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 | 1040 | 56.99% |
| 2 | 226 | 12.38% |
| 3 | 158 | 8.66% |
| 4 | 110 | 6.03% |
| 5 | 62 | 3.4% |
| 6 | 58 | 3.18% |
| 7 | 38 | 2.08% |
| 8 | 29 | 1.59% |
| 9 | 17 | 0.93% |
| 10 | 24 | 1.32% |
| 11 | 16 | 0.88% |
| 12 | 13 | 0.71% |
| 13 | 14 | 0.77% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4630 | Equite 1 | Sephiroth Shamshan Kali | 5 |
| 10886 | Equite 2 | Driftan Housan | 3 |
| 286 | Equite 2 | Kidouses | 6 |
| 10051 | Equite 2 | Sa Ool | 12 |
| 8307 | Equite 2 | Augustus "Kalak" Ragnose | 5 |
| 14451 | Equite 2 | Stang Mach | 2 |
| 3572 | Equite 2 | Zacfer | 6 |
| 9756 | Equite 2 | Derev Niroth | 2 |
| 4207 | Equite 2 | Battlemaster Horus Blackheart | 10 |
| 974 | Equite 2 | Jason Hunter | 10 |
| 16883 | Equite 2 | Ta'xi | 1 |
| 3309 | Equite 2 | Indoril "Knight" Do'Urden | 1 |
| 3119 | Equite 2 | Xuthen | 3 |
| 16570 | Equite 2 | Ellisyn Kendis | 2 |
| 15558 | Equite 2 | Dasha Talus | 6 |
| 15718 | Equite 2 | Xendar Thendaris | 1 |
| 10609 | Equite 2 | Ryan Hawkins | 5 |
| 10566 | Equite 2 | Magness Dritch | 3 |
| 15543 | Equite 2 | Battlemaster Karran Val'teo | 1 |
| 14169 | Equite 2 | Trideo Arkson | 1 |
| 3412 | Equite 2 | Priest Adeodatus | 8 |
| 13984 | Equite 2 | Omega Kira | 1 |
| 16757 | Equite 2 | Savant Elaine Conrat | 1 |
| 16899 | Equite 2 | Captain Meero | 1 |
| 12671 | Equite 2 | Rosh Nyine | 6 |