Kale Degan

Life of Kale Degan
Kale was born on Corellia to Jack and Dani Degan, respected CorSec officers. He grew up a normal child, attending school beginning at the age of 5 and being one of the smarter kids in class. After he graduated from high school, he enrolled into the CorSec academy, where he began training as a pilot. Kale excelled in the classes, graduating 3rd in the class of 112. After serving a good four years in the force, he became bored. He left for Mos Eisley where he did some work for a few Hutts before he began to look into more enjoyable work.

After a few years work, Kale heard of a major offer working in a rebellion on one of the more remote planets: Melida-Daan. He quickly took the job and enlisted in the Daanian Starfighter Force as a mingman, flying against the New Republic Navy in starfighters provided by unknown sources, usually of TIE make. Kale had risen to the rank of colonel in the Starfighter Force, gaining over half a dozen medals from the Daanian High Command before the rebellion was finally ended and the military disbanded.

After the defeat, Kale returned to Tatooine for more work, defeated but not without his confidence and Corellian spirit and attitude still. After a time of psoradic jobs and poverty, he returned to Corellia and rejoined CorSec as a pilot, instated at the rank of Lieutenant.

Medals
-''The Daanian equivalent of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Awarded by the Head of the Council himself.''
 * Order of the High Council

-''Awarded to those who perform feats in the service of the Empire without regard to oneself. Such individuals have proven their selflessness and fealessness in the face of danger on numerous occassions. May be awarded posthumously.''
 * Cross of Valor

-For gallant action in face of danger and death in service of the Daanian Navy
 * Navy Cross (Highest award of Navy)

-''Essentially the #2 medal in the armed forces. Similar to the Navy or Army Cross, but not quite as prestigious. The Navy or Army Cross generally takes a long, distinguished career to earn, whereas the DSM is more readily awarded to personnel for a number of exceptional feats rather than length of service.''
 * Distinguished Service Cross

-''Presented to a soldier who has given service that has promoted the goals, mission, the strength of Daan, and has affected the Military. The requirements for a Silver Star are more noteworthy and prestigous than a Bronze Star.''
 * Silver Star

-Presented to a soldier who has given service that has promoted the goals, mission, and strength of Daan.
 * Bronze Star

-''Awarded to ace pilots (6 kills). Golden oak leaves, swords, and diamonds signifies the award was given 5 times. Grand total of 264 downed enemy fighters in career''
 * Takshi Medal (with golden oak leaves, swords, and diamonds)

-Awarded to officers of the Daanian Navy who have demonstrated unique tactical and strategic thinking in their line of duty and have led their unit or units to full victory over the enemy.
 * Star of Daan

-''Awarded to those captured by the enemy. Captured early but escaped.''
 * POW Medal

-''For wounds received in combat. Oak leaves signifies awarded twice.''
 * Janki Medallion (with oak leaves)

Ribbons
-Given to those apart of the Daanian Navy
 * FleetOps Ribbon

-Given to those of the Daanian Naval Starfighter Corps
 * StarOps Ribbon

-Awarded to those who have completed the Correllian Security Academy. (Awarded by CorSec, but chosen to wear on Daanian military uniform)
 * CorSec Academy Ribbon

-''Awarded to those who have 6 kills or more in a fighter. Golden oak leaves, swords, and diamonds signifies awarded five times.''
 * Ace Pilot Ribbon (with golden oak leaves, swords, and diamonds)

-Awarded to those who were in active duty during the Unity Rebellion.
 * Unity Rebellion Ribbon

-Awarded to those of foreign origin who participated in the armed forces of Daan.
 * Foreign Forces Ribbon