• Steel Cross of Palpatine
  • The highest medal to be awarded an Army member. It is awarded only if the recipient has shown courage under fire, displayed the proper manners befitting an Imperial officer, surpassed the expectations of normal activity, and have changed the army in a positive way because of his/her actions. This medal may only be awarded by the Prefect of the Vast Empire Army or by the Head of High Council.
  • Abbreviation: [SCP]
• Pride of Coruscant
  • Conferred to Imperial officers who the Vast Empire Army is very proud of, and deems them the best officers in service. It is the second highest medal in the Vast Empire Army, and may only be bestowed by either the Prefect of the Army or the Head of High Council
  • Abbreviation: [PoC]
• Crescent of Heroism
  • A medal for the command staff members that have given their all to increasing the activity of the army and Vast Empire in general. This medal shows prestige and above all else loyalty to the ever-growing Vast Empire. This is to be only given out by the Prefect or Head of the High Council.
  • Abbreviation: [CoH]
• Crystal Ring of Merit, Gold Ring of Merit
  • A ring given to the most elite members of the Army, that daily show the most dedication, loyalty, perseverance, courage, and manner that befits an officer. This medal has two classes. The first (crystal ring of merit) class is for members of the Army that surpass all other members in activity and loyalty, the second (gold ring of merit) class is for the members that no matter what stands in their way confront it with perseverance, courage, and manner befitting an officer. Only the Commander of the Army may award this prestigious medal.
  • Abbreviations: [CRoM], [GRoM]
• Star of Sesswenna
  • Granted to stormtroopers who have been in service for a very long time. It is for loyal, persistent and dedicated members only. It may only be awarded by the Prefect of the Army.
  • Abbreviation: [SoS]
• Cross of the Empire
  • An award which is given for reasons unknown by the Prefect of the Army.
  • Abbreviation: [CotE]
• Iron Gauntlet
  • Awarded to members who have shown bravery in the bloody onslaughts of battle. It may only be awarded by the Prefect of the Army
  • Abbreviation: [IG]
• Red Crescent of Devotion
  • A medal for the members of the Army that have increased morale and activity by keeping the attitude of the Army during hard times light and energetic. The Executive Officer and Army Commander may give out this medal.
  • Abbreviation: [RCoD]
• Ring of Tranquility [RoT]
  • A medal given to the officers of the Army that exhibits the qualities shown by only the most elite and active members of the Vast Empire. This medal warrants loyalty to the Empire that you serve, a medal that only the most courageous officers can ever obtain. The Prefect of the Army and the Executive Officer may give out this medal.
  • Abbreviation: [RoT]
• Legionnaire Medallion
  • Granted to soldiers who have displayed courage under fire. It may be awarded by both the Prefect of the Army and the Executive Officer.
  • Abbreviation: [LM]]
• Gold Cross
  • Awarded to members who have posted over 250+ storynet posts. It is awarded by the Executive Officer.
  • Abbreviation: [GC]
• Silver Cross
  • Awarded to members who have posted over 175+ storynet posts. It is awarded by the Executive Officer.
  • Abbreviation: [SC]
• Bronze Cross
  • Awarded to members who have posted over 75+ storynet posts. It is awarded by the Executive Officer.
  • Abbreviation: [BC]
• Blue Medallion, White Medallion
  • Medallion for members of the Army that have shown their activity in the Army by creating and managing a webpage. This medal has two classes, first and second. First (blue medallion) is the higher and warrants a better constructed and maintained webpage. The lower white medallion represents a good webpage and frequent improvements to the site. The CoP, XO, and Prefect may award these medals.
  • Abbreviations: [BM], [WM]
• Ring of Merit
  • A ring for troopers that have given their life, shown their bravery, and displayed their courage by giving one hundred percent in a competition or campaign. The Army High Command may award this medal to any trooper that has displayed these traits.
  • Abbreviation: [RoM]
• Gold Shield
  • A medal given out to members of the Army that have shown their courage by taking part in numerous battles to warrant the growth of the Vast Empire. This medal is usually given to troopers and officers that have participated in numerous multiplayer battles and displayed prestige in doing so. The Army High Command staff may give out this medal.
  • Abbreviation: [GS]
• Iron Heart
  • A medal for the troopers of the Vast Empire Army that have shown their bravery, courage, and honor by increasing a squad’s or platoon’s activity and having a major effect on the overall activity of the Regiment. The Regiment Commander and above may award this medal.
  • Abbreviation: [IH]
• Cross of Distinguished Service
  • Recipients of this medal are courageous soldiers who have helped the fleet in numerous inventive ways, and who are the role models of the Vast Empire Army. It may be awarded by Regiment Commanders and above.
  • Abbreviation: [CDS]
• Cross of Resolve
  • A medal given to the troopers that from day to day show manners and activity befitting an officer. These troopers are very active and ready to help the Vast Empire any way they can. This medal may be given out by Company Commander’s and above.
  • Abbreviation: [CoR]
• Emperor's Will
  • Awarded to members who have shown dedication, loyalty, and outstanding activity in his/her platoon.  It may be awarded by Platoon Commanders and above.
  • This medal has two classes, with first class being a higher honor than second class, but is not an upgrade to the second class.
  • Abbreviations: [EW1], [EW2]
• Emperor's Shield
  • The standard excellence award of the Vast Empire Stormtrooper Corps, it may be bestowed for any outstanding service. This medal can be granted by Squad Leaders.
  • This medal has two classes, with first class being a higher honor than second class, but is not an upgrade to the second class.
  • Abbreviations: [ES1], [ES2]
• Letter of Recommendation
  • Given to members who have shown fantastic displays of promise while serving in the Vast Empire Army Academy. It adds a 15% increase on the test to achieve a commission as an Imperial Officer. It may only be awarded by the Commander of Training.
  • Abbreviation: [LoR]
• Army Service Ribbon
  • This ribbon is awarded to members whom provide dedicated service to the army, awarded first at 6 months, one year, two years, and so forth from the member's join date.  Each higher tier ribbon replaces the former.
  • Abbreviations and Criteria:
    • Half Year Service Ribbon: [AS-H]
    • One Year Service Ribbon: [AS-1]
    • Two Year Service Ribbon: [AS-2]
    • Three Year Service Ribbon: [AS-3]
    • Four Year Service Ribbon: [AS-4]
    • Five Year Service Ribbon: [AS-5]
    • Six Year Service Ribbon: [AS-6]
    • Seven Year Service Ribbon: [AS-7]
    • Eight Year Service Ribbon: [AS-8]

