Orders, decorations, and medals of Nouvelle Alexandrie
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| Orders, decorations, and medals of Nouvelle Alexandrie | |
| Overview | |
| Country |  Nouvelle Alexandrie |
|---|---|
| Established | 1694 AN |
| Legal basis | Federal Orders, Honors, and Medals Act, 1694 |
| Predecessor systems |
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| Administration | |
| Fount of honor | King of Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Primary administrator | Department of Interior |
| Published in | The Federal Gazette |
| Composition | |
| Orders of knighthood | 6 (1 private, 5 public) |
| Campaign medals | 13 |
| Service medals | 8 |
| Commemorative medals | 7 |
| Military decorations | 11 |
| Civil decorations | 5 |
| Cultural/academic decorations | 7 |
| Senior orders | |
| Highest order of chivalry | Most Noble Order of the Golden Sun, Inti |
| Highest order of merit | Grand Order of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Highest military decoration | Cross of Valor |
The system of orders, decorations, and medals of Nouvelle Alexandrie (Alexandrian: Ordres, decorations et medailles de Nouvelle Alexandrie; Martino: Ordenes, condecoraciones y medallas de Nueva Alejandria; Wechua: Kamachiykuna, yupaychanakuna, chaninkuna Musuq Alexandriamanta) is used to reward personal achievement, bravery, merit, or service to Nouvelle Alexandrie and its people. The system was created through Royal Decree and Act of the Cortes Federales, specified in the Federal Orders, Honors, and Medals Act, 1694. All announcements of honors granted are published in The Federal Gazette. These are usually restricted to citizens of the Federation, but under many notable exceptions, foreigners have been granted special honors throughout Nouvelle Alexandrie's history.
The system of honors in Nouvelle Alexandrie consists of three main tiers:
- orders: dedicated to merit in terms of service or personal achievement, typically organized as orders of knighthood or orders of merit with multiple grades;
- medals: used to recognize long or valuable service, good conduct, service during a particular military operation or theatre, or commemoration of specific major national events;
- decorations: used to recognize specific deeds, acts of valor, or distinguished achievement in particular fields.
Overview
The honors system of Nouvelle Alexandrie descends from two distinct traditions: the Aldurian republican system of merit-based awards established by the Order and Decorations Act, 1674, and the Wechua monarchical system centered on the sacred symbolism of Inti and traditional concepts of service to the realm. The Federal Orders, Honors, and Medals Act, 1694 unified these traditions into a single coherent system while preserving the most significant orders from each predecessor state.
The King of Nouvelle Alexandrie serves as the fount of honor and sovereign of most orders. The monarch's role in conferring honors is exercised on the advice of the Council of State, the Cortes Federales, or specific bodies designated for each order. The Department of Interior maintains the official register of all honors and coordinates administrative matters relating to the system.
History
Aldurian system (1670-1685)
The Republic of Alduria established its honors system through the Order and Decorations Act, 1674, creating eleven orders designed to recognize merit across military, civil, and professional spheres. The system reflected Aldurian republican principles, emphasizing achievement over birth and establishing clear criteria for each award.
The highest Aldurian honor was the Aldurian Legion of Honor, modeled on merit-based orders of other nations. The Legion was headed by the President of Alduria as Grand Master and maintained substantial infrastructure including the Grand Chancery of the Legion of Honor, the Legion of Honor School (a national system of schools for gifted but economically disadvantaged students), and the Legion of Honor Museum in Punta Santiago. The Legion's five-grade structure and administrative apparatus would later serve as the model for the Grand Order of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
Below the Legion of Honor, Alduria maintained ten specialized orders of merit:
- Order of National Merit: outstanding service to national welfare, security, and prosperity
- Order of Punta Santiago: distinguished service in politics, economy, society, education, art, or science
- Order of Santa Catalina: service to national security, sovereignty, and independence
- Order of Military Merit: distinguished combat service
- Order of Service Merit: excellence in public service and civil administration
- Order of Diplomatic Service Merit: enhancing national prestige and promoting international amity
- Order of Industrial Merit: developing national industries
- Order of Cultural Merit: promoting national culture and the arts
- Order of Sports Merit: advancing national athletics
- Order of Science and Technology Merit: developing science and technology
Each order consisted of five grades and was administered through the relevant government department. The Act established strict criteria for conferment, including provisions for revocation in cases of false merit, crimes against national security, or serious criminal conviction.
