IRON Awards and Medals

This page displays all the Awards and Medals from the Independent Republic of Orange Nations.

IRON's Awards and Medals

The IRON Order

Main article: The IRON Order

The IRON Order

Decoration	IO Rank	Reason
	Knight (IV.c)	For eminent merit, while having displayed the highest sense of duty and never waiving honour.
	Knight-Commander (III.c)	For eminent merit, while having displayed the highest sense of duty and never waiving honour. Having been previously awarded the Knight rank.
	Grand Officer (II.c)	For eminent merit, while having displayed the highest sense of duty and never waiving honour. Having been previously awarded the Knight-Commander rank.
	Grand Cross (I.c)	For eminent merit, while having displayed the highest sense of duty and never waiving honour. Having been previously awarded the Grand Officer dignity.

Awards

Awards of the Independent Republic of Orange Nations

Award	Award Name	Reason
	The Nuclear Fallout Accolade (retired)	In honor of those brave nations that stand up in the face of danger, of nuclear armed nations, and hold their ground in spite of adversity, I am proud to announce the Nuclear Fallout Accolade.
	The IRON Diligence Award	This award is bestowed upon those that can always be counted on to help when something needs to be done. From the little to the big, you can always find them working away for their superiors and the alliance as a whole. They work hard, and they work well. Levels: 1st awarding, 2nd awarding, 3rd awarding, 4th awarding, 5th awarding, and 6th awarding.
	The IRON Warrior Award	This award is given to the members of IRON that have proven themselves on the battlefield, and answered the call to war for the alliance. No matter how big or small, powerful or weak, old or young, these courageous people have stood up for IRON. Levels: 1st awarding, 2nd awarding, and 3rd awarding.
	The IRON-Strong Morale Award	This award is given to those members of IRON that are always supportive, constructive with their criticism, and generally upbeat people that are keen on others' ideas. Levels: 1st awarding, and 2nd awarding.
	The Above and Beyond Award	This award is given to those in IRON that go above and beyond the expectations of a member for the good of the collective. They put their own good second and the needs of others or the alliance first. Levels: 1st awarding, 2nd awarding, and 3rd awarding.
	The Giving Soul Award	This award is granted to those in IRON who "live to give" - they're the first to step up and send aid and when repayment is offered, they defer it to someone else. Levels: 1st awarding, and 2nd awarding.
	The Spirit of IRON Gold Bar	This award is presented to the members who are especially benevolent in their duties to IRON. They put excessive amounts of time into their efforts for the alliance and exhibit skills in leadership, work ethic, initiative, and magnanimity. Levels: 1st awarding, 2nd awarding, 3rd awarding, 4th awarding, and 5th awarding.
	Student of the Month Award	This award is presented on a monthly basis to one or more students whom have accelerated in all areas of the Academy. Generally in jobs, military affairs, and activity within the forum or other available communication mediums.
	IRON Member of The Month Award	Member of the Month award is one of the most distinguished and highest award that is only awarded to most dedicated, committed, loyal, and contributed member at the time of event or occurrence. 1st Award, 2nd Award.

Extraordinary Awards

Extraordinary Awards of the Independent Republic of Orange Nations

Decoration	Award Name	Reason
	Fiery Towel Tournament Ribbon	Awarded to all participants of the Fiery Towel Tournament (IRON & MHA).
	NAH's Scavenger Hunt Ribbon	Awarded to all participants that reached the final stage of the Scavenger Hunt.
	SotW Ribbon	Awarded to the Winner of the Signature of the Week competition.
	Noble Adversary	Awarded to adversaries who have acted with dignity, respect and in good faith, and in doing so have marked themselves as an adversary worthy of respect.
	Distinguished Foreign Dignitary Award	These awards will be few and far between, and only bestowed upon ambassadors who show outstanding friendliness, benevolence, and respect towards IRON.
	The Silver Spear Award	This awarded medal is for Outstanding Achievement In METAL. This is a singular medal in that it can be rewarded only once per recipient. Think of it as a Lifetime Achievement Award for the veterans of METAL.
	The 'Shut the hell up' Award	Is awarded to bay102174 for his long and remarkable service to the Republic. In keeping with Sistermidnights Supercalifragalisticexpealadocious Award; Council deemed it appropriate to commission a medal for Bay also.
	The Supercalifragalisticexpealadocious Award	This award was custom made for a special person. Its gleam reflects the endearment of the people that she leads. Awarded to the IRON Maiden, Sister Midnight.

Vault Awards

Awards of the IRON Vault

Decoration	Award Name	Reason
	EIEIO Apprentice	For Accumulating 80 points in EIEIO.
	EIEIO Expert	For Accumulating 200 points in EIEIO.
	EIEIO Artisan	For Accumulating 350 points in EIEIO.
	EIEIO Champion	For Accumulating 500 points in EIEIO.
	EIEIO Genius	For Accumulating 700 points in EIEIO.
	EIEIO Tech Master	For Accumulating 1000 points in EIEIO.
	EIEIO Godlike	For Accumulating 5000 points in EIEIO.

