Colonial Cross
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TheColonial Cross is a military decoration awarded toSoldiers,Marines,Sailors, andAirmen of theUnited Nations Space Command for"acts of singular daring and devotion".[1] It is the highest decoration a UNSC serviceman or woman can earn in wartime[2] and is usually awarded in a ceremony recognizing the person who has won the award.[3]
In2552,Fleet AdmiralSir Terrence Hood held a highly publicized ceremony to award several Colonial Crosses aboardCairo Station.[3]
Known Recipients[edit]
- Vice AdmiralYsionris Jeromi (Awarded twice)[4]
- CaptainJacob Keyes(posthumously)
- Master Chief Petty OfficerJohn-117
- Sergeant MajorAvery Johnson
Trivia[edit]
In theHalo 2 Anniversary cutscenes, the medal is depicted with a solid red ribbon, rather than the blue, red, and gold ribbon of the original game.
Gallery[edit]
The ribbon component of the Colonial Cross.
Terrence Hood holds Avery Johnson's Colonial Cross.
Terrence Hood holds Jacob Keyes' Colonial Cross, which was accepted by Miranda Keyes.
Fleet AdmiralTerrence Hood posthumously awards CaptainJacob Keyes his Colonial Cross, accepted by his daughter CommanderMiranda Keyes.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 2(First appearance)
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx(Mentioned only)
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo: The Television Series Season Two
Sources[edit]
- ^Halo 2, campaign levelCairo Station: Lord Hood: "Sergeant Major, The Colonial Cross is awarded for acts of singular daring and devotion, for a soldier of the United Earth Space Corps..."
- ^Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- ^abHalo 2, campaign levelCairo Station
- ^Halo: Ghosts of Onyx,page 104
