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GoldStarKilrathiSaga01.jpg|The '''Gold Star''' was a Terran Confederation military medal. It was awarded for exceptional bravery against hopeless odds. Two Gold Stars were awarded to [[Tiger's Claw]] crewmen as a result of their involvement in [[Custer's Carnival]].
GoldStarKilrathiSaga01.jpg|The '''Gold Star''' was a Terran Confederation military medal. It was awarded for exceptional bravery against hopeless odds. Two Gold Stars were awarded to [[Tiger's Claw]] crewmen as a result of their involvement in [[Custer's Carnival]].
GoldenSunKilrathiSaga01.jpg|The '''Golden Sun''' was a Terran Confederation military medal. It was awarded for surviving the destruction of one's ship. The medal was only ever awarded once to a pilot in his career.  
GoldenSunKilrathiSaga01.jpg|The '''Golden Sun''' was a Terran Confederation military medal. It was awarded for surviving the destruction of one's ship. The medal was only ever awarded once to a pilot in his career.  
File:MedalOfValorKilrathiSaga01.jpg|The '''Terran Confederation Medal of Honor''', also known as "Pewter Planet", was a Terran Confederation military medal. It is the highest medal for valor awarded to personnel. Notable winners include: [[Jason Bondarevsky]], [[Christopher Blair]], [[Etienne Montclair]], and [[Geoffrey Tolwyn]].
File:MedalOfValorKilrathiSaga01.jpg|The '''Terran Confederation Medal of Honor''', also known as the "Medal of Valour" and "Pewter Planet", was a Terran Confederation military medal. It is the highest medal for valor awarded to personnel. Notable winners include: [[Jason Bondarevsky]], [[Christopher Blair]], [[Etienne Montclair]], and [[Geoffrey Tolwyn]].
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Notes

Golden Sun

The recipient was typically warned, before receiving the medal, that the award was a one-time
event and that subsequent ejections without justifiable reason would be met with disciplinary action.

WC(Dos) SM1(Dos) SM2(Dos) WC&SM(SNES) SWC WC(SegaCD)

Colonel Halcyon's Office 

Hh:Mm hours, 2654.Ddd.

Colonel Halcyon's Office

Peter Halcyon Blair. Come in. I need to speak with you.

Christopher Blair

Yes, sir?

Peter Halcyon

You're about to receive a Golden Sun for ejecting and surviving...

WC SWC(Text-WC) WC&SM(SNES) SM1 SWC(Audio) SWC(Text-SM) SM2

but you only get one of those per career. After that, ejecting just wastes the Confederation's starfighters.

Christopher Blair

I understand, colonel.
I'll keep it in mind.

But you only get one of those per career.

After that, ejecting is just a waste of the Confederation's starfighters.

Christopher Blair
I won't forget it, sir.

Peter Halcyon

That's all then, Lt.

Dismissed.

Peter Halcyon

That's all, Lt.

Dismissed.

The medal ceremony itself followed the same format as many of the other ceremonies typically
performed to celebrate a pilot's achievements.

WC(Dos) SM1(Dos) SM2(Dos) WC&SM(SNES) SWC WC(SegaCD)

Hangar Deck Hh:Mm hours, 265y.Ddd.

Hangar Deck

Peter Halcyon
For Bravely sacrificing his vessel and endangering his life...

WC SWC SM1&2(Dos)

in combat with the Kilrathi enemy...

In combat with the Kilrathi enemy...

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in the Enyo System, on or about 2654.110, the Terran Confederation is proud to present the Golden Sun to 2nd Lt. Blair.

...on or about 2654.110,
The Terran Confederation presents the Golden Sun to 2nd Lt. Blair.

in the Enyo System, on or about 2654.110,
We are proud to present the Golden Sun to 2nd Lt. Blair.

the Terran Confederation is proud to present the Golden Sun.

WC SM(SNES) Secret Missions (Inc SM1.5)

Your devotion to the Confederation honors all humanity.

Good job, Maverick.

Your dedication honors all of the Confederation'.

Well done, Maverick.

Congratulations.

Christopher Blair
Thank you, sir.

WC(Dos) SM1&2(Dos) WC(SegaCD) WC&SM(SNES)

Filled with pride, you meet the applause of your fellows.


Behind the Screens

The awards are featured only in the first Wing Commander game and its expansions "Secret Missions 1" and "Secret Missions 2". Unless otherwise stated, WC refers to all games containing the WC1 missions, SM1 to all games containing the SM1 missions etc. It should be noted however that SWC, SegaCD and SNES ports do differ occasionally - these have been stated explicitly.

Finally it is important to note that this does not include the Amiga/CD32 ports which may differ from the given dialogue.