Aran Finn
Redeemed
The Fringe Fleet
Description
The Fringe Fleet is made up of the former Fringe Navy, as well as the respective navies of the Galactic Empire and other states within the Fringe Confederacy. In order to provide a more flexible and capable navy that is able to respond to threats quickly and efficiently, the Fringe Fleet has undergone a small restructure, though most elements have remained the same. However, this new system is utilized across the entire span of Fringe worlds, reducing confusion and clearly marking the chain of command.
Unit Structure
Sector Group: 4 Systems Fleets
Systems Fleet: 4 Fleets
Fleet: Flagship, with support vessels totalling 10 000m length (excluding flagship)
Sub-Fleet: Totals no more than 3 000m in length, with a small Star Destroyer traditionally the flagship.
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Wing: 6 Squadrons (72 Fighters)
Squadron: 3 Flights (12 Fighters)
Flight: 4 Fighters or equivalent
Ranking Structure
Flag Officers
Archon [OF-*] - If the Commander-in-chief of the Fringe Fleet is made Commander of the Armed Forces, he becomes Archon and a new First Space Lord takes his place.
First Space Lord [OF-11] - Commander-in-chief of the Fringe Fleet and able to take command of all ships of the Fleet if necessary. Fleet Representative for Fringe High Command.
Lord Admiral [OF-10] - Can command a Sector Group, or equivalent. Lord Admirals can also act as advisors to the First Space Lord or as administrators for internal Fleet affairs.
Fleet Admiral [OF-9] - Can command a Systems Fleet, or equivalent.
Admiral [OF-8] - Can command a Fleet, or equivalent.
Rear Admiral [OF-7] - Can command a Sub-Fleet, or equivalent.
Deck Officers
Captain [OF-6] - Generally serve as flagship captains for high-ranking Flag Officers. Can also occasionally command Sub-Fleets.
Sub-Captain [OF-5] - Usually command large capital ships, or serve as flagship captains for low-ranking Flag Officers.
Commander [OF-4] - Can command smaller capital ships and heavy cruisers.
Lieutenant Commander [OF-3] - Can command cruisers.
Lieutenant [OF-2] - Can cruisers, frigates and corvettes.
Ensign [OF-1] - Can command corvettes and gunships.
Non-Commissioned Officers
Optio Major of the Fleet - Highest-ranked NCO, responsible for representing the interests of enlisted men
Optio - Highly experienced NCO. Often assist Ensigns.
Operations Chief - Experienced NCO. Often assist Lieutenants.
Service Chief - Newly-promoted NCO
Enlisted
Spaceman 1st Class
Spaceman 2nd Class
Spaceman 3rd Class
Starfighter Corps
Group Captain [OF-5/6*] - Commands multiple Wings of starfighters. Responsible for managing manpower. Equivalent in rank to a Captain or Sub-Captain, based on experience and proficiency
Wing Commander [OF-4*] - Commands an entire Wing of starfighters. Equivalent in rank to a Commander
Squadron Commander [OF-2/3*] - Commands a Squadron of Starfighters. Equivalent in rank to a Lieutenant Commander or Lieutenant, based on experience and proficiency.
Flight Leader [OF-1*] - Commands a Flight of Starfighters. Equivalent in rank to an Ensign.
Arbiters
Player characters who hold the rank of Arbiter can be deputised to hold the equivalent rank of any Flag Officer under certain circumstances. When those circumstances have abated, the Arbiter relinquishes command. When deputised as a Flag Officer in the Fleet, the Arbiter is referred to as "Lord Arbiter", no matter what role they are serving in.