The most fundamental award of service in the Brotherhood, the Dark Cross is nonetheless a respected mark of excellence among the membership. Fashioned from common alloys, the award is backed by a simple oblate ring. The cross itself is in the "flory" design representing the recipient's early growth within the Brotherhood.
| Quantity | Number of members | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1018 | 56.52% |
| 2 | 226 | 12.55% |
| 3 | 160 | 8.88% |
| 4 | 106 | 5.89% |
| 5 | 65 | 3.61% |
| 6 | 56 | 3.11% |
| 7 | 38 | 2.11% |
| 8 | 28 | 1.55% |
| 9 | 18 | 1.0% |
| 10 | 24 | 1.33% |
| 11 | 16 | 0.89% |
| 12 | 12 | 0.67% |
| 13 | 14 | 0.78% |
| 14 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 15 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 16 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 17 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 18 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 19 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 22 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 24 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 26 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 34 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Rank | Name | Award count | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15665 | Equite 3 | Dr. Aru Law | 1 |
| 14116 | Equite 1 | Artorias | 1 |
| 13833 | Journeyman 3 | Arthadonis Kalderis | 1 |
| 441 | Equite 2 | Arso Slyth | 3 |
| 14655 | Journeyman 2 | Arsolimese | 1 |
| 16948 | Journeyman 3 | Neophyte Arshus Wren | 2 |
| 14353 | Equite 1 | Arryn Caverns | 3 |
| 13730 | Journeyman 3 | Arruna Novar | 1 |
| 13666 | Journeyman 3 | Ar'rik | 1 |
| 2619 | Equite 2 | Armags C'Hiesa | 3 |
| 13823 | Equite 3 | Armad | 4 |
| 11151 | Journeyman 2 | Arkin Netall | 1 |
| 5708 | Journeyman 3 | Ark Dowell | 3 |
| 14645 | Novitiate 4 | Arkardef | 1 |
| 14707 | Novitiate 4 | Arivasha Ravenheart | 1 |
| 15435 | Novitiate 4 | Aria Starwind | 1 |
| 9552 | Equite 1 | Ariara Marshall | 2 |
| 11791 | Journeyman 1 | Arian Crass | 1 |
| 9729 | Journeyman 2 | Arfalax | 1 |
| 17236 | Novitiate 4 | Ares Syndulla | 1 |
| 14733 | Journeyman 1 | Ar'ekk Daesharacor | 1 |
| 16878 | Journeyman 4 | Researcher Arden Koilos | 1 |
| 13299 | Elder 1 | Grand Inquisitor Arden Karn di Plagia | 6 |
| 2666 | Equite 2 | Arcturus Xyler | 5 |
| 14080 | Journeyman 1 | Arcturus Moore | 1 |