Aurora Fleet distinguishes between Fleet Officer and Flag Officer Ranks.  Fleet Officer ranks, ranging from crewman to Fleet Captain or Colonel, are available to all members joining the fleet.  These are essentially 'role playing' ranks typical of duty aboard a starship that are not tied to any particular fleet administrative duties.  If you are new to the fleet, simply choose a rank in the Fleet Officer range that you wish to portray and role playing accordingly.  Its up to you!

Our flag officer ranks (Admiral, General, Commodore, etc.) are reserved to recognize those officers who have volunteered for and dutifully perform important leadership services for the fleet.  These ranks are earned by appointment for those volunteering to regularly maintain a fleet function (running events, maintaining recruiting, etc.).  After joining as a fleet officer, let us know if you are interested in stepping up to regularly support fleet functions as a flag officer.  Flag appointments are prioritized for those offices who show activity, loyalty, and understanding of the fleet's style, preferences, and guidelines.

COMMAND ORGANIZATION

Flag officer roles are organized into four 'commands': 

Space Command (SPACECOM)

Marine Command (MARCOM)

Operations Command (OPS)

Central Command 

Space Command and Marine Command Flag Officers are responsible for maintaining group activity and mission running in game.  These members organize and lead regular fleet events for the fleet and help keep fleet members organized and engaged in game.

Operations Command Flag Officers manage the fleet's administrative duties such as recruiting and diplomacy.  These members maintain fleet functions that preserve the fleet's structure and culture, as well as its interactivity with the community at large. 

Central Command is composed of the most senior Flag Officers from our Space, Marine, and Operations Commands.  Central Command officers are the guiding coalition and judiciary body of the fleet.  They make final decisions regarding fleet structure, operating procedures, and our membership.

Each of command is lead by an Admiral/General, with a Vice Admiral/Lt. General for support/succession. Flag officers below these levels are appointed on an as needed basis by Central Command officers to lead specific fleet functions (such as mission running, recruiting, etc.).  Our intent is to maintain a dynamic leadership structure in which Flag positions are created or retired at any given time based on the needs of the fleet in game.  While Command roles (Admiral, Vice Admiral, General, Lieutenant General) remain fixed, functional Flag Officer (Rear Admiral, Commodore, Major General, and Brigadier General) roles may be modified on the fly.  Refer to the fleet forums for the latest flag officer ranks in use.