The Scarlet Moons uses a simplified army-style rank system.
Commissioned officers are those with significant leadership experiences. Some may be ex-officers from planetary forces or private security companies, while rear echelon officers can come from civilian management roles. Internally, the best sergeants can be commissioned. Lieutenant is general the starting point here. The process of commissioning is overseen by Colonel Stormcaller, the
Izvoshra, and leaders from sympathetic communities.
The
Izvoshra is the Scarlet Moons' high command. It is made up of Stormcaller and eight officers, which meets prior to any major operation. The membership can change depending on the mission; there are times where even sergeants are called to the
Izvoshra.
- Colonel is the Scarlet Moons' leader. Only one being is of this rank, and it originated from the group's original status as a irregular Separatist regiment. Stormcaller is the only one to hold this rank thus far.
- Major is the second highest rank. There's five majors in the Scarlet Moons. Promotion to major is very rare, and there is no guarantee with time served or number of victories.
- Captain in the Scarlet Moons is the army type (rather than ship captains). They are promoted from lieutenant after at least two years of service and three successful missions. On very rare occasions, high ranking defectors may join as captains. There are more than 40 captains.
- Lieutenant is the most common commissioned officer. In addition to the standard two-week orientation, a new Lieutenant spends a week of "leadership training" under an existing officer. Depending on their background, a lieutenant may be a captain's aide, or immediately put in charge of their own unit. There's hundreds of lieutenants.
Enlisted personnel account for ~85% of the Scarlet Moons. Fresh recruits (
KNBs - "kriffing new beings") are treated as expendable until proven in combat or challenging works. Because recruits can come in all species, enlisted members are not expected to wear complete uniforms. This also meant that KNBs are not given the adequate tools for their jobs. It's not hard to find infantry without helmets, mechanics without fusion cutters, and medics without bacta. The best sergeants know field expedients are crucial to survival.
- Sergeant Major is the most senior enlisted rank. Five sergeant majors exist in Scarlet Moons, each attached to a major. And like majors, there's no set criteria for reaching this rank. Although technically lower than lieutenant, sergeant majors are respected for their extensive field experience. Ship crew occasionally identify their Sergeant Major as Chief Petty Officer, or just Chief.
- Sergeants are important non-commissioned officers. They are squad and platoon leaders on the front lines, and in charge of work teams in the rear. Certain sergeants are advisors to lieutenants. Sergeants must have served three years at minimum. Scarlet Moons have hundreds of sergeants. Sergeants for fleet operations are also known as Petty Officers.
- Corporal is the most common rank. Privates are promoted here after one year or surviving two missions. Corporals can lead fireteams or squads. Recruits that have seen prior combat (or qualified for specific trades) can enter the Scarlet Moons as corporals. There are over a thousand corporals. Ship-based corporals are sometimes referred to as Leading Crewmen.
- Private is the rank given upon completing the two-week orientation. Although there's a similar number of privates to corporals, they are not afforded much respect (or even briefed on their mission; in fear of leaking intel). The average private is expected to perish or quit during their first battle. Those serving on starships may be called Crewman instead.
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