Ludolf Vaas
"Trust me"
The First Order has a number of decorations for its military members. The Iron Sun is awarded to military personnel who display extreme battlefield bravery or outstanding leadership during a battle or campaign. The Iron Sun is a progressive award and comes in varying degrees, starting with the Iron Sun Second Class before progressing into the Golden Iron Sun with Oak Leaves and Swords, the highest available recognition.
Any elite-ranked military character may bestow these awards to another character at their discretion, preferably in-character. The recipient of the award is then entitled to wear the corresponding rank bar in their signature.
It should be noted that these rank bars are earned, not given! Wearing these bars in your signature is the same thing as having your character wear them, visible for other characters to see. Therefore, if your character is wearing an award he or she has not actually earned and another character notices, expect to be severely admonished - and probably face some humiliating in-character consequences!
Receiving these awards is a testament to a character's excellence in combat and dedication to the Supreme Leader and the First Order. Wear them with pride.
Any elite-ranked military character may bestow these awards to another character at their discretion, preferably in-character. The recipient of the award is then entitled to wear the corresponding rank bar in their signature.
It should be noted that these rank bars are earned, not given! Wearing these bars in your signature is the same thing as having your character wear them, visible for other characters to see. Therefore, if your character is wearing an award he or she has not actually earned and another character notices, expect to be severely admonished - and probably face some humiliating in-character consequences!
Receiving these awards is a testament to a character's excellence in combat and dedication to the Supreme Leader and the First Order. Wear them with pride.