Wechua system (1657-1685)
The Wechua Nation developed its honors system following the Wechua Restoration under King Manco Cápac. Rooted in Intian religious symbolism and traditional Wechua concepts of reciprocity and service, the system emphasized the sacred relationship between the sovereign and those who served the realm.
The Most Noble Order of the Golden Sun, Inti, founded in 1659 AN by King Titu Cusi, stood as the highest honor of the Wechua Nation. Dedicated to the solar deity Inti, the Order recognized those who rendered meaningful service to the Crown and nation. Its exclusive membership and religious significance set it apart from the more bureaucratic Aldurian system.
The Order of the Restoration, created between 1673 AN and 1675 AN, honored the thirty individuals and twelve organizations that assisted King Manco Cápac during the Wechua Restoration in Keltia. The Order was closed by decree in 1675 AN following the completion of its purpose, making it one of the rarest honors in New Alexandrian history.
Three additional Wechua orders recognized achievement in specific domains:
- Order of the Condor (founded 1661 AN): named for the sacred bird representing strength and vision, awarded for military valor and distinguished combat service across five grades
- Order of Pachamama (founded 1663 AN): named for the earth mother deity, recognizing agricultural advancement, land stewardship, and environmental protection across three grades
- Order of Quipu (founded 1665 AN): named for the traditional Wechua recording system, honoring scholars, administrators, and those who preserved knowledge across four grades
Unification and the Federal Orders, Honors, and Medals Act (1694)
The Proclamation of Punta Santiago in 1685 AN created the constitutional framework for a unified honors system, though implementation required nearly a decade of deliberation. The Federal Orders, Honors, and Medals Act, 1694 represented a careful synthesis of Aldurian and Wechua traditions.
The Act retained the Most Noble Order of the Golden Sun, Inti as the senior order of chivalry, recognizing its antiquity and sacred significance to Wechua communities. The Aldurian Legion of Honor was transformed into the Grand Order of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie, preserving its administrative structure while adapting its symbolism to reflect the dual heritage of the new nation. The Grand Chancery, the Federation Museum (formerly the Legion of Honor Museum), and the educational institutions associated with the Legion were transferred to the new Order.
Several Aldurian orders were consolidated into the new Federal Order of Merit, which absorbed the Orders of National Merit, Service Merit, Diplomatic Service Merit, Industrial Merit, Cultural Merit, Sports Merit, and Science and Technology Merit. This consolidation streamlined the system while maintaining recognition across all fields of endeavor. The Wechua Orders of the Condor, Pachamama, and Quipu were similarly merged into the Federal Order of Merit, with their distinctive traditions influencing the new Order's civil and military divisions.
The Order of Santa Catalina was retained as a distinct honor recognizing service to national security, preserving continuity with the Aldurian tradition. The Order of Punta Santiago was discontinued, its name reserved for the constitutional document that founded the Federation.
Expansion under subsequent monarchs
King Manco Cápac I established the Royal Order of Manco Capac as a private order for members of the House of Inti-Carrillo, the House of Carrillo, and the House of Waffel-Paine.
The Order of the Sun and Eagle was established by royal decree on 7.IV.1702 AN during the reign of King Manco Cápac I, specifically designed to recognize contributions to national unity and cultural synthesis. Its distinctive insignia, personally designed by the King, combines the Wechua golden sun with the Alexandrian silver eagle, symbolizing the federation's dual heritage.