• Recruiting Commendation
  • Awarded for each active recruit you bring into the corps.  This is typically given after the recruit has been active in a squad for a month. This commendation may be awarded by the Commander of Training.
  • Abbreviation: {RCRT}
• Meritorious Commendation
  • Awarded to those members whom not only obey the Code of Conduct and Vast Empire Axiom, but assist in enforcing them by reporting violations through official channels (chain of command) and also assist the administrators in resolving the violations without further incidents. This commendation may be awarded by the Prefect of the Army and Army Executive Officer.
  • Abbreviation: {MRT}
• Resolute Commendation
  • Awarded for posting at least seven (7) quality story posts on the Army Comnet in a single reporting week (From Sunday to Saturday).  Squad stories, platoon stories, army-wide campaigns, specialties, and chapter stories are tallied for this.  Personal stories do not count. This commendation may be awarded by Company Commanders and above.
  • Abbreviation: {RES}
• Optimum Commendation
  • This one exists for those in their first month of the VE.  If they graduate basic training and obtain ten army story posts (same guidelines as for the Resolute Commendation) before the month is up, they achieve this award.  For each set of ten qualifying posts made before the month ends, they obtain another of this commendation.  For fairness, a month is always considerd thirty (30) days. This commendation may be awarded by Platoon Commanders and above.
  • Abbreviation: {OPC}

