Liberty was founded on, and to promote a stronger sense of unit cohesion, we have instituted a new program of awards and decorations. The following will outline the directions and parameters for this program. Please refer to this memorandum for information on the various awards, their meanings, and the order of precedence.

Medal of Honor: This is the highest honor that can be bestowed to any officer of the South Alliance. This medal is given only to those whose actions go well beyond the call of duty and border on legendary. Must be nominated by a flag officer and approved by all Governors with DOD final approval.

Medal of Valor: This award is given to those officers whose actions distinguish them above the rest. Given to those who perform above and beyond the call of duty. Must be nominated by a flag officer and have a governor and DOD approval.

Capitol Ship Ace: Award is given only to the best captains of Capitol Ships who are victorious in battle over multiple enemies. Award denoted by gold/silver stars. Must be nominated by a flag officer and have a governor approval.

Capitol Ship Veteran: Award is given to the captains of Capitol Ships who are victorious in battle. Award denoted by gold/silver stars. Must have approval of a flag officer.

Capitol Ship Killer: Awarded to the captains and crew of any ship that has destroyed an enemy capitol ship. Multiple awards denoted by gold/silver stars. Awarded by a flag officer.

Fighter Ace: Awarded to the best of the best fighter pilots of the fleet for multiple kills in a single engagement. Multiple awards denoted with gold/silver stars. Must be nominated by a flag officer and have governor and DOD approval.

Fighter Veteran: Awarded to the pilots of the fleet who are victorious in battle. Multiple awards denoted by gold/silver stars. Must be nominated by a flag officer and have governor approval.

Order of the Phoenix: Awarded to those that have been wounded in the service of Liberty. Awarded once by any flag officer.

Exceptional Service Ribbon: Awarded to any pilot, military or civilian who has provided exceptional service to the South Alliance. Multiple awards denoted by gold/silver bars. Must be awarded by a flag officer.

Battle Veteran: Awarded to any pilot that has given service to the South Alliance in battle. Awarded once by any flag officer.

Please refer to the attached drawing for design and precedence. That is all.

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