Citation of the Dragon
| Citation of the Dragon | |
|---|---|
  Insignias of the Citation of the Dragon (Gold, left, Silver, right) | |
| Awarded by the Monarch of the Commonwealth of Dracul | |
| Type | Merit Order |
| Established | 1408 A.D. |
| Eligibility | Citizens, state and foreign dignitaries |
| Criteria | At the Chancellor's or Monarch's discretion |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Founder | Travis McHenry (as the Order of the Dragon) |
| Co-Founder | Stephen Luke (renamed Citation of the Dragon) |
| Commander | Stephen |
| Grades | Gold Silver |
| Post-nominals | CGD CSD |
| Statistics | |
| First induction | 1408 A.D. |
| Last induction | 16th century |
| Total inductees | 24 (total) 5 (Gold) 19 (Silver) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | Chancellor's Commendation |
 –  Ribbon bars | |
The Citation of the Dragon, formerly known as the Order of the Dragon, is currently the highest Draculian citations of service. It was created to recognize exceptional military achievement and government service. At times, it can be issued to non-citizens, who go above and beyond to benefit the nation. As Dracul is largely a peaceful nation, its primary use is for acts of professional service. The award comes in two tiers (Gold and Silver).
Origins
This award was originally designed by Bloodstone Studios, Grand Duke Travis McHenry, with assistance from Duke Jordan Farmer. It was initially used in the Order of the Dragon, a Christian private society, in which Vlad III's father,and possibly Vlad himself belonged to. The award was donated to Dracul from McHenry, as a token of his appreciation for Dracul preserving Vlad history. The award comes in two tiers (Gold and Silver). In order to receive this award, a Draculian or foreign official must go above and beyond the call of duty and perform exceptional service to the nation.
Citation of the Gold Dragon
Stylized CGD, this citation is intended for exceptional and prolonged service to Dracul. The primary intent is for those in senior government positions who have served exemplarily in the role, often going above and beyond the call of duty. While there is no explicit minimum time proposed, those in the role of President or Vice President should have served at least three years, with those in other senior roles serving at least five years cumulatively. For citizens with minimal or no history of government service, this citation should be utilized to recognize a body or lifetime of service to the Commonwealth. This citation should not be utilized to recognize acts of a singular nature or service of less than one year under any circumstances. Non-citizens awarded the Gold Dragon citation have close and longstanding ties to the Commonwealth. As the citation is intended to be the nation's highest honor, contributions by non-citizens should be essential to the existence and/or success of the Commonwealth. It should also span a period of at least five years. As Dracul’s highest honor, the award of this citation should be limited to one or two persons per year. A year without an induction to the Gold Dragon would be understandable, and even a not-uncommon occurrence.
List of Gold Dragon recipients
| Date of Award | Name of Recipient | Title or Style | Issuing Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2020 |  Stephen Luke
|
Former Vice President | Travis McHenry |
| 5 May 2021 | Valeriano Anibarro
|
Secretary of State | Dmitri Howie |
| 10 February 2022 | Scott Jeanes
|
Field Marshal of Dracul | Stephen Luke |
| 25 May 2022 | Bruce Cooper
|
Air Patrol Captain | Stephen Luke |
| 23 July 2023 | Connor Modena
|
Military Commander | Stephen |
Citation of the Silver Dragon
Stylized CSD, this citation is intended for distinguished and prolonged service to Dracul, or exceptional service of a singular nature. The primary intent is for those in senior government positions who have served exemplarily in the role, but to a lower degree than would be expected of a Gold Dragon recipient. The prime candidates would be those in the role of President or Vice President who have served for less than three years, with those in other senior roles serving for less than five years, but more than two years cumulatively. For citizens with minimal or no history of government service, this citation should be utilized to recognize longstanding service to the Commonwealth, with at least five years total service. This citation should only be utilized to recognize acts of a singular nature or service of less than one year under the most exceptional circumstances. These should include heroism or bravery, at great personal risk to or sacrifice of self. Non-citizens awarded the citation of the Silver Dragon should have close and longstanding ties to the Commonwealth. A non-citizen’s contributions should be crucial to the existence and/or success of the Commonwealth. It should also span a period of at least two years. Award of this citation should be limited to no more than five per year. A year without an induction to the Silver Dragon would be understandable but should be a very uncommon occurrence.
List of Silver Dragon recipients
| Date of Award | Name of Recipient | Title or Style | Issuing Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2020 | Stephen Luke
|
Former Vice President | Travis McHenry |
| 17 July 2020 | Whisper Williams
|
Former Attorney General | Dmitri Howie |
| 17 July 2020 | Mark Millner
|
Army 2nd Lieutenant | Dmitri Howie |
| 4 December 2020 | Connor Modena
|
Sergeant Major of the Army | Dmitri Howie |
| 8 February 2021 | Charles Ross
|
Former Dracul Ambassador to Cycoldia | Stephen Luke |
| 30 March 2021 | Scott Jeanes
|
Field Marshal of Dracul | Stephen Luke |
| 10 May 2021 | Bruce Cooper
|
South Dracul Parliament Member | Stephen Luke |
| 26 March 2022 |  Josh Ford
|
President of Penn Federal Republic | Stephen Luke |
| 17 July 2022 |  Eric Martin
|
Neighbor to Dracul Embassy | Stephen Luke |
| 8 September 2022 |  Jordan Farmer
|
Prime Minister of Westarctica | Stephen Luke |
| 11 October 2022 | Kassie Hood
|
Founding Mother/Parliament | Stephen Luke |
| 18 July 2023 | Dennis Robert
|
Chief Justice | Stephen Luke |
| 29 July 2023 |  Arthur Tourneau
|
Archduke of Duckionary | Stephen Luke |
| 11 August 2023 | Luis Avila
|
Local Merchant | Stephen |
| 17 November 2023 | Lady C.J. of Scotland
|
Local Merchant | Stephen |
| 26 November 2023 | Lord Luis Vasquez
|
Baron of Slatina County | Stephen |
| 13 February 2024 | Hanan Hayes
|
Dracul Secretary of State | Stephen |
| 31 August 2024 | HSH Courtney
|
Crown Princess of Dracul | Stephen |
| 25 September 2024 |  Dylan Callahan
|
Imperial Chancellor of Karnia-Ruthenia | Stephen |