Recruitment Corps Awards

Awards of the IRON Recruitment Corps

Decoration	Award Name	Reason
	Recruitment Award I. Class	For having recruited 10 new members in a given month.
	Recruitment Award II. Class	For having recruited 30 new members in two consecutive months.
	Recruitment Award III. Class	For having recruited 60 new members in three consecutive months.
	Ultimate Recruitment Award	Only a single Recruiter can receive it at a time, having first recruited the most new members in three consecutive months.

Membership Awards

Service Awards of the Independent Republic of Orange Nations

Medal	Medal Name	Reason
	Academy Graduation	For Graduating the Academy.
	Advance Achievement - Merit	Post-graduation achievement II.
	Advance Achievement - ACE	Post-graduation achievement I.
	IRON Seniority Award	These badges represent the amount of time you've spent serving The Republic. They are intended to recognize members service and their seniority. Levels: For 6 months of service, 1 year of service, 2 years of service, 3 years of service, 4 years of service, 5 years of service, 6 years of service, 7 years of service, 8 years of service, 9 years of service, 10 years of service, and 11 years of service.

Annual Awards

Annual Awards of the Independent Republic of Orange Nations

Award	Award Name	Reason
	Ultimate Gamer Award	This person plays too much in the arcade, winning 5 trophies so far. YOU NERD! Nuff' said.
	Ultimate Spammer Award	During this fesitval period, no-one has spammed more than this person.
	Best Behind the Scenes Member	This award is given to someone who IRON doesn't often think about. They slave away out of sight, and rarely get any recognition.
	Brain Boffin of the Year	This award is given to the person that the IRON republic feels is the most knowledgeable around.
	Most Helpful Department of the Year	This is an award that is given to the department that IRON feels is there for them most when needed, and are always happy to be approached.
	Santa's Little Helpers	This award is awarded to those that have helped intensely with the 12 Days of Christmas Festival.
	Most Generous Person of the Year	This award is given to the person who has been shown to give the most to IRON and her nations during the year.
	Student of the Year	This award is given to the Student that IRON Council and The Academy deem to have been exceptional.
	Warrior of the Year	This award is given to the person that IRON Council deem to be one of the best examples an IRON warrior could show.
	Member of the Year	This award is given to the member that IRON Council deem to have been just outstanding all year round.