• Imperial Omega Campaign
  • Granted to those members participating in the Army-Navy Imperial Omega Campaign, 2000.
  • Abbreviation: [IOC]
• Shield of Alzoc
  • Granted to those members performing at the highest of skill and activity in the Army Holiday campaign and competition on Alzoc III, Winter 2003.  Replaces the Banner of Alzoc
  • Abbreviation: [SoA]
• Banner of Alzoc
  • Granted to those members who participated in the Army Holiday campaign and competition on Alzoc III, Winter 2003.
  • Abbreviation: [BoA]
• Shield of Hast
  • Granted to those members who achieved excellence in participation during the Chapter 8.5 campaign, Summer 2007.  Replaces the Banner of Hast.
  • Abbreviation: [SoH]
• Banner of Hast
  • Granted to those members who participated in the Chapter 8.5 campaign, Summer 2007.
  • Abbreviation: [BoH]
• Claw of Strak
  • Granted to those members who achieved excellence in participation during the STC Spring 2008 Competition.  Replaces the Laurel of Strak.
  • Abbreviation: [CoS]
• Laurel of Strak
  • Granted to those members who participated during the STC Spring 2008 Competition.
  • Abbreviation: [LoS]
• Gold Ribbon of Pixellito
  • Granted to those members who achieved excellence in participation during the July 2008 NPC Competition.
  • Abbreviation: [GRP]
• Silver Ribbon of Pixellito
  • Granted to those members who participated during the July 2008 NPC Competition.
  • Abbreviation: [SRP]
• Quick Write McGrite
  • Awarded to the singular member whom performs the best during the Quick Write Competition.
  • Abbreviation: [QW-xx] (where xx represents the year)
• Crimson Crystal of Anteevy
  • Bestowed upon those who have delivered their very best and produced great amounts of quality participation and activity, or contributed to the campaign in a large way.  This award is an upgrade of the Sapphire Crystal of Anteevy and thus replaces it.
  • Abbreviation: [CCA]
• Sapphire Crystal of Anteevy
  • Awarded to those that have participated in HSC 2008.
  • Abbreviation: [SCA]
• Flexisteel Cross of Eriadu
  • Awarded to those who participated in the 2009 Storm Platoon Competition.
  • Abbreviation: [FCE]
• Durasteel Cross of Eriadu
  • Awarded to those who achieved excellence in the 2009 Storm Platoon Competition through numerous, high quality posts. Replaces the Flexisteel Cross of Eriadu.
  • Abbreviation: [DCE]
• Impervium Cross of Eriadu
  • Awarded to those who exceeding all expectations in going above and beyond the call of duty during the 2009 Storm Platoon Competition. Replaces the Durasteel Cross of Eriadu
  • Abbreviation: [ICE]
• Dust of Hrail
  • Awarded to those who participated in the 2009 Wildcard Platoon Competition.
  • Abbreviation: [DoH]
• Platinum Dust of Hrail
  • Awarded to those who achieved excellence in the 2009 Wildcard Platoon Competition through numerous, high quality posts. Replaces the Dust of Hrail.
  • Abbreviation: [DoH-P]
• Shield of Hestus
  • Awarded to those who showed outstanding and consistent quality throughout all of their posts through the length of the 2009 Wildcard Platoon Competition. (This may be obtainable in future campaigns.)
  • Abbreviation: [SoHe]
• Shield of Hestus - Platinum
  • Awarded to the top participants in the 2009 Wildcard Platoon Competition and that showed outstanding and consistent quality throughout all of their posts through the length of the story. (This may be obtainable in future campaigns.)
  • Abbreviation: [SoHe-P]

• Medal of Honor
  • The Medal of Honor is awarded to a person who distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the Empire; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the Empire is not a belligerent party. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life. Incontestable proof of the performance of the service will be exacted and each recommendation for the award of this decoration will be considered on the standard of extraordinary merit. The Head of High Council may only bestow this medal/award.
  • Abbreviation: [MoH]
• Star of the Empire
  • The Head of High Council or the Operations Officer may only bestow this medal/award.
  • Abbreviation: [SotE]
• Eagle's Claw Medallion
  • The Head of High Council or the Operations Officer may only bestow this medal/award.
  • Abbreviation: [ECM]
• Spirit of Daala
  • This medal/award may only be bestowed by the Head of High Council or the Vast Empire Ambassador onto members that have led to an alliance or has introduced a new clan or other such group into the Vast Empire.
  • Abbreviation: [SoD]
• Meritorious Service Medal
  • The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to those members of the Empire who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievement while assigned to a joint activity. A member of the High Council may only bestow this medal/award.
  • Abbreviation: [MSM]
• Valorous Unit Award
  • The Valorous Unit Award is to be awarded to units of the Empire for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the Empire is not a belligerent part for actions. The unit must have performed with marked distinction under difficult and hazardous conditions in accomplishing its mission so as to set it apart from the other units participating in the same conflict. The degree of heroism required is the same as that which would warrant award of the Medal of Honor to an individual. Extended periods of combat duty or participation in a large number of operational missions, either ground or air, is not sufficient. Units that have participated in single or successive actions covering relatively brief time spans will earn this award. It is not reasonable to presume that entire units can sustain Medal of Honor performance for extended time periods under the most unusual circumstances. Only on rare occasions will a unit larger than a battalion qualify for this award. A member of the High Council may only bestow this medal/award.
  • Abbreviation: [VUA]
• Imperial Expeditionary Medal
  • The Imperial Expeditionary Medal may be awarded to members of the Empire who have participated in a campaign in which hostile action by foreign armed forces was imminent even though it does not materialize. A member of the High Council may only bestow this medal/award.
  • Abbreviation: [IEM]
• Good Conduct Award
  • This is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Imperial service. It is awarded on a selective basis to each soldier who distinguishes himself from among his/her fellow soldiers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a specified period of continuous enlisted active military service. A member of the High Council may only bestow this medal/award.
  • Abbreviation: [GCA]

