Distinguished Flight Medal
The Distinguished Flight Medal was bestowed upon Lieutenant Sparda by the Galactic Empire. This occurred in 3 ABY following Sparda's leadership of an operation that successfully saved more than forty Imperial service members. The HoloNet News covered the medal presentation, with reporter Dorna Parros stating that the honoree exemplified the Empire's bravery and commitment to its personnel.
Behind the scenes
Within current Star Wars canon, the Distinguished Flight Medal received a mention in Star Wars Outlaws, a video game developed by Massive Entertainment and released in 2024. The medal has its roots in the Star Wars Legends continuity. Its initial appearance was in The Star Wars Sourcebook, a 1987 rulebook for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game. This book was authored by Bill Slavicsek and Curtis Smith, and published by West End Games.