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 Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:59 pm
Listed herein are the ranks of the Galactic Federation StarFleet.
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:07 pm
Ensign The rank of Ensign is the staple rank and the first commissioned officer in the Galactic Federation StarFleet. Upon graduation from Academy, most graduates become Ensigns. Ensigns handle most of the grunt work on warships, running everything from Engineering to Weaponry. During wartime, most Ensigns are promoted to the higher ranks after a few battles.
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:45 pm
Lieutenant, Junior Grade The first rank above Ensign, the LTJG is generally in charge of the non-commissioned staff aboard the warship. In emergency situations, Junior Grade Lieutenants can issue commands to Ensigns, in lieu of other commanding officers. After two years of service, promotion from Lieutenant, Junior Grade is permitted, barring special circumstances.
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:54 pm
Lieutenant After being promoted from Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Lieutenants take on their first command role, often assigned to run certain sections of a warship, such as Engineering or Tactical. Lieutenants are tasked with writing assignments for the Ensigns under their command as well as notifying the Captain of the ship about behavioral problems and Ensigns worthy of promotion.
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:05 pm
Lieutenant Commander A Lieutenant Commander, as the rank clearly states, commands Lieutenants. Usually the Executive Officer (XO) of a warship, the Lieutenant Commander's primary duty is to ensure that all of the Lieutenants do their jobs and ensure that the ship runs smoothly. A secondary duty requires that if the Captain is killed, the Lieutenant Commander assumes command of the ship until the end of the engagement.
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:11 pm
Commander The rank Commander is often accompanied by the issuance of the first ship command, though sometimes Commanders can serve as XO on board larger warships. When issued a first warship, Commanders receive smaller warships, ranging from Patrol Crafts to Carriers. Being the first warship command role, Commanders spend their first year under a limited probation. As an XO, the Commander serves the same role as the Lieutenant Commander, though the duties are greater.
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:23 pm
Captain The first senior officer ranking, Captains are granted command of a ship ranging in class from a Destroyer to a Super Carrier. Captains report directly to the their fleet's Admiral, and command every aspect of their ship. In rare occurrences, Captains can serve as XO, such as under the Fleet Admiral. Captain Simon Antilles serves as XO aboard the Pride-E under Fleet Admiral Tahiri Veila Panjirinanu. Captains are required to inform families of the death of any crew member aboard the ship, as well as any fighter pilot stationed aboard the ship.
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:33 pm
Rear Admiral (Lower) Rear Admiral (Lower) is a rank attainable after years of service, and still sees command of a warship or group of warships. Rear Admiral (Lower) rank generally commands a battle group, a set of ships within an armada that can serve together as a separate unit. Often, Rear Admirals do not command their own ships, however, in some cases, ship command is given to a Rear Admiral.
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:40 pm
Rear Admiral (Upper) The upper section of the Rear Admiral position serves as the first "desk job" position, usually placed in command of a ground base of naval space station. The Rear Admiral, as well as being the commander of the base, is also tasked with overseeing the re-stocking of warships that visit the base as well as any secondary operations of the base, such as monitoring stations.
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:46 pm
Vice Admiral The Vice Admiral is primarily another "desk job" post, with the Vice Admiral serving as the representative for a fleet as well as a requisition officer on a fleet scale. In times of war, the Vice Admiral can serve on a warship to assist in the defense of the Federation.
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:38 pm
Admiral The highest attainable rank available via promotion, the Admiral position serves either as a fleet position or a "desk job" position. As a "desk job" position, the Admiral may be in charge of a of a major naval institution, or StarFleet Academy; in charge of the major fleet activities from as desk. As a fleet position, the Admiral commands the flagship of the armada and issues commands for all the fleet. Admirals can be selected to serve on the Galactic Federation War Council.
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:42 pm
Fleet Admiral The rank of Fleet Admiral is an appointed position, given by the Federation War Council. At times of wars, the Fleet Admiral can issue commands to all the armadas of the Galactic Federation, reducing the reaction time of the Fleet to war time situations and increasing the effectiveness of the fleet in combat. The rank was created for Tahiri Veila Panjirinanu when she stepped down as Head of State.
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