Westarctica Cross - Revision history

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History

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	For many years, [[Westarctica]] only recognized military actions with the [[Noble Order of the Sword]]. As a predominantly peaceful nation, there was no need for combat-oriented decorations.		For many years, [[Westarctica]] only recognized military actions with the [[Noble Order of the Sword]]. As a predominantly peaceful nation, there was no need for combat-oriented decorations.

	After the [[Invasion of Calsahara]] in 2017, Calsahara's military unit, [[His Majesty's Corps of Engineers]], was integrated into Westarctica's Royal Guards. As a consequence, the ribbon awards offered by HMCE were also integrated. In 2021, [[Grand Duke Travis]] formalized the new system of military decorations using Calsahara's system as a template. The highest award was the Combat Valor Ribbon, awarded exclusively for valor during armed combat. As Calsahara was a country founded on the principle of peace, the ribbon was never awarded.		After the [[Invasion of Calsahara]] in 2017, Calsahara's military unit, [[His Majesty's Corps of Engineers]] (HMCE), was integrated into Westarctica's Royal Guards. As a consequence, the ribbon awards offered by HMCE were also integrated. In 2021, [[Grand Duke Travis]] formalized the new system of military decorations using Calsahara's system as a template. The highest award was the Combat Valor Ribbon, awarded exclusively for valor during armed combat. As Calsahara was a country founded on the principle of peace, the ribbon was never awarded.

	The name of the Combat Valor Ribbon was changed to the Westarctica Cross, however, the criteria for awarding remained the same.		The name of the Combat Valor Ribbon was changed to the Westarctica Cross, however, the criteria for awarding remained the same.

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	The '''Westarctica Cross''' is a military decoration awarded to members of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]]. It is the highest award given to [[Westarctica\|Westarctican]] soldiers, equivalent to Britain's Victoria Cross or the United States' Medal of Honor.		The '''Westarctica Cross''' is a military decoration awarded to members of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]]. It is the highest award given to [[Westarctica\|Westarctican]] soldiers, equivalent to Britain's Victoria Cross or the United States' Medal of Honor.

	Recipients are ~~included~~ in the [[Order of Precedence in Westarctica\|Order of Precedence]].		Recipients are recognized below peers, but above knights in the [[Order of Precedence in Westarctica\|Order of Precedence]].

	==History==		==History==

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Regalia

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	\|rowspan="2" style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center\|'''Active'''		\|rowspan="2" style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center\|'''Active'''
	\|<small>[[Westarctica]]</small>		\|<small>[[Westarctica]]</small>
	\|style=text-align:left\|<small>[[File:Orca-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[Order of the Orca\|Orca]] • [[File:Order-Snowflake-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[Order of the Snowflake\|Snowflake]] • [[File:Order-~~Desert~~-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[Order of ~~the Desert Heart~~\|~~Desert Heart~~]] • [[File:Order-~~Westarctica~~-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[~~Noble~~ Order of ~~Westarctica~~\|~~Westarctica~~]] • [[File:Silver ribbon.jpg\|x10px]] [[Order of the Polar Cross\|Polar Cross]] • [[File:Order-Sword-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[Noble Order of the Sword\|Sword]] • [[File:Order-Peace-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[Legion of Peace]]</small>		\|style=text-align:left\|<small>[[File:Orca-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[Order of the Orca\|Orca]] • [[File:Order-Snowflake-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[Order of the Snowflake\|Snowflake]] • [[File:Order-Westarctica-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[Noble Order of Westarctica\|Westarctica]] • [[File:Order-Desert-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[Order of the Desert Heart\|Desert Heart]] • [[File:Silver ribbon.jpg\|x10px]] [[Order of the Polar Cross\|Polar Cross]] • [[File:Order-Sword-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[Noble Order of the Sword\|Sword]] • [[File:Order-Peace-Ribbon.png\|x10px]] [[Legion of Peace]]</small>
	\|-		\|-
	\|<small>[[Protectorate of Kolios\|Kolios]]</small>		\|<small>[[Protectorate of Kolios\|Kolios]]</small>

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The '''Westarctica Cross''' is a military decoration awarded to members of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]]. It is the highest award given to [[Westarctica|Westarctican]] soldiers, equivalent to Britain's Victoria Cross or the United States' Medal of Honor.

Recipients are included in the [[Order of Precedence in Westarctica|Order of Precedence]].

==History==
For many years, [[Westarctica]] only recognized military actions with the [[Noble Order of the Sword]]. As a predominantly peaceful nation, there was no need for combat-oriented decorations.

After the [[Invasion of Calsahara]] in 2017, Calsahara's military unit, [[His Majesty's Corps of Engineers]], was integrated into Westarctica's Royal Guards. As a consequence, the ribbon awards offered by HMCE were also integrated. In 2021, [[Grand Duke Travis]] formalized the new system of military decorations using Calsahara's system as a template. The highest award was the Combat Valor Ribbon, awarded exclusively for valor during armed combat. As Calsahara was a country founded on the principle of peace, the ribbon was never awarded.

The name of the Combat Valor Ribbon was changed to the Westarctica Cross, however, the criteria for awarding remained the same.

