Ribbons, Medals, and Service Distinctions

Below are all of the various commendations that a commander in EXO can earn through service to the wing, as well as lists of the commanders who have been decorated with these various accolades. There are several key kinds of commendations an EXO commander can be awarded: medals, hearts, crosses, stars, awards, and ribbons. Some of them are objective metrics as tracked on the Mission Tracker, and others are awarded at the discretion of the Joint Chiefs and Squadron Leaders from the appropriate division when applicable.

Medal: Extremely significant contributions to the wing. The highest honors available to EXO pilots.
Heart: Individual excellence in pursuits beneficial to the wing.
Cross: Excellence in cooperation and teamwork as part of a pilot's division or subdivision.
Star: Very large contributions to faction interests.
Award: Large contributions and exemplary conduct.
Pin: Special accomplishment.
Ribbon: Time spent in service to the wing and participation in key wing events and efforts.

Legion of Merit

​Legion of Merit
The EXO Legion of Merit is the highest honor an EXO pilot can receive. Pilots who have made incredible sacrifices and very important contributions to the wing are elected by 80% majority popular vote to the Legion of Merit. Nominations are continuously accepted, voting occurs every three months. Below is the list of commanders who have been decorated:
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  • Geech MD - Recognized Aug 3302 for contributions including service in multiple leadership roles, design of logo and website, and creation of media and recruitment tools.
  • NM007ACE - Recognized Nov 3302 for service as a crucial liaison with the Church of the Space Cat immediately following the schism, co-founding the Wolves of 1301, and consistently offering PvP training and expertise.
  • Nerth - Recognized Feb 3303 for steadfast leadership within the ranks of EXO since the day the faction was founded, and provision of help, clarity and passion for this game.
  • ​DrunkRenegade12 - Recognized Feb 3303 for outstanding service as a wing commander, diplomat, and strategist, and for consistently guiding EXO through its most difficult periods without hesitation.
  • ​Aaron Starr - Recognized Feb 3303 for leadership within GalCop and their Colonia Defense initiative, writing the EXO Pilot's Manual, and service as a Joint Chief of Staff.
  • BRAINATOR - Recognized May 3303 for being the ultimate mastermind behind EXO's BGS strategies, for putting inhuman effort and time into seeing those strategies prevail while being an ice cold combat pilot.
  • Deejaysius - Recognized May 3303 for showing inspired leadership and direction of the Logistics Division and especially during the PK war as well as demonstrating steadfast dedication to writing clear and direct wing orders.
  • Red Ryder - Recognized May 3303 for being one of the most deadly combat pilots in the EXO Navy and using that skill not only to decimate our foes but also, arguably more importantly, to patiently teach and train other members in the arts of PvP and engineering.
  • Angushawk - Recognized August 3303 for being an instrumental driving force in building the Explorers from nothing into what they are today; organising and running many EXO exploration road trips around the galaxy and for being a consistently wonderful ambassador for the group.
  • Battlus - Recognized August 3303 for showing outstanding dedication and leadership as Navy Flight Leader, Squadron Leader and lately Joint Chief of Staff and for always being a far-sighted voice of reason.
  • AVeryAverageGuy - Recognized August 3303 for flying 65,000ly to mine asteroids for a month to rescue a stranded Deputy Wing Commander, thus allowing him to complete his yearlong circumnavigation of the galaxy.
  • Esquisite - Recognized January 3304 for coordinating the comeback of the Weekly Dive, taking over recruitment and membership applications after key personnel retirement, and going above and beyond to tirelessly advocate for EXO.
  • DrJekl - Recognized January 3304 for tremendous contributions in service to the EXO BGS and directing EXO operations. 
  • HurtPAINdeaD - Recognized January 3304 for developing the Hurt Highway, the first ever neutron highway, which continues positively impact recruitment and notoriety for EXO.

Medals

EXO Distinguished Assistance Medal
EXO Distinguished Assistance Medal​: Awarded for the extraordinary contributions in assisting fellow EXO members. Awarded at the discretion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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EXO Distinguished Service Medal
​EXO Distinguished Service Medal: Awarded for extraordinary service as an EXO member in furthering the interests of the wing. Awarded at the discretion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal​: Awarded for extraordinary service as a EXO Navy member at the discretion of the Navy Joint Chief of Staff and Naval Squadron Leaders.
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Logistics Distinguished Service Medal
Logistics Distinguished Service Medal​: Awarded for extraordinary service as a EXO Logistics member at the discretion of the Logistics Joint Chief of Staff and Logistics Squadron Leaders.
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DERP Distinguished Service Medal
DERP Distinguished Service Medal​: Awarded for extraordinary service as a DERP member at the discretion of the DERP Joint Chief of Staff and DERP Squadron Leaders.
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Hearts

