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Departments and Ranks:

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Rank structure

The BDM is known for its proud military tradition and maintains an unique rank system. Tasks at the Büro are often rich in variety. Not all employees of the BDM wear uniforms. The responsibilities range from simple chefs, technicians, scientists, up to agents, inspectors, or capital ship commanders.











Departments:

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	Dkt- Direktor Adm- Flottillenadmiral Gen- Generaloberinspektor Kmo- Kommissaroberrat Oberkommando The Oberkommando (High Command) is the head of the BDM and consist of exactly four high-ranked officers. The Oberkommando is responsible for every project, every single military operation, and also for every misstep that might arise. These people are rarely seen in public and often fight their wars behind their desks. They are always well guarded and therefore nearly untouchable. If one of them is seen outside, then it must be very important for the Büro. Together they form the "all seeing eye" of Rheinland's secret service. Be nice and do not screw up in front of one. It will possibly cost you your rank or even worse.
Main Tasks:	■ Administration of BDM assets ■ Monitoring of Büro personnel and fleet movement ■ Providing the Rheinland government and its authorities with intel ■ Issuing statements in press conferences
Echelon:	Higher echelon (High command)
Subdivisions:	None
Ranks in detail:	Direktor Permitted to command capital ships Permitted to command gunboat vessels Direktor (Dkt-) Being the Direktor means a lot of work, pressure and responsibilities. Not many people are suitable for this kind of task or would even imagine to expose themselves to this stress. He desides what happens inside the Büro facilities and what happens to the personnel. He can make sure someone has a name, life and job, or make them all disappear from existence completely. The Direktor is aware of Rheinland's darkest secrets and is familiar with all processes inside of the BDM and its facilities. He already knows the taste of a new Apfelstrudel even before it is in development. The Direktor is the 1st in command and member of the BDM high command, who: ● Has code "SCHWARZ, GRÜN, BLAU" security clearances. ● Can authorize and lead projects/operations/inspections. ● Can permit foreign combat vessels to enter Rheinland. ● Can ban individuals/organisations from Rheinland for reasons of national security. ● Can request funds from the Rheinland Bundestag. ● Can make anyone disappear from existence. ● Can have and take two secretaries at once. ● May ban Apfelstrudel from being added to any personal provisions and food rations. Flottillenadmiral Permitted to command capital ships Permitted to command gunboat vessels Flottillenadmiral (Adm-) The Flottillenadmiral is the sword of the Direktor; head of the BDM war organization and thereby in command of the Marinekommando. He is mainly responsible for external affairs and keeps therefore a formal eye on all actions outside of Rheinland. The Flottillenadmiral is often present in large scale operations and battles as fleet coordinator. The Flottillenadmiral is the 2nd in command and a member of the BDM high command, who: ● Has a level "GRÜN" security clearance. ● Can command the Marinekommando. ● Can authorize and lead operations. ● Can permit foreign combat vessels to enter Rheinland. ● Can ban individuals/organisations from Rheinland for reasons of national security. ● Can participate in poker games with the Direktor and drink Rheinbier in presence of him. Generaloberinspektor Permitted to command capital ships Permitted to command gunboat vessels Generaloberinspektor (Gen-) The Generaloberinspektor is the shield of the Direktor and head of BDM's internal affairs. He is responsible for internal security, such as counterintelligence, and commands the Inspektorat. He keeps track of criminal databases and obtains information on hostile movements within Rheinland's borders. He oversees any actions of BDM personnel, but also keeps an eye on personnel of external organisations such as military or police. The Generalinspektor is the 3rd in command and a member of the BDM high command, who: ● Has a level "BLAU" security clearance. ● Can command the Inspektorat. ● Can authorize and lead inspections. ● Can permit foreign combat vessels to enter Rheinland. ● Can ban individuals/organisations from Rheinland for reasons of national security. ● Can participate in poker games with the Direktor and drink Rheinbier in presence of him. Kommissaroberrat Permitted to command capital ships Permitted to command gunboat vessels Kommissaroberrat (Kmo-) The Kommissaroberrat is the shadow of the Direktor. While being the highest holding authority of the Kommissariat, he watches over all research projects and nomad experiments of the Büro. Under the Direktor's orders, the Kommissaroberrat coordinates internal but also external alien countermeasures, in order to protect the agency and Rheinland from nomad infiltrators. The Kommissaroberrat is the 4rd in command and a member of the BDM high command, who: ● Has a level "SCHWARZ" security clearance. ● Can command the Kommissariat. ● Can authorize and lead projects. ● Can permit foreign combat vessels to enter Rheinland. ● Can ban individuals/organisations from Rheinland for reasons of national security. ● Can participate in poker games with the Direktor and drink Rheinbier in presence of him.