==Criteria for eligibility==
Only members of the Westarctica Royal Guards are eligible to receive the Westarctica Cross. As specified in the Royal Guards Manual, it can only be awarded for courageous participation in armed combat. "Armed combat" indicates the presence of weapons or use of force potentially causing lethal injuries. Because Westarctican soldiers do not carry weapons with live ammunition, and have never participated in armed combat, it is unlikely the Westarctica Cross will ever be bestowed.

==Regalia==
As the Westarctica Cross has never been awarded, the regalia for it does not yet exist. A blue ribbon with gold stripes is currently used to represent the decoration.

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;text-align:center;"
!style="background:#e3f1fa;text-align:center;"; colspan="3"|[[Orders of Westarctica]]''
|-
|rowspan="2" style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center|'''Active'''
|[[Westarctica]]
|style=text-align:left|[[File:Orca-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Order of the Orca|Orca]] • [[File:Order-Snowflake-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Order of the Snowflake|Snowflake]] • [[File:Order-Desert-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Order of the Desert Heart|Desert Heart]] • [[File:Order-Westarctica-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Noble Order of Westarctica|Westarctica]] • [[File:Silver ribbon.jpg|x10px]] [[Order of the Polar Cross|Polar Cross]] • [[File:Order-Sword-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Noble Order of the Sword|Sword]] • [[File:Order-Peace-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Legion of Peace]]
|-
|[[Protectorate of Kolios|Kolios]]
|style=text-align:left|[[File:Order-Merit-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Most Honorable Order of Kolios|Kolios]]
|-
|rowspan="3" style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center|'''Defunct'''
|[[Westarctica]]
|style=text-align:left|[[File:Order-Cross-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Holy Order of The Cross|The Cross]] • [[File:Order-Merit-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Order of Merit|Merit]]
|-
|[[Calsahara]]
|style=text-align:left|[[File:Order-Thespians-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Illustrious Order of Thespians|Thespians]] • [[File:Order-Masters-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Masters of the Universe]]
|-
|[[Protectorate of Kolios|Kolios]]
|style=text-align:left|[[File:BWRibbon.jpg|x10px]] [[Order of the Rose Throne|Rose Throne]] • [[File:Blue ribbs.png|x10px]] [[Sanctified Order of the Crucifix|Crucifix]]
|-
!style="background:#e3f1fa;text-align:center;"; colspan="3"|Awards of Westarctica
|-
|style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center|'''[[Westarctican Royal Guards|Royal Guards]]'''
|colspan="2" style=text-align:left|[[File:Westarctica Cross.png|x10px]] [[Westarctica Cross]] • [[File:Defense Commendation.png|x10px]] Defense Commendation • [[File:Distinguished Service.png|x10px]] Distinguished Service • [[File:Defense Security.png|x10px]] Defense Security • [[File:Antarctic Service.png|x10px]] Antarctic Service • [[File:Construction Service.png|x10px]] Construction Service • [[File:Foreign Service.png|x10px]] Foreign Service • [[File:C2 Training.png|x10px]] C2 Training • [[File:Good Conduct.png|x10px]] Good Conduct
|-
|rowspan="2" style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center|'''[[Civilian Corps]]'''
|Activity Ribbons
|style=text-align:left|[[File:BallenyExpeditionRibbon.jpg|x10px]] Balleny Islands Expeditionary • [[File:Civ-Cor-Calsahara.png|x10px]] Calsahara Expeditionary • [[File:Civ-Cor-Achievement.png|x10px]] Achievement • [[File:Civ-Cor-Achievement.png|x10px]] Commendation • [[File:Civ-Cor-Service.png|x10px]] Service • [[File:Civ-Cor-Human.png|x10px]] Community Outreach • [[File:Civ-Cor-Global.png|x10px]] Global Campaign Service • [[File:GovernmentServiceRibbon.png|x10px]] Government Service • [[File:Civ-Cor-Ice.png|x10px]] Iceberg Award • [[File:Civ-Cor-Long.png|x10px]] Long Service • [[File:Civ-Cor-Nobility.png|x10px]] Nobles • [[File:Civ-Cor-Recruit.png|x10px]] Recruiting • [[File:Civ-cor-westarctica.png|x10px]] Westarctica Expeditionary
|-
|[[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored Westarctican]]
|style=text-align:left|[[File:Civ-Cor-Artist.png|x10px]] Artist • [[File:Civ-Cor-HonCitizen.png|x10px]] Citizen • [[File:HonoredConservationistRibbon.png|x10px]] Conservationist • [[File:Civ-cor-hondiplomat.png|x10px]] Diplomat • [[File:Civ-Cor-HonInno.png|x10px]] Innovator • [[File:Civ-Cor-HonService.png|x10px]] Servant • [[File:Civ-Cor-HonVol.png|x10px]] Volunteer
|-
|style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center|'''[[Protectorate of Kolios|Kolios]]'''
|colspan="2" style=text-align:left|[[File:Friendship Cross.jpg|x10px]] [[Friendship Cross of Kolios|Friendship Cross]] • [[File:Ribbon-W-GR.png|x10px]] [[Koliosian Quartercentennial medal|Quartercentennial medal]]
|}

[[Category:Military of Westarctica]]