Navy Heart
Navy Heart​: ​Awarded for excellence as an EXO member in the Navy’s area of expertise.
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Logistics Heart
Logistics Heart​: ​Awarded for excellence as an EXO member in Logistics’ area of expertise.
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DERP Heart
DERP Heart​: Awarded for excellence as an EXO member in DERP’s area of expertise.
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Crosses

Navy Cross
Navy Cross​: Awarded for distinguished service as an EXO Navy pilot.
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  • Red Ryderr [Retired] - recognized for excellence in PvP combat, pursuing mission objectives with tremendous effort, and dedication to training new members.
  • Dongacles [Retired] - recognized for excellence in PvP combat, a fraternal attitude, the discovery of key opportunities for the wing, and for valor in the briniest of salt mines.
  • HackJer3r [Retired] - recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty and putting forth admirable efforts in the completion of navy objectives.
  • Esquisite - recognized for responding to the challenge of a special BGS mission by grinding out bounties worth millions of credits in record time.
  • Fenris Fang [Retired] - recognized for responding to the challenge of a sepcial BGS mission by grinding out bounties worth millions of credits in record time.
  • XF Greyhornet - recognized for showing true commitment to the cause by grinding bounties at an uncompromised nav beacon in a lightly engineered vulture.
  • Grubkiller 8757 - recognized for PvP valor with the Enforcers bringing rebuys to those who have attacked EXO pilots and for helping out new players by both teaching them and helping them feel welcome in the wing.
 ​Logistics Cross
Logistics Cross​: Awarded for distinguished service as an EXO Logistics Pilot.
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  • VelourCladMiner - recognized for considerable effort in growing both logistics and EXO as a whole, an incredible font of knowledge, and an inclusive attitude which has made logistics a fun place to be.
  • FierceChief101 - recognized for tremendous enthusiasm, a helpful attitude, reliability, and considerable effort towards all logistics efforts spanning from Community Goals to EXO operations. 
DERP Cross
DERP Cross​: Awarded for distinguished service as an EXO DERP Pilot.
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  • Nerth - recognized for going farther in a sidewinder than anyone else in their right mind, a feat recognized by the Sidewinder Appreciation Society.
  • Ninjamatic21 - recognized for being the first member of EXO to achieve the Elite rank in Exploration.
  • GrumpInUt [Retired] - recognized for excellence, intrepid spirit, and camaraderie along DERP-sanctioned roadtrips.
  • DireSloth - recognized for excellence, intrepid spirit, and camaraderie along DERP-sanctioned roadtrips.
  • HurtPAINdeaD - recognized for the creation of the first ever neutron star superhighway to Colonia, The Hurt Highway, an accomplishment which has garnered more attention and traffic to EXO than any other.
Cross of the Wolf
Cross of the Wolf​: Awarded for distinguished service as a member of the Wolves of 1301.
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Stars

EXO Star
EXO Star​: Awarded for placing first in any monthly category on the EXO Mission Tracker.
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Hunter's Star
Hunter's Star​: Awarded for turning in 100,000,000 Cr worth of EXO bounty vouchers over the pilot's career.
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Trader's Star
Trader's Star​: Awarded for profiting 100,000,000 Cr from legal trade in EXO space over the pilot's career.
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Surveyor's Star
Surveyor's Star​: Awarded for turning in 500,000,000 Cr of exploration data in EXO space over the pilot's career.
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Awards

EXO Assistance Award
EXO Assistance Award​: Awarded for showing compassion and helping new EXO members.
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  • Jacob Obegly - Recognized January 3304 for dedication in helping new EXO recruits through the OTO program. Through his contributions, he has helped EXO increase recruitment and retention, and frequent feedback from recruits expresses how helpful and warm he has been. 
  • JollyRoger75 - Recognized January 3304 for running a fellow pilot's ten year old son through a haz res.
  • DarkTemplar331 - Recognized January 3304 for running a fellow pilot's ten year old son through a haz res.
Security Award
Security Award​: ​Awarded for turning in 10,000,000 Cr worth of EXO bounty vouchers over the pilot's career.
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Commerce Award
Commerce Award​: Awarded for profiting 10,000,000 Cr from legal trade in EXO space over the pilot's career.
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Cartography Award
Cartography Award​: Awarded for turning in 50,000,000 Cr of exploration data in EXO space over the pilot's career.
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EXO Exemplary Conduct Award
EXO Exemplary Conduct Award: Awarded for exemplary conduct within EXO.
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Pins