	Hks- Hauptkommissar Kms- Kommissar Kommissariat The KDS - Kommissariat des Seuchenschutzdienst (Commissariat for anti-epidemic measures), is part of the BDM mid command and was formed in 799 A.S. as response to the predominant Nomad threat within Rheinland. KDS is well prepared in the localization and neutralization of alien presences. The Kommissariat is also responsible for investigations of catastrophes or unusual phenomenons. Officers of this department collect field samples and scientific data on site and deliver these to the laboratories for further analysis. Contact with nomad organisms is their daily bread. Weird is a flexible term within the Kommissariat and definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Main Tasks:	■ Protecting Rheinland from the alien menace ■ Localization and neutralization of Nomad entities and infested personnel ■ Confiscation of alien materials and their technology
Echelon:	Elevated echelon (Mid command)
Subdivisions:	Abteilung fuer Grenzwissenschaften Abteilung für Grenzwissenschaften The Abteilung für Grenzwissenschaften (Department of Fringe Sciences) is a secret sub department of the Kommissariat, which has been called into life to study the Nomads and their technology. This division employs some of the brightest heads in Rheinland: Scientists, engineers and xeno-archaeologists. Many would declare them insane, but the BDM recognizes their potential. Any information about this division is highly classified. The fringe division does officially not exist. Main Tasks: ■ Alien research ■ Investigating catastrophes and unusual phenomenons ■ Development of alien countermeasures ■ Adaptation of alien hardware ■ Reverse engineering ■ Prototyping and field testing
Ranks in detail:	Hauptkommissar Permitted to command capital ships Permitted to command gunboat vessels Hauptkommissar (Hks-) The Hauptkommissar, gaining the the highest trust of the Oberkommando, is tasked with keeping the entirety of Büro projects secret and keeping the Kommissariat well managed under the order of the Kommissaroberrat. The Hauptkommissar supervises all activities inside the Kommissariat and takes care that everything runs as planned. As highest officer this department, he is responsible for all projects, their execution up to completion, aswell as to keep the Kommissaroberrat informed about their status. He can mobilize all available resources in order to reach the desired goals. The Hauptkommissar is a member of the BDM commissariat, who: ● Can lead task forces of the Kommissariat under command of the Kommissaroberrat. Kommissar Permitted to command gunboat vessels Kommissar (Kms-) The Kommissar is the the executing officer of the Kommissariat, led by a Hauptkommissar. The Kommissar is a member of the BDM Kommissariat, who: ● Can execute tasks of the Kommissariat under command of the Hauptkommissar.

	Kpt- Kapitän Kvt- Korvettenkapitän Marinekommando The MK - Marinekommando (Naval Command) is part of the mid command and is often cooperating with the Rheinland Military in military strikes. Officers of this department analyze tactical status reports and create detailed strategic plans, based on data given by undercover agents or other sources, and are responsible for the mobilization of the economic warfare division known as the "Unterseebootsflottille" (U-boat flotilla). They decide about the use of capital ships and lead these vessels into conflict areas. They act in guerrilla warfare whenever possible, since their resources are limited.
Main Tasks:	■ Mobilisation of the U-boat flotilla ■ Mobilisation of the combat drone squadron ■ Provision of tactical- and logistical support ■ Conduction of military operations
Echelon:	Elevated echelon (Mid command)
Subdivisions:	Kampfdrohnengeschwader Kampfdrohnengeschwader The KDG - Kampfdrohnengeschwader (Combat Drone Squadron) is a special wing consisting of unmanned vessels, controled by an artificial intelligence within the Marinekommando. Instead of risking the lives of own personnel, drones are being sent into field to execute dangerous long-term missions in deep space. These advanced vessels are being used very effectively in combat and reconnaissance operations of the BDM today. They are fast, powerful and precise in their attacks. Main Tasks: ■ Execution of operations by the Marinekommando's command. Failure is unacceptable! ■ Defense of allied units in combat actions against hostile entities. Has priority!
Ranks in detail:	Kapitaen Permitted to command capital ships Permitted to command gunboat vessels Kapitän (Kpt-) The Kapitän (Captain) is the highest rank of the Marinekommando and manages this section with certain permissions from the Flottillenadmiral. Their duties are to organize operations such as military strikes and sabotage against the enemies of Rheinland, also taking care of all logistical affairs that can arise during these operations. Being highly renowned for their actions within the "U-Korps", they are able to attack with complete versatility and command with excellent efficiency. The Kapitän is a member of the BDM naval command, who: ● Can lead task forces of the Marinekommando under command of the Flottillenadmiral. Korvettenkapitaen Permitted to command gunboat vessels Korvettenkapitän (Kvt-) The Korvettenkapitän is a 1st class junior rank and executing officer of the Marinekommando, led by the Kapitän. The Korvettenkapitän is a member of the BDM naval command, who: ● Can execute tasks of the Marinekommando under command of the Kapitän.

