Core| Promotions and Promotion Requests

[The Core]

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RANKS PROGRESSION

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THE HIGH COMMAND

THE GUILDMASTER

The Guildmaster is the leader of The Core. A fierce and cunning leader who follows every aspect of The Core agenda and ideology down to the littlest detail. Highly revered for their leadership prowess and battle performance, both as an individual and as a commanding officer, some might even consider they were appointed by God himself. They are the rightful Edge Worlds sovereign who will lead The Core in its conquest to revolutionize the Edge Worlds by declaring war on and ultimately eliminating its enemies, as well as retrieving and creating new technologies to benefit mankind.

Permitted to fly all vessels and all exotic equipment. Has access to all SRPs.

THE GUILDKEEPERS

The Guildkeepers are second only to the Guildmaster. They are the Guildmasters own personal elites; warriors and commanders who have proven themselves in the field. Regarded as heroes and treated with immense respect, they are expected to directly assist the Guildmaster.

Permitted to fly all vessels and all exotic equipment. Has access to all SRPs.

THE MID COMMAND

SENTINEL

Sentinels are true champions of The Core. As both deadly adversaries to The Core's enemies as well as highly potent tacticians when required, Sentinels are considered to be at the pinnacle of Core strength and ideology, bar High Command.

Permitted to fly all vessels and all exotic equipment.
Requirements: Request this rank when you feel you are ready, HC will decide if you are worthy...

PALADIN

Paladins are the pillars of The Core. Paladins have proven themselves as skilled fighters and capable leaders, and are an essential part of almost all of The Core's operations. Their presence on the battlefield boosts the morale of their comrades and sends fear into the hearts of their enemies.

Permitted to fly Fighters, Bombers, Transports, Gunboats, Cruisers, Battlecruisers, Battleships as well as make use of all exotic equipment and vessels.
To obtain this rank, a player can show true dedication to the faction in some form. Perhaps through a story thread, SRP, special project, or consistent activity and roleplay whilst using the Core| tag.
Requirements: A total of ten MDs posts, a total of twenty four ingame hours in the last three months. At least three months of active Core membership.

CENTURION

Centurions are those who have broken from the lower rungs of The Core command and embrace a life of increased profits, Nauru luxuries, respect and elitism. However, this is at a cost. It is recommended, although not required, to have some sort of cybernetic augments installed.

Permitted to fly Fighters, Bombers, Transports, Gunboats and Cruisers, Battlecruisers and Battleships as well as make use of equipment that is of Alien origin.
Requirements: A total of six MD posts, sixteen hours ingame time over the last two months.

THE LOW COMMAND

KNIGHT

Knights are Guardians who have proven their worth to The Core. They are treated with slightly more respect but are generally only a little more useful than Guardians are.
Permitted to fly Fighters, Bombers, Transports, Gunboats, Cruisers and Battlecruisers as well as make use of all Core, Borderworlds, Civilian, Edge Worlds and adapted alien technology.
Requirements: A total of three MD Posts, eights hours ingame time over the last month and a character biography posted here: Core Personnel Database

GUARDIAN

Guardians are the fully inducted recruits of The Core. They provide the main fighting force within The Core's armies, are expected to be loyal and obedient, and to lay down their lives when commanded.
Permitted to fly Fighters, Bombers, Gunboats and Transports.

INITIATE

Initiates are the fresh meat of The Core. Having abandoned their previous lives to serve a greater cause, their lack of knowledge and experience in the Edge Worlds doesn't guarantee them much respect or attention within The Core, nor a high survival rate. They are expected to prove their worth to The Core through often dangerous tasks. In time, dedicated pilots will rise up the rank and become strong warriors and survivalists. Those who do not perish, and will simply become another person lost to harsh and hostile nature of the Edge Worlds.

Permitted to fly Fighters and Bombers only.

AP MANUFACTURING RANKS

AP Manufacturing ranks are handled differently, as there is no direct progression, but rather roles are bestowed based on performance and ability.

Director

The figurehead and chief of AP Manufacturing. Handles ship and equipment building contracts, as well as organising Mining Operations, Research Material Convoys and handles supply missions and The Core Supplies’ Board. May also handle the sales of AP-Line technology and equipment. The Director is the foremost authority on all things APM and is responsible for tasking the COO with APM's focus and vision for progression. It is not uncommon for the APM Director and the Guildmaster to work together, but for all intents and purposes, the Guildmaster does hold seniority over the Director.

Permitted to fly all vessels and all exotic equipment. Has access to SRPs.

Chief Executive Officers

The CEO is the second in command of APM who has authority above all other ranks with the exception of the Director. The CEO works in tandem with the Director to progress APM's core goals. The CEO has full access to all of APM assets and is only held accountable by the Director of APM and Core Guildkeepers.
Permitted to fly all vessels and all exotic equipment.

Senior Researcher

There comes a time when every man reaches the limit of his own abilities. The only way to progress is to be part of a team of equally gifted people. That's where the Senior Researchers comes in. They are tasked with making sure that their junior counterparts are properly stimulated and supplied, in order to conduct their given tasks.

