Badges

Awarded personally by the Founder to recognize extraordinary dedication or contribution to Blacksky. This honor is reserved for members whose actions have had a lasting and meaningful impact upon the Imperium.

Criteria:

• Awarded solely at the discretion of the Founder.
• Reserved for exceptional service beyond normal expectations.
• May only be awarded once.

Recognizes distinguished service that has significantly strengthened Blacksky through leadership, initiative, or sustained contribution.

Criteria:

• Demonstrated exceptional service over an extended period.
• Contributions must materially benefit the Imperium.
• Awarded by High Command.

Awarded to members whose consistent dedication and performance have earned the respect of Blacksky through reliable and exemplary service.

Criteria:

• Sustained record of outstanding service.
• Demonstrated loyalty and commitment.
• Awarded by High Command.

Recognizes leaders who consistently demonstrate exceptional judgment, mentorship, and command while upholding the ideals of Blacksky.

Criteria:

• Outstanding leadership over a sustained period.
• Positive impact upon members and the organization.
• Reserved for those who consistently exceed the expectations of their office.

Awarded upon a member's first appointment as a Marshal.

Criteria:

• First promotion to Marshal.
• May only be awarded once.

Awarded upon a member's first appointment as an Exarch.

Criteria:

• First promotion to Exarch.
• Awarded once.

Awarded upon a member's first appointment as a Legatus.

Criteria:

• First promotion to Legatus.
• Awarded once.

Awarded upon a member's first appointment as a Praetorian.

Criteria:

• First promotion to Praetorian.
• Awarded once.

Awarded upon a member's first appointment as Custodian.

Criteria:

• First promotion to Custodian.
• Awarded once.

Awarded to the founding commander of an officially recognized Chapter.

Criteria:

• Successfully establishes an approved Chapter.
• Awarded once per Chapter founded.

Awarded for restoring an inactive Chapter to active service.

Criteria:

• Successfully revives an approved Chapter.
• Revival must be formally recognized.

Awarded for successfully dividing an existing Chapter into two viable Chapters through sustained growth.

Criteria:

• Original Chapter must remain healthy.
• New Chapter must be officially recognized.

Awarded to the founding commander of an officially recognized Legion.

Criteria:

• Successfully establishes an approved Legion.
• Awarded once per Legion founded.

Awarded for restoring an inactive Legion to active service.

Criteria:

• Legion must be eligible for restoration.
• Restoration must be officially approved.

Awarded for successfully dividing a Legion through exceptional growth and organizational development.

Criteria:

• Both Legions must remain viable following the split.
• Official approval required.

Awarded upon selection into the Blackguard, recognizing exceptional merit and trust.

Criteria:

• Official appointment to the Blackguard.
• Awarded once.

Awarded upon appointment as a Proctor.

Criteria:

• Official appointment.
• Awarded once.

Awarded upon appointment as Consul.

Criteria:

• Official appointment.
• Awarded once.

Awarded upon appointment as Master of the Academy.

Criteria:

• Official appointment.
• Awarded once.

Awarded upon appointment as Executor.

Criteria:

• Official appointment.
• Awarded once.

Awarded upon appointment as Praefect.

Criteria:

• Official appointment.
• Awarded once.

Awarded upon appointment as High Adjudicator.

Criteria:

• Official appointment.
• Awarded once.

Awarded upon appointment as Master of the Forge.

Criteria:

• Official appointment.
• Awarded once.

Awarded upon appointment as Magister.

Criteria:

• Official appointment.
• Awarded once.

The highest competitive distinction. Awarded to the winner of a Colosseum season or championship event.

Awarded for winning an official tournament or special event that is separate from the seasonal championship.

Awarded to the competitor judged to have delivered the strongest individual performance.

Awarded to competitors who complete a season undefeated.

Recognizes members who formally adopt the Blacksky gamertag as a visible commitment to the community.

Criteria:

• Approved Blacksky gamertag.
• Officially adopted and actively used.

Awarded to members whose suggestions directly result in meaningful improvements to Blacksky.

Criteria:

• Suggestion is implemented in whole or substantial part.
• Awarded at staff discretion.

Recognizes a member whose conduct, activity, and positive influence distinguished them during a given month.

Criteria:

• Selected through Blacksky's Member of the Month process.
• May be awarded multiple times for separate months.

Recognizes members who consistently strengthen the community through participation, encouragement, and meaningful interaction, helping Blacksky remain active, connected, and welcoming.

Awarded to members who freely share their knowledge, guide newer members, and help others grow through patience, experience, and example. This intentionally differs from the Master of the Academy appointment. This is not an office—it recognizes voluntary mentorship.

Recognizes members whose conduct consistently reflects the values, standards, and ideals of Blacksky, serving as an example for others through their character and actions.

Awarded to members who cultivate a welcoming atmosphere by encouraging discussion, fostering friendships, and helping make Blacksky feel like a community rather than simply an organization.

Recognizes members whose thoughtful feedback, constructive criticism, and consistent participation have meaningfully influenced the continued growth and direction of Blacksky. This differs from Good Idea. Good Idea recognizes a specific suggestion. Voice of the Community recognizes a sustained history of valuable input.

Awarded to members who preserve the history of Blacksky through documentation, storytelling, guides, records, or other enduring contributions that strengthen the Imperium's collective memory.

Recognizes members whose creative works—including artwork, writing, graphics, music, video, or other original creations—have enriched Blacksky and strengthened its identity.

Awarded to members whose unwavering commitment, resilience, and loyalty have endured through adversity, demonstrating steadfast dedication to Blacksky when it mattered most.