King Sinchi Roca I continued the development of the honors system during his reign (1718 AN-1735 AN), particularly in response to the Federation's military engagements and territorial expansion.
Orders of knighthood
The system of orders of knighthood of Nouvelle Alexandrie comprises six orders in total, some established by Royal Decree prior to the creation of the Federation and others established by the Cortes Federales through the Federal Orders, Honors, and Medals Act, 1694. Three of these orders are orders of chivalry and three are orders of merit.
Private orders
Order of Manco Capac
The Royal Order of Manco Capac is a private order of chivalry bestowed on members of the House of Inti-Carrillo, the House of Carrillo, and the House of Waffel-Paine. Order members are known as Tayta Masi (Knight Companions), mirroring the Order of the Golden Sun. Members of the Order from the listed families wear the medal of the Order on formal occasions in Nouvelle Alexandrie or at a New Alexandrian embassy.
Public orders
Order of the Golden Sun
The Most Noble Order of the Golden Sun, Inti is the highest civil and military order of chivalry in Nouvelle Alexandrie. Inherited from the formerly independent Wechua Nation, it was originally founded by King Titu Cusi of the Wechua Nation in 1659 AN. It is the most senior and oldest order of knighthood in Nouvelle Alexandrie. The Order is dedicated to the image and arms of Inti, though since its incorporation into Nouvelle Alexandrie, it has maintained a more secular approach. This secularization has caused controversy among many of Inti's faithful, which continues to this day.
Appointments to the Order of the Golden Sun are at the sole discretion of the King, usually in recognition of a meaningful national contribution, outstanding public service, or personal service to the King. Membership is limited by Royal Decree to the King, the Prince of Rimarima, the Princess of Rimarima, and no more than 40 living members. Members of the Order of the Golden Sun are known as Tayta Masi (Knight Companion). Different classes and special offices exist for members of the House of Inti-Carrillo, the House of Carrillo, and the House of Waffel-Paine.
Order of the Federation
The Grand Order of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie is the highest order of merit in Nouvelle Alexandrie, applicable to both military and civil recognition. It was created by the Cortes Federales in 1695 AN through the Federal Orders, Honors, and Medals Act, 1694. The Order of the Federation was modeled after the Aldurian Legion of Honor, inheriting its administrative structure and much of its institutional infrastructure. The New Alexandrian monarch serves as the Grand Master of the Order, with operations entrusted to the Grand Chancery of the Order of the Federation. Oversight of the Order's finances is entrusted to the Cortes Federales through an Inspector-General appointed by the Speaker of the Federal Assembly at the start of every term.
Appointments to the Order of the Federation are at the discretion of the King, on the advice and consent of the Council of State for both civil and military appointments, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Council for military appointments (in a limited advisory capacity). The Order of the Federation has, on special occasions, been awarded to citizens and foreigners alike.
The Order is divided into two divisions: civil and military. Each division has five classes, with the senior two classes including a single-time monetary grant from the Treasury of Nouvelle Alexandrie, currently set at NAX€65,500 at appointment. The Grand Chancery funds and operates the Grand Lodge of the Order of the Federation and the Federation Museum.
The Order's funding comes from an original endowment created by contributions from the King, private citizens, and several organizations and businesses. The endowment is estimated to be worth NAX€10 billion.
Order of the Sun and Eagle
The Order of the Sun and Eagle was established by royal decree on 7.IV.1702 AN, during a period of cultural integration initiatives across the Federation. The Order comprises five classes: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight, each with distinct insignia and privileges. Unlike other federal honors, the Order maintains separate civil and military divisions with equal status and recognition.
The Order's distinctive insignia, personally designed by King Manco Cápac, features an eight-pointed golden sun (symbolizing the Wechua sun deity Inti) superimposed on a silver Alexandrian eagle. The ribbon displays alternating bands of deep purple and amber yellow, representing the union of Wechua and Alexandrian heritage. Members of the Order are entitled to use post-nominal letters according to their class (GCSE, GOSE, CSE, OSE, and KSE respectively).