Permitted to fly Transports. Has accessed to the shared Transports.

Researcher

Much like all APM ranks, this one is not given, it is earned. Only the best and brightest are part of the APM's scientific division. A researcher could fulfil many roles and be many things. From a lone wolf on a research expedition deep into uncharted space to a engineer in the APM's R&D division. The APM has not limits when it comes down to science. Neither moral nor monetary.

Permitted to fly Transports. Has accessed to the shared Transports.

Overseer

All previously mentioned role is subordinate to the Overseers. They are responsible for reviewing logs of the Associates and voting on their progression from Associate onwards as well as being given the ability to command Associates. Overseers are often tasked directly by the Director/COO and have authority to utilize APM assets to complete their assigned duties.

Permitted to fly Transports. Has accessed to the shared Transports.

Employee 1st/2nd/3rd class

Employees make up the backbone of the APM. They are separated in three classes and with each, the paygrade is severely increased. They hold no rank over eachother however and are not permitted to issues orders to eachother.

Permitted to fly Transports. Has accessed to the shared Transports.

SPECIAL RANKS

LUMINARY

External applicants that have been absorbed into The Core specifically due to their skill in a specific vessel earn this rank. The weight of the Luminary rests heavily on its pilot's soldiers, as they are expected to constantly and consistently be at peak ability - lest they are stripped of their rank. In terms of chain of command, they are essentially Knights. They can progress up the ladder to improve their standing and reputation, but they will be dubbed as Luminary's until they meet the rank of their allocated ship. Luminary is a title that is added alongside a pilot's rank, for example Luminary Knight.

Permitted to fly a specific vessel, shared or personal, via request.

EXPEDITION COORDINATOR

An additional title bestowed upon a previously existing rank. The Expedition Coordinator arranges Core adventures into the deeper Nomad systems, in hope that they may be able to retrieve alien technology, artifacts and research materials. This rank will organise farming ops.

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INVICTA
(Unconquered)

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[Whesto]

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ID: Whesto Dwanian

LOCATION: Durban Station, Omicron Rho

SUBJECT: Entry 830.2.3.1 - Promotion Request

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Greetings,

I hereby request an official promotion to the rank of Knight in The Core.

I am honored to have been able to find a focused and shared purpose within The Core with all of you, even more honored to have been recommended by Domino Harvy himself. He requested that I'd include that fact in this request.

To be frank, I don't strive for higher ranks actively, to get another "patch on my shoulders" or for prestige. I'll gladly fight towards our end goals as it is. I do however respect your judgement. I have also made an effort, especially against the Nomad infestation on numeral occasions, carried out skirmishes against the Corsairs and collected intel on the LNS-Tundra for our researchers. All of these efforts alongside honored compatriots in The Core. Then, there is also a value and purpose to higher ranks in that effort; further means and tools to use against our adversaries and for our purposes.

One of them, is firepower.

I do realize I've met the requirements naturally in any case. The timing of this request is not only brought forward with your support, but also in the fact that I wish to acquire a Cruiser class vessel. I just want to be open with that fact.

Domino advised me to spend time in the simulator and I've acknowledged that I will, as to not waste both opportunity and credits on this upgrade. I intend to spend plenty of time in space getting experience as well. I've postponed this opportunity of flying a larger vessel for too long, I hope that this potential promotion can be the start of this and I will bring greater determination and fury to the Omicrons.

You have my word.

Omicrons for The Core!

Whesto Dwanian
Guardian, The Core

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Mr. Dwanian. Your determination has been noticed. You're a valuable asset to the Core.
As such, we've decided to grant you the rank of Knight. This will permit you to operate Destroyers and Battlecruisers. Do not disappoint us, Mr. Dwanian.
Also, I highly suggest you look into cybernetic augmentations. Your new rank opens a whole lot of possibilities. If you are unsure about this, we'll discuss the topic next time we meet.
But, I digress. Congratulations! Bare your colors with honor!
Daniels out.

~Yours Truly, Jack Daniels, Guildmaster of the Core and STILL the most hated person in the Omicrons.

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[The Core]

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»ID: The Core High Command
»Location: Durban Station, Omicron Rho
»Subject: Application
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Knight Whesto Dwanian.
Your performance has been acknowledged. You are an example of what our fresh recruits should aspire to.
You've placed The Core's goals before your very own and we have noticed that.
For this very reason, the Core's acting High command has decided to bestow upon you the rank of "Centurion". Carry your colors with pride, Mr. Dwanian, as you have earned them through sheer determination.
Congratulations!
-The Core High Command, The Core

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[The Core]

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»ID: The Core High Command
»Location: Durban Station, Omicron Delta
»Subject: Application of Promotion
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Centurion Crow.
Your participation in combat actions did not go unnoticed.
- For personal courage and bravery, selfless actions shown in the protection of the interests of the Core;
- For achieving high combat readiness of the troops and ensuring the defense capability of the Core;
- For services in the protection of the borders of the Core;
You have been promoted to the Paladin rank. Carry your colors with pride! Congratulations!



-The Core High Command, The Core

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