The Assault Gunboat combat medallion served as a medal for Imperial starfighter pilots, given upon successful completion of basic training utilizing the Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wings. It featured an etched design of an Imperial Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing.
This medal existed in three variations, distinguished solely by their metallic composition: bronze, silver, and gold. Pilots who finished training focused on the Star Wing's shield projectors, along with the ability to use those shields with a starfighter screen to complete mission goals, were granted the bronze variant. The silver variant was given to pilots who completed the aforementioned training, as well as a simulated search-and-destroy mission against a Rebel frigate and an attack by Rebel forces. Awarded to pilots who completed all the training operations mentioned above, in addition to a simulation of an escort mission involving the group Rugle, was the gold version.
Maarek Stele was awarded all three iterations of this medal after finishing the training operations associated with the Star Wing shortly after the TIE/ad starfighter line and it entered mass production.