Appointments to the Order are limited to 120 living recipients across all classes and are granted for exceptional contributions to national unity, cultural preservation, diplomatic service, or artistic achievements that bridge the Federation's diverse traditions. The Council of the Order of the Sun and Eagle, consisting of twelve senior members, meets quarterly at the Palace of Carranza to evaluate nominations before presenting recommendations to the King. Recipients traditionally gather annually on 12.IV for its Investiture.
The Order maintains its own endowment of approximately NAX€850 million, funding cultural preservation projects and an annual scholarship program for students pursuing cross-cultural studies within the Federation.
Federal Order of Merit
The Federal Order of Merit is the second highest order of merit in Nouvelle Alexandrie. It consists of five grades, each divided into civil and military divisions. It is aimed at recognizing distinguished service in charity, the armed forces, sciences, arts, literature, or the promotion and preservation of the culture of Nouvelle Alexandrie, and public service outside the civil service. It was created by the Cortes Federales in 1695 AN through the Federal Orders, Honors, and Medals Act, 1694. The New Alexandrian monarch serves as the Grand Master of the Order, with operations entrusted to the Chancery of the Federal Order of Merit. Oversight of the Order's finances is entrusted to the Cortes Federales through an Inspector-General appointed by the Speaker of the Federal Assembly at the start of every term.
The Federal Order of Merit consolidated numerous specialized orders from both the Aldurian and Wechua predecessor systems, including the Aldurian Orders of National Merit, Service Merit, Diplomatic Service Merit, Industrial Merit, Cultural Merit, Sports Merit, and Science and Technology Merit, as well as the Wechua Orders of the Condor, Pachamama, and Quipu.
Appointments to the Order of Merit are at the discretion of the King, on the sole recommendation of the Federal Assembly. Appointments may occur at any point during the term of a Federal Assembly session via resolution, with the support of a majority of the Assembly.
Order of Saint Catherine
The Order of Santa Catalina is a civil and military order of chivalry that consists of five grades and is awarded to citizens of the Federation who have rendered outstanding service in the interest of national security, public safety, public order, and the preservation of national sovereignty and independence. Its membership is limited to no more than 24 members, not including the King, who serves as the Grand Eagle of the Order. Appointments to the Order of Saint Catherine are at the sole discretion of the King.
The Order of Saint Catherine was inherited from the Aldurian honors system, where it was established by the Order and Decorations Act, 1674. It is the only Aldurian order besides the Legion of Honor to be retained as a distinct entity following unification.
Dormant or closed orders
Order of the Restoration
The Order of the Restoration is a closed order of chivalry that was bestowed by King Manco Cápac upon his return to Parap and the restoration of the Wechua Nation in Keltia between 1673 AN and 1675 AN. Its members are known as Heralds. They are persons and organizations that assisted the King Manco Capac I and aided the Wechua Restoration. The Order was granted once (and closed in 1675 AN by decree) to 30 individuals and 12 organizations, in three classes, with civil and military divisions. The honor is considered very prestigious because of its rarity. Membership in the Order came with a one-time grant from the Wechua treasury of one million Sols.
Medals
Medals in the New Alexandrian honors system recognize service over time, participation in specific military operations, or commemoration of significant national events. Unlike orders of knighthood, medals typically do not confer membership in a corporate body and are awarded more broadly across the military and civil service.
