diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm
index f084d50f6418..db5037bbbec8 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/conduct
 	name = "distinguished conduct medal"
-	desc = "A bronze medal awarded for distinguished conduct. Whilst a great honor, this is the most basic award given by Nanotrasen. It is often awarded by a captain to a member of his crew."
+	desc = "A bronze medal awarded for distinguished conduct. While an honor to be awarded, it is one of the most common medals next to the bronze heart."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/bronze_heart
 	name = "bronze heart medal"
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/ribbon/cargo
 	name = "\"cargo tech of the shift\" award"
-	desc = "An award bestowed only upon those cargotechs who have exhibited devotion to their duty in keeping with the highest traditions of Cargonia."
+	desc = "A common award bestowed by cargo quartermasters everywhere to their outperforming employees. Often paired with Unpaid Time Off."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/silver
 	name = "silver medal"
@@ -202,8 +202,8 @@
 	desc = "A silver medal awarded for acts of exceptional valor."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/silver/security
-	name = "robust security award"
-	desc = "An award for distinguished combat and sacrifice in defence of Nanotrasen's commercial interests. Often awarded to security staff."
+	name = "exceptional service award"
+	desc = "A silver medal awarded for exceptional service within one's roles, often ranging from combat operations to triage and first aid."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/silver/excellence
 	name = "\proper the head of personnel award for outstanding achievement in the field of excellence"
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/silver/bureaucracy
 	name = "\improper Excellence in Bureaucracy Medal"
-	desc = "Awarded for exemplary managerial services rendered while under contract with Nanotrasen."
+	desc = "An award for excellent bureaucratic work, often seen pinned to the uniforms of middle-managers."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/gold
 	name = "gold medal"
@@ -256,7 +256,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/gold/heroism
 	name = "medal of exceptional heroism"
-	desc = "An extremely rare golden medal awarded only by CentCom. To receive such a medal is the highest honor and as such, very few exist. This medal is almost never awarded to anybody but commanders."
+	desc = "An extremely rare golden medal awarded only by the highest echelons of military service. To receive such a medal is the highest honor and as such, very few exist. This medal is almost never awarded."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/plasma
 	name = "plasma medal"