[KNF] - Faction Overview

[Kusari Uchugun]

High Command

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Bakuryo-cho taru Kaisho - Admiral

As highest Officers of the Kusari Naval Forces, they may manage recruitment affairs, organize training sessions, lead diplomatic meetings and grant permission for special operations. The Admirals answer directly to the Imperial Shogunate and the Civil Diet.

Abbreviation: Ko.

Kaisho - Vice-Admiral

The Kaisho are responsible for tactical decisions and are a key figure of the command bridge on Kusari's battleships. They have a seat in the Council of the Rising Suns, can manage recruitment affairs, organize training sessions, lead diplomatic meetings and grant permission for special operations.

Abbreviation: Ka.

Kaisho-ho - Rear-Admiral

The Kaisho-ho reflect all the honor, pride and sense of duty of the Kusari Naval Forces. This rank is a not only the highest bestowed upon an officer by High Command but a title and position of trust.
They can manage recruitment affairs, organize training sessions, lead diplomatic meetings and propose squadron changes to an Admiral.

Abbreviation: Kh.

Middle Command

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Itto Kaisa - Captain

Itto Kaisa mark the highest position within the Middle Command, they respond directly to the High Command and have been entrusted to lead any squadron - including warship squadrons - in combat. May lead training sessions or diplomatic meetings.

Abbreviation: Ik.

Nito Kaisa - Commander

Nito are allowed to apply for the title of 'KNF Senior Flight and Combat Instructor' and conduct training sessions. They are experienced pilots in combat and have proven themselves through many hours on patrols and many skirmishes fought. They may act as commander of multiple fighter craft squadrons.

Abbreviation: Nk.

Low Command

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Santo Kaisa - Lieutenant Commander

This is the highest rank of lower command, These officers perform as leaders to their wingmen and work as a link between the Middle and Low commands. As front-line officers, they serve to maintain discipline and morale in major engagement zones. May request relocation of their own squadron with permission from Middle Command.

Abbreviation: Sk.

Itto Kaii - Lieutenant

Officers of this rank have proven themselves in combat and have been deemed noteworthy for the promotion track. Can command any officer below their rank.

Abbreviation: Ii.

Nito Kaii - Sub-Lieutenant

Have received commissioning scroll to act on behalf of the Reformed Empire It is the second step in the Kusari Naval Forces after proven total knowledge of Kusari star maps and Kusari diplomacy, alongside some combat experience.

Abbreviation: Ni.

Santo Kaii - Ensign

First step in the Kusari Naval Forces, these pilots are in training and must prove their knowledge of Kusari's star maps, diplomacy and undergo a combat trial. Santo Kaii do not display their rank since they have not yet achieved one. It is during the time at this rank when a pilots fortitude is tested the most, to ensure that they are committed to duty and fit to fly alongside the Brothers and Sisters of the KNF. May only pilot Wyrms, Chimaeras or Wyverns.[/color

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