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[Gallic Security Bureau (Old)]

Ranks and Duties

The Enclave forces consist of many units, varying greatly in size and organization. This is a result of a chain of command being shaken by casualties during the Blitz, and many desertions after the Purging of Leeds. Officers from the Army, Navy, and Intelligence had to work out a joint military structure to give the newly-formed Enclave Defense Authority a semblance of organization that the Royal Navy had.

The new structure doesn't always work: some people feel they've been mistreated during rank distribution. Venerable battlegroup commanders may take a risk and refuse to follow orders of "cheeky upstarts", yesteay's inferiors who have gotten too far up, and too quickly. Intrigues and plotting are a norm. Prominent officers always have to watch their back and ensure support of their peers or subordinates.

For better or worse, this is what the Enclave Defense Authority is now. Whether or not it will stand the test of time, is another story.

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Leadership (Platine)

Commandeur Suprême de l'ADE
Supreme Commander of the Enclave Defense Authority. A role rather than a rank. Usually filled by one of the top-tier officers.

Commandeur Exécutif de l'ADE
Executive Commander of the Enclave Defense Authority. A role rather than a rank. Usually filled by one of the top-tier officers.

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Top Tier (Or)

Amiral Principal
The most decorated and experienced of the Amirals. Commands all EDA fleets. Presides over the Admiralty Board.

Amiral
A member of the Enclave Admiralty Board, a body that rules the Defense Authority. Can coordinate multiple battlegroups.

Contre-Amiral
Junior member of the Enclave Admiralty Board, usually in charge of one battlegroup. Serves under an Amiral.

Middle Tier (Argent)

Colonel
A battle-hardened field commander who can be in charge of an entire battlegroup.

Commandant
An officer entrusted with commanding one of the remaining battleships, and its cohort.

Capitaine Principal
Experienced capitaine who is ready to lead their peers into battle. Can command battlecruisers.

Capitaine
An officer who has earned respect of their peers and forced the superiors to take note. Can command cruisers.

Low Tier (Bronze)

Lieutenant Principal
The brightest of the bronze-tier officers. Are authorized to command Perilous-class gunboats.

Lieutenant
These pilots have shown command competence. Allowed to command a squadron or an Enclave transport ship.

Sous-Lieutenant
Newly-inducted members who have proven at least minimal worth to the EDA. Gain access to freighters.

Aspirant
Probational members of the Enclave Defense Authority. Cannon fodder. Have access to fighters and bombers.