Campaign medals
Campaign medals are awarded to members of the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie who participated in specific military operations or served in designated theaters of conflict.
| Medal | Campaign/Operation | Years | Theater | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyrica Pacification Medal | Pacification of Lyrica | 1690 AN-1695 AN | Keltia | First campaign medal of the Federation |
| Operation Landslide Medal | Operation Landslide | 1706 AN | Eura | Joint operation with Constancia, Zeed, and the Suren Confederacy |
| Kapavian Service Medal | Operation Evergreen | 1716 AN- | Eura | Support to Surenid government against Kapavian insurgency |
| Hurmu Intervention Medal | Operation Enduring Alliance | 1720 AN | Apollonia | Restoring order in Huyenkula during Hurmu civil conflict |
| Moorland Service Medal | Operation Iron Vanguard | 1720 AN- | Eura | Training and development of Moorland Armed Forces |
| Third Euran War Medal | Third Euran War | Various | Eura | General theater medal for Third Euran War service |
| Keltian Frontier Medal | Wars of the Disinherited | 1740 ANs-1751 AN | Keltia | General medal for operations against Confederacy of the Dispossessed |
| Operation Northern Vanguard Medal | Operation Northern Vanguard | 1745 AN | Keltia | Lake Rodinia campaign and territorial expansion |
| Operation Solidarity Shield Medal | Operation Solidarity Shield | 1745 AN | Eura | Lend-lease support to Constancia |
| Operation Thunder Strike Medal | Operation Thunder Strike | 1745 AN | Oportia | Strategic bombing campaign |
| Fourth Euran War Medal | Fourth Euran War | 1745 AN-1747 AN | Eura | Including Oportia occupation service |
| Operation Frontier Dawn Medal | Operation Frontier Dawn | 1744 AN-1751 AN | Keltia | Final counter-Confederacy operations |
| East Keltian Collapse Medal | East Keltian Collapse operations | Various | East Keltia | Humanitarian and stabilization operations |
Campaign medal clasps
Certain campaign medals may be augmented with clasps denoting participation in specific operations within a larger campaign. The following clasps are authorized:
Keltian Frontier Medal clasps:
- Operation Purple Splendor Clasp
- Operation Purple Shroud Clasp
- Operation Purple Reign Clasp
- Operation Sable Shield Clasp
- Corsair Wars Clasp
East Keltian Collapse Medal clasps:
- Operation Northern Light Clasp
- Operation Arctic Exodus Clasp
Service medals
Service medals recognize extended periods of honorable service in the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie or Federal Guards Service.
| Medal | Criteria | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Long Service Medal | 10 years honorable active service | Bronze medal; clasps added for additional service |
| Federal Long Service Medal with Silver Bar | 20 years honorable active service | Silver bar added to ribbon |
| Federal Long Service Medal with Gold Bar | 30 years honorable active service | Gold bar added to ribbon |
| Federal Long Service Medal with Diamond Clasp | 40 years honorable active service | Diamond clasp added to ribbon |
| Good Conduct Medal | 5 years service without disciplinary action | Renewable with clasps for each subsequent 5-year period |
| Overseas Service Medal | 180 or more days deployment outside Federation territory | Theater-specific clasps available |
| Reserve Service Medal | 10 years service in Federal Guards Service | For reservists and guard personnel |
| Volunteer Service Medal | Exceptional voluntary service supporting military operations | For civilian volunteers |
Commemorative medals
Commemorative medals mark significant national events and are awarded to individuals who participated in or contributed to such occasions.
| Medal | Event | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Medal (Manco Cápac I) | Coronation of Manco Cápac I | 1685 AN | Founding of the Federation |
| Federation Renaming Medal | Adoption of "Nouvelle Alexandrie" | 1693 AN | Marking the renaming from Alduria-Wechua |
| Coronation Medal (Sinchi Roca I) | Coronation of Sinchi Roca I | 1718 AN | |
| Coronation Medal (Sinchi Roca II) | Coronation of Sinchi Roca II | 1735 AN | |
| Diamond Jubilee Medal | 60th Anniversary of the Federation | 1745 AN | |
| Sapphire Jubilee Medal | 65th Anniversary of the Federation | 1750 AN | |
| Royal Wedding Medal | Marriage of Crown Princess Sayari | 1750 AN |
Decorations
Decorations recognize specific acts, achievements, or distinguished service in particular fields. Unlike medals, which often recognize cumulative service, decorations typically honor singular accomplishments or exceptional performance.
