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Imperial Military Ranks

Branch Leaders[]

Those within the Leadership of The Imperial Military have shown great prowess on the battlefields and have proven to be great strategists.

Lord/Lady Field Marshal[]

Lord/Lady Field Marshal
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Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade Branch Leader
Abbreviation LFM

The Lord/Lady Field Marshal is the leader of the Imperial Military, except for the Emperor/Empress who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Military. (s)he is tasked with running the Imperial Military and all it's Imperial Legions and Squads. They are also The Imperial Military's member on the Imperial Inner Circle. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Leader of the Imperial Military,
  • Follow orders given by the Emperor/Empress,
  • Oversee the Imperial Military,
  • Assume Command of Legions should there be a vacant Commanding Officer position,
  • Select Officers, who fit requirements, to Legion command positions,
  • Recommand those with level 100 or more combat to serve as an Imperial Honor Guard.

Field Marshal[]

Field Marshal
Field Marshal
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade Branch Deputy Leader
Abbreviation FM


Like some other branches, the Field Marshal rank is the second-in-command rank within the Imperial Military, however there are several Field Marshals in The Empire. A Field Marshal maybe a Legion Commanding Officer who has shown extreme dedication and skills for the Imperial Military. Should the Lord/Lady Field Marshal be away, leadership then falls to the most senior Field Marshal in the Imperial Military, unless a different Field Marshal is picked by the Emperor/Empress. Duties include, but aren't limited too:


Command Level[]

The Command Level of the Imperial Military is one of great honor in the eyes of the Emperor (Emperor Hester). Those who make it to the Command Level have proven that they are great strategists and can coup with the changes on the battlefields. Those in the Command Level of the Imperial Military are indicated by this ribbon: Imperial Military Command Indicator

General[]

General
General
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade C-5
Abbreviation GEN

General is the highest rank within the Command Level of the Imperial Military. Those who become a full General have proven to themselves and peers that they have what it takes to lead troops into battle and adapt to the changing battlefield. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

Lieutenant General[]

Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade C-4
Abbreviation LTGEN

Lieutenant General is senior to a Major General, but junior to that of General. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

Major General[]

Major General
Major General
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade C-3
Abbreviation MJRGEN

Major General is senior to a Brigadier General, but junior to that of Lieutenant General. Major General is the required rank to achieve the eledability to become a Legion Commanding Officer within the Imperial Military. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

Brigadier General[]

Brigadier General
Brigadier General
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade C-2
Abbreviation BGEN


Brigadier General is one's first step in the General Series of ranks in the Imperial Military. Those promoted to Brigadier General have what it takes to command a Legion as an acting Commanding Officer. However exceptions can be made to have a Brigadier General assume the Commanding Officer role of a Legion if the Brigadier General has gained a possitive notice by the Emperor/Empress. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

Colonel[]

Colonel
Colonel
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade C-1
Abbreviation COL

Colonel is the first step within the Imperial Military's Command Corps. A Colonel is the required rank to become a Legion Executive Officer, however just recieving the rank of Colonel shows the detication and Military strategy of those who hole the rank. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

Officer Level[]

The Officer Level of the Imperial Military is a sign of dedication one has to serving as the fist, shield and sword of The Empire. Those in the Officer Level of the Imperial Military are indicated by this ribbon: Imperial Military Officer Indicator

Lieutenant Colonel[]

Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenan Colonel
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade O-5
Abbreviation LTCOL


Lieutenant Colonel is the most senior officer rank in the Imperial Military's Officer Corps, those who make it Lieutenant Colonel have shown that they are proven officers. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Squad Commanding Officer
  • Oversee squad training,
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Teach enlisted personal,
  • Teach military tactics at the Imperial Academy
  • High activity,
  • Continue learning military tactics,
  • Following orders.


Major[]

Major
Major
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade O-4
Abbreviation {{{Abbreviation }}}

Major in the Imperial Military is more senior than a Captain, but junior to a Lieutenant Colone. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Squad Commanding Officer
  • Oversee squad training,
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Teach enlisted personal,
  • Teach military tactics at the Imperial Academy
  • High activity,
  • Continue learning military tactics,
  • Following orders.


Captain[]

Captain
Captain
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade O-3
Abbreviation CAPT


Captain is the third rank within the Imperial Military's Officer Corps. Those promoted to Captain are granted great responsibilities, such as being able to teach military tactics to junior ranks (First Lieutenant to Private [E-1]), and Captains can be selected to be Squad Commanding Officers. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Squad Commanding Officer
  • Oversee squad training,
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Teach enlisted personal,
  • Teach military tactics at the Imperial Academy
  • High activity,
  • Continue learning military tactics,
  • Following orders.

