Distinguished Service Cross



 One of the 6 “second tier” military awards in the United Stars. The Distinguished Service Cross is equivalent to the Navy Cross, the Space Cross, - Terran Origin, and the Ultaa Leaf - Ult Origin, the Golden Crown – Pan Saran Origin and the Ra’s Eye – Saran Origin. They are awarded for extraordinary heroism not justifying the Medal of Honor; and the act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades.

While all six citations have equal value and prestige and all of them can be awarded to all members of the Armed Forces, the Distinguished Service Cross is the only one that is given to any service. An unwritten tradition has established itself and the Navy Cross is generally given to Navy Personnel, the Ultaa Leaf is given to ground troops, the Space Cross to fighter pilots, Space Force and Space fight action (Marines, Army) and the Golden Crown  to Marines  and Ra's Eye is most often chosen to decorate members of Auxiliary Branches such as PSI Corps, Border Defense etc. In the rare event that an individual is decorated a second time it is traditional to award one of the others.

The Distinguished Service Cross is distinct from the Distinguished Service Medal, which is awarded to persons in recognition of exceptionally meritorious service to the Union in a duty of great responsibility.

