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The '''Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry (MCG)''' is the {{Imperium}}'s second highest valor award, ranking above the ''Medal for [[Meritorious Conduct Under Fire]]'', but below the ''[[Starburst for Extreme Heroism]]''. It is given for outstanding acts of bravery on the battlefield. | The '''Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry (MCG)''' is the {{Imperium}}'s second highest valor award, ranking above the ''Medal for [[Meritorious Conduct Under Fire]]'', but below the ''[[Starburst for Extreme Heroism]]''. It is given for outstanding acts of bravery on the battlefield. | ||
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
− | The medal is a metal hexagon suspended from a | + | The medal is a metal hexagon suspended from a cloth ribbon. On the obverse (front) is an engraved depiction of [[Diirdi Khirashkur]], a legendary [[Vilani]] folk hero who defeated an army through skill and trickery. On the edge are the words: ''"For Gallantry"''. On the reverse is inscribed the name of the recipient. |
It comes in three classes. | It comes in three classes. | ||
− | :'''Third Class''' is given for the first through fifth receipts. | + | :'''Third Class''' is suspended from a blue cloth ribbon, and is given for the first through fifth receipts. |
− | :'''Second Class''' is given for the sixth through tenth receipts. | + | :'''Second Class''' is suspended from a red cloth ribbon, and is given for the sixth through tenth receipts. |
− | :'''First Class''' is given for eleventh and additional receipts. | + | :'''First Class''' is suspended from a red & black cloth ribbon, and is given for eleventh and additional receipts. |
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
Revision as of 05:03, 24 February 2019
The Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry (MCG) is the Imperium's second highest valor award, ranking above the Medal for Meritorious Conduct Under Fire, but below the Starburst for Extreme Heroism. It is given for outstanding acts of bravery on the battlefield.
Award | Abbreviation | Indication | Remarks |
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Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry | MCG | Heroism. | None. |
Description (Specifications)
The medal is a metal hexagon suspended from a cloth ribbon. On the obverse (front) is an engraved depiction of Diirdi Khirashkur, a legendary Vilani folk hero who defeated an army through skill and trickery. On the edge are the words: "For Gallantry". On the reverse is inscribed the name of the recipient.
It comes in three classes.
- Third Class is suspended from a blue cloth ribbon, and is given for the first through fifth receipts.
- Second Class is suspended from a red cloth ribbon, and is given for the sixth through tenth receipts.
- First Class is suspended from a red & black cloth ribbon, and is given for eleventh and additional receipts.
History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), TBD.
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- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 48,71.
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- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science