First Lieutenant[]

First Lieutenant
First Lieutenant
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade O-2
Abbreviation 1LT


First Lieutenant is the second rank within the Imperial Military's Officer corps. Only difference between First and Second Lieutenant ranks is seniority and experience. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Squad Executive Officer
  • Oversee squad training,
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Teach enlisted personal,
  • High activity,
  • Continue learning military tactics,
  • Following orders.

Second Lieutenant[]

Second Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade O-1
Abbreviation 2LT


Second Lieutenant is the entry rank for one into the Imperial Military's Officer corps. Once someone enters the Officer Corps in the Imperial Military, enlisted have to salute them when they enter their presents and channels. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Squad Executive Officer
  • Oversee squad training,
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Teach enlisted personal,
  • High activity,
  • Continue learning military tactics,
  • Following orders.

Enlisted Level[]

Warrant Officer[]

Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade E-10
Abbreviation WO


Warrant Officer is the highest rank one can achieve in the Imperial Military. Warrant Officers have the option to go to the Imperial Academy to recieve an automatic promotion to their Commission as an Officer (provided they pass the courses), or do it the way they have been since an [E-1] Private. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Squad Executive Officer
  • Learn military tactics,
  • Oversee squad training,
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Following orders,
  • Teach lower Enlisted.


Sergeant Major[]

Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade E-9
Abbreviation SGTMJR


Those who have achieved the rank of Sergeant Major have reached the top of the Sergeant line in the Imperial Military and those who have shown tremendous skills as a leader and are ready to be considered to be Squad Executive Officers, unless the position is already filled, they maybe moved to another squad to fill any vacant positions. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Squad Executive Officer,
  • Learn military tactics,
  • Oversee squad training,
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Following orders,
  • Teaching Junior Enlisted.


Master Sergeant[]

Master Sergeant
Master Sergeant
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade E-8
Abbreviation MSTRSGT


Master Sergeant is the fourth and second highest rank in the Sergeant Series, Master Sergeants are just beneath the top Sergeant rank, Master Sergeants are more senior than Sergeant First Class but junior to that of Sergeant Major. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Lead troops into battle in a fireteam if called upon,
  • Learn military tactics,
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Following orders,
  • Teaching Junior Enlisted.

Sergeant First Class[]

Sergeant First Class
Sergeant First Class
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade E-7
Abbreviation SGT1stCLSS


Sergeant First Class is the third and middle rank in the Sergeant Series, Sergeant First Class is considered to be the starting rank to being a Senior Enlisted in the Imperial Military and cannot be demoted by Squad Commanding Officers, and can only be demoted by the Legion Commanding Officer or in special cases by the Lord/Lady Field Marshal. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Lead troops into battle in a fireteam if called upon
  • Learn military tactics
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Following orders,
  • Teaching Junior Enlisted.


Staff Sergeant[]

Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade E-6
Abbreviation STFSGT


Staff Sergeant is the second rank in the Sergeant Series, Staff Sergeant is senior to regular Sergeants but junior to Sergeant First Classes. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Lead troops into battle in a fireteam if called upon
  • Learn military tactics
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Following orders.


Sergeant[]

Sergeant
Sergeant
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade E-5
Abbreviation SGT


Sergeant is the first in the Sergeant rank series, those promoted to Sergeant have shown great talent as a Corporal when leading troops into battle in their fireteams. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Lead troops into battle in a fireteam if called upon,
  • Learn military tactics,
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Following orders.


Corporal[]

Corporal
Corporal
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade E-4
Abbreviation CPL


Corporals, in the Imperial Military have the skill sets to command a fireteam of fellow Enlisted, they know what the three levels of privates don't know, leading soldiers into battle and giving commands on the spot. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Learning how the Imperial Military works,
  • Lead troops into battle in a fireteam if called upon
  • Learn military tactics
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Following orders.

Private First Class[]

Private First Class
Private First Class
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade E-3
Abbreviation PFC


Considered the best of the Privates, Private First Class ranked personal are considered to have more insight as to how the Imperial Military works and operates than those below. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Learning how the Imperial Military works,
  • Learning about how your Legion and Squad operate,
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Following orders.

Private[]

Private
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Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade E-2
Abbreviation PVT2


Private [E-2] in the Imperial Military is a level higher than Private [E-1], privates at this level tend to know more than those below, but not a whole lot. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Learning how the Imperial Military works,
  • Learning about how your Legion and Squad operate,
  • Work on combat skills,
  • Following orders.

Private[]

Private
Private
Rank Information
Branch Imperial Military
Grade E-1
Abbreviation PVT


Private [E-1] in the Imperial Military is the equivilent of Recruit in the other branches in The Empire. Duties include, but aren't limited too:

  • Learning how the Imperial Military works,
  • Learning about how your Legion and Squad operate,
  • Work on combat skills
  • Following orders.
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