	Hns- Hauptinspektor Ins- Inspektor Inspektorat The IFS - Inspektorat für Staatssicherheit (Inspectorate of State Security) is the secret police of the BDM and works closely together with the Rheinland Federal Police in law enforcement and criminal investigations. Officers of this department throw an eye on criminal databases and go on patrols regularly. They perform security check-ups and cargo inspections, escort logistic vessels, register suspicious behavior, detect enemy spies and eliminate these when possible. BDM's counterespionage division is well organised, including overt assets but also undercover agents. Their Zone of influence, however, is not limited to Rheinland only. Their presence and assistance is necessary whenever a question of security arises. They follow strict security protocols and are ready to enforce these with all necessary force. One of the toughest ground troops in Sirius - The Schattengarde (Shadow Guard), are part of the Inspektorat. As the name suggests, they guard the Schatten Research Facility.
Main Tasks:	■ Counterintelligence ■ Object and personal protection ■ Execution of personnel inspections
Echelon:	Elevated echelon (Mid command)
Subdivisions:	Cyber-Kommando Cyber-Kommando The Cyber-Kommando (Cyber Command) is part of the Inspektorat, formed in 823 A.S. with the introduction of the Valknut Neural Network, to secure Rheinland from virtual attacks and dare the step into the new area of electronic warfare. The BDM is well prepared in fending off any kind of cyberspace attack. Agents of this division do nothing else than to sit in front of a monitor the whole day long and sniff around in various networks and channels, or are involved in developing new programs and security concepts for the agency. Main Tasks: ■ Protecting Rheinland from cyberspace attacks ■ Detection and neutralization of potential malicious software within Valknut's cyberspace ■ Conduction of cyberspace operations ■ Infiltration and sabotage of hostile computer systems conducting attacks on Valknut's network ■ Data retention and evaluation ■ Monitoring of news channels ■ Interception and decryption of data traffic
Ranks in detail:	Hauptinspektor Permitted to command capital ships Permitted to command gunboat vessels Hauptinspektor (Hns-) The Hauptinspektor is involved in advanced policing of both internal personnel and external civilians. They must uphold the laws of Rheinland while also calling out any suspicious actions or wrongdoing by anyone found in Rheinland controlled space. The Hauptinspektor is a member of the BDM inspectorate, who: ● Can lead task forces of the Inspektorat under command of the Generaloberinspektor. Inspektor Permitted to command gunboat vessels Inspektor (Ins-) The Inspektor is the the executing officer of the Inspektorat, led by a Hauptinspektor. The Inspektor is a member of the BDM inspectorate, who: ● Can execute tasks of the Inspektorat under command of the Hauptinspektor.

	Sgt- Spezialagent Agt- Agent Rkt- Rekrut Spezialoperationsabteilung The SpecialOps - Spezialoperationsabteilung (Special Operations Division) is consisting of so-called Bundesagenten (Federal Agents) who are well trained and organised. As the name suggests, this division deals with special operations - Be it overt or undercover; reconnaissance or sabotage; in Rheinland or deep within enemy territory. These agents are well prepared for every conceivable scenario. This department is, in first place, tasked with gathering information and serves as the eyes and ears of the entire BDM agency.
Main Tasks:	■ Information gathering ■ Assassination and sabotage ■ Recruitment and training of new personnel
Echelon:	Medium echelon (Lower command)
Subdivisions:	KADER-7
Ranks in detail:	Spezialagent Permitted to command gunboat vessels Spezialagent (Sgt-) The Spezialagent (Special Agent) is one of the toughest amongst all Bundesagenten. Their observation skills, speed and experiences in combat, be it martial arts or with weapons, surpasses those of a normal soldier by far. They know how to behave correctly in dangerous situations and have learned to control themselves, making them a dangerous weapon immune to pain and emotions. Each agent is capable to survive one-man missions behind enemy lines. The Büro supports them with all technical opportunities, to ensure they don't fail in their missions and return to Rheinland successfully. However, some still die from time to time. The Spezialagent is a member of the BDM special operations division, who: ● Can lead task forces of the Spezialoperationsabteilung under command of the Elevated/Higher echelon. Agent Agent (Agt-) The Agent is the most common rank within the agency. These people are found in all areas of the Büro, fulfilling rather simple tasks - be it as crew member of a war vessel, or as assistant behind a desc. The Agent has passed his training with success and is now a trusted member of the agency. These people always take great care to not break their own cover as any mistake could quickly land them in jail or worse. They know how to collect valuable information through different sources, be it through lawful or unlawful ways. The Agent is a member of the BDM special operations division, who: ● Can execute tasks of the Spezialoperationsabteilung under command of the Spezialagent. Rekrut Rekrut (Rkt-) The Rekrut (Recruit), also known as "Kadett" or sometimes called "Frischling", "Lehrling" or "Stift" - Is the newest member of the Büro, an agent in training, who has accepted the job offer given by the agency, and now goes through an extensive training with subsequent preparatory service. Only the best will pass the tests and become a full member of the BDM. These people should not be underestimated. Being labeled as recruit at the agency does not mean to be a greenhorn. The opposite is the case. Each individual has previous experiences from former occupations, often chosen by the BDM because of exceptional skills, be it in: Combat, law, hacking, logistics, engineering, or research. They receive the necessary MND training with additional education courses to promote their abilities. The Rekrut is a member of the BDM special operations division, who: ● Cannot leave Rheinland without at least one additional wingman, with the same rank or or above. ● Cannot enter the Omicrons without two additional wingmen, with the same rank or above.