Military decorations
Military decorations recognize valor, gallantry, and distinguished service in the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
| Decoration | Criteria | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross of Valor | Exceptional bravery in combat at grave personal risk | Single class | Highest military decoration for valor |
| Distinguished Service Cross | Distinguished combat leadership resulting in mission success | Single class | Primarily for commissioned officers |
| Military Cross | Acts of gallantry during active operations | Single class | Open to all ranks |
| Meritorious Service Decoration | Outstanding service in military duties beyond normal expectations | Three classes (Gold, Silver, Bronze) | For non-combat distinguished service |
| Wound Badge | Wounded in action against hostile forces | Bronze (1 wound), Silver (2 wounds), Gold (3+ wounds) | Number denotes total wounds received in service |
| Prisoner of War Medal | Captured and held by enemy forces | Single class | Awarded upon repatriation |
| Aviation Cross | Distinguished achievement in aerial combat or aviation operations | Single class | Federal Air Force specific |
| Naval Service Cross | Distinguished achievement in naval combat or maritime operations | Single class | Federal Navy specific |
| Space Service Cross | Distinguished achievement in space operations | Single class | Federal Space Force specific |
| Cyber Service Cross | Distinguished achievement in cyber warfare operations | Single class | Federal Cyber Force specific |
| Commendation Medal | Meritorious achievement or service | Service-specific variants | Variants for Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Cyber Force, Guards Service |
Civil decorations
Civil decorations recognize distinguished service and achievement outside the military sphere.
| Decoration | Criteria | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Civil Service Medal | Distinguished service in federal government | Three classes (15, 25, 35 years) | For career civil servants |
| Diplomatic Service Medal | Exemplary service in diplomatic corps | Three classes | Continues Aldurian tradition |
| Public Safety Medal | Heroism or distinguished service in protecting public safety | Single class | For police, fire, emergency services personnel |
| Life Saving Medal | Saving human life at significant personal risk | Single class | Civil and military versions available |
| Federal Emergency Service Medal | Distinguished service during natural disasters or emergencies | Single class | Often awarded to Military Emergencies Unit personnel |
Cultural and academic decorations
These decorations recognize outstanding achievement in cultural, academic, scientific, and athletic fields.
| Decoration | Criteria | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Medal for the Arts | Outstanding contribution to the arts | Annual award; continues tradition of Aldurian Order of Cultural Merit |
| Royal Medal for Sciences | Outstanding scientific achievement | Annual award; continues tradition of Aldurian Order of Science and Technology Merit |
| Medal for Cultural Preservation | Preserving Federation cultural heritage | Includes linguistic, historical, and archaeological work |
| Medal for Sports Excellence | Outstanding athletic achievement | Continues tradition of Aldurian Order of Sports Merit |
| Medal for Industrial Achievement | Exceptional contribution to national industry | Continues tradition of Aldurian Order of Industrial Merit |
| Medal for Agricultural Merit | Distinguished service in agriculture and land stewardship | Continues tradition of Wechua Order of Pachamama |
| Medal for Scholarly Achievement | Outstanding academic or scholarly contribution | Continues tradition of Wechua Order of Quipu |
Order of precedence
The following table establishes the order of precedence for all orders, decorations, and medals of Nouvelle Alexandrie. When wearing multiple honors, they are displayed from right to left (closest to the heart being highest precedence) on the chest.