Campaign Medals

Campaign Medals of the Independent Republic of Orange Nations

Medal	Medal Name	Reason
	The Empire War Campaign Medal	This award is given to those IRON members who answered to the call of war against The Empire. Despite the threats presented by war, these individuals fought fearlessly to bring upon the destruction of The Empire.
	The Empire War Nuclear Accolade	This award is given to those members who were attacked with a nuclear weapon during The Empire War. For their sacrifices and courage, we honor them with this award.
	The Empire War Support Medal	This award is given to members who helped aid our fighting nations during The Empire war. Selflessly these individuals answered the call for help and undoubtedly impacted the outcome of the war.
	FAN War Campaign Medal	For the numerous IRON members that actively fought FAN nations on the field of battle during the FAN war we honor you with this campaign medal.
	FAN War Nuclear Accolade	For the IRON members who fought during the FAN war that experienced the full force of a nuclear weapon on the field of battle.
	FAN War Support Medal	For those IRON members who sent aid during the darkest hours of the FAN war; with many IRON nations in nuclear anarchy or in need of funds to replenish their mighty armies to fight once more.
	Unjust War Campaign Medal	These people have answered the call for war, rising above what IRON leadership could have realistically expected, it is this group that is largely attributable to the surrender of The Order of Light to IRON.
	Unjust War Nuclear Accolade	As with all prior alliance wars, IRON has provided its membership who were on the receiving end of nuclear weapons with a different campaign medal to signify the additional sacrifice and burden these nations have had to bear.
	Unjust War Ground Zero Award	The Ground Zero Award is a new award added to commemorate the inevitably larger IRON nations who fought tooth and nail in the Unjust War for The Republic.
	Unjust War AID Medal	This award as always, is for the IRON members who sent aid to their comrades either in IRON or fighting in the ~ Coalition.
	GPA War Campaign Medal	For participating in the GPA War Campaign.
	GPA War Nuclear Accolade	For the IRON members who fought during the GPA war that experienced the full force of a nuclear weapon on the field of battle.
	GPA War AID Medal	This award as always, is for the IRON members who sent aid to their comrades in IRON.
	GATO War Campaign Medal	For participating in the GATO War Campaign.
	GATO War AID Medal	This award as always, is for the IRON members who sent aid to their comrades in IRON.
	NV/PUKE Campaign Medal	For participating in the NV/PUKE Campaign.
	NV/PUKE Campaign Nuclear Accolade	For the IRON members who fought during the NV/PUKE Campaign that experienced the full force of a nuclear weapon on the field of battle.
	NV/PUKE Campaign AID Medal	This award as always, is for the IRON members who sent aid to their comrades in IRON.
	Karma Campaign Medal	This was one of the greatest wars ever, and as such almost every single IRON nation fought in it. This award is given to all IRON nations who fought, side by side with their brothers and sisters.
	Karma Campaign ZI Medal	Most nations lost several thousand levels of infrastructure fighting and receiving nukes. Yet a couple nations took much more, sacrificing all their infrastructure to protect their IRON brothers. Such sacrifice shall never be forgotten.
	Karma Nuclear Campaign Accolade	For the IRON members who fought during the Karma War that experienced the full force of a nuclear weapon on the field of battle. Levels: 1-5 nukes taken, 6-10 nukes taken, 11-15 nukes taken, 16-20 nukes taken, and 20+ nukes taken.
	Karma Campaign AID Medal	This award as always, is for the IRON members who sent aid to their comrades in IRON during the Karma War. Levels: up to 12m donated, up to 24m donated, up to 36m donated, and over 36m donated.
	TPF War Military Compliance Award	For nations who participated in the TPF War by entering peace mode.
	TPF War Award	For nations who participated in the TPF War.
	C&G Campaign Medal	Awarded to those whom participated in the conflict.
‎	C&G Campaign ZI Medal	Most nations lost several thousand levels of infrastructure fighting and receiving nukes. Yet a couple nations took much more, sacrificing all their infrastructure to protect their IRON brothers. Such sacrifice shall never be forgotten.
	C&G Campaign Nuclear Accolade	For the IRON members who fought during the C&G Campaign that experienced the full force of a nuclear weapon on the field of battle. Levels: 1-10 nukes taken, 11-20 nukes taken, and over 20 nukes taken.
	C&G Campaign AID Medal	This award as always, is for the IRON members who sent aid to their comrades in IRON during the C&G Campaign. Levels: over 15m donated, over 30m donated, and over 45m donated.
	Gracious Donor	Awarded to those whom Aided Nations when asked via IRC/Skype.
	Temporary Uranium Trade Award	Awarded to both IRON and Allied nations who provide temporary uranium trades to the coalition during battle.
	The Grämlins War Medal	For participating in the Grämlins War (C&G Campaign).
	DAWN Appreciation Campaign Medal	Awarded to DAWN nations fighting Grämlins with IRON.
	Minor Campaign Medal	For participating in minor campaigns and conflicts.
	Fer par le Sang Verse	Given to Cadets that fought five or more wars in the NpO Campaign.
	NpO Campaign War Medal	Awarded to those Nations of the Republic that fought in the NpO Campaign. Levels: Fought in the campaign, fought 10-20 wars, fought more than 20 wars.
	NpO Campaign Aid Medal	Awarded to those Nations of the Republic that gave aid to fellow comrades in need. Levels: 3-6 aid packages, 7-12 aid packages, 13+ aid packages.
	NpO Campaign Nuclear Accolade	Awarded to those Nations of the Republic that had foreign nukes land on their soil. Levels: 1-7 nukes received, 8-14 nukes received, over 15 nukes received.
	NpO Campaign ZI Medal	Most nations lost several thousands of infrastructure fighting and receiving nukes. Yet a couple nations took much more, sacrificing all their infrastructure to protect their IRON brothers. Such sacrifice shall never be forgotten.
	NpO Campaign Compliance Medal	Awarded to those Nations of the Republic Complied with peace mode orders.
	NpO Campaign Gracious Donor Medal	Awarded to those whom Aided Nations when asked via IRC/Skype/PM.
	NpO Uranium Procurer Medal	Awarded to both IRON and Allied nations that provided uranium to the war effort.
	LSF War Campaign Medal	For those nations who engaged an LSF nation in the minor conflict.
	Summer 2012 War Campaign Medal	For those nations who fought in the Name of IRON. Levels: 1-5 wars fought, 6-10 wars fought, 11+ wars fought.
	Summer 2012 Nuclear Campaign Medal	For those IRON nations whose soil was struck with Nuclear weapons. Levels: 1-10 nuke hits, 11-19 nuke hits, 20+ nuke hits.
	Summer 2012 Aid Campaign Medal	For IRON nations who aided their brothers and sisters. Levels: $15m or less aided, $15m-30m aided, $30m+ aided.
	Summer 2012 ZI Campaign Medal	For those nations whose infrastructure was reduced to Zero whilst fighting for IRON.
	Equilibrium War Campaign Medal	For IRON members who fought in the Equilibrium War. Levels: 1-5 wars fought, 6-10 wars fought, 11+ wars fought.
	Equilibrium War Aid Medal	For IRON members who gave aid in the Equilibrium War. Levels: $30-50m in aid, $50-80m in aid, $80m+ in aid.
	Equilibrium War Tech Medal	For IRON members who gave tech in the Equilibrium War. Levels: 50-200 tech, 250-500 tech, 550+ tech.
	Equilibrium War Destruction Medal	For IRON nations who received significant damage in the Equilibrium War. Levels: single ZI or 50% ns loss, 80% ns loss, multiple ZIs or 50% ns losses.
	Equilibrium War Nuke Medal	For IRON members who were hit with nukes in the Equilibrium War. Levels: 1-10 nukes, 11-20 nukes, 21+ nukes.