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 | 1039 | 56.87% |
| 2 | 228 | 12.48% |
| 3 | 158 | 8.65% |
| 4 | 110 | 6.02% |
| 5 | 63 | 3.45% |
| 6 | 56 | 3.07% |
| 7 | 38 | 2.08% |
| 8 | 30 | 1.64% |
| 9 | 18 | 0.99% |
| 10 | 23 | 1.26% |
| 11 | 17 | 0.93% |
| 12 | 12 | 0.66% |
| 13 | 15 | 0.82% |
| 14 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 15 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 16 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 17 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 18 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 19 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 22 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 24 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 26 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 34 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Rank | Name | Award count |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman 3 | Ar'rik | 1 |
| Equite 1 | Arryn Caverns | 3 |
| Journeyman 3 | Neophyte Arshus Wren | 2 |
| Journeyman 2 | Arsolimese | 1 |
| Equite 2 | Arso Slyth | 3 |
| Journeyman 3 | Arthadonis Kalderis | 1 |
| Equite 1 | Artorias | 1 |
| Equite 3 | Dr. Aru Law | 1 |
| Journeyman 1 | Arviloh | 1 |
| Equite 2 | Asani Armis | 1 |
| Journeyman 3 | Asani Vosa | 1 |
| Journeyman 4 | Ashael Blackstar | 1 |
| Journeyman 1 | Ashely | 1 |
| Elder 1 | Ashia Kagan Keibatsu | 2 |
| Journeyman 3 | Ashron | 1 |
| Equite 4 | Ashura Isradia Sadow | 6 |
| Journeyman 1 | Askimiss | 1 |
| Journeyman 1 | Astoh | 1 |
| Equite 3 | Astralis Violentus | 1 |
| Elder 2 | Astronicus "Tron" Aurelius Sadow | 7 |
| Journeyman 1 | Ataris | 1 |
| Journeyman 3 | Neophyte Atashi Rain | 1 |
| Equite 1 | Athrun Zala | 1 |
| Equite 2 | Initiate Aticus Jade | 11 |
| Novitiate 4 | Atreyu Phaede | 1 |