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==Cadet== | ==Cadet== | ||
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==Private== | ==Private== | ||
The private rank is usually given out to recruits that have completed their given basic training and is typically a paid rank. It is commonly abbreviated as "Pvt" or "PVT". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - as Crewman in [[Imperial Navy]]. | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Servutti | * [[Black Sun]] - as Servutti | ||
==Corporal== | ==Corporal== | ||
An enlisted and non-commissioned officer rank in the army. In the [[Imperial Army]], Corporals may hold a limited leadership position within their unit such as a Brigade Executive Officer. It is commonly abbreviated as "Cpl" or "CPL". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - as Flight Corporal in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Piciotto | * [[Black Sun]] - as Piciotto | ||
==Sergeant== | ==Sergeant== | ||
Another enlisted and non-commissioned officer army rank. In the [[Imperial Army]], Sergeants typically serve as Brigade Commanding Officers and have somewhat of a leadership authority to junior members. Army members tend to dub the sergeant that is in their command as "Sarge". Sergeants are commonly abbreviated as "Sgt" or "SGT". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - as Flight Sergeant in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Soldatti or Ciavutti | * [[Black Sun]] - as Soldatti or Ciavutti | ||
==Master Sergeant== | ==Master Sergeant== | ||
Another enlisted and non-commissioned officer army rank. It is commonly abbreviated as "Msg", "Msgt", "MSG" or "MSGT". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - as Master Flight Sergeant in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Dagger or Associate | * [[Black Sun]] - as Dagger or Associate | ||
==Command Sergeant== | ==Command Sergeant== | ||
An enlisted and non-commissioned officer army rank. In the [[Imperial Army]], the Command Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank and in some respects, has the authority similar to that of an officer. They may serve as army Legion Executive Officers or any similar high authority position. Command Sergeants are commonly abbreviated as "Csg", "Csgt", "CSG" and "CSGT". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - as Command Flight Officer in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
==Second Lieutenant== | ==Second Lieutenant== | ||
A Second Lieutenant is typically senior to any enlisted personnel. Second Lieutenants are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "2Lt." or "2LT". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - as Ensign in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Sai-Los | * [[Black Sun]] - as Sai-Los | ||
* [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Pilot Officer | * [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Pilot Officer | ||
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==First Lieutenant== | ==First Lieutenant== | ||
Sometimes known as Lieutenant (Junior Grade) or Sub | Sometimes known as Lieutenant (Junior Grade) or Sub Lieutenant. Sub Lieutenants are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "SLt./LtJG" or "SLT/LTJG". | ||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
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==Captain== | ==Captain== | ||
Captains are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Cpt." or "CPT". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - as Lieutenant in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Schiavona or Sgarrista | * [[Black Sun]] - as Schiavona or Sgarrista | ||
* [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Flight Lieutenant | * [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Flight Lieutenant | ||
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==Major== | ==Major== | ||
Majors are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Maj." or "MAJ". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - equivalent is Lieutenant Commander in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Phurba or Capodecima | * [[Black Sun]] - as Phurba or Capodecima | ||
* [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Squadron Commander | * [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Squadron Commander | ||
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==Lieutenant Colonel== | ==Lieutenant Colonel== | ||
Lieutenant Colonels are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "LtCol." or "LTCOL". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - equivalent is Commander in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Blade or Enforcer | * [[Black Sun]] - as Blade or Enforcer | ||
* [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Wing Commander | * [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Wing Commander | ||
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==Colonel== | ==Colonel== | ||
Colonels are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Col." or "COL". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - equivalent is Captain in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Falleen Federation]] - also as Captain | * [[Falleen Federation]] - also as Captain | ||
* [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Group Captain | * [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Group Captain | ||
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==Brigadier== | ==Brigadier== | ||
Sometimes known as Brigadier | Sometimes known as Brigadier General. Brigadiers are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Brig./BGen." or "BRIG/BGEN". | ||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - as Commodore in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Dai-Los | * [[Black Sun]] - as Dai-Los | ||
* [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Flight Commodore | * [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Flight Commodore | ||
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==Major General== | ==Major General== | ||
Major Generals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "MGen." or "MGEN". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - as Rear Admiral in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Capo or Overseer | * [[Black Sun]] - as Capo or Overseer | ||
* [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Flight Marshal | * [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Flight Marshal | ||
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==Lieutenant General== | ==Lieutenant General== | ||
Lieutenant Generals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "LtGen." or "LTGEN". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - as Vice Admiral in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Omir or Underboss | * [[Black Sun]] - as Omir or Underboss | ||
* [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Vice Marshal | * [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Vice Marshal | ||
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==General== | ==General== | ||
The rank of the highest military officers. Generals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Gen." or "GEN". | |||
Present in: | Present in: | ||
* [[Galactic Empire]] | * [[Galactic Empire]] - as Admiral in the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
* [[Black Sun]] - as Omir Morte or Boss | * [[Black Sun]] - as Omir Morte or Boss | ||
* [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Marshal | * [[New Republic]] - same as in Empire, also as Marshal | ||
Revision as of 09:02, 3 May 2011
A rank is another word for position, it relates to the person's placement in the hierarchy of an organization. Most organizations follow a similar system of ranking. In military organizations, one's rank is often reflected by the insignia one wears.