• Outer Rim War 3
  • Legion of Combat
    • The Legion of Combat is an award created to recognize participation in the Outer Rim War 3.  This medal recognized the number of wins achieved by the participant.
    • Abbreviations and Criteria:
      • Bronze Star (LoC-BS): For winning 25 or more
      • Silver Scimitar (LoC-SS): For winning 50 or more
      • Gold Wings (LoC-GW): For winning 75 or more
      • Ruby Scepter (LoC-RS): For winning 100 or more
      • Emerald Blade (LoC-EB): For winning 125 or more
      • Diamond Dagger (LoC-DD): For winning 150 or more
      • Platinum Lightsaber (LoC-PL): For winning 200 or more
  • Combat Medallion
    • The Combat Medallion was a medal created to recognize achievements in the Outer Rim War 3 external Competition.  This award recognized the number of games each participant played.
    • Abbreviations and Criteria:
      • Bronze Star (CM-BS): For playing 25 or more
        
      • Silver Scimitar (CM-SS): For playing 50 or more
        
      • Gold Wings (CM-GW): For playing 75 or more
        
      • Ruby Scepter (CM-RS): For playing 100 or more
        
      • Emerald Blade (CM-EB): For playing 125 or more
        
      • Diamond Dagger (CM-DD): For playing 150 or more
        
      • Platinum Lightsaber (CM-PL): For playing 200 or more

Cosmic wrote:Recruiting Commendation {RCRT} - Awarded for each active recruit you bring into the corps.  This is typically given after the recruit has been active in a squad for a month. This commendation may be awarded by the Commander of Training.

Meritorious Commendation {MRT} - Awarded to those members whom not only obey the Code of Conduct and Vast Empire Axiom, but assist in enforcing them by reporting violations through official channels (chain of command) and also assist the administrators in resolving the violations without further incidents. This commendation may be awarded by the Prefect of the Army and Army Executive Officer.

Resolute Commendation {RES} - Awarded for posting at least seven (7) quality story posts on the Army Comnet in a single reporting week (From Sunday to Saturday).  Squad stories, platoon stories, army-wide campaigns, specialties, and chapter stories are tallied for this.  Personal stories do not count. This commendation may be awarded by Company Commanders and above.

Optimum Commendation {OPC} - This one exists for those in their first month of the VE.  If they graduate basic training and obtain ten army story posts (same guidelines as for the Resolute Commendation) before the month is up, they achieve this award.  For each set of ten qualifying posts made before the month ends, they obtain another of this commendation.  For fairness, a month is always considerd thirty (30) days. This commendation may be awarded by Platoon Commanders and above.

Angel wrote:

• Flexisteel Cross of Eriadu
  • Awarded to those who participated in the 2009 Storm Platoon Competition.
  • Abbreviation: [FCE]
• Durasteel Cross of Eriadu
  • Awarded to those who achieved excellence in the 2009 Storm Platoon Competition through numerous, high quality posts.
  • Abbreviation: [DCE]
• Impervium Cross of Eriadu
  • Awarded to those who exceeding all expectations in going above and beyond the call of duty during the 2009 Storm Platoon Competition.
  • Abbreviation: [ICE]