The Original name for the Federation when the rebellion against the Kah'Rul was still young, The Initiative has become the Military branch of the forming governing force driving what is now The Federation.
Ranks - Enlisted
Enlisted ranks are the standard tree of ranks for infantry and team/squad members. Upon becoming a Corporal, one is considered an NCO, able to lead Squads of their own and perform more specific tasks independantly. Staff Sergeant and above are Staff Officers, taking on a more primary role in field leadership. Earning Sergeant Major warrants the ability to lead entire FOB operations and special roles in primary bases of operations. (Commendation requirement in parenthesis)
- Cadet
- Private (2)
- Private 1st Class (4)
- Lance Corporal (8)
- Corporal - Begin NCO (16)
- Sergeant (32)
- Staff Sergent - Begin Staff Officer (64)
- Gunnery Sergeant
- Master Sergeant
- First Sergeant
- Sergeant Major - FOB Mastery
Warden
Wardens are ranks and positions of oversight. Warrent Officers oversee the legitimacy of the units and merit to promotions and double check field promotions. Quartermasters are Facility oversight officers and ensure people and equipment of their compound ar handled efficiently and effectively.
- Warrant Officer - Oversight and report.
- Quartermaster - Utility/Facility accounting.
Officers
Serving as the highest tiers of command, officers work logistically in large scale stratagy and warfare. Organizing and making major decisions in what missions are designed and assigned, as well as how project access and imlpementation decision making is guided.
- Second Lieutenant
- First Lieutenant
- Captain
- Colonel
- Brigadier General
- General
Auxilery (WIP, do not Reference)
Auxiliary ranks are given to those not embedded in the order line of enlisted, officers, etc. Their assumed rank would be that of Private 1st Class unless specified otherwise in briefing.
- Specialist - Mechanics, engineers, etc.
- Researcher - Science, anomalous research, etc.
- Mercenary/Freelancer - Independant guns for hire/on loan from a resource allied faction. Higher ranking Mercenaries can also hire Enlisted for occasional jobs.