Pin of the Wolf
​Pin of the Wolf: Awarded for membership in the EXO's elite group of PvP fighters, The Wolves of 1301. Headed by NM007Ace, the Wolves continuously train and hone their skill, and they are the first ones called upon for the most difficult and daring missions involving skilled enemy pilots. Entry involves a rigorous series of combat-oriented tests. 
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Pin of the Propagandist
Pin of the Propagandist: ​EXO has held a successful media campaign to promote its ideals and to drive recruitment. Behind this campaign is a dedicated crew of chroniclers who work tirelessly to bring EXO projects such as The Weekly Dive and the Video Campaign. Below are those who have made significant contribution to these media projects:
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Pin of Valor
Pin of Valor: Awarded to pilots who have killed at least five enemy PvP pilots in defense of EXO.
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Sagittarius A Pin
Sagittarius A Pin: Awarded to those who have traveled to the center of the galaxy. Sagittarius A* is the famous supermassive black hole center of the Milky Way Galaxy, and it is the target of many exploratory journeys. 
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Enforcer Pin
Enforcer Pin: Awarded to those EXO pilots who have served as Enforcers, the subdivision dedicated to mercenary work and protection. 
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Ribbons

Navy Service Ribbon
Navy Service Ribbon: ​Awarded for serving as an EXO Navy pilot for one month.
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Logistics Service Ribbon
Logistics Service Ribbon​: Awarded for serving as an EXO Logistics pilot for one month.
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DERP Service Ribbon
DERP Service Ribbon: Awarded for serving as an EXO DERP pilot for one month.
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Hooked on Phoinix Ribbon
Hooked on Phoinix Ribbon: Awarded for participation in the 3302 war with Phoinix Ascension (PA). In late 3302, one of EXO's longstanding allies, PA, began to make plans in secret to attack EXO and to rally other factions to join their cause. Soon they openly threatened war, and after months of restraint, EXO could endure no more bombast and hostility and gave PA the war it asked for. The ensuing two week conflict ended as EXO dominated all fronts, as PA's faction retreated from systems and its pilots retreated into solo and PG modes. 
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Schroedinger Campaign Ribbon
Schroedinger Campaign Ribbon: Awarded to veterans of the campaign at Schroedinger City. The Church of the Space Cat is an organization of PvP pilots who split away from EXO in early 3302 in an event which has come to be known as the Schism. Subsequently, the Space Cats harassed EXO pilots and undermined EXO space for several months. In mid-3302, EXO was involved in a successful campaign to prevent this terrorist organization from overtaking Schroedinger City in the system HR 17. 
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​War of 109 Ribbon
War of 109 Ribbon: Awarded to veterans of the war in 109 Piscium. In early 3302, the Church of the Space Cat had taken hold of the formerly neutral organization the Freelancers of 109 Piscium. Previously a principled organization, the Feline-influenced Freelancers had begun to execute extrajudicial killings of EXO members, drawing us into a brutal 2-day war in their home system. 
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Corvos Campaign Ribbon
Corvos Campaign Ribbon: Awarded to veterans of the campaign against Corvos. Corvos is a well known griefer organization who had for most of early 3302 attacked and harassed pilots in EXO space. In early 3302, EXO brought the fight to the Corvos system and successfully demolished Corvos influence in their home system.
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​Vail Campaign Ribbon
Vail Campaign Ribbon: Awarded to veterans of the campaign against The Vail. The Vail are yet another terrorist/griefer organization who spent months targeting EXO pilots, particularly newbies and noncombatants. In early 3302, EXO held a swift and successful campaign against them. 
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Repair the Dive Service Ribbon
Repair the Dive Service Ribbon: Awarded to pilots who, in mid 3302 when Saunder's Dive was UA-bombed and went offline for several months, made extraordinary effort to deliver meta-alloys and bring our beloved station back online.
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​August Exodus Ribbon
August Exodus Ribbon: Awarded to pilots who made the 22,000 LY voyage to Colonia during the August Exodus. In mid 3302, Jaques Station mis-jumped and ended up in the far away Colonia Nebula. Subsequent efforts were made in August, 3302 to colonize the surrounding nebula and repair the wayward station. 
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​3301 Distinction
3301 Distinction: Awarded to  commanders who were original members of EXO in the year 3301.
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