| Rank | Honor | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orders of Knighthood | |||
| 1 | Most Noble Order of the Golden Sun, Inti | Order of Chivalry | Highest order; all classes |
| 2 | Royal Order of Manco Capac | Private Order | Royal family and designated houses only |
| 3 | Grand Order of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie | Order of Merit | All classes by grade |
| 4 | Order of the Sun and Eagle | Order of Merit | All classes by grade |
| 5 | Federal Order of Merit | Order of Merit | All classes by grade |
| 6 | Order of Santa Catalina | Order of Chivalry | All classes by grade |
| 7 | Order of the Restoration | Closed Order | Historic; recipients retain precedence |
| Military Decorations | |||
| 8 | Cross of Valor | Decoration | |
| 9 | Distinguished Service Cross | Decoration | |
| 10 | Military Cross | Decoration | |
| 11 | Aviation Cross | Decoration | |
| 12 | Naval Service Cross | Decoration | |
| 13 | Space Service Cross | Decoration | |
| 14 | Cyber Service Cross | Decoration | |
| 15 | Meritorious Service Decoration | Decoration | By class (Gold, Silver, Bronze) |
| 16 | Wound Badge | Decoration | By class (Gold, Silver, Bronze) |
| 17 | Prisoner of War Medal | Decoration | |
| 18 | Commendation Medal | Decoration | All service variants |
| Civil Decorations | |||
| 19 | Federal Civil Service Medal | Decoration | By class |
| 20 | Diplomatic Service Medal | Decoration | By class |
| 21 | Public Safety Medal | Decoration | |
| 22 | Life Saving Medal | Decoration | |
| 23 | Federal Emergency Service Medal | Decoration | |
| Cultural and Academic Decorations | |||
| 24 | Royal Medal for the Arts | Decoration | |
| 25 | Royal Medal for Sciences | Decoration | |
| 26 | Medal for Cultural Preservation | Decoration | |
| 27 | Medal for Sports Excellence | Decoration | |
| 28 | Medal for Industrial Achievement | Decoration | |
| 29 | Medal for Agricultural Merit | Decoration | |
| 30 | Medal for Scholarly Achievement | Decoration | |
| Campaign Medals | |||
| 31 | Fourth Euran War Medal | Campaign Medal | Most recent campaign first |
| 32 | Operation Thunder Strike Medal | Campaign Medal | |
| 33 | Operation Solidarity Shield Medal | Campaign Medal | |
| 34 | Operation Northern Vanguard Medal | Campaign Medal | |
| 35 | Operation Frontier Dawn Medal | Campaign Medal | |
| 36 | Keltian Frontier Medal | Campaign Medal | With any authorized clasps |
| 37 | East Keltian Collapse Medal | Campaign Medal | With any authorized clasps |
| 38 | Third Euran War Medal | Campaign Medal | |
| 39 | Hurmu Intervention Medal | Campaign Medal | |
| 40 | Moorland Service Medal | Campaign Medal | |
| 41 | Kapavian Service Medal | Campaign Medal | |
| 42 | Operation Landslide Medal | Campaign Medal | |
| 43 | Lyrica Pacification Medal | Campaign Medal | |
| Service Medals | |||
| 44 | Federal Long Service Medal | Service Medal | With any bars or clasps |
| 45 | Good Conduct Medal | Service Medal | With any clasps |
| 46 | Reserve Service Medal | Service Medal | |
| 47 | Overseas Service Medal | Service Medal | With any theater clasps |
| 48 | Volunteer Service Medal | Service Medal | |
| Commemorative Medals | |||
| 49 | Coronation Medals | Commemorative | By monarch (most recent first) |
| 50 | Jubilee Medals | Commemorative | By anniversary (most recent first) |
| 51 | Royal Wedding Medal | Commemorative | |
| 52 | Federation Renaming Medal | Commemorative | |
Wearing of foreign honors
Citizens of Nouvelle Alexandrie may wear foreign honors with permission of the King, granted through the Department of Interior. Foreign honors are worn after all New Alexandrian honors in the order of precedence established by the granting nation. Notable foreign honors frequently seen on New Alexandrian recipients include the Order of Saint Lazarus of Riskai, the Order of the Royal Blood of Constancia, and the Order of the Great Kingdom of Constancia.
Administration
The administration of the honors system involves multiple bodies with distinct responsibilities.
