Ranks

## **Enlisted Ranks**

The Enlisted are the backbone of the Resistance Forces, the frontline heroes, the cannon fodder. They have limited responsibilities as befitting their skill set, and are expected to learn quickly if they are to climb up the ranks.

### **Private PV2**

The lowest of the low, but a Ghost has to start somewhere. As a Private you will take orders from all senior ranks, which is pretty much the entire Resistance. There's latrines to be cleaned, recruit. Do your duty with a smile.

### **Private First Class**

The first step on the ladder, as a PFC you are expected to obey your superiors and do the dirty work required. Keep working hard, you've been promoted once, it might happen again.

### **Specialist SPC**

You’re getting somewhere. As a Specialist, you are able to give orders to the novices below you. You’ll get a taste for it, believe me. Look after them though, because it's on you if something should happen. This is the first test of your leadership credentials, don't let yourself down.

### **Corporal CPL**

The base rank of the Non Commissioned Officer. If you make Corporal then congratulations, you're on the right track! You're going to be giving orders more frequently, and remember to stay calm, because those below you aren't always the smartest or best behaved. You should know, you were one of the rats not so long ago.

### **Sergeant**

A Sergeant enforces leadership across the lower ranks, so you're going to have to learn to shout, and loudly. A firm hand and a harsh tone might sound like what's needed, but as a leader you will need to find the best way to care for those under your command. Be the person you'd want to follow. Carry on, Sergeant.

### **Staff Sergeant**

As a Staff Sergeant you’re in charge of bringing the lower ranks up to the desired standard of the Resistance, or at least making sure they're getting dressed and showering now and then. Their success is your success. Their failure….well, some people are just hopeless, but you'll get into trouble because it's the military and there's always someone to blame. Help those below you, use the Sergeants as your aides. Good luck, Staff Sergeant.

### **Sergeant First Class**

As a SFC you are highly experienced, and you will deal closely with the Officer ranks in the Resistance, acting as an advisor, if they will listen to you. You will be tasked with the training of the enlisted Ghosts along with your fellow Sergeants. Sounds easy, right? It’s not.

### **Master Sergeant**

At this level, you have some real responsibility, and as the principal NCO of the battalion, a lot rests on your shoulders. People look up to you, so you best make sure you don't let them down. Just keep doing what you are doing, it appears to be working.

### **First Sergeant**

The lifeblood of the company - you are the wise counsellor, the provider, the disciplinarian. You are tough but you must be fair. Keep the rank and file happy, and earn their respect. They will answer to you, else punishments.

### **Sergeant Major**

An expert amongst the NCO’s in your chosen field. The enlisted look up to, and they learn from you. Show them what you can do, and how much better than them you are. You might want to practise your shouting, because you’ll be doing a lot of it we expect.

### **Command Sergeant Major**

You’re almost at the top of the NCO pile, and this a lofty place to be. Congratulations. You are experienced, and at this point you are a calm and considered mentor to those still climbing the ranks. It's a tough job, because they aren't the smartest, but you're capable.

### **Sergeant Major of the Army**

The highest ranking NCO, and the epitome of what it means to be a Sergeant in the Resistance. You’ve done well, Ghost. Very well. But there are bigger hurdles ahead. Take the next step - earn your commission, and join the Officer Ranks.

## **Officers**

Officers are the leaders in the Resistance. Ghosts who have proven themselves in the enlisted levels and worked their way up to the commissioned ranks. To get to this point, you must have something about you. You've survived at least. You can probably read and write. Maybe your parents have bought you your rank like they did in the olden days. Actually, we don't really allow that anymore, there were a few too many incidents. Officers in the Resistance have earned the right to lead, and they must lead by example - only ask of your Ghosts what you yourself are willing to do. Good luck.

### **Second Lieutenant**

Base rank of the Officer class. The whipping boy or girl, but people call you Sir. You have influence, but not much. You’re in the same game but the rules are different. Sharpen up and learn fast.

### **First Lieutenant**

The more seasoned Lieutenant, with added salt. You are in a position of more responsibility, you’ve found your feet a little. It's all going well so far. Build a team around you, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. We need you to succeed.

### **Captain**

Company commander, the highest rank of the traditional ‘fighting’ officer. The enlisted recruits below you understand the rank, and they respect the rank, but do they respect you? Be the best you can be, Captain.

### **Major**

As an experienced officer, you will be given new administrative duties. It sounds boring, but it's important, because at this stage you should understand the ways of the Resistance better than most. You won't always be amongst the rank and file, but your actions will affect them regardless. Besides, there’s always time to !Riot with the troops, just finish your paperwork first, Major.

### **Lieutenant Colonel**

The business end of the Resistance…business. At this rank, you have made a name for yourself. It's some achievement to climb the ladder this high, and you should be proud. Use your experience for the good of the Ghosts - teach them new skills, encourage them to improve, show them the way.

### **Colonel**

Everyone respects you. The enlisted might not be able to spell Colonel, but they’ll sure salute one. You are wise, you are fair, you are a leader, so behave like one.

### **Brigadier General**

You’ve made it to General. Sort of. You are almost at the top, and what a journey it has been. Your responsibilities grow, as does your influence. There aren't many at your level, but don’t stop yet. Keep going, be the hero the Resistance needs and advance the last few steps.

### **Major General**

As a Major General, you are in command of divisions. Your legacy is unquestioned. Your knowledge and ability is of the highest order. Many will answer to you, and you can’t do it alone, so keep your house in order and your officers on your side.

### **Lieutenant General**

At this rank, you’re running the corps. That’s some responsibility. The decisions you make will impact many on the ladder below, but the Ghosts have faith in their leaders, or else you wouldn’t have made it this far. Trust in yourself, and the Ghosts will follow.

### **General**

The senior level of Officer in the Resistance. The rats in the ranks might fight for many things, but they will always fight for a General they love. Or respect. Or possibly fear. You are one of a handful to reach this level, so use your influence for good.

### **General of the Army**

Supreme authority over all military matters, this is the top of the ladder, the highest rank there is to achieve. For someone to rise through the ranks, from enlisted to officer to General of the Army, takes tremendous courage, conviction and perseverance. The Resistance is proud of you, General.