The names for ranks vary in different organizations and in different branches.
The ranks are presented in ascending order.
Army/Navy ranks comparison: (to be added)
Cadet
A rank that is found in most military groups. Usually given to someone who is in training.
Present in:
- Falleen Federation
- Black Sun - as Hopeful
- Galactic Empire - as Trainee
Private
The private rank is usually given out to recruits that have completed their given basic training and is typically a paid rank. It is commonly abbreviated as "Pvt" or "PVT".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - as Crewman in Imperial Navy.
- Black Sun - as Servutti
Corporal
An enlisted and non-commissioned officer rank in the army. In the Imperial Army, Corporals may hold a limited leadership position within their unit such as a Brigade Executive Officer. It is commonly abbreviated as "Cpl" or "CPL".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - as Flight Corporal in the Imperial Navy
- Black Sun - as Piciotto
Sergeant
Another enlisted and non-commissioned officer army rank. In the Imperial Army, Sergeants typically serve as Brigade Commanding Officers and have somewhat of a leadership authority to junior members. Army members tend to dub the sergeant that is in their command as "Sarge". Sergeants are commonly abbreviated as "Sgt" or "SGT".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - as Flight Sergeant in the Imperial Navy
- Black Sun - as Soldatti or Ciavutti
Master Sergeant
Another enlisted and non-commissioned officer army rank. It is commonly abbreviated as "Msg", "Msgt", "MSG" or "MSGT".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - as Master Flight Sergeant in the Imperial Navy
- Black Sun - as Dagger or Associate
Command Sergeant
An enlisted and non-commissioned officer army rank. In the Imperial Army, the Command Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank and in some respects, has the authority similar to that of an officer. They may serve as army Legion Executive Officers or any similar high authority position. Command Sergeants are commonly abbreviated as "Csg", "Csgt", "CSG" and "CSGT".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - as Command Flight Officer in the Imperial Navy
Second Lieutenant
A Second Lieutenant is typically senior to any enlisted personnel. Second Lieutenants are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "2Lt." or "2LT".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - as Ensign in the Imperial Navy
- Black Sun - as Sai-Los
- New Republic - same as in Empire, also as Pilot Officer
First Lieutenant
Sometimes known as Lieutenant (Junior Grade) or Sub Lieutenant. Sub Lieutenants are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "SLt./LtJG" or "SLT/LTJG".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire
- Black Sun - as Hamon or Cugine
- New Republic - same as in Empire, also as Flight Officer
Captain
Captains are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Cpt." or "CPT".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - as Lieutenant in the Imperial Navy
- Black Sun - as Schiavona or Sgarrista
- New Republic - same as in Empire, also as Flight Lieutenant
Major
Majors are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Maj." or "MAJ".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - equivalent is Lieutenant Commander in the Imperial Navy
- Black Sun - as Phurba or Capodecima
- New Republic - same as in Empire, also as Squadron Commander
Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant Colonels are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "LtCol." or "LTCOL".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - equivalent is Commander in the Imperial Navy
- Black Sun - as Blade or Enforcer
- New Republic - same as in Empire, also as Wing Commander
Colonel
Colonels are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Col." or "COL".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - equivalent is Captain in the Imperial Navy
- Falleen Federation - also as Captain
- New Republic - same as in Empire, also as Group Captain
Brigadier
Sometimes known as Brigadier General. Brigadiers are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Brig./BGen." or "BRIG/BGEN".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - as Commodore in the Imperial Navy
- Black Sun - as Dai-Los
- New Republic - same as in Empire, also as Flight Commodore
Major General
Major Generals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "MGen." or "MGEN".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - as Rear Admiral in the Imperial Navy
- Black Sun - as Capo or Overseer
- New Republic - same as in Empire, also as Flight Marshal
- Falleen Federation
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant Generals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "LtGen." or "LTGEN".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - as Vice Admiral in the Imperial Navy
- Black Sun - as Omir or Underboss
- New Republic - same as in Empire, also as Vice Marshal
- Falleen Federation
General
The rank of the highest military officers. Generals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Gen." or "GEN".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire - as Admiral in the Imperial Navy
- Black Sun - as Omir Morte or Boss
- New Republic - same as in Empire, also as Marshal
- Falleen Federation
High General
Also known as Surface Marshall or Fleet Admiral (Imperial Navy). The rank is often held by the most senior General of an entire army service or a senior General commanding multiple armies as opposed to just one. High Generals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "HGen." or "HGEN".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire
- Black Sun - as Warlord or Magnate
- Falleen Federation - as Lord Admiral, Lord Marshal, Deputy Minister
- New Republic - as High Admiral, High Marshal, High General
Minister
An additional rank above the High General. Roughly equivalent to a Moff in the Galactic Empire.
Present in:
Grand General
Traditionally, the rank of Grand Admiral is placed over all existing Naval and Army ranks in the Galactic Empire. It is equivalent to the Grand Moff. Grand Admirals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "GAdm." or "GADM".
Present in:
- Galactic Empire
- Falleen Federation - as Prime Minister
Lord Admiral
Another senior rank.
Present in:
- Galactic Empire
- Falleen Federation - as Regent of the Crown