The Federal Gazette
All announcements of honors granted are published in The Federal Gazette, the official journal of the Federation. Publication in the Gazette constitutes official notification of the award and establishes the date of precedence for the recipient.
Grand Chancery of the Order of the Federation
The Grand Chancery of the Order of the Federation administers the Grand Order of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie, the Grand Lodge of the Order of the Federation, and the Federation Museum. The Grand Chancery is headed by a Grand Chancellor appointed from among retired senior officials of the Federation.
Department of Interior
The Department of Interior maintains the official register of all honors, coordinates administrative matters, processes applications for permission to wear foreign honors, and handles revocation proceedings when necessary.
Revocation
Honors may be revoked under circumstances including discovery that the merits forming the basis of the award were false, conviction for crimes against national security or treason, conviction for serious criminal offenses resulting in imprisonment of three years or more, or actions bringing the honor into disrepute.
Revocation proceedings are initiated by the Department of Interior and require approval by the Council of State. Revocations are published in The Federal Gazette.
Notable recipients
The following is a partial list of notable recipients of New Alexandrian honors:
| Recipient | Honor | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelio Palacios | Grand Cross, Grand Order of the Federation | 1751 AN | Invested by King Sinchi Roca II at his farewell concert |
| Marisol Valdes | Order of Saint Lazarus (Riskai, foreign) | 1750 AN | First New Alexandrian woman to receive Riskaian chivalric honor |
| Felipe de Almagro | Grand Order of the Federation | Various | Former Premier and Hierophant of the Humanist movement |
| Vicaquirao Alvarez | Grand Knight Commander, Order of the Great Kingdom of Constancia (foreign) | 1685 AN | Invested during Proclamation of Punta Santiago negotiations |
| Alejandro Campos | Grand Knight Commander, Order of the Great Kingdom of Constancia (foreign) | 1685 AN | Invested during Proclamation of Punta Santiago negotiations |
Investitures
The following pages document honors, orders, decorations, and medals conferred in each year:
OOC awards
- The following section describes out-of-character awards presented to players of the Nouvelle Alexandrie community, distinct from the in-universe honors system.
The New Alexandrian Community Awards are presented annually on 12.XV, the anniversary of the ratification of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago, to recognize outstanding contributions to the Nouvelle Alexandrie community across MicrasWiki and the community Discord server.
| Award | Named For | Recognizes | Selection Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carrillo-Inti Award | House of Inti-Carrillo | Outstanding wiki contribution: the player who created or substantially expanded the most impactful wiki article or articles during the year. Quality, lore-consistency, and contribution to the broader narrative are valued over volume of edits. | --------------- |
| The Alvarez Prize | Vicaquirao Alvarez, lead drafter of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago | Discord engagement: active and meaningful participation in legislative roleplay, political maneuvering, character development, and storyline advancement on the community Discord server. | --------------- |
| The Punta Santiago Award | Punta Santiago, site of the Federation's founding | Community building: exceptional contribution to community growth through onboarding new members, creating guides and resources, mentoring newcomers, and fostering collaborative worldbuilding. | --------------- |
| The Campos Foundation Award | Alejandro Campos, interim President of Alduria and co-founder of the Federation | Worldbuilding innovation: expanding the Nouvelle Alexandrie universe in creative new directions through novel institutions, storylines, cultural developments, economic frameworks, or other imaginative contributions. | --------------- |
| The Manco Capac Award for Excellence | King Manco Capac I, founder of the Federation | The highest community recognition, awarded to the player whose combined wiki, Discord, and community contributions most exemplified the spirit of collaborative worldbuilding and enriched the Nouvelle Alexandrie project. | --------------- |
Award presentation
See also
- Monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie
- King of Nouvelle Alexandrie
- Nobility of Nouvelle Alexandrie
- Federal Orders, Honors, and Medals Act, 1694
- The Federal Gazette
- Grand Chancery of the Order of the Federation
- Federation Museum
